Celebrity Interviews

My Cotswold Life: Ian George

May 10th 2012

Ian George is director of Cheltenham Jazz Festival. So you can’t blame him if he mentions it once (or twice). “If you’re into good quality, live music, there will be something you’ll love at the festival,” he promises.

Kate Humble: Science and nature

May 10th 2012

When TV presenter Kate Humble learned that a council-owned farm was about to be broken up, she was determined to save it.

Cotswold Character: Joe Henson

March 22nd 2012

Joe Henson is a founder member of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, set up the Cotswold Farm Park and, of course, is father to Adam. Katie Jarvis finds out more about his Cotswold life

My Cotswold Life: Sarah Connolly

March 5th 2012

Cotswold-based mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly is performing at Wycliffe College this month to help raise funds for her daughter’s school. Interview with Katie Jarvis; photography by Antony Thompson

Cotswold Character: Graeme Garden

February 24th 2012

Comedy genius Graeme Garden is one of the stars of the first ever Chipping Norton Literary Festival, sponsored by Knight Frank, in April. Goodie-goodie-yum-yum, says Katie Jarvis.

My Cotswold Life: Nick Abendanon, Bath Rugby Club

January 27th 2012

Katie Jarvis discovers South African-born rugby star Nick Abendanon’s love for the Cotswolds.

A fisherman’s tale

January 19th 2012

Extreme angler, biologist and writer Jeremy Wade presents the hit TV documentary River Monsters, searching out and catching seldom-seen freshwater fish in faraway places. Is it a glamorous life?

Cotswold Character: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

Rating: 3

November 16th 2011

Katie Jarvis gets an insight into life behind the doors of the Llewelyn-Bowen household, and finds out how he’d like to sprinkle a little bit of glamorous fairy-dust in our lives

Cotswold Character: Barbara Taylor Bradford

Rating: 3

October 26th 2011

She may have a butler, dine at the Dorchester and have 27 bestsellers under her belt, but fame and fortune haven’t changed Barbara Taylor Bradford. Words by Katie Jarvis, photography by Antony Thompson

My Cotswold Life: Tamzin Malleson

Rating: 2

October 20th 2011

Tamzin Malleson’s first acting role was as a Munchkin at Horsley Primary School. Now she’s starring on primetime TV and is a professional artist to boot. Oh, and she’s also married to actor Keith Allen.

Adam Henson: A new rare breed on the farm

Rating: 3

September 21st 2011

‘I’ve played a fair bit of rugby over the years so it goes without saying that I enjoy a drink, but I never thought that one day I’d be in the beer business myself.

Cotswold Character: Duke of Marlborough

Rating: 3

September 1st 2011

This month’s prestigious international horse trials are the perfect event to hold at Blenheim Palace, says the Duke of Marlborough. He spoke to Katie Jarvis about his love for his magnificent home – and the work that’s involved

Harvest time with Alex James

Rating: 2

August 17th 2011

A mixture of music and food promises a family-friendly festival this month, as Alex James tells Mark Taylor. Photography by Fiona Campbell

Adam Henson: Why it’s good to grow

Rating: 2

July 20th 2011

It used to be normal for people to provide their own food, but by the 1970s we’d become consumers rather than producers. Now, in the 21st century, we’ve come full circle

Lisa Maxwell: She’s not that kinda girl

Rating: 2

July 20th 2011

Lisa Maxwell was lured to the depths of rural Gloucestershire after visiting fellow-actress friend Emma Samms. Katie Jarvis talks to the comedienne, actress and presenter about falling in love with her 17th century Cotswold home

Adam Henson: Give fleece a chance

Rating: 3

July 12th 2011

The wool of our Cotswold sheep is the loveliest of the lot – thick, lustrous and smooth to the touch says Adam Henson

Suzi Perry warns bikers to protect their hearing

Rating: 2

July 12th 2011

TV PRESENTER Suzi Perry, the face of premier motorcycle racing series MotoGP, has revealed that her love...

Cornbury Festival: Re-establishing the Status Quo

Rating: 3

June 21st 2011

With Status Quo as one of the headline performers at Cornbury Festival this year, lead singer Francis Rossi tells Katie Jarvis why he’s still rocking all over the world

Celebrity Interview: Russell Watson

Rating: 2

May 18th 2011

Back from a gruelling struggle with brain cancer, Russell Watson is about to embark on his biggest ever tour – including a date in Cheltenham raising funds for LINC.

'The Gardener' by Prue Leith

Rating: 2

April 20th 2011

Read our exclusive extract from Prue Leith's 'The Gardener'