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The Jolie effect

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

She might be half of the world's most famous (and beautiful) couple but Angelina Jolie remains an enigma, which makes her the perfect choice to play a super spy in new film Salt, opening in cinemas on Friday, August 20. The most famous action woman in Hollywood talks about working with the CIA, how she made herself look like a man and the stunt that left her bleeding from the head.

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DVD Review - August 28

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

A weekly round-up of the latest DVD releases.

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Time for tea

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

Sitting down with a cup of tea is one of life's little pleasures but, as Lisa Salmon reveals, it can also have huge health benefits. There's never been a better time to put the kettle on Taking a break with a cuppa is a time-honoured tradition. More than 165 million cups are brewed here every day - but many experts believe that tea isn't just a relaxation aid.

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Eliza does lots

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

London singer songwriter Eliza Doolittle talks to Andy Welch about rocketing into the album chart's top three, her stage school founding grandmother Sylvia Young and how she wasn't pushed into showbusiness.

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On the record: Klaxons return

7:00am Saturday 28th August 2010

The Klaxons' debut Myths Of The Near Future saw them awarded the Mercury Music Prize. Will their follow-up Surfing The Void prove to be just as successful? Elsewhere, the Bay City Rollers release their greatest hits and iconic label Rough Trade releases both an album from Dylan LeBlanc and its Psych Folk compilation. How do the releases compare? Read on to find out...

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Stallone's back in action

7:00am Saturday 21st August 2010

Eighties action hero Sylvester Stallone talks about bringing a powerhouse cast together - Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jet Li and Bruce Willis - for his latest film The Expendables, which opens in cinemas on Thursday August 19. He reveals why Steven Segal turned down a role, what he thinks of todays' action stars and how he managed to write, direct and star in this blockbuster.

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DVD Review - August 21

7:00am Saturday 21st August 2010

A weekly round-up of the latest DVD releases.

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Fun in the sun

7:00am Saturday 21st August 2010

Whether you're at home or abroad, suncream is essential. The experts make sense of SPF, explain the difference between UVA and UVB, offer up product advice for sunworshippers, and share their tips for staying safe in the sun.

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On the record: The Saturdays grab the headlines

7:00am Saturday 21st August 2010

Frankie and co are back with another album, will it do better than The Saturdays' predecessor Wordshaker? Elsewhere pop group The Hoosiers return with a new album and hip-hop producer EL-P releases his next mixtape instalment. How do they all compare? Read on to find out...

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E-asy does it

7:00am Saturday 21st August 2010

Eels, aka Mark Oliver Everett, release their ninth album, Tomorrow Morning, on Monday August 23. Mark talks about the album, which is the last in a concept trilogy, his impressive work ethic and how his music has saved him from the huge traumas in his life.

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