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Our November picks

Jenni Murray

As the King turns 75, our columnist is in awe at the hard work and devotion shown by him and Queen Camilla so late in life

This month we talk… money

Each month our insight team conducts an in-depth poll of Saga customers to find out what you’re thinking. This month: finances

IN MY EXPERIENCE...

Alan Titchmarsh

On the Ball

As she returns to our screens in a new Sunday night ITV show, Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball tells us about taking holidays with her dad Johnny, passing on her Nineties outfits to her teenage daughter, and how she still parties in Ibiza – but is tucked up in bed by 2am

‘It matters to be visible – to show people that dementia is not a cliff edge’

After revealing in September he has early onset vascular dementia, Alastair Stewart, 71 – one of our longest-serving television newsreaders – explains how he is coping with his diagnosis

‘WHAT’S BAD FOR YOUR HEART IS BAD FOR BRAIN’

There are thought to be up to 200,000

‘It’s never too late to solve your problems’

Agony aunt and psychotherapist Philippa Perry – one half of the nation’s favourite later-life power couple – on the secrets of successful relationships

It’s a fine line

Comedian Paul Whitehouse, 65, co-star of the popular BBC show Gone Fishing, explains why he fell hook, line and sinker for the sport and how he has his late father to thank for introducing him to a lifelong passion…

Rippon up the dance floor

Angela Rippon, 79, tells us why it felt daunting to be the oldest person ever to take part in Strictly… until handsome dance partner Kai helped her find her feet

Sip sip hurray!

We’ve been giving wine as gifts since the Canaanite kings 4,000 years ago, but how to choose? Go for well-known places, good-looking bottles and classy flavours, says our columnist

A monster quest

Steve Feltham has spent most of his life living on the shores of Loch Ness, hoping to see the creature said to be lurking within it. It’s been a long wait… what does he think is down there?

Secret society

At 100 years old, Betty Webb recalls her time at Bletchley Park taking part in codebreaking operations

Fiddlers on the roof?

It pays to do thorough research before hiring a roofer, as Maureen Paton found out, to her cost

It’s never too late to…

be a yoga instructor

GLITZ & GLAM

Gold, silver and bronze and high-octane glamour are guaranteed to steal the show at any event. It’s your time to shine!

Pub grub

TV chef Tom Kerridge plates up his take on two beloved British classics

Tried & tasted

winner

Force of nature

There’s nothing more welcoming than fresh flowers in winter, and by planting and forcing indoor bulbs now, you can even have some blooming in time for the festive season

Remember, remember

The days may be getting shorter but there’s still time to get outside. So don’t forget to plant, prune and plan for your best-ever gardening year

Smooth operator

The ultimate in sleek beauty, face oil is moisturising and – crucially for this columnist – ideal for a fuss-free, speedy skincare routine

Picture perfect

If you want great photos, use a digital camera, says our expert. Here’s his pick of the best for around £400 or less

Generation games

With apps, money transfers and cards here to stay, our columnist considers the consequences of an increasingly cashless society

Ask Dr Mark

YOUR QUESTIONS/ SELF-TESTING KITS / COMPLEMENTARY NUTRIENTS

Friends with benefits

We’re all aware calcium is good for bones, but did you know it needs vitamin D with it to work properly? We look at the everyday nutrients that gain even more superpowers when paired up with a partner…

The kit squad

An increasing number of DIY health tests can be bought over the counter and online. But are they worth it?

ask ALAN JOHNSON

The former Home Secretary uses his wisdom, wit and experience to tackle the problems troubling you

Old age, young love

After throwing a party for Miranda’s birthday, has our columnist hit on a new business idea?

Paul Lewis

WILLS / MONEY NEWS

November 2023 Money news

Claim pension credit soon for a £300 boost, One Life goes bust, and a blow for BackTo60. Plus, more bad news about your energy bills

Lights, camera, action!

FILM LOCATIONS / LETTER FROM AMERICA

Letter from America

Text appeal The decoder in Simon’s office, which

What the Doctor ordered

THEATRE / EVENTS / FILM / EXHIBITION / RADIO / PODCAST / TV / BOOKS

out and about

EXHIBITION David Hockney: Drawing from Life National Portrait

DECADE BUSTERS

TURNING 50 Ben Fogle TV presenter, right Danniella

staying in

Movers & Shakers Six friends have gathered in

Of love and war

Heart-rending, spine-tingling and nerve-shredding stories of Korea, North Carolina, the Yorkshire moors and Barcelona

letters

THANKS FOR WRITING TO US, WE LOVE HEARING WHAT YOU THINK

You’re all talking about Assisted dying

Jenni Murray’s column in our October issue prompted a huge response from our readers. Here we share some of your letters

The pub Quiz

Trainspotting, a triathlon and a state called Tabasco all feature in this month’s teasers

The world according to… David Olusoga

The historian, broadcaster and professor, 53, on blues music, class inequality and the importance of a happy home

Word to the wise

As we embrace the new season, our columnist challenges readers to invent a word which describes the wonderful aroma of autumn