Judith Miller shares her top tips on adding that vintage touch to your Christmas

Clive Aslet looks at the enduring architectural legacy of britain’s past obsession with the artistry of empire

Try these authentic Oriental dishes from Wing Yip

The Archers tackles difficult issues. Will the Grundys find somewhere to live? Will Helen escape from her increasingly controlling husband? Thank heavens it also delivers a generous sprinkling of knockabout comedy. Enter Lynda and the Calendar Girls.

Prune sales in the UK are going up and up, partly due to celebrity fans like Rosemary Shrager. California prunes are rich and flavourful, healthy and nutritious, easy to carry around and available all year. What’s not to love?