ELSTON: Row Grows Over Benefits Palace TV Show
From our tv critic Sir Howard Elston (DOA).
What’s On: Deaf Inspector to play the Yardbird
From our music desk.
Screengrab: Sinbad And The World of Dreams
RICHARD LUTZ checks out the best film on tv – and roars backwards in time.
Candles to be lit for Holocaust Memorial Day
National Memorial Arboretum to hold service in memory of genocide victims.
Lord Rennard And Some Sisterly Advice
The Rennard revelations have been followed by thousands of women, but not all of them totally sympathise with his ‘victims.’ Older career women who dealt with sexism and survived unscathed think they need to toughen up. Are they right, asks Sheilagh Matheson
Birmingham based national charity celebrates 30 years’ of children’s liver transplants
But the need for organ donors is as great as ever.
Of War and Other Idiocies
At least 21 people were killed today in a series of bomb blasts across Baghdad. RICHARD LUTZ reports on how this story will never end. And just never should be forgotten.
Screengrab: Icons Aweigh in a Ruined City
Richard Lutz points you to the best film on the box this week.
Howard: Why ‘Big Boy’ Rennard Will Stay With The LimpDems
By Westminster Insider Sir Howard Elston (DOA).
Drivers And Vehicles Wanted for Charity Mountain Challenge
From the newsdesk.
Screengrab: LA x2
RICHARD LUTZ strolls through the TV listings to find the film you cannot miss this week.
Spend Friday night in a cardboard box
Register now and help raise funds for city homeless.
Brain tumour charity launches new campaign
Novel way to keep New Year’s resolutions.
Review: Wolf Hall/ Bring Up The Bodies
RICHARD LUTZ takes in the long awaited theatrical double-header of Tudor shenanigans.
New Year, old faces
The Artrix arts centre in Bromsgrove has some top names coming up this month.
Howard: Britain Rocked by ‘Immigrant’ Weather
From our climactic climatic correspondent Howard ‘Stormchaser’ Elston.
Screengrab: The Miracle of Malick
Richard Lutz guides you to a bloodied jewel of a movie in the real first week of tv schedules for 2014 .
Ask Howard: The MAN Himself Has All the Answers
Sir Howard Elston (DOA) replies to the urgent queries of the day despite being shackled by his electronic ankle tag.
New Year New Skills
Go to the shops and change your life.
Howard: Why We Will Not Pander to Nigella-mania
Our editorial manager Sir Howard Elston (DOA) explains why this website will never mention Nigella.
Screengrab: Whisky Galore
Richard Lutz on the movie of the tv week – in this, the festive season of goodwill, peace on earth and last minute internet deals.
Blair: ‘We Never Went To War’ Claim Shock
As Britain is accused of colluding in torture, our rendition correspondent Howard Elston (DOA), files this exclusive which rips the lid off Downing Street shenanigans:
Cammo: Emission Accomplished
From Howard Elston with the Prime Minister of Engerland Dave C as he visits the troops in Afghanistan.
Screengrab: Laughs Amid the Rubble
Richard Lutz plunders the Christmas listings to find a gem of a movie on the box this week.
The Banks That Like To Say ‘Theft’
Lloyds Bank has been fined £28 million for bullying staff to hit targets for seliing dubious financial packages to unwitting customers. RICHARD LUTZ says our banks just can’t keep their noses out of the sewer.
Christmas descends on Longbridge
Festive fun in new shopping area.
Bid for Celebrity Mince Pies and Help Raise Cash for Kids
Care for a mince pie made by celebrity chefs and raise some cash for a kids’ charity?
Screengrab: How The West Was Won, Lost and Altered
Richard Lutz ploughs through the tv listings to unearth the film gems you should watch this week
Sport: Thailand To Face Ukraine in Riot Finals
Our sports editor Howie ‘The Man’ Elston gives the inside scooperoo on the must-see Tournament of the Decade.
Cooking on Congo Square
FEMI OYEBODE TRAVELS TO THE DEEP SOUTH OF THE US TO TAKE IN SOME GREAT MUSIC IN NEW ORLEANS AND BEYOND