On July 20, 1969 more than 500 million people across the globe watched as the first man in history stepped onto the face of another planet. The triumph of the Apollo 11 mission was a momentous?pinacle
In February 2005, Edwyn Collins suffered two devastating brain hemorrhages. He should have died. Doctors advised that if he did survive, there would be little of him left. If that wasn't enough, he we
In February 2005, Edwyn Collins suffered two devastating brain hemorrhages. He should have died. Doctors advised that if he did survive, there would be little of him left. If that wasn't enough, he we
In June 1940, 10-year-old Pam Hobbs and her sister Iris took the long journey from their council home in Leigh-on-Sea to faraway rural Derbyshire. Living away from Mum and Dad for two long years, Pam
In 2009, Airfix, the most famous plastic model construction kit company in the world, celebrated its 70th birthday. Founded in 1939 by Hungarian Nicholas Kove, Airfix holds a unique appeal for boys (a
Bestselling author and quiz master Christopher Winn is back to test your knowledge of Britain with more than 1,000 questions to perplex and puzzle about those glorious islands?Covering a myriad of sub
If you've ever thought that curries, pasta, or hamburgers were the scourge of slimmers, think again! The Slimming World approach to food optimizing means that you don't have to miss out on your favori
Footballers may not be known for their profound insights, but it seems no one in the game is above a mixed metaphor or confused cliche. From Harry Redknapp to Martin O'Neill, Patrice Evra to Jason McA
Happy Christmas, with love from Delia. Delia has long been the person we turn to for stress-free Christmas celebrations. This year, she celebrates 40 years of writing recipes and brings you Delia's Ha
The World at War was the definitive television work on World War II. First broadcast in 1973,?it was a unique and irreplaceable record since many of the eyewitnesses captured on film did not have long
Irish singing star Daniel O’Donnell’s mother, Julia, grew up on a remote island off the northwest coast of Ireland, going barefoot and doing hard labor as child during the poverty-stricken 1920s. The
The Englishtend to think thattheir native food has disappeared off the map completely—and in some cases it is undoubtedly endangered. But this work shines a light on what remains an
Piers has a new job. He's off to be the "Nasty Brit" judging America's Got Talent?surely a role he was made for. And with unprecedented access to people, places, and parties on both sides of the pond,
Drawing on vast archival resources and featuring a mass of previously unpublished personal testimonies, a unique collection of personal testimonies from the men and women of the Special Operations Ex
"He dribbles a lot and the opposition doesn’t like it—you can see it all over their faces." —Ron Atkinson"Rugby is a good occasion for keeping30 bullies far from the cit
Take a spellbinding journey around Wales to discover the tales buried deep in the country's history. Packed full of legends, firsts, birthplaces, inventions, and adventures, I Never Knew That About W
Major tie-in to the Museum of London's largest ever exhibition, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. Over 200 stunning archive photographs, most of which have never been published befo
The inspiring true story of one of the first professional athletes to come out while still playingGareth Thomas had it all. He was a national hero and a sports icon. He was a leader of men, the captai
Did you know...The Galapagos Penguin's speckled markings make each of them as unique as a snowflake? The Emperor Penguin weighs the same as a Labrador retriever? The Adelie Penguin takes its name from
