‘i nearly died laughing’

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From pop star to Kitchen Disco icon, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has brought joy to lives and homes across the globe. She talks to Rosamund Dean about marriage, menopause and why the music must go on

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A CASUALTY FAVE…

After winning the Wimbledon girls’ singles title at the age of 17, it looked like Annabel Croft, the golden girl of British tennis, had the world at her feet. But, ahead of this year’s Championships,

It is four years ago this month that I walked away from the BBC Breakfast sofa for the last time after 20 years presenting the programme. It was a job that I loved and the decision to call time on it

Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, 59, lives in Kent with his wife Melissa