Best

Best delivers a varied and lively mix of ideas and inspiration to inform and entertain real women and help them get more out of every aspect of their busy lives. Best is topical, practical, offering more variety than any other weekly by embracing traditional topics in a modern way.

Time to party!

START YOUR week with a smile

Eamonn’s message to Ruth • ’Tis the season for forgiving – is Eamonn on a quest to make peace with his estranged wife, Ruth?

Festive food tips from John & Lisa… • Want to add magic to your Christmas or New Year’s Eve party, who better to ask than John Torode?

OUR REAL FAIRYTALE Princess • Over the years, the Princess of Wales has dazzled in gowns so enchanting, they could have been sketched by Disney animators themselves…

DRESS to impress • Make the most of the festive season and embrace rich velvet and pretty details

IT’S CHRISTMAS WITH ALAN & AMANDA! ‘Warm, tingly & slightly drunk’ • The duo immerse themselves in Spanish Christmas traditions in a festive one-off episode

21 Christmases as the ‘odd couple’ • Katy Regan never imagined she’d have a baby with her best friend, but it turned out to be a recipe for the perfect family Christmas...

We’re ALL TALKING about • If you haven’t had time to keep up with Facebook, X or Instagram, we’ve done it for you…

Ann Widdecombe QUEEN OF COMMON SENSE • Strictly straight-talking former MP Ann Widdecombe is one of the most colourful characters in politics, but she revealed a totally different side to her personality when she took part in a certain dance competition. Now, Ann joins best to share her views...

I’m Mrs Claus! • Every year, Claire Barrett-Ferris dons her red cape spreading Christmas cheer throughout the land…

FAUX fabulous! • Keep cosy in a gorgeous faux-fur jacket

Beauty secrets to… AGEING LESS • From lotions and potions to plastic fantastic, each week our experts will tell you how to stay looking younger for longer – whatever your budget

A fragrant finishing touch! • Looking for the perfect party perfume? Here’s what will work beyond the clock chiming midnight...

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

Dance the night away… (until 11pm) • Alex Ruczaj missed boogying like she had in her youth, but still wanted a good night’s sleep…

Get the party started... • With delicious cocktails and tasty canapés

Wine of the week! with Olly Smith • Sharing his passion for wine for 20 years, Olly’s a regular on Saturday Kitchen, a food hero for P&O Cruises and award-winning author of eight books. His brand-new book Wine: Everything You Need to Know is out now! With his extensive knowledge of all things booze, the only thing Olly is more enthusiastic about than a glass of the good stuff, is sharing it as widely as possible. Here’s his boozy bargain find for this week...

Time to party! • Hosting a NYE bash at home? Pick up a few accessories to help get the party started

What would Vanessa say? • Our celebrity agony aunt, Vanessa Feltz, tackles your problems with her usual wit, wisdom and humour

‘Clothes are your superpower!’ • 10 Years Younger guru Nicky Hambleton-Jones says what you wear can get you through break-ups, divorce and the stress of the festive season!

101 pups for Christmas! • Emma Billington has some very special guests to cook Christmas dinner for...

It’s New Year’s Eve, not the end of the world! • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

‘Being a grandma is magical’ • Actress Sally Lindsay talks being on the box at Christmas – and why her grandson’s the best gift she could have asked for

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