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A wonderful short film about Ruth, a 62-year-old British doctor, beekeeper … and now skydiver. Watch her prepare for her next jump.

With a new Naked Gun film in cinemas, here’s a flashback to where it all began: Leslie Nielsen in the 1988 series Police Squad.

Jamie Oliver shares some of his pesto basics for you to try at home … and there’s so much more to it than you might think.

Can you guess what was #1 in the charts 60 years ago today. It's a absolute sixties classic. And there's even a video...

When an artist from Swansea inherited his father's terraced house, he and his wife gave it an 18th Century makeover.

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If you have sage growing in your garden, you must try this simple, classic Italian pasta sauce with sage and butter. Yum.

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This National Geographic article suggests there's plenty that actually gets better with age, if you let it.

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BBC Bitesize has a handy little guide about how to tell is a picture is AI generated or the real thing.

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The Guild of Fine Food has a podcast. For anyone interested in the food system, it’s worth a listen.

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There are some truly incredible stories in the Experience section on the Guardian website. Here’s one: a woman discovered her hairdresser was actually her brother.

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Puddings for summer don’t get much easier than a classic lemon posset. Here’s a recipe, which includes lemon shortbread, if you’re feeling adventurous. So delicious!

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The Great Fire of London, as we all know, was in 1666 … or was it? An earlier, more deadly fire swept through the capital in 1212. Here’s the story, care of Historic UK.

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If you’re looking for some career advice, there’s a wealth of wisdom in these podcasts from Helen and Sarah, our friends at Amazing If.

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We just love the tradition of ‘caffè sospeso’ from Naples, where people buy an extra coffee for the vendor to pass on to someone in need.

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This year marks 200 years since the foundation of the Royal National Lifeboats Institution. Here’s 10 things you might not know about it.

If you thought we were making all that up, we’re not. All these days are on the internet (so it must be true). See for yourself…

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Your homework for Ask An Archaeologist Day, watch this video of Professor Alice Roberts investigating Britain’s Stone Age.

Summer is prime time to up your salad dressing game. Watch the great French chef Jacques Pépin make a classic vinaigrette.

Watching the Iranian-French tennis player Mansour Bahrami was always a joy. Here are some of his very best trick shots at Wimbledon.

Relive the staggering 54-shot rally from the 2013 US Open Men’s Final between Djokovic and Nadal. Not one for the faint of heart!

We’ve said goodbye to the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson – on of the true greats of songwriting. Here’s some recently found studio footage.

We’ve said goodbye to the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson – on of the true greats of songwriting. Here’s some recently found studio footage.

In honour of English Wine Week, here’s a revealing documentary about the growth of wine production in the UK, and where it might be headed.

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's recent TED conversation about the impact of smartphones and asks if they’re ruining childhood.

One of our absolute favourite websites. It’s like Google Earth but with music. Every single green dot is a radio station, and you can listen in live. Relax and take your ears on holiday.

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Could the answer to short-term grid storage of electricity be parked outside your house? A look at a possible future of electric cars, from the ever-uplifting website Positive News.

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There’s a lot of rubbish online, but occasionally the cream does rise to the top, like this clip of Moira Stuart reading out the list of candidates in the Chesterfield by-election in 1984.

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We’re big fan of Professor Colin Mayer CBE. His articulate take on the purpose of business is genuinely inspiring. Watch his essential Ted X talk.

We couldn’t publish a recipe book without mentioning the woman who transformed how we cook at home. Here’s an old clip of Delia Smith in action.

Buckets and spades at the ready! The National Geographic explores the regeneration of the UK’s beach towns, with seven of the best for you to visit.

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Last weekend was the annual Cheese Rolling at Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire. Honestly, this should be in the Olympics…

As part of a series from the Southbank Centre, Harriet Walter reads the ultimate summer poem by William Shakespeare.

If you’re after for a tasty break this summer, you’ll find lots to love in this article about Britain’s most delicious destinations.

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A joyfully low-effort 'to don’t' list to inspire your long weekend.

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Like Shazam, but for birdsong. Most wholesome app ever.

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Plan in a bit of pottering this weekend, it’s good for the soul.

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Can you trust the Bank Holiday weather? This oddly specific tool might help.

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Sir David Attenborough turned 99 last week, watch our favourite broadcaster's birthday message.

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Some good watches over the long weekend, worth putting your feet up for.

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Creator Nick Park and others behind the great British institution that is Wallace & Gromit share the story of how it all began, and examine its legacy.

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Watch this video about food journalist Claudia Romeo’s recent visit to Bufala Dolcenera, a producer of buffalo mozzarella in Puglia. Fascinating.

The song’s a massive hit, no doubt, but the video of Men at Work’s hit ‘Down Under’ is a big slice of early-80s cheese. Brace yourself and tuck in!

We fell into one of those Wikipedia rabbit holes about Bank Holidays and discovered this page about the history of May Day celebrations. Worth a read.

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In 2006, volunteers in Wisconsin set out to recreate Geroge Seurat’s famous 1884 painting of Parisians by the River Seine. We’re very impressed.

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A quite amazing discovery from an archaeological dig in York: the bite marks on the bones of a young gladiator came from a lion. The BBC explains…

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Gratitude can actually change the neural structure in your brain, making you happier and more content. Here’s how it works and some tips.

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If you’re popping to the COOK shop, you might as well visit the book shop. The Muse has 12 short books you can read over a long weekend.

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If you’re unlucky enough to suffer from hay fever, the Guardian has 20 tips from doctors and allergy experts that might help. Worth a read.

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A great little video from TED about why 1.5 billion people use chopsticks … and how they conquered the world.

A great video from back in the day: chef Ken Hom shares a simple recipes for stir-fried broccoli and ginger. Yum!

If you don’t know your dashi from your kimchi or your Shaoxing from your gochujang, our chef George has the low down.

Take your taste buds off on an unforgettable trek around Asia’s tastiest destinations with our new Pan Asian meals.

There’s making a paper boat and then there’s this: 50 hours of origami – no cutting, no tearing – to create a remarkable samurai warrior. Incredible.

If you need a laugh, there's a lot of joy to be found in searching for 'musicless music videos'. Here's Elvis, as you've never heard him before.

Watch this tutorial on the ancient Ukrainian art of pysanky – egg painting. Sofika Zielyk shares some tips and looks at their cultural significance.

Don’t be scared of this Asian classic. Ping Coombes of MasterChef fame walks you the secrets of perfect sticky rice over on BBC Food.

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A fascinating little film from National Geographic about the 750-year-old history of soy sauce … and how it’s made today. Well worth watching.

Every fan of Asian cuisine need to visit this website. It’s packed with loads of interesting and tasty recipes for you to try at home.

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