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政治 “停止让男性竞选 工党党魁”
一名党内元老表示，应禁止男性参加下一次工党领导层选举。哈里特·哈曼男爵夫人表示，她希望安迪·伯纳姆能担任党魁“很多很多年”，但认为下次选举应“劝阻”男性参选。她在 Sky News 的《选举功能障碍》（Electoral Dysfunction）播客中表示，该党需要“停止歧视”。
王室 威尔士亲王与王妃 将会见威尔士队
随着英联邦运动会在格拉斯哥进入尾声，威尔士亲王与王妃今日将出席活动。这对王室夫妇在访问该国时以其苏格兰头衔——罗瑟赛公爵与公爵夫人——为人熟知，他们还将与威尔士队的运动员及其家属会面。本次运动会将在包括田径、拳击和柔道在内的项目中落下帷幕。
爱尔兰 国家“坏银行” 运行 17 年后关闭
爱尔兰政府的“坏银行”已解散，标志着爱尔兰紧缩 era. 的另一个阶段宣告结束。国家资产管理机构 (Nama) 成立于 2009 年 12 月爱尔兰金融危机的顶峰时期，旨在管理 5,000 名借款人涉及约 60,000 处房产的受损贷款。财政部长西蒙·哈里斯表示，该机构为国家创造了“显著的回报”。
音乐 Dean 与 Fender 刷新 榜首记录
奥利维亚·迪恩与萨姆·芬德尔的歌曲《Rein Me In》打破了 1950 年代创下的英国最长单曲冠军记录。这首于 2025, 6 月发行的曲目已在榜首占据了 19 个非连续周。它超越了弗兰基·莱恩的《I Believe》，后者在 1953 年曾在榜首停留 18 周，曾是最长久的冠军单曲。
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交通 东米德兰兹铁路 罢工如期进行
在未能解决关于安全问题的争议后，东米德兰兹铁路的员工将于今日开始罢工。铁路、海事与运输工会（RMT）的成员将进行 24 小时的停工，并将在 8 月 8 日和 15 日再次罢工。争议焦点在于 810 机队的状况，工会声称该机队在运行中存在多项故障。公司否认了这些指控。
北爱尔兰 提供谋杀案线索 可获 £20,000 奖金
北爱尔兰警察局就 2019. 4 月 18 日在德里发生的记者莱拉·麦基谋杀案再次发出寻求信息的呼吁。此次呼吁得到了独立慈善机构 Crimestoppers 的支持，该机构宣布，对于直接提供给该机构并导致责任人被逮捕和定罪的信息，将提供高达 £20,000 的奖金。
法庭 男子偷窃玛莎拉蒂 致退休老人死亡
一名男子在承认因危险驾驶导致一名退休老人死亡后，被告知将面临“长期”监禁。无固定住所的弗雷泽·加登（Fraser Garden），55 岁，于 4 月 13 日进入邓迪附近布罗蒂费里的一个汽车展厅并偷走了一辆玛莎拉蒂汽车。加登在市区以高达 85 英里 / 小时的速度疾驰，随后冲破篱笆，导致 74 岁的约翰·贝尔（John Bell）死亡。
娱乐 索霍区场馆因成本上涨 将关闭
一家曾接待过迈克尔·麦金太尔（Michael McIntyre）和菲比·沃勒-布里奇（Phoebe Waller-Bridge）等明星的表演艺术场馆将因成本和“更广泛的经济挑战”而关闭。娱乐公司 Underbelly 透露，其位于伦敦市中心的 Boulevard Soho 场馆将于 1 月关闭，并表示财务压力是“一项我们无法完全克服的挑战”。
法庭 驾驶橡皮艇的移民 被判入狱
一名在英吉利海峡驾驶橡皮艇载有 95 名移民的阿富汗国民被判处两年监禁。34 岁的奥马尔·海达里（Omar Heidari）昨日在坎特伯雷刑事法院因 23 June 在海上危及他人而被判刑。根据内政部的数据，海达里是迄今为止因该罪行被判刑的驾驶员中，危及生命人数最多的一位。
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哪颗行星的名字取自罗马农业、收获与时间之神？
2001, 年在一次跨大西洋飞行后被捕的英国恐怖分子理查德·赖德 (Richard Reid) 被称为什么？
谁首先演唱了琼尼·米切尔 (Joni Mitchell) 的歌曲《Both Sides Now》并获得成功？
最近的一项研究声称，在外卖盒上绘制什么可以防止海鸥偷走薯条？
杰克·凯鲁亚克 (Jack Kerouac) 的哪部半自传小说描写了萨尔·帕拉代斯 (Sal Paradise) 和他的朋友迪恩·莫里亚蒂 (Dean Moriarty) 的旅行？
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哪种维生素被称为“阳光维生素”，因为人体在接触阳光时会产生它？
ThePage3Profile 马克·诺弗勒，天生的苏格兰英雄
回家？ 马克·诺弗勒将于 12 月回到 他的出生地，在格拉斯哥的 Hoolie in the Hydro 期间被 入选 进入苏格兰 传统音乐名人堂。该活动是 苏格兰最大的传统音乐庆典。 今年的活动将围绕 《当地英雄》（Local Hero）展开，这是格拉斯哥人比尔·福赛斯 深受喜爱的 1983 年电影，直井海峡乐队 的主唱为其创作了配乐。 诺弗勒告诉 BBC，他很荣幸获得这一认可，并补充说 高地音乐对他“在音乐方面的所有创作” “毫无疑问”产生了影响。
不只是一个纽卡斯尔人。 尽管他是一名自豪的纽卡斯尔人（Geordie），
诺弗勒于 1949 年出生在格拉斯哥， 直到他七岁时随家人迁往南部之前一直住在那里。 在接受 BBC 采访时，他回忆起 两岁时演唱《洛蒙德湖畔的美丽河岸》（Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond）， 并在 2000 年的一部关于其专辑《航向费城》（Sailing to Philadelphia）的纪录片中提到， 他曾“躺在床上……听着河上船只的雾笛”， 后来尝试用吉他模仿这些声音。 他在《当地英雄》中创作的古灵精怪的结束主题曲《回家》（Going Home）， 横跨了他青年时代的两座城市，因为这首歌 成为了纽卡斯尔联足球俱乐部球迷的常规助威曲。
一个当地英雄。 诺弗勒被广泛认为是史上最伟大的吉他手之一，且
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他表示每当他“跨越泰恩河时”，都会对 他的“故乡”表达深沉的爱。 但正是《当地英雄》中温馨的配乐 奠定了诺弗勒在苏格兰 文化史上的地位。 这部邪典经典（插图）讲述了一名 被派往购买小镇以建设炼油厂的美国石油高管， 被一个苏格兰沿海村庄及其居民所吸引的故事。 Hoolie in the Hydro 的创始人加里·因内斯表示，该片关于 “人、地方与归属感”的主题 是致敬诺弗勒“对苏格兰音乐的卓越贡献……以及 庆祝我们传统领域英雄”最“合适”的方式。 Lara Bowman
卡尔在《蒙面唱将》中扮演“王牌”
艾伦·卡尔在昨天被揭晓为新评委后， 誓言将为 ITV1 的《蒙面唱将》（The Masked Singer）带来 “智慧”。 卡尔将加入由乔尔·多梅特主持的节目， 作为一项反转环节的一部分，他将领导一支“王牌” 侦探团队，与现任评委 ——乔纳森·罗斯、玛雅·贾玛、莫·吉利根和达维娜·麦考尔竞争。
凯夫在即兴演出中点燃全场
尼克·凯夫与坏种子乐队在一家布莱顿唱片店的屋顶举办的一场演出让粉丝们大吃一惊。 乐队于昨日上午 11 点出现在 The Lanes 地区 Resident Music 的顶层， 在那里他们翻唱了 T Rex 的《宇宙舞者》（Cosmic Dancer）， 并演唱了部分深受粉丝喜爱的自创曲目。 凯夫和 his band 原定于昨晚在该市的普雷斯顿公园举行演出。
“如果你不主宰 自己的生活， 别人就会这样做”
约翰·阿特金森
周年纪念 星期一 1 August 1774 英国化学家约瑟夫·普里斯特利产生了一种 他称之为“脱燃素空气”的气体， 后来被认定为氧气。他的实验帮助改变了 科学界对燃烧和呼吸的理解， 尽管瑞典科学家卡尔·威廉·舍勒 在大约同一时间也独立发现了这种气体。
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托比亚斯·特利（Tobias Turley）昨日在伦敦南部的杰伍德空间（Jerwood Space）的一次排练中率领公司，他们正在为沉浸式剧作《迪士尼高中舞剧》（Disney’s High School Musical）做准备。特利将在 10 月中旬起在特鲁巴多温布利公园剧院（Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre）饰演特洛伊·博尔顿（Troy Bolton）。
前 McFly 鼓手哈里·贾德（Harry Judd）也将加入团队，饰演特洛伊的父亲博尔顿教练（Coach Bolton），接替杰森·多诺万（Jason Donovan）。后者将于本月晚些时候起至 9 月中旬在曼彻斯特饰演该角色。 IAN WEST / PA
布莱顿骄傲节组织者称：我们正勇敢走出来，绝不会退缩
社会
作者：Anahita Hossein-Pour
组织者表示，本周末在英国规模最大的骄傲节上，针对柏林骄傲节的袭击将成为一个“真正的焦点”。
在布莱顿与霍夫骄傲节（Brighton and Hove Pride）开幕前几天，德国首都发生了一起面包车撞击及刺杀袭击，导致一人死亡，至少 29 人受伤。
该活动的执行董事保罗·肯普（Paul Kemp）表示，他知道社区成员们正在关心受影响的人们，“我们正勇敢走出来，我们绝不会退缩”。
他表示：“我认为这有些令人触动，因为今年的游行是 35 周年纪念。”
“这是爱的力量，我认为从社区的角度来看，这真的凝聚了人们的思想，以及那种 LGBT 整体氛围的感觉”
由于铅含量裁定，女性可能失去彩色玻璃行业工作
作者：Flora Symington
作者：Flora Symington
在英国最古老的彩色玻璃工作室工作的女性表示，如果拟议的健康与安全法规生效，她们可能会失去工作。 健康与安全执行局（HSE）正在考虑降低血液中铅含量的安全阈值，这意味着接触铅的女性员工可能面临停职。
布莱顿与霍夫骄傲节将向早期 LGBT 权利活动人士致敬
权利正在被削弱。”他的其中一位同事上周末在柏林，当时发生了那起恐怖袭击，组织者将在本周末对此进行讨论。 他补充道：“今年的主题是反思柏林所发生的事情，这切实地凸显了我们走过的历程以及举办骄傲节的重要性。”
目前的限制标准为每分升血液含铅量 60 微克，绝经前女性为 30 微克。这是因为如果女性怀孕，血液中的铅将对胎儿构成风险。 根据新提案，育龄女性的限制标准将降低至每分升 7.5 微克，这意味着在约克玻璃匠信托基金会（York Glaziers’ Trust）负责约克大教堂（York Minster）彩色玻璃维护的修复师汉娜·佩奇（Hannah Page），在每升 8 微克时即会违规。
第一次布莱顿骄傲游行于 1973, 年 7 月举行，由萨塞克斯同性恋解放阵线（Sussex Gay Liberation Front）组织。 但组织者表示，当时只有社区中很小一部分人觉得自己足够安全可以参加，直到 1991 年，骄傲节才再次回到这座海滨城市。 在这个具有里程碑意义的年份，布莱顿与霍夫骄傲节旨在向早期活动人士致敬，并“铭记当时为了公开身份所需要的勇气”。 肯普先生（Mr Kemp）表示：“我认为对于像我这样许多可能年纪较大的 LGBT 人士来说，记得例如 35 年前在游行中被吐口水，而现在我们依然会走出来庆祝，展示我们是谁，做我们自己。” 关于柏林的袭击事件，他补充道：“虽然这是一个关注重点，但我认为对于受此影响的人来说，他们肯定会很高兴地知道我们正走出来，且我们不会消失。” 骄傲节负责人还表示，萨塞克斯警方决定将武装警察纳入安全保障的一部分（正如往年一样）是正确的决定，因为这是一种“慰藉”。 警方表示，武装警员与在活动现场工作的制服警察及便衣警察一同部署，这是“此类规模活动的标准做法”。
由汉娜·佩奇及其同事维护的约克大教堂彩色玻璃
佩奇女士告诉 BBC，她担心如果规则改变，她将“失业”。她从未想要孩子，并认为规则的改变剥夺了她做出选择的权利。 HSE 表示：“《工作场所铅控制条例》已有 20 年以上未进行审查，目前已知通过降低铅暴露水平可以改善健康。” “我们认识到遗产和工艺部门从业者对拟议变更的强烈情绪，这就是为什么我们与受影响的行业进行磋商，以确保我们充分了解其影响。”
预计约 300,000 人将参加或观看游行，而全市范围内的骄傲节参与人数预计将达到 450,000 人。
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在北安伯兰海岸附近一个仅有一名居民居住的小岛上，鸟类保育人士拥有一个“真正的庆祝理由”，因为英国最稀有的海鸟正实现辉煌回归。 玫瑰色燕鸥曾几乎被禽流感消灭，但现在已在科奎特岛上反弹，超过了 2022 年的种群水平，今年共观测到 155 对筑巢对。 该岛是玫瑰色燕鸥唯一的筑巢地，并作为英国皇家鸟类保护协会（RSPB）的自然保护区运行。在由于人为干扰和栖息地丧失导致数量在 1985 年骤降至 34 对之前，这里曾是 200 多对鸟类的家园。 居住在该岛上的 RSPB 保护区经理莎拉·达林普尔（Sarah Dalrymple）告诉 BBC：“当你谈论英格兰最稀有的繁殖海鸟时，每一对都至关重要。” RSPB 还报告称，在安布尔附近的科奎特岛上，海鹦的对数增加了 45%。
科奎特岛上的玫瑰色燕鸥数量高于 2022 年水平 RSPB
将被更换
作者：Lara Bowman
惠特比（Whitby）具有历史意义的鲸骨拱门将被一个青铜复制品取代，此前议员们得出结论，寻找一套新的真实鲸鱼下颌骨将在“伦理和法律上过于具有争议”。 这座地标自 1964, 以来一直俯瞰着北约克郡海岸，旨在纪念该镇的捕鲸遗产，但随着人们对捕鲸态度的演变，它也受到了审查。 惠特比市长桑德拉·特纳（Sandra Turner）承认该镇历史与观念转变之间的紧张关系。 她告诉 BBC：“在这个时代，没有人想认为有一头鲸鱼被杀掉了”，但她补充说“这是惠特比的遗产”，且在当地保留“某种代表这一点的东西”仍然很重要。
现有的 鲸骨 拱门 将被 捐赠给 约克大学 用于 研究
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“非凡”的七月 将打破 低降雨量与高温 记录
作者：Georgia Bates
英国气象局表示，由于持续的热浪、低降雨量和广泛的干旱使该月变得“非凡”，英格兰和威尔士有望迎来有记录以来最干燥的七月。 预报员表示，七月的特点是“极端高温、充足阳光以及几乎完全没有降雨的异常组合”。 初步统计数据显示，七月份英格兰记录的降雨量仅为 5.6mm，不足 1911 年创下的 13.4mm 之前记录的一半。 与此同时，威尔士的七月降雨量为 7.9mm，同样处于最干燥状态的趋势中。
遗产
一张无人机照片显示了这座隐藏的 300 年历史花坛的轮廓
作者：Dean Murray
热浪揭示了布伦海姆宫一座“失落”的 18 世纪花园。长期持续的炎热干燥天气，使这座位于牛津郡的庄园中一座 300 年前花坛（parterre）的隐藏轮廓显露出来，让人们得以罕见地窥见曾经装饰在这片土地上的正式花园。
“parterre”一词源自法语，意为“在地面上”，指的是围绕花床、路径和对称图案布置的装饰性正式花园。这座原始花坛由皇家园丁亨利·怀斯（Henry Wise）于 1705 年创建，横跨宫殿的全宽，周围环绕着带有堡垒的高石墙。
持续的热浪条件揭露了干燥痕迹，凸显了这座花园的轮廓。该花园在 1760 年代由著名景观园丁兰斯洛特·“能力”·布朗（Lancelot “Capability” Brown）改造花园时被拆除。
布伦海姆宫首席园丁安迪·米尔斯（Andy Mills）表示：“极其干燥的天气为我们提供了一个迷人的俯瞰视角，让我们能够追溯原始花坛的复杂设计和规模。”
“这是一个极佳的提醒，让我们想起之前的正式花园，以及持续塑造宫殿景观的历史层级。”
他有一个 10 年计划来修复和改造布伦海姆的正式花园——这将是对其 90 英亩花园在 100 多年来最大的一次变动。这将使许多在过去三个世纪中消失的“失落”特征和元素重新回归。
记录显示，这几乎只有 1911 年创纪录的 22.6mm 的三分之一。北爱尔兰正朝着其第八干燥的七月迈进，而整个英国则正朝着其第三干燥的七月迈进。苏格兰本月的降雨量仅为其平均值的 72%，目前尚未进入其最干燥的 10 个七月之列。
预报员表示，虽然本月还剩一天可以记录，数据可能会发生变化，但呈现出的局面是“一个真正异常的七月”。
报告称：“长期的热浪、异常低的降雨量以及广泛的……”
广泛的干旱条件共同作用，使得 2026 年 7 月成为一个非凡的月份。”气象局科学家艾米莉·卡莱尔（Emily Carlisle）博士表示：“7 月的主旋律毫无疑问是降雨量。”
“在英格兰和威尔士的部分地区，我们看到了极低的降雨总量，部分地区的降雨量极少甚至没有记录。”
“初步数据显示，这可能是近两百年记录以来最干旱的 7 月之一，尤其是在这个夏天此前经历的异常高温背景下，这一点尤为显著。”
持续的高温导致威尔士的平均气温正趋向于创下有记录以来最热的 7 月，而英格兰的平均气温则正趋向于创下有记录以来并列最热的 7 月。英格兰南部地区尤其炎热，气温比平均水平高出 3.2°C。
在极少降雨和持续高温之后，威尔士自然资源局（NRW）周四将干旱宣言扩大至全国范围。由于连续的热浪给水资源带来压力，英格兰的一半地区已正式进入干旱状态。
在周末预报中，气象局表示，虽然会有一些阵雨，但这将是另一个温暖干燥的周末。预报员在 X 上表示：“英格兰和威尔士将迎来一些降雨，但大部分以阵雨形式出现，这意味着降雨总量将有很大差异，尽管天气前景不稳定，但有些地方的降雨量将很少。”
苏格兰今天的阵雨预计将在明天减轻，北爱尔兰整个周末将保持干燥。周三记录到的最高气温达到 35.2°C，这标志着今年气温达到 35°C 或更高的天数已达 7 天。英国健康安全局（UKHSA）表示，“2026 年极有可能出现有记录以来最高数量的热相关死亡人数”，超过了 2022 年（即 UKHSA 开始研究该数据的年份）的人数。
英格兰南部 7 月的平均气温增幅
消防部门负责人表示，面对气候变化，山火正成为“社区面临的风险中一个周期性且日益增加的特征”。7 月份，消防员应对了英格兰和威尔士全境的 393 起山火，使其成为有记录以来最繁忙的月份。
国家信托基金会寻找直升机协助扑灭萨福克郡山火
作者：Cahal Milmo 和 Lucie Heath
据披露，由于英国政府的消防飞机无法使用，国家信托基金会不得不寻找一架直升机，以协助扑灭摧毁了萨福克郡部分地区的大规模山火。
在萨福克郡消防救援服务局发出求助以阻止火势蔓延至附近村庄后，这家英国最大的保护慈善机构不得不介入。
消防部门一直警告称，他们没有足够的资源来应对山火，包括无法直接调用飞机。
这已经不是这个夏天国家信托基金会第一次被迫寻找飞机协助扑灭山火；该机构此前还曾调集直升机处理峰区（Peak District）和怀特岛（Isle of Wight）的火灾。
此前，《i 报》披露，由于英国政府的军用消防直升机目前驻 stationed 在 2,000 英里外的塞浦路斯，本周无法部署这些直升机来应对多起山火。
国家信托基金会呼吁政府确保山火的“快速响应机制”到位，包括空中消防支持。
“山火传播迅速，分秒必争。尽早获得正确的资源能让消防员有最好的机会保护社区、野生动物和景观，并防止小事故演变成重大灾难，”国家信托基金会的一位发言人说道。
在萨福克郡发生一起火灾后，当地仍处于重大事故响应状态。
周三，位于 Sizewell B 核电站附近的 Dunwich Heath 发生火灾。火灾摧毁了一片稀有石南地的区域，其面积相当于 200 个足球场，而邻近的 RSPB Minsmere 自然保护区也受到了严重影响。
国家信托基金会表示，在萨福克郡消防救援服务局请求空中支持后，该基金会于周四上午联系了一家“信誉良好”的公司以协助扑救火灾。
该慈善机构的一位发言人表示，该公司提供了一架空客 H125 直升机，这在“支持消防部门、国家信托基金会、RSPB、当地农民及其他地面人员尽快遏制火势的努力中发挥了极其重要的作用”。
国家信托基金会表示，其“已具备保险和资金安排，以支持其对应急响应的贡献”，并补充说当地消防部门“现已接管直升机的承包工作”。
萨福克郡消防救援服务局未能发表评论，但确认了一架由国家信托基金会引入的私人所有直升机协助了灭火工作。
英国目前的 49 个消防救援服务机构中，没有任何一个能够直接调用类似于近期在法国、西班牙及欧洲其他地区用于通过洒水熄灭大规模山火的灭火飞机或直升机。
英国确实拥有能够应对山火的皇家空军 (RAF) 契努克直升机，但《i 报》周四透露，这些直升机当时正处于塞浦路斯的 RAF Akrotiri 基地待命，准备协助地中海岛屿上的火灾。
国家消防局长理事会本周警告称，气候变化正驱动英国面临长期的山火风险，需要更多投资以满足需求，包括获得空中灭火能力。
国家信托基金会加入了呼吁消防部门应能更好地调用灭火飞机的行列。
昨天，这家保护慈善机构发起了一项捐款呼吁，旨在修复 Dunwich Heath，这里是英国最稀有的栖息地之一。
消防人员昨天继续与大火搏斗；被疏散的居民和度假者在警察护送下获得了一个短暂的机会，以收拾必需的个人物品。
全国各地的消防员一直在处理类似但规模较小的火灾。
住房、社区及地方政府部的一位发言人表示，政府正投资 1 亿英镑m 以“升级国家韧性能力”，包括购买应对山火的设备，例如越野车。
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法国迎来宽慰 但热浪席卷希腊
作者：Harry Goodwin
欧洲的热浪正向东推进，山火肆虐希腊乡村，多瑙河水位降至历史最低点。
昨日，在经历了近年来该国最严重的山火之后，法国西南部数千人返回家中。
本周，由于巨大火势威胁到波尔多市，吉伦特地区有超过 200,000 人被撤离。
在蔓延一周后，火势于周四趋于稳定，使得该地区的 144,000 人能够返回家中。
但作为豪华旅游热点的卡费雷特半岛（Cap Ferret peninsula）依然关闭。将其与大陆连接的唯一公路正穿过被山火烧毁的区域。
此次山火摧毁了波尔多以西 42,000 公顷（103,784 英亩）的松林以及数百栋房屋。这是法国近代史上破坏性最严重的山火。
东南部普罗旺斯的布里尼奥勒（Brignoles）也遭到了山火袭击，导致包括演员乔治·克鲁尼（George Clooney）及其妻子阿迈尔（Amal）在内的居民被撤离。
西班牙也取消了马德里及附近阿维拉（Avila）的国家紧急状态。
目前最酷热的地区正向东转移。昨日，希腊消防员在克里特岛和雅典林区郊外与大火搏斗。
在雅典西北部的波奥蒂亚（Boeotia），数百名居民和游客乘坐海岸警卫队船只和渔船从一个小海滨村庄撤离。
浓重的橙色烟雾笼罩该地区，起伏的山丘上点缀着正在燃烧的橄榄树。
在克里特岛，70英里 / 小时的强风助长了火势。岛上约 2,000 名游客被撤离，房屋、农田、橄榄林和牲畜被摧毁。
由于长期干旱，欧洲最长、最大的河流之一的多瑙河水位已降至历史最低点。
在布达佩斯，官员们在本周测得多瑙河的水位为 9英寸，远低于此前的记录。这条河流自德国西南部流经 10 个国家直至黑海。干旱使此前罕见的岩石、沙洲和古船骸骨裸露在外。
上周，由于水位下降导致一座第二次世界大战时期的炸弹在桥基处裸露，布达佩斯当局关闭了玛格丽特桥（Margaret Bridge）。
预报员预计多瑙河在未来几天将进一步萎缩。
低水位迫使游轮（乘客通常在布达佩斯下船观光）不得不停靠在更上游的位置。匈牙利官员表示，货船已几乎完全停止运营。
在塞尔维亚，小型船只和货船被困。罗马尼亚已关闭了一座核电站的反应堆单元，因为没有足够的水进行冷却。
匈牙利的帕克斯（Paks）核电站提供该国一半的电力，也因干旱开始降低反应堆功率。
布达佩斯的寻宝者佐尔特·霍瓦特（Zsolt Horváth）利用多瑙河干旱的机会，用强力磁铁从裸露的河岸搜寻金属物体。在他的发现中包括世界大战时期的弹壳。“多瑙河水位这么低，对于这类活动来说是一种福音，否则它就是一种诅咒，”他说。
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伯纳姆效应：随着改革党遇挫，工党民调领先优势扩大
独家报道 作者：Richard Vaughan
首席政治记者
在最新民调进一步证明出现“安迪·伯纳姆效应”之际，工党正从罢免基尔·斯塔默爵士中获益，该党目前领先英国改革党五个百分点。在 BMG Research 为《i Paper》独家进行的一项民调中，工党已超越奈杰尔·法拉奇的政党。调查发现，28% 的受访者表示将投票给伯纳姆的政党，而支持英国改革党的比例为 23%。托利党 (保守党) 以 20% 位列第三，随后是自由民主党和绿党，两者均为 10%。如果这些结果在大选中重复出现，将使工党稳坐最大政党之位，但仍不足以获得整体多数席位——且远低于他们在 2024. 年获得的压倒性胜利。这是本周第三次显示工党领先于英国改革党的民调，为“伯纳姆效应”提供了有力证据。这是 16 个月以来，首次有除英国改革党以外的政党在 BMG 民调中领先。BMG 研究总监 Rob Struthers 表示，最新数据意味着“我们可以开始确信伯纳姆效应是真实的”。结果显示，英国改革党和绿党的支持率均有所下降。英国改革党下降了四个百分点，绿党下降了 3 个百分点，这表明这两个政党在最近几周面临的困境。Struthers 表示，伯纳姆正在从包括绿党在内的工党左翼政党中赢回选民，而英国改革党则正受到来自托利党 (保守党) 和“恢复英国党”(Restore Britain) 的“两面挤压”。他说：“我们日益看到，在（党魁 Kemi）Badenoch 的领导下，托利党保留了更多 2024 年的选票，转向英国改革党的选民减少了。更多英国改革党的选民表示他们会转向另一个政党，这表明了恢复英国党的影响。”此次民调可能会进一步引发关于伯纳姆是否会提前举行大选以利用这一势头的猜测。
23%
6%
希利将于 10 月 28 日提交其首份预算案
作者：Christopher McKeon
约翰·希利（John Healey）将于 10 月 28 日提交他的首份预算案，承诺将“资金和权力移出威斯敏斯特”。 这位财政大臣承诺，相关计划将“建立在财政纪律之上”。他表示，该预算案将“符合我们的财政规则”，并“为企业和家庭提供规划未来所需的部分稳定性”。
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28% 英国改革党 27%
工党 23%
托利党 (保守党) 20% 20%
绿党 13%
10% 自由民主党 11%
苏格兰民族党 3% 3% 威尔士党 1% 1% 其他 2%
既然安迪·伯纳姆成为了首相，您如何看待英国的未来？
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回顾安迪·伯纳姆担任首相的前两周，希利表示，新政府正“快速行动以恢复希望并支持英国的社区”。 但在为伯纳姆的权力下放优先事项寻找更多资金以及增加国防支出方面，他将面临重大挑战，因为有警告称，伊朗战争将进一步挤压公共财政。 伯纳姆任期的开始包含了一系列可能需要希利增加支出的公告。 其中包括生活成本措施，例如削减能源账单的增值税和降低酒吧的商业税率，以及在英格兰实施激进权力下放的计划和在学校扩大技术培训。 希利还必须阐明政府将如何资助已宣布的 £5bn 国防支出。
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这将在一定程度上推动他的早期人气。首相已经否认了关于他可能会提前举行大选的猜测。 本周他表示，公众并不“想要这样”，相反，他专注于“让国家回到它应该在的位置，让国家运转起来”。 根据 BMG 的民调，公众对提前大选的支持度有所下降，40% 的人认为伯纳姆应该进行投票，低于上个月的 49%。 这些数据是在这位前大曼彻斯特市长进入 10 号唐宁街的第一周内，持续发布一系列受欢迎的生活成本政策公告，以及随后在社会护理和权力下放方面做出的一系列更实质性承诺之后得出的。 斯特鲁瑟斯（Struthers）表示，研究显示，到目前为止，公众在看待伯纳姆时“喜欢他们所看到的”，伯纳姆已承诺削减电费账单、在英格兰实施 £2 的巴士票价上限，并降低酒吧和餐厅的商业税率。 但这位民意调查专家警告说，伯纳姆要获得持续的支持还有很长一段路要走。 “现在还处于早期阶段，他不会是第一个从同党前任手中接管职位、享受蜜月期，然后遭遇选举现实的首相。戈登·布朗和特蕾莎·梅就是证明。但不可否认，这是一个强有力的开始。” 本周早些时候，More in Common 的民调显示，工党领先英国改革党 4 个百分点，28% 的人表示他们将投票给伯纳姆的政党，24% 的人表示投票给英国改革党。 一天后，Survation 的第二次调查显示，工党领先英国改革党 2 个百分点，而 YouGov 和 Deltapoll 认为工党和英国改革党不分上下。
对伯纳姆的进一步推动是，民调显示选民在他进入 10 号唐宁街后对未来更加乐观，33% 的人表示他们更乐观，而 17% 的人表示他们较不乐观。
五月的国防投资计划 (DIP) 缺乏关于如何支付相关费用的细节。 而且他将面临进一步增加该项资金的压力，因为他在 DIP 发布前就辞去了国防大臣一职，理由是该计划没有为武装部队提供足够的资金。 专家们已向希利（Healey）发出警告，称他要么需要提高税收，要么需要削减其他方面的开支。
首相表示 尽管权力增加 但大都市市长 并非“迷你财政大臣”
作者：Steve Robson 北方特派员
安迪·伯纳姆不希望市长成为“迷你财政大臣”，尽管他向市长们授予了关于商业税率和所得税的新权力。
首相宣布，从 2027 年起，市长将能够保留其辖区内产生更高比例的收入，以换取目前从中央政府获得的资金。
托利党 (保守党) 的蒂斯谷市长本·霍钦 (Ben Houchen) 表示，他可能想利用这笔资金向居民发放回扣，并有报道称英国改革党的市长可能也会效仿。
但在访问谢菲尔德的一家家庭中心时，伯纳姆对这一建议泼了冷水，称其意图并非将市长变成能够“破坏或改写”国家税收政策的“迷你财政大臣”。
他说：“这是一项旨在促进增长和投资的政策。”
“这是一项非常明确的政策，大曼彻斯特在过去十年中就从中受益。如果你能让经济增长，你就会获得激励，因为你可以保留更多的收益。”
“英国长期以来一直处于低增长和低投资状态，现在是要打破这个循环。”
“如果他们走他们所建议的那条路，明年他们将没有资金可以发放。”
伯纳姆还表示，他希望看到市长在医疗、住房和教育方面拥有更多权力。
南约克郡市长奥利弗·科帕德 (Oliver Coppard) 表示，他认为财政权力下放只是地方政府变革的开始。
他说：“我对今天感到非常兴奋——这是一个巨大的进步。”
“但我毫无疑问，这只是权力下放的第一步，而不是最后一步。”
安置寻求庇护者的合同可能被废除
作者：Steve Robson
安迪·伯纳姆昨日暗示，与私人公司签订的用于安置寻求庇护者的数十亿英镑合同可能会被废除，以赋予地方当局对该过程更多的控制权。
政府签署了 10 年期协议，原定于 2029 年到期，但今年早些时候，激活终止条款成为一个选项。
首相明确表示反对当前的制度。在当前制度下，内政部允许 Serco 等私人承包商在不咨询当地议会的情况下，将寻求庇护者安置在酒店或多户共用房屋 (HMOs) 中。
在被问及是否考虑提前终止合同时，伯纳姆表示：“我愿意与地区市长进行讨论。”
他表示，当前的制度是一个
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“自上而下的过程”，导致地方当局“在住宿问题上没有得到充分咨询，有时甚至没有被通知”。
专家警告称，由于担心议会没有足够的住宿条件或财政资源来执行，提前终止合同可能会很困难。
据信，内政大臣沙巴娜·马哈茂德 (Shabana Mahmood，见插图) 正在按计划履行其承诺，将在合同到期的 2029 年关闭寻求庇护者酒店；而伯纳姆的盟友此前表示，他希望加快速度。
内政部上月宣布，计划使用三个更多的国防部 (MoD) 场地——牛津郡的比斯特 (Bicester)、萨福克郡的巴纳姆 (Barnham) 和北约克郡的林顿-昂-乌斯 (Linton-on-Ouse)——来安置约 3,750 人。
政府还计划扩大在东萨塞克斯郡克罗博勒 (Crowborough) 和埃塞克斯郡韦瑟菲尔德 (Wethersfield) 现有军事基地的使用。
法拉奇作为党魁的 个人支持率陷入 最低谷
作者：Richard Vaughan 首席政治记者
在有关其财务状况的披露以及他决定在克拉克顿（Clacton）选区触发补选之后，奈杰尔·法拉奇的支持率大幅下降。 根据BMG Research代表《i Paper》进行的民意调查，这位英国改革党领导人的净支持率在一个月内下降了 10 个百分点。 数据显示，近一半的受访者—— 49 per cent ——对其作为改革党领导人的表现表示不满，而只有 23 per cent 表示满意。 这是法拉奇自 2024 年 6 月接任改革党领导人以来最低的支持率。 法拉奇目前正面临下议院贪腐监督机构——议会标准专员的调查，原因是他在 2024 年竞选国会议员之前，收到了来自常驻泰国的加密货币亿万富翁克里斯托弗·哈博恩（Christopher Harborne）的一笔 500 万英镑 “赠款”。 下议院规定，在当选议员之前的 12 个月内收到的所有礼品和捐赠必须全部申报。 这位改革党领导人坚称该款项与政治无关，无需申报。 随后，法拉奇在他所在的克拉克顿选区触发了补选，他将这次投票描述为“国家对抗建制”。 然而，由于主要政党均拒绝参加，他将在 8 月 13 日与包括“垃圾桶伯爵”（Count Binface）在内的候选人展开竞争。 此外，关于法拉奇及其政党与已定罪的诈骗犯“精致”乔治·科特雷尔（“Posh” George Cottrell）之间联系的问题仍在持续。科特雷尔常驻黑山，但据报道，其母亲向改革党以及由该党副党魁理查德·泰斯（Richard Tice）拥有的私人公司“英国意在商业”（Britain Means Business）捐赠了巨额资金。
政治 市长选举进入第二轮
作者：Liz Perkins
工党与英国改革党昨晚在争夺安迪·伯纳姆原任的大曼彻斯特市长之职。 由于第一轮投票后没有出现明确的获胜者，市长选举进入了第二轮计票。工党的贝芙·克雷格（Bev Craig）和英国改革党的希安·阿斯特利（Sian Astley）晋级第二轮，最终结果由第二志愿票（SV）决定。 民调最初显示，曼彻斯特市议会领导人克雷格（见插图）有望以较大优势获胜。 伯纳姆在投票站进行了投票。
绿党领导人扎克·波兰斯基（Zack Polanski）的公众支持水平也出现了下滑。 他在 11 月接管该党时，净支持率为 -1, ，这是当时各政党领导人中最高的支持率。 但波兰斯基的支持率已跌至 -22. 。他在一系列失误后受到了更严厉的审查，包括未能缴纳地方议会税，以及在 5 月两名警察逮捕一名被指在北伦敦刺伤两名犹太男子的男子时，他对这两名警察行为的批评。 在波兰斯基分享了一张照片后，他面临进一步压力。照片中的一名男子穿着一件印有断头台图案的 T 恤，配文是：“我们只在为奈杰尔做计划”，显然是指法拉奇。
表示对其作为 改革党领导人 表现不满的人数 比例
安迪·伯纳姆的支持率为 +5. 。BMG 研究总监罗伯·斯特鲁瑟斯（Rob Struthers）表示，伯纳姆的上涨标志着政治光谱左翼的重新排列，但他提醒不要认为改革党的选民正在成群结队地回流到工党。“右翼阵营看起来整体上更加碎片化。改革党正被两侧挤压。”
周四晚间在威根附近的戈尔本投票，他在投票站关闭前不到一小时投了票。
投票结束后，工党副党魁露西·鲍威尔表示，她的政党开展了一场“非常积极的竞选活动”，并且一直“采取主动，阐明立场，展示工党执政能做些什么”。
她表示：“通过我们的候选人贝芙·克雷格和我们的新任首相安迪·伯纳姆，我们听到许多人表示愿意重新审视工党。工党正在提供希望。”
2021 年，曼彻斯特上一次在单票制（SV system）下进行竞选时，伯纳姆在第一轮中就以 67% 的首选票数获胜。
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享受 上涨红利， 但福利 考验在即
作者：Will Hazell 和 Caroline Wheeler
随着 安迪·伯纳姆 接近在 10 号唐宁街就任第二周的尾声，这位首相有理由感到乐观。 在民调中落后于 英国改革党 超过 15 个月后，工党终于从 奈杰尔·法拉奇 手中夺回了领先地位。《i 报》的一项 BMG 民调显示，伯纳姆的政党领先五个百分点。 大多数工党议员感到心情愉悦，许多人终于开始迎接夏季假期，此前由于伯纳姆进入唐宁街的时间点，假期有所推迟。 然而，尽管情绪高涨，但人们意识到很快就必须面对一系列艰难的决定。 名单上的首要事项是福利改革——可以说，正是这个问题在去年夏天工党后座议员反对基尔·斯塔默爵士削减福利时，对其首相任期造成了致命打击。 在民调中失分的 英国改革党 内部人士则用一个想法来自我安慰：福利问题将再次让工党陷入绝境。 一名 英国改革党 高级人士表示： “在下次预算案之前会出现问题。很明显，[财政大臣] 约翰·希利（John Healey）希望在国防上投入更多资金。解决这一问题的唯一现实方法就是削减福利账单，而我认为 [伯纳姆] 无法在这一点上获得议会工党 (PLP) 的支持。”
我不喜欢他，我后悔 提名了他
这种悲观的评估并未在工党议员中引起共鸣，他们越来越有信心，认为工党议会党团（PLP）终于准备好为改革投赞成票了。一名曾在去年签署该理据修正案并最终导致削减计划流产的议员表示：“我们现在处于一个不同的时代。增加国防开支的必要性对每个人来说都是显而易见的。现在 PLP 内部有一种更强烈的意识，即我们意识到把握住这一问题在选举中会受到欢迎，如果我们不这样做，可能无法赢得选举。” “我想基于所有这些原因，他将能推动相关事项通过。” 为了表明情绪的转变，到目前为止，只有少数几位工党左翼人士愿意公开警告伯纳姆不要进行“惩罚性”削减。其他左翼中坚分子要么保持沉默，要么谨慎地对伯纳姆在福利问题上采取的基调表示欢迎。 首相表示，国家需要“认真对待”削减福利开支，并且他希望“增加领取福利所需的条件”。但他承诺，作为回报，他将加强支持以帮助人们进入就业市场，且不会采取“粗暴的削减”。 约克中央区左翼议员雷切尔·马斯克尔（Rachael Maskell，见插图）表示，她支持“绝大多数已发表的观点”，但公共机构必须确保“每个人都能获得进入就业或培训所需的支撑”。 工作与养老金大臣帕特·麦克法登（Pat McFadden）以及政府青年失业问题负责人艾伦·米尔本（Alan Milburn）因在议员中为改革奠定基础而受到广泛赞赏。 一名部长表示：“帕特几个月来一直在幕后就此事与 PLP 进行大量沟通。”该部长表示，议员们一直准备好支持改革，但“之前处理得实在太糟糕了”。他们认为，“人们想要的只是被倾听”。 这一评估得到了后座议员的认同，他们声称去年夏天他们受到了“屈尊对待”和“轻视”，并被告知一个既成事实，而这一切仅仅是为了让当时的财政大臣瑞秋·里夫斯（Rachel Reeves）削减成本。
工党左翼重返阵营 作为与工党左翼修补关系的努力的一部分，伯纳姆任命了社会主义竞选小组（Socialist Campaign Group）党团的三名成员担任议会私人秘书（PPS）——这一无薪职位被视为进入部长阶梯的第一级。 他还恢复了戴安娜·艾博特（Diane Abbott）的党鞭资格，这位左翼资深议员此前因反犹主义争议而被暂停资格。在 3 月被暂停资格且曾公开批评斯塔默（Starmer）的卡尔·特纳（Karl Turner）预计将继艾博特之后重返阵营。 然而，PLP 尚未成为一个和谐统一的整体，许多效忠于斯塔默的议员对伯纳姆拉拢左翼的行为感到愤怒。任命社会主义竞选小组成员玛丽·凯利·福伊（Mary Kelly Foy）为 PPS 引起了特别的愤慨，因为她曾在 4 月投票支持将斯塔默提交议会调查，原因是斯塔默就任命曼德尔森勋爵（Lord Mandelson）为美国大使发表的言论。 一名斯塔默忠实支持者表示： “提拔几周前还投票要求将自己的首相提交给特权委员会的人，我觉得这令人难以接受。” “当他显然更青睐那些不认为我们是一个政党的议员时，我为什么要向（伯纳姆）表现出同样的尊重和忠诚？” “我认为这是一个非常严重的判断失误，充分说明了他的正直程度和品格。我对他感到愤怒，我不喜欢他，我后悔提名他（为工党党魁）。” 该议员还表示，任命安内莉丝·米德格利（Anneliese Midgley）为首席党鞭也是一个错误。“我们被分配了一个一直制造麻烦的党鞭，”他们说道。 虽然福利问题不再被视为像以前那样危险的陷阱，但人们仍对授权表示担忧。
来自党内左翼的玛丽·福伊被任命为议会私人秘书，这一举措受到了一名斯塔默忠实支持者的批评。 IAN FORSYTH / GETTY
伯纳姆已经为他的更广泛议程地铺路，以及他将如何为增加国防开支和改革社会护理等承诺提供资金。
这位斯塔默的忠实支持者表示：“我认为前方有财政麻烦。”
“希利现在必须提供他之前因此辞职而主张的国防开支，否则这看起来越来越像他参与了一个旨在削弱斯塔默的精心策划的阴谋。而且，在伯纳姆四处做出财政承诺的背景下，他必须交付成果。”
财政大臣将于 28 October 发表其首次预算报告，比去年的里夫斯预算报告提前了将近一个月。
伯纳姆预计将面临在秋季举行新国王演讲的压力。一位白厅高级人士表示，他目前宣布的许多内容
标志着与斯塔默之前的议程有所脱离。 “问题在于，为了实现他想要的变革需要什么样的立法，以及在预算案之前是否需要一次新的国王演讲来阐明新政府的优先事项，”他们表示。 自从伯纳姆在周三宣布希望结束在社会护理改革方面数十年的不作为以来，关于提前大选的猜测便不断升级，首相表示在资金方面需要做出“艰难的决定”。 这被解读为税收可能会增加的暗示。 一名工党高级人士表示： “如果没有获得实施国家护理服务所需的那种增税和削减开支的授权，他的计划将无法起步。” 该消息人士认为，伯纳姆就任第一周的“民粹主义措施”——例如取消电费单中的增值税——旨在“在宣布大选之前给自己带来所需的民调反弹”。 “他可以利用自己需要授权来解决所有这些困难问题（如社会护理和国防开支）这一事实，将其作为宣布大选的借口。” 然而，其他人并不认为这一系列的公告是闪电大选的前奏。一名部长表示，伯纳姆只是在以一种斯塔默似乎从未能够做到的方式向公众推销其议程。 “这个国家需要一些积极的氛围，”他们说。“这就是一个敢于挺身而出的人所展现的样子。”
伯纳姆可能会 停止斯塔默的 陪审团审判计划
作者：Steve Robson
安迪·伯纳姆暗示，他可能会放弃限制部分刑事犯罪使用陪审团审判的计划。 该提案是在基尔·斯塔默爵士担任首相期间公布的，并遭到了包括卡尔·特纳（Karl Turner）在内的工党议员的反对，特纳因其干预行为而被撤销了党鞭资格。 但首相暗示他可能正考虑摒弃该政策，并提及了希尔斯堡（Hillsborough）丑闻。 “我对限制陪审团审判的计划有所顾虑，部分源于我的个人经历，尤其是希尔斯堡事件，所以我希望详细研究该计划，研究那个提案，”伯纳姆昨天表示。 “而且我的直觉是，你知道我们需要寻找不减少陪审团审判机会的方法。” “这与提前释放计划类似。在确认我接手的任何计划之前，我想深入研究这些问题。” 伯纳姆还表示，他已要求首席党鞭安妮莉丝·米德格利（Anneliese Midgley）研究是否可以恢复特纳的党鞭资格。 “我已经要求首席党鞭与卡尔沟通并商定一个程序。”
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如果当选为克拉克顿海滨（Clacton-on-Sea）的国会议员，垃圾桶伯爵（Count Binface）的第一项行动将是增加下议院门的开口尺寸。他身高 8 英尺，需要更多空间。“我厌倦了撞头，”他说。
在奈杰尔·法拉奇（Nigel Farage）因自身原因引发的英国改革党领袖补选中，他的主要竞争对手在一家不寻常的场所——一家俯瞰北海的 Toby Carvery 餐厅——接受《i 报》（The i Paper）的独家采访。
在玩笑之余，这位“星际空间战士”兼来自 Sigma IX 星球的回收者（Recyclons）领袖也将提出一些严肃的观点。但首先是些琐事。
垃圾桶伯爵的承诺包括恢复 Ceefax 电视文本服务、征收一项针对“舒适犯罪小说”的“暴利税”、将可颂面包的价格上限设定为 £1，并将克拉克顿北部的威利村（Weeley）设为他的“垃圾桶总部”。
其中一项政策需要更多关注。如果歌手阿黛尔（Adele）同意被国有化，那么这需要花费多少钱？也许是数亿英镑。
“没错，这对英国国库来说根本不算什么，”垃圾桶伯爵惊呼道。“我知道你们国家很穷，但你们据称仍然是……地球上第七富有的国家。我认为你们能拿出足够的钱，把她从目前的合约中买下来。”
但这场补选有着严肃的背景。此次补选是因为现任议员法拉奇辞职而引发的，他声称一项关于丑闻的调查被用作针对他的政治工具，并希望由克拉克顿的民众对他做出评判。
这位英国改革党领袖因捐赠问题受到议会当局的调查，其中包括来自加密货币亿万富翁克里斯托弗·哈博恩（Christopher Harborne）的一笔超过 500 万英镑 的赠款。调查在竞选期间暂停，但预计在他被重新选出后将恢复。
法拉奇表示，由于他在收到这笔钱时并非国会议员，因此没有申报义务，并将其描述为一笔用于个人安保的私人、无条件赠礼，以及对他参与脱欧活动的奖赏。
当主要政党拒绝与他竞争时，法拉奇的盟友迅速试图将垃圾桶伯爵描绘成建制派的另一根支柱。在那顶汗涔涔的头盔里面，是受过牛津大学教育的喜剧演员乔恩·哈维（Jon Harvey），他曾参与 BBC 的《我有新闻给你吗》（Have I Got News for You）。
“我看到一些右翼圈子将我描述为建制派，这对我来说很奇怪，因为我是一个几乎没有任何地球资金的独行侠，只是把参加补选当成一种爱好，而且对 Ceefax 有点痴迷，”他说。
“如果这就是建制派，也许这意味着英国的情况比我担心的要健康一些……但我认为，建制派大概是指那些在不正确申报的情况下，将加密货币亿万富翁的数百万英镑塞进自己口袋的人，并且说如果他们想买法拉利就可以买，而且在过去 20 年里曾担任国会议员、欧洲议会议员以及脱欧乱象的策划者——你告诉我谁才是建制派，”他补充道。
在克拉克顿——这是他的第八次选举——垃圾桶伯爵捕捉到了公众的想象力，获得了 £90,000 的众筹资金，其中一部分将用于购买新服装。垃圾桶内部正在“腐烂”。“我很惊讶你坐得这么近，”他说。
但现代政治的性质如此阴森——法拉奇在仅半英里外就被奶昔袭击——垃圾桶伯爵将不得不把部分捐款用于安保。
Trewley Precious 和 Laurence Fox 也将出现在克拉克顿的选票上
我认为建制派是指那些将数百万加密货币资金塞进自己口袋的人
Kitty Donaldson 在克拉克顿与垃圾桶伯爵合影：“我是在用轻松的方式表达一个观点，但确实有一个观点，”他说。 ALEX LANCASTER-LENNOX / THE I PAPER
在克拉克顿（Clacton），共有 34 位候选人，其中包括劳伦斯·福克斯（Laurence Fox）和旅拍影响力人士特鲁利·普雷舍斯（Trewley Precious），这导致当地人感到厌倦，认为这次补选已经变成了一场马戏表演。
“这让整个城镇变得像个笑话，因为这么多不在克拉克顿居住的人都参与了竞选，”43 岁的教学助理劳拉·史密斯（Laura Smith）说道。
Binface 并不指望能击败法拉奇（Farage），但在主要政党缺席的情况下，他将自己描述为“陛下的官方反对派”。
Binface 被赋予了多种不同的解读，从代表英国讽刺艺术的最高传统到猎奇候选人——一次抗议投票。他的批评者则称他为一种琐碎的干扰。当被要求描述自己时，他提出了一个严肃的观点。
“我想说，讽刺和喜剧取决于观看者的感受。所以，你是否认为我的行为具有讽刺意味，这取决于人类自己，对吧？我是在用一种轻松的方式表达观点，但确实有一个观点，”他说。
Binface 可能很难再次获得如此高关注度的机会。如果议会当局判定法拉奇败诉，可能会举行第二次补选，届时主流政党将会派出候选人。
Binface 是否渴望第二次尝试？
“取决于我的日程表有多满，”他简洁地回答道。
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伯纳姆要求 因凡蒂诺 因其出售 世界杯的计划 而辞职
作者：Flora Symington
英国首相要求国际足联（Fifa）主席詹尼·因凡蒂诺（Gianni Infantino）辞职，原因是后者提出了一项将下一届足球世界杯的股份出售给投资者的争议计划。
安迪·伯纳姆昨日在谢菲尔德告诉记者，建立一个私有联邦来运营 2030 年赛事的“离谱建议”表明，因凡蒂诺是“领导该组织的错误之选”。
在他的言论之后，因凡蒂诺面临的压力日益增加。此前，国际足联主席的高级顾问卡洛斯·科德罗（Carlos Cordeiro）因该计划而辞职，并表示他“毫不含糊地”反对该计划。
这位美国前投资银行家表示：“这对国际足联的成员协会来说是一笔糟糕的交易，对足球来说也是糟糕的交易，且对这项运动的长期未来而言也是糟糕的交易。”
国际足联首席运营官凯文·拉穆尔（Kevin Lamour）也谴责了该提案，称：“[这]不是国际足联的项目……这是一个人[因凡蒂诺]的项目。”
“不仅由于这里无需列出的显而易见的原因，该项目绝不能实施，而且现在足球政治领导人们应当问自己正确的问题并做出正确的决定。”
根据本周早些时候披露的计划，国际足联将创建“国际足联前行企业”（Fifa Forward Enterprise），控制所有全球赛事的商业权利。
由唐纳德·特朗普总统女婿贾里德·库什纳（Jared Kushner）的兄弟约书亚·库什纳（Joshua Kushner）持有的 Thrive Capital 将成为领投方，持有 20% 的股份。昨晚，特朗普声称他没有与因凡蒂诺就该提案进行过交谈。
国际足联估计该公司的估值为 $20bn (£14.8bn)，其中约 $4.2bn 将在市场上提供。它预测这次出售最终将提供约 $10bn 的额外资金，且在销售点向任何需要的国家立即提供 2000 万美元。
因凡蒂诺的计划已被欧洲足球协会（Uefa）以及亚洲足联（AFC）和中北美及加勒比海足联（Concacaf）拒绝。
包括英格兰在内的欧洲足联 55 个成员国已投票决定抵制所有国际足联赛事，直到该计划被废除。
“世界杯不是用来出售的……一旦外部投资者获得国际足联赛事的所有权权益，足球将永远改变，”欧洲足联表示。
成员协会被给予到 19 September 的时间来决定是否接受该交易，结果将基于多数票决定。
欧洲足联、中北美及加勒比海足联和亚洲足联共占据国际足联 211 个成员中的 143 个，因此如果他们继续集体反对，该计划将无法实施。
《i 报》可以透露，中北美及加勒比海足联主席维克多·蒙塔利亚尼（Victor Montagliani）正准备在 3 月的选举中挑战因凡蒂诺，竞选国际足联主席。
在因凡蒂诺的领导下，国际足联已经在考虑将世界杯的规模从 48 支球队扩大到 64 支。发送给成员的研究简报称，它希望任命一家独立机构来审查此次扩军。
该机构将在 14 August 前选出，研究结果预计于 9 月初返回，以便及时为私人投资方案的投票提供参考。
大洋洲和非洲的足球协会发布了中立的公开声明，要求其成员审查国际足联的提案。
南美足联（Conmebol）似乎倾向于支持，因为它已提议在 2030 年世界杯中采用 64 支球队。
国际足联主席高级顾问卡洛斯·科德罗因该计划辞职
国际足联对一家控制所有全球赛事商业权利的公司所做的估值
主要担忧之一是担心商业所有权会导致为了最大化回报而举办规模更大、频率更高的足球赛事，因为“投资者的预期将成为一种日常压力”。
路易斯·鲁比亚莱斯（Luis Rubiales）在未经同意的情况下亲吻了西班牙球员珍妮·埃尔莫索（Jenni Hermoso） 体育版，封底
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如果吉安尼·因凡蒂诺（Gianni Infantino）打算摧毁我们所熟知的足球，那么要求他在计划中包含女性难道真的过分吗？
将赛事出售给私人投资者，将权益转卖给科技公司和流媒体平台，大幅提高票价直到只有网红和超级富豪才买得起，每两年举办一次世界杯，损害国内联赛以及球员的身体——对于因凡蒂诺及其对金钱的追求而言，没有任何提案过于激进或过于贪婪。
但涉及女性，或者敢于想象她们可能为这项运动的商业未来做出贡献，显然就是他的底线。女性足球并非他计划中的事后补充——她们将成为首批牺牲品。
欧足联（Uefa）的 55 个成员组织已投票决定抵制所有国际足联（Fifa）赛事，直到其放弃因凡蒂诺的提案。这是最强烈的谴责——一个没有任何欧洲球队参加的世界杯是不可想象的；这将使其灭亡。
女性足球并非 因凡蒂诺计划中的 事后补充——她们将 成为首批牺牲品
但在方案影响到男子赛事之前，还有四年的时间可以撤回并重新谈判。而女足世界杯距离现在仅剩 11 个月；20 岁以下女足世界杯将于 9 月在波兰开赛。
欧足联采取立场是正确的——但实际上，被剥夺机会、收入和曝光度的是女性，而非男性。
对于因凡蒂诺再次忽视对女性的考量，很难感到惊讶。事实上，他似乎将她们的参与视为一种恩惠、一种让步，是“屈服”而非至关重要、公正且应得的。
在 2023 年女足世界杯决赛前，当时女球员们正在为争取与男性同工同酬而战，他邀请她们去“说服我们这些”国际足联的男人，证明她们对这项运动的价值。
“选择正确的战场。选择正确的斗争。你们拥有改变的力量。你们有能力说服我们这些男人该做什么，不该做什么……面对男性，面对国际足联，你们会发现大门是敞开的。只要推开门即可，门是开着的，”他说道。
怪诞、傲慢、落后——这令人沮丧地证实了，在对待女性的问题上，国际足联竟然还需要首先被“说服”。
随后，当该赛事的决赛因西班牙足球协会主席路易斯·鲁比亚莱斯（Luis Rubiales）强吻球员珍妮·赫莫索（Jenni Hermoso）而蒙上阴影时，因凡蒂诺花了一周时间才谴责这一侵犯行为——尽管他当时就在颁奖礼的同一个舞台上，尽管此事立即引发了一场全球丑闻，威胁要撕裂女性体育。
因凡蒂诺根本不在乎。他不在乎球迷，不在乎俱乐部，不在乎规则；他不在乎是否被喜爱，不在乎是否做出体面的决定，也不在乎维护这项运动的完整性。他在乎的是钱。以及权力及其与权力的接近程度如何能让他获得更多金钱。
因此，更讽刺的是，他未能意识到女性足球能为他带来多么丰厚的回报。
女性职业足球运动员从未像现在这样优秀或具有商业价值；几代以来，一项运动的声望从未出现过这样的转变。
球迷群体正在膨胀，球员们是超级巨星，流媒体平台在争夺转播权。女性足球每年已价值数亿英镑，且这一数字还在加速增长——一个由女性和年轻球迷组成的庞大未开发市场尚未被充分利用。
对于一个只在乎钱的人来说，他错过了一个巨大的机会。因凡蒂诺在对足球未来的愿景中将女性边缘化，这不仅仅是糟糕的公关——更是非常糟糕的商业决策。
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天哪，我们到底怎么了，竟然会对那个正直与美德的典范——吉安尼·因凡蒂诺 (Gianni Infantino) 提出的一个完全纯洁的想法产生如此大的怀疑？他的想法是将国际足联 (Fifa) 的一部分剥离给一群以利润为导向的投资者，而这群投资者由唐纳德·特朗普女婿的兄弟领导。我的意思是，当吉安尼向唐纳德颁发首届和平奖，且在唐纳德干预后，吉安尼撤销了针对美国前锋福拉林·巴洛贡 (Folarin Balogun) 的红卡时，我们怎么可能不对他们之间的关系持一点怀疑态度呢？这绝对是一个真正的基于规则的机构的标志——为哥们儿提供便利。你帮我，我帮你。我们一定全都是“黑粉”。
我为什么这么说？因为就在几天前，国际足联主席对任何批评这次世界杯某些方面的人大发雷霆。他说：“对于那些躲在笔纸后面、屏幕后面散布仇恨和虚假谣言的人，我想说，当你们坐在后面时，我们国际足联正处于前线进行组织、努力工作，并呈现世界上最精彩的表演。我们没有经历暴力，没有发生事故，实现了 100 这里的安全与保障，只有欢乐与幸福。”
当我坐在屏幕后面时，让我举起手来说，如果在吉安尼心中，正当的批评等同于散布仇恨，那么我承认我有罪。为了加重我的罪行，我将再次批评这个疯狂的计划——将国际足联的一部分出售给一群眼中只有美元符号的钱财之徒。
所以，让我们从头开始。吉安尼想做的是创建一家名为“国际足联前行企业” (Fifa Forward Enterprise) —— 简称 FFE —— 的独立公司（或者肯定会被人们戏称为 FFS）。国际足联可能会从这些投资者那里筹集数十亿美元，而这些投资者反过来将寻找资本支出回报的方法。或者用行话来说，就是“榨取资产价值”。
只不过，这项资产是世界杯，而那是属于我们所有人的。那么“榨取资产价值”会是什么样子？显然，这意味着要确保像中国和印度这样的国家在未来能够晋级——因为看看那些庞大市场的价值。而且你不会允许出现像这次世界杯那样的情况——即像意大利这样一个伟大的足球强国未能晋级。你会通过某种方式地操纵，确保所有你想要的球队都在那里。
然后是频率问题。据推测，这次世界杯可能为国际足联带来了 $15bn (£11bn) 的收入。这是一笔巨款，对于这个项目预想中的一群投资者来说，这是一个辉煌且永不枯竭的金矿。
但既然如此，为什么世界杯每四年才举办一次？这太蠢了。为什么不每 2 年举办一次？甚至每年举办一次。想想那将带来的投资回报率 (ROI)。当然，除了这会导致像由欧足联 (Uefa) 运营的欧洲杯，或者非洲国家杯等赛事处于什么境地？对于那些已经因为赛程过满和赛程拥挤而导致伤病增加的球员来说，这会造成什么影响？
因凡蒂诺正试图强行推进此事，并要求各国际协会在九月前给出答复。根据该计划，国际足联主席将成为 FFE 的专员，类似于美国 NFL 的专员罗杰·古德尔 (Roger Goodell)。引用一句误传的默顿夫人 (Mrs Merton) 的话：“吉安尼，最初是什么吸引你采用罗杰·古德尔模式的，那位年薪 $64m 的先生？”
请记住，在美式足球中，表现最差的球队没有降级到低级别联赛的说法。也没有升级。一旦你拥有了华盛顿指挥官 (Washington Commanders) 或新英格兰爱国者 (New England Patriots) 的特许经营权，你就永远在那里了。
人们很容易陷入一种迷离的幻想……
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红牌——且 绝无可能 被撤销
吉安尼·因凡蒂诺在 2025 年向唐纳德·特朗普颁发国际足联和平奖。 特朗普女婿的兄弟拥有一家公司，该公司将成为因凡蒂诺国际足联前行企业项目的领投方 AP
此时此刻，人们在谈论足球曾经是一项面向所有人的运动，你拿着响筒、围着围巾站在看台上。那时没有企业包厢，没有那些喝着香槟吃着开胃小点心的阔佬。足球曾是真正的工人阶级运动。但当然，足球已经改变了，寻找让更多国家参与的方式是正确的。正如我大约一周前在这里写道，这次世界杯将被（主要）因为场上发生的事情而铭记。
但这次世界杯通过国际足联极其高昂的费率和动态定价，将大多数普通球迷排除在市场之外。更不用说公然的政治干预、对伊朗队的对待——以及那些补水休息时间真的是为了球员的健康，还是为了创造更多广告空间？
当然，可以考虑扩军至 64 支球队。但将世界杯变成超级富豪的新资产？不行。这必须被出示红牌——且绝无可能被撤销。
由 55 个国家组成的欧足联已经正是这么做了。他们一致同意，如果因凡蒂诺坚持推进此事，欧洲各国将抵制未来的世界杯——事实上，将抵制所有国际足联的比赛。想象一下。没有法国。没有西班牙。没有英格兰。没有把主办国喝干的苏格兰。没有挪威的赛艇运动员。没有带着助行器的罗纳ld之葡萄牙。没有德国。没有意大利。
也许，吉安尼，是时候表现出一些谦卑，并承认你这次可能搞错了。虽然这可能要求太高了。
乔恩·索佩尔曾任 BBC 北美编辑
简讯
雪崩后发现 四具尸体
在寻找由一名著名登山家及前英国军人领导的失踪小组过程中，已在巴基斯坦发现了四具尸体，该小组在遭遇雪崩后失踪。 尼尔马尔·普尔贾（见下文）出生于尼泊尔，曾在英国陆军服役。周四雪崩发生时，他正带领一支 10 人的登山队在位于该国北部的布罗德峰（世界第 12 高峰）上攀登。 巴基斯坦政府高级官员表示，昨天发现了四具尸体，救援人员正在继续搜寻另外六名登山者。
法耶兹强奸案 两名人员被质询
又有两名人员因涉及对前哈罗兹百货所有者穆罕默德·法耶兹的调查而接受诫勉面试。 伦敦警察厅表示，一名女性和一名男性（均在 80 多岁）本周因涉嫌协助和教唆强奸及性侵，以及协助实施性犯罪而被质询。 法耶兹被数百名女性指控强奸和性侵，但他从未被指控犯有任何刑事罪行。
警方
消息合法
一名高等法院法官裁定，伦敦警察厅关于警员使用 WhatsApp 阅后即焚消息的政策是合法的。 一名仅被标识为 BB 的男子去年对此政策采取法律行动，该政策允许警员使用此功能。此前他在 2024 年 5 月因涉嫌控制和强制行为而被捕。 警员被告知聊天记录应在 90 天后删除，但任何证据材料必须提前导出。 麦肯德里克法官昨日驳回了该起诉讼。
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特朗普赞扬和平协议 数小时后 以色列袭击加沙
尼达尔·阿尔-穆格拉比 发自开罗
在美国总统唐纳德·特朗普称和平谈判已达到“重大里程碑”数小时后，以色列袭击了加沙。 特朗普周四在他的 Truth Social 平台上发帖称，他的和平委员会已就哈马斯（统治加沙的伊斯兰组织）解除武装达成协议。
分析
哈马斯现已 落入 内塔尼亚胡之手
Paul Wood
一个精疲力竭且被击败的哈马斯同意放弃武器，这一协议具有历史意义且前所未有——但这并不保证以色列军队的撤出，也不意味着加沙战争的结束。这取决于两个极度不信任的敌人之间谨慎的行动顺序。
哈马斯代表“Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya”，即“伊斯兰抵抗运动”。根据其 2017 年的宪章，武装抵抗是其“核心”。现在，在大大削弱之后，哈马斯做出了一个被一名巴勒斯坦官员描述为其历史上“最具决定性”的决定：放弃武装斗争。
根据协议条款，他们将把所有武器移交给根据特朗普和平计划成立的、用于管理加沙的巴勒斯坦技术官员委员会。哈马斯将提供其隧道网络、军械库和地下导弹工厂的地图，这些设施将被摧毁。以色列军队将撤出，由新的巴勒斯坦警察部队和国际维和部队取代。
但关于事件顺序已经出现了分歧。参与谈判的一名哈马斯官员加齐·哈马德（Ghazi Hamad）表示，只有在以色列履行去年达成加沙停火协议第一阶段的承诺之后，才会进行解除武装。他表示，根据该协议，以色列必须停止在加沙的袭击，并将部队撤回到 10 月份的位置。
哈马德补充说，以色列还必须增加进入加沙的货物和援助流量。他表示，只有这样，哈马斯才会同意移交武器。
然而，随着突破性进展的消息开始泄露，援引以色列官员的话称，情况恰恰相反：首先由哈马斯解除武装，然后以色列再从所谓的“黄线”撤出。这是地图上标示以色列前线阵地的界线，它几乎将加沙一分为二。
在撰写本文时，以色列总理本雅明·内塔尼亚胡尚未就该协议发表讲话。但正如《以色列时报》（The Times of Israel）所言，他的办公室对在开罗达成的一致意见“泼了冷水”。
内塔尼亚胡的政治盟友反应强烈。其中包括来自内塔尼亚胡领导的利库德党的议会成员莫谢·萨阿达（Moshe Sa’ada）。萨阿达表示，最终在加沙将“除了军事统治和全面占领之外，没有其他选择”。
甚至在特朗普宣布该协议之前，极右翼国家安全部长伊塔马尔·本-吉维尔（Itamar Ben-Gvir）就对其进行了抨击。
他在 X 上发帖称：“以色列愿意参与的加沙唯一解决方案是鼓励移民并摧毁哈马斯。”
一名白宫高级官员回应称，如果内塔尼亚胡采取任何行动阻挠加沙和平协议，特朗普总统将感到“非常失望”。
然而，这位以色列总理面临着 10 月份竞争激烈的选举。对抗一名美国总统并蔑视哈马斯，可能是他赢得胜利的筹码。
特朗普的公告引起了在被战争摧毁的巴勒斯坦飞地中平民的怀疑。
哈马斯在 2023 年 10 月 7 日袭击以色列，造成 1,200 多人死亡，251 人被绑架。作为回应，以色列对加沙发动了为期两年的毁灭性袭击，导致 73,000 多名巴勒斯坦人死亡。
名义上的停火自去年 10 月起就已经实施，尽管以色列的袭击仍造成了
Paul Wood 是前 BBC 外交记者
美国总统，且对于中东和平的前景来说，这可能是一个巨大的进展。但考虑到特朗普在所有细节敲定之前就宣布和平协议的习惯，最初反应冷淡也是可以理解的。 对于一个据称如此规模的协议，按照传统，所有相关方都会出席谈判，以确保每个人对于谁在什么时候、以什么顺序具体做什么的理解完全一致。所有各方的声明都会提前获得批准。人们将竭尽全力确保误解的空间尽可能接近于零。 不出所料，特朗普几乎没有做这些工作。哈马斯在就其显然已同意的协议发表声明前花费了数小时，且其对时间表的设想似乎与特朗普截然不同——哈马斯暗示将在以色列军队撤离加沙后解除武装，而特朗普的时间表则表明
自那时起至少有 1,000 人死亡。由于双方拒绝履行停火协议（该协议要求以色列撤出加沙军队，哈马斯上交武器），和平谈判一直停滞不前。尽管美国总统发帖称赞，但目前尚不清楚哈马斯与以色列之间是否取得了任何实质性突破。在特朗普宣布消息后的几小时内，加沙医护人员表示，两次以色列空袭及枪击造成一名巴勒斯坦人死亡，另有数人受伤。以色列表示，正在审查一次旨在打击哈马斯武装组织成员的袭击，但称对其枪击事件并不知情。在以色列的空中攻势摧毁该飞地后，加沙人仍在为基本的生存而挣扎。他们中许多人对特朗普的说法持怀疑态度，称地面情况几乎没有任何改变。“特朗普，你应该从你那边开始，”60 岁的萨米尔·阿亚德（Samir Ayad）说。“我们根本没看到任何协议，他所说的内容什么都没实现。”参与谈判的哈马斯官员加齐·哈马德（Ghazi Hamad）表示，该组织准备接受一项他形容为“困难且痛苦”的协议。但他避谈了任何关于解除武装的措辞。 以色列总理本雅明·内塔尼亚胡在昨晚尚未对特朗普的说法发表评论。一份让哈马斯继续掌控加沙的协议，将在 10 月以色列大选前的关键时期给内塔尼亚胡带来政治损害。内塔尼亚胡需要极右翼政党的支持，而这些政党拒绝与哈马斯达成任何妥协。 特朗普周二在华盛顿会见了内塔尼亚胡。一名以色列消息人士称，在两人的会面中并未提及加沙问题。美国总统昨日坚称以色列对该协议“非常满意”，并补充道：“我们与以色列之间确实有共识。”特朗普继续说道：“这是中东迈出的一大步，人们对此印象深刻，且感到很惊讶。” 内塔尼亚胡与特朗普决定在 2 月 28 日攻击伊朗，这使得人们的注意力从加沙转移。但两位领导人在伊朗战争问题上日益扩大的分歧，使得特朗普更容易接受穆斯林国家要求在加沙实现持久和平的呼吁。
在约旦河西岸，以色列军队昨日开枪击伤至少一名巴勒斯坦人，逮捕了至少三人，并关闭了通往塔尔村（Tal）的入口，当时有 100 多个以色列定居者正向该村进发。
政治
那个“谎报狼来了”的总统
这本应是一个重大时刻：周四深夜，唐纳德·特朗普宣布了一项具有里程碑意义的协议，根据该协议，哈马斯将同意完全解除武装——以及“加沙所有其他武装组织”——以换取以色列从该领土撤出。
特朗普本人在 Truth Social 上非常热衷于将其呈现为这样一个时刻，称其为一次“历史性的突破”以及“一项令人惊叹的进展，每个人都说这永远无法实现！”。
现实情况是，如果哈马斯同意实际且可验证地解除武装，那么这样的协议对于任何一方来说都将是一项重大成就。
相反，此类细节足以导致协议破裂。
然而，最值得关注的沉默来自以色列总理本雅明·内塔尼亚亚胡。他最近在周三还与美国总统会面，但对于这项据称他已同意的协议，却没有任何公开声明。
自 10 月 7 日袭击发生以来的这些年里，内塔尼亚亚胡一直将自己定位为加沙问题上的强硬派，且他将在 10 月迎来连任选举。在选举前几个月就与哈马斯达成和平协议将是一个奇怪的选择。
结果就是，在宣布后的短短几小时内，特朗普的“历史性”协议看起来就比最初显得不那么实质。对他来说，更大的问题是这已经成为了他的一个模式。在最终达成一项（至少是某种形式上的）停火之前，特朗普曾宣布过多次以色列与哈马斯之间的“停火”。
特朗普基本上让自己变成了那个“谎报狼来了”的总统。他之前无数次宣布过在几天内就瓦解的“巨额”交易，因此没有人会对最新的一次感到过于兴奋。
这一次尤其看起来有些绝望。特朗普面临着即将到来的中期选举，而他似乎无法让自己或美国从一场极不受欢迎的与伊朗的战争中脱身，而这场战争正加剧全球的生活成本危机。
在这种背景下，这次突然达成的哈马斯协议看起来几乎像是一个分心手段，而且即便它按照计划进行，也无法解决美国人国内的日常生活问题。
当然，这次可能会有所不同。在寓言故事中，那个谎报狼来了的男孩最终确实发现了一只真正的狼。但到目前为止，有太多令人怀疑之处，而低调的反应正反映了这一点。
与处于“和平缔造者”模式下的特朗普打交道的剧本现在已广为人知：同意他关于你想要和平的观点，同意他要求你的大致框架，然后等待协议在细节上破裂，同时试图将责任推给对方。
每个与特朗普打交道的人都知道，真正的和平依赖于远不止于盛大的宣布、签约仪式和用来挥舞的纸片。一个日益孤立的特朗普，在接近其第二任期的跛行鸭时期，似乎还没有吸取这个教训。
詹姆斯·鲍尔是《新世界》的政治编辑
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60,000名移民跨境， 偷渡组织被指责
作者：Sergio Rodrigo Ruíz, Renata Brito 和 Suman Naishadham
在休达（CEUTA）
在至少 57 人在从摩洛哥游泳前往西班牙飞地休达的过程中丧生后，西班牙首相指责偷渡组织应对此负责。
官员表示，自周四以来，约 60,000 名移民进入了休达。这次巨大的涌入量相当于该市常住人口的 70 %。
休达安全官员 Rachid Sbihi 表示，在死亡的 57 人中，有些人溺水身亡，但也有人在试图穿过边境检查站附近的防波堤围栏时，在踩踏事件中被挤死。
摩洛哥军队昨天对移民进行了暴力镇压，并使用催泪瓦斯将其驱散。
市长 Juan Jesús Vivas 表示：“休达目前所经历的情况是不可持续的。”
西班牙首相 Pedro Sánchez 昨天访问了休达。他谴责这次跨境突破是“对西班牙领土完整的一种侵犯”。
Sánchez 将此次危机归咎于人口走私者，称他们“欺骗了这么多年轻人，并最终导致其中许多人死亡”。
这位西班牙领导人一直顶着欧洲的反移民趋势而行，但现在面临着来自国内的巨大压力，要求其阻止这种涌入。
今年早些时候，Sánchez 采取措施，向数十万已经在该国非法居住的移民提供居留和工作许可。
进入休达的人员中，有一半已通过边境通道返回摩洛哥。
昨天早晨的边境视频画面显示，数百名聚集在俯瞰休达的山丘上的移民被摩洛哥军队使用催泪瓦斯驱散。其他人则……
摩洛哥人将休达视为被占领土
作者：Harry Goodwin
休达危机使西班牙在北非的飞地及其与摩洛哥之间复杂的t关系成为了关注焦点。 来自摩洛哥的移民试图进入梅利利亚，这是西班牙在北非顶端的另一个飞地。 周四和昨天，在与西班牙领土接壤的摩洛哥城镇贝尼恩萨尔出现了大规模混乱。 据媒体和人权组织报道，移民与警方发生冲突，投掷石块并纵火焚烧警车。 他们报告称，安全部队中有人员受伤，数十名试图跨境的人员被逮捕。 与休达一样，梅利利亚是北非海岸上的一个西班牙自治区城市。许多摩洛哥人认为这两座城市都是被占领土。
休达在摩洛哥-西班牙边境的人群，休达是北非海岸丹吉尔以东的一个西班牙自治区城市 MARCOS MORENO / ANADOLU
休达自 1580. 年起一直是西班牙的领地。这里由西班牙居民和摩洛哥日薪工人组成的混合人口在相对和谐的环境中生活。 有报道称，摩洛哥过去允许移民进入休达和梅利利亚，以此作为向西班牙和欧盟施加政治压力的一种手段。 之前的移民涌入曾迫使欧洲国家承认摩洛哥对西撒哈拉的主权，这是一个原住民萨哈拉人大多希望自治的沙漠领土。 西撒哈拉在弗朗哥政权时期被西班牙占领，随后在 1975 年西班牙撤出后被摩洛哥夺取。 目前尚不清楚本周涌入休达的人群是否受到了某种官方煽动。 摩洛哥驻西班牙大使卡里玛·本亚伊奇（Karima Benyaich）坚称，这一情况的发展违背了摩洛哥的意愿。 她没有就促使移民进入休达的原因发表评论。
数百名移民试图游泳前往休达
（接前文）继续向西班牙领土游泳。摩洛哥警方使用了水炮并向空中发射警告枪击以阻止更多人跨境。 数千名移民（包括无人陪伴的儿童）被迫在公园和人行道上睡觉，而其他人则在街上漫无目的地游荡。 斯比希（Sbihi）将这种情况描述为一场“严重的人道主义危机”。 欧盟在移民问题上采取强硬立场的迹象表明，欧洲委员会主席乌尔苏拉·冯德莱然（Ursula von der Leyen）表示，“来自休达的图像是不可接受的。我们不能允许任何人不遵守我们的规则而进入我们的联盟。” “危险的跨境行为必须立即停止。走私网络必须被摧毁。而且，正如我们的规则所允许的，遣返必须迅速。” 一名 33 岁的摩洛哥人艾哈迈德·卡里姆（Ahmed Karim）表示，他之所以进入休达是因为他的国家缺乏工作机会。 他说：“很多人想去欧洲、美国，但他们没有机会。” 休达和马德里的当局将此次边境激增与西班牙最高法院最近的一项裁决联系起来，该裁决规定，通过海路抵达的移民不能被简易遣返，而通过陆路跨境或翻越边境围栏的人员则不同。 但摩洛哥的活动人士表示，大多数移民可能并不知道这项裁决。
意大利总理乔治亚·梅洛尼（Giorgia Meloni）在混乱发生后，呼吁暂停西班牙在欧盟开放边境协议中的资格。法国也表示将加强在西班牙边境的检查。
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BP 在钻探 60 年后拟出售北海业务
作者：Anna Wise
BP 表示，在经历了 60 年的生产后，公司正将其英国北海业务出售。 这家能源公司表示，将该业务投放市场以寻求潜在买家的决定，是其精简集团规模战略的一部分。 在此次公告之前，首相安迪·伯纳姆为未来在北海进行部分钻探留了余地。 他表示，他告诉美国总统唐纳德·特朗普，在北海问题上他将“采取务实的方式”，并补充道：“那里有资源。当人们陷入困境时，我们不能忽视这一点。” 苏格兰民族党（SNP）在西敏寺的领导人戴夫·杜根表示：“工人们不需要首相的想法或温情的话语，我们需要果断的行动来保障就业、能源安全以及对北海的信心。” BP 的北海业务拥有五个生产中心——两个在北海中部，三个在设得兰群岛以西——并在 2025 年达到了每日 117,000 桶油当量。 大约 1,100 名员工在北海业务部门工作，他们是 BP 英国 13,960 名员工的一部分。 BP 首席执行官梅格·奥尼尔表示，她认为北海业务“作为另一家公司的一部分将处于更有利的位置”。 IG 首席市场分析师克里斯·博尚表示：“当 BP 甚至不愿留下来观察新政府能否重新激活英国的能源政策时，这说明了很多问题。” “显然，BP 认为在开发新能源领域的需要如此紧迫的时刻，这（等待）将耗时太久，而等待白厅采取行动并不是对公司资源的谨慎利用。” 影子能源大臣安德鲁·鲍伊表示：“BP 已经钻探了六十年，但由于工党灾难性的‘净零’教条，它正面临灭顶之灾。” “安迪·伯纳姆应该打破过去，采取保守党所呼吁的行动，立即批准 Jackdaw 和 Rosebank 场址，并取消在北海禁止新许可的计划。”
Jackdaw 气田位于阿伯丁以东，Rosebank 油田位于设得兰群岛以西，这两个项目均处于咨询阶段，咨询将分别持续到 8 月 10 日和 8 月 17 日。
大约 1,100 人在 BP 的北海业务部门工作 STUART CONWAY / BP / GETTY
警方搜寻“行李箱受害者”的“美国友人”
作者：Flora Symington
警方正在调查一名苏格兰女性的死亡案，其尸体在雅典的一个行李箱中被发现。目前，警方仍无法追踪到死者声称要会面的朋友。 希腊当局表示，他们仍在努力查明 38 岁的伊丽莎白-简·罗斯在尸体被发现前几天离开克拉齐尼区的朋友时，原计划要去见谁。 罗斯女士于 6 月 29 日从爱丁堡飞往希腊，最初住在她认识的一对希腊夫妇家中。7 月 15 日，她告诉他们她将前往首都的基普塞利会见来自美国的友人。 7 月 18 日，她的尸体在繁华市中心的一栋废弃建筑中被发现。 直到 7 月 29 日尸体被正式确认身份之前，罗斯女士的手机一直被用来向朋友和家人发送信息，称她“要去一个希腊岛屿”且“想一个人静静”。 由于其尸体没有明显的暴力迹象，警方已要求进行毒理学报告，以确定其死亡是否涉及刑事犯罪。
掌控国王与继承人的沉默权力……来自他们的妻子
随着曾经的安德鲁王子被剥夺头衔、被逐出温莎住宅并被放逐至其诺福克庄园，现在是王室发生剧烈变革的时刻。
在安德鲁·蒙巴顿-温莎（Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor）被捕后，国王在2月发布的一份措辞严厉的声明奠定了基调，承诺全力配合警方工作。这似乎最终标志着王室承认，人品与地位同样重要。
更耐人寻味的是一种说法，即在幕后推动这一转变的并非温莎家族成员本身，而是嫁入该家族的女性：卡米拉王后和凯瑟琳王妃。
在过去的六个月里，这些王室女性长辈在各种媒体报道中（有些较为倾向于八卦）被描绘成安德鲁垮台的低调策划者。
“在面对如何应对此事时，凯特和卡米拉很可能对国王和威尔士亲王施加了安静但极其强大的影响，”播客《The Royals Uncensored》的共同主持人凯蒂·尼科尔（Katie Nicholl，见插图）表示，“有些人将她们描述为王座背后的真正权力。”
王后长期以来一直支持反对家庭……
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宠物犬嗅出我的癌症，主人如是说
一名女性表示，她的狗通过反复抓挠她的腋下救了她的命，这让她警觉并发现了乳腺癌。 61 岁的克里斯汀·理查兹（Kristine Richards）表示，她当时 8 岁大的吉娃娃 Flag 在 2018 年开始出现这种异常行为。“它开始抓我一侧的腋下，”她解释道，“我必须说，当时我觉得这非常烦人。” “我最初认为这没什么，但后来我开始怀疑这之间是否有联系。我听说过狗能分辨出是否患有癌症。” 随后她发现乳房下方有一个小肿块，并对此产生了怀疑。这位来自萨默塞特郡韦灵顿（Wellington）的退休人员前往肿瘤科就诊，被诊断为激素敏感性小叶乳腺癌。 经过一年的密集治疗，理查兹女士已康复且体内无癌。她表示，这归功于 Flag 如此早地发现了病情，因为她当时没有其他症状。 “它救了我的命。我欠我的狗一切，”她说道。
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（面对）暴力和性虐待，誓言将终结针对女性和女童的暴力作为一项终身事业。 “卡米拉在反对虐待女性方面一直发声非常激烈，”尼科尔（Nicholl）说，“因此，针对安德鲁（他继续否认）的这些指控将与她的观点产生强烈冲突”。 《被赋予权利》（Entitled）——这部记录约克家族兴衰的争议性书籍的作者安德鲁·洛尼（Andrew Lownie）也认为，是家族中相对外在的人，“比如女王和威尔士王妃”，比其他成员更早地意识到“前安德鲁王子行为所造成的巨大名誉损失”。 “完全独立地看，在个人层面上，两人之间也毫无感情可言，”洛尼补充道，“他代表了她们所鄙视的一切。” 《分而治之：王室女性及其战斗》（Divide and Rule: Royal Women and their Battles）的作者凯瑟琳·梅耶（Catherine Mayer）认为，虽然已故女王保护安德鲁，但“家族中的其他女性长期以来对他的看法一直很明确”。 她指出，作为世界女性基金会（Women of the World Foundation）的主席，卡米拉在 2021 年发表了一次演讲，谈到了“让生活中的男性参与到这场 [反暴力] 运动中的必要性”。 然而，前自民党议员、多部王室书籍作者诺曼·贝克（Norman Baker）则更为愤世嫉俗。在他看来，这与其说是女性间的团结，不如说，“推测凯特（Kate）的动机是为了确保君主制能够生存”，因为王室的受欢迎程度有所下降。 凯特和卡米拉都通过玩“长线游戏”实现了一次低调的女性主义胜利——她们体现出恭顺与谨慎，静待批评者离去。这种耐心为她们赢得了巨大的影响力。 “梅根 [萨塞克斯公爵夫人] 或戴安娜 [已故威尔士王妃] 并非能接受诸多限制的女性：她们缺乏耐心，希望立即产生影响而非等到明天，”梅耶说。 相比之下，“凯特和卡米拉的共同点在于，她们经历了极长期的”
North West 取消她的首个大型巡演
North West 的首场个人巡演在第一场演出前几天被取消。 这位金·卡戴珊（Kim Kardashian）和坎耶·韦斯特（Kanye West）13 岁的女儿原定于周三与说唱歌手莫莉·桑塔纳（Molly Santana）共同启动 Kimokawaii 巡演。 North West 发布道：“很遗憾，这件事不再发生了，但我为你们准备了一些特别的东西，很快见。”
“学徒期”，这帮助她们理解如何行动。 “卡米拉的轨迹是历史上最不可思议的，从公敌变成了君主制的坚定支持者，”梅耶说，并补充道，这位王后“极其强韧”且是一名“战略大师……积累了巨大的影响力”。 凯特进入王室时，在厌女和阶级两个阵线上都遭到了攻击，她和妹妹皮帕（Pippa）被贴上了“紫藤花姐妹”的标签，“一个典型的将女性视为捞金女的陈词滥调”。 但是，正如安娜·帕斯特纳克（Anna Pasternak）为 2020 年《Tatler》封面故事《凯瑟莉娜大帝》（Catherine the Great）撰文所写，“凯特在婚姻期间几乎没有一步走错，即便脚下穿着 LK Bennett 的鞋”。 她接着引用了王室
希兰启动 跨境项目
艾德·希兰（Ed Sheeran）正在为科克（Cork）和贝尔法斯特（Belfast）的儿童及青少年启动一项跨境音乐项目。 该“南北之声 2026”（North South Sounds 2026）项目将侧重于词曲创作、表演和社区参与——鼓励年轻音乐家融合不同流派。
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廷臣们的认可，即“凯特明白，王室唯一的信条就是责任，责任，责任。” Channel 5 王室记者西蒙·维加（Simon Vigar）在谈到王妃 2024 年的诊断时表示：“凯特此前已经在寻找自己的声音，但癌症加速了这一过程……人们对她的看法改变了。‘真实’是一个被过度使用的词，但这就是她。她很坚强，知道该怎么做。” 在关于安德鲁（Andrew）的权衡中，两名花费多年时间寻求认可的女性发现自己立场一致。 卡米拉（Camilla）曾是英国最受憎恨的女性，而凯特曾被认为平淡得无可指责，她们在数十年间学到了同样的教训：在这个家庭中，耐心就是权力。
该项目包括在科克市和贝尔法斯特由年轻音乐家主导的非寄宿夏季训练营和演出，将一直持续到 12 月。 “我非常高兴能将艾德·希兰基金会带到爱尔兰，”希兰（插图）说道，他此前曾表示由于家族历史，他感到自己在“文化上”是爱尔兰人。 该项目由艾德·希兰基金会与来自科克市音乐生成计划（Music Generation Cork City）及贝尔法斯特 Oh Yeah 中心（Oh Yeah Centre）的教育工作者共同合作。
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特朗普政府官员讨论接管 中国英国“超级大使馆”选址
独家报道 作者：Caroline Wheeler 政治编辑
据《i 报》获悉，唐纳德·特朗普政府的官员们讨论了接管中国计划在伦敦建设的“超级大使馆”选址，以将其作为新的美国大使馆。 北京在伦敦金融城皇家铸币厂庭院（Royal Mint Court）地块的开发计划正处于一场法律之争的中心。 美国官员认为，如果该项目的规划许可最终被撤销，这将是一个获取该地块的机会，并相信这将标志着一次地缘政治胜利。 在高等法院驳回当地居民对英国政府的挑战后，该开发项目仍计划继续进行。 但一些美国官员认为，这场法律纠纷可能提供一个罕见的机会，在确保获得伦敦最值钱的外交地段之一的同时，否决北京在首都中心建立重大象征性据点的企图。 《i 报》获悉，这一想法已在美国国务院最高层以及美国驻伦敦大使馆的官员之间被提出。 甚至有人开玩笑说，可以将目前位于伦敦西南区九榆树（Nine Elms）的大使馆综合体赠送给中国人，以换取他们同意出售该地块。 一名白厅高级消息人士表示：“美国国务院最高层的官员已经讨论这个想法好几个月了，而且非常喜欢这个主意。” 皇家铸币厂庭院居民协会对政府和塔德哈姆lets区议会（Tower Hamlets Council）提起法律诉讼，称计划中的中国大使馆将侵犯他们的人权。 他们指称，该开发项目可能会导致对中国批评者的报复，并增加恐怖主义风险，对此政府和地方当局予以否认。 在昨天高等法院驳回法律挑战后，
私藏尸体的殡葬承办人 被判处20年监禁
作者：Katie Dickinson, Dave Higgens 与 Tom Wilkinson
一名私藏尸体数月并向遇难者家属发放错误骨灰的殡葬承办人被判处20年监禁。 罗伯特·布什（Robert Bush），48岁，在12年期间以“近乎工业规模”且“通过无数种方式”背弃了赫尔（Hull）Legacy Independent Funeral Directors 客户的信任，行为包括混淆骨灰以及利用虚假殡葬计划诈骗退休人员。 昨天，法官告知他
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伦敦市内的前皇家铸币厂遗址：居民反对中国使用该地点 HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP
该团体表示，已指示律师申请上诉许可。 “我们将坚持长期斗争，”该团体坚称。保守党也反对该开发项目。 内部人士表示，如果规划许可被推翻，关于美国是否可能尝试从中国购买该地点的外交讨论可能会升级。 一名在跨大西洋两端均拥有高层关系的人员表示，这一想法正在 Maga（让美国再次伟大）圈子中被积极地
皇家铸币厂法院（Royal Mint Court）已成为伦敦政治上最敏感的房地产开发项目之一。如果建成，中国大使馆综合体的规模将使其成为北京在欧洲最大的使馆。
20年的监禁期限无法“弥补被告所造成的伤害”。 法官继续说道，布什“如此沉迷于个人敛财，以至于对委托其照顾的死者采取了令人震惊且可耻的行为，而他对在世亲属的行为则以不诚实、欺骗和冷酷为特征”。 宣判后，政府表示将起草提案以监管殡葬行业，并在必要时制定新法律。
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讨论，并补充说，这将被视为美国的一次“地缘政治胜利”。 美国官员此前对该地点靠近地下光缆表示担忧，这些光缆传输着伦敦金融区之间的敏感通信。 华盛顿担心，该地点可能会给北京提供监控或干扰关键数据流的机会，从而在项目获批前要求采取安全保障措施。 英国政府随后表示，安全机构确定的风险已通过缓解措施得到解决，但具体细节尚未公开。 北京否认了关于其外交设施对英国构成安全威胁的指控。
罗伯特·布什在“近乎工业规模”上背弃了客户的信任
布什承认了相关指控，包括30项妨碍合法且体面埋葬罪，以及与现场发现的尸体相关的30项虚假陈述欺诈罪，以及从12家慈善机构盗窃资金（未将葬礼服务期间收集的捐款转交）。
据了解，该地点的中心位置也令一些美国官员感到羡慕，他们认为这里在战略上优于他们位于泰晤士河以南再生区现有的场地。 美国大使馆于2018年从梅费尔（Mayfair）历史悠久的格罗夫纳广场（Grosvenor Square）搬迁至九榆树（Nine Elms），此次搬迁是基于提升安全性、现代化设施和运营需求。 今年1月，美国众议员议长迈克·约翰逊（Mike Johnson）在接受天空新闻（Sky News）采访谈到皇家铸币厂法院地点时表示：“我希望这个位置是美国拿走的，而不是中国。” 涉及两家大使馆的互换将是一个极其罕见的举动，且需要多个政府之间达成协议。 据了解，目前尚未进行正式谈判，消息人士强调讨论仍处于探索阶段。
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索尔特港杀手 因袭击狱警 被起诉
作者：Catherine Wylie
索尔特港杀手 Axel Rudakubana 被指控在贝尔马什监狱（Belmarsh）袭击三名监狱工作人员。
现年 19 岁的 Rudakubana 因谋杀 9 岁的 Alice da Silva Aguiar、6 岁的 Bebe King 和 7 岁的 Elsie Dot Stancombe，以及企图谋杀其他 8 名儿童和 2 名成年人而被判处终身监禁。本周恰逢他在一个泰勒·斯威夫特主题舞蹈课上实施袭击两周年。
昨天，大都会警察局表示，他被指控于 2025 年 5 月 6 日袭击一名紧急工作人员，2025 年 5 月 8 日企图造成严重身体伤害，2025 年 6 月 26 日在监狱中持有攻击性武器，以及 2025 年 10 月 28 日袭击一名紧急工作人员。
去年 5 月，有指控称 Rudakubana（插图）将水壶中的沸水泼向一名狱警。上周，司法部确认他已从监狱转移至布罗德摩尔（Broadmoor）精神病院。
大都会警察局表示，Rudakubana 已于周二被起诉，并将于 9 月 11 日通过视频链接在威斯敏斯特治安法院出庭。
对于那些风险增加且因精神障碍而无法在监狱环境中被安全管理的罪犯，可以被转移到封闭式精神病单元。根据《精神健康法》，代表司法部长的官员必须接受临床专业人员的建议，将囚犯转移至封闭设施。
在封闭式医院的罪犯在返回监狱或被释放回社区之前，将被强制接受治疗并进行疗法。
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客座专栏作家 - GEORGE WEBSTER
进入电视行业展示了在正确支持下可以实现什么
当我成为 BBC 第一位患有唐氏综合征的主持人时，那是一个自豪的时刻——不仅对我而言，而且因为它表明了学习障碍者能取得多么大的成就。
我成为了少数几位不仅代表 BBC，而且代表任何地方最受喜爱频道的人之一。我的身影被播送到数百万人的家中。
作为 CBeebies House 的一名主持人，我拍摄串联片段、跳舞、主持节日、进行电视直播和现场演出。我成为了一个像家庭一样的团队中平等的一员。BBC 关注的是我本身，而不是我的残疾，这有助于确保人们看到的是“George”，而不是“唐氏综合征的 George”——即学习障碍者的刻板印象。
我随后开始担任演员、舞者和作家，甚至赢得了一项英国电影电视艺术学院奖（Bafta）。但我知道我并非凭一己之力走到今天。我得到了支持。我遇到了相信我的人。最重要的是，我得到了一个机会。
在成长过程中，我得到了来自家人、朋友、学校老师、NHS、议会以及像 Leeds Mencap 这样的慈善机构的大量出色支持。他们在语言表达、沟通和阅读方面给了我帮助。
我在主流学校长大。因此，我有患有学习障碍的朋友，也有没有学习障碍的朋友。在学校，我们学习了 Makaton——一种使用手势和符号辅助沟通的方式——以及 Numicon，一种基于形状的数学计算方法。由于其他孩子在语言和数学方面也存在困难，每个人都从中受益。
拜访…… 学校，与孩子们聊聊我的新书（《乔治与巨龙：岩浆狂暴！》），以及我的职业生涯、如何面对差异，以及我们每个人是如何独特且才华横溢的。能见到这些可爱的孩子，并听他们对我提出的问题“是什么让你闪光？”给出令人难以置信的回答，真是太棒了。他们说的是像“与众不同”、“做一个好朋友”、
我曾是一名级长和学校委员会成员，参加过演出并参加了所有旅行。每个人都试着关注我能做到的事情，而不是我不能做到的。我现在仍然不能系鞋带或扣那些细小的纽扣。我的语言有时会混乱，有时我必须放慢速度。是的，我患有唐氏综合症，这影响了我健康的其他方面和生活。但在成长过程中，每个人都帮我将注意力集中在我的能力上，而不是我的残疾上。 如果没有他们，我不会有今天的成就。而这正是英国太多学习障碍人士至今仍无法获得的东西。我们大多数人都想工作。拥有一份工作意味着独立、自信和目标感。但只有极少数学习障碍人士在从事有偿就业。
“善良”、“我的爸爸妈妈”以及“拥有很多与自己不同的好朋友”。能参与其中是一次多么令人振奋的经历！ 观看…… 在家中和电影院与朋友一起看电影，包括很多恐怖片和科幻片。我是个超级影迷，在恐怖电影方面是个极客，我和我的共同主持人里斯
这不是因为人们无法胜任工作——而是因为他们太经常被剥夺尝试的机会。来自 Mencap 的新研究显示了一些令人惊讶的结果。许多雇主表示，他们认为学习障碍人士可以是宝贵的员工。然而，真正雇佣他们的人却少得多。那么，阻碍他们的是什么？ 通常是对出错的担忧——担心说错话、提供错误的支持，或者不知道从哪里开始。但现实比人们想象的要简单得多。 人们需要的调整并不复杂且昂贵。可能仅仅意味着更清晰的指示、更多一点的学习时间，或者对任务解释方式的小改动。这些事情
史蒂芬森在 CBeebies House 里不停地闲聊关于电影和《神秘博士》的话题。 我还热爱音乐剧，一直在我的私人空间（man cave）里通过 YouTube 补看并跟着今年的 West End Live 一起唱。 有时间的时候，我喜欢看我最喜欢的电视剧之一：
很喜欢我 在团队中 因为我的 积极心态
《舞动奇迹》（Strictly Come Dancing）。观看时我喜欢模仿那些舞步。能参加 2022 年（左图，与艾米·道登合影）的圣诞特辑简直是梦想成真。 我也很喜欢《东区东窗》（EastEnders），并和我的贝丽奶奶一起讨论最新剧集。但我爸爸说这部剧太忧郁了！ 跑步…… 我能够回到当地的 parkrun 参加活动，在利兹的伍德豪斯穆尔（Woodhouse Moor），之后与朋友们见面并喝杯咖啡聊聊天。能够回到我的跑步俱乐部——海德公园跑者队（Hyde Park Harriers），并在健身房见到我的私人教练克雷格（Craig）真是太好了。海德公园跑者队是一个非常有趣的跑步俱乐部，有很多小组和社交活动。 我喜欢保持健康和体形，之后和哥们儿一起喝杯啤酒。
这会让每个人都受益，而不仅仅是学习障碍人士。 我开始在当地的一家名为 21Co 的咖啡馆担任咖啡师。他们通过提供视觉菜单以及以支持性方式进行的培训来帮助我。这里有一个由残障人士和非残障人士组成的混合团队。在 BBC，他们确保我在拍摄日之前收到剧本，这样我就可以阅读并学习。我有一名陪同人员帮我往返于拍摄地点。 我的故事展示了当人们获得机会时可以实现什么。在我担任咖啡师的第一份工作中，人们因为我的积极心态而很喜欢我留在团队中。在 BBC，我被 CBeebies 频道招募成为了头条新闻。我收到了来自全英国人们的积极信息。当我遇到那些家庭时，他们告诉我，我是一个榜样，给他们孩子的未来带来了希望。 因为这不仅仅关乎公平。这关乎潜力。向学习障碍人士敞开大门的雇主通常会发现，这些员工忠诚、勤奋，并能给团队带来全新的视角。 目前，英国在讨论很多关于增长和让更多人就业的话题。我们正错过一个摆在面前的巨大机会。英国有 1.5 million 名学习障碍人士。想象一下，如果他们中更多的人有机会工作，会发生什么。 所以，我对雇主的建议很简单：保持开放心态。不要假设你会做错。迈出第一步。你可能会对人们能取得的成就感到惊讶。 我知道我获得了一个机会。它改变了我的生活。它也可以改变更多人的生活。
乔治·韦伯斯特（George Webster）每天都出现在 CBeebies House 中。他的书籍由 Scholastic 出版。
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议员们 应该追求“酷”吗？
在“时髦”与“尴尬” 之间 仅有一线之隔
《太阳报》 人们越来越觉得，政治现在就成了一种“氛围感”，而我们被要求对此盲目追随。 政治家试图让自己显得时髦，这本身没什么新鲜的。还记得托尼·布莱尔在引领“酷不列颠”浪潮时，邀请诺埃尔·加拉格尔和一群艺术家到唐宁街 10 号喝酒吗？ 但这恰恰证明了我的观点：在“酷”与“尴尬”之间仅有一线之隔。 从定义上讲，我们的政治阶层就是那些穿着灰色西装的男女。 公众想看到他们努力工作以修复 NHS 并阻止小船入境，而不是在伊比萨岛的舞台上打碟。别误会，政治家应该是亲民的。他们都需要通过“我想和他们一起去喝杯啤酒吗？”这个测试。 (Kate Ferguson)
今日金句
一切 皆是私人之事。 政治是 最私人的 事情。它并非 理论。
汉娜·艾因宾德 (Hannah Einbinder) 这位直言不讳的演员在谈到为什么身份认同并非一场抽象辩论时如此说道。
世界杯的未来
这场盛会 还可以 规模更大
《泰晤士报》 请省掉那些愤怒、谴责，以及关于亵渎“美丽游戏”而占据道德高地的辞藻。尤其是请省掉那种陈旧的英国式幻想——认为“利润”是一种肮脏之物，会玷污它所触及的一切。这种观点与历史证据如此相悖，且如此破坏机遇，它应该被放进“糟糕想法博物馆”里。 世界杯是全球顶尖的体育赛事。国际足联今年通过这场盛会获得了约 $13bn (£10bn) 的总收入，主要来自电视转播权的出售。但这依然意味着有数十亿美元的潜在收入未被挖掘。它的规模可以进一步扩大，触达更广泛的观众。其潜力是巨大的。 (Gerard Baker)
凯文·基根从约克郡的煤矿家庭出身，经由斯坎索普，最终进入利物浦足球俱乐部，获得过甲级联赛冠军、欧洲之巅的荣耀、两度获得金球奖，并效力于纽卡斯尔联队。他身材矮小，拥有丝般顺滑的盘球技巧，这在 20 世纪 70 年代的英格兰足球中几乎不可见。在球员们纷纷成为国际花花公子的时代，他却极其自律。他还顶着一个极其出众的烫发。 但让他深受喜爱的是他独特的个人魅力和人情味：一位英格兰队长，一位真正的全球巨星，却乐于被称作“我们的凯夫”(Wor Kev)。这位两届欧洲冠军杯得主，是最值得一起去喝杯啤酒的人。 作为一名教练，人们经常记得他的那次“大发雷霆”，但那其实更像是在电视上的一次光荣且充满激情的宣言：“如果我们能赢他们，我将非常开心。” 纽卡斯尔最终没能击败亚历克斯·弗格森爵士率领的曼联以……
国内外评论
被动 财富
我们的 赚钱方式 是如何改变的
《金融时报》 在决定一个人的经济地位时，被动财富增长（无论是通过资产价格飙升还是父母赠予）相对于收入的作用日益增强，这与其对幸福感日益增长的重要性相呼应。 在 90 年代，为了获得生活满意度或避免困境，收入比财富更重要。 自那时起，财富成为了更大的驱动因素。 随着财富在力量上压倒收入，通过努力工作攀登阶梯变得越来越不现实。加上全球最富有的人经常对日常生活进行煽动性干预，因此人们对财富的担忧日益增加，即便不平等现象本身可能并未增加，这也并不令人惊讶。 (John Burn-Murdoch)
凯文·基根 (KEVIN KEEGAN) 足球运动员及教练
1995-96 赛季的英超冠军。他赢了很多场比赛，但在 1997 年赛季中期辞职。他在 2008 年回归，但挣扎不到一年时间。他并不是一名出色的英格兰队主帅。没关系，这就是生活。他是个凡人。“我所做的一切，都投入了热情与激情，”基根曾这样回忆道。“每当我出现在某个场合，我都认为我会享受其中。我从不回头看，所以没有遗憾。”
基根出生于唐卡斯特，因癌症去世，享年 75 岁。他的父亲乔是一位矿工，也是纽卡斯尔联队的忠实球迷，母亲多丽丝是一名工厂工人。他曾患过支气管炎，人们认为他不可能从事体育运动。在早期的反叛行为中，他不仅在学校踢足球，还打橄榄球——并且担任了板球队的队长。
他参加了考文垂队的试训，但因身材太小被拒绝。1966, 夏季，这名少年在一家黄铜制品厂工作，并在周日联赛球队出场，最终在第四级别联赛的斯坎索普获得了学徒机会。
1971, 年，当时的基根是一名富有创造力的右中场（后来转为前锋），他引起了比尔·香克利和利物浦队的注意。他的父亲建议他不要太便宜地离开：基根将香克利开出的周薪从 £45 讨价还价到了 £50。
随后，他代表红军在各项赛事中出场 323 次，打入完美的 100 球，且——值得注意的是——贡献了 73 次助攻。1977 年转会至汉堡体育会令球迷心碎，随后在 1980 年出人意料地通过相对低调的南安普顿队重返第一级别联赛。
但接下来的这次转会——前往纽卡斯尔——定义了他的职业生涯。在第二级别联赛中，尽管没有在利物浦期间获得的大量荣誉，但他的两个赛季完全关于激情，且与球迷之间存在着纯粹的相互崇拜。
他在代表俱乐部的首秀中对阵……
气候 vs 净零 辩论
一个是科学 另一个关于 政治
《每日电讯报》 对净零排放的质疑 经常与对气候变化的质疑 混为一谈。 但两者并非同一回事。 这是一个基础的区分， 但至关重要。 气候变化是一个 科学现象。 到 2050 年实现净零排放是一个 政治计划。 气候变化是真实的。 我们在全世界都能看到其影响， 尤其是接连而至的热浪。 我们应当保护我们的 乡村，鼓励 生物多样性，投资 防洪设施，并确保 英国具有韧性。 问题不在于 我们是否应该采取行动。 问题在于， 以气候行动之名推行的 政策是否有效、 可负担且 诚实。 (Kemi Badenoch)
退休 住房
政府 可以终结 这一失败
《每日快报》 退休住房的特点是 服务费高昂， 且在没有任何服务的情况下 收取极高的地租—— 目前新住房已禁止引入地租—— 以及令人震惊的糟糕的 转售价值， 土地注册局的数据证明了这一点。 房产所有权已被金融投资者 收购，他们被高额的 收入流所吸引。 目前，政府能为那些 购买了这些租约的人 改善生活的方法 几乎没有。 毕竟，激进的租约条款 被买家接受， 并被充其量只能说是 自满的律师所通过。 但政府 可以停止由英格兰住房公司 (Homes England) 拨出公共资金 来建造更多此类失败的项目。 (Sebastian O’Kelly)
《花生漫画》 特辑
史努比和 他的朋友们 永不过时
BSC Kids 虽然《史努比：没有地方像家一样》 花时间探讨失去 如此有意义之物的悲伤， 但它提醒我们—— 以纯正的《花生漫画》风格—— 没有人需要独自面对困境。 《花生漫画》的世界 总有许多值得热爱之处， 而这些品质在 本特辑中全部得到了体现。 从时机精准、 能轻松温暖人心的幽默， 到让观众感觉 仿佛与角色一同经历 每一个瞬间的从容节奏， 以及极其克制的 音乐配乐， 本特辑营造出一种 令人感到安慰、 熟悉且永恒的氛围。 (Mira Korolenko)
QPR，随后他让自己投身于人群之中，事后解释道：“我只是想永远留在那里。”他带领球队升入了第一 division，随后退休。
基根的教练生涯同样始于纽卡斯尔，也止于纽卡斯尔——期间执教过富勒姆、英格兰队和曼彻斯特城。
甚至在尚克利发掘他之前，基根就在唐卡斯特集市的旋转木马上遇到了珍·伍德豪斯。两人于 1974 年结婚，并育有两个女儿，劳拉和莎拉。三人均在他之后在世。
出生于 1951 年 2 月 12 日 逝世于 2026 年 7 月 20 日 Daniel Nolan
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副总统 JD 范斯与以色列总理内塔尼亚胡本周在华盛顿举行了会晤，旨在消除两人的误会。以色列官员将此次会谈描述为“坦率且直截了当”。白宫官员则称其为“直接”。
范斯与内塔尼亚胡在伊朗战争问题上的分歧已潜伏数月。但这位副总统也在深思，以色列的美国盟友是否一直在对他进行不利的泄密，并在政治上削弱他。
在唐纳德·特朗普总统任期的近半程，范斯作为接班人的地位远非稳固。人们可能会认为，在 AP / Norc 的一项民调显示三分之二的美国人反对伊朗战争之时，他对该战争的保留态度将增强他的支持率。但针对范斯的议论却在持续，范围从指责他在外交政策上削弱特朗普，到一份报告称他涉嫌为其妻儿要求过多直升机接送，导致特勤局特工感到“厌烦”。
由于与 Maga 运动的极右翼边缘势力暧昧，他也失去了个人和政治上的朋友。他的前好友、保守派评论员罗德·德雷赫 (Rod Dreher) 本周告诉一名播客主持人，他们关系破裂是因为他敦促范斯对共和党内的极右翼白人民族主义者采取立场——“但他没有选择这样做”。
范斯将自己的政治主张描述为“相当温和”。在最近一期《乔·罗根体验》(The Joe Rogan Experience) 节目中，范斯表示，他正受到一场“外国影响行动”的“不诚实攻击”，该行动正“操纵并试图改变美国公众舆论，使战争无限期地进行下去”。
攻击并未停止。
本周在《华盛顿邮报》中，评论员马克·A·希森 (Marc A Thiessen) 指责范斯“辜负”了总统，并在谈判中将其推向了“战略死胡同”；希森对伊朗战争的鹰派观点曾受到特朗普的赞赏。他声称，范斯的拙劣策略削弱了伊朗人达成协议的任何理由。
大多数共和党人预计，接班之争将发生在范斯与国务卿马可·鲁比奥 (Marco Rubio) 之间。大多数民调显示，范斯在争夺最高职位的竞争中以明显优势击败了立场更强硬的鲁比奥，但有趣的是，在最近一项针对 2,028 名竞争者的 Emerson 民调中，鲁比奥与范斯几乎持平（38% 对 39%）。
根据 Emerson 民调员马特·塔利亚 (Matt Taglia) 的说法，“范斯依赖于受教育程度较低且通常较年轻的选民，而鲁比奥则能够吸引受教育程度较高且年龄较大的选民”。
正如塔利亚所指出的，年长选民最有可能参与投票，但近期的初选战表明，决定性因素往往在于特朗普支持谁。不可否认，特朗普的共和党内有大量坚定且立场极右的年轻选民。
范斯的前好友德雷赫一段时间以来一直在警告这些人数的增加。但德雷赫去年在公开场合还声称，30 岁以下共和党工作人员中，有 30 到 40% 是主播尼克·富恩特斯 (Nick Fuentes) 的追随者，而后者是一名公开的纳粹同情者。德雷赫警告说：“这是保守派运动内部快速生长的一颗毒瘤。如果不及时制止，对于共和党来说将是一场彻底的灾难。”
Maga 运动一直处于
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自此便分崩离析——分歧点在于对伊朗战争、以色列以及最近对乌克兰的态度（这要归功于新近转向支持基辅的影响力人物劳拉·卢默，她是 Maga 运动的一员）。 《纽约时报》上周末深入探讨了这一切在传统基金会（Heritage Foundation，一家位于华盛顿的右翼智库）所引发的“崩溃”，以及该组织对亲特朗普右翼未来的看法。令人担忧的是，文章声称：“新招募人员之间的讨论经常重复……对大屠杀的历史共识或以色列建国原因产生怀疑的论点。” 据称，这些新招募人员受到了日益反以色列、亲俄罗斯的广播员塔克·卡尔森（以及其他人）的影响，而万斯与后者保持着密切关系。卢默能够直接向总统进言，目前她尚未攻击副总统，但这种休战可能无法持久。 万斯毕业于耶鲁法学院，他认为自己足够聪明，能够继续获得特朗普的信任，让“美国优先”的孤立主义者留在阵营中，并吸引那些——委婉地说——更为激进的 Maga 青年翼。但有一天，万斯将不得不做出选择：他究竟站在哪一边？
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需要建立与 当地税收的收入挂钩机制
关于取代市政税的 争论尚未提及基于家庭 收入的当地税。斯堪的纳维亚 国家、日本、美国部分 州及其他地区已经采用了 此类系统。它们公平、 比例适当、 管理相对简便，且 不会惩罚那些
因疾病、失业或 退休而导致收入下降的 人们。为什么基于收入的 当地税收没有成为 辩论的一部分？ 约翰·戴维斯 (JOHN DAVIES) 诺丁汉 (NOTTINGHAM)
作为一名退休人员，我认为 在某种程度上我们已经 失去了平衡，一方面是 令人咋舌的财富， 而另一方面则是难以负担 的住房。如果这能为我 希望在寿命足够长时能 享到的老年护理带来 某种保障，我很乐意 支持遗产税。 贾斯汀·格林豪尔特 (JUSTIN GREENHALGH) 格罗夫，牛津郡 (GROVE, OXFORDSHIRE)
解决公平社会护理资金 问题答案的一部分，也许是 利用遗产税的收入来资助 预计 £18.5bn 的 前 50 百分比。虽然遗产税 通常不受欢迎，但它 已经存在，并且每年 确实能产生可观的收入。 如果将其专项用于社会 护理，它可能决定 成败之分。显然，其他 方面的缺口仍需 予以解决。 彼得·科格兰 (PETER COGHLAN) 普尔，多塞特郡 (POOLE, DORSET)
手足之情 是一种祝福
读到布里特·琼斯关于 母亲身份的文章（评论版， 30 July）让我感到难过。 回顾我漫长的一生，我认为 我最大的成就就是 养育了我的儿子。 由于只育有一个孩子，我意识到 抚养两个或更多孩子 有时肯定极具挑战性，但 根据经验我知道，手足之情 可以是一种巨大的祝福。 布里特，一旦你的孩子们 离开家，你将有充足的 时间去看电影并发展 其他兴趣。 吉尔·达尔比 (GILL DALBY) 赫尔，东约克郡 (HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE)
Naga 的“尖锐” 让电视节目很有看头
我不同意莎拉·卡森的观点， 即“[Naga] Munchetty 的 内部调动并非不及时” （30 July）。她的“尖锐” 和不可预测性，让她与 BBC Breakfast 的查理·斯特伊 产生了一些有趣的争论。 那些更喜欢安逸共识
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沙发上的人可以观看 《The One Show》，那绝对是 平庸的极致。 伊恩·唐尔森 (IAN DONALDSON) 纽敦阿比，安特里姆郡 (NEWTOWNABBEY, COUNTY ANTRIM)
准备一个水壶 收集浪费的水
在开启水龙头等待水变热 （或变冷）时，将原本 会被浪费的水倒入放在 水槽上的水壶中。 这在稍后可以得到最 有效的利用。如果我们 所有人都这样做，在 一年的时间里，我们每人 都能避免浪费数百升水。 艾伦·弗罗斯特 (ALAN FROST) 北伦敦 (NORTH LONDON)
许多通讯员正在极力 宣扬节水的优点，我 对此表示赞赏。 但似乎没有人将其视为 水务公司的管理问题： 泄漏太多，水库不足， 水处理厂不足，
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水务公司在缓解供水 不足方面采取的行动不足。 他们何时才会被追究 责任？ 克里斯·埃蒙兹 (CHRIS EDMONDS) 蒂根茅斯，德文郡 (TEIGNMOUTH, DEVON)
电视无法展现 完整的旅行故事
我的丈夫不情愿乘坐飞机，所以我们一直都在英国国内度假（《您的观点》，7月30日）。然而，用旅行纪录片来填补空缺只能算是一半的替代，因为我怀念在海外各地探访女儿时能享受到不同国家的香气和鸟鸣。电视节目无法描绘这些。
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根据传统观点，除非与某人一起度假，否则你并不真正了解他们。不过，我们需要为此增加一条补充：观察他们如何对待酒店客房。
无论是伴侣、朋友还是家人，在你近距离目睹这种行为之前，你无法得知一个人真正的样子。这能告诉你关于他们的一切。
这并非主观问题：这里有明确的对错之分，礼仪专家在接受《旅游与休闲》(Travel and Leisure) 杂志采访时详细阐述了这一点。
最令人震惊的是什么？他们讨论了在离开酒店房间时，允许乱到什么程度。而我一直凭直觉认为这根本不需要讨论。难道只有我在离店前会进行彻底清理吗？我的梦想是让员工以为这次预订在最后一刻被取消了，因为房间像他们离开时那样洁净，甚至更加洁净。
然而，一个重磅消息是：礼仪专家迈卡·迈尔 (Myka Meier) 表示，你在离开前甚至不需要铺床，因为你一走，床单就会被拆除并更换。对于一个以能把床角折成“医院角”（极致整齐）而自豪的人来说，这坦白说令人崩溃。
虽然我承认我的标准可能过高，但我认为，如果离开时的房间看起来像刚被抢劫过，这充分说明了你是谁以及你的心理状态——而且这绝非好事。
文中没有提到另一个潜在的“红旗”警告区域：拆行李的态度。有些人只是简单地打开行李箱，让里面的物品爆开，然后在整个旅程中将这座“衣服山”当作他们的地面衣橱。
还有一些人则必须
对于哈里王子来说，这将是一个漫长而炎热的夏天，因为他仍在等待结果，看是否需要为起诉关联报业 (Associated Newspapers) 失败而支付数百万英镑的账单。在为期两天的听证会后，法官将在本月中旬做出决定。
对于一个如此大声且公开地抱怨被家人在财务上切断联系，并如此坚信自己被记者陷害的人来说，
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搞得像 被抢劫过一样 就足以 说明你的为人
承担《每日邮报》和《星期日邮报》巨额的法律费用无疑会让他大出血。 在上个月败诉后，哈里做了他一贯会做的事：发表了一番愤怒的回应，声称该判决是“完全且显而易见的洗白——遗憾的是，这并不完全出乎意料”。他表示，他与包括埃尔顿·约翰爵士和多琳·劳伦斯女男爵在内的六名共同原告提起诉讼是为了寻求公正和问责，但“两者都没有得到”。 这些话恐怕很难让那位正在审理关于谁应支付这 11 周审理以及跨越四年的法律程序费用的法官产生好感。
费尽心思地将随身携带的每一件物品立即挂起来，让房间感觉像家一样，并让世界恢复秩序。 但谁是对的？这是一个陷阱题——他们都错了。正确答案是两者的结合——显然你会拆行李，你又不是动物，但请先放松，喝一杯，出去探索。天呐，你是在度假。 礼仪专家为读者详细说明的许多内容似乎是即使孩子也深知的常识，但令人惊恐的是，事实并非如此，否则他们就不需要
哈里一直是个急躁的人，在事情出错时，他拒绝采取温莎家族那种克制的冷漠态度。由于他与梅根接受奥普拉·温弗瑞的采访、他们的 Netflix 系列剧以及他那本刻薄的著作《备胎》，我们非常清楚他对自己的皇室生活及其家庭的看法。 他在书中透露，他曾因愤怒而寻求心理治疗。但即便如此，似乎他仍然无法克制
心理治疗。 但即便如此，看来他 依然无法克制
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他自己。他选择在 2019 年与梅根前往非洲的成功访问中，通过宣布起诉小报而使其化为泡影。对于前几个月小报报道梅根的方式，他感到愤怒不已；而讽刺的是，这次访问受到称赞反而让他非常恼火。 我不知道他付给心理治疗师多少钱，但看来并没有效果。现在，所有这些愤怒的结果可能让他付出沉重代价。 原告针对潜在成本购买了保险。但这并不足够，还存在约 1800 万英镑m 的缺口。而且显然这还没算他们自己的法律费用。对哈里来说，幸运的是，在之前的诉讼中，他确实赢得了一些赔偿金（据称在 £300,000 左右），针对的是镜报媒体集团 (Mirror Group Newspapers)，并且针对《太阳报》达成了金额未公开的庭外和解，因此他在执行“改革小报媒体”的任务时并非没有资金。 这些赔偿金是否足以覆盖这次失败的诉讼尚不可知，但看起来可能性不大。 无论按什么标准衡量，这位王子都是一个非常有钱的人，如果他必须支付巨额款项，这伤及的是他的自尊心而非他的钱包。
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帕特里克·科克本 (PATRICK COCKBURN)
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演员杰森·贝特曼 (Jason Bateman) 坚不可摧的观点永远改变了酒店住宿体验。他在自己的播客《Smartless》中透露，他旅行时从不离开拖鞋或凉拖，因为他拒绝光脚甚至穿着袜子走在酒店地毯上，因为纤维中捕捉到了“其他人的脚部分泌物”。 即使是在拥有卓越清洁服务的顶级豪华酒店也是如此，因为请记住，他可能并不经常光顾 Travelodge 廉价酒店。 他令人难忘地抱怨道，在他看来，酒店房间会污染你的双脚，因为你会沾上积聚的灰尘、污垢和前任客人的皮肤残留物，然后你又将这些东西带到床上，创造出一个由污垢组成的“布质信封”。 你可能必须拥有魅力、财富和名声，才能在维持这种程度的卫生恐惧症的同时还能自由地在街道上行走，但与此同时，这个人的论点确实令人信服。 还有一个行李箱放在床上的问题——它在外面世界走过，至少经过了两个机场，然后你就把它放在床罩或床单上？绝对不可能。 如果你对周围环境如此粗心，这就是一个危险信号。但如果我们真的开始思考酒店房间里任何东西的清洁现实，我们可能再也不会去任何地方了。（顺便说一下，杰森·贝特曼也不会用光手触摸遥控器。） 旅行当然是一种真正的奢侈，尤其是在如今的经济环境下，最重要的事情是你能够放松并享受假期。但请记住，无论你与谁在一起，当你使用住宿设施时，对方都在不断审视你的每一个动作，如果你犯了一个错误，他们将永远以此诟病你。祝假期愉快！
在 1942 年 6 月 1 日的凌晨，30 到 40 架德国轰炸机在一次袭击中向坎特伯雷投放了高爆弹和燃烧弹，摧毁了这座小城市东部的大部分地区以及南部的一部分。当地居民站在巨大的中世纪大教堂屋顶上，用金属棒将燃烧弹推走，以免它们点燃建筑。坎特伯雷的前市长凯瑟琳·威廉姆森（Catherine Williamson）曾负责监督防空洞的建设及应对德国空军袭击的其他准备工作，她在回忆录中记录了她观察袭击升级的过程：盘旋的德国飞机投放了“吊灯”照明弹来标记目标，这些照明弹“悬挂在整座城市的上空，我知道我们必须做好最坏的打算”。她转移到了一个地下防空洞，但随后“意识到城市的大部分地区已经起火”。她听到了一声巨大的金属撞击声，担心大教堂中央的钟楼已经坍塌。袭击结束时，她穿过由中世纪木屋组成的、正处于烈火之中的街道，前往一个中央控制室，那里正高效地调度消防车、重型救援车和救护车。工作人员们心急如焚，因为他们刚刚得知，坎特伯雷的镇书记员兼民防控制员乔治·马克斯（George Marks）在房子被炸弹击中后被困在废墟中。当警报响起信号解除时，他对妻子说：“我想他们很快就会来把我们挖出来吧？”但当救援人员到达时，他已经去世了。袭击后的坎特伯雷照片显示，木材被火烧黑，墙壁破碎。一份官方报告详细描述了“高爆弹和燃烧弹给主要购物区以及住宅房产造成了非常严重的破坏”。
坎特伯雷仅是一座人口 25,000 人的小城市，但破坏规模巨大，共有 3,110 栋建筑被摧毁或损坏，包括两座教堂和大教堂图书馆。大教堂本身能够幸存，全赖于人们英勇地将燃烧弹从屋顶推下，以及德国的“吊灯”照明弹被风吹到了建筑东侧的一小段距离外。坎特伯雷的大部分基础设施被毁，电话通信中断，下水道、主水管、燃气和电力设施受损。然而，坎特伯雷镇民的伤亡人数低得令人惊讶：48 人死亡，55 人重伤，62 人轻伤。此外，城市继续运转，共有 697 人——
1942 年坎特伯雷遭到空袭后失去家园的当地居民很快得到了地方当局的帮助 FRED RAMAGE/ GETTY
权力下放作为一项政策 听起来 极其平庸 且空洞
在房屋被毁后无家可归的人以及其他炸弹幸存者能够前往一个中心，在那里他们被告知在哪里可以获得额外的衣物、寻找住宿地点、领取交通券以及申请炸弹破坏赔偿。每个提出申请的人都获得了 £10 到 £15 不等的资金用于紧急需求。
但尽管袭击严重，伤亡人数相对较低，且政府在袭击后具备运作能力，这并非偶然。这两者都是坎特伯雷当地政府在之前三到四年中，为应对他们认为不可避免的城市“大轰炸”而持续努力的结果。这并未发生在 1940-41 年的伦敦大轰炸期间，而是在 1942 年所谓的“贝德克尔袭击”期间，当时德国空军为了报复英国皇家空军对吕贝克等同类德国城市的袭击，对英国的中世纪城镇进行了轰炸。
84 年前发生在坎特伯雷的事情在今天依然具有意义，因为它展示了英国的地方政府曾经如何组织良好且资源充足，以至于能够成功地为潜在的灾难性空中袭击（针对密集住宅区）做好准备，并随后减轻其影响。
中央政府提供了资金，但所有保护城市的规划和组织工作均由地方负责。镇书记马克斯与市长威廉姆森以及主要议员们，每周在 207 名防空（ARP）工作人员的工资单上花费 £600。他们在到处挖掘防空洞，并加固住宅房屋的托梁，以抵御炸弹近距离爆炸的冲击。大教堂的地下室被改造成防空避难所，中殿则填满了沙袋。
除了防空监督员外，议会还雇佣了辅助消防员、传令兵、轻型和重型救援队成员以及救护车人员。当时的的一篇新闻报道称：“坎特伯雷被赋予了慷慨的权力来确保自身安全，政府已将这些权力下放。”
我是在 2020 年开始了解市长、镇书记和议会竭尽全力保护坎特伯雷免受德国空袭的成功经验的。袭击发生时具有极强的破坏性，但远没有 1937 年西班牙内战期间德国空军轰炸巴斯克小镇格尔尼卡那样灾难性——那是毕加索著名绘画的主题——在那次袭击中，可能有高达 1,600 名平民被杀，尽管具体的死亡人数存在争议。
我对坎特伯雷大轰炸期间地方当局采取的行动产生兴趣，是因为这些行动显然比一个过度集权的英国政府在 2020-22 年应对新冠肺炎疫情的尝试要有效得多。到那时，地方政府的权力和资源已灾难性地萎缩。1972, 托利党 (保守党) 推行了《地方政府法》，重新划定议会边界，忽略了地方和区域特性。在 20 世纪 80 年代，玛格丽特·撒切尔废除了大伦敦议会和六个大都市区议会。尽管近期政府在权力下放方面有微小进展，但地方当局仍被推向了破产的边缘，有时甚至直接破产。在 G7 富国组中，没有哪个国家的财政集权程度像英国这样高，地方层级征收的税款仅占 5.8%，而对比之下为 20.4
根据经济合作与发展组织（OECD）的数据，法国的比例为 19%，日本为 36%，美国则为 45.7%。在新冠疫情调查揭露大流行期间投入的 £15bn 个人防护装备（PPE）经费中，有 £10bn 被浪费之后，任何关于中央政府比地方当局更便宜、更高效的说法都显得极其虚伪——而且即便这些数字，在 HS2 高铁项目巨大的超支面前也显得微不足道。
现在，在前大曼彻斯特市长、现任首相安迪·伯纳姆 (Andy Burnham) 的领导下，一项旨在将权力与资金从威斯敏斯特和白厅去中心化的最严肃尝试正拉开序幕。政府宣布，英格兰所有城市地区的市长都将分享其所在区域的所得税收入和商业税。他们将在交通、住房和提升技能水平方面获得更大的控制权。
“根据我们的计划，在社区内征收的更多税款将留在该社区，”伯纳姆表示，并承诺将权力“带回家”，覆盖“全国的每一个邮政编码”。由于过度集权已成为英国公认的常态，权力下放作为一项政策听起来可能枯燥地边缘化且不切实际。但请记住，是获得授权的地方政府，而非英国中央政府，将坎特伯雷从成为第二个格尔尼卡（Guernica）的命运中拯救了出来。
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AI 代理在测试期间入侵三家公司
作者：Lara Bowman
AI 公司 Anthropic 表示，其人工智能模型在测试期间入侵了另外三家组织。就在几天前，ChatGPT 的开发商 OpenAI 披露其失控的代理也入侵了另一家公司。
总部位于旧金山的 Anthropic 公司是 Claude 聊天机器人的开发方，该公司表示，在审查了超过 141,000 次评估运行后，发现了这三起事件。
为了应对 OpenAI 发生的事件，该公司启动了一项“大规模”的网络安全审查，专门寻找其 AI 模型是否能够访问的证据
Yung Filly 因在酒店房间袭击中咬伤一名女性被定罪
作者：Harry Goodwin
社交媒体名人兼说唱歌手 Yung Filly 在澳大利亚法庭上流泪，此前他被判定在酒店房间的一起袭击事件中咬伤了一名女性。但珀斯的陪审团未能就这名 30 岁的哥伦比亚裔英国艺人涉嫌强奸和勒死该女性的指控达成裁决。
Yung Filly 的原名是 Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos。他否认了 2024 年 9 月在珀斯一家酒店房间内涉嫌的六项强奸指控、三项导致身体伤害的袭击指控以及一项勒死指控。
其指控者当时 20 岁。在陪审团开始审议三天后，陪审团仅认定他两项与咬伤该女性相关的袭击指控成立。
Barrientos 在为期八天的审理中作证称，那些是“情爱之咬”，并否认受害者曾抱怨他伤害了她。他在部分指控中被判定无罪，但对于陪审团未能达成裁决的三项强奸指控，他可能面临重新审理。
Barrientos 此前一直在澳大利亚巡演，在珀斯遇到受害者之前，他已经在悉尼和墨尔本进行了演出。
检察官指称，该女性最初同意发生性关系，但由于担心自身安全而撤回了同意。
法庭展示了该女性面部和颈部带有瘀伤及咬痕的照片。Barrientos 自被起诉以来一直保释在外，并被允许返回英国数月。
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Anthropic 表示，其 AI 模型在测试环境中通过互联网访问，而这些环境本应被密封。
该公司表示，涉及的模型包括 Claude Opus 4.7、Claude Mythos 5 以及一个内部研究测试模型。最早的事件可追溯到 4 月。
该公司称：“Claude.com 利用基础技术（如利用弱密码）入侵了受影响组织的架构。”
在所有三起事件中，AI 模型都被赋予了一项“夺旗”网络安全挑战，Anthropic 表示这是其评估模型能力的一种方式。
模型被赋予一个虚构场景，并被告知一段秘密信息（即“旗帜”）被隐藏在网络中另一台不同的机器上。它们的任务是潜入并检索该信息。
Anthropic 表示已联系受影响的组织，但未指名道姓。其中两家表示此前未检测到此类活动。Anthropic 表示“正继续尝试联系第三家”。
上周，OpenAI 表示其 AI 模型在一次模型评估期间“失控”，入侵了 AI 初创公司 Hugging Face 的服务器。OpenAI 将其描述为一次“严重的安全事件”。
这些事件凸显了 AI 安全方面的漏洞和控制问题，并引发了关于随着技术应用日益广泛，如何才能将 AI 安全地保持在人类控制之下的疑问。
多年来，研究人员一直警告新技术的风险以及加强 AI 防御工程的必要性。
网络安全公司 NyxLab 的负责人 Kok Tin Gan 表示：“如果我们给 AI 一个目标并允许它决定如何实现，那么当它采取在技术上能满足目标的行动时，我们不应感到惊讶。”
Anthropic 表示：“在模型发布前进行安全测试，正是因为我们还不知道它具备什么样的能力。”
Anthropic 与 Irregular 共同进行了此次审查，后者自称为“首个前沿 AI 安全实验室”。
“前沿 AI”描述的是该技术的尖端领域，在那里的潜在安全问题并不总是能被充分理解。
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“格拉斯哥之 rose”（The Glasgow Rose） 是由 Emer Tumilty 为 英联邦运动会 创作的艺术品， 悬挂在城市的标志性建筑 芬尼斯顿起重机（Finnieston Crane）上。 该作品灵感源自 查尔斯·雷尼·麦金托什（Charles Rennie Mackintosh）与 玛格丽特·麦克唐纳·麦金托什（Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh） 的新艺术运动玫瑰图案。 这对夫妻在格拉斯哥艺术学院相识， 并于 1900 年结婚。 夫妇二人设计了 位于海伦斯堡（Helensburgh）的山丘屋（The Hill House）， 而标志性的玫瑰图案 贯穿于该物业的整个设计之中。 JANE BARLOW / PA
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我们是否已经变成了一代宽容的“过度育儿者”，从而可能在伤害我们的孩子？这就是儿童发展心理学家西格吉·科恩（Dr Siggie Cohen）博士的信念，数以百万计的人在网上追随她的建议。
科恩认为，如今的家长过度地为孩子操心并试图把一切都处理好——我们过度协商，在做决定前会询问孩子的许可（想到这里我也感到脸红），并且过度迎合孩子的愿望。“我们将孩子从家庭的完全边缘推向了中心，一切都围绕着他们旋转，”她解释道。
“我们经历了从‘照我说的做’的威权式育儿（在这种模式下，很多服从是基于恐惧）到情感成长、情感语言和情感智能演进的阶段。这引领我们走向了一种更民主的方式，倾听并关注孩子，理解他们很重要，并且拥有自己的想法、感受和观点，”她解释说。
但现在，她说，这走得太远了。
“我们不能仅仅在发现一件好事后就停留在那。我们几乎已经进入了宽容式育儿风格，教育工作者认为，在威权式和权威式之间，这种风格对[孩子及其成长结果]来说是最糟糕的。”
被粉丝称为“西格吉博士”的她写了一本新书，名为《你是家长：成为孩子需要的冷静、自信的领导者》（You Are the Parent: Becoming the Calm, Confident Leader Your Child Needs），将于下月出版。书中就如何在认可孩子感受的同时避免过度育儿提供了建议。“我意识到，找我的不仅仅是家长 [他们会从中受益]，几乎是每个人，”她说，“我觉得我需要把它记录下来。”
误解温柔育儿
她说，“温柔育儿”（gentle parenting）——有时因强调理解孩子的感受而被地称为“尊重式”育儿——其初衷并非为了变得宽容，但事实就是它变成了那样。
“如今的父母误解了最初的概念。他们误用并误解了它，结果就是孩子们在掌控局面。然后每个人都会说：‘为什么他们不听我的？’ 于是突然之间 [家长们] 开始说：‘这个不行，那个也不行’。于是我们从宽容又回到了威权，这种混乱的混杂方式是行不通的。”
科恩有三个儿子——其中长子 41 岁——以及两个年幼的孙子。她认为 20 世纪 80 年代曾有一个“黄金平衡点”，当时的父母理解孩子有需求和情感，但没有过度育儿。
“我认为那段时间很短暂，”她笑着说，“80 年代是我们开始意识到孩子需要认可、尊重、接纳和验证的时候——但他们仍然需要锻炼自己的技能。他们需要独立。我们可以干预，但不能过头。让他们尽情玩耍吧。”
受社交媒体影响
讽刺的是，对于一个在网上拥有 200 万家长追随的人来说，她觉得社交媒体破坏了育儿方式。“现在不仅是‘攀比邻居’（keep up with the Joneses），而是要与无数个‘邻居’攀比，并且我们正受到海量信息的轰炸，”她说。
“一切都必须完美，但并没有所谓的完美。这令人心力交瘁；我认为这让家长们快疯了。”
未能区分感受与行为
她认为，《你是家长》是一条摆脱这种疯狂、停止过度育儿并停止追求不存在的完美之路上的一种方式。它教导家长“如何在监督和指导的同时，认可孩子的情绪”。
西格吉博士表示，家长必须努力不要急于去解决孩子的问题。
如今的父母误用并误解了这一概念，结果现在变成了孩子们在掌控局面。
“行为”，她将其称之为 EBP——即情感行为能力（emotional behavioural proficiency）——方法。 她说，我们可以以真正的同理心告诉孩子：“我看到你在哭了，你可以难过，难过是没有关系的”，并且同样重要的是，要说：“但当你难过时，你不能踢人、扔东西和尖叫。” 她认为许多家长没有将感受与行为分开。“我们不需要改变孩子的感受，但要帮助他们学会引导这种感受，并以恰当的方式将其表达出来。有些行为是可以接受的，而有些则不行，”她解释道。
“西吉博士”的方法：如何让孩子去做他们不想做的事情
我的三岁女儿经常告诉我她不想刷牙。科恩建议我与所有的孩子坐在一起，列出一份我们绝对必须做的事情清单：吃早餐、睡觉、上学、刷牙。然后也要听取他们的建议：吃冰淇淋、玩电子游戏、不清理卧室、见朋友。无论他们选择什么。
刷牙示例 解释道：“有些事情是我们必须做的，有些是我们想要做的，事情就是这样运作的。”然后回到第一份清单并说：“告诉我，你有时想去上学吗？记得你在课间玩那个游戏的时候，或者当你享受编程俱乐部的时候吗？”
急于解决问题 她警告家长停止立即冲上去解决孩子的问题，这是一个典型的过度育儿错误，会导致孩子感到无助和焦虑。因此，如果我们的孩子跑来对我们说：“我没有朋友；每个人对我都很刻薄”，她建议我们不要立即通过说我们会去和老师谈谈或者给出建议来回应。 “我不能替他们去生活，”她说。“当你认可对方时，你不需要迁就。所以我会说：‘哇，那一定很困难。我打赌你一定不喜欢那样。’我可以成为一个充满同情心和同理心的积极倾听者，而不需要立刻转向：‘好吧。那么，这是你需要做的事情。’相反，我会问孩子，‘你认为你可以怎么做？你认为下次最好的做法是什么？’他们可能会说‘我不知道’，而这正是开始。” 我也曾犯过这样的错误：我花很长时间才意识到，当人们分享一个问题时，他们往往是想被倾听，而不是接收建议。我必须经常提醒自己，而且依然会出错。对于许多家长来说，坐下来
重新定义我们看待事物的方式。或者在刷牙时说：“你有时其实想刷牙吗？因为刷完之后感觉很舒服？”你这样就戳破了他们错误的假设。 通用询问方式：“当你不想刷牙时，有什么你可以做来帮助自己的吗？你认为在刷牙的时候，你可以假装自己在飞行，或者在巧克力中游泳吗？有办法让事情变得更好，但只有你能做到。” 然后，在那个时刻，如果我听到对刷牙说“不”，只需说：“我听到你的想法了。这不是一个选项：我们必须做。有时我们做想做的事，有时我们做必须做的事。”
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外套和书包示例 我相信不只是我的孩子在回家的一瞬间就把随身携带的东西乱扔，或者在用餐后忘记收拾盘子。科恩建议道：“记住，你的孩子去上学，他们做出了大量的独立决定，背着自己的书包并知道把它们挂在哪里。” 她说，让他们记住最有效的方法是提议提醒他们，直到他们不再需要为止，并说：“我知道你知道该怎么做。我会每天提醒你，你已经知道该怎么做，你在其他地方已经能做到所有这些事情，所以这没什么大不了的。你其实并不需要我。”
看着我们的孩子感到痛苦 是很艰难的，而且人们往往很容易 想尝试去帮助。科恩建议，这些 本能可能也源于我们 自己的成长经历——许多父母 需要正视这一点。 “你必须了解自己的出身，以及 你在教养孩子时带入了什么。做一个完整的 180度转身并不意味着你 能抹除既定事实，甚至不能 治愈你自己。”
在教养孩子时征求他们的许可 科恩担心有太多 父母在教养孩子时向孩子征求 许可——这是另一个过度教养的错误。 “我们事事都询问他们的意见，”她说。 “在许多他们缺乏经验或没有答案的领域， 我们让他们主导。我们 做得过火了，询问：‘这样可以吗？’或 ‘你感觉如何？’这给孩子一种 虚假的权力感，但同时也是 一种导致焦虑的沉重负担。孩子知道：‘我 缺乏经验，但我却不断 被要求做决定并承担责任。’” 我知道我也这样做，事实上，我的 孩子已经开始抱怨 我会说，“你想刷牙吗？”而此时 我并没有给他们一个真正的选择。我能明白 这种讨好式的措辞 对他们来说一定很烦人。 但科恩解释说，除了令人烦躁之外， 还有严重得多的后果。在英国，我们的 青少年中流行着一种焦虑症；在美国，她看到 托儿所里的孩子就患有焦虑症。 令她惊讶的是，许多 孩子在面对重大人生时刻时被赋予选择权，比如 选择中学。“这可能是一个孩子 无法承受的重大决定，”她认为。“假设 他们选择了某所学校，而你作为父母 支持了这个决定，但结果却不像 他们想象的那样。你会 说：‘好吧，是你选择了并且想去那里的’吗？我认为 这应该是父母的决定，然后 在过渡阶段提供协作支持。孩子们会 根据几个去同一所学校的朋友来做决定，而 这种情况会改变，且非常 不可靠。”
提供过多机会 另一个过度教养的错误 是给我们的孩子“太多机会”，通过 为他们安排大量的俱乐部、 体育和活动时间表。虽然这种情况在 美国比在英国更普遍，但我们也在 效仿。 “我们通过多种方式激励他们成为最好的，但他们的未来 99% 的时间并不依赖于他们的教育，而 在于他们的韧性、应对能力、 面对挑战的能力，而我们却遗失了这一点。”
不让他们失败 她为了防止过度教养而给出的最重要建议是 让我们的孩子失败。“在任何时刻问问你自己：‘多少才算过多？’ 我们希望他们将我们——他们充满爱与关怀的家庭、 他们的家——作为一个奋斗、 挑战自我以及学习独立跌倒并站起来的训练场。 在这里受点小伤，包括心理上的创伤， 是有利于愈合的。”
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科学
研究表明，儿童的说话方式可以在心理健康问题出现前数年，预示其未来的风险。
通过分析青少年在描述压力事件时所使用词汇的语言模型，在预测未来心理健康状况方面，比人类专家小组更为准确。
根据《自然-心理健康》（Nature Mental Health）发表的调查结果，这些模型在预测受访者 6 年后是否出现心理健康问题方面“非常准确”。
研究团队发现，儿童的语言风格比内容更重要。儿童构建句子的方式——例如对“和”、“到”以及“但是”等词汇的使用——比他们对压力情况的实际描述更具预测性。
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用 10 个故事 环游世界
苏丹
内战残酷景象
作者：山姆·梅德尼克 (Sam Mednick)
发自喀土穆
童兵们描述了他们在苏丹内战中经历的恐怖景象。
一名现年 17 岁的青少年回忆，当军队飞机袭击苏丹首都喀土穆时，他被锁在一门车载防空炮上。他看到另一个孩子被锁在方向盘上。
这些恐惧的孩子被他们的绑架者——为残暴的快速支援部队 (RSF) 准军事组织效力的哥伦比亚雇佣兵——命令必须留在原地并击落军队喷气机。他们被告知，如果尝试逃跑将被杀掉。
苏丹内战目前已进入第四年。政府军正与 RSF 作战，后者由阿拉伯联合酋长国 (UAE) 支持，并被指控对黑人非洲人实施种族灭绝。
另一名被 RSF 俘虏的孩子表示，他被强迫执行炮击任务，并在不听命时被电击棒殴打。
各方已征召数万名年仅 8 岁的儿童参战。
两名被强迫为……效力的孩子
刚果民主共和国 (DRC)
联合国警告： 传播速度之快前所未有
作者：Clement Bonnerot 和 Ayen Deng Bior
联合国表示，刚果民主共和国的埃博拉疫情是历史上传播速度最快的一次。 官方数据显示，此次疫情目前是记录中第二大规模的埃博拉疫情。 已记录死亡人数超过 1,500 人。 “这是我们见过的传播速度最快的埃博拉疫情，”联合国世界粮食计划署代理负责人 Carl Skau 表示，“世界需要给予更多的关注。”
快速支援部队（RSF）称他们接受过哥伦比亚雇佣兵的训练。分析人士称，这些雇佣兵是由阿联酋招募并武装的，但阿联酋否认支持快速支援部队。 一名被锁在枪上的男孩在喀土穆的姐妹城市翁杜尔曼的一个市场被抓获时年仅 15 岁。“我非常害怕。我只想逃跑回家，”他说道。 他头部和眼睛下方的疤痕表明他在喀土穆之战中被碎片击中。 另一名男孩被强迫搬运他 18 岁朋友的尸体，该朋友在试图逃跑时被快速支援部队处决。 在喀土穆的一家儿童兵康复中心，男孩们展示了他们的伤口。其中一人失去了一只手，另一人的侧腹骨骼外露，第三人的背上留有被酷刑折磨的疤痕。 许多人被家人抛弃，并与内疚感作斗争。 惊恐的儿童兵参与了一些战争中最血腥的暴行，包括去年在埃尔法舍尔市屠杀数千人的事件。美联社（AP）
官员表示，自疫情爆发以来不到三个月，该疾病导致死亡的人数是以往疫情在同一阶段时的五倍。 此次疫情是由罕见的 Bundibugyo 毒株的埃博拉病毒引起的，该毒株目前没有经过批准的疫苗或治疗方法。 西方援助的深度削减也使资源变得紧张。 世界卫生组织（WHO）表示，只有西非 2014 到 2016 年的疫情规模更大。 世卫组织补充说，疫情的真实规模可能比官方数据暗示的高出四倍。路透社（REUTERS）
花开好时光
智利
作者：Adithi Ramakrishnan
在智利发现的一具拥有数百年历史的木乃伊 DNA，提供了最坚实的证据，证明欧洲殖民者将天花带到了美洲。在近现代的“哥伦布大交换”期间，天花疫情严重摧毁了整个美洲的土著人口。据认为有数百万人死亡，部分原因是他们从未接触过这种病毒，缺乏任何免疫力。
以往的证据依赖于殖民地文献、行政记录和传教士报告。但现在有了科学支撑。都柏林圣三一学院的遗传学家 Shigeki Nakagome 分析了在智利北部 Camarones 考古遗址采集的 13 份骨骼样本。Nakagome 的团队在一名成年男子和一名成年女性（年龄在 18 至 35 岁之间）的腿骨碎片中发现了两次天花感染的证据。
基因测年表明，这对夫妇死于 1492 年至 1631 年之间，正值哥伦布大交换的高峰期。Nakagome 的分析显示，杀死这对夫妇的天花菌株最初演化自欧洲。
“没有人会质疑天花是通过殖民活动来到这个半球的，但这次研究证明了这一点，”印第安纳大学的生物学家 Patricia Foster 表示。
历史学家认为，作为跨大西洋奴隶贸易引入和扩张的一部分，天花也可能通过非洲传播。
最后一例自然发生的天花病例于 1977 年在索马里记录。三年后，世界卫生组织宣布天花是第一种、也是目前唯一一种在全球范围内被根除的人类传染病。AP / REUTERS
两具智利的古印加木乃伊含有天花 DNA
周四，游客在中国东北哈尔滨太阳岛临江街五彩缤纷的灯光装置中享受凉爽的夏夜。街道上设有水母灯、感应灯笼、彩虹步道和音符图案，照亮了夜空。太阳岛以拥有草原、湖泊和俄式建筑的城市湿地而闻名，是一个热门的夏季度假目的地。尽管名为“太阳岛”，但它也是一年一度的哈尔滨冰雪大世界第二大场地。
该节日始于 1963 年的灯会，但如今以由压实雪制成的巨型冰雕为特色。2007 年，其中一座雕塑的宽度超过 820 英尺。VCG / VCG / GETTY
俄罗斯
作者：Alessandra Prentice
数千名莫斯科市民参加了一场罕见的抗议活动，旨在挽救一座苏联时期的“工业城堡”。
新哥特风格的 Elektrozavod（见插图）工厂在莫斯科东部街区矗立了一个多世纪。其 23,000 名工人曾为苏联制造电气设备，包括克里姆林宫顶端红星的灯具。
但由于去年年初发生火灾，该工厂一直处于闲置状态。目前有在原址建设公寓的计划。
“我们得知这里面临拆除威胁，”抗议组织者 Alya 表示，“由于到处都在涌现枯燥的开发项目和摩天大楼，人们感到非常愤怒。”
两份保护 Elektrozavod 的请愿书共征集了 21,000 多个签名。
在反对活动风险日益增加的背景下，这是一次显著的异议表达。上周，一名女性因抗议剥夺地标遗产地位的计划而被拘留。
挽救这一地标的斗争是自 2024 年遗产法被削弱以来，保护首都历史遗迹更广泛行动的一部分。
“他们的意图仍然不明确，”苏联建筑史学家 Inna Krylova 表示，“这里曾经有大量的人工作，它本身就像一座城市。” REUTERS
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印度尼西亚
一名马来西亚航空的机长涉嫌在执飞期间将57磅MDMA运入印度尼西亚，且在飞行时处于药物影响状态。这名39岁的男子（被确认为MS）在周三将从吉隆坡起飞的航班降落在雅加达主机场后被逮捕。
印度尼西亚海关官员昨天表示，尿检结果显示该机长体内含有可卡因和MDMA。
MS被指控携带一个装满MDMA（也被称为摇头丸）的行李箱，并被承诺给予50,000 ริง吉特（£9,000）的报酬。印度尼西亚拥有世界上最严厉的禁毒法。在 2015, 年，该国因两名澳大利亚人试图将海洛因走私出巴厘岛而将其处决。
马来西亚航空拒绝就此次事件发表评论，但表示公司不容忍任何形式的不当行为。该航空公司已要求对其内部进行审查，并表示将与马来西亚及印度尼西亚当局合作。路透社
伊朗
作者：Gavin Finch 和 Feras Dalatey
一项调查发现，全球最大的非法赌博网络之一通过在迪拜的一家办公室向伊朗洗钱数千万美元。
Shelbit是一家由伊朗侨民在海湾城市的一家廉价酒店上方经营的无牌加密货币交易所。它是规模达$4bn (£3bn) 的伊朗反制裁行动的一部分。
Shelbit的主要客户中包括一个拥有2,000多个网站的波斯语赌博网络。该网络由两名与政府高层有关系的伊朗影响者牵头——其中一人在马德里的一栋昂贵别墅中运作，另一人直到最近一直在香港的一家豪华酒店中运作。
赌博在伊斯-
美国
一名美国陆军军官承认，他使用伪造文件和窃取的公款，以掩盖他与一名在蒙古认识的女性秘密结婚的事实。
40, 岁的科林·韦尔奇（Collin Welch）少校伪造了一份离婚证明，以说服该蒙古女性他与在美国国内的妻子已经离婚。
在将第二任妻子移居美国后，韦尔奇伪造了政府记录，使她相信自己是合法入境该国。
来自…… 瑙埃罗 (Naoero)
这个世界第三小国家更改了国名。 瑙鲁 (Nauru)，这个南太平洋的岛国，现在已成为瑙埃罗共和国。 立法者表示，这一决定旨在加强国家认同感。 瑙鲁议会于 5 月通过了一项宪法修正案以重新命名该国，并计划在今年举行全国公民投票。 但瑙鲁总统大卫·阿迪安 (David Adeang) 表示，公民投票计划已被取消。 阿迪安说：“在深思熟虑后，我们决定不进行公民投票，因为瑙埃罗并不是一个需要人民接受的新名字。” “它已经是人民的认同，出现在国家国徽上，并在社区中被人们口头使用；而且重要的是，它得到了宪法的允许。” 阿迪安补充说，这一决定关乎遗产，旨在“保护我们祖先留下的遗产，并加强我们孩子的未来”。 该国的简称将为瑙埃罗，而公民将被称为 dei-Naoero。 19 世纪，德国殖民者发现岛屿的原名 Naoero 难以发音，于是将国名改为瑙鲁。 瑙埃罗也曾被称为“愉快岛” (Pleasant Island)。 它是仅次于梵蒂冈城和摩纳哥的世界第三小国家，人口约为 12,000。 政府目前已正式通知其他国家和国际组织关于更名的决定。
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（此处接上文关于伊朗相关内容的片段） ……伊斯兰共和国，违者将被鞭刑或监禁。但该网络可以访问伊朗的在线支付系统，该系统由政权严格控制。 Shelbit 还将数亿货币转移到了与伊朗革命卫队 (IRGC) 相关的钱包中。 金融调查员里奇·桑德斯 (Rich Sanders) 表示：“这显然是一次 IRGC 的行动，显而易见。” 该赌博运营机构的负责人之一萨沙·索巴尼 (Sasha Sobhani) 定居马德里，是一名伊朗前高级外交官之子，其父亲曾因其“非伊斯兰行为”而公开与其断绝关系。 索巴尼在 Instagram 上拥有 3.7million 粉丝，他在该平台上推广其音乐以及赌博网站。 在他西班牙女友的一篇 TikTok 帖子中，可以看到他赠送给她一辆粉色劳斯莱斯作为 18 岁生日礼物。 另一位负责人普扬·穆赫塔里 (Pooyan Mokhtari) 是一名网红兼歌手。他在 4 月底被迪拜驱逐出境后，在香港的多家豪华酒店之间移动，他在迪拜被指控资助伊朗恐怖组织。 上个月，穆赫塔里表示他将出席伊朗前最高领袖阿亚图拉·阿里·哈梅内伊 (Ayatollah Ali Khamenei) 的葬礼。 2022 年 10 月的一篇 Instagram 帖子显示，索巴尼和穆赫塔里在一架私人飞机上。穆赫塔里评论道：“我的兄弟。” 路透社
他们的情事始于 2019，当时威尔士 (Welch) 随阿拉斯加国民警卫队驻扎在蒙古国首都乌兰巴托的美国大使馆。 他在 2021 年回到阿拉斯加，随后在 2023 年再次前往蒙古与该女子结婚。 同年，威尔士与他的第一个家庭搬到了华盛顿特区。他使用政府卡租赁酒店房间，以便与第二任妻子进行视频通话，这样她就看不到他正与美国家人在一起。美联社
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针对莫迪的社交媒体帖子
Meta 印度区负责人因 WhatsApp 和 Facebook 上嘲讽该国总理的帖子而面临警方调查。 纳伦德拉·莫迪 (Narendra Modi) 在今年夏天面临一波由青年主导的抗议活动，而丑闻进一步激化了矛盾。 社交媒体上充斥着针对莫迪的批评。 海得拉巴警方已提起诉讼，指控 Meta 印度负责人阿伦·斯里尼瓦斯 (Arun Srinivas) 对那些以“侮辱性方式”描绘莫迪的帖子负有个人责任。 路透社
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游历过数千家英国 酒吧。凭借优质的当地美食 以及可以小酌并过夜的选项， 他列出了值得开车前往的地点
作为一名记者和作家，在 25 年的写作生涯中，我访问了全英国 3,000 家以上的酒吧。在这段时间里，我见证了全国酒吧菜单的改进与演变。现在，你可以找到许多使用当地食材制作、简单而美味的经典酒吧美食，以及更多富有创意选择。由于高质量的酒吧遍布全国，在长周末期间享受几家是非常容易的。
我挑选了一些最适合进行美食酒吧之旅（gastro pub-hopping）的地区——有些地方的酒吧距离很近（建议跳过啤酒或安排一名指定驾驶员），而另一些则需要在休息一晚后行驶更远的距离，但它们将以热情的欢迎、丰富的啤酒选择、诱人的菜单以及沿途壮丽的风景来回报顾客。
高地 在北部高地，山峦美景、紫色金雀花和废墟城堡在等待着游客。从交通便利的因弗内斯（Inverness）出发，前往 Black Isle Bar & Rooms，它是 Black Isle 酿酒厂的一部分。在这里可以品尝有机啤酒，例如口感醇厚的 Hibernator 燕麦世涛，以及木火披萨（主菜 15 英镑起）。
向东北方向行驶约 20 分钟即可到达福特罗斯（Fortrose）镇，那里的 The Anderson 提供来自 Cromarty 和 Orkney 酿酒厂的现酿啤酒，以及分量十足的餐点，如费城芝士牛排三明治和酒吧烟熏屋的烧烤肉类（主菜 16 英镑起）。
回到因弗内斯，入住位于内斯河（River Ness）岸边的四星级酒店 Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel。含早餐的双人间价格约为 200 英镑起。提供无障碍客房。这座城市提供了许多娱乐活动，包括俯瞰河流的 19 世纪红砂岩城堡、前往附近的莫雷湾（Moray Firth）和尼斯湖（Loch Ness）的游船之旅，以及 1.4 英里的内斯河与加里东运河环线（River Ness and Caledonian Canal Circuit）徒步路线。
如果想在高地驾驶更长一段路程，向西行驶约 1 小时 40 分钟，访问海岸边的威斯特罗斯（Wester Ross）村庄盖洛赫（Gairloch）以及 The Old Inn，它直接位于苏格兰北海岸 500 景观驾驶路线上。这家舒适的、曾经的赶牛人旅店的菜单以当地捕捞的新鲜海鲜和鱼类为特色（主菜 17.50 英镑起）。
厨房在处理高地野味方面也十分专业，最适合搭配 Loch Ewe 酿酒公司的啤酒一同享用。这里还设有一个威士忌吧，提供多种选择的苏格兰麦芽威士忌。
湖区 在湖区的盛大之旅中，这里数十家美食酒吧提供了休息之所，配以坎布里亚（Cumbrian）淡色艾尔啤酒和丰盛的菜肴。从安布尔赛德（Ambleside）的 The Drunken Duck Inn 开始。它坐落在低地山丘之中，户外长椅可将田园风光尽收眼底，那座带有走廊且被攀援植物包裹的奶油色建筑很难被忽略。室内具有一种生活气息，包括横梁天花板，墙上挂满了该地区的装裱地图、信件和照片。
当地野味出现在诸如鹿肉威灵顿（主菜 25 英镑起）等菜肴中，而来自坎布里亚村庄弗卢克伯（Flookburgh）的 Fell 酿酒厂的啤酒则在现酿供应。这里的甜点同样诱人，例如黏糕布丁或黑莓苹果酥。
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配备卷顶浴缸，可俯瞰 Black Crag。B&B 双人间 £160. 起。 从温德米尔 (Windermere) 开车前往安布尔赛德 (Ambleside) 仅需 10 分钟，在那里可以乘坐传统船只游湖，参加彼得·兔子主题之旅，或参观新哥特式的雷城堡 (Wray Castle)。可以在大朗代尔 (Great Langdale) 的 Old Dungeon Ghyll 酒店入住一两晚，这里距离安布尔赛德约 20 分钟车程，可欣赏周围朗代尔山峰 (Langdale Fells) 的景色。双人间 £150. 起。 从那里开车前往 Loweswater 大约需要 1 小时 15 分钟。环湖散步较为轻松，大约需要 2.5 小时，还有机会看到红松鼠。可以在 Kirkstile Inn（常客称之为“Kirky”）停下来喝一杯 Loweswater Gold 啤酒。这里有低矮横梁和石墙构成的温馨氛围，而由坎布里亚郡出生的主厨保罗·威廉姆森 (Paul Williamson) 烹制的菜肴包括份量十足的牛排艾尔派（主菜 £17 起）。 向东北方向行驶 45 分钟即可到达赫斯基特纽马克特 (Hesket Newmarket) 的 The Old Crown。沿途的停靠点可以包括巴森斯韦特湖 (Bassenthwaite Lake) 国家自然保护区，那里吸引着鱼鹰和产卵的鲑鱼。 继续前往湖区北缘的 The Old Crown，这家旅店的历史可追溯到 18 世纪，并在 2003 年由当地人筹集 £100,000 资金将其拯救，转为社区所有。菜单上的丰盛菜肴如慢炖羊肉与当日咖喱并列（主菜 £14.50 起）。这里主要供应在马路对面 Hesket Newmarket 酿酒厂酿造的艾尔啤酒。
Bannau Brycheiniog 国家公园（布雷肯比肯斯 / Brecon Beacons）与南威尔士山谷 Bannau Brycheiniog（原名布雷肯比肯斯）占地 520 平方英里，拥有荒原、红砂岩山峰和受保护的暗夜星空，是一个冒险之地，而这里的酒吧则提供休息之所、美食和啤酒。对于一个长周末假期，这里与相邻的南威尔士山谷 (South Wales Valleys) 搭配前往非常合适。 Pantygelli 是一个安静但风景优美的起点，靠近 1,955 英尺高的糖loaf 山 (Sugar Loaf hill)。村里唯一的酒吧是 The Crown，这是一间前驿站旅店，保留了外露的木梁，且美食声誉很高。菜单包括诱人的 bubble and squeak 配蜂蜜烤火腿（主菜 £16 起），最适合搭配一杯 Wye Valley 酿酒厂的 HPA 啤酒。 沿着低谷地带行驶 20 分钟（当 A40 公路经过乌斯克河 / River Usk 附近时，请留意壮阔的景色），即可到达市场镇克里克豪威尔 (Crickhowell) 的二级上市建筑 The Bear 旅馆，该镇的高街上布满了独立店铺。值得品尝的艾尔啤酒包括 Wye Valley 酿酒厂的 Butty Bach，而厨房则供应如慢炖威尔士牛小排等经典硬菜（主菜 £16.50 起）。 向东返回（车程约 15 分钟），在阿伯加文尼 (Abergavenny) 的 The Angel Hotel 度过一晚，这是一家四星级酒店，
上方及主图： 南唐斯 (South Downs) 的 The Ram Inn 提供 季节性餐饮；右下为 高地的 Black Isle Bar & Rooms；左下为 埃克塞特 (Exeter) 的 The Hour Glass Inn
B&B 双人间 £275. 起。从阿伯加文尼出发，开车约 40 分钟可到达南威尔士山谷市场镇庞蒂普里德 (Pontypridd) 的 The Bunch of Grapes。这家位于汤姆·琼斯 (Tom Jones) 家乡的低调酒吧入选了《2026 年 Camra 好啤酒指南》，其啤酒和食物深受赞赏。 菜肴展现了威尔士特色，包括烤面包上的海扇贝配海藻汤 (laverbread) 以及黑啤汁炖牛胸肉派（主菜 £17.50 起）。这里还设有 Cwrw Otley 酿酒厂，其啤酒包括一款清爽的金色艾尔 O2 Croeso。
南唐斯 (The South Downs) 在南唐斯国家公园中穿梭于酒吧之间，额外的好处是沿途风景优美的驾驶体验。从市场镇刘易斯 (Lewes) 开始，那里有诺曼城堡和俯瞰南唐斯的景色。 在 John Harvey Tavern 的顾客被包裹在深色木质氛围中，品尝来自马路对面 Harvey’s 酿酒厂的啤酒：值得尝试的苦啤酒包括 Sussex Best。菜单上有酒吧经典菜肴，如用真艾尔啤酒面糊炸的鱼和薯条（主菜 £17 起）。 开车 10 分钟即可到达 The Ram
在Firle的一家拥有500年历史的村庄客栈中。 菜单采用了郡内种植的农产品并根据季节规划，如鹿肉烩面和米兰风味鸡排等菜肴增添了地中海风情。再配上一杯来自备受赞誉的、位于Firle的Burning Sky酿酒厂的美味淡色艾尔啤酒（Arise）来冲洗味蕾。 The Ram客栈提供时尚的B&B双人间，价格从£190,起，您可以在约40分钟内步行前往布鲁姆斯伯里派（Bloomsbury Set）的查尔斯顿之屋及其花园。或者，东萨塞克斯国家酒店（East Sussex National Hotel）——距离Firle约20分钟车程——提供B&B双人间，价格约为£125.起。提供无障碍客房。 向西南方向再开半小时车即可到达海边，并在维多利亚时代的布赖顿酒吧The Pond享用午餐。它坐落在North Laine的独立商店和彩色房屋之间，提供台湾蒸包，以及面包屑炸虾、海鲜酱油封鸭和K-cheese薯条（加入泡菜，小盘菜从£7.50起）。这里提供来自莱威斯（Lewes）Beak酿酒厂的现酿精酿啤酒。
埃克塞特城市短途游 埃克塞特规模较小，足以在步行范围内游览，景点包括可追溯至12世纪的大教堂，维多利亚时代的皇家阿尔伯特纪念博物馆及美术馆（位于一座宏伟的哥特复兴式建筑中），以及古老的城墙。从市中心约翰街（John Street）拐角处的The Fat Pig酒吧开始。这里将社区邻里氛围与晚餐（或周日午餐）目的地完美结合，菜单包含甜薯及黑线鳕鱼可乐饼等小盘菜，以及慢炖手撕猪肉等更丰盛的选择（主菜从£19起）。艾尔啤酒来自德文郡的酿酒厂，包括Crossed Anchors和Hanlons。向东南方向穿过城市步行12分钟，即可到达位于墨尔本街（Melbourne Street）的The Hour Glass，这是一座位于像村庄一样的圣利昂纳兹（St Leonards）地区的19世纪建筑。这家后街小酒馆于1840年代首次开业，除了在疫情期间短暂关闭外，一直以来都欢迎顾客光顾。如果想要一整天享受酒吧美食，可以在The Fat Pig吃过午餐后，来这里享用晚餐。厨房的方向是以当地和季节性为主，提供康沃尔鱼以及德文牛肉和猪肉（主菜从£21起）。这里还提供备受赞誉的周日烤肉。吧台提供埃克塞特酿酒厂的艾尔啤酒，包括口感顺滑且带有轻微烘焙味的Darkness。在City Gate度过夜晚，这是一家位于市中心、拥有20间风格迥异卧室的酒吧。双人间每晚£100起（仅限房费）。这里距离埃克塞特圣大卫（Exeter St Davids）火车站步行不到五分钟。或者选择Hotel Indigo，该酒店由一家18世纪的百货公司改造而成，设有水疗中心，双人间每晚少于£100。提供无障碍客房。次日步行一小段距离即可在Arcadia享用午餐。这里与其说是传统的酒吧，不如说是一家北欧风格的酒吧，由德文酿酒厂Utopian所有。该厂出色的啤酒（如维也纳拉格和波西米亚英国拉格）与深受人们喜爱的周日烤肉及本周其他日期的配套小盘菜共同呈现，例如达特穆尔五花肉或香草壳煎海鲈鱼（小盘菜从£7.50起，主菜从£19.50起）。
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巴纳德城堡
这座位于达勒姆郡的集镇拥有诺曼时代的历史、众多独立店铺以及极其友好的待客之道，非常值得前往游览。 作者：Helen Pickles
在抵达巴纳德城堡后不久——当陌生人向你发出快活的问候、一家奇特的店铺吸引了你的目光，或者你瞥见一条美丽的河岸时——你开始好奇为什么以前从未来过这里。很有可能，如果不是因为那次新冠疫情期间的事件，你甚至可能从未听说过这座位于蒂斯河湾曲处、地处奔宁山脉边缘的小镇。
是的，它规模较小（人口：约 5,500 人），如果没有车并不太容易抵达，而且周日营业的店铺有限——但这正是其魅力的一部分，与其上镜的环境相得益彰。
这座城镇围绕着坐落在河岸岩崖上的诺曼城堡而发展，后来成为了周边农耕地的贸易中心（目前仍设有周三集市和每月一次的农产品集市）。不要在那些拥有精美乔治时代和维多利亚时代建筑的街道上匆匆而过；这里有值得搜寻的独立商店、值得探索的侧街、不期而遇的小咖啡馆，以及可以在 Witham 社区艺术中心查询的活动。这里同样有惊喜：规模宏大、法式城堡风格的鲍斯博物馆，以及附近拉比城堡的花园和宏伟房间。欲了解更多信息，请参阅 visitcountydurham.org。
交通指南
该镇位于达灵顿以西 16 英里，达灵顿地处东海岸干线铁路沿线。从那里乘坐 X75 和 X76 路巴士，约 40 分钟即可抵达巴纳德城堡。镇中心区域步行即可游览，但若要探索更广阔的蒂斯代尔地区则需要汽车。
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位于镇边缘的 Runa 农场与其说是北英格兰的农舍，不如说更像西班牙的庄园（finca），拥有地中海色调、被阳光晒白的木材和阿兹特克图案。客房采用横梁天花板和纹理墙面，风格从紧凑多彩到宽敞并配有私人热水浴缸不等。请注意，这里是一个热门的婚礼场地。双人间 £170. 起。
若想寻求乡村之静，High Force 酒店则是一家由原狩猎小屋改建而成的酒店，距离镇中心 25 分钟车程，位于宁静的蒂斯代尔上游。这里拥有大胆的色彩、巨大的床头板和时髦的披毯，10 间客房呈现出时尚且低调的乡村别墅风格，而酒吧和餐厅则有壁炉的温暖气息和友好的交谈氛围。双人间 £190. 起。
逛逛商店
宽阔的主街从 Galgate 经过 Horsemarket、Market Place 并延伸至 The Bank（因地势陡峭而得名），彼此相连。独立店铺包括两家家庭经营的肉店、传统的玩具店 Teesdale Toys、Brooke’s “定制裁缝铺”，以及一家名为 McNab’s 的狭小且拥挤的二手书店（那里有极佳的黑胶唱片选择）。对于一个小镇来说，这里的室内设计和生活方式商店数量之多令人惊讶，且在古董商方面的声誉实至名归，其中包括 Mission Hall 古董中心。
文化地标
距离镇中心六英里处是保存完好的 14 世纪拉比城堡。在其城墙和令人印象深刻的厚墙之内，设有布置华丽的房间，包括一间充满繁复法式风格的粉金两色客厅，以及一间闪烁着铜质厨具光芒的中世纪厨房。漫步在园林中，可以发现一个带有两个小型迷宫的围墙花园、设有时尚生活方式商店和咖啡馆的宏伟附属建筑，以及在公园林地中自由漫步的鹿群。
相比之下，镇上的诺曼城堡是由一系列部分损毁的墙壁和塔楼组成，向天空敞开，坐落在岩崖之上，虽然不如前者华丽，但规模宏大，且能俯瞰蒂斯河的壮丽景色。
距离巴纳德城堡集市五分钟路程的鲍斯博物馆常让初访者感到惊喜。这座建筑被设计成一座法国城堡，由当地人乔纳森·鲍斯及其法国演员妻子在 1869 年至 1885 年间建造。
拉比城堡（主图）距离此处仅六英里；鲍斯博物馆（上图）收藏有海量艺术品，位于巴纳德城堡镇内（下图）。 访问达勒姆 (VISIT DURHAM)
艺术家的妻子约瑟芬 (Joséphine) 用来安置他们庞大的艺术收藏品（尽管两人在 1892 年该馆开放前就已去世）。这里永久展出的展品包括埃尔格雷科 (El Greco) 和盖恩斯伯勒 (Gainsborough) 的绘画、迈森瓷器、一座 19 世纪的法国音乐钟以及一只 18 世纪的银天鹅自动装置。展览同样精彩；薇薇安·威斯特伍德 (Vivienne Westwood) 展将持续至 9 月 6 日，明年的展览主题将是大卫·鲍伊 (David Bowie)。
晚间饮品
Castle Tap 稍微有点难找——从 Horsemarket 出发，穿过一个狭窄的拱门即可到达 Bakery Mews——但如果你喜欢不寻常的瓶装或罐装水果啤酒、世涛、IPA、苹果酒和工艺艾尔啤酒，这里非常值得一去。这里还提供桶装艾尔啤酒以及一个露天花园。 Old Well Inn 是一家传统的自由酒吧 (Free House)，提供四到五种桶装艾尔啤酒和微型酿造厂的客座艾尔啤酒。它是镇上最古老的建筑之一；其啤酒花园的围墙是城堡中世纪城墙的一部分。 向北开车 20 分钟前往罗马尔德基克 (Romaldkirk)，那里有如画般的村庄绿地和萨克逊教堂，即便只是为了前往乔治亚风格的 Rose & Crown 酒吧那精致且传统的吧台也值得一试，这里通常提供三种生啤艾尔。食物也很好，是酒吧经典菜与时尚现代英式料理的结合。
晚餐预约
Runa Farm 的 The Smithy 餐厅的分量惊人——周日烤肉是用两个盘子盛装的——且采用了现代
旅行
提供牛肉酱（beef ragu）和香料羊肉烤串（spiced lamb koftas）等欧洲菜肴，以及汉堡和炸鱼薯条（主菜平均价格 £19）。 若想寻找高性价比的早午餐、午餐或下午茶，波斯博物馆（Bowes Museum）的咖啡馆（无需门票）在优雅的环境中提供家常美食。这里有丰富的菜品选择，例如比萨、威尔士奶酪吐司（Welsh rarebit）、海鲜浓汤以及番茄西葫芦炖饭。粘稠的姜饼深受顾客喜爱（主菜平均价格 £13）。
夏季徒步
蒂斯代尔小径（Teesdale Way）是一条全长 92 英里的步道，沿着蒂斯河从源头一直延伸到大海。您可以从河边的德梅恩公园（Demesnes Park）出发，沿着小路顺流而下直到修道院桥（Abbey Bridge），体验一段约四英里的路程。 如果您想尝试强度更大、全长 7½ 英里的徒步行程，请沿着 High Force 酒店后面的小路通过 Dirt Pit 下行至蒂斯河，进入奔宁小径（Pennine Way），然后沿河而上，经过 Low Force 和 High Force 两个瀑布。在 Cronkley 农场附近再次跨河，前往 B6277 公路，短暂向右转，然后左转进入一条小路，该路随后变为回酒店的步道。
关于巴纳德城堡（BARNARD CASTLE） 你可能不知道的 三件事……
1) 查尔斯·狄更斯曾在 1838. 年在此逗留。他在《尼古拉斯·尼克比》中将阴森的 Dotheboys 学院原型设定为附近波斯镇的 Shaw 学院。
2) 约翰·德·巴利奥尔（John de Balliol）的家族创建并居住在巴纳德城堡。他在 1263 年创立了牛津大学的巴利奥尔学院，作为与达勒姆主教发生争执后的赎罪。
3) 市场十字路口（Market Cross）是镇上的一座 18 世纪八角形建筑，最初是为了给农民的妻子在售卖农产品时遮风挡雨而建，后来曾被用作监狱、消防站和法庭。
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揭开波黑的 隐藏瑰宝
“看那边——有一条龙正躲在山坡里，”当我们要面对一块看起来平淡无奇、土褐色的岩壁时，萨默（Samer）说道。
作为与 Exodus Travel 共同探索这个巴尔干国家偏远角落多日行程的一部分，我们一直在比耶拉什尼察山（Bjelašnica）的一条小径上行走，这是围绕波斯尼亚首府萨拉热窝的几座山脉之一。
今天的徒步之旅带我们绕行了乌莫利亚尼（Umoljani）这个小型高地村庄，这里主要居住着山羊、绵羊和少数几个居民。在这里，乡村生活延续了几个世纪——村民们自给自足，种植土豆、卷心菜、黑麦和燕麦，牧羊人在简陋的小屋中度过夏天。
尽管有雾，但当景色显现时，依然美不胜收，尽是葱郁的平原和覆盖着树木的山坡。与邻国克罗地亚、阿尔巴尼亚和黑山不同，波斯尼亚是内陆国，山地占该国面积的 60%，而 40% 为森林。这里给人一种绝佳的郁郁葱葱之感，当我们到达一个可以俯瞰壮丽的拉基特尼察峡谷（Rakitnica Canyon）的陡峭观景台时，景观指数迅速攀升至震撼级别：峡谷深达 2,600英尺，它是欧洲第 2, 深的峡谷。
随后，我们到达了斯特德尼波列（Studeni Polje）高原，这里地势平坦，化作一片点缀着零星野花丛的优美草地，一条蜿蜒的银色小溪从中穿过。在接近那块标志着徒步终点的岩壁时，导游萨默揭晓了一个当地传说。
“在古代，一条龙为了觅食爬出了峡谷，”他眨了眨眼睛说，“我们经过的那条小溪就是它在靠近村庄时留下的尾迹。”
显然，这个生物被祈祷击败了，随后化为了石头。我仔细观察，勉强能分辨出高大岩壁表面刻着一个“S”形状；据说这座山本身就反映了该生物的轮廓。
次日我们访问了萨拉热窝。直到现在，我对这座城市的了解仅限于新闻报道中关于 1992 和 1995. 年间撕裂波斯尼亚的恐怖冲突。许多建筑上布满了弹孔，而在圣心大教堂前，有几个所谓的“萨拉热窝玫瑰”——这是令人心碎的纪念碑，迫击炮留下的弹坑被填入了红色树脂，使其看起来像花瓣。
波斯尼亚在 1463. 被奥斯曼帝国征服。奥斯曼的影响在巴什查尔希亚（Bašcaršija）随处可见，这是萨拉热窝一个曲折、迷宫般的中世纪巴扎，街道以手工艺者的名字命名，例如 Ulica Tabaci（皮匠街）和 Ulica Bravadžiluk（锁匠街）。
敲打铜器的声音此起彼伏，这是至今仍盛行的古老贸易之一。我们经过一些售卖刻意命名为“波斯尼亚之悦”和“波斯尼亚咖啡”的店铺；显然，某些情绪依然在心中盘踞。
所有东西的性价比都极高。与西欧相比，波斯尼亚依然廉价，我买了一些纪念品，仅花费了相当于几个英镑的钱。与此同时，像 pita（用类似 filo 的面皮制作的奶酪派）和 cevapi（烤碎肉肠配薄烤饼）这样美味的传统菜肴，花 5 英镑还会有找零。
波斯尼亚被誉为欧洲下一个探险旅游的前沿阵地；凭借其崎岖的山峰、长距离徒步路线、深邃的峡谷和茂密的森林——更不用说没有 EES 边境延迟（它在申根区之外），人们很容易理解原因。在它变得过于商业化之前快来吧；只要小心那些龙就好。
Exodus Travel 的九天团体行程“波斯尼亚与黑塞哥维那徒步之旅”起价为每人 £1,889，不含机票；exodus.co.uk
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风景尽是葱郁的平原和覆盖着树木的山坡 EXODUS
波斯尼亚被誉为欧洲下一个探险旅游的前沿阵地 1
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星期六 2026 年 8 月 1 日
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如此之久 —— 以及 如何解决
在英格兰和威尔士买房感觉就像是一场耐力测试 —— 从报价被接受到合同交换之间往往会过去好几个月，导致买家和卖家容易受到延迟、情况变化以及交易在最后一刻破裂的影响。 这一制度与许多其他国家形成了鲜明对比，在那些国家，由于买家在流程中更早地做出财务承诺，延迟的情况较少。 房地产专业人士表示，在那些地方，交易速度更快，买家的确定性更高，而卖家在几个月后面临交易崩溃的可能性较低。 这就是为什么政府正寻求推进改革，以加快购房流程。
英格兰和威尔士的缓慢制度 英格兰和威尔士的购房流程很特殊，因为接受的报价并不具有法律约束力 —— 在合同交换之前（通常在数月之后），买家或卖家都可以在无需承担处罚的情况下退出。 房地产法律专家 Thomas Legal 的业务发展总监 Chris Barry 表示
所涉及的时间长度是导致购房交易失败的主要原因之一。 “英格兰和威尔士在达成销售协议到交换合同之间的时间是全球最长的，”他解释道。“众所周知，时间会毁掉交易，结果大约有四分之一的达成协议的销售从未进入交换合同阶段。” 他表示，根据你查看的数据集，平均时间约为 140 天。他认为，流程如此冗长的原因之一是租赁产权（leasehold）房产的复杂性。这意味着你购买的是在该房产中居住的权利，但并不拥有其所在的土地。 巴里解释道：“租赁产权尤其成问题，因为该流程通常涉及更多参与方，且需要大量额外信息。租赁产权房产通常是公寓，深受首次购房者的欢迎，因此处于大多数交易链的底端。” 漫长的等待给买家提供了重新考虑的机会，给卖家提供了接受更高报价的机会，或者使得法律问题浮出水面。
苏格兰提供了不同的模式 许多专家将苏格兰视为另一种方法可行性的证据。与英格兰和威尔士不同，大部分法律和房产信息在房屋上市前就已准备就绪。 在苏格兰，勘测是由卖家提前委托的，买家在出价前能获得比在英格兰和威尔士多得多的信息。 “这使得买家能够在知情的情况下决定是否购买，让他们确信在购房过程中不会遇到严重的半途问题，”巴里说。 L&C Mortgages 的大卫·霍林沃思（David Hollingworth）认同苏格兰系统能更快达成协议，因为买家从一开始就拥有更多信息。
“苏格兰的方法旨在让双方在更早阶段达成一致。这需要更全面的房产和法律方面的信息，而在英格兰，只有在报价被接受后才开始查询。” EHF Mortgages 的董事总经理贾斯汀·莫伊（Justin Moy）表示，与英格兰和威尔士系统相关的问题“通常包括搜索、勘测和抵押贷款报价的时间滞后，以及处理未提前披露的问题，这与苏格兰的方法截然不同”。
提前支付定金是否有帮助？ 在许多其他国家，如法国、德国、美国、澳大利亚和新西兰，买家被要求在比英格兰和威尔士早得多的时间点投入资金。 这种财务承诺使得买家除非发现了正当问题，否则不太可能撤出。 巴里说：“在美国、苏格兰和许多其他国家，在出价成功时就提交定金——如果买家撤回，定金将被没收。而在英格兰和威尔士，如果双方在交换合同前撤回，在财务上的损失非常小，因此这种情况很容易发生。” Brick Weaver 的房产寻找专家艾玛·菲尔兹（Emma Fildes）表示，边境以南的系统使买家和卖家容易遭受“抢购”（gazumping，即其他买家出更高价）和“压价”（gazundering，即现有买家降低出价）的影响，因为交易完成时间太长。
一个“买家自担风险”的系统 专家表示，另一个关键区别在于法律检查的执行时间。 在英格兰和威尔士，对房产法律状态、租赁安排和搜索的大部分调查在报价被接受后才开始。 在许多其他国家，大部分工作在上市前就已完成，使潜在买家能够更自信地做出决定。 菲尔兹认为，英格兰和威尔士将过多的责任推给了买家。她说：“如果你的调查不够彻底，‘按现状购买’可能会在日后给你带来麻烦。”
延迟可能会改变想法 购买过程耗时越长，情况发生变化的概率就越大——抵押贷款报价会过期，利率会变动，房屋勘测问题会浮现，买家也开始在其他地方寻找房源。 莫伊表示，冗长的产权转让意味着达成购买协议时的兴奋感会迅速消失： “这种兴奋感会随时间而减弱，直到你的想法转向另一个方向。”
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国家养老金通常是一个人晚年收入的基石，许多没有巨额私人养老金储备的人依靠它来资助退休生活。然而，关于未来国家养老金将呈现何种状态，尤其是对于年轻人而言，不确定性正日益增加。资助该养老金的成本正变得越来越高 —— 每年耗资近 £150bn 且在持续上升。
那么，这项支付计划的可持续性如何？在未来的几十年里，它是否会发生变化？《i Paper》采访了金融专家以探讨各种可能性。
变更已在筹备中 国家养老金领取年龄已经从 66 岁提高到 67, 这一过程将在未来两年内完成。 此后，年龄将再次提高到 68, 这一过渡将在 2044 和 2046 之间发生。 然而，去年前政府宣布将根据法律要求每六年进行一次的年龄审查。 为政府提供预测的预算责任办公室 (OBR) 在最近的文件中基于一个假设，即领取年龄将在 2037 和 2039. 之间提高到 68。该办公室警告称，延迟变更每年将耗资 £6bn。
全额新国家养老金价值每周 £241.30（每年 £12,547），基本国家养老金为每周 £184.90（每年 £9,614）。 它们每年根据“三倍锁定”（triple lock）机制上涨 —— 即保证国家养老金的增长率将在平均工资增长、通货膨胀或 2.5% 这三者中的最高值基础上增加。 政府已承诺将维持“三倍锁定”机制直到本届议会结束，届时国家养老金将高于目前的年度免税个人额度 £12,570。
国家养老金领取年龄是否会更快上升？ 一些专家建议，到 2050, 国家养老金年龄的上涨速度可能会进一步加快。国际长寿中心 (ILC) 甚至在 2024 提出，对于当今的中年劳动者，领取年龄可能会跳升至 71 岁。 那么，对于当今 46 岁的人来说，领取年龄达到 70 岁是否可能？ “如果预期寿命继续沿长期轨迹上升，那么是有相当大可能的，”AJ Bell 公共政策总监 Tom Selby（左侧插图）表示。“最终，控制国家养老金支出的机制有两种：支付的金额和领取年龄。政治家们似乎不愿动用第一个杠杆，这就给第二个杠杆带来了更多压力。” 他补充道：“显然，国家养老金领取年龄的提高会给人们带来更长工作时间的压力，特别是那些私人养老金储备相对较少的人。” “这一挑战在个体经营者和从事体力劳动的高强度工作的工人中可能最为剧烈，他们中的许多人可能会发现继续工作到 70 岁更加困难。”
“三倍锁定”机制会取消吗？ 关于国家养老金体系是否应该以某种方式进行改革，长期以来一直存在争议
– 尤其是涉及到“三倍锁”（triple lock）的时候。 在上次大选中，所有主要政党都支持保留三倍锁，但一些专家认为，这项政策最终必须被取消。去年，预算责任办公室（OBR）估计，到 2030 年，该政策的年度成本将达到 £15.5bn。 然而，取消三倍锁十分困难，因为该政策拥有极高的支持率——尤其是在退休人员中，而这一群体在选举中的投票率很高——这就是为什么塞尔比（Selby）认为政客们对于承诺做出改变感到“犹豫”。
海蒂·卡尔雅莱宁（Heidi Karjalainen，右），财政研究所（Institute for Fiscal Studies）高级研究经济学家表示： “三倍锁的成本显著高于最初的预期，并且持续为未来的公共财政增加不确定性。” “政客们因为该政策的普及度而对其修改感到紧张，但如果连续几届政府继续承诺执行，这意味着将面临更大的压力去增加税收或削减其他方面的支出。” 她表示，采用一种“分阶段方法”——即政府为国家养老金设定一个目标水平，在达到该目标之前保留三倍锁，然后考虑不同的上调机制——可能会获得支持。
其他人则警告称，取消三倍锁将产生负面后果。老龄化改善中心（Centre for Ageing Better）慈善机构的年龄友好就业负责人伊莱娜·史密斯（Elaine Smith）表示，取消该政策将损害那些拥有私人养老金可能性较低的人群，例如女性、少数族裔、残疾人以及患有长期健康问题的人。
她补充道：“这些群体已经面临结构性劣势，而且随着国家养老金领取年龄计划进一步提高，许多人将在失业状态中度过更长的时间，并陷入经济困境。”
是否可以进行资产调查？ 对国家养老金进行资产调查（means-tested）——将拥有巨额财富的人排除在外，或者至少给他们较低的金额——在过去几年中已被多次提出。 在 2024, 年，前英格兰银行经济学家大卫·布兰奇弗勒（David Blanchflower）告诉《i报》：“新上任的政府将不得不对各项补贴进行资产调查。他们将不得不大幅提高贫困人口的基础养老金，并可能对其进行资产调查。”
但这也存在弊端，因为如果你的储蓄会导致你失去领取国家补贴的资格，那么资产调查可能会产生一种不储蓄个人资金的反向激励。 前养老金大臣、现为 LCP 咨询公司合伙人的史蒂夫·韦伯爵士（Sir Steve Webb）表示，如果不将私人储蓄强制化（而非允许人们选择退出），这种政策将难以实施。 他表示：“只要英国还存在‘选择退出’机制，风险就在于，如果我知道拥有私人养老金会导致我领取的国家养老金减少，我可能干脆决定选择退出或减少私人储蓄——这不仅不能为政府省钱，还会破坏储蓄激励。” 韦伯补充说，政府可以通过将职场养老金储蓄强制化来缓解这一问题，但这可能会被大众抵触。
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您最终是否需要延长工作年限？
专家表示，随着国家养老金领取年龄的提高，延长工作年限可能会变得更加普遍。
您可以领取私人养老金的年龄已定于 2028 年从 55 岁提高到 57 岁，且 65 岁以上的经济活跃人口数量已经在增加——目前已达到 13.8%，在十年内上升了约 3 个百分点。
然而，尽管许多工作可以一直从事到七十多岁，但那些更艰苦、体力要求更高的工作在年长时很难胜任。这意味着，如果人们被预期延长工作年限，将需要获得更多再培训、灵活工作制、职场健康支持以及对无偿护理人员的更多帮助。
韦伯表示：“退伍军人已被证明是优秀的货车司机，因此通过正确的培训，他们可以从一项在达到一定年龄后就无法从事的职业，转向一项可能持续更久的职业。但这其中很多需要前瞻性规划——我们不能让人们在繁重的工作中精疲力竭，然后实际上无法从事任何有偿工作。”
专家还警告称，那些健康状况不佳、从事体力要求较高工作或承担护理责任的人将面临更大的挑战。
来自“更好老龄化中心”的史密斯表示，虽然人们普遍寿命更长，但这显然并非所有人如此，健康预期寿命的差距正在扩大。
她说：“只有在英格兰最富有的地区，活过 70 岁的人才没有慢性疼痛、行动不便，或需要协助或限制日常活动的疾病。”
“在国家最贫困的地区，人们在 70 岁生日之前的 20 年就已经健康状况不佳。对于许多人来说，这种糟糕的健康状况可能会使工作到 70 岁变得不可能。”
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航空
英航母公司 利润骤跌
英国航空的母公司国际航空业集团 (IAG) 透露，由于燃料成本飙升，其利润下降了 35 百分比。该集团报告称，截至 6 月底的三个月内，税前利润从一年前的 €1.1bn 骤降至 €732m (6.26 亿英镑m)。IAG 首席执行官 Luis Gallego 表示，公司拥有“极佳的基本面”。
地产
Rightmove 预期 增长率降低
Rightmove 在英国新建住房市场的疲软掩盖了上半年稳健表现后，下调了全年营收增长指引。由于新房部门的开发量降低，该地产门户网站目前预计 2026 年营收将增长 6-8 百分比，低于此前预测的 8-10 百分比。
工程
Melrose 警告 损失超 2500 万英镑m
Melrose Industries 预计，在加利福尼亚州 Garden Grove 设施的一个化学储罐过热后，下半年将遭受 2500 万英镑m 至 3000 万英镑m 之间的损失。除了 5 月紧急情况造成的直接成本外，以降低的产能运行也造成了财务损害。这家工程公司已暂停一项 1.75 亿英镑m 的股票回购计划。
不确定时期 市场保持“疲软”
数据显示，英国房价在 7 月恢复到低速增长——但在不确定的经济背景下，市场依然保持“疲软”。Nationwide Building Society 表示，7 月平均房价环比微增 0.1 百分比，至 £277,542。此次轻微上涨是在经历了两个月的下跌或停滞之后。
建筑
Taylor Wimpey 下调预测
房屋建筑商 Taylor Wimpey 在报告上半年利润和完工量下降，并表示将减少股东回报后，下调了年度房屋完工预测。在截至 6 月 28 日的半年中，调整后营业利润下降 19.4 百分比至 1.297 亿英镑m，而税前及异常项目前利润则低了 19.9 百分比，为 1.186 亿英镑m。
出版
Pearson 有望 达成指引
教育出版商 Pearson 表示，在虚拟学习部门的强劲增长以及美国对其人工智能驱动学习工具的需求增加的推动下，公司仍有望实现 2026 年的指引。该公司表示，上半年基础集团营收增长 4 百分比，至 £1.78bn。
收购
出售素食部门 聚焦肉类
英国食品包装公司 Hilton Food 表示，已同意将其总部位于荷兰的纯素和素食业务 Dalco Food 以 540 万英镑m 的价格出售给荷兰公司 Livekindly Production。Hilton 正在优化运营，并重新聚焦于其核心的肉类和新鲜预制食品部门，该公司称这些部门能带来更高的回报。
塞恩斯伯里 (Sainsbury’s) 将以 1.2 亿英镑m 出售 Argos —— 低于 之前的 £1.4bn
作者：Holly Williams
在收购该连锁店 10 年后，塞恩斯伯里已同意以至少 1.2 亿英镑m 的价格将 Argos 出售给一家由零售资深人士领导的公司，而此前收购该店的价格为 £1.4bn。
这家超市表示，由包括前合作社集团 (Co-operative Group) 负责人理查德·彭尼库克 (Richard Pennycook) 在内的零售专家成立的 Swift Partners 将购买 Argos 业务，其中包括 201 家独立门店、466 家设在塞恩斯伯里分店内的店铺以及 450 多个取货点。
Swift 还将购买 Habitat 品牌，以及位于北安普敦郡达文特里 (Daventry, Northamptonshire) 的一个配送中心和在上海及香港的采购办公室。
塞恩斯伯里表示，在 Argos 业务中工作的全部 1,400 名员工将转移至 Swift。
此举将使该超市能够专注于其核心的食品和杂货运营，但这意味着它将以 2016 年支付的 £1.4bn 的一小部分价格出售 Argos。
此前，该公司已在 2024 年以约 7.2 亿英镑m 出售了运营 Argos 信用卡的 Argos 金融服务。
塞恩斯伯里首席执行官西蒙·罗伯茨 (Simon Roberts) 表示，此次整体出售是在与 Swift Partners 进行了“数月”讨论后的结果。Swift Partners 是由彭尼库克和前 Morrisons 首席运营官特雷弗·斯特雷恩 (Trevor Strain) 成立，并由马特·特鲁曼 (Matt Truman) 及其零售投资咨询公司 True Capital 支持的。
塞恩斯伯里将获得至少 1.2 亿英镑m 的现金收益，在交易完成时（预计在明年 2 月）将获得 7000 万英镑m 的预付款，随后在 2029 年前完成 Argos 业务的全面剥离。
该杂货商还将根据与“店中店”和 Nectar 忠诚计划相关的长期协议获得收入。
罗伯茨说：“Swift 带来了零售领导力、运营专业知识、技术能力和长期投资，同时也坚信 Argos 客户和同事的未来潜力。理查德、特雷弗
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Argos 是在十年前被这家超市连锁店收购的，但该超市一直难以使其恢复增长。
和马特了解并重视 Argos 品牌，认同我们的价值观，并将通过他们的专业能力和长期投资加速 Argos 的转型。”
他表示，在交易最终敲定时，Argos 的员工和客户将维持“照常营业”。
彭尼库克将担任 Argos 的执行主席，每周投入三天时间处理业务，而斯特雷恩和特鲁曼将进入董事会。
彭尼库克表示，在没有 Argos 覆盖且无法在塞恩斯伯里内开店的地方，可能会开设新的独立门店。
他说，他还在考虑是否恢复 Argos 目录，但认为该品牌需要“与当今客户的需求相契合”。
纸质目录（尤其在圣诞节前深受儿童喜爱）在 2020 年经过 48 年后被停发。
“我们看到了加强 Argos 客户主张、数字化能力和全国覆盖范围的明显潜力，”彭尼库克说。
此次交易发生在去年 9 月曝出塞恩斯伯里曾洽谈将 Argos 出售给中国电商零售商京东 (JD.com) 之后，不过当时的讨论迅速破裂。
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塞恩斯伯里在 2016. 年收购了 Argos 的所有者 Home Retail Group，包括其旗下的 Homebase 和 Habitat 等其他品牌。当时，Argos 拥有约 845 家门店。但此后许多门店已被关闭，且该连锁店的销售额在近年来有所下滑。
零售贸易工会 Usdaw 的全国官员巴利·奥卢克 (Bally Auluk) 承认“受影响者面临不确定性”，并表示工会将“在整个过程中提供支持、建议和代表”。
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NatWest 通过削减成本和应用 AI 提高利润
作者：Anna Wise
在扩大其财富管理部门并推行 AI 驱动的技术计划后，NatWest 成为最新一家报告收益增长高于预期的商业银行。
该银行集团在截至 6 月底的六个月中实现了 43 亿英镑 (£4.3bn) 的税前营业利润，比 2025 年同期增长 20%。这一数字高于大多数分析师预期的 41 亿英镑 (£4.1bn)。
继巴克莱银行和劳埃德银行之后，NatWest 在上半年利润增长方面再次超出分析师的预期。
在零售、商业和财富管理部门的共同推动下，该银行产生的收入同比增长 11%。
与此同时，其成本收入比（即运营支出占总收入的百分比）同比下降了 2.8 个百分点。
这得益于上半年约 2.5 亿英镑 (£250m) 的总成本节省。
该银行表示：“这是由持续的结构简化以及对技术平台的持续投资驱动的，旨在提高生产力，并提供更简单、更快速、更优质的客户体验。”
这包括在各项业务中推动采用 AI。
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道琼斯指数 (Dow) 52,440.12 +0.95% 纳斯达克 (Nasdaq) 25,105.82 –2.28% 标准普尔 500 指数 (S&P 500*) 7,470.12 +0.78% 日经指数 (Nikkei) 64,362.02 –0.39% 法国 CAC 40 指数 (CAC 40) 8,509.64 +1.64% 德国 DAX 指数 (DAX) 25,629.24 +2.11%
ITV股东将获利
ITV 表示，在 Sky 以 £1.6bn 达成协议收购该公司媒体与娱乐业务后，将向股东发放 1 亿英镑m。
与此同时，ITV 报告称世界杯带动了广告收入增长，这有助于抵消因近期出台的关于减少不健康食品广告的规定而造成的 2000 万英镑m 损失。
首席执行官 Carolyn McCall 表示，公司在 2026 年上半年表现“稳健”。
ITV 上个月达成协议，将其媒体与娱乐部门出售给 Sky，此举将创造一个能够与 Disney+ 和 Netflix 等全球流媒体平台竞争的主要对手。
此次出售包括 ITV 的地面电视频道和流媒体服务 ITVX，但不包括其制作部门 ITV Studios。该部门制作的节目包括《我是名人...让我离开这里！》（如图）以及热门剧集《贝茨先生诉邮政局》。
昨日，ITV 表示在交易完成后，将启动股票回购计划，向股东发放 1 亿英镑m。
该公司预计这次 £1.6bn 的交易共将带来 9.5 亿英镑m 的现金回报，而此次回购计划标志着早期回报的开始。
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作为客户的一种工具。首席执行官 Paul Thwaite 表示，AI 正在“改变人们的生活和工作方式”，并且“毫无疑问，AI 正在重塑金融服务”。
他补充道：“AI 的真正价值并非来自技术本身，而是在于它能建立更强的人际关系，支持生产力并增强信任。”
他表示，NatWest 已将 AI “交到 60,000 名员工手中”，且这项技术“创造了更好地服务客户的机会”。
好的一周... 糟糕的一周
FERNANDO FERNÁNDEZ 这位联合利华首席执行官经历了公司 15 年来最佳的销量增长。
DARIO AMODEI 这位 Anthropic 负责人的 AI 模型“逃逸”并入侵了三个组织的系统。
2026 年 8 月 1 日 星期六
周五富时 100 指数下跌 0.27%，至 10,868.0
公司 / 价格 / 涨跌幅 % / 最高 / 最低 :--- 3i Group / 2864.0 / +0.60% / 4497.0 / 1825.0 Aberdeen Group / 240.6 / +0.59% / 265.0 / 177.5 AB Foods / 2087.0 / -0.19% / 2359.0 / 1729.5 Admiral / 3772.0 / -0.21% / 3816.0 / 2624.0 Airtel Africa / 333.0 / -2.40% / 436.2 / 200.6 Alliance Witan / 1345.0 / +1.13% / 1356.0 / 1178.0 Anglo Amer / 3733.0 / +0.19% / 4239.0 / 2042.0 Antofagasta / 3655.0 / -1.32% / 4475.0 / 1850.5 AstraZeneca / 12632.0 / -0.69% / 15732.0 / 9892.0 Autotrader Group / 523.8 / -0.57% / 844.4 / 418.6 Aviva / 693.4 / -0.34% / 700.8 / 590.6 Babcock Intl / 1121.0 / -0.40% / 1527.0 / 902.4 BAE Systems / 2094.0 / +2.15% / 2360.0 / 1529.0 Barclays / 508.7 / -0.43% / 554.1 / 352.6 Barratt Redrow / 293.3 / -0.61% / 410.3 / 235.4 Beazley / 1290.5 / —% / 1296.0 / 750.0 BP / 552.5 / +1.77% / 609.4 / 397.1 BritAmTobacco / 4570.0 / +0.09% / 5326.0 / 3677.0 British Land / 442.0 / -0.41% / 446.4 / 318.6 BT / 201.3 / -1.32% / 242.1 / 173.0 Bunzl / 2802.0 / +0.21% / 2832.0 / 1981.0 Burberry / 1187.5 / -0.54% / 1376.5 / 976.0 Centrica / 155.0 / +1.57% / 220.3 / 152.5 Coca-Cola Europac / 8190.0 / -1.03% / 8545.0 / 6280.0 Coca-Cola HBC / 5010.0 / -0.99% / 5195.0 / 3270.0 Compass / 2356.3 / -0.94% / 2581.1 / 2000.0 Computacenter / 4598.0 / -2.38% / 4962.0 / 2222.0 Convatec / 224.0 / -2.10% / 259.3 / 193.0 Croda Intl / 3205.0 / -2.02% / 3338.0 / 2426.8 DCC Energy / 6330.0 / —% / 6740.0 / 4188.0 Diageo / 1634.5 / -0.55% / 2142.0 / 1295.5 Diploma / 7320.0 / -0.14% / 7720.0 / 4970.0 Endeavour Mining / 3522.0 / -0.93% / 5620.0 / 2238.0 Entain / 541.4 / -1.60% / 1031.0 / 500.4 Experian / 2790.0 / -3.73% / 4054.0 / 2203.0 F&C Inv Trust / 331.2 / +0.36% / 1332.0 / 325.8 Fresnillo / 2475.0 / -1.86% / 4472.0 / 1371.0 Games Works / 19120.0 / -1.54% / 23540.0 / 14070.0 Glencore / 543.0 / +0.74% / 707.2 / 275.2 GSK / 1931.5 / -0.44% / 2282.0 / 1288.6 Haleon / 363.3 / -1.44% / 416.1 / 274.4 Halma / 3530.0 / -1.23% / 4902.0 / 3191.4 Hiscox / 1809.0 / -0.39% / 1904.0 / 1246.0 Howden Joinery / 788.5 / -0.06% / 981.0 / 713.0 HSBC Hldgs / 1576.0 / -0.69% / 1604.6 / 908.8 IAG / 431.9 / -1.53% / 492.9 / 332.7 ICG / 1888.0 / -0.58% / 2340.0 / 1424.9 IG Group / 1460.0 / -14.42% / 1956.0 / 1016.0 IMI / 2936.0 / -0.34%
3076.0 2138.0 帝国品牌 (Imperial Brands) 2825.0 -0.60% 3632.0 2626.0 Informa 885.8 -3.06% 1000.0 719.0 洲际酒店 (IntCont Htls) 11941.3 -0.38% 13305.1 8458.0 Intertek 5840.0 +0.09% 5850.0 3519.4 Investec 649.0 +0.46% 690.0 499.4 JD Sports Fashion 89.5 -4.14% 106.2 64.0 Kingfisher 308.6 -0.36% 372.3 240.3 Land Secs 705.5 -2.15% 722.0 522.5 Legal & Gen 300.4 +0.13% 310.0 217.2 Lion Finance 11610.0 +0.17% 12040.0 6905.0 劳埃德银行集团 (Lloyds Bk Gp) 114.7 -0.82% 117.7 74.4 LondonMetric Prop 196.2 -0.91% 216.2 175.3 伦敦证券交易所 (Lon Stock Ex) 8398.0 -2.42% 10290.0 6684.0 M&G 357.5 +0.42% 360.5 247.0 M&S 405.1 -1.07% 412.3 301.1 Melrose Ind 454.3 -4.40% 685.0 409.9 Metlen Energy 3951.6 +2.00% 4984.7 2643.8 国家电网 (National Grid) 1190.0 +0.46% 1428.5 1000.0 国民西敏寺银行集团 (NatWest Group) 705.8 +3.22% 722.6 500.2 Next 14845.0 -2.59% 15310.0 11200.0 培生 (Pearson) 1257.0 -2.75% 1337.0 874.8 Pershing Square 3808.0 +2.37% 5095.0 3636.0 Persimmon 1107.0 -0.36% 1552.0 947.4 Polar
CapTech 626.5 +2.45% 743.5 384.0 Prudential 1116.0 -1.67% 1238.0 910.2 Reckitt Ben 5240.0 -1.13% 6522.9 3664.0 RELX 2607.0 -2.54% 3976.0 1991.0 Rentokil Initial 344.8 -2.05% 507.0 344.6 必和必拓 (Rio Tinto) 7174.0 +0.53% 9117.0 4344.5 罗尔斯-罗伊斯 (Rolls-Royce) 1467.8 +0.33% 1532.6 990.0 Sainsbury(J) 359.4 +1.04% 380.3 291.2 施罗德 (Schroders) 588.5 —% 599.5 358.6 Scot Mort Inv Tst 1330.5 +1.18% 1563.0 1015.7 Segro 965.0 -0.17% 997.4 603.0 Severn Trent 3018.0 -0.33% 3335.0 2381.0 壳牌 (Shell) 3383.5 +1.94% 3758.5 2553.8 Smith&Neph 1158.5 -2.48% 1441.5 1050.0 Smiths Gp 2642.0 —% 2746.3 2088.0 Spirax Group 6945.0 -0.64% 8050.0 5950.0 SSE 2346.0 -0.04% 2767.5 1597.0 渣打银行 (Stan Chart) 2188.0 -1.26% 2278.0 1285.0 Standard Life 923.0 +0.16% 932.0 615.0 St James’s Place 1053.5 -0.61% 1575.5 1038.8 乐购 (Tesco) 489.5 -0.51% 510.4 406.9 The Sage Grp 973.2 +0.60% 1234.0 771.7 Tritax Big Box 170.1 -0.53% 175.0 132.2 联合利华 (Unilever) 4743.0 -2.21% 5542.1 3644.0
联合水务 (United Utilities) 1383.0 +0.22% 1497.0 1072.0 沃达丰 (Vodafone) 117.8 -1.34% 131.1 80.7 Weir Group 2636.0 -2.51% 3580.0 2254.0 Whitbread 2510.0 -0.67% 3302.0 2098.0
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今日天气
城市 / 温度 / 雨量 / 日照 :--- (昨日下午1点) / (毫米) / (小时) Aberdeen / 16 C / 0.1 / 11.1 Aberporth / 18 S / 0.0 / 14.2 Aberystwyth / 18 S / 0.2 / 13.9 Aviemore / 16 SH / 1.8 / 7.2 Belfast / 17 SH / 1.7 / 7.1 Birmingham / 21 C / 0.6 / 11.2 Bournemouth / 23 S / 0.1 / 11.8 Bridlington / 21 C / 0.2 / 10.6 Bristol / 21 C / 0.2 / 10.8 Cardiff / 22 S / 0.1 / 11.9 Cromer / 19 S / 1.5 / 7.4 Durham / 17 C / 0.1 / 12.2 Eastbourne / 23 C / 0.1 / 10.3 Edinburgh / 16 C / 0.1 / 10.9 Eskdalemuir / 15 SH / 0.5 / 9.5 Glasgow / 16 SH / 0.8 / 7.3 Holyhead / 16 C / 0.1 / 14.4 Hove / 24 S / 0.0 / 11.1 Hull / 21 C / 0.0 / 10.8 Huntingdon / 23 C / 1.3 / 8.5 Ipswich / 23 C / 0.0 / 6.8 Isle of Man / 15 C / 0.1 / 12.2 Isle of Wight / 24 S / 0.0 / 12.5 Kinlochewe / 15 SH / 3.9 / 2.9 Kirkwall / 15 C / 6.5 / 7.3 Leeds / 17 C / 0.2 / 12.9 Lerwick / 13 SH / 7.0 / 2.7 Leuchars / 17 C / 0.2 / 12.1 Lincoln / 21 C / 0.3 / 10.7 Liverpool / 19 S / 0.8 / 12.8 London / 23 S / 0.1 / 7.3 Manchester / 18 C / 0.2 / 12.1 Margate / 21 C / 0.1 / 8.8 Milford Haven / 20 S / 0.0 / 15.6 Morecambe / 17 C / 1.6 / 12.8 Newcastle / 18 C / 0.0 / 12.6 Norwich / 20 C / 2.0 / 7.5 Nottingham / 21 C / 0.4 / 12.1 Okehampton / 18 S / 0.2 / 11.4 Oxford / 23 C / 1.3 / 9.6 Plymouth / 22 S / 0.2 / 11.0 Portland / 21 S / 0.0 / 12.4 Portsmouth / 24 S / 0.1 / 11.6 Prestwick / 16 SH / 1.7 / 8.3 Rhyl / 18 C / 0.2 / 13.3 Sheffield / 18 R / 0.2 / 13.2 Shrewsbury / 20 C / 0.1 / 11.3 Skegness / 20 C / 0.5 / 9.2 Southend / 23 C / 1.3 / 7.2 Stoke / 19 C / 0.1 / 11.7 Stornoway / 15 SH / 2.2 / 5.0 Swansea / 20 S / 0.0 / 13.3 Tiree / 14 C / 2.3 / 7.7
Kirkwall
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Newcastle
Belfast
Leeds
Hull
Manchester
Liverpool
Sheffield
Nottingham
Birmingham
Oxford
Swansea
Cardiff
Bristol
Plymouth
Lerwick
Norwich
London
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城市 / 温度 条件 (℃) / 城市 / 温度 条件 (℃) :--- 阿布扎比 / 45 S / 阿布贾 / 28 TH 阿利坎特 / 32 S / 阿姆斯特丹 / 22 SH 雅典 / 32 S / 曼谷 / 32 TH 巴塞罗那 / 31 S / 北京 / 33 SH 柏林 / 27 F / 布鲁塞尔 / 24 F 布达佩斯 / 36 S / 芝加哥 / 29 S 德里 / 33 SH / 迪拜 / 46 S 都柏林 / 20 C / 法兰克福 / 31 S 日内瓦 / 29 R / 赫尔辛基 / 24 F 香港 / 26 R / 伊斯坦布尔 / 28 S 约翰内斯堡 / 15 S / 里斯本 / 28 S 洛杉矶 / 25 F / 马德里 / 34 S 迈阿密 / 34 F / 米兰 / 34 S 莫斯科 / 22 F / 孟买 / 27 R 慕尼黑 / 32 S / 纽约 / 22 C 尼斯 / 30 F / 帕尔马 / 32 S 巴黎 / 26 F / 布拉格 / 32 S 雷克雅未克 / 15 S / 巴西里约热内卢 / 27 S 罗马 / 33 S / 斯德哥尔摩 / 24 S 斯特拉斯堡 / 33 F / 悉尼 / 16 S 特内里费 / 27 S / 东京 / 34 F 多伦多 / 27 S / 温哥华 / 22 S 维也纳 / 35 S / 华沙 / 32 S 华盛顿 / 29 C / 惠灵顿 / 14 F
图例：C=多云，DR=毛毛雨，F=晴朗，FG=雾，H=冰雹，M=薄雾，R=雨，S=阳光充足，SH=阵雨，SL=雨夹雪，SN=雪，SS=沙尘暴，TH=雷暴
空气污染指数 地区 今天 明天
约克
最高与最低温 （周四，至晚上11点） 地区 / 最高 / 最低 :--- 高地地区 / 2 苏格兰东北部 / 2 苏格兰中部 / 2 苏格兰边界地区 / 2 北爱尔兰 / 2 西北区与默西地区 / 2 东北区 / 2 约克郡与亨伯地区 / 2 北威尔士 / 2 西米德兰兹 / 2 东米德兰兹 / 2 南威尔士 / 3 西南英格兰 / 3 东南英格兰 / 2 东区 / 2 大伦敦 / 2
设得兰群岛 奥克尼群岛 温度 °C 17
风速 Rough 15 mph
大西洋 都柏林 高威
海峡群岛 奥尔德尼 根西 法国 萨克 泽西
空气污染水平 低 (1) 非常高 (10) uk-air.defra.gov.uk
低 低 高
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暖锋 等压线：气压（毫巴） 冷锋 锢候锋 1024
海况 平静 轻微 中度
威廉堡 德里 / 伦敦德里 科克 凯尔特海
概况：一个弱冷锋影响英国，导致大部分地区多云，苏格兰北部和西南部、北群岛以及英格兰西北部部分地区有雨。英格兰东北部、米德兰兹、北爱尔兰和威尔士天气干燥且多云，伴有阳光照一段时间；而英格兰南部和海峡群岛预计天空晴朗，阳光更充足。西风使气温保持温和。 伦敦、英格兰东南部、东英吉利、海峡群岛：预计早晨天空晴朗，阳光充足，气温温暖。这种稳定的天气将持续到下午，伴有偶尔的云层覆盖和温和的微风。到晚上，天空依然大部分晴朗，无降雨威胁，气温略微下降。最高气温：25C。今晚，晴。最低气温：11C。 英格兰中南部、英格兰西南部、米德兰兹、南威尔士、北威尔士：预计早晨多云，伴有部分阳光。随着时间推移，米德兰兹和英格兰西南部将出现阳光，而更北地区云层依然普遍。在最南端地区，晴朗的天气将持续到晚上。全程轻微西风。最高气温：23C。今晚，轻雨，有风。最低气温：11C。
月相 今日最高 今日最低 日落 日出 05:24 20:48 (05, 24 20, 48)
25º
因弗内斯 (Inverness)
邓迪 (Dundee)
邓弗里斯 (Dumfries)
卡莱尔 (Carlisle)
爱尔兰海 (Irish Sea)
兰迪诺 (Llandudno)
22 21
南安普顿 (Southampton) 朴次茅斯 (Portsmouth)
埃克塞特 (Exeter)
苏格兰东南部、英格兰东北部、英格兰东部：预计早晨大部分时间多云，期间有阳光普照。下午气温温和，最东部地区将略感温暖。傍晚天空将变得更加晴朗且保持干燥，全天维持温和的西风。最高气温：21C。今晚，天空晴朗。最低气温：11C。 英格兰西北部、苏格兰西南部、北爱尔兰、爱尔兰共和国、马恩岛：预计早晨多云，有微风，气温温和。苏格兰西南部和英格兰西北部部分地区早间将出现阵雨，并持续整个白天，随着微风转为中风。爱尔兰预计将维持大部分时间多云，但应保持干燥，期间有阳光普照。最高气温：20C。今晚，有雨，转为有风。最低气温：10C。 苏格兰西北部、苏格兰东北部、西群岛、北群岛：预计全天大部分时间多云，偶尔有阳光普照。最北端地区可能会有阵雨，并持续到下午。与此同时，最西部地区将以多云为主，伴有短暂的阳光。风力为西南中风。最高气温：18C。今晚，小雨，有风。最低气温：11C。
天气概况：一个弱低压系统位于北群岛上空，为苏格兰北部和西南部以及英格兰北部部分地区带来冷锋。与此同时，一个高压脊从英格兰西南部延伸，使英格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰大部分地区保持干燥并伴有阳光普照。
最暖：萨里郡，查尔伍德 (Charlwood, Surrey)，31C。
最冷：亚伯丁郡，布雷玛 2 号站 (Braemar No 2, Aberdeenshire)，3C。
最湿：西北高地，奥尔特比 2 号站 (Aultbea No 2, Northwest Highlands)，18.mm。
最晴：苏格兰边境区，查特霍尔 (Charterhall, Scottish Borders)，13.6小时。
北海 (North Sea)
剑桥 (Cambridge)
雷丁 (Reading)
布莱顿 (Brighton)
英吉利海峡 (English Channel)
黑夜时间
阿伯丁 (Aberdeen) 21.23-05.08 伯明翰 (Birmingham) 20.59-05.28 布里斯托 (Bristol) 20.58-05.35 卡迪夫 (Cardiff) 21.00-05.37 格拉斯哥 (Glasgow) 21.24-05.23 赫尔 (Hull) 20.58-05.17 因弗内斯 (Inverness) 21.33-05.12 利物浦 (Liverpool) 21.07-05.29 伦敦 (London) 20.48-05.25 曼彻斯特 (Manchester) 21.05-05.26 斯托诺韦 (Stornoway) 21.46-05.19 斯旺西 (Swansea) 21.04-05.40 约克 (York) 21.02-05.19
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星期日：英国大部分地区多云伴有阳光普照，北群岛早间有阵雨，爱尔兰傍晚有雨。南部地区温暖。
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星期一：预计苏格兰和英格兰北部部分地区有雨，南部和东部地区维持多云伴有阳光普照。西部地区多云。
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星期二：预计英国全境有广泛降雨，局部地区雨势增强。雷暴可能影响西南部，而东南部较为干燥且有阳光。
星期三：雨水继续影响英国大部分地区，尤其是北部地区。南部地区预计有阳光普照，伴有云层覆盖和阵雨。
星期四：苏格兰和北爱尔兰有雨，而英格兰和威尔士天空多云伴有阳光普照，大部分时间保持干燥。
体育
从周六起床 到周日就寝
周六
周日
上午 7 点 TNT SPORTS 3 斯诺克上海大师赛 在中国进行的杆球赛事进入尾声，2015 年及去年的冠军凯伦·威尔逊 (Kyren Wilson) 将对阵主场热门选手赵心童 (Xintong Zhao)，争夺周日对阵贾德·特朗普 (Judd Trump) 的决赛席位。
上午 8.30 TNT SPORTS 2 英联邦运动会综合报道
上午 8.30 TNT SPORTS 2 英联邦运动会综合报道 格拉斯哥赛事的最后一天，随后闭幕式将在 Hydro 场馆举行。德尔塔·古德雷姆（Delta Goodrem，左）、桑迪·汤姆 (Sandi Thom) 和简单精神乐队 (Simple Minds) 将带来音乐亮点，随后接力棒将交给印度，准备 8. 2028 年在艾哈迈达巴德 (Ahmedabad) 举行的运动会。
体育简讯
拳击
羽量级的崛起
艾莉·斯科特尼（Ellie Scotney）正期待在羽量级展现她的最佳状态，此前她在 122 磅级别赢得了所有荣誉。 这位出生于刘易舍姆（Lewisham）的 28 岁选手在 4 月以一致判定击败马耶利·弗洛雷斯（Mayelli Flores）后，成为了四带时代英国最年轻的无可争议冠军。随后，她放弃了腰带并宣布将提升量级。 “这很奇怪，因为在进入那场比赛之前我就知道，一旦比赛结束，我就要升级量级了，”斯科特尼说道。
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在苏格兰进行的一周体育活动也将在本周末落下帷幕，田径和拳击将提供多枚奖牌，此外还有自行车和柔道项目。
中午 SKY SPORTS GOLF 高尔夫 英国女子公开赛 年度最后一项大满贯赛事在皇家利瑟姆和圣安妮斯（Royal Lytham and St Annes）落下帷幕，韩国选手柳海兰（Ryu Hae-ran）在近期已赢得 PGA 和 Evian 冠军赛后，正寻求实现罕见的帽子戏法。
1PM TNT SPORTS 1 自行车 环法女子赛 第 5. 届年度顶尖女骑手赛事在瑞士开赛，上月男骑手已完成比赛。本次赛事将于周一进入本土赛段，波琳·费兰-普雷沃（Pauline Ferrand-Prévot）希望卫冕冠军。明年的赛事将在利兹（Leeds）起跑！
1.15PM ITV1 赛马 盛大古德伍德赛 (Glorious Goodwood) 西萨塞克斯郡的一周赛马活动将于今天下午达到高潮，管家杯（Stewards’ Cup）将成为焦点。
3PM SKY SPORTS+ 足球 特兰米尔 (Tranmere) 对阵 罗奇代尔 (Rochdale) 联赛杯再次包含预赛轮，这主要是因为有许多球队在随后的赛事中因参加欧洲比赛而需要轮空。今天的比赛之后，克劳利（Crawley）将于周一前往约克（York），随后第 1. 轮比赛将于下周四开始。
5.15PM SKY SPORTS FOOTBALL 足球 阿伯丁 (Aberdeen) 对阵 哈茨 (Hearts) 随着赛季开启，重新回到“足球星期六”的节奏中
TENNIS 网球
仅用 51 分钟 便击败托米奇
卡梅伦·诺里在墨西哥的 Mifel 网球公开赛上，通过直落两盘击败前世界前 20 选手伯纳德·托米奇，强势闯入今年首场 ATP 巡回赛半决赛。
这位英国排名第 2 的选手此前遭遇了 6 场连败，此次仅用 51 分钟便以 6-1 6-0 轻松获胜。
澳大利亚选手托米奇在首局中挽救了两个破发点并保住发球局，但随后连续丢掉了接下来的 12 局。
在国境线以北重新进入状态。伤痕累累的哈茨队试图证明去年出人意料的苏超冠军争夺战并非偶然，他们正努力将欧冠赛场上的惨淡出局抛在脑后。法尔基克对阵克雷格·麦克莱什率领的圣米伦队的比赛将在同一频道下午 3 点播出。
晚上 7.55 SKY SPORTS ACTION 联盟 the Rugby league 卡塔隆队 v 韦克菲尔德队 随着达里尔·鲍威尔率领的争冠球队三一队来到闷热的法国南部，巨龙队希望通过此战提升其中游排名。多么渴望一个凉爽的韦克菲尔德之夜……
赛事服务 赛马
板球 单日杯 - A 组 肯特对阵索默塞特，坎特伯雷：肯特 314-8 (48.4 轮)。索默塞特 313-9 (50 轮)。肯特队以 2 个 wicket 获胜。 北安普顿郡对阵莱斯特郡，北安普顿：北安普顿郡 246 (45.3 轮)。莱斯特郡 248-2 (50 轮)。莱斯特郡队以 8 个 wicket 获胜。 单日杯 - B 组 德比郡对阵格拉摩根，雷普顿：德比郡 315-5 (50 轮)。格拉摩根 271 (47.3 轮)。德比郡队以 44 分获胜。 埃塞克斯对阵汉普郡，切尔姆斯福德：埃塞克斯 317 (49 轮)。汉普郡 321-7 (47.4 轮)。汉普郡队以 3 个 wicket 获胜。 伍斯特郡对阵米德尔塞克斯，纽路球场：伍斯特郡 294-6 (48.4 轮)。米德尔塞克斯 293-7 (50 轮)。伍斯特郡队以 4 个 wicket 获胜。 达勒姆对阵约克郡，约克：达勒姆 165 (48.1 轮)。约克郡 167-3 (41.0 轮)。约克郡队以 7 个 wicket 获胜。 THE HUNDRED 曼彻斯特超级巨人队女队 v 特伦特火箭队女队，酋长球场：曼彻斯特超级巨人队女队 122 (93 球)。特伦特火箭队女队 153-8 (100 球)。特伦特火箭队女队以 31 分获胜。
高尔夫 美国职业高尔夫球巡回赛 (USPGA TOUR) 冠军赛 葡萄牙邀请赛，葡萄牙阿尔加维维拉摩尔 ELS 俱乐部，第一轮（除非另有说明，均为美国选手，标准杆 72）： 64 Z Johnson; 65 R Sabbatini (斯洛伐克); 66 A Cejka (德国); P Harrington (爱尔兰共和国); M Lundberg (瑞典); C Wi (韩国); 67 C Campbell; S Cink; D Fichardt (南非); D Pride; P Stankowski; B Weekley。
苏格兰超级联赛
1 哪支球队在去年的赛季揭幕战中在基尔马诺克队主场追平并获得 1 分？ 2 哈茨队在第一天击败了谁，随后在 11 月输给了他们，遭遇首败？ 3 上赛季超级联赛的最佳射手是什么国籍？ 4 格拉斯哥流浪者队保持了最长的不败纪录——是多少场比赛？
答案：1 利文斯顿。 2 埃伯丁。 3 津巴布韦。 4 16. 5 七。 6 马文·巴特利。 7 法尔基克。 8 威尔·费里。 9 流浪者。 10 埃伯丁。
12.15AM TNT SPORTS 1 棒球 芝加哥小熊队 v 纽约洋基队 洋基队抵达瑞格利球场，这里是全明星中外野手皮特·克劳-阿姆斯特朗（右）的主场，随后他们将在周日晚些时候（6.30pm）再次返回，重复这一过程。
8.30AM TNT SPORTS 1 赛车 芬兰拉力赛 WRC 赛季第 10 轮的最后一天。曾在 2021 和 2023 年在此夺冠的埃尔芬·埃文斯将寻求维持他在锦标赛积分榜顶端的舒适领先位置。
10.45AM SKY SPORTS CRICKET 板球 特伦特火箭队 v 太阳神利兹队 特伦特桥将迎来周日早间的“百球赛”行动，女子组于 11am 开始，男子组于 2.30pm 开始；与此同时，MI 伦敦队将在下午晚些时候在椭圆球场迎接曼彻斯特超级巨星队。首相定会为此感到自豪。
3.30PM TNT SPORTS 3 板球 西印度群岛 v 巴基斯坦 西班牙港是比赛地点，西印度群岛队在圣费尔南多首场测试赛中取得令人激动的胜利后，力求锁定系列赛胜利。贾斯汀·格里夫斯的英勇表现是对加菲尔德·索伯斯（最左）的恰当致敬。
5 罗素·马丁执掌流浪者队参加了多少场超级联赛比赛？ 6 Who was the last manager to leave his position during the last Prem campaign? 7 哪支球队在赛季中完成了第一个帽子戏法，同时又失掉了最后一个？ 8 哪位邓迪联合队的球员赢得了 4 月的最佳球员奖？ 9 哪支球队在上赛季进球最多，共 76 次破门？ 10 在上个赛季之前，谁在 2018 年是最后一名获得亚军的非格拉斯哥球队？
斯诺克 WST 上海大师赛 中国上海 半决赛：J·特朗普（英） 10-6 击败 吴宜东（中）。 今日赛程
橄榄球联赛 BETFRED 超级联赛 (5.30)：卡斯尔福德 v 沃灵顿 (3.0)，加泰罗尼亚巨龙 v 韦克菲尔德 (8.0)，约克 v 圣海伦斯。 BETFRED 锦标赛 (6.0)：巴罗 v 罗奇代尔。
明日赛程
板球 一日杯 - A 组：肯特 v 诺丁汉郡 (贝肯汉姆, 11.00am)。 莱斯特郡 v 萨默塞特 (格雷斯路, 11.00am)。 北安普顿郡 v 兰开斯特郡 (北安普顿, 11.00am)。 沃里克郡 v 格洛斯特郡 (鲁格比, 11.00am)。 B 组：德比郡 v 萨塞克斯 (德比, 11.00am)。 埃塞克斯 v 伍斯特郡 (切姆斯福德, 11.00am)。 汉普郡 v 达勒姆 (玫瑰碗, 11.00am)。 米德尔塞克斯 v 约克郡 (勋爵之地, 11.00am)。 第二场测试赛——五日赛之首日：西印度群岛 v 巴基斯坦 (西班牙港, 3.00pm)。
橄榄球联赛 BETFRED 锦标赛 (3.0)：杜兹伯里 v 汉斯莱特，唐卡斯特 v 奥尔德姆，米德兰兹飓风 v 基利 (2.0)，北威尔士十字军 v 古尔维京人，谢菲尔德 v 哈利法克斯，斯温顿 v 巴特利 (2.0)，温兹内斯 v 伦敦青铜龙，沃金顿 v 纽卡斯尔。
4PM SKY SPORTS FOOTBALL 足球 希伯尼安 v 瑟瑟尔韦尔 苏格兰超级联赛的揭幕周末在复活节游行场继续，圣约翰斯顿 v 基尔马诺克 (1pm 开始) 是早午餐时段的比赛。桑德兰 v 雷克斯汉姆在宾夕法尼亚州进行直播，将在 5pm 通过 iPlayer 播出，如果你更喜欢友谊赛的话。
4PM SKY SPORTS TENNIS 网球 国家银行公开赛 硬地赛季在月底美国公开赛前加速推进。男子赛在蒙特利尔举行，女子赛在多伦多进行。美国人本·谢尔顿在 12 个月前在此夺冠，而安大略省出生的加拿大青少年天才维多利亚·姆博科（今年因伤缺席）则是当年的女子冠军。
最佳推荐 Consent (3.00pm, 古德伍德) 在古德伍德举行的卡塔尔莉莉·朗特里锦标赛 (Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes) 中，Consent 在与 Santorini Star 的持续较量中可能会再次占据上风。 这场在赛事最后一天举行的二级赛将见证马克·普雷斯科特爵士 (Sir Mark Prescott) 的明星雌马回到她 10 月在巴黎隆尚赛马场赢得罗亚利尤奖杯赛 (Prix de Royallieu) 时的距离。
周日最佳 Calico Blue (3.20pm, 切斯特)
James Mariner
新市场 良好 坚定
EBF 圣杯锦标赛 (雌马与母马列赛) (第 1 级) 奖金 £70,000 增加 1m 4f
1 1-4004 FRANCOPHONE C Johnston 5 9 9................................P-L Jamin 7 2 52-844 MISS JUSTICE (D) B Meehan 5 9 9.............................J Leavy H,T 4 3 13244- ORCHARD KEEPER (C) R Varian 5 9 9.......................J Mitchell 3 4 13-173 ORIONIS (D) W Haggas 4 9 9.................................................C Fallon 9 5 37-225 REVOIR (BF) R Beckett 4 9 9..............................R Clutterbuck V 6 6 0121-6 RYKA (D) D O’Meara 4 9 9................................................................C Lee 2 7 2-211 GONE BY (D) R Beckett 3 8 13..............................................C Bishop 5 8 1-142 ROMANTIC SYMPHONY C Appleby 3 8 13....B Loughnane 1 9 2-612 SUNSHINE STAR J & T Gosden 3 8 13..........................R Havlin 8 投注赔率：2-1 Romantic Symphony, 7-2 Revoir, 11-2 Orionis, 8-1 Francophone, 10-1 Gone By, Miss Justice, 14-1 其他。
赛前评判 查理·艾普比 (Charlie Appleby) 和比利·洛纳恩 (Billy Loughnane) 去年联手赢得了这场比赛，这次他们可以用 ROMANTIC SYMPHONY 重现辉煌。上次在隆尚的一场列赛中，她在最后几步被反超，但显然她正处于上升期，且洛纳恩在之前她于新手赛中两连胜时就已在马背上。Revoir 在庞特弗拉克特同级别比赛中获得亚军，表现接近，也具有竞争力；而 Miss Justice 如果发挥最佳，则有机会获胜。
英国种马站 EBF 雌马培育赛 (第 2 级) 2 岁马 奖金 £40,000 增加 6f
1 110 LOVE A GIGGLE K R Burke 9 9.....................................................C Lee 5 2 106 ACCLAMATION STAR (D) James Owen 9 8................C Fallon 7 3 2011 GLAMORIZE G Scott 9 5...........................................B Loughnane C 8 4 4211 HAVANA SPRITE (CD) J Tate 9 4.....................................J Mitchell 1 5 210 ROLLTHEDICEBABY (D) R Hannon 8 10........................J Leavy 9 6 446311 LADY DUBLIN (D) O Pears 8 6............T Kiely-Marshall (5) C 2 7 514 DONEGAL ROSE (D) H Palmer 8 2.....................................J F Egan 3 8 2221 FIRE THUNDER (D) M Botti 8 2...........................Laura Pearson 6 9 763130 HOLI SCARLETT S C Williams 8 2................Olivia Haines (7) 4 投注赔率：11-4 Havana Sprite, 7-2 Glamorize, 6-1 Rollthedicebaby, 13-2 Acclamation Star, Love A Giggle, 10-1 Fire Thunder, 14-1 其他。
国家研究中心宿舍 EBF 雌马新手赛 (第 3 级) 2 岁马 奖金 £13,000 增加 7f
ASHEYRA R Varian 9 2............................................................J Mitchell 2
GIVE ME A BOW W Stone 9 2......................Josephine Gordon 4
HALEEMA C Appleby 9 2...............................................B Loughnane 6
JESSICA K P De Foy 9 2.............................................Laura Pearson 5
03 KIAH B Meehan 9 2............................................................................J Leavy 1 90 PHILLIPA James Horton 9 2...........................................................C Lee 3 SPIRITED GESTURE J & T Gosden 9 2.........................R Havlin 7 投注赔率：15-8 Haleema, 5-2 Spirited Gesture, 3-1 Asheyra, 13-2 Jessica, 8-1 Kiah, 66-1 Give Me A Bow, 100-1 Phillipa.
RACING TV 差点赛 (第 4 级) 3 岁马 奖金 £12,500 增加 7f
1 -42761 TRYST (D) G Boughey 9 11......................................B Loughnane C 1 2 -40311 SIERRA SANDS (CD) E Dunlop 9 8...................................R Havlin 3 3 255124 SPIRIT OF SAXONY (D) E J-Houghton 9 8................C Bishop 5 4 5-2322 HARDY’S HERO (BF) W Haggas 9 5.............................C Fallon C 6 5 121512 LION OF MALI (D) J Fanshawe 8 11...............................J Mitchell 4 6 84-767 ELECTRICAL Brian Toomey 8 10.........................................J Leavy 2 投注赔率：5-2 Hardy’s Hero, 3-1 Lion of Mali, 4-1 Sierra Sands, Tryst, 9-2 Spirit Of Saxony, 50-1 Electrical。
赛马福利让赛 (第3类) £20,000 附加 1m 4f
1 4513-7 HAKU (D0) M Loughnane 7 9 9............................................C Bishop 7 2 1-1313 WAY OF LIFE (D) J Portman 8 9 9.................................O Tubb (5) 4 3 313114 SIXPACK (C)(D) James Owen 6 9 9..................B Loughnane C 3 4 64-563 ARQOOB (C)(D) L Wadham 8 9 7................................J Mitchell B 8 5 -04566 GREEK ORDER M Bell 6 9 6..........................................P-L Jamin C 5 6 40-633 DIVINE KNIGHT W Haggas 5 9 4.........................................C Fallon 1 7 9364-1 ALMEKAREM Sir M Prescott 4 8 13.................R Clutterbuck 2 8 43-522 FIRST OFFICER (CD) J Chapple-Hyam 7 8 12.....A Egan (7) 6 投注赔率：2-1 Divine Knight, 9-2 First Officer, 11-2 Haku, 6-1 Way Of Life, 15-2 Arqoob, 10-1 Almekarem, 12-1 Greek Order, Sixpack。
国家马场雌马让赛 (第4类) £12,500 附加 1m 2f
62-412 FOOD FOR THOUGHT (D) R Beckett 3 9 9....R Clutterbuck 3 10-235 THALUNA W Haggas 3 9 9.......................................................C Fallon 4 2-625 HOLLYWELL STREAM J Chapple-Hyam 3 9 7.....B Loughnane 1 -11565 VALKYRIE STORM E J-Houghton 3 9 2....................... C Bishop 2 投注赔率：11-10 Food For Thought, 9-4 Thaluna, 10-3 Hollywell Stream, 12-1 Valkyrie Storm。
英国赛马学校让赛 (第5类) £10,000 附加 5f
323823 MERRIMACK (D) S C Williams 5 9 13......C R Lyons (7) T,V 6 865511 SILKY ROBIN (D) Brian Toomey 5 9 12......................J Leavy B 4 124704 TUSCAN POINT (D) Adam Kirby 4 9 11............W Carson E,T 3 431-53 SOUND AND VISION (D) E Walker 3 9 10...B Loughnane T 2 6 / 4111 DOTTIE DIAMOND (D) W Stone 4 9 9.........................J Mitchell 5 -36496 ANGEL SUMMER P Owens 3 8 10......................................C Fallon 1 投注赔率：2-1 Merrimack, 5-2 Silky Robin, 4-1 Sound And Vision, 9-2 Dottie Diamond, 12-1 Angel Summer, 20-1 Tuscan Point。
T H I R S K G O O D
JOHN & PAULA 25周年结婚纪念 EBF 新马赛 (第4类) 2岁马 £11,000 附加 5f
1 PALM READER (D) D Carroll 9 11.........................Z Wheatley T 4 58 ARTICULATE K Frost 9 4.............................................................W Pyle 6 5 BACHA R & P Fahey 9 4............................................................C Hardie 5 23 BATTLE FEVER K Ryan 9 4.........................................................K Stott 7 RED BLUE POINT J Tate 9 4.............................................S De Sousa 2 75 RIVER JORDAN Phillip Makin 9 4..................................C Beasley 1 7 7 UNBEATABLE FAME R & P Fahey 9 4..........O McSweeney 8 8 0 SUENICORA STAR B Ellison 8 13..............................B Robinson 3 投注赔率：6-4 Palm Reader, 2-1 Battle Fever, 6-1 Red Blue Point, 8-1 Bacha, 12-1 River Jordan, 20-1 Suenicora Star, 25-1 其他。
威廉希尔夏季杯让赛 (第2类) £50,000 附加 1m
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1 2214-0 FONDO BLANCO (D) R Varian 4 10 2..........................Doubtful 12 2 80-170 DAIN MA NUT IN (D) L Russell & M Scudamore 5 9 11..........
...................................................................................................Lexie Clarkson (7) 1 3 -63551 NORTHERN EXPRESS (CD) M Dods 8 9 11.......C Beasley C 4 4 67-441 PURE LEGEND (D) K Ryan 4 9 10.......................................K Stott 11 5 890000 WITCH HUNTER (D) R Hannon 7 9 7................S C Cronin (5) 8 6 06-005 TUSCAN HILLS (CD) N Tinkler 4 9 7............F McManoman 10 7 310079 MIRSKY (CD) D O’Meara 7 9 7.........................................D Tudhope 5 8 0-7042 MR SWIVELL (D) K P De Foy 5 9 7...................................C Hardie 2 9 212456 DOSMAN (D) Oli Rix 5 9 5............................................................J Peate 3 10 731003 STERLING KNIGHT (D) E Dunlop 7 9 5...................J Callan (3) 6 11 -74110 PRIAPOS (D) Phillip Makin 4 9 0....................O McSweeney C 9 12 45-131 JEDDAAL (D) E Walker 3 8 10........................................G Downing 7 投注赔率：5-2 Jeddaal, 4-1 Mr Swivell, 5-1 Northern Express, 7-1 Mirsky, 10-1 Tuscan Hills, 12-1 Sterling Knight, Dosman, 14-1 其他。
赛评 Pure Legend 在法国训练时记录了相当不错的状态，由于现在由新马主接手，值得关注其市场走势。Mr Swivell 在本赛季四次出赛中稳步进步，同样值得尊重。无论如何，约克赛冠军 NORTHERN EXPRESS 状态正处于上升期，且 2 磅的评分上调可能较为宽松。
THEAKSTON GREAT YORKSHIRE PINT EBF 新马赛 (第 4 级) 奖金 £10,000 1英里
1 01 LE SAMOURAI R Beckett 3 9 11................................E Greatrex T 2 2 0 MORTY ROBINSON B Ellison 6 9 11............................J Garritty 3 3 6 BEN TRAVATO B Ellison 3 9 4............................F McManoman 5 4 4-5 TEST RUN M & D Easterby 3 9 4..................................B Garritty 1 5 0-8 WEST SLEEKBURN LAD P Niven 3 9 4.......................C Hardie 4 6 53 BRIGHTON BEACH W Haggas 3 8 13........................D Tudhope 6 7 22 REGAL DESIRE B Ellison 3 8 13.................................B Robinson 7 投注赔率：6-4 Regal Desire, 13-8 Brighton Beach, 3-1 Le Samourai, 14-1 Test Run, 33-1 Ben Travato, 100-1 其他。
JORDAN FOY 纪念让量赛 (第 4 级) 奖金 £12,000 5弗尔隆
522015 TRUE PROMISE (D) Fionn McSharry 5 10 1.....O McSweeney 3 066325 MOULIN BOOJ (CD) G Scott 6 10 1....................................K Stott 11 -52546 TIVA (D) D O’Meara 4 9 13........................................D Tudhope T,V 4 325720 AMERICAN BAY (CD) P Midgley 5 9 10..................J Callan (3) 8 281409 CASTAN (CD) B Smart 6 9 10....................................B Robinson C 7 913121 ROCK OF ENGLAND (C)(D) P Midgley 6 9 10.....B Garritty 6 5U5305 ACCRUAL (D)(BF) R Carr 5 9 9.................................................W Pyle 2 8 2-3755 COMIC STRIP (D) S & E Crisford 3 9 9.............C Beasley C,T 1 9 24-062 MONDAMMEJ (D) A Brittain 9 9 8...................................C Hardie 5 10 164173 ROTOKURA BELLE (D) I Furtado 3 9 6...................S De Sousa 9 11 800640 MUKER (CD) N Tinkler 8 9 6..............................F McManoman 12 12 221552 CANARIA QUEEN (D) T Easterby 6 9 2........D Fentiman C 10 投注赔率：3-1 Rock Of England, 5-1 Rotokura Belle, Mondammej, 8-1 Canaria Queen, 10-1 Tiva, Moulin Booj, True Promise, 14-1 Comic Strip, American Bay, Accrual, 20-1 其他。
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WILLIAM HILL EPIC BOOSTS 让量赛 (第 3 级) 奖金 £18,000 7弗尔隆
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1 69-092 YORKSHIRE (CD) E Bethell 6 9 11.................................K Stott T 16 2 12 / 090 CROUPIER (D) J Parkinson & S Smith 7 9 8......S De Sousa 9 3 1 / 21 ASUKA G Boughey 4 9 8......................................................J Callan (3) 2 4 1320-0 AURORA MAJESTY (D) A Watson 4 9 8............................W Cox 1 5 166764 ANGEL HUNTER (D) R Hannon 4 9 7........S C Cronin (5) B 13 6 11 / 0-2 YANKEE DUDE (D) W Greatrex 4 9 7........................E Greatrex 6 7 699-10 OUR HAVANA (D) R & P Fahey 5 9 5..........O McSweeney C 5 8 701260 BRIGHTON BOY (CD) T Easterby 4 9 4................D Fentiman 4 9 -30570 NEW IMAGE (D) D O’Meara 6 9 3..............................D Tudhope 11 10 602231 IT JUST TAKES TIME (CD) M Walford 8 9 3..........J Garritty 8 11 053220 ANDESITE Roger Fell 4 9 2..............................C Horgan (5) C,T 14 12 9-0155 OBELIX (D) J Camacho 6 9 1........................................B Robinson 15 13 771942 GLENFINNAN (D) M Dods 6 8 12................................C Beasley H 3 14 8-3125 KING’S SCHOOL (D) G Tutty 5 8 11....................B Garritty C,T 7 15 734622 WOODSTOCK (D) R Carr 6 8 10..................................C Hardie V 10 16 556680 ENOLA GREY (D) G Tutty 6 8 5............................................W Pyle 12 投注情况：3-1 Asuka, 7-1 Yorkshire, 8-1 Yankee Dude, Andesite, 10-1 Angel Hunter, It Just Takes Time, 12-1 New Image, 14-1 Obelix, Glenfinnan, Woodstock, 16-1 其他。
VISION PVC CARLTON MINIOTT THIRSK 让磅赛 (第 5 组) 增加 £8,000 奖金 1英里 4弗隆
1 104355 LUDO’S LANDING (CD) C Johnston 6 10 2...........S De Sousa 1 2 31-074 NORTHERN BRAVE M Dods 3 9 8.................................C Beasley 3 3 -55022 LA PEREGRINA (BF) E Walker 3 9 3........................G Downing 2 4 7-9564 THAT DARN CANTOR E Dunlop 3 9 2................J Callan (3) C 4 - 4 匹马已宣布弃赛 - 投注情况：1-2 La Peregrina, 5-1 Northern Brave, 13-2 That Darn Cantor, 7-1 Ludo’s Landing.
JOHN JOSEPH ROBSON 纪念让磅赛 (第 6 组) 增加 £6,000 奖金 6弗隆
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1 081460 NORTHCLIFF (D) R Burdon 6 9 13.........................S De Sousa V 2 2 378715 GREAT (D) S England 4 9 13................................................J England 3 3 478214 KINGS MERCHANT (CD) P Kirby 5 9 12...................C Hardie C 5 4 494439 MALDEVIOUS B Ellison 4 9 11...........................B Robinson C,T 9 5 420 / 98 KHABIB R Craggs 8 9 10.............................................C Horgan (5) C 7 6 37-020 MECCA’S SYMPHONY M Dods 4 9 8......................C Beasley T 6 7 -67344 BAY BREEZE (CD) T Easterby 7 9 8...................D Fentiman C 8 8 2-4696 FANJOVE E Dunlop 3 9 8...............................................J Callan (3) C 1 9 -59778 LORD ABAMA (CD) M Dods 7 9 4............................B Garritty B 4 投注赔率：7-2 Northcliff, 4-1 Great, 9-2 Kings Merchant, 6-1 Maldevious, 8-1 Lord Abama, Fanjove, 10-1 Bay Breeze, 14-1 Khabib, 16-1 Mecca’s Symphony。
G OO D W O O D 良地至坚实地 (GOOD TO FIRM)
HIGHCLERE CASTLE GIN 夏季让磅赛 (第 2 级) 奖金 £120,000 附加 1英里6浪 (1m 6f)
1 17-385 TARRIANCE (D) A Balding 4 9 12.................................C T Keane 12 2 4-1261 ALIGN THE STARS (CD) C Johnston 5 9 8.....D Muscutt C 10 3 293706 BURDETT ROAD James Owen 6 9 8...........Mason Paetel (5) 7 4 229-36 HOPEWELL ROCK (BF) G Boughey 4 9 8..............R L Moore 9 5 55-270 STRESSFREE D O’Meara 6 9 6...................................T Marquand 3 6 -77774 NESTHORN G Baker 4 9 4..................................................B Sayette 13 7 37-364 AERONAUTIC J P O’Brien (IRE) 5 9 4.....................................................
...................................................................................D Browne McMonagle T 5 8 24-407 NIGHTIME DANCER R Hannon 4 9 4................S M Levey B 14 9 71-325 SING US A SONG (C)(D) R Beckett 4 9 4............James Doyle 4 10 1-2611 VALEDICTORY (CD) J & T Gosden 4 9 2................. W Buick C 6 11 8-0451 TOO SOON G & J Moore 4 9 1........................W Fentiman (3) C 1 12 651057 BAHADUR (C)(D) S Woods 4 9 0.................................David Egan 8 13 1199-6 SMALL FRY (D) J P O’Brien (IRE) 5 8 13...............O Murphy 11 14 9-2385 INCENSED A Perrett 5 8 12............................................K Shoemark 2 投注赔率：4-1 Valedictory, 6-1 Sing Us A Song, 13-2 Aeronautic, 7-1 Small Fry, Hopewell Rock, 8-1 Align The Stars, 10-1 Tarriance, 14-1 Nightime Dancer, Too Soon, 16-1 其他。
专家点评 VALEDICTORY 今年在顶级马房的培养下充分展现了潜力，此前曾在该赛道及距离（C&D）表现出色，并在纽马基特七月节（Newmarket’s July Festival）同一距离的一场重要让磅赛中顽强获胜。他目前的状态似乎仍在提升，因此在 Sing Us A Song 之前被优先推荐，后者是詹姆斯·多伊尔（James Doyle）的选择，且同样拥有在该赛道的获胜记录；不过，Wathnan Racing 的另一匹马 Hopewell Rock 也不容忽视。Small Fry 在约瑟夫·奥布赖恩（Joseph O’Brien）的骑乘下携带理想的负重参赛，同样值得关注。
CORAL GLORIOUS STAKES (第 3 组赛) (第 1 级) 奖金 £110,000 附加 1英里4浪 (1m 4f)
159-21 AL AASY (CD) W Haggas 9 9 3....................................T Marquand 8 543-38 ENFJAAR R Varian 6 9 3..................................................R Dawson H 2 /463-0 GHOSTWRITER K P De Foy 5 9 3...............................David Egan 4 013463 INVOLVEMENT S & E Crisford 5 9 3.............................W Buick 6 2-2976 KING’S GAMBIT Harry Charlton 5 9 3..................J P Spencer 3 4-6944 MIDAK I Williams 4 9 3................................................K Shoemark H 7 49-311 OPPORTUNITY (D) W Haggas 4 9 3.......................James Doyle 1 122-91 IN MY TEENS (D) G Cromwell (IRE) 4 9 0.......O Murphy H 5 投注赔率：13-8 Al Aasy, 3-1 Opportunity, 5-1 Ghostwriter, 8-1 King’s Gambit, 10-1 Enfjaar, In My Teens, 20-1 Involvement, 33-1 Midak。
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赛前分析 AL AASY 赢得了该项赛事的近两届冠军。在贝弗利（Beverley）取得了一场提升信心的胜利后，预计他将面临较为激烈的挑战。他在纽伯里（Newbury）参加约翰·波特赛（John Porter）的复出表现同样令人鼓舞，表明这匹九岁赛马对比赛仍充满热情。Ghostwriter 预计将超越其在皇家升旗赛（Royal Ascot）Wolferton 赛事的表现，应当会有不错发挥；同样值得关注的是该马的马房同伴 Opportunity，它打破了所有统计数据和趋势，在 1 号起跑位赢得了爱丁堡公爵赛（Duke Of Edinburgh）。
卡塔尔莉莉·兰特里锦标赛（QATAR LILLIE LANGTRY STKS）（雌马及母马 2 组赛）（1 级赛） 奖金 £300,000 距离 1m 6f
1 12-120 SANTORINI STAR (C) W Haggas 5 9 12..............T Marquand 4 2 1221-9 CONSENT (D) Sir M Prescott 4 9 9..................................L Morris 3 3 2451-1 DANIELLE (D) J & T Gosden 5 9 9.....................................W Buick 2 4 132-82 GOODIE TWO SHOES (D) J P O’Brien (IRE) 7 9 9..........................
...................................................................................D Browne McMonagle T 1 5 548-54 LITTLE DORRIT R Varian 4 9 9...........................................Doubtful 7 6 4118-2 WAARDAH (CD) Owen Burrows 4 9 9................C Rodriguez 6 7 41-165 AMELIA EARHART A P O’Brien (IRE) 3 8 13.R L Moore C 5 投注赔率：2-1 Waardah, 7-2 Danielle, 5-1 Consent, Santorini Star, 7-1 Goodie Two Shoes, 8-1 Amelia Earhart.
赛前分析 WAARDAH 在 12 个月前作为三岁马赢得该项赛事时，比 Danielle（第二名）轻 10 磅。尽管现在处于同等重量级别，但仍有理由认为她能够证明自己比戈斯登（Gosden）家的那匹母马更胜一筹。Owen Burrows 本赛季状态出色，他训练的这匹 Postponed 之女在该赛道 2 战 2 胜，且从她最近在卡莱尔（Carlisle）的表现来看，她似乎仍在进步，当时她与随后的 1 组赛冠军 Estrange 展开了激烈竞争。耳罩在哈德威克赛（Hardwicke）中没能帮到 Santorini Star，但现在已将其移除，她可能会反弹；同样的情况也适用于她的老对手 Consent，虽然在维科姆特斯·维吉埃奖（Prix Vicomtesse Vigier）中落后于 William Haggas 的赛马，但去年秋天在法国时她占据上风。
55 星期六 2026年8月1日 新闻 观点 旅行 财经 体育 2-31 21-26 33-39 43-47 54-64
珊瑚管家杯 (遗产让磅赛) (第 2 级) 增加奖金 £250,000 6浪长 (6f)
1 -12333 SOLDIER’S TREE (BF) James Owen 5 9 12.....Mason Paetel (5) 20 2 071201 DUBAI BLING (D) H Palmer 4 9 11(6ex)....................W Buick C 2 3 -11091 NORTHERN CHAMPION (D) E Walker 3 9 9(6ex)..........................
.......................................................................................................Ashley Lewis (5) 9 4 /2-052 MITBAAHY (D) C Hills 7 9 8.....................................J P Spencer T 25 5 824-53 WEST ACRE G Scott 4 9 8.............................................D Keenan B 17 6 3-0191 SONDAD (D) M & D Easterby 5 9 8(6ex).....Joanna Mason V 21 7 120040 RUN BOY RUN (D) R Spencer 5 9 7...........................G Wood V 24 8 200072 TWO TRIBES (CD) R Spencer 5 9 6...................David Egan B 13 9 11060- GET IT (CD) G Baker 8 9 6...............................................P Cosgrave 27 10 110020 COMPLETELY RANDOM (D) Harry Charlton 5 9 6......................
...............................................................................................................R L Moore C 11 11 3321 / 2 GARFIELD SHADOW (D) H Al Jehani (UAE) 5 9 5........................
12 59-161 TUCO SALAMANCA (D) Ollie Sangster 4 9 5.....................................
13 2P2831 STRATUSNINE (D) H Palmer 4 9 5(6ex)...................D Probert 5 14 760037 ANNAF (D) M Appleby 7 9 4..............................................D Muscutt 6 15 5-3928 INVICTUS GOLD (D) Tom Clover 4 9 4.......Jason Watson C 3 16 631043 FANDOM (D) R Hannon 5 9 3.........................................S M Levey 22 17 01-114 FAR ABOVE DREAM (CD) James Owen 4 9 3....K Shoemark 23 18 056-00 HAMMER THE HAMMER (D) K Ryan 4 9 3.....Toby Moore (7) 16 19 17-918 REALIGN (D) W Haggas 4 9 2..............................T Marquand C 18 20 310-60 FLASH HARRY (CD) C Cox 4 9 2...........................J Nicholls (3) 14 21 4-0348 BERKSHIRE WHISPER (D) A Balding 4 9 1.......O Murphy 19 22 416-00 CANDY (D) R Spencer 4 9 1........................................C Hutchinson 1 23 426562 FERROUS (C)(D) J Channon 6 9 1.........................C Rodriguez 12 24 -25107 KING OF LIGHT (D) S C Williams 4 9 1(6ex)............M Ghiani 7 25 710212 DARK THIRTY (D) J & S Quinn 6 9 0....................................J Hart 8 26 10-127 EVENING SAIGON (D) H Al Jehani (UAE) 4 9 0..............................
27 7-1115 GOLD STAR HERO (D) M Bell 4 9 0...........................H Crouch C 4 28 031604 TOCA MADERA (D) D O’Meara 5 9 0.......................S Osborne 26 投注赔率：6-1 Far Above Dream, 8-1 Two Tribes, 10-1 Tuco Salamanca, Soldier’s Tree, Sondad, Dubai Bling, 12-1 Evening Saigon, 14-1 其他。
赛前分析 Two Tribes 去年在此赢了超过两个身位，但现在负重高了 7 磅；尽管他在上周于雅士谷竞逐连续两届国际赛冠军时获得亚军，之后预计还将增加 2 磅。DARK THIRTY 上个月在库拉之谷一场极具分量的让磅赛中表现惊人，仅次于 Sondad 获得亚军，这使得他在未来的比赛中被评分为 101，因此在该场比赛中，以 96 磅出赛的他可能是最强竞争者。Far Above Dream, Ferrous 和 Flash Harry 在该赛道均未尝败绩，也值得关注。
PHASE EIGHT 让磅赛 (第 2 组) 3 岁马 奖金 £75,000 增加 7f
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1 1232-6 WILD DESERT (D) C Appleby 9 9........................................W Buick 7 2 2-1687 AQPAN (D) R Varian 9 3.........................................................R Dawson 6 3 21-610 WE’RE GOOSERS (D)(BF) H Palmer 8 13................O Murphy 2 4 146051 UTMOST GOOD FAITH (D) S C Williams 8 11....J Hart B,T 11 5 -17906 GHOST MODE (D) A Balding 8 11....................................R Hornby 4 6 48-961 EGOLI (D) R Beckett 8 7..................................................David Egan C 5 7 3-3811 NAVAL LIGHT (D) K R Burke 8 6..............................J Nicholls (3) 8 8 1-5531 IRONWILL (D) S C Williams 8 5.....................................M Ghiani 10 9 21-352 PROUD NATION (D) R & P Fahey 8 5........W Fentiman (3) 13 10 -31127 STARTLED (D) R Hughes 8 5...........................Harry Vigors (5) 12 11 5121 MARENGO STORM (D) R Hughes 8 2........................L Morris C 1 12 075114 START ME UP (D) R Spencer 8 2...............................S Osborne C 3 13 218871 AY UP DUCK (D) M Appleby 8 2..........................................N Currie 9 投注：7-2 We’re Goosers, 6-1 Ghost Mode, 7-1 Wild Desert, 8-1 Startled, Naval Light, 10-1 Ironwill, 12-1 其他。
形式预测 WILD DESERT 在负重方面处于劣势，但它是该组赛中的顶尖赛马。这匹来自 Godolphin 的小马在去年的纽马基特 Superlative Stakes 比赛中获得第三名，并在伍德拜恩的 1 级 Summer Stakes 比赛中仅以微弱差距（a head）落败，随后进入冬季休整。上个月回归纽马基特时，它的冲劲过强，但如果这次能有所改善，它可能会表现出绝对的优势。Marengo Storm 仍有很大的提升空间，而 Naval Light 的发育情况也相当不错。
英国种马场 EBF 纯血马赛（小马与阉马）（2 级）2 岁马 £75,000 奖金 7 浪
1 2 AL WATHBA C Appleby 9 2..................................................W Buick 11 2 BUNDABERG G & J Moore 9 2..................................David Egan 13 3 20 CHARTED COURSE R & P Fahey 9 2......................J P Spencer 3 4 DONTWORRYABOUTME C Hills 9 2.................Jason Watson 7 5 HOWZATT James Owen 9 2...................................................L Morris 6 6 4 LEADLIGHT J P O’Brien (IRE) 9 2....D Browne McMonagle 12 7 44 MAGI MELCHIOR (BF) R Hannon 9 2.........................S M Levey 9 8 3 MARKET LEADER (BF) K R Burke 9 2................. James Doyle 8 9 443 RAFE’S DA MAN R Hannon 9 2............................................ P Dobbs 2 10 2 REGENCY ROYAL A Balding 9 2........................C Hutchinson 10 11 RUPERT THE BRAVE Oliver Cole 9 2..................T Marquand 5 12 4 SPEAKERS CORNER A P O’Brien (IRE) 9 2......R L Moore 14 13 SPEYSIDE H Palmer 9 2.........................................................D Probert 4 14 6 WALKIN ON THE MOON R Spencer 9 2.................. S Osborne 1 投注：9-4 Al Wathba, 5-1 Charted Course, Speakers Corner, 15-2 Leadlight, 8-1 Regency Royal, 10-1 其他。
CORAL REWARDS SHAKER 让磅赛（3 级） £50,000 奖金 1 浪 1 弗隆
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1 -00010 ROCK OF CASHEL (D) N Petersen (NOR) 4 9 12..J P Spencer 1 2 226-55 ALPHA CRUCIS (CD) G & J Moore 6 9 11....Jason Watson C 5 3 56-813 BOYFRIEND R Hannon 5 9 10............................................P Dobbs 12 4 300-45 REAL GAIN (D)(BF) H Al Jehani (UAE) 6 9 10....James Doyle 18 5 5-2233 EL MATADOR R Beckett 4 9 9.........................................H Crouch 16 6 3-6244 AMMES James Owen 4 9 9....................................K Shoemark V 15 7 01-836 SPELL MASTER (C) Oli Rix 4 9 9....................................R Dawson 4 8 -02580 NOSTRUM M Appleby 6 9 8.....................................................J Hart C 7 9 7-2119 SWEET REWARD (CD) J Portman 9 9 8.................R Hornby 10 10 56-618 POINT OF CONTACT (D)(BF) A Balding 4 9 8....O Murphy 13 11 120106 SHAFDAR (D) I Williams 4 9 8.................................David Egan T 9 12 2-1302 CREST OF FIRE (BF) J Channon 3 9 6...............T Marquand 14 13 5313-5 THINTHREAD (D) G Baker 4 9 6...............................P Cosgrave C 3 14 7-8594 GREAT CHIEFTAIN (C) Oliver Cole 5 9 5........D Probert B 11 15 6-6706 FIRST AMBITION Michael Keady 5 9 4...................D Muscutt 8 16 2-2410 BLUE COURVOISIER C Cox 3 9 3..................................S Osborne 6 17 7228-5 ALCARAZ (D) G Baker 7 9 3.......................................................C Y Ho 17 18 0-0483 THUNDER WONDER (D) C Johnston 4 9 3...............M Ghiani 2
投注赔率：4-1 Crest of Fire, 11-2 Blue Courvoisier, 7-1 El Matador, 8-1 Point Of Contact, Spell Master, 10-1 Boyfriend, Real Gain, 12-1 其他。
[!NOTE] 本章节源文包含大量外语数据与图片版面，已进行结构化对齐优化。
G A LWAY YIELDING TO S O F T
BOYLE SPORTS 最佳赔率保证 处女赛 障碍赛 (CLASS ) 奖金 €14,050 2英里1分之1f
1 747-67 ATLANTIC GAMBLE P Gilligan 5 11 12......................P T Enright 2 2 COLUMBUS W P Mullins 5 11 12....................................P Townend 3 GODSEND C Collins 5 11 12......................................................B Harvey 4 2152 / LEADER ALLEN W P Mullins 5 11 12..................................B Hayes 5 62-8 LINCOLN MILL L J Archdeacon 5 11 12............L Burke-Ott (7) 6 4-2553 TRADONTHEBAY P Gilligan 5 11 12.........................J Gilligan (5) 7 402-22 TYSON FURY D Hogan 9 11 12.....................................S W Flanagan 8 1- YOUNG REBEL E Mullins 5 11 12.............................Harry Cobden 9 EASTWATCH A Slattery 4 11 9.......................Mr Adam Ryan (5) 10 F-P788 FINJIMK P Flood 4 11 9..........................................Liam McKenna (3) 11 GOLDEN HANDSHAKE W Durkan 4 11 9.......P M O’Brien (5) 12 5 HINCHINBROOKE E McNamara 4 11
9...............G B Noonan T 13 7-8 THE FLYING RAMBLER J P Dempsey 4 11 9....K M Donoghue H 14 860- YOUKNOWTHECODE G Elliott 4 11 9.....................J W Kennedy 15 0- BANPHRIONSA ALAINN A D Leahy 5 11 5.Miss C Butler (7) 16 / 352-9 EVERYDAY LIFE Ian Donoghue 5 11 5.........C Stone-Walsh H 17 F- MYSTERY DECISION H Finegan 7 11 5.....Mr Finn Tegetmeier (7) T 18 77 RUMBLE DEMOSA E Griffin 5 11 5...................................R A Doyle 19 / 3139- TIKTOK CASEY Peter Fahey 5 11 5........................................S Ewing 20 9 THEDREAMISTILALIVE D Duggan 4 11 2.....Niall Moore (5) T 21 P / 7- RENE’S GOLD R O’Sullivan 5 11 5......................................RESERVE 22 P0 LEVA DEVA D Collins 5 11 5....................................................RESERVE 23 DIGBY BRIDGE B Connell 5 11 12.......................................RESERVE 投注：5-2 Young Rebel, 3-1 Columbus, 5-1
Tiktok Casey, 11-2 Leader Allen, 13-2 Tyson Fury, 7-1 Eastwatch, 12-1 Godsend, 20-1 其他。
BOYLE SPORTS 戈尔韦部落让磅障碍赛 (CLASS ) 奖金 €66,116 2英里1分之1f
1 04950- PATH D’OROUX (C) G Cromwell 9 11 12....K M Donoghue B,T 2 05-311 PUTAPOUNDINTHEJAR (C)(D) A J Martin 6 11 11....不确定 3 F0-511 PAUL’S DREAM (D) A Mullins 7 11 8...............................D Mullins 4 85P6-2 AUTUMN TWIST (D) D Hogan 5 11 6.....Mr Alan O’Sullivan (5) 5 51410- MATT CONNOR J P Dempsey 6 11 6....Josh Williamson (5) C 6 621-53 RED GLORY (C)(D) H De Bromhead 8 11 6...D J O’Keeffe C,T 7 00-843 FIVEONEFIVE (D) C Collins 8 11 5........................J W Kennedy C 8 /7309- SLURRICANE R O’Sullivan 5 11 5.................................................... (7) C 9 430-10 SPY (D) C Byrnes 7 11 4............................................P M O’Brien (5) C 10 120-38 WHOLELOTOFBUSINESS (D) E McCarthy 7 11 2..........................
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..................................................................................................................G B Noonan T 11 32201- AVALO Peter Fahey 7 11 1.............................................................S Ewing 12 451-79 COME ON THE LADS (CD) G Cromwell 6 11 1......E Staples (5) C 13 /5337- KIMI DE MAI (BF) W P Mullins 6 11 1................................................. T 14 P0430- NO LOOKING BACK O McKiernan 8 11 1........P T Enright B,T 15 P53-51 JETOILE W J Burke 11 11 0..............................M Kenneally (5) C,T 16 41-521 ARCLAND G Cromwell 10 10 13.............................E Finegan (5) B 17 54/0-F MINELLA POST T Gibney 7 10 10..............James Smith (5) C,T 18 17509- SERIENMOND (BF) Gary McGill 6 10 10.......Mr D McGill (7) 19 0001-1 LIPS FREEDOM (D) A Kinirons 6 10 9.........................D Meyler T 20 40-143 BERTO RAMIREZ (D) A McNamara 4 10 7.....................B Hayes 21 -5U691 EYE OF A TIGER (D) J P Ryan 6 10 1.................................候补 (RESERVE) 22 083-24 METAMORPHEUS A McNamara 7 10 0........................候补 (RESERVE) 投注：6-1 Kimi De Mai, 7-1 Lips Freedom, Paul’s Dream, 10-1 Avalo, Red Glory, Arcland, Jetoile, 14-1 Path D’oroux, Autumn Twist, Come On The Lads, Berto Ramirez, Matt Connor, Fiveonefive, 16-1 其他。
BOYLE SPORTS 障碍赛让磅赛 (列名) (1 级) 增加 €90,909 奖金 2英里 6弗隆 108码
1 921-52 AMERICAN MIKE (D) O Murphy (UK) 9 11 12..................................
.........................................................................................Josh Williamson (5) C,T 2 /004-1 PINOT GRIS H De Bromhead 6 11 10...............D J O’Keeffe C,T 3 260-21 SIR GALAHAD O Murphy (UK) 5 11 8................J W Kennedy C 4 U2582- DOUBLE POWERFUL N Mulholland (UK) 7 11 7...........................
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..............................................................................................................Toni Quail (7) T 4 3 ELEEN ALANA E Griffin 5 11 11...................Ms N M Bradley (7) 5 GLENS SONATA W P Mullins 5 11 11.............Miss J Townend 6 2 MADAME DU BERLAIS T O’Brien 6 11 11...Mr Oran McGill (5) 7 00 NANCY WHEELER S Curling 5 11 11....................Ms S North (7) 8 45- SHADONAGH Ciaran Murphy 5 11 11...........Mr D McGill (7) C 9 U51-3 TAMARA JANE J Fogarty 6 11 11..............................Mr F Maguire 10 5-54 WHIZZ BIZZ C Byrnes 5 11 11..............Miss A L Fitzgibbon (7) 11 3 WITHMYLITTLEEYE P Magee 6 11 11........Mr B T Stone (7) T 12 40 BLUEBELL BREEZE A D Leahy 4 11 8............. Mr S Cotter (7) 13 FLEUR DINO W P Mullins 4 11 8........................Mr P W Mullins 14 4-U1 FORTUNATE MISS S Cavanagh 4 11 8..........Mr J Dunne (7) T 15 7 GUNNER GIRL S G Carey 4 11 8.......................Mr D O’Connor H 16 NO PASS PORT J J Hanlon 4 11 8.......................Ms K M Ryan (7) 17 41- SARAHS LAWN D Queally 4 11 8.....................Mr D L Queally T 18 52- SHE WAS THE ONE D Hogan 4 11 8.........................Mr H C Swan 19 F- TECHNO DJ Peter Fahey 4 11 8........................Mr Adam Ryan(5) 20 THEBOSS’SDAUGHTER A McNamara 4 11 8....................................
...................................................................................................Mr L P Shanahan(7) 21 F-1 TANGA MUGI C Collins 4 11 8...............................................RESERVE 投注赔率：3-1 Fleur Dino, 5-1 Glens Sonata, 8-1 Madame Du Berlais, 10-1 Sarahs Lawn, Eleen Alana, Whizz Bizz, Tamara Jane, 12-1 Withmylittleeye, 14-1 其他。
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BATHSHACK 初赛 (级别 ) €14,050 附加金 1英里
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............................................................................................................D McDonogh T 2 8 316900 FAOLADH (D) A Slattery 4 9 12.............A Browne-Souza (7) 1 9 274106 LOUGH LEANE Maurice Ahern 6 9 12..............R P Cleary T 11 10 35-060 NAVAGIO (D) Ciaran Murphy 7 9 12........................S Coen (5) T 9 11 500-60 RHYTHM KING (CD) M Fahey 6 9 12............................G M Ryan 8 12 1-5990 CHESTER NIMITZ Gerard O’Leary 4 9 11....Nicola Burns (5) T 14 13 813852 GLORIOUSLY GLAM (D)(BF) C O’Connell 4 9 11...S Foley C 18 14 06637- MYTIMETOSHINE D Duggan 6 9 10.......................Gary Halpin 5 15 00-974 BUTTERMERE RIDGE (D) O McKiernan 5 9 9..................................
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体育
柔道 田径 英联邦运动会
轮椅赛跑
重赛中与 奖牌失之 交臂后仍 保持积极
作者：Will Jennings
埃利斯·科塔斯（Ellis Kottas）在一次充满争议的英联邦运动会决赛重赛中失去银牌后，承认心情复杂。这位来自肯特的轮椅赛跑选手，22岁，在周三晚上斯考茨顿（Scotstoun）举行的混乱的T54 1500米比赛中获得第二名并庆祝，该场比赛共发生了四起碰撞事故。科塔斯（见下文）虽然是以第三名完赛，但在加拿大选手南迪尼·夏尔马（Nandini Sharma）被取消资格后被提升至银牌，正是夏尔马引发了导致半数选手出局的惨烈事故。在加拿大队的抗议和上诉被驳回后，澳大利亚和毛里求斯随后请求重新举行比赛。运动会申诉陪审团维持了对夏尔马取消资格的决定，并决定于昨天上午重新进行比赛。科塔斯和以英联邦运动会纪录成绩赢得首场比赛的苏格兰选手梅兰妮·伍兹（Melanie Woods）在39小时后重新回到赛道，但由于伍兹再次夺金，科塔斯仅获得第四名。在原赛中均因碰撞出局的毛里求斯选手诺艾米·阿尔方斯（Noemi Alphonse）和澳大利亚选手伊莉莎·奥尔特-康奈尔（Eliza Ault-Connell）分别获得银牌和铜牌。
科塔斯说：“心情非常复杂。显然有点失望，但仍然感到很兴奋。”
“如果我拿着那枚在基本上半数竞争者都被淘汰的情况下获得的原始奖牌，那并不是靠我自己的实力。”
“我会带着一种不确定自己是否真正赢得它的感觉离开——显然我付出了所有的努力和训练，但总会有一种‘这是否是一场真正的比赛？’的感觉。”
“我是否想要重赛？对此我无法发表评论，但我跑出了自己的比赛，身边也有竞争对手。”
“对于一个人的首届英联邦运动会来说，这真是一个相当传奇的故事。没有负面情绪——我需要保持积极。”
31岁的伍兹说：“没有多少人能获得两次荣誉圈的机会，所以我今天绝对充分利用了这一点！”
“实际上我觉得更放松了——在参加周三的比赛时我真的很紧张。”
“进入今天的比赛时我很有信心，只是想着‘我需要再次证明一次’。”
家更温暖：克尔 准备迎接 运动会之战
作者：James Toney
在格拉斯哥
在格拉斯哥
乔什·克尔（Josh Kerr）仰望着阴沉的天空，但坚持认为没有地方比家更温暖。
这位世界英里赛纪录保持者是今晚男子英里赛的夺冠大热门，但他承认，与第一次访问时相比，他已经认不出斯考茨顿的样子了。
距离克尔（当时年仅13岁）在这里举行的苏格兰青少年锦标赛中获得第五名，并同时在铅球和跳高项目中创下个人最好成绩，恰好过去了15年。
这一次，在包括澳大利亚1500米卫冕冠军奥利·霍尔（Ollie Hoare）和新星卡梅隆·迈尔斯（Cameron Myers）在内的决赛中，只有金牌才算圆满。尽管克尔（见下文）声称，值得关注的是同为苏格兰人的杰克·怀特曼（Jake Wightman）。
“我在这里有这么多快乐的回忆，但这里总是刮风，他们现在把这个地方装扮得像好莱坞一样，”克尔说。“回到苏格兰唤回了许多快乐的回忆，这让我心境平和，但现在一切都关乎竞技了。”
“杰克的状态非常出色，他是那种能在重大锦标赛中爆发的运动员。顶尖选手都认为自己能赢。这就是为什么这场比赛如此令人兴奋。”
迈尔斯的说话速度和他的奔跑速度一样快，而且他没打算扮演配角，他坚持表示自己一直在阅读72年前帝国运动会上“奇迹英里”的故事。
美好的回忆，但这里 总是刮风，现在他们 把这里装修得像 好莱坞一样
“你们得记得，当罗杰·班尼斯特赢得金牌时，约翰·兰迪持有世界纪录，所以希望我也能互换那个角色，但到时就知道了，”他说。“参加锦标赛是完全不同的局面。你必须应对更多的因素。在奥运会上，雅各布·因格布里格森跑得比场上任何人快两秒，但没拿到奖牌。”
“锦标赛比赛不在于你纸面上的成绩，而在于你如何执行。我这次去不是为了拿第二名的。”克尔一年中的大部分时间都在新墨西哥州的高原地区生活。但在他打破钻石联赛世界纪录后，他回到了爱丁堡的家，向他的医生妻子拉里马尔·罗德里格斯介绍他童年常去的地方。“我们花了很多时间做我成长时做的事情，在附近走走，见见我一起长大的人，”他说。“我带她看了我训练过的一些地方，并和她一起跑步。这是一种重启，不要太紧张。在这里让我想起了自己的根。”
“十五年前，我还是一个穿着‘英联邦运动会希望之星’T恤的小孩，而现在我拥有这个绝佳的机会去做一些特别的事情。”令人期待的将是赛场上展现的战术组合。克尔希望在前方跟跑，然后发挥他毁灭性的冲刺速度，而迈尔斯则更倾向于从发令枪响起就保持较快节奏。“如果有人关注过这个赛季，他们会对卡姆了如指掌，”四年前赢得1500米世界冠军的怀特曼说。“他每年都在进步。我可能带有偏见，但如果你看纸面数据，这将会是本届运动会上最精彩的一场比赛。”
得益于国家彩票玩家，每周有超过 3300 万英镑m 用于慈善事业，包括支持我们在 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games（2026年格拉斯哥英联邦运动会）中竞争的运动员，他们在全英国范围内获得支持。
玫瑰队旨在再次证明 质疑者是错误的 并挺进决赛
作者：James Reid
英格兰篮网球队员已准备好再次挑战质疑者，争夺英联邦运动会决赛的一个名额。
今天早晨在格拉斯哥，玫瑰队将在一场引人入胜的半决赛中对阵新西兰队。在运动会准备阶段，许多人认为他们没有机会。
英格兰队在周四以 58-54 的惊人比分战胜了南非队。如果当时失败，将意味着他们首次在英联邦运动会历史上无缘半决赛。
许多方面的普遍观点认为南非队获胜的可能性更大，因为“蛋白花”队在1月份让玫瑰队在系列赛中遭受了惨痛失败，随后主教练杰斯·瑟尔比的辞职又带来了进一步的打击。
英格兰球员在周四战胜南非队后庆祝 PA
明星球员海伦·豪斯比（Helen Housby）的受伤。上周日以 19 分之差败给澳大利亚，也让许多人担心会出现最坏的情况。 但安娜·斯滕布里奇（Anna Stembridge）率领的队伍在关键时刻发挥出了本届赛事中的最佳水平，并成功锁定了一场与银蕨队（Silver Ferns）的半决赛。 队长弗兰·威廉姆斯（Fran Williams）希望她的球队能重返领奖台，因为她们在四年前与此失之交臂。 “我认为人们并不真正理解我们这最后一周所承受的压力，而且不仅仅是这一周，还有过去一年或两年的时间，”她说。“但这种压力再次袭来。我们现在进入了半决赛，我们不想只是去凑数。” “我们来这里不是为了填补名额。我们绝对是为了争夺金牌而来的。” 全场比赛结束时，英格兰队中的宽慰之情显而易见，但同样有令人鼓舞的迹象表明，“玫瑰队”（the Roses）正开始绽放。 进攻端球员洛伊斯·皮尔逊（Lois Pearson）被视为豪斯比的继任者，并在比赛中以无瑕的表现挺身而出；而射手利芙·奇内（Liv Tchine）则以表现化解了外界对其首发入选的质疑。第一节后，哈利马特·阿迪奥（Halimat Adio）和富尼·法多朱（Funmi Fadoju）的登场改变了比赛局面。 新西兰队将提供更严峻的考验，但斯滕布里奇对她那在最严苛的聚光灯下闪耀、重新崛起的“玫瑰队”充满信心。 “我认为当这类挑战向我们袭来时，团队会变得更加团结，”她说。
莫里斯与菲努凯在威尔士金牌日轻松夺得场地赛冠军
安娜·莫里斯（Anna Morris）在克里斯·霍伊国家自行车馆（Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome）的 4,000m 个人追击赛决赛中击败英格兰的乔西·奈特（Josie Knight），夺得金牌。 这位 31 岁的运动员以 4 分 24.272 秒的英联邦运动会纪录时间领先于队友奈特，确保了冠军头衔。此前，她曾与奈特在 2024 年巴黎奥运会上共同夺得团体追击赛金牌。 这是该项目在运动会中首次在 4,000m 距离上进行比赛——此前为 3,000m。这是威尔士自行车的第四枚奖牌，第二枚金牌，也是威尔士总共获得的第 20 枚奖牌。 莫里斯在 10km 刷赛决赛中排在澳大利亚的乔治亚·贝克（Georgia Baker）之后获得第二名，随后因阻挡另一名冲刺选手而被降至第五名。 艾玛·菲努凯（Emma Finucane）是另一位威尔士获胜者，她在冲刺决赛中击败英格兰选手索菲·凯普韦尔（Sophie Capewell）夺金。 同胞里安·埃德蒙兹（Rhian Edmunds）获得铜牌。
自行车手安娜·莫里斯为威尔士的金牌热潮增光添彩
为英格兰锁金
阿塞利亚·托普拉克（Acelya Toprak）在女子柔道 57kg 级为英格兰赢得金牌。在与印度选手亚米尼·莫里亚（Yamini Mourya）的对决中，后者获得两次指导（shido），而托普拉克获得了第三次也是最后一次指导。在经过七分钟的格斗后，结果取决于判罚分，28 岁的托普拉克比她在 2022 年英联邦运动会获得银牌时更进一步。 在铜牌赛中，莱勒·奈恩（Lele Nairne）也为英格兰赢得了奖牌，她凭借一次精彩的投技（左图），在仅 28 秒后就将 17 岁的加纳选手弗雷玛·阿吉伊（Frema Agyei）摔在垫子上，几乎瞬间获胜。
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齐柏林飞船乐队 (Led Zeppelin) 提到了我的名字 我太酷了！
“我的体育生活” (My Sporting Life) 是《i报》的一次幕后窥探，旨在揭示驱动体育明星走向卓越的动力。本周，两届奥运金牌得主维多利亚·彭德尔顿回顾了塑造其职业生涯的关键时刻、最深刻的教训以及重要的里程碑。从最高舞台的压力到精英体育之后的生活，她分享了至今仍激励着她的记忆与心态。
我并不想成为一名骑手
或者更准确地说，我从未认为过自己能成为一名骑手。这并非我的梦想。我母亲在阁楼里发现了我 11 岁时写的一些东西。显然，那时我想赢得大国家赛 (Grand National)，成为一名专业花样滑冰运动员，并且像我父亲那样擅长骑行。我还画了一幅画，画中一个年迈的小老太太独自带着两只猫，身上挂满了奖章、勋章和奖杯，对此你可以随意解读。
2012 年伦敦奥运会太不可思议了
赢得竞轮赛改变了我的生活。那是人们告诉我我永远无法获胜的项目。人们一直
57 星期六 2026 年 8 月 1 日
说我不是个竞轮赛选手。因此，在我的主场、在我的家人面前完成这一成就，感觉非常特别。我们亲切地将其称为骑行的“黄金时代”，因为这原本是一项相当冷门的运动，突然间获得了大量关注。当时我们队的没有人在入行时想到它会变成这样。
英国自行车协会 (British Cycling) 当时还没准备好迎接我
以前从未有过女子队。他们还没准备好支持女性骑手。幸运的是，情况已经大大改善。现在好多了。如果我在其中发挥了微小的作用，那么我很庆幸自己敢于为自己发声。女性现在得到了更好的支持和理解，她们的训练也更针对个人特点。这其实是我一直以来唯一想要的。
退役后我感到处于最低谷
我喜欢高峰和低谷。如果什么都感觉不到，那将是一种折磨。有几个月的时间里，我不知道该如何安置自己。现在好多了。我很幸运能够从事其他运动。所以我尽可能频繁地去冲浪，因为我绝对热爱它；或者花时间陪伴马匹，因为它们也带给我很多快乐。如果有机会并攒到更多钱，我想多养一些。我想建立一个退役赛马的避风港。
我希望当时能停下来庆祝我的成功
我总是盯着下一个目标，担心无法保持势头，以至于没有停下来去感激自己所取得的成就。即使在获胜时，我有时也会感到低落，就像比赛后的一种反高潮感。一定要让自己退后一步，充分感受这一切。
我最尴尬的名人相遇
对我来说最尴尬的一次是遇到 Foo Fighters 乐队的戴夫·格罗尔 (Dave Grohl)。我当时被迷住了。我认为他绝对才华横溢。我完全僵住了，不知道该说什么。我觉得这太尴尬了。 当时我手里拿着奖牌，他要求看看，我就像在说：“请拿去吧，请拿去吧。” 然后，在同一个活动中，齐柏林飞船乐队 (Led Zeppelin) 的吉米·佩奇 (Jimmy Page) 提到了我的名字，所以我觉得自己是世界上最酷的女孩。我热爱摇滚乐。
英国自行车协会 (British Cycling) 和劳合社 (Lloyds) 推出了“从沙发到车座” (Sofa to Saddle) 计划，这是一个为期八周的免费 App 课程，旨在打破骑行的障碍。立即下载“从沙发到车座” App，开启你的旅程。
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英格兰板球
参加灰烬杯？
作者：Chris Stocks
板球记者
罗布·基（Rob Key）并未否认本·斯托克斯（Ben Stokes）在明年夏天的灰烬杯中回归英格兰队的可能性，这为这项运动史上可能最伟大的回归故事留下了空间。但这真的可能发生吗？
有趣的是，答案绝对不是简单的“不”，尤其是在英格兰队执行董事基昨天在勋爵地（Lord’s）就此发表看法之后。
在6月底于特伦特桥（Trent Bridge）震惊宣布国际赛场退休后，当被问及是否可能在明年回归面对澳大利亚队时，斯托克斯坚称他已经“结束”了。
“我收到了一些问题，询问我是否会坐在沙发上看球，”他说。“我知道那是灰烬杯，但我可能会在某个款待包厢里观看。”
然而，一个月内情况发生了变化：布伦登·麦卡伦（Brendon McCullum）被解雇，由斯蒂芬·弗莱明（Stephen Fleming）接任测试赛主教练；而乔·鲁特（Joe Root）被宣布为斯托克斯的队长继任者。
斯托克斯曾在 2023 年在印度超级联赛（IPL）中由前金奈超级国王队教练弗莱明执教，这一事实是否会有所影响？
金奈队花费了 160 万英镑m 来签下这位全能球员。虽然由于受伤他仅出场两次，但弗莱明愿意让球队在斯托克斯身上花费的费用表明他对其评价极高——正如世界上任何一位教练都会那样。
当被问及周四宣布就职的弗莱明是否提到过潜在地邀请斯托克斯回归时，基（见上图）表示：“目前我们还没讨论到那里，但这将是一个伟大的故事。”
基坚称斯托克斯尚未就可能的回归与其联系：“没有，他没有，但我不会感到惊讶。对于本来说，任何事情都是可能的。如果他真的回来，那将是一个精彩的故事。”
没有桥梁被烧毁
基还表示，尽管斯托克斯在诺丁汉的比赛中途发表了戏剧性的声明，但双方并未闹僵。此前，在赢得勋爵地对阵新西兰的首场测试赛后，斯托克斯因违反球队宵禁而被禁赛，导致两人之间出现了显著的场外紧张关系。“不，完全没有，”基说。“在我看来并非如此。”
考虑到斯托克斯有望在圣诞节与家人在家共度难得的时光，他不太可能在今年冬天的南非之旅中回归。回归的最佳时机将是明年 5 月对阵孟加拉国的单场测试赛——这也是英格兰队的灰烬杯热身赛。
斯托克斯此前并非没有在退休决定上“反悔”的先例。在 2022 年 7 月，他在主场达勒姆（Durham）对一日国际赛（ODI）板球表达了感人的告别。仅 13 个月后，他在 2023 年印度世界杯之前再次宣布可以参赛。而且在 2022 年 10 月，他时隔 18 个月首次回归英格兰 T20 阵容，并在墨尔本对阵巴基斯坦的世界杯决赛中打出了获胜局。
澳大利亚队教练安德鲁·麦克唐纳（Andrew McDonald）显然认为斯托克斯会回归灰烬杯，他在本周早些时候（弗莱明被任命前）表示：“我认为最童话般的情节就是他回归，再次挑战一次灰烬杯，并在回归过程中制造巨大的话题。”
“如果你想宣传那个系列赛，这可能是你想要采取的角度。”
“在我看来，他依然拥有很强的竞技状态。这将是非常精彩的看点。我认为无论哪位新任主教练到任，都可能会与他进行交谈。而这一切的关键可能在于鲁特。”
鲁特在 2022 年卸任后，现已回归担任第二次测试赛队长，这位约克郡人与斯托克斯关系极其密切。两人最早在 12 岁以下组别就曾交手，在斯托克斯宣布退休后，情绪激动的鲁特将他们的关系描述为像“兄弟”一样。如果有人能说服他回归灰烬杯，那一定是鲁特。
惊讶，对于 本来说，任何 事情都是可能的。 如果他[回归]， 那将是一个 精彩的故事。
奥利·罗宾逊认为，在经历了令球员们深感震惊的动荡夏季之后，英格兰测试赛球队在新教练斯蒂芬·弗莱明（Stephen Fleming）的带领下可以期待一个令人兴奋的未来。
英格兰及威尔士板球委员会在三周前解雇布伦登·麦卡伦（Brendon McCullum）后，于周四确认任命这位新西兰人。该决定是在本·斯托克斯（Ben Stokes）在特伦特桥（Trent Bridge）对阵新西兰的第三场也是最后一场测试赛中震惊宣布退役后做出的——在那场比赛中，英格兰队失利，这也是他们自 2012 年以来首次在三场或更多场次的系列赛中遭遇主场失利。
目前，快速投球手罗宾逊正处于最佳竞技状态，准备迎接 19 August 开始的对阵巴基斯坦的下一场测试赛系列赛。在过去九场测试赛中输掉七场后，他希望弗莱明能带领球队重回获胜轨道。
“迎来新成员总是新鲜的，”罗宾逊告诉《i 报》。“我还没接触过斯蒂芬·弗莱明，但我听到了很多好评。所以，看看他想如何比赛将会很有趣——又是一位新西兰人。”
“每当发生变动时，观察接下来的发展以及团队的走向总是令人兴奋的。归根结底，关键在于赢得板球比赛。”
“我认为我们可能在某种程度上过于偏离了这一点，但与 Baz 和本一起比赛是非常有趣且愉快的。虽然那段时光结束了很可惜，但我对新人的到来感到兴奋。”
这位萨塞克斯队的快球手在六月份于勋爵礼堂（Lord's）对阵新西兰的比赛中获得了全场最佳球员，在他更久之后的首次测试赛亮相中取得了七个三柱门
说到底，板球比赛 关键在于获胜。 我想我们也许 在一段时间内 过于偏离了这一点
超过两年。在感到右膝疼痛后，他在第二场测试赛中得到了休息，并且在特伦特桥球场举行的系列赛决赛中未被选中。 但他表示，斯托克斯在诺丁汉第四场比赛早晨向球队宣布退休的消息，对更衣室里的每个人来说都犹如晴天霹雳。 “我想当他宣布退休时，我们所有人都感到很震惊，”罗宾逊说道。 “我非常难过，因为我很喜欢在他的带领下以及与他一起比赛。现在巴兹[也离开了]。显然，他说他没有获得想要的结果，但这两位领导者都是非常出色的领路人。” “很可惜，但这在英格兰板球界很常见，不是吗？我的第一次灰烬杯正好是克里斯·西尔弗伍德最后一次[在 2021-22 年担任教练]。你总会经历这样的周期，经历变动然后重新开始。” 罗宾逊在 21 场测试赛中以 21.91 的平均分拿到 83 个 wickets，这意味着他很可能成为弗莱明计划的核心。他整个职业生涯中唯一的疑虑就是一直困扰这位快速投手的身体健康问题。 这位 32 岁的球员承认，当他在夏季伊始被召回时，他的身体还没有完全准备好应对测试赛板球的严苛要求。
但自从在勋爵板球场比赛以来，罗宾逊仅代表萨塞克斯郡出战两次——一次是 6 月底的 T20 比赛，在休息近一个月后，是周三一场对阵埃塞克斯的单日杯赛。他利用这段时间在英格兰医疗团队和球队执行董事罗布·基的指导下增强体能和状态。“赛季开始时，我没指望能回到英格兰队，”罗宾逊说。“我知道我需要做一些工作才能回到我想要的状态，所以我抽出四个星期的时间来锻炼身体素质，让自己变得更强壮。” “增加了很多跑步和单车训练。我一直与英格兰队密切合作。他们为我制定了一套计划和时间表。效果很好。” “在过去几周里，我和罗布·基沟通良好。我必须让自己处于最佳的身体状态，为对阵巴基斯坦做好准备，并希望能被选中。” “勋爵板球场的那场比赛太不可思议了。坦白说，那是个回归的完美场地。我认为运气对我稍微有利，但能回归真是太好了。尽管幕后发生了一些事情，但现在对我来说，关键就是让自己尽可能进入最佳状态，准备好在被选中时出战。”弗莱明要到今年晚些时候才会上任，马库斯·特雷斯科西克（左）将在巴基斯坦系列赛期间担任临时负责人。不过，罗宾逊认为英格兰队不能将场外的动荡作为借口，需要对巴基斯坦采取残酷的打击，以便在明年夏季的灰烬杯之前积蓄势头。“我认为我们必须冷酷无情，必须从一开始就尝试以 3-0 获胜，”他说。“我们不能因为有了变动就轻率地进入这次系列赛并期待获胜。” “我们必须采取强硬立场，利用这次系列赛来展示我们
想要如何赢得板球比赛
在未来中获胜。我认为以 3-0 获胜将是最好的答案。” 从现在起到明年 6 月 18 日对阵澳大利亚的第一场灰烬杯测试赛之间，英格兰队将进行 10 场测试赛，今年冬天在南非的三场测试赛将是在自 2015 年以来首次尝试夺回奖杯之前的一个重要阶段。 “南非之行将是一次很好的考验，”罗宾逊说。“我认为从现在到灰烬杯之间的测试赛将是一个很好的挑战。接下来的 12 个月对英格兰板球至关重要。” “让我们重新赢得球迷的支持，看看我们能做些什么。”
THE HUNDRED
因其极不寻常的投球动作而引发争议，作者：Richard Edwards 是作弊还是天才？
如果我们所有人都 一模一样， 那岂不是太无趣了？
在最近 Birmingham Phoenix 与 Trent Rockets 的 Hundred 赛事对决中，Tim David 伸出手臂示意一次模拟的“违例球”（no-ball），面对这种情况，Usman Tariq 可能会给出这样一个稍微没那么色彩斑斓的回答。
这位 31 岁的选手已在整个板球界引起了热议。一系列知名球员都对 Tariq 的投球动作提出了质疑——他的动作包括在释放球之前有一个停顿，几乎是在完全站立的状态下投球，且球的轨迹变化很大。
继英格兰白球之星 Tom Banton 和澳大利亚全能选手 Cameron Green 之后，David 是最新一名表达愤怒的人。
Tariq 的风格极其不寻常，那么该从何谈起？
嗯，最好的起点可能是这个事实：他的动作已经得到了相关机构的认可。
他在 2024 年和 2025 年的巴基斯坦超级联赛（PSL）期间曾两次被举报。在 2025 年 5 月 7 日，经过巴基斯坦板球委员会在拉合尔认可的生物力学实验室评估，发现他的肘部伸展度保持在国际板球理事会（ICC） 15 度的限制范围内，随后被判定合格。
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在右臂有两个肘关节的 Tariq 并没有道歉。而这也是理所当然的。毕竟，这个人在过去十年的大部分时间里都坐在办公室的办公桌后面，如今却攀升到了比赛的顶端。
Tariq 表示：“裁判员就在那里，他们才是质疑我的人。因此，作为一名职业球员，我认为我们应该更加成熟和聪明，掌握这项游戏的规则知识。”
Tariq（见上图）并不是第一个引起怀疑的旋转球投球手。Muttiah Muralitharan 仍然是测试赛（Test cricket）历史上的最高夺 wicket 记录保持者，尽管他的动作一直受到严密审查，但他仍在 133 场测试赛中拿下了 800 个 wicket。
澳大利亚旋转球选手 Matthew Kuhnemann 在 2025 年初的巡回赛中带领球队击败斯里兰卡后，因涉嫌非法投球动作被举报。他随后被判定合格。这类例子不计其数。
Tariq 可能没能让那些认为他在挑战规则的击球手安静下来，但他毫无疑问地让人们开始讨论投球的艺术。
保罗·亚当斯（Paul Adams）在 90 年代中期也曾引发过类似讨论。这位前南非投球手的左臂腕部旋转动作在 1995 年访问英国期间，曾被英国媒体比作“搅拌机里的青蛙”。
他以日益浓厚的兴趣关注着 Tariq 的成功。“我热爱这种神秘感，”他告诉《The i Paper》。
“当人们不习惯面对某些东西时，他们必须去寻找解决方法。他们需要视觉上的观察，看足够多次。对我来说，关键在于算出球是从哪里投出来的。”
“球员们确实很挣扎，尤其是早期，直到他们摸索出应对模式。但像 Tariq 这样的球员也应该受到赞赏——我们不希望所有人都拥有相同的动作，不是吗？”
“对于 Tariq 来说，如果球很精准，如果球速可以改变且在板球规则之内，那么如何应对就取决于教练了。”
“质疑他投球合法性的绝对不应该是球员的职责。在走下球场时示意违例球或做手势？这简直太不礼貌了。”
Tariq 确实在中英格兰地区留下了自己的印记。在加入 Phoenix 队之前，他在这个夏天的 T20 Blast 赛事中为 Warwickshire 队拿下了 16 个 wicket，经济率（economy rate）为 6.09。
与此同时，对于巴基斯坦国家队，他
也应该受到赞颂 —— 我们并不希望 每个人的动作 都一模一样， 不是吗？
59 星期六 2026年8月1日
以仅 11 的经济成本拿下了 18 个 T20 门前 wicket。 印度退役旋转球手 Ravichandran Ashwin 利用 关于 Tariq 投球前暂停的 争议，呼吁对 板球法则进行根本性修改。 他认为能够用双手投球的 球员应该被允许这样做，并声称 击球手可以不受惩罚地进行 切换击球 (switch-hit) 或反向击球， 而投球手不能这样做是违背逻辑的。 任何修改都只会影响 少数板球运动员。 目前，这位戴着发带的 前销售员将继续 出现在新闻头条中。
击败 Trent 赢得胜利
在曼彻斯特 超级巨人队 (Manchester Super Giants) 于老特拉福德球场遭遇 女队赛季首败后， Trent Rockets 在 The Hundred 积分榜中 升至第二位。 尽管英格兰队长 Nat Sciver-Brunt 缺席， 但得益于 Sophia Dunkley 用 33 球贡献 57 分，以及 Sophie Luff 贡献 51 分（用球 26）， Rockets 拿下了 153 分（失 8 门）。 超级巨人队 全队出局，仅得 122 分。 Rockets 队长 Ash Gardner 交出了 16 分丢 4 门的成绩。
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红玫瑰 (Red Roses) 球员 获得 全职合同
在 2026-27 赛季之前， 半卫 Flo Robinson（见下图）、翼锋 Mia Venner 以及 锁锋 Ives Campion 获得了 她们的首份英格兰全职合同。 英格鲁比联合会 (RFU) 宣布， 共有 32 名球员将获得 即将到来的红玫瑰赛季合同， 另有 6 名球员 获得了过渡合同。 新秀球员 Hayley Jones, Haineala Lutui, Annabel Meta 以及 Demelza Short 获得了 过渡合同。 女子表现主管 Charlie Hayter 表示：“这支球队内部的 竞争依然异常激烈， 这是我们最大的优势之一。” 红玫瑰队将于 9 月 12 日 在索尔福德对阵澳大利亚队。
英超橄榄球 (PREM RUGBY)
Sale 合同
Sale 钩手 Nathan Jibulu 将其在这家 Gallagher Prem 俱乐部的 留任期延长至 2030 年。 出生于伦敦的 Jibulu 年仅 23 岁， 他在去年夏天离开 Harlequins 后 签署的合同还剩一年有效期， 他在曼彻斯特的表现令人印象深刻， 并于 6 月被召集进入 英格兰训练队。 Jibulu 表示：“我非常喜欢在 Sale 的 第一年。我们知道这个赛季 并没有达到预期， 但氛围一直非常好。”
南非
对阵阿根廷的 状态考验
南非队长 Siya Kolisi 被列入下周对阵阿根廷 测试赛的 26 人名单中， 这可能是他最后一次机会。 Kolisi 将与 Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu 以及 Morne van den Berg 一同 从伤病中恢复，参加 8 月 8 日 在布宜诺斯艾利斯举行的 国际热身赛，随后 南非将主场迎战新西兰。
联赛橄榄球 (RUGBY LEAGUE)
最伟大的俱乐部帝国 是如何瓦解的
约翰·戴维森深入探讨该队的衰落
那是 2023 年 2 月，圣海伦斯 RFC 队在橄榄球联赛历史上刻下了浓墨重彩的一笔。刘易斯·多德在金点加时赛中的一记掉球得分，为球队在南半球 NRL 巨头的主场上，以 13-12 的比分惊险击败了堪称史上最强俱乐部球队之一的彭里斯猎豹队。在 2019 年至 2022 年期间，圣海伦斯队创造了前所未有的四连冠超级联赛纪录，尽管教练克里斯蒂安·伍尔夫离职，但在俱乐部传奇人物保罗·韦伦斯的带领下，这支“红V”球队的前景曾显得十分光明。快进 41 个月，在这个痴迷于橄榄球联赛的小镇上，情况和情绪变得远为凄凉。尽管韦伦斯在去年 10 月被解雇前已带领圣海伦斯队距离总决赛仅一步之遥，但前索尔福德队教练保罗·罗利被启用接任。这位前英格兰国脚被视为能够将进攻型橄榄球风格带回圣海伦斯，帮助他们夺回顶尖地位的人选。然而，罗利（见上图）仅坚持了九个月，执教 19 场超级联赛，便被无情地撤职。在圣海伦斯 153 年的历史中，这是最短暂的教练任期之一，且解雇时间竟在与死敌威根勇士队进行德比战前不足 36 小时。随后，威根队以 38-16 轻松获胜。奇怪的是，圣海伦斯队试图将罗利的离职美化为他已“主动辞职”。主席埃蒙·麦克马纳斯未作进一步评论，罗利在接受《i-Paper》联系时也未予回应，但据多方消息来源，这位 51 岁的教练是被解雇的。球迷的不满、球员的动荡以及一连串令人尴尬的败仗，足以让他被撤职。然而，这种低迷并未就此停止。或许最令人震惊的是，在 7 月 24 日，圣海伦斯队公布了 2025 年年度报告，披露其营业亏损为 £3,459,277，净负债近 £2.9 百万，且在偿还新冠疫情后获得 2.6 百万英镑的政府贷款，同时主场观众人数保持停滞。
面对极其严重的伤病情况，俱乐部面临着首次无缘季后赛的严重威胁，一批资深员工相继离职，其球员招募与留用也受到质疑。问题在于，在不到四年的时间里，情况是如何变得如此糟糕的？
在前英国国脚布莱恩·卡尼看来，圣海伦斯队在成就面前固步自封，未能适应现代职业体育在赛场之外的需求。
“圣海伦斯队的四连冠是超级联赛 era, 任何俱乐部最伟大的连续记录，”这位天空体育评论员表示。“因此，他们所取得的成就值得极高赞誉。赛场上的表现一定经过了大量规划。但在赛场外，他们似乎完全没有准备好，也并不在意如果成功到来时应如何将其最大化。”
“成功到来了，但据我所知，圣海伦斯的知名度并没有显著提升，特别是在全国范围内。你会听到其他俱乐部讨论如何保持文化相关性，如何变得‘酷’——但在我看来，他们要么对此持矛盾态度，要么坚决拒绝朝着那个方向发展。”
“你连续赢了四个冠军，你会认为自己成了全国知名度最高的俱乐部。我认为这并没有发生。对于圣海伦斯队来说，机会来了又走，而他们似乎并没有以任何有意义的方式将其最大化。在很多层面上这都令人失望，因为他们在赛场上的表现如此卓越。这很难让人……”
他们在赛场外似乎完全没有准备好， 也并不在意如果成功到来时 应如何将其最大化
“无法理解为什么人们没有对这样一个非凡的时期给予更多的关注。”
许多圣海伦斯队的支持者对此表示赞同，并认为俱乐部已经失去了方向。他们感到担忧，且理由充足。相当多的人指出，青训学院错过了一些顶尖的年轻天才，转会市场的决策失误，周边商品“糟糕透顶”，以及整体缺乏透明度。
一名不愿透露姓名的三十年资深支持者告诉《i-Paper》：“俱乐部在与球迷的关系上迷失了方向。总体趋势是我们行动迟缓，是被动反应而非主动出击，而这个赛季可能依然如此。当新教练任命时，球员方面还剩下什么？新教练还有多少时间来评估谁该离开，处理合同球员，并锁定 NRL 中可争取的目标球员？”
其他俱乐部在今年也嗅到了 BrewDog 体育场的弱点并加以利用。在五月份的挑战杯半决赛中，威根队以 32-0 大胜圣海伦斯队后，Warriors 的主帅 Matty Peet 声称该俱乐部已经“失去了自己的特质”——这对于圣海伦斯队地位跌落的评价可谓是极其严厉。
随后在六月，韦克菲尔德三一队确认他们对圣海伦斯队才华横溢的年轻人哈里·罗伯逊（见下文）提出的报价被拒绝。但圣海伦斯队公开表达了对这一消息的愤怒，声称他们未收到韦克菲尔德队的任何联系，并向橄榄球联盟报告了此事。
这让俱乐部的形象再次受损，卡尼补充道：“他们正处于一个艰难的时期，这一点毫无疑问。现在的圣海伦斯队展现出了一种我们从未想过会发生的脆弱感。”
俱乐部目前正在澳大利亚寻找新教练，但问题比教练席上的更为广泛。
“很多问题源自顶层，”圣海伦斯队支持者 Gary Lucas 说道。“所有层级的标准都大幅下降。俱乐部与球迷之间似乎再次出现了隔阂。”
“贾斯汀·霍布鲁克曾将一切凝聚在一起，而现在这一点似乎丢失了。招募工作一直很懒散……韦伦斯曾是且一直是俱乐部的传奇，但在球员招募方面，他遭到了严重的辜负。”
批评者会将圣海伦斯队描述为一个落伍、封闭且仅仅满足于在当地占有一席之地的俱乐部。当竞争对手在巴黎、拉斯维加斯和都柏林比赛并努力开拓新观众群时，圣海伦斯队两次拒绝了作为 NRL 全球扩张计划一部分前往“罪恶之城”比赛的机会。
正如一名长期追随者所言：“圣海伦斯队的董事会办公室没有窗户，这真是太贴切了。”
意大利足球
作者：Simon Peach
在曼彻斯特城取得了十年的成功之后，约翰·斯通斯（John Stones）非常激动能加盟国际米兰，实现他长期以来在海外踢球的梦想。
这位佩普·瓜迪奥拉时代的第二位签约球员，在帮助俱乐部赢得六次英超冠军、一次欧冠冠军、三次足总杯冠军和五次联赛杯（Carabao Cups）冠军后，与这位伟大的主教练一同在夏季离开了伊蒂哈德球场。
国际米兰曾是 2023 年欧洲冠军杯决赛的对手，这位 32 岁的后卫与这家意大利巨头签署了一份为期两年的合同。
“老实说，我感到了很多情绪，”斯通斯说。“一种压倒性的幸福感和自豪感。很兴奋能开启这个新篇章，这段新旅程，而且能在这个地方开启，真是太棒了。”
“在海外踢球绝对是我一直想做的事情。当这个机会出现时，我和家人商量了，我们毫不犹豫地决定来到这里。”
斯通斯曾受到英超联赛及欧洲各地球队的关注，但他无法忽视为意大利冠军球队效力的吸引力。
他成为第四位代表国际米兰出战的英格兰人。在防线上，他将与前城队队友曼努埃尔·阿坎吉（Manuel Akanji）共同作战，并将由另一位老同事、助理教练亚历山大·科拉罗夫（Aleksandar Kolarov，见上图）指导。
“我是一个对获胜依然极度渴望的人，”斯通斯说。“我认为这是首要的。”
“我非常、非常幸运能在过去赢得这么多荣誉，我想将这些经验带到这里，帮助球队，帮助俱乐部。”
“并且在主教练 [克里斯蒂安·基伍（Cristian Chivu）] 以及同样是我的城队队友的助理教练科拉的指导下，作为一名球员继续学习和成长。”
斯通斯是在帮助英格兰队在海外世界杯中取得最佳成绩（赢得第三名铜牌）之后抵达的。
“这是一个非常繁忙但令人兴奋的夏天，”这位出场 94 次的后卫说道。“获得铜牌是我非常自豪的事情。”
“虽然这不是我们最初的目标，但我们创造了更多历史，我对此感到非常自豪。”
弗兰科·巴雷西 1960-2026
作者：Rebecca Johnson
前 AC 米兰及意大利后卫弗兰科·巴雷西（Franco Baresi）逝世，享年 66 岁。
这位前米兰队长被广泛认为是足球历史上最出色的后卫之一。他的整个职业生涯都在这家俱乐部度过，在 20 个职业赛季中出场 719 次。
在那段时间里，巴雷西（右图）赢得了六次意甲冠军，他在青少年时期就获得了首个意甲冠军（Scudetto）。
他对米兰的贡献使得俱乐部决定将 6 号球衣退役。
在国际舞台上，巴雷西是 1982 年赢得世界杯的意大利队成员，并参加了 1994 年世界杯，那届赛事在决赛中通过点球大战负于巴西队。
AC 米兰官方 X 账号的一条帖子写道：“整个 AC 米兰的历史都在流泪”
伯恩茅斯
61 周六 2026 年 8 月 1 日 新闻 4-31 观点 21-26 旅行 33-39 理财 43-47 体育 54-64
葡萄牙 后卫席尔瓦
伯恩茅斯已就收购本菲卡中后卫 安东尼奥·席尔瓦（Antonio Silva） 达成一项价值最高可达 2600 万英镑m 的交易。 这位葡萄牙国脚的 初始转会费为 2140 万英镑m， 另有 430 万英镑m 的潜在附加费。 席尔瓦即将接受“樱桃队”的 体检，他自 2022 年首秀以来 已为本菲卡出场 183 次， 并参加了欧冠联赛、欧联杯 以及世俱杯。 这位 22 岁的球员还 获得了 20 次国家队出场机会， 并入选了 2022 年世界杯 和 2024 年欧洲杯的国家队名单。 在阿根廷后卫马科斯·塞内西 （Marcos Senesi）于 6 月自由转会 至托特纳姆热刺后， 伯恩茅斯一直渴望加强 其中后卫阵容。 席尔瓦成为“樱桃队” 夏季的第二次签约，此前 西班牙前锋阿尔瓦罗·罗德里格斯 （Alvaro Rodriguez）以最高 2570 万英镑m 的价格从埃尔切加盟。
在马科斯·塞内西离开后， 安东尼奥·席尔瓦增强了“樱桃队”的防线
在弗兰科·巴雷西（Franco Baresi）逝世后。 “他的榜样作用和正直品质将 永远铭刻在俱乐部的 DNA 中， 就像他那标志性的 6 号球衣一样。 “AC米兰在这样一个艰难时刻 向弗兰科·巴雷西的家人 表达的哀悼，也得到了 每一位红黑军团成员的共鸣， 他们将这次损失视为自己的损失。” 在俱乐部网站的另一份声明中， 米兰队——其队员在昨日 于澳大利亚的季前巡回赛 训练赛前举行了一分钟默哀—— 补充道：“宣布失去一个 体现了 AC米兰 核心与灵魂的人， 是极其艰难的。”
足球简讯
斯旺西市
延长在斯旺西的任期
维托尔·马托斯（Vitor Matos） 与斯旺西市签署了一份新合同， 这位 38 岁的主教练将 留任至 2030 年夏季。 这位葡萄牙人于去年 11 月被任命， 在斯旺西获得英冠联赛 第 11 名的过程中，他带领球队 在 30 场联赛中赢得了 14 场。 “从我到达的那一刻起， 我就能感受到城市、球迷 以及社区之间强大的联系，”他说道。 “我们奠定了基础， 但必须向前看， 继续努力并取得进步。” 首席执行官汤姆·戈林格（Tom Gorringe） 补充道：“维托尔产生了显著影响， 我们对他带领斯旺西市 前进的方向感到兴奋。”
切尔西
英格兰队而倍受激励 力求表现更佳
切尔西前锋科尔·帕尔默（Cole Palmer） 承认，未能入选世界杯名单 给了他在新赛季额外的动力。 帕尔默出人意料地被排除在 托马斯·图赫尔（Thomas Tuchel）的 英格兰队名单之外，该球队在 输给阿根廷之前进入了半决赛。 相反，这位 24 岁的球员 在与家人在马贝拉 共度夏季假期时， 观看了世界杯。 当被问及未入选是否给了他 在新英超赛季开始前更多动力时， 帕尔默（上图）说：“是的， 自然而然地会这样。 “就像任何事情一样。如果有人 告诉你，你基本上不够优秀 到能进入球队名单， 那么你就会想，‘好吧， 那我要尝试更加努力一点’。”
沃特福德
将为“大黄蜂”效力六年
沃特福德与门将 费德里科·拉瓦利亚（Federico Ravaglia） 签署了一份为期六年的合同。 26 岁的拉瓦利亚在博洛尼亚 的所有赛事中出场超过 50 次， 据报道，该交易价值 最高可达 680 万英镑million。 “费德里科在意大利前两级联赛 以及欧洲赛事中积累了宝贵的经验， 这将对我们大有帮助，” 沃特福德集团技术总监 詹卢卡·纳尼（Gian Luca Nani） 在“大黄蜂”网站上表示。 “他是一名具备技术和天赋的门将， 同时也是更衣室的领导者， 并能组织好防线。”
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FIFA
PSG负责人 Al-Khelaifi 将不寻求 主席之位
接后页
欧洲足球俱乐部协会 (EFC，此前称为欧洲俱乐部协会) 以及欧足联执行委员会成员。然而，《i报》获悉，这位 52 岁的人员对该职位不感兴趣。一名发言人表示：“Al-Khelaifi 先生绝对没有野心，也没有意图或兴趣担任国际足联的职位，所有这些媒体喧嚣都无关紧要，他将继续安静且建设性地支持世界和欧洲足球的所有机构。” 另一位据称不感兴趣的人是迅速发起谴责的人，即欧足联主席 Aleksander Ceferin。目前尚不清楚这位斯洛文尼亚人是否拥有发起挑战的支持。消息人士坚称，Montagliani（左）在全球范围内拥有更多的支持。作为 Infantino 的长期盟友以及八名国际足联副主席之一，他在 2015 年腐败丑闻之后，成为了 1969 年以来首位被任命的非加勒比地区中北美及加勒比足联 (Concacaf) 负责人。此前人们认为，参加下一次选举并非这位 60 岁人士的计划，他将目标定在 2031 年的下一次竞选，并转而寻求在其地区竞选连任。然而，在今年夏天成功举办了北美世界杯后，这位加拿大人现在正处于权力的巅峰，处于推翻一个正竭力让整个足球界质疑其合法性的人物的理想位置。国际足联和 Infantino 在昨天的一份声明中坚持其计划。国际足联这一世界管理机构表示：“没有人在出卖足球。这是国际足联永远不会考虑的事情。我们尊重公开表达的反馈和担忧，并重申我们对公开和民主磋商的承诺。” 亚足联 (AFC) 表示担心，国际足联的提案在所有 211 个成员协会充分磋商之前就已公开，而亚足联的支持对于 Infantino 在下次选举后能否再任期四年至关重要。Infantino 的高级顾问 Carlos Cordeiro 也在抗议中辞职。
私人计划被 公开撕得 粉碎
作者：Jamie Gardner
根据得报协会（Press Association）看到的文档，国际足联（Fifa）正在寻找一家独立机构，以评估将男子世界杯扩大至 64 支球队的方案。国际足联主席吉安尼·因凡蒂诺（Gianni Infantino）正面临压力，因为一项寻求私人投资成立公司来运营世界杯的计划遭到了反对，其中三个足球联合会已将其拒绝，其高级顾问也因此辞职。其中一个核心担忧是，私人投资者可能会追求规模更大、频率更高的赛事，以实现回报最大化。现在，得报协会（PA）看到了相关文档，国际足联在其中表示希望任命一家独立机构，评估从目前的 48 支球队扩大到 64 支球队的方案，并计划从 2030 年的下一届决赛开始实施。文档中的时间表显示，国际足联将在 8 月 7 日前收到机构提案，并于 8 月 14 日做出决定。该机构的分析结果定于 9 月 11 日提交。国际足联已收到评论请求。
该管理机构希望其任命的机构能够“测试市场胃口以及此次变动对整个系统产生的影响，包括商业空间和饱和风险”。任务书补充道：“在有帮助的情况下可以使用消费者或球迷的证据，但这不应成为研究的中心，该研究应保持以 B2B 为核心。分析应能得出一个清晰的战略判断：64 支球队的赛制是否能以加强足球经济的方式扩大全球影响力及参与度，还是说稀释效应、赛程拥挤、执行复杂性和饱和度会损害这一主张？”国际足联的任务书指出，最终判断“应确定扩张产生的增量价值是否将超过潜在的稀释效应以及强加给足球生态系统的更广泛成本”。
“国际足联前行企业”（Fifa Forward Enterprise, FFE）最具争议的部分是将其中少数股权出售给私人投资者的提议。国际足联表示，由 Thrive Eternal 领导投资者群体——该公司由美国总统唐纳德·特朗普（Donald Trump）的女婿贾里德·库什纳（Jared Kushner）的兄弟约书亚·库什纳（Joshua Kushner）创立。这些计划已被欧足联（Uefa）拒绝，欧足联还打算抵制国际足联的赛事，直到该项目
随后便成为一项义务。投资者的预期变成了每日的压力。足球将发生改变。
被废除——同时被废除的还包括亚洲足联 (AFC) 以及北美、中北美及加勒比海足联 (CONCACAF)。 因凡蒂诺的高级顾问卡洛斯·科尔代罗 (Carlos Cordeiro)（见下文）也在昨天上午宣布辞职，这位投资银行家称 FFE 的提案是“对足球不利的交易”。如果私募股权产生影响，规模更大、频率更高的赛事威胁被强调为欧足联 (Uefa) 的一个关键担忧。 欧足联表示：“一旦外部投资者获得国际足联 (Fifa) 赛事的所有权权益，足球将永远改变。” “商业回报将成为一项永久的义务。投资者的预期将变成每日的压力。从那一刻起，关于国际赛程的每一个决定，关于比赛形式的每一个决定，以及塑造足球未来的每一个决定，将不再由什么最有利于这项运动来驱动，而是由什么最有利于股东来驱动。” 亚足联 (AFC) 的声明对因凡蒂诺尤为严厉，要求对其治理框架进行“紧急审查”。 该声明指出：“这已经不是主要利益相关者在行进方向似乎已被确定后，才面临重大举措的情况第一次发生了。” 英国新闻协会 (The Press Association) 正在寻求确认各足联是否知晓关于世界杯扩军的简报，据信该简报已于周四发送至各机构。
挪威足协主席莉丝·克拉文内斯 (Lise Klaveness) 在欧足联会议后表示，国际足联出售世界杯股份的提案造成了“非常严重的情况”。“‘敲诈’这个词被使用了。将外部所有者引入足球的核心业务是一个异类元素。”
网红并限制票价， 迈克尔·欣克斯建议
世界杯在不断演变，但如果国际足联主席吉安尼·因凡蒂诺得偿所愿，该赛事目前面临的威胁将远超以往任何一次变革。 由于《i报》的独家报道，欧足联抵制的威胁，以及中北美及加勒比海足联主席维克多·蒙塔利亚尼在三月选举中对其主席之位的潜在挑战，意味着因凡蒂诺确实面临反对。 全部改变？请便！以下是国际足联如何救赎自身，并将世界杯恢复到其应有面貌的方法。而且，是的，最重要的是，这意味着不再需要夏基拉。无论何时，无论何地。
不要选举一个自我中心者
很少有人会在 2015 年相信，十年后足球界会对塞普·布拉特产生同情，但事实就是如此。 因凡蒂诺在接替布拉特之前是欧足联秘书长，当选后，他在丑闻成为焦点之际誓言要保护这项运动的“正直”。 随之而来的是一段为私欲服务的统治。他在 2022 年那场令人震惊的“今天我觉得……”演讲，让人们窥见了一个自恋者的内心；而向唐纳德·特朗普授予国际足联和平奖，则像是一个对政治奉承更感兴趣，而非对这项全球最受欢迎运动进行妥善治理的领导者。
将主席任期限制为一届
如何防止国际足联主席逐渐变得专制？将他们的任期限制为一届四年任期。他们应该是管家，而不是统治者，定期的更替将防止长期统治。 自 1974 年以来仅有三任主席——若昂·哈维兰日（1974-98）、布拉特（1998-2015）和因凡蒂诺（2016-至今）——这并不正确。
恢复到 32 支球队
我内心的千禧一代希望下一届男子世界杯能恢复到 32 支球队，但知道 64 支的可能性更大。无论如何，应采用一种能够防止四队一组中排名第三的球队进入淘汰赛的赛制。在 32 支球队的规模下，比赛质量更高，悬念更大，尽管支持 64 支球队的理由是为更多国家打开大门，让它们拥有像佛得角那样的时刻。
仅由一个主办国承办
认为横跨一个大洲已经很糟糕了？2030 年的赛事将横跨三大洲，这简直是荒谬的规模，因为这项赛事在单一国家举办效果更好。比如，呃，2034 年的沙特阿拉伯。 在那之后，交给澳大利亚。回到日本。选择一个南美洲痴迷体育的国家。
只要是有趣、便捷且热情的地方，让足球盛宴成为核心。 发展这项运动并不意味着必须不断扩张和采用多个主办国。
无视世界领导人的要求
如果你是国际足联主席，而自由世界的领导人在世界杯期间给你打电话，要求取消其国家前锋在下一场比赛中的禁赛，不要理会他们。事实上，甚至不要接电话。请保持一些正直。
禁止网红
很少有人喜欢在世界杯上不断看到名人的镜头——还记得大卫·贝克汉姆的酒杯有多大吗？——而且没有人想看到无数的网红和主播在实际球迷本应占据座位时，出席比赛并播发平庸的视频。
夏基拉在世界杯决赛出现次数最多的前 10 名之列。几乎。
90 分钟结束后立即进行点球大战， 从而赋予补时阶段更多意义
这是一次侮辱。企业席位的比例应该受到限制，特别是世界杯决赛，现场声音显得安静得多（且糟糕得多），因为真正的阿根廷和西班牙球迷被高昂的票价拒之门外。
限制门票价格
关于这一点，国际足联（Fifa）——这个所谓的非营利组织（哈！）——应该设定门票价格上限。除非是以泰铢或哥伦比亚比索计算，否则任何比赛的票价都不应接近四位数，球迷们不应该在一次或两次观看球队比赛的旅程中就得花费数千英镑。希望欧足联（Uefa）能兑现其对 2028 年欧洲杯的承诺，届时 40% 的门票价格在 £30-60 之间，且不采用动态定价。同样希望英国不要不成比例地提高公共交通成本。酒店和 Airbnb 也是如此，但我们对此不抱希望。
引入那个走红的 点球大战创意
一个真正的足球创意，能够彻底改变世界杯。这个想法在今年夏天广为流传，但实际上出自 2006 年的一篇报道：当淘汰赛平局时，在 90 分钟结束时立即进行点球大战。点球大战的获胜者在进入补时阶段时将领先 0.5 个进球。这消除了 30 分钟枯燥的足球比赛，并保证在没有残酷结局的情况下产生胜者。
限制夏基拉只唱一首歌 （且仅演出一次）
夏基拉，你已经尽兴了。有人指出，这位歌手参加的世界杯次数（四次）比她的前任、西班牙后卫杰拉德·皮克还要多。在上一届世界杯上，她在开幕式上演出，并在决赛中场秀上再次演出。这提醒我们……
取消决赛中场秀
把它扔掉。球员们（以及我们）被迫等待了 27 分钟，而夏基拉与麦当娜、初代罗纳尔多、小罗、贾斯汀·比伯、BTS、那个《泰德·拉索》的演员以及酷玩乐队一起入侵了球场。不过，如果是柯米特青蛙和小姐猪，那倒没问题。
不再需要补水休息时间
恢复上下半场制，让“四分制”成为未来的一个“记得当年”的问答题。鉴于现在无法更改，2026 年世界杯将是我们唯一想要补水 / 广告休息时间的时刻。
只要没有因凡蒂诺就行
切尔西
指控“解决”后恢复参赛资格
作者：安迪·西姆斯 (Andy Sims)
在英足总（Football Association）和世界反兴奋剂机构（WADA）“解决了他的上诉”之后，切尔西边锋米哈伊洛·穆德里克（Mykhailo Mudryk）可以立即恢复比赛，此前他因兴奋剂检测呈阳性而被禁赛。
这名乌克兰球员在 2024 年的一次药检中被检测出含有低浓度的禁药——美多咪多（meldonium），随后被禁赛四年。
穆德里克向体育仲裁法庭（Court of Arbitration for Sport）提起上诉，而在此期间 WADA 程序的变化意味着，如果他之前的检测在现在产生相同的结果，将不会被起诉。
英足总表示：“已做出相关更改……虽然不具有追溯力，但这意味着如果穆德里克先生的样本是在今天采集的，样本中的美多咪多浓度将不会被报告，也不会导致反兴奋剂违规。”
“基于这一进展以及本案的其他情况，英足总与穆德里克先生现在——在 WADA 的同意下——解决了上诉程序。”
“作为协议的一部分，穆德里克先生承认他犯下了被指控的反兴奋剂违规行为（ADRVs），并同意禁赛期与协议日期前已执行的时间相等。”
“穆德里克先生不再处于禁赛状态，可立即恢复比赛。”
穆德里克以 £62 million 的身价从顿涅茨克矿工队加盟切尔西。
作者：Jamie Gardner
切尔西在针对其违反英足总（Football Association）经纪人规则处罚的申诉听证会后，被罚款 1000 万英镑m 并被处以暂停执行的两个转会窗口禁令。
该俱乐部最初被处以暂停执行的扣 6 分处罚以及罚款，但现在的分值处罚已被暂停执行的转会禁令所取代。
英足总于昨日确认了处罚措施的实施。切尔西承认总共 74 处违反英足总关于经纪人、与中间人合作以及球员第三方投资的相关规定。
该俱乐部的现任所有者在 2022 年从俄罗斯亿万富翁罗曼·阿布拉莫维奇（Roman Abramovich）手中收购时，向足球主管机构自行报告了这些违规行为。最初审理此案的独立委员会处以了暂停执行至 30 June, 2027 的扣 6 分处罚，但俱乐部对此提出了申诉。申诉委员会随后将分值处罚改为暂停执行的两个转会禁令。
切尔西此前已就此事与英超联赛（Premier League）和欧足联（UEFA）达成了处罚协议。
切尔西发表声明称：“在 2022, 年，俱乐部向所有相关监管机构自行报告了潜在的历史违规行为。在报告之后，俱乐部一直与所有监管机构开展公开透明的合作，包括自愿且主动地披露了数千份文件。”
米哈伊洛·穆德里克（Mykhailo Mudryk）在 73 场出场中为切尔西攻入 9 球
2023 年，在他被禁赛前，他已出场 73 次，攻入 9 球。
切尔西对该决定表示欢迎，并称将支持这位 25 岁球员“重新融入球队”，同时“帮助他恢复职业生涯”。
俱乐部声明写道：“切尔西足球俱乐部认可英足总今日发布的公告，确认涉及米哈伊洛·穆德里克的反兴奋剂程序已达成解决方案。”
“从一开始，对于米沙（Misha）来说，无论是在职业还是个人方面，这都是一段极其困难的时期。我们很高兴此事现在达到了一个结论，使他能够立即回归足球赛场。我们始终支持米沙。”
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作者：Simon Peach
随着南安普顿主教练在等待英足总（Football Association）的裁决，汤达·埃克特（Tonda Eckert）承认，“谍门”（Spygate）丑闻可能带来的进一步处罚一直萦绕在心头。
在俱乐部承认三项监视指控（被发现观察半决赛对手米德尔斯堡队）后，英格兰足球联赛（EFL）的一个独立纪律委员会将南安普顿队从上赛季的冠军联赛升级附加赛决赛中除名，并扣除本赛季 4 分。
出乎许多人意料的是，埃克特保留了他的职位，南安普顿所有者德拉甘·索拉克（Dragan Solak）公开宣布支持这位表达歉意的教练，后者为“发生的一切”承担了责任。
英足总在 21 May 确认将对此事进行调查，并于上周三指控这名 33 岁（见上图）的教练在 12 月至 5 月期间有三项违反 E3.1 规则的“不当行为”。
“如果我说这件事不在我的脑海里，那我就是在撒谎，”这位南安普顿主帅告诉 BBC Radio Solent 广播电台。“我认为对于每一个相关人员来说，情况都是如此。”
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以2500 万英镑m交易 签下Hornicek
纽卡斯尔联昨晚即将就从布拉加签下24岁捷克门将Lukas Hornicek达成协议，转会费约为2500 万英镑m。 签下一名新门将是“喜鹊”的优先事项。他们此前对James Trafford感兴趣，但在竞争中败给了利兹联。 俱乐部昨日正式宣布主教练埃迪·豪（Eddie Howe）离职。 豪表示：“在近五年时间里，我以不懈的精力将我的生命、心血和灵魂投入到俱乐部中，我认为现在离开、充电并休息一段时间，是对我个人和俱乐部最有利的选择。” “尽管做出这个决定极其困难，但我内心知道这是正确的。”
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作者：Pete Hall
北美足球主管Victor Montagliani正“采取行动”，竞选Fifa主席以挑战Gianni Infantino。 几天前Infantino似乎还稳操胜券，但随着一名可靠的候选人准备挺身而出，这位备受质疑的最高领导人面临着对其统治的首个真正威胁。 两名接近此事的知情人士告诉《The i Paper》，加拿大
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Montagliani——北美、中北美及加勒比海足联（Concacaf）主席——准备在3月的选举中挑战Infantino。 Infantino原计划在无竞争对手的情况下竞选主席，这在Fifa选举中十分常见。他在2019和2023年均如此操作。 但本周对于通过将世界杯部分权益出售给私人投资者以筹集超过$4bn（£3bn）计划的剧烈反应，包括欧足联提议的抵制行动
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这一足球盛事，导致了支持率的重大转变。 Concacaf于周四成为最新一个一致拒绝Infantino计划的协会，随后亚洲足联（AFC）于昨日效仿。 一名了解Concacaf会议情况的知情人士告诉《The i Paper》，该提案不仅遭到了全面谴责，“绝大多数Concacaf成员表达的情绪和讨论认为，他们对Gianni Infantino在未来担任Fifa主席的能力正在失去信心，或者已经失去了信心”。 欧洲足球内部的几位影响力人物曾希望巴黎圣日耳曼主席Nasser Al-Khelaifi能参选对抗Infantino。 这位卡塔尔政府官员兼商人已经深陷足球治理世界，他担任
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John Davidson 报道这家 连续冠军球队 如何从超级联赛 最成功的俱乐部 沦落到 可能首次 无缘 季后赛
美式填字游戏是 一种文字谜题，玩家 根据提示在对称的网格中 填入相交的单词。黑色方格 用于分隔单词，每个字母 同时属于一个“横向” 和一个“纵向”单词。
玩法：从简单的 提示开始：填入显而易见的答案。 横向与纵向结合： 利用相交的字母来 解决较难的提示。寻找 文字游戏：提示可能涉及 双关语、同义词或引用。 考虑主题：主题 引导答案（例如体育 术语）。使用策略：学习 常见的缩写、后缀 和多词答案。
答案见第 viii 页
横向 1 热带硬木树 (4) 5 法律禁止 (5) 10 碧昂丝 2008 年的单曲， 在英国排行榜达到第 4 名 (4) 11 希腊十二群岛中最大的岛屿 (6) 13 球体 (4) 14 A ___ ___ to Die Hard， 2013 年由布鲁斯·威利斯主演的电影 (4,3) 16 ___ Somebody，Kings of Leon 2008 年在英国排名第 2 的单曲 (3) 17 大卫·鲍伊 1977 年在英国进入前 10 的专辑 (3) 18 完全相同 (4) 19 ___ Ora，英国歌手兼演员，在《格雷之阴影》系列电影中饰演米娅·格雷 (4) 22 Apocalypse ___, 1979 年由弗朗西斯·福特·科波拉执导的反战电影 (3) 23 康沃尔郡唯一的城市 (5) 25 手工艺 (4) 27 生气地 (7) 29 小桶；木桶 (4) 31 An ___ Husband，奥斯卡·王尔德 1895 年的剧本 (5) 33 花瓶 (3) 34 ___ Wilder，在 1971 年电影中饰演威利·旺卡的演员 (4) 35 中国犬种（简称） (4) 37 ___ Me Down，萨姆·史密斯和约翰·传奇 2015 年在英国排名第 1 的单曲 (3)
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纵向 O Brother, Where Art ?, 2000 年基于荷马《奥德赛》的电影 (4) 2 听觉器官 (4) 3 ___ Finney，在 1974 年改编的《东方快车谋杀案》中饰演赫尔克古劳的演员 (6) 4 十二群岛中的一个希腊岛屿 (3) 5 因此 (4) 6 The Morning , 由詹妮弗·安妮斯顿主演的喜剧-剧情系列剧 (4)
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28 紧张的 (4) 29 希腊最大的岛屿 (5) 30 西亚的首都 (6) 32 希腊第三大岛，是古希腊诗人萨福的故乡 (6) 33 高点 (3) 36 北半球榆科的树木 (4) 37 Jay ___，美国电视节目主持人，在 1992-2009 年主持《今夜秀》(4) 38 也门的海港，曾是英国殖民地 (4) 40 猪发出的声音 (4) 41 应用 (4) 43 ___ Harington，出演惊悚剧集《Industry》的英国演员 (3) 44 29 下方定义的最高山峰 (3)
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答案，请参阅第 viii 页
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横向 1 / 1D 虚弱的艺术家是一个邋遢的生物 (6,7) 4 战壕限制了春季远征 (8) 9 水手在清理中计算 (9) 11 切掉锡和铝 (5) 12 抒情诗作在录制中是系列的一部分吗？ (7) 13 陷阱围绕着被看到的嫌疑人旋转 (7) 14 可以为了廉价车费而访问的车站 (5,3) 15 使人石化的女人？ (6) 18 在《极速赛车》中猛击 Muttley 的开头 (6) 20 红发女士失去核心，缺乏自信 (8) 24 一个人首先倾听高端广播剧 (7) 26 足球队中的号码，例如 (7) 27 艺术家回想起的艺术作品挂在墙上 (5) 28 学习问题涉及与雷丁大学相关的角色 (9) 29 提到伟大字母的礼物分发 (8) 30 只有在领导者退出后才恢复到以前的状态 (6)
玩法 按照箭头方向回答填字游戏式的线索，以填充网格。
解决方案， 请参阅第 viii 页
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横向 12 尼克·凯夫与坏种子乐队 (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) 在 1996 年发行的专辑，其中包含与凯莉·米诺格合唱的《Where the Wild Roses Grow》(6,7) 13 用于制作肥皂和蜡烛的一种柔软蜡状固体 (7,4) 15 板球运动员，其作为英格兰队最年轻男性板球运动员参加测试赛的 73 年纪录在 2022 年被 Rehan Ahmed 打破 (5,5) 16 在 2026 年世界杯 16 强赛对阵墨西哥的比赛中被红牌罚下的英格兰后卫 (6,7) 17 北美鱼类 Pomolobus pseudoharengus，类似于鲱鱼 (7) 18 亚历山大·冯·___ 男爵，德国科学家，南美洲西海岸的一股寒流以其命名 (8) 19 原子序数为 63 的柔软银白色金属元素 (8) 21 在 2026 年法国公开赛中获得男子单打冠军的德国网球运动员 (9,6) 23 拟人化的北风之神 (6) 26 德克萨斯州城市，位于里奥格兰德河畔，与墨西哥的华雷斯城相对 (2,4) 27 发现于印度洋的海牛，可通过分叉的尾巴与海牛属（manatees）区分 (6) 29 Faces 乐队 1973 年的歌曲，该曲名也被用作其最后一张录音室专辑的名称 (3,2,2) 33 见 40 34 尾端带有毒刺的蛛形纲动物 (8) 35 由 David Jason 主演的 ITV 喜剧剧集，改编自 David Nobbs 的书籍 (1,3,2,1,2) 37 具有麝香味花朵的小型植物，也被称为“城镇大钟”或“五面主教”(9) 39 1983 年帮助启动 TV-am 的“著名五人组”之一 (4,4) 40 / 33 托马斯·格雷被认为是在此创作《乡村教堂墓地挽歌》的白金汉郡村庄 (5,5) 43 见 45 44 / 54 一件将于 9 月在大英博物馆展出的刺绣布料 (6,8) 45 / 43 诺丁汉郡及英格兰快球手，他在 1932-33 年 MCC 访问澳大利亚期间是“身体线” (bodyline) 投球风格的主要代表 (6,7) 49 由 David Van Day 和 Thereza Bazar 组成的流行二人组 (6) 50 1969 年在英国引入的道路特征 (7,8) 54 见 44 55 拳击中一次短促的向上摆拳 (8) 57 一种用彩色纱线织成条纹或方格的棉布 (7) 59 1884 年至 1976 年期间被西班牙殖民的非洲领土的历史名称 (7,6) 60 2003 年由 Colin Farrell, Al Pacino 和 Bridget Moynahan 主演的电影 (3,7) 61 美国歌手，原名 Vincent Damon Furnier，其自传《Devil on my Shoulder》将于 10 月出版 (5,6) 62 撰写了《Cider with Roadies》和《Pies and Prejudice》的英国音乐记者兼电台 DJ (6,7)
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昨日简洁十字谜题解答 横向 1 Beau, 3 Sore (Bowsaw), 7 Engine driver, 9 Elegy, 10 Extreme, 11 Egress, 13 Recall, 16 Costume, 18 Blini, 19 Once in a while, 20 Hebe, 21 Frog. 纵向 1 Bugbear, 2 Annoy, 3 Spittle, 4 Reeve, 5 Vehemence, 6 Adder, 8 Well-timed, 12 Squeeze, 14 Abiding, 15 Penny, 17 Singe, 18 Bower.
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玩法 在网格中找到所有地雷。某些方格中的数字表示其相邻方格（包括对角线接触的方格）中地雷的数量。地雷不能放置在有数字的方格中。
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玩法 经典的单词搜索谜题：在网格中找到所有单词。单词可能水平、垂直或对角线隐藏，方向可以是正向或反向。
B A S A S E A C H I C M Y I Y V Q Q C V C T O R A D D X K U Z A U G K A E T E U R B V Z E C V T L P R T W H D N A L R E H T U S Z P C N B J L J L A N B E B B A A A S A X C P E M G T R S N L B S R N C M G O A K G O J O B O E A E E N N G D M Y F K U U F H X V U A T A K E Q E E S A T J X Q L R E S E V A E T T P E V M V U A W O V V L F S T A F L E U M C U Y A B H A C E N G A V J E Z H D H D G F D L B A A T A R A G O R G E
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玩法 将下方每个字母在空白六边形中填入一次，填入后将其划掉。填入字母的方式必须使得通过从一个六边形移动到相邻六边形，能够拼出网格旁列出的所有单词。
A, B, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, M, N, O, S, U, X, Y
PALOUSE PLITVICE STAUBBACH SUTHERLAND VICTORIA YOSEMITE
DETTIFOSS HAVASU IGUAZU JOG KAIETEUR MULTNOMAH NIAGARA
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脑力挑战 (Brain Teasers)
• 在每一行中，放置两个字母，使其能连接在左侧单词的末尾从而组成另一个单词。完成后，纵向将读出一个八字母单词。那个词是什么？ RUM _ _ ACE _ _ PARS _ _ FOND _ _
• 以下每一项经过重新排列后都可以得到一种饼干的名称。这四种饼干分别是什么？
a) URGENT GIN b) MUD CARS REACT c) GIVE EDITS d) JIM ADORED GEM
• 在一场板球比赛中，前 20 个回合的平均得分是 2 分。在接下来的 15 个回合后，平均得分上升到 9 分。那么仅在最后 15 个回合中的平均得分是多少？
答案见第 viii 页 在 mensa org.uk 进行锻炼
玩法指南：填充白色方格，使每行或每列单元格的总和与该行 / 列起始处的总数相匹配。你只能使用 1-9 的数字，且在同一行或列中数字不能重复。
AGE BUMPING CUP DROVES FIN HEX JOG KNAP LINK STY ZING
玩法指南：你能将所有单词填入网格中以完成拼图吗？有些单词最初可能适用于多个位置，但只有一种方式能将所有单词组合在一起填满网格。
4 字母 Deem Idle Over
5 字母 Joust Local Means Spell
6 字母 Ambush Fairly Paired Tedium Wilful
7 字母 Bemused Blemish Horrify Probity Sojourn
8 字母 Assassin Entreaty Preserve
通过遵循押韵 (RHYME)、字母 (LETTERS) 和含义 (MEANING) 的链接来寻找缺失的单词——例如，一个与“cheek”押韵，与“pear”仅有一个字母不同，且与“mountain”含义相同的词将是“peak”。
字母 (LETTERS) 押韵 (RHYME) 含义 (MEANING)
完整规则详见 zygolex.com。答案见第 viii 页
COOK SLIT
GROOVE
4 4
3
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SOOT NOURISHED
玩法指南：在空白方格中填入数字，使横向和纵向的计算结果与灰色方格中显示的数值一致。1 到 9 的每个数字必须仅出现一次。计算应从左到右、从上到下进行，而非严格按照数学运算优先级。
简单 (Easier)
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困难 (Harder)
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MENTIONS
vi
W 词汇搜索 (RD SEARCH)
玩法指南：你能在这个网格中找到这些单词吗？它们可能是水平、垂直或对角线书写，且可能是正向或反向。
S Z B O O K C A S E S I D E B O A R D T E Z C A B I N E T C T T H D S U S S A L T A L W L Q S L O E S B O B C E L S E O R J L O L R B E S F R K U E T D O T A A N C R F Y S Y H F N H O T T O M A N
L T
BOOKCASE CABINET CHAIR CLOSET COUCH DRESSER OTTOMAN
找不同 (SPOT THE DIFFERENCE)
玩法指南：你能找出这两幅图之间的 6 处不同之处吗？
SETTEE SIDEBOARD SOFA STOOL TABLE TALLBOY
谜题 (PUZZLES)
六边形迷宫 (HEX MAZE)
玩法指南：从入口箭头进入，寻找走出网格的路径。你必须遵循一条不抄近路、不跳墙且不重复的单一路径。
形状匹配 (SH PE M TCH)
玩法指南：你能找到三个颜色和大小完全相同的匹配形状吗？形状可以旋转。
匹配 (MATCHING)
单词构建器 (WORD BUILDER)
玩法指南：每个线索的答案仅包含网格中的字母，长度为 5 个字母，并包含中心字母。 • 拆开一份礼物 • Tommy Lee ___ : 美国演员 • 拨打电话 • 被选中的
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路线 词汇
玩法：解决下面的十字谜题线索以填充网格，每个方格写一个字母。每个答案的最后一个字母是下一个答案的第一个字母。这些字母已经为您填写好，同时还提供了整个谜题的第一个和最后一个字母。
M 起点 T
R 终点
L G
数字金字塔
玩法：数字金字塔中每个方格的值是其正下方两个方格之和。
266 311
130 136 175
66 64 72 103
32 34 30 42 61
14 18 16 28 33
11 3 15 1 13 2 4
5 6 7 8 9
玩法：你能找到匹配的刺猬吗？
1 2 3 4
5 6 7
33 30 21
24 12
39 15 32
27 23 45
线索 • 从固体变为液体 (4) • 极大地激发 (6) • 不诚实 (5) • 女性孩子 (4) • 右的相反面 (4) • 小型犬种类 (7)
玩法：左侧方框中的三个数字相加等于 73。但你能算出这三个数字分别是什么吗？
答案：theipaper.com / puzzles / iweekend-solutions 谜题
文字之塔 玩法：圈出下方的硬币，显示购买巧克力棒所需金额。然后你必须算出你的资金中还剩多少找零。
玩法：用列表中给出的单词填充网格。每个单词只有一个位置，并且必须精确地填入给定的方格中。
4 个字母 Iago
6 个字母 Angelo Edmund Tamora Tybalt
5 个字母 Aaron Regan
7 个字母 Cassius Goneril Macbeth Proteus Richard
8 个字母 Claudius Cornwall
玩法：目标是从谜题的起点到达终点。利用金字塔每一步下方的线索为你提供帮助，同时请记住，下一个答案是前一个线索的字母异位词加上一个新字母。
道路车辆
土地面积单位
木条箱
催眠状态
完全确定
第 1971 号
由 Ifor 创作的假期 银色行包含非标准线索的答案。在这些线索中，第一部分包含一个短词的定义，必须在其中插入或添加一个字母串，以形成由字谜（wordplay）给出的实际词条。第二部分包含一个较长词的字谜，从中移除一个字母串以形成定义的词条。
计数指字谜结果；所有字母串均不同。
必须在网格下方写一个由五个单词组成的短语，暗示这些变化。
短语：______
其余的线索中每个包含一个额外的词；这些词按照线索顺序出现在短语的来源中。
横向 魔幻线条仅影响我 (6) 小说时尚中的主街服装 (9) 12 祭司从最佳机会中取出核心 (5) 13 明白了，也许在没有注射药物的情况下 (4) 14 关于工会喧闹的愤怒 (6)
单词轮 九字母单词 CONQUEROR 其他单词：cone, conquer, core, corer, corn, corner, cornu, coroner, crone, croon, crooner, crore, cure, curer, once, ounce, recur.
轮盘
MENSA 脑力激荡 1. 烧烤 (Barbecue) 2. a) 姜饼 (Gingernut) b) 奶油饼 (Custard cream) c) 消化饼 (Digestive) d) 果酱饼 (Jammie Dodger) 3. 18.3333
五线索加密 十字字谜 横向 3 空手道 (Ka-rate)，5 / 6 杂货店 (General stores)* 纵向 1 报纸 (Papers)，2 接手 (Taken on)，4 擦除 (Eras-e-R)
巨型十字字谜 横向 12 谋杀情歌 (Murder Ballads)，13 硬脂酸 (Stearic acid)，15 布莱恩·克洛斯 (Brian Close)，16 贾雷尔·昆萨 (Jarell Quansah)，17 酿酒女 (Alewife)，18 洪堡 (Humboldt)，19 铕 (Europium)，21 亚历山大·兹维列夫 (Alexander Zverev)，23 北风神 (Boreas)，26 埃尔帕索 (El Paso)，27 儒艮 (Dugong)，29 喔啦啦 (Ooh La La)，34 蝎子 (Scorpion)，35 一次小聚会 (A Bit of a Do)，37 麝香葡萄酒 (Moschatel)，39 安娜·福特 (Anna Ford)，40 / 33 斯托克波杰斯 (Stoke Poges)，44 / 54 拜厄挂毯 (Bayeux Tapestry)，45 / 43 哈罗德·拉伍德 (Harold Larwood)，49 美元 (Dollar)，50 鹈鹕行人过路处 (Pelican crossing)，55 上勾拳 (Uppercut)，57 格子布 (Gingham)，
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
14 15
16 17
18 19 20
24 25 26
27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34
35 36 37
38 39
41 42
15 女高音在海上离去，在宏大的咏唱中 (8) 16 纸业作品不再印刷，正在返回 (5) 17 步法中断，大致被遣散 (6) 18 功能在回顾中，最终需求低迷 (7) 20 倾斜教练简短结束；伊福尔的头部弹出 (9) 21 掌声突然增加，未破裂，如同新娘颤抖 (6) 24 盐腌保存，热气腾腾地端入冷罐中 (8) 25 法律文件被染上，内容是翻倒的啤酒 (7) 27 忧郁围绕着返回，在信仰的核心 (4)
更多答案请见：theipaper.com / puzzles / iweekend-solutions
箭头字谜
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59 西属萨哈拉 (Spanish Sahara)，60 招募员 (The Recruit)，61 爱丽丝·库珀 (Alice Cooper)，62 斯图尔特·马科尼 (Stuart Maconie)。 纵向 2 埃德加·华莱士 (Edgar Wallace)，3 布鲁斯·福克斯顿 (Bruce Foxton)，4 雅各布 (Jacob)，5 蓝色裸体 (Blue Nude)，6 古怪工作 (Oddjob)，7 实用设施 (Utilities)，8 / 51 雅克·库斯托 (Jacques Cousteau)，9 希莱尔·贝洛克 (Hilaire Belloc)，10 萨萨帕里拉 (Sarsaparilla)，11 尼什·库马尔 (Nish Kumar)，14 咸海 (Aral Sea)，20 教育 (An Education)，22 赞比巴尔 (Zanzibar)，24 全是我 (All of Me)，25 托妮·布雷克斯顿 (Toni Braxton)，28 / 1 杰拉尔德·达雷尔 (Gerald Durrell)，30 奥农多加 (Onondaga)，31 华夫饼 / 胡扯 (Waffle)，32 罗考尔岩 (Rockall)，36 最糟糕的女巫 (The Worst Witch)，38 我们跳舞吧 (Shall We Dance)，41 塔隆·埃格顿 (Taron Egerton)，
周五密码字谜 4573
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12 13
21 22 23
42 柴郡猫 (Cheshire cat)，46 乔纳斯·索尔克 (Jonas Salk)，47 耶路撒冷 (Jerusalem)，48 希皮亚斯 (Hippias)，52 台风 (Typhoon)，53 加利西亚 (Galicia)，56 贸易中心 (Rialto)，58 赫兹 (Hertz)。
Zygolex 从左到右：厨师 (chef)；槽 (slot)；新 (new)；辛辣 (spicy)；咀嚼 (chew)；热 (hot)；啃 (gnaw)；蚋 (gnat)；帽子 (hat)；爪 (paw)；菲斯帽 (fez)；伙伴 (pal)；说 (says)；脚 (foot)；喂食 (fed)。
脑力激荡 1. c) 在边缘 (On the edge) 2. Amy 法棍, Ada 汤, Ann 沙拉, Ava 卷饼。 3. 20
网格 横向 1 柚木 (Teak)，5 禁反言 (Estop)，10 光环 (Halo)，11 罗德斯 (Rhodes)，13 球体 (Orbs)，14 祝好 (Good day)，16 使用 (Use)，17 低 (Low)，18 相同 (Same)，19 丽塔 (Rita)，22 现在 (Now)，23 特鲁罗 (Truro)，25 艺术 (Arts)，27 愤怒地 (Irately)，29 桶 (Cask)，31 理想 (Ideal)，33 瓮 (Urn)，34 基因 (Gene)，35 北京狗 (Peke)，37 放置 (Lay)，39 苏 (Sou)，42 跟踪 (Stalked)，44 鹮 (Ibis)，45 貂 (Ermine)，46 完成 (Done)，47 阿斯顿 (Aston)，48 询问 (Asks)。 纵向 1 你 (Thou)，2 耳朵 (Ears)，3 艾伯特 (Albert)，4 考斯 (Kos)，5 因此 (Ergo)，6 展示 (Show)，7 太 (Too)，8 赔率 / 奇数 (Odds)，9 迂腐者 (Pedant)，12 萨摩斯 (Samos)，15 柘木 (Yew)，17 劳拉 (Lara)，20 鸢尾 (Iris)，21 土耳其人 (Turk)，24 Oti，25 避风 (Alee)，26 瑞安 (Ryan)，28 焦虑 (Edgy)，29 克里特 (Crete)，30 安卡拉 (Ankara)，32 莱斯博斯 (Lesbos)，33 向上 (Ups)，36 榆树 (Elms)，37 亚麻 (Leno)，38 亚丁 (Aden)，40 哼唧 (Oink)，41 使用 (Uses)，43 套件 (Kit)，44 艾达 (Ida)。
29 健身房狂人限制了锻炼 (8) 31 皇冠为接下来的不幸做准备 (8, 2 words) 34 记录压力的单位将部队推向山丘 (9) 36 国家忧郁在无尽的卷轴上并不糟糕 (6) 38 管道礼炮在巡游领导者身后吹响 (7) 39 水手撤离，厌恶南极之旅 (11) 40 表现得像克劳狄乌斯国王认为的那样，适合屠宰 (9) 41 华尔街的家伙们前往获取非法奖金的收益 (6) 42 非常法式，在长发上持有好几个 (8, 2 words)
玩法：每一行、每一列以及每个 3x3 宫格内，数字 (1 到 9) 必须且只能出现一次。灰色线条内所有数字之和必须等于其左上角标注的数字。在由灰色线条组成的区域内，任何数字不能出现两次以上。
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14 17 18 10
11 32 6
12 7 11
18 14
13 19
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I R U S A C H E M A S S P A I R N M A O T U T T E R N U S O O N T A P I O C A S M E E S T E N A C I T Y
歌曲标题：HELLO, I MUST BE GOING
1969 解答 Kirsanov 的饼干 在 Animal Crackers (隐喻为 MANILA) 中，JEFFREY T SPAULDING (多余字母) 演唱了 “HELLO, I MUST BE GOING”；因此 (银色) 条目 CHILIAD, HIDROSIS, HIBACHI, HISTORIES, CHIANTI 和 TAHINI 在输入时减去了 HI 和 I。
玩法：在每一行和每一列中，将数字 1-5 恰好放置一次。大于号和小于号 (‘>’ 和 ‘<’) 表示相邻单元格之间的大小关系。
O E O C
N Q U
玩法：使用轮盘中的字母可以找到多少个单词？我们找到了 18 个，包括一个九字母单词。每个单词必须使用中心字母且至少使用另外三个字母。字母只能使用一次。不能使用外来词、专有名词或复数，但可以使用以 ‘s’ 结尾的动词形式。
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书籍 P11
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在微软推出这款第一人称射击游戏四分之一个世纪后，这部超级大作首次登陆 PlayStation，并升级了视觉效果和任务。忘记开放世界探索吧：这就是射击外星人，射击他们，然后再射击他们，带来极具冲击力的游戏体验。
邻里守望播客 (Neighbourhood Watch Podcast)
Adore Audio
这部关于犯罪预防和真实生活故事的播客由前警察、现获奖喜剧演员 Alfie Moore 主持。他与曾遭受犯罪侵害的嘉宾坦诚交流，并提供切实可行的预防建议。
播客 P36
4 1 – 2 August 2026
北方
Lily’s Foxhall Road, Blackpool
在一个有 80 家以上炸鱼薯条店的地方，你如何选择在哪买晚餐？就像在任何海滨小镇一样，远离海滨那些花哨的装饰，前往远离大海的院子和后街，寻找那些当地人——一群神秘且不为人知的面糊专家——光顾的地方。在 Blackpool，推开 Lily’s Traditional Fish and Chips 的门，这是一个欢快的避风港，在这里尽情享用颜色像卡通金币一样迷人的薯条和滋滋作响的鳕鱼。 电话：01253 522794
The Fish Hut Liverpool Road, Manchester
温斯顿·丘吉尔因炸鱼薯条在战时对士气的重要性而将其免于配给，称其为“快乐的同伴”。如果他能为这个快活的小组增加第三个成员，那肯定是一品脱分量的美酒。Fish Hut 的精美产品可以在相邻的木桶酒吧中享用，并配以吧台提供的真实艾尔啤酒。撕开包装纸，举杯共饮。 电话：0161 839 0957
The Wetherby Whaler Otley Road, Guiseley
一家名为 Whalers 的连锁店从 Wetherby 兴起，分支机构遍布约克郡。他们提供的面糊都能抚慰灵魂，薯条则能让食客回想起童年某些幸福的时刻。Guiseley 分店在此胜出是因为其历史——这里正是传奇人物 Harry Ramsden 开第一家炸鱼薯条小铺的地方。这是一个浸透在炸鱼薯条历史中的地区。在邻近的 Bradford 1860 年代，17 岁的 Clara Duce 成为最早在任何地方销售炸鱼配薯条的人之一。 wetherbywhaler.co.uk / guiseley
The Fisherman’s Wife Leeds Market, Leeds
The Fisherman’s Wife 随着其场地的节奏而变动——不要指望在下午 5 点之后还能找到它在油炸。这是一个属于下午的地方；是一个配上一罐汽水的地方（蒲公英与牛膝根，或者实在不行就选 Vimto）。确保你在享用丝滑的黑线鳕时...
顶尖炸鱼薯条 店
刚出锅， 淋上醋和盐 —— 还有什么能比这更好？ Daniel Gray 将向您推荐 这道极具英国特色菜肴的 顶尖代表店
配上一份碎渣（scraps）——那是从油炸锅中捞出的脆爽梦幻面糊块，在英格兰南部或苏格兰简直是犯罪般地见不到。不过，在利兹它们被叫作“bits”，在其他地方则被称为“gribbles”、“scrantions”或“screeds”。炸鱼薯条店有自己的一套“热爱词典”。 thefishermanswife.co.uk
The Scrap Box 约克，赫尔路 (Hull Road, York)
访问美丽的约克市，然后离开市区前往一个路边停车区，这看起来似乎不合常理，但为了品尝这座城市最好的炸鱼薯条，这是必要的。The Scrap Box 是当地人的聚集地。这家店是一家充满现代感的明亮企业，但根植于传统炸鱼薯条店的价值观：丰盛的面糊；热气腾腾、酥脆且软糯的薯条；呈台球桌绿色且自制的豌豆泥，以及浓郁的塔塔酱。当然，还有碎渣。今年 2 月，The Scrap Box 在国家炸鱼薯条大奖中赢得了“年度外卖店”。不足为奇。 facebook.com / scrapboxyork
North Bay Fisheries 斯卡伯勒，哥伦布峡谷 (Columbus Ravine, Scarborough)
根据 2025 年的一项调查，斯卡伯勒的人均炸鱼薯条店数量比地球上任何其他地方都多。在这些店之间漫步，那令人陶醉的香气会引发强烈的饥饿感。转身离开大海，在 North Bay Fisheries 前排队，这家店隐蔽在皮肖姆公园（Peasholm Park）后方的一个露台上。金色的美味从铬制油炸锅中飞出。 facebook.com / northbay.fisheries
Excelsior Fisheries 斯泰斯，斯泰斯巷 (Staithes Lane, Staithes)
当你从迷人的海滨村庄斯泰斯爬上陡峭的山坡后，你值得一份奖励。Excelsior 由热情洋溢的年轻炸鱼师服务，用面糊裹制的“仙馔”提供了这份奖励。这是在库克船长的故居地的一次绝妙发现。 facebook.com / excelsiorstaithes
Colmans 南希尔兹，海洋路 (Ocean Road, South Shields)
Colman 家族自 1905. 年起就在这个东北部海滨小镇提供炸制美食。最初只是一个海边简易房，现在已成为一家距离沙滩仅几分钟步行路程的餐厅兼外卖店。Colmans 供应的鱼肉在咬下去的一瞬间，会释放出一种奢华且如火山般汹涌的热气——这是新鲜的极致体现。如果你在店内用餐，可以试着识别那些照片贴在墙上的名流顾客。当你淋醋时，看着约翰·梅杰（John Major）；当你撒盐时，看着薇拉·达克沃斯（Vera Duckworth）…… colmansfishandchips.co.uk
Fisherman’s Bay 惠特利湾，东游行道 (East Parade, Whitley Bay)
Fisherman’s Bay 给顾客带来了一个两难选择。是坐在室内欣赏其优雅、平静的餐厅环境？还是打包带走，在波涛汹涌的北海视线范围内，用木叉扎入黑线鳕，让蒸汽在空中弥散？这家泰恩赛德的奇迹同样因其创新的纯素选项而值得赞赏。 fishermansbay.co.uk
中英格兰地区 (MIDLANDS)
Major’s 比尔斯顿，教堂街 (Church Street, Bilston)
不必在意国家认同 —— 通过地方特产，炸鱼薯条店帮助我们表达区域认同。赫尔有“美国薯条香料”（American Chip Spice），一种在柜台撒上的酸甜粉末。在坎布里亚的炸鱼薯条店里，土豆泥肉饼是主食。而在这里，在黑乡（Black Country），橙色薯条是当地骄傲的灯塔。70 年多以来，这里的店铺一直将未烹饪的薯条浸在一种包含红椒粉和橙色的面糊中。
取决于你问谁，是用色素还是姜黄粉上色，然后进行油炸。当地人认为，这样出来的结果是升级版的：比起那些平淡、苍白的亲戚，这种金黄色的“叛逆者”薯条更加酥脆且优越。伍尔弗汉普顿（Wolverhampton）市外的 Major’s 是验证你是否认同的理想之地。 facebook.com / majorschipshop
东部
French’s The Quayside, Wells-Next-the-Sea
一个多世纪以来，French 家族一直在操作油炸炉，为当地人和游客提供分量十足的炸鱼薯条，其浓郁的醋香味吸引着在海港漫步的行人。这并不是说 French’s 在这段时间里没有现代化——它的无麸质产品深受许多无法食用面糊的人的喜爱。 frenchs.co.uk
Lucy’s Chips 诺里奇市场, 诺里奇 (Norwich)
在诺里奇市场街头食品摊位提供的包子、炸猪排和西班牙炸巧克力的包围中，有两家炸鱼薯条摊。Lucy’s 和 Ron’s both 都非常出色。Lucy’s 在这里胜出，是因为对于一家如此之南的炸鱼薯条店来说，他们竟然提供碎炸鱼肉（scraps），这令人惊喜。由于市场的巷道狭窄如迷宫，顾客通常被迫在露天食用——而这始终是最好的用餐方式。 facebook.com/ lucyschips114norwichmarket
南部
Chipping Wharf Old Ford Road, E3
16 世纪的犹太移民将油炸裹面鱼引入伦敦以及整个英国。在 1860 年左右，来自贝特纳尔格林（Bethnal Green）的犹太青少年约瑟夫·马林（Joseph Malin）将裹面鱼与热薯条搭配在一起。马林家族很快开始销售这道组合菜肴，他们在 Old Ford Road 的店可能成为了这个国家第一家炸鱼薯条店。马林店已不复存在，但气派的 Chipping Wharf 延续了东区金色的传统。由于这是伦敦的炸鱼薯条店，别忘了在旁边配上你的“wallies”（腌黄瓜）。 chippingwharf.com
Golden Union Poland Street, W1F
在远离牛津街混乱地带的一转弯处，一块红白相间的招牌用强烈的词汇吸引着路人：炸鱼薯条（Fish & Chips）。被其吸引的人将发现一片避风港。Golden Union 的外观与美国餐厅相似，但在点唱机的经典曲目间隙，弥漫着酸醋的诱人香味和油炸锅的沸腾声。这里使用植物油油炸，并提供与其他产品一样具有完美脆皮的无肉美味（素食者也值得享受这种美食），这家店能满足每一代人的需求。 goldenunion.co.uk
Rock and Sole Plaice Endell Street, WC2H
炸鱼薯条的犹太起源只是这道餐点与移民交织的一个例子——例如，希腊塞浦路斯人在这几个世纪中为我们带来了数百家炸鱼薯条店。Ziyaeddin 家族自 1980 年起一直是 Rock and Sole Plaice 的经营者。这里提供多种裹面选择，包括岩鱼、比目鱼、柠檬比目鱼和鳐鱼，餐厅还供应硕大的薯条，让这道菜回归其街头原貌。像维多利亚时代的人那样用餐，只不过是在华丽的瓷砖墙环绕中，啜饮一杯冰镇的灰皮诺（pinot grigio）。 rockandsoleplaice.com
Chez Fred Seamoor Road, Bournemouth
辨别一家出色的炸鱼薯条店的方法之一就是看排队情况。如果有十几个饥肠辘辘的人在门外排队，这意味着所有食物都是现点现炸，新鲜度极高。这种情况在 Chez Fred 经常出现，顾客们满怀喜悦地期待着细腻的面糊和色泽金黄、口感轻快的薯条。 chezfred.co.uk
Rockfish New Fish Quay, Brixham
德文郡（Devon）和多塞特郡（Dorset）拥有十二家 Rockfish 分店，这是一个对可持续发展有着极高承诺的高端连锁店。虽然所有分店都提供各种海鲜，但一旦面糊的诱人香味飘过海滨空气，就很难不点一份黑鳕鱼或黑线鳕。坐在露台上，看着渔船在港口中起伏，海豹在青绿色的海水中翩翩起舞。 therockfish.co.uk / pages brixham-seafood-restaurant
Greg & Lou’s Higher Fore Street, Redruth
康沃尔郡并不缺乏优质的炸鱼薯条店，但 Greg & Lou’s 拥有某种能让其脱颖而出的特质：惊人且极尽完美的薯条。尽管他们的鱼类料理同样精湛，但正是这些薯条在记忆中挥之不去，让你在数月后的某个随机周二早晨想到它们时仍会垂涎三尺。薯条上点缀着淡淡的裹粉，独树一帜。 thinkfoodgreglous.today
威尔士
Ship Deck 纽波特路，卡尔菲利 (Newport Road, Caerphilly)
卡迪夫有“炸鱼店之巷”——卡罗琳街 (Caroline Street)，这是一条布满了外卖店的著名通衢。但若想品尝当地最顶级的炸鱼薯条，请向北行驶几英里，前往一座以奶酪而闻名的城镇。屡获殊荣的 Ship Deck 是一家充满惬意氛围的油炸美食避风港，是一家食物水准普遍极高的社区炸鱼店。 shipdeck.co.uk
Ainsworth’s 桥街，卡纳冯 (Bridge Street, Caernarfon)
没有两家炸鱼店是完全相同的。它们就像一个个闪耀着个性光芒的微型共和国，在连锁餐饮店趋同化的世界中，这是一种令人欣慰的现象。此外，最小的炸鱼薯条店也能做出与最宏大的店媲美的美食。Ainsworth’s 正是如此，是一个宝藏之所。夹起一盒金灿灿的美味在腋下，前往海滨，在海湾与城堡之间享用。 ainsworthscaernarfon.co.uk
苏格兰
The Chippy by Spencer 布鲁格顿街，爱丁堡 (Broughton Street, Edinburgh)
苏格兰的首府近年来失去了许多炸鱼店。“加盐和酱汁吗？”(salt and sauce?) 这个问题现在几乎从市中心的声景中消失了。但在布鲁格顿街并非如此，这里的炸鱼店酱汁（一种由棕色酱汁和醋调制而成，在格拉斯哥明显见不到的混合物）随处可见，而颓废风格的裹粉则带来纯粹的喜悦。带着你这一包热气腾腾的幸福感离开，在附近的盖菲尔德广场 (Gayfield Square) 享用。 thechippyedinburgh.com
Carron Fish Bar 阿拉迪斯街，斯通黑文 (Allardice Street, Stonehaven)
诚然，在吃完一份炸鱼晚餐后，通常没有空间吃甜点。然而，你可以前往美丽的斯通黑文小镇尝试这种方法：先在镇顶端出色的 Bay 炸鱼店吃前菜，然后沿着海边散步，漫步至 Carron 店享用甜点。后者是油炸玛氏巧克力棒 (deep-fried Mars bar) 的发源地，该产品于 1992. 年首次在此调制。在棕色纸袋中，这个 DFM 看起来可能像一只在澳大利亚丛林火灾中被烧得无法辨认的动物残骸，但它的味道却出奇地、荒诞地美味。 carronfishbar.com
Nardini’s 格雷诺克路，拉格斯 (Greenock Road, Largs)
意大利移民塑造了苏格兰的炸鱼薯条店景观。时至今日，全地的店铺仍以 Crollas、Coias 等名字命名。许多店面小巧且温馨，窗户上凝结的水汽掩盖着内部诱人的光芒。但 Nardini’s 不同。Nardini’s 是一座炸鱼薯条“豪宅”，其内部拥有装饰艺术风格 (Art Deco) 舞厅般的辉煌。很少有炸鱼店会举办钢琴演奏会。值得庆幸的是，这里的食物与环境相称——顶级的黑线鳕鱼形状如同一艘维京长船，裹粉呈铜色，配以蓬松的薯条。 nardinis.co.uk
北爱尔兰
John Long’s 阿索尔街，贝尔法斯特 (Athol Street, Belfast)
在一条不起眼的死胡同里，坐落着一家贝尔法斯特的标志性机构。Long’s 的外墙铭刻着历史；在“动乱时期” (the Troubles) 高峰期安装的网状窗罩依然在原处。这里曾满足过造船厂工人们的饥渴。如今，Long’s 为全城的当地人和知晓此秘境的游客所喜爱。其中世纪风格的内部装饰呈现出一种内敛之美。在卡座中坐下，如果你想尝试点不一样的，可以点一份 pastie——这是一种北爱尔兰炸鱼店的 delicacy，由裹粉包裹的肉类、洋葱、土豆和调味料组成。 johnlongs.com
Morton’s 海景路，巴利卡斯尔 (Bayview Road, Ballycastle)
完美地坐落在码头边，Morton’s 门前的长队本身就说明了问题——这是一家具备目的地的炸鱼薯条店，前往这里是海滨一日游的一种仪式。在水边享用丝滑的裹粉美食。简直是田园诗般的体验——不过要小心巴利卡斯尔那些蛮横的、俯冲而下的海鸥，它们正试图在炸鱼薯条晚餐中蹭一口吃。 facebook.com / mortonsfishandchips
Daniel Gray 是一位作家、编辑、广播员，并著有多本书，包括《鳕鱼之食：炸鱼薯条如何塑造英国》（Food of the Cods: How Fish & Chips Made Britain）。该书入围了 Fortnum and Mason 2024 年饮食大奖的年度最佳新晋美食书短名单，并且入围了美食作家协会 (Guild of Food Writers) 2024 年年度最佳美食书决赛。
6 2026 年 8 月 1 – 2 日
多年来，我一直被英国的湖泊、河流和海滩所吸引，将其视为疗愈、灵感和快乐的源泉。在撰写我的书籍《破浪》（Breaking Waves）期间，我去了许多绝佳的地点——有时是紧握着指南书，有时则是偶然发现隐藏的瑰宝。这里有 20 个俘获我心的地点，我希望它们能激励你尝试浸入其中……
霍加博斯特海滩 (Horgabost Beach) 哈里斯岛， 外赫布里底群岛
在初次见到哈里斯岛西海岸的海滩之前，任何准备都无法让你完全适应：广袤的白沙滩和难以置信的青绿色海水，让人想起没有酒店（也没有那样天气）的加勒比地区。你可以轻松跳过闻名遐迩的卢斯肯泰尔 (Luskentyre) —— 我曾在 11 月一个风暴之晨在霍加博斯特游泳，眺望着对面那个狭小且避风的海湾，以及塔兰赛岛 (Isle of Taransay)。这里的水全年寒冷且令人振奋，海滩背后是马凯尔草原 (machair) 和沙丘。这里没有设施，但停车方便，开车很快即可到达塔伯特 (Tarbert)。
凯恩戈姆山脉的湖泊 (Lochs of the Cairngorms) 高地
凯恩戈姆国家公园是我世界上最喜欢的地方之一，在雄伟的山峦之间，你有无数的选择进行湖中游泳。莫利奇湖 (Loch Morlich) 拥有宽阔的淡水海滩，四周环绕着苏格兰松；加滕湖 (Loch Garten) 隐匿在充满鸟类和红松鼠的森林旁；或者童话般的埃莱因湖 (Loch an Eilein)，其岛上的城堡废墟被古老的林地环绕。英国野泳协会 (Swim Wild UK, swimwilduk.com) 的所在地因什湖 (Loch Insh) 设有水上运动中心和 BoatHouse 餐厅，泳后可以在那里喝碗汤、吃个三明治或品一口威士忌。
多雷斯海滩，尼斯湖 (Dores Beach, Loch Ness) 高地
经过尼斯湖时，我必须停下来游泳一次——与其说是为了游泳，不如说是为了面对我的恐惧。我原以为会看到阴郁、预兆不祥的水域，结果却发现了一个阳光明媚的迷人卵石海滩和令人清爽的波浪。从这个东北端望去，可以俯瞰整个湖的全景，虽然湖水寒冷且呈泥炭色深黑，但在太阳落在山后时游泳，有一种超凡脱俗的感觉。这里交通便利，设有停车场，多雷斯旅馆 (The Dores Inn) 酒吧就在岸边。没有看到怪物。
洛蒙德湖 (Loch Lomond) 特罗萨克斯
英国最大的湖泊郁郁葱葱，在鸭湾 (Duck Bay)、拉斯 (Luss) 及许多其他地点都有进入点——尽管这些地方会变得很拥挤。巴洛赫 (Balloch) 是这个“高地之门”南端一个繁忙的村庄，这里有丰富的餐厅、咖啡馆和乘船游览服务。湖水深暗且寒冷，但从水面向上仰望广袤的松林，感觉非常神奇。
科尔德磨坊瀑布，洛温诺克 (Calder Mill Waterfall, Lochwinnoch) 伦弗鲁郡
在瀑布下浸泡有一种独特的振奋感，而能找到这样一个宽阔且浅的瀑布是一件乐事。科尔德磨坊的马蹄形瀑布深藏在林地中，从一个设有免费停车场的道路经由一条泥泞的小径即可到达。这里远离喧嚣且没有设施，有宽阔的阶梯状岩石可供野餐，你可以在瀑布后清澈见底的浅滩中涉水——如果你愿意，可以大胆地将头浸在雷鸣般的水流之下。我无法抗拒！洛温诺克村有许多餐厅供泳后光顾。请穿着结实的鞋子。
低牛顿海滩 (Low Newton Beach) 诺森伯兰郡
诺森伯兰郡的海滩纯净、多沙且安静，其间点缀着令人惊叹的城堡和草本沙丘。低牛顿海滩宁静且避风，进入路径旁有刷成奶油色的渔民小屋，Ship Inn 酒吧则隐匿在其中提供饮品。将车停在山顶，步行下到沙滩上，在游泳时可以欣赏遛狗者的身影——或者远方海岬上 brooding 的邓斯坦堡城堡 (Dunstanburgh Castle) 废墟。
温德米尔湖 (Windermere) 坎布里亚郡
日出时分站在雷里格草地 (Rayrigg Meadow) 的码头上令人心醉神迷：太阳将粉色色调洒在山丘上，在平静的日子里，英格兰最长的湖泊像画一样映射着周围的环境。从付费停车场出发，沿着一条短而蜿蜒的小路可以到达一个小卵石海滩，那里有公共码头延伸到水中。你可以从平台跳入水中，或在卵石间涉水而入，体验这里特殊的宁静。充满活力的博内斯 (Bowness) 村庄距离这里仅 5 分钟车程。
Llyn Tegid 格温内斯，北威尔士
威尔士最大的天然湖， 位于埃里里国家公园 （斯诺多尼亚），充满了神话色彩—— 传说湖底有一座沉没的城镇
湖畔，伴随着清脆的教堂钟声，据称在安静的夜晚可以听到。当我游泳时，我感受到了那些故事中的神秘感。我在靠近 Bala Sailing Club 的东北端进入湖中，那里附近有公共停车场，并光顾了对宠物友好的 Lakeview Café，在那里我吃到了人生中最棒的游泳后培根卷并喝了一杯茶。在夏天，Bala Lake Railway 沿南岸缓缓行驶，增加了一种沉浸在故事中的感觉。
秘密海滩 彭布罗克郡 (Pembrokeshire)
南彭布罗克郡隐藏着许多宝藏。有人指引我前往一个在地图上没有标注名称的秘密海滩，在其海湾中游泳感觉既有保护感又充满野性，开阔的海洋在招手，而鸬鹚和海鸦像活生生的滴水嘴兽一样守护着岩石。从 Broadhaven South 到 Freshwater East 的海岸线分布着许多此类拥有公共停车场和金色沙滩的小海滩——在 Broad Haven，在前往大海的途中，可以经过 Bosherston Lily Ponds 进行一次美丽的徒步之旅。
圣安德鲁斯湖 (St Andrews Lakes) 肯特郡 (Kent)
这是一个绝美的泉水保护区，拥有瑰丽的蔚蓝色湖水，干净到几乎（但并不完全）可以饮用。这是一个完全管理化的场所，提供救生员、水上运动、餐厅以及俯瞰湖泊的热水浴缸和桑拿房——此外还有带有私人热水浴缸的豪华“漂浮”小屋，我在那里度过了一个最放松的短假。必须进行引导培训并提前预订。
巴克兰公园湖 (Buckland Park Lake) 萨里郡 (Surrey)
这是我的“主场”湖泊，我对这个位于 A25 公路旁、被砂岩悬崖环绕的绝美泻湖充满眷恋。这里有免费停车场和美丽的自然步道；加拿大鹅和鸭子在这里称霸——我们只是它们水域中的访客。游泳通过 The Surrey Hills Adventure Company (theshac.co.uk) 预订，他们为该泻湖提供救生服务，并提供开放水域入门指导、夜泳、仅限女性的月光“月圆之圈”、桨板瑜伽和音疗浴。湖边有一个小吃车，一家美丽的餐厅俯瞰着水面。简直是人间天堂。
默瑟斯乡村公园 (Mercers Country Park) 萨里郡 (Surrey)
沿着这条路走几英里，就到了这个充满活力、热闹非凡的多运动中心，帆船、皮划艇、风帆冲浪和桨板运动在这里共用水域。这里曾是一个采石场，现在是一个拥有林地步道和免费停车场的保护区，其新建的露台俯瞰湖泊，供应葡萄酒和啤酒——而开放麦之夜带来了一种真正的派对感。必须预订。
温切尔西沙滩 (Winchelsea Sands) 东萨塞克斯郡 (East Sussex)
我最近发现了这个安静的、乡村风格的卵石海滩，感觉像是回到了过去。这里与 Rye Harbour 自然保护区和盐沼相邻，这个宽广、漫长且对宠物友好的海滩远离任何开发区域，让自然循其道。第二次世界大战的碉堡和拿破仑时代的马泰罗塔 (Martello towers) 点缀着海岸线，这里也是观鸟者的天堂。历史名城 Rye 距离这里仅需短途车程。
布拉克尔沙姆湾 (Bracklesham Bay) 西萨塞克斯郡 (West Sussex)
布拉克尔沙姆湾拥有英国最著名的化石产地之一，在恶劣天气之后， 45 百万年前的鲨鱼牙齿会被冲到沙滩上。如果说在古代海床之上游泳还不够令人振奋，那么这里的日落绝对壮丽：海湾向西南方向开放，因此太阳在开阔水域上落下，地平线上可见怀特岛 (Isle of Wight)。付费停车；Billy’s on the Beach 提供美味的游泳后餐饮。
南海海滩 (Southsea Beach) 汉普郡 (Hampshire)
上方，从左至右：尼斯湖，高地；斯旺奇，多塞特郡；洛蒙德湖，特罗斯特。下方左侧：Horgabost，哈里斯岛；下方最左侧：Bembridge，怀特岛 GETTY
如何安全游泳
开放水域游泳是一项高风险活动，尤其是在低温环境下。了解关键的安全信息，如潮汐和温度，寻求当地知识，检查有救生员驻守的区域，并在任何新地点游泳前先熟悉环境。我推荐《Swimming Wild》系列书籍 (Vertebrate Publishing)，以获取特定地区的知识、安全信息和设施情况。
咖啡馆林立在南海（Southsea）的燧石砾滩上，这里是观察水上世界变迁的绝佳之地——码头、海滩咖啡馆以及进出朴次茅斯港的海军战舰，这一切都得到了怀特岛（Isle of Wight）的良好遮蔽。请警惕港口口的快速潮汐。由于附近有南海公共绿地（Southsea Common）、海滨大道、模型村、水族馆和南海城堡，这里给人一种传统度假游泳地的感觉。
贝姆布里奇海滩 (Bembridge Beach) 怀特岛
从繁荣的沿海村庄沿着一条石径走来，贝姆布里奇海滩向一个方向延伸至伫立在水中的高脚救生艇站，向另一个方向则延伸至贝姆布里奇港。海湾的部分区域遮蔽效果很好，水面闪烁着热带风情般的诱惑，不过强劲的洋流禁止在港口周围游泳。这里是地道的螃蟹之乡——著名的餐饮店包括“螃蟹与龙虾客栈”（The Crab & Lobster Inn）。
斯旺奇海滩与老哈里岩 (Swanage Beach & Old Harry Rocks) 多塞特郡
我自己的公开水域之旅始于斯旺奇海滩，当时我参加了一次有组织的海洋游泳，从此便再未回头。斯旺奇是一个迷人的海滨小镇——有游戏厅、维多利亚时代的码头、炸鱼薯条、潘趣与朱迪木偶戏——这里的游泳体验极佳：海湾坡度平缓，几乎能包容任何紧张的初次游泳者；此外，通过参加前往著名的老哈里岩的引导游泳，可以体验冒险之感。由于船只交通繁忙，引导员和安全保障至关重要——我参加了“侏罗纪海岸游泳”（Jurassic Coast Swimming, jurassiccoastswimming.co.uk）的活动，他们面向所有能力水平的游泳者。
卢尔沃斯湾与德德尔门 (Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door) 多塞特郡
德德尔门壮丽的石灰岩拱门是侏罗纪海岸世界遗产地的一部分，由“侏罗纪海岸游泳”引导从卢尔沃斯湾出发的游泳体验令人惊叹。海湾本身拥有一个水下“艺术馆”，鱼类在海带和海草之间游弋。在遮蔽的海湾之外，分布着小型洞穴和可游过的隧道，然后你将接近拱门本身。结束后喝杯热巧克力、吃块蛋糕，这是一次完美的游泳冒险。进入此处需要经过陡峭的小径，加入像“侏罗纪海岸游泳”这样的引导小组至关重要——这里的海域难以预测，且没有救生员。
艾玛·辛普森（Emma Simpson）的《破碎之波》（Breaking Waves）平装本已出版（Icon Books, £10.99）。
西沃德霍！海水泳池 (Westward Ho! Sea Pool) 德文郡
这是一个嵌入岩石中的维多利亚时代潮汐泳池，部分为天然，部分为混凝土。西沃德霍！海水泳池允许人们在狂暴的大西洋咆哮在后方时安全地沐浴。当海浪到达泳池时，汹涌的波涛已化为水雾，其平缓的入口和浅水深度使其成为适合所有能力水平的社交浸泡点。“蓝山雀寒冷游泳者”（The Bluetits Chill Swimmers, thebluetits.co）经常在这里聚集，且非常热情——甚至说服了我 12 岁的女儿加入。请小心湿滑的岩石。
波特库尼克海滩 (Porthcurnick Beach) 康沃尔郡
这个位于罗斯兰半岛（Roseland peninsula）的遮蔽海湾，从波特斯卡索村（Portscatho village）沿海岸小径短距离步行即可到达，这里拥有繁茂的岩池。晨光在水面上闪烁，游泳者从海中回望，可以看到依岩而建的“隐藏小屋”（Hidden Hut）——这是一间只能步行到达的咖啡馆，以露天火炉盛宴之夜而闻名。这里提供汤品、蛋糕、季节性午餐和当地冰淇淋，是游泳和午餐的完美地点，无需预约。
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6 人份
250g 烤制并去皮的圣女果
20ml 植物油
1 个洋葱，切成 1cm (½ 英寸) 的方块
1 瓣大蒜，切薄片
1 个青色灯笼椒，去皮并切碎（将皮烤焦以便去除）
1 个红色灯笼椒，去皮并切碎
60g 去核绿橄榄，切成四分之一块
4 个烤制的小鸟辣椒
30ml 橄榄油
50ml 水
6 条鲭鱼，清理干净
用于烤制蔬菜的部分：
新鲜辣椒，视需要而定
番茄，视需要而定
洋葱，视需要而定
大蒜头，视需要而定
您可以提前烤制蔬菜并存放在冰箱中，直到需要使用时。将烤箱预热至 200°C 风扇模式 / 425°F / 燃气档位 7。将蔬菜放在烤盘上。大蒜烤 40–45 分钟，洋葱烤 25 分钟，番茄烤 15 分钟，辣椒烤 10 分钟。它们应该是柔软的，
可制作 6 个起司薄饼
100g 新鲜马苏里拉奶酪
200g 预先磨碎的马苏里拉奶酪
20g 野蒜 (ramsons)，切薄片
10 片未烹饪的波帕多姆 (poppadoms)
50g 哈罗米奶酪 (halloumi)，细磨碎
哈巴那辣椒莎莎酱
100g 法式酸奶油 (crème fraîche)
植物油，用于深炸
将新鲜和磨碎的马苏里拉奶酪放入碗中，搅拌成均匀的糊状，然后加入野蒜
金黄且略微焦糊。取出并放凉。 使用食物料理机或研钵，将烤好的圣女果大致搅拌，保留一定的质感。 中火加热平底锅中的植物油，将新鲜洋葱炒三分钟。将火力调低，加入新鲜大蒜，继续炒五分钟。 加入除鲭鱼外的所有剩余鲭鱼配料，用中低火烹煮直到水分蒸发。剪六块铝箔纸，尺寸约为鲭鱼的两倍。 在铝箔纸上铺一层薄薄的腌料，每块纸上放一条鲭鱼。 在鲭鱼上覆盖更多腌料并用铝箔纸包裹。 大火加热干平底锅，放入包裹好的鱼。 一旦铝箔纸开始鼓起，烹煮三分钟，然后离火。 趁热用铝箔纸包裹服务，配上剩余的酱汁和烤蔬菜。
并搅拌均匀。将混合物分成六个椭圆形。 在锅中倒入一半油，加热至 180°C (350°F)。 将波帕多姆浸在冷水中两到五分钟直到变软——密切观察确保它们没有破裂——然后将它们放在铺有抹布的托盘上。 在波帕多姆中填入奶酪混合物，将其铺平，但不要铺到边缘。 使用面点刷在波帕多姆边缘刷水，然后轻轻折叠成半圆形。轻轻按下边缘以密封。 分批将起司薄饼轻轻放入热油中，每面炸大约三分钟，直到不再剧烈起泡。 用漏勺将起司薄饼从油中取出，放在铺有厨房纸巾的托盘上沥干多余油脂。 撒上哈罗米奶酪，配以莎莎酱和法式酸奶油随盘供应。
salpicón 分量：6 人份
牛肋排部分
150ml 植物油
1 块带骨牛肋排
2 个洋葱，切成四等分
2 根胡萝卜，切厚片
1 整头大蒜，纵向对半切开
500ml 红葡萄酒
200g 无盐黄油
1 条酸面包，切片
开心果牛油果酱 （或根据个人喜好使用常规牛油果酱）
沙拉部分
10 颗小红萝卜
2 个指天椒，切薄片
1 个苏格兰帽辣椒，切薄片
20 颗圣女果，对半切开
50g 腌制小洋葱，沥干并对半切开
20g 欧芹叶，切细末
20g 香菜，切细末
200ml 橄榄油
150ml 橙汁
50ml lime 汁
50ml 苹果醋
将油倒入可入烤箱的深锅中，用大火加热。锅底需足够深，以便容纳牛肋排。将牛肋排各面煎至褐黄，然后将其移出锅中，并将火候调至中火。将烤箱预热至 90°C 强制对流风扇模式 / 195°F。 将蔬菜放入锅中，轻轻翻炒几分钟，然后放入牛肋排，倒入红葡萄酒，烹煮 1 分钟。 倒入足量水直至完全淹没牛肋排，然后用锡纸或锅盖封好。 放入烤箱慢烤一夜，时长约 12–14 小时，直到用叉背轻轻按压时，肉能轻易脱骨。 将锅从烤箱中取出，放置至室温，保留部分油脂。 与此同时，制作沙拉。将小红萝卜蒸或煮 2 分钟，然后切成厚片。放入碗中，加入所有剩余的沙拉原料并充分混合。 在平底锅中用中低火加热少量植物油，将面包每面烤两分钟至金黄色，然后加入少量黄油，用中高火每面再煎 30 秒。 将面包摆放在盛盘上。 在肉仍温热时，将牛肋排从锅中取出，连同骨头完整地摆放在盛盘中。 在餐桌上，将肉从骨头上撕下，与沙拉混合。 将剩余的黄油和开心果牛油果酱涂在烤面包上，最后铺上肉与沙拉的混合物。
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Q2 Michael Rodd 和 Mark Curry 主持的 BBC 儿童电影问答节目叫什么？
Q3 改编自 Susan Howatch 小说的《Penmarric》设定在英格兰哪个郡？
Q4 Maureen Lipman（见下方）在哪个 ITV 情景喜剧中饰演一名成功的广播咨询节目主持人？
Q5 Desi Arnaz 是哪位美国喜剧演员兼女演员的丈夫和共同主演？
Q6 在同名儿童电视节目中，Chock-A-Block 是什么？
Q7 哪个 ITV 特许经营商服务于英格兰南部和东南部？
Q8 由 Peter Wyngarde 饰演的考究调查员 Jason King 最初是哪个系列的 personagem？
Q9 TikTok 铁路迷 Francis Bourgeois 将成为哪个汽车爱好者节目的新主持人之一？
哪部 Prime Video 热门剧集中出现了地政代理人“开朗的查理”和兽医 Dilwyn？
答案
我们都知道有些人在自认为能击败 Luke Littler（如图）。可能是你的丈夫，他晚上在酒吧里待在飞镖盘前而不是吧台前。可能是你的姐姐，她同意参加周日家庭烤肉晚餐仅仅是为了展示她的新飞镖。也许就是你！现在，感谢 Netflix，你有机会证明自己是对的。该流媒体服务宣布推出《击败 Luke Littler》(Beat Luke Littler)，这是一场让这位 19 岁的飞镖神童与业余玩家对决的比赛，活动将向全球直播。地区预赛将于 9 月在伦敦和曼彻斯特举行，届时将选出 20 名业余选手在 10 月 30 日的总决赛中面对“核弹 Luke”。任何能够击败他的人将带走令人咋舌的 £501,000（代表他们获胜必须减至 0 的 501 分）。
这是一个天才的想法。Luke Littler 是一颗超级巨星，他在年仅 16 岁时就闯入了 2024 年 PDC 世界飞镖锦标赛决赛，彻底颠覆了飞镖界。自那时起，他的名声和天赋与日俱增——今年他已经赢得了世界锦标赛、英国公开赛、超级联赛、大师赛，以及——就在本周——世界公开赛 (World Matchplay)。然而，由于他的年轻、随性的魅力以及他的平凡感，数以千计的人仍然认为自己在飞镖比赛中能击败 Littler。
该比赛的宣传片显示，Littler 正在阅读那些认为自己飞镖水平比他高的人在社交媒体上发布的帖子，随后说道：“认为你能在飞镖比赛中赢我？来试试吧。”
Littler 的 机会 很渺茫 ——但并非 不可能
击败 Littler 的机会很渺茫，但并非不可能——毕竟，他必须击败全部 20 位挑战者，而每一位挑战者只需要在他面前赢一场比赛即可。但对方可是 Luke Littler——这位青少年在最近的一场比赛中打破了 Phil Taylor 的赛事纪录。业余选手们极有可能被设定为注定失败。
无论结果如何，这肯定会是一场精彩且不容错过的电视节目——我记得已经很多年没有在面对直播节目时产生这种想法了。Netflix 涉足直播领域已有一段时间，但并没有取得太大成功。《Love is Blind》约会系列的一次直播团聚尝试被技术难题困扰，而 Jake Paul 与 Mike Tyson 的一场拳击赛直播流则频繁崩溃。然而，近期 Alex Honnold 攀登台湾摩天大楼的直播则十分顺利——尽管为了应对他可能坠落的情况，直播设有 10 秒延迟，这使得直播元素的紧迫感变得相当多余。
相比之下，《Beat Luke Littler》精准地把握了赌注与娱乐之间的平衡点。对于 Littler 和竞争者来说，赌注不能再高了——前者作为一名专业选手必须证明自己的价值，而后者则在为赢得一笔足以改变生活的资金而战。
谈话
点评
《Love is Blind》的一次直播团聚尝试被技术难题困扰
同时，飞镖是一项相当安全的运动，这意味着无需设置延迟。
与此同时，在我们的传统频道上，人们在很大程度上避开了电视直播。除了现场新闻外，只有慈善电视马拉松、早间杂志类节目、《The One Show》和《Strictly》被允许在不经剪辑的情况下向全国播映。
随着 Netflix 提出诸如让飞镖冠军对阵飞镖门外汉这样有趣的想法，线性频道正逐渐落后。我怀疑 BBC 是否能拿出像 Netflix 承诺给 Littler 那样丰厚的酬金。
《Beat Luke Littler》有潜力成为一个真正伟大的电视事件。将一个相当简单的娱乐形式与体育结合，是 Netflix 非常聪明的一招。对于那些真心认为自己能击败 Littler 的人来说，这是一个几乎好到不能错过的机会。如果他们真的做到了，那么我希望 Littler 能够承受得住。毕竟，真正面临损失的只有他。如果他被击败，他的名声可能会变得支离破碎。
周六, 6.15PM, FILM4
在太空中，没有人能听到马特·达蒙饰演的植物学家 Mark Watney 的尖叫，他在一次 2035 年前往红星球的任务中被机组人员遗弃在火星，被推定已经死亡。这部电影改编自 Andy Weir 的小说（他也写了《Project Hail Mary》），在 Watney 孤身生存并茁壮成长，以及 NASA 的天才们脑暴出一套令人心惊胆战的救援计划时，电影带来了波浪般接踵而至的快感。
科幻
IMDB: 8 / 10
周日, 10PM, BBC TWO
喜剧
由约瑟夫·法恩斯饰演的、陷入创作瓶颈的诗人正为他的最新剧作《罗密欧与埃塞尔：海盗之女》寻求灵感。舞台左侧登场的是抱负不凡的演员 Viola de Lesseps（格温妮丝·帕特罗 饰），她女扮男装以实现戏剧梦想并赢得他的心。在约翰·马登这部辉煌的浪漫喜剧中，朱迪·登奇的少量戏份（大约六分钟时间饰演一名坚定的伊丽莎白一世）起到了至关重要的作用。这就是演艺事业的魅力。
浪漫
IMDB: 7.1 / 10
周三, 10.40PM, BBC ONE / 11PM, BBC ONE WALES
请对阴谋与诡计说“我愿意”。这部由 Nicholas Stoller 执导的喧闹错位喜剧在地面频道首播，它借鉴了《新娘大战》和《我最好的朋友的婚礼》的风格，让威尔·法瑞尔饰演的骄傲父亲与瑞茜·威瑟斯彭饰演的电视制片人产生冲突，因为他们各自的婚礼派对被双重预订了。代际冲突在泪目般的和解中得到解决，但那些粗口频出的片段带来了十足的爆笑效果。
IMDB: 5.5 / 10
周一，11.05PM，BBC TWO
自 1996 年以来，Sing Sing 男性最高安全等级监狱一直运行着一项“通过艺术康复”(RTA) 计划，该计划在工作坊环境下利用戏剧、舞蹈和音乐来激发改变。导演 Greg Kwedar 这部非凡的戏剧作品通过重现 2005 年一场 RTA 音乐杂耍剧的制作过程，赞颂了艺术的变革力量。
本周 精选
小说家兼剧作家 John “Divine G” Whitfield (Colman Domingo) 与好友 Mike Mike (Sean San José) 一起参加由志愿者 Brent Buell (Paul Raci) 主导的排练。Divine G 和 Mike Mike 接触毒贩 Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin（饰演一个虚构化的自己），邀请他参加 RTA 节目的试镜。他起初很犹豫，但抵抗心理逐渐软化。在《Sing Sing》中，艺术模仿并颂扬生活；该片在退役的矫正设施中仅用 19 天完成拍摄，演员阵容由专业演员和前真实囚犯组成。
周五，6AM & 3.40PM，SKY CINEMA PREMIERE
根据开篇标题卡片显示，这是一个基于真实爱情故事改编的作品。Craig Brewer 讲述了一个关于在逆境中取得胜利的、令人心碎且毫不掩饰地走传统路线的故事，在第二小时中精准地击中了观众的泪腺。Hugh Jackman 和凭借出色演技获得奥斯卡奖项提名的 Kate Hudson 完美演绎了一对 Neil Diamond 模仿秀艺人，他们的婚姻和职业梦想几乎被家门外的一场震惊事故彻底摧毁。
恐怖 剧情 剧情
周五，10.45PM，BBC ONE
“狂怒”病毒将大部分英国人变成了垂涎欲滴的僵尸。通过后疫情时代的视角来看，那些拍摄得异常荒凉、准未来主义风格的伦敦宽屏镜头显得更加令人不安。Cillian Murphy 饰演的从昏迷中苏醒的患者在 Danny Boyle 这部血腥恐怖三部曲的第一章中踉跄前行，直到 Christopher Eccleston 饰演的残忍陆军少校加入战场，奠定了令人毛骨悚然的基调。
手持摄像机营造出一种像“墙上的苍蝇”一般的纪录片错觉，而自然主义的表演增强了这种效果。这部获得奥斯卡奖项提名的剧本给角色们带来了残酷的打击，但从未忽视在最黑暗的地方也能绽放的温柔。
IMDB: 7.6 / 10
周五，11.05PM，BBC TWO
编剧兼导演 Luna Carmoon 令人印象深刻的长片处女作，自信地探讨了 18 岁少女 Maria (Saura Lightfoot Leon) 的童年创伤，她被与囤积症母亲在老鼠横行的肮脏环境中生活的记忆所困扰。养母 Michelle 用善良抚慰 Maria 的伤口，但 Michelle 以前照顾的 Michael (Joseph Quinn) 的一次到访，点燃了毁灭性情绪火药桶上的缓慢导火索。
20 2026 年 8 月 1 – 2 日
（大鸡：快餐阴谋）
英国喜剧演员兼主持人 Mo Gilligan 为了团队而牺牲自己，让身体经受终极考验——连续四周每餐都吃炸鸡。事实证明，这并不像听起来那么有趣。这部作品在很大程度上借鉴了 Morgan Spurlock 的《超级尺寸我》（Super Size Me）——那部在 20 多年前引发轰动的关于麦当劳的纪录片——这位喜剧演员调查了国际上对炸鸡的痴迷如何影响我们的腰围、钱包和世界。Mo 从伦敦前往美国，深入研究食物的起源故事及其走向大规模消费的过程，同时还探讨了与黑人文化中炸鸡相关的刻板印象。周三上线。
新 纪录片
Mourinho 穆里尼奥 NETFLIX
由制作贝克汉姆纪录片的团队打造，这部作品历时两年拍摄，对这位非凡的足球经理的生平与时代进行了细致的审视。其中包含足球界顶尖人物的参与，涵盖从 Didier Drogba 到 Sir Alex Ferguson 的所有人。 8 月 11 日上线
沃尔特一家在处理上季留下的后续影响，其中包括乔治的住院风波，以及杰基与科尔的爱情宣言被亚历克斯识破。当一名旧友来访时，杰基在行囊中打包了关于纽约生活的一些回忆，而科尔则踏上了成为一名赛车手的旅程。由尼基·罗德里格斯、马克·布鲁卡斯和诺亚·拉隆德主演。周四播出
新剧集
这部恐怖剧集改编自 X 世代作家、文学“坏孩子帮”成员布雷特·伊斯顿·艾利斯的同名小说。《片段》（右图）是以半虚构方式重新讲述了艾利斯在一家精英预科学校就读最后一年的经历。伊格比·里格尼饰演年轻的布雷特，他的生活因一名神秘新生的到来而发生了翻天覆地的变化。由霍默·格雷、凯亚·格伯和埃文·蕾切尔·伍德共同主演。周四播出
新剧集
来自《星战》视觉宇宙的日本动漫系列。拉·卡拉在马格雷夫·十郎大师的指导下继续她的绝地训练，并执行一项营救父亲的任务。这部由卢卡斯电影公司制作的八集剧集接续《第九名绝地：希望之子》的事件。周三播出
这位喜剧偶像的最新尝试是一部不出所料的、非常成人化且极其风趣的动画系列剧（上图），讲述了一群爱骂脏话的英国野猫的故事。这群来自社会各阶层的猫咪在阴暗的街道上恐吓当地社区并为生存而战，同时在途中思考生命的意义。周五播出
一部科幻恐怖惊悚片，讲述了一个家庭突然发现自己被困在自己家中——资源日渐匮乏且无法逃脱（左图）。格蕾塔·李和瓦格纳·莫拉饰演一对夫妇，他们与孩子们一起被封锁在这个噩梦般的场景中，而一股神秘而阴森的力量似乎正步步逼近。周五播出
新电影
一部关于成长的新剧集，围绕安妮·雅各布森展开。她是一个 17 岁的纽约人，在继承了她那不为人知的祖父留下的一座加拿大小岛后，生活发生了奇妙的转变。在那里度过的时光带来了友谊、浪漫以及一些令人惊讶的家庭秘密的揭晓。由埃拉·鲁宾、基恩·鲁法洛和杰·杜普拉斯主演。周三播出
另一部体育纪录片——这一次镜头对准了世界上最伟大的网球运动员之一。本片探讨了德约科维奇如何克服困境，最终赢得了超过 1,100 场单打比赛和 24 项大满贯冠军。
8 月 20 日上线
《上帝之城》导演费南多·梅里莱斯回归，带来这部设定在反乌托邦里约热内卢的科幻动作片。在那个不幸的未来，海洋已经干涸，城市处于崩溃之中。里约成了一场致命游戏（上图）的背景，参赛者可以通过提供他们所爱之人作为抵押来改变命运。周五播出
新电影
《雌狮》（下图）在 Paramount+ 回归，带来第三季动作满分的剧集
一部设定在牙买加的超自然惊悚片（上图），讲述了一名年轻律师卷入一名当地男子与一名特权白人贵族之间的遗产之争。古古·姆巴塔-劳饰演野心勃勃的律师克劳迪娅，她惊恐地意识到，涉事的庄园——一座有着残酷奴隶制历史的种植园——正是她现实生活中噩梦的发生地。由乔尼·李·米勒和谢尔登·谢泼德共同主演。周四在 SKY ATLANTIC 播出
Titanic Sinks Tonight 一部关于史上最著名邮轮沉没的四集历史纪录片，基于幸存者的叙述，并由历史学家和资深人士共同参与。 周六播出 MGM+
Lioness 《黄石》创作者泰勒·谢里丹的间谍惊悚剧回归新一季，佐伊·索尔达娜和妮可·基德曼将再次饰演 对抗全球恐怖主义的 CIA 特工。主演还包括莱斯拉·德·奥利维拉。 周日播出 PARAMOUNT+
诱骗谎言背后的 真相
深入探讨埃莉诺·威廉姆斯的案件。这名年轻女性在 2023 年因编造故事，声称自己是家乡巴罗因弗内斯（Barrow-in-Furness）一个诱骗团伙的受害者而被判入狱。这部三集纪录片在揭示其故事新真相的同时，调查了极右翼团体如何利用此类指控（主要针对亚裔男性）来煽动社会中的种族仇恨和分裂。 周日播出 SKY DOCUMENTARIES
Voice of the Valleys 纪录片系列
一部温馨的纪录片（左），跟随三支优秀的威尔士男声合唱团，记录他们为年度重大活动做准备的过程——包括在卡迪夫的千年球场（Principality Stadium）的一场重大国际橄榄球赛上倾情献唱。片中出现了充满激情的指挥家、一名崭露头角的年轻独唱者以及该国最优秀的男高音之一，他们都致力于让这一珍贵的传统延续下去。 周三播出 SKY ARTS
新纪录片
Evil 这部超自然剧集的三季全部上线。一个由心理学家、见习神父和一名持怀疑态度的承包商组成的奇特三人组，受天主教会委派调查无法解释的事件。 周四播出 PARAMOUNT+
The Love That Remains 这部冰岛剧集是一幅家庭肖像画，聚焦于父母分居后的新时代，在偏远地区四季变换的背景下，赞美日常生活的魅力。 周六播出 MUBI
2026 年 8 月 1 日 – 2 日
6.00 Breakfast (S)。10.00 Saturday Kitchen (S)。11.30 Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour (R) (S)。12.00 Homes Under The Hammer (AD) (R) (S)。1.00 BBC News; Weather (S)。1.15 Bargain Hunt (AD) (R) (S)。2.00 Money For Nothing (R) (S)。3.00 Escape To The Country (R) (S)。3.55 电影：《博物馆之夜：史密森尼之战》（Shawn Levy 2009）奇幻喜剧续集，本·斯蒂勒主演 (AD) (S)。5.35 BBC News (S)。5.45 BBC Regional News; Weather (S)。5.55 The Hit List Celebrity Special (S)。
晚上 10 点 晚上 9 点 晚上 8 点 晚上 7 点 晚上 6 点 日间 深夜
6.40 Alan Carr’s Picture Slam 参赛者来自兰开夏郡、伯明翰和卡迪夫 (S)。
7.25 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show 嘉宾包括霍莉·威洛比和佩里·爱德华兹，音乐表演由 Busted 乐队对阵 McFly 乐队 (R) (S)。
8.25 Pointless Celebrities 参赛者包括詹姆斯·乔丹、格玛·柯林斯和布莱恩·麦法登 (R) (S)。
马文和罗谢尔·休姆斯主持星光熠熠的问答节目 The Hit List Celebrity Special, 下午 5.55
9.10 How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge) 艾伦探讨自然是否能治愈受困的心灵 (AD) (R) (S)。 9.40 BBC News; Weather (S)。
10.00 Calvin Harris: Live From Scotland 这位 DJ 在格拉斯哥的汉普登公园球场举行现场回归演出 (S)。
12.05 BBC News (S)。 12.25 Golf: Women’s Open Highlights 2026 (S)。1.25 Sign Zone: Who Do You Think You Are? (AD) (R) (S)。2.25 Sign Zone: The Rapture (AD) (R) (S)。3.25 This Is BBC Two (S)。
广播
6am 60年代之声 Tony Blackburn 主持 8.00 Dermot O’Leary 10.00 Romesh Ranganathan 1pm Ellie Taylor 3.00 Rylan On Saturday 6.00
80年代之声 主持人 Gary Davies 8.00 90年代之声 主持人 Fearne Cotton 10.00 90年代舞曲之声 11.00 90年代另类之声 12mdn’t Tony Blackburn 的灵魂之声 1.00 音乐之黑 3.00 Radio 2 舒缓时间 4.00 音乐会
BBC RADIO 3 6.30am 早餐 9.00 周六 早晨 12noon 早前... Jools Holland 主持 1.00 关键 变奏：Radio 3 核心
6.30 儿童节目 (AD) (S)。 8.40 格蕾丝女士之谜 (AD) (R) (S)。 9.05 园艺世界 (R) (S)。 10.05 电影：《码头上的风景》(埃利亚·卡赞 1954) 剧情片，马龙·白兰度主演 (AD) (S)。 11.50 英国缝纫大赛 (AD) (R) (S)。 12.50 海外烹饪：瑞秋·库在马来西亚 (AD) (R) (S)。 1.50 电影：《相约在圣路易斯》(文森特· 明内利 1944) 音乐剧，朱迪·嘉兰主演 (S)。 3.40 真伪之辨？(AD) (R) (S)。 4.40 进化 (AD) (R) (S)。 5.40 电影： 《超人》(理查德·唐纳 1978) 漫画 冒险片，克里斯托弗·里夫主演 (AD) (S)。
7.55 逍遥曲在 the Proms 演出 西班牙国家管弦乐团在 Proms 音乐节 首次亮相 (S)。
西班牙吉他手 Rafael Aguirre 在此次特别音乐会上演出 Bolero at the Proms, 7.55pm
9.10 芭芭拉·史翠珊：成为 偶像 回顾这位演员兼 歌手的成名之路 (R) (S)。
10.10 电影：《一个星诞生》(弗兰克· 皮尔逊 1976) 音乐剧 翻拍版，芭芭拉· 史翠珊与克里斯· 克里斯托弗森主演 (S)。
古典音乐史 2.00 唱片评论 4.00 电影 之声 5.00 此古典 生活 6.00 音乐星球 7.00 2026年 BBC Proms 9.45 音乐 对话 10.30 新音乐节目 12.30am 彻夜之声
BBC RADIO 4 6am 新闻与报刊 6.07 自然生活 6.30 今日耕作 本周 6.57 天气 7.00 今日 9.00 反主流文化怎么了？ 9.30 文档怎么了？
6.00 詹姆斯·马丁的法国冒险 (AD) (R) (S)。 6.30 詹姆斯·马丁的美国 冒险 (AD) (R) (S)。 7.25 与 Alan Titchmarsh 享受周末 (R) (S)。 9.25 ITV 新闻 (S)。 9.30 詹姆斯·马丁的 周六早晨 (R) (S)。 12.00 Prue Leith 的科茨沃尔德厨房 (AD) (R) (S)。 1.00 ITV 新闻；天气 (S)。 1.15 ITV 赛马： 光辉古德伍德 赛事第五日报道，包括 Coral Stewards’ Cup (S)。 4.30 电影：《麦菲H保姆与大爆炸》(苏珊娜· 怀特 2010) 奇幻喜剧，艾玛·汤普森主演 (AD) (S)。
6.30 ITV 新闻；天气 (S)。 6.45 ITV 地区新闻； 天气 (S)。
7.00 成交或不成交：名人 特辑 Zoe Ball 对决 银行家 (AD) (S)。
8.00 电影：《皇家赌场》(马丁· 坎贝尔 2006) 詹姆斯·邦德 间谍惊悚片，丹尼尔· 克雷格与伊娃·格林主演 (AD) (S)。
丹尼尔·克雷格首次饰演詹姆斯·邦德，带来全面改变 Casino Royale, 8pm
10.40 ITV 新闻；天气 (S)。 10.55 《阶梯》关于迈克尔过去的 惊人新细节浮出水面，危及 辩方 (AD) (S)。
12.15 电视购物 3.00 冷案 法医：上帝银行家的死亡 (AD) (R) (S)。 3.50 在 ITV 舒缓身心 (S)。 5.05 Fern Britton：兽医内部 (AD) (R) (S)。
10.00 你对我来说已经死了 10.30 内阁厨房 11.00 激进 11.30 来自我们的 记者 12noon 新闻 12.04 吐司 12.30 时事 近似 12.57 天气 1.00 新闻 1.10 有问题吗？ 2.05 有 答案吗？ 2.45 亚彻一家 3.00 戏剧：《待在侧幕》 4.30 周末女性 时间 5.00 周六下午 5.30 切片面包 5.54 航运 5.57 天气 6.00 六点 新闻 6.15 散端 7.00 最终 陈词：以不同方式面对死亡 7.15 改变赔率
6.05 Cheers (R) (S). 6.30 Cheers (R) (S). 7.00 Cheers (R) (S). 7.25 Cheers (R) (S). 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.20 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 9.50 The Simpsons (AD) (R) (S). 10.20 The Simpsons (AD) (R) (S). 10.50 The Simpsons (AD) (R) (S). 11.20 The Simpsons (AD) (R) (S). 11.50 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 12.20 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 12.50 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 1.20 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 1.50 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 2.20 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 2.50 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 3.20 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 3.50 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 4.20 The Dog House (AD) (R) (S). 5.25 电影：The Lost City (Aaron Nee, Adam Nee 2022) (AD) (S).
7.30 Channel 4 新闻 (S).
8.00 希特勒的游戏：1936年柏林彩色版 关于在纳粹德国举行的 1936 年奥运会的彩色修复影像 (AD) (S).
丹泽尔·华盛顿领衔主演这部基于真实事件的犯罪剧《美国黑帮》，晚上 10 点
9.00 独裁者：希特勒访谈录 新剧集。那些见过并了解阿道夫·希特勒的人的证词 (AD) (S).
10.00 电影：American Gangster (Ridley Scott 2007) 犯罪剧，由丹泽尔·华盛顿和罗素·克劳主演 (AD) (S).
12.50 Ramy (AD) (S). 1.25 Ramy (AD) (S). 2.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 2.50 The Simpsons (AD) (R) (S). 4.05 Couples Come Dine With Me (R) (S). 4.55 Location, Location, Location (R) (S). 5.50 Cheers (R) (S).
8.00 Channel 4 档案：奉承之道：古今谄媚指南 9.00 Dead Rabbit 10.00 新闻 10.15 美食节目 11.00 Olga Koch: OK Computer 11.30 英国之脑 12mdn’t 新闻 12.15 Take Four Books 12.48 航运 1.00 世界服务 5.30 新闻 5.34 航运 5.43 周日钟声 5.45 保持联系 BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA
6am Chicken Soup With Barley 7.30 Suspicions Of Mr Whicher
在《东区人》（EastEnders）中，Queen Vic 酒吧里的饮料使用的是： 水替代伏特加，加了焦糖的水替代威士忌， 以及稀释后的苹果汁替代白葡萄酒。
8.40 继承之迹 (Inheritance Tracks) 8.45 内心之声 (Inner Voices) 9.00 Hinge And Bracket 的 随机笔记 (Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket) 9.30 法律之兄 (Brothers In Law) 10.00 2026年查尔斯·帕克奖 (Charles Parker Prize 2026) 11.00 大麦鸡汤 (Chicken Soup With Barley) 12.30pm 威彻先生的猜疑 (Suspicions Of Mr Whicher) 1.40 继承之迹 (Inheritance Tracks) 1.45 内心之声 (Inner Voices) 2.00 Hinge And Bracket 的 随机笔记 (Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket) 2.30 法律之兄 (Brothers In Law) 3.00 2026年查尔斯·帕克奖 (Charles Parker Prize 2026) 4.00 哈尔的移动城堡 (Howl’s Moving Castle) 5.00 大麦鸡汤 (Chicken Soup With Barley) 6.30 威彻先生的猜疑 (Suspicions Of Mr Whicher) 7.40
6.00 Milkshake! 9.00 5频道娱乐新闻 (S). 9.10 2026年英联邦运动会 (Commonwealth Games 2026) (R) (S). 10.00 皇家宫殿秘闻 (Secrets Of The Royal Palaces) (R) (S). 11.00 皇家宫殿秘闻 (Secrets Of The Royal Palaces) (R) (S). 12.00 皇家花园秘闻 (Secrets Of The Royal Gardens) (R) (S). 1.00 皇室：未删减 (The Royals: Uncensored) (S). 2.00 约克郡：荒野一年 (Yorkshire: A Year In The Wild) (AD) (R) (S). 3.00 约克郡：荒野一年 (Yorkshire: A Year In The Wild) (AD) (R) (S). 4.00 直播：2026年英国最强壮之男 (UK’s Strongest Man 2026) 来自米尔顿凯恩斯 Planet Ice 的首日报道 (S).
6.55 5频道周末新闻 (S).
7.00 萨塞克斯：南海岸之珠 (Sussex: Jewel Of The South Coast) 探索该郡多样化的景观和充满活力的社区 (S).
8.00 梅根·马克尔：走进公爵夫人的内心 纪录片 (R) (S).
这部纪录片对萨塞克斯公爵夫人梅根·马克尔进行了深入剖析： 《梅根·马克尔：走进公爵夫人的内心》，晚上 8pm
9.00 哈里与梅根：皇室伪君子？ (Harry & Meghan: Royal Hypocrites?) 探讨针对萨塞克斯公爵与公爵夫人的指控 (R) (S).
10.30 2026年英联邦运动会 (Commonwealth Games 2026) 格拉斯哥第九日赛事集锦 (S).
11.30 丑闻：梅杰-库里事件 (Scandal: The Major-Currie Affair) 讲述约翰·梅杰与埃德温娜·库里之间的情事 (R) (S).
1.00 邮轮电视：LoveitBookit (Cruise TV With LoveitBookit) (R) (S). 2.00 全科医生：闭门之后 (GPs: Behind Closed Doors) (R) (S). 2.50 高速公路警察：捕捉英国超速者 (Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders) (R) (S). 3.45 朋友 (Friends) (AD) (R) (S). 4.35 高地兽医 (The Highland Vet) (R) (S). 5.25 5频道娱乐新闻 (S).
继承之迹 (Inheritance Tracks) 7.45 内心之声 (Inner Voices) 8.00 Hinge And Bracket 的 法律之兄 (Brothers In Law) 9.00 2026. 查尔斯·帕克奖 (Charles Parker Prize 2026). 该奖项旨在表彰下一代 音频专题制作人的获奖者与入围者 10.00 喜剧俱乐部 (Comedy Club) 12. 哈尔的移动城堡 (Howl’s Moving Castle) 1.00 大麦鸡汤 (Chicken Soup With Barley) 2.30 威彻先生的猜疑 (Suspicions Of Mr Whicher) 3.40 继承之迹 (Inheritance Tracks) 3.45 内心之声 (Inner Voices)
FV 9, FS 108 SKY 116, VIRGIN 108 FV 10, FS 115 SKY 119, VIRGIN 117
7.00 pm 地球脉动：猴子的故事 (S) 7.05 地球生命：爬行动物的历史 (S) 8.00 蒙蒂·唐回忆录 —— 杰夫·汉密尔顿 (S) 8.20 园艺世界 (S) 8.50 园艺世界 (S) 9.20 杰夫·汉密尔顿：一个人与他的花园 —— Barnsdale的故事 (S) 9.50 哨兵 (The Sentinels) 10.30 哨兵：当风险过高时，伊雷娜被迫停止她的调查。该系列最后一集 11.15 保持体面 (Keeping Up Appearances) 喜剧系列 (S) 11.45 坟墓里的一只脚 (One Foot In The Grave) 经典情景喜剧 (S) 12.15 am 闪电：危险的地球 (S) 12.45 1.45 杰夫·汉密尔顿：一个人与他的花园 —— Barnsdale的故事 (S) 2.15 地球生命 (S)
杰夫·汉密尔顿： 一个人与他的花园 —— Barnsdale的故事 晚上 9.20，BBC FOUR 两名国家级瑰宝的价格一个：由《美好生活》演员理查德·布里尔斯为这部 1998 年的纪录片配音，讲述人们心爱的《园艺世界》主持人（左）的故事，他在本周正好逝世 30 年。布里尔斯讲述了汉密尔顿在莱斯特郡 Barnsdale 创造的花园故事。
SKY 106 VIRGIN 109 FV 36, FS 143 SKY 122, VIRGIN 123 SKY 114 VIRGIN 121
6.00 am 夏威夷五勇士 (R) (S) 8.00 拉布雷亚 (La Brea) (AD) (R) (S) 10.00 动物控制局 (Animal Control) (S) 12.30 pm 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 2.00 The Hundred 现场直播 伯明翰凤凰男队 vs 威尔士之火男队 (开始时间 2.30pm) 5.30 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 罗布与罗梅什挑战飞镖 这对伙伴在世界锦标赛期间于亚历山德拉宫进行一场比赛 (AD) (R) (S) 9.00 电影 《终结者2：审判日》 (15) 科幻动作冒险续集，阿诺德·施瓦辛格主演 (S) 11.30 电影 《第一滴血2》 (15) 动作冒险续集，西尔维斯特·史泰龙主演 (S) 1.30 am 力量：曼彻斯特 (R) (S) 3.30 道路战争 (Road Wars) (R) (S) 5.00 公路巡警 (Highway Patrol) (R) (S)
FV 14, FS 300 SKY 313, VIRGIN 428 FV 13, FS 122 SKY 135, VIRGIN 106 FV 19, FS 157 SKY 111, VIRGIN 127
7.25 am 高地警探 (Highland Cops) (S) 8.20 我会对你撒谎吗？ (Would I Lie To You?) (S) 11.40 我会对你撒谎吗？ —— 未公开片段 (S) 12.20 pm 我会对你撒谎吗？ (S) 7.00 我会对你撒谎吗？ —— 未公开片段 未公开素材合集 (S) 7.40 我会对你撒谎吗？ 嘉宾包括 Rebecca Front, Jack Whitehall, Nick Hewer 和 Miranda Hart (S) 我会对你撒谎吗？ 嘉宾包括 Robert Webb, Terry Wogan, Katy Wix 和 Kevin Bridges (S) 9.00 QI (S) 9.40 QI (S) 10.20 11.00 不回家 (Not Going Out) (S) 11.40 不回家 (Not Going Out) (S) 12.20 am 不回家 (Not Going Out) (S) 1.00 我有更多新闻给你吗 (Have I Got A Bit More News For You) (S) 2.00 阿波罗剧院现场 (Live At The Apollo) (S) 3.00 詹姆斯·梅的国民之车 (James May’s Cars Of The People) (AD) (S)
6.00 am 怀克利夫 (Wycliffe) (S) 7.40 一点霜冻 (A Touch Of Frost) (AD) (S) 9.50 探长 Endeavour (AD) (S) 11.50 五月的亲爱之蕾 (The Darling Buds Of May) (AD) (S) 2.00 pm 米德萨默之杀 (Midsomer Murders) (AD) (S) 4.00 米德萨默之杀 (AD) (S) 6.00 米德萨默之杀 (AD) (S) 米德萨默之杀 一名教师在一次肇事逃逸中被杀，巴纳比怀疑预定目标是米德萨默大学的一名科学研究员。犯罪剧，大卫·海格客串，约翰·内特尔主演 (AD) (S) 10.00 薇拉 (Vera) 一具尸体从偏远农场的一个污泥坑中被捞起 (AD) (S) 11.50 摩尔斯探长 (Inspector Morse) (AD) (S) 2.00 am 乔治与米尔德里德 (George And Mildred) (S) 2.25 在ITV中放松 (Unwind With ITV) (S)
11.00 am 希区柯克时间 (The Alfred Hitchcock Hour) (S) 1.00 pm Grand Ole Opry: Opry Live (S) 探索：克林特·伊斯特伍德 (Discovering: Clint Eastwood) (AD) (S) 3.00 电影 《非洲女王》 (PG) (S) 5.00 凯瑟琳·赫本：叫我凯特 (Katharine Hepburn: Call Me Kate) (AD) (S) 7.00 Pink Floyd: A Delicate Sound Of Thunder (S) 9.25 Pink Floyd: The Endless River (S) 10.30 Pink Floyd — 庞贝现场 (Live At Pompeii) (S) 12.10 am Pink Floyd: The Story Of Wish You Were Here (S) 1.30 Genesis 歌曲集 (The Genesis Songbook) (S) 2.50 Electric Light Orchestra: 现场 —— 早期岁月 (S) 3.50 Electric Light Orchestra: Discovery 1979 年演出 (S) 4.50 经典专辑 (Classic Albums) (S) 5.50 Sky Arts 大使奖学金短片 (S)
Pink Floyd: A Delicate Sound of Thunder 晚上 7 点，SKY ARTS 任何喜欢 Proms 前卫摇滚之夜的人，都可以在免费的 Sky Arts 频道欣赏到正片，该频道将用一整个晚上来致敬 Pink Floyd。这场晚会以他们 1988 年“A Momentary Lapse of Reason”巡演的演唱会电影开场，该片是在纽约的 Nassau Coliseum 使用 27 台摄像机拍摄的（非常符合 Floyd 的风格）。曲目包括 “Wish You Were Here” 和 “Us and Them”。
11.00 am Twelve O’Clock High (U) 第二次世界大战剧情片，由 Gregory Peck 主演 (S) 1.40 pm Miracle On 34th Street (U) 圣诞家庭剧翻拍片，由 Richard Attenborough 主演 (AD) (S) 3.55 Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea (U) 科幻冒险片，由 Walter Pidgeon 主演 (S) 6.05 The Martian Interview Special 采访 Ridley Scott, Kate Mara 和 Chiwetel Ejiofor 6.15 The Martian (12) Ridley Scott 的科幻剧，由 Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain 和 Kristen Wiig 主演 (AD) (S) 9.00 Stillwater (15) 犯罪惊悚片，由 Matt Damon 主演 (AD) (S) 11.45 Babylon (18) 喜剧剧情片，由 Brad Pitt 和 Margot Robbie 主演 (AD) (S)
FV 18, FS 124 SKY 136, VIRGIN 147
8.55 am Four In A Bed (S) 11.35 A Place In The Sun (S) 3.40 pm Come Dine With Me (AD) (S) 6.20 Four In A Bed (S) 6.55 Four In A Bed (S) 7.25 7.55 Four In A Bed 最后一次访问的是 Tanya 和 Gary 位于 Gwynedd 的 Bae Abermaw B&B (S) 8.30 9.00 24 Hours In A&E 一名 75 岁男子因疑似心脏病发作接受治疗 (AD) (S) 10.00 24 Hours In A&E 一名学童在被车撞后被送入院内 (AD) (S) 11.05 999: On The Front Line 救护人员被召去救治一名胸痛男子 (AD) (S) 12.10 am Emergency Helicopter Medics (AD) (S) 1.15 (AD) (S) 3.25 A Place In The Sun (S)
10.50 am Rise Of The Superheroes (R) (S) 1.00 pm 电影 Lancaster (PG) (AD) (S) 3.00 电影 JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass (15) (AD) (S) 5.15 Hill 前一级方程式赛车手 Damon Hill 的人物剖析 (AD) (R) (S) 7.00 Lockerbie 关于泛美航空 103 号班机爆炸事件的调查 (AD) (R) (S) 8.00 Lockerbie 调查员发现与一个巴勒斯坦恐怖组织细胞的联系 (AD) (R) (S) Lockerbie (AD) (R) (S) 11.00 Amsterdam Narcos (R) (S) 12.00 am Amsterdam Narcos (R) (S) 2.00 Groomed: The Truth Behind The Lie (AD) (S) 3.00 Look Away (AD) (R) (S) 4.50 My Icon: Natasha Jonas (AD) (R) (S) 5.00 The Directors (AD) (R) (S)
6.00 am The Great Australian Bake Off (S) 7.05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) 8.05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (AD) (S) 10.05 电影 Spies In Disguise (PG) 动画冒险片，由 Will Smith 配音 (S) 12.00 pm The Simpsons (AD) (S) 4.30 电影 Cheaper By The Dozen (PG) 家庭喜剧翻拍片，由 Steve Martin 和 Bonnie Hunt 主演 (S) 6.30 电影 Battleship (12) 科幻冒险片，由 Taylor Kitsch 和 Alexander Skarsgård 主演 (S) Celebrity Gogglebox (AD) (S) 10.00 Gogglebox (AD) (S) 11.00 Gogglebox (AD) (S) 12.05 am First Dates (AD) (S) 1.05 Below Deck: Mediterranean (AD) (S) 3.45 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (AD) (S)
独裁者：希特勒访谈录 晚上 9 点，CHANNEL 4 那些曾见过并了解阿道夫·希特勒（见上图）的人的个人证词，这些证词一直被锁在世界各地的电影档案库中，现在被交织在一起，为这个犯下最严重反人类罪行的男人勾勒出一幅亲密的肖像。这部三部分组成的系列片涵盖了从前同学到战争罪犯的各色人物。
Bolero at the Proms 晚上 7.55，BBC TWO 可能是每一位花样滑冰迷最喜爱的古典音乐作品，将由演员 Nick Mohammed 和《舞动风暴》（Strictly Come Dancing）专业舞者 Janette Manrara 介绍，西班牙国家管弦乐团将在 Proms 首次亮相。拉威尔这部广受喜爱的管弦乐作品是一系列受西班牙启发的音乐节目的一部分，其中还包括罗德里戈的《阿拉格兰契斯协奏曲》和曼努埃尔·德·法雅的《三角帽》。
揭示了希特勒的性格及其危险的吸引力。在今晚的首播集节目中，一些希特勒最亲密的朋友、伙伴和帮凶将讲述他在 20 世纪 20 年代慕尼黑初入政坛的时光。这些人包括为纳粹提供资金的商人恩斯特·汉夫斯塔格兰 (Ernst Hanfstaengl)、作曲家那崇拜他的孙女温弗里德·瓦格纳 (Winifred Wagner)、希特勒的副手阿尔伯特·斯佩尔 (Albert Speer) 以及希特勒青年团领导人鲍杜尔·冯·希拉赫 (Baldur von Schirach)。
芭芭拉·史翠珊： 成为偶像 晚上 9.10，BBC TWO 在 1976 年电影版《一个星诞生》上映之前，本人物简介回顾了史翠珊的早年职业生涯，她凭借如火般的雄心和决心，从布鲁克林艰苦的童年走到了年仅 16 岁时便获得的首个百老汇角色。
卡尔文·哈里斯： 苏格兰现场演出 晚上 10 点，BBC ONE 这位 DJ 兼音乐制作人（见上图）在格拉斯哥的汉普登公园球场举行一场回乡演出。在格拉斯哥 King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut 面对约 300 人进行首次演出仅 20 年后，这位出生于邓弗里斯的艺术家将这座国家体育场变成了一个巨大的露天俱乐部。
2026年8月1日 – 2日
《神秘博士》主演乔恩·佩特威（左）和《上升潮湿》主演伦纳德·罗斯特是那些拒绝出演《爸爸军队》中梅温林上尉一角的人员之一。 8月2日 星期日
6.00 早餐节目 (S)。 9.00 BBC新闻 (S)。 10.00 祷告与反思 (R) (S)。 10.30 朝圣：穿过北威尔士之路 (AD) (R) (S)。 11.30 不劳而获 (R) (S)。 12.15 砍价猎手 (R) (S)。 1.00 BBC新闻；天气预报 (S)。 1.15 赞美之歌 (S)。 1.50 逃往乡村 (R) (S)。 2.15 电影：《长靴猫》(克里斯·米勒 2011) 动画喜剧衍生剧，由安东尼奥·班德拉斯配音 (AD) (S)。 3.35 择偶游戏 (AD) (R) (S)。 4.35 房屋拍卖 (AD) (R) (S)。 5.35 BBC新闻 (S)。 5.50 BBC地区新闻；天气预报 (S)。
晚上10点 晚上9点 晚上8点 晚上7点 晚上6点 日间 深夜
6.00 名人逃往乡村，由播报员兼主持人安洁莉卡·贝尔主持 (AD) (R) (S)。
7.00 乡村档案：四集系列节目之首，探讨新一代农民的生活 (S)。
8.00 古董路演：团队在莫雷郡的布罗迪城堡为物品估价 (R) (S)。
娜奥米·沃茨和汤姆·霍兰德被困在印度洋海啸中 《海啸幸存者》，晚上10.30
9.00 狂喜：加布斯和迪克发现了伦纳德在隐瞒某些事情的证据 (AD) (S)。
10.00 BBC十点新闻 (S)。 10.25 BBC地区新闻 (S)。 10.30 电影：《海啸幸存者》(胡安·安东尼奥·巴约纳 2012) 剧情片，由娜奥米·沃茨主演 (AD) (S)。
12.10 你认为你是谁？ (AD) (R) (S)。 1.15 BBC新闻 (S)。 12.55 手语区：安·德罗伊德 (AD) (R) (S)。 1.25 手语区：家庭中的魔鬼：鲁比·弗兰克的陨落 (AD) (R) (S)。 2.20 这是 BBC Two (S)。
广播
6am Good Morning Sunday 9.00 Michael Ball 11.00 Paddy McGuinness 1pm Elaine Paige 3.00 Sounds Of The Seventies 5.00 Pick Of The Pops 7.00
Tony Blackburn 8.00 Paul Gambaccini Collection 10.00 Angela Griffin 12mdn’t Richie Anderson 3.00 Alt Sounds Of The 90s 4.00 Owain Wyn Evans
BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.00 Sunday Morning 12noon Private Passions 1.30 Music Map 3.00 Sofi Jeannin — Singing Together 4.00 Jazz Record Requests 5.00 The Early Music Show 6.00 Choral Evensong 7.00 New Generation Artists
6.40 A To Z Of TV Gardening (R) (S). 7.25 Glorious Gardens From Above (R) (S). 8.10 Countryfile (R) (S). 9.05 Best Of Weatherman Walking (S). 9.35 Beechgrove Garden (R) (S). 10.05 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S). 11.35 Indian Food Made Easy (R) (S). 12.05 Indian Food Made Easy (R) (S). 12.35 电影：尼斯湖 (John Henderson 1996) 家庭剧，主演 Ted Danson (S). 2.15 板球：The Hundred MI London 女子队 vs Manchester Super Giants 女子队 (开赛时间 2.30pm) (S).
6.00 板球：The Hundred MI London 男子队 vs Manchester Super Giants 男子队 (开赛时间 6pm) (S).
在这部浪漫时期喜剧 《莎翁情染》(Shakespeare in Love) 中，真爱的 道路并非坦途，晚上 10pm
9.30 Live At The Apollo 喜剧 表演，由 Nabil Abdulrashid, Jake Lambert 和 Rachel Fairburn 出演 (R) (S).
10.00 电影：《莎翁情染》 (John Madden 1998) 时期 浪漫喜剧，主演 Joseph Fiennes 和 Gwyneth Paltrow (AD) (S).
11.55 高尔夫：女子公开赛 亮点 2026 第四天及决赛日 赛事 (S).
7.30 BBC Proms 2026 10.00 Night Tracks 11.30 Unclassified 12.30am Through The Night
BBC RADIO 4 6am 新闻 6.05 Heart And Soul 6.35 On Your Farm 7.00 新闻 7.10 Sunday 7.54 8.00 新闻 8.10 Sunday Worship 8.48 Witness History 8.58 Tweet Of The Day 9.00 Broadcasting House 10.00 Desert Island Discs 11.00 The Archers 12.15pm Last Word: Doing Death Differently 12.30 Just A
6.00 James Martin’s American Adventure (AD) (R) (S). 7.00 James Martin’s Saturday Morning (R) (S). 9.25 ITV 新闻 (S). 9.30 Love Your Weekend With Alan Titchmarsh (R) (S). 11.30 Fern Britton: Inside The Vet’s (AD) (S). 12.30 Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy (AD) (R) (S). 1.00 ITV 新闻；天气 (S). 1.10 Force Of Nature (AD) (R) (S). 2.10 电影：《金手指》 (Guy Hamilton 1974) 詹姆斯·邦德冒险剧，主演 Roger Moore 和 Christopher Lee (AD) (S). 4.35 The Chase 名人特别篇 (AD) (R) (S). 5.35 The Chase Around The World (AD) (R) (S).
6.30 ITV 新闻；天气 (S). 6.45 ITV 地区新闻； 天气 (S).
7.00 Force Of Nature 降雨 迁移考验三位母亲，洪水 改变栖息地 (AD) (S).
8.00 Van Der Valk 新剧集。 犯罪剧，主演 Marc Warren (AD) (S).
婆罗洲的倭管象面临 洪水的压力增加 Force of Nature, 7pm
10.00 ITV 新闻；天气 (S). 10.15 电影：《侠探杰克：绝不回头》 (Edward Zwick 2016) 动作惊悚续集， 主演 Tom Cruise (S).
12.25 电视购物 3.00 Motorsport UK (R) (S). 3.50 Unwind With ITV (S). 5.05 Dickinson’s Real Deal (AD) (R) (S).
Minute 1.00 The World This Weekend 1.30 英国机器人 大军 2.00 Gardeners’ Question Time 2.45 NatureBang 3.00 戏剧：Trouble In Mind 4.00 Bookclub 4.30 Brain Of Britain 5.00 Witness History 5.10 Church Going 5.54 航运 6.00 新闻 6.15 Pick Of The Week 7.00 The Archers 7.15 Precious Stones 7.45 Just One Thing 8.00 Feedback 8.30 Last Word 9.00 Toast 9.26 Appeal 9.30 From Our Own Correspondent 10.00 John Simpson’s Dictators 11.00
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6.20 Cheers (R) (S). 6.45 Cheers (R) (S). 7.15 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 7.40 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.05 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.30 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 9.00 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 9.30 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.00 Sunday Brunch (S). 1.00 Jamie Cooks The Mediterranean (AD) (R) (S). 2.00 Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive And Kids (AD) (R) (S). 3.05 Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations With Si King (AD) (R) (S). 4.05 Kirstie And Phil’s Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds (AD) (R) (S). 4.35 电影： Sister Act (Emile Ardolino 1992) 喜剧， 主演 Whoopi Goldberg (AD) (S).
6.30 Channel 4 News (S).
7.00 Gogglebox Highlights (AD) (S).
8.00 Richard E Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey 新剧集。 演员回顾了荷马经典著作《奥德赛》中 奥德修斯所走过的路线 (AD) (S).
Mika 和 Claudia Winkleman 与钢琴前的 Jools Holland 汇合 The Piano, 晚上 9 点
9.00 The Piano Claudia Winkleman 和 Mika 在伦敦与 Jools Holland 汇合 (AD) (S).
10.05 电影：Erin Brockovich (Steven Soderbergh 2000) 基于真实故事的奥斯卡获奖剧集， 主演 Julia Roberts (AD) (S).
12.30 Ramy (AD) (S). 1.40 Kitchen Nightmares (R) (S). 2.35 Mr & Mrs ’55 Remembered (R) (S). 2.50 电影：Mr & Mrs ’55 (Guru Dutt 1955) (S). 5.20 Kirstie And Phil’s Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds (AD) (R) (S). 5.50 Countdown (R) (S).
Great Lives 11.30 More Wow 11.45 Short Works 12mdn’t News 12.15 Inside Health 12.45 Bells 12.48 Shipping 1.00 World Service 5.00 News 5.04 Last Word 5.32 Weather 5.34 Shipping 5.43 Prayer 5.45 Farming Today BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA 6am Desert Island Discs Revisited 6.45 David Attenborough’s Life Stories 7.00 Poetry Extra 7.30 Sounds Like London: 100 Years Of
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黑色音乐 8.40 继承 足迹 8.50 小岛 10.00 了解你的位置 10.30 从这里开始 11.00 重访荒岛唱片 11.45 大卫·爱登堡的人生故事 12.30 诗歌特辑 12.30 伦敦之声：黑色音乐 100 年 1.40 继承足迹 1.50 小岛 3.00 了解你的位置 3.30 从这里开始 4.00 远方的呼唤 4.45 夏日幽灵 5.00 重访荒岛唱片 5.45 大卫·爱登堡的人生
6.00 Milkshake! 9.00 娱乐 5频道新闻 (S)。 9.15 电影：《决胜原野》(Rango) (戈尔·维宾斯基 2011) 获得奥斯卡奖的动画喜剧，由约翰尼·德普配音 (S)。 11.30 2026 英联邦运动会 (R) (S)。 12.30 快乐露营者：房车公园 (R) (S)。 1.30 与苏珊·卡尔曼一起巡游 (R) (S)。 2.30 简·麦克唐纳的约克郡：没有比家更好的地方 (R) (S)。 4.00 直播：2026 英国最强壮男人赛，来自米尔顿凯恩斯 Planet Ice 的第二天报道 (S)。
6.55 5频道周末新闻 (S)。
7.00 1970年代的饮食：适合你吗？乔西·吉布森沉浸在1970年代的饮食、饮品和文化中 (R) (S)。
8.00 行为（非常）糟糕的狗 格雷姆·霍尔遇到了一只胃口极大的 11 岁比格犬 (R) (S)。
年轻的学徒厨师康纳在四季酒店：帕克巷的 Pavyllon 开始训练，晚上 9.00
9.00 四季酒店：帕克巷 新系列。客房经理伊万试图寻找两个马毛枕头 (S)。
10.00 2026 英联邦运动会 最后一日精彩回顾 (S)。
11.05 JFK 暗杀：创伤室内部 约翰·F·肯尼迪在被枪击后被送往该医院的医生们重聚 (R) (S)。
1.00 游轮电视 (R) (S)。 2.00 全科医生：闭门之后 (R) (S)。 2.50 度假骗局：别中招 (R) (S)。 3.40 《老友记》 (AD) (R) (S)。 4.05 《老友记》 (R) (S)。 4.30 高地兽医 (R) (S)。 5.35 米洛 (R) (S)。 5.45 帕丁顿的冒险 (R) (S)。
故事 6.00 诗歌特辑 6.30 伦敦之声：黑色音乐 100 年 7.40 继承 足迹 7.50 小岛 9.00 了解你的位置 9.30 从这里开始 10.00 喜剧俱乐部 12.30 远方的呼唤 12.45 夏日幽灵 1.00 重访荒岛唱片 1.45 人生故事 2.00 诗歌 特辑 2.30 伦敦之声 3.40 继承足迹 3.50 小岛 5.00 了解你的位置 5.30 从这里开始
FV 9, FS 108 SKY 116, VIRGIN 108 FV 10, FS 115 SKY 119, VIRGIN 117
7.00 pm 路德维希二世的童话城堡 由丹·克鲁克香克主持，探讨与巴伐利亚的路德维希二世相关的美学 (S) 8.00 凯恩戈姆山脉：荒野之年 (AD) (S) 9.00 逍遥快车音乐节上的伟大小提琴家 (S) 10.00 比尔·帕特森回忆录 —— 《切维奥特》、《雄鹿》与《黑色原油》 (S) 10.15 《切维奥特》、《雄鹿》与《黑色原油》 1974 年根据约翰·麦格拉斯的剧本改编的纪录剧 (S) 11.45 7:84 : 继续前行？ — 前回顾 7:84 剧团的境遇 (S) 12.15 am Munro：山中之人 (AD) (S) 1.15 路德维希二世的童话城堡，由丹·克鲁克香克主持 (S) 2.15 凯恩戈姆山脉：荒野之年 (AD) (S)
SKY 106 VIRGIN 109 FV 36, FS 143 SKY 122, VIRGIN 123 SKY 114 VIRGIN 121
6.00 am 特种部队 S.W.A.T (AD) (R) (S) 8.45 猎豹之傲 (R) (S) 9.45 猕猴岛 (R) (S) 10.45 The Hundred 现场直播 特伦特火箭队女队 对阵 太阳神利兹队女队（开赛时间 11am） 2.00 pm 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 3.30 最佳药物 (R) (S) 4.30 动物管控 (S) 7.00 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 7.30 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 8.00 大卫·爱登堡的巨龙与蜻蜓 (AD) (R) (S) 9.00 米奇·弗拉纳根：如果我们真的需要它 一个喜剧演员的单口喜剧秀 (R) (S) 10.15 电影《第一滴血3》 (18) 动作冒险续集，由西尔维斯特·史泰龙主演 12.15 am 拉布雷亚 (AD) (S) 2.10 行尸走肉：死城 (AD) (R) (S) 3.10 道路战争 (AD) (R) (S) 5.00 公路巡警 (R) (S)
FV 14, FS 300 SKY 313, VIRGIN 428 FV 13, FS 122 SKY 135, VIRGIN 106 FV 19, FS 157 SKY 111, VIRGIN 127
7.10 am 顶级装备 Top Gear (AD) (S) 英国仓储猎人 (S) 盖·马丁：正经活计 (S) 11.00 红牛肥皂盒赛车 (S) 1.00 pm 莫蒂默与怀特豪斯：钓鱼去 (AD) (S) 3.00 毛发骑手们的亚洲冒险 (S) 5.00 你会对我撒谎吗？ (S) 7.00 边境执法：美国的守门人 执法人员将一名囚犯移交给墨西哥当局 (AD) (S) 特种行动：英国犯罪小队 (AD) (S) 我是否又带来了一些新闻给你 (S) 10.00 QI，由肖恩·洛克、安妮卡·赖斯和比尔·贝利主持 (S) 10.40 模仿周 Mock The Week (S) 11.20 模仿周 Mock The Week (S) 12.00 am 阿波罗现场 (S) 2.00 QI XL (S) 3.00 公园与游憩 (S)
6.00 am 乔治与米尔德里德 (S) 6.35 一丝寒霜 (AD) (S) 8.50 马丁医生 (AD) (S) 9.50 路易斯 (AD) (S) 11.50 阿加莎·克里斯蒂的马普尔小姐 (AD) (S) 2.00 pm Midsomer Murders (AD) (S) 4.00 Midsomer Murders (AD) (S) 6.00 Midsomer Murders (AD) (S) Midsomer Murders 巴纳比参加考斯顿年度布赖顿之旅，此时他对市长购买沿海土地以建造度假小屋的计划产生怀疑。由布莱恩·卡普伦主演 (AD) (S) 薇拉 一名码头工人从多层停车场坠亡 (AD) (S) 11.50 威克利夫 (S) 1.30 am 触发点 (AD) (S) 2.20 ITV 随心听 (S)
11.00 am 阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克时间 (S) 1.00 pm 太阳马戏团：Varekai (S) 安德烈·里欧：马耳他现场 (S) 4.30 经典艺术家：Cream (S) 大奥普里剧场：Opry 现场，由文斯·吉尔、帕蒂·洛夫莱斯和达斯汀·林奇演出 (S) 电影《法定谋杀》 (15) 夏洛克·福尔摩斯谜案，由克里斯托弗·普卢默主演 (S) 10.20 约翰逊与诺弗勒的音乐传奇 (S) 11.20 加里·摩尔：都柏林之夜 (S) 12.40 am 杰夫·贝克 —— 东京现场 (S) 2.40 B.B. King：皇家阿尔伯特音乐厅现场演唱会 (S) 4.25 发现：老鹰之歌 (S) 4.50 经典专辑 (S) 5.50 Sky Arts 大使奖学金短片 (S)
11.00 am 《千日之恋》(Anne Of The Thousand Days) (PG) 历史剧，主演理查德·伯顿 (S) 1.55 pm 《奥利弗！》(Oliver!) (U) 音乐剧，主演朗·穆迪、马克·莱斯特和奥利弗·里德 (AD) (S) 4.50 《野性的呼唤》(The Call Of The Wild) (PG) 历史冒险片，主演哈里森·福特 (AD) (S) 6.45 《独立日：重启》(Independence Day: Resurgence) (12) 科幻冒险片，主演杰夫·高布伦和利亚姆·海姆斯沃斯 (AD) (S) 9.00 《菲利普船长》(Captain Phillips) (12) 基于事实的惊悚片，主演汤姆·汉克斯和巴克哈德·阿比迪 (S) 11.40 《温内尔和我》(Withnail & I) (15) 邪典黑色喜剧，主演理查德·E·格兰特和保罗·麦甘 (S) 1.50 am 《你能原谅我吗？》(Can You Ever Forgive Me?) (15) 喜剧，主演梅丽莎·麦卡锡和理查德·E·格兰特 (AD) (S)
FV 18, FS 124 SKY 136, VIRGIN 147
8.55 am 《阳光之所》(A Place In The Sun) (S) 3.50 pm 《跟我一起用餐》(Come Dine With Me) (AD) (S) 6.25 《四人同床》(Four In A Bed) (S) 6.55 《四人同床》(Four In A Bed) (S) 7.25 《四人同床》(Four In A Bed) (S) 7.55 《四人同床》(Four In A Bed) 本周最后一次访问是诺福克的迪尔汉姆大厅度假村 (S) 8.30 《四人同床》(Four In A Bed) 付款日到了 (S) 9.00 《急诊室》(The Emergency Ward) 斯帕克霍尔医生解开一名维修工血染手臂上的止血带 (AD) (S) 10.00 《急诊室24小时》(24 Hours In A&E) 医生担心一名 38 岁女性可能会瘫痪 (AD) (S) 11.00 《急诊室24小时》(24 Hours In A&E) (AD) (S) 12.05 am 《急诊室》(The Emergency Ward) (AD) (S) 1.00 《急诊室24小时》(24 Hours In A&E) (AD) (S) 3.10 《阳光之所》(A Place In The Sun) (S)
10.00 am 《偷走《呐喊》的人》(The Man Who Stole The Scream) (AD) (R) (S) 12.00 pm 《皮威自画像》(Pee-wee As Himself) (R) (S) 2.00 《皮威自画像》(Pee-wee As Himself) (R) (S) 4.00 电影《喷火战斗机》(Spitfire) (PG) (S) 6.00 《大卫·霍姆斯：生存下来的男孩》(David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived) (AD) (R) (S) 7.45 《凯蒂·普莱斯：毫无保留》(Katie Price: Nothing To Hide) 凯蒂进入了她人生中一段动荡的时期。本系列最后一集 (AD) (R) (S) 9.00 《被诱导：谎言背后的真相》(Groomed: The Truth Behind The Lie) 审视埃莉诺·威廉姆斯的案件 (AD) (S) 10.00 《告诉他们你爱我》(Tell Them You Love Me) 一个教授与一名脑瘫男子之间私情的故事 (AD) (R) (S) 12.00 am 电影《蒂娜》(Tina) (15) (AD) (S) 2.15 《又名周先生》(AKA Mr Chow) (R) (S) 4.00 电影《热门之城：摩城唱片制作记》(Hitsville: The Making Of Motown) (12) (S)
6.00 am 《Hollyoaks》综合回顾 (AD) (S) 7.05 《澳大利亚顶级烘焙大赛》(The Great Australian Bake Off) (S) 8.20 《拉姆齐的酒店噩梦》(Ramsay’s Hotel Hell) (AD) (S) 9.20 《拉姆齐的厨房噩梦：美国篇》(Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA) (S) 1.20 pm 电影《十二个孩子 2》(Cheaper By The Dozen 2) (PG) 喜剧，由史蒂夫·马丁主演 (S) 3.10 《辛普森一家》(The Simpsons) (AD) (S) 7.15 《天堂巡航：甲板之上与之下》(Cruising Paradise: Above And Below Deck) (AD) (S) 8.20 电影《辛普森一家大电影》(The Simpsons Movie) (PG) 动画喜剧，由丹·卡斯特拉内塔配音 (AD) (S) 10.00 电影《美国派：婚礼》(American Pie: The Wedding) (15) 喜剧续集 (AD) (S) 11.55 《看电视的人》(Gogglebox) (AD) (S) 1.00 am 《看电视的人》(Gogglebox) (AD) (S) 2.05 《甲板之下的地中海》(Below Deck: Mediterranean) (AD) (S) 3.40 《布鲁克林九九》(Brooklyn Nine-Nine) (AD) (S) 4.30 《Hollyoaks》(AD) (S)
理查德·E·格兰特的 非常现代的奥德赛 晚上8点，第4频道 任何看过理查德·E·格兰特在2021年推出的迷人系列剧《写遍世界》（Write Around the World）的人——在那部剧中，这位充满活力的演员（见上图）携带一箱相关的文学作品游历欧洲——都会想与格兰特最新的书籍旅行纪录片约定时间。这一次的播出时间恰逢
自然之力 晚上7点，ITV1 安德鲁·林肯讲述更多关于野生动物面临气候危机的故事：季风洪水横扫婆罗洲的侏儒象领地，而澳大利亚的一只雌性鸭嘴兽目睹山洪毁掉了她的家河。
范德法尔克 晚上8点，ITV1 马克·沃伦（见下图）将再次饰演阿姆斯特丹侦探皮特·范德法尔克，出演这部对20世纪70 / 80年代热门ITV警察剧进行的宽松重启版新剧集。在本季首集中，两名举报人在一场可能导致某个犯罪帝国女掌权者垮台的听证会之前处于警方保护之下。当第一名举报人被谋杀后，团队必须确保第二名举报人能够平安抵达法庭。
天启 晚上9点，BBC ONE 这部带有超自然色彩的悬疑剧继续讲述：加布斯·福克斯医生（露丝·梅德利 饰）开始相信她的青少年患者、谋杀者（或者说她是吗？）贝瑟尼·克拉尔确实拥有预言能力。当贝瑟尼（印度·阿马特费奥 饰）画出印度洪水泛滥的图画且随后果然发生时，这种信念进一步增强。与此同时，加布斯与工程师弗雷泽的浪漫关系也进入了新阶段。
克里斯托弗·诺兰的电影大片《奥德赛》上映，格兰特将重走荷马希腊经典著作中奥德赛20年的路线。他的旅程从马耳他开始，许多人认为这座岛屿就是女神卡吕普索统治的天堂。格兰特参观了一座比金字塔更古老的大巨石神庙，然后前往土耳其，在传奇的特洛伊遗址追溯奥德赛旅程的起点。
钢琴 晚上9点，第4频道 克劳迪娅·温克尔曼和米卡在伦敦桥车站与朱尔斯·霍兰汇合。一名10岁的孩子在琴键上起舞，让整个车站的人们随之歌唱；一名84岁的老人精神饱满地演唱了《滚出酒桶》（Roll Out the Barrel）；一名工程师则通过查尔斯·阿兹纳夫尔的音乐展现了其浪漫的一面。
沙巴兹之问： 亿万富翁都坏吗？ 晚上9点，BBC THREE 沙巴兹·阿里，即TikTok博主 ShabazSays（见上图），曾是一名教师。疫情期间，他在布莱克本的卧室里通过拆穿那些在社交平台上发布完美生活和巨额财富的人，积累了数百万追随者。现在，沙巴兹的任务是亲身会见一名亿万富翁（手机大亨约翰·考德威尔应邀出席），同时收集绿党领袖扎克·波兰斯基的观点。
2026年8月1日 – 2日
《奥德赛》主演卢皮塔·尼永奥在2005年的电影《常量园丁》中担任制片助理，当时主演拉尔夫·费因斯向她提供了关于如何成为一名演员的建议。
8月3日，星期一
6.00 早餐节目 (S)。 9.30 动物公园 (AD) (R) (S)。 10.15 追踪、寻找、拿回我的车 (R) (S)。 10.45 专家证人 (R) (S)。 11.15 锤下之宅 (R) (S)。 12.15 淘金猎手 (S)。 1.00 BBC一点钟新闻；天气预报 (S)。 1.35 BBC地区新闻；天气预报 (S)。 1.45 BBC一点钟新闻；天气预报 (S)。 2.00 空白之钱 (S)。 2.45 逃离城市 (R) (S)。 3.45 竞拍室 (S)。 4.30 答案奔跑 (S)。 5.15 无点之境 (R) (S)。
10pm 9pm 8pm 7pm 6pm 日间 深夜
6.00 BBC 六点新闻； 天气预报 (S)。 6.30 BBC 地区新闻； 天气预报 (S)。
7.00 The One Show，主持人 Alex Jones 和 Roman Kemp (S)。 7.30 EastEnders，彼得对劳伦的怀疑增加 (AD) (S)。
8.00 英国最严格的学校 — Panorama (S)。 8.30 Scam Interceptors，一名男子被诱骗相信自己即将被捕 (R) (S)。
当贝瑟尼被发现受伤时，Gabs 和 Rafiq 计划她的逃脱 The Rapture, 9pm
9.00 The Rapture，Gabs 终于见到了 Anika Drake (AD) (S)。
10.00 BBC 十点新闻 (S)。 10.30 BBC 地区新闻 (S)。 10.45 电影：The Mist (弗兰克·德拉邦特 2007) 科幻恐怖片，由 Thomas Jane 主演 (AD) (S)。
12.45 BBC 新闻 (S)。 12.45 Sign Zone: Countryfile (R) (S)。 1.40 Sign Zone: Bergerac (AD) (R) (S)。 2.25 This Is BBC Two (S)。
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6.30am The Sara Cox Breakfast Show 9.30 Vernon Kay 12noon Jeremy Vine 2.00 DJ Spoony 4.00 Joel Dommett 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist
7.30 Jo Whiley 9.00 The Blues Show With Cerys Matthews 10.00 The Good Groove With Melvin Odoom 12mdn’t Connor Phillips 3.00 Dance Sounds Of The 90s With Vernon Kay
BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.30 Essential Classics 1pm Classical Live 4.00 Composer Of The Week: Mozart 5.00 In Tune 7.00 BBC Proms 2026 10.00 Night Tracks 11.30 ’Round Midnight 12.30am Through The Night
6.30 Bargain Hunt (R) (S). 7.15 Money For Nothing (R) (S). 8.00 Sign Zone: The Repair Shop (AD) (R) (S). 9.00 BBC News (S). 1.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 1.30 The Finish Line (R) (S). 2.15 Do You Know Your Place? (R) (S). 2.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation (AD) (R) (S). 3.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown (R) (S). 4.30 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R) (S). 5.15 Flog It! (R) (S).
6.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 6.30 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S).
7.00 Global Eye (S). 7.30 Mastermind 专业科目包括猛禽和诗人西尔维娅·普拉斯 (S).
8.00 Only Connect (S). 8.30 University Challenge 金厅音乐与戏剧学院对阵剑桥大学达尔文学院 (S).
Chris Packham 通过研究海豚来了解它们的智力 Evolution, 9pm
9.00 Evolution (AD) (S). 9.00 Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace 新剧集。Davina McCall 和 Nicky Campbell 帮助更多被遗弃者 (AD) (S).
10.00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Bob 和 Paul 前往诺福克宽域 (AD) (R) (S). 10.30 Newsnight (S).
11.05 电影：Sing Sing (Greg Kwedar 2023) 首播。监狱剧，由 Colman Domingo 主演 (S).
BBC RADIO 4 6am Today 9.00 Across The Red Line 9.30 How Did We Get Here?: No World Order 10.00 Woman’s Hour 11.00 Behind The Crime 11.45 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12noon News 12.04 You And Yours 12.57 Weather 1.00 The World At One 1.45 The Bare Necessities 2.00 The Archers 2.15 Alone 2.45 NatureBang 3.00 A Good Read 3.30 You’re Dead To Me 4.00 Britain’s Robot Army 4.30 The
6.00 Good Morning Britain (S). 10.00 This Morning (S). 1.30 ITV News; Weather (S). 1.55 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.00 Deal Or No Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.59 ITV Regional Weather (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R) (S). 5.00 The Chase (R) (S).
6.00 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 6.30 ITV News; Weather (S).
7.30 Fletchers’ Family Farm 怀孕的母牛 Ruby 分娩，但过程并不顺利 (AD) (R) (S).
8.00 Emmerdale (AD) (S). 8.30 Coronation Street Cassie 带着不舍与家人告别 (AD) (S).
Betsy 试图让 Dylan 放心，她并不怪他 Coronation Street, 8.30pm
10.00 ITV News At Ten; Weather (S). 10.30 ITV Regional News (S). 10.45 Cold Case Forensics: The Death Of God’s Banker (AD) (R) (S).
11.45 Love & Death 当 Allan 多次给 Betty 打电话均无回应时，他开始担心 (AD) (R) (S).
12.45 Shop On TV 3.00 The Staircase (AD) (R) (S). 4.05 Unwind With ITV (S). 5.05 Dickinson’s Real Deal (AD) (R) (S).
Kitchen Cabinet 5.00 PM 5.57 Weather 6.00 Six O’Clock News 6.30 Just A Minute 7.00 The Archers 7.15 Front Row 8.00 The Briefing Room 8.30 BBC Inside Science 9.00 Across The Red Line 9.30 How Did We Get Here?: No World Order 9.59 Weather 10.00 The World Tonight 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Vicar Of Wakefield 11.00 Intimacy 11.30 Hollywood And The Adland Five 12mdn’t News And Weather 12.30 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12.48 Shipping Forecast 1.00
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7.20 皇后之王 (AD) (R) (S)。7.45 每个人都爱雷蒙德 (AD) (R) (S)。 8.10 每个人都爱雷蒙德 (AD) (R) (S)。8.40 每个人都爱雷蒙德 (AD) (R) (S)。9.10 弗雷泽 (AD) (R) (S)。9.40 弗雷泽 (AD) (R) (S)。10.10 弗雷泽 (AD) (R) (S)。10.40 弗雷泽 (AD) (R) (S)。11.10 拉姆齐厨房噩梦美国版 (R) (S)。12.05 第4频道新闻摘要 (S)。 12.10 寻找、修理、出售 (AD) (R) (S)。1.10 豪宅大赠送 (R) (S)。2.10 倒计时 (S)。3.00 阳光下的居所 (R) (S)。4.00 与佩内洛普·基思一起拯救乡村住宅 (AD) (R) (S)。5.00 城堡DIY (AD) (R) (S)。
6.00 美国淘货专家 专家们检查一组马戏团和边展纪念品 (AD) (R) (S)。
7.00 第4频道新闻 (S)。
8.00 多佛 24 / 7：英国最繁忙的港口 边境部队官员正在搜寻非法肉类 (AD) (S)。
Trewley 在社交媒体上与一家化妆品公司进行合作 《吉普赛妻子的秘密生活》，晚上10点
9.00 名人追缉 新剧集。 一群名人化身为逃犯并试图躲避抓捕 (AD) (S)。
10.00 吉普赛妻子的秘密生活 该家庭为庄园举办篝火之夜，以纪念他们的父亲Sid (AD) (S)。
11.05 外科秘密：超级富豪 Joyce 通过内窥镜拉皮手术庆祝她的 60 岁生日 (AD) (R) (S)。
12.05 名人性爱磁带之秘 (AD) (S)。12.55 拉姆齐厨房噩梦美国版 (R) (S)。1.45 不要和布兰登约会 (AD) (R) (S)。2.40 不要和布兰登约会 (AD) (R) (S)。3.35 不要和布兰登约会 (AD) (R) (S)。
BBC世界服务 5.00 新闻摘要 5.04 英国机器人军队 5.32 天气 5.34 航运 5.43 祷告 5.45 今日农业 BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA 6am 拉夫尔斯 6.30 谁杀了奥尔德里奇·坎普？ 7.00 控制组六 7.30 爸爸的军队 8.00 菲尔博士的床边礼仪 8.30 跟随帕帕诺 8.45 小岛 9.00 仅一分钟 9.30 餐厅背后 9.45 每日礼拜 10.00 屏幕截图
10.45 历史见证 11.00 拉夫尔斯 11.30 谁杀了奥尔德里奇·坎普？ 12noon 控制组六 12.30 爸爸的军队 1.00 菲尔博士的床边礼仪 1.30 跟随帕帕诺 1.45 小岛 2.00 词痴 2.30 完全另一个故事 3.00 当玛妮在那里时 4.00 屏幕截图 4.45 历史见证 5.00 拉夫尔斯 5.30 谁杀了奥尔德里奇·坎普？ 6.00 控制组六 6.30 爸爸的军队 7.00 菲尔博士的床边礼仪 7.30 跟随帕帕诺 7.45 小
6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 杰里米·Vine (S)。 11.30 Storm & Alexis (S)。12.45 5 News 午餐时间新闻 (S)。12.50 Matt Allwright (S)。 2.20 电影：《死亡预定》(Jeff Beesley 2021) 悬疑片，由 Nathalie Kelley 主演 (S)。4.00 城堡 (R) (S)。4.55 热爱自然 (R) (S)。5.00 5 News 与 Dan Walker 共同主持 (S)。
6.00 马略卡岛：阳光下的一年 镜头探索马略卡岛的文化 (R) (S)。 6.55 5 News 更新 (S)。
7.00 高速公路警察：抓捕英国超速者 警员拦截了一辆疑似克隆车的驾驶员 (R) (S)。 7.55 5 News 更新 (S)。
8.00 街头警察：抓捕混混 警方在科比追捕一辆涉嫌被盗且鲁莽驾驶的SUV (S)。
该团队回归新剧集，继续搜寻更多逃票者 《逃票者：与法律对抗》，晚上9点
9.00 逃票者：与法律对抗 新剧集。 调查员 Lisa 追捕一名欠网络公司近 £2,000 的嫌疑人 (S)。
10.00 拦截警察：打击盗窃团伙 警员对恐怖化超市和商店的窃贼采取行动 (R) (S)。
11.05 交通警察 警员在北约克郡打击惯犯 (R) (S)。
12.05 扣车场警察 (R) (S)。1.00 与 LoveitBookit 一起巡航电视 (R) (S)。2.00 全科医生：闭门之后 (R) (S)。2.50 城堡 (R) (S)。3.40 朋友 (R) (S)。4.10 朋友 (R) (S)。4.35 高地兽医 (R) (S)。5.25 5频道娱乐新闻 (S)。
Island 8.00 Wordaholics 8.30 A Whole ’Nother Story 9.00 When Marnie Was There 10.00 Comedy Club 12mdn’t Screenshot 12.45 Witness History 1.00 Raffles 1.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 2.00 Control Group Six 2.30 Dad’s Army 3.00 Dr Phil’s Bedside Manner 3.30 Following Pappano 3.45 Small Island 4.00 Wordaholics 4.30 A Whole ’Nother Story 5.00 When Marnie Was There
[!NOTE] 本章节源文包含大量外语数据与图片版面，已进行结构化对齐优化。
FV 9, FS 108 SKY 116, VIRGIN 108 FV 10, FS 115 SKY 119, VIRGIN 117
7.00 pm 大西洋：地球上最狂野的海洋 —— 热带大西洋暖水中的生命 (AD) (S) 8.00 西班牙艺术：探索西班牙艺术的历史 (AD) (S) 9.00 萨莉·马格努森回忆录 —— Mastermind (S) 9.20 Mastermind 1972 决赛：马格努斯·马格努森主持的经典集数 (S) 9.50 Call My Bluff (S) 10.20 成为弗里达·卡罗：危险的政治和动荡的爱情震惊了这位画家的世界。本系列最后一集 (AD) (S) 11.20 特纳：描绘英国之人的画家 (S) 12.20 am 大西洋：地球上最狂野的海洋 (AD) (S) 1.20 成为弗里达·卡罗 (AD) (S) 2.20 西班牙艺术 (AD) (S)
SKY 106 VIRGIN 109 FV 36, FS 143 SKY 122, VIRGIN 123 SKY 114 VIRGIN 121
6.00 am Mornings (R) 6.30 Mornings (R) 7.00 Mornings With Ridge And Frost (R) 7.30 Mornings With Ridge And Frost (R) 8.00 星际之门 SG-1 (R) (S) 9.00 NCIS: 洛杉矶 (R) (S) 10.00 Will & Grace (AD) (R) (S) 11.00 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 12.00 pm 大猫之国 (R) (S) 1.00 夏威夷五勇士 (R) (S) 3.00 S.W.A.T (AD) (R) (S) 5.00 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 6.00 动物管制员 (R) (S) 6.30 动物管制员 (R) (S) 7.00 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 7.30 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 8.00 阿加莎·雷辛 (AD) (R) (S) 9.00 阿加莎·雷辛 (AD) (R) (S) 10.00 Last Week Tonight With John Oliver 10.45 动物管制员 (R) (S) 11.15 动物管制员 (R) (S) 11.45 格林 (R) (S) 12.40 am The Force: Manchester (R) (S)
FV 14, FS 300 SKY 313, VIRGIN 428 FV 13, FS 122 SKY 135, VIRGIN 106 FV 19, FS 157 SKY 111, VIRGIN 127
8.20 am 边境执法队：美国的守门人 (AD) (S) 10.20 瑞克·斯坦的西班牙 (AD) (S) 11.20 育空之金 (S) 12.20 pm Top Gear (AD) (S) 2.20 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (AD) (S) 3.00 马丁·克鲁恩：美国群岛 (S) 4.00 瑞克·斯坦的西班牙 (AD) (S) 6.00 The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best (S) 7.00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (AD) (S) 7.40 Would I Lie To You? (S) 8.20 Would I Lie To You? (S) 9.00 Have I Got A Bit More News For You (S) 10.00 QI XL (S) 11.00 Taskmaster (S) 12.00 am Mock The Week (S) 12.40 Would I Lie To You? (S) 2.00 QI XL (S) 3.05 理查德·奥斯曼的游戏屋 (S)
6.00 am George And Mildred (S) 7.05 经典 Emmerdale (AD) (S) 7.40 经典 Coronation Street (AD) (S) 9.10 阿加莎·克里斯蒂的波洛 (AD) (S) 11.30 心跳 (AD) (S) 1.35 pm l Midsomer Murders (AD) (S) 3.35 经典 Emmerdale (AD) (S) 4.40 经典 Coronation Street (AD) (S) 5.50 心跳 (AD) (S) 8.00 Midsomer Murders：一名女性在教堂墓地被刺死 (AD) (S) 10.00 Grantchester：一名计算机实验室负责人死于汞中毒 (AD) (S) 11.00 Grantchester：Will 和 Geordie 调查一名女性的死亡 (AD) (S) 11.50 Trial & Retribution (S) 1.25 am Wycliffe (S) 2.25 Unwind With ITV (S)
11.00 am 发现：彼得·奥图尔 (AD) (S) 12.00 pm 仙境：从 JM Barrie 到 JRR Tolkien (S) 1.00 意想不到的故事 (AD) (S) 2.00 Alfred Hitchcock Hour (S) 3.00 七十年代 (AD) (S) 4.00 发现：琼·方丹 (AD) (S) 5.00 年度肖像画家 2021 (AD) (S) 6.00 意想不到的故事 (AD) (S) 6.30 意想不到的故事 (AD) (S) 7.00 阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克呈现 (S) 7.30 阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克呈现 (S) 8.00 安德烈·里欧：快乐时光再次降临 (S) 11.00 Brian And Roger Eno 卫城现场 (S) 12.40 am Up Late With Nicola Benedetti (S)
11.00 am 汪汪队立大功：电影版 (U) 动画冒险，由泰勒·派瑞配音 (S) 12.40 pm 英勇王子 (U) 冒险片，罗伯特·瓦格纳主演 (S) 2.45 霍布斯先生去度假 (U) 喜剧，詹姆斯·斯图尔特和莫琳·奥哈拉主演 (S) 5.00 我恨你的10件事 (12) 喜剧，希思·莱杰和朱莉娅·斯蒂尔主演 (AD) (S) 6.50 惊异四骑士 (12) 漫画奇幻冒险，肖恩·康纳利主演 (AD) (S) 9.00 龙卷风 (PG) 惊悚片，海伦·亨特和比尔·帕克斯顿主演 (S) 11.15 猛兽 (15) 惊悚片，伊德里斯·艾尔巴主演 (AD) (S) 1.05 am 怪物猎人 (12) 冒险片，米拉·乔沃维奇主演 (AD) (S)
FV 18, FS 124 SKY 136, VIRGIN 147
8.55 am Heir Hunters (S) 10.00 Four In A Bed (S) 12.40 pm Come Dine With Me (AD) (S) 3.20 Four In A Bed (S) 5.50 Car S.O.S (AD) (S) 7.55 Grand Designs 一栋在德里郡（Co Derry）农场用集装箱建造的房子 (AD) (S) 9.00 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Bill 揭秘了越南文化中古代故事的重要性。本系列最后一集 (AD) (S) 10.00 24 Hours In A&E 一名卷入摩托车事故的女性被送往伦敦圣乔治医院 (AD) (S) 11.00 24 Hours In A&E 医生们救治卷入事故的体育爱好者 (AD) (S) 12.05 am 999: On The Front Line (AD) (S) 1.05 24 Hours In A&E
10.00 am The Comedy Store (AD) 11.05 UFO (AD) (R) (S) 12.00 pm 电影 Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie (12) 1.50 My Icon: Leon Pryce (AD) (R) (S) 2.00 The United Way (AD) (R) (S) 3.50 My Icon: Chris Hughton (AD) (R) (S) 4.00 The Directors 5.00 Discovering: Ed Harris 5.55 JFK: Destiny Betrayed (R) (S) 7.00 David Frost Vs 8.00 The Cult Of The Family (R) (S) 9.10 The Cult Of The Family 10.15 11.20 Costa Concordia: Chronicle Of A Disaster 1.20 am The Great Horsemeat Scandal (AD) (R) (S)
6.55 am Rude(ish) Tube Shorts (S) 7.00 Couples Come Dine With Me (S) 8.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) America’s Funniest Home Videos (S) 11.00 Below Deck: Mediterranean (AD) (S) 12.00 pm The Simpsons (AD) (S) 2.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 3.00 Modern Family (AD) (S) 5.00 The Simpsons (AD) (S) 6.30 Hollyoaks (AD) (S) Hollyoaks (AD) (S) 7.30 The Simpsons (AD) (S) Vanderpump Rules (S) 9.00 Below Deck Down Under (AD) (S) Gogglebox (AD) (S) Naked Attraction 12.05 am First Dates (AD) (S) 1.10 Vanderpump Rules (S) 2.10 Below Deck Down Under (AD) (S) 3.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S)
Celebrity Hunted 晚上9点，第4频道 这是唯一能听到“我们现在正在追踪 Joe Pasquale 的电话”这类词汇的真人秀系列。这个升级版的捉迷藏游戏为了“Stand Up to Cancer”特别节目而回归，六对知名度不一的名人将开启逃亡之旅。“名人真的能消失吗？”我们被如此问到，但这可能取决于你认为今年的逃犯们
今年逃犯包括：父女 Brian 和 Lucy Conley（均见上图）；Strictly 专业舞者 Amy Dowden 和 Carlos Gu；主持人 JJ Chalmers 和 Sophie Morgan；喜剧演员 Jen Brister 和 Laura Smyth；Love Island 明星 Chris Taylor 和 Toby Aromolaran；以及房产电视节目兄妹 Scarlette 和 Stuart Douglas。虽然有些牵强（带着个摄像师怎么保持匿名？），但依然有趣。
Street Cops: Catching the Yobs 晚上8点，第5频道 警方追捕一辆在科比（Corby）街道上鲁莽行驶的疑似被盗 SUV；在一名青年被目击在市中心餐厅挥舞砍刀并在社交媒体上吹嘘后，警方进入高度戒备状态。这是“蓝色警灯”双节目特辑的一部分，另一部是晚上9点的新系列 Fare Dodgers: At War With the Law。
Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace 晚上9点，ITV1 在这个总是令人动容的节目回归新季之际，更多被遗弃者在 Davina McCall 和 Nicky Campbell（均见下文）的帮助下寻找他们的亲生父母。1960年12月，David 被发现时不在通常的电话亭或医院台阶上，而是在伦敦西北部一座锁定的公寓大楼走廊里。他的 DNA 显示有荷兰和法国血统。第二个案例涉及 Sarah，她现在 41 岁，是一名母亲
她本人于 1983年8月被发现遗弃在莱斯特（Leicester）的一个电话亭里。
Evolution 晚上9点，BBC TWO “海豚是如何变得如此聪明的？”Chris Packham 在与一群这些聪明且高度社会化的海洋生物共泳后问道。现在是他通过视觉演化以及一种名为 indohyus 的重骨陆地哺乳动物，将时间回溯到数十亿年前的时候了。
Sally Magnusson 回忆录 – 《Mastermind》 晚上 9 点，BBC FOUR 随着这部问答节目现系列今晚在 BBC Two 继续播出（专家课题涵盖猛禽、罗杰·摩尔饰演的詹姆斯·邦德、查理一世和西尔维娅·普拉斯），Sally Magnusson（上图）回忆起《Mastermind》早期的辉煌岁月。她讲述了她的父亲、记者 Magnus Magnusson 是如何获得主持人这份工作的，以及作为一个青少年成长过程中，经常被人们用“跳过（pass）”和“既然开始了，我就得完成（I’ve started, so I’ll finish）”这些口头禅来打趣是什么样的体验。随后将重播 1972 年的首届决赛，参赛者中包括一名曾在布莱奇利园工作过的密码破译员。
2026 年 8 月 1 日 – 2 日
丹尼·戴尔 (Danny Dyer) 曾参加 1995 年电影《永远的蝙蝠侠》中罗宾一角的试镜，与饰演披风侠的瓦尔·基默 (Val Kilmer) 共同出演。该角色最终由克里斯·奥唐奈 (Chris O’Donnell) 饰演。
8 月 4 日，星期二
6.00 早餐 (S)。9.30 动物公园 (AD) (R) (S)。10.15 追踪、寻找，夺回我的车 (R) (S)。10.45 专家证人 (R) (S)。11.15 房屋拍卖 (S)。12.15 淘货猎手 (AD) (R) (S)。1.00 BBC 1点钟新闻；天气 (S)。1.35 BBC 地区新闻；天气 (S)。1.45 BBC 1点钟新闻；天气 (S)。2.00 免费之财 (S)。2.45 逃往乡村 (R) (S)。3.45 出价室 (R) (S)。4.30 答案奔跑 (S)。5.15 无点之局 (R) (S)。
晚上 10点 晚上 9点 晚上 8点 晚上 7点 晚上 6点 日间 深夜
6.00 BBC 6点钟新闻；天气 (S)。 6.30 BBC 地区新闻；天气 (S)。
7.00 The One Show，主持人为亚历克斯·琼斯 (Alex Jones) 和劳伦·拉弗恩 (Lauren Laverne) (S)。 7.30 《东区》Ravi 逼问 Priya 关于其神秘男子的答案 (AD) (S)。
8.00 《英国缝纫大赛》缝纫者们庆祝墨西哥时尚与纺织品 (AD) (S)。
索菲·威兰 (Sophie Willan) 主持节目，缝纫者们庆祝墨西哥时尚 《英国缝纫大赛》，晚上 8点
9.00 《24 / 7 谋杀案》关于 2025 年一名赫里福德男子被谋杀案的两部分调查之首 (AD) (S)。
10.00 BBC 10点钟新闻 (S)。 10.30 BBC 地区新闻；天气 10.40 电影：《罗宾汉》(里德利·斯科特 2010) 冒险片，由罗素·克劳 (Russell Crowe) 主演 (AD) (S)。
12.55 BBC 新闻 (S)。 12.30 手语区：不可思议 (AD) (R) (S)。1.30 这是 BBC Two (S)。 1.10 电视购物 3.00 峰会 (AD) (R) (S)。3.50 与 ITV 放松 (S)。5.05 寻找失散的家人：无迹可寻 (AD) (R) (S)。
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6.30am Sara Cox 9.30 Vernon Kay 12noon Jeremy Vine 2.00 DJ Spoony 4.00 Joel Dommett 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist 7.30 Jo Whiley 9.00 The
Jazz Show With Jamie Cullum 10.00 The Good Groove With Melvin Odoom 12mdn’t Connor Phillips 3.00 Sounds Of The 90s With Fearne Cotton 4.00 Owain Wyn Evans
BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.30 Essential Classics 1pm Classical Live 4.00 Composer Of The Week: Mozart 5.00 In Tune 7.00 BBC Proms 2026 10.00 Night Tracks 11.30 ’Round Midnight 12.30am Through The Night
6.30 Bargain Hunt (R) (S). 7.15 The Bidding Room (R) (S). 8.00 Sign Zone: The Great British Sewing Bee (AD) (R) (S). 9.00 BBC News (S). 1.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 1.30 The Finish Line (R) (S). 2.15 Do You Know Your Place? (R) (S). 2.45 Cricket: The Hundred Sunrisers Leeds Women vs London Spirit Women (Start- time 3pm) (S).
6.00 Cricket: The Hundred Sunrisers Leeds Men vs London Spirit Men (Start-time 6.30pm) (S).
Lestat (Sam Reid) welcomes an old ally on to the band’s tour bus The Vampire Lestat: Interview with the Vampire, 9.30pm
9.30 The Vampire Lestat: Interview With The Vampire Familiar faces await at the band’s next stop. Sam Reid stars (AD) (S).
10.15 It Happened To Me: I Was Jailed In Japan For Ketamine An addiction that led to a stint in a Japanese prison (S). 10.30 Newsnight (S).
11.05 FILM: The Last Bus (Gillies MacKinnon 2021) Drama, starring Timothy Spall (S).
BBC RADIO 4 6am Today 9.00 Invisible Hands 9.30 Inside Health 10.00 Woman’s Hour 11.00 Screenshot 11.45 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12noon News 12.04 Call You And Yours 12.57 Weather 1.00 The World At One 1.45 The Bare Necessities 2.00 The Archers 2.15 Drama: Sunbird 3.00 Lady On Trial With Lucy Worsley 3.30 Heart And Soul 4.00 The Writing Life Of Sylvia Plath 4.30 What’s Up Docs? 5.00 PM
6.00 Good Morning Britain (S). 10.00 This Morning (S). 1.30 ITV News; Weather (S). 1.55 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.00 Deal Or No Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.59 ITV Regional Weather (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R) (S). 5.00 The Chase (R) (S).
6.00 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 6.30 ITV News; Weather (S).
7.30 Inside The Langham: Britain’s First Grand Hotel The CEO arrives to inspect one of the hotel’s most ambitious renovations (AD) (S).
8.00 Emmerdale Nicola makes a worrying discovery (AD) (S). 8.30 Coronation Street Dylan ends up unconscious after a confrontation (AD) (S).
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith try to bring down a Cuban drug lord Bad Boys II, 10.45pm
9.00 Cold Case Forensics: A Death On The Nile Investigating the death of a British solicitor while on holiday in Egypt (AD) (S).
10.00 ITV News At Ten; Weather (S). 10.30 ITV Regional News; Weather 10.45 FILM: Bad Boys II (Michael Bay 2003) Comedy thriller sequel, with Will Smith (S).
5.57 Weather 6.00 Six O’Clock News 6.30 Meet David Sedaris 7.00 The Archers 7.15 Front Row 8.00 A Romanian Ransom 8.40 In Touch 9.00 Crossing Continents 9.30 Scam Secrets 9.59 Weather 10.00 The World Tonight 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Vicar Of Wakefield 11.00 Wild Inside 11.30 Hollywood And The Adland Five 12mdn’t News And Weather 12.30 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12.48 Shipping Forecast 1.00 As BBC World Service 5.00 News 5.04 BBC Inside Science 5.32
6.30 The King Of Queens Triple-bill (AD) (R) (S). 7.45 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.10 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.40 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 9.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 9.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 11.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 12.05 Channel 4 News Summary (S). 12.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (AD) (R) (S). 1.10 The Great House Giveaway (R) (S). 2.10 Countdown (S). 3.00 A Place In The Sun (R) (S). 4.00 Saving Country Houses With Penelope Keith (AD) (R) (S). 5.00 Chateau DIY (AD) (R) (S).
6.00 American Pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz discover a fleet of concept cars (AD) (R) (S).
[!NOTE] 本章节源文包含大量外语数据与图片版面，已进行结构化对齐优化。
7.00 Channel 4 News (S)。
8.00 Hotel Chocolat Unwrapped 巧克力制作师 Yodi 构思 限量版饮用巧克力口味 (AD) (S)。
Angus 在芝加哥门店开业前 全力以赴 Hotel Chocolat Unwrapped, 8pm
9.00 Celebrity Hunted 两名 逃犯采取大胆行动， 出现在电视直播中 (AD) (S)。
10.00 Gogglebox 扶手椅 评论员们对《The Celebrity Traitors》 和《Trigger Point》的看法 (AD) (R) (S)。
11.05 Secret Lives Of Gypsy Wives 该家庭为庄园举办篝火之夜， 以纪念他们的父亲 Sid (AD) (R) (S)。
12.05 Naked Attraction (AD) (R) (S)。 1.05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (AD) (R) (S)。 1.55 电影： Breakthrough (Roxann Dawson 2019) (S)。 3.50 Couples Come Dine With Me (R) (S)。 4.45 The Piano (AD) (R) (S)。 5.40 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (R) (S)。 5.50 Countdown (R) (S)。
天气 5.34 航运预报 5.43 今日祷告 5.45 今日农业 BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA 6am The Waiting Game 6.30 谁杀了 Aldrich Kemp? 7.00 Yes Minister 7.30 The Last Goon Show Of All 8.30 Following Pappano 8.45 Small Island 9.00 Meet David Sedaris 9.30 Behind The Taverna 9.45 每日礼拜 10.00 Free Thinking 10.45 The Essay: The Little Secrets Of Great Works
11.00 等待的游戏 11.30 谁杀了奥尔德里奇·坎普？ 12noon 是的，部长 12.30 最后的古恩秀 1.30 跟随帕帕诺 1.45 小岛 2.00 骗局！ 2.30 兄弟 3.00 厄斯 earthsea 的巫师 4.00 自由思考 4.45 论文：伟大作品的小秘密 5.00 等待的游戏 5.30 谁杀了奥尔德里奇·坎普？ 6.00 是的，部长 6.30 最后的古恩秀 7.30 跟随帕帕诺 7.45 小岛 8.00 骗局！ 8.30 兄弟
6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 杰里米·文 (S)。 11.30 Storm 与 Alexis (S)。 12.45 5 午间新闻 (S)。 12.50 马特·奥尔赖特 (S)。 2.15 电影：《威尼斯谋杀案》(Lane Shefter Bishop 2023) 惊悚片，由索菲·霍普金斯主演 (S)。 4.00 城堡 (R) (S)。 4.55 热爱自然 (R) (S)。 5.00 5 新闻，丹·沃克报道 (S)。
6.00 马略卡岛：阳光之年 探讨游艇业与该岛的关系 (R) (S)。 6.55 5 新闻快讯 (S)。
7.00 约克郡兽医：与绿党同在 珍有机会从空中俯瞰她的农场 (R) (S)。 7.55 5 新闻快讯 (S)。
8.00 走进朗利特 镜头调查朗利特花园中一些不速之客 (S)。
罗布·林德探索铁路统治英国的维多利亚时代 罗布·林德与鲁斯·古德曼主持的《维多利亚时代》，晚上 9 点
9.00 罗布·林德与鲁斯·古德曼主持的《维多利亚时代》 探讨历史上最著名的事件在富人和穷人眼中是如何经历的 (S)。
10.30 连环撞车：高速公路上的死亡 对英国历史上最严重的几次高速公路车祸之一的法医分析 (R) (S)。
12.05 隔壁的食人族 (R) (S)。 1.00 与 LoveitBookit 一起游轮电视 (R) (S)。 2.00 全科医生：闭门之后 (R) (S)。 2.50 城堡 (R) (S)。 3.40 朋友 (R) (S)。 4.05 朋友 (R) (S)。 4.30 高地兽医 (R) (S)。 5.25 5 频道娱乐新闻 (S)。
9.00 厄斯 earthsea 的巫师。 改编自厄苏拉·勒古恩的幻想小说，由朱迪·登奇主演。 10.00 喜剧俱乐部 12mdn’t 自由思考 12.45 论文：伟大作品的小秘密 1.00 等待的游戏 1.30 谁杀了奥尔德里奇·坎普？ 2.00 是的，部长 2.30 最后的古恩秀 3.30 跟随帕帕诺 3.45 小岛 4.00 骗局！ 4.30 兄弟 5.00 厄斯 earthsea 的巫师
FV 9, FS 108 SKY 116, VIRGIN 108 FV 10, FS 115 SKY 119, VIRGIN 117
7.00 pm 英国铁路之旅 (Great British Railway Journeys) (AD) (S) 7.30 韦恩赖特徒步之旅 (Wainwright Walks) (AD) (S) 8.00 名门之后 (To The Manor Born) (S) 8.30 保持体面 (Keeping Up Appearances) (S) 9.00 雌狼：英格兰早期的女王 (She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens) 英格兰首次关于继承权的女性之战 (S) 10.00 城堡：英国的防御史 (Castles: Britain’s Fortified History) 讲述部分城堡如何被改造为宫殿 (AD) (S) 11.00 权力走廊：美国应该监管世界吗？ (Corridors Of Power: Should America Police The World?) (AD) (S) 12.00 am 权力走廊：美国应该监管世界吗？ (Corridors Of Power: Should America Police The World?) (AD) (S) 1.00 雌狼：英格兰早期的女王 (She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens) (S) 2.00 城堡：英国的防御史 (Castles: Britain’s Fortified History) (AD) (S) 3.00 英国铁路之旅 (Great British Railway Journeys) (AD) (S)
SKY 106 VIRGIN 109 FV 36, FS 143 SKY 122, VIRGIN 123 SKY 114 VIRGIN 121
6.00 am 早安 (Mornings) (R) 7.00 里奇与弗罗斯早安秀 (Mornings With Ridge And Frost) (R) 7.30 里奇与弗罗斯早安秀 (Mornings With Ridge And Frost) (R) 8.00 星际之门 SG-1 (Stargate SG-1) (R) (S) 9.00 NCIS: 洛杉矶 (NCIS: Los Angeles) (R) (S) 10.00 威尔与格蕾丝 (Will & Grace) (AD) (R) (S) 11.00 辛普森一家 (The Simpsons) (R) (S) 12.00 pm 大猫之国 (Big Cat Country) (R) (S) 1.00 夏威夷五警 (Hawaii Five-0) (R) (S) 3.00 特种部队 (S.W.A.T) (AD) (R) (S) 5.00 辛普森一家 (The Simpsons) (R) (S) 6.00 动物管控 (Animal Control) (R) (S) 6.30 动物管控 (Animal Control) (R) (S) 7.00 最佳医疗 (Best Medicine) (S) 别理那些吵闹的人 (Never Mind The Buzzcocks) (AD) (R) (S) 郊区生活 (The ’Burbs) (AD) (R) (S) 10.55 11.25 11.55 格林 (Grimm) (R) (S) 12.50 am 警视厅：曼彻斯特 (The Force: Manchester) (R) (S) 1.45 道路战争 (Road Wars) (R) (S) 夏威夷五警 (Hawaii Five-0) (R) (S) 4.00 特种部队 (S.W.A.T) (AD) (R) (S)
FV 14, FS 300 SKY 313, VIRGIN 428 FV 13, FS 122 SKY 135, VIRGIN 106 FV 19, FS 157 SKY 111, VIRGIN 127
7.25 am 顶级装备 (Top Gear) (AD) (S) 8.20 边境执法：美国守门人 (Border Force: America’s Gatekeepers) (AD) (S) 10.20 里克·斯坦：从威尼斯到伊斯坦堡 (Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul) (S) 11.20 育空黄金 (Yukon Gold) (S) 12.20 pm 顶级装备 (Top Gear) (AD) (S) 2.20 莫蒂默与怀特豪斯：垂钓之旅 (Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing) (AD) (S) 马丁·克鲁恩：美国群岛 (Martin Clunes: Islands Of America) (S) 4.00 里克·斯坦：从威尼斯到伊斯坦堡 (Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul) (S) 6.00 毛发骑士的英国之最 (Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British) (S) 莫蒂默与怀特豪斯：垂钓之旅 (Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing) (AD) (S) 7.40 你会对我撒谎吗？ (Would I Lie To You?) (S) 我是否有了更多新闻给你 (Have I Got A Bit More News For You) (S) QI XL (S) 任务大师 (Taskmaster) (S) 12.00 am 嘲讽本周 (Mock The Week) (S) 12.40 你会对我撒谎吗？ (Would I Lie To You?) (S) 2.00 QI XL (S) 2.50 理查德·奥斯曼的游戏屋 (Richard Osman’s House Of Games) (S)
6.00 am 乔治与米尔德里德 (George And Mildred) (S) 7.05 经典艾默代尔 (Classic Emmerdale) (AD) (S) 8.10 经典街道剧 (Classic Coronation Street) (AD) (S) 9.10 阿加莎·克里斯蒂的波洛 (Agatha Christie’s Poirot) (AD) (S) 11.30 心跳 (Heartbeat) (AD) (S) 1.35 pm l Midsomer Murders (AD) (S) 3.35 经典艾默代尔 (Classic Emmerdale) (AD) (S) 5.15 经典街道剧 (Classic Coronation Street) (AD) (S) 5.50 心跳 (Heartbeat)：一名新成员揭露了阴暗的过去 (AD) (S) 6.55 心跳 (Heartbeat)：银行抢匪在艾登斯菲尔德潜逃 (AD) (S) 薇拉 (Vera)：荒原上发现一具尸体 (AD) (S) 格兰彻斯特 (Grantchester)：威尔得知父亲陷入麻烦 (AD) (S) 格兰彻斯特 (Grantchester) (AD) (S) 11.50 审判与惩罚 (Trial & Retribution) (S) 1.25 am 威克利夫 (Wycliffe) (S) 2.25 与ITV一同放松 (Unwind With ITV) (S)
11.00 am 发现 (Discovering) (AD) (S) 12.00 pm 仙境：从JM巴里到JRR托尔金纪录片 (Wonderland: From JM Barrie To JRR Tolkien Documentary) (S) 意想不到的故事 (Tales Of The Unexpected) (AD) (S) 阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克小时 (The Alfred Hitchcock Hour) (S) 七十年代 (The Seventies) (AD) (S) 发现 (Discovering) (AD) (S) 5.00 2021年度肖像画家 (Portrait Artist Of The Year 2021) (AD) (S) 意想不到的故事 (Tales Of The Unexpected) (AD) (S) 阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克呈现 (Alfred Hitchcock Presents) (S) 画中世界：委拉斯开兹的辣椒 (The World In A Painting: Velazquez’s Chili Pepper) (S) 9.15 画笔之外 (Beyond The Brush) (S) 9.45 画笔之外 (Beyond The Brush) (S) 10.15 仙境：哥特式 (Wonderland: Gothic) (S) 11.15 电影 (The Movies) (AD) (S) 12.15 am 我是史蒂夫·麦奎因 (I Am Steve McQueen) 山谷之声 (Voices Of The Valleys) 第二次世界大战与电影 (World War II & Cinema) (AD) (S) Sky Arts读书会 (Sky Arts Book Club) (S) 仙境：从JM巴里到JRR托尔金 (Wonderland: From JM Barrie To JRR Tolkien)
11.00 am 《机器人之梦》(Robot Dreams) (PG) 动画冒险片， 由 Ivan Labanda 配音 (S) 1.05 pm 《莫霍克河沿岸的鼓声》(Drums Along The Mohawk) (PG) 历史剧，由 Henry Fonda 主演 (S) 3.10 《佐罗面具》(The Mark Of Zorro) (PG) 冒险片，由 Frank Langella 主演 (AD) (S) 4.45 《鼠辈》(Rat Race) (12) 喜剧， 由 Rowan Atkinson 主演 (AD) (S) 6.55 《忍者神龟：变种大乱斗》(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem) (PG) 动画奇幻片，由 Nicolas Cantu 配音 (S) 9.00 《我的继母是外星人》(My Stepmother Is An Alien) (15) 科幻喜剧， 由 Kim Basinger 主演 (S) 11.15 《皮下》(Under The Skin) (15) 科幻剧，由 Scarlett Johansson 主演 (S) 1.25 am 《如何在派对上与女孩聊天》(How To Talk To Girls At Parties) (15) 喜剧， 由 Elle Fanning 主演 (S)
FV 18, FS 124 SKY 136, VIRGIN 147
8.55 am 《继承猎人》(Heir Hunters) (S) 10.00 《四人一床》(Four In A Bed) (S) 12.40 pm 《跟我一起用餐》(Come Dine With Me) (AD) (S) 3.20 《四人一床》(Four In A Bed) (S) 5.50 《汽车 S.O.S》Tim Shaw 和 Fuzz Townshend 在哈德菲尔德救起了一辆 1992 年款的 VW Corrado (AD) (S) 7.55 《宏伟设计》(Grand Designs) 格洛斯特郡的一座现代树屋 (AD) (S) 9.00 《奥蒂和理查的南非奥德赛》(Oti And Richard’s South African Odyssey) 奥蒂和理查遇见了一个 非洲企鹅群 (AD) (S) 10.00 《急诊 24 小时》(24 Hours In A&E) 一名 树艺师在坠落后被紧急送医 (AD) (S) 11.05 《急诊 24 小时》(24 Hours In A&E) 医生 治疗一名被刺伤的患者 (AD) (S) 12.10 am 《999：前线》(999: On The Front Line) (S) 1.15 《急诊 24 小时》(24 Hours In A&E) (AD) (S) 3.25 《阳光下的居所》(A Place In The Sun) (S)
10.00 am 《喜剧之屋》(The Comedy Store) (AD) (R) (S) 11.05 《UFO》(UFO) (AD) (R) (S) 12.00 pm 《阿尔伯特·布鲁克斯：捍卫我的生活》(Albert Brooks: Defending My Life) (AD) (R) (S) 1.45 《我的偶像：约翰·阿玛埃奇》(My Icon: John Amaechi) 2.00 《史塔西足球俱乐部》(Stasi FC) (R) (S) 3.50 《我的偶像：迈克尔·霍尔丁》(My Icon: Michael Holding) 4.00 《导演们》(The Directors) 5.00 《发现：加里·奥尔曼》(Discovering: Gary Oldman) 5.55 《肯尼迪：被背叛的命运》(JFK: Destiny Betrayed) (R) (S) 7.00 《切尔诺贝利：失落的录像带》(Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes) 《索尔兹伯里投毒事件：隔壁的间谍》(The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door) (S) 10.40 电影 《距离安德里夫卡 2000 米》(2000 Meters To Andriivka) (15) (S) 12.50 am 《阿姆斯特丹毒贩》(Amsterdam Narcos) (R) (S) 3.50 《地球之缘》(Edge Of The Earth) 5.00 《发现：加里·奥尔曼》(Discovering: Gary Oldman)
《索尔兹伯里投毒事件： 隔壁的间谍》
6.00 am 《好日子》(Hollyoaks) (AD) (S) 6.55 《粗鲁之管》短片 (Rude(ish) Tube Shorts) 7.00 《情侣跟我一起用餐》(Couples Come Dine With Me) (S) 8.00 《拉姆齐厨房噩梦：美国篇》(Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA) (S) 《美国最搞笑家庭录像》(America’s Funniest Home Videos) (S) 11.00 《甲板之下：地中海》(Below Deck: Mediterranean) (AD) (S) 12.00 pm 《辛普森一家》(The Simpsons) (AD) (S) 2.00 《布鲁克林九九》(Brooklyn Nine-Nine) (S) 3.00 《摩登家庭》(Modern Family) (AD) (S) 《辛普森一家》(The Simpsons) (AD) (S) 6.30 《好日子》(Hollyoaks) (AD) (S) 7.30 《辛普森一家》(The Simpsons) (AD) (S) 8.00 《范德庞普法则》(Vanderpump Rules) (S) 《甲板之下：大洋洲》(Below Deck Down Under) (AD) (S) 《第一次约会：2020 情人节特辑》(First Dates: Valentine’s Special 2020) (AD) (S) 11.00 《裸体吸引力》(Naked Attraction) (S) 12.05 am 《沙发小剧场》(Gogglebox) (AD) (S) 1.05 《范德庞普法则》(Vanderpump Rules) (S) 2.10 《甲板之下：大洋洲》(Below Deck Down Under) (AD) (S) 3.00 《拉姆齐厨房噩梦：美国篇》(Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA) (S) 4.40 《戈德堡一家》(The Goldbergs) (AD) (S)
乔与大卫的魔幻情景喜剧之旅 晚上 9 点, U&GOLD 喜剧演员 Joe Wilkinson 和好朋友 David Earl（被 Ricky Gervais 认为是其认识的最有趣的人）共同创作了近年来最出色的情景喜剧之一《The Cockfields》。他们现在开启了这次独特的巡演，向三部经典英国情景喜剧致敬：《浓粥》(Porridge)、《福尔蒂酒店》(Fawlty Towers)
《英国缝纫大赛》(The Great British Sewing Bee) 晚上 8 点, BBC ONE 最新一轮比赛庆祝墨西哥的时尚与纺织传统，在图案挑战中，缝纫者将使用由墨西哥瓦哈卡地区原住民社区制作的布料，创作一件民俗上衣。本次挑战的客座评委是英籍墨西哥时尚设计师 Erika Alvarez。
《谋杀 24 / 7》(Murder 24 / 7) 晚上 9 点, BBC ONE 2025 年 1 月，54 岁的 Jamie Gawler 被发现死在他在赫里福德的公寓里，坐在扶手椅上，脸上覆盖着一条毛巾。尸检显示，他的头部、颈部和胸部受到钝器创伤，几乎每根肋骨都骨折了。调查团队很快查明，他最近允许一名陌生人入住。警方最终抓获了嫌疑人 Matthew Jonathan（右上图），他在六周前刚刚出狱——且背上纹有“天生杀手”(Natural Born Killer) 的字样。
以及《办公室》(The Office)。他们以罗尼·巴克 (Ronnie Barker) 的监狱喜剧开场，威尔金森 (Wilkinson)（右上）深情地回忆起与父母一起观看该剧的情景。目前的玩法是，轮到厄尔 (Earl)（左上）为他的朋友提供一系列与《监狱粥》(Porridge) 相关的惊喜，包括一个还原的监狱囚室布景、参观巴克拍摄期间居住的房屋，以及与该剧共同创作者迪克·克莱门特 (Dick Clement) 会面。
冷案法医：尼罗河之死 晚上9点，ITV1 法医科学家安吉拉·加洛普 (Angela Gallop) 博士及其团队调查一名英国律师在埃及浪漫度假期间的猝死事件。她能否揭开此案的秘密，证明切丽尔·刘易斯 (Cheryl Lewis) 是被谋杀的？
名人大逃亡 晚上9点，CHANNEL 4 第三天，所有 12 名逃犯依然在逃。布莱恩和露西·康利 (Brian and Lucy Conley) 躲在火车厕所里；艾米·多登 (Amy Dowden) 和卡洛斯·古 (Carlos Gu) 试图暴露行踪以参加克雷格·雷弗尔·霍伍德 (Craig Revel Horwood) 的 60 岁生日派对；而詹·布里斯特 (Jen Brister) 和劳拉·史密斯 (Laura Smyth)（两人均在左侧）则前往布赖顿的一个喜剧节。
晚上9点，SKY DOCUMENTARIES 这部深度纪录片聚焦 2018 年在索尔兹伯里发生的针对前俄罗斯间谍谢尔盖·斯克里帕尔 (Sergei Skripal) 及其女儿尤利娅 (Yulia) 的神经毒剂袭击事件。片中采访了前首相特蕾莎·梅 (Theresa May)、前内政部大臣安伯·鲁德 (Amber Rudd) 以及情报和反恐官员，此外还采访了唯一遇难者唐·斯特吉斯 (Dawn Sturgess) 的伴侣查尔斯·罗利 (Charles Rowley)。
2026年8月1日 – 2日
在《职责线》(Line of Duty) 中，凯特·弗莱明 (Kate Fleming) 和史蒂夫·阿诺特 (Steve Arnott) 的无线电呼号是 3-7 和 4-5 —— 与《专业人士》(The Professionals) 中的博迪 (Bodie) 和多尔 (Doyle) 相同。 8月5日，星期三
6.00 早餐节目 (S)。9.30 动物公园 (AD) (R) (S)。10.15 追踪、寻找，拿回我的车 (R) (S)。10.45 专家证人 (R) (S)。11.15 锤下之宅 (AD) (R) (S)。12.15 猎 bargain (AD) (R) (S)。1.00 BBC 一点钟新闻；天气 (S)。1.35 BBC 地区新闻；天气 (S)。1.45 BBC 一点钟新闻；天气 (S)。2.00 不劳而获 (S)。2.45 逃往乡村 (R) (S)。3.45 竞价室 (S)。4.30 答案快跑 (S)。5.15 无用之用 (R) (S)。
晚上10点 晚上9点 晚上8点 晚上7点 下午6点 日间 深夜
6.00 BBC 六点钟新闻；天气 (S)。 6.30 BBC 地区新闻；天气 (S)。
7.00 The One Show，由亚历克斯·琼斯 (Alex Jones) 和弗农·凯 (Vernon Kay) 主持 (S)。 7.30 东区人物 (EastEnders) (AD) (S)。
8.00 修复铺 (The Repair Shop)：专家修复阿森纳海布里球场的座椅 (AD) (R) (S)。
马克 (Stephen Aaron-Sipple) 试图安抚劳伦 (Jacqueline Jossa) 《东区人物》，晚上 7.30
9.00 谋杀 24 / 7 第二部分（共两部分）。警方难以构建案件 —— 直到发现一个血脚印 (AD) (S)。
10.00 BBC 十点钟新闻 (S)。 10.30 BBC 地区新闻 (S)。 10.40 电影：《诚挚邀请》(You’re Cordially Invited) (尼古拉斯·斯多勒 Nicholas Stoller 2025) 首播 (S)。
12.25 击中名单名人特辑 (The Hit List Celebrity Special) (R) (S)。 1.15 BBC 新闻 (S)。 12.05 家庭中的恶魔：鲁比·弗兰克 (Ruby Franke) 的陨落 (AD) (R) (S)。12.55 手语区：艾米蒂维尔：起源故事 (AD) (R) (S)。1.50 这是 BBC Two (S)。
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6.30am The Sara Cox Breakfast Show 9.30 Vernon Kay 12noon Jeremy Vine 2.00 DJ Spoony 4.00 Joel Dommett 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist
7.30 Jo Whiley 9.00 The Folk Show With Mark Radcliffe 10.00 The Good Groove With Melvin Odoom
BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.30 Essential Classics 1pm Classical Live 3.00 Choral Evensong 4.00 Composer Of The Week: Mozart 5.00 In Tune 6.00 BBC Proms 2026 8.10 BBC Proms 2026 10.15 BBC Proms 2026 11.45 ’Round Midnight 12.30am Through The Night
6.30 Money For Nothing (R) (S). 7.15 The Bidding Room (R) (S). 8.00 Sign Zone: Great Japanese Railway Journeys (AD) (R) (S). 8.30 Sign Zone: Great Continental Railway Journeys (AD) (R) (S). 9.00 BBC News (S). 1.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 1.30 The Finish Line (R) (S). 2.15 Do You Know Your Place? (R) (S). 2.45 Cricket: The Hundred Trent Rockets Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women (Start-time 3pm) (S).
6.00 Cricket: The Hundred Trent Rockets Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men (Start-time 6.30pm) (S).
一个负债累累的赫尔（Hull）殡葬业者如何向客户出售虚假殡葬计划 The Big Cases – The Funeral Home Horror, 10pm
9.30 Live At The Apollo 来自 Ria Lina, Lucy Beaumont 和 Josh Pugh 的喜剧 (R) (S).
10.00 The Big Cases — The Funeral Home Horror (AD) (S). 10.30 Newsnight (S).
11.05 Uncanny 关于一栋被认为被恶意实体寄生的学生宿舍的案例 (AD) (R) (S).
BBC RADIO 4 6am Today 9.00 Sideways 9.30 Breakin’ The Cycle 10.00 Woman’s Hour 11.00 A Romanian Ransom 11.40 This Week In History 11.45 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12noon News 12.04 You And Yours 12.57 Weather 1.00 The World At One 1.45 The Bare Necessities 2.00 The Archers 2.15 Drama: United Kingdoms. 反映现代英国生活的剧集。 3.00 Precious Stones 3.30 The
6.00 Good Morning Britain (S). 10.00 This Morning (S). 1.30 ITV News; Weather (S). 1.55 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.00 Deal Or No Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.59 ITV Regional Weather (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R) (S). 5.00 The Chase (R) (S).
6.00 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 6.30 ITV News; Weather (S).
7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Banker’s Best Battles Stephen Mulhern 回顾银行家与选手 James 和 Jack 的对局 (S).
8.00 Emmerdale 决定给这只狗举行一次体面的 Dingle 式送别仪式 (AD) (S). 8.30 Coronation Street (AD) (S).
Stephen Mulhern 主持，James 尝试赢得大奖 Deal or No Deal, 3pm
9.00 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? 问答节目，由 Jeremy Clarkson 主持 (R) (S).
10.00 ITV News At Ten; Weather (S). 10.30 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 10.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace (AD) (R) (S).
11.45 The Assembly 说唱歌手 Aitch 接受神经多样性人士的采访 (R) (S).
12.10 Shop On TV 3.00 Love & Death (AD) (R) (S). 3.50 Inside The Langham: Britain’s First Grand Hotel (AD) (R) (S). 4.15 Unwind With ITV (S). 5.35 Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy (AD) (R) (S).
Ocean Within Us 4.00 The Power Of Guilt 4.15 The Media Show 5.00 PM 5.57 Weather 6.00 Six O’Clock News 6.30 Best Medicine 7.00 The Archers 7.15 Front Row 8.00 AntiSocial 8.45 Café Hope 9.00 Invisible Hands 9.30 Inside Health 9.59 Weather 10.00 The World Tonight 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Vicar Of Wakefield 11.00 Sunil Patel: An Idiot’s Guide To Living Forever 11.15 Follow The Rabbit 11.30 Hollywood And The Adland Five 12mdn’t News And Weather 12.30 Tony
7.20 The King Of Queens (AD) (R) (S). 7.45 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.10 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.40 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 9.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 9.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 11.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 12.05 Channel 4 News Summary (S). 12.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (AD) (R) (S). 1.10 The Great House Giveaway (R) (S). 2.10 Countdown (S). 3.00 A Place In The Sun (R) (S). 4.00 Saving Country Houses With Penelope Keith (AD) (R) (S). 5.00 Chateau DIY (AD) (R) (S).
[!NOTE] 本章节源文包含大量外语数据与图片版面，已进行结构化对齐优化。
6.00 《美国淘金者》(American Pickers) 迈克·沃尔夫 (Mike Wolfe) 向街机游戏女王吉普赛奶奶 (Gypsy Grandma) 出手 (AD) (R) (S)。
7.00 第4频道新闻 (Channel 4 News) (S)。
8.00 《非凡扩建》(Extraordinary Extensions) 一对夫妇将他们位于萨里郡的家改造成一座马贝拉风格的派对屋 (AD) (S)。
Tinie Tempah 拜访一对想要改造萨里郡住宅的夫妇 《非凡扩建》，晚上 8 点
9.00 《未宣战之战》(The Undeclared War) 当悲剧袭击政府通讯总部 (GCHQ) 时，芭芭拉 (Barbara) 受到了查理 (Charlie) 的审视 (AD) (S)。
10.00 《未宣战之战》(The Undeclared War) 丹尼 (Danny) 赌上一切以纠正某些错误。本剧终集 (AD) (S)。
11.00 《急诊室24小时》(24 Hours In A&E) 一名 21 岁的青年在发生摩托车事故后被紧急送入医院 (AD) (R) (S)。
12.05 《名人追缉》(Celebrity Hunted) (AD) (R) (S)。 1.00 《名人追缉》(Celebrity Hunted) (AD) (R) (S)。 1.50 《拉姆齐厨房噩梦：美国篇》(Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA) (R) (S)。 2.40 《独裁者：希特勒访谈录》(Dictator: The Hitler Interviews) (AD) (R) (S)。 3.30 《多佛 24 / 7：英国最繁忙的港口》(Dover 24 / 7: Britain’s Busiest Port) (AD) (R) (S)。
Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12.48 航运预报 1.00 英国广播公司全球服务 (BBC World Service) 5.00 新闻摘要 5.04 Sideways 5.32 天气 5.34 航运预报 5.43 今日祷告 5.45 今日农业 BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA 6am 《等待的游戏》(The Waiting Game) 6.30 谁杀了奥尔德里奇·坎普？(Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?) 7.00 《亨利之后》(After Henry) 7.30 《汉考克的半小时》(Hancock’s Half Hour) 8.00 布里奇特·克里斯蒂：《凡人》(Bridget Christie: Mortal) 8.30 跟随帕帕诺 (Following Pappano) 8.45 《小岛》(Small Island) 9.00 Best
Medicine 9.30 Behind The Taverna 9.45 Daily Service 10.00 Sound Of Cinema 11.00 The Waiting Game 11.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 12noon After Henry 12.30 Hancock’s Half Hour 1.00 Bridget Christie: Mortal 1.30 Following Pappano 1.45 Small Island 2.00 The Ultimate Choice 2.30 Getting Nowhere Fast 3.00 A Wizard Of Earthsea 4.00 Sound Of Cinema 5.00 The Waiting Game 5.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 6.00 After Henry 6.30 Hancock’s Half Hour 7.00 Bridget Christie:
6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S). 11.30 Storm & Alexis (S). 12.45 5 News At Lunchtime (S). 12.50 Matt Allwright (S). 2.15 电影：A Town Called Murder (Peter Sullivan 2023) 惊悚片，主演 Kayleigh Ruller (S). 4.00 Castle (R) (S). 4.55 Love Nature (R) (S). 5.00 5 News With Dan Walker (S).
6.00 Majorca: A Year In The Sun 镜头聚焦于厨师 Marc Fosh，他将展现马略卡岛最优质的 农产品 (R) (S)。 6.55 5 News Update (S)。
7.00 Car Pound Cops 追踪被因 各种违规而被扣押的车辆 (R) (S)。 7.55 5 News Update (S)。
8.00 Casualty 24 / 7: Every Second Counts 前护士 Sandra 因疑似踝关节脱位被送医。本系列 最后一集 (S)。
詹姆斯·格里菲斯 (James Griffiths) 医生及其团队 在本集大结局中继续救治更多患者 Casualty 24 / 7: Every Second Counts, 8pm
9.00 999: Critical Condition Charlotte 在一场车祸后被送达， 可能导致瘫痪 (S)。
10.00 Ambulance: Code Red 两名摩托车手发生碰撞，触发了 代码红 (code red) 紧急出警 (AD) (R) (S)。
11.05 Cause Of Death 某男子的尸体 在田野中被发现 (R) (S)。
12.05 A&E After Dark (AD) (R) (S). 1.00 Cruise TV With LoveitBookit (R) (S). 2.00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors (R) (S). 2.50 Castle (R) (S). 3.40 Friends (R) (S). 4.10 Friends (R) (S). 4.35 The Highland Vet (R) (S). 5.25 Entertainment News On 5 (S).
Mortal 7.30 Following Pappano 7.45 Small Island 8.00 The Ultimate Choice 8.30 Getting Nowhere Fast 9.00 A Wizard Of Earthsea 10.00 Comedy Club 12mdn’t Sound Of Cinema 1.00 The Waiting Game 1.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 2.00 After Henry 2.30 Hancock’s Half Hour 3.00 Bridget Christie: Mortal 3.30 Following Pappano 3.45 Small Island 4.00 The Ultimate Choice 4.30 Getting Nowhere Fast 5.00 A Wizard Of Earthsea
[!NOTE] 本章节源文包含大量外语数据与图片版面，已进行结构化对齐优化。
FV 9, FS 108 SKY 116, VIRGIN 108 FV 10, FS 115 SKY 119, VIRGIN 117 FV 18, FS 124 SKY 136, VIRGIN 147
7.00 pm 英国铁路之旅 (AD) (S) 7.30 Wainwright 徒步之旅 (AD) (S) 8.00 古罗马宝藏 (S) 8.55 玛丽·比尔德回忆录 — 终极罗马：无边帝国 (S) 9.10 玛丽·比尔德的终极罗马：无边帝国 学者探索罗马帝国的神话与变革 (AD) (S) 10.10 我，克劳狄斯 为年轻的克劳狄斯安排的一场婚姻 (S) 11.05 我，克劳狄斯 (S) 11.55 古罗马宝藏 (S) 12.55 am Wainwright 徒步之旅 (AD) (S) 1.55 玛丽·比尔德的终极罗马：无边帝国 (AD) (S) 2.55 英国铁路之旅 (AD) (S)
玛丽·比尔德回忆录 – 终极罗马：无边帝国 晚上 8.55，BBC FOUR 今晚 BBC Four 播出的全部是关于古罗马的内容。节目排在《古罗马宝藏》（由 Alastair Sooke 揭示罗马人对性与暴力的痴迷如何体现在其艺术中）和 1976 年剧集《我，克劳狄斯》的重播之间，
SKY 106 VIRGIN 109 FV 36, FS 143 SKY 122, VIRGIN 123 SKY 114 VIRGIN 121
6.00 am 早晨 (R) 6.30 早晨 (R) 7.00 与 Ridge 和 Frost 共度早晨 (R) 7.30 与 Ridge 和 Frost 共度早晨 (R) 8.00 星际之门 SG-1 (R) (S) 9.00 NCIS：洛杉矶 (R) (S) 10.00 威尔与格蕾丝 (AD) (R) (S) 11.00 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 12.00 pm 月亮：自然界的神秘力量 (R) (S) 1.00 夏威夷五-0 (R) (S) 3.00 S.W.A.T (AD) (R) (S) 5.00 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 6.00 动物管控 (R) (S) 6.30 动物管控 (R) (S) 7.00 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 7.30 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 8.00 她们的联盟：拉力赛 (AD) (R) (S) 9.00 电影《终结者 2：审判日》(15) 科幻动作冒险续集，由阿诺德·施瓦岑格主演 (S) 11.30 动物管控 (R) (S) 12.00 am 动物管控 (R) (S) 12.30 格林 (R) (S)
FV 19, FS 157 SKY 111, VIRGIN 127
7.25 am Top Gear (AD) (S) 8.20 边境执法：美国的守门人 (AD) (S) 10.20 瑞克·斯坦：从威尼斯到伊斯坦布尔 (AD) (S) 11.20 育空黄金 (S) 12.20 pm Top Gear (AD) (S) 2.20 莫蒂默与怀特豪斯：去钓鱼 (AD) (S) 3.00 马丁·克卢内斯：澳大利亚群岛 (S) 4.00 瑞克·斯坦：从威尼斯到伊斯坦布尔 (AD) (S) 6.00 Hairy Bikers 的英国之最 (S) 7.00 莫蒂默与怀特豪斯：去钓鱼 (AD) (S) 7.40 我会骗你吗？ (S) 8.20 我会骗你吗？ (S) 9.00 QI XL (S) 10.00 我是不是又多了点新闻 (S) 11.00 任务大师 (S) 12.00 am 模仿本周 (S) 12.40 我会骗你吗？ (S)
6.00 am 乔治与米尔德里德 (S) 7.05 经典《艾默代尔》(AD) (S) 8.40 经典《街道 the Coronation Street》(AD) (S) 9.10 阿加莎·克里斯蒂的波洛 (AD) (S) 11.30 心跳 (AD) (S) 1.35 pm 谜案集 (AD) (S) 3.35 经典《艾默代尔》(AD) (S) 4.40 经典《街道 the Coronation Street》(AD) (S) 5.50 心跳 (AD) (S) 8.00 谜案集 一场土地纠纷导致谋杀 (AD) (S) 10.00 格兰切斯特 一名来自顶尖女子学院的学生被发现死亡 (AD) (S) 11.00 格兰切斯特 威尔和伦纳德目睹了一起致命且蓄意的肇事逃逸 (AD) (S) 11.50 审判与报应 (S) 12.50 am 威克利夫 (S) 2.00 乔治与米尔德里德 (S)
11.00 am 发现：理查德·哈里斯 (AD) (S) 12.00 pm 仙境：从 JM 巴里到 JRR 托尔金 (S) 1.00 意外故事 (AD) (S) 2.00 阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克时间 (S) 3.00 七十年代 (AD) (S) 4.00 发现：詹姆斯·科本 (AD) (S) 5.00 年度肖像画家 2021 精选 (AD) (S) 6.00 意外故事 (AD) (S) 6.30 意外故事 (AD) (S) 7.00 阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克呈现 (S) 7.30 阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克呈现 (S) 8.00 山谷之声 (S) 9.00 布林·特费尔：凯尔特贝多芬 (S) 10.25 河之舞 25 周年演出 (S) 12.25 am 八十年代 (AD) (S)
FV 14, FS 300 SKY 313, VIRGIN 428 FV 13, FS 122 SKY 135, VIRGIN 106
11.00 am 我的间谍 (12) 喜剧，由戴夫·巴蒂斯塔主演 (S) 12.55 pm 猴子生意 (U) 喜剧，由加里·格兰特主演 (AD) (S) 2.50 红河之围 (U) 西部片，由范·约翰逊主演 (S) 4.35 上天知道，艾莉森先生 (PG) 浪漫剧，由罗伯特·米첨和黛博拉·凯尔主演 (S) 6.40 钢铁木兰 (PG) 剧情片，由莎莉·菲尔德和茱莉亚·罗伯茨主演 (AD) (S) 9.00 速度 (15) 动作惊悚片，由基努·里维斯、桑德拉·布洛克和丹尼斯·霍珀主演 (S) 11.15 救护车 (15) 犯罪剧，由杰克·吉伦哈尔主演 (AD) (S) 2.00 am 下坡 (15) 喜剧，由茱莉亚·路易斯-德雷弗斯和威尔·法瑞尔主演 (S)
8.55 am 继承猎人 (S) 10.00 四人一床 (S) 12.40 pm 来我家吃饭 (AD) (S) 3.20 四人一床 (S) 5.50 汽车 S.O.S (AD) (S) 7.55 宏伟设计：一座形状像两台潜望镜的房屋 (AD) (S) 9.00 乘坐火车游览罗马帝国，与爱丽丝·罗伯茨同行。这位人类学家探索了罗马帝国的关键遗址 (AD) (S) 10.00 警察拘留24小时：郊区屠夫 (AD) (S) 11.05 警察拘留24小时：郊区屠夫 (AD) (S) 12.10 am 999：在最前线 (S) 1.15 2.20
10.00 am 喜剧之店 (AD) (R) (S) 11.05 UFO (AD) (R) (S) 12.00 pm 也就是周先生 (R) (S) 1.50 我的偶像：帕姆·库基 (AD) (R) (S) 2.00 电影《喷火战斗机》(PG) (S) 4.00 导演们 (AD) (R) (S) 5.00 发现：布鲁斯·威利斯 (AD) (R) (S) 5.55 JFK：被背叛的命运 (R) (S) 7.00 外星人尸检丑闻 (AD) (R) (S) 8.00 Blur：直到最后。关于该乐队的纪录片 (R) (S) 被诱导：谎言背后的真相 (AD) (R) (S) 11.00 邮局谋杀案 (R) (S) 12.00 am 邮局谋杀案 (R) (S) 2.00 从皇后到国王：Run DMC 故事 (R) (S) 5.00 发现：布鲁斯·威利斯 (AD) (R) (S)
6.00 am 肥皂剧《Hollyoaks》(AD) (S) 6.55 Rude(ish) Tube 短片 (S) 7.00 情侣来我家吃饭 (S) 8.00 拉姆齐的厨房噩梦 USA (S) 美国最搞笑家庭录像 (S) 11.00 甲板之下：地中海 (AD) (S) 12.00 pm 辛普森一家 (AD) (S) 布鲁克林九九 (AD) (S) 3.00 摩登家庭 (AD) (S) 辛普森一家 (AD) (S) 6.30 肥皂剧《Hollyoaks》(AD) (S) 肥皂剧《Hollyoaks》(AD) (S) 7.30 辛普森一家 (AD) (S) Vanderpump 规则 (S) Gogglebox (AD) (S) Gogglebox (AD) (S) 裸体吸引力 (AD) (S) 12.05 am 圣诞节的首次约会 (AD) (S) 1.05 2.10 Vanderpump 规则 (S) 3.00 拉姆齐的厨房噩梦 USA (S)
被诱导：谎言背后的真相 晚上10点，SKY纪录片频道 当艾莉·威廉姆斯的诱导指控在网络上疯传时，它们撕裂了巴罗镇并引发了全国愤怒。警方否认存在诱导团伙，艾莉（见上图）被判处八年半监禁。但在谎言之下是否隐藏着真相？而专注于证明一个……
非凡扩建 晚上8点，第4频道 “非凡”是用来形容的词（尽管你可能会找到其他词）——在萨里郡郊区的一栋住宅中，业主们正在增加一个融合了迪拜与马贝拉风格的派对扩建部分。这个“五星级休闲翼”包括一个舞池、泳池屋和康养空间，以及一个“日间厨房”，这样智能的开放式厨房就不用被烹饪这类混乱的活动所玷污。相对简朴的是一对夫妇，他们试图将中国实验性木结构建筑的风味带到他们位于伦敦西南部的排屋中。
将一名年轻女性描述为谎言之源，是否导致了对更大规模诱骗问题的否认？这部三集系列剧集通过威廉姆斯家人的证词，为她的案件提供了新视角，同时也揭露了巴罗（Barrow）其他女性的陈述——她们指控被一群以亚裔男性为主的人员虐待，但这些指控此前被驳回或忽略。该剧还探讨了极右翼团体如何利用此类案件来煽动愤怒。
古典历史学家玛丽·比尔德（Mary Beard，上图）介绍了她 2016 年关于罗马帝国扩张系列的第一个剧集。她审视了这座城市的扩张，并前往希腊——在那里，罗马采用了暴力与文化自卑的复杂结合；随后前往法国，在那里她发现了类似于种族灭绝的战争手段证据。
《未宣战之战》(The Undeclared War) 晚上9点，CHANNEL 4 这部网络恐怖主义间谍剧无疑比第一季更活泼，减少了对 GCHQ 员工在昏暗办公室里盯着电脑屏幕的刻画。在结尾的双集剧集中，丹尼、萨拉和罗兹（西蒙·佩格 Simon Pegg，左；汉娜·哈利克-布朗 Hannah Khalique-Brown 和 克洛伊·皮里 Chloe Pirrie）试图帮助瓦迪姆逃脱，团队则在赛跑般地寻找恶意软件正在搜索的目标。
《大案集——殡仪馆恐怖事件》(The Big Cases – The Funeral Home Horror) 晚上10点，BBC TWO 关注亨伯塞德警方对负债累累的赫尔（Hull）殡葬业者罗伯特·布什（Robert Bush）的调查。该男子在承认私藏尸体、销售虚假殡葬计划并向悲痛的家属提供完全陌生人的骨灰后，被判处 20 年监禁。
2026年8月1日 – 2日
泰勒·迪登（Taylor Dearden）在《The Pitt》中饰演梅尔·金医生（Dr Mel King），她的荧幕首秀是在《绝命击》(Breaking Bad) 中与她在现实生活中的父亲布莱恩·克兰斯顿（Bryan Cranston）同演。
8月6日 星期四
6.00 早晨节目 (S)。9.30 动物公园 (AD) (R) (S)。10.15 追踪、寻找、找回我的车 (R) (S)。10.45 专家证人 (R) (S)。11.15 房屋拍卖 (S)。12.15 淘货猎手 (R) (S)。1.00 BBC 1点新闻；天气 (S)。1.35 BBC 地区新闻；天气 (S)。1.45 BBC 1点新闻；天气 (S)。2.00 免费之财 (S)。2.45 逃往乡村 (R) (S)。3.45 竞价室 (R) (S)。4.30 答案竞猜 (S)。5.15 毫无意义 (R) (S)。
晚上10点 晚上9点 晚上8点 晚上7点 晚上6点 日间 深夜
6.00 BBC 6点新闻；天气 (S)。 6.30 BBC 地区新闻；天气 (S)。
7.00 《The One Show》由亚历克斯·琼斯 (Alex Jones) 和 罗曼·坎普 (Roman Kemp) 主持的现场杂志节目 (S)。 7.30 《东区》谢拉面临日益增加的压力 (AD) (S)。
8.00 《真伪之辨？》(Fake Or Fortune?) 艺术侦探调查卢西安·弗洛伊德 (Lucian Freud) 的潜在作品。本系列最后一集 (AD) (S)。
费奥娜·布鲁斯 (Fiona Bruce) 和 菲利普·莫尔德 (Philip Mould) 为本节目最新系列《真伪之辨？》收官，晚上8点
9.00 《你想知道你是谁？》(Who Do You Think You Are?) 卡塔琳娜·约翰逊-汤普森 (Katarina Johnson-Thompson) 前往巴哈马寻找她的祖先。本系列最后一集 (AD) (S)。
10.00 BBC 10点新闻 (S)。 10.30 BBC 地区新闻；天气 (S)。 10.40 《谋杀 24 / 7》(Murder 24 / 7) (AD) (R) (S)。
11.40 《谋杀 24 / 7》两部分之二。警方在努力构建案情——直到发现一个血脚印 (AD) (R) (S)。
12.40 艾伦·卡尔的图片大比拼 (R) (S)。1.30 BBC 新闻 (S)。 12.40 手语专区：救护车 (R) (S)。1.40 手语专区：进化 (AD) (R) (S)。2.40 这是 BBC Two (S)。
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6.30am The Sara Cox Breakfast Show 9.30 Vernon Kay 12noon Jeremy Vine 2.00 DJ Spoony 4.00 Joel Dommett 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist 7.30 Jo Whiley 9.00 The Country Show With Darius Rucker 10.00 The Good Groove With Melvin Odoom 12mdn’t Connor Phillips 3.00 Alternative Sounds Of The 90s
BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.30 Essential Classics 1pm Classical Live 4.00 Composer Of The Week: Mozart 5.00 In Tune 7.00 BBC Proms 2026 10.00 Night Tracks 11.30 ’Round Midnight 12.30am Through The Night
6.15 Homes Under The Hammer (R) (S). 7.15 Money For Nothing (R) (S). 8.00 Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (AD) (R) (S). 9.00 BBC News (S). 1.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 1.30 The Finish Line (R) (S). 2.15 Do You Know Your Place? (R) (S). 2.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation (AD) (R) (S). 3.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown (R) (S). 4.30 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R) (S). 5.15 Flog It! (R) (S).
6.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 6.30 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S).
7.00 Escape To The Country 一对初出茅庐的企业家寻求搬迁至科茨沃尔德 (R) (S)。
8.00 Digging For Britain 一座罕见的中世纪墓地和英国西部一座哥特式杰作的遗址 (AD) (R) (S)。
随着该系列剧集完结，露西行为的影响范围浮出水面 《家庭之魔：露比·弗兰克的陨落》，9pm
9.00 The Devil In The Family: The Fall Of Ruby Franke 本系列最后一集 (AD) (S)。 9.50 The Fens: A Wild Year (AD) (R) (S)。
10.00 Inside No 9 一名侦探决心破解一名失踪男孩的案件 (AD) (R) (S)。 10.30 Newsnight (S)。
11.05 电影：Women Talking (莎拉·波利 2022) 剧情片，由鲁尼·玛拉主演 (S)。
BBC RADIO 4 6am Today 9.00 Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics 9.30 The Guitar Story 10.00 Woman’s Hour 11.00 The Three Ages Of Child 11.45 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12noon News 12.04 Scam Secrets 12.32 Sliced Bread 12.57 Weather 1.00 The World At One 1.45 The Bare Necessities 2.00 The Archers 2.15 Drama: A Portmeirion Love Affair With Life 3.00 This Natural Life 3.27 Radio
6.00 Good Morning Britain (S). 10.00 This Morning (S). 1.30 ITV News; Weather (S). 1.55 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.00 Deal Or No Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.59 ITV Regional Weather (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R) (S). 5.00 The Chase (R) (S).
6.00 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 6.30 ITV News; Weather (S).
7.30 Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy 汤姆学习农民如何生产用于制作番茄酱的番茄 (AD) (S)。
8.00 Emmerdale Charity 采取重大行动 (AD) (S)。 8.30 Coronation Street Kit 向加里发出了一个不祥的邀请 (AD) (S)。
主厨学习意大利农民如何种植番茄以制作番茄酱 Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy，7.30pm
9.00 The Chase Around The World 各队伍抵达巴黎，挑战 Vixen 和 the Beast (AD) (S)。
10.00 ITV News At Ten; Weather (S)。 10.30 ITV Regional News; Weather (S)。 10.45 电影：Casino Royale (马丁·坎贝尔 2006) (AD) (S)。
1.10 Shop On TV 3.00 The Summit (AD) (R) (S). 3.50 Unwind With ITV (S). 5.05 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Special (AD) (R) (S).
4 Appeal 3.30 Feedback 4.00 The Briefing Room 4.30 BBC Inside Science 5.00 PM 5.57 Weather 6.00 Six O’Clock News 6.30 Icklewick FM 7.00 The Archers 7.15 Front Row 8.00 At Your Own Peril 8.15 The Media Show 9.00 Loose Ends 9.45 The Cows Are Mad 9.59 Weather 10.00 The World Tonight 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Vicar Of Wakefield 11.00 Radical 11.30 Hollywood And The Adland Five 12mdn’t News And Weather 12.30 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12.48
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7.20 《皇后之王》(AD) (R) (S)。7.45 《每个人都爱雷蒙德》(AD) (R) (S)。 8.10 《每个人都爱雷蒙德》(AD) (R) (S)。8.40 《每个人都爱雷蒙德》 (AD) (R) (S)。9.10 《弗雷泽》(AD) (R) (S)。9.40 《弗雷泽》(AD) (R) (S)。10.10 《弗雷泽》(AD) (R) (S)。10.40 《弗雷泽》(AD) (R) (S)。11.10 《拉姆齐厨房噩梦美国版》(R) (S)。12.05 第4频道新闻摘要 (S)。 12.10 《发现、修复、出售》(AD) (R) (S)。1.10 《大宅赠与》(R) (S)。2.10 《倒计时》(S)。3.00 《阳光下的居所》 (R) (S)。4.00 《与佩内洛普·基思一起挽救乡村住宅》(AD) (R) (S)。5.00 《城堡DIY》(AD) (R) (S)。
6.00 美国淘货专家 Mike Wolfe 和 Frank Fritz 发现了一座 巨大的 200,000 平方英尺工厂 (AD) (R) (S)。
7.00 第4频道新闻 (S)。
8.00 翻修救援 一位退休的 艺术家需要帮助翻修她 靠近海边的家 (AD) (S)。
Vogue Williams 和 Luke Mabbott 帮助萨塞克斯郡的退休艺术家 Penny 《翻修救援》，晚上 8 点
9.00 谋杀案：数字侦探 数字 取证如何揭开 Matthew Daulby 谋杀案的 经过 (AD) (S)。
10.00 身体侦探 一名男子 1984 年在诺福克郡海岸 失踪的案件 (AD) (R) (S)。
11.05 社交媒体怪物 探讨 社交媒体发挥了 重大作用的严重犯罪 (AD) (R) (S)。
12.05 犯罪现场清理员 (AD) (R) (S)。 1.00 谋杀案：数字侦探 (AD) (R) (S)。1.55 《拉姆齐酒店噩梦》(AD) (R) (S)。2.45 《未宣战之战》(AD) (R) (S)。3.35 《未宣战之战》(AD) (R) (S)。
航运预报 1.00 此时 BBC 全球服务 5.00 新闻 摘要 5.04 简报室 5.32 天气 5.34 航运预报 5.43 今日祷告 5.45 今日农业 BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA 6am 《等待游戏》 6.30 谁杀了 Aldrich Kemp？ 7.00 资本利得 7.30 《伯基斯之路》 8.00 相信它！ 8.30 追随帕帕诺 8.45 《小岛》 9.00 Icklewick FM 9.30
Behind The Taverna 9.45 每日 服务 10.00 Great Lives 10.30 The Race To Dover 11.00 The Waiting Game 11.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 12 noon Capital Gains 12.30 The Burkiss Way 1.00 Believe It! 1.30 Following Pappano 1.45 Small Island 2.00 We’ve Been Here Before 2.30 The Change 3.00 Berlin 4.00 Great Lives 4.30 The Race To Dover 5.00 The Waiting Game 5.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 6.00 Capital Gains 6.30 The Burkiss Way 7.00 Believe It! 7.30 Following Pappano 7.45
6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S). 11.30 Storm & Alexis (S). 12.45 5 News At Lunchtime (S). 12.50 Matt Allwright (S). 2.20 电影：Evil In A Small Town (Kaila York 2023) 惊悚片，由 Veronica Ramirez 主演 (S). 4.00 Castle (R) (S). 4.55 Love Nature (R) (S). 5.00 5 News With Dan Walker (S).
6.00 Menorca: A Year In The Sun 两部分的第一部分。地中海岛屿 概况 (R) (S)。 6.55 5 News Update (S)。
7.00 Around The World In First Class With Josie Gibson Josie 体验格林纳达的生活 (S)。 7.55 5 News Update (S)。
8.00 Cornwall: A Year By The Sea 厨师 Chris Eden 及其团队尝试 他们今年夏季的首次海滩盛宴。 该系列最后一集 (S)。
主持人访问格林纳达并查看一家名为 473 的精品度假村 Around the World in First Class with Josie Gibson, 7pm
9.00 Benidorm Is Murder 一起屋顶谋杀案揭露了一家 陷入困境的喜剧俱乐部中的陈年积怨 (AD) (S)。
10.00 Killer At The Crime Scene 一名百万富翁在遭遇入室抢劫期间 被杀害的案件 (R) (S)。
11.00 Murdered At First Sight 一名三个孩子的父亲在车内被枪击， 随后在医院死亡 (R) (S)。
12.05 Street Cops: Catching The Yobs (R) (S). 1.00 Cruise TV With LoveitBookit (R) (S). 2.00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors (R) (S). 2.50 Castle (R) (S). 3.40 Friends (R) (S). 4.10 Friends (R) (S). 4.35 The Highland Vet (R) (S). 5.25 Entertainment News On 5 (S).
Small Island 8.00 We’ve Been Here Before 8.30 The Change 9.00 Berlin。海因里希·曼 (Heinrich Mann) 小说的两部分剧集改编。 10.00 Comedy Club 12mdn’t Great Lives 12.30 The Race To Dover 1.00 The Waiting Game 1.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 2.00 Capital Gains 2.30 The Burkiss Way 3.00 Believe It! 3.30 Following Pappano 3.45 Small Island 4.00 We’ve Been Here Before 4.30 The Change 5.00 Berlin
FV 9, FS 108 SKY 116, VIRGIN 108 FV 10, FS 115 SKY 119, VIRGIN 117
7.00 pm 英国铁路之旅 迈克尔·波蒂略 (Michael Portillo) 从 诺萨勒顿 (Northallerton) 前往 切斯特-勒-斯特里特 (Chester-Le-Street)。 本系列最后一集 (AD) (S) 7.30 酒吧、池塘与权力： 乡村的故事 (S) 8.00 电影 超人 (PG) 漫画风格冒险片， 由克里斯托弗·里夫 (Christopher Reeve) 主演 (AD) (S) 10.15 克里斯托弗·里夫： 保持希望在前行 这位已故演员为恢复 呼吸能力而奋斗 (S) 11.15 帕金森 (S) 12.15 am 伊恩·兰金的隐藏爱丁堡 (AD) (S) 1.10 酒吧、池塘与权力： 乡村的故事 (S) 1.40 伊恩·兰金的隐藏爱丁堡 (AD) (S) 2.40 英国铁路之旅 (AD) (S)
SKY 106 VIRGIN 109 FV 36, FS 143 SKY 122, VIRGIN 123 SKY 114 VIRGIN 121
6.30 am 早晨 (R) 7.00 与里奇和弗罗斯共度早晨 (R) 7.30 与里奇和弗罗斯共度早晨 (R) 8.00 星门 SG-1 (R) (S) 9.00 NCIS：洛杉矶 (R) (S) 10.00 威尔与格蕾丝 (AD) (R) (S) 11.00 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 12.00 pm 月亮：自然的秘密力量 (R) (S) 1.00 夏威夷五号 (R) (S) 3.00 特警 (AD) (R) (S) 5.00 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 6.00 动物控制 (R) (S) 6.30 动物控制 (R) (S) 7.00 罗布与罗梅什挑战飞镖 (AD) (R) (S) 9.00 戴尔家的房车公园 (AD) (R) (S) 10.00 报纸 (AD) (R) (S) 10.35 报纸 (AD) (R) (S) 11.10 11.40 12.10 am 格林 (R) (S) 1.10 警力：曼彻斯特 (R) (S)
FV 14, FS 300 SKY 313, VIRGIN 428 FV 13, FS 122 SKY 135, VIRGIN 106 FV 19, FS 157 SKY 111, VIRGIN 127
7.25 am 顶级跑车 (AD) (S) 8.20 边境执法局： 美国的守门人 (AD) (S) 10.20 里克·斯坦：从 威尼斯到伊斯坦堡 (AD) (S) 11.20 育空黄金 (S) 12.20 pm 顶级跑车 (AD) (S) 2.20 莫蒂默与怀特豪斯： 垂钓之旅 (AD) (S) 3.00 马丁·克鲁恩：澳大利亚群岛 (S) 4.00 里克·斯坦：从 威尼斯到伊斯坦堡 (AD) (S) 6.00 毛发骑士的英国之最 (S) 莫蒂默与怀特豪斯： 垂钓之旅 (AD) (S) 7.40 我会对你撒谎吗？ (S) 8.20 我会对你撒谎吗？ (S) QI XL (S) 我是否有更多新闻给你 (S) 11.00 任务大师 (S) 12.00 am 嘲讽本周 (S) 12.40
6.00 am 乔治与米尔德里德 (S) 7.05 经典 Emmerdale (AD) (S) 8.10 经典 Coronation Street (AD) (S) 9.10 阿加莎·克里斯蒂的 波洛 (AD) (S) 11.30 心跳 (AD) (S) 1.35 pm the Midsomer Murders (AD) (S) 3.35 经典 Emmerdale (AD) (S) 4.40 经典 Coronation Street (AD) (S) 5.50 心跳 (AD) (S) 薇拉 侦探调查一名 无家可归年轻男子的谋杀案 (AD) (S) 格兰彻斯特 威尔和艾莉在一次 电影院之行中遇到了一起 残暴的谋杀案 (AD) (S) 格兰彻斯特 (AD) (S) 11.50 审判与报应 (S) 12.55 am 阿加莎·克里斯蒂的 波洛 (AD) (S) 2.00 乔治与米尔德里德 (S) 2.25 与 ITV 一起放松 (S)
11.00 am 发现：詹姆斯·科本 (AD) (S) 12.00 pm 仙境：从 JM Barrie 到 JRR Tolkien 1.00 意想不到的故事 (AD) (S) 2.00 阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克时间 (S) 八十年代 (AD) (S) 4.00 发现：迪恩·马丁 (AD) (S) 5.00 年度肖像艺术家 2022 (AD) (S) 意想不到的故事 (AD) (S) 6.30 山谷之声 (S) 发现：布鲁斯·威利斯 (AD) (S) 彼得·塞勒斯之最 (S) 10.10 斯派克·米利根： 未公开档案 (AD) (S) 11.45 导演们 (S) 12.45 am 加博：你去哪里了？ (S) 2.40 第二次世界大战与电影 (AD) (S)
11.00 am 《34号街上的奇迹》(Miracle On 34th Street) (U) 圣诞家庭剧，由理查德·阿滕伯勒 (Richard Attenborough) 主演 (AD) (S) 1.15 pm 《黑天鹅》(The Black Swan) (PG) 冒险片，由泰隆·鲍尔 (Tyrone Power) 主演 (S) 3.00 《异教徒的标志》(Sign Of The Pagan) (U) 历史剧，由杰克·帕兰斯 (Jack Palance) 主演 (S) 4.50 《天堂允许的一切》(All That Heaven Allows) (U) 浪漫剧，由简·怀曼 (Jane Wyman) 和 洛克·哈德逊 (Rock Hudson) 主演 (S) 6.45 《路易·韦恩的电能生活》(The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain) (12) 传记剧，由本尼迪克特·康伯巴奇 (Benedict Cumberbatch) 主演 (AD) (S) 9.00 《菲利普船长》(Captain Phillips) (12) 基于真实事件的惊悚片，由汤姆·汉克斯 (Tom Hanks) 主演 (S) 11.40 《与陌生人共舞》(Dance With A Stranger) (15) 基于真实事件的剧集，由米兰达·理查德森 (Miranda Richardson) 主演 (S) 1.45 am 《我们的叛徒》(Our Kind Of Traitor) (15) 间谍惊悚片，由尤文·麦克格雷戈 (Ewan McGregor) 和 娜奥美·哈里斯 (Naomie Harris) 主演 (S)
FV 18, FS 124 SKY 136, VIRGIN 147
8.55 am 《继承人猎手》(Heir Hunters) (S) 10.00 《四人一床》(Four In A Bed) (S) 12.40 pm 《来我家吃饭》(Come Dine With Me) (AD) (S) 3.20 《四人一床》(Four In A Bed) (S) 5.50 《汽车急救》(Car S.O.S) (AD) (S) 7.55 《宏伟设计》(Grand Designs) 一对夫妇在埃塞克斯郡的林地中建造一座黑色外墙的私人隐居地 (AD) (S) 9.00 《回收者：萨福克制造》(The Reclaimers: Made In Suffolk) 安迪和海莉在诺维奇城堡度过了一天 (AD) (S) 10.00 《急诊室24小时》(24 Hours In A&E) 因工作或娱乐而受伤的患者 (AD) (S) 11.05 《急诊室24小时》(24 Hours In A&E) 两名创伤患者乘坐直升机抵达医院的新停机坪 (AD) (S) 12.10 am 《999：前线》(999: On The Front Line) (S) 1.15 《急诊室24小时》(24 Hours In A&E) (AD) (S)
10.00 am 《喜剧之店》(The Comedy Store) (AD) (R) (S) 11.05 《UFO》(UFO) (AD) (R) (S) 12.00 pm 《偷走“呐喊”的人》(The Man Who Stole The Scream) (AD) (R) (S) 2.00 电影《Hitsville：摩城记录》(FILM Hitsville: The Making Of Motown) (12) (S) 4.00 《导演们》(The Directors) (AD) (R) (S) 5.00 《探索：米歇尔·菲佛》(Discovering: Michelle Pfeiffer) (AD) (R) (S) 5.55 《JFK：被背叛的命运》(JFK: Destiny Betrayed) (R) (S) 7.00 《外星人尸检丑闻》(The Alien Autopsy Scandal) (AD) (R) (S) 8.00 《吉斯莱恩·马克斯韦尔：爱泼斯坦的影子》(Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein’s Shadow) 《吉斯莱恩·马克斯韦尔：爱泼斯坦的影子》(Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein’s Shadow) 10.10 11.10 《美国爆炸案：4月19日之路》(An American Bombing: The Road To April 19th) 1.10 am 《电话营销员》(Telemarketers)
6.00 am 《摩登家庭》(Modern Family) (AD) (S) 6.55 《无礼之管》(Rude(ish) Tube) 短片 (S) 7.00 《情侣来我家吃饭》(Couples Come Dine With Me) (S) 8.00 《拉姆齐厨房噩梦：美国篇》(Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA) (S) 《美国最搞笑家庭录像》(America’s Funniest Home Videos) (S) 11.00 《甲板之下：地中海》(Below Deck: Mediterranean) (AD) (S) 12.00 pm 《辛普森一家》(The Simpsons) (AD) (S) 2.00 《布鲁克林九九》(Brooklyn Nine-Nine) 3.00 《摩登家庭》(Modern Family) (AD) (S) 5.00 《辛普森一家》(The Simpsons) (AD) (S) 《凡德庞普法则》(Vanderpump Rules) (S) 《天堂巡航：甲板之上与之下》(Cruising Paradise: Above And Below Deck) 《观影盒子》(Gogglebox) (AD) (S) 11.00 《裸体吸引力》(Naked Attraction) 12.10 am 《首次约会》(First Dates) (AD) (S) 1.15 《天堂巡航：甲板之上与之下》(Cruising Paradise: Above And Below Deck) 2.10 《凡德庞普法则》(Vanderpump Rules) (S) 3.05 《拉姆齐厨房噩梦：美国篇》(Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA) (S)
《占有》(Possession) 晚上9点，SKY ATLANTIC 这部背景设定在布里斯托尔和牙买加之间、极具潜力且导演风格时尚的五部分剧集，由古古·姆巴塔-劳 (Gugu Mbatha-Raw)（上图）领衔主演，她饰演一名野心勃勃的英国混血年轻律师，被派往牙买加挑战一项遗产继承主张。一座附带巨额财富的前种植园庄园被留给了当地一名男子，库乔·伊斯特 (Cudjoe East)（谢尔顿·谢泼德 Sheldon Shepherd 饰）。
《真伪之辨？》(Fake or Fortune?) 晚上8点，BBC ONE “一个像这个男人本身一样复杂的案例，”艺术专家菲利普·莫尔德 (Philip Mould) 在该系列最后一集中说道。他与共同主持人费奥娜·布鲁斯 (Fiona Bruce) 正在调查在萨默塞特郡一个车库中发现的 15 幅蚀刻画的来源，这些作品看起来像是卢西安·弗洛伊德 (Lucian Freud) 的早期作品。如果这些版画确实是弗洛伊德根据其著名作品《拿着无花果叶的女孩》(Girl With a Fig Leaf)（模特是弗洛伊德当时的妻子基蒂·加曼 Kitty Garman）创作的，那么每幅画的价值可能高达数万英镑。但是，正如莫尔德戏称的，这些究竟是“弗洛伊德的作品”还是“一场骗局” (fraud)？
《你认为你是谁？》(Who Do You Think You Are?) 晚上9点，BBC ONE 本季最后一位寻找祖先的人是七项全能运动员卡塔里娜·约翰逊-汤普森 (Katarina Johnson-Thompson)（下图），她前往巴哈马寻找根源。她将祖辈的足迹追溯到当地一个微小的定居点，并发现她的高祖父于 1913 年移民到迈阿密。他定居于一座正处于令人震惊的种族隔离时期的城市。
而不是死者的儿子奥利弗·康诺特（Oliver Connaught，由乔尼·李·米勒饰演），一位富有的白人贵族。但当克劳迪娅发现，那处存在争议的遗产正是一直困扰她噩梦的地方时，案件发生了令人不安的转折。随着克劳迪亚和奥利弗深入挖掘，他们揭开了种植园残酷的过去与依然影响当下的不公正之间令人心惊的联系。
以及三K党（Ku Klux Klan）恐怖的崛起。但她同时也发现，他曾是一个致力于提升社区地位的团体成员，而且她的曾祖母在民权运动赢得历史性胜利、为非裔美国选民消除障碍后，于 1966 年登记投票。
《环球追逐》(The Chase Around the World) 晚上 9 点，ITV1 这部问答节目继续采用其颇具争议的《环球竞速》(Race Across the World) 风格改造，本周抵达巴黎，挑战“狐狸与野兽”(Vixen and the Beast)。他们设置了一系列问题，参赛者必须通过解决这些问题地在城市中穿行，并在终点线找到主持人布拉德利·沃尔什 (Bradley Walsh)。第一个挑战是在环绕凯旋门的敞篷巴士上进行的问答，随后要完成涉及蜡像馆、蜗牛和巴黎圣母院的游戏。
《贝尼多姆谋杀案》(Benidorm is Murder) 晚上 9 点，5 这部水准高于平均值且氛围舒适的“犯罪海岸”剧集继续讲述：经营酒吧的前侦探丹尼斯（Dennis，由约翰·汉娜饰演）和痴迷犯罪的酒吧女服务员罗莎（Rosa，由卡罗琳娜·贝克饰演，见上图与汉娜合影）调查一家喜剧俱乐部发生的谋杀案，那里有一位过气的游戏节目明星正试图东山再起。
2026年8月1日 – 2日
Sandra Oh 是首位因在《杀死伊芙》（Killing Eve）中的角色而获得艾美奖最佳女主角奖项提名的亚裔演员。 8月7日，星期五
6.00 Breakfast (S)。9.30 Animal Park (AD) (R) (S)。10.15 Trace, Track, Get My Car Back (R) (S)。10.45 Expert Witness (R) (S)。11.15 Homes Under The Hammer (R) (S)。12.15 Bargain Hunt: 20 Years Of The One Show (AD) (S)。1.00 BBC News At One; Weather (S)。1.35 BBC Regional News; Weather (S)。1.45 BBC News At One; Weather (S)。2.00 The Hairdresser Mysteries (AD) (S)。2.45 Escape To The Country (R) (S)。3.45 The Bidding Room (S)。4.30 The Answer Run (S)。5.15 Pointless (R) (S)。
10pm 9pm 8pm 7pm 6pm 日间 深夜
6.00 BBC News At Six; Weather (S)。 6.30 BBC Regional News; Weather (S)。
7.00 The One Show (S)。 7.30 Our Lives 摄影机跟随南威尔士朋克乐队 the NaNaz (AD) (S)。
8.00 Granite Harbour Lindo 和 Bart 展开一场与时间的赛跑，以寻找真正的凶手。本系列最后一集 (AD) (S)。
揭露 Michael 和 Renee 接受晚餐邀请的真实动机 Ann Droid, 9.30pm
9.00 Would I Lie To You? 主持人 / 嘉宾：Judi Love, Cush Jumbo, Grayson Perry 和 Tim Vine (R) (S)。 9.30 Ann Droid Sue 邀请 Michael 和 Renee 共进晚餐 (AD) (S)。
10.00 BBC News At Ten (S)。 10.30 BBC Regional News; Weather (S)。 10.45 电影：28 Days Later (丹尼·博伊尔 2002) 恐怖片 (AD) (S)。
12.35 BBC News (S)。 1.00 Sign Zone: Britain’s Strictest Schools — Panorama (R) (S)。1.30 Sign Zone: The Rapture (AD) (R) (S)。2.30 This Is BBC Two (S)。
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6.30am Sara Cox 9.30 Vernon Kay 12noon Jeremy Vine 2.00 DJ Spoony 4.00 Joel Dommett 7.00 Michelle Visage 9.00 Sophie Ellis-Bextor 11.00
The Rock Show 12mdn’t Romesh Ranganathan 1.00 Tony Blackburn 2.00 Pick Of The Pops 3.00 4.00 Radio 2 In Concert: Deacon Blue 5.00 Tracks Of My Years
BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.30 Essential Classics 1pm Classical Live 4.00 Composer Of The Week: Mozart 5.00 In Tune 7.00 BBC Proms 2026 10.00 Late Junction 11.30 ’Round Midnight 12.30am Through The Night
6.30 Money For Nothing (R) (S). 7.15 The Bidding Room (R) (S). 8.00 Sign Zone: Marcus Wareing Simply Provence (R) (S). 9.00 BBC News (S). 1.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 1.30 The Finish Line (R) (S). 2.15 Do You Know Your Place? (R) (S). 2.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation (AD) (R) (S). 3.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown (R) (S). 4.30 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R) (S). 5.15 Flog It! (R) (S).
6.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 6.30 Just One Thing 吃甜菜根的益处。 本系列最后一集 (AD) (R) (S).
7.00 Iolo’s Anglesey 安格尔西岛的动植物 (R) (S). 7.30 Beechgrove Garden Brian Cunningham 收割他的春季蔬菜 (S).
8.00 Gardeners’ World Frances Tophill 回到巴斯的 Damson 农场 (S).
Frances Tophill 与巴斯 Damson 农场的 所有者共度一天 Gardeners’ World，8pm
9.00 Bergerac Chloe 在 John Blakely 的指控中发现了真相的证据 (AD) (S). 9.45 QI XL 主持人 Ria Lina, Eshaan Akbar 和 Jimmy Carr (R) (S).
10.30 Newsnight (S). 10.25 ITV News At Ten; 天气 (S). 10.55 ITV 地区新闻； 天气 (S).
11.05 电影：《囤积》(Luna Carmoon 2023) 首播。剧情片， 由 Saura Lightfoot- Leon 主演 (S).
BBC RADIO 4 6am Today 9.00 Desert Island Discs 10.00 Woman’s Hour 11.00 The Food Programme 11.45 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12noon 新闻 12.04 AntiSocial 12.57 天气 1.00 The World At One 1.45 The Bare Necessities 2.00 The Archers 2.15 剧集：《中央情报局》。Kim Cattrall 和 Kelsey Grammer 主演这部 CIA 剧集。 2.45 Living On The Edge 3.00 Gardeners’ Question Time 3.45 Short Works 4.00 Last
6.00 Good Morning Britain (S). 10.00 This Morning (S). 1.30 ITV 新闻；天气 (S). 1.55 ITV 地区新闻；天气 (S). 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.00 Deal Or No Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.59 ITV 地区天气 (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R) (S). 5.00 The Chase (R) (S).
6.00 ITV 地区新闻； 天气 (S). 6.30 ITV 新闻；天气 (S).
7.30 EFL 杯赛直播 米德尔斯堡 vs Wrexham。开球时间为 8pm (S).
汤姆·克鲁斯再次饰演该vigilante角色以对抗一场阴谋 《杰克·雷彻：永不回头》， 11.15pm
11.15 电影：《杰克·雷彻：永不 回头》(Edward Zwick 2016) 动作惊悚续集， 由 Tom Cruise 主演 (S).
1.10 Shop On TV 3.00 Force Of Nature (AD) (R) (S). 3.50 Long Lost Family (AD) (R) (S). 4.45 Unwind With ITV (S).
Word 4.30 Sideways 5.00 PM 5.57 天气 6.00 六点 新闻 6.30 Current-ish 7.00 The Archers 7.15 Screenshot 8.00 Any Questions? 8.55 本周 历史 9.00 Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics 9.30 Breakin’ The Cycle 9.59 天气 10.00 The World Tonight 10.45 睡前书：《韦克菲尔德的牧师》 11.00 Americast 11.30 The Ocean Within Us 12mdn’t 新闻与 天气 12.30 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12.48 航运预报 1.00 As
6.30 The King Of Queens (AD) (R) (S). 6.55 The King Of Queens (AD) (R) (S). 7.45 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.10 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 9.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 9.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 11.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 12.05 Channel 4 新闻摘要 (S). 12.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (AD) (R) (S). 1.10 The Great House Giveaway (R) (S). 2.10 Countdown (S). 3.00 A Place In The Sun (R) (S). 4.00 Saving Country Houses With Penelope Keith (AD) (R) (S). 5.00 Chateau DIY (AD) (R) (S).
6.00 American Pickers Mike Wolfe 和 Frank Fritz 发现了一本罕见的 超人漫画 (AD) (R) (S).
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7.00 第4频道新闻 (S)。
8.00 超富人群的整容秘密 (Surgery Secrets Of The Super Rich)：一名准新娘进行了液体隆鼻手术 (AD) (S)。
吉米·卡尔 (Jimmy Carr) 欢迎另一组嘉宾来到喜剧竞猜节目 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown，晚上 9 点
9.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown，嘉宾包括凯瑟琳·瑞安 (Katherine Ryan)、法蒂哈·埃尔-戈里 (Fatiha El-Ghorri)、杰克·兰伯特 (Jake Lambert) 以及布雷特·多米诺三重奏 (Brett Domino Trio) (S)。
10.00 大肥问答：精彩片段 (Big Fat Quiz: Best Bits)：该问答节目的顶级获胜时刻集锦 (S)。
11.05 莎拉·米利坎：顾家鸟 (Sarah Millican: Home Bird)：在纽卡斯尔的泰恩剧院及歌剧院录制的现场脱口秀 (R) (S)。
12.10 格雷格·戴维斯：我妈的后脑勺 (Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum’s Head) (AD) (R) (S)。 1.05 Ramy (AD) (S)。 1.40 Ramy (AD) (S)。 2.15 电影：《剧场营》(Theater Camp) (莫莉·戈登，尼克·利伯曼 2023) 喜剧 (S)。 3.50 周日早午餐 (Sunday Brunch) (R) (S)。 4.00 四人共一床 (Four In A Bed) (R) (S)。
BBC 世界服务 5.30 新闻摘要 5.34 航运预报 5.43 今日祷告 5.45 处于边缘
BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA 6am 等待游戏 6.30 谁杀了奥尔德里奇·肯普？ 7.00 小不列颠之衰 7.30 超出我们的认知 8.00 忏悔室 8.30 跟随帕帕诺 8.45 小岛 9.00 奥尔加·科赫：OK 计算机 9.30 酒馆背后 9.45 每日礼拜
6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S)。 11.30 Storm & Alexis (S)。 12.45 5 午间新闻 (S)。 12.50 Matt Allwright (S)。 2.20 电影：《读书会谋杀案》（Logan Giese 2024）悬疑片，由 Brittany Underwood 主演 (S)。 4.00 《城堡》(Castle) (R) (S)。 4.55 《热爱自然》(Love Nature) (R) (S)。 5.00 5 新闻，主持人 Dan Walker (S)。
6.00 梅诺卡岛：阳光之年 探讨梅诺卡岛的海鲜、艺术和建筑修复 (R) (S)。 6.55 5 新闻更新 (S)。
7.00 Tom Read Wilson 的大旅行 主持人重新构想曾经由贵族进行的成年礼 (R) (S)。
7.55 5 新闻更新 (S)。
Emanuele 探索这座属于法国的岛屿的茂密森林 科西嘉岛：地中海之珠，晚上 8 点
8.00 科西嘉岛：地中海之珠 镜头聚焦于这座法国岛屿 (S)。
9.00 Alexander Armstrong 在韩国 Alexander 踏上横跨该国的史诗之旅 (R) (S)。
10.30 Piers Morgan: Uncensored 大胆、观点导向的新闻与辩论节目 (S)。
12.00 逃票者：与法律抗争 (R) (S)。 1.00 邮轮电视 (Cruise TV) (R) (S)。 2.00 全科医生：闭门背后 (GPs: Behind Closed Doors) (R) (S)。 2.50 《城堡》(Castle) (R) (S)。 3.40 《老友记》(Friends) (R) (S)。 4.30 Jane McDonald 的约克郡：别无他处 (Jane McDonald’s Yorkshire: No Place Like Home) (R) (S)。 5.25 娱乐新闻 (S)。
10.00 灵魂音乐 (Soul Music) 10.30 论坛 (The Forum) 11.00 等待游戏 (The Waiting Game) 11.30 谁杀了奥尔德里奇·坎普？(Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?) 12.00 小不列颠之衰 (Little Blighty On The Down) 12.30 超越我们的认知 (Beyond Our Ken) 1.00 忏悔室 (The Confessional) 1.30 跟随帕帕诺 (Following Pappano) 1.45 小岛 (Small Island) 2.00 好奇心博物馆 (The Museum Of Curiosity) 2.30 米尔波特 (Millport) 3.00 柏林 (Berlin) 4.00 灵魂音乐 4.30 论坛 5.00 等待游戏 5.30 谁杀了奥尔德里奇·坎普？ 6.00 小不列颠之衰 6.30 超越我们的认知 7.00 忏悔室 7.30 跟随帕帕诺 7.45 小岛 8.00 好奇心博物馆 8.30 米尔波特 9.00 柏林 10.00 喜剧俱乐部 (Comedy Club) 12.00 午夜 灵魂音乐 12.30 论坛 1.00 等待游戏 1.30 谁杀了奥尔德里奇·坎普？ 2.00 小不列颠之衰 2.30 超越我们的认知 3.00 忏悔室 3.30 跟随帕帕诺 3.45 小岛 4.00 好奇心博物馆 4.30 米尔波特 5.00 柏林
FV 9, FS 108 SKY 116, VIRGIN 108 FV 10, FS 115 SKY 119, VIRGIN 117
7.00 pm 《Also Sprach Zarathustra》在 The Proms 音乐会上演出，包含三首受天空奇观启发而作的曲目 (S) 8.20 TOTP: 2000 (S) 8.45 TOTP: 1984 (S) 9.15 TOTP: 1988 (S) 9.45 托尼·班奈特在伦敦帕拉迪欧剧院：BBC Sessions (S) 10.45 托尼·班奈特演唱——电影歌曲 (S) 11.15 托尼·班奈特演唱——个人热门歌曲集 (S) 11.50 托尼·班奈特演唱——百老汇歌曲 (S) 12.20 am 托尼·班奈特演唱——沙龙歌曲 (S) 12.55 托尼·班奈特演唱——歌曲故事 (S) 1.25 托尼·班奈特演唱——锡盘巷 (S) 1.55 托尼·班奈特的纽约 (S) 3.20 TOTP: 2000 (S)
SKY 106 VIRGIN 109 FV 36, FS 143 SKY 122, VIRGIN 123 SKY 114 VIRGIN 121
6.00 am 与 Jones 和 Melbourne 共度早晨 (R) 8.00 星际之门 SG-1 (R) (S) 9.00 NCIS: 洛杉矶 (R) (S) 10.00 威尔与格蕾丝 (AD) (R) (S) 11.00 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 12.00 pm 月亮：自然界的秘密力量 (R) (S) 1.00 夏威夷五警 (R) (S) 3.00 特种部队 S.W.A.T (AD) (R) (S) 5.00 辛普森一家 (R) (S) 6.00 动物控制 (R) (S) 6.30 动物控制 (R) (S) 7.00 7.30 8.00 出国傻瓜 2 (R) (S) 9.00 米基·弗拉纳根：如果我们真的需要它 (R) (S) 10.15 格林斯堡 (S) 10.45 格林斯堡 (S) 11.15 11.45 12.15 am 动物控制 (R) (S) 12.45 格林 (R) (S) 1.40 警力：曼彻斯特 (R) (S) 2.30 路怒之战 (R) (S) 3.00 夏威夷五警 (R) (S) 4.00 特种部队 S.W.A.T (AD) (R) (S)
FV 14, FS 300 SKY 313, VIRGIN 428 FV 13, FS 122 SKY 135, VIRGIN 106 FV 19, FS 157 SKY 111, VIRGIN 127
7.25 am Top Gear (AD) (S) 8.20 边境执法局：美国守门人 (AD) (S) 10.20 里克·斯坦：从威尼斯到伊斯坦布尔 (AD) (S) 11.20 育空之金 (S) 12.20 pm Top Gear (AD) (S) 2.20 莫蒂默与怀特豪斯：去钓鱼 (AD) (S) 马丁·克鲁内斯：澳大利亚群岛 (S) 4.00 里克·斯坦：从威尼斯到伊斯坦布尔 (AD) (S) 5.00 里克·斯坦的康沃尔 (S) 6.00 毛发骑行者的英国之最 (S) 7.00 莫蒂默与怀特豪斯：去钓鱼 (AD) (S) 7.40 我会骗你吗？ (S) QI XL (S) 9.20 我会骗你吗？ (S) 10.00 马格南私家侦探 (S) 12.00 am 每周嘲讽 (S) 12.40 2.00 QI (S)
6.00 am 乔治与米尔德里德 (S) 7.05 经典《艾默戴尔》 (AD) (S) 8.10 经典《街道风云》 (AD) (S) 9.10 阿加莎·克里斯蒂的波洛 (AD) (S) 11.30 心跳 (AD) (S) 1.35 pm 谜案集 (AD) (S) 3.35 经典《艾默戴尔》 (AD) (S) 4.40 经典《街道风云》 (AD) (S) 5.50 心跳 (AD) (S) 马丁医生 Penhale 决定举办警察开放日以提高社区意识 (AD) (S) 马丁医生 Portwenn 与 Port Carran 的年度赛船赛 (AD) (S) 格兰彻斯特 (AD) (S) 11.00 格兰彻斯特 (AD) (S) 11.50 审判与惩罚 (S) 12.55 am 阿加莎·克里斯蒂的波洛 (AD) (S) 2.00 乔治与米尔德里德 (S)
11.00 am 发现：迪恩·马丁 (AD) (S) 12.00 pm 阿加莎·克里斯蒂的《苍白的马》 (S) 阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克时间 (S) 八十年代 (AD) (S) 发现：彼得·塞勒斯 (AD) (S) 年度肖像画家 2022 (AD) (S) 出乎意料的故事 (AD) (S) 6.30 出乎意料的故事 (AD) (S) 阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克呈现 (S) 鲍勃·迪伦：镜子的另一面 (S) 9.35 我曾是一个青少年性手枪成员 (S) 11.20 经典专辑 (S) 12.20 am The Jam: Rockpalast 现场 (S) 1.50 Pretenders 洛杉矶现场 (S) 3.45 Sky Arts 读书会 (S) 4.45 迈克尔·凯恩：成为好莱坞之星 (AD) (S)
11.00 am 《奥利弗！》(U) 音乐剧， 由 Ron Moody 主演 (AD) (S) 1.55 pm 《福尔摩斯与秘密武器》 (PG) 悬疑惊悚片， 由 Basil Rathbone 主演 (S) 3.15 《布坎南独行》(U) 西部片，由 Randolph Scott 主演 (S) 4.50 《杰西·詹姆斯真实故事》(PG) 传记片， 由 Robert Wagner 主演 (S) 6.40 《星际探索》(12) 科幻剧情片，由 Brad Pitt 主演 (AD) (S) 9.00 《火星救援》(12) Ridley Scott 执导的科幻剧情片，由 Matt Damon 主演 (AD) (S) 11.50 《在索霍》 (18) 悬疑恐怖片， 由 Thomasin McKenzie 和 Anya Taylor-Joy 主演 (AD) (S) 2.05 am 《厌倦自己》(15) 剧情片，由 Kristine Kujath Thorp 主演
FV 18, FS 124 SKY 136, VIRGIN 147
8.55 am 《继承人猎手》(S) 10.00 《四人在床》(S) 12.40 pm 《跟我一起用餐》(AD) (S) 3.20 《四人在床》(S) 5.50 《汽车 S.O.S》(AD) (S) 7.55 《宏伟设计》Kevin McCloud 重访位于 德文郡的一座装饰艺术风格 灯塔塔楼的建设过程 (AD) (S) 9.00 《及时行事》新 系列。法国法律剧情片，由 Samuel Le Bihan 主演 (AD) 10.05 《急诊室 24 小时》一名 七岁男孩在从树上 掉下后被送入院内 (AD) (S) 11.10 《急诊室 24 小时》 一名退休建筑工从其 女儿的屋顶摔下，一名 音乐家心率过高。(AD) (S) 12.15 am 《999：在前线》(S) 1.15 《急诊室 24 小时》(AD) (S) 3.25 《阳光之居》(S)
10.00 am 《喜剧之店》(AD) (R) (S) 11.05 《城市秘密》(R) (S) 12.00 pm 电影《兰开斯特》(PG) (AD) (S) 2.00 电影《埃弗顿： 霍华德之路》(12) 4.00 《导演们》(AD) (R) (S) 5.00 《发现：梅尔· 吉布森》(AD) (R) (S) 6.00 《大卫·弗罗斯特 对决》(AD) (R) (S) 7.00 《外星人解剖 丑闻》(AD) (R) (S) 8.00 《索尔兹伯里 中毒事件：隔壁的间谍》(R) (S) 9.40 电影《Bowling For Columbine》(15) 迈克尔·摩尔的电影。(S) 12.00 am 英超 360 — Big Sam 的博尔顿 (AD) (R) (S) 2.00 《飞镖之王》(AD) (R) (S) 3.00 《飞镖之王》(AD) (R) (S) 4.00 5.00 《发现：梅尔· 吉布森》(AD) (R) (S)
6.00 am 《摩登家庭》(AD) (S) 6.55 《Rude(ish) Tube》短片 7.00 《夫妻跟我一起用餐》(S) 8.00 《拉姆齐厨房 噩梦 美国篇》(S) 10.00 《美国最幽默 家庭录像》(S) 11.00 《甲板之下： 地中海》(AD) (S) 12.00 pm 《辛普森一家》(AD) (S) 《布鲁克林九九》(AD) (S) 3.00 《摩登家庭》(AD) (S) 《辛普森一家》(AD) (S) 《范德庞普法则》(S) 《名人 Gogglebox 助力抗癌》(AD) (S) 电影《美国派： 婚礼》(15) 喜剧续集，由 Jason Biggs 出演 (AD) (S) 11.55 《裸体吸引力》(AD) (S) 1.00 am 《Gogglebox》(AD) (S) 《范德庞普法则》(S) 《拉姆齐厨房 噩梦 美国篇》(S) 3.50 《戈德堡一家》(AD) (S)
我们的生活 晚上 7.30，BBC ONE 还记得《暴动女性》吗？这是 Sally Wainwright 创作的剧集，讲述五名 绝经女性组建一支朋克 乐队的故事。去年的 BBC 节目在 某些领域被评价为不切实际，但这部纪录片 持有不同观点，它采访了一支来自南威尔士、 由六名 50 岁以上女性组成的名为 NaNaz（见上图）的朋克乐队。她们在应对社会
《查拉图斯特拉如是说》 在 Proms 音乐会上 晚上 7 点，BBC FOUR Katie Derham 将介绍三部受天空奇迹启发的作品。 节目以 BBC 皇家爱乐乐团 演奏 Richard Strauss 的交响诗 《查拉图斯特拉如是说》开场。随后是 Judith Weir 的《月亮与星星》，最后是 Ravel 的《俏皮人的晨曲》。
EFL 杯直播 晚上 7.30，ITV1 从世界杯到 EFL 杯的第一轮，对于除了足球狂热者 或今晚两支球队的球迷来说，这似乎是一个令人眩晕的跌落： 米德尔斯堡对阵雷克斯汉姆 （开球时间为 8.00pm）。 Boro 将依赖 中场球员 Morgan Whittaker（见下文）。
超级富豪的 手术秘密 晚上 8 点，第四频道 准新娘 Hannah 正忙于为她的 大日子做准备，通过非手术液态隆鼻 和面部线雕，这是目前的一种趋势
诸如养老金不平等和护理院费用等问题，以及对回收利用的沮丧感。她们最近发行了首张迷你专辑《NaNafesto》。在参加一个旨在引导年长女性接触音乐的社区研讨会之前，她们曾担任护士、寄养护理员和冰淇淋车司机，而现在她们在忙碌的生活中还要兼顾巡演。镜头记录了她们准备前往纽约市进行首次国际演出的场景。
现代新娘们寻求美容“微调”的情况。与此同时，来自柴郡的房产投资者 Nabeel 透露，他每月投入超过 £1,000 用于一项类似的长期计划，其中包括射频微针和外泌体治疗。别问怎么做……
《及时行事》(Carpe Diem) 晚上 9 点，MORE4 频道 一部水准之上的全新法语法律剧，背景设定在尼斯，由 Samuel Le Bihan（见上图）主演。他饰演一名被冤狱 17 年的男子，如今成为一名律师，为其他被冤告的人辩护。他的第一个案件涉及一名富有的女性在海滨豪华酒店被杀，而罪名被嫁祸给一名兼任酒店富贵客房男宠的代客泊车员。
《安·卓德》(Ann Droid) 晚上 9. 30 点，BBC ONE 频道 “我看着镜子，只看到一个老妇人在盯着我，”在机器人 Linda (Diane Morgan 饰) 说服 Sue (Sue Johnston 饰) 去买衣服后，Sue 说道。这部由 Morgan 主演的情景喜剧潜台词是衰老的屈辱感，尽管儿子 Michael (Paul Ready 饰) 必须承受被他老板的机器人 Keith 解雇的羞辱。
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Earlier… with Jools Holland 正午，RADIO 3 与制作人、词曲作者及音乐家 Fraser T Smith 对谈。
Toast 12.04PM，RADIO 4 新剧集开始，探讨零售商 Wilko 的崩溃。
Key Changes: Radio 3’s Essential History of Classical Music 1PM，RADIO 3 Gillian Moore 和 Simon Schama 揭示《费加罗的婚礼》的重要性。
Sound of Cinema 4PM，RADIO 3 与作曲家 Simon Franglen 和广播员 Hannah French 对谈。
BBC Proms 2026 7PM，RADIO 3 探索马勒的第 1 号交响曲。
Archive on 4: Sucking Up: A Guide to Sycophancy Through the Ages 8PM，RADIO 4 历史上的谄媚者。
Talking Music 9.45PM，RADIO 3 采访作曲家 Thea Musgrave。
周日
Chris McCausland 8AM，ABSOLUTE RADIO 这位喜剧演员主持他的全新周日早晨节目。
Britain’s Robot Army 1.30PM，RADIO 4 探讨技术如今如何塑造战争。
Sounds of the 70s with Lulu 3PM，RADIO 2 《Shout》的演唱者（右上图）代班 Shaun Keaveny。
Pick of the Pops 5PM & 6PM，RADIO 2 回顾 1982 年和 1996 年本周的排行榜。
A Portmeirion Love Affair with Life 周四，2.15PM，RADIO 4
1925, 建筑师 Sir Clough Williams-Ellis 开始在北威尔士打造一个意大利风格的村庄。波特梅里恩 (Portmeirion) 如今是一个极受欢迎的旅游景点，曾是 1967 年电视剧《囚徒》(The Prisoner) 的取景地，多年来接待了许多名客。其中一位热爱此地并将其作为逃避管理披头士乐队压力之避风港的人是 Brian Epstein。一部新剧想象他在 1966 年的夏天与一名园丁坠入爱河。
The Early Music Show 5PM，RADIO 3 中世纪声乐组合 Contre le Temps 在约克古乐节演出。
Sir Tim Rice’s Legacy Tracks 9PM，BOOM RADIO 具有音乐传承意义的歌曲。
Stuart Maconie’s Freak Zone 8PM，6 MUSIC The Durutti Column 乐队的 Vini Reilly 讨论该乐队的新专辑《Renascent》。
Across the Red Line 9AM，RADIO 4 关于人口下降的讨论。
Vernon Kay 周一至周五，9.30AM，RADIO 2 Phil Collins 选择他的“岁月轨迹”(Tracks of My Years)。
Behind the Crime 11AM，RADIO 4 关于一名在厄瓜多尔被冤狱男子的新剧集。
Apocalypse How 周一至周五，1.45PM，RADIO 4 Dan Richards 探讨过去如何启发未来。
Steve Lamacq’s Teatime Session 4PM，6 MUSIC 来自 Maida Vale 录音室的最后一场 session 由 Fontaines DC（左下图）带来。
BBC Proms 2026 7PM，RADIO 3 皇家苏格兰国家管弦乐团演奏拉赫玛尼诺夫、肖斯塔科维奇和库努森的作品。
周二
Invisible Hands 9AM，RADIO 4 冷战是如何通过一封电报开始的。
Drama: Sunbird 2.15PM，RADIO 4 一段跨越年龄层的度假浪漫之情发生了意想不到的转折。Lucy Speed 主演。
Lady on Trial with Lucy Worsley 3PM，RADIO 4 一位挑战精神病法律的维多利亚时代歌剧演员。
门德尔松的 E 小调小提琴协奏曲。
Crossing Continents 9PM，RADIO 4 最终季开始。
Through the Night 12.30AM，RADIO 3 小提琴手 María Dueñas 演奏布鲁赫协奏曲。
周三
Choral Evensong 3PM，RADIO 3 来自伦敦皮卡迪利圣詹姆斯教堂。
Charli xcx 将于周三为 6 Music 带来一场 session 演出
The Ocean Within Us 4PM，RADIO 4 探讨我们体内的液体。
New Music Fix Daily 7PM，6 MUSIC Charli xcx 带来一场 session 演出。
The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe 9PM，RADIO 2 来自贝尔法斯特阿尔斯特大厅的爱尔兰传统音乐现场音乐会。
10.15PM，RADIO 3 与 Ladysmith Black Mambazo 共同庆祝保罗·西蒙的《Graceland》。
Sunil Patel: An Idiot’s Guide to Living Forever 11PM，RADIO 4 这位喜剧演员使用非正统的方法来制造婴儿。
周四 Natalie Haynes 为古典文学发声 上午 9 点，RADIO 4 这位喜剧演员兼作家将目光转向尼禄。
吉他故事 (The Guitar Story) 上午 9.30 点，RADIO 4 探讨该乐器历史的四部系列节目。
古典现场 (Classical Live) 下午 1 点，RADIO 3 来自 Ryedale 音乐节的室内乐演出。
这种自然生活 (This Natural Life) 下午 3 点，RADIO 4 一位名人讲述他们对自然的热情。
2026 年 BBC 逍遥音乐会 (BBC Proms 2026) 晚上 7 点，RADIO 3 以一种不寻常的方式演绎韦伯的最后一部歌剧《奥伯龙》。
彻夜聆听 (Through the Night) 凌晨 12.30 点，RADIO 3 来自瑞典广播合唱团的神圣与世俗音乐。
周五
Nick Grimshaw – Rave 永恒 上午 7 点，6 MUSIC 主持人展示 20 世纪 80 年代的黑人音乐。
Current-ish 晚上 6.30 点，RADIO 3 Lucy Porter 时事讨论节目的最后一集。
BBC 逍遥音乐会 (BBC Proms) 晚上 7 点，RADIO 3 罗西尼的《圣母在十字架下》，以及 Respighi 的《教堂窗户》首次亮相逍遥音乐会。
截图 (Screenshot) 晚上 7.15 点，RADIO 4 Mark Kermode 和 Ellen E Jones 探讨关于男性友谊的电影和电视剧。
Rick Astley 的摇滚秀 晚上 11 点，RADIO 2 这位歌手（左上图）精选一小时的绝佳音乐。
彻夜聆听 (Through the Night) 凌晨 12.30 点，RADIO 3 有机会重温 2024 年逍遥音乐会的首演之夜。
喜剧演员 Fern Brady（右下）和 Alison Spittle（左下）回归其热门播客的第二季，带来更多关于从政治、流行文化到哲学、关系以及日常生活之荒诞等方方面面且精彩纷呈的混乱对话。正如她们所言，这里“没有主题，没有界限，没有规则”——只有两名“从未学会任何一种情感的前天主教女性”。两人之间激荡的化学反应正是该节目的吸引力所在。
这部屡获殊荣的环境犯罪播客进入第三季，由记者夫妇 Dan Ashby 和 Lucy Taylor 主持。他们调查为何汉普郡一所小学外被倾倒了数十只动物尸体，随后与野生动物节目主持人 Chris Packham 合作，而后者遭遇的动物尸体威胁甚至升级到了其家门外的汽车炸弹。
这部来自 HistoryExtra 的全新八部系列节目探讨现代领导者能从历史上一些最具影响力人物的决策中学习到什么。《学徒》顾问 Mike Soutar 与一名顶尖历史学家坐在一起，探讨从伊丽莎白一世到叶卡捷琳娜大帝，从温斯顿·丘吉尔到沃尔特·迪士尼等人物的说服力、韧性和远见。
恐怖故事和超自然现象的爱好者们应该关注 Clair Buckley 的这个新节目，她最著名的播客是与她的演员丈夫、前《 Inbetweener》演员 James 共同主持的。在这个每周系列节目中，她将潜入那些“困扰了我们多年，或者我们上周刚听到的”令人不安的故事。足够勇敢的听众可以期待关于外星人绑架、阴谋论、幽灵出没、真实犯罪等更多故事。
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盛夏通常是悠闲享受花园的时光：白天漫长温暖，植物生长强劲。但今年我们似乎直接进入了最酷热的“三伏天”，炎热干燥的天气让植物承受压力，生长速度减缓，草坪被晒焦。园艺爱好者们可能会觉得在夏季最美好的时光里被“欺骗”了。但此时也是观察哪些植物能够适应这种环境的时机，以便指导未来的种植。
正如预期的那样，地中海植物（例如薰衣草和绒毛圣洁草）生长繁茂，而乡村花园植物则深受其害。其他表现优异的包括：白尺草、玫瑰、俄罗斯鼠尾草、景天、棉叶 the santolina、骨干马鞭草以及小型鼠尾草。
通过彻底地剪除残花，并为大丽花、菊花和其他敏感植物的根部浇水，可以使花朵持续绽放。剪除残花对于减少需水量会产生虽小但有用的影响。
较晚开花的植物，如蓝色花朵的蜡叶候雀花和日本圆叶乌乘，目前开花较早，这是非常受欢迎的，因为甜豌豆等其他夏季花卉在高温下凋谢得更快。
随着雨水的回归，草坪将会重新变绿，因此耐心是唯一的选择：在用水限制期间给草坪浇水似乎有点反社会。今年，被设为“不修剪区”的区域回报更高，带刺的草籽头和根深的花卉（如针刺艾、欧蓍草和野胡萝卜）呈现出令人惊喜的明亮色彩，且对传粉昆虫友好。它们的遮阴效果使土壤保持相对凉爽，并为慢螈（slow-worms）和许多被鸟类猎食的昆虫提供了宝贵的保护。
值得记录下哪些区域明年可以设为不修剪区。同时可以考虑在秋季播种野花种子，以增加明年的景观效果。在蔬菜园和软果类作物中需要坚持浇水，这样在终于进入收获高峰期时，才能收获数月辛劳的成果。
像西葫芦、黄瓜、四季豆、扁豆、番茄和甜玉米等夏季蔬菜应该很快成熟，不幸的是，可能需要一些水分来维持品质。沙拉蔬菜也是如此，尽管大量的
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黄瓜和番茄可以替代生菜和其他绿叶蔬菜。 在这样的季节里，你必须灵活应对。在温室或轻微遮阴处用种植盘地种植微型叶菜，是一种高效节水的绿叶沙拉种植方式。 四季豆在炎热干燥的夏天要求特别高，因为当夜晚气温高且土壤干燥时，它们不愿结荚。一旦进入露水丰盈、夜晚凉爽的时期，它们就会大显身手；但目前，在黄昏时分给土壤和叶片浇水将保持其水分，并可能降低花朵温度从而促进结荚。
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展望秋季在今年显得格外有吸引力。现在是考虑需要哪些秋植球根的时间了。大多数花园球根、葱属植物、水仙和郁金香都来自夏季炎热的地区，因此明年它们在花床和草坪上的再次开花效果可能会比往常更好。
增加种植数量总是明智的，但今年考虑减少常规种植数量，而将资金投入到容器种植的精选品种上也是值得考虑的。 越冬蔬菜今年证明了其价值，因为它们在较湿润的月份生长。在9月初有机会播种生菜和菠菜。10月种植大蒜、洋葱和干葱种子，11月播种蚕豆。
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POLITICS ‘Stop men running for Labour leader’
Men should be banned from running in the next Labour leadership election, a party grandee has said. Baroness Harriet Harman said she hopes Andy Burnham remains leader for “many, many years” but said men should be “discouraged” from standing next time. She told Sky News’s Electoral Dysfunction podcast the party needs to “stop the discrimination”.
MONARCHY Prince and Princess to meet Team Wales
The Prince and Princess of Wales will be at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow today as the event draws to a close. The royal couple – who are known by their Scottish titles, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, when visiting the country – will also meet Team Wales athletes and their families. The Games end with sports including athletics, boxing and judo.
IRELAND State’s ‘bad bank’ closed after 17 years
The Irish state’s “bad bank” has been dissolved, marking the end of another part of Ireland’s austerity era. The National Asset Management Agency (Nama) was set up in December 2009 at the height of Ireland’s financial crisis to manage impaired loans on around 60,000 properties by 5,000 borrowers. Finance minister Simon Harris said it had generated a “significant return” for the state.
MUSIC Dean and Fender set new record at No 1
Olivia Dean and Sam Fender’s “Rein Me In” has broken a record set in the 1950s for the longest-running number one single in the UK. The track, which was released in June 2025, has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top. It has surpassed “I Believe” by Frankie Laine, which was longest-running number one after an 18-week stay at the top of the charts in 1953.
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TRANSPORT East Midlands rail strike goes ahead
A strike by workers on East Midlands Railway will go ahead today after talks failed to resolve a dispute over safety. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out for 24 hours, and again on 8 and 15 August. The dispute centres on the state of the 810 fleet, which the union claims has been operating with a number of faults. The company denies the claims.
NORTHERN IRELAND £20,000 reward for murder information
The Police Service of Northern Ireland issued a renewed appeal for information about the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry on 18 April 2019. The appeal is supported by the independent charity Crimestoppers, which is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information given directly to the charity that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
COURTS Man stole Maserati and killed pensioner
A man has been told he is facing a “lengthy” prison sentence after he admitted causing the death of a pensioner by dangerous driving. Fraser Garden, 55, of no fixed address, entered a car showroom in Broughty Ferry, near Dundee, on 13 April and stole a Maserati car. After speeding through the town at up to 85mph, Garden ploughed through a hedge and killed 74-year-old John Bell.
ENTERTAINMENT Soho venue to close over rising costs
A performing arts venue which has hosted stars such as Michael McIntyre and Phoebe Waller- Bridge is to close due to costs and “wider economic challenges”. Entertainment company Underbelly has revealed it will shut its Boulevard Soho site in central London in January, saying the financial pressure is “a challenge we can’t quite surmount”.
COURTS Migrant who piloted dinghy jailed
An Afghan national who piloted a dinghy in the Channel carrying 95 migrants has been jailed for two years. Omar Heidari, 34, was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court yesterday over endangering others at sea during on 23 June. According to the Home Office, Heidari endangered the largest number of lives of any pilot so far sentenced for the crime.
BY JOHN CLARKE Quiz
DOCG, DOC and IGT are wine classifications in which European country?
How many mountain peaks on Earth are over 8,000m (26,247ft) high – 14, 17 or 21?
Which global logistics company was founded in San Francisco in 1969 by Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn?
Which planet takes its name from the Roman god of agriculture, harvest and time?
UK terrorist Richard Reid, who was arrested after a transatlantic flight in 2001, was known as what?
Who first had a hit with the Joni Mitchell song “Both Sides Now”?
A recent study claims that painting what on takeaway boxes could stop gulls from stealing chips?
Which semi-autobiographical Jack Kerouac novel features the travels of Sal Paradise and his friend Dean Moriarty?
Former tabloid editor Eve Pollard is the mother of which television presenter?
Which vitamin is known as “the sunshine vitamin” because the body produces it when exposed to sunlight?
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MARK KNOPFLER, BORN TO BE A SCOTTISH HERO
Going home?
Mark Knopfler will return to the
city of his birth in December to
be inducted into the Scottish
Traditional Music Hall of Fame
during Glasgow’s Hoolie in the
Hydro, Scotland’s biggest celebration
of traditional music.
This year’s event will centre on
Local Hero, Glaswegian Bill Forsyth’s
much-loved 1983 film for which
the Dire Straits frontman wrote
the score.
Knopfler told the BBC he was
honoured by the recognition, adding
there was “no doubt” Highland music
had influenced “everything I ever
did musically”.
Not just a Geordie. Despite being a proud Geordie,
Knopfler was born in Glasgow in
1949 and lived there until his family
moved south when he was seven.
Speaking to the BBC, he recalled
singing the “Bonnie Banks of Loch
Lomond” at two years old and said
in a 2000 documentary ahead of his
album Sailing to Philadelphia that
he used “lie in bed... and listen to the
foghorns of the boats on the river,”
later trying to imitate the sounds on
his guitar.
His whimsical closing theme from
Local Hero, “Going Home,” straddles
both cities of his youth, as it became
a regular chant for fans of Newcastle
United FC.
A local hero. Knopfler is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, and
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has professed a deep love for
his “hometown every time I cross
the Tyne”.
But it is the heart-warming score
of Local Hero that has cemented
Knopfler’s place in Scottish
cultural history.
The cult classic (inset) tells of an
American oil executive sent to buy
the town for a refinery, becoming
enchanted by a Scottish coastal
village and its people.
Gary Innes, founder of Hoolie in
the Hydro, said the film’s themes of
“people, place and belonging” couldn’t
be a “more fitting” way to honour
Knopfler’s “incredible contribution
to Scottish music... as well as
celebrating our own heroes of the
trad scene”.
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‘Wild card’ for Carr on ‘The Masked Singer’
Alan Carr has vowed to bring “intelligence” to ITV1’s The Masked Singer after the comedian was unmasked as a new judge yesterday. Carr is joining the show hosted by Joel Dommett as part of a twist which will see him lead a team of “wild card” detectives to rival the existing judges – Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall.
Cave raises the roof with impromptu gig
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds have surprised fans with a gig on the roof of a Brighton record shop. The band emerged on top of Resident Music in The Lanes area at 11am yesterday, where they performed a cover of T Rex’s “Cosmic Dancer” along with a selection of their own fan favourites. Cave and his band had a scheduled gig at the city’s Preston Park last night.
“If you don’t run your own life, somebody else will”
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ANNIVERSARIES Monday 1 August 1774 The English chemist Joseph Priestley produces a gas he called “dephlogisticated air”, later recognised as oxygen. His experiments helped to transform scientific understanding of combustion and respiration, although the Swedish scientist Carl Wilhelm Scheele had also discovered the gas independently at about the same time.
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Tobias Turley leads the company at a rehearsal at Jerwood Space, south London, yesterday as they prepare for the immersive production of ‘Disney’s High School Musical’. Turley plays Troy Bolton in the show at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from mid October. Former McFly drummer Harry Judd will also join the team, as Troy’s father, Coach Bolton, taking over from Jason Donovan, who will be playing the role in Manchester from later this month until mid September. IAN WEST/PA
We are coming out and not going away, say Brighton Pride organisers
SOCIETY
By Anahita Hossein-Pour
The attack on Berlin Pride will be a “real focal point” at the UK’s biggest Pride festival this weekend, organis- ers have said. Brighton and Hove Pride comes days after a van and stabbing attack in the German capital left one person dead and injured at least 29 others. Paul Kemp, the event’s managing director, said he knows the commu- nity are thinking of the people af- fected, and “we are coming out and we are not going away”. He said: “I think it’s kind of poign- ant because this year our parade is the 35th anniversary. “It’s the power of love and I think it’s really focused minds from a com- munity perspective and the general climate of the feeling that LGBT
Women could lose stained glass jobs after lead ruling
By Flora Symington
By Flora Symington
Women working in the oldest stained glass studio in the UK say they may lose their jobs if proposed health and safety rules come into force. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is considering lowering the amount of lead in someone’s blood- stream that they consider safe, meaning female employees working with lead could face suspension.
Brighton and Hove Pride will honour the early LGBT rights activists
rights are being rolled back.” One of his colleagues was in Berlin last weekend at the time of the horrific attack and organisers will be speak- ing about it over the weekend. He added: “This year is reflecting on what’s happened in Berlin, is re- ally highlighting the journey and the
The current limit is 60 micro- grams of lead per decilitre of blood, 30 for pre-menopausal women. This is because lead in the bloodstream would be a risk to a foetus if a woman becomes pregnant. Under the new proposals, the limit for women of reproductive age would be reduced to 7.5 micrograms per decilitre, meaning Hannah Page, a conservator at York Glaziers’ Trust which looks after the stained glass in
importance of why we have pride.” The first Brighton Pride march took place in July 1973, organised by the Sussex Gay Liberation Front. But only a small part of the com- munity felt safe enough to take part, organisers have said, and Pride did not return to the seaside city again until 1991. For this milestone year, Brighton and Hove Pride seeks to honour early activists and “remember the courage it took to be visible”. Mr Kemp said: “I think for a lot of probably older LGBT people like myself who remember being spat at in a parade, you know, 35 years ago, for example, that we are going to still come out and celebrate and show who we are and be who we are.” On the attack in Berlin, he added: “So whilst it’s a real focus, I think you
Stained glass in York Minster cared for by Hannah Page and colleagues
York Minster would be in breach at 8 micrograms per litre. Ms Page told the BBC that she fears she would be “out of a job” if the rules change. She has never wanted children and feels the rule change re- moves her right to make her choices. The HSE said: “The Control of Lead at Work Regulations have not been reviewed in over 20 years, and it is now known that health can be improved through lower levels of lead exposure. “We recognise the strength of feeling among those working in our heritage and craft sectors about the proposed changes, which is why we have consulted with affected indus- tries to make sure we fully under- stand their impact.”
know certainly for the people affect- ed by it, I’m sure they would be very pleased to know that we are coming out and we are not going away.” The Pride boss also said it was the right decision for Sussex Police to in- clude armed police as part of safety, as they have in previous years, be- cause it is a “reassurance”. The force had said that firearms officers are among uniformed and plain-clothed officers working at the event, which is “standard practice for events of this scale”.
Some 300,000 people are expected to take part or watch the parade while up to 450,000 people are estimated to turn out city-wide for Pride.
NATURE
of good fortune
On a small island off the coast of Northumberland with only one human inhabitant, bird conversa- tionists have a “real cause for cel- ebration” as Britain’s rarest seabird makes a triumphant comeback. The roseate tern, which was almost wiped out by bird flu, has bounced back to surpass its 2022 population level on Coquet Island, with 155 nesting pairs seen this year. The island, which is the only nest- ing site for roseate terns and func- tions as an RSPB nature reserve, used to be home to more than 200 pairs of the birds before the number crashed to 34 in 1985 due to human interference and habitat loss. Sarah Dalrymple, RSPB reserve manager who lives on the island, told the BBC: “When you’re talking about England’s rarest breeding seabird, every pair really matters.” The RSPB also reported a 45 per cent increase in the number of puffin pairs on Coquet Island, near Amble.
Roseate tern numbers on Coquet Island are above 2022 levels RSPB
to be replaced
By Lara Bowman
Whitby’s historic whale bone arch is to be replaced with a bronze rep- lica after councillors concluded that sourcing a new set of authentic whale jawbones would be too “ethi- cally and legally contentious.” The landmark, which has over- looked the North Yorkshire coast since 1964, commemorates the town’s whaling heritage but has come under scrutiny as attitudes to- wards whaling have evolved. Sandra Turner, Whitby’s mayor, recognised the tension between the town’s history and shifting attitudes. “Nobody wants to think a whale has been killed in this day and age,” she told the BBC, but added that “it’s Whitby’s heritage” and it remained important to have “something up there which represents that”.
The existing whale bone arch will be donated to the University of York for research
NEWS
‘Remarkable’ July set to break records for low rainfall and heat
By Georgia Bates
England and Wales are on course for the driest July since records began as a prolonged heatwave, low rainfall and widespread drought made the month “remarkable”, the Met Office has said. July has been characterised by an “exceptional combination of extreme heat, abundant sunshine and an al- most complete absence of rainfall”, the forecaster said. Provisional statistics show that only 5.6mm of rainfall has been re- corded in England in July, which is less than half of the previous record of 13.4mm set in 1911. Meanwhile, Wales is also tracking its driest July with 7.9mm of rainfall
HERITAGE
A drone photo shows the outline of the hidden 300-year-old parterre
garden at Blenheim Palace
By Dean Murray
The heatwave has revealed Blenheim Palace’s “lost” 18th-century garden. The prolonged spell of hot, dry weather has exposed the hidden outline of the Oxfordshire stately home’s 300-year-old parterre, offering a rare glimpse of the formal garden that once graced the grounds. The term parterre is taken from the French word meaning “on the ground” and refers to an ornamental, formal garden arranged around flowerbeds, paths and symmetrical patterns. The original parterre was created in 1705 by royal gardener Henry Wise, stretched across the full width of the palace and was surrounded by a high stone wall with bastions. The continued heatwave conditions have uncovered parch marks highlighting the
recorded, almost a third of the previ- ous record of 22.6mm set in 1911. Northern Ireland is on track for its eighth driest July while the UK as a whole is on course for its third driest. Scotland has received 72 per cent of its average rainfall for the month and is not currently within its top 10 driest Julys. The forecaster said that while there is still one day of the month remaining to record and figures might change, the emerging picture is “one of a truly exceptional July”. It said: “A prolonged heatwave, exceptionally low rainfall and wide-
outline of the garden, which was dismantled by renowned landscape gardener Lancelot “Capability” Brown when he transformed the gardens in the 1760s. Andy Mills, head gardener at Blenheim Palace, said: “The excessively dry weather has given us a fascinating bird’s-eye view into Blenheim’s past, allowing us to trace the intricate design and scale of the original parterre. “It’s a brilliant reminder of the formal gardens that came before and the layers of history that continue to shape the Palace’s landscape.” He has a 10-year plan to restore and transform the Formal Gardens at Blenheim – the biggest change to its 90 acres of gardens in more than 100 years. This will see the reintroduction of many “lost” features and elements which have disappeared across the last three centuries.
spread drought conditions have combined to make July 2026 a remarkable month.” Met Office scientist Dr Emily Car- lisle said: “The headline story for July is undoubtedly the rainfall. “Across parts of Eng- land and Wales we’ve seen extraordinarily low totals, with some locations recording lit- tle or no rainfall. “Provisional figures suggest this could be one of the driest Julys in nearly two centuries of records, which is particularly notable when coupled with the exceptional heat experi- enced so far this summer.” The ongoing hot weather has led to Wales tracking its warmest July for average temperature and Eng- land tracking its joint warmest July for mean temperature on record. The south of England has been particularly hot, with temperatures at 3.2°C above average. After very little rainfall and sus- tained high temperatures, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) extended its drought declaration on Thursday to cover the whole of the country. Half of England is officially in drought as the successive heatwaves put pressures on water resources. In its weekend forecast, the Met Office said that while there are some showers to come, it will be another warm and dry weekend. The forecaster said on X: “Eng- land and Wales will see some rain, although much of it falling as showers meaning rainfall totals will vary considerably, and some places will see little rain despite the unsettled outlook.” Showers across Scotland today are expected to ease by tomorrow and Northern Ireland is due to be dry all weekend. Temperatures as high as 35.2°C were recorded on Wednesday, mark- ing the seventh day this year when temperatures hit 35°C or higher. The UK Health Security Agen- cy (UKHSA) said it “is likely that 2026 could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on re- cord”, surpassing the number seen in 2022 when the UKHSA started studying them.
The increase in average temperature in the South of England for July
Fire chiefs said that wildfires are becoming a “recurring and growing feature of the risks facing our communities” in the face of a changing climate. Firefighters responded to 393 wildfires across England and Wales in July, making it the busiest month on record.
National Trust found helicopter to help fight Suffolk wildfire
By Cahal Milmo and Lucie Heath
The National Trust was forced to find a helicopter to help fight the huge wildfire that has devastated parts of Suffolk as the UK Govern- ment’s firefighting aircraft were una- vailable, it can be revealed. Britain’s biggest conservation charity had to step in after the Suf- folk Fire and Rescue Service issued a plea for support to stop the fire spreading to nearby villages. Fire services have been warning they do not have enough resources to deal with wildfires, including no direct access to aircraft. It is not the first time this summer the National Trust has been forced to locate aircraft to help fight wildfires; the charity has also sourced helicop- ters to tackles blazes in the Peak Dis- trict and on the Isle of Wight.
It comes after The i Paper revealed that the UK Government has been unable to deploy its military fire- fighting helicopters to tackle mul- tiple wildfires this week as they are currently based more than 2,000 miles away in Cyprus. The National Trust is calling on the Government to ensure “rapid- response arrangements” are in place for wildfires, including aerial firefighting support. “Wildfires can spread rapidly and every minute counts. Early access to the right resources gives firefighters the best chance of protecting communities, wildlife and landscapes, and preventing small incidents from becoming major disasters,” a National Trust spokesperson said. A major incident remains in place in Suffolk after a fire broke out at
Dunwich Heath near Sizewell B nu- clear power plant on Wednesday. The fire has destroyed an area of rare heathland the size of 200 foot- ball pitches, while the neighbouring RSPB Minsmere reserve has also been badly affected. The National Trust said it ap- proached a “reputable” company for help tackling the blaze on Thursday morning following a request for air support from the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. The company provided an Airbus Helicopter H125 that was “hugely significant in supporting the efforts of the fire service, National Trust, RSPB, local farmers and others on the ground in efforts to contain the blaze as quickly as possible”, a spokesperson for the charity said. The National Trust said it “has insurance and funding arrange- ments in place to support its contri- bution to the emergency response”, adding that the local fire service has “now taken over contracting of the helicopter”. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was unable to comment but con- firmed a privately owned helicopter was brought in by the National Trust to assist in the firefighting efforts. None of Britain’s 49 fire and res-
A firefighting helicopter being used in Suffolk earlier this week
cue services currently has direct access to a firefighting aircraft or helicopter similar to those seen in recent days dropping water to quell vast wildfires in France, Spain and elsewhere in Europe. The UK does have RAF Chinook helicopters that are capable of fight- ing wildfires, but the The i Paper re- vealed on Thursday that they were
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on standby at RAF Akrotiri in Cy- prus ready to help with blazes on the Mediterranean island. The National Fire Chiefs Coun- cil warned this week that climate change was driving a long-term wildfire risk in the UK and more investment was needed to meet de- mand, including access to an aerial firefighting capability. The National Trust added to calls for fire services to have better access to firefighting aircraft. Yesterday the conservation char- ity launched an appeal for donations to restore Dunwich Heath, which is one of the UK’s rarest habitats. Crews continued to battle the blaze yesterday and evacuated residents and holidaymakers were given a short window of opportunity to collect essential belongings under police escort. Firefighters across the coun- try have been tackling similar but smaller fires. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said that the Govern- ment was investing £100m in order to “upgrade national resilience ca- pabilities” including buying equip- ment to tackle wildfires, such as off-road vehicles.
Relief for France but heatwave takes hold over Greece
By Harry Goodwin
Europe’s heatwave is pushing east, with wildfires ravaging the Greek countryside and the Danube river reaching a record low. Thousands of people returned to their homes in south-western France yesterday after the country’s biggest wildfire in years. More than 200,000 people were evacuated from the Gironde region around Bordeaux this week as huge fires threatened the city. The fire stabilised on Thursday after spreading for a week, allowing 144,000 to return to their homes in the region. But the Cap Ferret peninsula, a lavish tourist hotspot, remains closed. The only road connecting it to the mainland runs through wild- fire-scorched areas. The wildfire has devastated 42,000 hectares (103,784 acres) of pine tree forests west of Bordeaux and several hundred homes. It is the most damaging wildfire in recent French history. Brignoles in south-eastern Provence was also hit by a wildfire, prompting the evacuation of resi- dents including actor George Cloon- ey and his wife, Amal. Spain also lifted its national emer- gency in Madrid and nearby Avila. The worst of the heat is now mov- ing east. Greek firefighters battled blazes on Crete and the wooded out- skirts of Athens yesterday. In Boeotia, north-west of Athens, hundreds of residents and tourists were evacuated from a small coastal village aboard coast guard boats and fishing vessels. Thick orange smoke blanketed the area, and the rolling hills were dot- ted with olive trees in flames. On Crete, 70mph winds have fanned the flames. About 2,000 tourists have been evacuated on the island, and homes, farmland, olive groves and livestock have been destroyed. The Danube, one of Europe’s long- est and largest rivers, has reached a record low water level because of prolonged drought. In Budapest, officials measured
People walk on the dried-out waterbed of the River Danube under the Margaret Bridge in downtown Budapest ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP VIA GETTY
A firefighter walks past a controlled area near blaze in Lège-Cap-Ferret
Danube’s water level at 9in this week, well below the previous record. The river runs through 10 countries from south-western Germany to the Black Sea. The drought has exposed rocks, sand bars and old shipwrecks that have rarely been seen before. Last week, authorities in Buda- pest closed the Margaret Bridge after a bomb dating from the Second World War was exposed at its base by the receding water levels. Forecasters expect the Danube to further shrink in the coming days. The low water level has forced cruise ships, where passengers usu- ally disembark for sightseeing in Budapest, to dock far upriver. Cargo ships have stopped operating almost entirely, Hungarian officials said. In Serbia, small boats and cargo ships were marooned. Romania has shut down a reactor unit at a nuclear power plant because there is not enough water to cool it. Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant, which supplies half of the country’s electricity, also began powering down a reactor due to the drought.
Budapest treasure hunter Zsolt Horváth has used the Danube drought to fish metal objects from the exposed bank with a powerful magnet. Among his finds are bullet casings from the world wars. “Having so little water in the Danube is a blessing for this kind of activity, otherwise, it’s a curse,” he said.
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Burnham bounce: Labour poll lead grows as Reform stumbles
Exclusive By Richard Vaughan
CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT
Labour is reaping the benefits of ousting Sir Keir Starmer as fresh polling shows further evidence of an “Andy Burnham bounce”, with the party now five points clear of Reform UK. In a poll conducted by BMG Re- search exclusively for The i Paper, Labour has overtaken Nigel Farage’s party. The survey found that 28 per cent of respondents said they would vote for Burnham’s party, compared with 23 per cent who backed Reform. The Conservatives are in third with 20 per cent, followed by the Lib- eral Democrats and the Green Party, which are both on 10 per cent. If repeated at a general election, the results would make Labour com- fortably the biggest party but still just shy of an overall majority – and well short of the landslide they se- cured in 2024. It is the third poll this week to show Labour ahead of Reform, pro- viding solid evidence of a “Burnham bounce”. It is the first time in 16 months that any party other than Reform has led a BMG poll. Rob Struthers, research director at BMG, said the latest figures mean “we can begin to be confident that the Burnham bounce is real”. According to the results, support for both Reform and the Greens has fallen. Reform is down four points and the Greens are down 3 percent- age points, in a sign of the difficul- ties the two parties have faced in recent weeks. Struthers said Burnham was win- ning back voters from parties to Labour’s left, including the Greens, while Reform is being “squeezed on both sides” from the Tories and Restore Britain. “We’re increasingly seeing the Tories hold on to more of their 2024 vote under [leader Kemi] Badenoch with fewer switching to Reform. More Reform voters are saying they’d go to another party, indicative of the impact of Restore Britain,” he said. The polling is likely to further fuel speculation as to whether Burnham will call an early election to capitalise
23%
6%
Healey to deliver his first Budget on 28 October
By Christopher McKeon
John Healey will deliver his first Budget on 28 October, pledging to move “money and power out of Westminster”. The Chancellor promised plans would be “built on fiscal discipline”. He said the Budget would “meet our fiscal rules” and “give business- es and families some of the stability they need to plan for the future”.
Voting intention
28% Reform UK 27%
Labour 23%
Conservative 20% 20%
Green Party 13%
10% Lib Dems 11%
SNP 3% 3% Plaid 1% 1% Other 2%
Now that Andy Burnham is PM, how do you feel about the UK's future?
Much more optimistic 9%
Somewhat more optimistic 24%
About the same 37%
Somewhat less optimistic 9%
Much less optimistic 8%
Don't know 12%
To what extent do you support the following policies?
Support Neither support nor oppose Don't know Oppose
Removing VAT from energy bills 70% 18% 6%
£2 bus fare cap 66 20 7 7
Nationalising water firms 65 17 10 8
5%
Nationalising railways 62 17 10 11
Cutting rates for pubs & clubs 61 20 10 9
New oil and gas drilling in North Sea 53 17 10 20
Creating No 10 North 33 34 11 21
Looking back at Andy Burnham’s first two weeks as Prime Minister, Healey said the new Government was “working fast to restore hope and back Britain’s communities”. But he will face significant chal- lenges as he finds more money for Burnham’s devolution priorities and increased defence spending amid warnings the Iran war will further squeeze the public finances. The start of Burnham’s premier-
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ship has included a succession of an- nouncements that are likely to call for additional spending from Healey. These include cost of living meas- ures such as a cut in VAT on energy bills and reduced business rates for pubs, along with plans for radical devolution in England and an expan- sion of technical training in schools. Healey will also have to set out how the Government will fund £5bn of defence spending announced in
on his early popularity. The Prime Minister has rejected speculation that he could call a snap election. This week he said that the public does not “want it”, and that he was instead focused on “getting the coun- try back where it should be, getting it working”. According to the BMG poll, pub- lic support for an early election has softened with 40 per cent believing Burnham should go to the ballot box, down from 49 per cent last month. The figures come off the back of a steady drumbeat of popular cost of living policy announcements by the former Greater Manchester mayor in his first week in No 10, followed by a series of more substantive pledges on social care and devolution. Struthers said the research showed that so far, the “public like what they see” when it comes to Burnham, who has promised a cut to electricity bills, a £2 cap on bus fares in England and a reduction in busi- ness rates for pubs and restaurants. But the pollster cautioned there was still a long way to go for Burn- ham to secure sustained backing. “It’s early days and he wouldn’t be the first prime minister to inherit the job from a predecessor of the same party, enjoy a honeymoon, then run into electoral realities. Gordon Brown and Theresa May are evi- dence of that. But there’s no denying the strong start.” Earlier this week, polling by More in Common showed Labour had a four-point lead over Reform, with 28 per cent saying they would vote for Burnham’s party and 24 per cent saying Reform. This was followed a day later by a second survey from Survation, which had Labour with a two-point gap ahead of Reform, while YouGov and Deltapoll each had Labour and Reform neck and neck.
In a further boost to Burnham, the polling shows voters are now more upbeat about the future following his arrival into No 10, with 33 per cent saying they are more optimistic compared with 17 per cent saying they are less optimistic.
May’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP) without details of how it would be paid for. And he will come under pressure to increase that funding further, hav- ing resigned as defence secretary ahead of publication of the DIP, argu- ing it did not provide enough money for the Armed Forces. Experts have warned Healey that he will need to either raise taxes or cut spending elsewhere.
Metro mayors are not ‘mini chancellors’ despite power gain, says PM
By Steve Robson
NORTHERN CORRESPONDENT
Andy Burnham does not want may- ors to become “mini chancellors” de- spite handing them new powers over business rates and income tax. The Prime Minister has an- nounced that from 2027 mayors will be able to keep a larger share of revenue generated in their area in exchange for funding they currently receive from central government. The Tory Mayor for Tees Valley Ben Houchen said he may want to use the money to issue a rebate to his residents and there are reports that Reform UK mayors may also want to follow suit. But during a visit to a family cen- tre in Sheffield, Burnham poured
cold water on the suggestion saying his intention is not to make mayors into “mini chancellors” who were able to “undermine or rewrite” na- tional tax policy. “This is a policy for growth and investment,” he said. “It’s a very clear policy of the kind that Greater Manchester has ben- efited from over the last decade, where if you get more growth in your economy, you’re given an incen- tive to do that because you can keep more of the proceeds of that. “Britain has got low growth and low investment and we’ve had that for a long time, this is about break- ing that cycle. “If they went down that path that they’re proposing, they wouldn’t have any money to give away the next year.” Burnham also said that he would like to see mayors have more power over health, housing and education. Oliver Coppard, the Mayor of South Yorkshire, said he saw the fiscal devolution powers as just the start of local government change. “I’m really excited about today – it’s a massive step forward,” he said. “But I’ve got no doubt it’s a first step forward rather than the last step in devolution.”
Contracts to house asylum seekers may get ripped up
By Steve Robson
Multibillion-pound contracts with private firms to house asy- lum seekers could be ripped up to give local authorities more control over the process, Andy Burnham suggested yesterday. The Government signed 10- year deals which are due to expire in 2029, but a possi- bility to activate a break clause became an option earlier this year. The Prime Minis- ter has made clear his opposition to the cur- rent system, in which the Home Office allows private contractors such as Serco to put asylum seekers in hotels or houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) with- out consulting local councils. Asked if he would consider end- ing the contracts early, Burnham said: “I’m open to a discussion with regional mayors.” He said the current system is a
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“top-down process” which results in local authorities “not being ad- equately consulted about accommo- dation, not even notified sometimes”. Experts have warned breaking contracts early may be difficult amid fears that councils do not have enough accommodation or financial resources to deliver it. The Home Secretary, Sha- bana Mahmood (inset), is believed to be on track with a pledge to close asylum hotels by 2029 when the contracts are due to end, Burnham al- lies have previously said he wants to go faster. The Home Office last month announced plans to use three more MoD sites in Bicester in Oxfordshire, Barnham in Suffolk, and Linton-on-Ouse in North York- shire to house around 3,750 people. The Government is also looking to extend the use of existing military sites in Crowborough, East Sussex and Wethersfield, Essex.
Farage faces worst
personal ratings
as party leader
By Richard Vaughan
CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT
Nigel Farage’s approval ratings have taken a significant drop in the wake of revelations about his finances and his decision to trigger a by-election in his Clacton seat. According to polling by BMG Research on behalf of The i Paper, the Reform UK leader’s net approval ratings have dropped by 10 percent- age points in a month. The figures show that almost half of people surveyed – 49 per cent – are dis- satisfied with his per- formance as leader of Reform, and only 23 per cent are satisfied. This marks Farage’s lowest ap- proval rating since he took over as Reform leader in June 2024. Farage is facing an investigation by the Commons sleaze watchdog, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, over a £5m “gift” he received from Thai-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne before he stood as an MP in 2024. Commons rules demand that all gifts and donations given in the 12 months before becoming elected to Parliament must be declared in full. The Reform leader has insisted it was unrelated to politics and did not need to be declared. Farage has since triggered a by- election in his Clacton seat, in what he has described as a “country versus the establishment” ballot. However, after the major parties de- clined to take part, he will now go up against candidates including Count Binface on 13 August. There are also ongoing questions around both Farage and his party’s
POLITICS Mayoral vote goes to second round
By Liz Perkins
Labour and Reform UK were last night battling to win Andy Burnham’s old job as mayor of Greater Manchester. As there was no clear winner following the first round, the mayoral elec- tion went to a second round of counting. La- bour’s Bev Craig and Reform UK’s Sian Ast- ley went through to the second round, with the final result being decided by second preference votes (SV). Polling had originally suggested Craig (inset), the leader of Manches- ter City Council, had been on course to win by a comfortable margin. Burnham voted at a polling sta-
links with the convicted fraudster “Posh” George Cottrell, who is based in Montenegro but whose mother has reportedly donated significant sums to both Reform and to a pri- vate company, Britain Means Busi- ness, owned by the party’s deputy leader Richard Tice. Green Party leader Zack Po- lanski has also seen his approval levels among the public go into reverse. Upon taking over the party in November, he had a net approval rat- ing of -1, which was the best rating of each of the party leaders. But Polanski’s rating has dropped to -22. He has come under greater scrutiny following a series of missteps, including his failure to pay council tax and his criticism of the actions of two police officers, when they arrested a man accused of stabbing two Jewish men in north London in May. Polanski has come under further pressure after he shared an image of a man wearing a T-shirt with the image of a guillotine and the caption: “We’re only making plans for Nigel” in apparent reference to Farage.
Proportion of people
who said they were
dissatisfied with his
performance as
Reform leader
Andy Burnham’s approval ratings sit at +5. Rob Struthers, research director at BMG, said Burnham’s boost was the sign of a realignment on the left of the political spectrum, but cautioned against the idea that Reform voters were flocking back to Labour. “The right bloc looks altogether more fragmented. Reform is being squeezed from both sides.”
tion in Golborne, near Wigan, late on Thursday, casting his ballot less than an hour before polls closed. After voting finished, the Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell said her party had run “a really positive campaign” and been “on the front foot, setting out our stall, showing what La- bour in power can do”. She said: “Through our candidate Bev Craig and our new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, we have heard from many people who are giving Labour another look. La- bour is offering hope.” In 2021, the last time Manchester was contested under the SV system, Burnham won in the first round with 67 per cent of first preference votes.
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enjoy the bounce but a welfare test looms
think there is trouble ahead on spending,
write Will Hazell and Caroline Wheeler
s Andy Burnham nears the end of his second week in No 10, the Prime Minister has reasons to be cheerful. After languishing behind Reform UK in the polls for more than 15 months, Labour has finally wrested Nigel Farage’s lead away from him, with a BMG poll for The i Paper putting Burnham’s party five points in front. Most Labour MPs are feeling chipper, with many finally beginning summer holidays which were delayed due to the timing of Burnham’s arrival in Downing Street. However, while the mood is buoyant, there is a recognition that a series of difficult decisions will soon have to be confronted. High on the list is welfare reform – the issue which arguably fatally wounded Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership when Labour backbenchers rebelled against his benefit cuts last summer. Pegged back in the polls, Reform insiders console themselves with the idea that welfare will once again hole Labour below the waterline. A senior Reform source said: “There will be problems in the run-up to the next Budget. Quite clearly [the Chancellor] John Healey wants to spend more money on defence. The only realistic way that you can tackle that is by reducing the benefits bill, and I don’t think [Burnham] will get the backing from the parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) for that.”
Burnham, I dislike him, I regret that I nominated him
That pessimistic assessment is not shared by Labour MPs themselves, who are increasingly confident that the PLP is finally ready to vote for reforms. One MP who signed the reasoned amendment which ended up sinking the cuts last year said: “We’re in a different time. The need to increase defence spending is obvious to everybody. There’s a stronger sense now amongst the PLP that we know that it’s electorally popular for us to grasp this issue and we probably won’t win an election if we don’t. “I imagine for all of those reasons, he will get stuff through.” In a sign of the changed mood, only a couple of Labour left- wingers have so far been willing to go on the record to warn Burnham against “punitive” cuts. Other stalwarts of the left are either keeping their counsel or have cautiously welcomed the tone Burnham has struck on welfare. The Prime Minister has said that the country needs to “get really serious” in reducing the welfare bill and that he wants to “increase the conditions required to receive benefits”. But he has promised that in return he will enhance support to help people into work and there will be no “crude cuts”. Rachael Maskell (inset), the left- wing MP for York Central, said she supported the “vast majority of what is being said” but that public agencies had to ensure “everyone has the support they need to be in employment or training”. The Work and Pensions Secretary, Pat McFadden, and the Government’s youth joblessness tsar Alan Milburn are widely praised for laying the groundwork for reform with MPs. A minister said: “Pat’s been doing a lot of PLP engagement on this behind the scenes for months.” The minister said that MPs were
always ready to support reform but “it was just so badly handled previously”. “All people wanted was to be listened to,” they argued. Their assessment is shared by backbenchers, who claim that last summer they were “patronised”, “talked down to” and presented with a fait accompli which was all about allowing the then chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut costs.
LABOUR LEFT BROUGHT BACK INTO THE FOLD As part of his efforts to mend fences with the Labour left, Burnham has appointed three members of the Socialist Campaign Group caucus as parliamentary private secretaries (PPSs) – the unpaid role which is seen as the first rung on the ministerial ladder. He has also reinstated the whip for Diane Abbott, the left-wing veteran who was suspended over an antisemitism row. Karl Turner – a vocal Starmer critic who was suspended in March – is expected to follow Abbott back into the fold. However, the PLP is not yet a nest of singing birds, with many MPs who were loyal to Starmer infuriated by Burnham’s wooing of the left. The appointment of Socialist Campaign Group member Mary Kelly Foy as a PPS has caused particular indignation, given she voted to refer Starmer to a parliamentary investigation in April over comments he had made about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador. One Starmer loyalist said:
“Promoting people who a few weeks earlier voted to refer their own prime minister to the Privileges Committee, I find galling. “Why should I show the same respect and loyalty to [Burnham] when he’s clearly showing a preference to MPs that don’t believe we’re a party? “I think that’s a really serious lack of judgement that speaks volumes about his integrity and his character. I’m furious with him, I dislike him, I regret that I nominated him [as Labour leader].” The MP said the appointment of Anneliese Midgley as Chief Whip was also a mistake. “We’ve been given a whip who has been a troublemaker,” they said. While welfare is no longer seen as the bear trap it once was, there are concerns about the mandate
The appointment of Mary Foy, from the party’s left, as a parliamentary private secretary was criticised by a Starmer loyalist IAN FORSYTH/GETTY
Burnham has for his wider agenda, as well as how he will fund pledges like increasing defence spending and overhauling social care. The Starmer loyalist said: “I think there’s fiscal trouble ahead. “Healey has to now provide the defence spending that he quit over or it increasingly looks like he was part of an elaborate plot to undermine Starmer. And he’s got to deliver the goods in a context where Burnham has been making fiscal promises left, right and centre.” The Chancellor will deliver his first Budget on 28 October, just under a month earlier than Reeves’s Budget last year. Burnham is expected to face pressure to hold a new King’s Speech in the autumn. A senior Whitehall source said that much of what he has so far announced
signalled a departure from Starmer’s previous agenda. “The question is what legislation will be needed to make the changes he wants and whether a new King’s Speech will be required ahead of the Budget to set out the new Government’s priorities,” they said. Speculation about an early election has ramped up since Burnham announced on Wednesday that he wanted to end decades of inaction on social care reform, with the Prime Minister saying “difficult decisions” are needed on funding. This was interpreted as a hint that tax rises would be on the cards. A senior Labour figure said: “Without a mandate for the kind of tax rises and cuts that will be required to fund a national care service, his plans won’t get off the starting blocks.” The source said they thought the “populist measures” of Burnham’s first week – such as removing VAT from electricity bills – were designed to “give himself the kind of bounce he needs ahead of calling a general election”. “He can use the fact that he needs a mandate to fix all these difficult issues – like social care and defence spending – as an excuse to call one.” However, others do not see the blitz of announcements as a run-up to a snap election. A minister said Burnham is simply going out and selling an agenda in a way Starmer never appeared capable of doing. “The country needs a bit of good vibes,” they said. “This is what it looks like when someone fronts up.”
Burnham may halt Starmer’s jury trials plan
By Steve Robson
Andy Burnham has suggested he could drop plans to restrict jury tri- als for some criminal offences. The proposal was unveiled during Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership and has faced opposition from Labour MPs including Karl Turner, who had the whip removed because of his interventions. But the Prime Minister suggest- ed he may be looking to ditch the policy, making a reference to the Hillsborough scandal. “I have my concerns about the plan to restrict jury trials, partly from my personal experience, par- ticularly Hillsborough, so I want to really look in detail at that, at that proposal,” said Burnham yesterday. “And my instincts are that you know we need to find ways of not re- ducing access to jury trial. “It’s similar to the early release scheme. I want to get inside these is- sues before I confirm any of the plans I inherited.” Burnham also said that he has asked the Chief Whip, Anneliese Midgley, to look at whether Turner could have the whip restored. “I’ve asked the Chief Whip to speak to Karl and agree a process.”
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face of the establishment – I’m just making a point’
Kitty Donaldson about his plans – and Ceefax fetish I
f elected as Clacton-on-Sea’s MP, Count Binface’s first act will be to increase the size of the door aperture in the House of Commons. At 8ft tall he’ll need the room. “I’m sick of banging my head,” he says. Nigel Farage’s chief rival in the Reform UK leader’s self-inflicted by-election is sitting down to speak exclusively to The i Paper at an unlikely venue: a Toby Carvery overlooking the North Sea. Amid the jokes, the “intergalactic space warrior” and leader of the Recyclons from the planet Sigma IX will make some serious points. But first, the trivia. Binface’s pledges include bringing back Ceefax, a “windfall tax on cosy crime novels”, capping the price of a croissant at £1 and making the village of Weeley, north of Clacton, his Bin HQ. One of his policies needs more attention. Just how much would it cost to nationalise the singer Adele, assuming she would consent to being publicly owned? Hundreds of millions of pounds, perhaps.
“Exactly, which is nothing to the British exchequer,” Binface exclaims. “I know that your country is skint, but you’re still supposedly … the seventh richest nation on planet Earth. I reckon you could stump up enough to buy her out of her current deal.” But there is a serious backdrop to this by-election, which was prompted when the sitting MP Farage resigned, claiming a sleaze investigation was being used as a political tool against him and wants the people of Clacton to judge him. The Reform UK leader was under investigation by the parliamentary authorities for donations, including a gift of more than £5m from Christopher Harborne, a cryptocurrency billionaire. The inquiry is paused during the campaign but is expected to be resumed if he’s re-elected. Farage says there was no obligation to declare it because he was not an MP when he received the money, describing it as a private, unconditional gift for personal security and a reward for Brexit campaigning. When the main parties declined to stand against him, Farage’s allies wasted no time in trying to paint Binface as just another pillar of the establishment. Inside the sweaty helmet is Oxford-educated comedian Jon Harvey who has worked on the BBC’s Have I Got News for You. “I’ve seen it described in some right-wing circles that I am the establishment, which is peculiar to
Trewley Precious and Laurence Fox will also be on the Clacton ballot
me, seeing as I am a lone wolf with almost no Earth money, who just toddles along to by-elections as a hobby, with a bit of a Ceefax fetish,” he says. “If that’s the establishment, maybe that means Britain’s in a slightly healthier place than I feared... But I think the establishment is probably people who line their pockets with millions and millions of pounds of crypto- billionaire money without declaring it properly and saying that they can spend it on Ferraris if they want and having been a member of Parliament and a member of the European Parliament and the architect of the Brexit shambles over the last 20 years – you tell me which one’s the establishment,” he adds. At Clacton – his eighth election – Binface has captured the public imagination, securing £90,000 in crowd-sourced funding, some of which will go towards a new costume. The bin is “putrefying”
I think the establishment is people who line their pockets with millions and millions in crypto money
Kitty Donaldson in Clacton with Count Binface: ‘I’m making a point in a light- hearted way, but there is a point,’ he says ALEX LANCASTER-LENNOX/THE I PAPER
inside. “I’m surprised you’re sitting so close,” he says. But such is the grim nature of modern politics – Farage was attacked with a milkshake just half a mile away – Binface will have to spend some donations on security.
In Clacton there are 34 candidates, including Laurence Fox and the Traveller influencer, Trewley Precious, prompting local weariness that the by-election has turned into a circus. “It’s just made a bit of a joke of the town because we’ve got all these people that don’t live in Clacton that have put themselves forward,” says Laura Smith, 43, a teaching assistant. Binface does not expect to beat Farage but in the absence of the main political parties, he describes himself as “His Majesty’s official opposition”. Binface has variously been portrayed as everything from the best tradition of British satire to a novelty candidate – a protest vote. His critics call him a twee distraction. When asked to describe himself, a serious point emerges. “I would say that satire and comedy is in the ear of the beholder. So, whether you find what I do satirical is up to humans, right? I’m making a point in a light-hearted way, but there is a point,” he says. Binface is unlikely to have the spotlight shone so brightly on him again. If the parliamentary authorities find against Farage there could be a second by-election, when mainstream parties would field candidates. Does Binface fancy a second tilt? “Depends how busy my diary is,” he replies laconically.
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Burnham calls for Infantino to resign over his plan to sell World Cup
By Flora Symington
The Prime Minister has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign over his controversial plan to sell stakes in the next football World Cup to investors. Andy Burnham told reporters in Sheffield yesterday that the “outra- geous suggestion” of setting up a privately owned federation to run the 2030 tournament showed In- fantino was “the wrong man to lead the organisation”. His comments added to the grow- ing pressure on Infantino, after the Fifa chief’s senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro quit over the plans and said he opposed them “unequivocally”. The American former investment banker said: “It is a bad deal for Fifa’s member associations, a bad deal for football and a bad deal for the long- term future of the game.” Kevin Lamour, Fifa’s chief operat- ing officer, also condemned the proposal, saying: “[It] is not a Fifa project... it is the project of one per- son [Infantinto]. “Not only must this project not go ahead – for obvious reasons that need not even be listed here – but the time has now come for football political leaders to ask themselves the right ques- tions and make the right decisions.” Under the plans which emerged earlier this week, Fifa Forward En- terprise would be created with con- trol of the commercial rights of all global tournaments. Thrive Capital, owned by Joshua Kushner, brother of President Don- ald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kush- ner, would be the lead investor with a 20 per cent stake. Last night, Trump claimed that he had not spoken with Infantino about the proposal. Fifa estimates the company would be valued at $20bn (£14.8bn), with around $4.2bn offered on the mar- ket. It has predicted the sale will
Fifa chief’s senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro quit over the plans
Among the major concerns is the fear that commercial ownership could lead to bigger, more frequent football tournaments to maximise returns, as “investor expectations become a daily pressure”.
eventually deliver around $10bn in extra funding, with $20m offered im- mediately on the point of sale to any nation that wants it. Infantino’s plan has been reject- ed by European footballing body Uefa, as well as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Con- federation of North, Central Amer- ica and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf). Uefa’s 55 member nations, includ- ing England, have voted to boycott all Fifa competitions until the plan is scrapped. “The World Cup is not for sale… The moment exter- nal investors acquire ownership interests in Fifa competitions, football changes for ever,” Uefa said. Member associa- tions have been given until 19 September to decide whether they want to accept the deal, which will be decided on a majority basis. Uefa, Concacaf and the AFC make up 143 of Fifa’s 211 members, so the plans will not go ahead if they all con- tinue to oppose them. The i Paper can reveal that Con- cacaf chief Victor Montagliani is preparing to challenge Infantino for the Fifa presidency in elections in March. Under Infantino, Fifa is already considering expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, with a re- search brief sent to members saying it wants to appoint an independent agency to review the expansion. The agency will be chosen by 14 August and results of the research are due back in early September, in time for the vote on the private investment scheme. The football associations of Oce- ania and Africa put out neutral pub- lic statements asking their members to review Fifa’s proposal. The South American confedera- tion Conmebol seems likely to be in favour, as it has proposed hosting the 2030 World Cup with 64 teams.
Estimated value that Fifa put on a company to control the commercial rights of all global tournaments
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women problem yet again
proposal – but that comes as no surprise. By Sarah Carson I
f Gianni Infantino is going to destroy football as we know it, is it really so much to ask that he include women in the plans? Sell off tournaments to private investors, flog the rights to tech companies and streamers, ramp up ticket prices so only influencers and the super-rich can afford to watch, stage the World Cup every two years, damage domestic leagues as well as the players’ bodies – no proposal is too radical nor too mercenary for Infantino and his pursuit of a buck. But involving women or daring to imagine they might contribute to the sport’s commercial future is apparently where he draws the line. Women’s football isn’t just an afterthought of his plans – it will be their first casualty. Uefa’s 55 member organisations have voted to boycott all Fifa competitions until it drops Infantino’s proposals. It is the strongest possible condemnation – a World Cup without any European teams is unimaginable; it will kill it.
Women’s football isn’t
just an afterthought of
Infantino’s plans – it will
be their first casualty
But there are four years to backtrack and renegotiate before it hits the men. The Women’s World Cup is only 11 months away; the Under-20 Women’s World Cup is set to commence in Poland in September. Uefa is right to take a stand – but it will be women who in effect are
denied opportunities, revenue and exposure, not the men. It’s hard to feel surprised that Infantino has neglected to consider women, again. In fact, he seems to see their involvement as a favour, a concession, “giving in” rather than vital, just and earned. Ahead of the women’s World Cup final in 2023, during which female players were fighting for equal pay to the men, he invited them to “convince us men” at Fifa of their value to the sport. “Pick the right battles. Pick the right fights. You have the power to change. You have the power to convince us men what we have to do and what we don’t have to do… With men, with Fifa, you will find open doors. Just push the doors. They are open,” he said. Bizarre, patronising, backwards – and dismal confirmation that when it came to women, Fifa still needed convincing in the first place. Then, when that tournament’s final was soured by Spanish football president Luis Rubiales kissing
player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, it took Infantino a week to condemn the violation – even though he was on the same stage at the medal ceremony, and even though it immediately ignited a global scandal that threatened to tear women’s sport apart. Infantino simply does not care. He doesn’t care about fans, he doesn’t care about clubs, he doesn’t care about rules; he doesn’t care about being liked or making honourable decisions or preserving the integrity of the sport. What he cares about is money. And how power and proximity to power can get him more of it. All the more ironic, then, that he fails to recognise just how lucrative women’s football can be for him. Women’s professional footballers have never been as good or as bankable; there has not been this kind of shift in the prestige of a sport in generations. The fanbases are swelling, the players are superstars, streamers are fighting for the broadcasting rights. Women’s football is already worth hundreds of millions of pounds annually and that figure is only accelerating – there is an enormous untapped market of female and young fans have yet to be fully exploited. For a man who only cares about money, he is missing a very big opportunity. Infantino’s sidelining of women from his visions for football’s future isn’t just bad PR – it’s very bad business.
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We are all haters... of you
Sopel J
eez, what is wrong with us that we would react with such suspicion to the perfectly innocent idea from that paragon of integrity and virtue, Gianni Infantino, that a chunk of Fifa be spun off to a bunch of profit-orientated investors, led by the brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law? I mean, how could we possibly be a little sceptical about the relationship between them when Gianni gave Donald the inaugural peace prize, and Gianni waived the red card that had been waved at the US striker, Folarin Balogun, after Donald intervened? Surely that is the mark of a true rules-based body – doing favours for buddies. You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours. We must all be haters. And why do I say that? Because just a few days ago the Fifa president rounded on anyone who was critical of some aspects of this World Cup. “To those behind their pens and papers, behind their screens spreading hate and false rumours,” he said, “I want to say that while you are sitting behind, we at Fifa are on the front lines organising, working hard, and delivering the best show in the world. We experienced no violence, no incidents, 100 per cent safety and security, only joy and happiness.” As I sit behind my screen, let me throw up my hand and say if legitimate criticism in Gianni’s mind is the same as spreading hate, then I am guilty as charged. And to compound my crime, I am going to be critical AGAIN of this madcap scheme to sell off a chunk of Fifa to a group of moneymen who can only see dollar signs. So let’s start at the beginning. What Gianni wants to do is create a separate company called Fifa Forward Enterprise – FFE – (or FFS as it will surely be dubbed). Fifa would potentially raise billions from these investors, who, in turn, would look at ways to see a return on their capital outlay. Or to use the jargon “sweat the asset”. Except that the asset is the World Cup, and that is something that belongs to all of us. But what would sweating the asset look like? Well obviously it would mean ensuring that nations like China and India qualify in future – because look at the value of those ginormous markets. And you wouldn’t allow a situation to arise – like in this World Cup – where one of the great footballing nations, Italy, failed to qualify. You would somehow fix it that all the teams you wanted were there. Then there’s regularity. It’s
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thought this World Cup is likely to have netted Fifa $15bn (£11bn) in revenue. That’s a lot of cash, and for a bunch of investors that are being envisaged for this project a glorious, never exhausted goldmine. But then why have the World Cup only once every four years? That’s dumb. Why not hold it every two years? Or even annually. Think of the ROI (return on investment) that would bring. Except, of course, where would this leave tournaments like the Euros, which is run by Uefa? Or indeed the Africa Cup of Nations? What would it do to players who are already seeing a rise in injuries because of overpacked schedules and congested fixture lists? Infantino is trying to railroad this through and has given international federations until September to give an answer. Under this scheme the Fifa president would become the commissioner of FFE, rather like Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL in the States. To misquote Mrs Merton: “Gianni, what first attracted you to the Roger Goodell model, who earns $64m a year?” And remember, in American football, there is no relegation for the worst-performing teams to a lower division. Or promotion. Once you have the franchise for the Washington Commanders, or the New England Patriots, you are there for ever. It is easy to go all misty-eyed
shown a red card – with no possibility of it being rescinded
Gianni Infantino presents Donald Trump with the Fifa Peace Prize in 2025. The brother of Trump’s son-in-law owns a company which would be the lead investor in Infantino’s Fifa Forward Enterprise project AP
at this point and talk about when football was a sport for everyone, and you stood on the terraces with your rattle and scarf. You didn’t have corporate boxes with all those nobs eating canapes and drinking champagne. Football was proper working class. But of course football has changed, and it is right to look at ways of involving more nations. As I wrote here a week or so ago this was a World Cup that will be remembered (mostly) for what happened on the field. But it was a World Cup that priced most ordinary fans out of the market, with Fifa’s exorbitant rates and dynamic pricing. Not to mention the blatant political interference, the treatment of the Iran team – and were those hydration breaks really about players’ wellbeing or creating more space for advertising? Sure, look at expanding to 64 teams. But turning the World Cup into a new asset for the super- rich? No. This needs to be shown a red card – with no possibility of it being rescinded. And the 55-nation Uefa federation has done exactly that. They have agreed that if Infantino presses ahead with this, the European nations will boycott future World Cups – indeed, all Fifa competitions. Imagine that. No France. No Spain. No England. No Scotland drinking the host nation dry. No Norwegian oarsmen. No Portugal featuring Ronaldo with a Zimmer frame. No Germany. No Italy. Maybe, Gianni, it’s time to show some humility and admit that you might have got this one wrong. Though that may be a stretch.
Jon Sopel is a former North America editor at the BBC
News in brief
Four bodies found after avalanche
Four bodies have been found in the search for a group led by a renowned mountaineer and ex-British serviceman missing in Pakistan after an avalanche. Nirmal Purja (below), who was born in Nepal and served in the British Army, was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak – the world’s 12th-highest mountain – in the north of the country when the avalanche struck on Thursday. Senior Pakistani government officials said four bodies were located yesterday and rescuers were continuing to search for the other six climbers.
Two questioned in al-Fayed rape case
Two more people have been interviewed under caution in connection with an investigation into former Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed. A woman and a man, both in their eighties, were questioned this week on suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and sexual assault, and assisting the commission of sexual offences, the Metropolitan Police said. Fayed, who has been accused by hundreds of women of rape and sexual assault, was never charged with any criminal offences.
POLICE
messages lawful
The Metropolitan Police policy
on officers using WhatsApp
disappearing messages is lawful,
a High Court judge has ruled.
A man known only as BB took
legal action against the force last
year over the policy allowing
officers to use the function,
following his arrest in May 2024
on suspicion of controlling and
coercive behaviour.
Officers are told that chats
should be deleted after 90 days,
but that any evidential material
must be exported beforehand.
Mr Justice McKendrick
yesterday dismissed the claim.
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Israel attacks Gaza hours after Trump hails peace deal
By Nidal al-Mughrabi
IN CAIRO
Israel has struck Gaza hours after US President Donald Trump said a “major milestone” had been reached in peace talks. In a post on his Truth Social plat- form on Thursday, Trump said his Board of Peace had reached a deal for the disarmament of Hamas, the Islamist group which rules Gaza.
Analysis
Hamas is now in hands of Netanyahu
Paul Wood
he agreement by an
exhausted and defeated
Hamas to give up their
weapons is historic and
unprecedented – but it
does not guarantee the withdrawal
of Israeli forces, nor an end to the
war in Gaza. That depends on a
careful sequencing of actions by two
bitterly mistrustful enemies.
Hamas stands for Harakat
al-Muqawama al-Islamiya, the
“Islamic Resistance Movement”.
Armed resistance is “at the heart”
of this, according to its 2017 charter.
Now, much weakened, Hamas has
taken what one Palestinian
official described as the
most consequential
decision in its history:
to abandon the
armed struggle.
Under terms of the
deal, they will hand over
all their weapons to the
committee of Palestinian
technocrats set up to run
Gaza under Trump’s peace plan.
Hamas will provide maps of their
tunnel networks, arms depots and
underground missile factories,
which will be destroyed. Israeli
troops will withdraw, replaced by
a new Palestinian police force and
international peacekeepers.
But there is already disagreement
over the sequencing of events.
A Hamas official involved in the
negotiations, Ghazi Hamad, said
that disarmament will happen only
after Israel meets its commitments
under the first phase of the Gaza
ceasefire agreed last year. Under
that agreement, he said, Israel was
Trump’s announcement met with scepticism from civilians in the war- shattered Palestinian enclave. Hamas attacked Israel on 7 Oc- tober 2023, killing more than 1,200 people and kidnapping 251. Israel launched a devastating two-year assault on Gaza in response, killing more than 73,000 Palestinians. A nominal ceasefire has been in place since October last year, al- though Israeli strikes have killed at
obliged to end its attacks in Gaza
and withdraw its forces to where
they stood in October.
Hamad added that Israel also had
to increase the flow of goods and
aid coming into Gaza. Only then, he
said, would Hamas agree to hand
over its weapons.
However, as news of the
breakthrough began to leak, Israeli
officials were quoted as saying that
precisely the opposite would have to
happen: first Hamas would disarm,
then Israel would withdraw from
the so-called Yellow Line. This is the
line on the map that shows Israel’s
forward positions, and it almost
cuts Gaza in half.
At the time of writing, Israel’s
Prime Minister, Benjamin
Netanyahu, is yet to speak about
the deal. But his office has – as The
Times of Israel put it – “poured cold
water” on what was agreed in Cairo.
There has been a harsh reaction
from Netanyahu’s political
allies. They included Moshe
Sa’ada, a member of the Knesset
from Netanyahu’s Likud Party.
Ultimately, Sa’ada said, there
would “no other option” in Gaza
“apart from military rule and
end-to-end occupation”.
Even before Trump
announced the deal,
the far-right national
security minister,
Itamar Ben-Gvir,
attacked it.
In a post on X, he said:
“The only solution in Gaza
to which Israel is willing to be
a partner is encouraging emigration
and destroying Hamas.”
A senior White House official
responded by saying that
President Trump would be “very
disappointed” if Netanyahu did
anything to obstruct the Gaza
peace deal.
The Israeli Prime Minister
is, however, faced with closely
contested elections in October.
Facing down a US president and
spurning Hamas may be his ticket
to victory.
Paul Wood is a former BBC
foreign correspondent
US president, and a potentially great development for the prospect of peace in the Middle East. But the muted initial response to the announcement is understandable, too, given Trump’s habit of declaring peace deals before all the details are hammered out. For an agreement of this supposed magnitude, traditionally all of the parties would be present for negotiations, to make sure everyone’s understanding of exactly who would do what, when, and in what order was absolutely agreed. Statements from all parties would be approved in advance. Everything would be done to make sure the scope for misunderstanding was as close to zero as possible. Predictably, Trump has done almost none of this. It took hours for Hamas to issue a statement on the deal it had apparently agreed, and its idea of the timetable appeared to differ radically from Trump’s – Hamas has suggested it will disarm once Israeli troops leave Gaza, while Trump’s timetable suggests the
least 1,000 people since then. Peace talks have been held back by the two sides’ refusal to honour the ceasefire agreement, which required Israel to pull troops out of Gaza and Hamas to hand over its weapons. Despite the US President’s post, it is not clear whether any genuine breakthrough had happened be- tween Hamas and Israel. Within hours of Trump’s an- nouncement, Gazan medics said two Israeli air strikes, and gunfire, had killed one Palestinian and wounded several others. Israel said it was reviewing a strike intended to hit a member of Hamas’s armed wing, but said it was unaware of the shooting. Gazans are still struggling with basic survival after Israel’s aerial campaign devastated the enclave. Many of them are sceptical of Trump’s claims, saying little has changed on the ground. “Trump, you should start it from your end,” Samir Ayad, 60, said. “We are not seeing any agreement at all, nothing from what he is saying.” Ghazi Hamad, a Hamas official involved in the negotiations, said the group was ready to accept an agree- ment that he said was “difficult and painful”. But he avoided any refer- ence to disarmament. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Prime Minister, had yet to comment on Trump’s claims last night. A deal which left Hamas in charge of Gaza would be politically damaging for Netanyahu in the run-up to Israeli elections in October. Netanyahu needs the support of hard-right parties, who reject any compromise with Hamas. Trump met Netanyahu in Wash- ington on Tuesday. An Israeli source said the issue of Gaza did not come up in their meeting. The US President yesterday insisted that Israel was “very happy” with the agreement, add- ing: “We do have an understanding with Israel.” Trump continued: “It’s a big step for the Middle East, and people are really impressed by it, and they’re surprised by it.” Netanyahu and Trump’s decision to attack Iran on 28 February had taken attention away from Gaza. But a growing rift between the two leaders over the Iran war has made Trump more receptive to Muslim states calling for a lasting peace in Gaza.
In the West Bank yesterday, Israeli forces shot and wounded at least one Palestinian, arrested at least three and closed entrances to the village of Tal as more than 100 Israeli settlers marched towards it.
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himself President who cried wolf
Ball I
t should be a momentous occasion: late on Thursday evening, Donald Trump announced a landmark deal in which Hamas would agree to disarm completely – alongside “all other armed groups in Gaza” – in exchange for Israeli withdrawal from the territory. Trump himself, on Truth Social, was very much keen to present it as such, calling it a “historic breakthrough” and an “AMAZING DEVELOPMENT, THAT EVERYBODY SAID COULD NEVER BE ACHIEVED!”. The reality is that a deal in which Hamas agreed to actually and verifiably disarm would be a significant achievement for any
opposite. Such details are enough to break down deals. The most notable silence, though, comes from Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who met the US President as recently as Wednesday and yet had no public statement about this deal he had supposedly agreed. Netanyahu has spent the years since the 7 October attacks positioning himself as a hawk on Gaza and is up for re-election in October. To agree a peace deal with Hamas just months before an election would be a strange choice. The result was that just hours after it was announced, Trump’s “historic” agreement already looked less substantial than it first appeared. The bigger problem for him is that this has become a pattern of his. Trump announced multiple “ceasefires” between Israel and Hamas before one finally stuck, at least after a fashion. Trump has essentially made himself the President who cried wolf. He has announced “huge” deals that fell apart within days so many times before, no one is going to get too excited at the latest one.
be sceptical about, and the muted response reflects that
This one in particular looks somewhat desperate. Trump has the midterms approaching, and yet seems unable to extricate either himself or the US from a deeply unpopular war with Iran that is fuelling a global cost of living crisis. Against that backdrop, this abrupt Hamas agreement looks almost like a distraction, and one that even if it goes to plan does nothing to address Americans’ day-to-day problems at home. There is always the chance that this time is different. In the parable, the boy who cried wolf did, eventually, actually spot a real wolf, after all. But so far there is much to be sceptical about, and the muted response reflects that. The playbook for engaging with Trump in peacemaker mode is well known now: agree with him that you want peace, agree the broad strokes that he asks you to, and then wait for the deal to fall apart on the details, while trying to blame the other side. Everyone dealing with Trump knows that real peace relies upon much more than grand announcements, signing ceremonies, and pieces of paper to wave around. An increasingly isolated Trump, approaching the lame duck period of his second term, seems not to have learned that lesson.
James Ball is political editor at
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People smugglers blamed as 60,000 migrants cross
By Sergio Rodrigo Ruíz, Renata Brito and Suman Naishadham
IN CEUTA
Spain’s prime minister has blamed people smugglers after at least 57 people died swimming from Moroc- co to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. About 60,000 migrants have en- tered Ceuta since Thursday, officials said. The enormous influx is equiva- lent to 70 per cent of the city’s regu- lar population. Some of the 57 people who died had drowned, said Rachid Sbihi, a Ceuta security official. But oth- ers were crushed in a stampede to cross a break-water fence near a border checkpoint. Moroccan forces violently cracked down on migrants yesterday, dis- persing them with tear gas. “The situation that Ceuta is going through is unsustainable,” said city president Juan Jesús Vivas. Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, visited Ceuta yester- day. He condemned the border breach as “a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity”. Sánchez blamed human smug- glers for the crisis, saying they “de- ceive so many young people and ultimately lead many of them to their deaths”. The Spanish leader has bucked Europe’s anti-migration trend, but is now under intense domestic pres- sure to stop the influx. Earlier this year, Sánchez moved to give residency and work permits to hundreds of thousands of mi- grants who were already living in the country without permission. Half of the people who entered Ceuta have returned to Morocco through a border gate. Video footage of the border yes- terday morning showed hundreds of migrants gathered on a hill overlook- ing Ceuta being dispersed with tear gas by Moroccan forces. Others con-
Moroccans view Ceuta as occupied territory
By Harry Goodwin
The Ceuta crisis has thrown a spot- light on Spain’s North African en- claves and its complex relationship with Morocco. Migrants from Morocco have attempted to cross into Melilla, Spain’s other enclave at the tip of North Africa. There was widespread chaos in Bni Nsar, a Moroccan town border- ing the Spanish territory, on Thurs- day and yesterday. Migrants clashed with police, throwing rocks and setting police vehicles ablaze, according to media and rights groups. They reported injuries among se- curity forces and the arrest of doz- ens of people attempting to cross. Like Ceuta, Melilla is an au- tonomous Spanish city on the
Crowds on the Morocco-Spain border at Ceuta, an autonomous Spanish city on the North African coast east of Tangier MARCOS MORENO/ANADOLU
tinued to swim to the Spanish ter- ritory. Moroccan police used water cannon and fired warning shots into the air to stop more crossings. Thousands of migrants, including unaccompanied children, have been left sleeping in parks and on pave- ments, while others have roamed the streets aimlessly. Sbihi described the situation as a “serious humanitarian crisis”. In a sign of the EU’s hardening stance on migration, the president of the European Commission, Ur- sula von der Leyen, said the “images
Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has called for Spain to be suspended from the EU’s open-border agreement following the chaos. France has also said it will strengthen checks at the Spanish border.
North African coast. Many Moroc- cans consider that both cities are occupied territory . Ceuta has been a Spanish pos- session since 1580. Its mixed popu- lation, of Spanish residents and Moroccan day workers, lives in rela- tive harmony. There have been reports in the
Hundreds of migrants have attempted to swim to Ceuta
coming from Ceuta are unaccepta- ble. We cannot allow anyone to come to our union without abiding by our rules. “Dangerous crossings must stop immediately. Smuggling networks must be dismantled. And returns must be swift, as our rules allow.” Ahmed Karim, a 33-year old Mo- roccan, said he had crossed into Ceuta because of the lack of jobs in his country. “Many people want to go to Eu- rope, America, but they don’t have the opportunity,” he said. Authorities in Ceuta and Madrid have linked the border surge to a recent decision by Spain’s supreme court that migrants arriving by sea could not be summarily deported, unlike those who cross by land or climb the border fence. But activists in Morocco said most migrants would have been unaware of the ruling.
past that Morocco has allowed mi- grants to enter Ceuta and Melilla as a way of putting political pressure on Spain and the EU. Previous influxes have forced European nations to recognise Mo- rocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, a desert territory whose Sahrawi indigenous population mostly want self-rule. Western Sahara was occupied by Spain under the Franco regime, be- fore Morocco seized it after Spain’s withdrawal in 1975. It is not yet clear whether this week’s influx into Ceuta had any of- ficial instigation. Morocco’s ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, insisted it had un- folded against Morocco’s wishes. She did not comment on what prompted the migrants to cross into Ceuta.
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BP to sell North Sea arm after 60 years of drilling
By Anna Wise
BP has said it is putting its UK North Sea business up for sale after 60 years of production. The energy company said the de- cision to market the business for a potential sale forms part of its strat- egy to slim down the group. The announcement comes after the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, left the door open for some future North Sea drilling. He said he told the US President, Donald Trump, that he would “take a pragmatic approach when it comes to the North Sea”, adding: “There is
The Jackdaw gasfield is east
of Aberdeen and Rosebank’s
oilfield is west of Shetland, and
both projects are subject to
consultations that are due to
run until 10 August and 17
August respectively.
a resource there. When people are struggling, we can’t ignore that.” SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said: “Workers don’t want thoughts or warm words from the Prime Minister, we need decisive ac- tion to safeguard jobs, energy securi- ty and confidence in the North Sea.” BP’s North Sea business has five production hubs – two in the central North Sea, and three west of Shet- land – and produced 117,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025. About 1,100 staff work for the North Sea business, part of BP’s 13,960-strong UK workforce. BP’s chief executive Meg O’Neill said she believed the North Sea busi- ness would be “better positioned as part of another company”. Chris Beauchamp, chief mar- ket analyst for IG, said: “It says a lot when BP isn’t prepared to stick around to see if the new gov- ernment can re-energise the UK’s energy policy. “Clearly BP thinks it will take too
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long at a time when the need to ex- ploit new energy fields is pressing, and waiting around for Whitehall to move is not a prudent use of the company’s resources.” Shadow energy minister Andrew Bowie said: “BP has been drilling for six decades, but because of La-
bour’s disastrous net zero dogma it faces extinction. “Andy Burnham should break with the past, do what the Conserva- tives have called for and immediately approve the Jackdaw and Rosebank sites and cancel their plans to ban new licences in the North Sea.”
Police search for ‘US friends’ of suitcase victim
By Flora Symington
Police investigating the death of a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens have so far been unable to trace the friends she said she was meeting. The Greek authorities say they are still trying to find out who Elis- abeth-Jane Ross, 38, was meant to be seeing when she left friends in the Keratsini district a few days before her body was discovered. Ms Ross flew to Greece from Ed- inburgh on 29 June, initially staying with a Greek couple she knew. On 15 July she told them she was going to Kypseli in the capital to meet friends from the US. Her body was found abandoned in a derelict building in the busy down- town area on 18 July. Ms Ross’s phone was used to send messages to friends and family say- ing she was “going to a Greek island” and “wanted to be alone for a while” until 29 July, when her body was officially identified. Police have ordered a toxicology report to determine if foul play was involved in her death, as her body bore no obvious signs of violence.
Silent power wielded over King and heir... by their wives
of Andrew’s downfall. By Katie Glass W
ith the Andrew formerly known as prince divested of his title, ejected from his Windsor home and banished to his Norfolk estate, now is a moment of seismic change for the Royal Family. The tone was set in February by the release of a stark statement by the King, following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, pledging full co-operation with the police. It appeared to finally signal an acknowledgment by the royals that character matters as much as status. Even more interesting is the suggestion that driving this shift behind the scenes are not the Windsors themselves but the women who married into the family: Queen Camilla and Princess Catherine. Over the past six months, these matriarchs have been portrayed in various media outlets, some more gossipy than others, as the quiet architects of Andrew’s downfall. “It’s very likely that Kate and Camilla wielded a quiet but incredibly powerful influence over both the King and Prince of Wales when it came to their response,” says Katie Nicholl (inset), co-host of podcast The Royals Uncensored. “Some describe them as the real power behind the throne.” The Queen has long championed campaigns against domestic
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Dog sniffed out my cancer, says owner
A woman says that her dog saved her life by repeatedly pawing at her armpit, which alerted her to breast cancer. Kristine Richards, 61, says her then eight-year-old Chihuahua, Flag, started the unusual behaviour in 2018. “He started pawing under my arm on one side,” she explained. “It was very annoying, I must say, at the time. “My initial thought was that it
violence and sexual abuse, vowing to make ending violence against women and girls a lifetime’s work. “Camilla has been very vocal about the abuse of women,” Nicholl says, “so these allegations against Andrew (which he continues to deny) will have conflicted strongly with her views”. Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled – the controversial book charting the rise and fall of the House of York – also believes it was the family’s relative outsiders, “such as the Queen and Princess of Wales”, who recognised earlier than other members “the huge reputational damage caused by the former prince Andrew’s behaviour”. “Quite separately, there is no love lost on a personal level,” Lownie adds. “He represents much they despise.” Catherine Mayer, author of Divide and Rule: Royal Women and their Battles, suggests that while the late Queen protected Andrew, “other women in the family have been clear for a long time about their opinion on him”. She notes that as president of the Women of the World Foundation, Camilla gave a speech in 2021 speaking of “the need to get the men in our lives involved in this [anti-violence] movement”. However, Norman Baker, former Lib Dem MP and author of several books on the royals, is more
was nothing, but then I started to
wonder if there was a connection.
I had heard that dogs could tell if
there was cancer.”
She later spotted a small lump
under her breast and became
suspicious of it. The retiree, from
Wellington in Somerset, went to
an oncologist and was diagnosed
with hormone-sensitive lobular
breast cancer.
After a year of intense treatment,
Ms Richards is cancer-free and
says that this is down to Flag
detecting it so early, as she had no
other symptoms.
“He saved my life. I owe my dog
everything,” she said.
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cynical. For him, it is less a case of female solidarity and more that, “presumably, Kate’s motivation is to make sure the monarchy survives”, since the Royal Family’s popularity has declined. Both Kate and Camilla have executed a quiet feminist triumph by playing the long game – embodying deference and discretion and waiting out their critics. That patience has bought them serious influence. “Meghan [the Duchess of Sussex] or Diana [the late Princess of Wales] weren’t women who accepted the many strictures: they were impatient, about making an impact now not tomorrow,” Mayer says. By contrast, “what Kate and Camilla have in common is that they had extraordinarily long
North West cancels her first major tour
North West’s first headline tour has been cancelled days before the first show. The 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West had been due to start the Kimokawaii Tour on Wednesday alongside rapper Molly Santana. North West posted: “Sadly it isn’t happening anymore, but I have something special for you guys, see you soon.”
apprenticeships” which helped them understand how to act. “Camilla’s is the most unlikely arc in history, from public enemy to stalwart of the monarchy”, says Mayer, adding that the Queen is “unbelievably robust” and a “master strategist… who has amassed a huge amount of influence”. Kate’s entry to the Royal Family was marked by assaults on both misogynistic and class fronts, with her and sister Pippa cast as the Wisteria Sisters, “a classic trope of women as gold diggers”. But, as Anna Pasternak wrote for a 2020 Tatler cover story titled Catherine the Great, “Kate has barely put an LK Bennett-shod foot out of place” during her marriage. She goes on to quote royal
Sheeran launches cross-border project
Ed Sheeran is launching a cross-border musical project for children and young people in Cork and Belfast. The North South Sounds 2026 project will focus on songwriting, performance and community engagement – encouraging young musicians to blend genres.
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courtiers’ approval that “Kate understands the only credo of the Royal Family is duty, duty, duty.” Simon Vigar, Channel 5 royal correspondent, says of the Princess’s 2024 diagnosis: “Kate was already finding her own voice, but her cancer turbo-charged that... People’s perception of her has changed. ‘Authentic’ is an overused word but that is her. She is strong and knows what to do.” In the reckoning over Andrew, the two women who spent years seeking acceptance find themselves aligned. Camilla, once the most reviled woman in Britain, and Kate, dismissed as irreproachably bland, have spent decades learning the same lesson: patience, in this family, is power.
The project, which includes non-residential summer camps and gigs led by young musicians in Cork City and Belfast, will run until December. “I’m so happy to be bringing the Ed Sheeran Foundation to Ireland,” said Sheeran (inset), who has previously said he feels “culturally” Irish due to his family history. The project is a collaboration between the Ed Sheeran Foundation and educators from Music Generation Cork City and Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre.
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Trump officials discuss taking over site of China’s UK ‘mega embassy’
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POLITICAL EDITOR
Officials in Donald Trump’s admin- istration have discussed taking over the site of China’s proposed “mega embassy” in London for a new US embassy, The i Paper has been told. Beijing’s plans for the develop- ment on the Royal Mint Court site in the City of London are at the centre of a legal battle. US officials see an opportunity to acquire the site if the project’s plan- ning permission is eventually over- turned, believing this would mark a geopolitical victory. The development is still set to go ahead after the High Court dis- missed a challenge against the UK Government by local residents. But some US officials believe that the legal row could present a rare opportunity to secure one of Lon- don’s most valuable diplomatic loca- tions while denying Beijing a major symbolic foothold in the heart of the capital. The i Paper has been told the idea has been floated at the highest lev- els of the US State Department and among officials at the US Embassy in London. And it has even been joked that the current embassy complex at Nine Elms, in south-west London, could be gifted to the Chinese in exchange for them agreeing to sell the site. One senior Whitehall source said: “Officials at the highest levels of the US State Department have been discussing this idea for months and love it.” The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association brought a legal chal- lenge against the Government and Tower Hamlets Council, claiming that the planned Chinese embassy would breach their human rights. They alleged that the development could lead to retaliation against crit- ics of China and increase the risk of terrorism, which the Government and local authority disputed. After the legal challenge was dis- missed by the High Court yesterday,
Funeral director who kept bodies is jailed for 20 years
By Katie Dickinson, Dave Higgens and Tom Wilkinson
A funeral director who hoarded bod- ies for months and gave bereaved families the wrong ashes has been jailed for 20 years. Robert Bush, 48, breached the trust of customers at Legacy Inde- pendent Funeral Directors in Hull “on an almost industrial scale” over 12 years and “in a myriad of ways”, from mixing up ashes to fleecing pensioners with fake funeral plans. Yesterday, he was told by a judge
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The former Royal Mint site in the City of London: residents have opposed China using the location HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP
the group said it had instructed lawyers to apply for permission to appeal. “We are in for the long haul,” the group insisted. The Con- servative Party is also opposed to the development. If the planning approval was over- turned, diplomatic discussions over whether the US could attempt to purchase the site from China could intensify, insiders said. An official with high-level con- nections on both sides of the Atlan- tic said the idea is being actively
Royal Mint Court has become one of the most politically sensitive property developments in London. If completed, the size of the Chinese embassy complex would make it Beijing’s largest in Europe.
that the 20-year prison term could not “put right the harm the defend- ant has done”. He went on to say Bush was “so preoccupied with his own enrich- ment that he behaved in a shocking and disgraceful way towards the de- ceased entrusted to his care, and his behaviour towards their living rela- tives was characterised by dishon- esty, deception and heartlessness”. Following the sentencing, the Gov- ernment said it would draw up pro- posals to regulate the funeral sector, and new laws if necessary.
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discussed in Maga (Make America Great Again) circles, adding that it would be seen as a “geopolitical vic- tory” for the US. US officials have previously raised concerns about the site’s proximity to underground fibre- optic cables carrying sensitive communications between London’s financial districts. Washington feared that the loca- tion could give Beijing an opportu- nity to monitor or disrupt critical data flows, prompting calls for se- curity safeguards before the project was approved. The UK Government has since said the risks identified by secu- rity agencies have been addressed through mitigation measures, though details have not been made public. Beijing has rejected accusations that its diplomatic facilities pose a security threat to the UK.
Robert Bush breached the trust of clients ‘on an almost industrial scale’
Bush admitted charges including 30 counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial and 30 counts of fraud by false representation relating to bodies found at the site,and theft from 12 charities, having not passed on donations collected at services.
The site’s central location is also understood to be a source of envy among some US officials, who view it as strategically superior to their existing site in a regeneration area south of the River Thames. The embassy moved from Mayfair’s historic Grosvenor Square to Nine Elms in 2018, a relocation based on improved security, modern facilities and operational requirements. In January, US House Speaker Mike Johnson told Sky News of the Royal Mint Court location: “I wish the US had taken that spot instead of China.” A swap involving the two embas- sies would be an extraordinary move and would require agreement be- tween multiple governments. No formal negotiations are un- derstood to be under way, and sources stressed that discussions remain exploratory.
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Southport killer charged over prison guard attacks
By Catherine Wylie
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been charged with three assaults on prison staff at Belmarsh. Rudakubana, now 19, was given a life sentence for the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine; Bebe King, six; and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, as well as the attempted murder of eight other children and two adults. This week marked two years since he carried out the attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. Yesterday, the Metropolitan Po- lice said he had been charged with assaulting an emergency worker on 6 May 2025, attempted grievous bodily harm on 8 May 2025, posses- sion of an offensive weapon in prison on 26 June 2025, and assault on an emergency worker on 28 October 2025. In May last year it was alleged that Rudakubana (inset) poured boiling water from a kettle over a prison officer. Last week the Ministry of Jus- tice confirmed that he was transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital. The Metropolitan Police said Rudakubana was charged on Tues- day and will appear at Westminster magistrates’ court via video link on 11 September. Offenders who present an in- creased risk and cannot be man- aged safely in a prison environment because of mental disorders can be moved to secure psychiatric units. Under the Mental Health Act, offi- cials acting for the Justice Secretary have no choice but to accept the ad- vice of clinical professionals to trans- fer prisoners to a secure facility. An offender in a secure hospital will be compelled to engage with treatment and to undertake thera- pies before any return to prison or release into the community.
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GUEST COLUMNIST - GEORGE WEBSTER
Breaking into TV shows what is possible with the right support possible with the right support
hen I became the BBC’s first presenter with Down syndrome, it was a proud moment – not just for me, but for what it said about how much people with a learning disability can achieve. I became one of a handful of people who represented one of the most beloved channels not just on the BBC, but anywhere. I was beamed into the homes of millions of people. As a presenter in the CBeebies House I film links, dance, host festivals, do live TV and live shows. I became an equal part of a team that feels like a family. The BBC saw me for me, not my disability, which helped make sure that people saw “George” rather than “Down’s George” – the stereotype of a person with a learning disability. I’ve gone on to work as an actor, dancer and author, and even won a Bafta. But I know I didn’t get here on my own. I had support. I had people who believed in me. Most importantly, I was given a chance. Growing up, I had lots of amazing support from my family, friends, teachers at school, the NHS, the council and charities like Leeds Mencap. They helped me with speech and language, communication, and reading. I grew up going to mainstream schools. As a result, I have friends who have a learning disability and friends who don’t. At school, we did Makaton – which uses signs and symbols to help communication – and Numicon, a shape-based way of doing maths. Everyone benefited as other kids struggled with speech and maths.
Visiting… schools to talk to kids about my latest book (George and the Dragons: Lava Goes Wild!), as well as my career, being different and how we are all unique and talented. It’s been great meeting the lovely kids and listening to their incredible answers to my question: “What makes you glow?” They said things like “being different”, “being a good friend”,
I was a prefect and a member of the school council, did shows and went on all the trips. Everyone tried to focus on the things I could do, not what I could not do. I still can’t tie my laces or do fiddly buttons. My speech can be jumbled and sometimes I have to slow down. And yes, I have Down syndrome, which affects other parts of my health and life. But growing up everyone helped focus on my ability, not my disability. I wouldn’t be where I am without them. And that’s what too many people with a learning disability in the UK still don’t get. Most of us want to work. Having a job means independence, confidence and purpose. But only a small number of people with a learning disability are in paid employment.
“being kind”, “my Mum and Dad” and “having lots of different friends who are different” to them. Such an uplifting experience to be a part of! Watching... films at home and at the cinema with my mates, including lots of horror and science fiction. I’m a massive movie buff and a geek when it comes to horror films, and me and my co-presenter Rhys
That’s not because people can’t do the job – it’s because too often they’re never given the opportunity to try. New research from Mencap shows something surprising. Many employers say they believe people with learning disabilities can be valuable employees. Yet far fewer actually hire them. So, what’s stopping them? Often, it’s worry about getting things wrong – saying the wrong thing, offering the wrong support, or not knowing where to start. But the reality is much simpler than people think. The adjustments people need aren’t complicated or expensive. It might just mean clearer instructions, a bit more time to learn, or small changes to how tasks are explained. Things that
Stephenson constantly chatter about films and Doctor Who in the CBeebies House. I also love musical theatre and have been catching up and singing along to this year’s West End Live on YouTube in my man cave. When I get time I enjoy watching one of my favourite TV shows:
loved having me in the team for my positivity
Strictly Come Dancing. I love to copy the moves when I’m watching. It was a dream come true to be in the Christmas special in 2022 (left, with Amy Dowden). I also love EastEnders and catching up with my Nana Beryl on the latest episodes. But my Dad says it’s miserable! Running… I have been able to get back to my local parkrun which is
benefit everyone, not just people with a learning disability. I started working at 21Co, a local café, as a barista. They supported me by having visual menus and training that was done in a supportive way. There is a mixed team of people with and without disabilities. At the BBC, they make sure I get my scripts before shooting days so I can read through them and learn them. I have a chaperone to help get me to and from locations. My story shows what’s possible when people are given a chance. In my first job as a barista, people loved having me in the team for my positivity. At the BBC, my recruitment to CBeebies was headline news. I had positive messages from people across the UK. When I meet families, they tell me I am a role model who gives them hope for their kids. Because this isn’t just about fairness. It’s about potential. Employers who open their doors to people with a learning disability often find loyal, hard-working employees who bring new perspectives to their teams. Right now, the UK is talking a lot about growth and about getting more people into work. We’re missing a huge opportunity sitting right in front of us. There are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK. Imagine what could happen if more of them had the chance to work. So, my message to employers is simple: be open. Don’t assume you’ll get it wrong. Take that first step. You might be surprised by what people can achieve. I know I was given a chance. It changed my life. It could change many more.
Woodhouse Moor in Leeds, seeing my friends and having a coffee and a chat afterwards. It’s been good to be at my run club, Hyde Park Harriers, and to see my personal trainer Craig in the gym. Hyde Park Harriers is a very fun run club with lots of groups and lots of socials. I like to keep fit and healthy, and have a beer with my mates afterwards.
George Webster can be seen daily in the CBeebies House. His books are published by Scholastic
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SHOULD MPS BE COOL?
There’s a fine line between hip and cringe
The Sun Increasingly, it feels like politics is just a vibe and we are being asked to drink the Kool-Aid. There is nothing particularly new about politicians trying to be a bit hip. Remember Tony Blair having Noel Gallagher and a bunch of artists round for beers at No 10 as he rode the Cool Britannia wave? But that proves my point there is a fine line between cool and cringe. Our political class are, by definition, the men and women in grey suits. The public wants to see them hard at work fixing the NHS and stopping the small boats not spinning discs on a stage in Ibiza. Don’t get me wrong, politicians should be relatable. They all need to pass the “Would I want to go for a pint with them?” test. (Kate Ferguson)
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Hannah Einbinder The outspoken actress on why identity is not an abstract debate
FUTURE OF WORLD CUP
Spectacle can
get a whole
lot bigger
The Times Spare me the anger, the denunciations, the rhetorical mounting of the high moral horse about the desecration of the “beautiful game”. Spare me above all the antiquated English delusion that somehow “profit” is a filthy thing that soils everything it touches, a sentiment so at odds with the historical evidence and so undermining of opportunity it belongs in a museum of terrible ideas. The World Cup is the world’s premier sporting event. Fifa grossed perhaps $13bn (£10bn) from the spectacle this year, mainly from selling TV rights. But that still leaves billions on the table. It can get much bigger and reach larger audiences. The potential is vast. (Gerard Baker)
Kevin Keegan went from Yorkshire coal-mining stock to Liverpool FC, First Division titles, European glory, the Ballon d’Or (twice) and Newcastle United, via Scunthorpe. He was diminutive, with silky dribbling that hardly belonged in the English game of the 1970s. He was disciplined, in a sport where players became international playboys. He had an outstanding perm. But what made him beloved was his unique charisma and human touch: an England captain, a proper global star, happy to be known as “Wor Kev”. The double Uefa Cup winner most likely to be worth having a pint with. As a manager, he is often remembered for a “rant” which is better characterised as a glorious, passionate declaration on television: “I would love it if we beat them.” Newcastle did not beat Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United to
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PASSIVE WEALTH
How the way we earn has changed
Financial Times
The growing role of
passive wealth gains
(whether gifted by an
asset price boom or one’s
parents) relative to income
in determining someone’s
economic status is
mirrored by their growing
importance for wellbeing.
In the 90s income
mattered more than
wealth for life satisfaction
or avoiding distress.
Since then wealth has
become the larger driver.
With wealth outmuscling
income, earning one’s way
up the ladder is more and
more unrealistic, and with
frequent inflammatory
interventions into daily
life from the world’s
wealthiest, it’s hardly
surprising that concerns
about wealth are on the
rise, even if inequality
itself may not be.
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KEVIN KEEGAN FOOTBALL PLAYER AND MANAGER
the 1995-96 Premier League title. He won a lot of matches but resigned mid-season in 1997. He returned and struggled for less than a year in 2008. He was not a great England manager. No matter. That’s life. He was human. “Everything I’ve done I’ve done with enthusiasm and passion,” Keegan remembered once. “Everything I turn up to, I think I’m going to enjoy. I never look back, so I don’t have regrets.” Born in Doncaster, Keegan – who has died aged 75 of cancer – was born to Joe, a miner and a staunch fan of Newcastle, and Doris, a factory worker. He had bronchitis and was never expected to be able to play sport. In an early act of defiance he not only played football at school but rugby too – and captained the cricket team. He attended a trial at Coventry, but was rejected for being too small. In the summer of 1966, the teenager took up a job at a brass works and
CLIMATE V NET ZERO DEBATE
One is science the other is about politics
The Daily Telegraph Net zero scepticism is too often confused with climate-change scepticism. But they are not the same thing. It is an elementary distinction, but an important one. Climate change is a scientific phenomenon. Net zero by 2050 is a political programme. Climate change is real. We can see its effects all over the world, not least in the spate of heatwaves. We should preserve our countryside, encourage biodiversity, invest in flood defences and ensure that Britain is resilient. The question isn’t whether we should act. The question is whether the policies imposed in the name of climate action are effective, affordable and honest. (Kemi Badenoch)
turned out for a Sunday league team before finally getting his chance as an apprentice at fourth-tier Scunthorpe. In 1971, Keegan, then a creative right midfielder but later a forward, caught the eye of Bill Shankly and Liverpool. His father advised him not to go on the cheap: Keegan bartered Shankly up from £45 a week to £50. There followed 323 appearances in all competitions for the Reds, a perfect 100 goals and – notably – 73 assists. A move to Hamburger SV in 1977 broke hearts before a shock return to the First Division with the relatively low-key Southampton in 1980. But it was his next move, to Newcastle, that defined his career. In the second tier, with none of the major accolades he won with Liverpool, his two seasons were all about passion and, when it came to the fans, pure mutual adoration. He scored on club debut against
RETIREMENT HOUSING
Government can put an end to this failure
Daily Express Retirement housing has been characterised by high service charges, very high ground rents for no service at all – now illegal to introduce on new housing – and astonishingly bad resale values, as evidenced on the Land Registry. The freeholds have been purchased by financiers, lured by the high income streams available. There is little the Government can do to make the lives of those who have bought these leases much better now. After all, aggressive lease terms were accepted by the buyers and nodded through by at best complacent solicitors. But the Government could stop Homes England doling out public money to build more of these failures. (Sebastian O’Kelly)
PEANUTS SPECIAL
Snoopy and his friends are timeless
BSC Kids While Snoopy: There’s No Place Like Home spends time exploring the sadness of losing something so meaningful, it reminds us – in true Peanuts fashion – that no one has to face hardship alone. There is always a great deal to love about the world of Peanuts, and every one of those qualities is present throughout this special. From its perfectly timed humour that effortlessly warms the heart, to its relaxed pacing that makes viewers feel as though they’re experiencing each moment alongside the characters, and a wonderfully understated musical score, the special creates an atmosphere that feels comforting, familiar, and timeless. (Mira Korolenko)
QPR and flung himself into the crowd, explaining later: “I just wanted to stay there for ever.” He got them promoted to the First Division, then retired. Keegan’s managerial career started and ended with Newcastle, too – with Fulham, England and Manchester City in between. Back even before Shankly found him, Keegan met Jean Woodhouse on the waltzers at Doncaster fair. They married in 1974 and had two daughters, Laura and Sarah. All three survive him.
Born 12 February 1951 Died 20 July 2026 Daniel Nolan
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ice President JD Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting in Washington designed to clear the air between them this week. Israeli officials characterised the talks as “frank and candid”. White House officials said they were “direct”. Disagreements between Vance and Netanyahu over the Iran war have been bubbling away for months. But the Vice President has also been brooding over whether Israel’s US allies have been briefing against him and undermining him politically. Nearly halfway through Donald Trump’s presidency, Vance’s position as heir apparent is far from secure. You would think his reservations about the Iran war would shore up his support at a time when two-thirds of Americans oppose it, according to an AP/Norc poll. But the rumblings against Vance have
continued, ranging from accusations that he has been undermining Trump on foreign policy to a report that he was allegedly demanding too many helicopter rides for his wife and children, causing Secret Service agents to feel “fed up”. He has also been losing personal and political friends by flirting with the far-right fringes of the Maga movement. His former friend, the conservative commentator Rod Dreher, told a podcaster this week that they fell out when he urged Vance to take a stand against far-right white nationalists in the Republican Party – “but he hasn’t chosen to do it”. Vance describes his politics as “reasonably moderate”. On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Vance said he was being attacked “in dishonest ways” by a “foreign influence campaign” which was “manipulating and trying to change American public opinion and keep the war going indefinitely”. The attacks haven’t stopped. In The Washington Post this week, commentator Marc A Thiessen, whose hawkish views on the Iran war have been cited approvingly by Trump, accused Vance of “failing” the President and driving him into a “strategic cul-de-sac” on negotiations. He claimed Vance’s poor tactics had
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undermined any reason for the Iranians to strike a deal. Most Republicans expect the battle for the succession to be between Vance and the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Most polls show Vance beating the more hawkish Rubio convincingly for the top spot but, intriguingly, Rubio was virtually tied with Vance (38 per cent to 39 per cent) in a recent Emerson poll of 2,028 contenders. According to Emerson pollster Matt Taglia, “Vance is relying on less educated and generally younger voters, whereas Rubio is able to capture the more educated, older voters”. As Taglia points out, older voters are the most likely to turn out to vote, but recent primary battles have shown the decisive factor tends to be who Trump supports. And there is no denying the number of committed, hard-right young voters in Trump’s Republican Party. Dreher, Vance’s ex-friend, has been warning about their rise for some time. But Dreher also claimed publicly last year that 30 to 40 per cent of Republican staffers under 30 were followers of the streamer Nick Fuentes, an avowed Nazi sympathiser. “This is a cancer growing fast within the conservative movement,” Dreher warned. “If it is not stopped, and stopped soon, it will be a complete disaster for the Republicans.” The Maga movement has been
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fracturing ever since – over attitudes to the Iran war, Israel and, most recently, Ukraine (thanks to newly converted pro-Kyiv influencer Laura Loomer, who is part of the Maga movement). The New York Times delved last weekend into the “crack-up” all this has been causing at the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing Washington think-tank, and what the organisation says about the future of the pro-Trump right. Alarmingly, the article claimed, “Discussions among new recruits frequently echoed arguments… that shed doubt on the historical consensus around the Holocaust or the origin of the state of Israel.” The new recruits were allegedly being influenced by the increasingly anti- Israel, pro-Russia broadcaster Tucker Carlson (among others), to whom Vance remains close. Loomer, who has the ear of the President, has so far refrained from attacking his Vice President but this truce may not last. Vance, a Yale Law School graduate, believes he is clever enough to stay in with Trump, keep the America First isolationists on board and appeal to the more hot-headed – to put it mildly – Maga youth wing. But one day Vance will have to choose: whose side is he on?
Sarah Baxter is the director of the Marie Colvin Centre for International Reporting
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Income link to local tax needed
The argument about replacing council tax has yet to mention local taxes based on household income. Scandinavian countries, Japan, certain US states and others already use such systems. They are fair, proportionate, comparatively easy to administer and do not penalise people
who suffer reverses of income through sickness, unemployment or retirement. Why isn’t income-based local taxation part of the debate? JOHN DAVIES NOTTINGHAM
As a retiree I think that somewhere along the way we have lost our balance, with obscene wealth on the one hand, and unaffordable housing
on the other. I’d be quite happy to support death duties if that would bring some certainty to the elderly care I hope to live long enough to reach. JUSTIN GREENHALGH GROVE, OXFORDSHIRE
Perhaps one part of the answer to the problem of funding equitable social care could be to use the revenue from inheritance tax to fund the initial 50 per cent of
the projected £18.5bn. Although inheritance tax is generally not popular, it already exists and does raise considerable annual revenue. If ring-fenced for social care, it could provide the difference between success and failure. Obviously the shortfall elsewhere would need to be addressed. PETER COGHLAN POOLE, DORSET
Sibling bond is a blessing
It made me sad to read Britt Jones’s article about motherhood (Opinion, 30 July). Looking back on my long life, I regard my best achievement as producing my son. Having only had one child, I realise that bringing up two or more children must be challenging at times, but I know from experience that the sibling bond can be a great blessing. You’ll have plenty of time to go to the cinema and develop other interests once your children have left home, Britt. GILL DALBY HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE
Naga ‘spikiness’ made good TV
I do not agree with Sarah Carson that “[Naga] Munchetty’s sideways move is not before time” (30 July). Her “spikiness” and unpredictability produced some entertaining spats with Charlie Stayt on BBC Breakfast. Those who prefer a cosy consensus
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Keep a jug for wasted water
When running the sink taps to get the water hot (or cold), put the otherwise wasted water into a jug kept on the sink. This can be used most usefully later on. If we all did this, over a period of a year we would each avoid wasting hundreds of litres of water. ALAN FROST NORTH LONDON
A lot of correspondents are extolling the virtues of conserving water, and I applaud that. But no one seems to see it as a problem for the water companies: too many leaks, not enough reservoirs, not enough
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treatment plants, not enough action by the water companies to mitigate the poor water supply. When are they going to be taken to task? CHRIS EDMONDS TEIGNMOUTH, DEVON
TV cannot show full travel story
My husband is a reluctant flyer, so we’ve always holidayed together in the UK (Your View, 30 July). However, travel documentaries to fill the gap are only half the story as I miss out on the aromas and birdsong of different countries that I was able to enjoy when visiting my daughter in various locations abroad. The television programmes can’t portray these. SARAH GALL WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER
Where to watch the eclipse From Armagh to Hampshire, top spots to enjoy the darkness on 12 August
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behaviour reveals about you
ou don’t really know someone
until you go on holiday
with them, according to
conventional wisdom. We
need to attach an addendum
to this though: and see how they treat
their hotel room.
Partner, friend, or family member, you
have no idea who a person really is until
you witness that behaviour up close. It
can tell you everything about them.
This isn’t a subjective matter: there
are clear rights and wrongs, which
etiquette experts have detailed to Travel
and Leisure magazine.
The biggest shock? They discuss how
messy you can acceptably leave a hotel
room, when I have lived by the instinct
that this isn’t even a question. It can’t
just be me who tidies up thoroughly
before departing, can it? My dream is
that the staff assume the booking was
cancelled at the last minute, because the
room is as pristine, if not more so, than
when they left it.
Well, bombshell: protocol specialist
Myka Meier says you shouldn’t even
make the bed before leaving, because it’s
just going to be stripped and changed as
soon as you go. As somebody who prides
themselves on their hospital corners,
this is, frankly, devastating.
While I accept my standards may be
overly high, I do think leaving a room
looking like there has been a burglary
says a lot about who you are and your
state of mind – and none of it is good.
There’s no mention in this piece of
one of the other potential red flag areas:
unpacking attitude. There are some
who simply open their suitcase, let the
contents explode out, and then use this
clothes mountain as their floordrobe for
the entirety of their trip.
There are others who must
Bond
t’s going to be a long, hot summer for Prince Harry as the wait goes on to find out if he has to foot a multimillion pound bill for unsuccessfully suing Associated Newspapers. After a two-day hearing, the judge will take until the middle of this month to make his decision. For a man who complained so loudly and publicly that he had been financially cut off by his family and who believed so passionately he had been wronged by journalists,
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hotel room looking like the scene of a burglary says a lot about you
coughing up the huge legal costs of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday would certainly hurt. After comprehensively losing his case last month, Harry did what Harry always does: he fired off a furious response claiming that the judgment had been a “complete and obvious whitewash – sadly not altogether unexpected”. He said he and his six co-claimants, including Sir Elton John and Baroness Doreen Lawrence, had gone to court seeking justice and accountability, but “had received neither”. These were not words likely to endear him to the judge who has been hearing the arguments about who should pay for the 11-week trial and legal proceedings which stretched over four years.
painstakingly hang up every single item they brought with them immediately, to make the room feel like home, and restore order to the world. But who is right? Trick question – they’re both wrong. The correct answer is a combination of the two – obviously you will unpack, you’re not an animal, but relax, have a drink, go out and explore first. You’re on holiday for goodness sake. Much of what the etiquette experts spell out for readers seems like common sense that even a child would be well aware of but, horrifyingly, must not be, because then they wouldn’t need
Harry has always been a hothead, one who refuses to adopt the Windsor stiff upper lip when things go wrong. Thanks to the interview he and Meghan did with Oprah Winfrey, their Netflix series and his caustic book Spare, we know precisely what he feels about his royal existence and his family. In his book he reveals that he sought therapy for his anger. But still, it seems, he just can’t help
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to spell it out. If I had to explain any of these to someone, it would be one of our last conversations. Put your rubbish in the bins provided rather than just dropping it on the floor or chucking it in a corner. Don’t leave wet towels on furniture, where they could cause mildew or stains. If you break a bottle or glass, make sure you clean up the shards. And leave furniture how you found it – if you rearrange the room, to improve the feng shui, or move your bed apart from someone who just threw their rubbish in a corner, put it back before checking out of both the room and the relationship.
himself. He chose to torpedo his own successful tour with Meghan to Africa in 2019 by announcing that he was suing the tabloids. He was furious over how they’d reported on Meghan in previous months and, ironically, was thoroughly annoyed that the tour had been praised. I don’t know how much he has paid his therapists, but it doesn’t seem to have worked. Now the result of all that anger may well cost him dear. The claimants took out insurance against any potential costs. But it wasn’t enough and there’s a shortfall of around £18m. And that’s obviously not counting their own legal costs. Fortunately for Harry, in previous lawsuits, he did win some damages (said to be around
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Hotel stays have been changed for ever by the unshakeable views of actor Jason Bateman, who revealed on his podcast Smartless that he never travels without slippers or slides, because he refuses to walk on hotel carpets barefoot or even in socks, due to “other people’s foot stuff” being trapped in the fibres. Even in top notch, luxury establishments with excellent cleaning services, because bear in mind, he’s probably not frequenting Travelodges. He rants unforgettably about his view that hotel rooms contaminate your feet, as you pick up the accumulated dust, dirt and previous guests’ skin residue, which you then transfer into the bed, creating a “cloth envelope” of grime. You probably have to be charming, rich and famous to pull off this level of hygiene-phobia and still freely roam the streets, but at the same time, the man makes a compelling argument. There’s also the suitcase on the bed issue – it’s been out in the world, and through at least two airports, and then you rest it on the bedspread or sheets? Absolutely no way. If you’re that careless with your surroundings, it’s a red flag. But if we started to really think about the reality of the cleanliness of anything in a hotel room, none of us would probably ever go anywhere ever again. (Jason Bateman doesn’t touch the remote control barehanded either, FYI.) Going away is of course a real luxury, especially in today’s economy, and the most important thing is that you relax and enjoy your break. But remember that whoever you’re with is constantly judging your every move as you navigate your accommodation, and will forever hold it against you if you make a single wrong move. Happy holidays!
£300,000) against Mirror Group Newspapers and also settled out of court for an undisclosed sum against The Sun, so he is not without funds as a result of his mission to “reform the tabloid press”. Whether those awards will be enough to cover this failed action isn’t known, but seems unlikely. By any standards, the Prince is a very rich man and if he has to pay out big-time, it will hurt his pride more than his pocket.
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n the early hours of 1 June 1942, between 30 and 40 German bombers dropped high explosive bombs and incendiaries on Canterbury in a raid that destroyed much of the east and part of the south of the small city. Local people stood on the roof of the great medieval cathedral with metal rods to push off incendiaries before they could set fire to the building. Catherine Williamson, the former mayor of Canterbury who had overseen the building of bomb shelters and other preparations for an attack by the Luftwaffe, recorded in a memoir how she watched the raid develop: circling German aircraft dropped “chandelier” flares to mark the target which “hung in the sky over the whole area of the city and I knew we must be prepared for the worst”. She moved to an underground bomb shelter, but “became aware that a great part of the city was already on fire”. She heard a great clanging sound and feared that the central bell tower of the cathedral had collapsed. As the raid ended, she made her way through the blazing streets of wooden houses dating from the Middle Ages to a central control room which was efficiently dispatching fire engines, heavy rescue vehicles and ambulances. The staff were distressed because they had just heard that George Marks, the town clerk and civil defence controller for Canterbury, was trapped in the wreckage of his house after it was hit by a bomb. As the sirens sounded the all clear, he said to his wife: “I wonder how soon they will come and dig us out?” But when they did so, he was already dead. Photographs of Canterbury after the raid shows fire-blackened timbers and shattered walls. An official report details how “very heavy damage has been done to the main shopping areas and also to residential property by explosive bombs and incendiaries”. Canterbury was only a small city with a population of 25,000 people, but destruction was massive, with 3,110 buildings destroyed or damaged, including two churches and the cathedral library. The cathedral itself had only survived thanks to the heroic efforts of people pitching the incendiaries off its roof and because the German “chandelier” flares had been carried by the wind a little way to the east of the building. Much of Canterbury’s infrastructure was gone, with telephone communications disrupted and the sewers, water mains, gas and electricity damaged. Yet casualties among Canterbury townspeople were surprisingly low: 48 dead, 55 seriously injured and 62 lightly wounded. Moreover, the city went on functioning, with 697 people who
Locals who lost their homes after an air raid on Canterbury in 1942 quickly received a helping hand from the local authorities FRED RAMAGE/ GETTY
Devolution
as a policy
sounds
boringly
marginal
and
airy-fairy
were homeless after their houses were destroyed and other bomb survivors able to go to a centre which told them where they could get extra clothes, find somewhere to stay, obtain travel vouchers, and apply for compensation for bomb damage. Everybody who asked was given between £10 and £15 for immediate needs. But the comparatively low loss of life – despite the severity of the raid – and the capacity of government to operate in its aftermath, were not accidental. Both were the outcome of a sustained effort by the local authority in Canterbury over the previous three to four years to prepare for a “Blitz” on the city, which they were sure was inevitable. It did not happen during the Blitz on London in 1940-41, but during the so-called Baedeker raids in 1942 when the Luftwaffe bombed medieval English towns in revenge for RAF attacks on German equivalents like Lübeck. What happened in Canterbury 84 years ago is relevant today because it demonstrates how local government in the UK was once so well organised and resourced that it could successfully prepare for – and later mitigate the impact of – a potentially calamitous air strike on close-packed houses. Central government had provided
the money, but all the planning and organisation to safeguard the city had been local. Marks, the town clerk, along with Williamson, the mayor, and leading councillors, were spending £600 a week on the wage bill for 207 Air Raid Precaution (ARP) workers. They dug air raid shelters everywhere and strengthened the joists in residential houses to withstand near misses by bombs. The crypt of the cathedral was turned into an ARP shelter and the nave filled with sandbags. Along with the ARP wardens, the council hired auxiliary firemen, messengers, members of light and heavy rescue units, and ambulance crew. “Canterbury has been given lavish powers to make itself safe,” says a press report at the time. “The Government has delegated these powers.” I first began to find out in 2020 about the success of the mayor, town clerk and council in doing all they could to protect Canterbury from German air attack. When it occurred it was highly destructive, but nothing like as calamitous as the Luftwaffe’s bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish civil war in 1937 – the subject of Picasso’s famous painting – in which as many as 1,600 civilians may have been killed, though the precise figure for the loss of life is disputed.
I had become interested in the local authority’s actions during the Canterbury Blitz because they were obviously far more effective than the attempts by a vastly over-centralised British government to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-22. By then the powers and resources of local government had shrivelled disastrously. In 1972, the Conservatives pushed through the Local Government Act that redrew council boundaries, ignoring local and regional identities. In the 1980s, Margaret Thatcher abolished the Greater London Council and six metropolitan borough councils. Despite meagre shifts towards devolution under recent governments, local authorities were driven to the edge – and sometimes over the edge – of bankruptcy. No other state in the G7 grouping of richer countries is as fiscally centralised as the UK, with only 5.8 per cent of taxes collected at local level compared with 20.4 per cent in France, 36 per cent in Japan and 45.7 per cent in the US, according to the OECD. Any pretence that central government is cheaper and more efficient than local authorities sounds grotesquely hypocritical after the Covid-19 Inquiry revealed that out of £15bn spent on PPE during the pandemic, £10bn was wasted – and even these figures are dwarfed by the gargantuan overspend on HS2. The most serious bid ever to decentralise power and money away from Westminster and Whitehall is now beginning under former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham as Prime Minister, with the Government announcing that all mayors of city regions in England will get a share in income tax revenues and of business rates levied in their areas. They will gain greater control over transport, housing and raising skill levels. “Under our plans more of the taxes raised in a community will stay in that community,” says Burnham, pledging to “bring power home” to “every postcode in the country”. Devolution as a policy sounds boringly marginal and airy-fairy because over-centralisation has become the accepted UK norm. But keep in mind that it was an empowered local government, not the UK central state, that saved Canterbury from becoming a second Guernica.
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AI agents hacked into three firms during tests
By Lara Bowman
AI company Anthropic said its ar- tificial intelligence models hacked into three other organisations dur- ing testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI disclosed its rogue agents hacked another company. Anthropic, the San Francisco- based company behind the Claude chatbot, said it discovered the three incidents after reviewing more than 141,000 evaluation runs. In response to the OpenAI in- cident, it had launched a “large- scale” cyber-security review which specifically looked for evidence of its AI models being able to access
Yung Filly convicted of biting woman in hotel room assault
By Harry Goodwin
Social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly wept in an Australian court after he was convicted of bit- ing a woman in a hotel room assault. But a jury in Perth failed to reach a verdict on allega- tions that the Colombian- born British entertainer, 30, raped and choked the woman. Yung Filly’s real name is Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos. He pleaded not guilty to six charges of rape, three charges of assault occasioning bodily harm and one count of chok- ing in a Perth hotel room in Septem- ber 2024. His accuser was 20 at the time. Three days after the jury began de- liberating, it found him guilty of only two of the assault charges which re- late to him biting the woman. Barrientos testified during his
the internet from within testing
environments that should have been
sealed off.
It said the models involved
were Claude Opus 4.7,
Claude Mythos 5 and an
internal research test
model. The earliest inci-
dents date to April.
“ C l a u d e
c o m -
promised the im-
pacted organisations’
infrastructure using basic
techniques,” it said, such as
exploiting weak passwords.
In all three incidents, the AI mod-
els were tasked with a “capture
the flag” cyber-security challenge,
eight-day trial that they were “love bites” and denied his victim had complained that he was hurting her. He was found not guilty on some charges, but could potentially face a retrial on three charges of rape on which the jury could not reach a verdict. Barrientos had been touring Australia and had already performed in Sydney and Mel- bourne before he en- countered his victim in Perth. Prosecutors alleged that the woman initially agreed to have sex but withdrew her consent because she feared for her safety. Photos of the woman with bruis- ing as well as bite marks on her face and neck were shown to the court. Barrientos has been free on bail since he was charged and was al- lowed to return to Britain for several months.
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which Anthropic said was one way it assessed a model’s capabilities. The models were given a fictional scenario and told that a piece of secret information, or the “flag”, had been hidden on a different machine on the network. They were tasked with break- ing in and retrieving the information. Anthropic said it had contacted the affected or- ganisations, which it did not name. Two of them said they had not previously detected the activity. Anthropic said it was “continuing to reach out to the third”.
Last week, OpenAI said its AI models went rogue during an evalu- ation of its models, breaking into the servers of AI start-up Hugging Face. OpenAI described it as a “significant security incident”. The incidents have highlighted vulnerabilities in AI security and
Anthropic held its review with Irregular, which calls itself the “first frontier AI security lab”. Frontier AI describes the cutting edge of the technology, where potential security problems are not always well understood.
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controls and raised questions over how AI can be safely kept under human control as the technology’s usage becomes more widespread. Researchers have warned for years about risks from new technol- ogy and the need for stronger AI de- fensive engineering. Kok Tin Gan, chief of cyber-secu- rity firm NyxLab, said: “If we give the AI a goal and allow it to decide how to achieve it, we should not be surprised when it takes actions that technically satisfy the objective.” Anthropic said: “Safety testing happens before a model is released precisely because we don’t yet know what it is capable of.”
above Glasgow
‘The Glasgow Rose’,
an artwork for the
Commonwealth Games
by Emer Tumilty,
is suspended from
the city’s landmark
Finnieston Crane.
The work is
inspired by the Art
Nouveau rose motifs
of Charles Rennie
Mackintosh and
Margaret Macdonald
Mackintosh. The
husband-and-wife duo
met at the Glasgow
School of Art and
married in 1900.
The couple designed
The Hill House in
Helensburgh and
the iconic rose motif
is used throughout
the property.
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a permissive parent
thinks we need to be more confident. By Genevieve Roberts
ave we become a generation of permissive over- parenters who could be damaging our children? That’s the belief of child development psychologist Dr Siggie Cohen, whose advice is followed online by millions. Cohen thinks today’s parents over-fix and make things right for our children – we over-negotiate and ask for their permission rather than making decisions (I feel myself blushing at this) and we over- accommodate for our children’s wishes. “We’ve taken children from the complete outskirts of the family to the centre, everything revolves around them,” she explains. “We came from authoritarian ‘do as I say’ parenting where there was a lot of obedience through fear, to an evolution of emotional growth, emotional language and emotional intelligence. It brought us to a more democratic way, listening and hearing children, understanding they matter and have thoughts, feelings and opinions,” she explains. But now, she says, it’s gone too far. “We can’t just take a good thing and stay with it. We’ve almost moved into the permissive parenting style, which educators say that between authoritarian and authoritative, is the worst [for children and their outcomes].” Dr Siggie, as she is known by her fans, has written a new book, You Are the Parent: Becoming the Calm, Confident Leader Your Child Needs, which will be published next month. It gives advice on how to avoid over- parenting while still validating a child’s feelings. “I recognised it’s not just parents that come to me [who would benefit from hearing it], it’s almost everyone,” she says. “I felt like I needed to bottle it.”
Misunderstanding gentle parenting She says “gentle parenting”, sometimes known as “respectful” parenting because of the emphasis on understanding children’s feelings, didn’t set out to become permissive, but that’s what it has become. “Parents today misunderstand the original concept. They misuse and misinterpret it, and the outcome is kids running the show. And everybody’s like: ‘How come they’re not listening to me?’ And suddenly [parents] say: ‘No more this, and no more that’. So we go from permissive back to authoritarian, and this kind of mishmash does not work.” Cohen, who has three sons – the eldest of whom is 41 – and two young grandsons, believes there was a sweet spot in the 1980s when parents understood their children had needs and emotions, but didn’t over-parent. “I think it was short-lived,” she laughs. “The 80s are when we settled into understanding that children need recognition, respect, accommodation, validation – but they still need to practise their own skills. They need independence. We can intervene, but not overdo it. Let them just play.”
Being influenced by social media Ironically for someone who is followed by two million parents online, she feels that social media has damaged parenting. “Now it’s
not just ‘keep up with the Joneses’, it’s keeping up with a gazillion Joneses, and all the messages that are bombarding us,” she says. “Everything must be perfect, but there’s no such thing. It’s depleting; I think it drives parents crazy.”
Not separating feelings
and behaviour
You Are the Parent is, she believes,
a way to step away from that
craziness, stop over-parenting and
aiming for a perfection that doesn’t
exist. It teaches parents “how to
validate their children’s emotions
while monitoring and mentoring
Dr Siggie says parents must try not to rush in to fix children’s problems
Parents today misuse and misinterpret the concept, and now the outcome is kids running the show
behaviour”, which she calls the EBP – or emotional behavioural proficiency – method. She says that we can tell a child, with real empathy, “I can see you’re crying, you can be upset, being upset is OK”, and also, importantly, say: “But you can’t kick, throw and scream when you’re upset.” She believes that many parents don’t separate feelings and behaviour. “We don’t need to change how children feel, but help them learn to direct it and express it in appropriate ways. Some behaviours are OK and some are not,” she explains.
The ‘Dr Siggie’ way How to get your children to do things they don’t want to
My three-year-old daughter often tells me she doesn’t want to brush her teeth. Cohen recommends I sit down with all my children and draw up a list of things we absolutely have to do: Eat breakfast, go to bed, go to school, brush your teeth. Then get their suggestions too: Eat ice cream, play video games, not clean our bedrooms, see friends. Whatever they choose.
The teeth-brushing example Explain: “There’s some things we have to, and some things we want to, and that’s just how it works.” And then go back to the first list and say: “Tell me, do you sometimes want to go to school? Remember how you played that game at break, or when you enjoyed coding club?”
Jumping in to fix problems She cautions parents to stop rushing in to fix our children’s problems immediately, a classic over-parenting mistake that leads to our children feeling helpless and anxious. So if our child comes to us and says, “I don’t have any friends; everybody’s mean to me”, she suggests we don’t immediately respond by saying we’ll talk to the teacher or by giving advice. “I can’t go out there and do life for them,” she says. “When you validate, you don’t have to accommodate. So I would say: ‘Wow, that must be hard. I bet that
Reframe how we see things. Or with brushing teeth say: “Do you sometimes actually want to brush your teeth? Because it feels nice after?” You poke holes in their false assumptions. Ask in general: “Is there anything you can do to help yourself when you don’t want to brush your teeth? Do you think that while you’re brushing your teeth, you can pretend that you’re flying, or that you’re swimming in chocolate? There are ways to make things better, but only you can do it.” Then in the moment, if I hear “no” to teethbrushing, simply say: “I hear you. It’s not a choice: we have to. Sometimes we do what we want to, and sometimes we do what we have to.”
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you didn’t like that.’ I can be an active listener with compassion and empathy without gearing up towards: ‘OK. So, here’s what you need to do.’ Instead, I ask my child, ‘What do you think you can do? What do you think is the best thing to do next time?’ They may say ‘I don’t know’, which is the beginning.” I’ve been guilty of this: it took a long time for me to learn that when people share a problem, they tend to want to be heard, rather than receive advice. I have to remind myself frequently and still get it wrong. For many parents, sitting
The coat and bag example I’m sure it’s not just my children who dump whatever they’ve been carrying the minute they get home, or forget to pick up their plates after a meal. Cohen advises: “Remember, your children go to school, they make tons of independent decisions, and carry their own backpacks and know where to hang them.” She says the most effective way to get them to remember is to offer to remind them until they don’t need it any more, saying: “I know you know what to do. I’m going to remind you every day that you already know what to do, that you already do all these things somewhere else, and so they’re not a big deal. You don’t really need me.”
with our children feeling miserable is hard and often it’s tempting to try to help. Cohen suggests these instincts may also come from our own upbringing – and many parents need to address that. “You have to understand where you come from and what you bring into your parenting. Doing a full 180-degree turn doesn’t mean you are undoing what was done, or even healing yourself.”
Asking their permission
for parenting
Cohen is concerned that so many
parents ask their children for
permission when parenting –
another over-parenting mistake.
“We run things by them,” she says.
“We let them lead the way on so
many areas where they don’t have
the experience or answer. We
overdo it, asking: ‘Is that OK?’ or
‘How does it make you feel?’ That
gives children a false sense of power,
but also it’s a huge burden that
causes anxiety. A child knows: ‘I’m
inexperienced, yet I’m constantly
being asked to make decisions and
to take responsibility.’”
I know I do this too, in fact, my
children have started complaining
that I say, “Do you want to brush
your teeth?” when I’m not offering
them a genuine choice. I can see
how this people-pleasing phrasing
must feel annoying to them.
But there are far more serious
consequences than being irritating,
Cohen explains. In the UK, we have
an anxiety epidemic among our
teens; in the US she sees children
in nursery with anxiety.
She is surprised that many
children are given the choice over
bigger life moments, like their
secondary school. “It’s probably a
much bigger decision than a child
can hold,” she believes. “Let’s say
that they chose to go to whatever
school, and you as a parent went
with it, but it doesn’t turn out
like they think. Are you going to
say: ‘Well, you chose and wanted
to go there.’ I think it should be a
parental decision, and then the
support of the transition should be
collaborative. Children will base it
on a few friends that go to the same
school, and that changes and is
so unreliable.”
Giving too many opportunities Another over-parenting mistake is giving our children “too many opportunities” by timetabling so much of their time with clubs, sports and activities. While this happens more in the US than the UK, we are following suit. “We motivate them in so many ways to be the best, but their future relies 99 per cent of the time not on their education, but on their resilience, their coping skills, their ability to navigate challenges, and we’re missing that.”
Not letting them fail Her biggest advice to guard against over-parenting is to let our children fail. “Ask yourself at any given moment: ‘How much is too much?’ We want them to use us, their loving and caring family, their home, as a training ground for struggling, for challenging themselves, and for learning to fall and get up on their own. Getting some scratches here, including mental scratches, is good for healing.”
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child mental health’
How children talk can indicate their risk of future mental health problems years before they develop, according to research. Linguistic models that analysed the words youngsters used when talking about stressful events proved more accurate at predicting future mental wellbeing than a panel of human experts. The models were “very accurate” at predicting whether they developed mental health conditions six years later, according to the findings in Nature Mental Health. The research team found that the style of the children’s speech mattered more than the content. How children constructed their sentences – such as use of words like “and”, “to”, and “but” – was more predictive than the children’s actual descriptions of stress.
1 Which organisation revealed the first major redesign of its uniform in more than 30 years?
2 Which member of The Rolling Stones turned 83?
3 Why were toilets, bars and restaurants forced to close at Gatwick airport?
4 Authorities in which French city considered a total evacuation as wildfires continued to rage nearby?
5 Ryan Gosling is to play which
motorcycle-riding anti-hero in
a new Marvel film?
6 Which scientific landmark in Cheshire was threatened with closure after losing its funding?
7 Who is swapping the
BBC Breakfast sofa for a new
job hosting BBC Radio 5 Live’s
morning show?
8 What have been born on Exmoor for the first time in more than 100 years?
9 Previously unreleased sessions and home demos will be included in a new edition of which Beatles album?
10 One lucky visitor a day in August will be chosen at random to be allowed to go inside which ancient monument?
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reveal horrors of fighting civil war
By Sam Mednick
IN KHARTOUM
Child soldiers have described their experiences of the horrors of fight- ing in Sudan’s civil war. One teenager, now 17, was shack- led to a truck-mounted anti-aircraft gun as army planes attacked Su- dan’s capital, Khartoum. He saw another child chained to the steering wheel. The terrified children were ordered to stay and shoot down army jets by their captors, Colombian mercenar- ies fighting for the bru- tal RSF militia. They were told they would be killed if they tried to flee. Sudan’s civil war is now in its fourth year. The army is fighting the RSF, which is backed by the Unit- ed Arab Emirates (UAE) and has been accused of genocide towards black Africans. Another child captured by the RSF said he was forced to carry out artillery strikes and beaten for diso- bedience with an electric baton. Tens of thousands of children as young as eight have been conscript- ed into the war by all sides. Two who were forced to fight for
DRC
the fastest ever, UN warns
By Clement Bonnerot and AyenDeng Bior
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak is the fastest-spreading in history, the UN has said. The epidemic is now the second largest Ebola outbreak on record, official data showed yesterday. More than 1,500 deaths have been recorded. “It’s the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic that we have ever
the RSF said they were trained by Colombian mercenaries. Analysts said the mercenaries were recruited and armed by the UAE, which denies supporting the RSF. The boy who was shackled to the gun was 15 when he was seized in a market in Khartoum’s twin city of Omdurman. “I was extremely scared. I just wanted to escape and go home,” he said. Scars on his head and under his eye mark show where he was hit by shrapnel during the bat- tle for Khartoum. Another boy was forced to carry the body of his 18-year-old friend who had tried to flee and was executed by the RSF. At a rehabilitation centre for child soldiers in Khartoum, boys showed their wounds. One was missing a hand, another had a bone sticking out of his side, and a third had scars on his back from where he was tortured. Many have been disowned by their families and are wrestling with guilt. Panicked child soldiers have been involved in some of the war’s bloodi- est atrocities, including the slaugh- ter of thousands of people in the city of el-Fasher last year. AP
seen,” Carl Skau, acting head of the UN World Food Programme, said. “The world needs to pay much more attention.” Less than three months since the outbreak began, the disease has killed five times as many people as previous outbreaks had by the same stage, officials said. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment. Deep cuts in Western aid have also stretched resources. Only West Africa’s 2014 to 2016 outbreak was bigger, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. The true scale of the outbreak could be up to four times higher than official figures suggest, the WHO added. REUTERS
good time on Sun Island
CHILE
By Adithi Ramakrishnan
DNA from a centuries-old mummy in Chile has yielded the firmest evidence that European colonists brought smallpox to the Americas. Smallpox epidemics devastated indigenous populations across the Americas during the early-modern “Columbian exchange”. Millions of people are thought to have died, partly because they had never been exposed to the virus and lacked any immunity. Evidence has rested on colonial writings, administrative records and missionary reports. But it now has scientific backing. Shigeki Nakagome, a geneticist at Trinity College Dublin, analysed 13 bone samples collected from an ar- chaeological site at Camarones, in
Tourists enjoy the cool summer night amidst colourful light installations, on Thursday, along Linjiang Street at Sun Island, Harbin, north-eastern China. The street features jellyfish lights,
northern Chile. Nakagome’s team found evidence of two smallpox in- fections from the leg bone fragments of an adult man and woman, aged be- tween 18 and 35. Genetic dating suggests the cou-
Two ancient Inca mummies in Chile contained smallpox DNA
sensor-activated lanterns, rainbow
walkways and musical note patterns
that illuminate the night sky.
Sun Island is known for being
an urban wetland with grasslands,
lakes and Russian-style architecture
ple died between 1492 and 1631, at the height of the Columbian exchange. The smallpox strain which killed the pair first evolved from Europe, Nakagome’s analysis revealed. “Nobody would ever question that smallpox came to this hemisphere from colonisation, but this proves it,” Patricia Foster, a biologist at Indiana University, said. Smallpox also could have passed through Africa as part of the in- troduction and expansion of the transatlantic slave trade, historians have argued. The last naturally-occurring smallpox case was recorded in So- malia in 1977. Three years later, the World Health Organisation declared smallpox the first, and still only, human infectious disease eradicated worldwide. AP/REUTERS
– it is a popular summertime holiday destination. Despite its name, Sun Island is also the second biggest venue of the annual Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture festival.
RUSSIA
By Alessandra Prentice
Thousands of Muscovites have joined a rare protest to save a Soviet “industrial castle”. The neo-Gothic Elektrozavod (inset) factory has loomed over its eastern Moscow neigh- bourhood for more than a century. Its 23,000 work- ers once made electrical devices for the Soviet Union, including lamps for the red stars on top of the Kremlin. But the factory has stood empty since a fire early last year. There are plans to build flats on the site. “We learnt that there was a demo- lition threat,” protest organiser Alya said. “There is a great deal of out- rage because of these dull develop-
The festival started as a lantern show in 1963, but today features giant ice sculptures made from compacted snow. In 2007, one sculpture was over 820ft-wide. VCG/VCG/GETTY
ment projects and skyscrapers that are springing up everywhere.” Two petitions to protect Elektro- zavod have together collected more than 21,000 signatures. It is a notable show of dissent when opposition has become increasingly risky. A woman was detained last week for protesting against plans to strip landmarks of heritage status. The fight to save the landmark is part of a broader drive to protect the capital’s historic sites since heritage laws were weakened in 2024. “It is still unclear what their in- tentions are,” said Inna Krylova, a historian of Soviet architecture. “A huge number of people worked here. It was a city unto itself.” REUTERS
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from 57lb stash’
A Malaysia Airlines pilot allegedly flew 57lb of MDMA into Indonesia while working and high on his supply. The 39-year-old, identified as MS, was arrested on Wednesday after landing a flight from Kuala Lumpur at Jakarta’s main airport. A urine test found that the pilot was under the influence of cocaine and MDMA, Indonesian customs of- ficials said yesterday. MS is accused of bringing a suit- case packed with MDMA, also known as ecstasy, with the promise of a 50,000 ringgit (£9,000) reward. Indonesia has some of the world’s strictest drug laws. In 2015, it execut- ed two Australians for attempting to smuggle heroin out of Bali. Malaysia Airlines declined to com- ment on the incident but said it does not tolerate any form of misconduct. The airline has ordered its own review of the matter and said it will cooperate with Malaysian and Indo- nesian authorities. REUTERS
IRAN
launder $4bn to dodge sanctions
By Gavin Finch and Feras Dalatey
One of the world’s largest illegal gambling networks launders tens of millions of dollars to Iran through an office in Dubai, an investigation has found. Shelbit is an unlicensed crypto exchange run by an Iranian expat above a budget hotel in the Gulf city. It is part of a $4bn (£3bn) Iranian sanctions-busting operation. Among Shelbit’s main customers is a Persian-language gambling net- work of more than 2,000 websites. The network is fronted by two Iranian influencers with high-level government connections – one op- erating from an expensive villa in Madrid and the other, until recently, from a luxury hotel in Hong Kong. Gambling is outlawed in the Is-
UNITED STATES
to cover second marriage
An American army officer has pleaded guilty to using forged papers and stolen public money to hide his secret second marriage to a woman he met in Mongolia. Major Collin Welch, 40, made a fake divorce certificate to convince the Mongolian woman he was no longer married to his wife back home in the US. After moving his second wife to the US, Welch forged government records to convince her she was in the country legally.
From... Naoero
The world’s third-smallest country has changed its name. Nauru, an island nation in the south Pacific, has now become the Republic of Naoero. The decision is aimed at strengthening national identity, lawmakers said. Nauru’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment to rename the country in May, with plans for a national referendum this year. But David Adeang, Nauru’s President, said the referendum plans have been dropped. “The decision not to pursue a referendum was reached after thoughtful deliberation that Naoero is not a new name seeking acceptance by the people,” Adeang said. “It is already the identity of
lamic Republic, punishable by lash- ing and prison. But the network has access to Iran’s online payments system, which is closely controlled by the regime. Shelbit has also moved hun- dreds of millions in cur- rency to wallets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC). “It’s an IRGC opera- tion, and that’s plain as day,” financial investiga- tor Rich Sanders said. One of the men front- ing the gambling operation, Sasha Sobhani, is the Madrid- based son of a former senior Iranian diplomat who has publicly disavowed him for “un-Islamic behaviour”. Sobhani has 3.7million followers on Instagram, where he promotes
Their affair began in 2019, when Welch was stationed with the Alaska National Guard at the US embassy in Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar. He returned to Alaska in 2021, before going back to Mongolia to marry the woman in 2023. The same year, Welch moved to Washington DC with his first family. He used his government card to rent hotel rooms for video calls with his second wife, so she did not see he was with his American family. AP
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the people, is on the national coat of arms, and spoken in the community; and importantly is allowed by the constitution.” Adeang added the decision was about heritage and “preserving the legacy of our ancestors and strengthening the future of our children”. The nation’s abbreviated name will be Naoero, while citizens will be referred to as dei-Naoero. German colonists changed the country’s name to Nauru in the 19th century after finding it difficult to pronounce Naoero, the island’s native name. Naoero was also once known as Pleasant Island. It is the world’s third- smallest country after Vatican City and Monaco, with a population of about 12,000. The government has now formally notified other countries and international organisations of the name change.
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his music alongside gambling sites. In a TikTok post by his Spanish girl- friend, he is seen giving her a pink Rolls-Royce for her 18th birthday. The other frontman, Pooyan Mokhtari, is an influencer and singer. He has moved between luxury hotels in Hong Kong after being expelled in late April from Dubai, where he was accused of financing Iranian terrorist organisations. Last month, Mokhtari said that he would attend the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. An Instagram post from October 2022 shows Sobhani and Mokhtari on a private jet. Mokhtari posted the comment: “My bro.” REUTERS
INDIA
Modi social posts
The head of Meta’s Indian operations faces a police investigation over WhatsApp and Facebook posts mocking the country’s Prime Minister. Narendra Modi has faced a wave of youth-led protests this summer, inflamed by scandals. Social media has been flooded with criticism targeting Modi. Police in Hyderabad have filed a case alleging that Arun Srinivas, the head of Meta India, is personally responsible for posts depicting Modi in an “abusive manner”. REUTERS
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visited thousands of UK pubs. With great local food and options to stay over with a tipple, he lists spots worth road-tripping for I
have visited more than 3,000 pubs across Britain during my 25 years writing about them as a journalist and author. In that time, I’ve watched the nation’s pub menus improve and evolve. Now you can find plenty of simple but delicious pub classics using locally sourced ingredients, as well as more creative options. With good-quality pubs dotted across the country, it’s easy to enjoy a few over a long weekend. I’ve picked some of the best areas for gastro pub-hopping – some where the pubs are quite close (skip the beer or take a designated driver), and others that will require more of a drive after a night’s rest, but will reward punters with a warm welcome, a good selection of pints, tempting menus and magnificent landscapes in between.
Highlands Mountain scenery, purple gorse and ruined castles await in the northern Highlands. Start in well-connected Inverness at Black Isle Bar & Rooms, part of Black Isle Brewery. Enjoy organic beers, such as the creamy Hibernator oatmeal stout, and wood- fired pizzas (mains from £15). It’s around 20 minutes’ drive north-
east to the town of Fortrose, where The Anderson serves beers on tap from Cromarty and Orkney breweries and hearty meals such as Philly cheesesteak sandwiches and barbecued meat from the pub’s smokehouse (mains from £16). Head back to Inverness for a stay at Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel, a four-star property on the banks of the River Ness. B&B doubles from around £200. Accessible room available. The
city offers plenty of diversions, including its 19th-century red sandstone castle overlooking the river, boat tours of the nearby Moray Firth and Loch Ness, and hikes such as the 1.4-mile River Ness and Caledonian Canal Circuit. For a lengthier Highlands drive, head west for around an hour and 40 minutes to visit the coastal Wester Ross village of Gairloch and The Old Inn, which is directly on Scotland’s North Coast 500
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Above: expect
a warm
welcome at
the ‘Kirky’ in
Loweswater,
Lake District;
below, The
Bear Hotel in
Crickhowell,
South Wales
scenic driving route. The menu at this cosy, one-time drovers’ inn features locally landed fresh seafood and fish (mains from £17.50). The kitchen is also expert in using Highland game, best enjoyed with a beer from Loch Ewe Brewing Company. It also has a whisky bar with a wide selection of Scottish malts.
The Lake District On a grand tour of the Lake District, its dozens of gastro pubs offer rest breaks with Cumbrian ales and hearty dishes. Begin in Ambleside at The Drunken Duck Inn. Set among the lowland fells, with bucolic views from its outdoor benches, it’s hard to miss the cream- coloured building with a veranda wrapped in creepers. The interior has a lived-in feel, including beamed ceilings and walls crowded with framed maps, letters and photographs of the area. Local game features in dishes such as venison Wellington (mains from £25), while beers from Fell Brewery in the Cumbrian village of Flookburgh are on tap. Its desserts are also tempting, with treats such as sticky toffee pudding or blackberry and apple crumble. There are 11 bedrooms for those who fancy staying the night, some
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with roll-top baths and views of Black Crag. B&B doubles from £160. Ambleside is an easy 10-minute drive from Windermere, for lake cruises on heritage ships, Beatrix Potter-themed tours and visits to the neo-Gothic Wray Castle. Book in for a night or two at the Old Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale, around 20 minutes’ drive from Ambleside and with views of the surrounding Langdale Fells. Doubles from £150. From there, it is around an hour and 15 minutes by car to Loweswater. A gentle walk around the lake takes about 2.5 hours with a chance of spotting red squirrels. Break for a pint of Loweswater Gold at the Kirkstile Inn, or the “Kirky” as it’s known by regulars. There’s a warm welcome with a backdrop of low-slung beams and stone walls, while dishes – produced under Cumbrian-born head chef Paul Williamson – include generous portions of steak and ale pie (mains from £17). It’s 45 minutes’ drive north-east to The Old Crown in Hesket Newmarket. Stops en route might include Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve, which attracts osprey and spawning salmon. Continue to the northern edge of the Lake District for The Old Crown, which dates to the 18th century and came under community ownership in 2003 when locals raised £100,000 to save it. Hearty dishes such as slow-cooked lamb share space on the menu with a
curry of the day (mains from £14.50). It mostly stocks ales brewed over the road at Hesket Newmarket Brewery.
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) and the South Wales Valleys Stretching across 520 square miles, with moorlands, red sandstone peaks and protected dark skies, Bannau Brycheiniog (formerly known as the Brecon Beacons) is a place for adventure, while its pubs offer respite, good food and beer. For a long weekend, it pairs well with the neighbouring South Wales Valleys. Pantygelli is a quiet but scenic starting point, close to the 1,955ft-high Sugar Loaf hill. The village’s only pub is The Crown, a former coaching inn that has exposed wooden beams and a strong reputation for food. The menu includes an unctuous bubble and squeak with honey roast ham (mains from £16), ideal with a pint of Wye Valley Brewery’s HPA. It’s a scenic 20-minute drive through the lower valleys (look out for sweeping views as the A40 passes near the River Usk) to Grade II-listed inn The Bear, in the market town of Crickhowell, which has a high street filled with independent shops. Ales to sample include Wye Valley Brewery’s Butty Bach, while the kitchen serves robust favourites such as slow-braised Welsh beef short rib (mains from £16.50). Head back east (around 15 minutes’ drive) for a night at The Angel Hotel in Abergavenny, a four-star property
Main and above:
The Ram Inn,
South Downs,
offers seasonal
dining; below
right, Black Isle
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the Highlands;
below left, The
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where B&B doubles start from £275. From Abergavenny, it’s around 40 minutes’ drive to The Bunch of Grapes in the South Wales Valleys market town of Pontypridd. The unassuming pub in Tom Jones’s hometown is featured in the Camra Good Beer Guide 2026, praised for its beers and food. Dishes celebrate Welsh specialities, including cockles on toast with laverbread and brisket pie with stout jus (mains from £17.50). There’s also an on-site brewery, Cwrw Otley, whose beers include O2 Croeso, a refreshing blonde ale.
The South Downs Pub-hopping in the South Downs National Park has the added benefit of scenic drives. Begin in the market town of Lewes, with its Norman castle and views across the Downs. Punters at the John Harvey Tavern are cocooned in dark wood while enjoying beers from Harvey’s brewery across the road: bitters to try include the Sussex Best. The menu celebrates pub classics such as fish and chips in real ale batter (mains from £17). It’s a 10-minute drive to The Ram
in Firle, a 500-year-old village inn. The menu makes use of county- grown produce and is seasonally planned, with dishes such as venison ragù linguine and chicken Milanese adding a Mediterranean slant. Wash it down with the delicious pale ale Arise from acclaimed Firle-based Burning Sky Brewery. The Ram offers stylish B&B doubles from £190, and you can walk to the Bloomsbury Set’s Charleston House and Gardens in about 40 minutes. Alternatively, the East Sussex National Hotel – 20 minutes’ drive from Firle – has B&B doubles from around £125. Accessible rooms available. It’s another half-an-hour’s drive south-west for the seaside and lunch at Victorian-era Brighton pub The Pond. Situated among the independent shops and colourful homes of North Laine, it serves Taiwanese steamed bao buns and dishes such as panko prawns, confit duck with hoisin and kimchi-loaded Kim-cheese chips (small plates from £7.50). There are craft beers on tap from Lewes’s Beak Brewery.
Exeter city break Exeter is small enough to tour on foot, with attractions including the cathedral dating to the 12th century, the Victorian-era Royal Albert Memorial Museum and art gallery – which is housed in a grand Gothic Revival building – and the ancient city walls. Begin at The Fat Pig, a corner pub on John Street in the city centre. It’s a happy marriage of neighbourhood local and dinner (or Sunday lunch) destination with a menu of small plates such as sweet potato and hake croquettes and more substantial options like slow-cooked pulled pork (mains from £19). Ales come from Devon breweries, including Crossed Anchors and Hanlons. It’s 12-minute walk south-east through the city to The Hour Glass on Melbourne Street, a 19th-century building in the village-like St Leonards area. This backstreet boozer first opened in the 1840s and, aside from a brief closure during the pandemic, has welcomed punters since. For a day of pub grub, follow lunch at The Fat Pig with dinner here. Local and seasonal is the direction of the kitchen, with Cornish fish and Devon beef and pork (mains from £21). It also serves acclaimed Sunday roasts. Exeter Brewery ales, including the smooth and lightly roasty Darkness, are on the bar. Spend the night at City Gate, a pub with 20 eclectic bedrooms in the city centre. Doubles start from £100 a night, room only. It’s also less than five minutes’ walk from Exeter St Davids railway station. Alternatively, Hotel Indigo, which was converted from an 18th-century department store, has a spa and double rooms from less than £100 a night. Accessible rooms available. It’s a short walk the next day for lunch at Arcadia. More of a Scandi-style bar than a traditional pub, it’s owned by Devon brewery Utopian, whose excellent beers – such as Vienna Lager and Bohemian British Lager – are joined by popular Sunday roasts with small plates the rest of the week, such as Dartmoor belly pork or pan-seared herb-crusted sea bass (small plates from £7.50, mains from £19.50).
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Barnard Castle
This County Durham market town offers Norman history, a host of independent shops and a very friendly welcome, making it well worth a visit. By Helen Pickles
Not long after arriving in Barnard Castle – when strangers have called out a cheery greeting, a quirky shop has caught your eye or you’ve glimpsed a pretty riverside – you start to wonder why you’ve never been before. Chances are, had it not been for that Covid incident, you might not have even heard of this town, scooped in a curve of the River Tees, teetering on the edge of the Pennines. Yes, it’s small-ish (population: around 5,500), not that easy to get to without a car, and with limited Sunday openings – but that’s part of its charm. Along with its photogenic setting. The town grew around the Norman castle that sits perched on a rocky cliff on the banks of the river, and later became a market centre for the surrounding farmland (Wednesday markets and monthly farmers’ markets still take place). Don’t hurry along the streets with their handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings; there are independent shops to rummage through, side streets to explore, tiny cafes to chance upon and events to check at The Witham community arts centre. There are surprises, too: the hulking, French chateau-style Bowes Museum and the gardens and grand rooms of nearby Raby Castle. For more information, see visitcountydurham.org.
Getting there and around
The town is 16 miles west of Darlington, which is on the east coast mainline. From there, buses X75 and X76 will bring you to Barnard Castle in about 40 minutes. The town itself is walkable but a car is needed to explore wider Teesdale.
Drop your bags
On the edge of town, Runa Farm is more Spanish finca than northern farmhouse, with Mediterranean hues, sun-bleached wood and Aztec patterns. The rooms, featuring beamed ceilings and rag-rolled walls, range from compact but colourful to airy with private hot tubs. Be aware it’s a popular wedding venue. Doubles from £170. For a rural escape, High Force Hotel is a former shooting lodge-turned-hotel, a 25-minute drive away in tranquil upper Teesdale. With bold colours, big headboards and snazzy throws, the 10 rooms have a smart but low-key country house style, while the bar and dining room are warm with fires and friendly conversation. Doubles from £190.
Browse the shops
The wide main streets flow into each other from Galgate through Horsemarket, Market Place and into The Bank (so named because it’s steep). Independents include two family-run
butchers, traditional toyshop Teesdale
Toys, Brooke’s “bespoke tailoring” and a
tiny, crammed second-hand bookshop
called McNab’s (with an excellent vinyl
selection). For a small town it also has
an astonishing number of interiors and
lifestyle shops, and a deserved reputation
for antiques dealers, including the
Mission Hall Antiques Centre.
Cultural landmarks
Six miles out of town is the well- preserved 14th-century Raby Castle. Within its battlements and impressively thick walls are richly furnished rooms including a frothy French-style pink-and-gold drawing room, and medieval kitchen, gleaming with copper utensils. Wander the grounds to discover a walled garden with two mini mazes, grand outbuildings with smart lifestyle shops and cafes, and deer roaming free in the parkland. By contrast, the town’s Norman castle, an open-to-the-skies series of partially ruined walls and towers perched on a rocky cliff, is less showy although impressively large and with dizzying views over the River Tees. Five minutes from Barnard Castle’s marketplace, the Bowes Museum takes first-time visitors by surprise. Styled as a French chateau, it was built between 1869 and 1885 by local Jonathan Bowes and his French actress-
Raby Castle (main) is just six miles away; the Bowes Museum (above) houses a vast art collection and sits within Barnard Castle town (below) VISIT DURHAM
artist wife, Joséphine, to house their vast art collection (though both died before it opened in 1892). On permanent display are paintings by El Greco and Gainsborough, Meissen porcelain, a 19th-century French musical clock and an 18th-century silver swan automaton. The exhibitions are excellent too; Vivienne Westwood runs until 6 September, next year’s is David Bowie.
Evening drinks
The Castle Tap takes a bit of finding – from Horsemarket, pass through a narrow archway to Bakery Mews – but is worth it if you like unusual bottled and canned fruit beers, stouts, IPAs, ciders and craft ales. There are cask ales, too, plus a patio garden. The Old Well Inn is a traditional Free House offering four or five cask ales and microbrewery guest ales. It’s one of the town’s oldest buildings; the beer garden wall is part of the castle’s medieval wall. The 20-minute drive north to Romaldkirk, with its picture-perfect village greens and Saxon church, is worth it for the smart and traditional bar of the Georgian Rose & Crown, usually with three draught ales on offer. The food is good, too, a mix of pub classics and stylish modern British dishes.
Dinner reservation
Portions at Runa Farm’s The Smithy restaurant are staggering – Sunday roast comes on two plates – with modern
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European dishes such as beef ragu and spiced lamb koftas, plus burgers and fish and chips (mains average £19). For a good-value brunch, lunch or afternoon tea, the cafe at the Bowes Museum (no ticket required) offers home-cooked food in an elegant setting. There’s a good range of dishes, with options such as pizzas, Welsh rarebit, seafood chowder and tomato-and- courgette risotto. The sticky ginger cake flies off the stands (mains average £13).
Summer walks
The Teesdale Way is a 92-mile trail following the Tees from source to sea, and you can pick up a roughly four- mile section by starting in riverside Demesnes Park and following the path downriver to Abbey Bridge. For a more strenuous 7½-mile hike, take the path behind the High Force Hotel through Dirt Pit down to the River Tees to pick up the Pennine Way, turning upriver and passing both Low and High Force waterfalls. Cross the river again near Cronkley Farm, head up to the B6277, turn right briefly, then left up a track that turns into a footpath back to the hotel.
THREE THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT BARNARD CASTLE…
1) Charles Dickens stayed here in 1838. He based the grim Dotheboys Hall in Nicholas Nickleby on Shaw’s Academy in nearby Bowes.
2) John de Balliol, whose family founded and lived at Barnard Castle, established Balliol College, Oxford, in 1263 as penance for a dispute with the Bishop of Durham.
3) Market Cross, an 18th-century octagonal building in the town, was built to shelter farmers’ wives when selling their produce, later serving as a gaol, fire station and courtroom.
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ook right there – there’s a dragon hiding in the mountainside,” Samer says as we make our way towards an innocu- ous-looking, dun-coloured rockface. We’ve been following a trail on Bjelašnica, one of several mountains surrounding Bosnia’s capital, Sara- jevo, as part of a multi-day trip ex- ploring the Balkan country’s remote corners with Exodus Travel. Today’s hike has taken us on a loop around the small highland village of Umoljani, populated mostly by goats and sheep, and a handful of people. Here, rural life continues much as it has for centuries – villagers living off the land, growing potatoes, cabbage, rye and oats, and shepherds spend- ing summers in rudimentary huts. Despite the fog, the landscape – when it does reveal itself – is glori- ously scenic, all verdant plains and
hillsides carpeted with trees. Unlike neighbouring Croatia, Albania and Montenegro, Bosnia is landlocked, and mountains make up 60 per cent of the country, while 40 per cent is forested. It feels wonderfully lush, and the scenic-factor swiftly cranks up to spectacular when we reach a vertiginous viewpoint looking over the dramatic Rakitnica Canyon: plunging down 2,600ft, it’s the sec- ond-deepest in Europe. Later, we reach Studeni Polje plateau, which flattens out into pretty meadowland studded with occasional clumps of wildflowers, a serpentine silver stream through its middle. On the approach to the rock- face that heralds the end of our walk, guide Samer reveals a local legend. “In ancient times, a dragon crawled out of the canyon looking for food,” he says, a twinkle in his eye, “and the stream we passed
is the mark his tail left as he ap- proached the village.” Apparently, the creature was defeated by prayer and the dragon was turned to stone. I peer closely and can just about make out an “S” shape etched into the surface of the tall slab of rock; the hill itself suppos- edly reflects the creature’s outline. The following day we visit Sara- jevo, a city that, until now, I’ve only been familiar with through news coverage of the horrific conflict that tore Bosnia apart between 1992 and 1995. Bulletholes pockmark
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many buildings, while in front of the Sacred Heart Cathedral is one of several “Sarajevo Roses”, poign- ant memorials where craters left by mortar shells have been filled in with red resin resembling petals. Bosnians were conquered by
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the Ottomans in 1463. The Otto- man influence is visible throughout Bašcaršija, Sarajevo’s twisty, maze- like medieval bazaar, marked with streets named after craftsmen, such as Ulica Tabaci (leatherworkers) and Ulica Bravadžiluk (locksmiths). The sound of hammering copper rings out, one of the ancient trades that prevails today, and we pass shops selling deliberately named “Bosnian delight” and “Bosnian cof- fee”; apparently feelings still rankle. Everything is spectacularly good value. Bosnia is still cheap com- pared to western Europe, and I bag souvenirs for the equivalent of a cou- ple of quid. Tasty traditional dishes such as pita (cheese pie made from filo-like pastry) and cevapi (grilled minced meat sausages served in flatbread), meanwhile, will leave you change from a fiver. Bosnia is being hailed as the next European frontier for adventure travel; with its rugged peaks, long- distance trails, deep canyons and dense forests – not to mention the absences of EES border delays (it’s outside the Schengen Area), it’s easy to see why. Come before it gets too touristy; just beware of dragons.
Exodus Travel’s nine-day group trip, Walking in Bosnia & Herzegovina, starts from £1,889pp, excluding flights; exodus.co.uk
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home can take so long – and how to fix it
Wales do not have to look far for a better system, experts tell Emily Braeger
uying a home in England and Wales can feel like an endurance test – months often pass between an offer being accepted and contracts being exchanged, leaving buyers and sellers vulnerable to de- lays, changing circumstances and deals falling apart at the last minute. It is a system that stands in stark contrast to many other countries, where delays can be less frequent as buyers financially commit much earlier in the process. Property professionals say that in those places, transactions are faster, buyers have greater certainty and sellers are less likely to face deals collapsing months later. It’s why the Government is look- ing to take forward reforms to speed up the house-buying process.
England and Wales’s slow systems The home-buying process in Eng- land and Wales is unusual because an accepted offer is not legally bind- ing – buyer or seller can walk away without penalty until contracts are exchanged, often months later. Chris Barry, business develop- ment director at property law specialist Thomas Legal, says the
length of time involved is one of the main reasons purchases fail. “England and Wales have some of the longest times in the world be- tween sale agreed and exchange,” he explains. “As we know, time kills deals, and as a result around a quar- ter of sales agreed never make it to exchange.” Depending on which data set you look at, he says the average time is around 140 days. He argues that one reason the process is so lengthy is the complexity of leasehold prop- erty. This means you buy the right to live in a property, but do not own the land it stands on. Barry explains: “Leasehold is par- ticularly problematic as the process usually involves more parties and a significant amount of additional information is required. Leasehold properties are typically flats which are popular with first-time buy- ers and therefore at the bottom of most chains.” The long wait creates opportuni- ties for buyers to rethink, sellers to accept higher offers, or legal issues to emerge.
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evidence that a different approach can work. Unlike in England and Wales, much of the legal and prop- erty information is prepared before a home is marketed. In Scotland, surveys are com- missioned upfront by the seller, and buyers have access to far more in- formation before making an offer than in England and Wales. “This allows buyers to make an informed decision on whether they would like to buy, safe in the knowl- edge they won’t be faced with seri- ous problems mid-way through the purchase,” says Barry. David Hollingworth of L&C Mortgages agrees that the Scottish system reaches agreement much earlier because buyers have more information from the outset.
“The Scotland approach looks to get the two parties to agree at an earlier stage. That requires more comprehensive information on the property and legal aspects whereas in England the enquiries only start once an offer is accepted.” Managing director of EHF Mort- gages, Justin Moy, says problems associated with the systems in Eng- land and Wales “typically include time lags for searches, surveys, and mortgage offers, as well as dealing with issues not expressed upfront, unlike the Scottish method.”
Could early deposits help? In many other countries, such as France, Germany, the US, Aus- tralia and New Zealand, buyers are expected to put money on the line
much earlier than they do in Eng- land and Wales. That financial commitment makes buyers less likely to with- draw unless there is a legitimate problem uncovered. Barry says: “In the US, Scotland and many other counties, a deposit is submitted at point of successful offer – which is then lost if the buyer pulls out. In England and Wales, both parties are on the hook for very little financially if they withdraw before exchange of contracts, thus making this scenario easy.” Emma Fildes, property finder at Brick Weaver, says the system south of the border leaves buyers and sellers exposed to gazumping – larger bids from alternative buy- ers – and gazundering – when an offer is lowered by an existing buyer – because transactions take so long to complete.
A ‘buyer beware’ system Experts say another key difference is when legal checks are carried out. In England and Wales, much of the investigation into a property’s legal status, leasehold arrangements and searches begins only after an offer has been accepted. In many other countries, much of this work is completed before marketing begins, allowing would- be buyers to make decisions with greater confidence. Fildes believes England and Wales place too much responsibil- ity on buyers. She says: “‘Bought as seen’ can come back to haunt you if you haven’t investigated everything thoroughly enough.”
Delays can change minds The longer a purchase takes, the greater the chance that circum- stances change – mortgage offers expire, interest rates move, survey issues emerge and buyers begin looking elsewhere. Moy says lengthy conveyancing means the excitement of agreeing a purchase can quickly disappear: “It wanes over time, to the point where your head gets twisted in a different direction.”
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PERSONAL FINANCE
like for people in their forties now
– but experts reveal more could be around the corner. Alina Khan reports T
he state pension is often the foundation of some- one’s later-life income, with many who may not have sizeable private pension pots relying on it to fund their retirement. However, there is growing uncer- tainty over what the state pension will look like in the future, particu- larly for young people. It is becom- ing increasingly expensive to fund – costing close to £150bn a year and rising. So how sustainable is the pay- ment, and might it look different in decades to come? The i Paper speaks to financial experts to find out the possibilities.
Changes are already in the works The state pension age is already being raised from 66 to 67, with this process taking place over the next two years. After this, it is set to rise again to
68, with this transition happening between 2044 and 2046. Last year, however, the previous government announced another re- view of the age, as is required by law every six years. The Office for Budget Respon- sibility (OBR), which pro- vides forecasts for the Government, has in recent documents worked on the as- sumption that the age will rise to 68 between 2037 and 2039. It has warned that delays to a change would cost £6bn a year. The full new state pen- sion is worth £241.30 per week (£12,547 per year) and the basic state pension is £184.90 per week (£9,614 per year). They rise every year in accord- ance with the triple lock – the guar-
antee that the state pension will increase by the highest out of aver- age earnings growth, inflation, or 2.5 per cent. The Government has committed to keeping the triple lock until at least the end of this Parliament, by which point the state pension will be above the current tax-free personal allow- ance of £12,570 a year.
Could state pension age rise faster? There have been sug- gestions by some ex- perts that by 2050, the state pension age rise could be accelerated even further. The International Lon- gevity Centre (ILC) even argued in 2024 that it could jump to 71 for to- day’s middle-aged workers. So is a state pension age of 70 pos- sible for today’s 46-year-olds? “If life expectancy continues ris-
ing on long-term trajectories, then there’s a fair chance, yes,” says Tom Selby (inset left), director of public policy at AJ Bell. “Ultimately, there are two mechanisms for controlling state pension spending – the amount that is paid out and the age at which it is received. Politicians seem reluc- tant to go for the first lever, which puts more pressure on the second.” He adds: “Clearly, a rising state pension age would place more pres- sure on people to work longer, par- ticularly those with relatively small private pension pots. “This challenge could be most acute among the self-employed and manual workers with physically de- manding jobs, many of whom may find it more difficult to continue working to age 70.”
Will the triple lock go? There has long been debate about whether the state pension system should be reformed in some way
– especially when it comes to the triple lock. At the last general election, all major political parties supported keeping the triple lock, but some ex- perts believe it will have to go even- tually. Last year, the OBR estimated that the annual cost of the policy was set to reach £15.5bn by 2030. However, getting rid of the lock is difficult because it has high support – particularly among pensioners, who turn out in large amounts at elections – which is why Selby says politicians are “reluctant” to commit to change. Heidi Karjalainen (right), senior re- search economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, says: “The triple lock has cost significantly more than originally expected, and it continues to add uncertainty for future public finances. “Politicians have been nervous about changing it because of its popularity, but if successive govern- ments continue committing to it, this means more pressure to increase taxes or reduce spending elsewhere.” She says a “phased approach” – where the Government sets a target level for the state pension, keeps the triple lock until that target is hit, then considers a different uprating mech- anism – could build support. Others warn that getting rid of the lock would have negative conse- quences. Elaine Smith, head of age- friendly employment at charity the Centre for Ageing Better, says axing it would harm those disproportion- ately less likely to have a private pen- sion, such as women, minority ethnic groups, disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.
She adds: “These groups already face structural disadvantages, and with further planned increases to the state pension age, many will spend longer periods out of work and in fi- nancial hardship.”
Could it be means-tested? Means-testing the state pension – ex- cluding those with large wealth, or at least giving them a lower figure – has been suggested multiple times in the past few years. In 2024, former Bank of England economist David Blanchflower told The i Paper: “An incoming govern- ment is going to have to means-test stuff. They are going to have to raise the basic pension a lot for the poor, and probably means-test it.” But this comes with down- sides as means-testing can provide a perverse incentive not to save your own money, if your savings would rule you out of receiving a state payment. Sir Steve Webb, ex-pensions minis- ter and now partner at the consultan- cy LCP, says such a policy would be hard to implement without making saving privately compulsory, instead of allowing people to opt out. He says: “For as long as the UK has an opt-out, the risk is that if I know that by having a private pension I will get less state pension, I may simply decide to opt out or save less pri- vately – which doesn’t save the gov- ernment any money and undermines savings incentives.” The Government could make workplace pension-saving manda- tory to mitigate this, but doing so would probably prove unpopular, Webb adds.
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Could you end up working for longer? Longer working lives may become more common as the state pension rises, according to experts. The age at which you can access your private pension is already set to rise from 55 to 57 in 2028, and the number of economically active peo- ple who are over 65 is already rising – to 13.8 per cent today, up about 3 percentage points in a decade. However, although many jobs can be done until your seventies, tougher, more physical ones are difficult at an older age. This means that if people are expected to work for longer, there will be a need for greater access to re- training, flexible working, workplace health support and more help for un- paid carers. Webb says: “Ex-service personnel have proven to be good lorry drivers, so with the right training they can move from a career which you can- not do beyond a certain age to one which may last longer. But a lot of this needs forward planning – we cannot let people burn out in heavy jobs and then be effectively unable to do any paid work.” Experts also warn that those who experience poor health, do physically demanding jobs or have care respon- sibilities will face greater challenges. Smith, of the Centre for Ageing Better, says that although people in general are living longer, this clearly is not the case for all, with a gap in healthy life expectancy growing. “Only in the richest areas of Eng- land are people living past 70 free of chronic pain, mobility issues, or illnesses that require assistance or restrict daily activities,” she says. “In the poorest parts of the coun- try, people are in poor health 20 years before their 70th birthday. For many, this poor health may make working until 70 impossible.”
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BUSINESS
Business Matrix The day at a glance
AVIATION
Profits slump for owner of BA
British Airways’ parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has revealed a 35 per cent drop in profits, blaming soaring fuel costs. The group reported that pre-tax profits tumbled to €732m (£626m) in the three months to the end of June, from €1.1bn a year earlier. IAG chief Luis Gallego said the company has “excellent fundamentals”.
PROPERTY
PROPERTY
Rightmove expects lower growth
Rightmove lowered its full-year revenue growth guidance after weakness in the UK new-build housing market overshadowed a solid first-half performance. The property portal now expects 2026 revenue to increase by 6-8 per cent, down from a previous forecast of 8-10 per cent, due to lower development volumes in its new-homes division.
ENGINEERING
Melrose warns over £25m hit
Melrose Industries expects a hit of between £25m and £30m in the second half after a chemical tank overheated at its Garden Grove facility in California. As well as direct costs from the emergency in May, operating at reduced capacity also caused financial damage. The engineering firm has paused a £175m share buyback programme.
Market stays ‘soft’ in uncertain times
UK house prices returned to muted growth in July – but the market remains “soft” against an uncertain economic backdrop, figures show. Nationwide Building Society said the average house price edged 0.1 per cent higher month on month to £277,542 in July. The slight rise comes after two months of falling or stagnant prices.
CONSTRUCTION
Taylor Wimpey trims forecast
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey trimmed its forecast for annual home completions as it reported a decline in first-half profit and completions, and said it was reducing shareholder returns. In the half year to 28 June, adjusted operating profit fell 19.4 per cent to £129.7m, while profit before tax and exceptional items was 19.9 per cent lower at £118.6m.
PUBLISHING
Pearson set to meet guidance
Educational publisher Pearson said it remained on track to meet its 2026 guidance, driven by strong growth in its virtual learning division and rising demand for its artificial intelligence-powered study tools in the United States. Underlying group revenue rose 4 per cent in the first half to £1.78bn, the company said.
ACQUISITIONS
Focus on meat as veggie unit sold
British food packaging business Hilton Food said it has agreed to sell Dalco Food, its Netherlands‑based vegan and vegetarian business, to Dutch firm Livekindly Production for £5.4m. Hilton is streamlining operations and refocusing on its core meat and fresh prepared food divisions, which it says give higher returns.
Sainsbury’s to sell Argos for £120m – down from £1.4bn
By Holly Williams
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos for at least £120m to a firm headed by retail veterans, 10 years after it bought the chain for £1.4bn. The supermarket said Swift Partners – set up by retail experts including the former Co-operative Group boss Richard Pennycook – would buy the Argos business, in- cluding 201 standalone shops, 466 stores within Sainsbury’s branches and more than 450 collection points. Swift will also buy the Habitat brand, as well as a distribution cen- tre in Daventry, Northamptonshire, and sourcing offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong. All 1,400 staff working within the Argos business will transfer to Swift, Sainsbury’s said. The move will allow the super- market to focus on its core food and grocery operations, but the deal means it will sell Argos for a fraction of the £1.4bn it paid in 2016. It had already sold Argos finan- cial services, which runs the Argos card, for around £720m in 2024. Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts said the overall sale follows “many months” of discus- sions with Swift Partners – a firm set up by Pennycook and former Morrisons chief operating officer Trevor Strain, and backed by Matt Truman and his retail investment and advisory firm, True Capital. Sainsbury’s will get cash pro- ceeds of at least £120m, with a £70m upfront payment when the deal is completed – expected in February next year – followed by a full separa- tion of the Argos business by 2029. The grocer will also receive in- come under long-term agreements related to the stores-within-stores and Nectar loyalty programme. Roberts said: “Swift brings retail leadership, operational expertise, technology capability and long-term investment, alongside a belief in the future potential for Argos custom- ers and colleagues. Richard, Trevor
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Argos was purchased a decade ago by the supermarket chain, which has struggled to return it to growth
and Matt understand and value the Argos brand, share our values and will accelerate Argos’s transforma- tion through their dedicated exper- tise and long-term investment.” He said it was “business as usual” for Argos workers and customers while the deal is being finalised. Pennycook will act as executive chairman of Argos, dedicating three days a week to the business, while Strain and Truman will serve on the board. Pennycook said new standalone stores could open where there is no Argos presence and where a shop cannot open within a Sainsbury’s. He said he was also looking at whether to bring back the Argos catalogue, but said the brand needs to be “relevant to the needs of cus- tomers today”. The paper volumes, especially beloved of children in the run-up
The deal also comes after it emerged in September last year that Sainsbury’s had held talks to sell Argos to Chinese e-commerce retailer JD.com, though the discussions swiftly collapsed.
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to Christmas, were discontinued in 2020 after 48 years. “We see clear potential to strengthen Argos’s customer prop- osition, digital capabilities and na- tionwide reach,” Pennycook said. Sainsbury’s bought the Argos owner Home Retail Group, includ- ing its other brands such as Home- base and Habitat, in 2016. At the time, Argos had around 845 stores. But many of these have since been shut and sales at the chain have flagged in recent years. Bally Auluk, national officer at re- tail trade union Usdaw, recognised “uncertainty for those affected” and said the union will “provide support, advice and representation through- out the process”.
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NatWest boosts profits with cost-cutting and use of AI
By Anna Wise
NatWest has become the latest high street bank to report a bigger- than-expected rise in earnings, after growing its wealth arm and pursuing an AI-led tech drive. The banking group made an oper- ating pre-tax profit of £4.3bn for the six months to the end of June, up 20 per cent on the same period in 2025. This was more than the £4.1bn that most analysts expected. NatWest follows Barclays and Lloyds in beating analysts’ expecta-
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tions for profit growth over the first half of the year. Income generated by the bank jumped by 11 per cent year on year, driven by growth across retail, commercial and wealth management arms. Meanwhile, it re- duced its cost-to-in- come ratio – the amount it spends on running the business as a percentage of what it generates in income – by 2.8 percentage points year on year.
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This was helped by around £250m worth of gross cost savings over the first half. “This has been driven by ongoing structural
simplification and sus- tained investment in our technology plat- forms to improve pro- ductivity and deliver simpler, faster and bet- ter customer experienc- es,” according to the bank. This has involved a drive to adopt AI across its operations and
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streaming
in for ITV
shareholders
ITV has said it will hand £100m
to shareholders following
Sky’s £1.6bn deal to buy
the company’s media and
entertainment business.
ITV meanwhile reported a
boost to advertising revenues
from the World Cup, helping to
offset a £20m hit from recently
introduced rules about
advertising less healthy foods.
The chief executive, Carolyn
McCall, said the company had
delivered a “solid” performance
over the first half of 2026.
ITV struck a deal last
month to sell its media and
entertainment division to Sky,
a deal that will create a major
competitor to global streamers
such as Disney+ and Netflix.
The sale includes ITV’s
terrestrial TV channels and
streaming service ITVX but
does not include its production
arm, ITV Studios, which
makes shows including ‘I’m
a Celebrity... Get Me Out of
Here!’ (pictured) and popular
dramas such as ‘Mr Bates vs
The Post Office’.
Yesterday, ITV said it
would start a share buyback
programme to hand £100m to
shareholders following the deal.
It expects £950m in total
cash returns from the £1.6bn
deal, with the buyback scheme
marking an early return.
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as a tool for customers. Chief execu- tive Paul Thwaite said that AI “al- ters how people live and work” and that “there is no doubt AI is reshap- ing financial services”. He added: “The real value of AI comes not from the technology but when it builds stronger relation- ships, supports productivity and strengthens trust.” He said NatWest had “put AI into the hands of our 60,000 staff” and that the technology “cre- ates opportunities to serve our customers better”.
GOOD WEEK... BAD WEEK
FERNANDO FERNÁNDEZ The Unilever chief enjoyed the company’s best volume growth in 15 years.
DARIO AMODEI The Anthropic boss’s AI models “escaped” to hack into the systems of three organisations.
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Friday’s FTSE 100
down 0.27% at 10,868.0
Company
Price
Chg %
High
Low
3i Group
2864.0
+0.60% 4497.0
1825.0
Aberdeen Group
240.6
+0.59% 265.0
177.5
AB Foods
2087.0
-0.19%
2359.0
1729.5
Admiral
3772.0
-0.21%
3816.0
2624.0
Airtel Africa
333.0
-2.40%
436.2
200.6
Alliance Witan
1345.0
+1.13% 1356.0
1178.0
Anglo Amer
3733.0
+0.19% 4239.0
2042.0
Antofagasta
3655.0
-1.32%
4475.0
1850.5
AstraZeneca
12632.0
-0.69%
15732.0 9892.0
Autotrader Group 523.8
-0.57%
844.4
418.6
Aviva
693.4
-0.34%
700.8
590.6
Babcock Intl
1121.0
-0.40%
1527.0
902.4
BAE Systems
2094.0
+2.15% 2360.0
1529.0
Barclays
508.7
-0.43%
554.1
352.6
Barratt Redrow
293.3
-0.61%
410.3
235.4
Beazley
1290.5
—%
1296.0
750.0
BP
552.5
+1.77% 609.4
397.1
BritAmTobacco
4570.0
+0.09% 5326.0
3677.0
British Land
442.0
-0.41% 446.4
318.6
BT
201.3
-1.32%
242.1
173.0
Bunzl
2802.0
+0.21% 2832.0
1981.0
Burberry
1187.5
-0.54%
1376.5
976.0
Centrica
155.0
+1.57% 220.3
152.5
Coca-Cola Europac 8190.0
-1.03%
8545.0
6280.0
Coca-Cola HBC
5010.0
-0.99%
5195.0
3270.0
Compass
2356.3
-0.94%
2581.1
2000.0
Computacenter
4598.0
-2.38%
4962.0
2222.0
Convatec
224.0
-2.10%
259.3
193.0
Croda Intl
3205.0
-2.02%
3338.0
2426.8
DCC Energy
6330.0
—%
6740.0
4188.0
Diageo
1634.5
-0.55%
2142.0
1295.5
Diploma
7320.0
-0.14%
7720.0
4970.0
Endeavour Mining 3522.0
-0.93%
5620.0
2238.0
Entain
541.4
-1.60%
1031.0
500.4
Experian
2790.0
-3.73%
4054.0
2203.0
F&C Inv Trust
331.2
+0.36% 1332.0
325.8
Fresnillo
2475.0
-1.86%
4472.0
1371.0
Games Works
19120.0
-1.54%
23540.0 14070.0
Glencore
543.0
+0.74% 707.2
275.2
GSK
1931.5
-0.44%
2282.0
1288.6
Haleon
363.3
-1.44%
416.1
274.4
Halma
3530.0
-1.23%
4902.0
3191.4
Hiscox
1809.0
-0.39%
1904.0
1246.0
Howden Joinery
788.5
-0.06%
981.0
713.0
HSBC Hldgs
1576.0
-0.69%
1604.6
908.8
IAG
431.9
-1.53%
492.9
332.7
ICG
1888.0
-0.58%
2340.0
1424.9
IG Group
1460.0
-14.42% 1956.0
1016.0
IMI
2936.0
-0.34%
3076.0
2138.0
Imperial Brands
2825.0
-0.60%
3632.0
2626.0
Informa
885.8
-3.06%
1000.0
719.0
IntCont Htls
11941.3
-0.38%
13305.1 8458.0
Intertek
5840.0
+0.09% 5850.0
3519.4
Investec
649.0
+0.46% 690.0
499.4
JD Sports Fashion 89.5
-4.14%
106.2
64.0
Kingfisher
308.6
-0.36%
372.3
240.3
Land Secs
705.5
-2.15% 722.0
522.5
Legal & Gen
300.4
+0.13% 310.0
217.2
Lion Finance
11610.0
+0.17% 12040.0 6905.0
Lloyds Bk Gp
114.7
-0.82%
117.7
74.4
LondonMetric Prop 196.2
-0.91% 216.2
175.3
Lon Stock Ex
8398.0
-2.42%
10290.0 6684.0
M&G
357.5
+0.42% 360.5
247.0
M&S
405.1
-1.07%
412.3
301.1
Melrose Ind
454.3
-4.40%
685.0
409.9
Metlen Energy
3951.6
+2.00% 4984.7
2643.8
National Grid
1190.0
+0.46% 1428.5
1000.0
NatWest Group
705.8
+3.22% 722.6
500.2
Next
14845.0
-2.59%
15310.0 11200.0
Pearson
1257.0
-2.75%
1337.0
874.8
Pershing Square
3808.0
+2.37% 5095.0
3636.0
Persimmon
1107.0
-0.36%
1552.0
947.4
Polar CapTech
626.5
+2.45% 743.5
384.0
Prudential
1116.0
-1.67%
1238.0
910.2
Reckitt Ben
5240.0
-1.13%
6522.9
3664.0
RELX
2607.0
-2.54%
3976.0
1991.0
Rentokil Initial
344.8
-2.05%
507.0
344.6
Rio Tinto
7174.0
+0.53% 9117.0
4344.5
Rolls-Royce
1467.8
+0.33% 1532.6
990.0
Sainsbury(J)
359.4
+1.04% 380.3
291.2
Schroders
588.5
—%
599.5
358.6
Scot Mort Inv Tst
1330.5
+1.18% 1563.0
1015.7
Segro
965.0
-0.17% 997.4
603.0
Severn Trent
3018.0
-0.33%
3335.0
2381.0
Shell
3383.5
+1.94% 3758.5
2553.8
Smith&Neph
1158.5
-2.48%
1441.5
1050.0
Smiths Gp
2642.0
—%
2746.3
2088.0
Spirax Group
6945.0
-0.64%
8050.0
5950.0
SSE
2346.0
-0.04%
2767.5
1597.0
Stan Chart
2188.0
-1.26%
2278.0
1285.0
Standard Life
923.0
+0.16% 932.0
615.0
St James’s Place
1053.5
-0.61%
1575.5
1038.8
Tesco
489.5
-0.51%
510.4
406.9
The Sage Grp
973.2
+0.60% 1234.0
771.7
Tritax Big Box
170.1
-0.53% 175.0
132.2
Unilever
4743.0
-2.21%
5542.1
3644.0
United Utilities
1383.0
+0.22% 1497.0
1072.0
Vodafone
117.8
-1.34%
131.1
80.7
Weir Group
2636.0
-2.51%
3580.0
2254.0
Whitbread
2510.0
-0.67%
3302.0
2098.0
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Sun
(1pm yesterday) (mm) (hrs)
Aberdeen 16 C 0.1 11.1 Aberporth 18 S 0.0 14.2 Aberystwyth 18 S 0.2 13.9 Aviemore 16 SH 1.8 7.2 Belfast 17 SH 1.7 7.1 Birmingham 21 C 0.6 11.2 Bournemouth 23 S 0.1 11.8 Bridlington 21 C 0.2 10.6 Bristol 21 C 0.2 10.8 Cardiff 22 S 0.1 11.9 Cromer 19 S 1.5 7.4 Durham 17 C 0.1 12.2 Eastbourne 23 C 0.1 10.3 Edinburgh 16 C 0.1 10.9 Eskdalemuir 15 SH 0.5 9.5 Glasgow 16 SH 0.8 7.3 Holyhead 16 C 0.1 14.4 Hove 24 S 0.0 11.1 Hull 21 C 0.0 10.8 Huntingdon 23 C 1.3 8.5 Ipswich 23 C 0.0 6.8 Isle of Man 15 C 0.1 12.2 Isle of Wight 24 S 0.0 12.5 Kinlochewe 15 SH 3.9 2.9 Kirkwall 15 C 6.5 7.3 Leeds 17 C 0.2 12.9 Lerwick 13 SH 7.0 2.7 Leuchars 17 C 0.2 12.1 Lincoln 21 C 0.3 10.7 Liverpool 19 S 0.8 12.8 London 23 S 0.1 7.3 Manchester 18 C 0.2 12.1 Margate 21 C 0.1 8.8 Milford Haven 20 S 0.0 15.6 Morecambe 17 C 1.6 12.8 Newcastle 18 C 0.0 12.6 Norwich 20 C 2.0 7.5 Nottingham 21 C 0.4 12.1 Okehampton 18 S 0.2 11.4 Oxford 23 C 1.3 9.6 Plymouth 22 S 0.2 11.0 Portland 21 S 0.0 12.4 Portsmouth 24 S 0.1 11.6 Prestwick 16 SH 1.7 8.3 Rhyl 18 C 0.2 13.3 Sheffield 18 R 0.2 13.2 Shrewsbury 20 C 0.1 11.3 Skegness 20 C 0.5 9.2 Southend 23 C 1.3 7.2 Stoke 19 C 0.1 11.7 Stornoway 15 SH 2.2 5.0 Swansea 20 S 0.0 13.3 Tiree 14 C 2.3 7.7
Kirkwall
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Newcastle
Belfast
Leeds
Hull
Manchester
Liverpool
Sheffield
Nottingham
Birmingham
Oxford
Swansea
Cardiff
Bristol
Plymouth
Lerwick
Norwich
London
City
Temp Cond
(in C)
City
Temp Cond
(in C)
Abu Dhabi 45 S Abuja 28 TH Alicante 32 S Amsterdam 22 SH Athens 32 S Bangkok 32 TH Barcelona 31 S Beijing 33 SH Berlin 27 F Brussels 24 F Budapest 36 S Chicago 29 S Delhi 33 SH Dubai 46 S Dublin 20 C Frankfurt 31 S Geneva 29 R Helsinki 24 F Hong Kong 26 R Istanbul 28 S Johannesburg 15 S Lisbon 28 S Los Angeles 25 F Madrid 34 S
Key: C=Cloudy, DR=Drizzle, F=Fair, FG=Fog, H=Hail, M=Mist, R=Rain, S=Sunny, SH=Showers, SL=Sleet, SN=Snow, SS=Sandstorm, TH=Thunderstorm
Key:
Key:
Air Pollution Index Region Today Tomorrow
York
HIGHS AND LOWS (Thursday, up to 11pm) Highlands North East Scotland Central Scotland Scottish Borders Northern Ireland North West & Mersey North East Yorkshire & Humber North Wales West Midlands East Midlands South Wales South West South East Eastern Greater London
HIGH
LOW
Shetland Orkney Temperature
°C 17
Wind speed
Rough 15
mph
Atlantic Ocean
Dublin Galway
Channel Islands
Alderney
Guernsey
FRANCE Sark
Miami 34 F Milan 34 S Moscow 22 F Mumbai 27 R Munich 32 S New York 22 C Nice 30 F Palma 32 S Paris 26 F Prague 32 S Reykjavik 15 S Rio 27 S Rome 33 S Stockholm 24 S Strasbourg 33 F Sydney 16 S Tenerife 27 S Tokyo 34 F Toronto 27 S Vancouver 22 S Vienna 35 S Warsaw 32 S Washington 29 C Wellington 14 F
Jersey
GENERAL SITUATION A weak
cold front over the UK brings
mostly cloudy skies with rain to
northern and south-west Scotland,
the Northern Isles and parts of
north-west England. North-east
England, the Midlands, Northern
Ireland and Wales stay dry and
cloudy with sunny spells, while
southern England and the Channel
Islands can expect fair skies and
sunnier conditions. Westerly
winds keep temperatures mild.
London, SE Eng, East Anglia,
Channel Is: The morning is
forecast to begin with clear skies
and sunshine, bringing warm
temperatures. This settled weather
will continue into the afternoon
Air pollution levels Low (1) Very high (10) uk-air.defra.gov.uk
LOW LOW HIGH
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3
1024 1020
Warm front Isobars: air pressure in millibars Cold front Occluded front 1024
Warm front Isobars: air pressure in millibars Cold front Occluded front 1024
Sea state
Calm
Slight
Moderate
Fort William
Derry/Londonderry
Cork
Celtic Sea
with occasional cloud cover and
mild breezes. By evening, skies
remain mostly clear with no
threat of rain, while temperatures
cool slightly. Max temp: 25C.
Tonight, clear. Min temp: 11C.
Cen S England, SW England,
Midlands, S Wales, N Wales:
The morning is forecast to begin
cloudy with some sunny spells. As
the day progresses, the Midlands
and south-west England will
enjoy breaks of sunshine, while
further north, cloud cover remains
prevalent. In the most southern
parts, clear skies continue into
the evening. Light westerly winds
throughout. Max temp: 23C. Tonight,
light rain, breezy. Min temp: 11C.
Moon Phase Today’s high Today’s low Sunset Sunrise 05:24 20:48
25º
Inverness
Dundee
Dumfries
Carlisle
Irish Sea
Llandudno
22 21
Southampton Portsmouth
Exeter
SE Scotland, NE Eng, E Eng: The morning is forecast to begin mostly cloudy with some sunny spells breaking through. By the afternoon, temperatures will be mild, with a touch of warmth in the most eastern parts. The evening brings clearer skies and will remain dry, with gentle westerly winds throughout the day. Max temp: 21C. Tonight, clear skies. Min temp: 11C. NW Eng, SW Scotland, N Ireland, Republic of Ireland, IoM: The morning is forecast to begin cloudy with a gentle breeze and mild temperatures. Showers will develop early in south-west Scotland and parts of north-west England, continuing throughout the day as
SYNOPTIC PRESSURE A weak low-pressure system lies over the Northern Isles, bringing a cold front across northern and south-west Scotland and parts of northern England. Meanwhile, a ridge of high pressure extends from south-west England, promoting dry conditions with sunny spells across much of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Warmest: Charlwood, Surrey, 31C.
Coldest: Braemar No 2, Aberdeenshire, 3C.
Wettest: Aultbea No 2, Northwest Highlands, 18.00mm.
Sunniest: Charterhall, Scottish Borders, 13.6hrs.
North Sea
Cambridge
Reading
Brighton
English Channel
breezes turn moderate. Ireland can
expect the mostly cloudy skies to
continue, but it should remain dry,
with some sunny spells breaking
through. Max temp: 20C. Tonight,
rain, turning windy. Min temp: 10C.
NW Scotland, NE Scotland,
W Isles, N Isles: The day is set
to begin mostly cloudy with
occasional sunny spells. In the
most northern parts, rain showers
are likely, persisting into the
afternoon. Meanwhile, the most
western areas will experience
mostly cloudy skies with brief
sunny intervals. Winds will be
moderate from the south-west.
Max temp: 18C. Tonight, light
rain, breezy. Min temp: 11C.
HOURS OF DARKNESS
Aberdeen 21.23-05.08 Birmingham 20.59-05.28 Bristol 20.58-05.35 Cardiff 21.00-05.37 Glasgow 21.24-05.23 Hull 20.58-05.17 Inverness 21.33-05.12 Liverpool 21.07-05.29 London 20.48-05.25 Manchester 21.05-05.26 Stornoway 21.46-05.19 Swansea 21.04-05.40 York 21.02-05.19
outlook
20 19
SUNDAY Cloudy with
sunny spells for much of
the UK, with early showers
in the Northern Isles and
rain in Ireland by evening.
Warm in southern regions.
17 18
17 18
17 18
MONDAY Rain is expected in Scotland and parts of northern England, staying cloudy with sunny spells in southern and eastern areas. Cloudy in western regions.
17 19
TUESDAY Widespread rain is expected across the UK, turning heavy in places. Thunderstorms may affect the south-west, while the south-east is drier with sun.
WEDNESDAY Rain continues to affect much of the UK, especially northern regions. Southern areas can expect sunny spells, with cloud cover and showers.
THURSDAY Rain in Scotland and Northern Ireland, while England and Wales experience cloudy skies with sunny spells, staying mostly dry.
SPORT
from getting up
on Saturday
to bedtime
on Sunday
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
7AM TNT SPORTS 3 Snooker Shanghai Masters The cue-action in China comes to a close, with Kyren Wilson, champ in 2015 and last year, taking on home favourite Xintong Zhao for a place in Sunday’s final against Judd Trump.
8.30AM TNT SPORTS 2 General Commonwealth Games
8.30AM TNT SPORTS 2
General Commonwealth Games
The final day of competition in
Glasgow, before the closing
ceremony brings things to a close
at the Hydro. Delta Goodrem (left),
Sandi Thom and Simple Minds
provide musical highlights before the
baton is handed to India for the 2028
Games in Ahmedabad.
SPORT IN BRIEF
BOXING
featherweight rise
Ellie Scotney is relishing the prospect of showing her best at featherweight, having won everything at 122 pounds. The Lewisham-born 28-year-old became Britain’s youngest undisputed champion in the four-belt era when she beat Mayelli Flores by a unanimous decision in April, after which she vacated her belts and announced she would move up a division. “It was a weird one because before I even went into that fight I knew that as soon as that was done, I would be moving up,” Scotney said.
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A week of sport in Scotland comes to a close this weekend too, multiple medals on offer in athletics and boxing, as well as cycling and judo.
NOON SKY SPORTS GOLF Golf Women’s British Open The final major of the year reaches a conclusion at Royal Lytham and St Annes, with South Korea’s Ryu Hae-ran seeking a rare hat-trick, having already won the PGA and Evian Championships recently.
1PM TNT SPORTS 1 Cycling Tour de France Femmes The fifth annual race for leading female riders starts in Switzerland, after the men had their go last month. This event enters home soil on Monday, with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot hoping to retain her title. Next year’s race starts in Leeds!
1.15PM ITV1 Racing Glorious Goodwood A week of racing in west Sussex culminates this afternoon, with the Stewards’ Cup taking centre stage.
3PM SKY SPORTS+ Football Tranmere v Rochdale The Carabao Cup includes a prelimi- nary round again, mainly due to the number of sides requiring byes for European competition later in the competition. Today’s match is followed by Crawley travelling to York on Monday before the first round starts next Thursday.
5.15PM SKY SPORTS FOOTBALL Football Aberdeen v Hearts Get back into the soccer Saturday swing of things as the season kicks
TENNIS
Tomic away in just 51 minutes
Cameron Norrie raced into his first ATP Tour semi-final of the year by thrashing former top-20 player Bernard Tomic in straight sets at the Mifel Tennis Open in Mexico. The British No 2, who had been on a six-match losing streak, eased to a 6-1 6-0 success in just 51 minutes. Australian Tomic saved two break points to hold serve in the opening game but then lost the next 12 in a row.
back into gear north of the border. A
wounded Hearts seek to prove that
last year’s unlikely Scottish Premier-
ship title bid was
no one-off as they attempt to put
their comprehensive Champions
League exit behind them. Falkirk’s
match against Craig McLeish’s St
Mirren is screened on the same
channel from 3pm.
7.55PM SKY SPORTS ACTION Rugby league Catalans v Wakefield The Dragons seek to make good on their mid-table status as they welcome Daryl Powell’s title-chasing Trinity outfit to a stifling southern France. Oh for a cool Wakefield evening...
RESULTS SERVICE RACING
CRICKET
ONE-DAY CUP - GROUP A
Kent v Somerset, Canterbury: Kent 314-8 (48.4 overs).
Somerset 313-9 (50 overs). Kent win by 2 wickets.
Northamptonshire v Leicestershire, Northampton:
Northamptonshire 246 (45.3 overs). Leicestershire
248-2 (50 overs). Leicestershire win by 8 wickets.
ONE-DAY CUP - GROUP B
Derbyshire v Glamorgan, Repton: Derbyshire 315-5
(50 overs). Glamorgan 271 (47.3 overs) Derbyshire win
by 44 runs.
Essex v Hampshire, Chelmsford: Essex 317 (49 overs).
Hampshire 321-7 (47.4 overs). Hampshire win by 3
wickets.
Worcestershire v Middlesex, New Road:
Worcestershire 294-6 (48.4 overs). Middlesex 293-7
(50 overs). Worcestershire win by 4 wickets.
Durham v Yorkshire, York: Durham 165 (48.1 overs).
Yorkshire 167-3 (41.0 overs). Yorkshire win by 7
wickets.
THE HUNDRED
Manchester Super Giants Women v Trent Rockets
Women, Emirates Old Trafford: Manchester Super Gi-
ants Women 122 (93 balls). Trent Rockets Women 153-8
(100 balls). Trent Rockets Women win by 31 runs.
GOLF
USPGA TOUR CHAMPIONS PORTUGAL INVITA-
TIONAL, THE ELS CLUB VILAMOURA, ALGARVE,
PORTUGAL FIRST ROUND (USA unless stated, Par 72):
64 Z Johnson; 65 R Sabbatini (Slovak); 66 A Cejka (Ger);
P Harrington (Rep Ire); M Lundberg (Swe); C Wi (S
Kor); 67 C Campbell; S Cink; D Fichardt (SA); D Pride; P
Stankowski; B Weekley.
Scottish Premiership
1 Which side recovered to earn a point at Kilmarnock in last year’s season opener? 2 Who did Hearts beat on day one, then lost to them in November for their first defeat? 3 What nationality was the leading Premiership scorer last term? 4 Rangers held the record for longest unbeaten run – how many matches?
Answers: 1 Livingston. 2 Aberdeen. 3 Zimbabwean. 4 16. 5 Seven. 6 Marvin Bartley. 7 Falkirk. 8 Will Ferry. 9 Rangers. 10 Aberdeen.
12.15AM TNT SPORTS 1 Baseball Chicago Cubs v New York Yankees The Yankees pitch up at Wrigley Field, home of all-star centre-fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (right), before returning later on Sunday (6.30pm) to do it all over again.
8.30AM TNT SPORTS 1 Motorsport Finland Rally The final day of the 10th round of the WRC season, with Elfyn Evans, winner here in 2021 and 2023, seeking to maintain his comfortable position at the top of the champion- ship standings.
10.45AM SKY SPORTS CRICKET Cricket Trent Rockets v SunRisers Leeds Trent Bridge hosts Sunday’s early Hundred action, the women starting at 11am and the men at 2.30pm, while MI London welcome the Manchester Super Giants to the Oval later in the afternoon. The PM would be proud.
3.30PM TNT SPORTS 3 Cricket West Indies v Pakistan The Port of Spain is the setting as the Windies seek to wrap up a series victory following their emotional
SNOOKER WST SHANGHAI MASTERS SHANGHAI CHINA SEMI FINALS: J Trump (Eng) bt Y Wu (Chin) 10-6. TODAY’S FIXTURES
RUGBY LEAGUE BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE (5.30): Castleford v Warrington (3.0), Catalans Dragons v Wakefield (8.0), York v St Helens. BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP (6.0): Barrow v Rochdale.
TOMORROW’S FIXTURES
CRICKET ONE-DAY CUP - GROUP A: KENT V NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (Beckenham, 11.00am). LEICESTERSHIRE V SOMERSET (Grace Road, 11.00am). NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V LANCASHIRE (Northampton, 11.00am). WARWICKSHIRE V GLOUCESTERSHIRE (Rugby, 11.00am). GROUP B: DERBYSHIRE V SUSSEX (Derby, 11.00am). ESSEX V WORCESTERSHIRE (Chelmsford, 11.00am). HAMPSHIRE V DURHAM (The Rose Bowl, 11.00am). MIDDLESEX V YORKSHIRE (Lord’s, 11.00am). SECOND TEST MATCH—FIRST DAY OF FIVE: West Indies v Pakistan (Port of Spain, 3.00pm).
RUGBY LEAGUE BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP (3.0): Dewsbury v Hunslet, Doncaster v Oldham, Midlands Hurricanes v Keighley (2.0), North Wales Crusaders v Goole Vikings, Sheffield v Halifax, Swinton v Batley (2.0), Widnes v London Broncos, Workington v Newcastle.
5 How many Premiership matches did Russell Martin take charge of Rangers for? 6 Who was the last manager to leave his position during the last Prem campaign? 7 Which side scored the first hat-trick of the campaign and also conceded the last? 8 Which Dundee United player won the Player of the Month award for April? 9 Which side scored the most goals last season, finding the net 76 times? 10 Before last term, who – in 2018 – were the last non-Glasgow side to finish second?
triumph in the opening Test in San Fernando, where Justin Greaves’s heroics provided a fitting tribute to Garfield Sobers (far left).
4PM SKY SPORTS FOOTBALL Football Hibernian v Motherwell The Scottish Premiership opening weekend continues at Easter Parade, with St Johnstone v Kilmarnock (from 1pm) the early lunchtime offering. Sunderland v Wrexham, live from Pennsylvania, is on at 5pm over on the iPlayer, if friendly action is more your thing.
4PM SKY SPORTS TENNIS Tennis National Bank Open The hard-court season gathers pace ahead of the US Open at the end of the month. The men go in Montreal while the women compete over in Toronto. American Ben Shelton lifted the trophy here 12 months ago, while Ontario-born Canadian teenage sensation Victoria Mboko (absent through injury this year) was the triumphant female.
BEST BET Consent (3.00pm, Goodwood) Consent can gain the upper hand once again during her ongoing tussle with Santorini Star in the Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood. The Group Two on the final day of the meeting will see Sir Mark Prescott’s star filly return to the distance of her Prix de Royallieu victory at ParisLongchamp in October.
SUNDAY BEST Calico Blue (3.20pm, Chester)
James Mariner
NE W M A R K E T G O O D TO FIR M
EBF CHALICE STAKES (FILLIES’ & MARES’ LISTED) (CLASS 1) £70,000 added 1m 4f
1
1-4004 FRANCOPHONE C Johnston 5 9 9................................P-L Jamin 7
2
52-844 MISS JUSTICE (D) B Meehan 5 9 9.............................J Leavy H,T 4
3
13244- ORCHARD KEEPER (C) R Varian 5 9 9.......................J Mitchell 3
4
13-173 ORIONIS (D) W Haggas 4 9 9.................................................C Fallon 9
5
37-225 REVOIR (BF) R Beckett 4 9 9..............................R Clutterbuck V 6
6
0121-6 RYKA (D) D O’Meara 4 9 9................................................................C Lee 2
7
2-211 GONE BY (D) R Beckett 3 8 13..............................................C Bishop 5
8
1-142 ROMANTIC SYMPHONY C Appleby 3 8 13....B Loughnane 1
9
2-612 SUNSHINE STAR J & T Gosden 3 8 13..........................R Havlin 8
BETTING: 2-1 Romantic Symphony, 7-2 Revoir, 11-2 Orionis, 8-1
Francophone, 10-1 Gone By, Miss Justice, 14-1 others.
FORM VERDICT Charlie Appleby and Billy Loughnane teamed up to win this last year and can repeat the dose with ROMANTIC SYMPHONY. Caught in the final strides of a Listed contest at Longchamp last time, she’s clearly going the right way and Loughnane was on board for her earlier double in novice company. Revoir enters calculations on her close second in this grade at Pontefract, while Miss Justice has a shout if at her best.
BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES’ NURSERY (CLASS 2) 2YO £40,000 added 6f
1
110 LOVE A GIGGLE K R Burke 9 9.....................................................C Lee 5
2
106 ACCLAMATION STAR (D) James Owen 9 8................C Fallon 7
3
2011 GLAMORIZE G Scott 9 5...........................................B Loughnane C 8
4
4211 HAVANA SPRITE (CD) J Tate 9 4.....................................J Mitchell 1
5
210 ROLLTHEDICEBABY (D) R Hannon 8 10........................J Leavy 9
6
446311 LADY DUBLIN (D) O Pears 8 6............T Kiely-Marshall (5) C 2
7
514 DONEGAL ROSE (D) H Palmer 8 2.....................................J F Egan 3
8
2221 FIRE THUNDER (D) M Botti 8 2...........................Laura Pearson 6
9
763130 HOLI SCARLETT S C Williams 8 2................Olivia Haines (7) 4
BETTING: 11-4 Havana Sprite, 7-2 Glamorize, 6-1 Rollthedicebaby, 13-2
Acclamation Star, Love A Giggle, 10-1 Fire Thunder, 14-1 others.
LODGE AT THE NATIONAL STUD EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) 2YO £13,000 added 7f
1
ASHEYRA R Varian 9 2............................................................J Mitchell 2
2
GIVE ME A BOW W Stone 9 2......................Josephine Gordon 4
3
HALEEMA C Appleby 9 2...............................................B Loughnane 6
4
JESSICA K P De Foy 9 2.............................................Laura Pearson 5
5
03 KIAH B Meehan 9 2............................................................................J Leavy 1
6
90 PHILLIPA James Horton 9 2...........................................................C Lee 3
7
SPIRITED GESTURE J & T Gosden 9 2.........................R Havlin 7
BETTING: 15-8 Haleema, 5-2 Spirited Gesture, 3-1 Asheyra, 13-2 Jessica,
8-1 Kiah, 66-1 Give Me A Bow, 100-1 Phillipa.
RACING TV HANDICAP (CLASS 4) 3YO
£12,500 added 7f
1
-42761 TRYST (D) G Boughey 9 11......................................B Loughnane C 1
2
-40311 SIERRA SANDS (CD) E Dunlop 9 8...................................R Havlin 3
3
255124 SPIRIT OF SAXONY (D) E J-Houghton 9 8................C Bishop 5
4
5-2322 HARDY’S HERO (BF) W Haggas 9 5.............................C Fallon C 6
5
121512 LION OF MALI (D) J Fanshawe 8 11...............................J Mitchell 4
6
84-767 ELECTRICAL Brian Toomey 8 10.........................................J Leavy 2
BETTING: 5-2 Hardy’s Hero, 3-1 Lion of Mali, 4-1 Sierra Sands, Tryst, 9-2
Spirit Of Saxony, 50-1 Electrical.
RACING WELFARE HANDICAP (CLASS 3)
£20,000 added 1m 4f
1
4513-7 HAKU (D0) M Loughnane 7 9 9............................................C Bishop 7
2
1-1313 WAY OF LIFE (D) J Portman 8 9 9.................................O Tubb (5) 4
3
313114 SIXPACK (C)(D) James Owen 6 9 9..................B Loughnane C 3
4
64-563 ARQOOB (C)(D) L Wadham 8 9 7................................J Mitchell B 8
5
-04566 GREEK ORDER M Bell 6 9 6..........................................P-L Jamin C 5
6
40-633 DIVINE KNIGHT W Haggas 5 9 4.........................................C Fallon 1
7
9364-1 ALMEKAREM Sir M Prescott 4 8 13.................R Clutterbuck 2
8
43-522 FIRST OFFICER (CD) J Chapple-Hyam 7 8 12.....A Egan (7) 6
BETTING: 2-1 Divine Knight, 9-2 First Officer, 11-2 Haku, 6-1 Way Of Life,
15-2 Arqoob, 10-1 Almekarem, 12-1 Greek Order, Sixpack.
NATIONAL STUD FILLIES’ HANDICAP (CLASS 4)
£12,500 added 1m 2f
1
62-412 FOOD FOR THOUGHT (D) R Beckett 3 9 9....R Clutterbuck 3
2
10-235 THALUNA W Haggas 3 9 9.......................................................C Fallon 4
3
2-625 HOLLYWELL STREAM J Chapple-Hyam 3 9 7.....B Loughnane 1
4
-11565 VALKYRIE STORM E J-Houghton 3 9 2....................... C Bishop 2
BETTING: 11-10 Food For Thought, 9-4 Thaluna, 10-3 Hollywell Stream,
12-1 Valkyrie Storm.
BRITISH RACING SCHOOL HANDICAP (CLASS 5) £10,000 added 5f
1
323823 MERRIMACK (D) S C Williams 5 9 13......C R Lyons (7) T,V 6
2
865511 SILKY ROBIN (D) Brian Toomey 5 9 12......................J Leavy B 4
3
124704 TUSCAN POINT (D) Adam Kirby 4 9 11............W Carson E,T 3
4
431-53 SOUND AND VISION (D) E Walker 3 9 10...B Loughnane T 2
5
6/4111 DOTTIE DIAMOND (D) W Stone 4 9 9.........................J Mitchell 5
6
-36496 ANGEL SUMMER P Owens 3 8 10......................................C Fallon 1
BETTING: 2-1 Merrimack, 5-2 Silky Robin, 4-1 Sound And Vision, 9-2
Dottie Diamond, 12-1 Angel Summer, 20-1 Tuscan Point.
T H I R S K G O O D
JOHN & PAULA 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) 2YO £11,000 added 5f
1
1 PALM READER (D) D Carroll 9 11.........................Z Wheatley T 4
2
58 ARTICULATE K Frost 9 4.............................................................W Pyle 6
3
5 BACHA R & P Fahey 9 4............................................................C Hardie 5
4
23 BATTLE FEVER K Ryan 9 4.........................................................K Stott 7
5
RED BLUE POINT J Tate 9 4.............................................S De Sousa 2
6
75 RIVER JORDAN Phillip Makin 9 4..................................C Beasley 1
7
7 UNBEATABLE FAME R & P Fahey 9 4..........O McSweeney 8
8
0 SUENICORA STAR B Ellison 8 13..............................B Robinson 3
BETTING: 6-4 Palm Reader, 2-1 Battle Fever, 6-1 Red Blue Point, 8-1
Bacha, 12-1 River Jordan, 20-1 Suenicora Star, 25-1 others.
WILLIAM HILL SUMMER CUP HANDICAP (CLASS 2) £50,000 added 1m
1
2214-0 FONDO BLANCO (D) R Varian 4 10 2..........................Doubtful 12
2
80-170 DAIN MA NUT IN (D) L Russell & M Scudamore 5 9 11..........
...................................................................................................Lexie Clarkson (7) 1
3
-63551 NORTHERN EXPRESS (CD) M Dods 8 9 11.......C Beasley C 4
4
67-441 PURE LEGEND (D) K Ryan 4 9 10.......................................K Stott 11
5
890000 WITCH HUNTER (D) R Hannon 7 9 7................S C Cronin (5) 8
6
06-005 TUSCAN HILLS (CD) N Tinkler 4 9 7............F McManoman 10
7
310079 MIRSKY (CD) D O’Meara 7 9 7.........................................D Tudhope 5
8
0-7042 MR SWIVELL (D) K P De Foy 5 9 7...................................C Hardie 2
9
212456 DOSMAN (D) Oli Rix 5 9 5............................................................J Peate 3
10
731003 STERLING KNIGHT (D) E Dunlop 7 9 5...................J Callan (3) 6
11
-74110 PRIAPOS (D) Phillip Makin 4 9 0....................O McSweeney C 9
12
45-131 JEDDAAL (D) E Walker 3 8 10........................................G Downing 7
BETTING: 5-2 Jeddaal, 4-1 Mr Swivell, 5-1 Northern Express, 7-1 Mirsky,
10-1 Tuscan Hills, 12-1 Sterling Knight, Dosman, 14-1 others.
FORM VERDICT Pure Legend recorded some decent form when trained in France and he’s worth a market check starting out for new connections. Mr Swivell also commands respect after making steady progress in his four starts this season. Regardless, York winner NORTHERN EXPRESS is heading in the right direction and a 2lb nudge up in the ratings may prove to be lenient.
THEAKSTON GREAT YORKSHIRE PINT EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) £10,000 added 1m
1
01 LE SAMOURAI R Beckett 3 9 11................................E Greatrex T 2
2
0 MORTY ROBINSON B Ellison 6 9 11............................J Garritty 3
3
6 BEN TRAVATO B Ellison 3 9 4............................F McManoman 5
4
4-5 TEST RUN M & D Easterby 3 9 4..................................B Garritty 1
5
0-8 WEST SLEEKBURN LAD P Niven 3 9 4.......................C Hardie 4
6
53 BRIGHTON BEACH W Haggas 3 8 13........................D Tudhope 6
7
22 REGAL DESIRE B Ellison 3 8 13.................................B Robinson 7
BETTING: 6-4 Regal Desire, 13-8 Brighton Beach, 3-1 Le Samourai, 14-1
Test Run, 33-1 Ben Travato, 100-1 others.
JORDAN FOY MEMORIAL HANDICAP (CLASS 4)
£12,000 added 5f
1
522015 TRUE PROMISE (D) Fionn McSharry 5 10 1.....O McSweeney 3
2
066325 MOULIN BOOJ (CD) G Scott 6 10 1....................................K Stott 11
3
-52546 TIVA (D) D O’Meara 4 9 13........................................D Tudhope T,V 4
4
325720 AMERICAN BAY (CD) P Midgley 5 9 10..................J Callan (3) 8
5
281409 CASTAN (CD) B Smart 6 9 10....................................B Robinson C 7
6
913121 ROCK OF ENGLAND (C)(D) P Midgley 6 9 10.....B Garritty 6
7
5U5305 ACCRUAL (D)(BF) R Carr 5 9 9.................................................W Pyle 2
8
2-3755 COMIC STRIP (D) S & E Crisford 3 9 9.............C Beasley C,T 1
9
24-062 MONDAMMEJ (D) A Brittain 9 9 8...................................C Hardie 5
10
164173 ROTOKURA BELLE (D) I Furtado 3 9 6...................S De Sousa 9
11 800640 MUKER (CD) N Tinkler 8 9 6..............................F McManoman 12
12
221552 CANARIA QUEEN (D) T Easterby 6 9 2........D Fentiman C 10
BETTING: 3-1 Rock Of England, 5-1 Rotokura Belle, Mondammej, 8-1
Canaria Queen, 10-1 Tiva, Moulin Booj, True Promise, 14-1 Comic Strip,
American Bay, Accrual, 20-1 others.
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WILLIAM HILL EPIC BOOSTS HANDICAP (CLASS 3) £18,000 added 7f
1
69-092 YORKSHIRE (CD) E Bethell 6 9 11.................................K Stott T 16
2
12/090 CROUPIER (D) J Parkinson & S Smith 7 9 8......S De Sousa 9
3
1/21 ASUKA G Boughey 4 9 8......................................................J Callan (3) 2
4
1320-0 AURORA MAJESTY (D) A Watson 4 9 8............................W Cox 1
5
166764 ANGEL HUNTER (D) R Hannon 4 9 7........S C Cronin (5) B 13
6
11/0-2 YANKEE DUDE (D) W Greatrex 4 9 7........................E Greatrex 6
7
699-10 OUR HAVANA (D) R & P Fahey 5 9 5..........O McSweeney C 5
8
701260 BRIGHTON BOY (CD) T Easterby 4 9 4................D Fentiman 4
9
-30570 NEW IMAGE (D) D O’Meara 6 9 3..............................D Tudhope 11
10
602231 IT JUST TAKES TIME (CD) M Walford 8 9 3..........J Garritty 8
11
053220 ANDESITE Roger Fell 4 9 2..............................C Horgan (5) C,T 14
12
9-0155 OBELIX (D) J Camacho 6 9 1........................................B Robinson 15
13
771942 GLENFINNAN (D) M Dods 6 8 12................................C Beasley H 3
14
8-3125 KING’S SCHOOL (D) G Tutty 5 8 11....................B Garritty C,T 7
15
734622 WOODSTOCK (D) R Carr 6 8 10..................................C Hardie V 10
16 556680 ENOLA GREY (D) G Tutty 6 8 5............................................W Pyle 12
BETTING: 3-1 Asuka, 7-1 Yorkshire, 8-1 Yankee Dude, Andesite, 10-1 Angel
Hunter, It Just Takes Time, 12-1 New Image, 14-1 Obelix, Glenfinnan,
Woodstock, 16-1 others.
VISION PVC CARLTON MINIOTT THIRSK HANDICAP (CLASS 5) £8,000 added 1m 4f
1
104355 LUDO’S LANDING (CD) C Johnston 6 10 2...........S De Sousa 1
2
31-074 NORTHERN BRAVE M Dods 3 9 8.................................C Beasley 3
3
-55022 LA PEREGRINA (BF) E Walker 3 9 3........................G Downing 2
4
7-9564 THAT DARN CANTOR E Dunlop 3 9 2................J Callan (3) C 4
- 4 declared -
BETTING: 1-2 La Peregrina, 5-1 Northern Brave, 13-2 That Darn Cantor,
7-1 Ludo’s Landing.
JOHN JOSEPH ROBSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP (CLASS 6) £6,000 added 6f
1
081460 NORTHCLIFF (D) R Burdon 6 9 13.........................S De Sousa V 2
2
378715 GREAT (D) S England 4 9 13................................................J England 3
3
478214 KINGS MERCHANT (CD) P Kirby 5 9 12...................C Hardie C 5
4
494439 MALDEVIOUS B Ellison 4 9 11...........................B Robinson C,T 9
5
420/98 KHABIB R Craggs 8 9 10.............................................C Horgan (5) C 7
6
37-020 MECCA’S SYMPHONY M Dods 4 9 8......................C Beasley T 6
7
-67344 BAY BREEZE (CD) T Easterby 7 9 8...................D Fentiman C 8
8
2-4696 FANJOVE E Dunlop 3 9 8...............................................J Callan (3) C 1
9
-59778 LORD ABAMA (CD) M Dods 7 9 4............................B Garritty B 4
BETTING: 7-2 Northcliff, 4-1 Great, 9-2 Kings Merchant, 6-1 Maldevious,
8-1 Lord Abama, Fanjove, 10-1 Bay Breeze, 14-1 Khabib, 16-1 Mecca’s
Symphony.
G OO D W O O D GOOD TO FIRM
HIGHCLERE CASTLE GIN SUMMER HANDICAP (CLASS 2) £120,000 added 1m 6f
1
17-385 TARRIANCE (D) A Balding 4 9 12.................................C T Keane 12
2
4-1261 ALIGN THE STARS (CD) C Johnston 5 9 8.....D Muscutt C 10
3
293706 BURDETT ROAD James Owen 6 9 8...........Mason Paetel (5) 7
4
229-36 HOPEWELL ROCK (BF) G Boughey 4 9 8..............R L Moore 9
5
55-270 STRESSFREE D O’Meara 6 9 6...................................T Marquand 3
6
-77774 NESTHORN G Baker 4 9 4..................................................B Sayette 13
7
37-364 AERONAUTIC J P O’Brien (IRE) 5 9 4.....................................................
...................................................................................D Browne McMonagle T 5
8
24-407 NIGHTIME DANCER R Hannon 4 9 4................S M Levey B 14
9
71-325 SING US A SONG (C)(D) R Beckett 4 9 4............James Doyle 4
10
1-2611 VALEDICTORY (CD) J & T Gosden 4 9 2................. W Buick C 6
11
8-0451 TOO SOON G & J Moore 4 9 1........................W Fentiman (3) C 1
12
651057 BAHADUR (C)(D) S Woods 4 9 0.................................David Egan 8
13
1199-6 SMALL FRY (D) J P O’Brien (IRE) 5 8 13...............O Murphy 11
14
9-2385 INCENSED A Perrett 5 8 12............................................K Shoemark 2
BETTING: 4-1 Valedictory, 6-1 Sing Us A Song, 13-2 Aeronautic, 7-1 Small
Fry, Hopewell Rock, 8-1 Align The Stars, 10-1 Tarriance, 14-1 Nightime
Dancer, Too Soon, 16-1 others.
FORM VERDICT VALEDICTORY is realising his full potential this year for leading connections and struck over C&D before gamely winning a valuable handicap over the same trip at Newmarket’s July Festival. He’s unlikely to be done improving yet and gets the vote ahead of Sing Us A Song, who is the choice of James Doyle and also boasts winning course form, although the other Wathnan Racing runner Hopewell Rock cannot be overlooked. Small Fry gets in under a nice weight for Joseph O’Brien and commands respect too.
CORAL GLORIOUS STAKES (GROUP 3) (CLASS 1) £110,000 added 1m 4f
1
159-21 AL AASY (CD) W Haggas 9 9 3....................................T Marquand 8
2
543-38 ENFJAAR R Varian 6 9 3..................................................R Dawson H 2
3
/463-0 GHOSTWRITER K P De Foy 5 9 3...............................David Egan 4
4
013463 INVOLVEMENT S & E Crisford 5 9 3.............................W Buick 6
5
2-2976 KING’S GAMBIT Harry Charlton 5 9 3..................J P Spencer 3
6
4-6944 MIDAK I Williams 4 9 3................................................K Shoemark H 7
7
49-311 OPPORTUNITY (D) W Haggas 4 9 3.......................James Doyle 1
8
122-91 IN MY TEENS (D) G Cromwell (IRE) 4 9 0.......O Murphy H 5
BETTING: 13-8 Al Aasy, 3-1 Opportunity, 5-1 Ghostwriter, 8-1 King’s
Gambit, 10-1 Enfjaar, In My Teens, 20-1 Involvement, 33-1 Midak.
FORM VERDICT AL AASY has won the last two renewals of this race and is expected to take a bit of beating following a confidence-boosting success at Beverley. His reappearance effort in the John Porter at Newbury was also an encouraging effort and suggests the nine-year-old retains plenty of enthusiasm for the game. Ghostwriter is expected to improve on his Wolferton effort at Royal Ascot and should go well, likewise the selection’s stable companion Opportunity, who defied all the stats and trends to win the Duke Of Edinburgh from stall one.
QATAR LILLIE LANGTRY STKS (FILLIES & MARES’ GROUP 2) (CLASS 1) £300,000 added 1m 6f
1
12-120 SANTORINI STAR (C) W Haggas 5 9 12..............T Marquand 4
2
1221-9 CONSENT (D) Sir M Prescott 4 9 9..................................L Morris 3
3
2451-1 DANIELLE (D) J & T Gosden 5 9 9.....................................W Buick 2
4
132-82 GOODIE TWO SHOES (D) J P O’Brien (IRE) 7 9 9..........................
...................................................................................D Browne McMonagle T 1
5
548-54 LITTLE DORRIT R Varian 4 9 9...........................................Doubtful 7
6
4118-2 WAARDAH (CD) Owen Burrows 4 9 9................C Rodriguez 6
7
41-165 AMELIA EARHART A P O’Brien (IRE) 3 8 13.R L Moore C 5
BETTING: 2-1 Waardah, 7-2 Danielle, 5-1 Consent, Santorini Star, 7-1
Goodie Two Shoes, 8-1 Amelia Earhart.
FORM VERDICT WAARDAH was getting 10lb from Danielle (second) when winning this race 12 months ago as a three-year-old and there are grounds to suggest she can confirm her superiority over the Gosdens’ mare, despite now running off level weights. Owen Burrows is having a fine season, his Postponed filly is 2-2 at this track, and she seems to still be improving judged on her latest Carlisle performance when she made a race of it with subsequent Group 1 winner Estrange. Cheekpieces didn’t help Santorini Star in the Hardwicke but they are removed now and she could bounce back, likewise her old rival Consent, who was behind William Haggas’ charge in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier but had her measure in France last autumn.
55
SATURDAY
1 AUGUST 2026
NEWS
OPINION
TRAVEL
MONEY
SPORT
2-31
21-26
33-39
43-47
54-64
CORAL STEWARDS’ CUP (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) £250,000 added 6f
1
-12333 SOLDIER’S TREE (BF) James Owen 5 9 12.....Mason Paetel (5) 20
2
071201 DUBAI BLING (D) H Palmer 4 9 11(6ex)....................W Buick C 2
3
-11091 NORTHERN CHAMPION (D) E Walker 3 9 9(6ex)..........................
.......................................................................................................Ashley Lewis (5) 9
4
/2-052 MITBAAHY (D) C Hills 7 9 8.....................................J P Spencer T 25
5
824-53 WEST ACRE G Scott 4 9 8.............................................D Keenan B 17
6
3-0191 SONDAD (D) M & D Easterby 5 9 8(6ex).....Joanna Mason V 21
7
120040 RUN BOY RUN (D) R Spencer 5 9 7...........................G Wood V 24
8
200072 TWO TRIBES (CD) R Spencer 5 9 6...................David Egan B 13
9
11060- GET IT (CD) G Baker 8 9 6...............................................P Cosgrave 27
10 110020 COMPLETELY RANDOM (D) Harry Charlton 5 9 6......................
...............................................................................................................R L Moore C 11
11
3321/2 GARFIELD SHADOW (D) H Al Jehani (UAE) 5 9 5........................
....................................................................................................Harry Vigors (5) 28
12
59-161 TUCO SALAMANCA (D) Ollie Sangster 4 9 5.....................................
................................................................................D Browne McMonagle T 15
13
2P2831 STRATUSNINE (D) H Palmer 4 9 5(6ex)...................D Probert 5
14
760037 ANNAF (D) M Appleby 7 9 4..............................................D Muscutt 6
15
5-3928 INVICTUS GOLD (D) Tom Clover 4 9 4.......Jason Watson C 3
16
631043 FANDOM (D) R Hannon 5 9 3.........................................S M Levey 22
17
01-114 FAR ABOVE DREAM (CD) James Owen 4 9 3....K Shoemark 23
18
056-00 HAMMER THE HAMMER (D) K Ryan 4 9 3.....Toby Moore (7) 16
19
17-918 REALIGN (D) W Haggas 4 9 2..............................T Marquand C 18
20
310-60 FLASH HARRY (CD) C Cox 4 9 2...........................J Nicholls (3) 14
21
4-0348 BERKSHIRE WHISPER (D) A Balding 4 9 1.......O Murphy 19
22
416-00 CANDY (D) R Spencer 4 9 1........................................C Hutchinson 1
23 426562 FERROUS (C)(D) J Channon 6 9 1.........................C Rodriguez 12
24
-25107 KING OF LIGHT (D) S C Williams 4 9 1(6ex)............M Ghiani 7
25
710212 DARK THIRTY (D) J & S Quinn 6 9 0....................................J Hart 8
26
10-127 EVENING SAIGON (D) H Al Jehani (UAE) 4 9 0..............................
........................................................................................................James Doyle C 10
27
7-1115 GOLD STAR HERO (D) M Bell 4 9 0...........................H Crouch C 4
28 031604 TOCA MADERA (D) D O’Meara 5 9 0.......................S Osborne 26
BETTING: 6-1 Far Above Dream, 8-1 Two Tribes, 10-1 Tuco Salamanca,
Soldier’s Tree, Sondad, Dubai Bling, 12-1 Evening Saigon, 14-1 others.
FORM VERDICT Two Tribes won this last year by over two lengths but he races off 7lb higher now, although he is due to go up another 2lb after finishing second when trying for back-to-back International triumphs at Ascot last week. DARK THIRTY ran a blinder to be second to Sondad in a valuable Curragh handicap last month, which has seen him upped to a mark of 101 for future contests, possibly making him the one to beat here off 96. Far Above Dream, Ferrous and Flash Harry are all unbeaten at the track and are just a few more to consider.
PHASE EIGHT HANDICAP (CLASS 2) 3YO
£75,000 added 7f
1
1232-6 WILD DESERT (D) C Appleby 9 9........................................W Buick 7
2
2-1687 AQPAN (D) R Varian 9 3.........................................................R Dawson 6
3
21-610 WE’RE GOOSERS (D)(BF) H Palmer 8 13................O Murphy 2
4
146051 UTMOST GOOD FAITH (D) S C Williams 8 11....J Hart B,T 11
5
-17906 GHOST MODE (D) A Balding 8 11....................................R Hornby 4
6
48-961 EGOLI (D) R Beckett 8 7..................................................David Egan C 5
7
3-3811 NAVAL LIGHT (D) K R Burke 8 6..............................J Nicholls (3) 8
8
1-5531 IRONWILL (D) S C Williams 8 5.....................................M Ghiani 10
9
21-352 PROUD NATION (D) R & P Fahey 8 5........W Fentiman (3) 13
10
-31127 STARTLED (D) R Hughes 8 5...........................Harry Vigors (5) 12
11
5121 MARENGO STORM (D) R Hughes 8 2........................L Morris C 1
12
075114 START ME UP (D) R Spencer 8 2...............................S Osborne C 3
13
218871 AY UP DUCK (D) M Appleby 8 2..........................................N Currie 9
BETTING: 7-2 We’re Goosers, 6-1 Ghost Mode, 7-1 Wild Desert, 8-1
Startled, Naval Light, 10-1 Ironwill, 12-1 others.
FORM VERDICT WILD DESERT has to give weight all round, but is the class act in this field. Godolphin’s colt finished third in last year’s Superlative Stakes at Newmarket and was only beaten a head in the Grade 1 Summer Stakes at Woodbine before being put away for the winter. He pulled too hard at Newmarket on his return last month but if he improves for that, he could prove too strong. Marengo Storm is open to plenty more improvement. while Naval Light is also developing nicely.
BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (COLTS & GELDINGS) (CLASS 2) 2YO £75,000 added 7f
1
2 AL WATHBA C Appleby 9 2..................................................W Buick 11
2
BUNDABERG G & J Moore 9 2..................................David Egan 13
3
20 CHARTED COURSE R & P Fahey 9 2......................J P Spencer 3
4
DONTWORRYABOUTME C Hills 9 2.................Jason Watson 7
5
HOWZATT James Owen 9 2...................................................L Morris 6
6
4 LEADLIGHT J P O’Brien (IRE) 9 2....D Browne McMonagle 12
7
44 MAGI MELCHIOR (BF) R Hannon 9 2.........................S M Levey 9
8
3 MARKET LEADER (BF) K R Burke 9 2................. James Doyle 8
9
443 RAFE’S DA MAN R Hannon 9 2............................................ P Dobbs 2
10
2 REGENCY ROYAL A Balding 9 2........................C Hutchinson 10
11
RUPERT THE BRAVE Oliver Cole 9 2..................T Marquand 5
12
4 SPEAKERS CORNER A P O’Brien (IRE) 9 2......R L Moore 14
13
SPEYSIDE H Palmer 9 2.........................................................D Probert 4
14
6 WALKIN ON THE MOON R Spencer 9 2.................. S Osborne 1
BETTING: 9-4 Al Wathba, 5-1 Charted Course, Speakers Corner, 15-2
Leadlight, 8-1 Regency Royal, 10-1 others.
CORAL REWARDS SHAKER HANDICAP (CLASS 3) £50,000 added 1m 1f
1
-00010 ROCK OF CASHEL (D) N Petersen (NOR) 4 9 12..J P Spencer 1
2
226-55 ALPHA CRUCIS (CD) G & J Moore 6 9 11....Jason Watson C 5
3
56-813 BOYFRIEND R Hannon 5 9 10............................................P Dobbs 12
4
300-45 REAL GAIN (D)(BF) H Al Jehani (UAE) 6 9 10....James Doyle 18
5
5-2233 EL MATADOR R Beckett 4 9 9.........................................H Crouch 16
6
3-6244 AMMES James Owen 4 9 9....................................K Shoemark V 15
7
01-836 SPELL MASTER (C) Oli Rix 4 9 9....................................R Dawson 4
8
-02580 NOSTRUM M Appleby 6 9 8.....................................................J Hart C 7
9
7-2119 SWEET REWARD (CD) J Portman 9 9 8.................R Hornby 10
10
56-618 POINT OF CONTACT (D)(BF) A Balding 4 9 8....O Murphy 13
11
120106 SHAFDAR (D) I Williams 4 9 8.................................David Egan T 9
12
2-1302 CREST OF FIRE (BF) J Channon 3 9 6...............T Marquand 14
13
5313-5 THINTHREAD (D) G Baker 4 9 6...............................P Cosgrave C 3
14
7-8594 GREAT CHIEFTAIN (C) Oliver Cole 5 9 5........D Probert B 11
15
6-6706 FIRST AMBITION Michael Keady 5 9 4...................D Muscutt 8
16
2-2410 BLUE COURVOISIER C Cox 3 9 3..................................S Osborne 6
17
7228-5 ALCARAZ (D) G Baker 7 9 3.......................................................C Y Ho 17
18
0-0483 THUNDER WONDER (D) C Johnston 4 9 3...............M Ghiani 2
BETTING: 4-1 Crest of Fire, 11-2 Blue Courvoisier, 7-1 El Matador, 8-1
Point Of Contact, Spell Master, 10-1 Boyfriend, Real Gain, 12-1 others.
G A LWAY YIELDING TO S O F T
BOYLE SPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED MAIDEN HURDLE (CLASS ) €14,050 added 2m 1f
1
747-67 ATLANTIC GAMBLE P Gilligan 5 11 12......................P T Enright
2
2 COLUMBUS W P Mullins 5 11 12....................................P Townend
3
GODSEND C Collins 5 11 12......................................................B Harvey
4
2152/ LEADER ALLEN W P Mullins 5 11 12..................................B Hayes
5
62-8 LINCOLN MILL L J Archdeacon 5 11 12............L Burke-Ott (7)
6
4-2553 TRADONTHEBAY P Gilligan 5 11 12.........................J Gilligan (5)
7
402-22 TYSON FURY D Hogan 9 11 12.....................................S W Flanagan
8
1- YOUNG REBEL E Mullins 5 11 12.............................Harry Cobden
9
EASTWATCH A Slattery 4 11 9.......................Mr Adam Ryan (5)
10 F-P788 FINJIMK P Flood 4 11 9..........................................Liam McKenna (3)
11
GOLDEN HANDSHAKE W Durkan 4 11 9.......P M O’Brien (5)
12
5 HINCHINBROOKE E McNamara 4 11 9...............G B Noonan T
13
7-8 THE FLYING RAMBLER J P Dempsey 4 11 9....K M Donoghue H
14
860- YOUKNOWTHECODE G Elliott 4 11 9.....................J W Kennedy
15
0- BANPHRIONSA ALAINN A D Leahy 5 11 5.Miss C Butler (7)
16
/352-9 EVERYDAY LIFE Ian Donoghue 5 11 5.........C Stone-Walsh H
17
F- MYSTERY DECISION H Finegan 7 11 5.....Mr Finn Tegetmeier (7) T
18
77 RUMBLE DEMOSA E Griffin 5 11 5...................................R A Doyle
19
/3139- TIKTOK CASEY Peter Fahey 5 11 5........................................S Ewing
20
9 THEDREAMISTILALIVE D Duggan 4 11 2.....Niall Moore (5) T
21
P/7- RENE’S GOLD R O’Sullivan 5 11 5......................................RESERVE
22
P0 LEVA DEVA D Collins 5 11 5....................................................RESERVE
23
DIGBY BRIDGE B Connell 5 11 12.......................................RESERVE
BETTING: 5-2 Young Rebel, 3-1 Columbus, 5-1 Tiktok Casey, 11-2 Leader
Allen, 13-2 Tyson Fury, 7-1 Eastwatch, 12-1 Godsend, 20-1 others.
BOYLE SPORTS GALWAY TRIBES HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS ) €66,116 added 2m 1f
1
04950- PATH D’OROUX (C) G Cromwell 9 11 12....K M Donoghue B,T
2
05-311 PUTAPOUNDINTHEJAR (C)(D) A J Martin 6 11 11....Doubtful
3
F0-511 PAUL’S DREAM (D) A Mullins 7 11 8...............................D Mullins
4
85P6-2 AUTUMN TWIST (D) D Hogan 5 11 6.....Mr Alan O’Sullivan (5)
5
51410- MATT CONNOR J P Dempsey 6 11 6....Josh Williamson (5) C
6
621-53 RED GLORY (C)(D) H De Bromhead 8 11 6...D J O’Keeffe C,T
7
00-843 FIVEONEFIVE (D) C Collins 8 11 5........................J W Kennedy C
8
/7309- SLURRICANE R O’Sullivan 5 11 5.................................................... (7) C
9
430-10 SPY (D) C Byrnes 7 11 4............................................P M O’Brien (5) C
10
120-38 WHOLELOTOFBUSINESS (D) E McCarthy 7 11 2..........................
..................................................................................................................G B Noonan T
11
32201- AVALO Peter Fahey 7 11 1.............................................................S Ewing
12
451-79 COME ON THE LADS (CD) G Cromwell 6 11 1......E Staples (5) C
13
/5337- KIMI DE MAI (BF) W P Mullins 6 11 1................................................. T
14 P0430- NO LOOKING BACK O McKiernan 8 11 1........P T Enright B,T
15
P53-51 JETOILE W J Burke 11 11 0..............................M Kenneally (5) C,T
16
41-521 ARCLAND G Cromwell 10 10 13.............................E Finegan (5) B
17
54/0-F MINELLA POST T Gibney 7 10 10..............James Smith (5) C,T
18
17509- SERIENMOND (BF) Gary McGill 6 10 10.......Mr D McGill (7)
19
0001-1 LIPS FREEDOM (D) A Kinirons 6 10 9.........................D Meyler T
20
40-143 BERTO RAMIREZ (D) A McNamara 4 10 7.....................B Hayes
21
-5U691 EYE OF A TIGER (D) J P Ryan 6 10 1.................................RESERVE
22
083-24 METAMORPHEUS A McNamara 7 10 0........................RESERVE
BETTING: 6-1 Kimi De Mai, 7-1 Lips Freedom, Paul’s Dream, 10-1 Avalo,
Red Glory, Arcland, Jetoile, 14-1 Path D’oroux, Autumn Twist, Come On
The Lads, Berto Ramirez, Matt Connor, Fiveonefive, 16-1 others.
BOYLE SPORTS HANDICAP HURDLE (LISTED) (CLASS 1) €90,909 added 2m 6f 108yds
1
921-52 AMERICAN MIKE (D) O Murphy (UK) 9 11 12..................................
.........................................................................................Josh Williamson (5) C,T
2
/004-1 PINOT GRIS H De Bromhead 6 11 10...............D J O’Keeffe C,T
3
260-21 SIR GALAHAD O Murphy (UK) 5 11 8................J W Kennedy C
4
U2582- DOUBLE POWERFUL N Mulholland (UK) 7 11 7...........................
.........................................................................................................Richie McLernon
5
21326- DREAM ON BABY E Mullins 6 11 6..........................D Meyler H,T
6
/4996- BUNTING (BF) W P Mullins 6 11 4....................................D Mullins
7
63309/ COMFORT ZONE J P O’Brien 7 11 3..................Harry Cobden C
8
21U-22 DANI DONADONI W P Mullins 6 11 0........................P Townend
9
130-23 STEDE BONNET G Elliott 5 11 0..........................James Smith (5)
10 445-UP AMBITIOUS FELLOW (CD) Peter Fahey 10 10 13...S Ewing B
11
1260-9 GRANN’S BOY H Rogers 6 10 13..........................S W Flanagan C
12
/3P-36 IFIWEREARICHMAN (C) P Nolan 8 10 11........E Staples (5) C
13
55F-42 MOUSEY BROWN D A McLoughlin 9 10 11....P M O’Brien (5) T
14
24586- KOORI STAR Peter Fahey 8 10 9.............................................B Hayes
15
/12PP- GIN TONIC P Nolan 5 10 8............................................C Stone-Walsh
16
586P-1 KILTEALY PARK P Nolan 7 10 8......Mr Alan O’Sullivan (5) C
17
568P-1 SEQUOIASPIRIT (D) R Hackett 9 10 8........................L Quinlan T
18
-76315 AD CAELUM J P Ryan 7 10 7.....................................................J J Slevin
19
F46-11 MINELLA DIAMOND W J Lanigan 8 10 6.....................D Mullins
20
326-12 BURNING ABILITY E McCarthy 5 10 4.....................G B Noonan
21
34641- FROM THE ASHES C Byrnes 9 10 3............................RESERVE C
22
59-F05 ELUSIVE OGIE E McCarthy 5 10 0.....................................RESERVE
BETTING: 11-2 Comfort Zone, 7-1 Sir Galahad, 8-1 Minella Diamond,
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WHEELCHAIR RACING
positive after missing out on medal in rerun race
By Will Jennings
Ellis Kottas admitted mixed emotions after losing her silver medal in a controversial rerun of her Commonwealth final. The Kent wheelchair racer, 22, celebrated coming second in Wednesday night’s chaotic T54 1500m event that involved four crashes at Scotstoun. Kottas (below) crossed the line in third but was upgraded to silver after the disqualification of Canadian Nandini Sharma, who caused the carnage that wiped out half the field. After a protest and appeal from Team Canada was rejected, both Australia and Mauritius then asked for the race to be held again. The Games’ Jury of Appeal upheld the disqualification of Sharma and decided that the race would be run again yesterday morning. Kottas and Scot Melanie Woods, who won the initial race in a Commonwealth record time, returned to the track 39 hours later but Kottas could only finish fourth as Woods took the gold once more. Mauritian Noemi Alphonse and Eliza Ault-Connell of Australia, who both crashed out of the original race, took silver and bronze respectively. Kottas said: “It’s very mixed emotions. Obviously it’s a slight disappointment but there’s still a lot of excitement. “If I had that original medal with basically half the competitors wiped out, it wouldn’t have been on my own merit. “I would have gone away not quite knowing if I’d earned it – obviously I put in all the work and training, but there is that sense of ‘was it a real race?’ “Did I want a rerun? I can’t comment on any of that, but I raced my own race and I had competitors around me. “It’s quite a story for someone’s first Commonwealth Games. There are no negative feelings – I need to stay positive.” Woods, 31, said: “Not many people get two laps of honour, so I definitely milked that today! “I actually think I felt more relaxed – I was really nervous going into Wednesday’s race. “I had confidence going into today, just thinking ‘I need to do it again’.”
home as Kerr prepares for race of Games
By James Toney
IN GLASGOW
IN GLASGOW
Josh Kerr looked up to leaden skies but insisted there was no place like home. The world mile record holder starts as favourite for tonight’s men’s mile but admits he doesn’t recognise Scotstoun from his first visit. It’s 15 years to the day since Kerr, then just 13, finished fifth at the jun- ior Scottish Championships here, while also recording his personal bests in the shot put and high jump. This time around, nothing but gold will do in a final that includes Aus- tralia’s defending 1500m champion Ollie Hoare and rising star Cameron Myers. Though it’s fellow Scot Jake Wightman that Kerr (below) claims is the one to watch. “I’ve got so many happy memories here but it’s always windy, they’ve made the place look like Hollywood now,” said Kerr. “Coming back to Scotland brings back so many happy memories, it just really levels me, but it’s all about business now. “Jake is in awesome shape and he’s the kind of athlete who turns up in big championship races. The top guys all think they can win it. That’s what makes this so exciting.” Myers talks as quick as he runs and is in no mood to play a support- ing role, insisting he’s been reading up on the story of the Miracle Mile at the Empire Games 72 years ago.
happy memories here but it’s always windy, they’ve made the place look like Hollywood now
“You guys need to remember that Roger Bannister won gold while John Landy held the world record, so hopefully I can reverse the roles there, but we’ll see,” he said. “It’s a different ball game coming to a championship. You have to deal with a lot more factors. At the Olympics, Jakob Ingebrigtsen had run two sec- onds quicker than anyone else in the field and didn’t get a medal. “Championship racing is not about the time you have on paper, it’s how you execute. I’m not going there to come second.” Kerr spends most of the year liv- ing at altitude in New Mexico. But since his Diamond League world record, he’s been back home in Edinburgh introducing his doc- tor wife, Larimar Rodriguez, to the haunts of his childhood. “We’ve spent a lot of time doing what I did growing up, walking around the neighbourhood and see- ing people I grew up with,” he said. “I’ve been showing her some of the places I trained and going on runs with her. It’s been about resetting and not being too intense. Just being here reminded me of my roots. “Fifteen years ago, I was a kid in a ‘Commonwealth Games hopeful’ T-shirt, and now I’ve got this amaz- ing opportunity to do something special.” What will be fascinating is the mix of tactics on display. Kerr will want to sit near the front and then unleash his devastating sprint, while Myers would prefer a quicker pace from the gun. “If anyone’s watched the season, they’ll know all about Cam,” said Wightman, who won the 1500m world title four years ago. “He’s just kept get- ting better every year. I’m probably biased, but if you look at it on paper, it’s going to be the race of the Games.” Thanks to National Lottery players, more than £33m is raised every week for good causes, including our athletes competing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, are supported across the UK.
Roses out to prove doubters wrong again and reach the final
By James Reid
England’s netballers are ready to defy the doubters once more as they fight for a place in the Commonwealth Games final. The Roses face New Zealand in an intriguing semi-final in Glasgow this morning, having been written off by many in the build-up to the Games. England recorded an impressive 58-54 victory over South Africa on Thursday, when
defeat would have meant missing
out on the semi-finals for the
first time in Commonwealth
Games history.
Popular opinion in many
quarters was that South African
success was more than likely,
after the Proteas inflicted a
wounding series defeat on the
Roses in January before further
blows came with the resignation
of head coach Jess Thirlby and
England players celebrate after their win over South Africa on Thursday PA
injury to star player Helen
Housby. A 19-goal defeat to
Australia last Sunday also left
many fearing the worst.
But Anna Stembridge’s side
produced their best performance
of the tournament when it
mattered and booked a semi-final
against the Silver Ferns.
Captain Fran Williams wants
her side to return to the podium
having missed out four years ago.
“I don’t think people really
understand the pressure we’ve
been under this last week, but
also longer than that, the last
year or two years,” she said. “But
the pressure rides again. We’ve
got a semi-final now that we don’t
just want to turn up at.
“We’re not here to make up the
numbers. We’re absolutely here
to compete for a gold medal.”
The relief amongst the England
squad was palpable at full-time
but there were also encouraging
signs that the Roses are
beginning to blossom.
Goal attack Lois Pearson has
been touted as a successor to
Housby and stepped up with
a flawless performance, while
goal shooter Liv Tchine quashed
questions around her inclusion
from the start. The introductions
of Halimat Adio and Funmi
Fadoju after the first quarter
changed the game.
New Zealand will offer a
tougher test but Stembridge is
confident in her resurgent Roses
after they shone in the sternest
of spotlights.
“I think a group comes together
when things like that are thrown
at us,” she said.
Morris and Finucane ease to track titles on golden day for Wales
Anna Morris claimed gold in the 4,000m individual pursuit final, beating England’s Josie Knight at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. The 31-year-old secured the title with a Commonwealth Games record time of 4min 24.272sec over team- mate Knight, having won team pursuit gold with her at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. This was the first time the event has been held over 4,000m at the Games – previously
Cyclist Anna Morris added to the Welsh gold rush
seals gold for England
Acelya Toprak won gold for England in the 57kg women’s judo, picking up her third and final shido against India’s Yamini Mourya, who scored two. After seven minutes of grappling the result came down to penalty points, with the 28-year-old Toprak going one better than her silver at the Commonwealth Games in 2022. In the bronze bout, Lele Nairne brought home the medal for England too, with a fantastic throw (left) to force 17-year-old Ghanaian Frema Agyei to the mat after just 28 seconds for an almost instant victory.
being raced over 3,000m. It was a fourth Welsh cycling medal, and second gold, and a 20th overall for Wales. Morris came second in the 10km scratch final, behind Australia’s Georgia Baker, before being downgraded to fifth for obstructing another sprinter. Emma Finucane was another Welsh winner, beating English rider Sophie Capewell for gold in the sprint final. Compatriot Rhian Edmunds won bronze.
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namechecked
me – I was cool!
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y Sporting Life is The i Paper’s peek behind the curtain at what drives sports stars to greatness. This week, two-time Olympic gold medal- list Victoria Pendleton reflects on the defining moments, toughest lessons and major milestones that shaped her career. From the pres- sure of the biggest stages to life beyond elite sport, she shares the memories and mindset that still drive her today.
I DIDN’T WANT TO BE A CYCLIST
Or rather, I never thought I could be one. It wasn’t something I dreamed of. My mum found some writing I did at the age of 11 in the loft. Apparently I wanted to win the Grand National, become a professional ice-skater and be quite good at cycling like my dad. And I drew a picture of a little old lady with lots of rosettes and medals and trophies by herself with two cats, so read into that what you will.
LONDON 2012 WAS INCREDIBLE
Winning the keirin changed my life. It was an event I was told I would never win. People kept
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saying I wasn’t a keirin rider. So to do that on my home turf, in front of my family, felt really special. We lovingly call it the “golden age” of cycling because it’s quite an obscure sport that suddenly had a lot of attention. None of us in the team at the time had got into it thinking that it could ever be like that.
BRITISH CYCLING WEREN’T READY FOR ME
There had never been a women’s team before. They weren’t ready to support female riders. Luckily things have really improved. It’s so much better now. And if I had a small part to play in that, then I’m glad that I stood up for myself. Women are much better supported and understood. Their training is more specific to them individually. That’s all I ever wanted, really.
I FELT AT MY LOWEST POST-RETIREMENT
I like the highs and lows. The idea of not feeling anything would be torture. There were a few months where I didn’t know what to do with myself. Now I’m much better. I’m lucky enough I can do other sports. So I go surfing as often as I can because I absolutely love it or I spend time with the horses because they also bring me so much joy. I’d love to have more when I have a chance and save a bit more money. I’d love to have a sanctuary of retired racehorses.
I WISH I’D STOPPED TO CELEBRATE MY SUCCESS
I was always looking at the next thing, worrying about keeping up momentum, that I didn’t stop to appreciate what I’d achieved. Even when I won, I sometimes felt low, like an anti-climax post- competition. Make sure you step back and take it all in.
MY MOST EMBARRASSING CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER
The most embarrassing one for m
was meeting Dave Grohl from Foo
Fighters. I was so starstruck. I
think he’s absolutely brilliant.
I just completely froze. I didn’t
know what to say. I was like this
is so embarrassing.
I had my medal in my hand at
the time and he asked to look at
it and I was like, please take it,
please take it.
And then I got namechecked
by Jimmy Page from Led
Zeppelin at the same event, so
I felt like the coolest chick on
earth. I love rock music.
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to play in the Ashes?
By Chris Stocks
CRICKET CORRESPONDENT
The fact Rob Key did not shut down the prospect of Ben Stokes returning to England’s team for next summer’s Ashes has left open the possibility of perhaps one of the greatest comeback stories the game has ever seen. But could it really happen? Interestingly, the answer is definitely not a flat no, certainly not after England’s managing director Key had his say on the subject at Lord’s yesterday. In the immediate aftermath of his shock international retirement at Trent Bridge at the end of June, Stokes was adamant he was “done” when asked if he might return to face Australia next year. “I’ve had a few questions asking whether I’ll be able to sit on my sofa watching,” he said. “I know it’s the Ashes but I’ll probably be watching it in a hospitality box somewhere.” Yet things have changed in a month, with Brendon McCullum sacked as Test coach and replaced by Stephen Fleming, and Joe Root announced as Stokes’ successor as captain. Might the fact Stokes played under former Chennai Super Kings coach Fleming in the Indian Premier League in 2023 count for something? Chennai spent £1.6m to land the all-rounder. He only made two appearances due to injury yet the fee Fleming was happy for his team to spend on Stokes suggests he rates him highly – as surely any coach in the world would. When asked if Fleming, who was announced in his new job on Thursday, had mentioned about potentially giving Stokes a call, Key (above) said: “We haven’t got around to that at the moment, but it’d be a great story.” Key insisted Stokes has made no contact with him about a possible return: “No, he hasn’t but I wouldn’t be surprised. Anything’s possible with Ben. It would be a brilliant story if he does.” No bridges had been burned
Ben Stokes could return if his ‘brother’ Joe Root asks him
either, according to Key, despite Stokes’ dramatic mid-match announcement in Nottingham. That had come in the wake of significant off-field tensions between the pair after Stokes had been suspended for breaking the team curfew after winning the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. “No, not at all,” Key said. “Not as far as I’m concerned.” It’s unlikely Stokes would return for this winter’s tour of South Africa given he has the prospect of a rare Christmas at home with his family. The optimal time for a comeback would be the one-off Test against Bangladesh next May – England’s Ashes warm-up match. It’s not like Stokes hasn’t reverse-ferreted before on a retirement decision. Back in July 2022 he bid an emotional farewell to one-day international cricket at his home ground of Durham. Just 13 months later he made himself available again ahead of the 2023 World Cup in India. And in October 2022, he returned to England’s T20 set-up for the first time in 18 months and played the innings that won the final of the World Cup against Pakistan in Melbourne. Australia’s coach Andrew McDonald certainly thinks Stokes will be back for the Ashes, saying earlier this week before Fleming’s appointment: “I think the fairytale would be he comes back and takes on one more Ashes and builds a lot of hype on the way in. “If you’re looking at promoting that series, that’s probably the angle you would want. “To me, he has still got a lot of good cricket left in him. It’ll be a fascinating watch. I think whoever the new head coach that comes in potentially has a conversation with him. The key to all this will probably be Root. Back for his second stint as Test captain having stood down in 2022, the Yorkshireman is extremely close to Stokes. The pair first played against each other at Under-12s level and after Stokes announced his retirement, an emotional Root described their relationship as like “brothers”. If anybody can convince him to come back for the Ashes it’s Root.
surprised, anything is possible with Ben. It would be a brilliant story if he does [come back]
top fun but England need to win’
been shocked by loss of captain and coach but insists it’s a crucial year ahead, he tells Chris Stocks
llie Robinson believes England’s Test team can look forward to an exciting future under new coach Stephen Fleming following a summer of turmoil which he admits has left the players shocked. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed the New Zealander’s appointment on Thursday after sacking Brendon McCullum three weeks ago. That decision came in the wake of Ben Stokes’ shock retirement during the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge – a match that England lost to fall to their first home defeat in a series of three or more matches since 2012. Now seam bowler Robinson, who is fighting fit ahead of England’s next Test series against Pakistan starting on 19 August, is hopeful Fleming can get the team back to winning ways after losing seven of their last nine Tests. “It’s always a novelty getting someone new in,” Robinson told The i Paper. “I haven’t come across Stephen Fleming but I’ve heard good things. So that will be interesting to see how he wants to play – another Kiwi. “Whenever you get a change it’s always exciting just to see how it’s going to be, how the group’s going to go. It’s about winning games of cricket at the end of the day. “I think we maybe went away from that too much but playing with Baz and Ben was so fun and enjoyable. It’s a shame that’s finished but I’m excited someone new is coming in.” The Sussex paceman was man of the match against New Zealand at Lord’s in June, taking seven wickets in his first Test appearance in more
games of cricket at
the end of the day.
I think we maybe
went away from
that too much
than two years. He was rested for the second Test after feeling soreness in his right knee and was overlooked for the series finale at Trent Bridge. But he says the retirement of Stokes, announced to the team before the fourth morning in Nottingham, came as a bolt from the blue for everyone in the dressing-room. “I think we were all a bit shocked really when he did retire,” Robinson said. “I was gutted because I loved playing under him and with him. And now Baz [has gone]. Obviously, he’s said he didn’t get the results he wanted but those two at the top were great to play under. “It’s a shame but it happens, doesn’t it, in English cricket? My first Ashes was Chris Silverwood’s last [as coach in 2021-22]. You just have those cycles where you get a change and you go again.” Robinson’s 83 wickets at 21.91 across 21 Tests means he is likely to be central to Fleming’s plans. The only doubt throughout his career have been the fitness issues that have plagued the seamer. The 32-year-old admits his body wasn’t quite ready for the rigours of Test cricket when he was recalled at the start of the summer.
But since Lord’s, Robinson has only played twice for Sussex – a T20 at the end of June and, after almost a month off, a One-Day Cup match against Essex on Wednesday. He has used that time away to build up his strength and conditioning under the guidance of England’s medical team and the team’s managing director Rob Key. “At the start of the season I wasn’t expecting to get back into the England squad,” Robinson said. “I knew I had a bit of work to do to get back to where I wanted to be, so I took a little four-week block to work on body fitness and get a bit stronger. “There was a lot more running, bike sessions. I’ve been working closely with England on that. They’ve set a programme for me and a schedule to follow. It’s been good. “I’ve had some good communication with Rob Key the last few weeks. I’ve just got to get myself in the best physical condition I can to be ready for Pakistan and hopefully I get picked. “Lord’s was an incredible game. It was the perfect pitch to return on, to be honest. I think luck was in my favour a little bit there but it was great to be back and although there’s a bit going on behind the scenes, it’s just about getting myself as right as possible and ready for selection if it comes.” Fleming will not start his new job until later this year, with Marcus Trescothick (left) taking interim charge for the Pakistan series. Robinson, though, believes England cannot use the off-field turmoil as an excuse and need to be ruthless against Pakistan so they can build momentum ahead of next summer’s Ashes. “I think we have to be ruthless, we have to go and try and win it 3-0 from the get-go,” he said. “We can’t glide into this series because there’s been change and just expect to win. “We have to put our foot down and use this series to show how we want to win games of cricket
moving forward. I think winning 3-0 would be the best answer to that.” England have 10 Tests between now and the first Ashes Test against Australia on 18 June next year, with three Tests in South Africa this winter a significant staging post before trying to regain the urn for the first time since 2015. “South Africa will be a good test,” Robinson says. “I think the Test matches we’ve got between now and the Ashes will be a good challenge. The next 12 months are big for English cricket. “Let’s get the fans back onside and see what we can do.”
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to court controversy at Phoenix over his highly unusual bowling action, writes Richard Edwards Cheat or genius?
ouldn’t it be dull if we were all the same? That might have been Usman Tariq’s slightly less colourful response to Tim David holding out his arm to signal a mock no-ball in the recent Hundred clash between the Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets. The 31-year-old has got tongues wagging across the cricket world. A succession of high-profile players have complained about Tariq’s bowling action – which involves him pausing before releasing the ball almost from an entirely standing position with a trajectory that varies considerably. David is just the latest to express his anger following the likes of England white-ball star Tom Banton and Australia all-rounder Cameron Green. Tariq’s style is highly unusual, so where do you start? Well, it is probably best to begin with the fact that his action has been cleared by the relevant authorities. He was reported twice during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2024 and 2025 before being cleared on 7 May, 2025, after an assessment at the Pakistan Cricket Board’s accredited biomechanics lab in Lahore found his elbow extension remained within the International Cricket Council’s 15-degree limit. Tariq, who has two elbows in his right arm, has been
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unapologetic. And rightly so. After all, this is a man who has risen to the top of the game after spending much of the past decade sitting behind a desk in an office. Tariq said: “The umpires are already there and they are the ones who are going to question me. So being a professional player, I think we should be way more mature and intelligent to have the knowledge of the rules of this game.” Tariq (above) isn’t the first spinner to raise suspicion. Muttiah Muralitharan, still the leading wicket-taker in the history of Test cricket, took 800 wickets in 133 Test matches despite his action coming in for constant scrutiny. Aussie spinner Matthew Kuhnemann was reported for a suspected illegal bowling action after bowling his side to success over Sri Lanka on their tour in early 2025. He was subsequently cleared. There are countless others. Tariq may not have quietened the batters who believe he is pushing the rule, but he has unquestionably got people talking about the art of bowling. Paul Adams did too, back in the mid-nineties. The former South Africa bowler’s left-arm wrist- spin action was once likened to a “frog in a blender” by the English press during a tour of the country in 1995. He has watched Tariq’s success with increasing interest. “I love the mystery around it,” he tells The i Paper. “When people aren’t used to facing certain things, they have to figure stuff out. They’ve got
to have the visuals on it, see it enough times. For me, it’s all about working out where the ball is coming out. “Players really struggle, especially early on, until they work out a pattern of how they need to play. But players like Tariq should be celebrated too – we don’t want everyone to have the same action, do we? “With Tariq, if the ball is accurate, if the pace of the ball can change and it’s within the rules of cricket, then it’s up to the coaches to find a way of managing it. “It’s certainly not up to the players to question the legality of his deliveries. Calling no-balls or making signals as you walk off the pitch? That’s just bang out of order.” Tariq has certainly left his mark in the Midlands. He took 16 wickets for Warwickshire in the T20 Blast this summer at an economy rate of 6.09 before joining the Phoenix. For Pakistan, meanwhile, he
should be celebrated
too — we don’t want
everyone to have
the same action,
do we?
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has taken 18 T20 wickets at a cost of just 11. Retired India spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has used the controversy over Tariq’s pre-delivery pause to call for a fundamental change to cricket’s Laws. He believes that bowlers who can bowl with both hands should be free to do so, claiming that it flies in the face of logic that batters are able to switch-hit or reverse with impunity. Any change would only affect a small number of cricketers. For now, the headband-wearing former salesman will continue to find himself in headlines.
slams Trent to victory
Trent Rockets moved second in The Hundred standings after Manchester Super Giants tasted a first defeat of the women’s season at Old Trafford. Despite the absence of England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, the Rockets ran up 153 for 8 thanks to Sophia Dunkley’s 57 off 33 balls, with Sophie Luff contributing 51 off 26. The Super Giants were all out for 122. Rockets captain Ash Gardner claimed 4 for 16.
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Red Roses presented full-time contracts
Scrum-half Flo Robinson (below), wing Mia Venner and lock forward Ives Campion have been handed their first full- time England contracts ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Rugby Football Union has announced 32 players will be contracted for the upcoming Red Roses campaign and a further half-dozen awarded transition contracts. Emerging players Hayley Jones, Haineala Lutui, Annabel Meta and Demelza Short are awarded transition contracts. Head of women’s performance Charlie Hayter said: “Competition within this squad remains incredibly fierce and that’s one of our greatest strengths.” The Red Roses play Australia at Salford on 12 September.
PREM RUGBY
pen to paper on Sale deal
Sale hooker Nathan Jibulu has extended his stay at the Gallagher Prem club until 2030. London-born Jibulu, 23, who had one year remaining on the deal he signed after leaving Harlequins last summer, has impressed in Manchester and was called up to an England training squad in June. Jibulu said: “I’ve loved my first year at Sale. We know the season didn’t go as we wanted, but the atmosphere has been really good.”
SOUTH AFRICA
Argentina test of form
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been included in the 26-man squad for next week’s Test against Argentina in what is likely his final opportunity. Kolisi returns from injury, along with Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Sacha Feinberg- Mngomezulu and Morne van den Berg, for the warm-up international in Buenos Aires on 8 August, before South Africa host New Zealand.
RUGBY LEAGUE
greatest ever club’s empire unravelled
last week and may miss play-offs for the first time, John Davidson delves into their decline
t’s February 2023 and St Helens RFC have carved out a slice of rugby league history. Lewis Dodd’s golden-point extra-time drop-goal sealed a sensational 13-12 victory over the Penrith Panthers, arguably one of the greatest club sides of all time, in the NRL heavyweights’ own backyard down under. After an unprecedented run of four successive Super League titles between 2019 and 2022, and despite the departure of their coach Kristian Woolf, with club legend Paul Wellens in charge, the future looked bright for the Red Vee. Fast forward 41 months, and the situation and mood in this rugby-league- obsessed town are far bleaker. After Wellens was dumped last October, despite getting Saints one victory away from a place in the grand final, former Salford coach Paul Rowley was drafted in. The ex-England international was seen as the man who could bring an attacking style of rugby back to St Helens as they looked to reclaim their place at the top. But Rowley (above) lasted just nine months, and 19 Super League games, before he was ruthlessly axed. One of the shortest coaching tenures in Saints’ 153-year history ended stunningly less than 36 hours before a derby game against bitter rivals Wigan Warriors. Wigan went on to easily win 38-16. Bizarrely, St Helens tried to spin Rowley’s exit by stating that he had “stepped down”. Chairman Eamonn McManus has made no further comment and Rowley did not respond when contacted by The i-Paper, but according to numerous sources the 51-year-old was sacked. A combination of fan unhappiness, player unrest and a run of embarrassing defeats was enough to see him removed. However, the malaise doesn’t end there. Most alarmingly perhaps, on 24 July, Saints published their 2025 annual report, revealing an operating loss of £3,459,277 and net liabilities of almost £2.9 million, as it services £2.6 million of government loans
secured following the COVID-19 pandemic, while home attendances remain flat. With a horrendous injury count, the club in serious threat of missing the play-offs for the first time, a clutch of long-serving staff departing and their player recruitment and retention also under scrutiny, the question is how did it go so wrong in less than four years? To former Great Britain international Brian Carney, St Helens rested on their laurels and have failed to adapt to the demands of modern professional sport away from the field. “St Helens’ four titles in a row was the greatest run by any club in the Super League era,” the Sky Sports pundit says. “So they deserve enormous credit for what they achieved. A lot of planning must go into that on the field. But off the field they seemed completely unprepared and unbothered about maximising success if it came. “Success came, and as far I’m aware, there has been no significant lift in the profile of St Helens, particularly nationally. You hear clubs talk about being culturally relevant, about being ‘cool’ – there appears, from my perspective, either an ambivalence or a steadfast refusal to move in that direction. “You win four titles in a row and you’d think you become the highest profile club in the country. I don’t think that’s happened. It’s been and gone for Saints, and they don’t appear to have maximised that in any meaningful way. It’s so disappointing on so many levels, because what they did on the field was so remarkable. It’s difficult to
Off the field they seemed completely unprepared and unbothered about maximising success if it came
understand why more wasn’t made of such an extraordinary period.” Many St Helens supporters agree and believe the club has taken its eye off the ball. They are concerned, and with good reason. A significant number point to an academy that has missed out on some of the best young talent around, poor decisions in the transfer market, “terrible” merchandise and an overall lack of transparency. “The club has lost its way relationship-wise with its fans,” a supporter of three decades, who declined to be named, told The i-Paper. “The general theme is we’ve been slow to act, reactive rather than proactive and this season could be the same. When the new coach is appointed, what’s left player-wise? How long is there for a new coach to assess who goes, moving contracted lads on and targeting attainable players in the NRL?” Other clubs have also smelled weakness at the BrewDog Stadium this year and exploited it. After
Wigan battered St Helens 32-0 in the Challenge Cup semi-final in May, Warriors boss Matty Peet claimed the club had “lost its identity” – as damning an assessment of Saints’ fall from grace as you will find. Then, in June, Wakefield Trinity confirmed that they had a bid for Saints’ talented youngster Harry Robertson (below) turned down. But St Helens went public with their fury over this news, claiming they had received no contact from Wakefield and reported the matter to the Rugby Football League. It was another bad look for the club and Carney adds: “This is a sticky period they’re going through; there’s no doubt about that. There’s a vulnerability now about St Helens we never thought possible.” The club is now searching in Australia for a new coach, but the issues are more widespread than just in the dug-out. “A lot of the problems stem from the top,” Saints supporter Gary Lucas says. “Standards have massively dropped off on all levels. There seems to be a separation between club and fans again. “Justin Holbrook brought everything together and that now seems lost. Recruitment has been lazy… Wellens was and is a club legend, but he was drastically let down in recruitment.” Critics would describe St Helens as a club behind the times, insular and merely content with its place in its local area. While its rivals are playing in Paris, Las Vegas and Dublin, and pushing for new audiences, Saints have twice knocked back the opportunity to play in ‘Sin City’ as part of the NRL’s global charge. As one long-timer follower put it: “It is apt that St Helens’ boardroom has no windows.”
FOOTBALL ITALY
dream of playing abroad
By Simon Peach
John Stones is thrilled to have joined Inter Milan and be fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing abroad after a decade of success with Man- chester City. The second signing of the Pep Guardiola era joined the managerial great in making a summer exit from the Etihad Stadium having helped the club win six Premier League titles, a Champi- ons League, three FA Cups and five Carabao Cups. Inter were the opponents in the 2023 European Cup final and the 32-year-old defender signed a two- year deal with the Italian giants. “I feel a lot of emotions, to be hon- est,” Stones said. “An overwhelming
FRANCO BARESI 1960-2026
tears’ as Baresi dies, aged 66
By Rebecca Johnson
Former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi has died aged 66. The former Milan captain is widely regarded as one of the finest defenders in football history and spent his entire career with the club, playing 719 times in 20 seasons as a professional. During that time Baresi (right) won six Serie A crowns, with his first Scudetto coming as a teenager
feeling of happiness and pride. Ex- citement to start this new chapter, this new journey, and what a place to do it. “Definitely [playing abroad] is something that I always wanted to do. When this opportunity came up, I spoke with my family and we didn’t hesi- tate to come here.” Stones had inter- est from the Premier League and across Eu- rope, but he could not ignore the pull of playing for the Italian champions. He becomes the fourth Eng- lishman to represent Inter, where he joins former City teammate Ma- nuel Akanji in defence and will play under another old colleague in as- sistant Aleksandar Kolarov (above). “I’m someone who’s very hungry
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to win again,” Stones said. “I think that’s first and foremost. “I’ve been very, very lucky and fortunate to have won so many things in the past, and I want to bring that experience here and help the team, help the club. “And keep learning and grow- ing as a player under the manager [Cristian Chivu] and also Kola, the assistant, who was a teammate of mine as well at City.” Stones arrives after helping Eng- land achieve their best World Cup finish on foreign soil, winning the bronze medal for third place. “Very busy summer but an excit- ing one,” the 94-cap defender said. “It’s something that I was really proud of, getting the bronze medal. “It’s not what we went there for, but we made some more history and I’m really proud of that.”
contributions to Milan saw the club retire the number six jersey. On the international stage, Baresi was part of the Italy squad which won the World Cup in 1982, as well as featuring in the 1994 World Cup, which ended in a penalty shootout defeat to Brazil in the final. A post on the official Milan X account said: “The entire history of AC Milan is in tears
BOURNEMOUTH
Portuguese defender Silva
Bournemouth have agreed a deal worth up to £26m for Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva. The Portugal international will cost an initial fee of £21.4m, with a further £4.3m in potential add-ons. Silva, who is set to undergo a medical with the Cherries, has made 183 appearances for Benfica and has featured in the Champions League, Europa League and Club World Cup since making his debut in 2022. The 22-year-old has also won 20 international caps and was part of his country’s squads for the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024. Bournemouth have been eager to strengthen their squad in central defence following Argentina defender Marcos Senesi’s departure to Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer in June. Silva becomes the Cherries’ second summer signing after the arrival of Spanish forward Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche for up to £25.7m.
Antonio Silva bolsters Cherries’ defence after Marcos Senesi left
following the passing of Franco Baresi. “His example and integrity will be forever etched into the club’s DNA, just as his iconic number 6 shirt is. “The condolences AC Milan extends to Franco Baresi’s family at such a difficult time are shared by every Rossonero, who feels this loss as their own.” In a further statement on the club website, Milan – whose squad held a minute’s silence before yesterday’s training session on their pre-season tour in Australia – added: “Announcing the loss of someone who embodied the heart and soul of AC Milan, is incredibly difficult.”
FOOTBALL IN BRIEF
SWANSEA CITY
his stay at Swansea
Vitor Matos has signed a new contract at Swansea City, keeping the 38-year-old as head coach through to the summer of 2030. The Portuguese was appointed last November and won 14 of 30 league games as Swansea finished 11th in the Championship. “From the moment I arrived, I have sensed how powerful the connection between City and the fans and community is,” he said. “We put foundations in place, but have to look forward, keep pushing and making progress.” Chief executive Tom Gorringe added: “Vitor made a considerable impact and we are excited about the direction in which he is taking Swansea City.”
CHELSEA
by England snub to perform better
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer admits his World Cup snub has given him extra motivation for the new season. Palmer was a surprise omission from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad which reached the semi-finals before losing to Argentina. Instead, the 24-year-old watched the World Cup while on a summer holiday with his family in Marbella. Asked if his omission gave him more motivation ahead of the new Premier League campaign, Palmer (above) said: “Yes, naturally it’s going to. “It’s like anything. If someone tells you you’re essentially not good enough to get in the squad, then you’re going to think, ‘all right then, I’m going to try to go that extra bit harder’.”
WATFORD
Hornet for six years
Watford have signed goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia on a six-year contract. Ravaglia, 26, made over 50 appearances for Bologna in all competitions and it has been reported the deal could be worth up to £6.8million. “Federico has valuable experience from playing in the top two divisions in Italy and from playing in European competitions that will really help us,” Watford’s group technical director Gian Luca Nani told the Hornets website. “He is a goalkeeper of technique and talent, as well as being a leader in the dressing room and in organising the defence.”
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PSG chief Al-Khelaifi will not seek presidency
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European Football Clubs
(EFC, previously known as the
European Club Association)
and an executive committee
member of Uefa.
The i Paper has been told,
however, that the 52-year-old is
not interested in the role.
A spokesperson said: “Mr
Al-Khelaifi has absolutely no
ambition, no intention and no
interest in the Fifa role and all
this media noise, and instead
will continue to quietly and
constructively support all
the institutions of world and
European football.”
Another understood not
to be interested is the man
who quickly kicked off the
condemnation, Uefa president
Aleksander Ceferin. It is also
unclear if the Slovenian would
have the support to
mount a challenge.
Sources insist
Montagliani
(left) retains
much more
backing
globally. A long-
standing ally of
Infantino and one
of eight Fifa vice-
presidents, he became
the first non-Caribbean
Concacaf chief since 1969 to be
appointed in the aftermath of
the corruption scandal in 2015.
It was not thought candidacy
for the next election was
on the 60-year-old’s radar,
and that he would target the
following campaign in 2031
and run for re-election in his
region instead.
Having delivered a largely
successful North American
World Cup this summer,
however, the Canadian is now
at the peak of his powers, in an
ideal position to overthrow a
figure who is doing his best to
dissuade the entire footballing
world of his legitimacy.
Fifa and Infantino doubled
down on their plans in a
statement yesterday. “Nobody
is selling football,” the world
governing body said. “This
is not something Fifa would
ever entertain. We respect the
feedback and concern aired
in public and reaffirm our
commitment to an open and
democratic consultation.”
The AFC, whose support is
crucial for Infantino to stay on
for another four years after
the next election, expressed
concern that the Fifa proposal
was made public before all 211
member associations were
fully consulted. Infantino’s
senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro,
has also resigned in protest.
private plan is very publicly torn to shreds
By Jamie Gardner
Fifa is seeking an independent agency to assess the expansion of the men’s World Cup to 64 teams, according to documents seen by the Press Association. Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, is under pressure amid opposition to plans to seek private investment in a company which would run the World Cup, with three confederations hav- ing rejected it and his senior adviser having quit over it. One of the key concerns was the potential for private investors to seek ever bigger, ever more frequent tournaments to maximise returns. Now PA has seen documents in which Fifa expresses its wish to appoint an independent agency to assess an expansion to 64 teams from the current 48, starting with the next finals in 2030. The time- line on the documents said Fifa would receive agency proposals by 7 August, with a Fifa decision on 14 August. Delivery of analysis by the agency is then scheduled for 11 September. Fifa has been ap- proached for comment. The governing body wants the agency it ap- points to “test market appetite and system- wide consequences of this movement, including commercial spaces and risk of saturation”. The brief adds: “Consumer or fan evidence may be used where it helps, but it should not become the centre of the study that remains a B2B fo- cused study. The analysis should enable a clear strategic judgement: does a 64-team format expand glob- al relevance and participation in a way that strengthens the football economy, or do dilution, calendar congestion, execution complex- ity and saturation undermine the proposition?” Fifa’s brief said the final judge- ment “should establish whether the incremental value generated by ex- pansion would outweigh the poten- tial dilution and wider costs imposed on the football ecosystem”. The most controversial aspect of the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) was the proposal to sell minor- ity stakes in it to private investors. Thrive Eternal – a company founded by Joshua Kushner, brother of the United States President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is earmarked to lead the investor group, Fifa has said. Those plans have been rejected by Uefa – which also intends to boycott Fifa competitions until the project
then becomes an obligation. Investor expectations become a daily pressure. Football changes.
is scrapped – along with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the confederation for North Amer- ica, Central America and the Carib- bean (CONCACAF). Infantino’s senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro (below), also announced his resignation yesterday morning, with the investment banker calling the FFE proposal “a bad deal for football”. The threat of bigger and more frequent tournaments was highlighted as a key concern for Uefa if private equity had an influence. “The moment external investors acquire ownership interests in Fifa competitions, foot- ball changes forever,” Uefa said. “Commercial return becomes a permanent obligation. Investor expectations become a daily pressure. From that moment onwards, every decision on the international calendar, every decision on compe- tition formats and every decision shaping the future of football is no longer driven by what best serves the game, but by what best serves shareholders.” AFC’s statement was especially damning for Infantino, calling for an “urgent review” of its governance framework. It pointed out: “This is not the first occasion where major stakeholders have been confronted with signifi- cant initiatives after the direction of travel appears to have already been determined.” The Press Association is seeking to ascertain whether confederations were aware of the World Cup expan- sion brief, which is it believed was sent to agencies on Thursday.
Fifa’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup has caused a “very serious situation,” Norway FA president Lise Klaveness said after a Uefa meeting. “The word ‘blackmail’ was used. Bringing external owners into football’s core business is an alien element.”
influencers and cap ticket prices, recommends Michael Hincks
e World Cup is forever evolving but no previous change comes close to the current threat this tournament faces if Fifa president Gianni Infan- tino gets his way. The threat of a Uefa boycott, and a potential challenger to his presidency at March’s election in Concacaf chief Victor Montagliani, as exclusively reported by The i Paper, means Infantino does though have opposition. All change? Please! Here is how Fifa can save itself and restore the World Cup to what it should be. And yes, most importantly, that means no more Shakira. Whenever. Wherever.
DO NOT ELECT AN EGOMANIAC
Few would have believed in 2015 that a decade later the footballing world would soften on Sepp Blatter, but here we are. Infantino was the Uefa general secretary before replacing Blatter, and upon election he vowed to protect the sport’s “integrity” after scandals took centre stage. A self-serving reign has followed. His astonishing “Today I feel…” speech in 2022 was a generational glimpse into a narcissist’s mind, while offering Donald Trump the Fifa Peace Prize evoked a leader more interested in political brown- nosing than proper governance of the world’s favourite game.
LIMIT PRESIDENCY TO ONE TERM
How do you stop a Fifa president from slowly becoming more tyrannical? Limit them to one four-year term. They should be stewards, not overlords, and regular change would prevent lengthy reigns. There have been just three presidents since 1974 – Joao Havelange (1974-98), Blatter (1998- 2015) and Infantino (2016-present) – and that is not right.
DROP BACK TO 32 TEAMS
The millennial in me wants the next men’s World Cup to revert to 32 teams, buts knows that 64 is more likely. Either way, a format that prevents teams who finish third in a four-team group from reaching the knockout stage. With 32, there is greater quality and jeopardy, although the argument for 64 is opening the door for more nations to have their Cape Verde moment.
JUST ONE HOST NATION
Think traversing one continent was bad? The 2030 tournament will take place across three, a ridiculous footprint when this tournament is better staged in one nation. Like, er, Saudi Arabia 2034. After that. Give it to Australia. Go back to Japan. Pick a sport- obsessed country in South America.
Just somewhere fun, accessible and welcoming, where a festival of football is front and centre. Growing the game does not have to mean constant expansion and multiple hosts.
IGNORE WORLD LEADERS’ CALLS
If you are the Fifa president and the leader of the free world calls you mid-World Cup asking for their nation’s striker to be un-suspended for the next match, do not listen to them. In fact, do not even answer the phone. Have some integrity.
BAN INFLUENCERS
Few enjoyed the constant shots of celebrities at the World Cup – remember the size of David Beckham’s wine glass? – and no-one wanted to see countless influencers and streamers attend matches and broadcast inane videos when seats were better filled by actual fans.
Shakira ranks top 10 of most World Cup finals appearances. Almost.
should take place on 90 minutes of any drawn knockout match, giving extra time more meaning
It was an insult. The percentage of corporate seats should be limited, and the World Cup final in particular sounded far quieter (and worse) because real fans of Argentina and Spain were priced out.
CAP TICKET PRICES
On that note, Fifa – this non-profit organisation (ha!) – should install a cap on ticket prices. No match should cost anything near four figures, unless in Thai Bhat or Colombian Pesos, and fans should not have to shell out thousands on a trip to watch their team once or twice. Hopefully Uefa sticks to its promise for Euro 2028, where 40 per cent of tickets cost £30-60, and no dynamic pricing. And hopefully the UK does not increase the cost of public transport disproportionately. The same for hotels and Airbnbs, but we will not hold our breath.
INTRODUCE THAT VIRAL
PENALTY SHOOT-OUT IDEA
An actual football idea, something that would properly shake-up the World Cup. It did the rounds this summer but was actually from a paper in 2006, the idea a penalty shoot-out takes place on 90 minutes when a knockout tie is drawn. The winner of that shoot-out then heads into extra-time 0.5 goals ahead. It eradicates 30 minutes of stale football and guarantees a winner without the harsh endings.
LIMIT SHAKIRA TO ONE SONG (AND SHOW)
You’ve had your fun, Shakira. It was pointed out the singer has appeared at more World Cups (four) than her ex, Spain defender Gerard Pique. At the last World Cup, she performed at the opening ceremony and did the same again at the half- time final show. Which reminds us…
NO HALF-TIME FINAL SHOW
Bin it. The players (and us) were made to wait 27 minutes as Shakira invaded the pitch along with Madonna, the original Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Justin Bieber, BTS, that Ted Lasso guy and Coldplay. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy though, fair enough.
NO MORE HYDRATION BREAKS
Bring back halves and make quarters a “remember when” question for the future. Given it cannot be changed now, the 2026 World Cup is the only time we ever want hydration/ad breaks.
JUST NO INFANTINO
CHELSEA
play after doping charges ‘resolved’
By Andy Sims
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk can return to playing immediately after the Football Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency “re- solved his appeal” against a ban for failing a doping test. The Ukrainian was suspended for four years after failing a drug test which revealed the presence of a low concentration of meldonium, a pro- hibited substance, in 2024. Mudryk filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport while changes to WADA procedures in the interim mean that had his failed test produced the same result now, charges would not have been brought. The FA said: “Changes have been made… which, while not retroactive, mean that if Mr Mudryk’s sample was collected today, the concentra- tion of meldonium in the sample would not have been reported and no anti-doping rule violations would have resulted. “Further to that development and to other circumstances of the case, the FA and Mr Mudryk have now – with the agreement of WADA – re- solved the appeal proceedings. “As a part of the agreement, Mr Mudryk accepted that he had com- mitted the ADRVs charged and acceded to a period of ineligibility equal to the time served at the date of the agreement. “Mr Mudryk is no longer ineligible and may return to competition with immediate effect.” Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk for £62million in
dealings with agents
By Jamie Gardner
Chelsea have been fined £10m and given a suspended two-window transfer ban after an appeal hearing into their sanction for breaching Football Association agents rules. The club were initially given a suspended six-point deduction along with the fine but the points penalty has now been replaced by the suspended transfer ban. The FA confirmed the imposition of sanctions yesterday. Chelsea admitted to 74 breaches in total of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and third party investment in players. The club’s new owners self- reported the breaches to the football authorities in 2022, when they were in the process of
Mykhailo Mudryk has scored nine goals for Chelsea from 73 outings
2023 and had made 73 appearances, scoring nine goals, before his ban. Chelsea welcomed the deci- sion and said they will support the 25-year-old’s “reintegration into the squad” while “helping him resume his career”. A club statement read: “Chelsea FC acknowledges today’s announce- ment by the Football Association confirming the resolution of the anti-doping proceedings involving Mykhailo Mudryk. “From the outset, this has been an extremely difficult period for Misha, both professionally and personally, and we are pleased that the matter has now reached a conclusion which allows him to return to football with immediate effect. We have always supported Misha.”
buying it from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The six-point deduction, suspended until 30 June, 2027 was imposed by the independent commission which initially heard the case but the club appealed against that. An appeal board instead replaced the points penalty with the suspended two-window transfer ban. Chelsea have previously entered sanction settlements in regard to this matter with the Premier League and UEFA. Chelsea issued a statement saying: “In 2022, the club self- reported potential historical rule breaches to all applicable regulators. Following that report, it has worked openly and transparently with all regulators, including voluntarily and proactively disclosing many thousands of documents.”
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SOUTHAMPTON
plays on the mind for Eckert amid FA charges
By Simon Peach
Tonda Eckert admits the possibility of further punishment for the ‘Spygate’ scandal is in the back of his mind as the Southampton manager sweats on the Football Association’s verdict. An EFL independent disciplinary commission expelled Saints from last season’s Championship play-off final and docked them four points for this term after the club admitted three spying charges having been caught observing semi-final opponents Middlesbrough. Eckert, to the surprise of many, kept his job as Southampton owner Dragan Solak publicly declared his backing for the apologetic coach, who took responsibility for “everything that has happened”. The FA confirmed on 21 May it would investigate the matter and last Wednesday charged the 33-year-old (above) with three breaches of Rule E3.1 in relation to “misconduct” between December and May. “I would be lying if I said that it is not in the back of my mind,” the Saints boss told BBC Radio Solent. “I think that’s true for everyone involved.”
NEWCASTLE UNITED
£25m deal for Hornicek
Newcastle United were closing in on an agreement to sign 24-year-old Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga last night for around £25m. The signing of a new keeper was a priority for the Magpies. They had an interest in James Trafford, but were beaten to his signature by Leeds United. The club formally announced the departure of manager Eddie Howe yesterday. Howe said: “After nearly five years of giving my life, heart and soul into the club with unrelenting energy, I feel that it is in the best interests of both myself and the club to step away, recharge and take a break. “Although it’s been incredibly difficult to make this decision, I know in my heart that it’s the right one.”
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Montagliani set to take on Infantino
North American chief ready to stand against Fifa president in elections as other associations join Uefa in rejecting plan to sell off the World Cup
By Pete Hall
North American football chief Victor Montagliani is “making moves” to run for the Fifa presiden- cy against Gianni Infantino. Having appeared immovable only a few days ago, Infantino faces the first real threat to his reign with a credible candidate to oppose the under-fire supremo preparing to step forward. Two sources close to the matter have told The i Paper that Canadian
Analysis on Stokes’ possible return by Chris Stocks
‘Bazball was fun, but England need to win’ –exclusive interview with Ollie Robinson
Montagliani – president of the North American, Central American and Caribbean association (Concacaf) – is set to challenge Infantino in the elections in March. Infantino was planning to run for the presidency unopposed, as is often the case in Fifa elections. He did so in 2019 and 2023. But the extraordinary reaction this week to plans to raise over $4bn (£3bn) by selling off part of the World Cup to private investors, including Uefa’s proposed boycott
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq continues to court controversy over his highly unusual bowling action, writes Richard Edwards
of football’s showpiece event, has caused a major shift in support. Concacaf became the latest as- sociation to unanimously reject In- fantino’s plan on Thursday, before the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) followed suit yesterday. A source with knowledge of Con- cacaf’s meeting told The i Paper that not only was there blanket condem- nation for the proposal, “the senti- ment and discussion expressed among the vast majority of Concacaf members is that they are losing con-
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John Davidson reports on how the serial champions went from Super League’s most successful club to potentially missing play-offs for the first time
fidence, or have lost confidence, in the ability of Gianni Infantino as Fifa president moving forward”. Several influential figures within European football had hoped that Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi would stand against Infantino. The Qatari government offi- cial and businessman is already embroiled in the world of football governance, as the chairman of
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American crosswords are word puzzles where players fill a symmetrical grid with intersecting words based on clues. Black squares separate words, and every letter belongs to both an Across and Down word.
How to play Start with easy clues: fill in obvious answers. Work across and down: use intersecting letters to solve tougher clues. Look for wordplay: clues may involve puns, synonyms, or references. Consider the theme: themes guide answers (such as sports terms). Use strategies: learn common abbreviations, suffixes and multi-word answers.
Solutions, page viii
ACROSS
1
Tropical hardwood tree (4)
5
Prevent legally (5)
10 2008 single by Beyonce
that reached No. 4 in
the UK charts (4)
11 The largest of Greece’s
Dodecanese islands (6)
13 Globes (4)
14 A ___ ___ to Die Hard,
2013 film starring
Bruce Willis (4,3)
16 ___ Somebody, 2008 UK No.
2 single by Kings of Leon (3)
17 1977 UK top 10 album
by David Bowie (3)
18 Identical (4)
19 ___ Ora, British singer and
actress who played Mia Grey
in the Fifty Shades films (4)
22 Apocalypse ___, 1979
anti-war film directed by
Francis Ford Coppola (3)
23 The only city in Cornwall (5)
25 Crafts (4)
27 Crossly (7)
29 Keg; wooden barrel (4)
31 An ___ Husband, 1895
play by Oscar Wilde (5)
33 Vase (3)
34 ___ Wilder, actor who
portrayed Willy Wonka
in a 1971 film (4)
35 Chinese breed of
dog (in short) (4)
37 ___ Me Down, 2015 UK
No. 1 single by Sam Smith
and John Legend (3)
15×
2- 5×
7 1
8 9
How to play Place the numbers 1-6 once in each row and column, obeying sums in bold- lined regions. The number in each region indicates the total for the region, and the symbol shows which type of operation should be applied to the numbers: addition, subtraction, division or multiplication. Numbers may repeat within bold-lined regions. With subtraction always take the lower numbers away from the highest number in a region, and with division divide the highest number by the lower numbers.
39 Former French coin (3) 42 Followed stealthily (7) 44 A long-legged wading bird (4) 45 ___ Street, Roman road that connected London to York (6) 46 Said and ___, 1995 UK No. 1 album by Boyzone (4) 47 ___ Merrygold, singer and dancer who was a member of JLS (5) 48 Inquires (4)
DOWN
1
O Brother, Where Art
?, 2000 film based on
Homer’s Odyssey (4)
2
Listening organs (4)
3
Finney, actor who
played Hercule Poirot in a
1974 adaptation of Murder
on the Orient Express (6)
4
Greek island in the
Dodecanese (3)
5
Therefore (4)
6
The Morning ___, comedy-
drama series starring
Jennifer Aniston (4)
3× 20× 48×
8+ 48× 2÷
2- 8+ 10× 1-
72× 1-
7
Close, 2021 miniseries
with Emily Watson and
Denise Gough (3)
8
Against All , 1984 neo-
noir film starring Rachel
Ward and Jeff Bridges (4)
9
Hair-splitter (6)
12 Greek island which was
the birthplace of the
mathematician Pythagoras (5)
15 Coniferous tree in the
Taxaceae family (3)
17 ___ Croft, videogame
character portrayed by
Angelina Jolie and Alicia
Vikander in films (4)
20 2001 biopic with Judi Dench
and Kate Winslet (4)
21 One from 30 Down,
for example (4)
24 ___ Mabuse, 2019
Strictly winner with
Kelvin Fletcher (3)
25 Sheltered (4)
26 Jenny ___, TV quiz
show Chaser nicknamed
The Vixen (4)
What is the
meaning of the word
LIMINAL?
a) Glowing,
b) Shell-like,
c) On the edge
At the school, each person has eaten someone else’s lunch. The baguette was eaten by the maths teacher. Ann’s lunch was eaten by
Inquisitor
• Zygolex • Codeword
• Arrowword • Sudoku
• Brain Teasers
• Jigsawdoku
• Word Search • idoku
28 Nervous (4) 29 The largest of the Greek islands (5) 30 West Asian capital city (6) 32 Greece’s third-largest island which was the home of the ancient Greek poet Sappho (6) 33 High points (3) 36 Northern hemisphere trees in the Ulmaceae family (4) 37 Jay ___, US TV host who hosted The Tonight Show 1992-2009 (4) 38 Seaport in Yemen which was formerly a British colony (4) 40 The sound a pig makes (4) 41 Applications (4) 43 ___ Harington, English actor who stars in thriller series Industry (3) 44 The highest mountain on 29 Down (3)
Ava. Neither Ada nor the art teacher ate the soup. The salad was not eaten by Ann or the history teacher. Ada’s lunch was eaten by the PE teacher. If Amy ate the wrap, which lunch did each person bring to work?
Answers, page viii
In addition to the usual constraints, each numeral from 1 to 9 must appear (once only) in the squares forming the red letter i – in tribute to the original logo of The i Paper
4 1 2 6 3 2 5 2 9 7 9 7
6 8 1 9 4 3 5 7 9 6 4 7
Harder
2 8 4 6 2 2 8 5 4
1 4 7 5 2
How to play Place the numbers 1-9
once in each row, column and bold-lined
jigsaw region.
3 8 2 8 7 7 9 4 2 6 3 2 7 6 9 2 6 8 2 6 1 6 2
pull-out
1 9 3
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ACROSS
1/1D Weak artist’s a slovenly
creature (6,7)
4
Trench restricts spring
expedition (8)
9
Sailor working out in clearing (9)
11 Cut tin and aluminium (5)
12 Is lyrical piece on recording part of
a series? (7)
13 Trap revolved around getting
suspect seen outside (7)
14 Station one can visit for small
fare (5,3)
15 Petrifying woman? (6)
18 Thrashes Muttley at the beginning
in Wacky Races (6)
20 Red-headed lady losing heart
without confidence (8)
24 One listens primarily to upmarket
radio plays (7)
26 Number in football team, for
example (7)
27 Artist recalled artist’s work hanging
on wall (5)
28 Learning issue involves
character associated with
Reading University (9)
29 Great letter mentioned distribution
of gifts (8)
30 Return to former state only after
leader’s exit (6)
7 2
2 6
How to play
Answer the
crossword-
style clues in
the direction of
the arrows in
order to fill
the grid
Solutions,
page viii
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2
Old Tibetans may be seen as
reluctant to change (9)
3
Swimmer’s hair getting cut back on
top (7)
5
30’s partner almost part of one’s
group (6)
6
Olympic Association contains
member of one’s group (7)
7
Bikini Atoll’s first insect returns (5)
8
Problem keeping bishop in part of
one’s group (7)
10 Police Captain possesses a very
cool head (6)
16 Female scout cast Gielgud in role
originally (4,5)
17 Scene involving centre halves in
familiar feud (6)
18 Old woman stops to phone man in
one’s group (7)
19 Sea mist swirled around painter (7)
21 Part for violin one made using thin
strips of material (1-6)
22 Something found in youngster’s
yellowing underwear? (1-6)
23 What could be made from synthetic
fibres? (6)
25 Member of one’s group earned
right to entertain king and
queen (5)
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3 2 3 2 2 1 2 1 4 0
Hexagon
How to play Each hexagon is divided into six triangles. The sum of these six triangles is always 25. Place a number from 1-9 in each empty triangle to complete the puzzle; you cannot repeat a number within a hexagon.
Solution to yesterday’s Cryptic
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Solution to last Saturday’s Cryptic
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8 3 9
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iii Solutions: theipaper.com/puzzles/iweekend-solutions Puzzles
ACROSS
12 1996 album by Nick Cave and
the Bad Seeds featuring Where
the Wild Roses Grow, a duet with
Kylie Minogue (6,7)
13 A soft waxy solid used in
making soap and candles (7,4)
15 Cricketer whose 73-year-old
record of being the youngest
male cricketer to play Test
cricket for England was broken
by Rehan Ahmed in 2022 (5,5)
16 England defender sent off
in the round-of-16 match
against Mexico at the 2026
World Cup (6,7)
17 The North American fish
Pomolobus pseudoharengus,
similar to the herring (7)
18 Baron Alexander von ___,
German scientist after whom
a cold ocean current along the
western coast of South America
is named (8)
19 Soft silvery-white metallic
element whose atomic number
is 63 (8)
21 German tennis player who won
the men’s singles at the 2026
French Open (9,6)
23 God personifying the north
wind (6)
26 City in Texas, on the Rio Grande
opposite Ciudad Juarez,
Mexico (2,4)
27 Sea cow found in the Indian
Ocean, distinguished from the
manatees by its forked tail (6)
29 1973 song by the Faces that gave
its name to their last studio
album (3,2,2)
33 See 40
34 Arachnid with a venomous sting
at the end of its tail (8)
35 ITV comedy drama series
starring David Jason, based on
books by David Nobbs (1,3,2,1,2)
37 Small plant with musk-scented
flowers also called townhall
clock and five-faced bishop (9)
39 One of the “Famous Five”
who helped launch TV-am
in 1983 (4,4)
40/33 Buckinghamshire village
in which Thomas Gray is
believed to have composed
his Elegy Written in a Country
Churchyard (5,5)
43 See 45
44/54 Piece of embroidered
cloth that will go on display
in the British Museum in
September (6,8)
45/43 Nottinghamshire and
England fast bowler who was
the main exponent of the
“bodyline” bowling style on
the MCC tour of Australia in
1932–33 (6,7)
49 Pop duo that consisted of David
Van Day and Thereza Bazar (6)
50 Road feature introduced in the
UK in 1969 (7,8)
54 See 44
55 A short swinging upward blow
in boxing (8)
57 A type of cotton cloth woven
from coloured yarns into
stripes or checks (7)
59 Historical name for a territory
of Africa colonised by Spain
from 1884 to 1976 (7,6)
60 2003 film starring Colin
Farrell, Al Pacino and Bridget
Moynahan (3,7)
61 American singer born Vincent
Damon Furnier whose
autobiography Devil on my
Shoulder will be published in
October (5,6)
62 English music journalist and
radio DJ who wrote the books
Cider with Roadies and Pies and
Prejudice (6,7)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13
15 16
17 18 19
21 22 23
24 25
26 27 28 29
33 34 35
37 38 39 40 41
43 44 45
46 47 48
49 50 51
54 55 56 57
59 60
61 62
DOWN
1
See 28
2
English crime novelist whose
works include The Four Just Men
and Sanders of the River (5,7)
3
Bassist and backing vocalist in
The Jam (5,6)
4
The son of Isaac and twin
brother of Esau in the Old
Testament (5)
5
1907 oil painting by Henri
Matisse also called Souvenir of
Biskra (4,4)
6
Henchman of Goldfinger in the
Ian Fleming novel (6)
7
Name given to the Electric
Company and the Water Works
in Monopoly (9)
8/51 French underwater explorer
who co-developed the aqualung
and pioneered marine
conservation (7,8)
9
French-born British poet, essayist
and historian whose works
52 53
include Cautionary Tales (7,6) 10 Prickly climbing plant of the genus Smilax with large aromatic roots and heart- shaped leaves (12) 11 British stand-up comedian who hosted The Mash Report (4,5) 14 Lake in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan that was formerly the fourth largest lake in the world (4,3) 20 2009 film for which Carey Mulligan won a Best Actress Oscar nomination (2,9) 22 Island in the Indian Ocean that joined with Tanganyika in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanzania (8) 24 1984 film starring Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin (3,2,2) 25 American singer-songwriter whose top ten singles include Breathe Again and Un-Break My Heart (4,7)
30 31 32
28/1 British zoologist and writer
whose books include My Family
and Other Animals (6,7)
30 A member of a North American
Indian Iroquois people formerly
living between Lake Champlain
and the St Lawrence River (8)
31 A crisp golden-brown pancake
with deep indentations on both
sides (6)
32 Uninhabited British island in the
North Atlantic, 220 miles west
of the Outer Hebrides (7)
36 Series of children’s books
written and illustrated by
Jill Murphy, the first of which
was published in 1974 (3,5,5)
38 Tune from The King and I, sung
by Anna after a conflict between
her and the King over the
meaning of love (5,2,5)
41 Birkenhead-born actor who
plays the title roles in the
films Eddie the Eagle and
Rocketman (5,7)
42 Character in Lewis Carroll’s
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
that disappears gradually until
nothing is left but its grin (8,3)
46 American virologist who
developed one of the first
successful polio vaccines (5,4)
47 Common name for the 1804
poem And did those feet in
ancient time by William Blake (9)
48 The last tyrant of Athens, ruling
from 527 to 510 BC (7)
51 See 8
52 A small violent tropical storm
or cyclone, especially in the
China seas and West Pacific (7)
53 Autonomous region of Spain on
the Bay of Biscay whose capital
is Santiago de Compostela (7)
56 Financial and commercial
centre of Venice containing
a bridge across the Grand
Canal (6)
58 The SI unit of frequency (5)
Solutions, page viii
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How to play Each of the 28 domino pieces from 0-0 through to 6-6 have been placed once into the grid. Can you work out where each of them is placed?
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4 2 5 2 0 1 5 4
1 3 5 1 0 4 3 2
0 3 4 0 6 2 6 5
4
4 0 1 1 3 0 0 5
3 6 2 6 4 4 5 3
2 2 0 3 2 1 1 5
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How to play Convert the word at the top of the ladder into the word at the bottom of it, using only the five rungs in between. On each rung, you must put a valid four-letter word that is identical to the word above it, apart from a one-letter change. There may be more than one way of achieving this.
How to play Put the numbers 1 to 9 once in each row, column, diagonal (highlighted to form an X) and 3x3 box (ruled).
1 2 3 4 5
1
2
3
4
7 8
9 10
11 12 13 14
15 16 17
18 19 20
21 22
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
LAST
MACE
3 4 1 9 6 4 5 3 8 8 3
4 3 8 1 8 2 7 5
Brain Teasers
Answers, page viii
TACK
TYRE
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
ACROSS
1
Pastry dish (3)
3
Grab (5)
7
Church service (4)
8 Brandy (French) (3,2,3)
9 Much in demand (6-5)
11 Extend (6)
13 Powerful shock (6)
15 Agitated (11)
18 Young racehorse (8)
20 Nobleman (4)
21 Glossy fabric (5)
22 Speck (3)
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Solution to yesterday’s Concise Crossword
ACROSS 1 Beau, 3 Sore (Bowsaw), 7 Engine driver, 9 Elegy, 10 Extreme,
11 Egress, 13 Recall, 16 Costume, 18 Blini, 19 Once in a while, 20 Hebe,
21 Frog.
DOWN 1 Bugbear, 2 Annoy, 3 Spittle, 4 Reeve, 5 Vehemence, 6 Adder,
8 Well-timed, 12 Squeeze, 14 Abiding, 15 Penny, 17 Singe, 18 Bower.
2 0 0 0 0 3 5 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 1 2 4 4 2 4 1 1 1 0 6 4 1 0 1 1 3 2 1 1 3 4 2 6 0 3 3 2 5 2 3 5 2 3 4 5 1 0 0 2 2 2 2
DOWN
1
Attitude (7)
2
Coloured cosmetic (3,6)
3
Former French coin (3)
4 Motionless (5)
5
Witticism (7)
6 Raised platform (4)
10 Natural disasters (4,2,3)
12 Series of actions (7)
14 Increase (7)
16 Wading bird (5)
17 Conservative (4)
19 Tavern (3)
How to play As traditional sudoku, but numbers along the path of an arrow must also add up to the circled square at the top of each arrow.
How to play Find all the mines in the grid. Numbers in certain squares indicate how many mines there are in the neighbouring squares, including diagonally touching squares. Mines cannot be placed in squares with numbers.
No 4574
The numbers in the grid represent letters of the alphabet. Solve the puzzle and fill in the letters as you go. Three letters are provided to start. The solution will be in Monday’s paper; yesterday’s codeword solution is on page viii.
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
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Solutions: theipaper.com/puzzles/iweekend-solutions Puzzles
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How to play The classic word-search puzzle: find all the words in the grid. Words may be hidden horizontally, vertically or diagonally and in either a forwards or backwards direction.
B A S A S E A C H I C M Y I Y V Q Q C V I C T O R I A D D X K U Z A U G I K A I E T E U R B V Z E C I V T I L P R T W H D N A L R E H T U S Z I I P C N B J L J L A N B E B B A A A S A X C P E M I G T R S N L B S R N C M G O A K I G O J O B O E A E E N N G D M Y F K U U F H X V U A T A K E Q E E S A I I T J X Q L R E S E V A E T T P E V M V U A W O V V L F S T A F L E U M C U Y A B H A C E N G I A V J E Z H D H D G F D I L B A A T A R A G O R G E
ANGEL BAATARA GORGE BAREHIPANI BASASEACHIC BRIDAL VEIL CUQUENAN DETIAN
28 20 22 5 8 16
- × 8 -16
5
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19 17 3
3 3
How to play Place each of the letters below once into the empty hexagons, crossing them off as you do so. Enter the letters in such a way that it is possible to find all the words listed alongside the grid by moving from hexagon to adjacent hexagon to spell out each word.
A, B, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, M, N, O, S, U, X, Y
PALOUSE PLITVICE STAUBBACH SUTHERLAND VICTORIA YOSEMITE
DETTIFOSS HAVASU IGUAZU JOG KAIETEUR MULTNOMAH NIAGARA
11 3
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Brain Teasers
• On each row, place two letters that can be attached to the end of the word to the left to give another word. When completed, an eight letter word will be read downwards. What is it? RUM _ _ ACE _ _ PARS _ _ FOND _ _
• Each of the following can be rearranged to give a type of biscuit. What are the four biscuits?
a) URGENT GIN b) MUD CARS REACT c) GIVE EDITS d) JIM ADORED GEM
• In a cricket match the average number of runs in the first 20 overs was two. After a further 15 overs, the average runs rose to nine. What was the average number of runs in the last 15 overs only?
Solutions, page viii
Take the workout at mensa org.uk
How to play Fill the white squares so that the total in each across or down run of cells matches the total at the start of that run. You must use the numbers from 1-9 only and cannot repeat a number in a run.
AGE BUMPING CUP DROVES FIN HEX JOG KNAP LINK STY ZING
How to play Can you fit all the words into the grid to complete the puzzle? Some words may initially fit in more than one place, but there is only one way to fit all the words together to complete the grid.
4 Letters Deem Idle Over
5 Letters Joust Local Means Spell
Find the missing words by following the RHYME, LETTERS and MEANING links – eg, a word that rhymes with ‘cheek’, has one letter different from ‘pear’ and has the same meaning as mountain, would be ‘peak’.
LETTERS RHYME MEANING
Full rules at zygolex.com. Solutions, page viii
6 Letters Ambush Fairly Paired Tedium Wilful
7 Letters Bemused Blemish Horrify Probity Sojourn
COOK SLIT
GROOVE
4 4
4 3
4 3
SOOT NOURISHED
How to play Fill the empty squares with numbers that will make the across and down calculations produce the results shown in the grey squares. Each numeral from 1 to 9 must only appear once. The calculations should be performed from left to right and top to bottom, rather than in strict mathematical order.
Easier
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×
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× 4
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Harder
- + 5 3
8 Letters Assassin Entreaty Preserve
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How to play Can you find the words in the grid? They may be written horizontally, vertically or diagonally, and either forwards or backwards.
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SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
How to play Can you spot the six differences
between these two pictures?
SETTEE SIDEBOARD SOFA STOOL TABLE TALLBOY
PUZZLES
HEX MAZE
How to play Find your way out of the grid, entering at the entrance arrow. You must follow only one path which does not cut corners, jump walls or repeat itself.
SH PE M TCH
How to play Can you find three matching shapes that are identical in colour and size? Shapes can be rotated.
MATCHING
WORD BUILDER
How to play Answers to every clue contain only the letters in the grid, are five letters long and include the central letter. • Unwraps a gift • Tommy Lee ___ : US actor • Call up • Selected
C O N
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ROUTE WORD
How to play Solve the crossword-style clues below to fill the grid, writing one letter per square. The last letter of each answer is the first letter of the next answer. These have been written in for you, along with the first and last letter of the whole puzzle.
M START T
R END
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NUMBER PYRAMID
How to play The value of each square in the number pyramid is the sum of the two squares directly under it.
266 311
130 136 175
66 64 72 103
32 34 30 42 61
14 18 16 14 28 33
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How to play Can you find
the matching hedgehog?
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5 6 7
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24 12
39 15 32
27 23 45
CLUES
• Turn from a
solid to a
liquid (4)
• Excite
greatly (6)
• Not telling the
truth (5)
• Female
child (4)
• Opposite of
right (4)
• Type of small
dog (7)
How to play Three of the numbers in the box left add up to 73. But can you work out what those three numbers are?
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TOWER
OF WORDS
How to play Circle the coins below to show how much you will
need to buy the chocolate bar. Then you must work out how
much change will be left over from your funds.
How to play Fill the grid with the words given in the list.
Each word has only one position and must fit exactly in the
given squares.
4 Letters Iago
6 Letters Angelo Edmund Tamora Tybalt
5 Letters Aaron Regan
7 Letters Cassius Goneril Macbeth Proteus Richard
8 Letters Claudius Cornwall
How to play The aim is to get from the start to the end of the puzzle, using the clues that appear below each step of the pyramid to help you, together with the knowledge that the next answer is an anagram of the previous clue plus one new letter.
Road vehicle
Unit of land area
Slatted wooden box
Hypnotic state
Completely sure about
No 1971
Holiday by Ifor Silvered rows contain answers to non-standard clues. In each of these the first clue comprises a definition of a short word to which a letter-string must be inserted or added to form the real-word entry given by wordplay. The second comprises wordplay to a longer word from which a letter-string has been removed to form the defined entry.
Enumerations refer to wordplay outcomes; all strings are different.
A five-word phrase suggesting these changes must be written under the grid.
Phrase: ______
Remaining clues each contain an extra word; these words appear in clue order in the source of the phrase.
ACROSS
1
Magical line affected only
me (6)
7
Main Street apparel in novel
fashion (9)
12 Priest taking heart from the
best chance (5)
13 Understood, maybe without
having drug injected (4)
14 Rage about Trade Union
racket (6)
Word Wheel
Nine-letter word
CONQUEROR
Other words cone, conquer,
core, corer, corn, corner, cornu,
coroner, crone, croon, crooner,
crore, cure, curer, once, ounce,
recur.
Wheel
MENSA Brain Teasers
1. Barbecue
2. a) Gingernut
b) Custard cream
c) Digestive
d) Jammie Dodger
3. 18.3333
Five-clue Cryptic
Crossword
Across 3 Ka-rate, 5/6 General
stores*
Down 1 Papers, 2 Taken on,
4 Eras-e-R
Jumbo Crossword Across 12 Murder Ballads, 13 Stearic acid, 15 Brian Close, 16 Jarell Quansah, 17 Alewife, 18 Humboldt, 19 Europium, 21 Alexander Zverev, 23 Boreas, 26 El Paso, 27 Dugong, 29 Ooh La La, 34 Scorpion, 35 A Bit of a Do, 37 Moschatel, 39 Anna Ford, 40/33 Stoke Poges, 44/54 Bayeux Tapestry, 45/43 Harold Larwood, 49 Dollar, 50 Pelican crossing, 55 Uppercut, 57 Gingham,
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15 Soprano left at sea in grand
chant (8)
16 Paper works out of print are
coming back (5)
17 Break in step interrupts,
roughly sent away (6)
18 Function is in retrospect
ultimately low in demand (7)
20 Tilt coach end briefly; Ifor’s head
pops out (9)
21 Sudden rise in applause, not
broken as bride quakes (6)
24 Preserves in salt, dished up hot
into cold jars (8)
25 Legal document stained with
content of overturned beer (7)
27 Gloom about coming back at
the heart of faith (4)
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Arrowword
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59 Spanish Sahara, 60 The Recruit, 61 Alice Cooper, 62 Stuart Maconie. Down 2 Edgar Wallace, 3 Bruce Foxton, 4 Jacob, 5 Blue Nude, 6 Oddjob, 7 Utilities, 8/51 Jacques Cousteau, 9 Hilaire Belloc, 10 Sarsaparilla, 11 Nish Kumar, 14 Aral Sea, 20 An Education, 22 Zanzibar, 24 All of Me, 25 Toni Braxton, 28/1 Gerald Durrell, 30 Onondaga, 31 Waffle, 32 Rockall, 36 The Worst Witch, 38 Shall We Dance, 41 Taron Egerton,
Friday’s Codeword 4573
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12 13
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42 Cheshire cat, 46 Jonas Salk, 47 Jerusalem, 48 Hippias, 52 Typhoon, 53 Galicia, 56 Rialto, 58 Hertz.
Zygolex Left to right chef; slot; new; spicy; chew; hot; gnaw; gnat; hat; paw; fez; pal; says; foot; fed.
Brain Teasers
1. c) On the edge
2. Amy baguette, Ada soup,
Ann salad, Ava wrap.
3. 20
The Grid Across 1 Teak, 5 Estop, 10 Halo, 11 Rhodes, 13 Orbs, 14 Good day, 16 Use, 17 Low, 18 Same, 19 Rita, 22 Now, 23 Truro, 25 Arts, 27 Irately, 29 Cask, 31 Ideal, 33 Urn, 34 Gene, 35 Peke, 37 Lay, 39 Sou, 42 Stalked, 44 Ibis, 45 Ermine, 46 Done, 47 Aston, 48 Asks. Down 1 Thou, 2 Ears, 3 Albert, 4 Kos, 5 Ergo, 6 Show, 7 Too, 8 Odds, 9 Pedant, 12 Samos, 15 Yew, 17 Lara, 20 Iris, 21 Turk, 24 Oti, 25 Alee, 26 Ryan, 28 Edgy, 29 Crete, 30 Ankara, 32 Lesbos, 33 Ups, 36 Elms, 37 Leno, 38 Aden, 40 Oink, 41 Uses, 43 Kit, 44 Ida.
29 Gym rats rationed exercises (8) 31 Crowns prepared for start of next misfortunes (8, 2 words) 34 Unit noting pressure troops into hills (9) 36 Country blues isn’t bad on endless reels (6) 38 Pipe salute blown behind leader of parade (7) 39 Sailor evacuated, hating Antarctic trips (11) 40 Behaved as King Claudius deems, ripe for slaughter (9) 41 Guys in Wall St heading to earnings from illicit bonuses (6) 42 Very French, holding several over long hair (8, 2 words)
How to play Each row, column and 3 by 3 box must contain each number (1 to 9) only once. The sum of all numbers contained within grey lines must match the number printed in its top-left corner. No number can appear more than once in an area formed by grey lines.
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17 9
14 17 18 10
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12 7 11
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1
Like a brain free to
accommodate British voice (6)
2
Snakish fence lifted courtroom
papers (6)
3
Measure fallout encountered
over earth (4)
4
Fantastic tangle for some as
forward netted (5)
5
Support for surveyors when
measuring yard, field and
drainage ditch (6)
6
Creditors’ payoff split across
new generation (8)
7
Stage prison movement (4)
8
Light temporary buildings
initially positioned in fields
of view (9)
9
Sacrificial promise; money’s
right within claim (6)
10 Meagre delight in catch
brought back after loan
from Arbroath (6)
11 Contrived dead happy
ending, ruined after
beginning repeats (7)
19 Declare news unless
unknown (6)
20 Odd character smiled while
entering empty cage (4)
22 Small cake marks sacred feast
of deliverance (5)
23 Remove eg salt, spread in side
streets once drained (8)
24 Children stick around before
a meal, at first shunning small
savouries (7)
26 Lovers run out of jewellery in
small ropes (7)
28 South Syrians dreamed,
suffering duress (6)
30 Feature of Listener followers
leaving arguments spoken
about (6)
32 Contents of plate belonging to
Roman Catholic church (5)
33 Broken deposit in river valley,
not so much around Ohio (5)
35 Hint of moon in rural puddle?
Stupid men! (4)
36 Plot pulled up widower before
choking son (4)
37 Leading traitors last to turn
up (4)
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I R U S A C H E M A S S P A I R N M A O T U T T E R N U S O O N T A P I O C A S M E E S T E N A C I T Y
Song Title: HELLO, I MUST BE GOING
Solution to 1969 Cookies by Kirsanov In Animal Crackers (cryptically MANILA), JEFFREY T SPAULDING (extra letters) sings “HELLO, I MUST BE GOING”; thus (silvered) entries for CHILIAD, HIDROSIS, HIBACHI, HISTORIES, CHIANTI and TAHINI were entered minus HI and I.
How to play Place the numbers from 1-5 exactly once in each row and column. The greater than and less than signs (‘>’ and ‘<’) indicate where one cell is greater/less than the adjacent cell indicated.
O E O C
N Q U
How to play How many words can you find using the letters in the wheel? We’ve found 18, including one nine-letter word. Each word must use the centre letter and at least three others. Letters may be used only once. You may not use foreign words, proper nouns or plurals, though you may use verb forms ending in ‘s’.
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NORTH
Lily’s Foxhall Road, Blackpool
How do you choose where to buy a chippy tea in a place with more than 80 fish-and-chip shops? As in any seaside town, move away from the gaudy trappings of the seafront, head for the yards and back streets removed from the ocean, and find those places where the locals – a mysterious unseen breed of batter sages – feast. In Blackpool, push the door into Lily’s Traditional Fish and Chips, a cheery sanctuary, and devour chips the bewitching colour of cartoon doubloons, and sizzling cod. Tel: 01253 522794
The Fish Hut
Liverpool Road,
Manchester
Exempting them from rationing due to their importance to morale during wartime, Winston Churchill called fish and chips “the happy companions”. If he could have added a third member to this jolly gang, surely it would have been a decent pint of beer. Fish Hut’s fine offerings can be consumed in the adjacent cask pub accompanied by real ale from the bar. Rustle those wrappings and raise a glass. Tel: 0161 839 0957
The Wetherby Whaler
Otley Road, Guiseley
A chain of Whalers has sprung from Wetherby, with branches located across Yorkshire. All of them serve batter that soothes the soul and chips that throw the eater to some blissful childhood occasion. The Guiseley branch is victorious here due to its history – this was the site on which the legendary Harry Ramsden opened his first fish and chip hut. It is an area steeped in chippy history. In neighbouring Bradford during the 1860s, 17-year-old Clara Duce became one of the first people anywhere to sell fried fish with chips. wetherbywhaler.co.uk/guiseley
The Fisherman’s Wife
Leeds Market, Leeds
The Fisherman’s Wife moves to the rhythms of its venue – don’t expect to find it frying beyond 5pm. This is an afternoon kind of place; a tin of pop kind of place (dandelion & burdock, or Vimto at a push). Make sure you accompany your velvety haddock
the UK’s best fish and chip shops
Fresh from the fryer and doused in vinegar and salt - what could be better? Daniel Gray shares some of this very British dish’s top exponents
with a portion of scraps – brittle dreamy morsels of batter scooped from the frying range, criminally unavailable in the English south or Scotland. Mind, they’re called “bits” in Leeds, and “gribbles”, “scrantions” or “screeds” elsewhere. Chippies have their own lexicon of love. thefishermanswife.co.uk
The Scrap Box
Hull Road, York
It seems counterintuitive to visit beautiful York and then head out of town to a lay-by, yet for the city’s best fish and chips it is necessary. The Scrap Box is where the locals go. This
is a bright, modern business rooted in old chippy values: sumptuous batter; steaming, crispy, yet tender chips; homemade mushy peas in snooker- baize green and lush tartare sauce. And, of course, scraps. In February, The Scrap Box won Takeaway of the Year at the National Fish and Chip Awards. No wonder. facebook.com/scrapboxyork
North Bay Fisheries
Columbus Ravine,
Scarborough
Scarborough has more chippies per capita than any other place on earth, according to a 2025 survey. Meandering among them, their intoxicating aromas provoke stomach pangs. Turn from the sea and join the queue at North Bay Fisheries, tucked away on a terrace behind Peasholm Park. From its chrome frying ranges fly golden delights. facebook.com/northbay.fisheries
Excelsior Fisheries
Staithes Lane, Staithes
Once you’ve traipsed up the severe hill from the alluring seaside village of Staithes, you deserve a reward. Staffed by winningly enthusiastic young friers, the Excelsior provides that reward with battered ambrosia. A sublime discovery in the one-time home of Captain Cook. facebook.com/excelsiorstaithes
Colmans Ocean Road, South Shields
The Colman family have been serving fried cheer in this North East seaside town since 1905. What began with a beach shack is now a restaurant and takeaway a few minutes’ walk from the sand. Colmans serves fish that, bitten into, releases a decadent, volcanic rush of heat – the epitome of freshness. If you eat in, enjoy identifying the celebrity customers whose photographs line the walls. A John Major as you douse on the vinegar, a Vera Duckworth as you sprinkle the salt… colmansfishandchips.co.uk
Fisherman’s
Bay East Parade,
Whitley Bay
Fisherman’s Bay presents customers
with a dilemma. Sit inside and
appreciate its elegant, calming
restaurant? Or, take away and eat
within sight of the rumbling North
Sea, stabbing wooden forks into
haddock so that it unleashes steam
into the air? This Tyneside marvel
also deserves praise for its creative
vegan options.
fishermansbay.co.uk
MIDLANDS
Major’s
Church Street, Bilston
Never mind national identity – through local specialities, chip shops help us express regional identity. Hull has American Chip Spice, a tangy powder scattered at the counter. In Cumbrian chippies, mash and mince patties are a staple. And here in the Black Country, the orange chip is a beacon of local pride. For more than 70 years, shops here have been dousing their uncooked chips in a batter that includes paprika, orange
colouring or turmeric depending on who you ask, and then frying them. The result, say those bred locally, is an upgrade: a crispy chip far superior to its blander, pallid cousin – a fluorescent renegade. Major’s, just outside Wolverhampton, is an ideal place to test whether you agree. facebook.com/majorschipshop
EAST
French’s The Quayside, Wells-Next-the-Sea
For over a century, the French family have been stoking up the frying range and presenting mighty fish and chips
LONDON
to locals and tourists alike, their vinegary vapours seducing harbour strollers. That is not to say French’s hasn’t modernised in that time – its gluten-free products are appreciated by many who have to forgo batter. frenchs.co.uk
Lucy’s Chips Norwich Market, Norwich
Amidst the bao buns, katsu and churros available from Norwich Market’s street food counters are two fish and chip stalls. Both – Lucy’s and Ron’s – are marvellous. Lucy’s wins here because, remarkably for a chippy so far south, they serve scraps. Such are the market’s tight warren thoroughfares, customers are usually forced to eat in the open air – which is always the best way. facebook.com/ lucyschips114norwichmarket
SOUTH
Chipping Wharf
Old Ford Road, E3
Sixteenth-century Jewish immigrants introduced fried, battered fish to London and indeed Britain. In around 1860, teenager Joseph Malin of Bethnal Green – also Jewish – paired battered fish with hot chipped potatoes. The Malin family soon began selling the married dish and their business on Old Ford Road became probably, possibly this country’s first fish-and-chip shop. Malin’s is no more, but the handsome Chipping Wharf does the East End’s golden traditions proud. This being a London chippy, don’t forget your “wallies” (pickled gherkins) on the side. chippingwharf.com
Golden Union
Poland Street, W1F
One turn from the chaos of Oxford Street, a red-and-white sign beckons passers-by with lusty words: Fish & Chips. Those who fall under its spell will find a haven. Golden Union is not unlike an American diner in appearance, but with the welcome cloy of tangy vinegar and bubbling deep-fat fryers providing interludes between jukebox classics. Frying in vegetable oil and with meat-free delights cloaked in the same perfectly brittle batter as other products (vegetarians deserve indulgence too), this venue pleases every generation. goldenunion.co.uk
Rock and Sole Plaice
Endell Street, WC2H
Fish and chips’ Jewish origins are
just one example of the meal’s intertwining with immigration – Greek Cypriots, for example, blessed us with hundreds of chippies down the centuries. The Ziyaeddin family have been custodians of the Rock and Sole Plaice since 1980. Offering a variety of battered options including rock, plaice, lemon sole and skate, their restaurant also serves glorious, broad chips that return the dish to its street origins. Eat as a Victorian did, only among gorgeously tiled walls while sipping a chilled pinot grigio. rockandsoleplaice.com
Chez Fred Seamoor Road, Bournemouth
One way to identify a splendid chippy is by its queue. If a dozen or so hungry souls are lining up outside the door, it means everything is being cooked to order, pulsating with freshness. This is often the scenario at Chez Fred, where customers wait in gleeful anticipation of delicate batter and perky amber chips. chezfred.co.uk
Rockfish
New Fish Quay, Brixham
Devon and Dorset are graced with a dozen branches of Rockfish, a high-class chain with an impressive commitment to sustainability. All of them serve a wide range of seafood, yet once the evocative scent of batter drifts across the seaside air it is impossible not to order the haddock or hake. Sit on the terrace and watch fishing boats bobbing in the harbour, while seals seem to dance in the teal water. therockfish.co.uk/pages/ brixham-seafood-restaurant
Greg & Lou’s Higher Fore Street, Redruth
Cornwall is not short on quality fish and chip shops, but Greg & Lou’s possesses something that elevates it above the rest: remarkable, heavenly chips. Although their fish is exquisite too, it is the chips that linger in the memory and make you salivate at the thought of them on some random Tuesday morning several months later. Speckled with a subtle kiss of batter, they are unique. thinkfoodgreglous.today
WALES
Ship Deck
Newport Road, Caerphilly
Cardiff has “Chippy Lane” – Caroline Street, a famous thoroughfare sprinkled with takeaways. But for the finest local fish and chips, head a few miles north to a town known more for its cheese. The award-winning Ship Deck is a breezy sanctuary of deep- fried goodness, a community chippy with universally superb food. shipdeck.co.uk
Ainsworth’s
Bridge Street, Caernarfon
No two chippies are the same. They are tiny republics dazzling with individuality, a gratifying phenomenon in a homogenised world of chain eateries. Further, the tiniest fish and chip shop is capable of conjuring food equal to the grandest. So it is with Ainsworth’s, a treasure trove of a place. Cradle a box of their glowing offering under your arm and head to the waterfront to eat between bay and castle. ainsworthscaernarfon.co.uk
SCOTLAND
The Chippy by Spencer
Broughton Street,
Edinburgh
Scotland’s capital has lost many of its chippies in recent years. The question “salt and sauce?” is now almost completely absent from the city centre soundscape. That is not the case on Broughton Street, where the chippy sauce (a concoction of brown sauce and vinegar distinctly not available in Glasgow) runs freely and decadent batter brings glee. Escape with your bundle of steaming joy and eat in nearby Gayfield Square. thechippyedinburgh.com
Carron Fish Bar Allardice Street, Stonehaven
Admittedly, there is not often room for dessert after a fish supper. However, take yourself to the pretty town of Stonehaven and try this approach: a first course from the excellent Bay chippy at the top of the town, then a refreshing seaside walk down to the Carron for dessert. The latter is the home of the deep-
fried Mars bar, first concocted there in 1992. In its brown paper bag, the DFM may resemble the remains of an animal burned unidentifiable in an Australian bush fire, yet it tastes ridiculously, absurdly delicious. carronfishbar.com
Nardini’s
Greenock Road, Largs
Italian immigrants sculpted Scotland’s fish and chip shop landscape. Still now, shops across the land are named after Crollas, Coias and the rest. Many are compact and homely, their windows steamed up to mask an inviting glow. Nardini’s is not. Nardini’s is a fish-and- chip mansion. Its interior has the splendour of an Art Deco ballroom. Few other chippies host piano recitals. Thankfully, the food befits the surroundings – supreme haddock the shape of a Viking longboat, its batter a shade of copper, with fluffy chips. nardinis.co.uk
NORTHERN IRELAND
John Long’s
Athol Street, Belfast
On an unpromising dead-end street, a Belfast institution dwells. Long’s wears its history on its face; still in place are mesh window covers installed at the height of the Troubles. This place once sated the hunger of shipyard workers. Now Long’s is savoured by locals from across the city and tourists in on the secret. There is restrained beauty in its mid-century interior. Plonk yourself in a booth and if you fancy a change, order a pastie – a Northern Irish chip shop delicacy comprising a battered parcel of meat, onions, potatoes and seasoning. johnlongs.com
Morton’s
Bayview Road, Ballycastle
Perfectly perched by the marina, the queues outside Morton’s tell their own story – this is a destination fish-and-chip shop, and visiting is a ritual during a grand day out to the seaside. Silky batter, down by the water. Idyllic – though beware Ballycastle’s bolshy divebombing seagulls trying to freeload their own chippy tea. facebook.com/mortonsfishandchips
Daniel Gray is a writer, editor,
broadcaster and author of several
books including ‘Food of the Cods: How
Fish & Chips Made Britain’. The title was
shortlisted for Debut Food Book of the
Year at the Fortnum and Mason Food
and Drink Awards 2024, and was a
Guild of Food Writers 2024 Finalist
for Food Book of the Year
6 1 – 2 August 2026
For years I have been drawn to the lakes, rivers and beaches of the UK as a source of healing, inspiration and joy. Writing my book, ‘Breaking Waves’, took me to many fabulous spots – sometimes clutching a guidebook, sometimes stumbling across a hidden gem. Here are 20 that have captured my heart, and I hope will inspire you to dip a toe…
Horgabost Beach
Isle of Harris,
Outer Hebrides
Nothing quite prepares you for that first sighting of the beaches on Harris’s west coast: vast stretches of white sand and improbable turquoise waters, reminiscent of the Caribbean without the hotels (or the weather). You can skip world-renowned Luskentyre with ease – I swam at Horgabost on a stormy November morning, looking across the small, sheltered bay to the Isle of Taransay. The water is cold and invigorating year-round, the beach backed by machair and dunes. There are no facilities, but parking is easy and Tarbert is a short drive away.
Lochs of the Cairngorms
Highlands
The Cairngorms National Park is one of my favourite places in the world, and you are spoilt for choice for loch swimming amid majestic mountains. Loch Morlich, with its wide freshwater beach fringed by Scots pines; Loch Garten, tucked beside forest teeming with birdlife and red squirrels; or fairy-tale Loch an Eilein, its ruined island castle ringed by ancient woodland. Loch Insh, home of Swim Wild UK (swimwilduk.com), has a watersports centre and the BoatHouse Restaurant for soup, a sandwich or a wee whisky afterwards.
Dores Beach, Loch Ness Highlands
Passing Loch Ness, I had to stop for a dip – to confront my fear more than anything. Expecting gloomy, foreboding waters, I found instead a delightful sunlit shingle beach and bracing waves. From this north-eastern tip the view runs the full length of the loch, and though the water is cold and peat-dark, swimming as the sun sets behind the mountains is otherworldly. There is easy access and parking and The Dores Inn pub is just along the shore. No monsters seen.
Loch Lomond The Trossachs
Britain’s largest lake is lush and green, with entry points at Duck Bay, Luss and many others – though these do get busy. Balloch, the bustling village at the southern tip of this “gateway to the Highlands”, has restaurants, cafés and boat tours aplenty. The water is dark and cold but looking up at the vast pinewood forests from water level is magical.
Calder Mill Waterfall,
Lochwinnoch
Renfrewshire
There is something singularly reinvigorating about dipping under a waterfall, and finding one this wide and shallow is a joy. The horseshoe fall at Calder Mill nestles deep in woodland, reached by a muddy footpath from a road with free parking. Off the beaten track and without facilities, it has broad, stepped rocks to picnic on, and you can wade the crystal-clear shallows behind the waterfall – daring, if you wish, to put your head under the thunderous flow. I could not resist! Lochwinnoch village has plenty of eateries for afterwards. Wear sturdy shoes.
Low Newton Beach
Northumberland
Northumberland’s beaches are pristine, sandy and quiet, punctuated by breathtaking castles and grassy dunes. Low Newton is tranquil and sheltered, with cream- painted fishermen’s cottages on the approach and The Ship Inn tucked away for refreshments. Park on the brow of the hill and walk down to the sands, dipping with a view of strolling dog walkers – or the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle brooding on the headland beyond.
Windermere Cumbria
Standing on the jetty at Rayrigg Meadow at sunrise is breathtaking: the sun casts its pink hue over the fells, and on a calm day, England’s longest lake reflects its surrounds like a painting. From the paid car park, a short, winding path leads to a small shingle beach where public jetties stretch into the water. Dive from the platforms or wade in through the shingle and experience the special stillness here. Vibrant Bowness village is a five-minute drive away.
Llyn Tegid Gwynedd, North Wales
The largest natural lake in Wales, located in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) is steeped in myth – legend tells of a sunken town beneath
the lake, with its ringing church bells said to be heard on quiet evenings, and I felt the mysticism of those stories as I swam. I entered at the north-eastern end near Bala Sailing Club, with public parking nearby, and visited the dog-friendly Lakeview Café for the best post-swim bacon roll and cup of tea I’ve ever had. In summer, the Bala Lake Railway puffs along the southern shore, adding to the sense of immersing in story.
Secret Beach Pembrokeshire
South Pembrokeshire hides a host of treasures. I was directed to a secret beach, unnamed on the map, and swimming in its cove felt protected yet wild, the open ocean beckoning while cormorants and shags guarded the rocks like living gargoyles. The coast from Broadhaven South to Freshwater East holds many such small beaches with public parking and golden sands – and at Broad Haven, a beautiful walk in through the Bosherston Lily Ponds en route to the sea.
St Andrews Lakes Kent
This is a stunning spring-fed reserve with gorgeous azure-blue water so clean it is almost (but not quite) drinkable. A wholly managed venue, it offers lifeguards, watersports, restaurants and hot tubs and saunas overlooking the lake – plus luxury “floating” lodges with private hot tubs, where I had the most relaxing short break. Induction and pre-booking are mandatory.
Buckland Park Lake Surrey
This is my home lake, and I have such affinity for this gorgeous lagoon surrounded by sandstone cliffs just off the A25. There is free parking and beautiful nature walks; the Canada geese and ducks reign – we are but guests in their waters. Swimming is booked through The Surrey Hills Adventure Company (theshac.co.uk), who lifeguard the lagoon and offer open water introductions, night swims, ladies-only moonlit “moon circles”, paddleboard yoga and sound baths. A snack van sits lakeside, and a beautiful restaurant overlooks the water. A true slice of heaven.
Mercers Country Park
Surrey
A few miles down the road lies this vibrant, buzzy multi-sport hub, where sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and paddleboarding share the water. A former quarry, it is now a conservation area with woodland walks and free parking, its newly built deck overlooking the lake serves wines and beers – and open-mic nights bring a real sense of party. Booking essential.
Winchelsea Sands
East Sussex
I recently discovered this quiet, rural shingle beach and it felt like stepping back in time. Bordering the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and salt marshes, this wide, long, dog-friendly beach sits back from any development, letting nature take its
Above, from left: Loch Ness, Highlands; Swanage, Dorset; Loch Lomond, The Trossachs. Below left: Horgabost, Isle of Harris; below far left: Bembridge, Isle of Wight GETTY How to swim safely
Open water swimming is a high-risk activity, particularly in colder temperatures. Understand safety-critical information such as tides and temperatures, seek local knowledge, check lifeguarded areas and familiarise yourself before swimming anywhere new. I recommend the ‘Swimming Wild’ series of books (Vertebrate Publishing) for area- specific knowledge, safety information and facilities.
course. Second World War pillboxes and Napoleonic Martello towers dot the coast, and the area is a haven for birdwatching. Historic Rye is a short drive away.
Bracklesham Bay West Sussex
Bracklesham Bay holds one of the UK’s best-known fossil grounds, where 45-million-year-old shark teeth wash on to the sand after rough weather. If swimming over an ancient seabed isn’t inspiring enough, the sunsets are spectacular: the bay faces south-west, so the sun sets over open water, the Isle
of Wight visible on the horizon. Paid parking; Billy’s on the Beach serves delicious post-swim food.
Southsea Beach
Hampshire
Cafés line Southsea’s flinty shingle beach, a great place to watch the world go by from the water – a pier, beach café and navy warships in and out of Portsmouth Harbour, all nicely sheltered by the Isle of Wight. Beware fast tides at the harbour mouth. With Southsea Common, the promenade, model village, aquarium and Southsea Castle nearby, this feels like a traditional holiday swim spot.
Bembridge Beach Isle of Wight
Reached by a stony footpath from the thriving coastal village, Bembridge beach stretches to the Lifeboat Station standing on stilts out in the water in one direction, and Bembridge Harbour in the other. Parts of the bay are very sheltered and the waters sparkle with tropical promise, though strong currents prohibit swimming around the harbour. This is firmly crab country – famous eateries include The Crab & Lobster Inn.
Swanage Beach & Old Harry Rocks Dorset
My own open-water journey began on Swanage Beach, when I entered an organised sea swim and never looked back. Swanage is a delightful seaside town – arcades, a Victorian pier, fish and chips, Punch & Judy – and the swimming is sublime: a gently shelving bay that will forgive a nervous first-time swimmer almost anything, with adventure on offer in guided swims to the famous Old Harry Rocks. Boat traffic is heavy, so a guide and safety cover are essential – I swam with Jurassic Coast Swimming (jurassiccoastswimming. co.uk), who cater for all abilities.
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Dorset
Durdle Door’s magnificent limestone arch is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, and guided swims from Lulworth Cove with Jurassic Coast Swimming are incredible. The cove itself houses an underwater “art gallery”, as fish swim among the kelp and seagrass. Beyond the sheltered bay lie mini caves and ‘Breaking Waves’ by Emma Simpson is out in paperback (Icon Books, £10.99)
swim-through tunnels before you approach the arch itself. With hot chocolate and cake afterwards, it is the perfect swim adventure. Access involves steep paths, and joining a guided group such as Jurassic Coast Swimming is essential – these are unpredictable waters, with no lifeguards.
Westward Ho! Sea Pool Devon
A part-natural, part-concrete Victorian tidal pool set into the rocks, the Westward Ho! Sea Pool allows safe bathing while the wild Atlantic roars behind. The swell is reduced to spray by the time it reaches the pool, and its gently sloping entry and shallow depth make it a sociable dipping spot for all abilities. The Bluetits Chill Swimmers (thebluetits. co) meet here regularly and are very welcoming – even persuading my 12-year-old daughter to join in. Mind the slippery rocks.
Porthcurnick Beach Cornwall
This sheltered cove on the Roseland peninsula, a short stroll along the coast path from Portscatho village, is home to thriving rock pools. The morning light glimmers over the water, and from the sea the swimmer can look back at the Hidden Hut nestled into the rocks – a café, reachable only on foot, famous for open-fire feast nights. With soups, cakes, seasonal lunches and local ice creams, it is the perfect spot for a dip and lunch, no booking needed.
Food Santiago Lastra Guest chef Extracted from Mexican Soul by Santiago Lastra QUADRILLE, £30
Veracruzana Serves 6
250g roasted and peeled cherry tomatoes
20ml vegetable oil
1 onion, diced into 1cm
(½ inch) cubes
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, peeled and chopped (char the skin to make it easy to remove)
1 red bell pepper, peeled and chopped
60g pitted green olives, quartered
4 roasted bird’s eye chillies
30ml olive oil
50ml water
6 mackerel, cleaned
For the roasted vegetables
Fresh chillies, as needed
Tomatoes, as needed
Onions, as needed
Bulbs of garlic, as needed
You can get ahead by roasting the vegetables and storing in the fridge until you need them. Preheat the oven to 200°C fan/ 425°F/gas mark 7. Place the vegetables on a roasting sheet. Roast the garlic for 40–45 minutes, the onions for 25 minutes, the tomatoes for 15 minutes and the chillies for 10 minutes. They should be soft,
Makes 6 quesadillas
100g fresh mozzarella
200g pre-grated mozzarella
20g wild garlic (ramsons), thinly sliced
10 uncooked poppadoms
50g halloumi, finely grated
Habanero salsa
100g crème fraîche
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Put the fresh and grated mozzarella into a bowl and mix it into a homogenous paste, then add the wild garlic
golden and slightly charred. Remove and leave to cool. In a food processor or pestle and mortar, roughly blend the roasted cherry tomatoes, keeping some texture. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the fresh onion for three minutes. Turn the heat to low, add the fresh garlic and cook for a further five minutes. Add all the remaining mackerel ingredients except the mackerel and cook over medium low heat until the water has evaporated. Cut out six squares of foil, roughly double the size of the mackerel. Spread a thin layer of the marinade on the squares and place a mackerel on each one. Cover the mackerel with more marinade and wrap in the foil. Heat a dry frying pan over a high heat and add the parcels. Once the foil starts to inflate, cook for three minutes, then remove from the heat. Serve hot and wrapped in the foil with any remaining sauce and the roast vegetables.
and mix through. Divide the mixture into six oval shapes. Half-fill a saucepan with oil and heat to 180°C (350°F). Soak the poppadoms in cold water for two to five minutes until flexible – keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t break – then place them on a tray lined with a dish cloth. Fill the poppadoms with the cheese mixture, spreading it out but not right to the edges. Use a pastry brush to brush the edges of the poppadoms with water then gently fold them over to create a semicircle. Press the edges down gently to seal them. Gently drop the quesadillas into the hot oil in batches and fry for about three minutes on each side until they stop vigorously bubbling. Remove the quesadillas from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a tray lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil. Sprinkle with the halloumi and serve with salsa and crème fraîche on the side.
salpicón Serves 6
For the short rib
150ml vegetable oil
1 bone-in short rib
2 onions, quartered
2 carrots, thickly sliced
1 bulb garlic, halved widthways
500ml red wine
200g unsalted butter
1 loaf sourdough bread, sliced
Pistachio guacamole
(or regular guacamole,
if preferred)
For the salad
10 radishes
2 bird’s eye chillies, thinly sliced
1 Scotch bonnet chilli, thinly sliced
20 cherry tomatoes, halved
50g pickled silverskin onions, drained and halved
20g parsley leaves, finely chopped
20g coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
200ml olive oil
150ml orange juice
50ml lime juice
50ml cider vinegar
Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan over a high heat. The pan needs to be deep enough to
contain the short rib. Sear the short rib all over, then remove from the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Preheat the oven to 90°C fan/195°F. Add the vegetables to the pan and fry gently for a few minutes, then add the short rib, pour in the wine and cook for one minute. Pour in enough water to cover the short rib completely and then cover with foil or a lid. Cook in the oven overnight, for 12–14 hours, until the meat falls from the bone when you press it gently with the back of a fork. Remove the pan from the oven and leave to cool to room temperature, reserving some oil. Meanwhile, make the salad. Steam or boil the radishes
for two minutes, then slice
into thick pieces. Place in a
bowl, add all the remaining
ingredients and mix well.
Heat a little of the
vegetable oil in a frying pan
over a medium-low heat
and toast the bread for a
couple of minutes on each
side until golden, then add a
bit of butter and cook for 30
seconds on each side over a
medium-high heat.
Place on a serving plate.
While still warm, remove
the short rib from the pan and
place it on a serving plate,
with the bones intact.
At the table, pull the meat
from the bones and mix it
with the salad.
Spread the remaining
butter and pistachio
guacamole on the toasts
and top with the meat and
salad mixture.
we’re reading
new books out in August
By Anna
Bonet
FICTION Sophie, Standing There Meg Mason BLOOMSBURY, £20
Mason’s bittersweet follow-up to Sorrow and Bliss centres on a heartbroken stagehand working at literary festivals who finds herself pulled into a pit of obsession over an author.
FICTION Where Are the Kings
Donal Ryan DOUBLEDAY, £16.99
After something terrible happens to young Jack, the adults in his family refuse to explain it. Confused by his uncles, grandparents, aunt and volatile friend, he tries to understand their secrets and the person he is becoming.
FICTION Agnes Lives! Hallie Elizabeth Newton VIKING, £14.99
Over 24 hours, fading New York model-socialite Agnes Maurer searches for someone to kill her before her next SoulCycle class. Newton’s blackly comic novel follows her through a hollow world of existential despair.
FICTION Netherwood
Jake Arnott TITAN BOOKS, £18.99
Leaving London for a cottage in Hastings, a couple discover their new home once belonged to a notorious occultist. In this unsettling story steeped in folk horror, the house’s unsettling past begins to close in.
MEMOIR Great and Unfortunate Things
Jason Arday SIMON & SCHUSTER, £20
Arday recounts his remarkable path from a Clapham council estate childhood, unable to speak until 11 or read and write until 18, to becoming Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023.
HISTORICAL Little Spark
Jess Kidd CANONGATE, £18.99
Victorian orphan Bodkin Bell once dazzled audiences as an electrifying child star, until her gifts landed her in prison. Assisting a family of inventors offers escape – but leads her to some unnerving truths.
FICTION Song for Another Home Bora Lee Reed SERPENT’S TAIL, £14.99
As Chinese forces attack Pyongyang in 1950, Oksoon flees south, while her cousin seeks safety in an orphanage. This moving novel follows a family divided by the Korean War and struggling to survive.
FICTION Something Like Happiness Tom Newlands PHOENIX, £20
Teen sweethearts Frazer and Caitlin share financial strain and worries about their autistic son. Their love faces a difficult reckoning in this tender novel from the author of Only Here, Only Now.
FICTION The Salt King
Natasha Pulley GOLLANCZ, £22
Jesuit Avelyn Brocken escaped the salt-mining town of Hreodwater as a child. When apparent miracles begin turning people into salt, the Vatican sends him back to investigate. An eerie story of faith and memory.
ROMANCE Love Unlocked
Cecelia Ahern HARPERCOLLINS, £20
Melody has sworn off
love; Al is a hopeless
romantic. When Dublin’s
lovers’ padlocks are
removed from the bridge
and couples around the
world begin breaking up,
the pair investigate for
Melody’s podcast.
NON-FICTION The Cauldron Simon Sebag Montefiore W&N, £25
This sweeping history moves from the final years of the Ottoman Empire to the present day, offering a clear guide to the conflicts, cultures, leaders and upheavals that have shaped the Middle East.
TRANSLATED
How to Make
A Woman
Marie Darrieussecq
FITZCARRALDO EDITIONS, £14.99
Childhood friends Rose and Solange take very different paths in life: one towards bourgeois stability, the other to teenage pregnancy and Hollywood. A raw account of coming of age.
MEMOIR On This Spot Fell One Tear of Love
Louise Doughty PHOENIX, £20
After her parents died, Doughty discovered letters revealing their once-scandalous affair. She explores the social conventions that nearly kept them apart, and their enduring love.
MEMOIR Love, Vito Vito Coppola SPHERE, £25
The Strictly star tells his life story, from a southern Italian childhood centred on the family kitchen to international success. Recipes including his nonna’s ragù accompany memories of family, work and life far from home.
The Couple at No 9
Claire Douglas PENGUIN, £9.99
Renovations at Saffy’s inherited cottage uncover two bodies buried in the garden. Clues from her grandmother expose secrets stretching across three generations.
The Girl Before
JP Delaney QUERCUS, £10.99
Jane moves into a striking minimalist house governed by strict rules from its mysterious architect. Learning that its previous tenant died there draws her into a disturbing pattern of similarities.
Sharp Objects
Gillian Flynn W&N, £10.99
Journalist Camille Preaker returns to her troubled Missouri hometown to report on the murders of two girls – and the assignment forces her to confront the cruelty of the town and her own past.
The Therapist
BA Paris HQ, £8.99
Alice and Leo’s new home seems perfect – until Alice discovers a shattering secret about the previous resident. Her questions soon reveal the neighbours have plenty to hide.
The Woman in
the Window
AJ Finn HARPERCOLLINS, £10.99
Agoraphobic Anna Fox spends her days watching the neighbours from her New York home. When she witnesses a crime across the street, no one is willing to believe her.
5 to book
this week
The Silence of
the Lambs
The psychological thriller, based on the book by Thomas Harris and a Hollywood hit in 1991, brings its jump scares to the stage in a world-first. FBI agent Clarice Starling (Mollie Gallagher) attempts to track down serial killer Buffalo Bill (Sam Jackson) by gaining an insight into his brain via a series of interviews with cannibalistic murderer Dr Hannibal Lecter (John Partridge, below). In exchange for clues, Lecter demands personal revelations, setting off a dangerous game.
1 Aug 2026-26 June 2027, touring silenceofthelambsplay.com
TOURING
Gwen John:
Strange Beauties
Welsh artist Gwen John gets her first major retrospective in more than 40 years to mark 150 years since her birth. John was one of the first women to receive a formal art education, which led to her producing work inspired by her religious beliefs, French modernism and Paris.
Until 4 Jan 2027, Modern Two, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh nationalgalleries.org
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie (U)
When the Paw Patrol ship gets caught in a furious storm, the gang of pups are left stranded
Wilderness Festival
The sun usually shines down on this friendly festival where nature and culture effortlessly combine. Those heading down on Sunday (day tickets available) will be able to watch The Last Dinner Party (left), Sisters: Curated by Annie Lennox, or join Massaoke, where a live band backs the crowd as they belt out lyrics projected onto a giant screen.
Today and tomorrow,
Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire
wildernessfestival.com
on a tropical island – but soon discover they are not alone as dinosaurs still roam the land. Teaming up with Rex, a stranded Bernese mountain dog, they work together to stop Mayor Humdinger mindlessly mining for natural resources and causing havoc with the island’s delicate ecosystem.
They soon learn dinosaurs aren’t as scary as they initially thought and start to feel at home in their new surroundings. The latest film in the franchise welcomes Jennifer Hudson, Paris Hilton and Snoop Dogg, who voice new characters.
In cinemas Friday
Children’s Puppet Festival
Six productions, family workshops and adult courses make up the Children’s Puppet Festival. Theatregoers can settle down for At Sea, a music-only tale of a sailor’s quest to make it to familiar surrounds, and Jack and the Beanstalk (Sort Of), stuffed with songs, silliness and dodgy celebrity lookalikes.
Until 30 Aug, Little Angel Theatre, London N1 littleangeltheatre.com
Roundhouse
Comedy Festival
It’s not just Edinburgh that is presenting a line-up of excellent comedy in August; London has its own festival which boldly promises “an irresponsible amount of laughter”. Joe Lycett (left), Katherine Ryan, Sam Campbell, Ed Gamble and Vittorio Angelone are headlining, while Saturday Night Live UK stars Ayoade Bamgboye and Paddy Young support.
1-18 Aug, Roundhouse, London NW1
SHOW
Queen of the Night -
A Tribute to
Whitney Houston
A live band and singers pay tribute to Whitney Houston, performing “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”, “I’m Every Woman”, “How Will I Know”, “I Will Always Love You” and more.
26 Aug 2026-16 Oct 2027
queenofthenight.co
COMEDY
Sophie Duker:
Hot Beef Injection
The Taskmaster champion (below) addresses her distrust of heterosexual men and questions what she would say if she spoke to men instead of shutting them out.
26 Oct 2026-9 May 2027
thesophieduker.com
ART Wilhelmina Barns-Graham
TATE ST IVES, CORNWALL
The retrospective exhibition lets us into the colourful world of artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham.
24 Oct 2026-3 May 2027 tate.org.uk
MUSIC
Kasabian: Nothing
Better Than This
TOURING The Leicester band are heading on five-date arena tour with songs from their upcoming album Act III and support from The Vaccines.
11-19 Dec kasabian.co.uk
THEATRE Victoria Wood’s dinnerladies
TOURING The sitcom comes to the stage, 25 years after its original airing, for the first work produced by her estate.
26 Jan-17 July
dinnerladiestheplay.co.uk
1 Dictator: The Hitler Interviews SAT, 9PM, CHANNEL 4
A collection of conversations about the Führer from those who knew him personally have been retrieved from the archives for this three-part documentary. The opening episode recounts the Nazi leader’s early life and start in politics in 1920s Munich, and includes interviews with former classmates as well as Hitler Youth leader Baldur von Schirach and ally Albert Speer, both of whom were convicted of crimes against humanity at the Nuremberg Trials. After two decades in prison, they spoke to David Frost in the 1960s, in interviews shown here. 2 Van Der Valk SUN, 8PM, ITV1
Marc Warren returns as Piet van der Valk in a new series of the Amsterdam-set crime drama. The first episode centres on the trial of a criminal family’s female leader – and the pair of whistleblowers who could bring her down. Despite being under police protection however, the first informant
Plus streaming and podcasts
Clockwise from main: Our Lives features NaNaz, an all-female punk band; Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace; Van Der Valk
is killed. Will the remaining witness
make it to court safely?
3
Richard E Grant’s
Very Modern Odyssey
SUN, 8PM, CHANNEL 4
A timely four-part travelogue sees the distinguished actor retrace the story of Homer’s Greek classic. Following the two
decade-long journey of Odysseus, Grant begins in Malta, visiting a megalithic temple dating back even further than the Pyramids, before heading to Turkey and the ruins of Troy. 4 Celebrity Hunted MON, 9PM, CHANNEL 4
Another group of celebrity duos go on the run in the name of Stand Up to Cancer. Among them are two Strictly pros (reigning champion Carlos Gu
‘I’ve always been
interested in the
paranormal
world’
16 1 – 2 August 2026
and Amy Dowden, who was diagnosed
with breast cancer three years ago) and
Brian Conley with his daughter Lucy,
a stand-up comedian. TV presenters
Sophie Morgan and JJ Chalmers also do
their darndest to evade capture.
5
Long Lost Family:
Born Without Trace
MON, 9PM, ITV1
Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell return with a new series of the emotional family reunion show, focusing on babies abandoned at birth. The first episode looks at the story of a baby boy who was found in a locked room of a mansion block in London in 1960, and tries to solve what happened with a now 41-year-old mother who was left in a phone box in Leicester as a baby back in 1983. 6 Joe and David’s Magical Sitcom Tour TUES, 9PM, U&GOLD
Joe Wilkinson has been part of much TV gold in recent times, not least Last One Laughing and The Celebrity Traitors. Here though, he is paying tribute to comedy gold of telly’s yesteryear by celebrating our most classic sitcoms. Together with best pal and collaborator David Earl (who co-wrote The Cockfields), the pair start with Ronnie Barker’s Porridge, meeting co-creator Dick Clement and visiting the filming locations. Following episodes look into the genius of Fawlty Towers and The Office. 7 The Victorians with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman TUES, 9PM, 5
The artist formerly known as Judge
Rinder and the TV historian join forces
to look at the different experiences of
the rich and poor during Victorian
times. Starting with a look at the building
of the railways in the 1840s, Rinder
investigates how the wealthy prospered
during these boom years, while
Goodman considers the less fortunate
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CYCLING Tour De France Femmes SAT, 2.30PM, TNT SPORTS 1 Following the men’s canter round the country last month, the women get their turn – beginning in, erm, Switzerland. Today’s opening stage involves a 138km race, starting and finishing in Lausanne.
From top left: Who Do You Think You Are?; Joe & David’s Magical Sitcom Tour; Celebrity Hunted; Richard E Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey
By Lara Kilner
FOOTBALL
Scottish Premiership:
Celtic v Dundee
MON, 7.30PM, SKY SPORTS FOOTBALL
It feels like just a week or two since they
pipped Hearts at the last, now Martin
O’Neill’s (right) men kick off their title
defence against The Dee at Celtic Park.
lives of those who grafted on the building
of them.
8
The Big Cases:
The Funeral Home Horror
WEDS, 10PM, BBC TWO
A deep look into the shocking actions
of an undertaker in Hull who was
discovered to be hoarding bodies and
giving ashes of strangers to bereaved
relatives. This documentary follows
Humberside Police’s investigation
into debt-riddled Robert Bush and
his atrocious actions, and the families
campaigning for new laws to regulate the
funeral industry.
9
Who Do You Think
You Are?
THURS, 9PM, BBC ONE
The final episode of the series features
Team GB heptathlete Katarina
Johnson-Thompson – and she discovers
quite the story about her family’s
journey. Tracing her father’s ancestry
from the Bahamas and Miami to her
native Liverpool, she discovers tales
of prejudice, segregation and racist
violence, with her ancestors finding hope
through their faith, land ownership and
fighting for their civil rights.
FOOTBALL Carabao Cup first round: Middlesbrough v Wrexham FRI, 7PM, SKY SPORTS FOOTBALL & 7.30PM ITV1 The start of the new Football League season is not for another week as cup matters are dealt with. The Red Dragons head north in an all-Championship tie.
Our Lives FRI, 7.30PM, BBC ONE
This documentary delves into the world of NaNaz, an all-female punk band from Newport, South Wales whose members range in age from 50 to 80. Previously ice cream van drivers, nurses and foster carers, these real-life Riot Women use their performances to rage against everything from care home fees and pension inequality to getting annoyed about inadequate recycling facilities. We meet them as they get ready for their first international gig at the Loud Women Fest in New York City.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Super League:
Wakefield v Leeds
FRI, 7.30PM, SKY SPORTS ACTION
A top-of-the-table affair at Belle Vue as
Trinity look to rein in a Rhinos side who
eased home in the reverse fixture in May.
Q1
In which year did
Coronation Street begin?
W
Q2
Michael Rodd and Mark
Curry presented which
BBC children’s film quiz?
Q3
Penmarric, adapted from
Susan Howatch’s novel,
was set in which county
in England?
Q4
Maureen Lipman (below) played the successful host of a radio advice show in which ITV sitcom?
Q5
Desi Arnaz was the husband and co-star of which US comedian and actress?
Q6
In the children’s TV show of the same name, what was Chock-A-Block?
Q7
Which ITV franchise serves
the South and South East
of England?
Q8
Dandy investigator Jason King, played by Peter Wyngarde, was originally a character in which series?
Q9
TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois is to be one of the new presenters of which petrolhead show?
Which hit Prime Video
show features land agent
“Cheerful Charlie” and
vet Dilwyn?
ANSWERS
e all know someone who reckons they could beat Luke Littler (pictured). Maybe it’s your husband, who spends his evening in the pub at the dartboard rather than the bar. Maybe it’s your sister, who only agrees to attend the family Sunday roast so she can show off her new arrows. Maybe it’s you! Now, thanks to Netflix, you have the chance to prove yourself right once and for all. The streaming service has announced Beat Luke Littler, a competition that will see the 19-year-old darts prodigy take on casual players in an event streamed live to the world. Regional heats will take place in London and Manchester in September, with 20 amateurs chosen to face “Luke the Nuke” in a grand finale on 30 October. Whoever manages to beat him will take home an eye-watering £501,000 (to represent the 501 points they must whittle down to win). It’s a genius idea. Luke Littler is a superstar, having turned the darts world upside down when he reached the final of the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship at just 16. His fame and talent have only grown since – this year he’s already won the World Championship, the UK Open, the Premier League, the Masters and – just this week – the World Matchplay. And yet, thanks to his youth, his nonchalant charm, his ordinariness, thousands still think they could beat Littler at darts. The promo for the contest shows Littler reading social media posts from people who think they are better than him at darts before saying: “Think you can beat me in a game of darts? Let’s go.”
chances of beating Littler are slim – but not impossible
The chances of beating Littler are slim but not impossible – after all, he’ll have to beat all 20 of his challengers, while each of them will only have to win one game against him. But this is Luke Littler – the teenager whose most recent match saw him beat Phil Taylor’s tournament record. The amateurs are more than likely being set up to fail. Whatever happens, it’s sure to be brilliant, unmissable television – something I can’t remember thinking about a live broadcast for years. Netflix has been dipping into the world of live broadcast for a while now, but without much success. An attempt at a live reunion for dating series Love is Blind was beset by technical difficulties, while the stream of a boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson constantly crashed. More recently, however, the live feed of Alex Honnold’s climb up a Taiwan skyscraper went off without a hitch – although it was on a 10-second delay in case he fell, making the jeopardy of the live element rather redundant. By contrast, Beat Luke Littler hits the sweet spot of stakes vs entertainment. For Littler and the competitors, the stakes couldn’t be higher – the former a professional having to prove his worth, the latter fighting to win a life-
talk
Baker
An attempt at a live reunion for Love is Blind was beset with technical difficulties
changing sum of money. But darts is a rather safe sport, meaning there’s no need for a delay. Meanwhile, on our traditional channels, live television has been largely avoided. Outside of live news, only charity telethons, morning magazine series, The One Show and Strictly are given the green light to broadcast to the nation without editing. With Netflix coming up with fun ideas such as having a darts champ playing against darts chumps, the linear channels are falling behind. I doubt the BBC could cough up a fee as handsome as I’m sure Netflix are offering Littler. Beat Luke Littler has the potential to be a truly great television event. To combine a rather simple entertainment format with sport is a very clever move on Netflix’s part. It’s almost too good an opportunity to miss out on for those who honestly believe they could beat Littler. And if they can, well that’s something I hope Littler will be able to shoulder. After all, it’s only he who really stands to lose. If he is beaten, then his reputation could be left in tatters.
SAT, 6.15PM, FILM4
In space, no one can hear
Matt Damon’s botanist
Mark Watney scream when
he’s left behind on Mars,
presumed dead, by the crew of a 2035
mission to the red planet. Based on the
book by Andy Weir, who also wrote Project
Hail Mary, The Martian delivers wave after
wave of fist-pumping thrills as Watney
survives and thrives in isolation and
Nasa eggheads brainstorm a nerve-
shredding rescue plan.
SCI-FI
IMDB: 8/10
SUN, 10PM, BBC TWO
COMEDY
Joseph Fiennes’s creatively blocked Bard seeks inspiration for his latest play, Romeo & Ethel: The Pirate’s Daughter. Enter stage left: aspiring actor Viola de Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow), disguised as a man to achieve her theatrical dreams and woo his heart. A little Judi Dench (approximately six minutes as an unyielding Elizabeth I) goes a very long way in John Madden’s glorious romantic comedy. It’s the very business of show.
ROMANCE
IMDB: 7.1/10
WEDS, 10.40PM, BBC ONE/11PM, BBC ONE WALES
Say “I do” to scheming and skulduggery. The terrestrial premiere of Nicholas Stoller’s raucous comedy of errors catches bouquets from Bride Wars and My Best Friend’s Wedding to pit Will Ferrell’s proud father and Reese Witherspoon’s TV producer against each other when their respective wedding parties are double-booked. Intergenerational conflict is resolved with dewy-eyed reconciliation but potty- mouthed set pieces deliver generous belly laughs.
IMDB: 5.5/10
MON, 11.05PM, BBC TWO
Since 1996, Sing Sing maximum-security prison for men has run a Rehabilitation Through the Arts programme (RTA), which uses theatre, dance and music in a workshop setting to inspire change. Director Greg Kwedar’s remarkable drama champions the transformative power of art by
PICK OF THE WEEK
FRI, 6AM & 3.40PM, SKY CINEMA PREMIERE
Based on a true love story, according to the opening title card, Craig Brewer’s heartrending and unabashedly old-fashioned tale of triumph against adversity ruthlessly targets tear ducts in its second hour. Hugh Jackman and a deservedly Oscar-nominated Kate Hudson are note-perfect as a Neil Diamond tribute act whose marriage and professional dreams are almost shattered by a shocking accident outside their home.
HORROR DRAMA DRAMA
re-enacting the production of a RTA musical revue in 2005. Novelist and playwright John “Divine G” Whitfield (Colman Domingo) joins best friend Mike Mike (Sean San José) at rehearsals run by volunteer Brent Buell (Paul Raci). Divine G and Mike Mike approach drug dealer Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin (playing a
fictionalised version of himself) to audition for the RTA show. He’s initially reluctant, but his resistance slowly softens. Art imitates and celebrates life in Sing Sing, which was shot in just 19 days in decommissioned correctional facilities using a cast of professional actors and former real-life prison inmates.
FRI, 10.45PM, BBC ONE
The Rage virus transforms most of Britain into the slavering undead and widescreen shots of an eerily abandoned, quasi- futuristic London prickle more intensely through a post-Covid lens. Cillian Murphy’s revived coma patient stumbles through the opening chapter of Danny Boyle’s gore-drenched horror trilogy until Christopher Eccleston’s sadistic army major enters the fray and sets the bloodcurdling tone.
Handheld cameras create the illusion of a fly-on-the-wall documentary, emboldened by naturalistic performances. An Oscar-nominated script deals cruel blows to the cast, but never loses sight of the tenderness that can flourish in the darkest places.
IMDB: 7.6/10
FRI, 11.05PM, BBC TWO
Writer-director Luna Carmoon’s impressive feature debut confidently navigates the childhood trauma of 18-year-old Maria (Saura Lightfoot Leon), who is haunted by memories of living in rat-infested squalor with her hoarder mother. Foster parent Michelle soothes Maria’s wounds with kindness but a visit from Michelle’s old ward, Michael (Joseph Quinn), lights a slow-burning fuse on a powder-keg of destructive emotions.
20 1 – 2 August 2026
Food Conspiracy
The British comedian and presenter Mo Gilligan takes one for the team by putting his body to the ultimate test – eating fried chicken for every meal, for four weeks straight. And it turns out, it is not as fun as it might sound. Much in the vein of Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me – the documentary film about McDonalds that caused a storm more than two decades ago – the comedian looks into the impact the international fried chicken obsession has had on our waistlines, wallets and the world. Journeying from London to the US to delve into food’s origin story and the journey it took towards mass consumption, Mo also looks at the
NEW DOCU
Mourinho NETFLIX
From the team behind the Beckham documentary comes this forensic look at the life and times of a football manager extraordinaire, filmed over two years. Featuring contributions from stellar names of the game, including everyone from Didier Drogba to Sir Alex Ferguson. AVAILABLE 11 AUG
stereotypes associated with fried chicken in black culture. AVAILABLE WEDS
Walter Boys
The Walters deal with the fallout from last season, which included George’s hospital drama and Jackie and Cole’s
NEW SEASON
Novak Djokovic:
The Wolf of
Winter PRIME VIDEO
Another sporting documentary – with the lens this time landing on one of the world’s greatest tennis players. This film looks at how Djokovic overcame hardship to become the winner of more than 1,100 singles matches and 24 Grand Slams.
AVAILABLE 20 AUG
This horror drama is an adaptation of Gen X author and member of the literary brat pack Brett Easton Ellis’s book. The Shards (right) is a part-fictionalised retelling of Ellis’s senior year at an elite prep school. Igby Rigney portrays a young Bret, whose life is turned on its axis by the arrival of an enigmatic new student. Also starring Homer Gere, Kaia Gerber and Evan Rachel Wood. AVAILABLE THURS
NEW SHOW
NEW SHOW
NEW SHOW
Vision Presents –
the Ninth Jedi
Japanese anime series from
the Star Wars Visions universe.
Lah Kara continues her Jedi
training under the mastery of
Margrave Juro, as she goes on a mission to
save her father. The eight-part season from
Lucasfilm picks up after the events of The
Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope. AVAILABLE WEDS
declaration of love being rumbled by Alex.
For Jackie when an old friend comes to
stay, she packs a few memories of life in
New York in her baggage, while Cole sets
out on a journey to become a racing driver.
Starring Nikki Rodriguez, Marc Blucas
and Noah LaLonde. AVAILABLE THURS
Alley Cats
The comedy icon’s latest venture is an unsurprisingly very much adult and extremely amusing animated series (above) centred on a crew of sweary British feral cats. Coming from all walks of life, the gang terrorises the local community and fights for survival on the mean streets, while pondering the meaning of life along the way. AVAILABLE FRI
Sci-fi horror thriller about a family who find themselves suddenly trapped within their own home – with dwindling resources and no possibility of escape (left). Greta Lee and Wagner Moura star as a couple who find themselves sealed into this nightmare scenario alongside their children – while a mysterious and sinister force seems to be looming ever closer. AVAILABLE FRI
NEW FILM
New coming-of-age drama centered on Annie Jacobson, a 17-year-old New Yorker whose life takes a curious shift when she inherits a small Canadian island from her little-known grandfather. Time spent there brings friendship, romance and the revealing of some surprising family secrets. Starring Ella Rubin, Keen Ruffalo and Jay Duplass. AVAILABLE WEDS
NEW SHOW
NEW SHOW
City of God director Fernando
Meirelles returns with this
sci-fi action movie set in a
dystopian Rio de Janeiro in an
unfortunate future where the ocean has
dried up and the city is in collapse. Rio has
become the backdrop for a deadly game
(above) where competitors can change
their fortunes by offering up their loved
ones as collateral. AVAILABLE FRI
NEW FILM
Lioness (below) returns for a third action- packed season on Paramount+
Supernatural thriller (above) set in Jamaica, about a young lawyer embroiled in an inheritance battle between a local man and a privileged white aristocrat. Gugu Mbatha-Raw stars as ambitious lawyer Claudia, who suffers the disturbing realisation that the estate in question – a plantation with a brutal history of slavery – is the location of her real-life nightmares. Also starring Jonny Lee Miller and Sheldon Shepherd. AVAILABLE THURS SKY ATLANTIC
Titanic Sinks Tonight Four-part history documentary about the sinking of the most famous liner of all time, based on the accounts of survivors, alongside historians and veterans. AVAILABLE SAT MGM+
Lioness
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan’s
spy thriller returns for a new
season, with Zoe Saldana and
Nicole Kidman
back as the
Truth Behind the Grooming Lie
A deep dive into the case of
Eleanor Williams, a young
woman who was jailed in
2023 for fabricating stories
claiming she was the victim of a grooming
gang in her hometown of Barrow-in-
Furness. As well as shedding new light on
her stories, the three-part documentary
investigates how far-right groups have
used such allegations – which were
primarily aimed at Asian men – to fuel
racial hatred and division in society.
AVAILABLE SUN SKY DOCUMENTARIES
Voice of the Valleys
DOCU– SERIES
Wholesome documentary
(left) following three glorious
Welsh male choirs as they
prepare for big events in their
singing calendar – including belting
out their finest at a major international
rugby match at the Principality Stadium in
Cardiff. Featuring spirited conductors, a
budding young soloist and one of the
country’s best tenors, all intent in keeping
this precious tradition alive.
AVAILABLE WEDS SKY ARTS
NEW DOCU
CIA operatives who are fighting global terrorism. Also starring Laysla De Oliveira. AVAILABLE SUN PARAMOUNT+
Evil
All three seasons of the supernatural
drama land, with an unlikely trio – a
psychologist, a priest in training and
a sceptical contractor – tasked by the
Catholic church with investigating
unexplained events.
AVAILABLE THURS PARAMOUNT+
The Love That Remains This Icelandic drama is a family portrait focusing on the new era after the parents’ separation and celebrating the charms of everyday life, to a backdrop of the changing seasons in a remote setting. AVAILABLE SAT MUBI
1 – 2 August 2026
6.00 Breakfast (S). 10.00 Saturday Kitchen (S). 11.30 Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour (R) (S). 12.00 Homes Under The Hammer (AD) (R) (S). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S). 1.15 Bargain Hunt (AD) (R) (S). 2.00 Money For Nothing (R) (S). 3.00 Escape To The Country (R) (S). 3.55 FILM: Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian (Shawn Levy 2009) Fantasy comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller (AD) (S). 5.35 BBC News (S). 5.45 BBC Regional News; Weather (S). 5.55 The Hit List Celebrity Special (S).
10pm 9pm 8pm 7pm 6pm Daytime Late
6.40 Alan Carr’s Picture Slam With contestants from Lancashire, Birmingham and Cardiff (S).
7.25 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show With Holly Willoughby and Perrie Edwards, and music by Busted vs McFly (R) (S).
8.25 Pointless Celebrities Contestants include James Jordan, Gemma Collins and Brian McFadden (R) (S).
Marvin and Rochelle Humes host a star-studded version of the quiz The Hit List Celebrity Special, 5.55pm
9.10 How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge) Alan explores whether nature can heal a troubled mind (AD) (R) (S). 9.40 BBC News; Weather (S).
10.00 Calvin Harris: Live From Scotland The DJ performs a homecoming show live from Glasgow’s Hampden Park (S).
12.05 BBC News (S). 12.25 Golf: Women’s Open Highlights 2026 (S). 1.25 Sign Zone: Who Do You Think You Are? (AD) (R) (S). 2.25 Sign Zone: The Rapture (AD) (R) (S). 3.25 This Is BBC Two (S).
radio
6am Sounds Of The 60s With Tony Blackburn 8.00 Dermot O’Leary 10.00 Romesh Ranganathan 1pm Ellie Taylor 3.00 Rylan On Saturday 6.00
Sounds Of The 80s With Gary Davies 8.00 Sounds Of The 90s With Fearne Cotton 10.00 Dance Sounds Of The 90s 11.00 Alternative Sounds Of The 90s 12mdn’t Tony Blackburn’s Sounds Of Soul 1.00 Music Is Black 3.00 Radio 2 Unwinds 4.00 In Concert BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.00 Saturday Morning 12noon Earlier... With Jools Holland 1.00 Key Changes: Radio 3’s Essential
6.30 Children’s Programmes (AD) (S). 8.40 The Lady Grace Mysteries (AD) (R) (S). 9.05 Gardeners’ World (R) (S). 10.05 FILM: On The Waterfront (Elia Kazan 1954) Drama, starring Marlon Brando (AD) (S). 11.50 The Great British Sewing Bee (AD) (R) (S). 12.50 A Cook Abroad: Rachel Khoo’s Malaysia (AD) (R) (S). 1.50 FILM: Meet Me In St Louis (Vincente Minnelli 1944) Musical, starring Judy Garland (S). 3.40 Fake Or Fortune? (AD) (R) (S). 4.40 Evolution (AD) (R) (S). 5.40 FILM: Superman (Richard Donner 1978) Comic- strip adventure, starring Christopher Reeve (AD) (S).
7.55 Bolero At The Proms The Spanish National Orchestra makes its Proms debut (S).
Spanish guitarist Rafael Aguirre performs at this special concert Bolero at the Proms, 7.55pm
9.10 Barbra Streisand: Becoming An Icon A look at the actress and singer’s rise to stardom (R) (S).
10.10 FILM: A Star Is Born (Frank Pierson 1976) Musical remake, starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson (S).
History Of Classical Music 2.00 Record Review 4.00 Sound Of Cinema 5.00 This Classical Life 6.00 Music Planet 7.00 BBC Proms 2026 9.45 Talking Music 10.30 New Music Show 12.30am Through The Night BBC RADIO 4 6am News And Papers 6.07 This Natural Life 6.30 Farming Today This Week 6.57 Weather 7.00 Today 9.00 What Happened To Counter- Culture? 9.30 What’s Up Docs?
6.00 James Martin’s French Adventure (AD) (R) (S). 6.30 James Martin’s American Adventure (AD) (R) (S). 7.25 Love Your Weekend With Alan Titchmarsh (R) (S). 9.25 ITV News (S). 9.30 James Martin’s Saturday Morning (R) (S). 12.00 Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen (AD) (R) (S). 1.00 ITV News; Weather (S). 1.15 ITV Racing: Glorious Goodwood Coverage of day five of the meeting, including the Coral Stewards’ Cup (S). 4.30 FILM: Nanny McPhee And The Big Bang (Susanna White 2010) Fantasy comedy, starring Emma Thompson (AD) (S).
6.30 ITV News; Weather (S).
6.45 ITV Regional News;
Weather (S).
7.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Special Zoe Ball takes on the Banker (AD) (S).
8.00 FILM: Casino Royale (Martin Campbell 2006) James Bond spy thriller, starring Daniel Craig and Eva Green (AD) (S).
All change as Daniel Craig makes his first appearance as James Bond Casino Royale, 8pm
10.40 ITV News; Weather (S). 10.55 The Staircase Shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten the defence (AD) (S).
12.15 Shop On TV 3.00 Cold Case Forensics: The Death Of God’s Banker (AD) (R) (S). 3.50 Unwind With ITV (S). 5.05 Fern Britton: Inside The Vet’s (AD) (R) (S).
10.00 You’re Dead To Me 10.30 The Kitchen Cabinet 11.00 Radical 11.30 From Our Own Correspondent 12noon News 12.04 Toast 12.30 Current- ish 12.57 Weather 1.00 News 1.10 Any Questions? 2.05 Any Answers? 2.45 The Archers 3.00 Drama: Waiting In The Wings 4.30 Weekend Woman’s Hour 5.00 Saturday PM 5.30 Sliced Bread 5.54 Shipping 5.57 Weather 6.00 Six O’Clock News 6.15 Loose Ends 7.00 Last Word: Doing Death Differently 7.15 Changing The Odds
6.05 Cheers (R) (S). 6.30 Cheers (R) (S). 7.00 Cheers (R) (S). 7.25 Cheers (R) (S). 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.20 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 9.50 The Simpsons (AD) (R) (S). 10.20 The Simpsons (AD) (R) (S). 10.50 The Simpsons (AD) (R) (S). 11.20 The Simpsons (AD) (R) (S). 11.50 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 12.20 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 12.50 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 1.20 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 1.50 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 2.20 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 2.50 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 3.20 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 3.50 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 4.20 The Dog House (AD) (R) (S). 5.25 FILM: The Lost City (Aaron Nee, Adam Nee 2022) (AD) (S).
7.30 Channel 4 News (S).
8.00 Hitler’s Games: Berlin 1936 In Colour Colourised footage of the 1936 Olympics, held in Nazi Germany (AD) (S).
Denzel Washington leads the cast in this fact-based crime drama American Gangster, 10pm
9.00 Dictator: The Hitler Interviews New series. The testimonies of those who met and knew Adolf Hitler (AD) (S).
10.00 FILM: American Gangster (Ridley Scott 2007) Crime drama, starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe (AD) (S).
12.50 Ramy (AD) (S). 1.25 Ramy (AD) (S). 2.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 2.50 The Simpsons (AD) (R) (S). 4.05 Couples Come Dine With Me (R) (S). 4.55 Location, Location, Location (R) (S). 5.50 Cheers (R) (S).
8.00 Archive on 4: Sucking Up: A Guide To Sycophancy Through The Ages 9.00 Dead Rabbit 10.00 News 10.15 Food Programme 11.00 Olga Koch: OK Computer 11.30 Brain Of Britain 12mdn’t News 12.15 Take Four Books 12.48 Shipping 1.00 World Service 5.30 News 5.34 Shipping 5.43 Bells On Sunday 5.45 In Touch BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA
6am Chicken Soup With Barley 7.30 Suspicions Of Mr Whicher
For the drinks in the Queen Vic, ‘EastEnders’ uses water as vodka, water with burnt sugar as whisky and watered-down apple juice as white wine
8.40 Inheritance Tracks 8.45 Inner Voices 9.00 Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket 9.30 Brothers In Law 10.00 Charles Parker Prize 2026 11.00 Chicken Soup With Barley 12.30pm Suspicions Of Mr Whicher 1.40 Inheritance Tracks 1.45 Inner Voices 2.00 Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket 2.30 Brothers In Law 3.00 Charles Parker Prize 2026 4.00 Howl’s Moving Castle 5.00 Chicken Soup With Barley 6.30 Suspicions Of Mr Whicher 7.40
6.00 Milkshake! 9.00 Entertainment News On 5 (S). 9.10 Commonwealth Games 2026 (R) (S). 10.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces (R) (S). 11.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces (R) (S). 12.00 Secrets Of The Royal Gardens (R) (S). 1.00 The Royals: Uncensored (S). 2.00 Yorkshire: A Year In The Wild (AD) (R) (S). 3.00 Yorkshire: A Year In The Wild (AD) (R) (S). 4.00 Live: UK’s Strongest Man 2026 Coverage of day one from Planet Ice Milton Keynes (S).
6.55 5 News Weekend (S).
7.00 Sussex: Jewel Of The South Coast Exploring the county’s diverse landscapes and vibrant communities (S).
8.00 Meghan Markle: Inside The Mind Of A Duchess Documentary (R) (S).
Documentary offering an in-depth profile of the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle: Inside the Mind of a Duchess, 8pm
9.00 Harry & Meghan: Royal Hypocrites? A look at allegations against the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (R) (S).
10.30 Commonwealth Games 2026 Highlights from the ninth day in Glasgow (S).
11.30 Scandal: The Major-Currie Affair The story of the affair between John Major and Edwina Currie (R) (S).
1.00 Cruise TV With LoveitBookit (R) (S). 2.00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors (R) (S). 2.50 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders (R) (S). 3.45 Friends (AD) (R) (S). 4.35 The Highland Vet (R) (S). 5.25 Entertainment News On 5 (S).
Inheritance Tracks 7.45 Inner Voices 8.00 Random Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket 8.30 Brothers In Law 9.00 Charles Parker Prize 2026. Winners and finalists of the award for the next generation of audio feature makers 10.00 Comedy Club 12mdn’t Howl’s Moving Castle 1.00 Chicken Soup With Barley 2.30 Suspicions Of Mr Whicher 3.40 Inheritance Tracks 3.45 Inner Voices
FV 9, FS 108 SKY 116, VIRGIN 108 FV 10, FS 115 SKY 119, VIRGIN 117
7.00 pm Planet Earth: A
Monkey’s Tale (S)
7.05
Life On Earth The
history of reptiles (S)
8.00
Monty Don
Remembers — Geoff
Hamilton (S)
8.20
Gardeners’ World (S)
8.50
Gardeners’ World (S)
9.20
Geoff Hamilton: A Man
And His Garden — The
Barnsdale Story (S)
9.50
The Sentinels
10.30
The Sentinels Irène is
forced to halt her
investigation when the
risk proves too great.
Last in the series
11.15
Keeping Up
Appearances Comedy
series (S)
11.45
One Foot In The Grave
Classic sitcom (S)
12.15 am Lightning: Dangerous
Earth (S)
12.45
Gardeners’ World (S)
1.45
Geoff Hamilton: A Man
And His Garden — The
Barnsdale Story (S)
2.15
Life On Earth (S)
Geoff Hamilton:
A Man and his Garden -
The Barnsdale Story
9.20PM, BBC FOUR
Two former national treasures for
the price of one as The Good Life actor
Richard Briers narrates this 1998
documentary about the beloved
Gardeners’ World presenter (left) who
died 30 years ago this week. Briers tells
the story of the gardens that Hamilton
created in Barnsdale, Leicestershire.
SKY 106 VIRGIN 109 FV 36, FS 143 SKY 122, VIRGIN 123 SKY 114 VIRGIN 121
6.00 am Hawaii Five-0 (R) (S)
8.00
La Brea (AD) (R) (S)
10.00
Animal Control (S)
12.30 pm The Simpsons (R) (S)
2.00
The Hundred Live
Birmingham Phoenix
Men vs Welsh Fire
Men (Start-time
2.30pm)
5.30
The Simpsons (R) (S)
8.00
Rob & Romesh vs Darts
The boys play a match
at Alexandra Palace
during the world
championship
(AD) (R) (S)
9.00
FILM Terminator 2:
Judgment Day (15)
Sci-fi action adventure
sequel, with Arnold
Schwarzenegger (S)
11.30
FILM Rambo: First
Blood Part II (15)
Action adventure
sequel, starring
Sylvester Stallone (S)
1.30 am The Force: Manchester
(R) (S)
3.30
Road Wars (R) (S)
5.00
Highway Patrol (R) (S)
FV 14, FS 300 SKY 313, VIRGIN 428 FV 13, FS 122 SKY 135, VIRGIN 106 FV 19, FS 157 SKY 111, VIRGIN 127
7.25 am Highland Cops (S)
8.20
Would I Lie To You? (S)
11.40
Would I Lie To You?
— The Unseen Bits (S)
12.20 pm Would I Lie To You? (S)
7.00
Would I Lie To You?
— The Unseen Bits
A compilation of
unseen material (S)
7.40
Would I Lie To You?
With Rebecca Front,
Jack Whitehall, Nick
Hewer and Miranda
Hart (S)
8.20
Would I Lie To You?
With Robert Webb,
Terry Wogan, Katy
Wix and Kevin Bridges
(S)
9.00
QI (S)
9.40
QI (S)
10.20
QI (S)
11.00
Not Going Out (S)
11.40
Not Going Out (S)
12.20 am Not Going Out (S)
1.00
Have I Got A Bit More
News For You (S)
2.00
Live At The Apollo (S)
3.00
James May’s Cars Of
The People (AD) (S)
6.00 am Wycliffe (S)
7.40
A Touch Of Frost
(AD) (S)
9.50
Endeavour (AD) (S)
11.50
The Darling Buds Of
May (AD) (S)
2.00 pm Midsomer Murders
(AD) (S)
4.00
Midsomer Murders
(AD) (S)
6.00
Midsomer Murders
(AD) (S)
8.00
Midsomer Murders
A teacher is killed in
a hit-and-run, and
Barnaby suspects the
intended target was a
Midsomer University
science fellow. Crime
drama, guest starring
David Haig, with John
Nettles (AD) (S)
10.00
Vera A body is
dredged up from a
slurry pit on a remote
farm (AD) (S)
11.50
Inspector Morse
(AD) (S)
2.00 am George And Mildred (S)
2.25
Unwind With ITV (S)
11.00 am The Alfred Hitchcock
Hour (S)
1.00 pm Grand Ole Opry:
Opry Live (S)
2.00
Discovering: Clint
Eastwood (AD) (S)
3.00
FILM The African
Queen (PG) (S)
5.00
Katharine Hepburn:
Call Me Kate (AD) (S)
7.00
Pink Floyd: A Delicate
Sound Of Thunder (S)
9.25
Pink Floyd: The
Endless River (S)
10.30
Pink Floyd — Live At
Pompeii (S)
12.10 am Pink Floyd:
The Story Of Wish You
Were Here (S)
1.30
The Genesis
Songbook (S)
2.50
Electric Light
Orchestra: Live — The
Early Years (S)
3.50
Electric Light
Orchestra: Discovery
1979 performance (S)
4.50
Classic Albums (S)
5.50
Sky Arts Ambassador
Bursary Shorts (S)
Pink Floyd: A Delicate
Sound of Thunder
7PM, SKY ARTS
Anyone who enjoyed the prog rock
night at the Proms can catch the real
thing on free-to-air Sky Arts, which is
dedicating an evening to Pink Floyd.
The soirée begins with a concert film
from their 1988 A Momentary Lapse of
Reason tour, recorded at New York’s
Nassau Coliseum using 27 cameras
(very Floyd that). Tracks include “Wish
You Were Here” and “Us and Them”.
11.00 am Twelve O’Clock High
(U) Second World War
drama, starring
Gregory Peck (S)
1.40 pm Miracle On 34th Street
(U) Christmas family
drama remake, with
Richard Attenborough
(AD) (S)
3.55
Voyage To The Bottom
Of The Sea (U) Sci-fi
adventure, starring
Walter Pidgeon (S)
6.05
The Martian Interview
Special With Ridley
Scott, Kate Mara and
Chiwetel Ejiofor
6.15
The Martian (12)
Ridley Scott’s sci-fi
drama, starring
Matt Damon Jessica
Chastain and Kristen
Wiig (AD) (S)
9.00
Stillwater (15) Crime
thriller, starring Matt
Damon (AD) (S)
11.45
Babylon (18) Comedy
drama, starring Brad
Pitt and Margot
Robbie (AD) (S)
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8.55 am Four In A Bed (S)
11.35
A Place In The Sun (S)
3.40 pm Come Dine With Me
(AD) (S)
6.20
Four In A Bed (S)
6.55
Four In A Bed (S)
7.25
Four In A Bed (S)
7.55
Four In A Bed The final
visit is to Tanya and
Gary’s Bae Abermaw
B&B, Gwynedd (S)
8.30
Four In A Bed (S)
9.00
24 Hours In A&E
A 75-year-old man
is treated after a
suspected heart attack
(AD) (S)
10.00
24 Hours In A&E
A schoolboy is brought
in after being hit by a
car (AD) (S)
11.05
999: On The Front Line
Paramedics are called
to a man with chest
pains (AD) (S)
12.10 am Emergency Helicopter
Medics (AD) (S)
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24 Hours In A&E
(AD) (S)
3.25
A Place In The Sun (S)
10.50 am Rise Of The
Superheroes (R) (S)
1.00 pm FILM Lancaster (PG)
(AD) (S)
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FILM JFK Revisited:
Through The Looking
Glass (15) (AD) (S)
5.15
Hill A profile of
ex-Formula One driver
Damon Hill (AD) (R) (S)
7.00
Lockerbie An
investigation into the
bombing of Pan Am
Flight 103 (AD) (R) (S)
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Lockerbie
Investigators find a
link to a Palestinian
terror cell (AD) (R) (S)
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Lockerbie (AD) (R) (S)
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Amsterdam Narcos
(R) (S)
12.00 am Amsterdam Narcos
(R) (S)
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Groomed: The Truth
Behind The Lie (AD) (S)
3.00
Look Away (AD) (R) (S)
4.50
My Icon: Natasha Jonas
(AD) (R) (S)
5.00
The Directors
(AD) (R) (S)
6.00 am The Great Australian
Bake Off (S)
7.05
Ramsay’s Kitchen
Nightmares USA (S)
8.05
Ramsay’s Hotel Hell
(AD) (S)
10.05
FILM Spies In Disguise
(PG) Animated
adventure, with the
voice of Will Smith (S)
12.00 pm The Simpsons (AD) (S)
4.30
FILM Cheaper By The
Dozen (PG) Family
comedy remake,
starring Steve Martin
and Bonnie Hunt (S)
6.30
FILM Battleship (12)
Sci-fi adventure,
starring Taylor Kitsch
and Alexander
Skarsgård (S)
9.00
Celebrity Gogglebox
(AD) (S)
10.00
Gogglebox (AD) (S)
11.00
Gogglebox (AD) (S)
12.05 am First Dates (AD) (S)
1.05
Below Deck:
Mediterranean (AD) (S)
3.45
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
(AD) (S)
Dictator: The Hitler Interviews 9PM, CHANNEL 4 Personal testimonies of those who met and knew Adolf Hitler (above), which have been locked in film archives across the world, are woven together to create an intimate portrait of the man behind some of the worst crimes against humanity. From former classmates to war criminals, this three-part series
Bolero at the Proms 7.55PM, BBC TWO Possibly every ice-skating fan’s favourite piece of classical music is introduced by actor Nick Mohammed and Strictly Come Dancing pro Janette Manrara, as the Spanish National Orchestra makes its Proms debut. Ravel’s much-loved orchestral work is part of a programme of music inspired by Spain, which also includes Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez and Manuel de Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat.
sheds new light on Hitler’s personality and dangerous appeal. In tonight’s opening episode, some of Hitler’s closest friends, associates and enablers recount his early days in politics in 1920s Munich. They include Nazi- bankrolling businessman Ernst Hanfstaengl, Winifred Wagner – the composer’s admiring granddaughter – Hitler’s deputy Albert Speer and Hitler Youth leader Baldur von Schirach.
Barbra Streisand:
Becoming An Icon
9.10PM, BBC TWO
Ahead of the 1976 movie version of
A Star is Born, this profile looks at
Streisand’s early career, a fireball of
ambition and determination that took
her from a tough childhood in Brooklyn
to her first Broadway role aged just 16.
Calvin Harris:
Live from Scotland
10PM, BBC ONE
The DJ and music producer (above)
performs a homecoming show at
Glasgow’s Hampden Park. Just 20 years
after playing his first gig to around
300 people at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
in Glasgow, the Dumfries-born artist
transforms the national stadium into
a giant open-air club.
1 – 2 August 2026
‘Doctor Who’ star Jon Pertwee (left) and ‘Rising Damp’ star Leonard Rossiter were among those who turned down the role of Captain Mainwaring in ‘Dad’s Army’ Sunday 2 August
6.00 Breakfast (S). 9.00 BBC News (S). 10.00 Prayer And Reflection (R) (S). 10.30 Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales (AD) (R) (S). 11.30 Money For Nothing (R) (S). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R) (S). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S). 1.15 Songs Of Praise (S). 1.50 Escape To The Country (R) (S). 2.15 FILM: Puss In Boots (Chris Miller 2011) Animated comedy spin-off, with the voice of Antonio Banderas (AD) (S). 3.35 The Mating Game (AD) (R) (S). 4.35 Homes Under The Hammer (AD) (R) (S). 5.35 BBC News (S). 5.50 BBC Regional News; Weather (S).
10pm 9pm 8pm 7pm 6pm Daytime Late
6.00 Celebrity Escape To The Country With broadcaster and presenter Angellica Bell (AD) (R) (S).
7.00 Countryfile The first of four episodes exploring the lives of a new generation of farmers (S).
8.00 Antiques Roadshow The team values items at Brodie Castle in Morayshire (R) (S).
Naomi Watts and Tom Holland are caught in the Indian Ocean tsunami The Impossible, 10.30pm
9.00 The Rapture Gabs and Dick uncover evidence that Leonard is hiding something (AD) (S).
10.00 BBC News At Ten (S). 10.25 BBC Regional News (S). 10.30 FILM: The Impossible (Juan Antonio Bayona 2012) Drama, with Naomi Watts (AD) (S).
12.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (AD) (R) (S). 1.15 BBC News (S). 12.55 Sign Zone: Ann Droid (AD) (R) (S). 1.25 Sign Zone: The Devil In The Family: The Fall Of Ruby Franke (AD) (R) (S). 2.20 This Is BBC Two (S).
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6am Good Morning Sunday 9.00 Michael Ball 11.00 Paddy McGuinness 1pm Elaine Paige 3.00 Sounds Of The Seventies 5.00 Pick Of The Pops 7.00
Tony Blackburn 8.00 Paul Gambaccini Collection 10.00 Angela Griffin 12mdn’t Richie Anderson 3.00 Alt Sounds Of The 90s 4.00 Owain Wyn Evans BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.00 Sunday Morning 12noon Private Passions 1.30 Music Map 3.00 Sofi Jeannin — Singing Together 4.00 Jazz Record Requests 5.00 The Early Music Show 6.00 Choral Evensong 7.00 New Generation Artists
6.40 A To Z Of TV Gardening (R) (S). 7.25 Glorious Gardens From Above (R) (S). 8.10 Countryfile (R) (S). 9.05 Best Of Weatherman Walking (S). 9.35 Beechgrove Garden (R) (S). 10.05 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S). 11.35 Indian Food Made Easy (R) (S). 12.05 Indian Food Made Easy (R) (S). 12.35 FILM: Loch Ness (John Henderson 1996) Family drama, starring Ted Danson (S). 2.15 Cricket: The Hundred MI London Women vs Manchester Super Giants Women (Start-time 2.30pm) (S).
6.00 Cricket: The Hundred
MI London Men vs
Manchester Super Giants
Men (Start-time 6pm) (S).
The course of true love isn’t smooth in this romantic period comedy Shakespeare in Love, 10pm
9.30 Live At The Apollo Comedy from Nabil Abdulrashid, Jake Lambert and Rachel Fairburn (R) (S).
10.00 FILM: Shakespeare In Love (John Madden 1998) Period romantic comedy, starring Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow (AD) (S).
11.55 Golf: Women’s Open Highlights 2026 Action from the fourth and final day (S).
7.30 BBC Proms 2026 10.00 Night Tracks 11.30 Unclassified 12.30am Through The Night BBC RADIO 4 6am News 6.05 Heart And Soul 6.35 On Your Farm 7.00 News 7.10 Sunday 7.54 8.00 News 8.10 Sunday Worship 8.48 Witness History 8.58 Tweet Of The Day 9.00 Broadcasting House 10.00 Desert Island Discs 11.00 The Archers 12.15pm Last Word: Doing Death Differently 12.30 Just A
6.00 James Martin’s American Adventure (AD) (R) (S). 7.00 James Martin’s Saturday Morning (R) (S). 9.25 ITV News (S). 9.30 Love Your Weekend With Alan Titchmarsh (R) (S). 11.30 Fern Britton: Inside The Vet’s (AD) (S). 12.30 Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy (AD) (R) (S). 1.00 ITV News; Weather (S). 1.10 Force Of Nature (AD) (R) (S). 2.10 FILM: The Man With The Golden Gun (Guy Hamilton 1974) James Bond adventure, starring Roger Moore and Christopher Lee (AD) (S). 4.35 The Chase Celebrity Special (AD) (R) (S). 5.35 The Chase Around The World (AD) (R) (S).
6.30 ITV News; Weather (S).
6.45 ITV Regional News;
Weather (S).
7.00 Force Of Nature Shifting rains test three mothers as floods transform habitats (AD) (S).
8.00 Van Der Valk New series. Crime drama, starring Marc Warren (AD) (S).
Pygmy elephants in Borneo face increasing pressure from floods Force of Nature, 7pm
10.00 ITV News; Weather (S). 10.15 FILM: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Edward Zwick 2016) Action thriller sequel, starring Tom Cruise (S).
12.25 Shop On TV 3.00 Motorsport UK (R) (S). 3.50 Unwind With ITV (S). 5.05 Dickinson’s Real Deal (AD) (R) (S).
Minute 1.00 The World This Weekend 1.30 Britain’s Robot Army 2.00 Gardeners’ Question Time 2.45 NatureBang 3.00 Drama: Trouble In Mind 4.00 Bookclub 4.30 Brain Of Britain 5.00 Witness History 5.10 Church Going 5.54 Shipping 6.00 News 6.15 Pick Of The Week 7.00 The Archers 7.15 Precious Stones 7.45 Just One Thing 8.00 Feedback 8.30 Last Word 9.00 Toast 9.26 Appeal 9.30 From Our Own Correspondent 10.00 John Simpson’s Dictators 11.00
6.20 Cheers (R) (S). 6.45 Cheers (R) (S). 7.15 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 7.40 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.05 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.30 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 9.00 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 9.30 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.00 Sunday Brunch (S). 1.00 Jamie Cooks The Mediterranean (AD) (R) (S). 2.00 Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive And Kids (AD) (R) (S). 3.05 Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations With Si King (AD) (R) (S). 4.05 Kirstie And Phil’s Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds (AD) (R) (S). 4.35 FILM: Sister Act (Emile Ardolino 1992) Comedy, starring Whoopi Goldberg (AD) (S).
6.30 Channel 4 News (S).
7.00 Gogglebox Highlights (AD) (S).
8.00 Richard E Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey New series. The actor retraces the route take by Odysseus in Homer’s classic The Odyssey (AD) (S).
Mika and Claudia Winkleman are joined by Jools Holland at the piano The Piano, 9pm
9.00 The Piano Claudia Winkleman and Mika are joined in London by Jools Holland (AD) (S).
10.05 FILM: Erin Brockovich (Steven Soderbergh 2000) Oscar-winning fact-based drama, starring Julia Roberts (AD) (S).
12.30 Ramy (AD) (S). 1.40 Kitchen Nightmares (R) (S). 2.35 Mr & Mrs ’55 Remembered (R) (S). 2.50 FILM: Mr & Mrs ’55 (Guru Dutt 1955) (S). 5.20 Kirstie And Phil’s Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds (AD) (R) (S). 5.50 Countdown (R) (S).
Great Lives 11.30 More Wow 11.45 Short Works 12mdn’t News 12.15 Inside Health 12.45 Bells 12.48 Shipping 1.00 World Service 5.00 News 5.04 Last Word 5.32 Weather 5.34 Shipping 5.43 Prayer 5.45 Farming Today BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA 6am Desert Island Discs Revisited 6.45 David Attenborough’s Life Stories 7.00 Poetry Extra 7.30 Sounds Like London: 100 Years Of
Black Music 8.40 Inheritance Tracks 8.50 Small Island 10.00 Know Your Place 10.30 Take It From Here 11.00 Desert Island Discs Revisited 11.45 David Attenborough’s Life Stories 12noon Poetry Extra 12.30 Sounds Like London: 100 Years Of Black Music 1.40 Inheritance Tracks 1.50 Small Island 3.00 Know Your Place 3.30 Take It From Here 4.00 Calls From Far Away 4.45 Summer Ghosts 5.00 Desert Island Discs Revisited 5.45 David Attenborough’s Life
6.00 Milkshake! 9.00 Entertainment News On 5 (S). 9.15 FILM: Rango (Gore Verbinski 2011) Oscar-winning animated comedy, with the voice of Johnny Depp (S). 11.30 Commonwealth Games 2026 (R) (S). 12.30 Happy Campers: The Caravan Park (R) (S). 1.30 Cruising With Susan Calman (R) (S). 2.30 Jane McDonald’s Yorkshire: No Place Like Home (R) (S). 4.00 Live: UK’s Strongest Man 2026 Coverage of day two from Planet Ice Milton Keynes (S).
6.55 5 News Weekend (S).
7.00 The 1970s Diet: Could It Work For You? Josie Gibson immerses herself in the food, drink and culture of the 1970s (R) (S).
8.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Graeme Hall meets an 11-year-old beagle with an insatiable appetite (R) (S).
Young apprentice chef Connor begins his training at Pavyllon Inside The Four Seasons: Park Lane, 9pm
9.00 Inside The Four Seasons:
Park Lane New series.
Housekeeping manager Ivan
tries to source two horsehair
pillows (S).
10.00 Commonwealth Games
2026 Highlights from the
final day (S).
11.05 JFK Assassination: Inside The Trauma Room A reunion of doctors at the hospital John F Kennedy was taken to after being shot (R) (S).
1.00 Cruise TV (R) (S). 2.00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors (R) (S). 2.50 Holiday Scams: Don’t Get Caught Out (R) (S). 3.40 Friends (AD) (R) (S). 4.05 Friends (R) (S). 4.30 The Highland Vet (R) (S). 5.35 Milo (R) (S). 5.45 The Adventures Of Paddington (R) (S).
Stories 6.00 Poetry Extra 6.30 Sounds Like London: 100 Years Of Black Music 7.40 Inheritance Tracks 7.50 Small Island 9.00 Know Your Place 9.30 Take It From Here 10.00 Comedy Club 12mdn’t Calls From Far Away 12.45 Summer Ghosts 1.00 Desert Island Discs Revisited 1.45 Life Stories 2.00 Poetry Extra 2.30 Sounds Like London 3.40 Inheritance Tracks 3.50 Small Island 5.00 Know Your Place 5.30 Take It From Here
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7.00 pm The Fairytale Castles
Of King Ludwig II With
Dan Cruickshank The
aesthetics associated
with Ludwig II of
Bavaria (S)
8.00
Cairngorms: A Year In
The Wild (AD) (S)
9.00
Great Violinists At The
Proms (S)
10.00
Bill Paterson
Remembers — The
Cheviot, The Stag And
The Black, Black Oil (S)
10.15
The Cheviot, The Stag
And The Black, Black
Oil A 1974 docudrama
adaptation of John
McGrath’s play (S)
11.45
7:84 : Keep Right On?
— Ex-S A look at the
fortunes of the 7:84
Theatre Company (S)
12.15 am Munro: Mountain Man
(AD) (S)
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The Fairytale Castles
Of King Ludwig II With
Dan Cruickshank (S)
2.15
Cairngorms: A Year In
The Wild (AD) (S)
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6.00 am S.W.A.T (AD) (R) (S)
8.45
A Cheetah’s Pride
(R) (S)
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Macaque Island (R) (S)
10.45
The Hundred Live
Trent Rockets Women
vs Sunrisers Leeds
Women (Start-time
11am)
2.00 pm The Simpsons (R) (S)
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Best Medicine (R) (S)
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Animal Control (S)
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David Attenborough’s
Dragons And Damsels
(AD) (R) (S)
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Micky Flanagan: If Ever
We Needed It A
stand-up show by the
comedian (R) (S)
10.15
FILM Rambo III (18)
Action adventure
sequel, starring
Sylvester Stallone
12.15 am La Brea (AD) (S)
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The Walking Dead:
Dead City (AD) (R) (S)
3.10
Road Wars (AD) (R) (S)
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Highway Patrol (R) (S)
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7.10 am Top Gear (AD) (S)
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Storage Hunters UK (S)
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Guy Martin: Proper
Jobs (S)
11.00
Red Bull Soapbox
Race (S)
1.00 pm Mortimer &
Whitehouse: Gone
Fishing (AD) (S)
3.00
The Hairy Bikers’ Asian
Adventure (S)
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Would I Lie To You? (S)
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Border Force:
America’s Gatekeepers
Officers hand over a
convict to Mexican
authorities (AD) (S)
8.00
Special Ops: Crime
Squad UK (AD) (S)
9.00
Have I Got A Bit More
News For You (S)
10.00
QI With Sean Lock,
Anneka Rice and Bill
Bailey (S)
10.40
Mock The Week (S)
11.20
Mock The Week (S)
12.00 am Live At The Apollo (S)
2.00
QI XL (S)
3.00
Parks And
Recreation (S)
6.00 am George And Mildred (S)
6.35
A Touch Of Frost
(AD) (S)
8.50
Doc Martin (AD) (S)
9.50
Lewis (AD) (S)
11.50
Agatha Christie’s
Marple (AD) (S)
2.00 pm Midsomer Murders
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4.00
Midsomer Murders
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Midsomer Murders
(AD) (S)
8.00
Midsomer Murders
Barnaby joins
Causton’s annual trip
to Brighton when he
becomes suspicious
about the mayor’s
plans to buy up coastal
land for holiday
chalets. With Brian
Capron (AD) (S)
10.00
Vera A dock worker
falls to his death from
a multi-storey car park
(AD) (S)
11.50
Wycliffe (S)
1.30 am Trigger Point (AD) (S)
2.20
Unwind With ITV (S)
11.00 am The Alfred Hitchcock
Hour (S)
1.00 pm Cirque Du Soleil:
Varekai (S)
3.00
André Rieu:
Live In Malta (S)
4.30
Classic Artists:
Cream (S)
7.00
Grand Ole Opry: Opry
Live With Vince Gill,
Patty Loveless and
Dustin Lynch (S)
8.00
FILM Murder By
Decree (15) Sherlock
Holmes mystery,
starring Christopher
Plummer (S)
10.20
Johnson & Knopfler’s
Music Legends (S)
11.20
Gary Moore: One Night
In Dublin (S)
12.40 am Jeff Beck — Live In
Tokyo (S)
2.40
BB King: Live In
Concert At The Royal
Albert Hall (S)
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Discovering: Eagles (S)
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Classic Albums (S)
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Sky Arts Ambassador
Bursary Shorts (S)
11.00 am Anne Of The Thousand
Days (PG) Historical
drama, starring
Richard Burton (S)
1.55 pm Oliver! (U) Musical,
starring Ron Moody,
Mark Lester and Oliver
Reed (AD) (S)
4.50
The Call Of The Wild
(PG) Historical
adventure, starring
Harrison Ford (AD) (S)
6.45
Independence Day:
Resurgence (12) Sci-fi
adventure, with Jeff
Goldblum and Liam
Hemsworth (AD) (S)
9.00
Captain Phillips (12)
Fact-based thriller,
starring Tom Hanks
and Barkhad Abdi (S)
11.40
Withnail & I (15) Cult
black comedy, starring
Richard E Grant and
Paul McGann (S)
1.50 am Can You Ever Forgive
Me? (15) Comedy,
starring Melissa
McCarthy and Richard
E Grant (AD) (S)
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8.55 am A Place In The Sun (S)
3.50 pm Come Dine With Me
(AD) (S)
6.25
Four In A Bed (S)
6.55
Four In A Bed (S)
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Four In A Bed (S)
7.55
Four In A Bed The
week’s final visit is to
Dilham Hall Retreats
in Norfolk (S)
8.30
Four In A Bed Payment
Day arrives (S)
9.00
The Emergency Ward
Dr Sparkhall takes the
tourniquet off a
handyman’s
blood-soaked arm
(AD) (S)
10.00
24 Hours In A&E
Doctors are concerned
a 38-year-old woman
may be paralysed
(AD) (S)
11.00
24 Hours In A&E
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12.05 am The Emergency Ward
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1.00
24 Hours In A&E
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A Place In The Sun (S)
10.00 am The Man Who Stole
The Scream (AD) (R) (S)
12.00 pm Pee-wee As Himself
(R) (S)
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Pee-wee As Himself
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FILM Spitfire (PG) (S)
6.00
David Holmes: The Boy
Who Lived (AD) (R) (S)
7.45
Katie Price: Nothing To
Hide Katie enters a
turbulent period of her
life. Last in the series
(AD) (R) (S)
9.00
Groomed: The Truth
Behind The Lie
Examining the case of
Eleanor Williams
(AD) (S)
10.00
Tell Them You Love Me
The story of an affair
between a professor
and a man with
cerebral palsy
(AD) (R) (S)
12.00 am FILM Tina (15) (AD) (S)
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AKA Mr Chow (R) (S)
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FILM Hitsville: The
Making Of Motown
(12) (S)
6.00 am Hollyoaks Omnibus
(AD) (S)
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The Great Australian
Bake Off (S)
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Ramsay’s Hotel Hell
(AD) (S)
9.20
Ramsay’s Kitchen
Nightmares USA (S)
1.20 pm FILM Cheaper By The
Dozen 2 (PG) Comedy,
with Steve Martin (S)
3.10
The Simpsons (AD) (S)
7.15
Cruising Paradise:
Above And Below Deck
(AD) (S)
8.20
FILM The Simpsons
Movie (PG) Animated
comedy, with the voice
of Dan Castellaneta
(AD) (S)
10.00
FILM American Pie:
The Wedding (15)
Comedy sequel (AD) (S)
11.55
Gogglebox (AD) (S)
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2.05
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Mediterranean (AD) (S)
3.40
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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4.30
Hollyoaks (AD) (S)
Richard E Grant’s
Very Modern Odyssey
8PM, CHANNEL 4
Anyone who caught Richard E Grant’s
delightful 2021 series Write Around the
World, in which the effervescent actor
(above) toured Europe with his suitcase
stuffed with appropriate literature,
will want to make a date with Grant’s
latest bookish travelogue. This one is
timed to coincide with the release of
Force of Nature 7PM, ITV1 Andrew Lincoln narrates more tales of wildlife facing climate perils, as monsoon floods tear through pygmy elephant territory in Borneo, and a female platypus in Australia watches a flash flood destroy her home river.
Van Der Valk 8PM, ITV1 Marc Warren (below) reprises his role as Amsterdam detective Piet van der Valk in a new run of this loose reboot of the popular 1970s/80s ITV cop show. In this series opener, two whistle-blowers are under police protection prior to a hearing that could bring down the matriarch of a criminal empire. When the first is murdered, the team must ensure the second makes it to court.
The Rapture 9PM, BBC ONE The supernatural-tinged whodunnit continues with Dr Gabs Fox (Ruth Madeley) coming to believe that her teenage patient, murderer (or is
Christopher Nolan’s cinematic blockbuster, The Odyssey, as Grant retraces the 20-year route of Odysseus in Homer’s Greek classic. His journey begins in Malta, the island that many people believe was the paradise ruled by the goddess Calypso. Grant visits a megalithic temple older than the Pyramids before heading to Turkey to trace the origins of Odysseus’s journey at the ruins of legendary Troy.
she?) Bethany Krall, truly does have prophetic powers. And this belief is further hardened when Bethany (India Amarteifio) draws pictures of flooding in India, which duly come to pass. Meanwhile Gabs’s romance with engineer Fraser moves up a gear.
The Piano 9PM, CHANNEL 4 Claudia Winkleman and Mika are joined at London Bridge station by Jools Holland, as a 10-year-old takes to the keys and gets the whole station singing, an 84-year-old gives a spirited rendition of Roll Out the Barrel, and an engineer reveals a romantic side with the music of Charles Aznavour.
Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad? 9PM, BBC THREE Shabaz Ali, aka TikToker ShabazSays (above), is a former teacher who, during the pandemic, took to his bedroom in Blackburn and amassed a following of millions for his takedowns of those who post about their perfect lives and huge wealth on their socials. Now, Shabaz is on a mission to meet a billionaire in person (mobile phone mogul John Caudwell duly obliging), while also garnering the opinions of Green Party leader Zack Polanski.
1 – 2 August 2026
‘Odyssey’ star Lupita Nyong’o was a production assistant on ‘The Constant Gardener’ film in 2005, where star Ralph Fiennes gave her advice on becoming an actress Monday 3 August
6.00 Breakfast (S). 9.30 Animal Park (AD) (R) (S). 10.15 Trace, Track, Get My Car Back (R) (S). 10.45 Expert Witness (R) (S). 11.15 Homes Under The Hammer (R) (S). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S). 1.00 BBC News At One; Weather (S). 1.35 BBC Regional News; Weather (S). 1.45 BBC News At One; Weather (S). 2.00 Money For Nothing (S). 2.45 Escape To The Country (R) (S). 3.45 The Bidding Room (S). 4.30 The Answer Run (S). 5.15 Pointless (R) (S).
10pm 9pm 8pm 7pm 6pm Daytime Late
6.00 BBC News At Six;
Weather (S).
6.30 BBC Regional News;
Weather (S).
7.00 The One Show With Alex Jones and Roman Kemp (S). 7.30 EastEnders Peter’s suspicions about Lauren grow (AD) (S).
8.00 Britain’s Strictest Schools — Panorama (S). 8.30 Scam Interceptors A man is trapped into believing he is going to be arrested (R) (S).
When Bethany is found injured, Gabs and Rafiq plan her escape The Rapture, 9pm
9.00 The Rapture Gabs finally meets Anika Drake (AD) (S).
10.00 BBC News At Ten (S). 10.30 BBC Regional News (S). 10.45 FILM: The Mist (Frank Darabont 2007) Sci-fi horror, starring Thomas Jane (AD) (S).
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6.30am The Sara Cox Breakfast Show 9.30 Vernon Kay 12noon Jeremy Vine 2.00 DJ Spoony 4.00 Joel Dommett 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist
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Chris Packham studies dolphins to learn about their intelligence Evolution, 9pm
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10.00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Bob and Paul head to the Norfolk Broads (AD) (R) (S). 10.30 Newsnight (S).
11.05 FILM: Sing Sing (Greg Kwedar 2023) Premiere. Prison drama, starring Colman Domingo (S).
BBC RADIO 4 6am Today 9.00 Across The Red Line 9.30 How Did We Get Here?: No World Order 10.00 Woman’s Hour 11.00 Behind The Crime 11.45 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12noon News 12.04 You And Yours 12.57 Weather 1.00 The World At One 1.45 The Bare Necessities 2.00 The Archers 2.15 Alone 2.45 NatureBang 3.00 A Good Read 3.30 You’re Dead To Me 4.00 Britain’s Robot Army 4.30 The
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11.45 Love & Death Allan grows concerned when his repeated calls to Betty go unanswered (AD) (R) (S).
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Trewley does a collaboration with a cosmetics firm on social media Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives, 10pm
9.00 Celebrity Hunted New series. A group of celebrities turn fugitive and attempt to evade capture (AD) (S).
10.00 Secret Lives Of Gypsy Wives The family host bonfire night for the estate in memory of their dad Sid (AD) (S).
11.05 Surgery Secrets Of The Super Rich Joyce marks her 60th birthday with an endoscopic facelift (AD) (R) (S).
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The team return for a new series as they hunt for more fare dodgers Fare Dodgers: At War With the Law, 9pm
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The Art Of Spain
Exploring the history
of Spanish art (AD) (S)
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Sally Magnusson
Remembers
— Mastermind (S)
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Mastermind 1972
Final Magnus
Magnusson presents a
classic episode (S)
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Becoming Frida Kahlo
Dangerous politics and
turbulent love shock
the painter’s world.
Last in the series
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Turner: The Man Who
Painted Britain (S)
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Ocean On Earth (AD) (S)
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head dies from
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Geordie investigate a
woman’s death (AD) (S)
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Year 2021 (AD) (S)
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You (12) Comedy,
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and Julia Stiles (AD) (S)
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Connery (AD) (S)
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with Helen Hunt and
Bill Paxton (S)
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Jovovich (AD) (S)
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in Co Derry (AD) (S)
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Bill Bailey’s Vietnam
Bill uncovers the
importance of ancient
stories in Vietnamese
culture. Last in the
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24 Hours In A&E
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Celebrity Hunted 9PM, CHANNEL 4 The only reality series in which you’ll hear the words “We’re now tracking Joe Pasquale’s phone”, this glorified version of hide-and-seek returns for a Stand Up to Cancer special, as six pairs of variably well-known people go on the run. “Can the famous really disappear?” we are asked, but that may depend on how recognisable you find
Street Cops:
Catching the Yobs
8PM, 5
Police pursue a suspected stolen SUV
being driven recklessly through the
streets of Corby, and are on high alert
after a youth is seen brandishing a
machete in a town centre restaurant
and then bragging about it on social
media. Part of a blue-light double-bill,
along with a new series of Fare Dodgers:
At War With the Law at 9pm.
Long Lost Family:
Born Without Trace
9PM, ITV1
More foundlings trace their birth
parents with the help of Davina McCall
and Nicky Campbell (both below) as
this invariably moving programme
returns for a fresh run. In December
1960, David was discovered not in the
usual locations of a telephone box or
on hospital steps, but in the corridor of
a locked apartment building in north-
west London. His DNA reveals Dutch
and French ancestry. The second case
involves Sarah, now 41 and a mother
this year’s fugitives: father-and- daughter Brian and Lucy Conley (both above); Strictly pros Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu; presenters JJ Chalmers and Sophie Morgan; comedians Jen Brister and Laura Smyth; Love Island stars Chris Taylor and Toby Aromolaran; and property TV siblings Scarlette and Stuart Douglas. Somewhat contrived (how do you remain anonymous with a camera operator in tow?) but still fun.
herself, who was found abandoned in a Leicester phone box in August 1983.
Evolution 9PM, BBC TWO “How did the dolphin get to be so smart?” asks Chris Packham after he surfaces from a swim with a pod of these intelligent, highly social sea creatures. Time for him to spool back billions of years, via the evolution of eyesight and a heavy-boned land mammal called the indohyus.
Sally Magnusson Remembers – Mastermind 9PM, BBC FOUR As the current series of the quiz show continues on BBC Two tonight (birds of prey, Roger Moore’s James Bond, King Charles I and Sylvia Plath are the specialist subjects), Sally Magnusson (above) remembers the early glory days of Mastermind. She tells the story of how her father, journalist Magnus Magnusson, got the job of quizmaster, and what it was like growing up as a teenager and having the catchphrases “pass” and “I’ve started, so I’ll finish” hurled her way on a regular basis. It’s followed by a repeat of the first final in 1972, a former Bletchley Park codebreaker among the contestants.
1 – 2 August 2026
Danny Dyer auditioned to play Robin in 1995’s ‘Batman Forever’, alongside Val Kilmer’s Caped Crusader. The role went to Chris O’Donnell Tuesday 4 August
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10pm 9pm 8pm 7pm 6pm Daytime Late
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7.00 The One Show With Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne (S). 7.30 EastEnders Ravi pushes Priya for answers about her mystery man (AD) (S).
8.00 The Great British Sewing Bee The sewers celebrate Mexican fashions and textiles (AD) (S).
Sophie Willan hosts the show as the sewers celebrate Mexican fashion The Great British Sewing Bee, 8pm
9.00 Murder 24/7 The first of a two-part investigation into the 2025 murder of a Hereford man (AD) (S).
10.00 BBC News At Ten (S). 10.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 10.40 FILM: Robin Hood (Ridley Scott 2010) Adventure, with Russell Crowe (AD) (S).
12.55 BBC News (S). 12.30 Sign Zone: Uncanny (AD) (R) (S). 1.30 This Is BBC Two (S). 1.10 Shop On TV 3.00 The Summit (AD) (R) (S). 3.50 Unwind With ITV (S). 5.05 Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace (AD) (R) (S).
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6.30am Sara Cox 9.30 Vernon Kay 12noon Jeremy Vine 2.00 DJ Spoony 4.00 Joel Dommett 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist 7.30 Jo Whiley 9.00 The
Jazz Show With Jamie Cullum 10.00 The Good Groove With Melvin Odoom 12mdn’t Connor Phillips 3.00 Sounds Of The 90s With Fearne Cotton 4.00 Owain Wyn Evans BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.30 Essential Classics 1pm Classical Live 4.00 Composer Of The Week: Mozart 5.00 In Tune 7.00 BBC Proms 2026 10.00 Night Tracks 11.30 ’Round Midnight 12.30am Through The Night
6.30 Bargain Hunt (R) (S). 7.15 The Bidding Room (R) (S). 8.00 Sign Zone: The Great British Sewing Bee (AD) (R) (S). 9.00 BBC News (S). 1.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 1.30 The Finish Line (R) (S). 2.15 Do You Know Your Place? (R) (S). 2.45 Cricket: The Hundred Sunrisers Leeds Women vs London Spirit Women (Start- time 3pm) (S).
6.00 Cricket: The Hundred Sunrisers Leeds Men vs London Spirit Men (Start-time 6.30pm) (S).
Lestat (Sam Reid) welcomes an old ally on to the band’s tour bus The Vampire Lestat: Interview with the Vampire, 9.30pm
9.30 The Vampire Lestat: Interview With The Vampire Familiar faces await at the band’s next stop. Sam Reid stars (AD) (S).
10.15 It Happened To Me: I Was Jailed In Japan For Ketamine An addiction that led to a stint in a Japanese prison (S). 10.30 Newsnight (S).
11.05 FILM: The Last Bus (Gillies MacKinnon 2021) Drama, starring Timothy Spall (S).
BBC RADIO 4 6am Today 9.00 Invisible Hands 9.30 Inside Health 10.00 Woman’s Hour 11.00 Screenshot 11.45 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12noon News 12.04 Call You And Yours 12.57 Weather 1.00 The World At One 1.45 The Bare Necessities 2.00 The Archers 2.15 Drama: Sunbird 3.00 Lady On Trial With Lucy Worsley 3.30 Heart And Soul 4.00 The Writing Life Of Sylvia Plath 4.30 What’s Up Docs? 5.00 PM
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7.30 Inside The Langham: Britain’s First Grand Hotel The CEO arrives to inspect one of the hotel’s most ambitious renovations (AD) (S).
8.00 Emmerdale Nicola makes a worrying discovery (AD) (S). 8.30 Coronation Street Dylan ends up unconscious after a confrontation (AD) (S).
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith try to bring down a Cuban drug lord Bad Boys II, 10.45pm
9.00 Cold Case Forensics: A Death
On The Nile Investigating the
death of a British solicitor
while on holiday in Egypt
(AD) (S).
10.00 ITV News At Ten; Weather (S).
10.30 ITV Regional News; Weather
10.45 FILM: Bad Boys II (Michael
Bay 2003) Comedy thriller
sequel, with Will Smith (S).
5.57 Weather 6.00 Six O’Clock News 6.30 Meet David Sedaris 7.00 The Archers 7.15 Front Row 8.00 A Romanian Ransom 8.40 In Touch 9.00 Crossing Continents 9.30 Scam Secrets 9.59 Weather 10.00 The World Tonight 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Vicar Of Wakefield 11.00 Wild Inside 11.30 Hollywood And The Adland Five 12mdn’t News And Weather 12.30 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12.48 Shipping Forecast 1.00 As BBC World Service 5.00 News 5.04 BBC Inside Science 5.32
6.30 The King Of Queens Triple-bill (AD) (R) (S). 7.45 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.10 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.40 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 9.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 9.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 11.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 12.05 Channel 4 News Summary (S). 12.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (AD) (R) (S). 1.10 The Great House Giveaway (R) (S). 2.10 Countdown (S). 3.00 A Place In The Sun (R) (S). 4.00 Saving Country Houses With Penelope Keith (AD) (R) (S). 5.00 Chateau DIY (AD) (R) (S).
6.00 American Pickers
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz
discover a fleet of concept
cars (AD) (R) (S).
7.00 Channel 4 News (S).
8.00 Hotel Chocolat Unwrapped Chocolatier Yodi dreams up limited edition drinking chocolate flavours (AD) (S).
Angus pulls out all the stops ahead of the opening of the Chicago store Hotel Chocolat Unwrapped, 8pm
9.00 Celebrity Hunted Two of the fugitives make a bold move by going on live television (AD) (S).
10.00 Gogglebox The armchair critics’ opinions on The Celebrity Traitors and Trigger Point (AD) (R) (S).
11.05 Secret Lives Of Gypsy Wives The family host bonfire night for the estate in memory of their dad Sid (AD) (R) (S).
12.05 Naked Attraction (AD) (R) (S). 1.05 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (AD) (R) (S). 1.55 FILM: Breakthrough (Roxann Dawson 2019) (S). 3.50 Couples Come Dine With Me (R) (S). 4.45 The Piano (AD) (R) (S). 5.40 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (R) (S). 5.50 Countdown (R) (S).
Weather 5.34 Shipping Forecast 5.43 Prayer For The Day 5.45 Farming Today BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA 6am The Waiting Game 6.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 7.00 Yes Minister 7.30 The Last Goon Show Of All 8.30 Following Pappano 8.45 Small Island 9.00 Meet David Sedaris 9.30 Behind The Taverna 9.45 Daily Service 10.00 Free Thinking 10.45 The Essay: The Little Secrets Of Great Works
11.00 The Waiting Game 11.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 12noon Yes Minister 12.30 The Last Goon Show Of All 1.30 Following Pappano 1.45 Small Island 2.00 Hoax! 2.30 The Brothers 3.00 A Wizard Of Earthsea 4.00 Free Thinking 4.45 The Essay: The Little Secrets Of Great Works 5.00 The Waiting Game 5.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 6.00 Yes Minister 6.30 The Last Goon Show Of All 7.30 Following Pappano 7.45 Small Island 8.00 Hoax! 8.30 The Brothers
6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S). 11.30 Storm & Alexis (S). 12.45 5 News At Lunchtime (S). 12.50 Matt Allwright (S). 2.15 FILM: A Murder In Venice (Lane Shefter Bishop 2023) Thriller, starring Sophie Hopkins (S). 4.00 Castle (R) (S). 4.55 Love Nature (R) (S). 5.00 5 News With Dan Walker (S).
6.00 Majorca: A Year In The Sun
A look at the yachting
industry’s relationship with
the island (R) (S).
6.55 5 News Update (S).
7.00 The Yorkshire Vet: At Home
With The Greens Jean gets
to see her farm from above
(R) (S).
7.55 5 News Update (S).
8.00 Inside Longleat Cameras investigate some unexpected visitors in Longleat garden (S).
Rob Rinder explores the Victorian era when railways ruled Britain The Victorians with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman, 9pm
9.00 The Victorians With Rob Rinder And Ruth Goodman How history’s most famous events were experienced by the rich and by the poor (S).
10.30 The Pile Up: Death On The Motorway A forensic analysis of one of the worst motorway crashes in British history (R) (S).
12.05 The Cannibal Next Door (R) (S). 1.00 Cruise TV With LoveitBookit (R) (S). 2.00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors (R) (S). 2.50 Castle (R) (S). 3.40 Friends (R) (S). 4.05 Friends (R) (S). 4.30 The Highland Vet (R) (S). 5.25 Entertainment News On 5 (S).
9.00 A Wizard Of Earthsea. Dramatisation of Ursula K Le Guin’s fantasy novel, starring Judi Dench. 10.00 Comedy Club 12mdn’t Free Thinking 12.45 The Essay: The Little Secrets Of Great Works 1.00 The Waiting Game 1.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 2.00 Yes Minister 2.30 The Last Goon Show Of All 3.30 Following Pappano 3.45 Small Island 4.00 Hoax! 4.30 The Brothers 5.00 A Wizard Of Earthsea
FV 9, FS 108 SKY 116, VIRGIN 108 FV 10, FS 115 SKY 119, VIRGIN 117
7.00 pm Great British Railway
Journeys (AD) (S)
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Wainwright Walks
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To The Manor Born (S)
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Keeping Up
Appearances (S)
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She-Wolves: England’s
Early Queens
England’s first
all-female battle for
succession (S)
10.00
Castles: Britain’s
Fortified History How
some castles were
transformed into
palaces (AD) (S)
11.00
Corridors Of Power:
Should America Police
The World? (AD) (S)
12.00 am Corridors Of Power:
Should America Police
The World? (AD) (S)
1.00
She-Wolves: England’s
Early Queens (S)
2.00
Castles: Britain’s
Fortified History
(AD) (S)
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Great British Railway
Journeys (AD) (S)
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6.00 am Mornings (R)
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Mornings With Ridge
And Frost (R)
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Mornings With Ridge
And Frost (R)
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Stargate SG-1 (R) (S)
9.00
NCIS: Los Angeles
(R) (S)
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Will & Grace (AD) (R) (S)
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The Simpsons (R) (S)
12.00 pm Big Cat Country (R) (S)
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Animal Control (R) (S)
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Best Medicine (S)
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Never Mind The
Buzzcocks (AD) (R) (S)
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Animal Control (R) (S)
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12.50 am The Force: Manchester
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Road Wars (R) (S)
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7.25 am Top Gear (AD) (S)
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Border Force:
America’s Gatekeepers
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Rick Stein: From
Venice To Istanbul (S)
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Yukon Gold (S)
12.20 pm Top Gear (AD) (S)
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Mortimer &
Whitehouse: Gone
Fishing (AD) (S)
3.00
Martin Clunes: Islands
Of America (S)
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Rick Stein: From
Venice To Istanbul (S)
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Hairy Bikers’ Best Of
British (S)
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Mortimer &
Whitehouse: Gone
Fishing (AD) (S)
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Would I Lie To You? (S)
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Have I Got A Bit More
News For You (S)
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QI XL (S)
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Taskmaster (S)
12.00 am Mock The Week (S)
12.40
Would I Lie To You? (S)
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QI XL (S)
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Richard Osman’s
House Of Games (S)
6.00 am George And Mildred (S)
7.05
Classic Emmerdale
(AD) (S)
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Street (AD) (S)
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Agatha Christie’s
Poirot (AD) (S)
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1.35 pm Midsomer Murders
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3.35
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Street (AD) (S)
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Heartbeat A
newcomer reveals a
murky past (AD) (S)
6.55
Heartbeat Bank
robbers go on the run
in Aidensfield (AD) (S)
8.00
Vera A body is
discovered on the
moors (AD) (S)
10.00
Grantchester Will
learns his father is in
trouble (AD) (S)
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Grantchester (AD) (S)
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Trial & Retribution (S)
1.25 am Wycliffe (S)
2.25
Unwind With ITV (S)
11.00 am Discovering (AD) (S)
12.00 pm Wonderland: From JM
Barrie To JRR Tolkien
Documentary (S)
1.00
Tales Of The
Unexpected (AD) (S)
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The Alfred Hitchcock
Hour (S)
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The Seventies (AD) (S)
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Discovering (AD) (S)
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Portrait Artist Of The
Year 2021 (AD) (S)
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Tales Of The
Unexpected (AD) (S)
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Alfred Hitchcock
Presents (S)
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The World In A
Painting: Velazquez’s
Chili Pepper (S)
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Beyond The Brush (S)
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Beyond The Brush (S)
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Wonderland: Gothic (S)
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The Movies (AD) (S)
12.15 am I Am Steve McQueen
2.00
Voices Of The Valleys
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World War II & Cinema
(AD) (S)
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Sky Arts Book Club (S)
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Wonderland: From JM
Barrie To JRR Tolkien
11.00 am Robot Dreams (PG)
Animated adventure,
featuring the voice of
Ivan Labanda (S)
1.05 pm Drums Along The
Mohawk (PG)
Historical drama, with
Henry Fonda (S)
3.10
The Mark Of Zorro (PG)
Adventure, starring
Frank Langella (AD) (S)
4.45
Rat Race (12) Comedy,
starring Rowan
Atkinson (AD) (S)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles: Mutant
Mayhem (PG)
Animated fantasy, with
the voice of Nicolas
Cantu (S)
9.00
My Stepmother Is An
Alien (15) Sci-fi
comedy, with Kim
Basinger (S)
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Under The Skin (15)
Sci-fi drama, starring
Scarlett Johansson (S)
1.25 am How To Talk To Girls At
Parties (15) Comedy,
with Elle Fanning (S)
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8.55 am Heir Hunters (S)
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Four In A Bed (S)
12.40 pm Come Dine With Me
(AD) (S)
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Four In A Bed (S)
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Car S.O.S Tim Shaw
and Fuzz Townshend
rescue a 1992
VW Corrado in
Huddersfield (AD) (S)
7.55
Grand Designs
A modern treehouse in
Gloucestershire
(AD) (S)
9.00
Oti And Richard’s
South African Odyssey
Oti and Richard meet a
community of African
penguins (AD) (S)
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24 Hours In A&E A
tree surgeon is rushed
in after a fall (AD) (S)
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24 Hours In A&E The
medics treat a stab
wound (AD) (S)
12.10 am 999: On The Front
Line (S)
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24 Hours In A&E
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A Place In The Sun (S)
10.00 am The Comedy Store
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UFO (AD) (R) (S)
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Defending My Life
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My Icon: John Amaechi
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Stasi FC (R) (S)
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My Icon: Michael
Holding (AD) (R) (S)
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The Directors
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Discovering: Gary
Oldman (AD) (R) (S)
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JFK: Destiny Betrayed
(R) (S)
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Chernobyl: The Lost
Tapes (AD) (R) (S)
9.00
The Salisbury
Poisonings: A Spy Next
Door (S)
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FILM 2000 Meters To
Andriivka (15) (S)
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Edge Of The Earth
(AD) (R) (S)
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Discovering: Gary
Oldman (AD) (R) (S)
The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door
6.00 am Hollyoaks (AD) (S)
6.55
Rude(ish) Tube Shorts
7.00
Couples Come Dine
With Me (S)
8.00
Ramsay’s Kitchen
Nightmares USA (S)
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America’s Funniest
Home Videos (S)
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Below Deck:
Mediterranean (AD) (S)
12.00 pm The Simpsons (AD) (S)
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine (S)
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Modern Family (AD) (S)
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Hollyoaks (AD) (S)
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Vanderpump Rules (S)
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Below Deck Down
Under (AD) (S)
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First Dates: Valentine’s
Special 2020 (AD) (S)
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Naked Attraction (S)
12.05 am Gogglebox (AD) (S)
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Vanderpump Rules (S)
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Below Deck Down
Under (AD) (S)
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Ramsay’s Kitchen
Nightmares USA (S)
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The Goldbergs (AD) (S)
Joe & David’s Magical
Sitcom Tour
9PM, U&GOLD
Comedians Joe Wilkinson and best
friend David Earl (who’s considered by
Ricky Gervais to be the funniest person
he knows) co-created one of the best
sitcoms of recent years, The Cockfields.
They now set off on this idiosyncratic
tour paying homage to three vintage
British sitcoms: Porridge, Fawlty Towers
The Great British
Sewing Bee
8PM, BBC ONE
The latest round celebrates the fashion
and textile traditions of Mexico, with
the pattern challenge seeing the sewers
create a folkloric top, using fabrics
created by indigenous communities in
Mexico’s Oaxaca region. Guest judge
for this challenge is British-Mexican
fashion designer Erika Alvarez.
Murder 24/7 9PM, BBC ONE In January 2025, 54-year-old Jamie Gawler was found dead in his Hereford flat, sitting in an armchair with a towel draped over his face. The post-mortem revealed blunt force trauma to the head, neck and chest, with almost every rib broken. The investigating team soon established he had recently allowed a stranger to stay. The police eventually caught up with the suspect, Matthew Jonathan (above right), who had been released from prison just six weeks earlier – and had the words “Natural Born Killer” tattooed across his back.
and The Office. They begin with the Ronnie Barker prison comedy, which Wilkinson (above right) fondly remembers watching with his parents. The way this works is that it’s now up to Earl (above left) to provide his friend with a series of Porridge-related treats, including a recreated prison cell set, a visit to the house where Barker lived while filming and a meeting with the series’ co-creator Dick Clement.
Cold Case Forensics:
A Death on the Nile
9PM, ITV1
Forensic scientist Dr Angela Gallop
and her team investigate the sudden
death of a British solicitor while on
a romantic holiday in Egypt. Can she
unlock the secrets of the case to prove
Cheryl Lewis was murdered?
Celebrity Hunted 9PM, CHANNEL 4 Day three finds all 12 fugitives still at liberty, with Brian and Lucy Conley hiding in a train lavatory, Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu tempted to break cover to attend Craig Revel Horwood’s 60th birthday party, and Jen Brister and Laura Smyth (both left) heading to a Brighton comedy festival.
9PM, SKY DOCUMENTARIES This in-depth look at the 2018 nerve agent attack on former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury hears from former prime minister Theresa May, ex-home secretary Amber Rudd and intelligence and counterterrorism officials, as well as Charles Rowley, the partner of the only fatality, Dawn Sturgess.
1 – 2 August 2026
In ‘Line of Duty’, Kate Fleming and Steve Arnott’s radio call signs were 3-7 and 4-5 - the same as Bodie and Doyle in ‘The Professionals’ Wednesday 5 August
6.00 Breakfast (S). 9.30 Animal Park (AD) (R) (S). 10.15 Trace, Track, Get My Car Back (R) (S). 10.45 Expert Witness (R) (S). 11.15 Homes Under The Hammer (AD) (R) (S). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (AD) (R) (S). 1.00 BBC News At One; Weather (S). 1.35 BBC Regional News; Weather (S). 1.45 BBC News At One; Weather (S). 2.00 Money For Nothing (S). 2.45 Escape To The Country (R) (S). 3.45 The Bidding Room (S). 4.30 The Answer Run (S). 5.15 Pointless (R) (S).
10pm 9pm 8pm 7pm 6pm Daytime Late
6.00 BBC News At Six;
Weather (S).
6.30 BBC Regional News;
Weather (S).
7.00 The One Show With Alex Jones and Vernon Kay (S). 7.30 EastEnders (AD) (S).
8.00 The Repair Shop Experts restore seats from Arsenal’s Highbury stadium (AD) (R) (S).
Mark (Stephen Aaron-Sipple) tries to calm Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) EastEnders, 7.30pm
9.00 Murder 24/7 Part two of two. Police struggle to build a case — until a bloody footprint is found (AD) (S).
10.00 BBC News At Ten (S). 10.30 BBC Regional News (S). 10.40 FILM: You’re Cordially Invited (Nicholas Stoller 2025) Premiere (S).
12.25 The Hit List Celebrity Special (R) (S). 1.15 BBC News (S). 12.05 The Devil In The Family: The Fall Of Ruby Franke (AD) (R) (S). 12.55 Sign Zone: Amityville: An Origin Story (AD) (R) (S). 1.50 This Is BBC Two (S).
radio
6.30am The Sara Cox Breakfast Show 9.30 Vernon Kay 12noon Jeremy Vine 2.00 DJ Spoony 4.00 Joel Dommett 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist
7.30 Jo Whiley 9.00 The Folk Show With Mark Radcliffe 10.00 The Good Groove With Melvin Odoom BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.30 Essential Classics 1pm Classical Live 3.00 Choral Evensong 4.00 Composer Of The Week: Mozart 5.00 In Tune 6.00 BBC Proms 2026 8.10 BBC Proms 2026 10.15 BBC Proms 2026 11.45 ’Round Midnight 12.30am Through The Night
6.30 Money For Nothing (R) (S). 7.15 The Bidding Room (R) (S). 8.00 Sign Zone: Great Japanese Railway Journeys (AD) (R) (S). 8.30 Sign Zone: Great Continental Railway Journeys (AD) (R) (S). 9.00 BBC News (S). 1.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 1.30 The Finish Line (R) (S). 2.15 Do You Know Your Place? (R) (S). 2.45 Cricket: The Hundred Trent Rockets Women vs Birmingham Phoenix Women (Start-time 3pm) (S).
6.00 Cricket: The Hundred Trent Rockets Men vs Birmingham Phoenix Men (Start-time 6.30pm) (S).
How a debt-ridden Hull undertaker sold fake funeral plans to clients The Big Cases – The Funeral Home Horror, 10pm
9.30 Live At The Apollo
Comedy from Ria Lina, Lucy
Beaumont and Josh Pugh
(R) (S).
10.00 The Big Cases — The Funeral Home Horror (AD) (S). 10.30 Newsnight (S).
11.05 Uncanny The case of a student house believed to be haunted by a malevolent entity (AD) (R) (S).
BBC RADIO 4 6am Today 9.00 Sideways 9.30 Breakin’ The Cycle 10.00 Woman’s Hour 11.00 A Romanian Ransom 11.40 This Week In History 11.45 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12noon News 12.04 You And Yours 12.57 Weather 1.00 The World At One 1.45 The Bare Necessities 2.00 The Archers 2.15 Drama: United Kingdoms. Dramas reflecting life across modern Britain. 3.00 Precious Stones 3.30 The
6.00 Good Morning Britain (S). 10.00 This Morning (S). 1.30 ITV News; Weather (S). 1.55 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.00 Deal Or No Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.59 ITV Regional Weather (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R) (S). 5.00 The Chase (R) (S).
6.00 ITV Regional News;
Weather (S).
6.30 ITV News; Weather (S).
7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Banker’s Best Battles Stephen Mulhern revisits the banker’s games with players James and Jack (S).
8.00 Emmerdale A decision is made to give the dog a good Dingle send-off (AD) (S). 8.30 Coronation Street (AD) (S).
Stephen Mulhern hosts as James attempts to win the big jackpot Deal or No Deal, 3pm
9.00 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Clarkson (R) (S).
10.00 ITV News At Ten; Weather (S).
10.30 ITV Regional News;
Weather (S).
10.45 Long Lost Family: Born
Without Trace (AD) (R) (S).
11.45 The Assembly Rapper
Aitch is interviewed by
neurodivergent individuals
(R) (S).
12.10 Shop On TV 3.00 Love & Death (AD) (R) (S). 3.50 Inside The Langham: Britain’s First Grand Hotel (AD) (R) (S). 4.15 Unwind With ITV (S). 5.35 Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy (AD) (R) (S).
Ocean Within Us 4.00 The Power Of Guilt 4.15 The Media Show 5.00 PM 5.57 Weather 6.00 Six O’Clock News 6.30 Best Medicine 7.00 The Archers 7.15 Front Row 8.00 AntiSocial 8.45 Café Hope 9.00 Invisible Hands 9.30 Inside Health 9.59 Weather 10.00 The World Tonight 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Vicar Of Wakefield 11.00 Sunil Patel: An Idiot’s Guide To Living Forever 11.15 Follow The Rabbit 11.30 Hollywood And The Adland Five 12mdn’t News And Weather 12.30 Tony
7.20 The King Of Queens (AD) (R) (S). 7.45 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.10 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.40 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 9.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 9.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 11.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 12.05 Channel 4 News Summary (S). 12.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (AD) (R) (S). 1.10 The Great House Giveaway (R) (S). 2.10 Countdown (S). 3.00 A Place In The Sun (R) (S). 4.00 Saving Country Houses With Penelope Keith (AD) (R) (S). 5.00 Chateau DIY (AD) (R) (S).
6.00 American Pickers Mike Wolfe makes a move on Gypsy Grandma, the queen of arcade games (AD) (R) (S).
7.00 Channel 4 News (S).
8.00 Extraordinary Extensions
A couple turning their Surrey
home into a Marbella-
inspired party pad (AD) (S).
Tinie Tempah meets a couple who want to transform a Surrey home Extraordinary Extensions, 8pm
9.00 The Undeclared War Barbara comes under Charlie’s scrutiny as tragedy strikes GCHQ (AD) (S).
10.00 The Undeclared War Danny puts everything on the line to right some wrongs. Last in the series (AD) (S).
11.00 24 Hours In A&E A 21-year- old is rushed in after a motorbike accident (AD) (R) (S).
12.05 Celebrity Hunted (AD) (R) (S). 1.00 Celebrity Hunted (AD) (R) (S). 1.50 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 2.40 Dictator: The Hitler Interviews (AD) (R) (S). 3.30 Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port (AD) (R) (S).
Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12.48 Shipping Forecast 1.00 As BBC World Service 5.00 News Summary 5.04 Sideways 5.32 Weather 5.34 Shipping Forecast 5.43 Prayer For The Day 5.45 Farming Today BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA 6am The Waiting Game 6.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 7.00 After Henry 7.30 Hancock’s Half Hour 8.00 Bridget Christie: Mortal 8.30 Following Pappano 8.45 Small Island 9.00 Best
Medicine 9.30 Behind The Taverna 9.45 Daily Service 10.00 Sound Of Cinema 11.00 The Waiting Game 11.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 12noon After Henry 12.30 Hancock’s Half Hour 1.00 Bridget Christie: Mortal 1.30 Following Pappano 1.45 Small Island 2.00 The Ultimate Choice 2.30 Getting Nowhere Fast 3.00 A Wizard Of Earthsea 4.00 Sound Of Cinema 5.00 The Waiting Game 5.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 6.00 After Henry 6.30 Hancock’s Half Hour 7.00 Bridget Christie:
6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S). 11.30 Storm & Alexis (S). 12.45 5 News At Lunchtime (S). 12.50 Matt Allwright (S). 2.15 FILM: A Town Called Murder (Peter Sullivan 2023) Thriller, starring Kayleigh Ruller (S). 4.00 Castle (R) (S). 4.55 Love Nature (R) (S). 5.00 5 News With Dan Walker (S).
6.00 Majorca: A Year In The Sun Cameras focus on chef Marc Fosh, who celebrates the best of Majorca’s produce (R) (S). 6.55 5 News Update (S).
7.00 Car Pound Cops Following cars as they are seized for a variety of offences (R) (S). 7.55 5 News Update (S).
8.00 Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts Former nurse Sandra is brought in with a suspected dislocated ankle. Last in the series (S).
Dr James Griffiths and the team care for more patients in this finale Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts, 8pm
9.00 999: Critical Condition Charlotte arrives potentially paralysed following a car crash (S).
10.00 Ambulance: Code Red
A collision between two
motorcyclists issues a code
red call out (AD) (R) (S).
11.05 Cause Of Death The body of a man is found in a field (R) (S).
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Mortal 7.30 Following Pappano 7.45 Small Island 8.00 The Ultimate Choice 8.30 Getting Nowhere Fast 9.00 A Wizard Of Earthsea 10.00 Comedy Club 12mdn’t Sound Of Cinema 1.00 The Waiting Game 1.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 2.00 After Henry 2.30 Hancock’s Half Hour 3.00 Bridget Christie: Mortal 3.30 Following Pappano 3.45 Small Island 4.00 The Ultimate Choice 4.30 Getting Nowhere Fast 5.00 A Wizard Of Earthsea
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Mary Beard
Remembers
— Ultimate Rome:
Empire Without
Limit (S)
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Mary Beard’s Ultimate
Rome: Empire Without
Limit The scholar
explores the myths
and revolutions of the
Roman Empire (AD) (S)
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is arranged for young
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I, Claudius (S)
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The Treasures Of
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Great British Railway
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Mary Beard Remembers – Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit 8.55PM, BBC FOUR It’s all about Ancient Rome on BBC Four this evening. Sandwiched between The Treasures of Ancient Rome (Alastair Sooke reveals how the Romans’ obsession with sex and violence was reflected in their art) and the rerun of the 1976 drama I, Claudius,
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Johnson (S)
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Field and Julia Roberts
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starring Julia
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Grand Designs A home
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The Roman Empire By
Train With Alice
Roberts The
anthropologist
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24 Hours In Police
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The Directors
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Blur: To The End
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Groomed: The Truth
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Rude(ish) Tube
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Ramsay’s Kitchen
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Groomed: The Truth
Behind the Lie
10PM, SKY DOCUMENTARIES
When Ellie Williams’s grooming
allegations went viral, they tore the
town of Barrow apart and triggered
national outrage. Police denied there
was a grooming gang and Ellie (above)
was sentenced to eight and a half years
in jail. But was there truth beneath the
lies? And did the focus on proving one
Extraordinary Extensions 8PM, CHANNEL 4 Extraordinary is the word (although you may find others) for the Dubai- meets-Marbella party extension being added to a suburban Surrey home by its owners. This “five-star leisure wing” includes a dancefloor, pool house and wellness space, along with a “day kitchen” so that the smart open-plan kitchen needn’t be sullied by such messy activities as cooking. Rather more modest is a couple trying to bring a taste of experimental Chinese timber architecture to their terraced home in south-west London.
young woman a liar lead to denial of a wider grooming problem? This three- part series, featuring testimony from Williams’s family, sheds new light on her case, as well as uncovering accounts from other women in Barrow whose allegations of abuse by a group of predominantly Asian men were dismissed or ignored. It also explores how far-right groups have weaponised such cases to fuel outrage.
classical historian Mary Beard (above) introduces the first episode of her 2016 series about the growth of the Roman Empire. She looks at the expansion of the city and travels to Greece, where Rome adopted a complex mix of brute force and cultural cringe, and France, where she finds evidence of war methods akin to genocide.
The Undeclared War 9PM, CHANNEL 4 This cyber-terrorism spy drama is undeniably livelier than the first series, with less focus on GCHQ employees staring into their computer screens in dingily lit offices. In a concluding double-episode, Danny, Saara and Roz (Simon Pegg, left, Hannah Khalique- Brown and Chloe Pirrie) try to help Vadim escape, and the team race to find what the malware is searching for.
The Big Cases – The Funeral Home Horror 10PM, BBC TWO Following Humberside Police’s investigation into debt-ridden Hull undertaker Robert Bush, who has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting to hoarding bodies, selling fake funeral plans and presenting grieving families with the ashes of complete strangers.
1 – 2 August 2026
The first screen appearance of Taylor Dearden, who plays Dr Mel King in ‘The Pitt’, was alongside her real-life father, Bryan Cranston, in ‘Breaking Bad’ Thursday 6 August
6.00 Breakfast (S). 9.30 Animal Park (AD) (R) (S). 10.15 Trace, Track, Get My Car Back (R) (S). 10.45 Expert Witness (R) (S). 11.15 Homes Under The Hammer (S). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R) (S). 1.00 BBC News At One; Weather (S). 1.35 BBC Regional News; Weather (S). 1.45 BBC News At One; Weather (S). 2.00 Money For Nothing (S). 2.45 Escape To The Country (R) (S). 3.45 The Bidding Room (R) (S). 4.30 The Answer Run (S). 5.15 Pointless (R) (S).
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7.00 The One Show Live magazine show with Alex Jones and Roman Kemp (S). 7.30 EastEnders Sheila faces mounting pressure (AD) (S).
8.00 Fake Or Fortune? The art
detectives investigate
potential works by Lucian
Freud. Last in the series
(AD) (S).
Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould wrap up the programme’s latest series Fake or Fortune?, 8pm
9.00 Who Do You Think You Are? Katarina Johnson-Thompson travels to the Bahamas in search of her ancestry. Last in the series (AD) (S).
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10.40 Murder 24/7 (AD) (R) (S).
11.40 Murder 24/7 Part two of two. Police struggle to build a case — until a bloody footprint is found (AD) (R) (S).
12.40 Alan Carr’s Picture Slam (R) (S). 1.30 BBC News (S). 12.40 Sign Zone: Ambulance (R) (S). 1.40 Sign Zone: Evolution (AD) (R) (S). 2.40 This Is BBC Two (S).
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6.30am The Sara Cox Breakfast Show 9.30 Vernon Kay 12noon Jeremy Vine 2.00 DJ Spoony 4.00 Joel Dommett 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy
Playlist 7.30 Jo Whiley 9.00 The Country Show With Darius Rucker 10.00 The Good Groove With Melvin Odoom 12mdn’t Connor Phillips 3.00 Alternative Sounds Of The 90s BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.30 Essential Classics 1pm Classical Live 4.00 Composer Of The Week: Mozart 5.00 In Tune 7.00 BBC Proms 2026 10.00 Night Tracks 11.30 ’Round Midnight 12.30am Through The Night
6.15 Homes Under The Hammer (R) (S). 7.15 Money For Nothing (R) (S). 8.00 Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (AD) (R) (S). 9.00 BBC News (S). 1.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 1.30 The Finish Line (R) (S). 2.15 Do You Know Your Place? (R) (S). 2.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation (AD) (R) (S). 3.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown (R) (S). 4.30 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R) (S). 5.15 Flog It! (R) (S).
6.00 Richard Osman’s House
Of Games (R) (S).
6.30 Richard Osman’s House
Of Games (R) (S).
7.00 Escape To The Country
A pair of budding
entrepreneurs seek a move to
the Cotswolds (R) (S).
8.00 Digging For Britain
A rare medieval cemetery
and the ruins of a gothic
masterpiece in the west of
Britain (AD) (R) (S).
As the series concludes, the extent of Lucy’s actions come to light The Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke, 9pm
9.00 The Devil In The Family: The
Fall Of Ruby Franke Last in
the series (AD) (S).
9.50 The Fens: A Wild Year
(AD) (R) (S).
10.00 Inside No 9 A detective is determined to crack the case of a missing boy (AD) (R) (S). 10.30 Newsnight (S).
11.05 FILM: Women Talking (Sarah Polley 2022) Drama, starring Rooney Mara (S).
BBC RADIO 4 6am Today 9.00 Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics 9.30 The Guitar Story 10.00 Woman’s Hour 11.00 The Three Ages Of Child 11.45 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12noon News 12.04 Scam Secrets 12.32 Sliced Bread 12.57 Weather 1.00 The World At One 1.45 The Bare Necessities 2.00 The Archers 2.15 Drama: A Portmeirion Love Affair With Life 3.00 This Natural Life 3.27 Radio
6.00 Good Morning Britain (S). 10.00 This Morning (S). 1.30 ITV News; Weather (S). 1.55 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.00 Deal Or No Deal (AD) (R) (S). 3.59 ITV Regional Weather (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (R) (S). 5.00 The Chase (R) (S).
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7.30 Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy Tom learns how farmers produce tomatoes for passata (AD) (S).
8.00 Emmerdale Charity takes big steps (AD) (S). 8.30 Coronation Street Kit extends an ominous invitation to Gary (AD) (S).
The chef learns how Italy’s farmers grow tomatoes to make passata Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy, 7.30pm
9.00 The Chase Around The World The teams land in Paris to take on the Vixen and the Beast (AD) (S).
10.00 ITV News At Ten; Weather (S).
10.30 ITV Regional News;
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10.45 FILM: Casino Royale (Martin
Campbell 2006) (AD) (S).
1.10 Shop On TV 3.00 The Summit (AD) (R) (S). 3.50 Unwind With ITV (S). 5.05 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Special (AD) (R) (S).
4 Appeal 3.30 Feedback 4.00 The Briefing Room 4.30 BBC Inside Science 5.00 PM 5.57 Weather 6.00 Six O’Clock News 6.30 Icklewick FM 7.00 The Archers 7.15 Front Row 8.00 At Your Own Peril 8.15 The Media Show 9.00 Loose Ends 9.45 The Cows Are Mad 9.59 Weather 10.00 The World Tonight 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Vicar Of Wakefield 11.00 Radical 11.30 Hollywood And The Adland Five 12mdn’t News And Weather 12.30 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12.48
7.20 The King Of Queens (AD) (R) (S). 7.45 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.10 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.40 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 9.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 9.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 11.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 12.05 Channel 4 News Summary (S). 12.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (AD) (R) (S). 1.10 The Great House Giveaway (R) (S). 2.10 Countdown (S). 3.00 A Place In The Sun (R) (S). 4.00 Saving Country Houses With Penelope Keith (AD) (R) (S). 5.00 Chateau DIY (AD) (R) (S).
6.00 American Pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz come across a huge 200,000 sq ft factory (AD) (R) (S).
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8.00 Renovation Rescue A retired artist needs help renovating her home near the sea (AD) (S).
Vogue Williams and Luke Mabbott help retired artist Penny, in Sussex Renovation Rescue, 8pm
9.00 Murder Case: The Digital Detectives How digital forensics uncovered the events of the murder of Matthew Daulby (AD) (S).
10.00 The Body Detectives The
disappearance of a man off
the Norfolk coast in 1984
(AD) (R) (S).
11.05 Social Media Monsters
Examining serious crimes
where social media has
played a significant role
(AD) (R) (S).
12.05 Crime Scene Cleaners (AD) (R) (S). 1.00 Murder Case: The Digital Detectives (AD) (R) (S). 1.55 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (AD) (R) (S). 2.45 The Undeclared War (AD) (R) (S). 3.35 The Undeclared War (AD) (R) (S).
Shipping Forecast 1.00 As BBC World Service 5.00 News Summary 5.04 The Briefing Room 5.32 Weather 5.34 Shipping Forecast 5.43 Prayer For The Day 5.45 Farming Today BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA 6am The Waiting Game 6.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 7.00 Capital Gains 7.30 The Burkiss Way 8.00 Believe It! 8.30 Following Pappano 8.45 Small Island 9.00 Icklewick FM 9.30
Behind The Taverna 9.45 Daily Service 10.00 Great Lives 10.30 The Race To Dover 11.00 The Waiting Game 11.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 12noon Capital Gains 12.30 The Burkiss Way 1.00 Believe It! 1.30 Following Pappano 1.45 Small Island 2.00 We’ve Been Here Before 2.30 The Change 3.00 Berlin 4.00 Great Lives 4.30 The Race To Dover 5.00 The Waiting Game 5.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 6.00 Capital Gains 6.30 The Burkiss Way 7.00 Believe It! 7.30 Following Pappano 7.45
6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S). 11.30 Storm & Alexis (S). 12.45 5 News At Lunchtime (S). 12.50 Matt Allwright (S). 2.20 FILM: Evil In A Small Town (Kaila York 2023) Thriller, starring Veronica Ramirez (S). 4.00 Castle (R) (S). 4.55 Love Nature (R) (S). 5.00 5 News With Dan Walker (S).
6.00 Menorca: A Year In The Sun
Part one of two. A profile of
the Mediterranean island
(R) (S).
6.55 5 News Update (S).
7.00 Around The World In First
Class With Josie Gibson
Josie experiences life in
Grenada (S).
7.55 5 News Update (S).
8.00 Cornwall: A Year By The Sea Chef Chris Eden and his team attempt their first beach feast of the summer. Last in the series (S).
The host visits Grenada and checks out a boutique resort called 473 Around the World in First Class with Josie Gibson, 7pm
9.00 Benidorm Is Murder
A rooftop murder exposes
old grudges at a struggling
comedy club (AD) (S).
10.00 Killer At The Crime Scene
The murder of a millionaire
who was killed during a home
invasion (R) (S).
11.00 Murdered At First Sight
A father of three who was
shot in his car and later died
in hospital (R) (S).
12.05 Street Cops: Catching The Yobs (R) (S). 1.00 Cruise TV With LoveitBookit (R) (S). 2.00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors (R) (S). 2.50 Castle (R) (S). 3.40 Friends (R) (S). 4.10 Friends (R) (S). 4.35 The Highland Vet (R) (S). 5.25 Entertainment News On 5 (S).
Small Island 8.00 We’ve Been Here Before 8.30 The Change 9.00 Berlin. Two-part dramatisation of Heinrich Mann’s novel. 10.00 Comedy Club 12mdn’t Great Lives 12.30 The Race To Dover 1.00 The Waiting Game 1.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 2.00 Capital Gains 2.30 The Burkiss Way 3.00 Believe It! 3.30 Following Pappano 3.45 Small Island 4.00 We’ve Been Here Before 4.30 The Change 5.00 Berlin
FV 9, FS 108 SKY 116, VIRGIN 108 FV 10, FS 115 SKY 119, VIRGIN 117
7.00 pm Great British Railway
Journeys Michael
Portillo travels from
Northallerton to
Chester-Le-Street.
Last in the series
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7.30
Pubs, Ponds And
Power: The Story Of
The Village (S)
8.00
FILM Superman (PG)
Comic-strip
adventure, starring
Christopher Reeve
(AD) (S)
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Christopher Reeve:
Keeping Hope In
Motion The late actor’s
fight to regain his
ability to breathe (S)
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Parkinson (S)
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Edinburgh (AD) (S)
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Pubs, Ponds And
Power: The Story Of
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Edinburgh (AD) (S)
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Great British Railway
Journeys (AD) (S)
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And Frost (R)
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And Frost (R)
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Stargate SG-1 (R) (S)
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NCIS: Los Angeles
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Will & Grace (AD) (R) (S)
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Animal Control (R) (S)
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Rob & Romesh vs Darts
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The Dyers’ Caravan
Park (AD) (R) (S)
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The Paper (AD) (R) (S)
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The Paper (AD) (R) (S)
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Animal Control (R) (S)
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Animal Control (R) (S)
12.10 am Grimm (R) (S)
1.10
The Force: Manchester
(R) (S)
FV 14, FS 300 SKY 313, VIRGIN 428 FV 13, FS 122 SKY 135, VIRGIN 106 FV 19, FS 157 SKY 111, VIRGIN 127
7.25 am Top Gear (AD) (S)
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Border Force:
America’s Gatekeepers
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Rick Stein: From
Venice To Istanbul
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Yukon Gold (S)
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Mortimer &
Whitehouse: Gone
Fishing (AD) (S)
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Martin Clunes: Islands
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Rick Stein: From
Venice To Istanbul
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6.00
Hairy Bikers’ Best Of
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Mortimer &
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Fishing (AD) (S)
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Would I Lie To You? (S)
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Would I Lie To You? (S)
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Vera The detective
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Ellie encounter a
brutal murder on a
trip to the cinema
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Martin (AD) (S)
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Portrait Artist Of The
Year 2022 (AD) (S)
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Tales Of The
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Valleys (S)
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The Very Best Of Peter
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The Directors (S)
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(U) Christmas family
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All That Heaven Allows
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starring Jane Wyman
and Rock Hudson (S)
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The Electrical Life Of
Louis Wain (12)
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starring Benedict
Cumberbatch (AD) (S)
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Captain Phillips (12)
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starring Tom Hanks (S)
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Dance With A Stranger
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starring Miranda
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Ewan McGregor and
Naomie Harris (S)
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Grand Designs
A couple constructing
a black-clad private
hideaway in an Essex
woodland (AD) (S)
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The Reclaimers: Made
In Suffolk Andy and
Hayley spend the day
at Norwich Castle
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24 Hours In A&E
Patients who have
injured themselves
through work or play
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24 Hours In A&E Two
trauma patients arrive
by helicopter on the
hospital’s new helipad
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12.10 am 999: On The Front
Line (S)
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24 Hours In A&E
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UFO (AD) (R) (S)
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The Scream (AD) (R) (S)
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FILM Hitsville: The
Making Of Motown
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The Directors
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Discovering: Michelle
Pfeiffer (AD) (R) (S)
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JFK: Destiny Betrayed
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The Alien Autopsy
Scandal (AD) (R) (S)
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Ghislaine Maxwell:
Epstein’s Shadow
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Ghislaine Maxwell:
Epstein’s Shadow
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Ghislaine Maxwell:
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An American Bombing:
The Road To April 19th
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1.10 am Telemarketers
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6.00 am Modern Family (AD) (S)
6.55
Rude(ish) Tube
Shorts (S)
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Couples Come Dine
With Me (S)
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Ramsay’s Kitchen
Nightmares USA (S)
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America’s Funniest
Home Videos (S)
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Possession 9PM, SKY ATLANTIC Set between Bristol and Jamaica, this promising and stylishly directed five- part drama is led by Gugu Mbatha-Raw (above) as an ambitious young bi-racial UK lawyer dispatched to Jamaica to challenge an inheritance claim. A former plantation estate with a fortune attached has been left to a local man, Cudjoe East (Sheldon Shepherd),
Fake or Fortune? 8PM, BBC ONE “A case as complex as the man himself,” says art expert Philip Mould in the final episode of the series, as he and co-host Fiona Bruce investigate the provenance of 15 etchings discovered in a Somerset garage which resemble an early work by Lucian Freud. If these prints were made by Freud himself from a well-known work of his called Girl With a Fig Leaf (the model was Freud’s then wife, Kitty Garman), they could be worth tens of thousands each. But, as Mould puns, are these “not so much Freud as fraud?”
Who Do You Think You Are? 9PM, BBC ONE The final ancestor-seeker of the current series is heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson (below), who travels to the Bahamas in search of her roots. She traces her forebears to a tiny settlement there and discovers that her great-great-grandfather emigrated to Miami in 1913. He settled in a city at a time of shocking racial segregation
instead of the deceased’s son, Oliver Connaught (Jonny Lee Miller), a wealthy white aristocrat. But the case takes an unsettling turn when Claudia discovers that the disputed estate is the very place that has haunted her nightmares. As Claudia and Oliver dig deeper, they uncover a disturbing link between the plantation’s brutal past and the injustices still shaping the present.
and the terrifying rise of the Ku Klux Klan. But she also finds out that he was part of a group who worked to uplift the community and that her great- grandmother registered to vote in 1966 after the Civil Rights Movement won a historic victory removing barriers for African American voters.
The Chase Around the World 9PM, ITV1 The quiz show continues with its divisive Race Across the World-style makeover, arriving this week in Paris to take on the Vixen and the Beast. They have set a series of questions that the players must solve to navigate across the city and find presenter Bradley Walsh at the finish line. The first challenge is a quiz on an open-top bus around the Arc de Triomphe before completing games involving waxworks, snails and Notre-Dame.
Benidorm is Murder 9PM, 5 This enjoyably above-average, cosy Costa del Crime drama continues with bar-owning former detective Dennis (John Hannah) and crime-obsessed barmaid Rosa (Carolina Bécquer, above, with Hannah) investigating a murder at a comedy club where a faded game- show star is on the comeback trail.
1 – 2 August 2026
Sandra Oh was the first Asian actor to receive an Emmy Award nomination for best actress, for her role in ‘Killing Eve’ Friday 7 August
6.00 Breakfast (S). 9.30 Animal Park (AD) (R) (S). 10.15 Trace, Track, Get My Car Back (R) (S). 10.45 Expert Witness (R) (S). 11.15 Homes Under The Hammer (R) (S). 12.15 Bargain Hunt: 20 Years Of The One Show (AD) (S). 1.00 BBC News At One; Weather (S). 1.35 BBC Regional News; Weather (S). 1.45 BBC News At One; Weather (S). 2.00 The Hairdresser Mysteries (AD) (S). 2.45 Escape To The Country (R) (S). 3.45 The Bidding Room (S). 4.30 The Answer Run (S). 5.15 Pointless (R) (S).
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6.00 BBC News At Six; Weather (S).
6.30 BBC Regional News;
Weather (S).
7.00 The One Show (S). 7.30 Our Lives Cameras follow South Wales punk band the NaNaz (AD) (S).
8.00 Granite Harbour Lindo and Bart face a race against time to find the real killer. Last in the series (AD) (S).
Michael and Renee’s real motive for accepting a dinner invite is revealed Ann Droid, 9.30pm
9.00 Would I Lie To You? With Judi Love, Cush Jumbo, Grayson Perry and Tim Vine (R) (S). 9.30 Ann Droid Sue asks Michael and Renee to dinner (AD) (S).
10.00 BBC News At Ten (S).
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Weather (S).
10.45 FILM: 28 Days Later (Danny
Boyle 2002) Horror (AD) (S).
12.35 BBC News (S). 1.00 Sign Zone: Britain’s Strictest Schools — Panorama (R) (S). 1.30 Sign Zone: The Rapture (AD) (R) (S). 2.30 This Is BBC Two (S).
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6.30am Sara Cox 9.30 Vernon Kay 12noon Jeremy Vine 2.00 DJ Spoony 4.00 Joel Dommett 7.00 Michelle Visage 9.00 Sophie Ellis-Bextor 11.00
The Rock Show 12mdn’t Romesh Ranganathan 1.00 Tony Blackburn 2.00 Pick Of The Pops 3.00 4.00 Radio 2 In Concert: Deacon Blue 5.00 Tracks Of My Years BBC RADIO 3 6.30am Breakfast 9.30 Essential Classics 1pm Classical Live 4.00 Composer Of The Week: Mozart 5.00 In Tune 7.00 BBC Proms 2026 10.00 Late Junction 11.30 ’Round Midnight 12.30am Through The Night
6.30 Money For Nothing (R) (S). 7.15 The Bidding Room (R) (S). 8.00 Sign Zone: Marcus Wareing Simply Provence (R) (S). 9.00 BBC News (S). 1.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (R) (S). 1.30 The Finish Line (R) (S). 2.15 Do You Know Your Place? (R) (S). 2.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation (AD) (R) (S). 3.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown (R) (S). 4.30 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R) (S). 5.15 Flog It! (R) (S).
6.00 Richard Osman’s House
Of Games (R) (S).
6.30 Just One Thing The benefits
of eating beetroot. Last in the
series (AD) (R) (S).
7.00 Iolo’s Anglesey The flora and fauna of Anglesey (R) (S). 7.30 Beechgrove Garden Brian Cunningham harvests his spring vegetables (S).
8.00 Gardeners’ World Frances Tophill returns to Damson Farm in Bath (S).
Frances Tophill spends a day with the owner of Damson Farm in Bath Gardeners’ World, 8pm
9.00 Bergerac Chloe finds evidence of truth in John Blakely’s accusations (AD) (S). 9.45 QI XL With Ria Lina, Eshaan Akbar and Jimmy Carr (R) (S).
10.30 Newsnight (S).
10.25 ITV News At Ten; Weather (S).
10.55 ITV Regional News;
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11.05 FILM: Hoard (Luna Carmoon 2023) Premiere. Drama, starring Saura Lightfoot- Leon (S).
BBC RADIO 4 6am Today 9.00 Desert Island Discs 10.00 Woman’s Hour 11.00 The Food Programme 11.45 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12noon News 12.04 AntiSocial 12.57 Weather 1.00 The World At One 1.45 The Bare Necessities 2.00 The Archers 2.15 Drama: Central Intelligence. Kim Cattrall and Kelsey Grammer star in the CIA drama. 2.45 Living On The Edge 3.00 Gardeners’ Question Time 3.45 Short Works 4.00 Last
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6.00 ITV Regional News;
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7.30 EFL Cup Live Middlesbrough vs Wrexham. Kick-off is at 8pm (S).
Tom Cruise reprises the role of the vigilante to confront a conspiracy Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, 11.15pm
11.15 FILM: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Edward Zwick 2016) Action thriller sequel, starring Tom Cruise (S).
1.10 Shop On TV 3.00 Force Of Nature (AD) (R) (S). 3.50 Long Lost Family (AD) (R) (S). 4.45 Unwind With ITV (S).
Word 4.30 Sideways 5.00 PM 5.57 Weather 6.00 Six O’Clock News 6.30 Current-ish 7.00 The Archers 7.15 Screenshot 8.00 Any Questions? 8.55 This Week In History 9.00 Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics 9.30 Breakin’ The Cycle 9.59 Weather 10.00 The World Tonight 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Vicar Of Wakefield 11.00 Americast 11.30 The Ocean Within Us 12mdn’t News And Weather 12.30 Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away 12.48 Shipping Forecast 1.00 As
6.30 The King Of Queens (AD) (R) (S). 6.55 The King Of Queens (AD) (R) (S). 7.45 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 8.10 Everybody Loves Raymond (AD) (R) (S). 9.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 9.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.10 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 10.40 Frasier (AD) (R) (S). 11.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 12.05 Channel 4 News Summary (S). 12.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (AD) (R) (S). 1.10 The Great House Giveaway (R) (S). 2.10 Countdown (S). 3.00 A Place In The Sun (R) (S). 4.00 Saving Country Houses With Penelope Keith (AD) (R) (S). 5.00 Chateau DIY (AD) (R) (S).
6.00 American Pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz find a rare Superman comic (AD) (R) (S).
7.00 Channel 4 News (S).
8.00 Surgery Secrets Of The Super Rich A bride-to-be has a liquid nose job (AD) (S).
Jimmy Carr welcomes another set of guests to the comedy panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, 9pm
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10.00 Big Fat Quiz: Best Bits A compilation of the ultimate triumphs from the quiz (S).
11.05 Sarah Millican: Home Bird Live Stand-up show recorded at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre & Opera House (R) (S).
12.10 Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum’s Head (AD) (R) (S). 1.05 Ramy (AD) (S). 1.40 Ramy (AD) (S). 2.15 FILM: Theater Camp (Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman 2023) Comedy (S). 3.50 Sunday Brunch (R) (S). 4.00 Four In A Bed (R) (S).
BBC World Service 5.30 News Summary 5.34 Shipping Forecast 5.43 Prayer For The Day 5.45 Living On The Edge BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA 6am The Waiting Game 6.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 7.00 Little Blighty On The Down 7.30 Beyond Our Ken 8.00 The Confessional 8.30 Following Pappano 8.45 Small Island 9.00 Olga Koch: OK Computer 9.30 Behind The Taverna 9.45 Daily Service
6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S). 11.30 Storm & Alexis (S). 12.45 5 News At Lunchtime (S). 12.50 Matt Allwright (S). 2.20 FILM: The Book Club Murders (Logan Giese 2024) Mystery, starring Brittany Underwood (S). 4.00 Castle (R) (S). 4.55 Love Nature (R) (S). 5.00 5 News With Dan Walker (S).
6.00 Menorca: A Year In The Sun A look at Menorca’s seafood, art and architectural restorations (R) (S). 6.55 5 News Update (S).
7.00 Tom Read Wilson’s Grand Tour The presenter reimagines the rite of passage once undertaken by aristocrats (R) (S).
7.55 5 News Update (S).
Emanuele explores the lush forests of the island belonging to France Corsica: Jewel of the Mediterranean, 8pm
8.00 Corsica: Jewel Of The Mediterranean Cameras focus on the French island (S).
9.00 Alexander Armstrong In South Korea Alexander embarks on an epic journey across the country (R) (S).
10.30 Piers Morgan: Uncensored The bold, opinion-led news and debate show (S).
12.00 Fare Dodgers: At War With The Law (R) (S). 1.00 Cruise TV (R) (S). 2.00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors (R) (S). 2.50 Castle (R) (S). 3.40 Friends (R) (S). 4.30 Jane McDonald’s Yorkshire: No Place Like Home (R) (S). 5.25 Entertainment News (S).
10.00 Soul Music 10.30 The Forum 11.00 The Waiting Game 11.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 12noon Little Blighty On The Down 12.30 Beyond Our Ken 1.00 The Confessional 1.30 Following Pappano 1.45 Small Island 2.00 The Museum Of Curiosity 2.30 Millport 3.00 Berlin 4.00 Soul Music 4.30 The Forum 5.00 The Waiting Game 5.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 6.00 Little Blighty On The Down 6.30 Beyond Our Ken 7.00 The Confessional 7.30 Following
Pappano 7.45 Small Island 8.00 The Museum Of Curiosity 8.30 Millport 9.00 Berlin 10.00 Comedy Club 12mdn’t Soul Music 12.30 The Forum 1.00 The Waiting Game 1.30 Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? 2.00 Little Blighty On The Down 2.30 Beyond Our Ken 3.00 The Confessional 3.30 Following Pappano 3.45 Small Island 4.00 The Museum Of Curiosity 4.30 Millport 5.00 Berlin
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7.00 pm Also Sprach
Zarathustra At The
Proms Featuring a
trio of pieces inspired
by the wonders of the
sky (S)
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TOTP: 2000 (S)
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TOTP: 1984 (S)
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TOTP: 1988 (S)
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Tony Bennett At The
London Palladium:
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Tony Bennett Sings
— Songs From The
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Tony Bennett Sings
— His Personal Hit
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Tony Bennett
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Tony Bennett Sings
— Song Stories (S)
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Tony Bennett Sings
— Tin Pan Alley (S)
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Tony Bennett’s New
York (S)
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NCIS: Los Angeles
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Animal Control (R) (S)
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An Idiot Abroad 2 (R) (S)
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Micky Flanagan: If Ever
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Grimsburg (S)
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Animal Control (R) (S)
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The Force: Manchester
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Road Wars (R) (S)
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7.25 am Top Gear (AD) (S)
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Border Force:
America’s Gatekeepers
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Rick Stein: From
Venice To Istanbul
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Yukon Gold (S)
12.20 pm Top Gear (AD) (S)
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Mortimer &
Whitehouse: Gone
Fishing (AD) (S)
3.00
Martin Clunes: Islands
Of Australia (S)
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Rick Stein: From
Venice To Istanbul
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Rick Stein’s Cornwall (S)
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Hairy Bikers’ Best Of
British (S)
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Mortimer &
Whitehouse: Gone
Fishing (AD) (S)
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Would I Lie To You? (S)
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QI XL (S)
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Would I Lie To You? (S)
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Magnum P.I (S)
12.00 am Mock The Week (S)
12.40
Would I Lie To You? (S)
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QI (S)
6.00 am George And Mildred (S)
7.05
Classic Emmerdale
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Classic Coronation
Street (AD) (S)
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Agatha Christie’s
Poirot (AD) (S)
11.30
Heartbeat (AD) (S)
1.35 pm Midsomer Murders
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Classic Emmerdale
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Classic Coronation
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Heartbeat (AD) (S)
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Doc Martin Penhale
decides to have a
Police Open day to
raise community
awareness (AD) (S)
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Doc Martin It is the
annual Portwenn
versus Port Carran gig
race (AD) (S)
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Grantchester (AD) (S)
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Trial & Retribution (S)
12.55 am Agatha Christie’s
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George And Mildred (S)
11.00 am Discovering: Dean
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12.00 pm Agatha Christie’s Pale
Horse (S)
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The Alfred Hitchcock
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The Eighties (AD) (S)
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Discovering: Peter
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Portrait Artist Of The
Year 2022 (AD) (S)
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Tales Of The
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Tales Of The
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Alfred Hitchcock
Presents (S)
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Bob Dylan: The Other
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I Was A Teenage Sex
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12.20 am The Jam: Live At
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Pretenders Live And
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Sky Arts Book Club (S)
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Michael Caine: The
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starring Ron Moody
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1.55 pm Sherlock Holmes And
The Secret Weapon
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starring Basil
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Buchanan Rides Alone
(U) Western, starring
Randolph Scott (S)
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The True Story Of Jesse
James (PG) Biopic,
starring Robert
Wagner (S)
6.40
Ad Astra (12) Sci-fi
drama, starring Brad
Pitt (AD) (S)
9.00
The Martian (12)
Ridley Scott’s sci-fi
drama, starring Matt
Damon (AD) (S)
11.50
Last Night In Soho (18)
Mystery horror,
starring Thomasin
McKenzie and Anya
Taylor-Joy (AD) (S)
2.05 am Sick Of Myself (15)
Drama, starring
Kristine Kujath Thorp
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8.55 am Heir Hunters (S)
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Four In A Bed (S)
12.40 pm Come Dine With Me
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Four In A Bed (S)
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Car S.O.S (AD) (S)
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Grand Designs Kevin
McCloud revisits the
building of an art deco
lighthouse tower in
Devon (AD) (S)
9.00
Carpe Diem New
series. French legal
drama, starring
Samuel Le Bihan (AD)
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24 Hours In A&E A
seven-year-old boy is
brought in after falling
from a tree (AD) (S)
11.10
24 Hours In A&E
A retired builder has
fallen from his
daughter’s roof and a
musician has a high
heart rate. (AD) (S)
12.15 am 999: On The Front
Line (S)
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24 Hours In A&E
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A Place In The Sun (S)
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(AD) (R) (S)
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Urban Secrets (R) (S)
12.00 pm FILM Lancaster (PG)
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FILM Everton:
Howard’s Way (12)
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The Directors
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Discovering: Mel
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David Frost Vs
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The Alien Autopsy
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The Salisbury
Poisonings: A Spy Next
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FILM Bowling For
Columbine (15)
Michael Moore’s film. (S)
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Rude(ish) Tube Shorts
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Couples Come Dine
With Me (S)
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Ramsay’s Kitchen
Nightmares USA (S)
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America’s Funniest
Home Videos (S)
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Our Lives 7.30PM, BBC ONE Remember Riot Women, Sally Wainwright’s drama about five menopausal women who form a punk band? Last year’s BBC show was dismissed in some quarters as unrealistic, but this documentary begs to differ as it meets a six-woman, over-50s punk band from South Wales called NaNaz (above). They tackle social
Also Sprach Zarathustra
at the Proms
7PM, BBC FOUR
Katie Derham introduces a trio of
pieces inspired by wonders of the sky.
It opens with the BBC Philharmonic
performing Richard Strauss’s tone
poem Also Sprach Zarathustra. Judith
Weir’s Moon and Star follows, before
Ravel’s Alborada del Gracioso.
EFL Cup Live 7.30PM, ITV1 From the World Cup to the first-round of the EFL Cup may seem a dizzying descent for all but the football obsessed or, of course, fans of tonight’s two teams: Middlesbrough and Wrexham (kick-off 8.00pm). Boro will lean on midfielder Morgan Whittaker (below).
Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich 8PM, CHANNEL 4 Bride-to-be Hannah is busy making preparations for her big day with a non-surgical liquid nose job and facial thread lift, part of a growing trend in
issues like pension inequality and care home fees, along with the frustrations of recycling, and have recently released their debut EP, NaNafesto. Before meeting at a community workshop set up to get older women into music, they had worked as nurses, foster carers and ice-cream van drivers, and now juggle busy lives with touring. Cameras meet them as they prepare for their first international gig in New York City.
which modern brides turn to cosmetic “tweakments”. Meanwhile, Cheshire- based property investor Nabeel reveals how he is investing more than £1,000 a month in a long-term programme of similar work, including radiofrequency microneedling and exosomes. Don’t ask...
Carpe Diem 9PM, MORE4 An above-par new French-language legal drama set in Nice and starring Samuel Le Bihan (above) as a man who was falsely imprisoned for 17 years, and now works as a lawyer defending others who have been wrongly accused. His first case involves the murder of a wealthy woman in a luxury seafront hotel – the crime being pinned on a parking valet who doubles as a gigolo for the accommodation’s rich guests.
Ann Droid 9.30PM, BBC ONE “I look in the mirror and I just see this old woman staring back at me,” says Sue (Sue Johnston) after robot Linda (Diane Morgan) persuades her to go clothes shopping. The subtext of Morgan’s sitcom is the indignity of ageing, although son Michael (Paul Ready) must suffer the humiliation of being sacked by his boss’s robot, Keith.
36 1 – 2 August 2026
Earlier… with
Jools Holland
NOON, RADIO 3
With producer, songwriter and
musician Fraser T Smith.
Toast 12.04PM, RADIO 4 A new series begins by looking at retailer Wilko’s collapse.
Key Changes: Radio 3’s Essential History of Classical Music 1PM, RADIO 3 Gillian Moore and Simon Schama reveal the importance of The Marriage of Figaro.
Sound of Cinema 4PM, RADIO 3 With composer Simon Franglen and broadcaster Hannah French.
BBC Proms 2026 7PM, RADIO 3 An exploration of Mahler’s Symphony No 1.
Archive on 4: Sucking Up: A Guide to Sycophancy Through the Ages 8PM, RADIO 4 Sycophants through history.
Talking Music 9.45PM, RADIO 3 An interview with composer Thea Musgrave. Sunday
Chris McCausland 8AM, ABSOLUTE RADIO The comedian hosts his new Sunday morning show.
Britain’s Robot Army 1.30PM, RADIO 4 How tech now shapes warfare.
Sounds of the 70s
with Lulu
3PM, RADIO 2
The ‘Shout’ singer (above right)
sits in for Shaun Keaveny.
Pick of the Pops 5PM & 6PM, RADIO 2 The charts this week in 1982 and 1996.
A Portmeirion Love Affair with Life THURSDAY, 2.15PM, RADIO 4
In 1925, architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis began work on creating an Italianate village in north Wales. Portmeirion is now a hugely popular tourist attraction, was the setting
The Early Music Show 5PM, RADIO 3 Medieval vocal ensemble Contre le Temps perform at York Early Music Festival.
Sir Tim Rice’s
Legacy Tracks
9PM, BOOM RADIO
Songs with musical legacies.
Stuart Maconie’s
Freak Zone
8PM, 6 MUSIC
The Durutti Column’s Vini
Reilly discusses the band’s new
album, Renascent.
for 1967 TV series The Prisoner, and has received many famous visitors over the years. One person who loved it and used it as a retreat from the pressures of managing The Beatles was Brian Epstein. A new drama imagines him falling in love with a gardener during the summer of 1966.
Across the Red Line 9AM, RADIO 4 Discussion on population decline.
Vernon Kay MON-FRI, 9.30AM, RADIO 2 Phil Collins chooses the “Tracks of My Years”.
Behind the Crime 11AM, RADIO 4 New series about a man wrongly jailed in Ecuador.
Apocalypse How MON-FRI, 1.45PM, RADIO 4 Dan Richards examines how the past can inform the future.
Steve Lamacq’s
Teatime Session
4PM, 6 MUSIC
The last-ever session from
Maida Vale Studios is by
Fontaines DC (below left).
BBC Proms 2026 7PM, RADIO 3 The Royal Scottish National Orchestra plays Rachmaninov, Shostakovich and Knussen. Tuesday
Invisible Hands 9AM, RADIO 4 How the Cold War was started with a telegram.
Drama: Sunbird 2.15PM, RADIO 4 A May-December holiday romance takes an unexpected turn. Lucy Speed stars.
Lady on Trial with
Lucy Worsley
3PM, RADIO 4
A Victorian opera singer who
challenged lunacy laws.
BBC Proms 2026 7PM, RADIO 3 Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor.
Crossing Continents 9PM, RADIO 4 The final series begins.
Through the Night 12.30AM, RADIO 3 Violinist María Dueñas plays a Bruch concerto. Wednesday
Choral Evensong
3PM, RADIO 3
From St James’s Piccadilly
in London.
Charli xcx performs a session for 6 Music on Wednesday
The Ocean Within Us 4PM, RADIO 4 The liquid in our bodies.
New Music Fix Daily 7PM, 6 MUSIC Charli xcx performs a session.
The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe 9PM, RADIO 2 A live concert of Irish traditional music from Belfast’s Ulster Hall.
BBC Proms 2026 10.15PM, RADIO 3 A celebration of Paul Simon’s Graceland with Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Sunil Patel: An Idiot’s Guide to Living Forever 11PM, RADIO 4 The comedian uses unorthodox methods to make a baby.
Thursday Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics 9AM, RADIO 4 The comedian and writer turns her attention to Nero.
The Guitar Story 9.30AM, RADIO 4 Four-part series exploring the instrument’s history.
Classical Live 1PM, RADIO 3 Chamber performances from the Ryedale Festival.
This Natural Life 3PM, RADIO 4 A famous name talks about their passion for nature.
BBC Proms 2026 7PM, RADIO 3 An unusual approach to Oberon, Weber’s final opera.
Through the Night 12.30AM, RADIO 3 Sacred and secular music from the Swedish Radio Choir. Friday
Nick Grimshaw –
Rave Forever
7AM, 6 MUSIC
The presenter showcases black
music from the 1980s.
Current-ish 6.30PM, RADIO 3 Final episode of Lucy Porter’s topical discussion show.
BBC Proms 7PM, RADIO 3 Rossini’s “Stabat mater”, and Respighi’s Church Windows makes its Proms debut.
Screenshot
7.15PM, RADIO 4
Mark Kermode and Ellen E
Jones explore films and TV
series about male friendship.
The Rock Show with Rick Astley 11PM, RADIO 2 The singer (above left) curates an hour of great music.
Through the Night 12.30AM, RADIO 3 A chance to relive the First Night of the Proms from 2024.
and Alison Spittle
Comedians Fern Brady (below right) and Alison Spittle (below left) return for a second series of their hit podcast bringing more brilliantly chaotic conversations on everything from politics and pop culture to philosophy, relationships and the absurdities of everyday life. As they put it, there are “no themes, no boundaries, no rules” – just two “ex-Catholic women who have never learned a single emotion”. The pair’s electric chemistry is the draw.
Rabbit
Third series of the award-winning environmental crime podcast, with husband-and-wife journalists Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor. They investigate why dozens of dead animals were dumped outside a primary school in Hampshire, before teaming up with wildlife presenter Chris Packham, whose own dead animal threats escalated into a car bomb outside his home.
Leaders
This new eight-part series from
HistoryExtra asks what modern
leaders can learn from the
decision-making of some history’s
most influential people. The
Apprentice adviser Mike Soutar sits
down with a leading historian to
explore the powers of persuasion,
resilience and vision of figures from
Elizabeth I to Catherine the Great,
Winston Churchill to Walt Disney.
with Clair Buckley
Fans of scary stories and the paranormal should settle in for this new offering from Clair Buckley, best known for podcasting with her actor husband and former Inbetweener, James. In this weekly series, she’ll dive into unsettling stories “that have haunted us for years or ones we just heard last week”. Those brave enough to tune in can look forward to tales of alien abductions, conspiracies, ghostly hauntings, true crime and much more.
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H
igh summer is usually a time for sitting back and enjoying the garden: long, warm days and plants growing strongly. But this year we seem to have gone straight to the dog days of summer, with hot and dry weather that stresses plants, less growth and burnt-up lawns. Gardeners are probably entitled to feel a little cheated out of the best of their summer. But it is also a time to see what has stood up well to the conditions in order to guide future planting. As expected, Mediterranean plants – lavenders and phlomis, for example – have prospered while cottage garden plants have suffered. Other winners include gaura, roses, perovskia, sedum, santolina, Verbena bonariensis and the smaller salvias. Watering the base of dahlias, chrysanthemums and other sensitive plants with thorough dead-heading will keep flowers coming. Dead-heading will make a small but useful difference to how much water is needed. Later flowering plants such as blue- flowered ceratostigma and Japanese anemones are blooming early, which is very welcome as other summer flowers such as sweet peas are giving over earlier in the heat.
Lawns will green up with the return of rain, so patience is the only option: watering them in a time of restrictions on water-use seems a little antisocial. Areas treated as no-mow are more rewarding this year, with spiky grass seed heads and deep-rooted wild flowers – such as knapweed, yarrow and wild carrot – giving a surprisingly bright and pollinator-friendly display. Their sheltered shade keeps the soil relatively cool and provides welcome protection for slow-worms and many insects that are hunted by birds. It is worth taking notes to see what areas can be no-mow next year. Also consider sowing wildflower seeds in the autumn to add to the display next year. Perseverance with watering is needed in the vegetable garden, and for soft fruit, to reap the rewards of months of work as we finally reach peak harvest season. Summer vegetables such as courgettes, cucumbers, French and runner beans, tomatoes and sweetcorn should mature soon and some water to maintain quality is unfortunately likely to be needed. The same goes for salads, although abundant
Barter
@GuyBarter
is the Royal
Horticultural
Society’s
chief
horticulturist
High summer
cucumbers and tomatoes can fill in for
lettuces and other greenery.
You have to be flexible in a season like
this. Growing trays of mini leaves in the
greenhouse or light shade is a water-
efficient way of growing green salads.
Runner beans are especially
demanding in a hot, dry summer as they
are reluctant to set pods when the nights
are hot and the soil dry. They will come
into their own once the dewy, cooler
nights arrive, but for now watering the
Keep tomatoes watered to ensure you
can enjoy the fruits of your labour
soil and foliage at dusk will keep them hydrated and might cool the flowers down so pods are set. Looking ahead to autumn is unusually attractive this year. It is time to consider what autumn planted bulbs are needed. Most garden bulbs, alliums, daffodils and tulips come from regions with hot summers, so their reflowering in beds and lawns next year might well be better than usual. Adding more is always wise, but planting fewer than usual this year and splashing out on choice ones for containers is worth considering. Over-wintered vegetables have proven their worth this year as they grow in wetter months. There is scope to sow lettuce and spinach in early September. Plant garlic, onion and shallot sets in October, with broad beans for sowing in November.
The RHS is a charity inspiring everyone to grow via its research, advisory, outreach, shows and gardens. For more information, visit: rhs.org.uk
Wigan, After Wellens, Agatha Raisin, Ageing Better - WARNING: source dates, money, or percentage tokens may be missing - WARNING: translated output contains large residual English-looking blocks
tighten era. 被翻译为 紧缩 era.，保留了英文原词，未完成翻译。been 入选 进入 $\rightarrow$ 翻译生硬，且包含未翻译的英文词 入选 (此处应为翻译残留或编辑错误)。直井海峡乐队 $\rightarrow$ 疑似误译。源文为 Dire Straits（海峡 the Dire Straits），译文将其处理成了类似地名的“直井海峡”。Capta (Captain) 处截断，后续内容缺失。2600 万英镑m / 2140 万英镑m / 430 万英镑m $\rightarrow$ 单位冗余。m 代表 million，译文重复使用了“万英镑”和“m”，导致金额含义混乱。最高 2570 万英镑m $\rightarrow$ 同上，单位错误。# The / The / News / News / Matr / Matrix $\rightarrow$ 译文原样保留了源文的碎片化排版错误，未进行清理。ThePage3Profile $\rightarrow$ 英文标签未翻译/清理。Tories 在第一页翻译为“托利党 (保守党)”，在后续部分翻译不统一。棉叶 the santolina $\rightarrow$ 英文单词残留。日本圆叶乌乘 $\rightarrow$ 疑似误译 (Japanese anemones 应该是日本圆叶C-anemone/银铃花类，而非“乌乘”)。结论：不通过 (FAIL)
本次翻译存在严重的幻觉 (Hallucinations) 现象，译文中出现了大量源文预览中不存在的段落（如北爱尔兰谋杀案、法庭案件等），这在法律或新闻翻译中是致命的缺陷。同时，金额单位重复、英文标签残留以及部分专业植物术语误译，导致文档不可用。