Cumberbatch beamed to new heights

Cumberbatch beamed to new heights

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

He may be boldly going where other British actors have gone before by playing one of the summer's most anticipated villains, but Benedict Cumberbatch isn't going to make it a habit, as Shereen Low finds out.

DVD Review - May 18

DVD Review - May 18

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A weekly round-up of the latest DVD releases.

Common cravings uncovered

Common cravings uncovered

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Those insatiable sugar pangs, or a sudden yearning for a juicy steak, could reveal more about your general health than you realise. Or, they could just mean you're hungry... Abi Jackson reports.

Bobby shines a calmer light

Bobby shines a calmer light

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

As Primal Scream release their 10th album, frontman Bobby Gillespie tells Andy Welch how revisiting the past helped to inspire the new tracks Interviewing Bobby Gillespie brings certain expectations. Since their debut Sonic Flower Groove was released in 1987, his band Primal Scream have virtually been a byword for rock'n'roll excess.

Kevin Bryan's Record Reviews

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

The latest reviews from Kevin Bryan.

Thirsty work

Thirsty work

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Fancy a drink? Our drinks columnist Sam Wylie-Harris celebrates the 100th year of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with some fragrant tipples.

The family way

The family way

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Technophobe parents who can't work their gadgets are turning to their 'teenage tech advisor' kids for help, reports Lisa Salmon.

Six of the best e-readers

Six of the best e-readers

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Six of the best gadgets and gizmos on a theme. This week: Six of the best e-readers and accessories.

Full points for a Eurovision feast

Full points for a Eurovision feast

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Once a Eurovision hopeful, Irish chef Donal Skehan is nowadays happier in an apron than behind a microphone. Keeley Bolger meets the Junior MasterChef presenter.

Sheer delight

PEEKABOO PARADE: Chiffon kimono, £40; statement necklace, £20; rings, £20; all River Island (0844 576 6444/www.riverisland.com).

7:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Dare to bare with this season's sheer trend. Lisa Haynes reveals how to work see-through style and maintain your modesty.

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