MONDAY 8 DECEMBER

PETER WRIGHT takes stock as his popular show turns 10

→ When Bella meets Chris Packham, she engages in what the wildlife presenter describes as an “ancient greeting ceremony”. That is to say, she licks his entire face. “Oh, she likes you,” says Big Issue

PETE WICKS on helping Dogs Trust to spread seasonal joy

There’s a last-minute change of huntsman for the Bedale opening meet, and hounds do their very best in less-than-ideal conditions

As All Creatures Great and Small leads our cracking Christmas preview, star NICHOLAS RALPH reveals why fans are in for a tree-mendous treat