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One of the top experts on pests and diseases, Pippa gardens using organic methods. Garden writer Christine appears on BBC1’s The One Show. She is also a lecturer and tour leader. Matthew is Head of Ho

What are your earliest memories of Blenheim Palace? It was very much the home of my grandfather [the 10th Duke of Marlborough], and my father [the 11th Duke], was very involved with running the estate

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Revolutionise the main event with a contemporary take on the classic turkey centrepiece, or why not opt for an inspired roasted alternative?

Discover the magic and mystery of this time-capsule Georgian terraced property in London’s East End, the unique blend of fact and fiction known as Dennis Severs’ House