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The One Show’s Alex Jones on friendship, her work ethic and why money really isn’t everything

ALICIA VIKANDER IS ONE OF HER GENERATION’S MOST VERSATILE ACTORS, WITH AN IMPRESSIVE, AND ECLECTIC, RANGE OF ROLES. THE OSCAR WINNER SITS DOWN WITH TAYLOR RUSSELLTO DISCUSS THE JOY OF ACTING, BECOMING A MOTHER FOR THE SECOND TIME AND WHY SHE’S FINALLY READY TO RELINQUISH CONTROL

Fire up the barbecue for these tasty weekend feasts Sticky barbecued short ribs and slaw These can be made a couple of days ahead – perfect for fuss-free entertaining. SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINS, PLUS MARI

With summer almost over and kids getting ready to go back to school, many of us will be thinking about eating better and feeling energised. If you’re looking for some inspiration, the recipes in this five-day plan from Slimming World will help you get started. Follow the plan for two weeks and you could lose up to 7lbs.*

Executive producer Hannah Cheers lifts the lid on a thrilling new chapter for the soap…

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