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The Jolie effect

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

She might be half of the world's most famous (and beautiful) couple but Angelina Jolie remains an enigma, which makes her the perfect choice to play a super spy in new film Salt, opening in cinemas on Friday, August 20. The most famous action woman in Hollywood talks about working with the CIA, how she made herself look like a man and the stunt that left her bleeding from the head.

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DVD Review - August 28

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

A weekly round-up of the latest DVD releases.

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Time for tea

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Sitting down with a cup of tea is one of life's little pleasures but, as Lisa Salmon reveals, it can also have huge health benefits. There's never been a better time to put the kettle on Taking a break with a cuppa is a time-honoured tradition. More than 165 million cups are brewed here every day - but many experts believe that tea isn't just a relaxation aid.

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Eliza does lots

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

London singer songwriter Eliza Doolittle talks to Andy Welch about rocketing into the album chart's top three, her stage school founding grandmother Sylvia Young and how she wasn't pushed into showbusiness.

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On the record: Klaxons return

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

The Klaxons' debut Myths Of The Near Future saw them awarded the Mercury Music Prize. Will their follow-up Surfing The Void prove to be just as successful? Elsewhere, the Bay City Rollers release their greatest hits and iconic label Rough Trade releases both an album from Dylan LeBlanc and its Psych Folk compilation. How do the releases compare? Read on to find out...

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When being alone is hard

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

"Language... has created the word "loneliness" to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word "solitude" to express the glory of being alone." ~ Paul Tillich quotes.

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Women, beware!

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Going on holiday with your girlfriends always sounds like a great idea. But, like doing your own fake tan, the results can be hit and miss, writes Susan Griffin.

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Thirsty work - On the vodka trail

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Fancy a drink? Sam Wylie-Harris is on the vodka trail this week, discovering the delights of this distilled tipple.

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The family way

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Life will be put on hold for hundreds of thousands of young people this week when they don't get a place at university.

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Six of the best for snap happiness

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

It used to be all about the megapixel boasting rights for a digital camera owner, with compact cameras seen as mere minnows in their struggle to reach 10 megapixels, while single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras soared ahead to a dizzying milestone of 25.

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Nail the new trends

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Make your nails pop with this season's bright and sunny shades.

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Work the look

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Bland uniforms may be the default fashion option when it comes to office-wear, but you'll need to work harder style-wise to create a daily look that means business.

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Time to chill

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Whether you love American-style gooey ice cream desserts smothered in toffee sauce, or a tart, palate-cleansing sorbet, Sarah O'Meara discovers there's nothing like a cold treat to finish off a summer meal There are various stories about the origins of ice cream, explains Alex Barker, author of 500 Ice Creams And Sorbets.

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Green with energy

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Ever thought of becoming energy self-sufficient? Save on expensive fuel bills and make neighbours green with envy with this guide to adopting an eco-friendly approach to energy: from solar panels to wind turbines.

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Stallone's back in action

7:00am Saturday 21st August 2010

Eighties action hero Sylvester Stallone talks about bringing a powerhouse cast together - Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jet Li and Bruce Willis - for his latest film The Expendables, which opens in cinemas on Thursday August 19. He reveals why Steven Segal turned down a role, what he thinks of todays' action stars and how he managed to write, direct and star in this blockbuster.

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