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Are you thinking about visiting the Canary Islands but you’re not sure which one to choose? We hopped around several on P&O’s Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands cruise – and it’s opened up a whole new way to take a holiday.This 14-day trip on board the ship Britannia calls at Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Lisbon, Cádiz, La Palma and Madeira, and from world-class entertainment to Michelin-starred meals, there’s a variety of exciting things to get up to on this floating haven. Cooking with Marco Pierre White While a cruise ship may not seem the most obvious place to brush up on your culinary skills, P&O’s Britannia has a dedicated cooking club where top chefs such as Marco Pierre White have residencies.

Strictly favourite Johannes Radebe made an emotional admission on this morning's episode of Saturday Kitchen (August 24).The dancer appeared on the BBC show alongside Matt Tebbutt and a host of special guests, including culinary stars Hasan Semay and Georgina Hayden, plus wine expert Olly Smith, who couldn't hide his enthusiasm for the dancer. "I think he might be the loveliest person we've ever had on the show," Olly gushed over a glass of orange wine, before telling Johannes directly, "I just think you're amazing." But it was when the topic switched to his fresh gig in the stage show Kinky Boots that Johannes made his personal confession.

Gary Barlow has not eaten a hamburger for 14 years out of 'discipline', he has revealed.

Clive Myrie invites another lineup of famous faces to show off their quizzing skills as Celebrity Mastermind continues on BBC. Tonight's episode (February 19) sees comedian Nish Kumar, actor John Altman and TV wine expert Olly Smith tackle questions on their specialist subjects, which range from The Isle of White to Jimi Hendrix.

Saturday Kitchen presenter Matt Tebbutt has told how he's been banned from cooking following surgery to have his appendix removed.The celebrity chef, 48, returned to the popular BBC cooking show today, but revealed on Instagram that he was handing the reins over to his guest chefs as he continues to recover from the operation.In view of his 65,100 followers, Matt shared an update on his recovery.He wrote: "I’m back on the studio for #chinesenewyear with @rickedwards1 @chefkennhom calling in, @ollysmith on the telly and Mandy Yin and @chinghehuang taking care of all the cooking because I’m not allowed.Matt added the hashtags: "#evilempress #morningwine #foodheaven @bbcfood #saturdaykitchen @bbc5live."In the snap, Matt could be seen grinning alongside his colleagues and the show's guests.A post shared by Matt Tebbutt (@matt.tebbutt)The show's drinks expert and Matt's colleague Olly Smith was quick to welcome his friend back to the BBC show.He commented: "Great to have you back, looking lean and slick as Shakin’ Stevens in his prime."Matt's update comes after he revealed yesterday that he was set to make a comeback to the cooking programme.Sharing a smiling selfie in front of the set's ovens and hobs, Matt revealed how he was feeling fit enough to host the popular show."Back in the game," he commented, alongside a flame emoji.His return comes over a week after he revealed that he was in hospital following an "emergency".Posting a selfie from hospital, Matt told how he was set to undergo an appendectomy.The star told how he was missing out on lunch with his Saturday Kitchen colleagues and friends after being rushed to hospital to undergo the emergency surgery.He wrote: "Me, a morphine drip and an emergency appendectomy are

Harry Potter actor Miriam Margolyes has reflected on the unlikely present her mother gave her when she was just 11-years-old.Speaking to Saturday Kitchen drinks expert Olly Smith on his A Glass With podcast, the Call the Midwife star, 80, explained how she first tasted gin when her mother gifted her a bottle at 11 to welcome her into womanhood.While chatting on the podcast, Miriam candidly spoke about the first time she tried gin.She told Olly Smith: "My mother introduced me to gin, it is traditionally known as 'mother's ruin' isn't it."The iconic actor revealed the reason behind the early introduction.She explained: "When I started my periods when I was 11, rather young, mummy thought that it would assist me to get into puberty or whatever it's called, by drinking gin."So she suggested it," Miriam added.The star told how she associates the boozy tipple with her mother, who she "adores".She continued: "It was me being a woman, so I've always loved gin ever since."It makes me think of my mother whom I adored, it doesn't make me think of periods particularly," the star explained.When prompted by the Saturday Kitchen host to share an insight into her upbringing, Miriam told how her family's Jewish faith meant that they didn't often drink."We're Jews and Jews don't drink, really, we eat," she shared.Miriam went on: "Mummy was an eater and I'm an eater, we didn't really have wine at home and I think gin was really the only thing that we had."The actor previously revealed her property-developer mother Ruth had a stroke after Miriam confided in her that she was gay.Shortly after Miriam told her mother about her relationship with a woman, Ruth suffered a severe stroke that left her crippled.Reflecting on the incident, Miriam

There’s certainly a time and place for a busy boozer, but sometimes we just want to sit down, take in our surroundings and enjoy a quiet drink.

Olly Smith, who presents alongside the host of Saturday Kitchen, Matt Tebbutt, has opened up about what he sees his future looking like on the weekend favourite.The TV presenter also unveiled his biggest on-set disaster while chef Michele Ruiz was in the kitchen.The BBC's Saturday Kitchen co-host revealed that he hopes to see his role continuing in the years to come but under one condition.When asked how long he sees himself being a part of Saturday Kitchen, Olly exclusively told Express.co.uk: “Oh, for as long as they'll have me I mean, as long as I'm useful I’m more than happy to keep doing it.“Keep popping up as far as I'm concerned.The longer the better,” Olly continued.He then went on to say that he is "delighted" to see the return of

One of Matt Tebbutt’s co-hosts on Saturday Kitchen has revealed how he feels about replacing the chef as a new host as he opened up about his biggest disaster while on live TV.Olly Smith, who is known as Saturday Kitchen’s wine expert, has revealed how he would feel to replace the host of the show, Matt Tebbutt.When asked if he would like to front Saturday Kitchen, Olly told Express.co.uk: “I’ll leave that for Matt.