Alison Jane Reid

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Emeli Sande talks to journalist Alison Jane Reid about slow fashion, living in the age of climate change, cultural identity and her love for the music of Maria Callas - La Divina.

Happy Birthday, Maggie Gyllenhaal. The star of The Dark Knight, Secretary, Donnie Darko and Crazy Heart celebrates her birthday today, on November the 16th.

McFly's Dougie Poynter gets up close and personal with Ganas the Komodo Dragon to help launch the zoo's latest experience to help conserve the world's largest lizard and save it from extinction.

Add spice and warmth to your winter slow cooking with an authentic recipe for prawn and mushroom bhuna from the Curry Compendium by Richard Sayce.

Drop everything right now to listen to Paul McCartney on Radio Four as he takes you inside the Beatles and the songs that shook the world in 1964 and made it captivating. Did Paul really meet Elvis? You tell me!

The Luminaries Loves - how to shop for responsible and circular luxury with inspiration from James Bond, The Twinset Loved by Grace Kelly, Transparent Sound and a classic, shaken not stirred artisan martini for commander Bond