THE LADY established 1885 • No 64089

THIS WEEK

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Features Foyle, The 1940s And Me As the classic detective drama returns to our screens, Foyle’s War actress Honeysuckle Weeks shares its secrets Come On, Ladies… Let’s Get Sporty MP Helen Grant wants to see more women pursuing a career in sport The Weird & Wonderful World Of Plants An amazing journey into our plants’ green kingdom Did You Lock The Front Door? Meet the men who hold the keys to the Tower of London ‡ˆ Our Festive Literary Lunch Read all about our recent event and note our Literary Lunch dates for 2015 ‡ ‘It’s A Funny Old Job’ How does Alfie Boe – the Mr Darcy of opera – stay grounded? ‡ New Year, New Rooms Inspiring ideas to give your home a January makeover ”• SPECIAL – Diabetes: The Facts What we all need to know about diabetes

Regulars The Lady Loves… A selection of our favourite things ™ My Battle Of Hastings and Bedford The Cat ˆ Letters and The Lady And I ž Her Indoors and Him On The Farm The Lady Guide To Modern Manners Subscribe To The Lady Save up to £57.50 and receive a free Almond Oil Soap and Milk of Cucumbers and Roses from

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DR Harris; and get the print and digital subscription for £78 ‡” Fashion: Colour Blocking A clever way to brighten up your winter wardrobe ‡ Home Help Hugh St Clair answers your interiors queries ”ˆ Food: A Fresh Start It’s time to give your tummy some love ”‡ Wine: Henry Jeffreys recommends New World blends ”” Garden Plotting with Sarah Langton-Lockton žˆ Reviews: Books, Film, Musical, Art, TV and Radio ž• The Globetrotter After the Christmas festivities, relax in beautiful Cornwall The Ladygram Your favourite puzzle ™ Bridge and Spot The Difference •ˆ Crossword and Horoscopes • Su doku and Quick Crossword • Bonus puzzle solutions •” First Impressions Emilia Fox

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