Go behind the scenes of the Antiques Roadshow with Tring expert John Bly

9:45am Friday 10th July 2009

Stories told by his father led John Bly into an antiques career. Now the face of the Antiques Roadshow talks candidly about the show, writes Melanie Dakin

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Barry Norman says England can win The Ashes

4:01pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

Film pundit and cricket buff Barry Norman is visiting Chorleywood to talk about his new book Barry Norman’s Book of Cricket. Melanie Dakin asks him some timely questions about the game ahead of The Ashes tournament

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Colin Farrell, is 'very much a family man' says uncle Paul, as he prepares to stage Les Mis at The Watersmeet

3:33pm Monday 6th July 2009

Les Miserables actor and director, Paul Monaghan shares stories about his A-list nephew Colin Farrell and directs Les Miserables in Rickmansworth. Melanie Dakin chats to him

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Folk on the water: Blabbermouth's busking boat tour is coming to a town near you

10:08am Friday 26th June 2009

Artist and musician Steve Thompson, aka Blabbermouth, is touring the waterways of Hertfordshire and will be at a lock near you soon, writes Melanie Dakin

Hertfordshire author Leigh Russell's debut crime novel is a surefire hit

4:45pm Thursday 25th June 2009

A simple walk in the park provided a rich tapestry of ‘what ifs’ that have been weaved by Leigh Russell in her debut novel Cut Short, writes Melanie Dakin

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Anxious traveller Jonathan Hehir signs copies of his book in Borders

4:40pm Thursday 25th June 2009

Jonathan Hehir's book follows the story of Nathan, a 35 year old London businessman with a overly creative mind whose daring plan is to confront his demons by travelling the world alone. Melanie Dakin talks to the Enfield author

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Rock ‘n’ roll star

10:18am Tuesday 23rd June 2009

Roger McGuinn was frontman of The Byrds, one of the most popular and influential bands of all time. He talks to Nick Elvin ahead of his solo performance at the Alban Arena

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Actress Emilia Fox and naturalist David Bellamy open Future Gardens in Chiswell Green

4:59pm Thursday 18th June 2009

In less than a year, a muddy field in Chiswell Green has been turned into the perfect attraction for wildlife on the wing, writes Melanie Dakin

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Not quite Mamma Mia! Mamma Nia inspires a new show at Kings Langley Community Centre

2:46pm Thursday 18th June 2009

Creative juices will flow for this Saturday’s debut of Under The Silver Birch, which combines dance, martial arts, drama and storytelling, writes Melanie Dakin

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Mary Queen of Shops helps Oxhey author Katharine McMahon with her reading

11:39am Friday 5th June 2009

The Richard and Judy book club shortlisted author presents a dramatised reading of her new book The Crimson Rooms with a little help from Mary Portas star of the BBC Two show Mary Queen of Shops. Melanie Dakin reports

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