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TODAY'S WEATHER At £2.4m, it

TODAY: It will be mostly dry
and sunny in England and
Ast to be rare
Wales although rain will
spread into Wales and
south-west England in the
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England, wintry over hills.

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RIVALS ‘EFFED UP’ BORIS Johnson’s political mastermind
Dominic Cummings has laid into all
other parties – saying they “f***ed it up”
in the General Election.
The PM’s chief adviser slammed
“educated Remainer campaigner
types” who failed to read the mood of
the country after the 2016 referendum.
Mr Cummings, credited for the suc-
cess of the Vote Leave campaign, said:
“All these better than average educated
Remainer campaigner types who have
waved around for eight weeks... and
didn’t understand what was going on
STRATEGY: Cummings and didn’t understand they were driv-
DS1ST
■ by BERNY TORRE
ing everyone mad. After the shock of
the referendum, MPs should have tak-
en a deep breath and had a lot of self-
reflection of why they misunderstood
what was going on in the country.
“But instead a lot of people just
doubled down on their own ideas and
f***ed it up even more.
“That’s why something like this hap-
pens against expectations.”
The controversial strategist yesterday
refused to take credit for the Tories’
election victory, saying: “No, not at all.”
■ ‘SNEERING’:
Tearful Lily
Allen, Hugh Grant
& Steve Coogan
face backlash
MOVIES COULD
BE A TURN-OFF
■ IF you’re not a fan of luvvie actors
Hugh Grant and Steve Coogan,
you may want to avoid several big films
at Christmas.
Floppy-haired Grant stars in Bridget
Jones’s Diary on December 21 at 1.15am.
■ And fellow Remainer Coogan will
feature in Tropic Thunder on
December 14 at 3.35pm.
He also appears in The Other Guys on
December 17 at 5pm. All three movies
are being rerun on Sky Cinema.
■ Four Weddings And A Funeral –
which turned Grant into a household
name – is also showing on Netflix. ROLE: Love Actually
 DS1ST
DAILY STAR, Saturday, December 14, 2019 5

Luvvie, Actually
stars have lost it
EXCITED: Sturgeon

Nic: I’m
sorry for
cheering
NICOLA Sturgeon was
forced to apologise for
celebrating Lib Dem
leader Jo Swinson los-
ing her seat, explaining
she got “overexcited”.

PIERS TELLS
The SNP leader was
waiting to talk on Sky
News when it was

CELEBS TO
announced the SNP’s
Amy Callaghan had
won by just 149 votes.
And Ms Sturgeon

BUTTON IT
was seen cheering and
pumping her fists in
the air.
She later said: “On a
■ by BERNY TORRE personal level, I really
PIERS Morgan last night led do feel for her, but of
a backlash against three course I can’t help but
celebrity left-wing luvvies for be delighted by the per-
“sneering” at voters. formance of my party
The TV host said that Four this evening.”
Weddings And A Funeral star Hugh Labour’s Diane
Grant and Alan Partridge creator Abbott was also caught
Steve Coogan “helped” Boris Johnson on camera celebrating
achieve a “landslide”. Jo Swinson’s loss whis-
And after a tearful Lily Allen pering: “Yes, get in.”
claimed the Tories won because of
nationwide “racism and misogyny”,
he said: “I think I speak for Britain
when I say if Lily Allen doesn’t like it
here, why doesn’t she f*** off?”
Grant, 59, and 54-year-old Coogan,
were among a string of millionaire ce-
lebrities who had urged the electorate
to vote against the Tories. Morgan,

STUBBORN: Corbyn

Corbyn
refuses
‘YOU HELPED BORIS’: Piers
■ HOME AGAIN:
Prime Minister
with girlfriend BORIS SEEKS to quit
EU ‘HEALING’
CALLS for Jeremy
54, said: “Congrats Hugh Grant & Carrie Symonds Corbyn to immediately
Steve Coogan – you helped get Boris step down as Labour
a landslide.” leader intensified last
The presenter then replied to night after he insisted
Grant’s tweet of “there goes the neigh-
bourhood” by saying: “No, there goes
your credibility. The British people lis-
★ JUBILANT Boris Johnson arrived
back at Downing Street last night
to cheers from waiting staff, and
he would lead the party
through a “process of
reflection”.
tened to your democracy-wrecking swiftly vowed to follow through on The hard-left leader
garbage and told you to f*** off.” Brexit – and fix the NHS. said he’d quit “early
Allen said: “I think that racism and He won the Tories’ biggest majority next year” in the wake
misogyny runs so so deep in this since Margaret Thatcher in 1987. of the series of shock
country and that Boris won because
of his attitude towards those things
and not in spite of them.”
★ The PM later addressed the
nation, saying: “I want you to
know that we in this one-nation
election defeats in
Labour strongholds.
Mr Corbyn said: “The
The 34-year-old later deleted her Conservative government will never National Executive will
Twitter account following a backlash ignore your good and positive feelings have to meet and it is
over the tweet. of warmth and sympathy towards the up to them.
Rapper Stormzy retweeted a post other nations of Europe. “It will be in the early
calling the election result “a dark day
for minorities”.
But Countdown star Rachel Riley
★ “I frankly urge everyone to find
closure and let the healing
begin. Because I believe that the
part of next year.”
But former MP Phil
Wilson, who lost
celebrated the Tory landslide, tweet- overwhelming priority of the British Sedgefield to the Tories,
ing: “Love you Britain.” people now is that we should focus said: “Jeremy Corbyn’s
The Star Says: Page 6 above all on the NHS.” leadership went down
berny.torre@dailystar.co.uk like a lead balloon.”
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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
HOPEFUL: Zeroual
Karim is
sure he
can win
CHILDREN’S
TV presenter
Karim Zeroual
reckons he can
still win even
though – unlike
Kelvin Fletcher and
Emma Barton – he has
been in the dreaded
dance off.
He reckons having
landed in the bottom
two twice during the
series’ run and sur-
vived the chop is not a
bad omen.
And in fact he
claims it has given him
“the whole Strictly
experience”.
Karim, who is danc-
ing with pro Amy
Dowden, said: “In a
weird way I’ve got to
experience everything.
“You’ve got to experi-
ence both the highs
and the lows.”
Oti called
FACELIFT: Bushell
me Kevin
TV host
Mike’s
chin up
MIKE Bushell has un-
dergone a facelift after
losing weight during
his Strictly Come
Dancing stint.
The sports presenter
has had a Strawberry
Lift chin reduction,
which doesn’t require
going under the knife.
Mike, who turned 54
this week, said: “I think
it’s just with Strictly
and losing weight I
wanted to tidy any flab-
by loose skin.
“And I was intrigued
by this natural process.
“I was intrigued to
use the Strawberry Lift
and not undergo
invasive surgery on my
chin line.
“And I wanted to look
after my appearance as
I approached 54.”
DAILY STAR, Saturday, December 14, 2019 7
Em: Strictly
was nearly
Ender me!
STAR GETS
BUM DEAL
■ by PETER DYKE
STRICTLY finalist Emma
Barton has revealed that
training with veteran dancer
Anton Du Beke has literally
been a pain in the bum.
The EastEnders star – who plays
Honey Mitchell – reckons rehearsals
with the professional have not been
an easy ride as she has been left
battered and exhausted.
She explained: “In the Charleston,
it was fast and high intensity.
“We smashed it all week then on
the Friday morning we got to the
studio and I pulled a muscle in my
bottom. I did panic.
“I had big plasters on the right
cheek. It worked because I got
through it but the hardest part
★ OTI Mabuse called
her dance partner
has been finding the stamina.
“You think you’re fit and
strong. I had a personal trainer
Kelvin Fletcher “Kevin” for
the first month they were
together, rival Anton Du
but you can’t compare this to
doing a session at the gym.
“You’re constantly on your feet all
Beke revealed.
Now she and Kelvin are
day. It’s mental and physical.”
Praying
the favourites to win.
★
Daily Star Guest Emma and Anton are competing
Editor Kevin The Aldi in tonight’s Strictly final against
Carrot can see why she bookies’ favourites Kelvin Fletcher
made the mistake – be- and Oti Mabuse and Karim Zeroual
cause it’s a winning name. and Amy Dowden.
Anton, who has been on the BBC
One show since it launched in 2004,
IT’S A is praying for a win. He has never
been champion and this is only the
GRATE second time he has been in a final.
In many previous years he has
NAME been given dance duds to work with.
He said: “Can we win? Of course
Picture: HUMPHREY NEMAR
we can. To make the final is just a joy
– beyond exciting. I wish I could
remember what it felt like the last
time – the only other time...”
Anton also believes all three final-
ists should do a stage show together.
He added: “I’d love to see all three
of them do something that had
■
dance in it – something in the West CHANCE:
End, something musical.” Emma and
● The Strictly final is tonight on Anton with the
BBC One at 7.05pm. prized Glitterball
peter.dyke@dailystar.co.uk
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tribute to Juice
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ceremony. Billboard’s Woman
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she called the late singer called out the
star a “kindred music mogul by name,
spirit” and added: citing him as part of “a new
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comfortable to talk potentially harmful force in
about me when our industry”.
someone so important Referring to “the
to our culture died.” unregulated world of pri-
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me or my team to discuss it
prior to the sale.”
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Braun’s supporters as “the
definition of the toxic male MEGHAN Trainor
privilege” adding: “To say: gave fans a taste of
her busy 2020 to
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to me’. Of course he’s nice The new judge on
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You’re In My Heart.
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copies between the Top 3 – with
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Christmas Present and The
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Stories documentary. passed away when they did. were gone because they were hard to
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caused by pregnancy. selling author has books about her experi-
She suffered from been found murdered. inican husband Danilo, 50, ences in the Caribbean.
complications while The body of Lindsay de were under arrest. These included her re-
carrying North, six, and Feliz was found buried in Earlier, a massive search covery from a near-fatal
Saint, four, so used a plastic bags in woodland had been launched involv- shooting when she was at-
surrogate for her two near her home in the ing friends and police. tacked by a burglar in 2006.
younger children. Dominican Republic. Unconfirmed reports She had emigrated near-
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have five different head was in another black ly from Cambridgeshire, A friend wrote on social
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Street artist whose work grew
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14 Former name of the country 5 8 4 2 5
10 17 3 24 8 24 1 5 14 9 8 24 N W T I N T Z T M H hidden in the grid, written
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18 Women’s garment from
India (4)
Republic of the Congo (5)
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17 South Asian country whose
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22 George _, British author whose 20 The winner of the 2015 Academy Across: Devised, Bosom, Siren (clue), Bradawl, Inequity, Spin, Surtax, Revoke,
Award for Best Actress, _ Moore (8) have a strong connection.
23
works included 1945’s Animal Farm (6)
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26 1962 novel by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Connecticut (6)
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One Day In The Life Of _ Denisovich (4) 25 Warwickshire cricketer in England’s
28 Alexander, _, Thai-British racing driver Test squad in 2019, Dom _ (6)
4 7 2 5 2 6
The hidden word is WINE.
30
for Formula One (5)
Caribbean country whose capital city is
27 Ancient Greek goddess who
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Two sets of clues but the answers are the same
– must add up to the number in the shaded box passes through every letter once (but only liability (5) 18 Adhesive dressing (7)

  
at the beginning or top of the series. A number
may be repeated in each line but not in a series.
once) and may go up, down, left or right, but
not diagonally.
ACROSS
1 Take a chance on chaps getting
treacherous treatment (8)
5 She’s a mother again (4)
11 Shot on to the labour market (5)
12 Where gladiators fought for a warm-
hearted woman (5)
22 New York street (8)
23 Moan (4)
24 Possesses (4) 1 2
ANSWERS TOMORROW

3 4 5 6 7
MIRROR IMAGE
8 Painted garment? (4)
14 Card game, a variety of bridge (7) 25 Horticulturist (8) Which of the
12 16 24 6 10
M O W C E C H L O U N 9 Fellow soldiers possibly scared about
16 Bird getting mixed up in a brawl with
some hesitation (7)
DOWN
1 By reason of (7)
four shapes
    
a bit of bombing (8) 17 Socially unacceptable style for a boot (5) 8 9 below is an
2 Track (5)
4 22 A B G N M R A F R E D 10 Acts inspiringly with raised left fist,
possibly (7)
19 Early form of cake? (5) 3 Pleasure vessel (5) exact mirror
8 30 12 Turn aside a short way to the right (5) 20 Give instruction in art, perhaps? (5) 4 A light (4) image of the one
28 11 L I L I I S A L B E L 13 Highly skilled, if no longer a bit too 21 Only a minor branch, you understand (4) 6 Speak to (7) 10 11 12
to the right?
    cocky (6) 7 Valuable thing (5)
19
QUICK CLUES
O A P R N L O E I E L 15 A balanced form of juvenile diversion (6)
17 On the right wavelength for a trade union ACROSS
11 Discharged (5)
12 Stadium (5)
A B
17 man (5) 1 Treachery (8)
14 Card game (7)
O L L E G E L A R G A 5 Mother (4) 13 14 15 16

24 26 12 11 21
11 18 10 18 Smear liberally with what may be
8 Jacket (4) 16 Small songbird (7)
    sticking (7)
5 8 16 9 Co-workers (8) 17 Forbidden (5)
B A M R N I C F A T S
22 In general style, an American 19 A coating (5)
showplace (8) 10 Elevates (7)
12 Turn aside (5) 20 Teach (5) 17 18 19 20
23 In breaking the law, one makes a sad 21 Woody shoot (4)
    
15 17 3
T I B E D N T L A O N cry (4)
24 Has to be drifting snow (4)
13 Adept (6)
15 Teeter (6) 21
6 5
25 What Dan Greer became (8)
15 H I O G E E F E M A R DOWN YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION 22 23 C D
1 Since there is use for a broken-down
17 4 13 ACROSS: 1 Warder, 4 Alight, 7 Nile, 8 Adorable, 9 Casting,
 
11 10
U H C C P C I B A R O cab out East (7)
2 Drag along a track (5)
12 Dog, 14 Enamel, 15 Beaten, 16 Set, 18 Plainer, 22 Retiring,
23 Well, 24 Storey, 25 Earthy. DOWN: 1 Winepress, 2 Reluctant, 24 25
3 The vessel Cathy wrecked (5)
M R P O P T O M S U A 4 A 50 ampere electric one? (4)
3 React, 4 Adorn, 5 Iran, 6 Hello, 10 Steep, 11 Glean,
12 Detergent, 13 Generally, 17 Erect, 19 Laity, 20 Ingle, 21 Pier.
13 14 6 Speech given at one’s home, maybe (7)
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1 3 4 8 2 6 5 7 9
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LEVEL:
Difficulty: 8/10 Target Time: 25 minutes
Clue: Rinse out a warning!
Moribund, Adze. 2 4 Moder- 2 5 7 4 9 1 3 8 6
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Shrub, Inhale, Deafen, Aisle (clue), Oblige, Iciness, ate: 22 Mins 6 2 9 5 3 8 7 1 4
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TWO sets of clues but the 25 Unrefined and hearty 12 Cleaner appears to put 8 Captivating (8) 1 2 3 4 5 6

answers are the same... perhaps (6) a fellow off (9)

13 For the most part all
9 Pitching (7)
12 Canine (3)
DOWN consumed by frenetic 14 Gloss paint (6) 7 8
CRYPTIC CLUES 1 At home with the papers (9) energy (9) 15 Defeated (6)
ACROSS 17 Put up in a Crete resort (5) 16 Fixed (3)
2 Unwilling cattle run amok (9)
1 Screw turns red to green (6) 19 Ordinary people have a 18 More obvious (7)
3 Respond – to an encore
4 A fair land (6) song about it (5) 22 Shy (8) 9 10 11 12 13
call? (5)
7 Africa’s best-known 20 One loses one’s head 23 Water supply (4)
desert flower (4) 4 Ornament, part of a head
when in a corner (5) 24 Floor of building (6)
8 A girl outwardly competent ornament (5)
21 Structure ripe for 25 Sensual (6)
and very charming (8) 5 Rain is unusual in this conversion (4) 14 15
9 Before the vote, this country (4)
6 Underworld love greeting (5) DOWN
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12 Follow the returning deity (3) 10 Too high a price to be on ACROSS 2 Unwilling (9)
14 Gloss over (6) the level (5) 1 Prison guard (6) 16 17 18 19 20
3 Respond (5)
15 Having failed to win 11 Pick up a scrap of information 4 On fire (6) 4 Decorate (5)
from a new angle (5) 7 Egyptian river (4) 21
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16 Fixed some games 6 Word of greeting (5) 22 23
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18 More transparent pearl ACROSS: 1 Distaste, 5 Long, 8 Shed, 9 Bookcase, 11 Cull (5)
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22 Leaving the job, being 13 As a rule (9) 24 25
18 Platoon, 22 Raincoat, 23 Tale, 24 Sofa, 25 Supplies.
very shy (8) 17 Upright (5)
23 Fit a spring (4) DOWN: 1 Desired, 2 Spell, 3 Sable, 4 Eros, 6 Oration, 19 Non-clerical churchgoers (5)
7 Gwent, 11 Tiles, 12 Tiara, 14 Mastiff, 16 Rangers,
24 Part of house for rent in the
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20 Fire burning in hearth (5)
21 Jetty (4) ANSWERS IN TOMORROW’S
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I DEEPLY regret
dumping my former
boyfriend for my
current squeeze.
My ex may have
been set in his ways,
but at least he was
generous and kind.
My current fella
looks good and is
red hot in bed, but
treats me like dirt
and is a skinflint.
Often we’ll spend
a fantastic night
together, but then I
don’t hear from him
for a week.
How do I convince
him to be more like
the guy I left behind?
A mixture of both
would be my dream.
JANE SAYS: Maybe
neither guy was right
for you and you need
to start again?
If your ex bored
you and your current
bloke frustrates you,
then take dating off
the menu while you
clear your head.
The fact is that you
can’t force someone
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Why would your
boyfriend be
interested in calming
down when he’s
happy living the way
he does?
That said, you
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Christmas fantasy will
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It’s decision time.
Each girl thinks they are
having a proper
relationship with you
This really is the and there’s no way
Well girls…this is either of them would be
We knew you’d best Christmas
a lovely surprise prepared to share you.
enjoy this much ever
better than a real Unless you are clever
present you’re going to end up
with neither of them.
The best thing you
3 Later back home
4 can do is pick the girl
you like best and end
your relationship with
the other one.
It might sound harsh,
but at least you wouldn’t
That just ain’t But there’s no way I be cheating on both the
gonna happen… can be in two places women you claim to
at the same time or care about.
eat two Christmas And don’t tell the
dinners girl you pick about the
other one.
Come up with a nice
excuse and let one of
them down gently.
Once you’ve made the
choice you’ll feel a
whole lot better.
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2 Burnley v Newcastle............................
3 Chelsea v Bournemouth .....................

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4 Leicester v Norwich ...........................
– Liverpool v Watford (12.30pm) ............
6 Sheff Utd v Aston Villa.........................
7 Southampton v West Ham (5.30pm) ....
Sky Bet Championship
9 Barnsley v QPR ....................................

LIAM’S GOING THIS

10 Birmingham v West Brom (12.30pm)..
11 Brentford v Fulham ..............................
12 Bristol City v Blackburn ......................
in association with 13 Charlton v Hull ............................VOID
(Played last night)
14 Derby v Millwall....................................
15 Leeds v Cardiff .....................................
16 Nottm Forest v Sheff Wed...................
17 Preston v Luton....................................
18 Stoke v Reading...................................

FOX HUNTING
19 Swansea v Middlesbrough .................
20 Wigan v Huddersfield ..........................
Sky Bet League One

Conlan’s chance to
21 Accrington v Portsmouth....................
22 AFC Wimbledon v Doncaster .............
23 Fleetwood v Gillingham ......................
LIAM WILLIAMS has
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24 Ipswich v Bristol Rovers .....................
25 Lincoln v Tranmere ..............................

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to take a huge step of the Christmas lists 26 MK Dons v Oxford Utd ........................
towards a world title for any of the 27 Peterborough v Bolton ........................
shot. middleweight champs. 28 Shrewsbury v Coventry .......................
29 Southend v Rotherham .......................
And the Welshman That is why we have 30 Sunderland v Blackpool ......................
is ready to take it by to move Williams into 31 Wycombe v Burton ..............................
hunting down a Fox. a mandatory position Sky Bet League Two
Williams has been to make sure he gets 32 Carlisle v Grimsby ...............................
revitalised by his move his shot, because I 33 Cheltenham v Cambridge Utd ............
up to middleweight can’t see any of the 34 Crawley v Port Vale .............................
35 Crewe v Mansfield ...............................
and takes on WBO belt holders giving him 36 Leyton Orient v Bradford ....................
No.1 contender an opportunity 37 Newport v Stevenage ..........................
Alantez Fox at the voluntarily. 38 Northampton v Forest Green..............
Copper Box in London Why would they? 39 Plymouth v Morecambe ......................
next Saturday. He’s going to be a 40 Salford v Exeter ...................................
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American will put him First is first and he dish best served cold. 42 Swindon v Oldham ..............................
43 Walsall v Macclesfield .........................
in pole position to fight must catch Fox next Well, Michael Conlan gets his Manarama North
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Demetrius
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Manarama South
– Dartford v Billericay .............................
Buildbase FA Trophy 1st rd
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belt against card really is Vladimir Nikitin at Madison – AFC Fylde v Curzon Ashton ................
– Atherton Collieries v Barrow ..............
Luke Keeler a cracker, Square Garden. Tokyo 2020 next summer, while

BOXING
– Barnet v Weymouth .............................
next month in with Daniel It was in Brazil when Nikitin any of the officials from that – Bradford PA v Halesowen ...................
Miami. Dubois got handed the gift of all gifts tournament in Rio will also be – Carshalton Ath v Aveley ......................
Williams against Kyotaro against Conlan in the Olympic stopped from being there. – Chelmsford v Havant and W ...............
(inset) was huge
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The Irishman had gone into CLEVER
by CHRIS McKENNA
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made him famous and led to a
– Chesterfield v Notts County (1pm) .....
– Dorking v Bromley ...............................
– Eastbourne Borough v Salisbury........
has taken his punching But Love Island star the tournament as the reigning lucrative deal with US promoter – Eastleigh v Yate....................................
power and resilience Tommy Fury also world and European champion. Top Rank and broadcaster ESPN. – Enfield v Ebbsfleet ...............................
up to the higher returns to boxing next There was huge anticipation pinnacle of a glorious amateur It is hard to say if he would – Farsley v Altrincham ............................
division. week. about a potential meeting with career until it was taken away have got such a good contract – FC Utd v Kettering ...............................
The man from Tyson’s younger talented American Shakur from him so cruelly. had he won gold in Rio, with – Halifax v Wrexham ...............................
Church Village has brother has had Stevenson and clever Cuban There had been rumours in little fanfare outside of Ireland. – Harrogate v Hartlepool ........................
– Hednesford v Chester .........................
stopped everyone he interest in him since Robeisy Ramirez. the build-up to the tournament Top Rank have been building – Hornchurch v Dulwich Hamlet............
has faced so far at he turned pro, but Instead, Conlan gave the in Rio that Russia would be given him brilliantly in America, while – King’s Lynn v Dover .............................
11st 6lb. now, after his stint on one-finger salute to the officials some favourable decisions. also giving him chances to box – Maidenhead v Hemel Hempstead ......
He came very close the ITV reality show, ringside before an expletive- It felt that evening like Conlan back at home. – Maidstone v Concord ..........................
to winning a world title the spotlight is huge. laden rant on Irish TV at the was on the receiving end of This will be his 13th – Matlock v Chorley ................................
at light-middleweight Usually a prospect sport’s governing body went something that stank. professional outing on a card – Royston v Boreham Wood ..................
– Solihull Moors v Darlington ................
but came up short going into his third viral after he was robbed of The moment would change that features WBO welterweight – South Shields v Southport ..................
twice against Liam fight would be low a clear win. amateur boxing forever. king Terence Crawford against – Stockport v Blyth .................................
Smith in two very down the card, but That night, though, Conlan It started a clear-out of the Egidijus Kavaliauskas. – Sutton v Dag & Red .............................
entertaining fights. Fury will be featuring sat in the bath of his room in International Boxing Association Now Conlan gets to close – Telford v Leamington ...........................
Now with new high up on this one the Olympic village and tears (AIBA) and almost led to the the chapter on the Nikitin – Tonbridge v Hampton & Richmond ....
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SPOTY
BEN StoFREDDIE TO RULE
BEN STOKES can expect
to add another gong to
his collection tomorrow
night in recognition of his
superhuman feats.
Former England captain Paul
Collingwood says Stokes has
matched Freddie Flintoff’s magical
Ashes performances of 2005 on
the field.
And he thinks he can now match
him off the field by being named as
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
in Aberdeen.
Collingwood has had a dressing
room view of both all-rounders,
first as a team-mate of Flintoff’s
and then as an assistant coach as
Stokes captured the imagination in
both one-day and Test cricket.
The Durham man delivered a
series of eye-catching perfor-
mances in the World Cup.
But it was his heroic man-of-
the-match effort in the final against
New Zealand that would be
enough on its own to make him a
strong contender for the public
vote.
He followed that with an even
more audacious virtuoso display at
Headingley to keep the Ashes alive
AT
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kes will follow in
Flintoff’s footsteps
■■ by DEAN WILSON
with 135 not out and a 10th-wicket
partnership with Jack Leach.
And just for good measure he
was man of the match in the previ-
ous Test with a century at Lord’s.
“It was superhuman,” said
Collingwood. “When you’re look-
ing at heroes in sport, he was a hero
this year and the World Cup win
had a lot to do with him.
“Everyone was watching. You
speak to anyone, from someone
who’s never watched a game of
cricket before to a casual fan, and
they were actually glued to the TV
watching that final.
“And that game in the Ashes six
weeks later was something I’ve
never seen before, with the skill
level and the belief and the mental
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powers to actually say, ‘No, I’m
standing up to you guys and I’m
taking you on’.
“I don’t think there’s anyone
who would deserve to win
Sports Personality more than
Ben with what he’s done for
cricket and for sport this year.”
■ Scottish rugby legend
Doddie Weir OBE will
receive the Helen Rollason
­
award tomorrow. The former
British and Irish Lion was
diagnosed
­ with Motor
Neurone Disease in 2016 and
told he would be in a wheel-
chair within a year.
Since then he’s raised more
than £4m for research into
MND. The Foundation has
also given almost £1m to fam-
ilies living with the disease.
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FIVE SPOTY RIVALS
Lewis Hamilton Formula 1
Won his sixth world title this year, leaving him just one off Michael
Schumacher’s record of seven. Hamilton, 34, now has a total of 83
grand prix wins – just eight shy of another Schumacher best.
Dina Asher-Smith Athletics
She became the first British woman to win a world title in the
sprints when taking gold in the 200m at the World Championships
in Doha in October. The 24-year-old also won silver in the 100m
and 4x100m at the same event.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson Athletics
Johnson-Thompson broke Jessica Ennis-Hill’s British record
when winning the heptathlon at the World Championships
with a points total of 6,981. The 26-year-old also set four
personal bests on her way to gold.
Alun Wyn Jones Rugby Union
The 34-year-old skippered the Wales team that
stormed to the Grand Slam in this year’s Six Nations.
He was also named Player of the Championship and
went on to become the nation’s most-capped
player at the World Cup, where Wales reached the
semi-finals.
Raheem Sterling Football
Sterling, 25, won the Premier League title, FA Cup
■ SUPERSTAR: Ben
Stokes is in the
running for Sports
and Carabao Cup with Manchester City last season.
He has also attracted widespread praise for his stance
Personality of the Year against racism.
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PDC WORLD DARTS

FAiRY-TAYL
SHORTS
Switch is chizzy has
so Wright cracked it
■ SPEEDWAY ■ by mIKE WAlTErS
BRITISH champion
Charles Wright has quit DAVE CHISNALL has

enDing
Peterborough to join retreated into his
Belle Vue. man cave to tune up
Despite living only a for another crack at
few miles from the landing his first
National Speedway major title.
Stadium, the 31-year-old ‘Chizzy’ is one of
GB star has never the great nearly-men
ridden for the Aces. of darts, losing all
He said: “It’s a move I six televised finals
didn’t think would ever he has reached.
happen. My win in the But after a year of
British Final this year hard graft to climb
gave me so much back into the world’s
confidence and has top 10, Chisnall, who
certainly made me a starts his Ally Pally
campaign on

Barney’s Powered up
better rider.”
Thursday, said: “I just
Squads knew I had to put the
time in if I want to get
boosted back up the rankings
– and I have done.

for final fling

■ rugbY lEAguE
THe sport has changed
its controversial 19-man
squad rule for 2020.
The rule attracted
increased criticism this
year, with clubs making
changes to the 19-man
squad shortly before
kick off, using a medical
loophole.
Now clubs will have
to name a 21-man
squad 48 hours before
the match, and for each
player brought into the
starting 17 from outside
of that, the club will lose
one of its eight inter-
changes during a match.
“The important
thing was to get
back in the shed, or
the hut, or whatever
you want to call it, in
the garden.
EXCLUSIVE “It’s my man cave
■ by mIKE WAlTErS and it keeps me
rAYmOND vAN bArNEvElD quiet – no trouble,
will draw on a pep talk from no hassle.”
old rival Phil Taylor to ensure
TODaY aT aLLY PaLLY
tonight’s emotional appear-
ance at Alexandra Palace Afternoon 12.30pm
doesn’t become the last post Darius Labanauskas v
on a legend’s career. Matthew Edgar (1st round)
Ryan Meikle v Yuki Yamada
The five-time world champion mobi- (1st round)
lises his adoring ‘Barney Army’ for his Luke Woodhouse v Paul Lim
first-round tie against Darin Young at (1st round)
the William Hill World Championship. Jermaine Wattimena v
If he beats the American underdog Humphries/Petersen (2nd
known as ‘Big Daddy’, Barney can dare round)

Ronnie’s to dream of a fitting farewell.

not ton it
■ SNOOKEr
RoNNIe o’SullIVAN
rattled in three centuries
– but still crashed out
5-4 to Mark Selby in the
But long-time rival Taylor granted him
an audience at darts specialists Target
evening 7pm
Mark McGeeney v Matt
in essex and said: “If Barney walks on
that stage with his head full of thoughts
Campbell (1st round)
Jamie Hughes v Zoran
Lerchbacher (1st round)
about retiring, he’ll come unstuck.
Raymond van Barneveld v
“He needs to clear his mind and Darin Young (1st round)
approach it as if it was his first worlds. Rob Cross v Huybrechts/
“If he does that, he’s still young
enough and he’s still got the game to
beat anybody.
■ OCHE LEGENDS: Former
rivals Phil Taylor and
Raymond van Barneveld
Nentjes (2nd round)

Scottish open quarter-

finals in Glasgow.
The Rocket lead 3-2
after breaks of 123, 113
and 111 but Selby hit
back and was helped
when o’Sullivan was
adjudged to have missed
a red – despite contact
– when leading 4-3,
allowing Selby to level.
Selby said: “I always
enjoy playing Ronnie,
you know you are going
to be up against the best.”
“I was 52 when I won my last world
title, the same age as Raymond now.
I would love it if he went all the way
to the final.”
It is probably asking too much for Van
Barneveld to bow out of his final tour-
nament before retirement in triumph.
The last major televised event he won
was the Premier league in 2014.
But the Dutchman said: “If I had the
chance, I would do it all again. I will
never regret anything.
“even now, I have to pinch myself,
‘Wow, what happened to the guy from
the post, sitting on his bike every day to
deliver the mail, who had his visions
and dreams?’
“It was so hard sometimes. one day I
won a competition in Holland, and the
next day I was back on the bike.
“I had to keep telling myself, ‘Ray, I
don’t want this, I want to be a profes-
sional darts player’.
“Fortunately I believed in myself, I
believed in my dreams, and my story
shows that if you believe anything is
possible.
“But spending weekends in Barnsley
or Wigan at floor tournaments doesn’t
really do it for me. You have to be at the
venue by 9.30am and you could be
knocked out by lunchtime.
“Twenty minutes later, you are lying on
your bed at a Premier Inn wondering,
‘What the hell am I doing this for?’
“I’m desperate, I’m sinking. The
passion has gone, I cannot enjoy it
when I am losing.” How would he like
to be remembered?
“I hope they see me as a good person
who gave the fans so much joy, so
much tension, who put darts on the
map in Holland,” he said.
“I have done things in my life which
no ordinary darts player can expect to
achieve: one day I flew an F-16 as a pilot
and I came home from winning the
world championship and it looked like
the Beatles had landed in Amsterdam.”

DROPPeD ROOT hAS hiS ShORTCOmingS

JOE ROOT has been axed
from England’s T20 squad
as the selectors start to
prioritise the shortest
format ahead of next year’s
World Cup.
He has been named in
the 50-over squad for three
matches in South Africa
following the Tests, their
first in that format since the
World Cup Final in July.
■ TIME TO HIT FORM:
Root has been axed
from the T20 squad
But while key players like
Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler,
Jofra Archer and Mark
■ by DEAN WIlSON
Wood are all rested for the
one-dayers before
returning for the T20s that
follow, Test skipper Root
has been ignored.
Instead, England will
keep faith with Dawid
Malan, who scored a
blistering 103 not out in the
T20 series against New
Zealand, and Joe Denly.
Root will not give up
hope of forcing his way
back into the reckoning
ahead of the tournament in
Australia in November 2020
but he has his work cut out.
His perceived lack of
six-hitting firepower
counts against him
compared to Jason Roy
and Moeen Ali, who return
to England colours for the
first time since the ODI
World Cup.
Tom Banton, 21, is given
another chance to impress
in the 50-over squad along
with Matt Parkinson, Saqib
Mahmood and Pat Brown,
who all featured in New
Zealand.
“These two squads were
selected with an eye on the
T20 World Cup in Australia
in 2020,” said national
selector Ed Smith.
“We want to expand the
pool of players who can
perform successfully for
England, while also helping
the team to peak for major
tournaments.”
SQUADS
ODI SquaD: Morgan (c), Moeen, Bairstow,
Banton, Brown, S Curran, T Curran, Denly,
Jordan, Mahmood, Malan, Parkinson,
Rashid, Root, Roy, Woakes.
T20 SquaD: Morgan, Moeen, Archer,
Bairstow, Buttler, Brown, S Curran,
T Curran, Denly, Jordan, Malan, Parkinson,
Rashid, Roy, Stokes, Wood.
FIXTuRES: February 4: 1st ODI – Cape
Town, February 7: 2nd ODI – Durban,
February 9: 3rd ODI – Johannesburg;
February 12: 1st IT20 – East London,
February 14: 2nd IT20 – Durban, February
16: 3rd IT20 – Centurion.
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4. Diego ........., 2008-14
Uruguay and 2009-12 7 8
Stoke midfielder (9)

HALF-TIME
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9. Javier ......., 1994-2011 9 10 11 12
Argentina and 1995-2014

TEASERS
Inter Milan defender/
midfielder (7)
11. See 24 Across.
13 and 2 Down. 1972-80 13 14 15 16
Leicester defender signed
from Leyton Orient (6,4)
15. Age ......., Denmark boss 17
since 2016 (7)
18. Aiden ..........., Leeds over and out europa
forward signed by 18 19 Who were the opponents in Which 2019-20 European top-
Doncaster in 1984 (11) the final league game at this tier manager coached this
20. Billy ....., Sheffield United club’s home ground in this Europa League Final club?
striker re-signed in 2015 20 year? 1. Ajax (2017)
(5) 1. Boleyn Ground, West Ham, 2. Fulham (2010)
21. 2008-14 Leicester 2016 3. Sevilla (2015)
winger who returned to 21 22 23 2. Filbert Street, Leicester, 4. Liverpool (2016)
Burton in September 2002 5. Marseille (2018)
3. Withdean Stadium,
(5,4) Brighton , 2011 2019
24 and 11 Across. Senegal 4. Maine Road, Manchester
and Rennes attacker City, 2003 Which representative of this
who spent time in 5. White Hart Lane, country played in the 2019
2016-17 on loan at 24 25 26 Tottenham, 2017 Champions League Final
Watford from Milan (5,5) between Liverpool and
25. Ruben ......-....., middling Tottenham?
England and Chelsea 1. Cameroon
What is the middle name of 2. Denmark
midfielder (6-5) this current England 3. Scotland
27. 1977-79 Charlton 27 28 29 30 31 international? 4. Senegal
defender signed from 1. Jordan Pickford 5. Spain
Coventry (4,7) 2. Tyrone Mings
30. John ....., Scotland 3. Jordan Henderson top man
and Sheffield United 4. Michael Keane
midfielder (5) 5. Dean Henderson For which 2019-20 top-tier
32. 1990-98 and 2009-13 32 33 club in this country does this
Norway boss (4,5) runners-up man play?
1. Portugal, Rui Fonte
34. See 43 Down. Who were runners-up in this 2. Germany, Alexander
36. Mike ... ... ....., Swansea 34 35 European top flight in Schwolow
and former Ajax 2018-19? 3. France, Laurent Koscielny
defender (3,3,5) 1. Serie A, Italy 4. Holland, Mark Diemers
38. Brett ......., 1998-2012 36 37 2. La Liga, Spain 5. Spain, Ever Banega
Australia and 2003-11 3. Eredivisie, Holland
Blackburn midfielder/ 4. Ligue 1, France
defender (7)
5. Primeira Liga, Portugal england
40. Peter ......, 2009-12 West price tag In the named starting XI for
Ham goalkeeper (6) 38 39 40 England’s 1,000th game,
42 and 1 Down. Austrian Prior to the opening of the against Montenegro at
club; 1975-76 European 2020 transfer window, who in Wembley Stadium last month,
Cup Winners’ Cup and this year was the record who was born in this month
41 signing of this 2019-20 and year?
1983-84 UEFA Cup
quarter-finalists (5,4) Championship club? 1. March 2000
1. Stoke (2016) 2. January 1999
44. Brazil striker who 42 43 44 45 46 2. Middlesbrough (2017) 3. October 1998
replaced Ronaldo in the 3. Luton (2019) 4. October 1997
2002 World Cup quarter- 4. Huddersfield (2018) 5. December 1996
final against England (7) 47 5. Hull (2016)
47. Uruguayan club; 1982 world cup
Intercontinental Cup fifa
winners (7) Who, in this year, was the
48. Ludovic ........., 2010-13 Which nation in this only player to score a World
confederation is represented Cup hat-trick for this nation?
Blackpool midfielder (9) by this FIFA code? 1. Holland, 1978
49. Plays the ball through 48 49 1. OFC - ASA 2. Denmark, 1986
an opponent’s legs (7) 2. CAF - COD 3. Turkey, 1954
3. AFC - GUM 4. Yugoslavia, 1974

down
Africa defender; Marseille Palace goalkeeper; Wales 31 and 40 Down. 1963-80 4. UEFA - GEO 5. Peru, 1978
1999 UEFA Cup Final 1959 debutant (5) Norwich goalkeeper (5,6) 5. CONCACAF - BLZ
runner-up (4) 25. Leon ....., Port Vale defender 33. Ben ....., Israel striker at

answers
1. See 42 Across. 17. Johan ......, Ajax attacker; formerly at Cambridge, Chelsea from 2006-09 (5)
2. See 13 Across. 1971, 1973 and 1974 Ballon Gillingham and Brentford (5) 35. Francisco ...., 2011-12 and
3. Lorenzo ......, 2007-11 NEC d’Or winner (6) 26. Gunnar ....., former Norway, 2016-17 Paraguay coach (4)
and 2012-13 Bournemouth 18. Joel ....., Stevenage Leeds, Bradford and Oldham 36 and 41 Down. Anthony
5. Fernando Assombalonga
4. Sadio Mane 2. Britt
midfielder (6) midfielder formerly with defender (5) ...... ....., 2004-14 Belgium robertson Imbula
4. Julian ....., 1998-2000 Mansfield and Northampton (5) 27. Vitalijs ........., 2000-03 Bristol midfielder who spent 5. Teofilo Cubillas 3. Andrew 1. Giannelli
Swansea striker signed by 19 and 7 Across. Cardiff Rovers midfielder; Latvia’s 2009-10 on loan at 4. Dusan Bajevic Eriksen PrICE TAG
Cheltenham (5) and former Birmingham most-capped player (9) Portsmouth from Genoa (6,5)
3. Burhan Sargun 2. Christian
2. Preben Elkjær 1. Joel Matip 5. Porto
5. James ......, England forward (5,7) 28. See 45 Down. 37. Nick ....., former Australia, rensenbrink 2019 4. Lille
midfielder/defender signed 22. Miguel ....., Mexico and 29. 2001 Coupe de France Crystal Palace and MK Dons 1. rob 3. PSV
by Liverpool from Manchester Villarreal defender (5) losing finalists to Strasbourg midfielder (5) wOrLD CUP 5. rudi Garcia 2. Atletico Madrid
City in 2015 (6) 23. Vic ....., 1956-63 Crystal on penalties (6) 39. Derek ......, 1957-67 Everton
4. Jurgen Klopp 1. napoli
forward; 1966 FA Cup Final-
5. Ben Chilwell 3. Unai Emery rUnnErS-UP
6. Chris ...., Maidenhead and
last week’s answers
rashford 2. roy Hodgson
former Walsall and Wrexham winning scorer (6) 4. Marcus 1. Peter Bosz 5. Bradley
goalkeeper (4) 40. See 31 Down. Alexander-Arnold EUrOPA 4. Vincent
8. Everton’s position in the ACrOSS: 1. Love Street; 5. Santos; 9. Joe Mercer; 10. Goram; 11. Paul 41. See 36 Down.
3. Trent 3. Brian
2018-19 Premier League (6) Warne; 13 and 30 Down Miles Addison; 14. Van Basten; 18. Iversen; 19. 43 and 34 Across. 2003-04
2. Mason Mount 5. Belize 2. Deon
1. Jadon Sancho 4. Georgia 1. Lee
10. Nadjim ....., Comoros and Rudge; 21. Yacob; 22. Bianchi; 25. Adu; 26. Evina; 27. Oliech; 29. Astall; Wycombe boss (4,5) EnGLAnD 3. Guam MIDDLInG
2008-18 Millwall midfielder (5) 33. Agard; 34. Eli; 35. Laudrup; 36. Neill; 37. Salas; 39. Rolando; 40. Simon 45 and 28 Down. 1994-96 2. Dr Congo
12. Home of 2019-20 Scottish Ford; 43. Blake; 46. Rae Ingram; 49. Cramb; 50. Sone Aluko; 51. Nelson; Birmingham defender; 1995
5. Sevilla Samoa United
League Two club Brechin (5,4) 52. Erik ten Hag. DOwn: 1. Len Glover; 2. Stamp; 3. Ron Hunt; 4 and 6 Football League Trophy
4. Fortuna Sittard 1. American 5. Manchester
Down Thomas Tuchel; 5 and 31 Down Simon Davies; 6. See 4 Down; 7.
3. Bordeaux FIFA 4. Southampton
14. Federico ....., Argentine Final winner (4,5)
Sorensen; 8. Green; 12. Emre Can; 15. Adeyemi; 16. Ntcham; 17. Gibbons;
2. SC Freiburg 3. Huddersfield
striker at Rangers in 2005 on 46. Jamie ...., Dundee and 1. Braga 5. ryan Mason 2. Tottenham
20. Deulofeu; 23. Chilwell; 24. Icardi; 25. Angell; 28. Camp Nou; 30. See
loan from Almagro (5) 13 Across; 31. See 5 Down; 32. Trinder; 38. Soderberg; 39. Robinson; 41.
former Plymouth and TOP MAn Kongolo United
16. Pierre ...., 1997-2006 South Scunthorpe midfielder (4)
4. Terence 1. Manchester
Merrick; 42. Oscar; 44. Avinel; 45. Wilkie; 47. Allen; 48. McKee. Llorente 3. Simon Sluga OVEr AnD OUT
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seriously
football PREMIER LEAGUE
Smith not feeling too down ■ EAR WE GO:
Villa skipper
Jack Grealish

ASTON VILLA boss Dean Smith says ■ by DAVE ARMITAGE

he’s not spooked by his side’s alarming
slide towards the relegation zone. that the result against Leicester fell
They have lost five of their last short of expectations but you need
seven league games and are now 17th. to put things in perspective.
Smith and his players had a frank “It’s not all doom and gloom. We
debriefing after the are learning all the time.
4-1 home defeat to “The players spoke at length about
Leicester and they it and we move on. We’ve come
didn’t need telling through a tough period, admittedly
that they fell short without the amount of points we
of the mark. would have liked.”
But the Villa Smith renews his links with Blades
boss (left) boss Chris Wilder who he played
prepares his alongside as a teenager at Walsall.
side for today’s He added: “Chris and I have come
trip to Sheffield through the ranks in a similar way,
United insisting getting our chance to manage in
the stats can the Premier League by taking a
sometimes paint club there.
an unfair “He works hard and he
picture. demands that from his
All five of players. He will know
those defeats as well, because of our
were against backgrounds, as I do
top-six sides, that this isn’t
while they drew pressure. I don’t
at Manchester have to work out
United along the the players’
way. National
Smith said: Insurance

CRACKER JACK
“We all accept here!”

...but Villa are no one-man team warns Wilder

CHRIS WILDER claims it
is disrespectful to brand
Aston Villa a one-man team.
Jack Grealish has starred for them
on their return to the Premier League,
scoring six goals and providing four
assists.
Wilder loves Grealish’s retro style,
but says it is unfair on boss Dean
Smith and the rest of the Villa squad
to single him out for praise.
“It’s disrespectful to Dean and his
team to just look at Grealish,” said the
Sheffield United boss (right).
“Jack is a fantastic player and the
heartbeat of their team. He’s key to
them and we will have to defend well
against him and wrap him up.
“I can relate to Jack because he’s a
■ by DAVE ARMITAGE
likeable character who wears his
heart on his sleeve. I was delighted
for him when they won promotion
because I knew what it meant to him.
“But they got out of the
Championship with a good group
– John McGinn, Conor Hourihane,
Tyrone Mings.
“They then added to that with the
likes of Matt Targett and a good goal-
keeper in Tom Heaton. They’ve spent
at the top of the pitch too – Jonathan
Kodjia is only on the bench. They’re a
really good team and we will have to
make sure we play as well against
them as we did at Norwich.”
The Blades conceded three goals in
the last eight minutes to draw 3-3
when the sides last met in February
as they battled for promotion to the
Premier League.
As harrowing as that night was,
Wilder claims it was a defining
moment in their promotion push
because they went on to win 10 and
draw four of their last 15 games.
“It was an interesting 25 minutes in
the changing room afterwards,” said
Wilder. “I stepped in for about 15 of
them and it was quite lively.
“But the players care and they
did what they needed to do. They
didn’t go over the top, although
words were said between them.
“It was an outstanding perform-
ance for us for 85 minutes and to
draw after being 3-0 up was difficult
to take. But their reaction was first
class and we used that as a spring-
board for another decent run, which
ultimately gained us promotion.”

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UNITED
RECORD BID: Ings

Danny
a Euro
fancy
■ by ALEX CROOK
RALPH HAsEnHuttL
believes Danny Ings
can be England’s
Euro 2020 wild card.

Noble rubbishes rift talk and

the in-form striker
aims to become the
first southampton
player since James
Beattie in 2002 to

leads fight to save Pellegrini

score in six
successive top-flight
games when West
Ham travel to st
Mary’s today.
Boss Hasenhuttl
said: “He’s having a MARK NOBLE insists ■ by DARREN LEWIS
fantastic run and we the West Ham dressing morale is still really good. In fact,
have fantastic
strikers in England ■ HAM uP
FOR It:
noble and
room is united ahead of
the biggest game of the
if we’d lost a few games and
everyone was still buzzing, I’d be
– Jamie Vardy and club’s chaotic season. more worried. There are a lot of
Harry Kane have (above right) The Hammers must win at games to go and a lot of points
fantastic quality. Pellegrini Southampton today for manager still to play for.
“But I’m very Manuel Pellegrini to keep his “Don’t tell me that players
happy he shows up job. couldn’t care less when they’re
like this. He’s a very But the Chilean’s cause has team is going through a bad run,
important player for been hit by talk of a dressing as we are at the moment. It kills
our team and I hope room rift – in particular claims me because I desperately want
his run continues as that some players are unhappy this club to do well.”
long as possible. at the contributions of individ- West Ham have won just one
“If he scores one uals like Felipe Anderson and of their last 10 Premier League
more, he gets the Andriy Yarmolenko. games and sit just one point off
record and he Anderson was poor against the bottom three.
deserves this because Arsenal as West Ham surren- Southampton have collected
he worked really hard dered a 1-0 lead and collapsed in six points from their last three
in the summer, so it’s the final half hour to lose 3-1. games.
no surprise he’s now And Yarmolenko was left out Defeat would leave the
playing well. of the squad for that game after Hammers in the bottom three if
“I don’t think I have performing poorly against other results go against them. It
to tell (England boss) Wolves. would also force the board to
Gareth (southgate) But skipper Noble said: “I take the action they fear they will
what to do. He has a
very good view of all
his players I think.
fully understand there have
been suggestions that our
dressing room is divided.
need to in order to preserve the
club’s Premier League status.
David Moyes, Chris Hughton
■ CEntRE OF
RuMOuRs:
Anderson (top)
“Ingsy is a “I’d like to put that one to and Eddie Howe are among the and Yarmolenko
fantastic character bed right now. There is no rift front runners for the job,
and has a winning in our dressing room. although Harry Redknapp has
mentality. It’s good to “Of course a few wins would emerged as a possible caretaker
maybe have him as help the mood but the reality should the club want to go for
an alternative.” is that our dressing room another option in the summer.

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CROCKED: Schlupp

Roy has
to make
a splash
■ by IAN WINROW
ROY HODGSON has
warned Crystal Palace
they cannot afford to be
bystanders in January.
The Eagles boss
admits he has a longer
wish list than most of
his rival Premier League
counterparts.
And it could become
even longer if Chelsea
step up their interest in
winger Wilfried Zaha.
Hodgson has spoken
of his desire to boost
his forward options and
increase competition
for first-choice striker
Jordan Ayew, while
Palace have been
linked with a move for
Burnley winger Dwight
McNeil.
And injuries to Joel
Ward, Patrick van
Aanholt and Jeff
Schlupp have
highlighted the limited
cover at full-back.
Hodgson, whose side
entertain Brighton on
Monday, said: “A club
like ourselves really do
need to be on the front
foot to take advantage
of anything that is
going.
“There’s no doubt, if
you look at squads at
the moment in the
■ REACHING FOR THE

Up where we
Premier League, there TOP: Spurs stars Eric
are more gaps that Dier (left) and Christian
need filling in ours than Eriksen train yesterday
in most.”
Strikers Christian
Benteke and Connor
Wickham are among
the fringe players linked
with moves away.
But Hodgson insists
he is more concerned
with adding to his
squad rather than
seeing players leave.
He said: “At the
moment it’s all hands to
the pump, so the last
thing I’m interested in is

JOSE’S RISING TO THE

discussing how I don’t
want players. JOSe MOURINhO
“We need to add claims Spurs belong in
rather than detract. the top six and says it
“But the January

CHALLENGE AT SPURS
is only a matter of time
transfer window is a before they get there.
very fluid time.
“I was going to use They were 14th when he took
the word turbulent but
that would suggest it’s ■ WATCH US
GO: Jose
Mourinho
over and are now seventh.
Tomorrow he faces a Wolves
more sinister than it is. side managed by his former ■ by MATTheW DUNN could happen to us. But we need a bit of
“The turbulence is a keeps an eye
reserve keeper at Porto, Nuno time to improve in many things.
good turbulence in the on training
Espirito Santo – a man where we belong,” said the Tottenham boss. “And we are going to improve, because
sense that things are yesterday
Mourinho described as a better “Of course we don’t belong to the we have the talent to improve and we have
happening, things are manager than a player. second part of the table, where we were. the desire to improve.”
changing, clubs are A win would lift them We don’t even belong to positions seven However, Mourinho has had to resign
looking to shuffle the back into the top six – the or eight, where we are now. himself to coping without left-back Ben
pack, to improve their club’s rightful place, “If you can accelerate that process and Davies for the next two months at least
squads or allow players Mourinho believes. get there sooner rather than later by get- after he was sent to club’s medical partners
who aren’t getting “We know ting the results, that is the best thing that Aspetar in Qatar. The Wales international
many games to go. It’s
a very interesting time.”
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■ Andy stez just a bitter as

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glory hunting are past and
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for years blaming the keeper

Hotshot jota is ■ Cfc1 your slagging wham you mug. CFC1

sports news get paid for You lot will be in Div 1 next
off again notice we never
heard from you when you lost
1 nil till them at least Floyd/
pappin on about history
tues afternoon an still
Season, and we’ll still be in
the Premier, ha-ha, U ‘Orns. ■ Scotty whats going
wrong at the cottage? I
thought we had this league
inventing summot fo em ter Trev the Total Hornet.

aiming for mouR

bob/bubbles still text in
whether they win or lose
anyway get ready for an
atmosphere at the bridge x
year the baggies are coming.
■■ by DAVE ARMITAGE
True baggie
Jose Mourinho has been warned he could
■ Andystez, ctid. (crackpot
get stung by Wolves’ Portuguese Man o’ War. till i die) define utd a
million miles behind Pity, 5
sewn up like a punter on
yap on about wot appened at
man city on saturday. Ok lets
stamp it all out if poss but
■ Why r Arsenal still
searching 4 a new
manager? Why not give
Athur’s car lot. Get it
together and ill get you a pint
or two in the Winchester, no
repeatin it over an over again Freddy a bit more time he
worries. TerryMcCann
its gettin as borein as brexit cant b any worse than Emery
bl- - dy move on. Daleian and the lads know he’s an
■ It is the most wonderful
time of the year....the
■ Village idiot like you iv
wrote to father Christmas
Arsenal man. GINNY P

■ Celtic captain scott

darts word champs. Dave180
Striker Diogo Jota is a man in a hurry and
now has Tottenham in his sights.
champ league finals 2ur none
15 fa cups 2ur 5 20 titles, 2 ur
this year not for a new
armchair, lap top, tv, toys like
brown has a gargoyle
head. he shud be sticking out
■ Village idiot your so
clever knowing the prem
lge is 38 games and not one
Jota has scored five goals in his last two 4, i give up wasting ink here you but for a team worthy to a church roof. Fred but 3,000 hammers done
games, including a stunning 11-minute
hat-trick in the 4-0 Europa League victory
on a complete braindead
numpty. laffinmanc
wear the famous claret and
blue shirt for the greatest
fans in the world so c.o.y.i
■ To bubbles ive asked you
and the other whu
lemons a few times about
something you ain’t done
this season that’s go to a
over Besiktas.
Molineux midfielder Ruben Neves, another
■ Jack Grealish should be
banned for his diving Wham bob certain parts of whu history.
Do you forget or not have the
game at Stamford bridge you
sad little irons. bubbles

one of Wolves’ Portuguese pack, says that

antics! He need moan about
VAR! FOOTY FAN ■ The Golden Boys are
having a Laugh, we guts to answer. The prem is
about 38 games not any 1.
■ To true brummy: the
premier league certainly
when Jota (inset) is hot he can send shivers
down the spine of any defence.
■ Do all those muppets
birds an guys on sky
don’t care how many
Managers we get through! CFC lost a few last season
know your team haven’t
hohoho SOTC. nelly58

Neves said: “Diogo’s a great player, he’s

shown that already. That’s his second hat-
trick for Wolves. He was brought on to make
something happen – and he certainly did that.
“It was great for us and for him. He’s such a
great player and deserves all good in his career.
SHOP
“His confidence is on a higher level right
now because of the goals and that’s really
good for us. He showed that by scoring twice
against Brighton in our last league game.
“He’s looking good right now. We know

THE FAST AND

Spurs are a great team, and it should be a
great game the way both sides play, but we’ll
try to do our job and get the result.”
Wolves’ Portuguese boss Nuno Espirito

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greatest managers of all time
and it will be a pleasure to see
him here.
“I don’t have to say anything
about what he has done in the
game. I haven’t spoken to him
recently because there’s
always too much work to do.
“We play so much football
that it’s hard but we will catch
up after the game.”
Wolves go into the clash on
the back of an 11-game
unbeaten run but Nuno is
refusing to get carried away.
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and was still on crutches last Saturday
when Spurs beat Burnley 5-0.
Mourinho believes a bit of sunshine
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notch medical team on hand – will help
speed up his recovery.
“It is a protocol we have with Aspetar,”
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who have previously worked with
Harry Winks and Mousa Dembele.
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HOORAY... BIG CASUALTY LIST: Howe

SPENDER
Kids can
save Ed
■ by ALEX CROOK
EDDIE HOWE has
challenged his
Bournemouth kids to
dig the club out of their
injury crisis.
They will be without

Top signing will just fire

first-choice defenders
Nathan Ake, Steve
Cook and Adam Smith
at Chelsea today.
Striker Callum Wilson

up my Blues says Lamps

FRANK LAmpARd knows
from experience the impact a
marquee signing can have on
a dressing room.
And the Chelsea boss insists his
squad will rise to the challenge if the
club decides to splash out next month.
Lampard has been given the green
light to add to his team after the Blues’
transfer ban was lifted ahead of the
January window.
He is believed to have a £150m budget
at his disposal – and Chelsea have been
linked with possible moves for Leicester
left-back Ben Chilwell, 22, and Crystal
Palace forward Wilfried Zaha, 27.
Lampard insists he is happy with his
current squad, but admits he would not
pass up the chance to strengthen the
competition among his players.
And he recalls from his playing days
will also miss out with a
hamstring problem.
Boss Howe said: “We
are in a difficult
moment. We are
stretched defensively.
■ by IAN WINROW “To lose Steve and
might not have been to the other Nathan, who have been
centre-forwards but when you are a brilliant for us in the
player at a club and want to be middle, is a big blow
successful and push and push, I think and Adam as well who
you do get excited by players coming in. has been so consistent.
“And on the flip of that, if you are “They are big players
that centre-forward, then it has to but we still believe in
drive you to react. the players we have.
“I always think it’s healthy and par for We have a mix of youth
the course at a club like Chelsea. and experience and
“You shouldn’t expect it to be any they have to step up.
other way. It keeps you on your toes.” “It is a great
The seamless transition of youngsters opportunity for the
Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount and younger players, for
Fikayo Tomori into the first team this people to prove they
season has helped the club overcome a are good enough. We
summer transfer ban imposed for are crying out for that.
breaches of regulations related to “I’ve never looked at
transfers involving youngsters. age as a limiting factor.
Lampard added: “If I start to look at It is all about ability.

6/1
at Stamford Bridge how a high-profile where I can strengthen the squad it’s “There have been
swoop can fire up a group. certainly not going to be a slight on the one or two good
Lampard, whose side host young players. performances from the
Bournemouth today, said: “I never “I push them and drive them if I can younger players this
found it a negative. in training because I think they need week and long may
“I remember when the club made that. But I do think they feel the trust I that continue.
Chelsea to
serious signings and when I say serious,
I mean big-money signings.
“I remember when Fernando Torres
have in them.
“They all know I’m prepared to give
them the opportunities and chances if
■ KICKING
ON: Blues
star N’Golo
win 2-0
“People like Jack
Simpson, Jack Stacey,
Chris Mepham have a
came to the club and it was a statement they train well and they come in the Kante and his really good chance to
signing. They were always exciting. They team and play well.” boss Lampard stay in the team.”
(right) in training
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TON OF FRUITFUL SEASON:

Maddison at Norwich

Dan’s a

A KIND
Mad fan
■■ by JON WEST
DANIEL FARKE says
James Maddison
played a huge role in
Norwich’s Premier
League return – by
leaving for Leicester.
The Foxes midfielder
plays against the
Canaries today for the
first time since a £24m
switch in June last year.

Brendan hails ‘hungry’ Vardy

Maddison, 23, is now
rated in the £100m
bracket but Farke
claims selling his top
talent proved a great
deal for both clubs.
■■ by DAVE ARMITAGE
The German said:
Jamie Vardy is within a “James going to
whisker of showing just why he Leicester was crucial in
is Leicester’s Fantastic Mr Fox. that we didn’t have to
Vardy goes into today’s home game sell any of our other
with Norwich just four short of joining key players.
the Premier League’s 100 Club. “He left us but he
Not bad for a player who did not kick a was a cornerstone in
ball in the top flight until five years ago us getting promotion.”
and was playing non-League football two Maddison scored 15
years before that.
A month short of his 33rd birthday,
Vardy has scored 16 this season and boss
■ NO NERVOUS
NINETIES: Vardy
scores last week
goals in his only full
season at Norwich and
Farke added: “From the
Brendan Rodgers (with Vardy, right) against Aston Villa first day I realised how
says he does not see the slightest sign his special he could be.
powers are on the wane. another 50 probably seemed far off. I them on that front because Leicester “He had to improve in
He said: “What I love about him is his would be so happy when he reaches it thumped them 9-0, which included Vardy several ways but made
hunger. When he reaches that century and there’s no doubt that he will. hitting a hat-trick. a fantastic impact
that will continue, don’t worry about “He’s phenomenal. He’s a humble guy It is that kind of form which sees pretty quickly. He was
that. It’s just the way he is. – he just likes scoring and is such a Rodgers’ men sitting in second spot and greedy to improve and
“He never lets up in any game. With natural. looking odds-on to clinch a Champions willing to learn.”
him joining the game so late, to get to 100 “When he’s off on a run on goal, there’s League spot at the very least. Maddison has not
is a wonderful achievement.” no doubt in your mind that he’ll finish it They still face a major task trying to forgotten how Farke
Vardy has scored in his last eight games, off. He just has that inherent belief. overhaul Liverpool at the top and former gave him a chance
notching 11 in the process. “His confidence transmits to you Kop boss Rodgers says he is staying calm after an uneventful loan
Rodgers added: “I love working with because he has such a variety of finishes despite all the mounting excitement. spell at Aberdeen.
younger players but in my last three jobs, in his bag. His array of ways to finish off Rodgers added: “Relaxed? Yes, very. He said: “I remember
Steven Gerrard was 32, Scott Brown was chances is remarkable.” Sometimes when you are outside looking he threw me in at
32 at Celtic and everyone said his legs It all adds up to potential bad news in there’s all the hype and discussion, but Fulham on the opening
had gone but he was amazing for me. for Norwich, who have the most generous that’s what the game is all about. day of his first season
“Jamie has developed. I’m sure that defence in the top flight apart from “As the manager you have a job to just and I’ll be forever
when he hit 50 the thought of getting Southampton. And the Saints only pip keep calm and see where it takes you.” grateful for that.”
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BATTLE READY: Potter

Potter is
clued up
for derby
■ by CHRIS HATHERALL
BRIGHTON boss
NO CLAUSE I won’t be calling it quits any
time soon vows City boss Pep
Graham Potter admits
he is constantly
reminded how
important it is to beat
Crystal Palace as he
prepares for his first
M23 derby.
The Palace-Brighton ■ IN AND OUT: Jesus
trains after his
Champions League
rivalry is one of the
fiercest in English hat-trick but Phil Foden
football – even though (left) is set to be back on
they are 37 miles apart. the bench tomorrow
But Potter, whose
side head to Selhurst
Park on Monday, is in
no doubt about what
the fixture means.
“I’ve been reminded
of how important it is
pretty much every day,”
he said.
“We were at a
function just last night
and everybody was
speaking to us about
the game and telling us,
‘Make sure you win’.
“Of course that feeds
into the players. These
games are important
for supporters and my
memory of Selhurst
Park is that it’s always
lively.
“There will be a
hostile atmosphere.”
Potter insists the
meaning of the match
won’t be lost on his
players, even though he
is likely to field only one
Brighton-born star in
skipper Lewis Dunk.
“We have enough
players who have ■ by DAVID McDONNELL don’t have
played in these games PEP GUARDIOLA any reasons to
and know what it move,” he said.
means,” he said.
insists he isn’t go- “I’m incredibly satisfied
The only concern for ing to call it quits to work with this club, with these
the Seagulls is that, in a at Manchester City. players, and if people think I’m going him and we help him every training
week when Premier The Etihad boss has 18 months to resign for these results and being session.
League clubs have left on his contract but there has behind Liverpool, the people do not “Maybe not all of his 50 games are 90
been celebrating the been increasing speculation he know me.” minutes, we know that, but he has
Rainbow Laces could walk away from City at the Sergio Aguero and John Stones will been involved in difficult moments –
campaign, the fixture end of this season. miss City’s trip to Arsenal tomorrow, Tottenham last season, Atalanta – so we
has a history of The unravelling of their title while David Silva, who has not trained trust a lot in him.
homophobic chanting. defence, with the Blues 14 points for the past two days, is a major doubt. “Sometimes he doesn’t play but it’s for
But Potter says just behind runaway Premier League Despite Silva’s potential absence, a good reason. David, Bernardo (Silva)
because the match is a leaders Liverpool, has fuelled the belief Phil Foden, who excelled in the 4-1 win and Kevin (De Bruyne) can play there.
derby, it shouldn’t be the Spanish coach could go a year away to Dinamo Zagreb in the “But every season Phil’s playing
treated differently. before his deal expires. Champions League in midweek, is more minutes and one day he’ll be a
He said: “Regardless But the City boss dismissed sugges- likely to be back on the bench at the player who plays every weekend. That
of what type of game it tions there is a clause written into the Emirates. is not far away, but we’ll see when.”
is, it’s unacceptable. contract extension he signed in May Guardiola says the 19-year-old is at Aguero has missed City’s last five
“If we want to change 2018 allowing him to terminate the the best club to fulfil his huge potential games with a thigh problem, while
anything in football, it agreement 12 months early. and claimed few players of his age have Stones, who is suffering from a similar
should be to make sure “No, it’s not true,” said made 50 first-team appearances at the injury, will not make the trip to north
that football is for Guardiola. “I spoke highest level. London.
everybody, regardless about that one week “He played 50 games, in one of the On Stones, Guardiola said: “He’s got a
of their ethnicity, their ago, about my inten- top teams in Europe, and he’s only 19,” muscular injury, I don’t know when
religious position or tions for the club.” said Guardiola. he’s coming back. Still he doesn’t train
their sexuality. Speaking last “I don’t know if there’s anyone of his with everyone. Sergio still hasn’t trained
“It’s sad that we’re month, Guardiola age who’s played that many at this level. with the team.
even having a suggested he could We’re delighted with him and he’ll play “David Silva’s not fit. Yesterday and
conversation. But that’s even stay beyond some incredible games in the future. today he couldn’t train, but we’ll see
the world we live in at 2021, when his deal “We’re so happy with the way he’s tomorrow. It was a kick on the leg that
the moment, so football is up. “I want to stay, I played, it’s an incredible experience for was painful, not a big issue.”
needs to try and lead
the way.”
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FOR CONCERN Freddie in a cry for help

From Back Page
who was here
before, he had a lot
the young team he
fielded in Belgium.
He admitted being
only one game in 11
going into the City
clash.
of staff. in the dark over But Ljungberg,
“I don’t have many whether he will be who was assistant
staff. If you keep on considered alongside manager at
going like that for the likes of Mikel Wolfsburg before
months and months, Arteta, Patrick Vieira becoming Arsenal
it’s not easy. But and Carlo Ancellotti Under-23 manager,
that’s totally up to for the job on a admits he sees Pep
the club. permanent basis. Guardiola as an
“The club have Ljungberg added: inspiration.
said I have to wait “I haven’t got any The 42-year-old
until they make a indications of said: “Pep is a
decision, so I can’t whether I’m here or tremendous coach.
do anything. not. Of course I’ve looked
“I have Per “I’ve said to the at how he did in his
Mertesacker, but he bosses I will do career.
is the academy everything in my “When he was with
manager helping me power to do as well the B team with
with the coaching.” as I can for this club Barcelona I thought,
The former Arsenal and the players. ‘OK, I’m an assistant
midfielder has now Then obviously it is and with the Under-
steered the team to up to them to make a 23s and the reserves
one win, two draws decision. in England’, so I was
and one defeat in “I try not to put any trying to see how he
four games in emotions into that. developed himself.
charge. It’s totally business “The ideas he
Arsenal face and up to them. comes up with have
Manchester City at “Should it be a revolutionised
the Emirates quick decision? football. It’s
tomorrow, with That’s far from me to something as a
Ljungberg certain to say.” young coach I
make changes from Arsenal have won looked at.”

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and Ljungberg sit
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ESCAPE ARTIST: Pearson
Nigel’s got
history on
his side
■ by jon west
NIGEL PEARSON is
the history-maker
who intends to ignore
Watford’s troubled
past.
The new Hornets boss has
been handed the toughest of
starts at runaway leaders
Liverpool today.
Bottom club Watford have
won just once all season and
Pearson is the Hornets’ third
manager of the season.
And that is because he has
four great relegation escapes
on his CV – with Leicester in
2015, West Brom in 2005 as
Bryan Robson’s No.2,
Southampton in 2008 and
Carlisle in 1999.
Now he intends to repeat
the trick, saying: “The
common denominator is a
collective buy-in to do
something about it.
“It’s about being able to
define what people’s roles
are, being accountable for
18+ and price subject to fluctu
what you do and just going
out and delivering what we
are there to do.
“The similarities are more
SIX TO BREAKTHROUGH
the mental approach to it –
the ability to embrace the
challenge. Man up to it and
take it head on.
“I’ve got to try and pick a
side I believe has enough
believers in there to start with.
“I’m not going to spend
much time worrying about
the history – I can’t do much
about that.
“I can try and affect what
we’re doing right now and the
players’ ability to go out and
perform.
“But the message is – let’s
not do anything other than
look forward to the challenge.
“It’s a tough game, but so
what?
“I don’t think there is any
mileage for me to waste any
energy on what’s gone
before.”
DS1ST
■ BACK
TO THE
Klopp staying to drive on
his bright young things
FUTURE:
Harvey Elliott
in training
jURGen KLoPP was ■ by cHRis mcKenna
talking about building a
team for the next 10 years clue how and who. That’s completely
when it dawned on him normal. We have to refresh things,
we have to change some things.
how young Harvey elliott “This team will always be the core
will be in 2024.
set, the basis for all other teams
The Liverpool boss has extended following.
his stay at Anfield until then, a “There is no need to make the
development he says should bring same number of changes that we
a smile to the face of midfielder made in the last four and a half years
Elliott, 16, and the rest of the next in the next four and a half years.
generation. Absolutely not.
“This four-and-a-half-year deal “This is an outstanding team
is very good news for the young and we never could have imagined
players in the academy at the we’d get a group like this together,
moment,” said klopp after but of course there will be things.
signing on the dotted line. “A player might want to leave,
“I know the boys already which is ok, then we have to bring
who are in now, like in the right replacement.
Curtis Jones, Harvey. “To keep the level we are on we
“Harvey turns 21 have to be really on our toes and
when my con- to be on your toes you need to
tract ends.” change sometimes a little bit the
Promising circumstances. That is what we
midfielder will do.”
Jones will The news came on the eve of a
hardly be a game against bottom club Watford
veteran either at that could further strengthen
just 23 in 2024. Liverpool’s grip at the top of the
There will be other young players Premier League.
coming through too. It also provided a timely boost
Forward Rhian Brewster, 19, has after the other side they support in
3/1
only featured in the Carabao Cup red got a battering.
this season but is thought to have a Liverpool is a predominantly
bright future at Anfield. Labour city but woke up to another
And there will be signings, some five years of Conservative
big names and some players with government.
promise, just like it has been since klopp added: “If the people
SALAH: klopp joined in october 2015. wanted a lift today and they feel it is
2+ goals The 52-year-old knows he will a lift, then they are welcome.
have to build another team before “That’s nice. I feel the same, it is
his contract runs out. the same strange feeling after what
ation But it does not worry him because happened on Thursday, which was
he feels he already has the perfect tough to take.
foundations in place. “It is how it is and now we have to
“We have to have changes,” said see how that will go on in all parts
klopp. “That is normal. I have no of life.”
rhiaN BreWster
The 19-year-old striker is champing at Neco Williams
the bit to get game time this season. The 19-year-old Welsh full-back (inset)
Has a big future at Anfield. started in the Carabao Cup win over
Arsenal in October and trains
curtis JoNes regularly with first team.
Local lad and an
exciting midfielder s
sepp vaN deN Berg
who has impressed Liverpool hope that the
all the way through 17-year-old centre-back will one
the ranks. day be a regular starter in
defence after signing him last
harvey elliott
lliott summer.
The Reds signed the
16-year-old winger from caoimhiN Kelleher
Fulham in the summer. Young Irish keeper. Faces a long wait for
Has already featured in Alisson to leave but could be a future No.1 if
the Carabao Cup. patient. SPECIAL: Brewster
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FOOTBALL
FA Youth Cup 3rd rd: Man Utd 2
Lincoln 0.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
NFL: Baltimore Ravens 42 New
York Jets 21.
BASKETBALL
NBA: Boston Celtics 109
Philadelphia 76ers 115, Denver
Nuggets 114 Portland Trail Blazers
99, Detroit Pistons 111 Dallas
Mavericks 122, San Antonio Spurs
109 Cleveland Cavaliers 117 (OT).
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1st Test (day 2 of 5) – Perth:
Australia 416 (Labuschagne 143,
Head 56, Wagner 4-92, Southee
4-93) v New Zealand 109-5 (Taylor
66no, Starc 4-31). Resumed at 5am.
1st Test (day 3 of 5) – Rawalpindi:
Sri Lanka 282-6 (de Silva 87no,
Karunaratne 59) v Pakistan. Resumed
at 5am.
DARTS
Buildbase FA Trophy 3rd qual’ing
rd replay: Paulton Rovers v Sholing.
JD Welsh Premier League: Cardiff
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FA Youth Cup 3rd rd: Cardiff v
Ipswich.
BASKETBALL
BBL Championship: Bristol v
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WBO world welterweight title
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US): T Crawford (US, holder) v
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3rd Women’s ODI – Kuala
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William Hill PDC World Cham’ship
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NEW GERS DEAL

Jurgen Klopp
with young
gun Curtis ■ by DARREN WITCOOP
Jones (right)
LIVERPOOL legend Steven Gerrard
extended his stay as Rangers manager
yesterday – on the same day Kop boss
Jurgen Klopp signed his new deal.
And it has not gone unnoticed that
both new contracts are due to expire in
2024, which would clear the way for the
Gers manager and former Reds skipper
to return to his spiritual home should
Klopp decide to move on.
Gerrard (above) said: “I am extremely
happy and proud to have extended my
contract. It takes me back to the day
when I came in, I think it was May 4,
and such a big day.
“It feels similar today to extend my
stay and I am very grateful to the club.
“I like to be loyal, I like to be
committed to the job in hand and it was
a pretty straightforward conversation
when our sporting director Ross Wilson
and managing director Stewart
Robertson approached me.
“It was just over a week ago and I
asked them to park it up for a week
because of the magnitude of the games
– but if that wasn’t there, it would have
been done in five or 10 minutes
“I think that shows the commitment
that myself and the staff have got here.”
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Winnipeg Jets 2, Florida Panthers 1
New York Islanders 3, Minnesota
Wild 6 Edmonton Oilers 5, Pittsburgh
Penguins 1 Columbus Blue Jackets
0 (OT), San Jose Sharks 3 New York
Rangers 6, St Louis Blues 4 Vegas
Golden Knights 2, Tampa Bay
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J Lisowski (Eng) bt T Un-Nooh (Tha)
5-3.
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FIFA Club World Cup 2nd round
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Scarlets v Bayonne (7.45pm). Pool
Three: Bordeaux-Begles v Agen
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Leicester (1.30pm).
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Carnegie v Nottingham (2pm).
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finals. Final tomorrow.
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Barclays FA Women’s Super Lge:
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v West Ham (3pm), Everton v
Arsenal (12.30pm), Liverpool v
Chelsea, Man City v Brighton
(12.30pm), Reading v Tottenham.
FA Women’s Championship:
Aston Villa v London City, Crystal
Palace v Durham (1pm), Leicester v
Sheff Utd, Lewes v Charlton, London
Bees v Blackburn.
BASKETBALL
BBL Championship: Cheshire v
Leicester (5.30pm), Manchester v
London Lions (5pm), Plymouth v
London City (3pm).
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1st ODI – Chennai: India v West

Extra time for Jurgen

From Back Page
good place.” Klopp had
insisted in the summer that
he was in no rush to sign a
deal with two and a half
years left on his previous
one.
“Understanding the
culture of the club more
and more made the
decision at the end really
sensationally easy,” he
said. “The plan is to
make it the best time of our
lives. Enjoy the ride, enjoy the
journey.
“The club was asking for a
while already if we could talk
about an extension. I thought it
makes sense before things are
getting a bit intense.”
Midfielder James Milner, 33,
has also agreed a new deal that
will see him stay at Liverpool
until 2022. His contract was set
to expire in the summer.
Leatherhead v Brightlingsea Regent,
Merstham v Lewes, Potters Bar v
Haringey Borough.
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Ashton Utd v Stafford, Grantham v
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Central: Barwell v Nuneaton Boro,
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– Race of Malaysia (Sepang, Kuala
Lumpur).
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European Champions Cup Pool
Two: Exeter v Sale (1pm). Pool
Three: Clermont Auvergne v Bath
(3.15pm).
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Across: 1 Chris; 4 Talei; 7 Ayr; 8 Brian; 9
Ellis; 10 Shay; 11 Toomua; 14 Ashbee;
15 Shed; 18 Harry; 20 Henry; 21 Oli;
22 Stein; 23 Layer.
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Tresor; 5 Lel; 6 Insua; 12 Mahoney;
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■ HIGH TIME:
Ferguson

Fergie hoping
to hit the roof
DUNCAN FERGUSON ■ by RICHARD TANNER
says they will have to
pull him down from confident but United
the Old Trafford roof if are on a great run.
Everton record a rare “They have lost
win there tomorrow. only one game at
The caretaker boss home this
insists victory will season and we

McTominay: Strict rules on

surpass any of his have won only
achievements against once there in
Manchester United as the last
a player. 20-odd years.
Ferguson was often “It is a big

footwear keep egos in check

the scourge of ask but I’m
namesake Sir Alex’s sure we are
all-conquering team, capable of it
scoring seven goals and can give
against them – six for a good

at United’s fame academy

Everton and one for account of
Newcastle. ourselves.”
Two towering Ferguson
headers earned said he was
Everton famous 1-0 always up for playing
wins over United at against United SCOTT McTOMINAY ■ by DAVID McDONNELL A Manchester United person is
Goodison Park in 1995 because he wanted to could not wait to finally someone who’s always polite,
and 2005, he scored show he could swap his black boots Jimmy Murphy Centre at United’s humble and got respect for
twice in a 2-2 draw at compete with the for coloured ones. training ground, named in hon- people.
Old Trafford in 1996 best. And he wants our of Sir Matt Busby’s legendary “But as soon as they get on the
and he also played his his players to show Coming through the ranks at coach, who helped nurture the pitch, they’ve always got that little
part in the shock 1995 the same mentality. Manchester United, young Busby Babes and picked up the bit of an edge to them, they’re
FA Cup Final triumph He added: “They players are forbidden from pieces in the wake of the 1958 always different to other players.
over United. were the best team in wearing coloured boots until Munich air disaster, which “It’s just general standards in
But the big Scot the country and I they reach the reserves. claimed the lives of eight of day-to-day life – going to school,
says if Everton can wanted to show that I The strict rule – still them in their prime. being punctual, always turning
follow up last was a top player too. enforced today – is one of Tomorrow’s game against up on time.
Saturday’s impressive “I think the win over many to ensure United’s Everton at Old Trafford marks “You don’t realise at the time
win over Chelsea, it Chelsea made the young players do not get the 4,000th consecutive United how much little things like that
will be the high point players realise they too big for their boots. match in which an academy are going to help you.
of his career. are a good team and “I didn’t like the black graduate has been named in the “But then you get older, you
“I’d be on the roof there are a lot of good boots,” McTominay said. first-team match-day squad, a look back, and you think all of
probably if we win,” players in the squad. “But you had to do it. You record going back to 1937. those little things have stood you
he said. “I had a good “As long as they had to respect the rules. McTominay is ideally placed to in such good stead.”
record against them keep running, tackling “I probably couldn’t tell give insight into coming through Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reaf-
as a player but to do it and fighting for the you one player who liked the ranks at United and graduat- firmed United’s faith in youth,
as a manager would shirt, that will take us wearing black boots but it ing to the first team. giving 10 first-team debuts to
be incredible. We are a long way.” was the rule and something After making his way through academy players this year, while

PAUL MersoN
accustomed to every academy
player.
“If someone tried to come
ON FERGUSON SEE PULLOUT out in red boots, it’s like, ‘You’re
no different to any of us, so get
the youth set-up he has become
one of United’s most influential
players.
And the 23-year-old said he
owes his current status and suc-
31 of the 34 goals scored this sea-
son have come from or been as-
sisted by an academy graduate.
United also fielded the
youngest starting line-up in the

Roo backs Dunc your black boots back on until

you’ve earned the right to wear
coloured boots’.
cess to the values instilled in him
by United after first coming to
their attention as a five-year-old
Premier League this season –
the side that beat Brighton 3-1
last month boasting an average
From Back Page training. I saw he had “You always wear black in one of their schools of excel- age of 23 years and 350 days.
they needed to see Howard Kendall’s boots, you always turn up to lence near his native Lancaster. United’s commitment to youth
that from the manager watch on which was a meetings on time, you always “In the youth team, we always has brought them success, from
on the touchline. nice touch as well.” go to school, everybody does had different members of staff the Busby Babes to the Class of
“Duncan just Rooney has joined the same thing. saying to us about the consecu- ’92. But McTominay knows there
reminded the players Derby after a spell in “There are no big egos, tive games with a youth player is no merit in continuing that leg-
that football can be MLS with DC United. there’s no young kids coming from the academy,” said acy if it does not yield success.
simple as well. I’m The striker, 34, is in wearing jewellery and McTominay. “That has to be it,” said
really pleased for him. expected to make his looking a bit flash, that’s not “When you think we have 50 to McTominay. “The manager has
“As for the Rams debut against the case at this club. 60 games a season, to get to 4,000 said that to us.
sweatbands. He won’t Barnsley on January 2. “If a young player was is incredible and a real credit to “It’s not just playing academy
take them off. He’s He said: “The last doing that, I’d certainly be the members of staff who have players for the sake of it, it’s play-
had them for years… few weeks I’ve been one to say something, the invested so much time in every ing them because he believes in
they must smell!
“He had them when
I was there a couple
getting ready for the
first game.
“The play-offs are
■ STyLISH:
United
star gets to
same with other boys in
the first team and the
manager as well.”
player who has contributed to
those games.
“Growing up here, the main
those players and believes he can
win trophies playing us.
“Hopefully we can go on and
of years ago – he still achievable wear coloured McTominay is talk- thing spoken about is being a win trophies. That’s got to be the
always wears them in without a doubt.” boots now ing, fittingly, in the good person, first and foremost. dream.”
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4,000 and counting

The 4,000-game run began with
United youth team player Tom
Manley, against Fulham on October 30th,
1937.
279 different youth players have been
named in consecutive United
matchday squads to reach the 4,000
game landmark.
Of those 279 players, 237 have
managed to get on the pitch, which
equates to more than 50 per cent of all
United players during that time.
The list of 42 players who were
included in United matchday squads
but never made their debuts includes the
England duo of Danny Drinkwater
(Burnley on loan from Chelsea) and
Aston Villa keeper Tom Heaton.
Of the 4,000 games, only 13 times did
an academy player fail to get minutes
on the pitch.
Sir Alex Ferguson gave debuts to 88
players from United’s youth set-up
during his time in charge. Sir Matt
Busby’s total was 75.
The closest the run came to ending
was on May 1, 2011, at Arsenal,
when none of the 14 players used
came from the academy, but John
O’Shea was on the bench. ■ KEEP ’EM COMING: Class of ’92
youth team boss Eric Harrison,
Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, David Beckham,
Gary and Phil Neville, and Paul Scholes

OLE caN pic a bELtER

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER
has revealed he asked to
have his picture taken with
Mason Greenwood when
the youngster was seven
because he was so good.
The Manchester United
boss first met the 18-year-
old at United’s Cliff training
ground when he took his
son Noah there for a
training session in 2008.
Solskjaer, then United’s
reserve team
boss, spotted
Greenwood’s
talent
straight
away and
asked his
dad to have
a photo
taken with
■ BLACK TO
BASICS: Scott
McTominay in black
boots as an academy
player and (inset
above) getting in
the festive mood
■ SHOOTING
STARLET: Teen
ace Greenwood
■ by DAVID ANDERSON
him. “I actually do
remember when I met him
for the first time because
my son was training at The
Cliff as an eight-year-old,”
said the United manager.
“Mason was seven.
The first time I saw him
he stood out and I took a
picture with him.
“I asked him because I
knew he was going to be
a player. He’s probably got
it or his dad has it.
“His dad mentioned this
to me and I remembered
him because I remember
talking to Noah about it
at the time.”
Greenwood scored his
first United double against
AZ Alkmaar on Thursday,
taking his tally this season
to six senior goals, and he
is the latest talent to roll off
their fabled production line.
Tomorrow’s match
against Everton will be the
4,000th consecutive game
United will have played a
home-grown player,
stretching back to
1937.
During that time
they have brought
through world-
class talents,
such as the
Busby Babes,
George Best
and the Class
of ’92.
“It’s
something we’re proud of,
it’s in our DNA,” said
Solskjaer.
“This club is built on
having your own local lads
or academy players coming
through.
“We pride ourselves on
that. You can see that the
academy players know
what it means to play for
this club.
“They’re good people,
that’s the first thing. They’re
great people, everyone who
goes through this academy.
“They’re good players as
well. They know what it
takes to be a Man United
player.”
United face Everton in
buoyant mood following
back-to-back league wins
over Tottenham and
Manchester City and
Solskjaer claims they are
transformed from the
shambles that lost 4-0 at
Goodison Park in April.
He said: “We lost quite
clearly against Everton last
season.
“We’ve spoke enough
about what happened that
day and how we looked like
a team.
“It was more or less a
shambles but I’ve said many
times this year we’re not
that group anymore. This is
a different group, a group
that’s ready for the fight.
“I know Everton, they’ve
had a big upturn with Big
Dunc last week. I watched
the game. It’s a team that’s
going to come here and
make it hard for us, but we
need to carry on.
“We need to keep this
momentum going. Last
week was good but it’s
history now.”
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when his parents had to break the
shattering news he wasn’t being
taken on.
Six years later it looks like it
could be a costly misjudgement by
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of the England team and his £35m
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one of the clubs linked with trying
to sign him but McNeil brushes
aside all the speculation, saying:
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and to be honest I don’t take any
interest in it.
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probably been the making of him.
“Since I’ve been at Burnley I’ve
never looked back, really,” he said.
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conversation when my mum and
dad told me the news, but I think
as a family we handled it well. I’m
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just grateful Burnley took me on
and gave me an opportunity.
“Everyone has setbacks and you
just have to deal with them. It was
character building in a way.
“I realised I couldn’t take
anything for granted and from that
point on I became more driven
and more demanding of myself.
“I wanted to be the player that
hopefully I’m starting to
become.”
Now a first-team regular and
with the reward of a bumper
contract until 2023, McNeil
couldn’t be happier – laughing as
he reveals he might just have
convinced his dad he is finally the
better player of the two.
“He’s a top dad,” said McNeil.
“He’s been in the game a lot
longer than I have. He comes to
every game, no matter where it is.
He’s always there.
“I watched him since I was a
young boy. I used to joke, saying,
‘I’ll be better than you one day’.
“Where we used to live there
was this park with a massive cage.
We’d be there all the time doing
sessions, drills. Just me and him,
loads of cones and little goals.”
He added: “When he was at
Stockport they got promoted. He
played at Wembley. I was there
with my brother, my mum and my
little sister. I remember it well,
mainly because they won.
“It was great to see my dad
playing at Wembley, same as
when he played for Macclesfield
in the FA Cup against Chelsea.
That wasn’t a good result but
Chelsea had a really good team.
“Dad has this team sheet all the
Chelsea players signed, players
like Lampard and Shevchenko.
“I still live at home so going up
our stairs it’s my debut shirt, then
my England debut shirt, then one
from last year, then dad’s against
Chelsea, the one in the play-off
final with his medal next to it.
“It’s just a reminder as I’m going
up the stairs – you go past my stuff
and then his is there!”
McNeil, very much the baby of
the dressing room, says life at Turf
Moor could hardly be better.
He said: “I love playing here, I love
the club, the players and the gaffer
and all the rest of the coaching
staff. It’s a really good club to be at.
“We had a good start, we’re
still doing well but we just had
those couple of games against
Man City and Tottenham.”
Dyche’s men need to get back
on track after three successive
league defeats, including last
week’s 5-0 mauling at Tottenham,
which included Heung-min Son’s
spectacular goal.
Son ran virtually the full length
of the pitch and waltzed through
half the Burnley team to score.
McNeil said: “At the time I was
disappointed. But when I watched
the game, I could see it was a
brilliant individual goal.
“The next five games are really
important. We’ve got to focus on
ourselves, and do what we know
we can.”
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STEVE Bruce has revealed
winger Allan Saint-
Maximin is Newcastle’s
sprint star – reaching
speeds he’s never seen
before.
The Magpies boss says
the French winger hit
36.8kph (22.9mph) chasing
a ball against Southampton
last week in injury time –
■ EDGE OF
THE SEAT:
McNeil’s wing
but twanged his hamstring
and will miss today’s clash
at Burnley.
play is exciting Newcastle fear they
fans, just like his won’t see him again until
idol Giggs (below) mid-January and Bruce is
likely to play Joelinton and
Christian Atsu wide today
along with targetman Andy
Carroll.
Bruce is looking for a fifth
win in seven, despite his
side having just a third of
possession in some games.
Saint-Maximin (inset)
has been their counter-
attacking threat and is the
sixth-fastest player in the
top flight this season.
Bruce said: “He
was travelling at
36.8kph. I’ve not
seen anyone so
quick. He ran 50
yards to chase it.”
The fastest player
in the Premier
League this season is
Leicester defender Caglar
Soyuncu with 37.5kph.
Usain Bolt hit 44.7kph
(27.8mph) during his world
record breaking 100m.
“We all know he’s got
lightning pace,” added
Bruce on Saint-Maximin.
“He’s got a low centre of
gravity, he does things in
training which you can’t
coach. We will miss him.”
Newcastle have ground
out results recently and
Bruce isn’t concerned
about winning ugly.
He added: “It is not that I
don’t care but we have
shown great resilience.
“We have proved we are
difficult to play against, and
now have that little sparkle
up front.”
■ MACC DAD:
Matty McNeil
in FA Cup action
for Macclesfield
at Chelsea in 2007
TEAMTALK
BURNLEY v
NEWCASTLE
Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez will be
available despite breaking a finger.
Ashley Barnes and Ashley Westwood
(both groin) may be fit, as could Phil
Bardsley (knock), but Charlie Taylor
(hamstring) remains doubtful.
Jonjo Shelvey (calf) and Miguel
Almiron (hamstring) are doubts for
Newcastle amid an injury crisis. Allan
Saint-Maximin (hamstring) is expected to
be sidelined for a month, while Ciaran
Clark (calf), DeAndre Yedlin (hip), Jamaal
Lascelles (leg), Matt Ritchie (ankle) and
Ki Sung-yueng (ill) are all absentees.
Last season: Burnley 1 Newcastle 2.
Referee: Tim Robinson.
CHELSEA v
BOURNEMOUTH
Fikayo Tomori remains on the
sidelines for Chelsea with a hip injury, so
Andreas Christensen should partner Kurt
Zouma at the back again. Mason Mount
(right) could return after being left out in
midweek against Lille.
Nathan Ake and Callum Wilson have
added to Bournemouth’s growing
casualty list with hamstring injuries,
joining Junior Stanislas, Charlie Daniels
(both knee), Daniel Brooks, Adam Smith
(both ankle), Steve Cook (wrist) and
Lloyd Kelly (thigh) on the sidelines. Josh
King may return from a thigh problem.
Last season: Chelsea 2 Bournemouth 0.
Referee: Graham Scott.
LEICESTER
v NORWICH
LEICESTER boss Brendan Rodgers has
no new injury worries as his side seek to
equal a club record of 10 successive
victories in all competitions. Matty
James (Achilles) remains a long-term
absentee for the Foxes, but is back in
training.
Norwich central defender, and club
captain, Grant Hanley has returned to
training following three months out with
a groin problem. Swiss forward Josip
Drmic (hamstring) continues his own
rehabilitation, along with centre-back
Timm Klose (knee).
Last season: NA.
Referee: Andy Madley.
LIVERPOOL
v WATFORD
DEJAN LOVREN will be absent for
Liverpool, having suffered a muscle
problem against Red Bull Salzburg in the
Champions League on Tuesday night.
Joel Matip is out for the rest of 2019 with
a knee injury, so Joe Gomez will slot in at
centre-back. Fabinho and Nathaniel
Clyne are also still missing.
DEFENDER Craig Dawson returns after a
head injury for Watford’s first game
under Nigel Pearson. The fitness of
Roberto Pereyra and Adam Masina will
be assessed, while Jose Holebas is
sidelined.
Last season: Liverpool 5 Watford 0
Referee: Andre Marriner.
SHEFF UNITED
v ASTON VILLA
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder
will hope to have an unchanged squad.
He reported “a few tight bodies” after the
win at Norwich, but stopped short of
revealing any new injury issues. Mo
Besic caught the eye at Carrow Road
and he could be handed a starting berth.
Tyrone Mings misses the trip with a
hamstring injury. Left-back Matt Targett
is available despite limping out of the
defeat to Leicester with a knock, while
club captain James Chester finally
comes into contention. Keinan Davis’
hamstring injury again rules him out.
Last season: NA.
Referee: Peter Bankes.
Saturday, December 14, 2019 3
SOUTHAMPTON
v WEST HAM
SOUTHAMPTON should have midfielder
Stuart Armstrong in contention following
a hamstring problem. Sofiane Boufal
continues to recover from stubbing his
big toe, which has seen him restricted to
substitute appearances. Defender Yan
Valery has been laid low following a viral
infection, so remains out.
WEST HAM should have Aaron Cresswell
fit. Manuel Pellegrini will continue to be
without keeper Lukasz Fabianski (hip),
playmaker Manuel Lanzini (fractured
collarbone) and midfielder Jack Wilshere
(groin) for the trip to the south coast.
Last season: Soton 1 West Ham 2.
Referee: Martin Atkinson.
TOMORROW
ARSENAL
v MAN CITY
Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe will have
his knee injury assessed. He missed the
Europa League trip to Standard Liege
with bruising, but is in contention to
return. Hector Bellerin (hamstring) will
also undergo a fitness test, but Kieran
Tierney (shoulder), Granit Xhaka
(concussion), Rob Holding (knee) and
Dani Ceballos (hamstring) are all out.
City will again be without record
goalscorer Sergio Aguero (thigh) and
defender John Stones (hamstring).
Playmaker David Silva is also doubtful
after a kick in the leg.
Last season: Arsenal 0 Man City 2.
Referee: Paul Tierney.
MAN UNITED
v EVERTON
JESSE LINGARD will be assessed after
suffering a knock against Manchester
City. Paul Pogba is out, but set to start
full training next week along with Eric
Bailly and Timothy Fosu-Mensah.
Nemanja Matic returned from a 10-week
absence against AZ.
EVERTON have been dealt a double blow
with Theo Walcott and Morgan
Schneiderlin sidelined by calf injuries.
Lucas Digne is a doubt after feeling
tightness while training on Friday, while
Fabian Delph, Yerry Mina and Seamus
Coleman remain short of full fitness.
Last season: Man Utd 2 Everton 1.
Referee: Michael Oliver.
WOLVES v
TOTTENHAM
WOLVES are expected to revert back to
the team which drew 2-2 with Brighton.
Raul Jimenez is available after being
suspended for Thursday’s 4-0 Europa
League win over Besiktas, while hat-trick
hero Diogo Jota will return to the starting
line up.
HARRY KANE, Dele Alli, Jan Vertonghen
and Serge Aurier were all rested for the
midweek loss to Bayern Munich, but will
come back at Molineux. Harry Winks is
back in training, but Hugo Lloris, Tanguy
Ndombele, Ben Davies, Erik Lamela and
Michel Vorm are all injured.
Last season: Wolves 2 Tottenham 3.
Referee: Stuart Attwell.
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It’s no place
for big guns

Big
ARSENAL are going 10-minute fix, they
to struggle to find a need a long-term
big name to replace plan.
Unai Emery – They won’t be
because it’s just not getting Brendan
that attractive a job Rodgers now.
any more. There’s talk of
Freddie Ljungberg Carlo Ancelotti but
(inset) has found out would he be there for

Dunc’s
just how much four or five years?
work there is Probably not.
to be done at And why
that club. would Max
Their game Allegri take
against it? He’s just
West Ham managed
was one of Juventus.
the worst I’d Arsenal will
ever seen for get beat this
60-odd minutes. weekend. I said last
I think they want week that United

passion
him to steady the would test City and
ship, get through the they did. But I can’t
season and not be see how Arsenal do.
panicked into getting Will Freddie get it
a new manager. full time? No. I think
But they are not a they want a big name
top-four club. And but they might have
they don’t need a trouble finding one.

Blues up four it

IF Chelsea do the
right deals in January,
they can book their
ticket to a top-four
finish now their transfer
ban has been lifted.
They are right in the
hunt but have teams
breathing down their
neck and the
youngsters
could do with
some help.
so Good
centre-half if Antonio
Rudiger isn’t going to
be 100 per cent for the
rest of the season and
they need a left-back.
But they don’t need
major surgery. I don’t
think they will spend
big. Frank Lampard
was a hard-
working player
and will only
want to buy

to see
For starters that type.
they need a He won’t
centre-forward want an £80m
to take the load superstar who
off Tammy doesn’t pull his
Abraham (inset). He’s weight in matches.
done brilliantly but you Chelsea’s kids have
can’t rely on him alone. done well but there are
I think Olivier Giroud times they’ll need to be
will go. He’s hardly taken out of the team.
played and isn’t getting Buy the right three
any younger. So they’ll players and I think
need to replace him. they’re guaranteed to
They might need a make the Champions
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what he’s all about tactically yet. But
no one should underestimate him.
He’s been there a long time, knows the
managers don’t show the managers just sit there scowling on club, knows the players and obviously
same passion. their £100,000 a week like it doesn’t the players love him. Otherwise they
The fist pumps. Hugging the ball matter to them. wouldn’t be putting a shift in.
boys. The connection with the fans. But it matters to Duncan Ferguson. Everton are obviously looking for a
I love that. That’s the game. That’s I’m glad he’s been given another game more high-profile manager long term.
what it’s all about. on the back of that. He deserves it. But I think you ride it out with Duncan
I’ve been a manager. What a buzz Those players looked like they Ferguson before you make any big
when your team has just won a would run through brick walls for him. decisions.
football match. So Manchester United better watch I’m really pleased he’s the
But some of them just sit there in out tomorrow because they will be manager this weekend and he’ll be
the dugout when their team has facing a different animal. relishing this game. He had some
scored like it doesn’t even matter. Everton looked half-beaten before battles with United as a player and
He needs this. He wants to be a they even got on the pitch sometimes he will get the players right up for it.

is merse
manager. You can see the passion under Marco Silva (inset) and when Everton are desperate for success.
running through his veins. And the they went a goal down, it was game They’re a sleeping giant. And it’s a
Everton fans loved it. over. good job. An attractive job. If they

right?
It was so refreshing to see in last But fair play to Duncan, it was back
Saturday’s 3-1 win over Chelsea. This to the old Everton. A team full of tigers
is what football should be. Some getting in your face and making it hard
to play.
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rocking. The atmosphere was
phenomenal.
They were closing people down and
pitch (above) after making tackles all over the pitch.
Calvert-Lewin’s goal That’s what Everton are about. That’s
helped beat Chelsea what the fans expect.
It was always a hard place to play,
Goodison Park. It should still be.
And that team has quality. It’s
capable of winning at United.
I would go with the same
game plan – have a go at them,
give them no space to breathe
and get into them right from
the kick-off.
But he’s bought himself a
game where he can go and
park the bus now if he
wants because they
performed so well for him.
It will be interesting to
see how he approaches it
because we don’t know
bring someone in now, the new man
just has to keep them up.
But let’s face it, this Everton team is
not going down. There is too much
quality in it.
Gylfi Sigurdsson, Richarlison,
Seamus Coleman, Lucas Digne – they
have decent players.
They are better than their league
position suggests and they should be
with all the money they’ve spent.
But they don’t have to rush into
anything with Ferguson there. They
might think, ‘Let’s look at it and
see how long we can go with this.’
If he gets them on a good run,
why replace him?
Wait until the summer when
there might be more managers
available and willing to take it on.
Everton are not getting
relegated so why rush? He’s
had a good start, let’s see
what he can do over the
next few weeks.
Then when they have
to make a decision, they
can make sure they get
it right.

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Barnsley v QPR
BARNSLEY’S Ben Williams (muscle) and Apo
Halme (ankle) are doubts. Clarke Oduor could
start. Mallik Wilks (illness) is out.
Bright Osayi-Samuel should start for QPR.
Yoann Barbet (hamstring) is close to a comeback.
Angel Rangel could return to the squad.
Birmingham v West Brom
Jeremie Bela (groin) has added to Blues’ injury
woes. Dan Crowley (hamstring), Jake Clarke-Salter
(shoulder), Marc Roberts (ankle), Maikel Kieftenbeld
(knee) and David Stockdale (hand) are still out.
Hal Robson-Kanu, Matheus Pereira and Grady
Diangana could be recalled by West Brom.
Brentford v Fulham
BRENTFORD are hoping for a clean bill of health.
Henrik Dalsgaard and Pontus Jansson recovered
from illness to return in midweek.
Denis Odoi is suspended for Fulham, while Tom
■ IN GOOD HANDS:
boss Frank keeps
calm and Josh Dasilva
Cairney and Steven Sessegnon have returned to (above) hails his recent
training following a sickness bug. hat-trick against Luton

Bristol City v Blackburn

NO DOUBTING
TOMAS KALAS (tendonitis) is out for Bristol City.
Jay Dasilva (tibia) has returned to training, but the
visit of Rovers will come too soon for the defender.
Blackburn’s Bradley Dack (ban) will be absent,
Lewis Holtby could replace him. Danny Graham
and Stewart Downing could be rested.
Derby v Millwall

THOMAS
DERBY are set to be without Krystian Bielik (hip).
Tom Huddlestone (hamstring), Graeme Shinnie
(hamstring), Ikechi Anya (calf), Matt Clarke

Frank has got

(knee) and Mason Bennett (ankle) are also out.
Millwall boss Gary Rowett has no new injury
concerns, with Shane Ferguson (knee) a doubt.
Leeds v Cardiff
LEEDS skipper Liam Cooper (calf) could return, but
Jamie Shackleton (muscular injury), Adam Forshaw
(hip) and Tyler Roberts (hamstring) are still missing.
Cardiff will have to assess Junior Hoilett. Gary
Bees buzzing
Madine could start, while Gavin Whyte, Robert
Glatzel and Omar Bogle are all available again. BRENTFORD boss ■■ by john cross players and we need to be good characters,” he said. “I
Thomas Frank is proud aware of that. want good core values.”
Nottm Forest v Sheff Wed of the six core values
which are drummed
handle players and how to
­deliver team talks in a calm way
“Of course you will have a go
at them sometimes but they
The Bees entertain Fulham
today and the manager is
Forest could be boosted by the return of Yuri into every player. rather than throwing tea cups. think differently and we need to perfectly clear about the club’s
Ribeiro (knee), Samba Sow (hamstring) and He said: “If you can be more use their knowledge because it’s ambitions.
Carl Jenkinson (ankle). Togetherness, respect, hon- measured, control emotions, a team sport. “We are in a really good
Wednesday boss Garry Monk will be without esty, trust, professionalism and then you can better deliver the “You need to bring what extra place, it’s an exciting time
suspended pair Sam Hutchinson and Moses humility are expected – and the message. you can to the game, with and we need to get our heads
Odubajo, while Fernando Forestieri is a doubt. Championship club are reaping “That’s important before psychology, my coaching back- down to develop,” he added.
the rewards from doing things a the game but, at half-time, ground, and that’s important “We have built very solid
Preston v Luton little differently. sometimes you need to when it comes to managing foundations, but we all feel we
Preston boss Alex Neil hopes to have Ben Davies Frank had a short amateur ca- change things tactically. people.” can develop the club and do
fit, while Daniel Johnson and Paul Gallagher will reer, spent 18 years as a youth “If it’s been a disastrous Brentford stand on the edge more.
also be assessed. Joe Rafferty is suspended. coach in his native Denmark, performance, then, of course, of exciting times. They are on “Anything is possible in this
Luton will check on the fitness of Brendan studied psychology, then started you need to raise your voice. the brink of completing a new league. You can’t argue with
Galloway (knee), Dan Potts (groin) and Luke Bolton at Brentford as No.2 but stepped “But you can’t do that every stadium and have a promising West Brom and Leeds and their
(illness), but Izzy Brown (hamstring) is out. up when Dean Smith left for single Saturday. young squad with more players results.
Aston Villa 14 months ago. “If you do it will lose its weight coming through the youth ranks. “But I think there’s 10 of us,
Stoke v Reading The 46-year-old, whose side
are seventh, has an interesting
and not have the same impact.
We are in a different world, we
But Frank says the together-
ness of the squad is the real
all at similar level, we could get
up there. I think we’re in that
STOKE captain Ryan Shawcross (groin) could be take on management, how to are talking about modern secret of their success. “I want mix.”
absent, while Cameron Carter-Vickers (illness)
and Badou Ndiaye (virus) need to be checked.

WARD’S WINNING FORMULA

Charlie Adam will hope to appear against his
former club, but John Swift (hamstring) is out.
Full-back Andy Yiadom (knee) is a doubt.

Swansea v Middlesbrough
TOM CARROLL is suspended for Swansea, while STEPHEN WARD says Stoke’s
Wayne Routledge (calf), Joe Rondon and Jordon emphatic home victory over
Garrick are still sidelined. Luton must be a blueprint for
Britt Assombalonga (ankle) is rated at 50-50 to survival.
face the Swans. Rudy Gestede could be involved, The Potters strolled to a 3-0
while Marcus Browne and Lewis Wing are available. win in midweek but remain in
the Championship drop zone.
Wigan v Huddersfield They have now taken nine
points from a possible 18 under
Wigan defender Chey Dunkley is back in new boss Michael O’Neill.
contention following a ban, but Kal Naismith may Ahead of Reading’s visit to the
keep his place at the back. bet365 Stadium today, Ward
Huddersfield manager Danny Cowley has (left) is hoping the hosts can
Trevoh Chalobah available after suspension, replicate their latest display.
while Danny Simpson (hip) is fit after injury. The left-back, 34, said:
■■ by JAMES NURSEY
“Hopefully we can put on a
performance like that one on
Tuesday night.
“We are pleased, but it’s only a
small step, we’ve got another
big game here on Saturday.
“It’s a step in the right
direction but there are still a lot
of points to be won and work to
be done.
“Since the new manager came
in we have won three and lost
three.
“We’re disappointed we
haven’t got more points on the
board.
“We won’t get carried away by
winning this week, the manager
isn’t the type to let us do that,
and he’s told us he wants
another good performance on
Saturday.
“He wants us to play a certain
way and isn’t afraid to tell us
when we haven’t but he also
tells us when we have.
“You can’t take any game in
this league for granted, every
one of them is a test.”

The NO.1 pullout that scores EVERY time
kris of life
Brum star out to Bagg shock win
KRISTIAN PEDERSEN has urged ■■ by JAMES NURSEY
Birmingham to spark their season
with a shock derby victory. home to QPR. However, Pedersen, 25, has
High-flying neighbours West Brom look
good for automatic promotion after only
suffering one defeat this season.
But Brum did the double over leaders Leeds
last term and are aiming for another upset
today, this time against the Baggies.
Blues defender Pedersen said: “We can beat
the best teams in the league, we have shown
that with Leeds.
“It’s about finding that spark again because
we can play football and hurt opponents.
“The lads can’t wait to play in a game against
West Brom, it’s going to be a massive game, we
have to show we wear this badge with pride.
“We just need to keep believing in
­ourselves, we are good enough, we have
shown we are good enough.”
Birmingham lost their first game in five
matches on Wednesday, going down 2-0 at
Carlisle v Grimsby
JON MELLISH (dead leg) could return to the Carlisle
squad, with Harry McKirdy pressing for another
chance. Jack Iredale (knee) remains out.
Struggling Grimsby could see midfielder Max
Wright feature again after his return from a thigh
problem, but Elliott Hewitt is suspended.
Cheltenham v Cambridge
CARLISLE’S Chris Hussey (ill) is doubtful, but
Ben Tozer and Reuben Reid (hamstring) return.
Cambridge’s George Maris, Harrison Dunk,
Marc Richards, Liam O’Neill and Dan Jones (all
virus) are doubts. George Taft (calf), Gary Deegan
(infection) and Jabo Ibehre (knee) are out.
Crawley v Port Vale
CRAWLEY will welcome back Tom Dallison (ban).
John Yems takes charge of his first home game after
replacing Gabriele Cioffi.
Port Vale have Luke Joyce (ban) back, but Tom
Conlon is suspended. Rhys Browne is back from
injury and could return with David Worrall still out.
CREWE v MANSFIELD
CHRIS PORTER should be fit
for Crewe after shaking off a
tight hamstring from the
midweek FA Cup replay
against Eastleigh. Lewis
Reilly (knee), Olly Lancashire
(Achilles) and Rio Adebisi
(ankle) remain out.
Mansfield duo Kellan
Gordan (back) and Neal
Bishop (head) will be
assessed and keeper Conrad
Logan (right) could return.
Orient v Bradford
CRAIG CLAY (illness) is expected to return for
Leyton Orient, but captain Jobi McAnuff is still
sidelined with a knee injury.
Bradford are boosted by the return of injured
trio Harry Pritchard, Ben Richards-Everton and
Hope Akpan.
Newport v Stevenage
NEWPORT boss Michael Flynn could have Mickey
Demetriou (broken leg) and Joss Labadie back, but
Robbie Willmott (calf) is a major doubt.
Stevenage boss Mark Sampson may recall
forward Kurtis Guthrie, while defenders Ben Nugent
and Luther James-Wildin will be assessed.
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TALK
AFC Wimbledon v Doncaster
DONS could name an unchanged team for the
third straight match. Adam Roscrow and Rod
McDonald returned from injury last weekend.
Niall Ennis (hamstring) and Jon Taylor (thigh)
return for Rovers, but Tom Anderson is banned.
Accrington v Portsmouth
STANLEY hope to have Sean McConville (shoulder)
available. Dimitar Evtimov, Joe Maguire, Harvey
urged them to bounce back. Rodgers and Colby Bishop could be recalled.
He added: “We have to show a reaction. It’s With Brandon Haunstrup (knee) and Christian
not good enough for us, that is not Burgess (ban) out, Pompey will change.
Birmingham City, that is not what we stand for.
“We have to at least fight for the shirt, show Fleetwood v Gillingham
some passion. It was like we were a bit flat, it
was not good enough.” FLEETWOOD’S Jordan Rossiter (knee) is
Albion lost top spot in midweek when Leeds unavailable, so Conor McAleny could start.
won and they could only draw at lowly Wigan Gillingham will be without Mark Byrne (ACL).
as their six-game winning streak ended. Ben Pringle (ban) returns. Stuart O’Keefe
Baggies midfielder Romaine Sawyers (hamstring) will be assessed.
said: “It’s one where we can dust ourselves
off and go again on Saturday. Ipswich v Bristol Rovers
“It wasn’t a wake-up call because IPSWICH will recall their first-team regulars after
no one is getting carried away in our making eight changes for their midweek FA Cup
dressing room and we’re going to loss. Luke Chambers (neck) is being monitored.
have bad days at the office. Rollin Menayese and Oliver Clarke are available
“But we’ll take the point, get home
and another opportunity comes to get
■ ON THE BALL:
Pedersen in
action for Birmingham
after suspensions. Abu Ogogo is suspended.
back to the level we know we are capable of.” Lincoln v Tranmere
LINCOLN will be without Jason Shackell and
Bruno Andrade (both hamstring). Michael
Bostwick could replace Shackell.
Harris is
Kane Wilson returns for Tranmere. Mark Ellis
TEAM and Ollie Banks are expected to miss out.
TALK
MK Dons v Oxford
no raver
MK will assess Jordan Moore-Taylor (knee). Rhys
Northampton v Forest Green Healey (thigh), Sam Nombe (knee), Baily Cargill
(ban) and George Williams (ban) are out.
■■ by ALEX BYWATER
Northampton’s Joe Martin is in contention
for a first league start in over three months, while NEIL HARRIS insists he will
Anthony Forde is out for Oxford. James Henry
(thigh) may make the bench, Alex Gorrin is back.
18-year-old Michael Harding could feature again. never rant and rave like his
Forest Green skipper Joseph Mills could return Cardiff predecessor Neil
after sitting out the last two games. Winger Elliot Warnock. PETERBOROUGH v BOLTON
Frear is also close to being fully match fit. The Bluebirds boss MARCUS MADDISON
prefers the carrot to the (illness) and Joe Ward (groin)
Plymouth v Morecambe stick but is still demanding are expected to return for
a big response from his Posh. George Boyd (right)
PLYMOUTH midfielder Joe Edwards is suspended.
Callum McFadzean (knee) remains doubtful, so
side when they travel to
leaders Leeds today.
will be assessed. Siriki
Dembele (hand), Frazer
Conor Grant, Byron Moore and George Cooper are Harris was disappointed
all options to come in at left wing-back. Blake-Tracy (ankle) and Josh
by Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat Knight (quad) are out.
Morecambe will again be without defender Sam at Brentford but said:
Lavelle, who is serving a four-match ban. Bolton are able to choose
“Ranting, raving and from an unchanged squad.
throwing teacups does not They will hope that Sonny
Salford v Exeter do much in the professional Graham (bruise) is available.
game today.
SALFORD have no injury concerns ahead of the
visit of Exeter. “I try to be calm and Shrewsbury v Coventry
Jack Sparkes misses the trip for Exeter after that’s how I think the
being sent off in their FA Cup second-round players react. SHAUN WHALLEY (calf) and Louis Thompson
replay loss to Hartlepool. Craig Woodman misses “I was quite honest with (knock) could both be back for Shrewsbury.
out with a knee injury. my assessment after the Dominic Hyam, Zain Westbrooke and Amadou
Brentford game. I didn’t Bakayoko are likely to return for the Sky Blues after
think some individuals hit being rested. Matt Godden (groin) is fit again.
Scunthorpe v Colchester their standards.
SCUNTHORPE will be without Levi Sutton as he “When you go to Leeds Southend v Rotherham
serves a one-match ban. Matty Lund remains you have to hit your SOUTHEND’S Harry Lennon is back, while Tom
suspended, but Yann Songo’o (toe) could return. standards. Professional Hopper (ankle) is a doubt.
Colchester boss John McGreal has no new injury footballers should have a Rotherham’s Billy Jones (hamstring) and
concerns. Tom Lapslie, Luke Gambin and Theo hatred of losing and that’s Richard Wood (hamstring) are unavailable,
Robinson are all options. why I know I’ll get a Shaun MacDonald (virus) may be back.
response at Elland Road.”
Swindon v Oldham Leeds boss Marcelo
Bielsa described Cardiff as Sunderland v Blackpool
LLOYD ISGROVE (knee) is back in contention for “a very British team” and AIDEN McGEADY will not be considered for
leaders Swindon. Striker Keshi Anderson and Harris added: “His Sunderland after being told he can leave the club.
defender Dion Conroy remain sidelined. comment is probably Lynden Gooch (ankle), is back in training, Jordan
Oldham midfielder Christopher Missilou identifying the team over Willis (knee) is a doubt.
(ankle) is ruled out again, while defender Tomas the last few seasons. Ben Heneghan (ban) is out for Blackpool, who
Egert may return after resuming training. “We are a bit more direct otherwise have a full squad to choose from.
and a bit more up and at
Walsall v Macclesfield ’em, which I’m fine with. I
like front-foot football.
Wycombe v Burton
WALSALL forward Elijah Adebayo should retain his “Marcelo has said WYCOMBE have no new injury concerns.
place, but Callum Cockerill-Mollett will miss out. ‘British-based team’ quite a Dominic Gape should keep his place, while Fred
Macclesfield will be without banned midfielder lot about teams in this Onyedinma is reportedly close to a comeback.
Connor Kirby after his suspension was carried over division but it is the English John-Joe O’Toole (ban) and Nathan Broadhead
following the cancellation of the Crewe game, while Championship after all.” are out for Burton, but Reece Hutchinson, John
winger Theo Archibald could feature. Brayford and Oliver Sarkic could make the squad.
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P W D L F A Pts
Liverpool 16 15 1 0 40 14 46
Leicester 16 12 2 2 39 10 38
Man City 16 10 2 4 44 19 32
Chelsea 16 9 2 5 31 24 29
Man Utd 16 6 6 4 25 19 24
Wolves 16 5 9 2 23 19 24
Tottenham 16 6 5 5 30 23 23
Sheff Utd 16 5 7 4 19 16 22
Arsenal 16 5 7 4 24 24 22
Crystal Palace 16 6 4 6 14 18 22
Newcastle 16 6 4 6 17 23 22
Brighton 16 5 4 7 20 24 19
Burnley 16 5 3 8 21 29 18
Everton 16 5 2 9 19 28 17
Bournemouth 16 4 4 8 18 24 16
West Ham 16 4 4 8 18 28 16
Aston Villa 16 4 3 9 23 28 15
Southampton 16 4 3 9 18 35 15
Norwich 16 3 2 11 17 34 11
Watford 16 1 6 9 9 30 9

SUNDAY LAST TIME THEY MET

in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium
(3pm unless stated)
TODAY

Showdown
Burnley v Newcastle....................................
August 12, 2018 Chelsea v Bournemouth.............................
ARSENAL 0
ARSENAL (4-2-3-1): Cech; Bellerin,
Mustafi, Sokratis, Maitland-Niles Leicester v Norwich....................................
(Lichtsteiner 35); Guendouzi, Xhaka Liverpool v Watford (12.30pm, BT 1)..........

ARSENAL
(Torreira 70); Mkhitaryan, Ramsey Sheff Utd v Aston Villa.................................
MAN CITY 2 (Lacazette 54), Ozil; Aubameyang.
Subs: Elneny, Holding, Iwobi, Leno.
MANCHESTER CITY (4-1-4-1):
Southampton v West Ham (5.30pm, SSPL)
TOMORROW

v MAN CITY
(Sterling 14, Ederson; Walker, Stones, Laporte, Arsenal v Man City (4.30pm, SSPL)............
B Silva 64) Mendy; Fernandinho; Mahrez (De
Man Utd v Everton (2pm, SSPL).................
Bruyne 60), Gundogan, B Silva,
REFEREE: Michael Oliver Sterling (Sane 87); Aguero (Jesus Wolves v Tottenham (2pm)..........................
79). Subs: Bravo, Kompany,
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Crystal Palace v Brighton (7.45pm, SSPL)..

P W D L F A Pts P W D L F A Pts P W D L F A Pts P W D L F A Pts

Leeds 21 14 4 3 32 10 46
West Brom 21 13 7 1 42 21 46
Fulham 21 10 5 6 33 23 35
Bristol City 21 9 8 4 34 30 35
Nottm Forest 20 9 7 4 27 17 34
Preston 21 10 4 7 33 26 34
Brentford 21 10 3 8 32 17 33
Sheff Wed 21 9 6 6 29 20 33
Cardiff 21 8 7 6 31 29 31
Blackburn 21 9 4 8 28 28 31
Swansea 21 8 7 6 26 26 31
QPR 21 9 4 8 32 37 31
Millwall 21 7 9 5 27 28 30
*Hull 21 8 5 8 32 29 29
Birmingham 21 8 4 9 22 28 28
Derby 21 6 8 7 21 27 26
*Charlton 21 6 5 10 26 28 23
Reading 20 6 4 10 25 27 22
Huddersfield 21 5 6 10 23 33 21
Middlesbrough 21 4 9 8 18 28 21
Luton 21 6 2 13 27 44 20
Stoke 21 5 2 14 24 35 17
Wigan 21 4 5 12 19 34 17
Barnsley 21 2 7 12 24 42 13
*(last night’s result not included)
(3pm unless stated)
TODAY
Barnsley v QPR............................................
Birmingham v West Brom (12.30pm, SSF).
Brentford v Fulham......................................
Bristol City v Blackburn..............................
Derby v Millwall............................................
Leeds v Cardiff.............................................
Nottm Forest v Sheff Wed...........................
Preston v Luton...........................................
Stoke v Reading...........................................
Swansea v Middlesbrough.........................
Wigan v Huddersfield..................................
Wycombe 19 11 7 1 28 14 40
Ipswich 18 10 6 2 28 13 36
Peterborough 19 9 5 5 42 25 32
Blackpool 19 8 8 3 29 22 32
Bristol Rovers 18 9 4 5 27 24 31
Coventry 19 7 10 2 24 21 31
Oxford Utd 18 8 6 4 37 19 30
Rotherham 19 9 3 7 30 19 30
Fleetwood 17 9 2 6 30 23 29
Portsmouth 18 7 7 4 28 20 28
Sunderland 18 7 5 6 24 20 26
Shrewsbury 18 6 7 5 16 19 25
Doncaster 16 6 6 4 25 18 24
Gillingham 19 6 6 7 22 21 24
Burton 18 6 6 6 21 20 24
Rochdale 20 6 4 10 22 33 22
Lincoln 18 6 3 9 20 22 21
Accrington 19 4 7 8 25 29 19
AFC Wimbledon 19 4 5 10 23 30 17
Tranmere 18 4 5 9 22 33 17
MK Dons 19 4 2 13 16 30 14
Southend 20 1 3 16 20 57 6
*Bolton 16 3 5 8 11 38 2
*(deducted 12pts for going into administration)
(all 3pm)
TODAY
Accrington v Portsmouth............................
AFC Wimbledon v Doncaster.....................
Fleetwood v Gillingham..............................
Ipswich v Bristol Rovers.............................
Lincoln v Tranmere......................................
MK Dons v Oxford Utd................................
Peterborough v Bolton................................
Shrewsbury v Coventry...............................
Southend v Rotherham...............................
Sunderland v Blackpool..............................
Wycombe v Burton......................................
Swindon 20 12 3 5 35 22 39
Exeter 20 10 6 4 27 22 36
Forest Green 20 10 5 5 24 15 35
Cheltenham 19 9 7 3 31 15 34
Crewe 19 10 4 5 32 22 34
Bradford 19 10 4 5 27 18 34
Northampton 20 9 4 7 30 22 31
Colchester 19 8 6 5 24 17 30
Plymouth 19 8 5 6 27 22 29
Port Vale 20 7 7 6 25 26 28
Cambridge Utd 20 7 6 7 24 19 27
Newport 18 7 6 5 17 15 27
Salford 20 6 7 7 23 29 25
Scunthorpe 20 6 6 8 27 26 24
Macclesfield 19 5 8 6 18 21 23
Crawley 20 5 7 8 25 31 22
Walsall 20 6 4 10 15 26 22
Mansfield 20 5 6 9 26 29 21
Leyton Orient 20 5 6 9 27 35 21
Grimsby 18 5 5 8 20 25 20
Oldham 19 4 8 7 20 27 20
Carlisle 20 5 5 10 20 32 20
Stevenage 19 2 9 8 12 21 15
Morecambe 20 3 6 11 17 36 15
(all 3pm)
TODAY
Carlisle v Grimsby.......................................
Cheltenham v Cambridge Utd....................
Crawley v Port Vale.....................................
Crewe v Mansfield.......................................
Leyton Orient v Bradford............................
Newport v Stevenage..................................
Northampton v Forest Green......................
Plymouth v Morecambe..............................
Salford v Exeter...........................................
Scunthorpe v Colchester............................
Swindon v Oldham......................................
Walsall v Macclesfield.................................
Barrow 24 15 2 7 46 27 47
Yeovil 25 13 5 7 42 29 44
Bromley 25 12 8 5 43 31 44
Woking 25 11 8 6 37 31 41
Solihull Moors 24 12 4 8 37 25 40
Harrogate 25 11 7 7 38 34 40
Halifax 24 11 5 8 32 30 38
Stockport 25 11 5 9 35 39 38
Boreham Wood 25 10 7 8 36 28 37
Barnet 24 9 7 8 36 33 34
Torquay 25 10 4 11 43 43 34
Notts County 24 8 9 7 36 28 33
Eastleigh 24 8 9 7 30 32 33
Hartlepool 24 8 8 8 37 34 32
Dover 23 9 5 9 29 32 32
Maidenhead 25 9 4 12 32 35 31
Dag & Red 25 8 6 11 30 33 30
AFC Fylde 24 7 7 10 29 38 28
Sutton 25 6 9 10 26 31 27
Aldershot 25 7 6 12 26 36 27
Wrexham 25 6 8 11 30 35 26
Ebbsfleet 25 5 8 12 36 48 23
Chesterfield 25 5 8 12 33 47 23
Chorley 25 4 11 10 23 43 23
(3pm unless stated)
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TODAY: AFC Fylde v Curzon Ashton, AFC Hornchurch v
Dulwich, AFC Telford v Leamington, Atherton Collieries v
Barrow, Barnet v Weymouth, Bradford P A v Halesowen
Town, Carshalton Ath v Aveley, Chelmsford v Havant
and W, Chesterfield v Notts County (1pm), Dorking
Wanderers v Bromley, Eastbourne Borough v Salisbury,
Eastleigh v Yate Town, Enfield Town v Ebbsfleet United,
FC Halifax v Wrexham, FC United of Manchester v
Kettering, Farsley Celtic v Altrincham, Harrogate Town v
Hartlepool, Hednesford Town v Chester FC, King’s Lynn
Town v Dover, Maidenhead Utd v Hemel Hempstead,
Maidstone Utd v Concord Rangers, Matlock Town v
Chorley, Royston Town v Boreham Wood, Solihull Moors
v Darlington, South Shields v Southport, Stockport
County v Blyth Spartans, Sutton v Dag & Red, Tonbridge
Angels v Hampton & Richmond, Torquay v Aldershot,
Yeovil v Welling. TOMORROW: Kingstonian v Woking.
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costumes, ready to hit the
Strictly dance floor.
Since then they’ve waltzed,
they’ve jived, they’ve tangoed
and they’ve rumba-ed
their little feet off, and
now only three are
left. Yes, it’s Strictly
final time, with
that legendary
Glitterball trophy
up for grabs. So
which of the
twinkle-toed stars
will lift it on the live
show tonight?
It’s easy to forget that
former Emmerdale star Kelvin
Fletcher was actually a last-
minute replacement for Made In
Chelsea’s Jamie Laing, who was
ruled out of the competition due
to injury. He and partner Oti
Mabuse have never been lower
than third on the leaderboard.
Children’s presenter Karim
Zeroual had the disadvantage
of not being hugely known by
the nation. Not any more. For
he and Amy Dowden have
tripped the light fantastic
and consistently wowed the
audience – remember their
Argentine tango?
CONTENTS  4-9 HIGHLIGHTS  10-12 SOAPS
13 movies  14 TV LISTINGS  30 HOROSCOPES
As for Anton Du Beke, the
only original dancer left from
the first series in 2004, he may
be the embodiment of the show
but he hasn’t made it to the final
since he danced with Katie
Derham in 2015. With soap
actress Emma Barton on
his arm this year, could
he make it right to
the top?
So, in the
ultimate ballroom
showdown,
there’s no doubt
with these three
couples that
it’s going to be
a very close-run
thing. They will each
perform three dances –
Judges’ Pick, Showdance and
Favourite Dance. As ever Tess
and Claudia will compère, with
judges Shirley, Bruno, Craig and
Motsi scoring. Though their
marks are only for guidance
– for the power to crown
the champion lies with the
public vote.
And, as if this wasn’t all
exciting enough, the show
has landed an unbelievable
booking to entertain us during
the voting – none other than
Taylor Swift.
Strictly Come Dancing: The
Final, Saturday, 7.05pm, BBC1
Instagram: @Dailystartvmags
Ball & Boe:
A Very Merry Christmas
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are
back and they’re in party mood as
they prepare to perform exciting
new material and belt out some
seasonal favourites with guests
such as Dame Shirley Bassey, Luke
Evans and Gregory Porter. Tenor
Alfie says, “We’ve not done a festive
show before. So we’re going to have
a lot of fun getting into the spirit
and giving viewers a warm feeling.”
Friday, 9.30pm, ITV
The Witcher
Get your fantasy fix with this
adaptation of the best-selling books
series. Superman star Henry Cavill
plays long-haired, monster-hunting
hero Geralt of Rivia. In a world
where humans, elves, witchers,
gnomes and beasts battle for
survival, he joins forces with
a princess and sorceress. But good
and evil are not easily identified
and nobody is as they first seem.
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Celebrity Christmas
Come Dine with me
Settle in for the week as celebrities
take it in turns to host a festive
dinner party to be in with a chance
of bagging the charity money prize.
Aussie drag act Courtney Act plays
host to Debbie McGee, Charlotte
Dawson, Dick and Dom and Stevo
the Madman. It’s not plain sailing,
though, as Debbie isn’t a fan of the
unsavoury chat around the table.
Monday-Thursday, 7.30pm, and
Friday, 8pm, E4
Don’t tell the Bride:
Christmas Revenge
We’ve seen hapless grooms almost
ruin the big day, so now it’s over to
the girls to get their own back. In the
festive edition of the long-running
series, a selection of brides spill the
secrets of their weddings, including
the mishaps their grooms were
responsible for, and are given a
chance of revenge by setting their
men a series of embarrassing forfeits
and tricky tasks.
Tuesday, 5pm, E4
CELEBRITY FLIRTY DANCING
FOR STAND UP TO CANCER
Ashley Banjo puts his matchmaking
skills to the test in this charity special.
Loose Women’s twice-divorced
Coleen Nolan is looking for love, but
will it be third time lucky as Ashley
choreographs a routine for her and
project manager Kevin? Elsewhere,
Miles Nazaire of Made In Chelsea
hopes for love at first dance with
foodie and fitness vlogger Steph.
Friday, 8pm, Channel 4
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FEATURES
In it to win it
Dina
Asher-Smith
The athlete has
had an amazing
year setting
records and
claiming a new
200m time of
21.88 seconds,
earning her
a gold medal.

Katarina
Johnson-
Thompson
She took home
gold after
winning the
heptathlon
at the World
Athletics
Championships
in Doha.

Lewis

Sporting
Hamilton
F1 star Lewis
became world
champ for an
astonishing

superstars
sixth time,
cementing his
status as one
of the sport’s
greats.

Raheem
Sterling
He was named Gabby Logan teams up with Gary Lineker and Clare Balding to
Football Writers’
announce the winner of this year’s Sports Personality Of The Year

T
Association
player of the hey’ve wowed us with their honoured since Andrew “Freddie” day after I got knocked out, people
year and won prowess on pitch, track and Flintoff in 2005. were like, ‘Oh my God! I can’t
the Premier field. And this week it’s time “Ben Stokes has had an amazing believe you got knocked out!’ I said,
League, FA Cup to find out which sporting year, but he plays in a team sport, ‘Did you vote? No? And that’s how
and Carabao star takes the prestigious award so you don’t know whether that people get knocked out!’”
Cup with at the annual festive prize-giving will affect voting,” ponders Gabby. While Gabby’s on hosting duty,
Manchester City. ceremony, Sports Personality Of “But he did give us one of the great SPOTY has become something
The Year. moments of the year.” of a family night out for her, as
Alun Wyn Clare Balding, Gary Lineker and However, Gabby reckons her husband, former rugby
Jones Gabby Logan will once again host anyone could win it and star Kenny Logan, will
The Ospreys the show, which this year comes to everything can be there, and for the
player led us live from Aberdeen. change on last three years the
the Welsh “It feels different when we are the night. “Ben Stokes couple’s twins, Lois
rugby team in a new place,” reckons Gabby. “You get a has had an amazing and Reuben, 14,
to victory and “Belfast in 2015 was the longest sense of the have been on the
was crowned show, and that was partly due to room and when
year, but he plays guest list.
Six Nations the audience going crazy all the the crowd starts in a team sport, “I think the first
player of the
championship.
time. I think we overran by nine
minutes! And I remember Glasgow
to get behind
somebody. Clare
so you don’t know year they came
slightly under
being quite a noisy crowd, so I Balding and whether that duress, but then

Ben Stokes
imagine we will have a similar
kind of atmosphere at this one.”
The cricketer Vying for the top prize are
helped make athletes Dina Asher-Smith and
history as Katarina Johnson-Thompson,
the England Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton,
team lifted the footballer Raheem Sterling, rugby
World Cup for captain Alun Wyn Jones and
the first time cricketer Ben Stokes.
when they beat After thrilling fans in the
New Zealand summer’s World Cup and Test
at Lord’s. series, Stokes is favourite. And if
he wins, he’ll be the first cricketer
4 HOT TV
I have a little
running joke
will affect
about who can get voting”
the most people into
the Top Three,” laughs
the host, whose recent credits
include Back Of The Net with
Peter Crouch and John Bishop.
“People come up to me in the
week after and say, ‘So and so
should have won!’ and I say, ‘Did
you vote?’ and they say, ‘No.’ It’s
like when I was on Strictly. The
absolutely loved it,”
says Gabby. “Last
year they were
begging to come and
then this year, it was like,
‘Right, what am I going to wear
for SPOTY?’ It’s interesting for
them as well to watch me work,
because they don’t normally do
that. Afterwards I get a bit more
respect… for about a day!”
Sports Personality Of The Year 2019,
Sunday, 7pm, BBC1

footwork
After striking up a bromance on Love Island, Tommy Fury and Curtis Pritchard
are giving each other’s day jobs a go in their new reality show
T
he real winners of Love
Island are reunited, but this
time there’s no sunbathing
in tight trunks by a pool.
Tommy Fury and Curtis
Pritchard showed they had
the talent with the ladies
and are still dating the
women who caught
their eye in the villa,
Molly-Mae Hague
and Maura Higgins.
Now they’re
reminding us of their
other skill set – fancy
footwork. Boxer Tommy
has agreed to train to be
a ballroom dancer, while
Dancing With The Stars
professional Curtis is stepping
into the boxing ring, all for
their new three-part reality
show, ITV2’s The Boxer & The
Ballroom Dancer.
They tell us why this challenge
is a dream come true, and how
their friendship – and relationships so much respect for
– have survived reality TV…
Curtis, are you worried about
getting in the ring?
I can’t wait, even if it’s me who
gets knocked out. It’s a work of
art, a game of chess, it’s incredible.
I’m going to get punched and it’s
going to hurt, but I’ve fallen in
love with the sport.
Boxers are known for good
footwork. Has that helped
with your dancing Tommy?
I’m not going to lie, I haven’t
been a genius at it. I can dance,
but I ain’t the best.
Fancy
Curtis: You got it man, you are And Curtis, you’ve had help What’s the secret to keeping a
really good. from Ricky Hatton... reality TV relationship going?
What a privilege. He was very fast Tommy: Everyone says reality
So what have you found the on the pads, I had to up my game. relationships don’t last. Is it
biggest challenge? because some people screw up
Curtis: I’ve found it hard Tommy, can you see yourself once they’ve had a few drinks?
trying to spend time with dancing on Strictly 2020? I’m holding on to my woman.
Maura because I’m I don’t know about that. But you Curtis: Maura and me don’t feel
training in London know what they say – if the price like we’re celebrities and that’s
and she’s rehearsing is right… why it works. A lot of people – and
for Dancing On Ice I’m not naming names – come out
in Manchester. Has teaming up been good for and think they are a bit bigger and
Tommy: Fighting is your friendship? it goes to their heads.
my passion and will Tommy: Yeah, in Love Island we Tommy: We’re not celebrities, all
Maura’s
a former pay my bills for the saw each other every single day we did was sit in a villa in Spain
ring girl rest of my life, and I’m so now it’s nice to link back up. for two months. A celebrity in my
working towards a fight eyes is a good footballer, boxer
on December 21. I’ve had You might not have won the or actor – someone who can do
to try to fit the ballroom training show but you both found love... something that others can’t.
on the side, and it has been Tommy: For me it wasn’t about The Boxer & The Ballroom Dancer,
mentally tough – but you’ve winning – I’m old- Monday – Wednesday, 9pm, ITV2
just got to push through. fashioned and I
It’s another talent. I’ll be went in purely to
doing dancing at my find a girl and I If you like this, watch...
wedding now. found her on the
Curtis: I now have first day. I could Love Island: Australia
have left the villa Available on ITV Hub – the
anyone stepping then and there. dating show you know and
into the ring. I got what I love but with even more sun,
wanted – a sex and scandal.
Did Molly-Mae beautiful girl. Celebrity Hunted Available on
and Maura help Curtis: I went in All 4 – if watching celebs being
you out? to be myself and thrown completely out of their
Tommy: I’ve hopefully come comfort zone is your thing,
tried to get Molly out with a young look no further as these
into the dancing lady, and I’m very famous faces go on the run.
mood. She fortunate that I’ve You VS. Chris & Kem Available
shines me boots done both – things on Amazon Prime Video – the
every night! Tommy is are going incredibly 2017 Love Island bromance
holding on
Curtis: Maura to Molly with Maura. is still going strong as seen
was originally Tommy: And as two in their reality show where
a ring girl, so guys we just clicked. they travel the country taking
she’ll support We were two idiots on crazy challenges.
me on the night. messing around.
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Darren Evie
Penny & Jed
& Phil Neil
Susan

Look out for

the return of
Jane McDonald
advertising her
latest perfume

T
he time has come for a third We caught
Secretions Gemma wouldn’t have to each other. It’s great to feel
whodunnit for Draper’s up with for Men a problem with moving that we have got really good
Tours duo Gemma and Johnny and on. As she says, “I on-screen chemistry. It’s also
Terry, played by Sian Gibson Sian to find don’t want to raise my very nice when you can give each
and Johnny Vegas, as they jump out about reprising children to sleep in other notes without someone
into action for a feature-length their roles and the back of a bus!” saying, “How dare you?”
comedy caper. what hilarity is in store this
In the opening scenes, a time around… So are they You’ve also got
birdwatcher is impaled with in trouble? some great guests
a swingball pole shortly after You’re back! Why do you think Johnny: No, but stars, including
she accidentally cracks a rare the films are so popular? that is a danger. Jason Donovan…
African Mud Dribbler egg. Johnny: It’s a terrific ensemble The hunt for the Sian: That’s the real
The next day, Gemma and every year. It’s great writing, but murderer is a Sian was left reason I did this!
Terry’s coach breaks down near there’s also always the buzz of, big turn-on for starstruck by Jason We were all very
where the attack happened at “Who’s in the next one?” It has Gemma. She likes starstruck. He’s
Shady Creek Caravan Park a very wide appeal as well. It has to see Terry step to gorgeous. When we
(“asbestos free since 2017”!). what I call the “bingo factor”. If the fore and deal with things. were younger, he was a sensation.
Gemma is uncharacteristically it’s discussed at the bingo by your He was a beautiful, exotic,
spooked and eager to get away mum and her friends, Is it nice to be reunited and Australian hunk, and now we
– and who can it’s a success! work together? are all reliving our late teens. The
blame her? Owners Sian: The cast really Sian: It’s such a joy working with casting of Jason was meant to be
Evie (Sally Lindsay) draws people in. Johnny. You know it’s going to be confidential. But I’ve been telling
and Jed (Phil Davis) If I was a viewer, four weeks of non-stop laughs. all the mums at school about it,
pride themselves on it certainly would. When we first met, we hit it off and I’ve never been so popular.
ripping off guests at It’s great family straight away. We have a great
the “luxury spa static viewing as well. relationship outside of this little So you’ve not been playing it
lodge”. And then It’s something you world. He’s a really good friend, cool then?
Caravan park
dead bodies start owners Evie can sit and watch and my scenes with him are so Sian: I’ve been pretending that
cropping up. and Jed together. My mum easy. I just love I’m not fazed that it’s
It’s knockabout and aunties love it. working with him. Jason Donovan and
fun, packed with Johnny: We get on trying to act cool
in-jokes from the previous films, Where do we find Gemma and so well off-camera, around him. We
Murder On The Blackpool Express Terry this time? and that plays into tried to make his
and last year’s Death On The Tyne. Johnny: He’s in a very good place. what we do on- character not look
Once again, there are ridiculous At the end of the first film, he got camera. Terry and as handsome as he
deaths and colourful characters. the girl of his dreams. And at the Gemma are two is, but it didn’t work.
Gavin & Stacey’s Joanna Page end of the second film, she agreed normal people in Terry and Gemma Dial M For
plays a clumsy chef and Jason to marry him. Now, Terry’s making ludicrous situations. are caught in Middlesbrough,
Donovan is essentially himself, all the wedding plans because We have perfected another mystery Saturday,
an ageing 80s heartthrob. he definitely needs it to happen! the bemused look 9.15pm, Gold
6 HOT TV
 Dirty
Business Workplace bullying is the subject
of this tense new ITV drama
Thomas panics in He struggles to
front of his co-workers cope at work
T
he following scenario must
be the stuff of nightmares.
Imagine you’re making the
paramount presentation of
your career in front of colleagues
and an important potential client,
when suddenly you have a
massive panic attack and fall
to the floor.
That’s the starting point for
Sticks And Stones, a new three-
part drama from Doctor Foster
writer Mike Bartlett. But this is
only the beginning of the hell
that follows for sales executive
Thomas Benson. For suddenly
his three junior colleagues start
making little jokes, leaving
mocking notes on his desk and
apparently undermining him
at every opportunity.
And, as actor Ken Nwosu,
who plays Thomas, points out,
“There is a fine line between
banter and bullying, and
at the start it’s very subtle
– certain comments, small
things made in order to
knock Thomas off-centre.
But it then builds and
builds to overt sabotage.”
What viewers observe is
Thomas slowly crumbling
as he battles to survive in
the workplace, particularly
in light of looming
redundancies – and with
a distinct lack of support
Thomas with his Thomas’s daughter
tough boss Chris is also being bullied
Boss Chris doesn’t
offer Thomas support
from his boss Chris, played by
Ben Miller.
“Chris has never been bullied,”
Ben explains. “His attitude is if
someone gives you stick, you give
as good as you get. When the
bullying is brought to his
attention, it’s a real grey area.
Thomas doesn’t have any proof
and Chris has to give others
the benefit of the doubt.”
To make matters even worse
for Thomas, we quickly learn
that not only was he bullied as
a youngster, but his own daughter
is currently suffering the same
horrible predicament at school.
“His daughter’s situation
mirrors his past situation and
now his current one,” says Ken.
“He’s a family man and he loves
his daughter. He wants to protect
and advise her, but he can’t even
protect and advise himself.
“Thomas isn’t handling any
of it at all well. Bullying
is associated with being
a child. So, when you’re
an adult and you’re
getting bullied, it sounds
so helpless and immature.
It sounds like you can’t deal
with life. It’s embarrassing.
And that humiliation stops you
from being able to deal with
it properly.”
Sticks And Stones, Monday
to Wednesday, 9pm, ITV
Sian and Sue play
Julie and Bella
Dramatic scenes show
how Bella suffered
P
ensioner Bella Bailey was
admitted to Stafford Hospital
in 2007 with a treatable
hernia condition – yet eight
weeks later she was dead, having
endured appalling levels of neglect.
This deeply upsetting feature-
length drama tells the story of Bella’s
grief-stricken daughter Julie, who
went on to expose one of the worst
care scandals in the history of
the NHS.
While Bella was in hospital, Julie
had witnessed the routine suffering
of patients as they were left for hours
in soiled sheets, without pain relief
and ignored by nurses. She launched
her Cure The NHS campaign,
determined that no more patients
would suffer in the same way.
Sian Brooke, who plays Julie, says,
“I remember watching the news
when it was reported and being
shocked. It’s important to tell this
story to show Julie’s amazing
determination, perseverance and
human endeavour.”
Powerful and brilliantly acted, The
Cure is a tough watch – particularly
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT
2014 – Julie Bailey
was awarded a CBE
for services to the care
of the elderly.
2017 – Mid Staffordshire
NHS Foundation Trust
was abolished, having
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Behind
closed
doors
Sue Johnston and
Sian Brooke star in
Channel 4’s hard-hitting
drama The Cure
Bella Bailey
Julie campaigned
for justice
the harrowing scenes in which Bella,
played by Sue Johnston, dies in her
hospital bed.
Sue explains, “It reminded me of
spending time with my own mother
in that situation. As an actor, you
draw on those experiences.
“Julie’s story is extraordinary.
Despite the things she faced, she
dug deep and carried on. I admire
people who fight injustice.”
Julie’s campaign eventually
uncovered the full extent of
what was going on at the hospital –
referred to as the Mid Staffs scandal
after the Mid Staffordshire NHS
trust that ran the hospital.
“This drama provides an
opportunity to create change,” Julie
says. “It’s incredibly powerful to see
Sian portray the hopelessness I felt
– some of the scenes are so accurate
it takes me right back to the real-life
moments I experienced.
“No one was held accountable for
Mid Staffs and it makes me angry
that things haven’t changed to this
day,” she concludes.
The Cure, Thursday, 9pm, Channel 4
paid out more than £1m
in clinical negligence
compensation.
2019 – A study reported
that one in four NHS wards
routinely operate at unsafe
staffing levels.
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FEATURES
Fit for a Queen Kate and Wills join baking royalty Mary Berry for a BBC festive treat

I
t’s the Duke and Duchess of close to their hearts, as well as to William explains, “My father set it’s down to Mary and 2015 Great
Cambridge as you’ve never hear all about the amazing support up the Prince’s Trust. He’s involved British Bake Off winner Nadiya
seen them before – they’re these charities provide. And I will in so many different organisations. Hussain to provide the festive food.
joining baking queen be cooking up a feast for My mother has done her work with So grab your drink and get ready
Mary Berry for a them to enjoy.” homelessness, AIDS and other to raise a glass!
one-off Christmas Prince First up, Kate and charities. I’ve grown up in a A Berry Royal Christmas, Monday,
extravaganza, A Berry Mary will travel to household which has been 8.30pm, BBC1
Royal Christmas.
William Liverpool to visit The very much a case of, ‘Well,
The trio will go on “I personally get Brink, the UK’s first we’re very lucky – you must
four special charity a lot out of dry bar set up by an give back.’
visits around the organisation called “I personally get a lot
country to show helping Action On Addiction. out of helping people.
the good work they
dedicate their time to,
people.” It provides a safe haven
for people suffering from
I find that you hear,
understand and
and Mary will be rustling addiction to come together. learn so much
up some Christmas recipes Later, we’ll be introduced more by giving
fit for a Princess (and her Prince) to London-based The Passage, a a bit of your
along the way. Mary explains, “It will centre for homeless people and time, a bit of
be truly special to see the causes so those struggling to find permanent your day, to just
accommodation, as well as be around,” he
going to Mary’s favourite continues.
garden, RHS Wisley in Then it’s time
Surrey. There they’ll learn to get into the
more about their campaign party mood as
to raise the next generation the royal couple
of happy, healthy children. have invited
And it’s clear that the guests, including
charities are extremely volunteers from the
close to the hearts of the various charities,
royal couple, having followed to join in with the
in their family’s footsteps fun and celebrate
Kate, William, Nadiya and
Mary get ready to entertain when it comes to supporting their amazing The royal couple don
good causes. achievements. And their aprons with Mary

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H a p p
m
yas!
Corrie- festive memory
lane on the famous cobb
les
Take a trip down

always been a Barlow, who played Mavis Mavis accidentally ended up

fraught time of Wilton (née Riley) for 26 years. on stage in a pantomime.
year on the soap. She says, “It was always “Mavis was in charge
Weddings, interesting to see of lines from the side,”
births, betrayals, what the writers “It was the 90-year-old
secrets and lies
– and the odd
had come up with
for Christmas.
always recalls. “She gave
someone a line
sing-along in And it was nice interesting they’d forgotten,
the Rovers – are
all the marks of
seeing what the
set designers
to see what the but they couldn’t
hear her and she
Mavis and Derek
in 1992 a true Corrie had done writers had took a step on
Chrimbo at Jack and
Vera’s was always Christmas. with dressing come up stage, and another
And many everybody’s step and suddenly
unforgettable
of them are houses. They were all with” found herself in the
remembered different. Mavis’s was spotlight being

C
in a one-off special, Coronation very simple. She had a terrified – dressed in her
hristmas is meant to be Street At Christmas, which few of those concertina paper mousy skirt while everybody else
a time for peace and looks back at some of the best, things across the room. Mavis was in costume. Of course the
goodwill – but try telling worst and most dramatic Yuletide was discreet – she wouldn’t have audience laughed, which was
that to the residents of scenes, with contributions from gone over the top.” so humiliating for poor Mavis!”
Weatherfield! Since Coronation Corrie stars past and present. As for Thelma’s favourite We take a look at some other
Street started in December One person who remembers Christmas episode, one in festive highlights – from golden
1960, the festive season has many of those fondly is Thelma particular stands out – when oldies to modern classics…

1987 The
nation’s
favourite char
lady, Hilda
Ogden, left
Weatherfield
after 23 years
to become a
housekeeper 1990 Unplanned David Platt 1997 Les Battersby got a
in Derbyshire. was born on Christmas Day. live turkey, which he named
With 27 million Initially, his mum Gail was Theresa, for Christmas dinner.
people tuning in, going to have a termination His eco-warrior daughter
it remains the because his father Martin was Toyah was horrified and set
most-watched so much younger than her, but the bird free, but it was killed
episode of the Martin finally convinced her when Les accidentally ran it
soap ever. he was ready to be a father. over. The nation was in uproar.

2003 Tracy revealed she was
pregnant, claiming Roy was
the father. Roy, who thought
he’d slept with her after she
drugged him at a party to
win a bet, even married her.
But, eventually, on Christmas
Day, she told Steve he was
actually the daddy.
2004 Residents know not
to get on the wrong side of
Tracy Barlow – as she proved
once more when she went on
a rampage thinking Karen
had killed Amy. Luckily, Steve
showed up and revealed Amy
was safe, but it’s a catfight
that’s gone down in history.
2009 Corrie fans were
left sobbing into their
Christmas dinners when
– just as husband Kevin
was about to tell her he
was leaving her for Molly
– an emotional Sally broke
down and revealed she had
breast cancer.
2012 They’d already been
married and divorced, but
Nick and Leanne attempted a
second wedding on Christmas
Day. At the ceremony, Eva
announced that Leanne
had been trying to get back
together with Peter, so Nick
called everything off.

Coronation Street At Christmas, Friday, 8.30pm, ITV

HOT TV 9
 Soap week
CORONATION STREET
mon, wed, fri, itv
Michael sets to work on creating a Christmas
to remember as he unveils his Winter Wonderland
Determined to pull out all the stops,
Michael shows James and Ed his
snow-covered helter skelter, which
is the centrepiece for Weatherfield’s
Winter Wonderland. But there’s
more to come as he’s persuaded Ed
to dress up as Father Christmas and
plans to have a grand opening that
he invites Grace and Tianna to –
SOAP CHAT
10 HOT TV
BY RIANNE ISON &
but his joy is short-lived
when they fail to show.
Elsewhere, Roy is
distraught this week
when there’s a terrible
tragedy. He promises
Nina that he’ll stay in
with Richard and wait
for his new carer to
arrive. While he’s there Roy is set for
Aggie calls with a problem heartbreak
from the café and he’s torn
over what to do. Richard
He’s suspect number one
in Vicky’s disappearance
and the net is closing in.
Will the police charge
Robert? Corrie actor
Tristan Gemmill tells
us more
This week we see Robert
desperately trying to prove
his innocence. Will anyone
believe him?
The problem Robert has is that
he has proven to be a very good
liar so he’s going to struggle to
convince people that his version
of what happened is the right one.
His lawyer Paula is going to have
her work cut out.
Does he feel like the net is
closing in on him?
He has a motive and is struggling
EMMA MESSENGER
Michael introduces Aggie
to Ed’s Father Christmas
convinces Roy to go and
sort it out – but once he
leaves, Richard loses
his footing and falls.
Later, when Roy
returns, he finds
him passed out
on the floor and
the paramedics
pronounce him dead.
Meanwhile, Gemma
and Chesney are getting
ready for the quads’ first
to convince people that he had
nothing to do with it. If he has
done away with her he must
realise that he would always be
the prime suspect. Everyone’s
telling him he should be looking
for his girlfriend but he’s more
bothered about Michelle and he
doesn’t protest his innocence
straight away so it isn’t looking
good for him.
Is Robert capable of murder?
He has tried everything to try
and move on from the mistakes
that he has made, but if Vicky had
continued to try and cause him
problems and stop his wedding
going ahead, he could have
got very angry and made sure
she didn’t get to the wedding.
I certainly don’t think he would
deliberately kill the woman who
is carrying his baby.
Roy returns to find
Richard has collapsed
Paramedics arrive and
try to revive Richard
Paula tells Robert new
information has been found
photoshoot for Freshco to celebrate
them coming home.
Plus, as Paula wonders if anyone
else had access to Robert’s van, he’s
being grilled by the police over
where Vicky is. Things only get worse
when he’s told they intend to charge
him with assault – but then some
new information comes to light…
This storyline is the start
of your exit story. Have you
enjoyed your time on Corrie?
Playing the same character for
four years has been great. What
you get over that time is the feel
of a family and that’s unlike any
other job, it has an eternity to it,
and I have been very happy here.
The people will be what I miss
the most.
What’s next for you?
Four years is an eternity in
an actor’s life and I have been
lucky enough to have had that
twice with Casualty and now
Corrie. I look forward to what
the future has to hold. I will be
playing Captain Hook in panto in
Swansea, which I’m really looking
forward to. It will be a change
of tone and a bit happier than
Robert’s life has been recently!

Furious Phil is on
the warpath
EMMERDALE
weekdays, itv
A BROKEN AARON GOES MISSING, BUT IT’S
LIV WHO ENDS UP IN MORTAL DANGER
Still not coping without
Robert, Aaron is left
absolutely devastated
when he finds out that
Victoria has received
a letter from his
husband, and jumps
in the car and zooms
off. But too upset to
drive, he stops in the
woods and breaks down.
Meanwhile, a desperately
worried Vic, Chas and Liv
split up to find him, and when
Cain and Sam find the car
Cain isn’t pleased to
be in Nate’s company
Ben tries to convince Phil
he’s got the wrong idea
EASTENDERS
mon, tues, thurs, fri, bbc1
Phil has revenge on his mind as
he becomes convinced Sharon
is playing away with Jack
Hell hath no fury like Phil Mitchell
scorned – as Jack is about to find out
this week. After Phil becomes fixated
on the idea that Sharon and Jack
have been having an affair, he plots
his revenge. Despite Ben’s best
efforts to make Phil see sense, it
doesn’t work, and the week begins
with Phil clutching a gun. Later, he
goes to extreme lengths to show he’s
not a person to be messed with – and
Jack’s in grave danger. Jack tries to
convince Phil he’s got it all wrong
but things reach breaking point.
Liv collapses
and has a seizure
abandoned, they too set
off to search. However,
tragedy strikes when
Liv is retracing her
brother’s steps over
the footbridge and
something catches
her eye in the water.
As she leans over to
Aaron goes take a look, she has a
into meltdown seizure and collapses.
Elsewhere, Cain
alienates his family over his
attitude to Nate. Chas tells Cain
he should come to Lydia’s Dingle
gathering at Wishing Well, but
when he arrives he’s furious to
see Nate there and storms out.
How will Cain react when he
discovers that Charity has
invited Nate for dinner?
Plus, the village gets into
festive mood preparing for the
panto – and guess who’s going
to play the villain? It’s Kim, of
course. Speaking of whom, has
her meddling led to Rhona and
Graham deciding to leave
Emmerdale for good?
SOAPS
Mick puts on his
own Nativity play
On the other side of performance, Mick is
Walford, Mick decides to clearly concerned
throw his own Nativity about Linda’s
when Ollie doesn’t get drinking and
the main role at confides in Sharon.
school. He ropes in Also this week,
the rest of the family Sonia reaches out
and also calls in to Martin when
favours from Bailey she sees he’s
and Gray so that he Mick hugs Linda struggling, the
can invite the rest of as he frets about Slaters are in for a
the school mums, but her drinking shock and Chantelle
he’s shocked at their and Whitney enjoy a
reply. On the day of the shopping spree.
Who shot Mercedes?
HOLLYOAKS Will Mitchell tell his
weekdays, channel 4 family about Scott?
THE MYSTERY OF WHO SHOT
MERCEDES IS FINALLY
SOLVED – SO WHICH OF THE
SUSPECTS IS IT?
In a special week of flashbacks, the
identity of Mercedes’ would-be killer
is revealed. And there’s no shortage
of people who had both motive and
opportunity to murder her at The
Loft on the day of Harry’s funeral. In
various montage scenes we witness
Liam, Diane, Sylver, Breda, Grace,
Joel and James all holding the gun.
But who pulled the trigger? And, Diane is one of the
as an increasingly anxious and murder suspects
paranoid Mercedes fails to find any
allies to keep her safe, will that
person try again? As for Liam and James’ new
Elsewhere, Mitchell summons up protection racket business, they’re
the courage to tell his family about not only recruiting, but have also got
Scott, and even signs Scott up to their eye on their first client –
help Walter with the food bank so Mercedes and The Dog!
that his secret boyfriend can see just Plus, Scott encourages Diane that
why it’s so hard to announce it to his it’s finally time to move on from
grandfather. Will Scott be able to Tony. But is she ready and might
understand if Mitchell doesn’t go there be someone in the wings
through with the big reveal? waiting to take his place?
HOT TV 11
 “RHONA’S
SOAP CHAT

HOPING FOR HER

HAPPY EVER AFTER!”
After all the turmoil of the last few weeks, Rhona and Graham are given the chance of a fresh start.
Emmerdale actress Zoe Henry tells us more...

E
mmerdale’s latest couple, What’s Graham’s take? Graham enrolls Leo in a football Noel. Rhona didn’t like it because it
Rhona and Graham, had He’s really suspicious, which is his club this week that has personal echoes her life with Pierce and she
a slow start. Graham was nature anyway. But Rhona’s ever significance to him. How does got cross with him. Anyway, lo and
baffled by who was making the optimist. She’s very trusting Rhona respond to his gesture? behold, the next day, on the mat
chess moves on his board at and sometimes a bit naive She’s been quite cross with him. lands a letter about a football camp
Home Farm and his – though you’d think she Not only in terms of the revelation for children with learning issues
mystery opponent might have changed her about his marriage to Kim, but also and Leo’s name is on it. It melted
turned out to
be Rhona.
‘Rhona loves the stance on that, given
her history! But
that she’s seen he can be quite a
violent man – like him threatening
her heart that Graham had thought
about what Leo might like. She asks
Friendly banter village, it’s been Graham says he Graham to come round and they
turned to
flirtation, turned
her home but smells a rat, that
it’s too convenient.
both say they love each other.

to a secret it’s getting Graham doesn’t How confident is she that they
romance – one claustrophobic… believe Noel and so can make it work?
that nearly ended confronts him and Rhona’s always confident, isn’t she?
when they were this is a chance threatens him in She’s always hoping for her happy
outed and a furious to make a new The Woolpack. ever after. Graham offers her
Kim publicly revealed security and safety. He’s shown that
that she is in fact start’ For Rhona, is this just he really embraces her son, which
married to Graham. But the a move for her and Leo, is a massive part of anything for
couple got over that hurdle and or for Graham too? Rhona, because that little boy and
now seem stronger than ever. I don’t think Rhona is brave all he is and all he has ahead of him
So when Rhona gets an incredible enough to do the move on her is all she cares about. He’ll always
job offer abroad, will she and own with Leo, and she’s been come first. She really believes in
Graham sail off into the sunset bolstered by her blossoming this relationship. He’s fun –
together? Actress Zoe Henry teases relationship with Graham, so although probably from the
what’s to come… yes, the move for her includes all outside it doesn’t look like that.
three of them. Though, obviously, But she finds him amusing.
Hi Zoe. So what is this job there’s the obstacle of taking
opportunity? Leo away from his dad. Graham How would Rhona react
Rhona has been approached by a is up for it. He’s fallen for Rhona if she found out that
guy named Noel who claims that he and the village doesn’t offer Kim was the one
knows an old friend of hers, Paul much to him any more. Kim pulling the strings
Ramsay, who has set up a vets’ is a thorn in his side that’s about the job?
practice in Bergerac, France. It’s a never going to go away. She’d turn it down
job with a house included – and it’s And the only way out of principle.
all very attractive as a big package. to get rid of her is to She’d be fuming
remove himself from because she can’t
Would she really leave the village. bear that woman
Emmerdale behind for it? because of what
Emmerdale has become a village Does Rhona talk to she did when
that’s a bit hostile for Rhona. She’s Marlon about this? Rhona was with
sort of stuck between a rock and If I were Rhona’s Pete. Also, it’s
a hard place. She loves the village, best friend I would about how Kim
it’s been her home for 10 years, be telling her she treats Graham.
but it’s getting claustrophobic. should talk to He’s been her
There are people there she’s having Marlon! But no, doormat forever.
run-ins with, like Kim and Jamie. currently she’s
So it’s a chance to make a new start. choosing not to. What kind of
But I do Christmas is in
understand store for Rhona?
Graham is worried he it. She tried In a moment of
might lose Rhona
to leave stupidity she
before when invites Marlon
she was round because she
married to wants Leo to have
Paddy and they what might be his last
were going to Christmas in the village
emigrate to New with him. But Graham
Zealand. It got nasty. is going to be there as
She’s pre-empting well. Rhona’s thrilled
that happening about the future but
again. Rather than whether she ends up
dealing with things crying into her
she’s stuck her Christmas pudding,
head in the sand. you’ll have to watch...
12 HOT TV
HOT MOVIES BY NEIL BATEY

Rogue One:
A Star Wars
Story

Saturday,
7.30pm, ITV
This is a spin-off
that’s far
superior to the
“legit” trilogy
that’s about to
conclude with
The Rise Of
Skywalker.
Felicity Jones is
among a group
of rebels out to
steal the Death
Star plans.
★★★★★

Nativity!

Saturday,
5.30pm, BBC2
This warm-
hearted film
stars Martin
Freeman as
a grumpy
teacher who
fibs that
Hollywood
bigwigs are
coming to
watch his
school’s
Nativity play.
It’s charmingly
Britcentric, Logan
with cameos
from Alan
Carr and Saturday, 9.10pm, Channel 4
Ricky This is surely the most soulful, sorrowful superhero film ever, as Hugh
Tomlinson. Jackman’s badass character comes out of retirement to protect a young
★★★ mutant with extraordinary powers. Evil forces are on their trail. ★★★★★

Behind Enemy Lines Elf Borg vs McEnroe Evan Almighty

Thursday, 6.55pm, Film4
This military thriller sees Owen
Wilson as an American naval
flight officer whose jet is shot
down over war-torn Bosnia.
The commanding officer (Gene
Hackman) then launches a
rescue mission. ★★★★
Sunday, 6.10pm, ITV
Will Ferrell plays Santa’s not-so-
little helper, who’s aghast to
discover he’s not really an elf. The
buffoon tries to find his biological
father in New York, where he
spreads cheer in a city of cynics
and angry racoons! ★★★
Sunday, 9pm, BBC2
This stirring sports biopic is
about the bitter rivalry between
tennis aces John McEnroe (Shia
LaBeouf) and Björn Borg (Sverrir
Gudnason). Who will prevail –
the hot-headed American or the
graceful Swedish ice man? ★★★★
Friday, 7pm, 5Star
Steve Carell reprises his role
as Evan Baxter in this amusing
Bruce Almighty sequel. He’s
contacted by God (Morgan
Freeman) and tasked with building
an ark to protect animals from
the coming floods. ★★★

HOT TV 13
 BBC ONE
Pointless Celebrities, 5.30pm
6.00am Breakfast 10.00 Saturday Kitchen
Live 11.30 Flour Power (R) 12.00noon
Football Focus 1.00 BBC News, Weather
1.15 Doddie Weir: One More Try (R) 2.15
Escape to the Country (R) 3.15 Animal
Park Christmas Special (R) 4.00 Final
Score 5.10 BBC News 5.20 BBC Local
News, Weather 5.30 Pointless Celebrities
6.20 The Hit List
Marvin and Rochelle Humes
present the high-tempo,
music-based quiz show in
which contestants must name
as many hit songs and artists
as possible under intense
pressure, with a potential
£10,000 jackpot up for grabs.
7.05  PICK  Strictly Come
Dancing: The Final
Tess Daly and Claudia
Winkleman host the final of the
pro-celebrity contest, which
sees the remaining couples
perform a routine of their own
choosing, one set by the judges
and one last show dance. As
usual Shirley Ballas, Bruno
Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood
and Motsi Mabuse will be
reviewing their efforts, but only
the viewers’ votes will count to
determine the winner. There is
also a performance by pop
superstar Taylor Swift. Last in
the series. See Picks of the day.
9.10  PICK  Michael
McIntyre’s Big Show
Ellie Goulding hands Michael
her phone for Send To All and
there is a performance by tenor
Andrea Bocelli. Three young
brothers get the surprise of their
lives when they enter what they
believe is an escape room, but
find themselves on stage at the
London Palladium to become
the Unexpected Stars of the
Show. See Picks of the day.
10.10 BBC News, Weather
10.30 Match of the Day
Gary Lineker presents
highlights of the latest Premier
League matches, including
Liverpool v Watford at Anfield
and Leicester City v Norwich
City at the King Power Stadium.
11.50 The NFL Show
Mark Chapman is joined
by former players Osi
Umenyiora and Jason Bell to
present highlights of Thursday
night’s AFC game – Baltimore
Ravens v New York Jets at
M&T Bank Stadium.
12.20am  FILM  The Heist (2009, 12)
Three museum security guards try to
prevent the sale of beloved artworks to
another gallery by stealing them before
they can be sold. Comedy, starring
Christopher Walken and Morgan
Freeman. ★★★★ 1.45 Weather for the
Week Ahead 1.50-6.00am BBC News
STV 12.20am Animal Mums 1.10 ITV Nightscreen
variations
UTV 6.30pm Cash Trapped
BBC1 N Ireland 5.00pm Final Score
BBC1 Scotland 4.00pm Sportscene Results
BBC1 Wales 11.30am Our Food, Our
Family with Michela Chiappa
BBC2 Wales 2.00pm Best House in Town 2.30
Back in Time for Christmas 4.30  FILM  Nativity!
(2009, U) ★★★ 6.10 Iolo: Saving the Land of the
BBC TWO
The Giant Dinosaur, 8.10pm
6.40am Top Class (R) 7.10 Blue Peter:
Countdown to Christmas (R) 7.40 The
Amelia Gething Complex 8.20 Deadly 60
on a Mission (R) 8.50  FILM  Tinker Bell
and the Pirate Fairy (2014, U) Disney
Animation, with the voice of Mae Whitman.
★★★ 10.00 Robot Wars (R) 11.00 Snow
Babies (R) 12.00noon MasterChef: The
Professionals (R) 2.00 Nigella’s Christmas
Table (R) 3.00 Best House in Town (R)
3.30 Back in Time for Christmas (R)
5.30  PICK   FILM  Nativity! (2009, U)
Comedy, with Martin Freeman and Ashley
Jensen. ★★★ See Picks of the day.
7.10 Reindeer Family & Me
Gordon Buchanan goes to live
with a family from the nomadic
Sami culture in Finnish Lapland,
and undertakes a journey
across the frozen wilderness
with the help of a reindeer. (R)
8.10 Attenborough and
the Giant Dinosaur
David Attenborough visits the
site where bones from the
largest known dinosaur were
discovered, and investigates
efforts to reconstruct what the
creature looked like. (R)
9.10  PICK  Rod Stewart: Reel
Stories
The singer talks to Dermot
O’Leary about his life, reliving
moments from a career
spanning six decades.
See Picks of the day.
9.40 Imagine – Rod Stewart:
Can’t Stop Me Now
The veteran rocker invites Alan
Yentob to his LA home to
conduct an interview, in which
Stewart looks back on a career
spanning almost 50 years.
He discusses working with acts
like the Steampacket and Jeff
Beck in the 1960s and his time
with the Faces, whose offstage
antics became legendary – as
did the frontman’s affairs with a
string of famous women. His
solo career propelled him to
superstardom with songs
such as Maggie May and
Sailing, and while the 1980s
proved to be less successful,
his constant reinvention has
given him a lasting career.
The singer talks about
recording his first album of new
material in almost 20 years. (R)
11.05 Rod Stewart Live
at Hyde Park
A concert by the singer that
closed Radio 2’s annual Festival
in a Day in September 2015,
with performances of songs
including Gasoline Alley, Angel
and In a Broken Dream. (R)
12.05am  FILM  Just Jim (2015, 15)
Comedy drama, starring Emile Hirsch.
★★★ 1.25 The Name of the Rose (R)
2.20-6.15am This Is BBC Two
Wild 9.10 The Return of the Yuletide Kid 10.10
Imagine – Rod Stewart: Can’t Stop Me Now 11.35
Rod Stewart Live at Hyde Park 12.35am Rod
Stewart: Reel Stories 1.05 Grand Tours of Scotland
BBC Scotland 3.00pm Back in Time for
Christmas: four episodes. 5.00 Grand Tours of
Scotland 5.20  FILM  Nativity! (2009, U) ★★★
7.00 The Seven 7.15 Seven Days 8.00 How
Scotland Works 9.00 Scot Squad 9.30 Two Doors
Down 10.00  FILM  The Wee Man (2013, 18) ★★
11.45 Tune 11.50 Loop 12.00m’t Close
ITV
Take Me Out 80s Special, 5.30pm
6.00am CITV: Dino Dana (R) 6.10 Super 4:
double bill. (R) 6.35 Thunderbirds Are Go
(R) 7.00 Dare Master (R) 7.05 Robozuna
(R) 7.30 Scrambled!: Scrambled! 7.35
Scrambled!: Mr Magoo (R) 7.50 Scrambled!:
Mr Bean: The Animated Series (R) 8.10
Scrambled!: The Rubbish World of Dave
Spud (R) 8.30 Scrambled!: Be Cool,
Scooby-Doo! (R) 9.05 Scrambled!: Mighty
Magiswords! (R) 9.25 ITV News 9.30
James Martin’s Saturday Morning at
Christmas 11.40 John and Lisa’s
Weekend Kitchen (R) 12.40pm Nadia’s
Family Feasts (R) 1.40 ITV News, Weather
1.55 Gino’s Italian Express (R) 2.25
Midsomer Murders (R) 4.25 Tipping Point:
Best Ever Finals (R) 5.00 ITV News,
Weather 5.15 Local News, Weather
5.30 Take Me Out 80s Special
6.30 The Chase Celebrity Special
Bradley Walsh presents as
celebrity contestants Angellica
Bell, Oritse Williams, Leslie Ash
and Ian Lavender pit their wits
against the Chaser in the hope
of winning a potential prize pot
worth thousands of pounds.
They must work as a team and
play strategically to answer
general knowledge questions
against the clock and race
down the game board to the
exit without being caught. (R)
7.30  FILM  Rogue One: A Star
Wars Story (2016, 12)
Premiere. In a galaxy far, far
away, Jyn Erso – the maverick
daughter of scientist Galen Erso
– joins the Rebel Alliance.
Together, they attempt to steal
plans for the Death Star, a
battle station capable of
destroying entire worlds, which
was designed by her father on
behalf of the Empire. Star Wars
prequel set before the events of
A New Hope, starring Felicity
Jones, Diego Luna and Ben
Mendelsohn. ★★★★★
10.10 The Jonathan Ross Show
The host is joined on the sofa
by Cats stars Rebel Wilson and
Jason Derulo, promoting the
big-screen version of the
famous Andrew Lloyd Webber
musical. World Cup-winning
England cricketer Jofra Archer,
Rocketman actor Taron Egerton
and former Bake Off presenter
Mel Giedroyc also drop by, and
there is music by Keane.
11.10 ITV News, Weather
11.30 I’m a Celebrity… Get Me
Out of Here! Coming Out
The campers are reunited
with friends and family and
spend a well-deserved night in
luxury following their departure
from the Australian jungle.
Ant and Dec present. (R)
12.20am Home Shopping 3.00 Bang on
the Money: Gameshow. (R) 3.50-6.00am
ITV Nightscreen: Text-based information.
RTE1 7.05am Teleshopping 7.40 Nationwide.
8.40 Fair City 10.40 The Best of Today 11.45
MasterChef: The Professionals 12.55pm News
1.05 Home Rescue 1.35  FILM  A Christmas
Reunion (2015, PG) ★★ 3.10 Only Fools and
Horses 3.45 Ireland’s Rich List: 21st Century
Hotshots 4.45 Nuacht. 4.55 Ireland’s Fittest Family
6.00 The Angelus 6.01 News 6.35 Reeling in the
Years 7.05  FILM  Disney’s A Christmas Carol
(2009, PG) ★★. 8.50 News 9.20 RTÉ Sport Awards
2019 11.20  FILM  By the Sea (2015, 15) ★★
Channel 4
Heineken Champions Cup, 4.35pm
6.55am Frasier (R) 8.25 Heineken
Champions Cup Rugby: The Big Tackle
9.25 The Simpsons: nine episodes. (R)
2.00pm Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (R)
3.00 Jamie’s Italian Christmas. Jamie
Oliver cooks a festive meal with an Italian
twist. (R) 4.05 Channel 4 News 4.35  LIVE  (R) 7.35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
Heineken Champions Cup Rugby Union:
Leinster v Northampton Saints (kick-off
5.15pm). Coverage of the Pool One match
in the fourth round of fixtures, which
takes place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, as
the sides meet for the second time in as
many weeks. Lee McKenzie presents,
with analysis from Luke Fitzgerald and
Dylan Hartley, reports by Ed Jackson
and commentary from Jamie Heaslip.
7.30 Britain’s Wildest
Weather 2019
Footage of some of the most
extraordinary weather events
of the year, including an
avalanche in Snowdonia and
the Toddbrook Reservoir
incident in Derbyshire, which
saw parts of nearby Whaley
Bridge evacuated after flooding
caused damage to the dam
and it almost collapsed.
Cameras also capture the
sheer horror of being swept
overboard by a monster wave
in the middle of the night.
9.10  FILM  Logan (2017, 15)
Premiere. In the near future,
Wolverine cares for an ailing
Professor X somewhere on the
Mexican border. However, the
razor-clawed hero’s attempts to
hide from the world are turned
upside down when a young
mutant arrives, pursued by
lethal forces. Fantasy
adventure, starring Hugh
Jackman, Patrick Stewart,
Dafne Keen and Stephen
Merchant. ★★★★
11.50  FILM  The Hunger
Games: Mockingjay –
Part 1 (2014, 12)
Katniss Everdeen is brought to
a secretive underground society
following the destruction of the
televised deathmatch. She
becomes the figurehead of a
revolution against the despotic
Panem regime, while her friend
Peeta remains a captive of its
tyrannical president. Part one
of the two-part conclusion to
the sci-fi adventure series,
starring Jennifer Lawrence,
Philip Seymour Hoffman,
Julianne Moore and Donald
Sutherland. ★★★
2.00am The Last Leg Election Special:
Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, Alex
Brooker and their guests analyse the
results, look back at the campaign and
make sense of the chaos the election
has left behind. (R) 3.20 Hollyoaks:
Omnibus. (R) 5.25 Extreme Cake Makers.
Documentary. (R) 5.55-6.20am Cheers (R)
S4C 6.00am Cyw 8.00 Stwnsh Sadwrn 8.00
Stwnsh Sadwrn Byw 8.25 Angelo am Byth 9.00
Pat a Stan 9.15 Seligo 9.20 Dewi a’r Ditectifs Gwyllt
9.35 Mabinogi-Ogi a Mwy! 10.00 Amser Maith
Maith yn Ôl 10.15 Trysorau’r Teulu 11.10 Adre 11.35
Ty am Ddim 12.30pm Ffermio 1.00 Ar y Dibyn 2.00
Cynefin 3.00 Becws 3.30 Cefn Gwlad 4.30 Wil ac
Aeron: Taith Rwmania 5.00 Mynd ar Helfa Arth
5.30 C’mon Midffild 6.15 Teilwng yw’r Oen 7.15
Newyddion 7.30 Rygbi Cwpan Her Ewrop 10.00
’Run Sbit 10.35 Teulu’r Mans 11.05 Hansh
Channel 5
Favourite Christmas Adverts, 9.10pm
6.00am Milkshake!: Peppa Pig (R) 6.15
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (R) 6.30
Olly the Little White Van (R) 6.35 Bob the
Builder (R) 6.45 Fireman Sam (R) 6.55
Thomas & Friends (R) 7.10 Shane the
Chef (R) 7.20 Noddy: Toyland Detective
(R) 7.55 Peppa Pig (R) 8.00 Butterbean’s
Cafe (R) 8.20 Paw Patrol (R) 8.35 Nella the
Princess Knight (R) 8.50 Wissper (R) 9.00
Pirata & Capitano (R) 9.10 Floogals (R)
9.30 Shimmer and Shine (R) 9.40 Digby
Dragon (R) 9.55 SpongeBob SquarePants
(R) 10.10 Rise of the Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles (R) 10.20 Access 10.30
Friends (R) 11.55  FILM  Christmas
with the Kranks (2004, PG) Festive
comedy, starring Jamie Lee Curtis. ★★
1.50pm  FILM  Journey Back to Christmas
(2016, PG) Festive fantasy, with Candace
Cameron Bure. ★★★★ 3.35  FILM 
The Goonies (1985, 12) Adventure,
starring Sean Astin. ★★★★ 5.45 Keep
Dancing: 15 Years of Strictly Magic (R)
7.10 5 News Weekend
7.15 Funniest Ever Pets at
Christmas for Help the
Animals
Animals enjoy a bit too much
Christmas spirit in a programme
aired in support of RSPCA,
Scottish SPCA, Blue Cross,
Donkey Sanctuary and
Wildlife Aid Foundation. (R)
8.10 Oxford Street: Countdown
to Christmas
The busiest time of the year
sees the switch-on of the
Christmas lights, while the
100 Club is besieged by fans
of pop band Busted, who
are making a comeback. (R)
9.10 Britain’s Favourite
Christmas Adverts
From cat food to Coca-Cola,
stocking fillers to stock cubes,
Christmas has provided the
perfect opportunity to sell the
viewing public everything and
anything. Here, Julian Clary
remembers the good, the great,
and the unforgettable. Bill
Oddie looks back at his 1980s
Christmas Woolworth ads, and
Jason Bradbury remembers
how the commercials for Action
Man made it the must-have
toy of the 1970s. Others
looking back include Oz Clarke,
Anita Harris, Rustie Lee, Hal
Cruttenden, Lucy Porter, Natalie
Haynes and Mark Borkowski. (R)
11.10 Coca-Cola vs Pepsi:
Cola Wars
Documentary about the ongoing
battle between world-famous
cola brands Pepsi and
Coca-Cola to prove which one
of them is top of the pops. (R)
12.10am Fights, Camera, Action! (R) 1.05
The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show 3.05
Access 3.10 NCIS: New Orleans: triple
bill. (R) 5.35-6.00am Wildlife SOS (R)
(R) Repeat
Star ratings
★★★★★ Brilliant
★★★★ Very good
★★★ Worth a watch
★★ Could be worse
★ Pretty dire
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Saturday
ITV2 Freeview 6
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6.00am Totally Bonkers Guinness 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Jay Leno’s

World Records 6.15 You’ve Been
Framed Gold at Christmas! 6.40
Emmerdale 9.10 Coronation Street
12.15pm Take Me Out 1.50 You’ve
Been Framed Gold at Christmas!
2.15  FILM  Beethoven’s Christmas
Adventure (2011, U) Comedy,
starring Munro Chambers. ★★★
4.05  FILM  Disney’s A Christmas
Carol (2009, PG) Animated
fantasy, starring Jim Carrey. ★★
6.00  FILM  Snow Dogs (2002, PG)
Comedy, starring Cuba Gooding Jr
and James Coburn. ★★★
8.00  FILM  Sherlock Holmes: A
Game of Shadows (2011, 12)
Detective thriller sequel, starring
Robert Downey Jr. ★★★
10.40 Family Guy Triple bill.
12.05am American Dad! 1.00 The
Cleveland Show 1.55 Through the
Keyhole 3.00 Teleshopping
Garage 8.00 Top Gear 9.00
Storage Hunters 10.00 American
Pickers: double bill. 12.00noon
Cops UK: Bodycam Squad: double
bill. 2.00 Mega Air 3.00 Top Gear
4.00 Top Gear USA Special 5.00
Eddie Eats America: double bill.
6.00 Would I Lie to You?
8.00 Not Going Out
8.40 Not Going Out
9.20 Not Going Out Lee worries
he is losing his memory.
10.00 Dave Gorman: Terms
and Conditions Apply With
guests David O’Doherty, Rose
Matafeo and Ed Gamble.
11.00 Mock the Week
11.40 Mock the Week
12.20am Have I Got a Bit More News
for You 1.20 Dave Gorman:
Modern Life Is Goodish 2.30 Not
Going Out 4.00 Teleshopping

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6.00am George and Mildred 6.25 6.00am Slow Train Through Africa

Agatha Christie’s Poirot: double
bill. 8.25 Inspector Morse 10.40
Agatha Christie’s Marple: triple bill.
4.50pm Midsomer Murders
6.50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot The
detective spends the festive
season with an elderly millionaire
who seems intent on provoking his
greedy sons into murdering him.
9.00 Midsomer Murders Barnaby
and Nelson discover dark secrets
in the world of stunt pilots and
military heroes after an airfield
owner is hit on the head and
dropped to his death from a plane.
11.00 Midsomer Murders The festive
mood changes when a man is
stabbed to death with an antique
sword during a ghost-hunting party.
1.05am The Loch. Thriller. 1.55
George and Mildred 2.20 ITV3
Nightscreen 2.30 Teleshopping
December 14
with Griff Rhys Jones 7.10 History’s
Ultimate Spies 8.00 A Very British
Murder with Lucy Worsley 9.00
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show
Forbidden History: four episodes. 9.10pm, BBC One
1.00pm Yellowstone: five episodes. When a celebrity’s friends and family receive She’s not the only singer appearing on
6.00 Yellowstone The animals
prepare for the coming winter. a strange text message these days, do they this edition as tenor Andrea Bocelli also
7.00 Tom Jones at the BBC A look at spend a little longer thinking about their drops by for a special performace.
the singer’s performances, from reply in case Michael McIntyre is going to However, the real scene-stealers could turn
the start of his career in the 1960s. read it out on national television? out to be three brothers from Coventry, who
8.00 You’ve Got a Friend: The
Carole King Story The singer Singer Ellie Goulding must certainly be are ready to tackle what they think is an
gives an account of her life, looking hoping so, otherwise she could have some escape room, but instead find themselves
back on her success as part of explaining to do after she hands over her on stage at the London Palladium as the
husband-and-wife songwriting
team Goffin and King in the 1960s. mobile for this week’s Send to All. Unexpected Stars of the Show. ★★★★
9.00 Secrets of Britain Double bill.
11.00 Steam Train Britain
12.00m’t Trains That Changed the
World 1.00 Slow Train Through
Africa with Griff Rhys Jones
2.00 History’s Ultimate Spies

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11.00am Animal Farm (1954, U)
Animation, with the voice of
Maurice Denham. 12.40pm Crack
in the World (1965, U) Sci-fi thriller,
with Dana Andrews. 2.45 A
Thousand Words (2012, 12)
Comedy, with Eddie Murphy. 4.35
One Fine Day (1996, PG) Romantic
comedy, starring George Clooney.
6.50 Behind Enemy Lines (2001, 12)
A Nato naval air commander
leads an unauthorised mission to
rescue a reconnaissance pilot shot
down by Serb militia. Bosnian War
drama, starring Gene Hackman.
9.00 Taken (2008, 15) Thriller, starring
Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace.
10.50 Pyewacket (2017, 15)
Premiere. Horror, starring Nicole
Munoz and Laurie Holden.
12.35am Carnage Park (2016, 18)
Horror, with Ashley Bell. 2.15 Hush
(2008, 15) Thriller, with William Ash.
E4 Freeview 13
6.00am Ramsay’s Kitchen
Nightmares USA 7.50 Made in
Chelsea: Buenos Aires 8.50  FILM  Catherine Cookson’s The Fifteen
A Royal Winter (2017, PG) Drama,
starring Merritt Patterson and Jack
Donnelly. ★★★ 10.30 Brooklyn
Nine-Nine: eight episodes. 2.30pm
Young Sheldon 3.00 The Big
Bang Theory: six episodes.
6.00 The Big Bang Theory
7.00 The Big Bang Theory
8.00 The Big Bang Theory
8.30 The Big Bang Theory
9.00 The Inbetweeners
GOLD
6.00am Teleshopping 7.30 The Two
Ronnies 8.10 The Two Ronnies:
Christmas Show 9.15 Citizen
Khan: double bill. 10.25 The Green
Green Grass 11.20 Miranda
12.00noon TOTP: Christmas 2012
2.00 Only Fools and Horses:
double bill. 3.15 The Good Life
4.20 Only Fools and Horses
6.10 Only Fools and Horses
7.30 Only Fools and Horses
9.15 Dial M for Middlesbrough
Comedy drama starring Johnny
Vegas and Sian Gibson.
11.20 Mrs Brown’s Boys The
doting mother gets a new house
guest – a homeless parrot.
12.15am Walliams And Friend:
Christmas 2016 1.05 Absolutely
Fabulous Xmas 2004: White Box.
Sitcom. 2.10 We Have Been
Watching Xmas Special 3.00
The Office 4.00 Teleshopping
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6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Lovejoy
9.00 Bergerac 11.00 Sharpe 1.00pm
Streets 3.25 Rosemary & Thyme
6.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries
Mike and the team are reacquainted
with some familiar faces.
8.00 Murdoch Mysteries The
detective and Ogden must put
aside dealing with a personal
matter when Nate Desmond
is charged with murder.
9.00 Murdoch Mysteries The
detective helps a man search for
LAST EPISODE
Strictly Come Dancing:
The Final 7.05pm, BBC One
After weeks of injuries, shock
bottom twos, great dances
and even Bruno Tonioli
singing, the final is upon us.
Just three couples remain in
the running to lift the famous
glitterball trophy, and they will
be performing three routines
each, including a no-holds-
barred showdance, Tess Daly
and Claudia Winkleman will
be on hand to help calm the
celebrities’ nerves. ★★★★★
SKY ONE
6.00am Dogs: An Amazing Animal
Family 9.00 Modern Family 10.30
Soccer AM 12.00noon Supergirl
1.00 The Flash 2.00 The Simpsons
3.00  LIVE  Gillette Soccer
Saturday 5.00 The Simpsons
6.00 The Simpsons Double bill.
7.00 Take That Live: Wonderland
A concert filmed at the O2 Arena in
London, which was part of the
band’s 2017 tour in support of their
eighth studio album Wonderland.
9.10  FILM  Edge of Tomorrow
(2014, 12) A soldier fighting
Rod Stewart: Reel
Stories 9.10pm, BBC Two
It’s Rod Stewart night on
BBC Two, and it begins with
Sir Roderick taking a trip
down memory lane as he
visits his childhood cinema
to watch clips spanning his
50-plus year career in the
company of Dermot O’Leary.
As well as looking back at
how his music has evolved,
it’s also a chance to chart
the development of his
famous hairstyle. ★★★★
SKY ATLANTIC
6.00am Storm City 7.00 The British
8.00 Micro Monsters with David
Attenborough 8.30 The Bachelor
King 10.00 Making of David
Attenborough’s Bachelor King 11.00
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
4.00pm Without a Trace. Drama.
6.00 Without a Trace Samantha is
unnerved by a clairvoyant.
7.00 Without a Trace Crime drama.
8.00 Without a Trace Jack and the
team deal with the disappearance
of Danny’s brother, a former drug
addict, and uncover evidence
FILM CHOICE
Nativity!
5.30pm, BBC2
A surprise hit (it went on to
spawn three sequels and a
stage show) this likeable
comedy stars Martin
Freeman as a teacher who is
so desperate for his nativity
play to outshine the local
private school’s that he
claims a Hollywood producer
is planning to turn his show
into a movie. However, he
doesn’t expect the lie to take
on a life of its own. ★★★★
SKY WITNESS
6.00am The Real A&E 7.00 The Real
A&E 8.00 The Real A&E 9.00
Firefighters 12.00noon
Paramedics: double bill. 2.00
Nothing to Declare: eight episodes.
6.00 Nothing to Declare Double bill.
7.00 Blue Bloods Police drama.
8.00 Blue Bloods Danny’s actions
are closely scrutinised by Internal
Affairs after he shoots a cop.
9.00 Law & Order: Special Victims
Unit Benson gets caught up in a
risky game of cat and mouse.
10.00 Law & Order: Special Victims
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9.35 The Inbetweeners
10.10 The Inbetweeners
10.45 The Inbetweeners
11.20 Gogglebox TV opinions.
12.25am First Dates: double bill.
2.30 Rude Tube Christmas Cracker
3.25 The Big Bang Theory: triple
bill. 4.40 The Goldbergs: triple bill.
his missing wife, while the rest
of the Station House No 4 team
try to solve a grisly murder.
10.00 The Heart Guy Meryl’s
near-death experience sets Hugh
on a journey of redemption.
11.00 The Heart Guy Drama.
12.00m’t A Place to Call Home: triple
bill. 3.00 Boon 4.00 Teleshopping
against an alien army is repeatedly
killed and brought back to life
to relive the same battle. Sci-fi
adventure, starring Tom Cruise
and Emily Blunt. ★★★★
11.15 The Russell Howard Election
Hour Topical comedy show.
12.15am Street Crime UK 3.00
Motorway Patrol: six episodes.
that suggests he may have been
involved in illegal activities.
9.00 Game of Thrones Roose Bolton
decides what to do with Jaime.
10.10 Game of Thrones Double bill.
12.40am Silicon Valley. Comedy.
1.15 True Detective: double bill.
3.45 Nurse Jackie. Comedy. 4.20
The British 5.10 Urban Secrets
Unit The detectives investigate a
mail-order bride business.
11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims
Unit A man claims to have
witnessed a rape in a hospital.
12.00m’t Law & Order: Special
Victims Unit 1.00 Blue Bloods:
double bill. 3.00 9-1-1 4.00 Madam
Secretary 5.00 Nothing to Declare
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His Dark Materials, 9pm Dragons’ Den, 8pm The Chase Celebrity Special, 6.10pm Escape to the Chateau, 9pm Agatha & The Curse of Ishtar, 9pm

6.00am Breakfast 7.35 Match of the Day
(R) 9.00 The Andrew Marr Show 10.15
Sunday Politics 10.45  NEW  Britain’s
Christmas Story 11.45 Homes Under
the Hammer 12.15pm Bargain Hunt (R)
1.00 BBC News, Weather 1.15 Songs of
Praise 1.50 Lifeline 2.00 The Madagascar
Penguins in a Christmas Caper (R)
2.10  FILM  Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most
Wanted (2012, PG) Animated comedy,
with the voice of Ben Stiller. ★★★
3.35 Animal Park (R) 4.35 Seven Worlds,
One Planet (R) 5.35 BBC News 5.50
BBC Local News, Weather
6.00 Countryfile
Matt Baker, Margherita Taylor
and Steve Brown are in
Buckinghamshire, where Matt
is with a group of schoolchildren
making their very first visit to a
farm. Margherita meets the
people working hard to preserve
some of the UK’s last box trees.
7.00  PICK  Sports Personality
of the Year 2019
Gabby Logan, Clare Balding
and Gary Lineker present this
year’s ceremony live from P&J
Live Arena in Aberdeen. Geraint
Thomas was presented the
prestigious main award in 2018,
and the nominees this time
around are cricketer Ben
Stokes, sprinter Dina Asher-
Smith, Formula One star Lewis
Hamilton, heptathlete Katarina
Johnson-Thompson, Wales
rugby union legend Alun Wyn
Jones and Manchester City
and England forward Raheem
Sterling. Plus, there is live music
from Lewis Capaldi and Emeli
Sande. See Picks of the day.
9.00 His Dark Materials
Separated from her friends,
Lyra must use all of her
methods of deception to thwart
a formidable foe. Meanwhile,
Mrs Coulter plots her next
move. Adaptation of Philip
Pullman’s epic fantasy, starring
Dafne Keen and Ruth Wilson.
10.00 BBC News
10.20 BBC Local News, Weather
10.30 Match of the Day 2
Mark Chapman reviews the
day’s Premier League action,
featuring Arsenal v Manchester
City at Etihad Stadium,
Wolverhampton Wanderers v
Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux
and Manchester United v
Everton at Old Trafford.
11.35 The Women’s Football Show
The weekend’s games in the
Super League, including
Everton v Arsenal, Manchester
City v Brighton & Hove Albion
and Liverpool v Chelsea. (R)
12.05am A Question of Sport (R)
12.35 Weather for the Week Ahead
12.40-6.00am BBC News
6.15am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (R)
7.15 The Instant Gardener (R) 8.00 Around
the World in 80 Gardens (R) 9.00
Countryfile (R) 10.00 Saturday Kitchen
Best Bites 11.30 Rick Stein’s Secret
France (R) 12.30pm  FILM  Tron: Legacy
(2010, PG) Sci-fi adventure sequel,
starring Jeff Bridges. ★★★ 2.30
MasterChef: The Professionals (R) 3.30
The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas (R)
4.15  FILM  Nativity 2: Danger in the
Manger! (2012, U) Comedy sequel,
starring David Tennant. ★★
6.00 Inside the Christmas
Factory: Mince Pies
Festive edition from 2016.
Gregg Wallace, Cherry Healey
and Ruth Goodman discover
how Christmas items are made,
including mince pies, yule logs,
tinsel and wrapping paper. (R)
7.00 Top Gear
Chris Harris, Freddie Flintoff and
Paddy McGuinness get to grips 6.10  PICK   FILM  Elf (2003, PG)
with a disused hearse, and give
it a new lease of life as the
ultimate family car. On the track,
Chris puts the Dallara Stradale
through its paces, while royal
couple Zara and Mike Tindall
go head-to-head in Star in a
Reasonably Fast Car. (R)
8.00 Dragons’ Den
A festive edition of the business
ideas contest. An inventor
introduces his new form of
Christmas tree stand, while
other entrepreneurs pitch their
ideas for a range of sweets and 8.00  PICK  The X Factor: The
a puzzling family game. Finally,
the creator of a personalised
comic-book realises he must
make a big personal decision
if he is to secure funding. (R)
9.00  FILM  Borg vs McEnroe
(2017, 15)
Premiere. When acclaimed
tennis player Bjorn Borg
realises abrasive US player
John McEnroe is his biggest
competition, a rivalry develops
between them. Biopic, starring
Sverrir Gudnason, Shia
LaBeouf, Stellan Skarsgard
and Tuva Novotny. ★★★★
11.00 QI XL
Alice Levine, Alan Carr and Phill 10.15  FILM  Rogue One: A Star
Jupitus join regular panellist
Alan Davies in answering
questions from Sandi Toksvig
on the subject of Quests. (R)
1.45 Ed Sheeran: Radio 2 in
1 attempt
Concert
The Ivor Novello Award and Brit
Award-winner performs at the
BBC Radio Theatre in London,
following his stadium tour. (R)
12.40am Sign Zone: Seamus Heaney and
the Music of What Happens: The life and
work of the poet. (R) 2.10 Sign Zone: Best
House in Town (R) 2.55 Sign Zone: Holby
City (R) 3.55-6.30am This Is BBC Two
6.00am CITV: Dino Dana (R) 6.10 Super 4:
double bill. (R) 6.35 Thunderbirds Are Go
(R) 7.00 Dare Master (R) 7.05 Mr Bean:
The Animated Series: double bill. (R) 7.30
Mr Magoo: triple bill. (R) 8.00 Be Cool,
Scooby-Doo! (R) 8.30 Robozuna (R) 8.55
Spy School (R) 9.25 ITV News 9.30
Beautiful Baking with Juliet Sear 10.30
John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen 11.30
Nadia’s Family Feasts 12.30pm ITV News,
Weather 12.40 Midsomer Murders (R)
2.40  FILM  The Mummy (1999, 12) A
soldier of fortune joins an academic and
her conniving brother on an expedition to
an ancient Egyptian lost city. The
explorers accidentally cause the spirit
of a vengeful priest with awe-inspiring
supernatural powers to rise from his
tomb, leading to a desperate battle for
survival. Fantasy action adventure,
starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz
and John Hannah. ★★★ 4.50 ITV News,
Weather 5.05 Local News, Weather
5.15 The Chase Celebrity Special (R)
A child is taken in by kind-
hearted Santa and raised as an
elf – so it comes as a shock
when he discovers years later
that he is in fact human.
Deciding to get back to his
roots, he heads off for New
York in search of his long-lost
family, but is ill-prepared for the
hustle and bustle of the Big
Apple. Fantasy comedy, with
Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey
Deschanel and Edward Asner.
See Picks of the day. ★★★
Band – Live Final
The remaining hopefuls take to
the stage in the hope of
impressing the audience at
home and the panel of judges
one last time. Simon Cowell
is looking for undiscovered
talent to form the next big
pop group to sign to his
record label and follow in the
footsteps of One Direction,
Fifth Harmony or Little Mix. Only
one group can ultimately be
crowned champion, but who
will it be? Last in the series.
See Picks of the day.
1
0.00 ITV News, Weather
Wars Story (2016, 12)
In a galaxy far, far away,
maverick scientist’s daughter
Jyn Erso and the Rebel Alliance
to steal plans for a
battle station capable of
destroying entire worlds – the
Death Star. Star Wars prequel
set before the events of A New 12.35am  FILM  Labor Day (2013, 12)
Hope, starring Felicity Jones,
Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn
and Donnie Yen. ★★★★★
12.30am Home Shopping 3.00
Motorsport UK 3.50 ITV Nightscreen
5.05-6.00am Judge Rinder (R)
6.20am Cheers (R) 6.50 The King of
Queens: double bill. (R) 7.40 Everybody
Loves Raymond: double bill. (R) 8.30
Frasier: double bill. (R) 9.30 Sunday
Brunch 12.30pm The Simpsons (R)
1.00 The World’s Greatest Kids’ Films (R)
2.35  FILM  Home Alone 3 (1997, PG)
Comedy sequel, starring Alex D Linz.
★★★ 4.40  FILM  The Spiderwick
Chronicles (2008, PG) Fantasy adventure,
starring Freddie Highmore. ★★★★
6.30 Channel 4 News
7.00 Scotland’s Scenic Railways
Beneath vast mountains and
across open moorlands,
Scotland’s railways connect
coastal towns and rural villages.
This programme meets the
people who work on the railway
and the steam enthusiasts who
safeguard these iconic routes.
8.00  PICK  Jamie’s Easy
Christmas Countdown
Jamie Oliver offers his stress-
free guide to planning the most
important feast of the year, by
showing exactly what to cook
and when across Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day. At
the centre of his table is a
show-stopping turkey with
herb butter and crispy skin.
See Picks of the day.
9.00 Escape to the Chateau
Before winter arrives, Dick
Strawbridge and Angel Adoree
take on their next project,
transforming a 35-foot long,
eight-ton river boat into luxury
guest accommodation. While
Angel completely overhauls
the old nautical interior, Dick
installs the boat’s very own
wind turbine and a decking
that reaches over the moat.
10.00 Gogglebox
Capturing the households’
instant reactions to what they
are watching on TV from the
comfort of their own sofas. (R)
11.00 Travel Man: 48 Hours in
Dubrovnik
Richard Ayoade returns with
the offbeat tourism show. In
the first edition, he is joined by
Stephen Merchant to enjoy a
weekend break in the Croatian
city of Dubrovnik. (R)
11.30 The Blood Pact
A man is shocked to find out
that the father of his daughter’s
best friend is a mobster who
has just been released from
prison. Dutch crime drama,
starring Barrie Atsma.
Drama, with Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin.
★★★ 2.25 The Supervet (R) 3.20 George
Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (R) 4.15 Grand
Designs (R) 5.10 Extreme Cake Makers
(R) 5.40 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (R)
5.50-6.30am Countdown (R)
6.00am Milkshake!: Peppa Pig: triple bill.
(R) 6.15 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
(R) 6.30 Olly the Little White Van 6.35 Bob
the Builder (R) 6.45 Fireman Sam (R)
6.55 Thomas & Friends (R) 7.20 Noddy:
Toyland Detective (R) 7.35 Ben and Holly’s
Little Kingdom (R) 7.45 Peppa Pig: double
bill. (R) 8.00 Butterbean’s Cafe (R) 8.20
Paw Patrol (R) 8.45 Wissper (R) 9.00
Pirata & Capitano (R) 9.10 Floogals (R)
9.25 Shimmer and Shine (R) 9.40 Digby
Dragon (R) 9.55 SpongeBob SquarePants
(R) 10.05 Rise of the Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles (R) 10.20 Access 10.25
Friends: five episodes. (R) 12.45pm
Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs (R)
1.50  FILM  12 Days of Giving (2017, U)
Festive drama, starring David Blue. ★★★
3.40  FILM  A Christmas Bride (2019, PG)
Romantic comedy, starring Rachael
Leigh Cook. ★★★ 5.25  FILM  Mariah
Carey’s A Christmas Melody (2015, PG)
Musical fantasy, directed by and starring
singer Mariah Carey. ★★★
6.55 5 News Weekend
7.00 Aldi at Christmas
A behind-the-scenes look at
the inner workings of the
supermarket, revealing the
secrets of the retailer’s success,
and how it rose from a grocery
chain that once baffled its UK
customers, to a brand that
took almost one billion pounds
in December 2018. (R)
8.00 Inside the Mind of Agatha
Christie
Exploring the secrets of the
author’s enduring success,
as famous faces and die-hard
fans delve deep into the literary
archives to investigate the
inner workings of her mind.
9.00 Agatha & The Curse of
Ishtar
Young writer Agatha Christie,
bruised from her divorce and
struggling with fame and
success, travels to Baghdad,
only to be caught in a web of
murder and intrigue. She finds
herself mired in the decadent
core of the ex-pat community,
where rival archaeologists,
spoiled funders, bored partners,
the downtrodden support staff
and the upper-class all co-exist
in a hotbed of rumour, feud and
scandal. Lyndsey Marshal stars
in an alternative history period
drama, set in the winter of 1928.
11.05 Greatest Christmas TV
Moments
Countdown of 50 festive TV
highlights past and present,
featuring Gavin & Stacey,
Morecambe and Wise, Only
Fools and Horses, Wallace and
Gromit, Doctor Who, Top of the
Pops and The Royle Family. (R)
1.50am The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show:
Interactive gambling. 3.55-6.00am NCIS:
New Orleans. Triple bill of the drama. (R)

STV 12.30am Meet the Parents 1.20 Nightscreen 9.00 Singing the Messiah 9.30 I Lár an Aonaigh 12.00noon The Week in Politics 1.00 News 1.10 S4C 6.00am Cyw 8.50 Penblwyddi Cyw 8.55 (R) Repeat
variations

BBC1 N Ireland 11.15am  NEW  Britain’s
Christmas Story: Britain’s festive traditions.
BBC1 Scotland 3.35pm Seven Worlds, One
Planet 4.35 DIY SOS: The Big Build 11.35
Sportscene 12.50am The Women’s Football
Show 1.20 A Question of Sport 1.55 BBC News
BBC1 Wales 3.35pm Garden Rescue 4.05 A
Question of Sport 4.35 Inside the Supermarket
BBC2 N Ireland 7.00pm Proms in the Park 2019
10.00 The Blame Game 10.30  FILM  Borg vs
McEnroe (2017, 15) ★★★★ 12.30am Waterworld
BBC Scotland 7.00pm The Seven 7.15
Sportscene 8.30 The Mart 9.00 Sports Personality
of the Year 2019 After Show 10.00 The People’s
News 10.30 The Scandals That Shocked Scotland
11.00 Dream Me Up Scotty! 12.00m’t Close
RTE1 8.00am Holby City 9.10 Casualty 10.10
Nationwide 10.40 Today Show Bites 11.10 Service
Ear to the Ground 1.40  FILM  The Inn of the Sixth Pen-Blwydd Pwy? Bachgen 9.00 Rygbi Cwpan Star ratings
Happiness (1958, PG) ★★★★ 4.40 Keeping Up Her Ewrop: Scarlets v Bayonne 11.15 Rownd a ★★★★★ Brilliant
Appearances 5.10 Cat Hospital 5.40 Nuacht. Rownd. double bill. 12.00noon Castell Howell ★★★★ Very good
Followed by News 6.00 The Angelus 6.01 News 12.30 Adre 1.00 Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol
★★★ Worth a watch
6.30 Ireland’s Fittest Family 8.00 Fair City 8.30 Pat 1.30 Rygbi Pawb 2.10 Dudley. double bill. 3.00 04
★★ Could be worse
Shortt’s Music from D’Telly 9.00 News 9.30  FILM  Wal 3.30 Ffermio 4.00 Pluen Eira 5.25 Pobol y
Notting Hill (1999, 15) ★★★★ 11.45 The Week in Cwm Omnibws 7.15 Newyddion a Chwaraeon ★ Pretty dire
Politics 12.45am The RTÉ Sport Awards 2019 7.30 Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol 8.00 Sain yn All programme details
2.40  FILM  The Caine Mutiny (1954, U) ★★★ 4.45 50 9.00 Craith 10.00 Sioe ’Dolig Hen Blant Bach are correct at time of
Colombia with Simon Reeve 5.35 EuroNews 11.00-11.35 Y Byd ar Bedwar going to press
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Sunday
ITV2 Freeview 6
DAVE Freeview 19

6.00am Totally Bonkers Guinness 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Jay Leno’s

World Records 6.25 Emmerdale
8.55 Coronation Street 12.00noon
Catchphrase Christmas Special
1.00 You’ve Been Framed Gold at
Christmas! 1.30  FILM  Jack Frost
(1998, PG) ★★ 3.35  FILM  The
Santa Clause 2 (2002, U) ★★
5.40  FILM  Liar Liar (1997, 12)
Comedy, with Jim Carrey. ★★★★
7.25  FILM  Tim Burton’s The
Nightmare Before Christmas
(1993, PG) Animation, featuring the
voice of Chris Sarandon. ★★★★★
9.00 Family Guy Double bill.
10.00 Celebrity Juice Christmas
Special With Paddy McGuinness.
11.00 Family Guy A secret is revealed.
11.30 American Dad! Double bill.
12.25am American Dad! 12.55 The
Cleveland Show 1.20 Celebrity
Juice: Xmas Gogglyboxers 2.20
Teleshopping 5.50 Nightscreen
Garage 8.00 Top Gear USA Special
9.00 Ultimate Movers 10.00 Mega
Air 11.00 Cops UK: Bodycam
Squad: double bill. 1.00pm
Ultimate Movers 2.00 Red Bull
Soapbox Race 2015: London:
Coverage of the event. 4.00 Would
I Lie to You? – The Unseen Bits
4.40 Would I Lie to You? double bill.
6.00 Eddie Eats America Double bill.
7.00 Cops UK: Bodycam Squad
8.00 QI XL With Jenny Eclair.
9.00 Have I Got a Bit More News
for You Hosted by Ed Balls.
10.00 Mock the Week Topical quiz.
10.40 Taskmaster Mel Giedroyc
destroys a mannequin.
11.40 QI With David Mitchell.
12.20am Would I Lie to You? double
bill. 1.40 QI XL 2.45 Mock the
Week: With Ed Byrne. 3.20 Would I
Lie to You? 4.00 Teleshopping

December 15
ITV3 Freeview 10
YESTERDAY F’view 25

6.00am George and Mildred
6.25 Agatha Christie’s Poirot
7.25 Heartbeat: double bill. 9.35
Agatha Christie’s Marple: double
bill. 1.35pm Agatha Christie’s
Poirot: double bill. 5.00 Lewis
7.00 Midsomer Murders Barnaby
and Nelson discover dark secrets
in the world of stunt pilots and
military heroes after an airfield
owner is hit on the head and
dropped to his death from a plane.
9.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot A
businessman on board the Orient
Express asks fellow passenger
Poirot for protection, but is later
found dead. With Hugh Bonneville.
11.00  FILM  Chocolat (2000, 12)
Drama, starring Juliette Binoche
and Johnny Depp. ★★★★
1.20am Paul O’Grady’s Animal
Orphans 2.15 A Touch of Frost:
double bill. 5.40 ITV3 Nightscreen
6.00am Slow Train Through Africa LAST EPISODE
with Griff Rhys Jones 7.10 History’s
Ultimate Spies 8.00 War Factories:
triple bill. 11.00 Hitler’s England
The X Factor: The Band – Live Final
12.00noon Secret Nazi Bases 8pm, ITV
1.00 Murder Maps: five episodes. It started less than a week ago, but the latest Everyone wants to win, but there is some
6.00 Murder Maps Dramatised
account of serial killer Mary Ann X Factor spin-off has already reached the consolation for the runners-up. One Direction
Cotton, aka the Black Widow. final. So, the remaining hopefuls have only only finished third in The X Factor and still
7.00 Abandoned Engineering An one more chance to impress Simon Cowell, went on to be global chart-toppers.
elaborate underground complex the judges and the audience at home. Plus, there is another chance for aspiring
in Italy that had been abandoned
for nearly 2,000 years. The singers are all hoping to prove they singers to form a group, as Little Mix are
8.00 ’Allo ’Allo! Triple bill of the can follow in the footsteps of previous X launching their own talent show, The Search,
comedy, starring Gorden Kaye. Factor discoveries like One Direction, Little on BBC One next year, looking for a band
10.00 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret
Mix and US graduates Fifth Harmony. to support them on tour. ★★★★
Agents The secret network behind
Queen Elizabeth I’s 40-year reign.
11.00 Secret Nazi Bases
12.00m’t Abandoned Engineering
1.00 Slow Train Through Africa with
Griff Rhys Jones 2.00 History’s
Ultimate Spies 3.00 Teleshopping

Film4 Freeview 14
11.00am Rio 2 (2014, U) Animated
comedy sequel, with the voice of
Jesse Eisenberg. 1.05pm Tora!
Tora! Tora! (1970, U) Fact-based
Second World War drama, starring
Martin Balsam. 3.55 The Rewrite
(2014, 12) Romantic comedy, with
Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei.
6.05 Bridge of Spies (2015, 12)
A lawyer is hired to defend a Soviet
spy, an assignment that leads to a
prisoner exchange. Steven
Spielberg’s fact-based Cold War
drama, starring Tom Hanks.
9.00 A Good Day to Die Hard (2013,
12) Action adventure sequel, with
Bruce Willis and Jai Courtney.
10.55 Snowden (2016, 15)
Fact-based thriller, starring Joseph
Gordon-Levitt and Melissa Leo.
1.35am Holy Motors (2012, 18)
Surreal drama, starring Denis
Lavant and Eva Mendes.
E4 Freeview 13
6.00am Hollyoaks 8.25  FILM  6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Lovejoy:
Christmas Encore (2017) Premiere.
Drama, starring Maggie Lawson.
★★★ 10.05 Young Sheldon 10.35
The Big Bang Theory: double bill.
11.35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2.35pm
The Big Bang Theory: Beam Me
Up Sheldon: Star Trek 5.30  FILM  Peter prepare for the arrival of
Star Trek (2009, 12) Sci-fi
adventure, starring Chris Pine
and Zachary Quinto. ★★★★
8.00  NEW  Star Trek: Discovery
9.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas
Special With guest Emily Atack.
GOLD
6.00am Teleshopping 7.15 The
Two Ronnies: Christmas Show
8.05 Citizen Khan: double bill.
9.20 2point4 Children Christmas
Special 1993 10.00 The Good Life
11.00 The Two Ronnies: Old
Fashioned Christmas Mystery
12.05pm Only Fools and Horses:
double bill. 2.00 Gavin & Stacey
Xmas 2008 3.25 Dial M for
Middlesbrough 5.25 Dad’s Army
6.55 Dad’s Army Classic comedy.
7.35 Gavin & Stacey Xmas 2008 The
couple make a announcement.
9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys
9.50 Mrs Brown’s Boys
10.25 The Royle Family
11.40 Bottom Anarchic comedy.
12.20am Mrs Brown’s Boys
12.55 Harry Enfield and Chums
1.50 The Office 2.40 Bottom 3.10
David Jason: Planes, Trains and
Automobiles 4.00 Teleshopping
DRAMA Freeview 20
Ian McShane stars. 8.00 The Bill:
four episodes. 12.00noon Where
the Heart Is: double bill. 2.00
Rosemary & Thyme: double bill.
4.00 Call the Midwife: triple bill.
6.40 Call the Midwife Chummy and
their baby and Jenny’s love life is
looking up – but then the future of
the convent comes under threat.
8.00 New Tricks Brian struggles to
control his urge to drink and finds
refuge in the commune at the
Jamie’s Easy Christmas
Countdown 8pm, Channel 4
Jamie Oliver is here to take
some of the stress out of
Christmas dinner with his
handy guide to what to cook
– and when to start preparing
it. He offers advice on getting
the perfect turkey, complete
with crispy skin, and also
whips up smoked salmon
pâté, glazed carrots, pork
stuffing, sweet peaches and
a traditional treat in the form
of roast chestnuts. ★★★★
SKY ONE
6.00am Hour of Power 7.00 Supergirl
8.00 The Flash: Superhero
adventure. 9.00 Modern Family:
four episodes. 11.00 WWE Raw
Hlts 12.00noon Terry Pratchett’s
Going Postal: double bill. 4.00 The
Simpsons: four episodes.
6.00 The Simpsons
6.30 The Simpsons
7.00 The Simpsons
7.30 The Simpsons
8.00 A League of Their Own
Christmas Special Festive edition
of the comedy quiz show, with
Sports Personality of the
Year 2019 7pm, BBC One
Gabby Logan, Clare Balding
and Gary Lineker host the
event from the P&J Live
Arena in Aberdeen. The
nominees are cricketer Ben
Stokes, sprinter Dina Asher-
Smith, Formula One star
Lewis Hamilton, heptathlete
Katarina Johnson-Thompson,
rugby union legend Alun
Wyn Jones and Manchester
City and England’s Raheem
Sterling. ★★★★★
SKY ATLANTIC
6.00am The Guest Wing 7.00 The
British 8.00 Without a Trace: five
episodes. 1.00pm Micro Monsters
with David Attenborough 1.30 The
Bachelor King 3.00 Making of
David Attenborough’s Bachelor
King 4.00 Blue Bloods: double bill.
6.00 Blue Bloods Frank reopens a
case in which a girl was murdered.
7.00 Blue Bloods Danny goes
undercover when he investigates
the murder of a drag queen.
8.00 Blue Bloods Danny and Baez
investigate the disappearance of a
FILM CHOICE
Elf
6.10pm, ITV
Will Ferrell is on hilarious form
in this hugely enjoyable
festive comedy. He stars as
Buddy, a human who has
been raised as elf at the
North Pole. When he finally
discovers why he’s so much
taller than the rest of Santa’s
little helpers, Buddy heads
to New York to find his father
(an acerbic James Caan) but
he doesn’t get the welcome
he hoped for. ★★★★★
SKY WITNESS
6.00am Nothing to Declare: six
episodes. 9.00 Sun, Sea and A&E:
double bill. 11.00 Paramedics:
triple bill. 2.00pm Nothing to
Declare: eight episodes.
6.00 Nothing to Declare
6.30 Nothing to Declare
7.00 Ghost Whisperer Part one of
two. Melinda is warned about
an impending plane crash.
8.00 Ghost Whisperer Part two
of two. Melinda is questioned
about the plane crash.
9.00 The InBetween Tom and
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10.00 Rob Beckett’s Savage Socials
@ Christmas Social media content.
11.05 Naked Attraction Dating show.
12.10am The Big Bang Theory:
double bill. 1.05 8 Out of 10 Cats
Christmas Special: Jimmy Carr
hosts. 2.10 Rob Beckett’s Savage
Socials @ Christmas 3.05 Star
Trek: Discovery 3.50 Hollyoaks
centre of an investigation into the
death of a university student.
9.15 New Tricks Jack and Strickland
break the rules to solve a case.
10.25 Waking the Dead
A mummified body is discovered.
12.55am Rebus: With Nicholas
Farrell. 2.35 Boon 3.35 Garden
Hopping 4.00 Teleshopping
Dennis Taylor and Gary Barlow.
9.00  FILM  Transformers (2007, 12)
Sci-fi action adventure, starring
Shia LaBeouf. ★★★★
11.45 Road Wars Documentary.
12.50am Hawaii Five-0: Crime
drama. 1.50 A League of Their
Own US Road Trip 2.55 Hawaii
Five-0 4.00 Road Wars: double bill.
girl. Drama, with Donnie Wahlberg.
9.00 Game of Thrones Lord Walder
Frey plays host to a long-awaited
wedding. Richard Madden stars.
10.05 Game of Thrones
11.30 Game of Thrones
12.50am Watchmen: double bill.
3.10 Britannia: Period drama.
4.10 Storm City: double bill.
Damien investigate a murder.
10.00 The Good Doctor A young
patient has a huge decision to
make about her treatment.
11.00 FBI Crime drama series.
12.00m’t Law & Order: Special
Victims Unit: double bill. 2.00
Ghost Whisperer: double bill. 4.00
Nothing to Declare: four episodes.
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The Young Offenders, 10.35pm
6.00am Breakfast 9.15  NEW  Meet the
Street at Christmas: Mark De-Lisser creates
choirs for people who feel isolated. 10.00
Homes Under the Hammer (R) 11.00
Island Medics 11.45 The Customer Is
Always Right (R) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt
1.00 BBC News at One, Weather 1.30
BBC Local News, Weather 1.45 Doctors
2.15 Father Brown (R) 3.00 Escape to
the Country 3.45 Garden Rescue (R)
4.30 The Repair Shop 5.15 Pointless (R)
6.00 BBC News at Six, Weather
6.30 BBC Local News, Weather
7.00 The One Show
The first visit of the week
to the One Show studio,
featuring the usual mix of topical
stories and celebrity chat.
7.30 Conned By My Church
– Panorama
Greg McKenzie reports on
the Salvation Proclaimers
Anointed Church, investigating
its fundraising activities
and speaking to young
worshippers who say they
have been forced into debt.
8.00 EastEnders
Sonia quizzes Martin about his
sudden wealth, and Mick takes
matters into his own hands.
8.30  PICK  A Berry Royal
Christmas
The Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge invite Mary to
accompany them on four visits
to charities they support and
prepare a party for staff who
work throughout the festive
season. See Picks of the day.
9.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas
Special
Father Damian has organised a
Christmas decoration contest
to support the local football
team, and Agnes is keen to
enter, as it might mean getting
one over her enemy. (R)
10.00 BBC News at Ten
10.25 BBC Local News, Weather
10.35 The Young Offenders
Orla suggests that everyone
go away for a weekend break.
Last in the series.
11.05 Have I Got a Bit More News
for You
Alexander Armstrong hosts an
extended edition of the satirical
quiz, with Jon Richardson
one of two guests joining Ian
Hislop and Paul Merton to
poke fun at the week’s events.
11.45 The Graham Norton Show
The host is joined by Judi
Dench, Jennifer Hudson, Hugh
Grant, Matthew McConaughey
and singer Michael Buble. Plus,
music by Coldplay. (R)
12.30am Weather for the Week Ahead
12.35-6.00am BBC News: Headlines.
Wales 10.45pm Sharp End
variations
STV 10.40pm Scotland Tonight 11.05 Brothers in
Football 12.45am You’ve Been Framed!
UTV 10.45pm Dickinson’s Real Deal
BBC1 Scotland 7.30pm Landward 10.35
Conned By My Church – Panorama 11.05 The
Young Offenders 11.35 Have I Got a Bit More
News for You 12.15am The Graham Norton Show
BBC1 Wales 11.45am Only Foals and Horses
9.30pm Tudur’s TV Flashback – Christmas Special
BBC TWO
Responsible Child, 9pm
6.30am The Repair Shop (R) 7.15 Island
Medics (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: Mountain
Vets (R) 9.00 BBC News at 9 10.00
Victoria Derbyshire 11.00 BBC Newsroom
Live 12.15pm Politics Live 1.00 Eggheads
(R) 1.30 The Best Christmas Food Ever
(R) 2.15 Royal Recipes 2.30 Noel Coward:
Talking Pictures (R) 3.00  FILM  Brief
Encounter (1945, PG) Drama, with Celia
Johnson. ★★★★★ 4.30 The Hairy Bikers
Home for Christmas (R) 5.15 Flog It!
6.00 Richard Osman’s House of
Games
Lolly Adefope, Dan Walker,
Sarah Greene and Miles Jupp
go toe-to-toe testing their
general knowledge skills in a
variety of trivia-based games
across the week. (R)
6.30 Only Connect
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts
another first-round match as
the Motorheads take on the
Time Ladies, who must find
what connects four things that
appear at first utterly random. (R)
7.00 Inside the Christmas Factory
Gregg Wallace, Cherry
Healey and Ruth Goodman
explore the fascinating factory
processes and surprising
history behind the nation’s
favourite festive treats. (R)
8.00 Only Connect
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts
another second-round match
as the Endeavours take on the
007s, who must find what
connects four things that
appear at first utterly random.
8.30 University Challenge
Two more teams battle it
out for a place in the quarter-
finals as the second-round
matches continue. Jeremy
Paxman asks the questions.
9.00 Responsible Child
A boy on the cusp of
adolescence finds himself
standing trial with his adult
brother for the murder of
his mum’s abusive partner.
Drama, starring Billy Barratt.
10.30  NEW  Cunk & Other
Humans on 2019
Philomena Cunk is joined by
guests to look back at the year.
Comedy, with Diane Morgan.
10.35 Newsnight, Weather
11.20  FILM  Love & Friendship
(2016, U)
A widow trying to escape
scandalous rumours resolves
to find suitable husbands for
herself and her daughter. Period
comedy, with Kate Beckinsale
and Chloe Sevigny. ★★★★
12.50am Sign Zone: The Apprentice. The
candidates are challenged to create a roller
coaster. (R) 1.50 Sign Zone: Countryfile
(R) 2.45-6.30am This Is BBC Two
10.35 Elis James: Funny Nation 11.05 The Young
Offenders 11.35 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas
12.05am Have I Got a Bit More News for You
BBC2 Wales 11.20pm  FILM  Just Jim (2015, 15)
★★★ 12.40am Grand Tours of Scotland
BBC Scotland 12.00noon Flour Power 12.30
Born to Be Wild 7.00 Scotland’s Home Movies:
Memories on Film 8.00 Highlands: Scotland’s Wild
Heart 9.00 The Nine 10.00 River City 11.00 The
State of It 11.30 The Bad Guy 12.00m’t Close
ITV
The Martin Lewis Money Show, 8pm
6.00am Good Morning Britain 8.30
Lorraine 9.25 Judge Rinder 10.30 This
Morning 12.30pm Loose Women 1.30 ITV
Lunchtime News, Weather 1.55 Local
News, Weather 2.00 Dickinson’s Real
Deal 3.00 The Switch 3.59 Local Weather
4.00 Tipping Point (R) 5.00 Cash Trapped
6.00 Local News, Weather
6.30 ITV Evening News, Weather
7.00 Emmerdale
Kim is triumphant when her
plan works, Dawn is gutted by
some news, and Leanna and
Jacob rekindle their friendship.
7.30 Coronation Street
Robert and Paula pick over the
evidence against him, while
Chesney and Gemma get by
with a little help from their
friends. Elsewhere, Tim
discovers that his plan is
fundamentally flawed.
8.00 The Martin Lewis Money
Show
The financial journalist explains
how to avoid being one of
the four million households
who are being overcharged
by their internet providers.
8.30 Coronation Street
Michelle’s revelations prompt
the police to charge Robert,
Gemma feels under scrutiny
during the Freshco photo
shoot, and Roy shows an
interest in Richard’s hobby.
9.00  PICK   NEW  Sticks
and Stones
Sales associate Thomas
Benson faints during a
presentation pitch, meaning his
team doesn’t get the contract
or the lucrative bonus that
would have been coming their
way. His life starts to spiral out
of control when he feels his
colleagues are now out to get
him and his work and home life
are threatened. Psychological
thriller, starring Ken Nwosu, Ben
Miller and Alexandra Roach.
See Picks of the day
10.00 ITV News at Ten, Weather
10.30 Local News, Weather
10.45 Bancroft
Detective Elizabeth Bancroft is
running an operation to bring
down a vicious gang, but a
cold case brings up dark
secrets from her past. Thriller,
starring Sarah Parish. (R)
11.45 All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
Action from the latest edition
of the weekly AEW event,
featuring all of the biggest
stars on the roster, including
Adam Page, Chris Jericho,
Cody and Jon Moxley.
12.35am Home Shopping 3.00 ITV
Nightscreen 5.05-6.00am Judge Rinder (R)
RTE1 6.00am EuroNews 7.35 Teleshopping 8.10
Today with Maura and Dáithí 10.05 Ellen
DeGeneres 11.00 Dr Phil 11.55 Shortland Street
12.25pm Doctors 1.00 News 1.30 Home of the
Year 2.00 Neighbours 2.25 EastEnders 3.00 Fair
City 3.30 Today 5.40 Nuacht 6.00 Angelus 6.01
News 7.00 Nationwide 7.30 Donal’s Meals in
Minutes 8.00 EastEnders 8.30 The Borrowers 9.00
News 9.35 CrimeCall 10.35 Claire Byrne Live
11.35 Who Do You Think You Are? USA 12.35am
The Late Late Show 2.40 Claire Byrne Live
Channel 4
Hollyoaks, 6.30pm
6.30am The King of Queens (R) 7.45
Everybody Loves Raymond (R) 8.40
Frasier: triple bill. (R) 10.10 Ramsay’s
Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 11.05
Undercover Boss USA (R) 12.00noon
Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 The
People’s Vet 1.05 Escape to the Chateau:
DIY (R) 2.10 Countdown 3.00 Find It, Fix
It, Flog It 4.00 A Place in the Sun (R)
5.00 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (R)
6.00 The Simpsons
Homer forms a bowling team
and reluctantly allows Mr Burns
to join alongside Moe and
Apu. Meanwhile, Bart causes
a riot at school by sporting a
provocative T-shirt, but as
a result the students are
forced to wear uniforms. (R)
6.30 Hollyoaks
Scott encourages Diane to
move on from Tony, Mercedes
looks back on the night of the
shooting, and Juliet and Romeo
see Sid running away from
Price Slice after shoplifting. (R)
7.00 Channel 4 News
8.00 Save Well, Spend Better
In an hour-long edition, the
experts give advice to two sets
of parents who are reluctant
to allow their grown-up children
an overview of their finances.
They also help a husband
and wife who have been
racking up debt after a family
tragedy, and two sisters whose
generosity with money is at the
expense of their own bank
balances. Last in the series.
9.00 24 Hours in A&E
Thirty-three-year old Lucy
comes into St George’s having
had a severe epileptic seizure
that left her unconscious, and
consultant Manny reflects on
the damage a seizure of such
magnitude might have done to
her body. Two-year-old Sophie
is treated after her brother
squirted her in the face with a
cleaning product, while Simon
arrives in the urgent care centre
with severe pain in his neck.
10.00  FILM  Three Identical
Strangers (2018, 12)
Documentary telling the true
story of three men – Robert
Shafran, Edward Galland
and David Kellman – who
made the chance discovery at
the age of 19 that they were
identical triplets. ★★★★
12.05am First Dates (R) 1.05 First Dates at
Christmas (R) 1.55  FILM  Carol (2015, 15)
Two women from different backgrounds
fall in love in 1950s New York, but have
to keep their relationship a secret.
Romantic drama, starring Cate Blanchett
and Rooney Mara. ★★★★★ 3.55
Come Dine with Me (R) 4.55 Coast vs
Country (R) 5.50-6.30am Countdown (R)
S4C 6.00am Cyw 12.00noon Newyddion 12.05
Garejis: Dan y Bonet 12.30 Heno 1.00 3 Lle 1.30
Mamwlad Gyda Ffion Hague 2.00 Newyddion
2.05 Prynhawn Da 3.00 Newyddion 3.05 Cymru
Wyllt 4.00 Awr Fawr: Peppa 4.05 Awr Fawr: Bach
a Mawr 4.20 Awr Fawr: Patrôl Pawennau 4.35
Awr Fawr: Cymylaubychain 4.45 Awr Fawr: Cei
Bach 5.00 Stwnsh 6.00 Newyddion 6.05 Cynefin
7.00 Heno 8.00 Pobol y Cwm 8.25 Adre 9.00
Newyddion 9.30 Ffermio 10.00 Jonathan: Y
Sialens Fawr 11.00 Seiniau Organ Llandaf
Channel 5
World’s Strongest Man 2019, 7pm
6.00am Milkshake!: Sunny Bunnies (R)
6.05 Peppa Pig (R) 6.20 Mofy (R) 6.25
Wissper (R) 6.35 Noddy: Toyland
Detective (R) 6.45 Fireman Sam (R) 6.55
Thomas & Friends 7.10 Shane the Chef
(R) 7.25 Peppa Pig (R) 7.45 Top Wing (R)
8.00 Paw Patrol (R) 8.15 Floogals (R) 8.30
Becca’s Bunch (R) 8.50 Little Princess (R)
9.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (R)
9.15 Jeremy Vine 11.15  FILM  Christmas
Catch (2018, PG) Romantic comedy,
starring Lauren Holly. ★★★ 12.50pm
Neighbours 1.20  FILM  Christmas
Harmony (2018, PG) Premiere. Romantic
comedy, starring Kelley Jakle. ★★★
3.00  FILM  Christmas Heist (2018, PG)
Premiere. Drama, with Tobias Truvillion.
★★★ 4.45 News 5.00 Friends (R)
6.00 Neighbours
As concern for David’s life
increases, Aaron seeks hope
in a tarot reading from Dipi. (R)
6.30 5 News Tonight
7.00  NEW  World’s Strongest
Man 2019
James Richardson returns
with the perennial Christmas
favourite, with Colin Bryce and
Danny Wallace providing
commentary on proceedings as
competitors battle it out for the
10 spots that are available for
the Grand Final. The action
kicks off with Britain’s Strongest
Man, the opening event of the
Giants Live Qualifying Tour, held
at Fly DSA Arena in Sheffield.
8.00 Traffic Cops at Christmas
Officers have their hands full
over the festive period as
party-going drunks end up
getting behind the wheel, and
there is late night argy-bargy
and screaming matches. (R)
9.00 Chris Tarrant: Extreme
Railway Journeys
Chris begins in Cobh in Co
Cork as he sets out on a
mission to visit all four corners
of Ireland in just six days,
on an ageing network that
has seen better days.
10.00 Police Code Zero: Officer
Under Attack
Incidents include a PC who was
attacked by a mugger, and three
officers who were confronted
by a knife-wielding man intent
on wreaking havoc. (R)
11.05 Hoarders: Landfill in My
Living Room
People with a compulsion
to hoard, including a father
whose relationship with his
daughter has become strained
and a man whose cluttered
house burned down. (R)
12.05am Cruising with Jane McDonald (R)
1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show
3.00 Access 3.10 NCIS: New Orleans (R)
4.45 The Funny Thing About Christmas
(R) 5.35-6.00am Wildlife SOS (R)
(R) Repeat
Star ratings
★★★★★ Brilliant
★★★★ Very good
★★★ Worth a watch
★★ Could be worse
★ Pretty dire
All programme details
are correct at time of
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6.00am The Planet’s Funniest Animals
6.20 Guinness World Records
Christmas 6.45 You’ve Been
Framed 7.10 BGT: Stephen’s
Unsung Heroes 8.00 Emmerdale
8.30 Coronation Street 9.25 Ellen
10.20 Celebrity Catchphrase
11.15 Dress to Impress 12.15pm
Emmerdale 12.45 Coronation
Street 1.50 Ellen 2.45 Supermarket
Sweep 3.50 Dinner Date 4.50 Dress
to Impress 6.00 Dress to Impress
7.00 You’ve Been Framed 8.00 I’m
a Celebrity – Legends of the Jungle
9.00  PICK   NEW  The Boxer &
The Ballroom Dancer
See Picks of the day.
10.00 Christmas Shopping with
Keith Lemon Comedy.
11.00 Family Guy 11.30 American
Dad! 12.30am The Cleveland
Show 12.55 Two and a Half Men
1.50 Guinness World Records
6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Jay Leno’s
Garage 8.00 American Pickers
9.00 Storage Hunters UK: double
bill. 10.00 American Pickers:
double bill. 12.00noon James
May’s Cars of the People 1.00
World’s Most Dangerous Roads
2.00 American Pickers 3.00 Timber
Kings 4.00 Eddie Eats America:
double bill. 5.00 Top Gear
6.00 Eddie Eats America
6.30 Eddie Eats America
7.00 Would I Lie to You?
8.20 QI Double bill.
10.00 Dave Gorman: Terms
and Conditions Apply
11.00 Mock the Week Christmas
Special Comedy quiz.
11.40 QI Comedy panel game.
12.20am Would I Lie to You? double
bill. 1.40 QI 2.50 The Last Man
on Earth: double bill. 3.40 The
Indestructibles 4.00 Teleshopping

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6.00am Classic Coronation Street:
double bill. 6.55 Classic
Emmerdale: double bill. 7.55
Heartbeat 9.00 George and
Mildred: double bill. 10.05 Man
About the House 10.40 Agatha
Christie’s Marple 12.40pm
Heartbeat 1.45 Classic Emmerdale:
double bill. 2.50 Classic Coronation
Street: double bill. 3.55 Agatha
Christie’s Marple 5.55 Heartbeat
7.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot The
prime minister is kidnapped.
8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot An
aristocrat’s wife is stabbed to death.
10.00 The Bletchley Circle:
San Francisco A bloodied and
battered stranger collapses on
Millie and Jean’s doorstep.
11.00 Cheat Drama, starring
Katherine Kelly and Molly Windsor.
12.05am A Touch of Frost 2.05 ITV3
Nightscreen 2.30 Teleshopping
December 16
6.00am Napoleon: The Egyptian
Campaign 7.10 Slow Train Through
Africa with Griff Rhys Jones 8.00
Time Team 9.00 The Forgotten
A Berry Royal Christmas
Gunners of WW1: A Time Team 8.30pm, BBC One
Special 10.00 Secret Nazi Bases For some people, Christmas is a time to put some of the charities they support, and meet
11.00 Viking Dead 12.00noon
Impossible Railways 1.00 The your feet up, but not everyone gets to take a the dedicated staff who will be hard at work
Forgotten Gunners of WW1: break over the festive period. However, helping others over the festive season.
A Time Team Special 2.00 David everyone deserves the chance to eat, drink Mary then gets to work herself preparing
Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities:
double bill. 3.00 Life in the and be merry, which is where the Duke and a feast to be served at a special party hosted
Undergrowth 4.00 Impossible Duchess of Cambridge and the queen of by the royal couple. She won't have to do all
Engineering 5.00 Viking Dead baking, Mary Berry, come in. the cooking though, as the Duke and
6.00 Secret Nazi Bases
7.00 Impossible Railways
In this special programme, William and Duchess and former Bake Off winner Nadiya
Kate invite Mary to join them as they visit Hussain will also be pitching in. ★★★★
8.00 Secrets of Britain
9.00 Steam Train Britain
10.00 The World at War
11.00 Porridge Prison sitcom.
1.00am Secret Nazi Bases 2.00
Slow Train Through Africa with Griff
Rhys Jones 3.00 Teleshopping

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11.00am Journey to the Center of the
Earth (1959, U) Sci-fi adventure.
1.40pm The Fighting Seabees
(1944, U) Drama, with John Wayne.
3.45 Hatari! (1962, U) Comedy
adventure, with John Wayne.
6.55  PICK  X-Men (2000, 12) Mutant
outsiders with strange powers
fight to defend mankind from a
superhuman terrorist faction. Sci-fi
comic-book adventure, with Hugh
Jackman. See Picks of the day.
9.00 Miss Peregrine’s Home for
Peculiar Children (2016, 12) A boy
investigates a mystery left by his
grandfather, and comes across a
home for children with special
powers. Fantasy adventure, with
Eva Green and Asa Butterfield.
11.30 Una (2016, 15) Premiere.
Drama, starring Rooney Mara.
1.25am Side Effects (2013, 15)
Thriller, starring Jude Law.
E4 Freeview 13
6.00am Hollyoaks 7.00 Don’t Tell
the Bride Ireland 8.00 How I Met
Your Mother 9.00 Mike & Molly
10.00 The Big Bang Theory
11.00 The Goldbergs 12.00noon
Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1.00 Big Bang
Theory 2.00 Mike & Molly 3.00
Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4.00 The
Goldbergs 5.00 Don’t Tell the Bride
6.00 The Big Bang Theory
7.00 Hollyoaks Chester-based soap.
7.30  NEW  Celebrity Christmas
Come Dine with Me
8.00 The Big Bang Theory
GOLD
6.00am Teleshopping 7.20 Saluting
Dad’s Army 8.10 The Two Ronnies
9.00 Last of the Summer Wine NEW SERIES NEW SERIES FILM CHOICE
11.00 Keeping Up Appearances
Xmas 1991 11.40 Still Open All Sticks and Stones The Boxer & The X-Men
Hours 12.20pm Are You Being 9pm, ITV Ballroom Dancer 9pm, ITV2 6.55pm, Film4
Served? 1.00 2point4 Children
Christmas Special 1992 1.40 The theme of workplace They found common ground The comic-book movie that
Last of the Summer Wine 3.40 bullying is at the heart of this on Love Island, but Tommy launched a long-running
The Good Life 4.15 Dad’s Army
6.35 Only Fools and Horses
pyschological thriller, which Fury and Curtis Pritchard are franchise – and made
8.25 The Good Life Comedy. is showing over three nights. from different worlds – as the Hugh Jackman a Hollywood
9.00 The Vicar of Dibley Christmas Ken Nwosu stars as Thomas, title of this series suggests, A-lister – finds two outsiders
Special 1996 Comedy. a salesman who has always one is a professional boxer with superpowers joining
10.00 The Royle Family Xmas 2008: felt respected by his and the other is a ballroom a school for mutants. The
The New Sofa Denise cooks.
11.20 Inside No 9 – The Devil of colleagues – until he faints dancer who has competed establishment is run by a
Christmas Black comedy. during a presentation. His on the Irish version of Strictly. kindly professor (Patrick
12.00m’t Smack the Pony 12.35 The team seems to blame him for Now, they are switching jobs Stewart), but Magneto (Ian
Office 1.45 Inside No 9 – The Devil losing a lucrative contract,
as Tommy tries to trip the McKellen) has different ideas
of Christmas 2.20 Smack the Pony
3.15 David Jason: Planes, Trains and now his job doesn’t light fantastic while Curtis about how mutants should
and Automobiles 4.00 Teleshopping seem so secure... ★★★★ gets in the ring. ★★★★ gain acceptance. ★★★★★
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SKY ONE SKY ATLANTIC SKY WITNESS
6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 The 6.00am Monkey Business: double 6.00am Fish Town 7.00 Urban 6.00am Nothing to Declare: four
House of Eliott 8.00 Soldier, Soldier bill. 7.00 Kay Burley @ Breakfast: Secrets 8.00 Storm City 9.00 CSI: episodes. 8.00 Paramedics
10.00 Classic Holby City 11.00 The four episodes. 9.00 The Simpsons: Crime Scene Investigation 10.00 9.00 Blue Bloods 10.00 Criminal
Bill: double bill. 1.00pm Classic four episodes. 11.00 NCIS: Los The West Wing 12.00noon Without Minds 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene
EastEnders: double bill. 2.20 Angeles: double bill. 1.00pm a Trace: double bill. 2.00 Blue Investigation 12.00noon
Casualty 3.20 Lovejoy 4.20 Bergerac Hawaii Five-0: double bill. Bloods 3.00 The West Wing: Elementary 1.00 Blue Bloods 2.00
5.20 Last of the Summer Wine 3.00 Modern Family: triple bill. double bill. 5.00 Without a Trace Law & Order 3.00 The Real A&E:
6.00 Porridge Fletch discovers fellow 4.30 The Simpsons: triple bill. 6.00 Without a Trace Jack and double bill. 4.00 Paramedics 5.00
inmates are planning an escape. 6.00 Futurama Sci-fi capers. Danny travel to Mexico. Nothing to Declare: double bill.
7.00 Porridge Fletch is caught 6.30 The Simpsons Triple bill. 7.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 6.00 Nothing to Declare
making booze in his cell. 8.00 A League of Their Own Catherine investigates a peeping 7.00 Nothing to Declare
8.00 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Christmas Special 2017 Tom, and fresh evidence prompts 7.30 Nothing to Declare
Feature-length episode. A 9.00  FILM  Pacific Rim (2013, 12) Sara to reopen a cold case. 8.00 Criminal Minds
woman’s body is found in a lake. Earth is invaded by giant alien 8.00 Blue Bloods Frank clashes 9.00 The InBetween
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9.00 Made in Chelsea: Buenos Aires
10.00 First Dates at Christmas 11.05
The Big Bang Theory 12.05am
Gogglebox 1.10 Made in Chelsea:
Buenos Aires 2.15 In Bed with
Jamie at Christmas 2.45 Fear the
Walking Dead 3.35 The Big Bang
Theory 4.25 How I Met Your
Mother 4.50 School of Rock
10.00 New Tricks Detective drama,
starring Dennis Waterman.
11.10 Silent Witness A sniper stalks
London, so Nikki, Jack and the
senior detective combine forensics
and killer-profiling techniques to
narrow down the suspects.
1.30am The Heart Guy 3.30 Garden
Hopping 4.00 Teleshopping
monsters, so equally massive
robots with human pilots are
created to fight back. Sci-fi
adventure, with Charlie Hunnam
and Rinko Kikuchi. ★★★
11.30 Take That Live: Wonderland
1.30am Street Crime UK 2.00 Road
Wars 3.00 Motorway Patrol 3.30
Modern Family 5.00 Stargate SG-1
with a demanding mother on a
field trip with Sean’s class.
9.00 Watchmen The final episode of
the alternative history drama series.
10.10 Game of Thrones Double bil.
12.35am Ray Donovan: Drama,
starring Liev Schreiber. 1.45 Nurse
Jackie 2.20 Without a Trace:
double bill. 4.10 The West Wing
10.00 Criminal Minds
11.00 Law & Order: Special
Victims Unit Crime drama.
12.00m’t CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation 1.00 The Good
Doctor 2.00 Law & Order: Special
Victims Unit: Crime drama. 3.00
Nothing to Declare: four episodes.
5.00 The Real A&E: double bill.
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Holby City, 8pm Live at the Apollo, 10pm How to Spend It Well, 8pm First Dates, 10pm Magical Christmas Market, 9pm

6.00am Breakfast 9.15 Meet the Street at
Christmas 10.00 Homes Under the
Hammer (R) 11.00 Island Medics 11.45
The Customer Is Always Right (R)
12.15pm Bargain Hunt (R) 1.00 BBC
News at One, Weather 1.30 BBC Local
News, Weather 1.45 Doctors 2.15 The
Blake Mysteries: Ghost Stories (R) 3.00
Escape to the Country 3.45 Garden
Rescue (R) 4.30 The Repair Shop. Fixing
a music box. (R) 5.15 Pointless: Quiz. (R)
6.00 BBC News at Six, Weather
6.30 BBC Local News, Weather
7.00 The One Show
Magazine show, featuring
a mix of nationwide reports
and live studio-based chat.
7.30 EastEnders
Phil goes to extreme lengths to
show he is not to be messed
with, leaving Jack in terrible
danger, and Mick and Mitch
plan their alternative nativity.
8.00 Holby City
Lofty and Dom prepare to
renew their wedding vows – but
Lofty has begun to question the
validity of their marriage, and
is forced to consider what he
really wants out of life. The
next episode is on Thursday.
9.00  PICK  Gold Digger
Julia must decide whether
she is able to go through with
her wedding day in light of
what she has learned, but
discovers that breaking it off
could hurt Della. Last in series.
See Picks of the day.
10.00 BBC News at Ten
10.25 BBC Local News, Weather,
National Lottery Update
10.35 Inside the Cage: The Rise
of Female Fighters
Annie Price meets the women
fighting to the top in Mixed
Martial Arts, one of the UK’s
fastest growing sports, finding
out whether the risks of the
sport are worth the reward.
11.20 Angels of the North
Double bill. It is both payday
and Halloween party time at
the salon. Tom gets a tepid
welcome from the girls as
Sammyjo tries to find out where
she stands; Saffron tells Nan
about her budding romance.
There is a shock for Sammyjo,
and she seeks outside help
to figure out what to do.
11.55  FILM  A Most Violent Year
(2014, 15)
An immigrant living in New York
in 1981 struggles to keep his
business going against an
unrelenting rise in violent crime. 12.10am Sign Zone: Question Time
Thriller, starring Oscar Isaac
and Jessica Chastain. ★★★★
1.55am Weather for the Week Ahead
2.00-6.00am BBC News. Headlines.
6.30am Meet the Street at Christmas (R)
7.15 Island Medics (R) 8.00 Sign Zone:
Great Australian Railway Journeys (R)
9.00 BBC News at 9 10.00 Victoria
Derbyshire 11.00 BBC Newsroom Live
12.15pm Politics Live 1.00 Lifeline (R) 1.10
Eggheads (R) 1.40 The Best Christmas
Food Ever (R) 2.25 Holiday of My Lifetime
with Len Goodman (R) 3.10  FILM  Those
Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines 6.30 ITV Evening News, Weather
(1965, U) Period comedy, starring
Terry-Thomas. ★★★★ 5.15 Flog It!
6.00 Richard Osman’s House of
Games
Comedian Lolly Adefope,
journalist and presenter Dan
Walker, presenter Sarah Greene
and comedian Miles Jupp take
part in a variety of games. (R)
6.30 Only Connect Sport Special
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts as
the Footballers and Korfballers
return for a one-off sports
special edition competing to
draw together a connections
between four things. (R)
7.00 Inside the Christmas Factory
Gregg Wallace visits a factory
where 200,000 canapes are
produced every 24 hours
and Cherry Healey discovers
fail-safe scientific methods for
cooking the perfect turkey. (R)
8.00 MasterChef: The
Professionals
Gregg Wallace presents the first
episode of finals week, in which
the four remaining contestants
must cook for an exclusive
gathering of some of the
nation’s greatest chefs.
9.00 The Brexit Storm Continues:
Laura Kuenssberg’s
Inside Story
Documentary exploring the
tumultuous events of Boris
Johnson’s government, from
the proroguing of parliament
being declared unlawful to the
calling of a general election.
10.00 Live at the Apollo:
Christmas Special
Sara Pascoe introduces a
special festive edition of the
comedy show, featuring sets
by Chris McCausland and
Flo and Joan. Last in series.
10.30 Cunk & Other
Humans on 2019
Mockumentary series
starring Diane Morgan.
10.35 Newsnight, Weather
11.20 NFL This Week
Action from the 15th round of
fixtures, including New Orleans
Saints v Indianapolis Colts.
Election Special – the Result. With Fiona
Bruce. (R) 1.10 Sign Zone: The Baby Has 12.40am Bancroft (R) 1.30 Shopping 3.00
Landed (R) 2.10 Sign Zone: For Love or
Money (R) 2.55-6.30am This Is BBC Two
6.00am Good Morning Britain 8.30
Lorraine 9.25 Judge Rinder 10.30 This
Morning 12.30pm Loose Women 1.30 ITV
Lunchtime News, Weather 1.55 Local
News, Weather 2.00 Dickinson’s Real
Deal 3.00 The Switch 3.59 Local Weather
4.00 Tipping Point (R) 5.00 Cash Trapped
6.00 Local News, Weather
7.00 Emmerdale
Cain becomes infuriated by
his family’s actions, Leyla
covers her feelings, while
Billy and Dawn reconcile.
7.30 Best Walks with a View
with Julia Bradbury
The presenter takes a circular
walk around Malham in the
Yorkshire Dales, taking in the
Janet’s Foss waterfall, Gordale
Scar, and the limestone
pavement at Malham Cove. (R)
8.00 How to Spend It Well at
Christmas with Phillip
Schofield
The presenter takes a look at
the best Christmas deals on
food and drink. The stars of The
Real Housewives of Cheshire
take a blind taste test to see if
they can tell the difference
between supermarket sparkling
wine and real champagne.
Mother and daughter Janet Ellis
and Sophie Ellis-Bextor get to
grips with some 1970s-style
retro kitchen appliances, and
Matt Tebbutt samples Phillip’s
efforts with a DIY home
gin-making kit. Last in series.
9.00 Sticks and Stones
Thomas feels under pressure
to succeed in all aspects of his
life, so arranges three vitally
important encounters on the
same night. First he attempts
to ingratiate himself with his
boss over a drink, then tries
to persuade an old friend to
become a new client, and
finally has dinner with his
father-in-law. However, his
attempt to do too much
has terrible consequences,
causing his life to spiral
even further out of control.
10.00 ITV News at Ten, Weather
10.30 Local News, Weather
10.45 The Dirty War on the NHS
Examining plans to sell off the
National Health Service in
favour of an insurance-based
healthcare system, which in
the US, denies treatment to
millions of people. Filmed in
both countries, the film warns
of danger to the fundamental
human right to medical care.
Who’s Doing the Dishes? (R) 3.50 ITV
Nightscreen 5.05-6.00am Judge Rinder (R)
6.30am The King of Queens: triple bill. (R)
7.45 Everybody Loves Raymond: double
bill. (R) 8.40 Frasier: triple bill. (R) 10.10
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R)
11.05 Undercover Boss USA (R) 12.00noon
Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 The
People’s Vet 1.05 Escape to the Chateau:
DIY (R) 2.10 Countdown 3.00 Find It, Fix
It, Flog It 4.00 A Place in the Sun (R)
5.00 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (R)
6.00 The Simpsons
Former US president George
Bush Sr and his wife Barbara
buy a house across the street
from the family, but Homer and
Bart soon cross swords with him
and a full-scale feud ensues. (R)
6.30 Hollyoaks
Sylver leaves Mercedes a
voicemail message, pleading
with her to retract her
statement. Meanwhile, Mitchell
is caught sneaking out
of the flat to see Scott. (R)
7.00 Channel 4 News Headlines.
8.00  PICK  The Supervet at
Christmas
A special festive edition
following Noel Fitzpatrick as he
treats former rescue dogs who
have found a new life as family
pets, but are still plagued by
medical problems. The patients
include a shih tzu with damaged
discs, a bulldog puppy with a
fracture that extends across a
growth plate, and a German
shepherd that has had a leg
amputated, and has developed
a hip problem from walking on
three legs. See Picks of the day.
9.00  PICK  The Undateables at
Christmas
Familiar faces from the dating
show share their plans for the
Christmas season, including
Daniel and Lily, who are
celebrating their first
anniversary with a festive
surprise. See Picks of the day.
10.00 First Dates
A 71-year-old beekeeper is
looking for a man with a
naughty side to his nature,
while a 21-year-old is
reluctant to venture from his
house, which has dented
his chances of romance.
11.05 Holidays from Hell: Caught
on Camera
Footage includes sunbed
dashes, ski crashes, Brits
behaving badly and locals
behaving madly. (R)
12.10am Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares
USA (R) 1.00 A Very British Country
House (R) 1.55  FILM  Morgan (2016, 15)
Sci-fi thriller, starring Kate Mara. ★★★
3.30 Grand Designs (R) 4.25 Celebrity
Come Dine with Me (R) 5.20 Extreme
Cake Makers (R) 5.45 Kirstie’s Handmade
Treasures (R) 5.50-6.30am Countdown (R)
6.00am Milkshake!: Sunny Bunnies (R)
6.05 Peppa Pig: triple bill. (R) 6.20 Mofy
(R) 6.25 Wissper (R) 6.35 Noddy: Toyland
Detective (R) 6.45 Fireman Sam (R)
6.55 Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big
Adventures! (R) 7.10 Shane the Chef (R)
7.25 Peppa Pig: double bill. (R) 7.45 Top
Wing (R) 8.00 Paw Patrol (R) 8.15 Floogals
(R) 8.30 Becca’s Bunch (R) 8.50 Little
Princess (R) 9.00 Ben and Holly’s Little
Kingdom (R) 9.15 Jeremy Vine
11.15  FILM  A Song For Christmas (2017,
PG) Festive drama, starring Becca Tobin.
★★★ 12.50pm Neighbours 1.20  FILM  A
Merry Christmas (2019, PG) Premiere.
Festive romantic drama, starring Kelley
Jakle and Jake Epstein. ★★★ 3.00  FILM 
Wrapped Up in Christmas (2017, PG)
Premiere. Festive drama, starring Tatyana
Ali and Brendan Fehr. ★★★ 4.45 5 News
at 5 5.00 Friends: double bill. (R)
6.00 Neighbours
Claudia contrives to spend
an afternoon with Elly. Terese
and Toadie discover they are
planning similar events. (R)
6.30 5 News Tonight Headlines.
7.00 World’s Strongest Man 2019
James Richardson presents
action from Europe’s Strongest
Man, the second Giants Live
Qualifying Tour event, held at
First Direct Arena in Leeds.
8.00 Inside Harrods at Christmas
Documentary about the
famous London retailer at
Christmas time, talking to
former employees about
looking after celebrities and
royalty during the festive season.
9.00 Gregg Wallace’s Magical
Christmas Market
The MasterChef presenter
travels around Europe to
learn how the humble market
stall has become such a key
staple of Christmas and
the ingredients that make
them special places.
10.00 Inside the World’s
Greatest Hotels
A look at the planet’s most
iconic hotels, beginning with
Caesars Palace, a hotel themed
on ancient Rome with
numerous restaurants and
casinos, which has been the
heart and soul of Las Vegas
for more than 50 years. (R)
11.05 Britain’s Favourite
Christmas Adverts
Julian Clary revisits some of
the more memorable festive-
themed advertisements, with
contributors including Bill
Oddie, Jason Bradbury, Oz
Clarke, Anita Harris, Rustie Lee,
Hal Cruttenden, Lucy Porter
and Natalie Haynes. (R)
1.00am The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show
3.00 Access (R) 3.10 NCIS: New Orleans:
triple bill. (R) 5.35-6.00am Wildlife SOS (R)

Wales 7.30pm Gino’s Italian Express RTE1 6.00am EuroNews 7.25 Teleshopping 8.00 S4C 6.00am Cyw 12.00noon Newyddion 12.05 (R) Repeat
variations

Most Violent Year (2014, 15) ★★★★ 3.00 News

STV 7.30pm Sean’s Festive Scotland 10.40
Scotland Tonight 11.05 The Dirty War on the
NHS 1.00am Bancroft 1.50 ITV Nightscreen
UTV 7.30pm With This Ring 10.45 UTV Up Close
11.10 The Dirty War on the NHS 1.05am Best
Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury
BBC1 Scotland 8.00pm River City 10.35 Holby
City 11.35 Angels of the North 12.15am Inside the
Cage: The Rise of Female Fighters 12.55  FILM  A
BBC1 Wales 11.45am Tudur’s TV Flashback
10.30pm BBC Wales Live 11.05 Inside the Cage:
The Rise of Female Fighters 11.45 Angels of the
North. double bill. 12.25am  FILM  A Most Violent
Year (2014, 15) ★★★★ 2.25 BBC News
BBC Scotland 7.00pm Landward 7.30 Born
to Be Wild 8.00 The Singer Story: Made in
Clydebank 9.00 The Nine 10.00 Young, Asian
and Scots 11.00 Bodybuilders Unfiltered
Today 9.55 Ellen DeGeneres 10.50 Dr Phil 11.45
Shortland Street 12.15pm Doctors 12.45 Telly
Bingo 1.00 News 1.30 Celebrity Home of the Year
2018 2.30 Neighbours 2.55 EastEnders 3.30
Today 5.40 Nuacht 6.00 The Angelus 6.01 News
7.00 Nationwide 7.30 EastEnders 8.00 Fair City
8.30 Home Rescue 9.00 News 9.35 Prime Time
10.15 The Murder of Bobby Ryan 11.00 Rebellion
1.05am Touched by Auschwitz 2.05 Prime Time
2.40 Bingo 2.50 Dr Phil 4.20 Doctors 4.50 News
Cymoedd Roy Noble 12.30 Heno 1.30 Helo Syrjeri Star ratings
2.00 Newyddion 2.05 Prynhawn Da 3.00 Newyddion ★★★★★ Brilliant
3.05 Cynefin 4.00 Awr Fawr: Blociau Rhif 4.05 Awr
★★★★ Very good
Fawr: Guto Gwningen 4.20 Awr Fawr: Halibalw
4.30 Awr Fawr: Sion y Chef 4.45 Awr Fawr: ★★★ Worth a watch
Cacamwnci 5.00 Stwnsh 6.00 Newyddion 6.05 ★★ Could be worse
Codi Pac 6.30 Rownd a Rownd 7.00 Heno 7.30 ★ Pretty dire
Pobol y Cwm 8.00 Cefn Gwlad 9.00 Newyddion All programme details
9.30 Y Byd yn ei Le gyda Guto Harri 10.00  NEW  are correct at time of
Drama O Ewrop: Rhwng Dau Olau 11.00 Y Ditectif going to press
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Tuesday
ITV2 Freeview 6
DAVE Freeview 19

6.00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 James

6.20 Bonkers Guinness World
Records 6.45 You’ve Been Framed
Gold at Christmas! Unwrapped
7.10 BGT: Top 10 Golden Buzzers
Moments 8.00 Emmerdale 8.30
Coronation Street 9.25 The Ellen
DeGeneres Show 10.20 Dress to
Impress 12.15pm Emmerdale
12.45 Coronation Street 1.50 The
Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.45 The
Boxer & The Ballroom Dancer 3.50
Dinner Date 4.50 Dress to Impress
7.00 You’ve Been Framed Gold
8.00 I’m a Celebrity... Jungle Fever
9.00 Boxer & The Ballroom Dancer
10.00 Family Guy Triple bill.
11.30 American Dad! Double bill.
12.30am Celebrity Juice Christmas
Special 1.30 The Cleveland Show
1.55 Christmas Bonkers Guinness
World Records 2.25 Teleshopping
5.55 ITV2 Nightscreen
May’s Cars of the People 8.00
American Pickers 9.00 Storage
Hunters UK: double bill. 10.00
American Pickers: double bill.
12.00noon James May’s Cars of
the People 1.00 World’s Most
Dangerous Roads 2.00 Top Gear
3.00 Timber Kings 4.00 Cop Car
Workshop 5.00 Top Gear
6.00 Eddie Eats America Double bill.
7.00 Would I Lie to You? Double bill.
8.20 QI Double bill. With Linda Smith,
Mark Gatiss and Sean Lock; with
Romesh Ranganathan, Rachel
Parris and Richard Osman.
10.00 Taskmaster Gameshow.
11.00 Mock the Week Previously
unaired material and out-takes.
11.40 QI Comedy panel game.
12.20am Would I Lie to You? 1.40 QI
2.50 The Last Man on Earth 3.40
The Indestructibles 4.00 Shopping

ITV3 YESTERDAY

December 17
Freeview 10 F’view 25

6.00am Classic Coronation Street 6.00am Napoleon: The Egyptian

6.55 Classic Emmerdale 7.50
Heartbeat 8.55 George and
Mildred 10.05 Man About the
House 10.40 Agatha Christie’s
Marple 12.40pm Heartbeat 1.45
Classic Emmerdale 2.50 Classic
Coronation Street 3.55 Agatha
Christie’s Marple 5.50 Heartbeat
6.55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot
A Belgian film star arrives.
8.00 Midsomer Murders: Ghosts
of Christmas Past A family’s
reunion takes a sinister turn.
10.00 The Bletchley Circle: San
Francisco A sting operation is
arranged to draw out two warring
factions and see justice done.
11.00 Cheat Leah resorts to more
extreme measures to expose Rose.
12.05am A Touch of Frost 2.00
George and Mildred 2.25 ITV3
Nightscreen 2.30 Teleshopping
Campaign 7.10 Slow Train Through
Africa with Griff Rhys Jones 8.00
Time Team: double bill. 10.00
The Supervet at Christmas
Secret Nazi Bases 11.00 Viking 8pm, Channel 4
Dead 12.00noon Impossible It may be Christmas, but there’s no let up for her spinal cord. Noel thinks a special support
Railways 1.00 Time Team 2.00
David Attenborough’s Natural the staff at Fitzpatrick Referrals, as this using pins and cement might ease her pain,
Curiosities: double bill. 3.00 Life in festive special – which focuses on rescue but it’s a very risky procedure.
the Undergrowth 4.00 Impossible dogs who have been given a fresh start in life Meanwhile French bulldog puppy Lexi has
Engineering 5.00 Viking Dead
6.00 Secret Nazi Bases Examining by their new owners – reveals. a fractured front leg inflicted by another dog,
the Spanish island of Villa Winter. First through the doors is 11-year-old Shih and there are concerns it won’t heal properly.
7.00 Impossible Railways Tzu Gabbana (presumably there’s a Dolce But the biggest sob story involves Bran, a
8.00 Bangers and Cash A customer somewhere too), who needs treatment for German shepherd who has already lost one
considers a Morris Marina as a
Christmas present for his wife. damaged discs that are putting pressure on leg and has now injured another. ★★★★
9.00 Porridge Double bill.
11.00 Open All Hours Double bill.
12.20am Open All Hours 1.00 Secret
Nazi Bases 2.00 Slow Train
Through Africa with Griff Rhys
Jones 3.00 Teleshopping

Film4 Freeview 14
11.00am Thunder Bay (1953, U)
Action adventure, starring James
Stewart. 1.05pm The Man from the
Alamo (1953, U) Western, starring
Glenn Ford. 2.40 Fantastic Voyage
(1966, U) Sci-fi adventure, starring
Raquel Welch. 4.45  PICK  One
Fine Day (1996, PG) Romantic
comedy, with George Clooney.
See Picks of the day.
6.55 Eye in the Sky (2015, 15)
A mission to wipe out a terrorist
cell is complicated when a girl
enters the blast radius of a planned
drone strike. Thriller, starring
Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman.
9.00 The Boss (2016, 15) Comedy,
starring Melissa McCarthy.
11.05 2 Guns (2013, 15) Action
adventure, starring Denzel
Washington and Mark Wahlberg.
1.10am A Fantastic Woman (2017,
15) Drama, starring Daniela Vega.
E4 Freeview 13
6.00am Hollyoaks 7.00 Don’t Tell the
Bride 8.00 How I Met Your Mother
9.00 Mike & Molly 10.00 The Big
Bang Theory 11.00 The Goldbergs
12.00noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine
1.00 The Big Bang Theory 2.00
Mike & Molly 3.00 Brooklyn
Nine-Nine 4.00 The Goldbergs
5.00 Don’t Tell the Bride
6.00 The Big Bang Theory Sitcom.
7.00 Hollyoaks Chester-based soap.
7.30 Celebrity Christmas Come
Dine with Me Dinner parties.
8.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine
GOLD
6.00am Teleshopping 7.15 Saluting
Dad’s Army 8.00 The Two Ronnies:
Christmas Show 9.00 Last of the
Summer Wine 11.10 Keeping up
Appearances: Christmas Special
1993 12.30pm Still Open All Hours at Christmas
1.10 Are You Being Served?
Special Christmas 1979 1.50
2point4 Children Christmas Special Here’s a festive treat for you
1993 2.30 Last of the Summer
Wine: triple bill. 4.40 Dad’s Army
5.30 Only Fools and Horses
7.15 Only Fools and Horses
9.05 Mrs Brown’s Boys Sitcom.
9.55 Mrs Brown’s Boys Sitcom.
10.50 The Royle Family: The Golden
Egg Cup Jim and Barbara argue
over what to do with a cash windfall. he really is his fiancée Lily’s
12.10am Harry Enfield and Chums
1.05 Mrs Brown’s Boys 1.50 The
Royle Family: The Golden Egg Cup
2.55 300 Years of French &
Saunders 4.00 Teleshopping
DRAMA Freeview 20
6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 The
House of Eliott 8.00 Soldier,
Soldier: double bill. 10.00 Classic
Holby City 11.00 The Bill 1.00pm
Classic EastEnders 2.20 Casualty
3.20 Lovejoy 4.20 Bergerac
5.20 Last of the Summer Wine
6.00 The Green Green Grass The
Driscoll brothers catch up with
Boycie. Christmas special.
7.00 The Green Green Grass Tyler
spreads a rumour that Mrs
Cakeworthy is pregnant.
8.00 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
The Undateables
9pm, Channel 4
– a chance to catch up with
some of the wonderful
characters we’ve met during
the programme’s run. Among
them are autistic rock god
Daniel, who wants to prove
Prince Charming, and charity
worker Ray, whose girlfriend
Christine is taking him to see
Leeds United play. ★★★★
SKY ONE
6.00am Monkey Business: double
bill. 7.00 Kay Burley @ Breakfast:
four episodes. 9.00 The Simpsons:
four episodes. 11.00 NCIS: Los
Angeles 1.00pm Hawaii Five-0
3.00 Modern Family: triple bill.
4.30 The Simpsons: triple bill.
6.00 Futurama Sci-fi capers.
6.30 The Simpsons Triple bill.
8.00 Carpool Karaoke: Special
Celine Dion joins James Corden
for a spin around Las Vegas.
9.00 Romesh’s Look Back to the
Future Panel show, with Tom Davis,
LAST EPISODE
Gold Digger
9pm, BBC One
It’s the final episode of this
enthralling drama, so expect
a few revelations. We have, of
course, had one already
involving Benjamin, and Julia
is keen to confide in her
daughter Della about her
feelings – but ends up talking
to Ted instead. He suggests
they should get back
together, and it’s then that the
truth about their marriage
comes out. ★★★★
SKY ATLANTIC
6.00am Fish Town 7.00 Urban
Secrets 8.00 Storm City 9.00 CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation 10.00
The West Wing: double bill.
12.00noon Without a Trace:
double bill. 2.00 Blue Bloods
3.00 The West Wing: double bill.
4.55 Without a Trace: double bill.
6.45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Two gigolos are murdered.
8.00 Blue Bloods A pregnant woman
becomes the latest victim of a
vicious teenage game.
9.00 Ray Donovan Ray and Terry
FILM CHOICE
One Fine Day
4.45pm, Film4
Made while he was still a
member of ER’s cast, this
likeable romantic comedy
proved that George Clooney
had the charisma to become
a major movie star. He and
Michelle Pfeiffer play
mismatched career-driven
single parents thrown
together when their children
miss a school trip. There are
no prizes for guessing what
happens next. ★★★
SKY WITNESS
6.00am Nothing to Declare 8.00
Paramedics 9.00 Blue Bloods
10.00 Criminal Minds 11.00 CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation
12.00noon Elementary 1.00 Blue
Bloods 2.00 Law & Order 3.00 The
Real A&E 4.00 Paramedics 5.00
Nothing to Declare: double bill.
6.00 Nothing to Declare
6.30 Nothing to Declare
7.00 Nothing to Declare
7.30 Nothing to Declare
8.00 Criminal Minds Drama.
9.00 The Good Doctor Drama.
HOT TV|Daily Star

9.00 What a F****** Year on TV
10.35 Naked Attraction
11.40 The Big Bang Theory Sitcom.
12.35am Gogglebox 1.40 What a
F****** Year on TV with Mel B & Mel
B 3.00 Fear the Walking Dead 3.50
Big Bang Theory 4.40 How I Met
Your Mother 5.05 School of Rock
Havers confronts her demons.
10.00 New Tricks The detectives
investigate an immigrant’s murder.
11.10 Silent Witness Double bill.
A man is killed by a Tube train,
and not long after a female vicar
is murdered on the Underground.
1.30am The Heart Guy 3.30 Garden
Hopping 4.00 Teleshopping
Jo Brand and Gino D’Acampo.
10.30 A League of Their Own
Christmas Special With guests
Dennis Taylor and Gary Barlow.
11.30 Road Wars An insight into
vehicle crime and its prevention.
12.30am Road Wars Special 1.30
Arrow: double bill. 3.30 Modern
Family: triple bill. 5.00 Stargate SG-1
head to Coney Island to try to
track down Ray’s missing car.
10.10 Game of Thrones Double bill.
Jaime has a mission for Brienne;
Jon and his men attack the
mutineers at Craster’s Keep.
12.20am True Detective 1.35 Ray
Donovan 2.45 Nurse Jackie:
double bill. 4.00 The West Wing
10.00 Law & Order: Special Victims
Unit Double bill. Benson works
with the victim of a rape; a reality
show producer is jailed for sexually
assaulting an aspiring actress.
12.00m’t CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation 1.00 9-1-1 2.00
Station 19 3.00 Nothing to Declare:
four episodes. 5.00 The Real A&E
 BBC ONE BBC TWO ITV Channel 4 Channel 5

Angels of the North, 11.05pm The Baby Has Landed, 9pm For the Love of Dogs, 8pm My Grandparents’ War, 9pm A Billionaire’s Christmas, 10pm

6.00am Breakfast 9.15 Meet the Street at
Christmas 10.00 Homes Under the
Hammer (R) 11.00 Island Medics 11.45
The Customer Is Always Right (R) 12.15pm
Bargain Hunt (R) 1.00 BBC News at One,
Weather 1.30 BBC Local News, Weather
1.45 Doctors 2.15 The Blake Mysteries:
Ghost Stories: Part two of two. Police
suspicion is aroused by some articles
about unsolved cases. (R) 3.00 Escape to
the Country (R) 3.45 Garden Rescue (R)
4.30 The Repair Shop (R) 5.15 Pointless (R)
6.00 BBC News at Six, Weather
6.30 BBC Local News, Weather
7.00 The One Show
Magazine show, with stories of
interest from around the UK.
8.00 The Apprentice: Why
I Fired Them
Ahead of the final, Lord Sugar
looks back on the tasks from
this year’s series and assesses
the candidates’ performances.
The business tycoon also looks
back on the boardroom
bust-ups and goes through
the best and worst decisions
made by the contestants.
9.00  PICK  The Apprentice
The two finalists take on their
last challenge to win an
investment from Lord Sugar,
with contestants from the series
returning to aid them in their
endeavours. In an intensive
three-day challenge, the finalists
must create a new brand for
their company, produce a digital
billboard and make a television
advert. Last in the series.
See Picks of the day.
10.00 The Apprentice: You’re Hired
Tom Allen meets this year’s
winner and runner-up, as well
as Lord Sugar, to look back
over the past 12 weeks of the
business-based reality show.
Last in the series.
10.30 BBC News at Ten
10.55 BBC Local News, Weather
National Lottery Update
11.05 Angels of the North
Double bill. Following life at
Newcastle hair salon Longlox.
Ashleigh gets approved to buy
a brand new house, and
Sammyjo takes a big step in
getting over Tom; Bev goes on
the warpath as standards slip at
the salon, and the Longlox girls
look forward to Christmas and
the future. Last in the series.
11.35 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show
Three young brothers get the
surprise of their lives when
they enter what they believe
is an escape room, but find
themselves on stage at the
London Palladium. (R)
12.35am Weather for the Week Ahead
12.40-6.00am BBC News: Headlines.
6.30am Meet the Street at Christmas (R)
7.15 Island Medics (R) 8.00 Sign Zone:
Critical Incident (R) 8.30 Sign Zone: The
Big Cook Out (R) 9.00 BBC News at 9
10.00 Victoria Derbyshire 11.00 BBC
Newsroom Live 12.15pm Politics Live
1.00 Eggheads (R) 1.30 The Best
Christmas Food Ever (R) 2.15 Holiday of
My Lifetime with Len Goodman (R)
3.00  FILM  Swallows and Amazons
(1974, U) Adventure, starring Virginia
McKenna. ★★★★ 4.30 The Hairy Bikers
Home for Christmas (R) 5.15  LIVE  Charity has a plan, Liv worries
MOTD: Club World Cup 2019: Monterrey,
Al-Sadd or Hienghene Sport v Liverpool
(Kick-off 5.30pm). Action from the semi-
final at Education City Stadium in Doha,
Qatar. Liverpool will be looking to go one
better than in their previous appearance
in this competition, when they finished
as runners-up to Sao Paolo in 2005.
7.30 Saving Lives at Sea
The volunteers of the RNLI race
to the rescue of a man who
jumped off a cliff for a dare,
and a sailor with a potentially
life-changing injury. (R)
8.00 MasterChef: The
Professionals
In the penultimate challenge,
the four remaining chefs are
challenged to create a single
exceptional dish, inspired by a
place that is special to them, as
they fight to secure their place
in the final three. After one
contestant is sent home, the
remaining chefs travel to Lisbon
to experience cooking alongside
the acclaimed chef José Avillez.
9.00 The Baby Has Landed
The families emerge from the
first few hectic weeks with their
new babies and realise that
they need to re-evaluate their
priorities. Paul and Craig strive
to be equal parents, and Eilidh
and Richard wonder whether
they will ever get to take their
baby home. Last in the series.
10.00 I Love 1999
The Blair Witch Project’s
Heather Donahue remembers
the final year of the millennium, 10.30 Local News, Weather
which saw her ultra-low-
budget horror film terrify
audiences the world over. (R)
10.30 Cunk & Other Humans
on 2019
Christmas specials starring
Diane Morgan as the incredibly 11.45 The Jonathan Ross Show
stupid documentary-maker
Philomena Cunk.
10.35 Newsnight, Weather
1.20 TOTP 2 Presents the 90s
1 and presenter Mel Giedroyc.
Archive performances and
videos featuring the Spice Girls, 12.40am Bancroft: Detective
Michael Jackson, Pulp, Shania Superintendent Bancroft is faced with
Twain and Bryan Adams. (R)
12.20am Sign Zone: Reggie in China (R)
1.20 Sign Zone: Inside the Supermarket
(R) 2.15-6.30am This Is BBC Two
6.00am Good Morning Britain 8.30
Lorraine 9.25 Judge Rinder 10.30 This
Morning 12.30pm Loose Women 1.30 ITV
Lunchtime News, Weather 1.55 Local
News, Weather 2.00 Dickinson’s Real
Deal 3.00 The Switch 3.59 Local Weather
4.00 Tipping Point (R) 5.00 Cash Trapped:
Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh.
6.00 Local News, Weather
6.30 ITV Evening News, Weather
7.00 Emmerdale
about Aaron, while Jamie and
Andrea resolve their conflict.
7.30 Coronation Street
Roy makes an error of
judgement by leaving Richard
unattended, and Michelle
receives a mystery offer for the
Bistro. Elsewhere, Ryan begs
Gary for work to pay off his debt.
8.00 Paul O’Grady: For the
Love of Dogs
In the final episode of the
series, the comedian meets a
Pyrenean mountain dog that
has a problem with its bladder.
Elsewhere, a dog suffering from
skin problems needs surgery on
its eyes, and Paul also helps a
West Highland white terrier that
is almost twice the weight it
should be get into shape.
8.30 Coronation Street
Nina lays the blame on Roy,
and Michael waits in vain
for a visit from Grace and
Tianna. Elsewhere, Ryan
completes a mission for Gary.
9.00 Sticks and Stones
In the final episode, Thomas
finally opens up to his boss
Chris Carter about the bullying
he has been subjected to.
Carter is sceptical, but Thomas
insists on the issue being dealt
with that day. Later, the cause
of the team’s behaviour is laid
bare. Ken Nwosu, Susannah
Fielding and Ben Miller star.
10.00 ITV News at Ten, Weather
10.45 Peston
Political magazine show
presented by Robert Peston,
featuring major interviews with
members of Westminster, topical
guests and cultural figures.
The host is joined on the sofa
by Cats stars Rebel Wilson and
Jason Derulo, plus cricketer
Jofra Archer, actor Taron Egerton
With music by Keane. (R)
a blast from the past. (R) 1.30 Home
Shopping 3.00 Monster Carp (R) 3.50 ITV
Nightscreen 5.05-6.00am Judge Rinder:
Real-life cases in a studio courtroom. (R)
6.30am The King of Queens (R) 7.45
Everybody Loves Raymond(R) 8.40
Frasier: triple bill. (R) 10.10 Ramsay’s
Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 11.05
Undercover Boss USA (R) 12.00noon
Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 The
People’s Vet 1.05 Escape to the Chateau:
DIY (R) 2.10 Countdown 3.00 Find It, Fix
It, Flog It 4.00 A Place in the Sun (R)
5.00 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (R)
6.00 The Simpsons
The family visits an exclusive
country club, but its swanky
atmosphere has a disturbing
effect on Marge. (R)
6.30 Hollyoaks
James refuses to get his hands
dirty, and Mitchell and Scott
go to visit the Christmas
markets. Meanwhile, Mercedes
worries about her safety. (R)
7.00 Channel 4 News
8.00  PICK  Food Unwrapped:
Cracking Christmas Guide
Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton,
Matt Tebbutt and Helen Lawal
present tips on how to feed
family and friend better, cheaper
and faster at Christmas. They
test three novel turkey-cooking
methods against the clock,
and share tips for preparing
parsnips. They explore whether
champagne is worth its price
tag, and explore the psychology
of why people cannot stop
dipping into the chocolate box.
See Picks of the day.
9.00 My Grandparents’ War:
Carey Mulligan
In the final episode, the actress
discovers what happened to
her grandfather who travelled
thousands of miles to fight the
Japanese in the final months of
the Second World War. Her
grandfather, Denzil Booth, lost
his closest friends on board
Britain’s biggest warship, as
it was the first to be attacked
by a Japanese kamikaze.
10.00 Father Ted Christmas
Special
Fathers Ted and Dougal
endure their worst Christmas
ever when they get lost in
a lingerie department. (R)
11.15 24 Hours in A&E
A 33-year-old woman is
brought in after having a severe
epileptic seizure, while a
two-year-old is treated after her
brother squirted her in the face
with a cleaning product. (R)
12.15am First Dates (R) 1.10 Old People’s
Home for 4 Year Olds at Christmas (R)
2.05 Food Unwrapped Does Christmas
(R) 3.00 Come Dine with Me Celebrity
Christmas Special: Five episodes of the
dinner-party challenge. (R) 5.20 Extreme
Cake Makers (R) 5.45 Kirstie’s Handmade
Treasures (R) 5.50-6.30am Countdown (R)
6.00am Milkshake!: Sunny Bunnies (R)
6.05 Peppa Pig: triple bill. (R) 6.20 Mofy
(R) 6.25 Wissper (R) 6.35 Noddy: Toyland
Detective (R) 6.45 Fireman Sam (R) 6.55
Thomas & Friends (R) 7.10 Shane the
Chef (R) 7.25 Peppa Pig: double bill. (R)
7.45 Top Wing (R) 8.00 Paw Patrol (R)
8.15 Floogals (R) 8.30 Becca’s Bunch (R)
8.50 Little Princess (R) 9.00 Ben and
Holly’s Little Kingdom (R) 9.15 Jeremy
Vine 11.15  FILM  A Royal Christmas
Ball (2017, U) Premiere. Drama, starring
Tara Reid. ★★★ 12.50pm Neighbours
1.15  FILM  Her Magical Christmas
(2017, PG) Premiere. Romantic drama,
starring Jessica Lowndes and Brendan
Penny. ★★★ 3.00  FILM  Christmas Song
(2019) Premiere. Festive drama, starring
Ashanti and Stan Shaw. 4.45 5 News at
5 5.00 Friends: double bill. (R)
6.00 Neighbours
Finn is furious with Claudia
for betraying his trust,
and demands she leave
Erinsborough immediately. (R)
6.30 5 News Tonight Headlines.
7.00 World’s Strongest Man 2019
James Richardson presents
action from the North American
Open, the Giants Live Qualifying
Tour event, held in Martinsville,
Indiana. The likes of Mark Felix,
Rob Kearney and Evan
Singleton competed in events
including the Car Deadlift, Atlas
Stones and Super Yoke.
8.00 Make a Wish for Christmas
Concluding the documentary
about Make-A-Wish UK, which
grants wishes to children with
life-threatening conditions, from
visiting Milan fashion week to
meeting Santa in Lapland.
9.00  PICK  Casualty 24/7
At Christmas
Cameras follow patients and
staff in Barnsley Hospital’s
accident and emergency
department at Christmas,
a time of year which usually
sees a surge in patients.
See Picks of the day.
10.00 A Billionaire’s Christmas
Documentary revealing the
most extravagant presents
money can buy, from helicopter
visits from Santa and home
panto performances to
£24,000 colouring books
and 24-carat-gold BMXs. (R)
11.05 Me & My 10 Kids:
Mega Families
Documentary following the lives
of two British families wrestling
with the struggles and joys of
raising 10 kids apiece. (R)
12.05am Me & My 10 Kids: Another On The
Way? (R) 1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino
Show 3.00 Access 3.10 Judy Garland: In
Life and Death (R) 4.00 Maurice Gibb: In
Life and Death (R) 4.45 Cruising with Jane
McDonald (R) 5.35-6.00am Wildlife SOS (R)

STV 10.40pm Scotland Tonight 11.05 Peston with Len Goodman 2.30 Politics 3.30 Eggheads 1.15 Christmas Then and Now 1.45 Neighbours Away 4.30 Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip. (R) Repeat
variations

12.05am Bancroft 1.00 ITV Nightscreen
UTV 11.45pm Bancroft: double bill.
BBC1 Scotland 12.35am The Edit 12.55 News
BBC1 Wales 11.45am Tudur’s TV Flashback
BBC2 N Ireland 11.20pm Ed Sheeran:
Radio 2 in Concert: Presented by Jo Whiley.
BBC Scotland 1.00pm The Best Christmas
Food Ever: double bill. 1.45 Holiday of My Lifetime
4.00  FILM  Swallows and Amazons (1974, U)
★★★★ 5.30 The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas
7.00 Mini Disco Divas 7.30 Jigs & Wigs: The
Extreme World of Irish Dancing 8.00 Secret Body
9.00 The Nine 10.00 Off the Ball: Petty and
Ill-Informed 11.00 Screen Grab 11.45 The Edit
RTE1 6.00am EuroNews 7.20 Teleshopping
7.55 Today with Maura and Dáithí 9.50 The Ellen
DeGeneres Show 10.45 Shortland Street 11.15
Doctors 11.50 Leaders’ Questions 1.00pm News
2.15 EastEnders 2.55 Fair City 3.30 Today with
Maura and Dáithí 5.40 Nuacht 6.00 The Angelus
6.01 News 6.30 Reeling in the Years 7.00
Nationwide 7.30 Neven’s Kilkenny Christmas 8.00
Fair City 8.30 Donal’s Super Food in Minutes 9.00
RTE News 9.35 Garech Browne: Last Days at
Luggala 10.35 The Young Offenders 11.15 The
Irish Revolution 12.20am Room to Improve 1.20
Raised By the Village 2.20 Pulling with My Parents
3.15 At Your Service 3.40 My Big Day: Home or
double bill. 5.25 Goodbye House 5.50 EuroNews Star ratings
S4C 6.00am Cyw 12.00noon Newyddion ★★★★★ Brilliant
S4C a’r Tywydd 12.05 Cegin Bryn: Tir a Môr
★★★★ Very good
12.30 Heno 1.00 Ar Lafar 1.30 Bwyd Epic Chris
★★★ Worth a watch
2.00 Newyddion 2.05 Prynhawn Da 3.00
Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 3.05 Ty am Ddim ★★ Could be worse
★ Pretty dire
4.00 Awr Fawr 5.00 Stwnsh 6.00 Newyddion 6.05
Nadolig Hafod Lon 7.00 Heno 8.00 Pobol y Cwm All programme details
8.55 Chwedloni 9.00 Newyddion 9.30 Stand Yp are correct at time of
10.30 Rygbi Pawb 11.15 Galw Nain Nain Nain going to press
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Wednesday
ITV2 Freeview 6
DAVE Freeview 19

6.00am The Planet’s Funniest Animals 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 James

6.20 Totally Bonkers Guinness
World Records 6.45 You’ve Been
Framed! 7.10 BGT: Top 10 LOL
Moments 8.00 Emmerdale 8.30
You’ve Been Framed! 9.25 Ellen
DeGeneres 10.20 Dress to Impress
12.15pm Emmerdale 12.50 You’ve
Been Framed Gold at Christmas!
1.50 Ellen DeGeneres 2.45 Boxer &
The Ballroom Dancer 3.50 Dinner
Date 4.50 Dress to Impress
6.00 Dress to Impress
7.00 You’ve Been Framed Gold
at Christmas! Double bill.
8.00 I’m a Celebrity… Get Me
Out of Here! Coming Out
9.00 The Boxer & The Ballroom
Dancer Reality series.
10.00 Family Guy 11.30 American
Dad! 12.25am Christmas Shopping
with Keith Lemon 1.30 Through
the Keyhole 2.30 Teleshopping
May’s Cars of the People 8.00
American Pickers 9.00 Storage
Hunters UK 10.00 American
Pickers 12.00noon James May’s
Cars of the People 1.00 World’s
Most Dangerous Roads 2.00 Top
Gear 3.00 Timber Kings 4.00 Cop
Car Workshop 5.00 Top Gear
6.00 Eddie Eats America
7.00 Would I Lie to You? At
Christmas With Henry Blofeld,
Kerry Howard, the Rev Richard
Coles and Clive Myrie.
7.40 Would I Lie to You?
8.20 QI Double bill.
10.00 Hypothetical
11.00 Dave Gorman: Terms
and Conditions Apply
12.00m’t QI 12.40 Would I Lie to
You? At Christmas 1.20 Would I Lie
to You? 2.10 QI 3.00 The Last Man
on Earth 4.00 Teleshopping

ITV3 Freeview 10
YESTERDAY F’view 25

6.00am Classic Coronation Street:
double bill. 6.55 Classic
Emmerdale: double bill. 7.50
Heartbeat 8.55 George and
Mildred: double bill. 10.05 Man
About the House 10.40 Agatha
Christie’s Marple 12.40pm
Heartbeat 1.45 Classic Emmerdale:
6.00am Operation Grand Canyon
with Dan Snow 7.10 Slow Train
Through Africa with Griff Rhys
Jones 8.00 Time Team: double bill.
10.00 Secret Nazi Bases 11.00
Viking Dead 12.00noon Impossible
Railways 1.00 Time Team 2.00
David Attenborough’s Natural
LAST EPISODE
The Apprentice
9pm, BBC One
At 8pm, Why I Fired Them takes a look back which they must prove they’re worthy of
at how this year’s candidates tackled Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment.
Sugar’s often bewildering challenges as well They receive help from the fired candidates

double bill. 2.50 Classic Coronation
Street: double bill. 3.55 Agatha
Christie’s Marple 5.55 Heartbeat
7.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot
A murder gives rise to rumours
of a communist conspiracy.
8.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple The
sleuth investigates the murder of
old friend Father Gorman.
10.00 The Bletchley Circle: San
Francisco A Russian diplomat dies.
11.00 Cheat Leah deals with the
fallout of Adam’s betrayal.
12.05am A Touch of Frost 2.10 ITV3
Nightscreen 2.30 Teleshopping
December 18
Curiosities 3.00 Life in the
Undergrowth 4.00 Impossible as the bust-ups that accompanied them. (although, after seeing them in action, they
Engineering 5.00 Viking Dead
6.00 Secret Nazi Bases One of the Then we get down to the nitty gritty as the might not want it) as they create a new
largest Nazi bunkers ever built. final takes place. As regular viewers are brand, produce a digital billboard and make
7.00 Impossible Railways aware, it’s a gruelling format designed to sort a TV advertisement before delivering their
8.00 Trains That Changed the World the wheat from the chaff. The duo still last pitch. The winner is then interviewed in
Exploring the establishment of
America’s rail network. standing tackle a three-day challenge, during You’re Hired at 10pm. ★★★★
9.00 Open All Hours Triple bill.
11.00 Abandoned Engineering
12.00m’t Steam Train Britain
1.00 Secret Nazi Bases 2.00 Slow
Train Through Africa with Griff
Rhys Jones 3.00 Teleshopping

Film4 Freeview 14
11.00am Magnificent Obsession
(1954, U) Drama, starring Rock
Hudson. 1.15pm The Poseidon
Adventure (1972, PG) Disaster
movie, starring Gene Hackman.
3.30 Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970, U)
Fact-based Second World War
drama, starring Martin Balsam.
6.20  PICK  Only the Brave (2017, 12)
Fact-based drama about a group
of elite firefighters, starring Josh
Brolin, Jennifer Connelly and Andie
MacDowell. See Picks of the day.
9.00 Hampstead (2017, 12) Premiere.
An American widow finds love with
a man living wild on Hampstead
Heath. Comedy drama, starring
Brendan Gleeson and Diane Keaton.
11.05 47 Ronin (2013, 12) Fantasy
adventure, starring Keanu Reeves.
1.20am Army of Darkness –
Director’s Cut (1992, 15) Comedy
sequel, starring Bruce Campbell.
E4 Freeview 13
6.00am Hollyoaks 7.00 Don’t Tell the
Bride: Christmas Revenge 8.00
How I Met Your Mother 9.00 Mike
& Molly 10.00 The Big Bang Theory
11.00 The Goldbergs 12.00noon
Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1.00 The Big
Bang Theory 2.00 Mike & Molly
3.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4.00 The
Goldbergs 5.00 Don’t Tell the Bride
6.00 The Big Bang Theory Sitcom.
7.00 Hollyoaks Chester-based soap.
7.30 Celebrity Christmas Come
Dine with Me Culinary contest.
8.00 The Crystal Maze: Celebrity
GOLD
6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 The Two
Ronnies: Christmas Show 8.00 The
Two Ronnies: Christmas 1987 9.00 FILM CHOICE
Last of the Summer Wine 11.00
The Green Green Grass 12.10pm Casualty 24/7 Food Unwrapped: Only the Brave
Still Open All Hours 12.50 2point4 At Christmas Cracking Christmas 6.20pm, Film4
Children Christmas Special 1.30 9pm, Channel 5 Guide Based on a moving true
Last of the Summer Wine 3.30 The
Green Green Grass 4.35 Still Open Barnsley Hospital’s accident 8pm, Channel 4
story, this gripping drama
All Hours 5.10 Only Fools and Horses Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton,
and emergency department focuses on an elite group of
7.00 Only Fools and Horses
8.25 Dad’s Army Comedy. throws open its doors again, Matt Tebbutt and Helen firefighters who were caught
9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys Double bill. admitting viewers so they Lawal are on hand with some up in a blaze in Arizona in
10.35 The Royle Family: Joe’s can see how the staff cope tricks and cheats that should 2013. Josh Brolin portrays
Crackers Another Christmas Day. with around 9,000 patients help everyone create the their leader, who pushes his
11.50 300 Years of French &
Saunders Skits and sketches.
every festive season. Sister perfect Christmas Day feast. team to their limits in an
12.50am Men Behaving Badly Bernita Wainwright, Dr Julian They also put champagne attempt to bring the wildfire
Christmas Special 1.55 Absolutely Humphrey and the rest of and digestifs to the test under control. Miles Teller
Fabulous Xmas 2004 2.40 David the team attempt to keep before exploring why we as plays a rookie with a troubled
Jason: Planes, Trains and
Automobiles 3.30 2point4 Children people smiling during a very a nation love a chocolate background. Jeff Bridges
Christmas Special 4.00 Teleshopping trying time. ★★★ variety box. ★★★★ also appears. ★★★★★
DRAMA Freeview 20
SKY ONE SKY ATLANTIC SKY WITNESS
6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 The 6.00am Monkey Business 7.00 Kay 6.00am Fish Town 6.55 Urban 6.00am Nothing to Declare 8.00
House of Eliott 8.00 Soldier, Burley @ Breakfast: four episodes. Secrets 7.50 Storm City 8.45 CSI: Paramedics 9.00 Blue Bloods
Soldier: double bill. 10.00 Classic 9.00 The Simpsons: four episodes. Crime Scene Investigation 10.00 10.00 Criminal Minds 11.00 CSI:
Holby City 11.00 The Bill: double 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles: double The West Wing 12.00noon Without Crime Scene Investigation
bill. 1.00pm Classic EastEnders: bill. 1.00pm Hawaii Five-0: double a Trace 2.00 Blue Bloods 3.00 The 12.00noon Elementary 1.00 Blue
double bill. 2.20 Casualty 3.20 bill. 3.00 Modern Family: triple bill. West Wing 5.00 Without a Trace Bloods 2.00 Law & Order 3.00 The
Lovejoy 4.20 Bergerac 5.20 The 4.30 The Simpsons: triple bill. 6.00 Without a Trace A paramedic Real A&E 4.00 Paramedics 5.00
Green Green Grass. Comedy. 6.00 Futurama Sci-fi capers. goes missing from a hospital shortly Nothing to Declare: double bill.
6.25 The Good Life Double bill. 6.30 The Simpsons Triple bill. after treating a gang member 6.00 Nothing to Declare
Margo and Jerry spend Christmas 8.00 Michael Bublé’s Christmas in who was injured in a shoot-out. 8.00 Criminal Minds Reid fears his
with Tom and Barbara; Tom Hollywood With appearances 7.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation mother has been abducted.
realises he and Barbara have no by Celine Dion, Sharon Jones The team investigates the 9.00 9-1-1 Bobby meets Athena’s
money set aside for their old age. and the Dap-Kings, and Tori Kelly. abduction of a basketball star’s son. parents for the first time.
8.00 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries 9.00 A League of Their Own 8.00 Blue Bloods Frank privately 10.00 Station 19 A violent windstorm
HOT TV|Daily Star

Christmas Special Gameshow.
9.00 The Inbetweeners Comedy.
10.05 Rick and Morty Animation.
11.10 The Big Bang Theory Sitcom.
12.05am Gogglebox 1.10 First Dates
2.10 The Inbetweeners 3.10 The
Big Bang Theory 4.00 How I Met
Your Mother 4.50 School of Rock
Feature-length episode. A young
lawyer is found dead in Hyde Park.
10.00 New Tricks An investigation
leaves Sasha facing a dilemma.
11.15 Silent Witness Double bill.
A suspected paedophile is
found dead in a playground.
1.35am The Heart Guy 3.35 Garden
Hopping 4.00 Teleshopping
Christmas Party 2018
10.00 Micky Flanagan: Back in the
Game The comedian performs
at London’s Hackney Empire.
12.00m’t The Russell Howard
Election Hour 1.00 Street Crime
UK: double bill. 2.00 Road Wars
3.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 4.00
Modern Family 5.00 Stargate SG-1
assigns Jamie to a cold case.
9.00 Game of Thrones Triple bill.
Stannis and Davos arrive in
Braavos for their meeting with the
Iron Bank; Tyrion makes an unlikely
ally; Tyrion’s fate is decided.
12.00m’t Britannia 1.00 Upright 2.10
True Detective 3.25 Nurse Jackie
4.00 The West Wing: double bill.
touches down in Seattle.
11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims
Unit A gunman invades a family’s
home, killing the parents and
leaving their daughter injured.
12.00m’t CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation 1.00 FBI 2.00 Madam
Secretary 3.00 Nothing to Declare:
four episodes. 5.00 The Real A&E
 BBC ONE BBC TWO ITV Channel 4 Channel 5

EastEnders, 7.30pm MasterChef: The Professionals, 8pm Gino’s Italian Express, 8.30pm Buy It Now for Christmas, 8pm The Dog Rescuers, 8pm

6.00am Breakfast 9.15 Meet the Street at
Christmas 10.00 Homes Under the
Hammer (R) 11.00 Island Medics 11.45
The Customer Is Always Right (R)
12.15pm Bargain Hunt (R) 1.00 BBC
News at One, Weather 1.30 BBC Local
News, Weather 1.45 Doctors 2.15 Father
Brown (R) 3.05 Escape to the Country (R)
3.45 Garden Rescue (R) 4.30 The Repair
Shop (R) 5.15 Pointless: Quiz show. (R)
6.00 BBC News at Six, Weather
6.30 BBC Local News, Weather
7.00 The One Show
Live magazine show featuring
the usual mixture of celebrity
chat and stories of interest.
7.30 EastEnders
Mick’s alternative nativity is
under way but when he spots
Linda drinking his concerns are
clear. Meanwhile, Jack tries to
convince Phil he has got the
wrong man, and Callum opens
up to Lola about his concerns.
8.00 Holby City
Bea requires emergency
surgery, so Kian takes matters
into his own hands, despite
having been suspended – will
this be the end of his career?
Essie has a run-in with new
consultant Ben Sherwood, just 8.00 MasterChef: The
as Sacha encourages her to
give him a second chance –
although he may soon regret it.
Dominic throws himself into
work after receiving his divorce
papers for Christmas.
9.00 Click and Collect
It is Christmas Eve and Andrew
realises that he has failed to buy
the one present his daughter
really wanted – Sparklehoof the
Unicorn Princess. Unfortunately, 9.00  PICK  Heston’s Marvellous
it also happens to be the
must-have toy of the season,
and he cannot seem to find one
on sale anywhere in London.
So he and his neighbour Dev
set off on a journey across the
country as they try to track
down the last remaining toy in
the UK. Festive comedy,
starring Stephen Merchant
and Asim Chaudhry. (R)
10.00 BBC News at Ten
10.25 BBC Local News, Weather
10.35  FILM  Mrs Brown’s Boys
D’Movie (2014, 15)
The indomitable Irish matriarch
discovers that a plan is afoot by
developers to buy the famous
Dublin street market where her 1
family has run a fruit and veg
stall for generations. Assembling
a band of eccentric allies, she
plans to fight back. Comedy,
starring Brendan O’Carroll
and Jennifer Gibney. ★★
12.10am Weather for the Week Ahead
12.15-6.00am BBC News: Headlines.
6.30am Meet the Street at Christmas (R)
7.15 Island Medics (R) 8.00 Sign Zone:
MasterChef: The Professionals (R) 9.00
BBC News 10.00 Victoria Derbyshire 11.00
BBC Newsroom 12.15pm Politics Live
1.00 Eggheads (R) 1.30 The Best Christmas
Food Ever (R) 2.15 Holiday of My Lifetime
with Len Goodman (R) 3.00  FILM  The
Importance of Being Earnest (2002, U)
Oscar Wilde comedy, with Rupert Everett
and Colin Firth. ★★★ 4.30 The Hairy
Bikers Home for Christmas (R) 5.15 Flog It!
6.00 Richard Osman’s House of
Games
Lolly Adefope, Dan Walker,
Sarah Greene and Miles Jupp
take part in the quiz. (R)
6.30 Richard Osman’s House of
Games
Lolly Adefope, Dan Walker,
Sarah Greene and Miles Jupp
continue the daily test of their
general knowledge skills. (R)
7.00 Heston’s Perfect Christmas
Dinner
The chef and his research team
try to create the ultimate
Christmas dinner for Richard E
Grant, Kirsty Wark, Rob
Brydon, Terry Wogan, Sue
Perkins and Dara O Briain. (R)
Professionals
The search for a chef to be
crowned MasterChef:
Professionals champion 2019 is
almost over, as the three finalists 9.00  PICK  The Big Soap Quiz:
face one last challenge. They
are given three hours to cook
a starter, a main course and a
dessert, each of which takes
their culinary abilities to a whole
new level. Last in the series.
Menu: Back to the
Noughties Heston Blumenthal
takes his restaurant the Fat
Duck back to 2001 to recreate
a tasting menu from almost 20
years ago, with original staff
members joining his current
team. See Picks of the day.
10.00 ITV News at Ten, Weather
10.00 I’ll Get This
With Shirley Ballas, Joel
Dommett, Maura Higgins,
Gregg Wallace and Les Dennis.
10.30 Cunk & Other Humans
on 2019
Christmas specials starring
Diane Morgan as documentary-
maker Philomena Cunk.
10.35 Newsnight, Weather
1.20 TOTP2: Christmas Special
2015
Festive hits from the BBC
archive, featuring Tom Jones,
Adele and Cilla Black. (R)
12.20am Sign Zone: Rick Stein’s Secret
France (R) 1.20 Sign Zone: Home Is
Where the Art Is: Presented by Nick
Knowles. (R) 2.05-6.30am This Is BBC Two
6.00am Good Morning Britain 8.30
Lorraine 9.25 Judge Rinder 10.30 This
Morning 12.30pm Loose Women 1.30 ITV
Lunchtime News, Weather 1.55 Local
News, Weather 2.00 Dickinson’s Real
Deal 3.00 The Switch 3.59 Local Weather
4.00 Tipping Point (R) 5.00 Cash Trapped
6.00 Local News, Weather
6.30 ITV Evening News, Weather
7.00 Emmerdale
Aaron sinks into despair, Liv
suffers another seizure, and
Nate readies himself for a fight.
7.30 Britain’s Busiest Motorway
Traffic officers Keith and Andy
and Team Manager Kevin deal
with the effects of a flood at
junction 21 of the M25,
covering one carriageway. (R)
8.00 Emmerdale
Kim’s actions leave everyone
shocked, Liv is in peril, and
Tracy’s apology backfires.
8.30 Gino’s Italian Express
The chef leaves Verona on one
of Italy’s super-fast trains and
heads to Lake Garda, the
biggest of the Italian lakes. Here
he meets a team of rowers
training for their annual regatta.
After trying his hand at rowing,
Gino cooks up a hearty
sausage and bean casserole,
before jumping on the train and
heading to the city of Bolzano.
Coronation Street v
Emmerdale
Stephen Mulhern hosts the
annual clash between ITV’s
biggest soaps, with team
captains Jack P Shepherd and
Mark Charnock returning to
lead colleagues from Coronation
Street and Emmerdale. Lining
up from the cobbles are Sue
Nicholls, Alan Halsall and
Alexandra Mardell, while making
their way from the Dales are
Lisa Riley, Isabel Hodgins and
Nick Miles. See Picks of the day.
10.30 Local News, Weather
10.45 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories
Michael Barrymore discusses
his career and personal life,
including his spectacular fall
from grace in the early 2000s
when a man was found dead
in his swimming pool. (R)
11.45 Bancroft
The superintendent executes a
massive sting operation against
Athif Kamara – but things do
not run smoothly and she is
forced to reveal secrets about
her past. Last in the series. (R)
12.40am Home Shopping 3.00 ITV
Nightscreen 5.05-6.00am Judge Rinder:
Real-life cases in a studio courtroom. (R)
6.30am The King of Queens: triple bill. (R)
7.45 Everybody Loves Raymond: double
bill. (R) 8.40 Frasier: triple bill. (R) 10.10
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R)
11.05 Undercover Boss USA (R)
12.00noon Channel 4 News Summary
12.05 The People’s Vet 1.05 Escape to
the Chateau: DIY (R) 2.10 Countdown
3.00 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 4.00 A Place in
the Sun (R) 5.00 Kirstie’s Handmade
Christmas: Christmas stockings. (R)
6.00 The Simpsons
Bart inadvertently exposes
Krusty the Clown as one of the
worst tax-dodgers in history
and faces the trauma of seeing
his idol prosecuted for fraud. (R)
6.30 Hollyoaks
Mercedes opens up to Liam
about her true feelings for him.
Elsewhere, Mitchell prepares
to tell his family about his
relationship with Scott. (R)
7.00 Channel 4 News
8.00 Buy It Now for Christmas
Rylan Clark-Neal presents the
festive version of the show, in
which people with ideas for
the perfect Christmas gift pitch
their products to an audience
of shoppers. They provide
focus-group feedback, before
representatives from three
retailers – Amazon Launchpad,
Lakeland and JML – decide
whether or not to place an
order. Last in the series.
9.00  PICK  The Cure
In 2007, Julie Bailey’s elderly
mum Bella was admitted to
Stafford Hospital with a
treatable hernia condition. Eight
weeks later she was dead,
having endured appalling levels
of care and neglect. Julie was
determined that no other
patient should suffer in the
same way and she launched a
campaign called Cure the NHS.
Drama based on a true story,
starring Sian Brooke and Sue
Johnston. See Picks of the day.
10.30 The World’s Most Expensive
Toys
Documentary exploring the
world of the craftspeople and
inventors attempting to realise
the dreams of Britain’s
billionaires by creating luxurious
gifts and entertainments. (R)
11.30 Rick and Morty
Animated US sitcom set in the
world of genius-inventor Rick
and his less-than-genius
grandson Morty.
12.00m’t Rick and Morty 12.30 Gogglebox
(R) 1.25 The Undateables at Christmas (R)
2.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (R)
3.15 Coast vs Country (R) 4.10 Come Dine
with Me (R) 5.05 Extreme Cake Makers
(R) 5.30 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (R)
5.50-6.30am Countdown: Word game. (R)
6.00am Milkshake!: Sunny Bunnies (R)
6.05 Peppa Pig: triple bill. (R) 6.20 Mofy
(R) 6.25 Wissper (R) 6.35 Noddy: Toyland
Detective (R) 6.45 Fireman Sam (R) 6.55
Thomas & Friends (R) 7.10 Shane the
Chef (R) 7.25 Peppa Pig: double bill. (R)
7.45 Top Wing (R) 8.00 Paw Patrol (R)
8.15 Floogals (R) 8.30 Becca’s Bunch (R)
8.50 Little Princess (R) 9.00 Ben and
Holly’s Little Kingdom (R) 9.15 Jeremy
Vine 11.15  FILM  Christmas by the Book
(2018, PG) Drama, with Chelsea Kane.
★★★ 12.50pm Neighbours 1.15  FILM 
A Christmas Crush (2019, PG) Premiere.
Festive comedy, starring Cindy Sampson.
★★★ 3.00  FILM  Christmas on Holly
Lane (2018, PG) Premiere. Drama,
starring Sarah Lancaster. ★★★ 4.45 5
News at 5 5.00 Friends: double bill. (R)
6.00 Neighbours
Finn promises to spend more
time with Bea, and Yashvi
wants to get back with Ned. (R)
6.30 5 News Tonight
7.00 World’s Strongest Man 2019
James Richardson presents
action from the Giants Live –
Wembley event, as the
qualifying tour continued at SSE
Arena. With commentary by
Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace.
8.00 The Dog Rescuers with
Alan Davies at Christmas
Concerns grow for a desperate
dog left home alone at
Christmas and vet Michael
Lazarus treats a Chihuahua
that has developed a limp after
leaping from its owner’s arms.
9.00 Freddie Mercury:
A Christmas Story
The former Queen frontman
had a deep-rooted love for
everything Christmas, with a
lifelong generosity of spirit. In
this documentary, friends and
loved ones reflect on the band,
alongside many of Queen’s
best-loved hits and rare footage
of Mercury with some of his
closest confidantes.
10.30 Rich House, Poor House
Christmas Special
Families from Farnham and
Basingstoke, each from
opposite ends of the wealth
divide, see how the other
half lives as they swap homes
and budgets for a week
at Christmas time. (R)
11.30 Hunted & Confronted:
Nailing the Fraudsters
Paul Connolly lifts the lid on a
gang of cold-calling criminals
using a roofing scam to steal
thousands, and also goes
undercover to investigate a
home-letting agency. (R)
12.30am Criminals: Caught on Camera
(R) 1.15 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show
3.00 Access 3.10 NCIS: New Orleans:
triple bill. (R) 5.35-6.00am Wildlife SOS (R)

Wales 7.30pm Coast & Country RTE News 1.15 The Shelbourne at Christmas Telly Bingo 2.20 Friday Night Dinner 2.40 Dr Phil: (R) Repeat
variations

Boys D’Movie (2014, 15) ★★ 1.00am BBC News

STV 7.30pm What’s on Scotland 10.40 Scotland
Tonight 11.05 Bancroft 12.05am Stephen Fry in
Central America 1.00 ITV Nightscreen
UTV 7.30pm UTV Life: A mix of stories and studio
guests. 8.30 With This Ring 10.45 Gino’s Italian
Express 11.15 Britain’s Busiest Motorway
BBC1 Wales 11.45am Tudur’s TV Flashback
9.00pm Geraint Thomas: The Road Will Decide
10.35 Click and Collect 11.30  FILM  Mrs Brown’s
BBC Scotland 12.00noon First Minister’s
Questions 7.00 Sportscene 7.30 Mountain
Rescue – Our Lives 8.00 The Great Food Guys
8.30 The Scandals That Shocked Scotland 9.00
The Nine 10.00 Two Doors Down 10.30 The
People’s News 11.00 Young, Asian and Scots
RTE1 8.00am Today with Maura and Dáithí 9.55
The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11.45 Shortland
Street 12.15pm Doctors 12.45 Telly Bingo 1.00
1.45 Neighbours 2.15 How to Cook Well with Rory
O’Connell 2.45 Fair City 3.30 Today with Maura
and Dáithí 5.40 Nuacht. Followed by RTE News
6.00 The Angelus 6.01 RTE News 6.30 Reeling in
the Years 7.00 How to Cook Well at Christmas
with Rory O’Connell 7.30 EastEnders 8.00 Fair
City 8.30 Ear to the Ground 9.00 RTE News 9.35
Prime Time 10.15 Fairytale of New York: The Story
of a Christmas Classic 11.20 Call the Midwife
12.25am The Good Fight 1.30 Prime Time 2.10
double bill. 4.10 Doctors 4.40 EuroNews Star ratings
S4C 6.00am Cyw 12.00noon Newyddion 12.05 ★★★★★ Brilliant
Her yr Hinsawdd 12.30 Heno 1.30 Gerddi Cymru ★★★★ Very good
2.00 Newyddion 2.05 Prynhawn Da 3.00
★★★ Worth a watch
Newyddion 3.05 Fferm Ffactor Selebs 4.00 Awr
Fawr 5.00 Stwnsh 6.00 Newyddion S4C a’r ★★ Could be worse
★ Pretty dire
Tywydd 6.05 Ar Werth 6.30 Rownd a Rownd 7.00
Heno 7.30 Pobol y Cwm 8.00 Ty am Ddim 9.00 All programme details
Newyddion 9 a’r Tywydd 9.30 Bwyd Epic Chris are correct at time of
10.30 Hansh 11.00 ’Run Sbit ’Dolig 11.35 Diwedd going to press
 Best of the rest Picks of the day

Thursday
ITV2 Freeview 6
DAVE Freeview 19

6.00am Funniest Animals 6.20 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 James

Guinness World Records 6.45
You’ve Been Framed Gold! 7.10
BGT: Top 10 Social Superstars
8.00 Emmerdale 8.30 Coronation
Street: double bill. 9.25 The Ellen
DeGeneres Show 10.20 Dress to
Impress 12.15pm Emmerdale
12.45 Coronation Street 1.50 The
Ellen DeGeneres Show 2.45 The
Boxer & The Ballroom Dancer 3.50
Dinner Date 4.50 Dress to Impress
6.00 Dress to Impress
7.00 You’ve Been Framed Gold!
9.00 Family Guy Double bill.
10.00 Celebrity Juice: Trapped and
Alone Keith Lemon presents.
11.05 Family Guy Animated antics.
11.30 American Dad!
12.30am The Cleveland Show
12.55 Two and a Half Men
1.30 Celebrity Juice Christmas
Special 2.30 Teleshopping
May’s Cars of the People 8.00
American Pickers 9.00 Storage
Hunters UK: double bill. 10.00
American Pickers: double bill.
12.00noon James May’s Cars of
the People 1.00 World’s Most
Dangerous Roads 2.00 Top Gear
3.00 Timber Kings 4.00 Cop Car
Workshop 5.00 Top Gear
6.00 Eddie Eats America
6.30 Eddie Eats America
7.00 Would I Lie to You?
8.20 QI Double bill of fun.
10.00 Jon Richardson: Ultimate
Worrier Jon and guests discuss
and rank People Worries.
11.00 Comedians Giving Lectures
11.40 QI Christmas special.
12.20am Would I Lie to You?:
double bill. 1.40 QI 2.45 The
Last Man on Earth: double
bill. 4.00 Teleshopping

ITV3 Freeview 10
YESTERDAY F’view 25

6.00am Classic Coronation Street: 6.00am Operation Grand Canyon

double bill. 6.55 Classic with Dan Snow 7.10 Slow Train
The Big Soap Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale

Emmerdale: double bill. 7.50
Heartbeat 8.55 George and
Mildred: double bill. 10.05 Man
About the House 10.40 Agatha
Christie’s Marple 12.40pm
Heartbeat 1.45 Classic Emmerdale:
double bill. 2.50 Classic Coronation
Street: double bill. 3.55 Agatha
Christie’s Marple 5.55 Heartbeat
7.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot
The sleuth accompanies a
precious cargo to New York.
8.00 Vera A pensioner is found
stabbed to death on a busy train.
10.00 The Bletchley Circle: San
Francisco Last in the series.
11.00 Cheat Leah realises she must
come face to face with Rose one
last time. Last in the series.
12.05am A Touch of Frost 2.05 ITV3
Nightscreen 2.30 Teleshopping
December 19
Through Africa with Griff Rhys
Jones 8.00 Time Team: double bill.
10.00 Secret Nazi Bases 11.00 9pm, ITV
Viking Dead 12.00noon Impossible The cast of Corrie have tended to emerge Alan Halsall (Tyrone Dobbs) and Alexandra
Railways 1.00 Time Team 2.00
David Attenborough’s Natural victorious in this quiz over the years, but in Mardell (Emma Brooker). Mark Charnock
Curiosities: double bill. 3.00 Life in 2018 it was Emmerdale’s stars who triumphed. (Marlon Dingle) again skippers the opposing
the Undergrowth 4.00 Impossible Stephen Mulhern hosts this year’s contest, team, with Lisa Riley (Mandy Dingle), Isabel
Engineering 5.00 Viking Dead
6.00 Secret Nazi Bases A massive as the casts go head to head again in a Hodgins (Victoria Sugden) and Nick Miles
complex containing more battle to find out who knows their soap best. (Jimmy King) making their way from the
than a thousand structures. Jack P Shepherd (David Platt) returns to Dales. The contest may not be quite as tense
7.00 Impossible Railways captain the Coronation Street team, which is as the soaps themselves, but it should be
8.00 Steam Train Britain
9.00 Abandoned Engineering
made up of Sue Nicholls (Audrey Roberts), entertaining nonetheless. ★★★
10.00 Underground Worlds
11.00 Impossible Engineering
12.00m’t Viking Dead 1.00 Secret
Nazi Bases 2.00 Slow Train
Through Africa with Griff Rhys
Jones 3.00 Teleshopping

Film4 Freeview 14
11.00am Courage Mountain (1990,
U) Children’s adventure, starring
Juliette Caton. 1.00pm Kidnapped
(1971, U) Period adventure,
starring Michael Caine. 3.10 Crack
in the World (1965, U) Sci-fi thriller,
with Dana Andrews. 5.05 Baggage
Claim (2013, 12) Romantic
comedy, with Paula Patton.
6.55 Behind Enemy Lines (2001, 12)
Bosnian War drama, starring Gene
Hackman and Owen Wilson.
9.00  PICK  Independence Day
(1996, 12) The US president leads
the fight against a force of aliens
intent on conquering Earth. Sci-fi
adventure, with Will Smith and Bill
Pullman. See Picks of the day.
11.50 The Diary of a Teenage Girl
(2015, 18) Drama, starring Bel
Powley and Alexander Skarsgard.
1.55am Top Secret! (1984, 15)
Spy spoof, starring Val Kilmer.
E4 Freeview 13
6.00am Hollyoaks 7.00 Don’t Tell the
Bride 8.00 How I Met Your Mother
9.00 Mike & Molly 10.00 The Big
Bang Theory 11.00 The Goldbergs
12.00noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine
1.00 As 6pm 2.00 Mike & Molly
3.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4.00 The
Goldbergs 5.00 Don’t Tell the Bride
6.00 The Big Bang Theory
7.00 Hollyoaks Chester-based soap.
7.30 Celebrity Christmas
Come Dine with Me
8.00 Young Sheldon Double bill.
9.00 Don’t Tell the Bride:
GOLD
6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 2point4
Children Christmas Special 1995
7.45 The Two Ronnies: Christmas
Show 1982 8.40 Last of the
Summer Wine: double bill. 11.15
The Green Green Grass 12.15pm
Last of the Summer Wine: double
bill. 2.45 The Green Green Grass
3.50 Dad’s Army 4.30 The Good
Life 5.30 Only Fools and Horses
6.55 Only Fools and Horses The
brothers’ finances hit a low.
8.20 Dad’s Army Mainwaring
organises a Christmas treat.
9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys Agnes
agrees to stage a nativity play.
9.40 Mrs Brown’s Boys
10.20 Dial M for Middlesbrough
12.25am Absolutely Fabulous
Xmas 2004: White Box 1.30
Catherine Tate’s Nan: double bill.
2.45 Live at the Apollo Christmas
Special 4.00 Teleshopping
DRAMA Freeview 20
6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 The
House of Eliott 8.00 Soldier,
Soldier: double bill. 10.00 Classic
Holby City 11.00 The Bill: double
bill. 1.00pm Classic EastEnders:
double bill. 2.20 Casualty 3.20
Lovejoy 4.20 Bergerac 5.20
Keeping Up Appearances Xmas
1991: The Father Christmas Suit
6.00 Keeping Up Appearances
Hyacinth directs a pageant
based on the Civil War.
6.40 Keeping up Appearances:
Christmas Special 1993 Hyacinth
The Cure
9pm, Channel 4
Sian Brooke stars in this
drama based on the real-life
story of Julie Bailey, who
exposed one of the worst
care hospital scandals in the
history of the NHS. In 2007,
her elderly mother, Bella
(played by Sue Johnston),
died at Stafford Hospital
having endured appalling
levels of neglect, so Julie
launched a campaign called
Cure the NHS. ★★★★
SKY ONE
6.00am Monkey Business: double
bill. 7.00 Kay Burley @ Breakfast:
four episodes. 9.00 The Simpsons:
four episodes. 11.00 NCIS: Los
Angeles: double bill. 1.00pm
Hawaii Five-0: double bill.
3.00 Modern Family: triple bill.
4.30 The Simpsons: triple bill.
6.00 Futurama Animated antics.
6.30 The Simpsons Triple bill.
8.00 Capital Jingle Bell Ball 2019
9.00 A League of Their Own’s
Christmas Holiday Jamie, Andrew
and Romesh face a series of
Heston’s Marvellous
Menu: Back to the
Noughties
9pm, BBC Two
Giles Coren challenges
Heston Blumenthal to re-
create a tasting menu that
was served at the Fat Duck in
2001. The chef reassembles
his original team, has the
restaurant redecorated in
turn-of-the-millennium style,
and notifies his high-profile
guests of the required 2001
dress code. ★★★★
SKY ATLANTIC
6.00am Fish Town 7.00 Urban
Secrets 8.00 The Guest Wing 9.00
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
10.00 The West Wing: double bill.
12.00noon Without a Trace 2.00
Blue Bloods 3.00 The West Wing:
double bill. 5.00 Without a Trace
6.00 Without a Trace The team
hunts for a missing teacher.
7.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
A crash poses questions for Sara.
8.00 Blue Bloods Danny and
Baez look into the murder of a
respected college professor.
FILM CHOICE
Independence Day
9pm, Film4
If you can see past the
preposterous plot and the
fact the rest of the world
barely gets a look in as
America saves us all, then
this sci-fi adventure is
massive fun. Gigantic alien
spacecraft set about
destroying everything, and
it's up to Bill Pullman’s
President, Jeff Goldblum’s
scientist and Will Smith’s pilot
to thwart them. ★★★★
SKY WITNESS
6.00am Nothing to Declare: four
episodes. 8.00 Paramedics
9.00 Blue Bloods 10.00 Criminal
Minds 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation 12.00noon
Elementary 1.00 Blue Bloods 2.00
Law & Order 3.00 The Real A&E:
double bill. 4.00 Paramedics 5.00
Nothing to Declare: double bill.
6.00 Nothing to Declare
8.00 Criminal Minds Drama
9.00 FBI The team investigate the
murder of a decorated FBI agent.
10.00 Madam Secretary Elizabeth
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Christmas in the Snow
10.00 Travel Man: 48 Hours in
Florence With Rebel Wilson.
11.05 The Big Bang Theory
12.05am First Dates 1.10 Gogglebox
2.15 Don’t Tell the Bride 3.10
Travel Man: 48 Hours in Florence
4.05 As 6pm 4.55 School of Rock
goes on a cruise on the QE2.
8.00 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
Feature-length episode. A former
war photographer is killed.
10.00 Silent Witness A nanny is killed
in a botched assassination attempt.
12.25am The Bill 1.30 The Heart
Guy: double bill. 3.25 Garden
Hopping 4.00 Teleshopping
traditional Austrian challenges.
10.00 The Russell Howard
Christmas Hour Comedy.
11.00 Romesh Presents
11.30 Carpool Karaoke: Special
12.30am A League of Their Own 1.30
Street Crime UK: triple bill. 3.00
Road Wars 3.30 Modern Family:
triple bill. 5.00 Stargate SG-1
9.00 Britannia A traumatised Vitus
returns to the castrum with a
message from the Dead Man.
10.00 Upright Lucky pays the price.
10.35 Upright Last in the series.
11.10 Game of Thrones
12.10am The Sopranos: double bill.
2.20 Britannia 3.20 Nurse Jackie
4.00 The West Wing: double bill.
has a big decision to make.
11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims
Unit Crime drama series.
12.00m’t CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation 1.00 The Truth About
the Harry Quebert Affair 2.00
Criminal Minds 3.00 Nothing to
Declare: four episodes. 5.00
The Real A&E: double bill.
 BBC ONE
Would I Lie to You?, 9.30pm
6.00am Breakfast 9.15 Meet the Street at
Christmas 10.00 Homes Under the
Hammer (R) 11.00 Island Medics 11.45
The Customer Is Always Right (R)
12.15pm Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News at
One, Weather 1.30 BBC Local News,
Weather 1.45 Doctors 2.15 Father
Brown (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country
(R) 3.45 Garden Rescue (R) 4.30 The
Repair Shop (R) 5.15 Pointless (R)
6.00 BBC News at Six, Weather
6.30 BBC Local News, Weather
7.00 The One Show
The usual mix of celebrity
guests and stories about
people in extraordinary
circumstances.
7.30 A Question of Sport
With world champion swimmer
Keri-anne Payne, Ryder
Cup-winner Nicolas Colsaerts,
Great Britain sprinter Anyika
Onuora and former Celtic and
Wales striker John Hartson.
8.00 Still Open All Hours
Granville takes delivery of a
bargain consignment from
Spain and tries to reunite Eric
and Cyril after they fall out over
a lost compass. Comedy,
starring David Jason.
8.30 EastEnders
Kat tries to charm Kheerat in
the hope of keeping her
home – and while he agrees,
he increases their rent at
the same time. Sharon and
Louise wonder why Phil is
in such a bad mood.
9.00 Have I Got News for You
Charlie Brooker hosts, with
Emma Barnett and Phil Wang
joining regular team leaders
Ian Hislop and Paul Merton
to poke fun at the week’s
events. Last in the series.
9.30 Would I Lie to You?
Jay Blades, Sue Johnston,
Alice Levine and Bob Mortimer
join host Rob Brydon and
regular captains David Mitchell
and Lee Mack on the comedy
panel show. Rob Brydon hosts.
10.00 BBC News at Ten
10.25 BBC Local News, Weather,
National Lottery Update
10.35 The Graham Norton Show
Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon
talk about the Gavin & Stacey
special, while John Boyega,
Daisy Ridley and Henry Cavill
also join Graham. With music
by Robbie Williams.
11.30 Fleabag
The Priest takes Fleabag for
some quiet reflection. (R)
11.55 The Apprentice (R)
12.55am The Apprentice: You’re Hired (R)
1.25 Weather for the Week Ahead
1.30-6.00am BBC News
Wales 11.15pm Bancroft
variations
STV 8.30pm Hayman’s Way Special 9.30
Coronation Street at Christmas 11.15 Ball & Boe:
A Very Merry Christmas 12.15am Bancroft 1.10
Bang on the Money 2.00 ITV Nightscreen
UTV 11.15pm Bancroft
BBC1 N Ireland 10.35pm The Blame Game
11.05 The Graham Norton Show 11.55 Fleabag
12.25am The Apprentice 1.25 The Apprentice:
You’re Hired 1.55 BBC News
BBC TWO
A Merry Tudor Christmas, 9pm
6.30am Meet the Street at Christmas (R)
7.15 Island Medics (R) 8.00 Sign Zone:
Love in the Countryside (R) 9.00 BBC
News at 9 10.00 Victoria Derbyshire 11.00
BBC Newsroom Live 12.15pm Politics
Live 1.00 Eggheads (R) 1.30 The Best
Christmas Food Ever (R) 2.15 Coast (R)
2.40 David Niven: Talking Pictures (R)
3.30  FILM  The Bishop’s Wife (1947, U)
Fantasy, starring Cary Grant. ★★★★
5.15 The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas
6.00 Richard Osman’s
House of Games
Comedian Lolly Adefope,
journalist and presenter
Dan Walker, presenter Sarah
Greene and comedian Miles
Jupp test their general
knowledge skills. (R)
6.30 Only Connect Family Special
Two family teams – the Lasletts
from 2013 and and Meeples
from 2017 – compete to draw
together the connection. (R)
7.00 Mountain Vets
A calf born with a very rare
condition is brought in to see
vet Martin Fitzpatrick, while
nurse Julie Hurst advises the
owners of a cat whose weight
has been steadily increasing.
8.00 MasterChef: The
Professionals Rematch 2018
One-off special in which Monica
Galetti, Marcus Wareing and
Gregg Wallace catch up with
five finalists for whom taking
part in the show has had a
career-changing impact. (R)
9.00 A Merry Tudor Christmas
with Lucy Worsley
The historian recreates festive
traditions from the reign of
Henry VIII, preparing a stuffed
boar’s head and discovering
the rabble-rousing anarchy
of the Lord of Misrule.
10.00 Mock the Week
Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis
mark the end of 2019 with a
special show looking back
on the year’s events along
with unseen material and
out-takes. Last in the series.
10.30 Cunk & Other
Humans on 2019
Philomena Cunk looks at
the major events of 2019.
10.35 Newsnight, Weather
1.10  FILM  Marianne and
1 A mild-mannered stepfather
Leonard: Words of Love
(2019, 12)
The lives of composer Leonard
Cohen and his Norwegian
muse Marianne Ihlen, whose
romance began on the Greek
island of Hydra in 1960. ★★★★
12.50am Sign Zone: Conned By My
Church – Panorama (R) 1.20 Sign Zone:
Seven Worlds, One Planet (R) 2.20-
6.50am This Is BBC Two
BBC1 Scotland 7.30pm Test Drive 11.25 A
Question of Sport 11.55 Fleabag 12.20am The
Apprentice 1.20 The Apprentice: You’re Hired
1.55 BBC News
BBC1 Wales 11.45am Tudur’s TV Flashback
7.30pm Our Food, Our Family with Michela
Chiappa 11.25 Elis James: Funny Nation 11.55
Fleabag 12.25am The Apprentice 1.25 The
Apprentice: You’re Hired 1.55 BBC News
BBC Scotland 7.00pm The Royal Edinburgh
ITV
Coronation Street, 7.30pm
6.00am Good Morning Britain 8.30
Lorraine 9.25 Judge Rinder 10.30 This
Morning 12.30pm Loose Women 1.30 ITV
Lunchtime News, Weather 1.55 Local
News, Weather 2.00 Dickinson’s Real
Deal 3.00 The Switch 3.59 Local Weather
4.00 Tipping Point (R) 5.00 Cash Trapped
6.00 Local News, Weather
6.30 ITV Evening News, Weather
7.00 Emmerdale
Tracy opens up to Vanessa,
Aaron looks for a distraction,
and Sam gets an idea.
7.30 Coronation Street
Robert’s court hearing is
delayed when new information
comes to light, and Gary gets
wind of Derek’s plot to sell the
factory. Meanwhile, Roy tries
to make peace with Nina.
8.30  PICK  Coronation Street at
Christmas
A look at the rich seam of
Weatherfield’s archive to
showcase the stories that have
entertained millions over the
festive season for almost six
decades – from weddings and
babies to flings and fights, not
forgetting those Christmas
dinner-disasters and poignant
goodbyes. Contributors
including Barbara Knox, Chris
Gascoyne, Jane Danson,
William Roache, Sue Nicholls,
Simon Gregson and Julie
Goodyear share their memories
of watching big Christmas
storylines. See Picks of the day.
9.30  PICK  Ball & Boe:
A Very Merry Christmas
After the huge success of their
previous albums and sold-out
tours, Michael Ball and Alfie
Boe reunite for a festive night of
music. Showcasing both their
unique blend of extraordinary
talent and infectious humour,
the duo perform exciting new
material alongside some
Christmas favourites, as well as
singing with special guests
Luke Evans and Gregory Porter.
See Picks of the day.
10.30 ITV News, Weather
11.00 Local News, Weather
11.15 Bradley Walsh’s
Late Night Guest List
The host is joined by some of
his celebrity friends who, as well
as taking part in games, will
help one contestant win their
place on the best guest-lists in
the world. In the first edition,
Bradley is joined by This Morning
presenter Holly Willoughby,
Baby Spice Emma Bunton and
her fiance Jade Jones, and
actor Nigel Havers. (R)
12.15am Home Shopping 3.00 Meet the
Parents (R) 3.50-6.00am ITV Nightscreen
Military Tattoo 8.00 Paramedics on Scene 9.00
The Nine 10.00 Breaking the News 10.30 The
State of It 11.00 Off the Ball 12.00m’t Close
RTE1 8.00am Today with Maura and Dáithí 9.55
The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10.50 Dr Phil 11.45
Shortland Street 12.15pm Doctors 12.45 Telly
Bingo 1.00 RTE News 1.15 Rachel’s Coastal
Cooking Christmas Special 1.45 Neighbours 2.15
EastEnders 2.55 Fair City 3.30 Today with Maura
and Dáithí 5.40 Nuacht 6.00 The Angelus 6.01
News 6.30 Reeling in the Years 7.00 Nationwide
Channel 4
Celebrity Gogglebox 2019, 9pm
6.30am The King of Queens: triple bill. (R)
7.45 Everybody Loves Raymond: double
bill. (R) 8.40 Frasier (R) 10.10 Ramsay’s
Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 11.05
Undercover Boss USA (R) 12.00noon
Channel 4 News 12.05 The People’s Vet
(R) 1.05 Escape to the Chateau: DIY
(R) 2.10 Countdown 3.00 Find It, Fix It,
Flog It 4.00 A Place in the Sun (R) 5.00
Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (R)
6.00 The Simpsons
Lisa discovers Springfield’s
revered founder was actually a
pirate and decides to expose
the truth about him. (R)
6.30 Hollyoaks
Maxine is grateful when Walter
invites her to his festive sermon.
Meanwhile, Mitchell is jealous
when he sees Scott and Azim
hugging. (R)
7.00 Channel 4 News
8.00  PICK  Celebrity Flirty
Dancing for Stand
Up to Cancer
Twice-divorced Loose Women
presenter Coleen Nolan longs
to find love again and craves
romance but is insecure about
her age and her looks. Ashley
Banjo pairs her with project
manager Kevin, who is also
divorced, creating a sensual
and romantic dance in the
picturesque grounds of a
manor house. Made in Chelsea
star Miles Nazaire is matched
with foodie and fitness vlogger
Steph, who is looking for
someone to share her fast-
paced life with. Ashley
choreographs a dance full of
passionate moves, risky lifts,
and racy eye contact, taking
place at the historic Rivoli
Ballroom. See Picks of the day.
9.00 Celebrity Gogglebox 2019
The best moments from the
recent series, with reviews of
Love Island, Killing Eve and First
Dates, as well as the films
Titanic and American Pie.
10.00 The Last Leg
Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe
and Alex Brooker are joined
by guests for a comic review
of the significant moments
of the past seven days.
11.05  FILM  Daddy’s Home
(2015, 12)
desperately tries to keep the
respect of his wife’s children
when their biological father
returns. Comedy, with Will
Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. ★★
12.55am The Crystal Maze: Celebrity
Christmas Special (R) 1.50 The Supervet
(R) 2.45 Come Dine with Me Christmas:
five episodes. (R) 5.05 Extreme Cake
Makers (R) 5.30-7.00am  FILM  The
House of Magic (2013, U) ★★★
7.30 Neven’s Kilkenny Christmas 8.00 EastEnders
8.30 Cat Hospital 9.00 RTE News 9.35 Brendan
Grace – A Late Late Show Tribute 10.50 Buble!
11.50  FILM  Must Love Dogs (2005, 12) ★★
S4C 6.00am Cyw 12.00noon Newyddion S4C a’r
Tywydd 12.05 Straeon y Ffin 12.30 Heno 1.00 Y
Ffair Aeaf 2019 2.00 Newyddion 2.05 Prynhawn
Da 3.00 Newyddion 3.05 Cefn Gwlad 4.00 Awr
Fawr 5.00 Stwnsh 6.00 Nadolig Llawen Cwmderi
6.30 Heno 7.30 Newyddion 7.55 Sgorio 10.00 Elis
James – ’Nabod y Teip 10.35 Craith 11.40 Diwedd
Channel 5
Cruising with Jane McDonald,9pm
6.00am Milkshake!: Sunny Bunnies (R)
6.05 Peppa Pig: triple bill. (R) 6.20 Mofy
(R) 6.25 Wissper (R) 6.35 Noddy: Toyland
Detective (R) 6.45 Fireman Sam (R) 6.55
Thomas & Friends (R) 7.10 Shane the
Chef (R) 7.25 Peppa Pig: double bill. (R)
7.45 Top Wing (R) 8.00 Paw Patrol 8.15
Floogals (R) 8.30 Becca’s Bunch (R) 8.50
Little Princess (R) 9.00 Ben and Holly’s
Little Kingdom (R) 9.15 Jeremy Vine
11.15  FILM  Christmas Getaway (2017,
PG) Romantic drama, starring Bridget
Regan. ★★★ 12.50pm Neighbours
1.15  FILM  Shoelaces for Christmas
(2019, U) Premiere. Festive drama,
starring Mia Topalian. ★★★ 3.00  FILM  A
Christmas in Tennessee (2018, U)
Premiere. Festive comedy, starring
Rachel Boston and Andrew W Walker.
★★★ 4.45 5 News at 5 5.00 Friends:
double bill. (R)
6.00 Neighbours
Amy is angry with Kyle and Leo
for keeping her in the dark
about Jimmy’s teenage
problems. Robert is prepared
to be David’s donor, but he
exacts a high price. (R)
6.30 5 News Tonight
7.00 The Gadget Show
Georgie Barrat tests out the
world’s first VR bungee jump,
while Jon Bentley heads back
to school to see which
dishwasher is best for removing
gravy. Last in the series.
8.00 Secrets of the Christmas
Factory
A look at how staples of the
festive season actually get
made, such as Christmas trees,
Christmas crackers, tinsel,
Christmas jumpers and
Christmas puddings.
9.00 Cruising with Jane
McDonald
The singer takes to the Adriatic
Sea, visiting the historic
city of Dubrovnik in Croatia
before heading to Venice,
Split and the Bay of Kotor in
Montenegro. Last in the series.
10.00 Inside Sandringham:
Holidaying with the Queen
Documentary charting every
detail of the royal family’s
Christmas celebrations at
Sandringham. Contributors
include royal insiders and
cultural historians. (R)
11.30 Inside Harrods at Christmas
Documentary about the famous
London retailer at Christmas
time, talking to former
employees about looking after
celebrities and royalty during
the festive season. (R)
12.30am Lip Sync Battle: Rufus
Hound v Jorgie Porter (R) 1.00 The 21.co.
uk Live Casino Show 3.00 Access 3.10
NCIS: New Orleans: triple bill. (R)
5.35-6.00am Wildlife SOS (R)
(R) Repeat
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6.00am Funniest Animals 6.20 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 James

Guinness World Records 6.45
You’ve Been Framed Gold! 7.10
I’m a Celebrity – Legends of the
Jungle 8.00 Emmerdale 9.00
You’ve Been Framed Gold! 9.25
Ellen DeGeneres 10.20 Dress to
Impress 12.15pm Emmerdale
1.15 You’ve Been Framed Gold!
1.50 Ellen DeGeneres 2.45
Supermarket Sweep 3.50 Dinner
Date 4.50 Dress to Impress
6.00 Dress to Impress
7.00 You’ve Been Framed Gold!
9.00 Family Guy Double bill.
10.00 Christmas Shopping
with Keith Lemon
11.05 Family Guy Animated antics.
11.30 American Dad! Animation.
May’s Cars of the People 8.00
American Pickers 9.00 Storage
Hunters UK: double bill. 10.00
American Pickers: double bill.
12.00noon James May’s Cars of
the People 1.00 World’s Most
Dangerous Roads 2.00 Top Gear
3.00 Timber Kings 4.00 Cop Car
Workshop 5.00 Top Gear
6.00 Eddie Eats America
6.30 Eddie Eats America
7.00 Would I Lie to You?
8.20 QI Double bill of fun.
10.00 Red Dwarf Lister loses
Rimmer in a game of poker.
10.40 Red Dwarf Craig Charles stars.
11.20 Red Dwarf Comedy series.

December 20
12.00m’t Would I Lie to You?:
12.00m’t American Dad! 12.30 The double bill. 1.20 QI 2.30
Cleveland Show 1.25 Through Comedians Giving Lectures 3.05
the Keyhole 2.25 Teleshopping Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is
5.55 ITV2 Nightscreen Goodish 4.00 Teleshopping

ITV3 Freeview 10
YESTERDAY F’view 25

6.00am Classic Coronation Street: 6.00am Deadliest Crash 7.10 Slow

double bill. 6.55 Classic
Emmerdale: double bill. 7.50
Heartbeat 8.55 George and
Mildred: double bill. 10.05 Man
About the House 10.40 Agatha
Christie’s Marple 12.40pm
Heartbeat 1.45 Classic Emmerdale:
double bill. 2.50 Classic Coronation
Street: double bill. 3.55 Agatha
Christie’s Marple 5.55 Heartbeat
7.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot
8.00 Vera The son of a prominent
local family is found murdered on
the beach at Whitely Bay, and a
second death leaves Vera facing
puzzling questions and mounting
pressure to crack the case.
10.00 Vera A suspected poacher is
found dead from a gunshot wound.
12.05am A Touch of Frost: double
bill. 3.40 Wild at Heart 5.20 On the
Buses 5.50 ITV3 Nightscreen
Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys
Jones 8.00 Time Team 10.00
Secret Nazi Bases 11.00 Viking
Coronation Street at Christmas
Dead 12.00noon Impossible 8.30pm, ITV
Railways 1.00 Time Team 2.00 Weatherfield’s residents have entertained soap’s biggest mass culling of beloved
David Attenborough’s Natural
Curiosities 3.00 Life in the millions over the festive season for almost six characters. Then there was the time when
Undergrowth 4.00 Impossible decades, and this documentary, narrated by dodgy businessman Richard Hillman almost
Engineering 5.00 Viking Dead Sue Johnston, looks back some of the best killed Emily Bishop, Katy’s Christmas
6.00 Secret Nazi Bases
7.00 Impossible Railways
Christmas storylines on the cobbles. Nativity labour and Hilda’s final farewell.
8.00 Churchill’s Secret Son There are clips from Corrie’s 50th And let’s not forget when Claire and
9.00 The Good Nazi anniversary in December 2010, when a week Ashley tied the knot in 2004, Cilla blew up
10.00 Narrow Escapes of World of episodes were advertised as ‘Four the fish and chip shop and Curly gifted
War Two An investigation into
Funerals and a Wedding’ and saw one of the future wife Raquel a star. ★★★★
resistance of the Red Army
by volunteer brigades.
11.00 Impossible Engineering
12.00m’t Viking Dead 1.00 Secret
Nazi Bases 2.00 Slow Train
Through Africa with Griff Rhys
Jones 3.00 Teleshopping

Film4 Freeview 14
11.00am Angels Sing (2013, PG)
Festive family comedy, starring
Harry Connick Jr. 12.45pm A
Thousand Words (2012, 12)
Comedy, starring Eddie Murphy.
2.30  PICK  Rio 2 (2014, U)
Animated comedy sequel. See
Picks of the day. 4.35 The Rewrite
(2014, 12) Romantic comedy, with
Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei.
6.45 X-Men (2000, 12) Sci-fi
comic-book adventure, with Hugh
Jackman and Patrick Stewart.
9.00 Valerian and the City of a
Thousand Planets (2017, 12)
Sci-fi adventure, starring Dane
DeHaan and Cara Delevingne.
11.40 Jackass Presents: Bad
Grandpa (2013, 15) Comedy,
starring Johnny Knoxville.
1.30am Everybody Wants Some!!
(2016, 15) Comedy, starring
Blake Jenner and Juston Street.
E4 Freeview 13
6.00am Hollyoaks 7.00 Don’t Tell the
Bride 8.00 How I Met Your Mother
9.00 Mike & Molly 10.00 The Big
Bang Theory 11.00 The Goldbergs
12.00noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine
1.00 As 6pm 2.00 Mike & Molly
3.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 4.00 The
Goldbergs 5.00 Don’t Tell the
Bride: Christmas in the Snow
6.00 The Big Bang Theory
7.00 Hollyoaks Chester-based soap.
8.00 Celebrity Christmas
Come Dine with Me
8.30 The Big Bang Theory
GOLD
6.00am Teleshopping 7.15 Citizen
Khan 7.45 Wallace & Gromit: A
Grand Day Out 8.15 Last of the
Summer Wine: double bill. 10.45
The Green Green Grass 11.45
Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day
Out 12.15pm The Good Life 1.15
Last of the Summer Wine: double
bill. 3.40 Porridge 4.40 Dad’s Army
5.20 Only Fools and Horses
6.40 Only Fools and Horses
The Trotters finally strike gold.
8.00 Trust Morecambe & Wise
9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys
9.40 The Vicar of Dibley
10.40 The Royle Family Xmas
2008: The New Sofa
12.00m’t Blackadder’s Christmas
Carol 1.00 The Office 2.00
The Royle Family Xmas 2008:
The New Sofa 3.05 David
Jason: Planes, Trains and
Automobiles 4.00 Teleshopping
DRAMA Freeview 20
6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 The
House of Eliott 8.00 Soldier,
Soldier: double bill. 10.00 Classic
Holby City 11.00 The Bill 1.00pm
Classic EastEnders: double bill.
2.20 Casualty 3.20 Lovejoy 4.20
Bergerac 5.20 Hi-de-Hi!
6.20 Are You Being Served? Festive
edition of the 1970s comedy.
6.55 ’Allo, ‘Allo! Christmas Special
1985 Rene is dragged into multiple
plots to do away with General Von
Klinkerhoffen. Gorden Kaye stars.
8.00 Inspector George Gently The
Ball & Boe: A Very
Merry Christmas
9.30pm, ITV
After the massive success of
their albums and sold-out
tours, the classical dream
team of Michael Ball and
Alfie Boe reunite for a festive
night of music. They will be
performing new material
alongside Christmas
favourites, as well as singing
duets with special guests
Shirley Bassey, Luke Evans
and Gregory Porter. ★★★
SKY ONE
6.00am Monkey Business: double
bill. 7.00 Sky News @ Breakfast
9.00 The Simpsons 11.00 NCIS:
Los Angeles 1.00pm Hawaii
Five-0: double bill. 3.00 Modern
Family 4.30 The Simpsons
6.00 Futurama Animated antics.
6.30 The Simpsons Triple bill
8.00 Capital Jingle Bell Ball 2019
9.00 Micky Flanagan’s Christmas
10.00 In the Long Run Christmas
Special It is Christmas on the
Eastbridge Estate and Walter hosts
the annual Easmon yuletide party.
Celebrity Flirty Dancing
for Stand Up to Cancer
8pm, Channel 4
Loose Women host Coleen
Nolan longs to find love
again, but is insecure about
her age and looks. Ashley
Banjo pairs her with property
manager Kevin and creates
a romantic dance in the
grounds of a beautiful manor
house. Plus, Made in Chelsea
star Miles Nazaire is matched
with energetic fitness
vlogger Steph. ★★★★
SKY ATLANTIC
6.00am Fish Town 7.00 Urban
Secrets 8.00 The Guest Wing 9.00
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
10.00 The West Wing: double bill.
12.00noon Without a Trace 2.00
Blue Bloods 3.00 The West Wing:
double bill. 5.00 Without a Trace
6.00 Without a Trace A mother
disappears after a confrontation.
7.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
A robotics club is linked to the
discovery of decomposed remains.
8.00 Blue Bloods Erin is assigned to
investigate a case in which a police
FILM CHOICE
Rio 2
2.30pm, Film4
Jewel (voiced by Anne
Hathaway) is thrilled not to be
endangered any more after
her exploits in the first film.
So she convinces Blu (Jesse
Eisenberg) to rediscover their
rainforest roots when a flock
of blue macaws is discovered
in the Amazon. However, the
city slicker struggles to cope
without his home comforts
and the birds face danger
from illegal loggers. ★★★
SKY WITNESS
6.00am Nothing to Declare: four
episodes. 8.00 Paramedics 9.00
Blue Bloods 10.00 Criminal Minds
11.00 CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation 12.00noon
Elementary 1.00 Blue Bloods 2.00
Air Ambulance ER 3.00 The Real
A&E: double bill. 4.00 Paramedics
5.00 Nothing to Declare
6.00 Nothing to Declare
8.00 Criminal Minds Drama series.
9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
High-school cadets help
Hodges with a puzzling case.
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9.00 Rick and Morty Animation.
11.35 Momma Named Me Sheriff
12.05am Robot Chicken 12.40 The
Big Bang Theory 1.35 8 Out of 10
Cats Christmas Special 2.25 Rob
Beckett’s Savage Socials @
Christmas 3.20 The Big Bang
Theory: double bill. 4.10 How I Met
Your Mother 5.00 School of Rock
detective looks into the death of an
old friend and informant, leading
him to suspect a police cover-up.
10.00 Silent Witness Double bill.
policeman is found shot
dead in his burnt-out car
12.10am The Bill 1.10 The Heart Guy:
double bill. 3.10 The House of
Eliott 4.00 Teleshopping
10.30 A League of Their Own’s
Christmas Holiday
11.30 The Russell Howard
Christmas Hour
12.30am Romesh’s Look Back
to the Future 2.00 Road Wars
2.30 Road Wars Christmas
Special 3.30 Modern Family:
triple bill. 5.00 Stargate SG-1
officer is accused of killing a
suspect who was in custody.
9.00 Game of Thrones Tyrion
receives a visit from Jaime.
10.10 Game of Thrones
11.10 Game of Thrones
12.15am Watchmen 1.25 Nurse
Jackie: 2.45 True Detective
4.00 The West Wing: double bill.
10.00 Criminal Minds
11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims
Unit Mariska Hargitay stars.
12.00m’t CSI: Crime Scene
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2.00 The Truth About the Harry
Quebert Affair 3.00 Nothing to
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Happy Diva. The pair pulled clear of
the field and the handicapper has
raised Brelan D’As 5lb, which is not
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CHANCE: Ellison

In-form
Ellison
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From page one
a course winner at
Prestbury Park and is
taken to step up in class
in the Unibet
International Hurdle.
He missed the
Cheltenham Festival
through injury but can
see off Triumph Hurdle
winner Pentland Hills ■ NO-GO: Riders
Onthe Storm, who
misses out today after
and Call Me Lord.

riding out
MEGA YEATS the entry gaffe
(3.40, nap) ran a solid
race on her
reappearance at
Haydock and today’s
trip and ground look
ideal. The assessor has
also kindly dropped
her 3lb. The form of her
second to The Glancing
Queen at the track last
season reads well.
At Doncaster, make
sure you’re up early to
back PAGERO (11.50).
He breezed home at
Huntingdon recently
NIGEL TWISTON-DAVIES was
by Chris
and escapes a penalty. “This makes up for a s*** day. This horse just
The highlight at Town singing “Always Look On The outjumps all the others.
Moor is the cracker of Bright Side Of Life” after Cogry’s “He just does not give up when tackled.
a clash between
WINDSOR AVENUE
back-to-back success in the
BetVictor Handicap Chase at Goulding We’re not going to win the feature race
tomorrow but this makes up for it.
(2.10) and Sam Cheltenham yesterday. “The Grand National will now be the
Spinner in the Grade A declaration error earlier in the day rang the BHA and they said there is nothing obvious race for him. He will now get in as
Two Bet365 December ruled out the trainer’s Riders Onthe Storm, they could do. the handicapper will be putting him up in
Novices’ Chase. the ante-post favourite, from running in “There should be a bit more flexibility. the weights.”
Slight preference is today’s Caspian Caviar Gold Cup. Mistakes shouldn’t happen but they do – Twiston-Davies was not looking to kick
for Windsor Avenue. “In the wind, while I was on the gallops, I she (secretary) just pressed the wrong the cat when he returned home last night as
His trainer Brian was ringing my secretary and said, ‘Can you button. She was in floods of tears and I Riders Onthe Storm will run in a £50,000
Ellison thinks the world take out Rocco’ (who had been due to run at don’t think she will recover for a long time.” chase at Ascot next Saturday.
of him. Bangor yesterday) but she misheard and After his son, Sam, had partnered Cogry “It might be an easier race to win,” said
His stamina is taken took out Riders Onthe Storm,” said Twiston- to hold off the determined Rock The Kasbah Twiston-Davies. “I did not fancy him (in the
on trust but he did win Davies (left). We knew straight away and we by a short head, Twiston-Davies added: Caspian Cup) as much as everybody else
a point-to-point over
three miles.
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PULLOUT FOR BIG WINNERS

in association with

D-day for Altior

in Christmas bid
NICKY HENDERSON, ■■ by CHRIS GOULDING
on the mark with
Chantry House and 2-1. Meanwhile, the
Pym at Cheltenham well-backed Chantry
yesterday, will give House showed that he
Altior a searching has a big future after
gallop today that will taking the EBF Hurdle
determine if he runs in at Prestbury Park
the Ladbrokes King yesterday in the hands
George VI Chase. of Barry Geraghty.
“He will have a “He’s a very nice
proper gallop,” said young horse and just
the trainer. “Nico (de needs education,”
Boinville) will ride him. said Henderson. “It
“But I will not be was a bit of a messy
making an race as they did not
announcement until go very quick.
Sunday after I’ve “He’s going to be a
spoken to the Pughs, very, very nice horse.”
(owners). Henderson also
“I know what gave Pentland Hills a
direction I want to go.” vote of confidence for
Henderson would today’s Unibet
not reveal his International Hurdle at
preferred option but Cheltenham.
he has suggested he But he revealed it
would like another will be some time
crack at Cyrname in before his dual
the King George. Champion Hurdler
Altior lost his Buveur D’Air, injured

a storm
unbeaten winning in the Fighting Fifth
sequence of 19 Hurdle at Newcastle
victories at Ascot last last month, returns to
month when toppled the track.
by the Paul Nicholls “He’s got a hole in
chasing star. his hoof,” said
He is currently a 7-1 Henderson “It’s not
chance for the Boxing pretty.
Day headliner at “He’s still in hospital
Kempton with Paddy and they will start
Power. Cyrname filling in the hole in
heads the market at the hoof.”

Cogry joy after Nige’s non-runner gaffe

did as the horse (Cepage) we beat last time
out is massively better off at the weights.
“It could be a blessing and you’ve always
got to look on the bright side of life,” sang
the trainer. “But I wanted to be singing
Riders On The Storm tomorrow!”
The French were not holding back in
their vocal support after two runners from
their country fought out the finish in the
Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase.
Easysland, partnered by Jonathan
Plouganou, proved too strong for Amazing
Comedy. Both horses are trained by David
Cottin.
It was a day to remember for local trainer
David Jeffreys after Zara Hope, ridden by
Kielan Woods, gave him a first winner with
his first ever runner at Cheltenham.
Jeffreys, 33, whose grandfather owned
Sebastian V, the second home to Lucius in
the 1978 Grand National, trains 10 horses at
Stow-on-the Wold, along with looking after
1,000 sheep. Since taking out a licence in
June, Jeffreys has now trained seven
winners.
“Now there’s only one way to go,” said
Jeffreys. “And that’s downhill!”
Champion jockey Richard Johnson will
not ride today after he was unseated from
Stoney Mountain in the novice chase.
Sara Hobbs, wife of his boss Philip, said:
“He doesn’t appear to have broken any
bones but is very sore all over his body.”
■ ALT-DASH: Altior
has a make or
break gallop today
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in association with

What a Knight NEWCASTLE

JASON HEAVEY STAR TIP 1.25 BETWAY NOVICE STAKES TRACKFACTS Left-Handed All-Weather Tapeta course, races
up to a mile will be run on the straight course. Stalls today 2m
AMY MURPHY believes ■■ by JASON HEAVEY Class 5 1m 4f (11 runners) £3,429 Inside; 1m4f Outside; Straight Centre.
TOP TRAINERS (with runners) R Fahey 67 winners, (12.0%
“big baby” Mercian softer ground than Yamato 12.15 Ezzrah 1 (5) 53 BOBBA TEE (8) L Mullaney 7 9 6........................................C Hardie 71 strike rate), -£19.37, J Goldie 45, (11.3%), -£5.53, J Gosden 41,
2 (2) 4 DRUMS OF WAR (8)(P) C Grant 7 9 6...................................... G Lee 64
Knight has a massive this, but he’s a really Raymond Tusk 12.50 Mildenberger 3 (11) 2-3 ICE PYRAMID (346) P Kirby 4 9 6.......................................B Curtis 80
(36.9%), +£8.20, M Johnston 38, (11.4%), -£88.41, M W
Easterby 32, (12.6%), +£54.59, B Ellison 31, (9.0%), -£48.09
future after his victory exciting horse for the Finespun 1.25 Finespun (nb) 4 (7) 32 SHARP SUITED (7) B Ellison 4 9 6.................................B Robinson ★81
5 (6) 4 SKA RIDGE (40)(P,T) Rebecca Menzies 7 9 6................H Shaw (3) 68
TOP JOCKEYS (with mounts) Ben Curtis 62 winners, (15.9%
at Doncaster yesterday. future. Lady Shanawell 2.00 Lady Shanawell 6 (8) 4L0 BATTLE COMMANDER (28) Olly Williams 3 9 2.......D Keenan (3) 71 strike rate), +£21.50, Luke Morris 44, (12.1%), -£11.71, Andrew
Mullen 44, (9.1%), -£22.00, Daniel Tudhope 44, (16.5%), +£8.76.
He reversed recent “I think he’ll make a Spectrum Of Light 2.35 Desert Flyer 7 (3) 45 GABRIEL OAK (J59)(T*) D McCain 3 9 2................... P Mulrennan 75
BOMBARDIER HANDICAP
3.10
8 (10) 3 HARBOUR FRONT (51) R Brisland 3 9 2......................S Cronin (5) 75
form with Terrierman to lovely staying chaser Straight Right 3.10 Aljari 9 (9) 006 MELBURNIAN (15) J Chapple-Hyam 3 9 2............Ray Dawson (5) 70
Arishka 3.45 Rockley Point 10 (1) MOUNT BARINA J J Davies 4 9 1................................ S P Davis (3) — Class 2 7f (10 runners) £13,232
claim top honours in one day. He came 11 (4) 53 FINESPUN (28) J Gosden 3 8 11..........................................R Havlin 78
1 (2) 5220 ARCTIC SOUND (56)(D4,G,S) M Johnston 3 9 7..............F Norton 111
the Fight For off the bridle a Star Betting: 11-10 Finespun, 9-2 Sharp Suited, 11-2 Ice
2 (9) 0330 ABOVE THE REST (28)(C,D6,A,G,S)(H) T D Barron 8 9 3.... B Curtis 113
Good Novices’ mile out, but GOING: standard Pyramid, 10 Harbour Front, 12 Bobba Tee, 14 Melburnian, 16 Drums
Of War, 25 Gabriel Oak, Mount Barina, 33 others. 3 (7) 2000 STRAIGHT RIGHT (175)(CD,D2,A)(H) A Balding 5 9 2.......... G Lee ★120
2018: Persian Sun 3 9 1, Jack Mitchell 11-10 Fav (S Crisford), 4 (6) LL00 MUNTADAB (16)(D7,A,G,S) Roger Fell 7 8 11........... P Mulrennan 104
Hurdle. they didn’t PLACEPOT FirST SIX RACES drawn (3), 6 ran. 5 (10) 2L20 PINNATA (25)(CD,A,G)(T) S C Williams 5 8 10........................J Hart 112
6 (1) 06L2 INTISAAB (10)(D,A,G,S)(P,T) D O’Meara 8 8 8......................S Gray 116
Murphy quite go BETWAY HEED YOUR HUNCH HANDICAP
STARFORM: FINESPUN Danger: Sharp Suited

(right) said: quick 12.15 Class 6 2m (14 runners) £2,782 2.00 BETWAY CLASSIFIED STAKES
Class 6 1m 4f (14 runners) £2,782
7 (4) 14L5 FINOAH (14)(D2,S)(V) T Dascombe 3 8 8......................Jane Elliott 113
8 (8) 5350 RAYDIANCE (70)(D2,G,S) K Burke 4 8 7........................H Shaw (3) 115
9 (3) 4115 ALJARI (81)(A) M Botti 3 8 4................................................ L Morris 110
“I’m thrilled. enough for 1 (8) 0500 NEEDS TO BE SEEN (J19) J Goldie 4 10 2..................B Robinson 67
10 (5) 001- CABALLERO (427)(D2,G) K Dalgleish 3 8 3.......................A Mullen —
Star Betting: 4 Intisaab, 5 Above The Rest, 13-2 Raydiance,
I can’t even him, so he 2 (2) 6440 TOR (46)(G,S) Mrs M Fife 5 10 2.................................. P Mulrennan 69 1 (2) LL60 AIRPLANE (26)(D2,G) Paul Collins 4 9 4...............C McGovern (3) 50
2 (1) 2053 DAS KAPITAL (61)(P) J Berry 4 9 4....................................F Norton ★64
Arctic Sound, 15-2 Finoah, Aljari, 8 Pinnata, Caballero, 12 others.
3 (4) -L60 MERCER’S TROOP (J49)(A) A Whillans 4 9 12... B Sanderson (5) 61
tell you how was 4 (13) 0522 SHINE BABY SHINE (35)(D2,A) P Kirby 5 9 10... N Barratt-Atkin (7) ★70 3 (8) 4500 GWORN (8)(A,G,S) R M Smith 9 9 4.....................................R Havlin 60
2018: Sanaadh 5 9 0, Franny Norton 16-1 (M Wigham), drawn (2),
5 ran.
big a baby this probably only 5 (6) 2013 NATALEENA (50)(CD,A) B Haslam 3 9 5............................A Mullen 65
6 (3) 0504 WAR EMPRESS (39) Miss J Feilden 3 9 5.............. Shelley Birkett 66
4 (5) 0-00 IF WE CAN CAN (26)(G)(B) Olly Williams 4 9 4..........D Keenan (3) —
5 (7) 3660 LIFE KNOWLEDGE (53)(CD2,A)(B) Liam Bailey 7 9 4.......B Curtis 61 STARFORM Intisaab 7-1 (10-0) In rear, ridden and
ran on final furlong, went 2nd towards
horse is. just getting 7 (12) 5531 YAMATO (56)(A)(T) J McConnell (IRE) 6 9 5.............. S P Davis (3) 63 6 (11) 3523 MAJESTIC STONE (11)(S) Julie Camacho 5 9 4....................J Hart 61
finish, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Typhoon Ten (9-5) at Lingfield
8 (7) 0040 MAJOR SNUGFIT (J17)(G)(P) M W Easterby 3 9 5.Ger O’Neill (5) 65 7 (9) 4664 OPTIMA PETAMUS (7)(S)(P) Liam Bailey 7 9 4............B Robinson 57
“He’s 18 hands and there at the line. 9 (1) 0LLL COUP DE GOLD (40) D Thompson 3 9 5................................J Hart 58 8 (4) 5400 THE BRORA POBBLES (5) A Whillans 4 9 4...................B McHugh 56 7f hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Above The Rest 8-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened
he’s still just learning “He’s a through and 10 (10) 6134 PARA QUEEN (23)(G,S) Mrs H Main 3 9 4.......Ellie Mackenzie (7) 65
11 (5) 5L02 EZZRAH (16) C Fellowes 3 9 0...................................... K Shoemark 65
9 (6) 23-4 TRADITIONAL DANCER (J55)(B) I Jardine 7 9 4.............. L Morris 54
10 (12) 0406 CALEVADE (68) B Haslam 3 9 0.................................. P Mulrennan 55 final furlong, 10th of 12, 6l behind Judicial (9-6) at Lingfield 6f
his trade. He’s come on through homebred. 12 (11) 0266 GOOD MAN (247)(P) K McLintock 6 8 9............................. L Morris 67
13 (9) 5060 CALL ME MADAM (54) J Bethell 4 8 8..........................Jane Elliott 67
11 (13) 0460 DIXIELAND (15)(P*) Mrs M Fife 3 9 0.............................D Tudhope 63 Listed stks (1) pol in Nov.
12 (10) L00L INITIAL APPROACH (161) A Brown 3 9 0............................... G Lee 51 Arctic Sound 40-1 (9-6) Towards stands side alone early,
leaps and bounds from The mare he’s out of is 14 (14) 0000 BRAVANTINA (204)(T) M Walford 4 8 8..............................C Hardie 60 13 (3) 4025 KLIPPERTY KLOPP (11) A Brittain 3 9 0...........................C Hardie 58 mid-division, well beaten over 2f out, 15th of 20, 22l behind
every run and he homebred, so it’s Star Betting: 11-4 Yamato, 9-2 War Empress, 5 Ezzrah,
Nataleena, 8 Shine Baby Shine, 10 Para Queen, 14 Tor, 16 others.
14 (14) 0-33 LADY SHANAWELL (J7)(V) B Haslam 3 9 0.......................A Mullen 62
Star Betting: 11-4 Traditional Dancer, 3 Lady Shanawell, 15-2
Escobar (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) hvy in Oct.
Raydiance 40-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway chasing lead-
probably wants much hugely exciting.” 2018: Grey Mist 4 9 3, J Hart 11-1 (K McLintock), drawn (9), 12 ran.
STARFORM: EZZRAH Danger: Shine Baby Shine
Klipperty Klopp, 8 Majestic Stone, 12 If We Can Can, Das Kapital, ers 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 17, 8l
Calevade, Life Knowledge, 14 others. behind Kynren (9-2) at Ascot 7f Heritage Handicap (3yo+) (2)
BETWAY CONDITIONS STAKES
12.50
2018: No corresponding race. sft in Oct.
STARFORM: MAJESTIC STONE Danger: Dixieland STARFORM: ALJARI Danger: Intisaab
Class 2 2m (8 runners) £13,585
1 (6) 013L FUNNY KID (70)(D,A)(T) C Ferland (FR) 6 9 6......................J Auge 108
2 (5) 1105 CARNWENNAN (115)(CD,D2,A,G) C Fellowes 4 9 3....K Shoemark 106
2.35 LADBROKES EBF NOVICE STAKES
Class 5 2YO 1m (13 runners) £3,429 3.45 BETWAY HANDICAP
Class 6 5f (13 runners) £2,782
3 (7) 2000 DUBAWI FIFTY (63)(CD,C,A,S)(V) K McLintock 6 9 3....... L Morris 114 1 (7) CABLE SPEED C Hills 9 5.....................................................B Curtis —
4 (1) 1334 INFRASTRUCTURE (24)(G) M Meade 4 9 3........................B Curtis 106 1 (11) 3343 KYLLACHY WARRIOR (17) L Mullaney 3 9 9....F McManoman (5) 75
2 (4) CELESTIAL WOOD K Dalgleish 9 5....................... B Sanderson (5) — 2 (12) 1151 YOUNG TIGER (15)(CD3,D2,A)(H) T Tate 6 9 7................A Mullen 74
5 (8) 0336 MILDENBERGER (10)(G,S) M Johnston 4 9 3...................F Norton 119 3 (9) 4 DUBLIN PHARAOH (16) R Varian 9 5.............................. J Mitchell ★79
6 (3) 3040 RAYMOND TUSK (39)(G,S) R Hannon 4 9 3................T Marquand ★121 3 (4) 0600 JAN VAN HOOF (174)(CD,D2,A,G) M Herrington 8 9 7....B McHugh 74
4 (11) HARBOUR MIST T Easterby 9 5...............................................J Hart — 4 (1) 4210 SWISS CONNECTION (53)(BF,CD,A)(H) B Smart 3 9 7......... G Lee 75
7 (4) L0L3 SIR CHAUVELIN (23)(C,A,G,S) J Goldie 7 9 3..............B Robinson 113 5 (10) LIBERATION POINT R Fahey 9 5....................................D Tudhope —
8 (2) -LL3 TO BE WILD (24)(G,S) J Chapple-Hyam 6 9 3........... P Mulrennan 104 5 (13) 6L00 ARISHKA (15)(CD,D,A,G)(B) D Kubler 3 9 7......................K O’Neill 73
6 (1) 0 ONEDIN (98) K Ryan 9 5...........................................................S Gray 34 6 (6) 5334 LANDING NIGHT (7)(CD,D8,A,G)(P,T) R Menzies 7 9 6....B Curtis 76
Star Betting: 15-8 Raymond Tusk, 3 Mildenberger, 11-2 Funny
Kid, 8 Sir Chauvelin, 10 Dubawi Fifty, 12 others. 7 (13) SPECTRUM OF LIGHT C Appleby 9 5......................... K Shoemark — 7 (9) 5224 BE PROUD (22)(CD,A) J Goldie 3 9 4.............................D Tudhope 78
2018: Stargazer 5 9 3, Robert Winston 9-1 (P Kirby), drawn (8), 8 8 (2) ANCYRE K Burke 9 0..............................................Rhona Pindar (7) — 8 (7) 3260 PIAZON (15)(D9,A,G,S)(B,E) Julia Brooke 8 9 2............H Shaw (3) 76
ran. 9 (3) DESERT FLYER J Gosden 9 0...............................................R Havlin — 9 (3) 0001 MUTABAAHY (4)(D,A,G) A Brittain 4 9 1(5ex)......... K Schofield (5) ★79
10 (12) INNOVATION J Gosden 9 0...................................................K O’Neill — 10 (8) 3120 QAARAAT (4)(CD,A,G)(P) A Brittain 4 9 0...........................C Hardie 76
STARFORM Mildenberger 13-2 (9-6) Held up, soon in 11 (8) 0L JAY ME LO (46) L Mullaney 9 0...........................................C Hardie 39 11 (5) 002L BURTONWOOD (15)(CD,C,D2,A,G) J Camacho 7 8 13.... P Mulrennan 75
touch, ridden over 2f out, outpaced from 12 (6) 0 POTENCIA (17) D Carroll 9 0....................................... P Mulrennan 43 12 (2) 4521 ROCKLEY POINT (5)(CD,C,D,A,S)(B) K Scott 6 8 10(5ex)....J Hart 74
over 1f out, 6th of 8, 6l behind Pablo Escobarr (9-2) at 13 (5) SALSADA J O’Keeffe 9 0............................................................ G Lee — 13 (10) L0L0 PETERS PUDDING (12)(V) Mrs L Williamson 3 8 6....G Ashton (7) 68
Kempton 1m 4f Listed stks (1) pol. Star Betting: 15-8 Dublin Pharaoh, 3 Spectrum Of Light, 9-2 Star Betting: 4 Mutabaahy, 9-2 Young Tiger, 11-2 Rockley Point,
Raymond Tusk 20-1 (8-7) 16th of 24, 4 1/2l behind Vow Desert Flyer, 8 Innovation, Liberation Point, 14 Cable Speed, 16 8 Swiss Connection, Be Proud, 10 Qaaraat, Landing Night, Kyllachy
And Declare (8-3) at Flemington(AUS) 2m Grp 1 hcp gd in Nov. Ancyre, 25 Harbour Mist, 33 others. Warrior, 12 others.
Funny Kid (9-2) last of 10, well behind Holdthasigreen (9-2) 2018: Red Hot 8 11, Barry McHugh 10-1 (R Fahey), drawn (1), 12 2018: Astraea 3 8 9, Nathan Evans 16-1 (M W Easterby), drawn
at ParisLongchamp(FR) 2m 4f Grp 1 gs in Oct. ran. (1), 13 ran.
STARFORM: MILDENBERGER Danger: To Be Wild STARFORM: DUBLIN PHARAOH Danger: Desert Flyer STARFORM: ROCKLEY POINT Danger: Young Tiger

WOLVERHAMPTON
TRACKFACTS Left-hand oval flat all weather Tapeta track of
JASON HEAVEY STAR TIP 6.20 BETWAY HEED YOUR HUNCH HANDICAP
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1 (4) 4LL5 TIME TO REASON (23)(A)(P) C Wallis 6 9 7............... R Kingscote 70
2 (9) 3441 PHOENIX STAR (15)(D,A,G)(H,T) S C Williams 3 9 7...P J McDonald 70
3 (3) 5000 MIRACLE GARDEN (15)(CD2,C,D2,A,S)(B) R Brotherton 7 9 7
TOP TRAINERS (with runners) P Evans 83 winners, (12.0%
strike rate), -£104.22, R Fahey 68, (12.1%), -£63.81, T Dascombe
61, (14.8%), +£55.50, M Appleby 60, (9.9%), -£195.85
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Mojambo 7.20 Mojambo 8 (2) 5600 IT MUST BE FAITH (4)(CD2,D4,A,F,G,S)(P) M Appleby 9 9 4 2 (2) 0013 FANCY FOOTINGS (17)(BF,A,G) T Dascombe 3 9 3.. R Kingscote 93
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3 (1) 3012 STORM AHEAD (11)(CD,A,S)(B) T Easterby 6 9 3........... P Dennis 94
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GOING: standard 12 (13) 0015 GUARDIA SVIZZERA (12)(D2,A,G,S)(H) R Fell 5 9 2......P Muir (5) 69
13 (10) 1540 DUBAI ELEGANCE (80)(D2,A,S)(P) D Shaw 5 9 1.......L Edmunds 70
8 (8) L653 KESWICK (11)(CD,A)(B*,T) Mrs H Main 5 8 12................. L Morris 94
9 (4) 5505 SEZIM (5)(G)(T) Mohamed Moubarak 3 8 11................T Marquand ★97
Star Betting: 7-2 Phoenix Star, 5 Elzaam’s Dream, 6 Seraphim, 7 10 (6) 4L40 STREET POET (63)(CD4,C2,A) M Herrington 6 8 9........... T Eaves 95
PLACEPOT FirST SIX RACES Brockey Rise, 8 Guardia Svizzera, 12 Tawaafoq, 14 others. 11 (10) 3244 LITTLE INDIA (21)(P*) K Burke 3 8 7............................Hollie Doyle 96
TOP JOCKEYS (with mounts) Luke Morris 154 winners, 2018: Cuban Spirit 3 9 7, Fran Berry 6-1 (H Candy), drawn (6), 12 Star Betting: 4 Big Daddy Kane, 9-2 Storm Ahead, 5 Sea Fox,
(12.3% strike rate), -£2.00, Richard Kingscote 89, (16.2%), ran. 13-2 Fancy Footings, 7 Global Art, 8 Keswick, 10 Home Before
-£3.00, David Probert 55, (11.3%), -£1.00. STARFORM: PHOENIX STAR Danger: Tawaafoq Dusk, 14 Little India, 16 others.
2018: Michele Strogoff 5 9 3, Alistair Rawlinson 11-2 (M

4.50 LADBROKES MAIDEN AUCTION STAKES

Class 5 2YO 5f (6 runners) £3,429
6.50 BETWAY HANDICAP
Class 2 6f (10 runners) £11,972
1 (3) 0 BRING THE MONEY (14) M Channon 9 5........................D Probert 51
2 (2) 52 ROCKING REG (26) R Teal 9 5......................................... J Crowley ★76
3 (4) 5433 TRIPLE SPEAR (4)(BF) M Appleby 9 4........................ A Villiers (5) 75
4 (1) THE KYLLACHY TOUCH D Shaw 9 3............................L Edmunds —
5 (6) VIVA VOCE T D Barron 9 3..............................................Hollie Doyle —
6 (5) DRESS CIRCLE J Tate 8 13........................................P J McDonald —
Star Betting: 2 Dress Circle, 9-4 Rocking Reg, 3 Triple Spear, 7
Viva Voce, 16 Bring The Money, 20 The Kyllachy Touch.
2018: No corresponding race.
STARFORM: TRIPLE SPEAR Danger: Viva Voce
5.20 BOMBARDIER MAIDEN STAKES
Class 5 7f (10 runners) £3,429
1 (9) 2- BADAYEL (378)(P*) I Furtado 3 9 5...........................P J McDonald ★88
2 (5) 0 BRENBAR (15) R Varian 3 9 5..............................................J F Egan 71
3 (3) 53 JUST MAGIC (12) T Easterby 3 9 5............................... D Fentiman 66
1 (10) 3462 CORINTHIA KNIGHT (18)(C2,D3,A,G) A Watson 4 9 7..... H Doyle 114
2 (9) 0013 SOLDIER’S MINUTE (28)(BF,D3,A,G)(H) K Dalgleish 4 9 1.. C Rodriguez 114
3 (1) 0303 MERHOOB (16)(CD,D4,A,G,S) J Ryan 7 8 13.................... L Morris 114
4 (2) 0401 DESERT DOCTOR (86)(CD,C2,D4,A) E Walker 4 8 11.. T Marquand 113
5 (6) 3066 LANCELOT DU LAC (23)(CD,D9,A,G,S) D Ivory 9 8 10......S W Kelly 113
6 (8) 1011 TOTAL COMMITMENT (53)(D4,A,G) P Hedger 3 8 8... A Villiers (5) ★116
7 (5) 32-2 WARSAW ROAD (53)(A,G) R Cowell 5 8 7......................... P Dennis 113
8 (4) 5011 REEVES (16)(A,S) R Cowell 3 8 6................................ S P Davis (3) 114
9 (3) L055 KICK ON KICK ON (18)(G,S) I Williams 4 8 3.............. D Fentiman 113
10 (7) 2104 MOKAATIL (23)(D,G)(P) I Williams 4 8 2........................ JP Sullivan 115
LONG HANDICAP: Mokaatil 8-1.
Star Betting: 7-2 Soldier’s Minute, 4 Reeves, 5 Total Commitment,
6 Desert Doctor, 7 Corinthia Knight, 8 Warsaw Road, 10 Lancelot Du
Lac, 16 Merhoob, 20 others.
2018: No corresponding race.
STARFORM Sunshineandbubbles 8-1 (9-1) Close
up, chased leader 2f out, led just inside final
Appleby), drawn (8), 11 ran.
STARFORM Big Daddy Kane 15-2 (8-8) Keen held up,
headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden 2
lengths clear entering final furlong, ran on, won at Newcastle
1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) in Nov beating Arabic Culture (9-4) by 2
1/4l, 10 ran.
Storm Ahead 9-4 (9-1) Chased leaders, led over 1f out,
stayed on, headed post, 2nd of 6, ns behind International Law
(8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4).
Sea Fox 15-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out,
headway under pressure over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on
to lead well inside final furlong, edged right and bumped
runner-up near finish, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85
(4) in Nov beating Mickey (9-3) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Fancy Footings 13-8fav (9-4) Close up, pushed along 3f out,
ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to chal-
lenge, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Suitcase ‘n’ Taxi (8-7) at
Southwell 7f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Nov.
STARFORM: BIG DADDY KANE Danger: Home Before Dark

8.20 BETWAY LIVE CASINO HANDICAP

4 (8) 534 MEMORY HILL (26) P Evans 3 9 5........................................... C Lee 72
5 (4) 44 MONTYS INN (17) R Hannon 3 9 5..........................................J Fahy 77
6 (10) 444 MOTAWAAFEQ (88) M Appleby 3 9 5..........................A Rawlinson 87
7 (1) 0 MR MILLARCKY (9) R Guest 3 9 5....................................D Probert 32
8 (6) ZHUKOVSKY I Mohammed 3 9 5.................................. R Kingscote —
9 (2) MONYA C Hills 3 9 0........................................................... J Crowley —
10 (7) 4LLL TILSWORTH PRISCA (28)(H) J R Jenkins 4 9 0.................D Brock 49
Star Betting: 11-4 Badayel, 7-2 Monya, 4 Motawaafeq, 7
Brenbar, Montys Inn, 10 Just Magic, 14 Memory Hill, 16 others.
2018: Creek Harbour 3 9 5, Shane W Kelly 7-2 (R Hughes), drawn
(9), 11 ran.
STARFORM: MOTAWAAFEQ Danger: Badayel
furlong, pushed out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60
(6) beating Cash N Carrie (8-7) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Mojambo 50-1 (9-2) Held up, pushed along and headway Class 6 1m 4f (12 runners) £2,782
approaching final furlong, ridden and stayed on to lead final
strides, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-52 (6) beating Cat 1 (9) 6104 GOOD IMPRESSION (18)(D,G)(P) D Burchell 4 9 7.... R Kingscote 65
2 (7) 00L3 ENMESHING (18)(CD,D,A)(P) Alexandra Dunn 6 9 5.....D Muscutt 64
Royale (9-3) by hd, 13 ran. 3 (2) 6161 LORD HOWARD (15)(A,S)(V) M Channon 3 9 3..............G Bass (7) 63
Barbarosa 5-1 (9-5) Rearing in stalls and slowly away, held 4 (6) 0641 EMBER’S GLOW (11)(CD2,D,A) M Loughnane 5 9 2.....D Costello 63
up towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 7l behind Lord 5 (3) 0213 CHENG GONG (16)(BF,S)(B*) Tom Clover 3 9 1.............. J Mitchell 63
Howard (8-5) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov. 6 (8) L240 GOLDEN DEAL (21) R Phillips 4 8 13................................. L Morris 65
STARFORM: TOTAL COMMITMENT Danger: Desert Doctor 7 (4) 10LL VALENTINE MIST (11)(G) J Grassick 7 8 12............SS Ralston (5) 66
BETYOURWAY AT BETWAY HANDICAP
7.20
8 (10) 0000 GIBRALTARIAN (15)(P) J Boyle 3 8 12............................. C Bennett 63
9 (5) 3000 FINAL ATTACK (7)(C2,A)(P) S Hollinshead 8 8 12....... JP Sullivan ★68

5.50 BOMBARDIER GOLDEN BEER HANDICAP
Class 4 7f (12 runners) £5,208
1 (3) 1222 ZAFARANAH (21)(CD2,C,A) Mrs P Sly 5 9 7................... S W Kelly 90
2 (4) 2401 GINGER FOX (25)(D,A,S)(P) D Loughnane 3 9 6........ A Villiers (5) 90
3 (8) 0605 JACKSTAR (38)(BF,CD,A,S) T Dascombe 3 9 6......... R Kingscote 89
4 (1) 4250 HOWZER BLACK (8)(D,G)(P) K Dalgleish 3 9 6.......... C Rodriguez 91
5 (9) 6024 RECKLESS ENDEAVOUR (36)(D,A,G) T D Barron 6 9 5... H Doyle 92
6 (10) 3312 MERRICOURT (45)(A) I Jardine 3 9 5...........................T Marquand 88
7 (7) 2010 SELF ASSESSMENT (25)(CD,D,A) K Burke 3 9 5.................. C Lee 88
8 (6) 0630 THE GAME OF LIFE (14)(A) M Herrington 4 9 5................ T Eaves 90
9 (5) 5041 HUMAN NATURE (51)(D3,A,G,S)(T) S C Williams 6 9 4.... P J McDonald 90
10 (2) 5006 NICK VEDDER (26)(D,A,G) R Brisland 5 9 4....................E J Walsh 88
11 (11) 3050 KUPA RIVER (8)(C,D2,A,G,S)(H) Roger Fell 5 9 3...Paula Muir (5) 91
12 (12) -L50 BARRINGTON (10)(F,G)(V) M Appleby 5 9 2...............A Rawlinson ★94
Star Betting: 4 Zafaranah, 11-2 Human Nature, 6 Ginger Fox, 7
Jackstar, Reckless Endeavour, 8 Merricourt, 12 others.
2018: Critical Thinking 4 8 10, Stevie Donohoe 14-1 (David
Loughnane), drawn (10), 11 ran.
STARFORM: HUMAN NATURE Danger: Merricourt
Class 6 1m 1f 104yds (12 runners) £2,782
1 (12) 3626 BALLET RED (3) H Dunlop 3 9 8.................................... DOUBTFUL 69
2 (7) 1140 FAIR POWER (53)(A,G,S) J Butler 5 9 8............................. L Morris 70
3 (11) L400 DARK DEVIL (14)(G,S)(P) P Morris 6 9 7..................P J McDonald 64
4 (5) 0L04 MRS HOO (14)(G) R Fahey 3 9 7................................. S P Davis (3) 70
5 (10) 0016 SET POINT CHARLIE (107)(G)(T,V*) S Durack 3 9 5...T P Queally 68
6 (3) 0003 SIR GNET (16)(A)(B) E Dunlop 5 9 4.............................T Marquand 69
7 (1) 0000 DELEYLL (28)(CD,A,G) J Butler 5 9 4................................J Haynes 68
8 (6) 30L1 SUNSHINEANDBUBBLES (7)(CD4,C,A) P Evans 6 9 3......... C Lee 70
9 (4) 6420 BARBAROSA (15) M Herrington 3 9 2.................................. T Eaves 71
10 (2) 0400 THE EAGLE’S NEST (7)(A)(T) Alexandra Dunn 5 9 1.....D Muscutt 72
11 (13) L660 EPONA (22)(S)(H*) K Dalgleish 3 9 0.............................. DOUBTFUL 62
12 (9) 3L33 KYBOSH (2)(BF) M Appleby 3 8 11............................... A Villiers (5) ★73
13 (8) -L01 MOJAMBO (2)(CD,A)(P,T) S M Hanlon 4 8 11(5ex)......Hollie Doyle 67
LONG HANDICAP: Mojambo 8-10.
Star Betting: 4 Sunshineandbubbles, 6 Mojambo, 7 Kybosh,
Barbarosa, 8 Sir Gnet, Set Point Charlie, Mrs Hoo,
12 others.
2018: No corresponding race.
STARFORM: MOJAMBO Danger: Fair Power
10 (1) -00L SEXY SECRET (88)(D,A,G)(V) Simon Pearce 8 8 12.......D Probert 42
11 (11) 0L6 GMS PRINCESS (28) Sarah Hollinshead 3 8 10..............R Da Silva 59
12 (12) 0-06 LOUISIANA BEAT (15) Mike Murphy 3 8 9...................Hollie Doyle 61
LONG HANDICAP: Final Attack 8-11, Sexy Secret 8-11.
Star Betting: 3 Lord Howard, 7-2 Ember’s Glow, 5 Cheng Gong,
6 Good Impression, 7 Enmeshing, 10 Golden Deal, 14 Louisiana
Beat, 20 Final Attack, 25 others.
2018: No corresponding race.
STARFORM Cheng Gong 11-8fav (8-10) Chased lead-
ers, every chance over 1f out, kept on same
pace, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Que Quieres (8-7) at Chelmsford City
1m 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Lord Howard 9-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, still plenty to
do 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on to lead
final 100 yards, soon clear, won at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60
(6) pol in Nov beating Toybox (9-7) by 2l, 14 ran.
Ember’s Glow 7-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, led 1f out, stayed
on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f Classified Stakes (0-50)
(3yo+) (6) beating Gladden (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
STARFORM: CHENG GONG Danger: Ember’s Glow
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StarForm number one FOR RACING

Saturday, December 14, 2019 5

in association with

HEREFORD
JASON HEAVEY STAR TIP
TRACKFACTS Right-hand track of a mile and a half with a
2.20 HOOVER APPLIANCES HANDICAP HURDLE DOUBLE CHANCE
FOR GOLD PRIZE
sharp home turn, and a 300yds run-in. There are nine stiffish
fences and six hurdles per circuit. Class 2 (10 f) 2m 4f (5 runners) £17,204
TOP TRAINERS (with runners) Miss V Williams 12 winners,
Benechenko (trb) 12.00 Benechenko (19.4% strike rate), +£2.50, W Greatrex 7, (24.1%), -£3.09, N 1 -051 AIR HORSE ONE (16)(D,G,S)(B,T) H Fry 8 11 12........ Mr M Legg (5) ★143
Mulholland 6, (21.4%), +£5.83, E Williams 6, (8.6%), -£2.00, N 2 0-62 BURROWS PARK (31)(D,G,S) V Williams 7 11 7..........L M Turner (7) 140
Elleon 12.35 Shantou Vow Twiston-Davies 5, (14.3%), -£6.00, D Rees 4, (26.7%), -£2.00. 3 1/40 LIMITED RESERVE (14)(S) C Williams 7 11 5..............Jack Tudor (7) 137
4 -64L FALLY JEM (166)(G) Miss V Williams 4 11 1...................H Nugent (5) 119
Heavenly Promise 1.10 Top And Drop TOP JOCKEYS (with mounts) Ben Jones 5 winners, (45.5%
5 1211 BALLYELLIS (41)(G,S) N Twiston-Davies 6 11 0................J Nailor (7) 135
CHELTENHAM
by PAUL
strike rate), -£1.00, R T Dunne 5, (12.8%), -£3.00, Benjamin
First Flow 1.45 Haldon Hill Poste 5, (9.6%), -£1.00, Gavin Sheehan 4, (19.0%), -£4.00,
Star Betting: 5-4 Air Horse One, 7-2 Burrows Park, 4 Ballyellis,
Air Horse One 2.20 Burrows Park Richard Patrick 3, (14.3%), -£3.00.
5 Fally Jem, 12 Limited Reserve.
2018: Coeur Blimey 7 10 5, L Gardner(3) 7-1 (S Gardner), 12 ran. 1.55 Secret Investor
Landofsmiles
Full Spes
2.55
3.30
North Star Oscar
Full Spes 1.10 MARES’ HANDICAP CHASE
Class 2 (19 f) 3m 1f (10 runners) £21,665
STARFORM Ballyellis 8-13fav (10-9) Chased
leaders, led after 3 out, drew clear last,
ran on strongly, won at Huntingdon 2m clm hdl (5) gd in
He was a progressive
novice last season and is NICHOLLS
1 111- TOP AND DROP (280)(CD,S) V Williams 8 11 12........L M Turner (7) 117
Nov beating Great Hall (11-6) by 17l, 10 ran. ready for a top handicap The champion trainer on the
GOING: soft-heavy in places 2 -P02 STILL BELIEVING (64)(CD,G,S)(P) E Williams 11 11 2...M Bastyan (5) 119
Air Horse One 6-4fav (11-12) Led until before 2nd, led
again before omitted 3 out, drew clear last, readily (2 hurdles like this after an excellent pick of his runners today
3 321L SILENT STEPS (52)(BF,S)(P) N King 8 11 0....................Bryony Frost 121
PLACEPOT FirST SIX RACES 4 -54P ROYAL CLARET (17)(S)(P*) T Symonds 7 10 13......................B Poste 118
omitted), won at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Nov run in a Grade Two in association with

beating Iron Horse (11-1) by 30l, 5 ran.

HANDICAP CHASE 5 -354 LONGHOUSESIGNORA (12)(S)(B*) V Williams 7 10 12.. H Nugent (5) ★126 Chase at Down Royal
12.00 Class 4 (19 f) 3m 1f (7 runners) £5,783
6
7
8
-655 ANNIE BONNY (34)(S)(P*) E Williams 6 10 12......................C Ring (3) 121
1LPL STREAM LADY (64)(G)(B,T) D Pipe 6 10 12....................N Scholfield 125
1P0L IN ARREARS (18)(G,S)(P*) G F Edwards 7 10 10............ B Carver (7) 125
Burrows Park 7-2 (11-10) Tracked winner, ridden 2 out,
soon outpaced, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Chti Balko (11-10) at
Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Nov.
where he got a bit tired
1 6-LP NORUKI (7)(P*) D L Williams 9 11 12...................................J Nailor (3) 61 9 1112 HEAVENLY PROMISE (18)(BF,G,S) F O’Brien 8 10 10......C Brace (3) 123 Fally Jem (10-7) last of 8, 27l behind Bowler Hat (10-7) at late on when second to and I am very happy with
2 121P LORD IN RED (89)(G)(P) Christian Williams 7 11 11....Jack Tudor (6) 116 10 012L STUPID CUPID (17)(S) Sheila Lewis 8 10 0............Sean Houlihan (3) 118 Clairefontaine(FR) 2m 2f 4yo chs gd in Jul. Reel Steel as he wasn’t the way he is going.
3 /4-4 BENECHENKO (16)(S) F O’Brien 7 11 7.............................C Brace (3) 121 LONG HANDICAP: Stupid Cupid 9-8. Limited Reserve 50-1 (10-10) Held up and always towards
4 311/ ONE STYLE (601)(C,S) Miss V Williams 9 11 7...............H Nugent (3) — Star Betting: 11-4 Top And Drop, 7-2 Heavenly Promise, rear, never involved, 12th of 16, well behind The Cashel Man quite ready. I expect Brelan d’As to go
5 -0L4 FACT FLOW (20)(G,S) D Burchell 10 10 4.............................. R Patrick 122 5 Longhousesignora, 8 Still Believing, Silent Steps, 10 Stream Lady, (10-6) at Newbury 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-150 (2) gs in Nov. He has come on a bundle very well and am hoping
6 P-23 MISTY MAI (16)(CD,D,G,S) D Rees 9 10 3.......................... B R Jones 123 12 Royal Claret, 14 Annie Bonny, 16 others. STARFORM: BALLYELLIS Danger: Burrows Park
7 4L-5 PEMBROKE HOUSE (20)(G,S)(P) S-J Davies 12 10 2.....C Hammond ★124 2018: Still Believing 10 11 12, Mitchell Bastyan(5) 9-1 (E since then and showed he can emulate Frodon
Star Betting: 5-2 One Style, 11-4 Benechenko, 10-3 Misty Mai,
11-2 Fact Flow, 8 Lord In Red, 14 Pembroke House, 25 Noruki.
2018: Bandon Roc 7 11 9, Mikey Hamill(3) 10-1 (K Bailey), 14 ran.
Williams), 8 ran.
STARFORM Heavenly Promise 11-10fav (11-0) Led in
start, waited with in rear, not fluent 3rd, good
2.55 GREEN DRAGON HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE
C4 (13 f) 3m 1f 119yds (14 runners) £4,809
he is a lot sharper and
fitter now when working
who was second in the
BetVictor a year ago
STARFORM One Style 6-4fav (11-12) Made all, jumped headway 4 out, 3rd before next, went 2nd inside final 100 yards, 1 22-0 VOLCANO (27)(S) Sheila Lewis 5 11 12.......................... B R Jones (5) 118 very nicely with Clan Des before winning this race.
well, left well clear 3 out, easily, won at stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 2l behind 2 6/0L THE WALLACE LINE (24)(G) C Williams 8 11 9...........Jack Tudor (7) 86
Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gs in Apr ‘18 beating Sheneededtherun (11-3) at Southwell 3m Mares Handicap 3 6-02 CALL ME SID (11)(S)(B*,T) Mrs J Mason 7 11 6...................... D Bass 115 Obeaux at Wincanton I’d say he is my best
Amuse Me (10-0) by 17l, 7 ran. Chase (0-110) (4yo+) (4) sft in Nov. 4 1312 NORTH STAR OSCAR (19)(BF,G,S)(H,T) W Greatrex 5 11 6....H Teal (5) 116
Benechenko 8-1 (10-13) Held up in mid-division, not fluent Top And Drop 1-1fav (11-7) With leader, led 14th, headed 5 3300 BUSTER EDWARDS (24)(D,G)(B*,T) D Pipe 6 11 6........N Scholfield 118 last week. chance of a winner on
1st, pushed along 13th, ridden 4 out, stayed on well from 2 4 out, soon led again, clear 3 out, eased towards finish, won 6 0P-3 ANOTHER FRONTIER (60)(S)(H) N Twiston-Davies 8 11 5.. D Crosse 104 While this has always Saturday.
out, 4th of 13, 1 1/4l behind Don Lami (11-12) at Taunton 2m at Hereford 3m 1f Mares Handicap Chase (0-110) (5yo+) (4) gs 7 3-05 LANDOFSMILES (24) P Bowen 6 11 5..................................... A Johns ★120
7f nov hcp chs 0-120 (4) gs in Nov. in Mar beating Northern Beau (11-9) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran. 8 -260 OUR ROCKSTAR (165)(G) A Ralph 5 11 4..........................L Edwards 119 been the target for Secret
Misty Mai 9-4 (11-7) Chased leaders, led at omitted 3 out,
headed next, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 9, 11l behind
Longhousesignora 4-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, outpaced
before 4 out, stayed on from 2 out, never a threat, 4th of 9, 5l
9 0U-L JULLY LES BUXY (12)(S)(B,T) K Burke 9 11 4.................R Dingle (3) 117
10 -5U3 LITTLE BOY BORU (11)(S) Miss S Smith 11 11 1.........B Godfrey (7) 117 Investor, I am hoping the CHELTENHAM
Special Princess (10-13) at Ffos Las 2m 4f (5) hvy in Nov. behind Miss Tynte (11-9) at Plumpton 3m 1f mares hcp hdl 11 P3-2 MASTER TRADESMAN (40)(P) R Mitford-Slade 8 10 13 rain in midweek hasn’t 2.30 Saint Xavier
STARFORM: LORD IN RED Danger: Misty Mai 0-125 (3) sft. B Carver (7) 118
12 5-66 LATE SHIPMENT (24)(CD3,S)(P) N Evans 8 10 13........ R Patrick (3) 116 made the ground too An interesting prospect
SANTA’S MINI RACERS NOVICES’ HURDLE STARFORM: HEAVENLY PROMISE Danger: Silent Steps
12.35 C4 (10 f) 2m 4f (16 runners) £4,159
1.45 NOVICES’ CHASE
13 -FP5 STEEL NATIVE (16)(S)(H) D Rees 8 10 11..................... L Williams (3) —
14 FL50 COTTONVALE (9)(G) Christian Williams 8 10 7.....................C Ring (3) 80
Star Betting: 3 North Star Oscar, 6 Master Tradesman,
testing on the New
course. Good to soft will
who had a wind op after
joining us in the summer
Class 3 (12 f) 2m (4 runners) £8,166 8 Landofsmiles, Volcano, Another Frontier, 12 Call Me Sid, Little Boy
1 341 SHANTOU VOW (29)(S) H Whittington 4 11 4.............. Page Fuller (3) ★121
2 00 BOBMAHLEY (12) T Vaughan 4 10 12...................................... A Johns 105 Boru, Jully Les Buxy, Our Rockstar, 16 others. be fine. from France where he
1 25-2 COOLE WELL (29)(S)(P) J Snowden 6 11 0................M Kendrick (3) 143
3 00 BUTLER’S BRIEF (19) A Ralph 4 10 12...............................L Edwards 105 2 5-22 FIRST FLOW (22)(S) K Bailey 7 11 0.......................................... D Bass ★159 2018: Western Wave 6 11 12, Mr N George(7) 10-3 Fav (T R
George), 8 ran.
won twice over fences.
4 56- EAU TOP (265) B Pauling 5 10 12.............................................. D Bass —
5 01# ELLEON (28)(S) W Greatrex 4 10 12.................................... G Sheehan —


3 53-4 HALDON HILL (31)(S)(H) V Dartnall 6 11 0.....................W T Kennedy —
4 P-1P TINCTORIA (17)(G)(T) Lady S Brooke 9 10 7.........Miss L Brooke (7) — STARFORM: JULLY LES BUXY Danger: North Star Oscar CHELTENHAM He is ready to start now,
1.55 Brelan D’As looks a decent addition
3.30 ‘JUNIOR’ STANDARD OPEN NH FLAT RACE
6 1-00 ENRY IGGINS (22) R Walford 5 10 12................................R Dingle (3) 94 Star Betting: 1-2 First Flow, 11-4 Coole Well, 11-2 Haldon Hill,
7 2L-0 ESCRIME D’ART (39)(S) R Walford 5 10 12................................J Best 70 200 Tinctoria.
8 P6 EVENSTEVENS (17) A Ralph 4 10 12.................................L Treadwell 89 2018: First Drift 7 11 0, Max Kendrick(5) 25-1 (B Case), 9 ran. Class 5 3YO 2m (7 runners) £2,534 He ran brilliantly at this to David Maxwell’s team,
9 -256 FULL OF ROQUE (34) T Vaughan 4 10 12......................W T Kennedy 95
10 22- FUNAMBULE SIVOLA (433) Miss V Williams 4 10 12....H Nugent (5) — STARFORM First Flow 4-1 (11-1) Led, clear 3rd,
reduced lead 4 out, ridden and headed 2 1 FULL SPES W Greatrex 11 0....................................................H Teal (5) — track a month ago when stays well and his form
11 0-40 LITTLE GINGE (17) Miss V Williams 6 10 12.......................J Nixon (5) 93 out, keeping on same when mistake next, 2nd of 4, 8l behind

2
3
0# HOLLOW GOLD (53) I Williams 11 0...............................W T Kennedy 77
INNERPICKLE N Hawke 11 0................................................. D Noonan —
only just failing by a neck suggests he relishes
12 31-L LOCO COCO (34)(G) T Vaughan 4 10 12.......................... R Patrick (3) 75
13 1-50 NORMANDY SOLDIER (24) R Mitford-Slade 5 10 12.........M G Nolan 116
Angels Breath (11-1) at Ascot 2m 3f nov chs (3) sft in Nov.
Coole Well 7-1 (10-13) Led, soon clear, challenged 3 out,
4 0 MIDNIGHT WAVE (9)(T*) W G M Turner 11 0..................H Kimber (7) 43 to catch Happy Diva in testing conditions.
5 0# THE FURROWS END (32) E De Giles 11 0................................ D Bass ★99
14 -0P0 SABBATHICAL (17) E Williams 4 10 12.................................C Ring (3) 56
15 UPTON ENCORE S-J Davies 6 10 12..........................C Hammond (3) — headed approaching and mistake last, no extra, 2nd of 3, 4l 6 THE MICK PRESTON N Twiston-Davies 11 0.....................J Nailor (7) —
the BetVictor Gold Cup.
16 6# MISS JEANNE MOON (36) N Mulholland 5 10 5..........Robert Dunne — behind Simply The Betts (11-9) at Newcastle 2m nov hcap ch
(3) hvy in Nov.
7 0# VULCAN BOMBER (53) N Twiston-Davies 11 0.................... D Crosse 84 That is smart form, he BEST CHANCE
Star Betting: 6-4 Shantou Vow, 11-4 Elleon, 11-2 Funambule Star Betting: 2 The Mick Preston, 5-2 Full Spes, 11-2 Vulcan
Sivola, 14 Miss Jeanne Moon, Full Of Roque, Eau Top, 20 others. Haldon Hill 9-2 (11-3) Led, ridden between last 2, headed Bomber, 7 The Furrows End, Hollow Gold, 10 Innerpickle, 25 has improved since then Brelan D’As
2018: Star Of Lanka 4 11 4, Gavin Sheehan 4-5 Fav (W Greatrex), last, weakened run-in, 4th of 9, 8l behind Smarty Wild (11-12) Midnight Wave.
16 ran. at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Nov. 2018: Arrivederci 11 0, Nick Scholfield 3-1 (Jonjo O’Neill), 6 ran.
STARFORM: SHANTOU VOW Danger: Elleon STARFORM: FIRST FLOW Danger: Haldon Hill STARFORM: THE MICK PRESTON Danger: Full Spes

FAIRYHOUSE
IRISH RACING YEARBOOK MAIDEN HURDLE
NEIL RANDON STAR TIP 1.40 (14 flights) 2m 7f (12 runners) €5,946 2.50 HANDICAP HURDLE (80-102) (DIV 2)
(14 flights) 2m 7f (13 runners) €6,486
Wolf Prince 12.30 Instant Return 1 4-1# OSMOTIC (215)(G) G Elliott 6 11 12..............................Jack Kennedy —
2 P-F4 AMERIJANO (37) Paul Nolan 6 11 4...............................S O’Keeffe (5) —
1 05-0 WEE SMALL HOURS (214)(G,S)(T) M Rice 10 11 11.........D Hand (7) 103
2 3300 TRICKEY TRIX (18)(S) D A McLoughlin 7 11 10...... P J O’Hanlon (7) 98
Empire Burleque 1.05 My Manekineko 3 -643 ATLANTIC SHORE (18) P Fenton 6 11 4................................. B Hayes 110 3 30F4 CASTLE CANNY (28) B Hamilton 5 11 6..........................L Quinlan (7) ★103
4 4-33 BRAESIDE (9) G Elliott 5 11 4.......................................K M Donoghue 111 4 6-34 KAYF THOU (15)(BF)(P) G Elliott 8 11 4.......................Jack Kennedy 50
Monkfish 1.40 Time To Get Up 5 COALBROOK BRIDGE C Hamilton 5 11 4........................M Hamill (3) — 5 0-01 HOWAYA AOIFE (18)(S) G Keane 8 11 3.............................R Doyle (3) 92
Robin Deuz Pois 2.15 Drumconnor Girl 6 1-22 MONKFISH (32)(BF) W P Mullins 5 11 4.............................P Townend ★123 6 P660 JAUNTY VELOCITY (18)(T) G Cromwell 6 11 1....... Jonathan Moore 96
7 2-4 TIME TO GET UP (27)(T) J P O’Brien 6 11 4......................M P Walsh 121 7 L56- NOMANBEHIND (231)(T) Anthony Curran 8 11 1........... C D Maxwell —
Jaunty Velocity 2.50 Kayf Thou 8 WESTERN FANCY N Meade 5 11 4........................... Jonathan Moore — 8 3P62 AHGETAWAYOUTADAT (25)(B) Miss E Doyle 5 10 9.J P O’Sullivan (7) 80
Castra Vetera 3.25 Jelona 9 -300 UNION GAP (20) N Meade 4 11 3................................... S W Flanagan 114
10 L-P0 BALLYSHANNON ROSE (23)(T*) P G Fahey 6 10 11
9 0-50 LOTUS HILL (35)(P*) Paul Nolan 6 10 9.........................S O’Keeffe (5) 78
10 -014 GOULANE JESSIE (4)(S) Seamus Spillane 7 10 8......S D Torrens (7) 86
P D Kennedy 19 11 00-6 WHATS IN IT FOR ME (80)(B*) Robert Tyner 8 10 7........ P T Enright 58
GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY 11 30# MOYODE GOLD (15) J Nash 6 10 11.......... Gavin Peter Brouder (7) —
12 SCARLET LEADER Ms M Gannon 8 10 11............C P McNamara (7) —
12 0400 GREY HABIT (18)(P*) P Meany 8 10 4...................C P McNamara (7) 79
13 0-PF SHANES HILL GLEN (27) H Smyth 6 10 4.................... S W Flanagan 63
Star Betting: 13-8 Monkfish, 9-2 Time To Get Up, Osmotic, 13-2 Star Betting: 7-2 Kayf Thou, 9-2 Howaya Aoife, 11-2
PLACEPOT FirST SIX RACES Braeside, 7 Atlantic Shore, 12 Union Gap, 16 others. Ahgetawayoutadat, 13-2 Castle Canny, 10 others.
TRACKFACTS A right handed, wide, good galloping, square- STARFORM Monkfish 6-4fav (11-4) Prominent, dis-
shaped undulating course 2m round with very fair fences. puted lead 5th until headed after next, 3rd STARFORM Kayf Thou 7-2fav (11-5) Mid-division on
inner, 5th halfway, 2nd when slight mistake
TOP TRAINERS (with runners) G Elliott 102 winners, (15.9% and slight mistake 3 out, pushed along in 2nd entering 3 out, ridden and no impression in moderate 5th entering
strike rate), -£2.00, W P Mullins 88, (21.3%), -£31.72, N Meade straight, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression on winner and straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 30l behind Young Dev
22, (8.8%), +£9.88, J P O’Brien 18, (13.8%), +£12.00. went moderate 2nd at last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 7l (11-11) at Limerick 2m 5f amat hcp hdl 80-102 in Nov.

TOP JOCKEYS (with mounts) J W Kennedy 30 winners,
(15.9% strike rate), -£28.12, Paul Townend 28, (16.5%),
-£11.51, M P Walsh 23, (11.4%), -£65.02.
MAIDEN HURDLE
12.30
(9 flights) 3YO 2m (17 runners) €6,486
1 0 BRAWNY (27) G Elliott 11 0............................................Jack Kennedy 65
2 F0 FUTURUM REGEM (18) H Finegan 11 0............................E Walsh (7) 71
3 344 INSTANT RETURN (18) Mrs J Harrington 11 0.............. P D Kennedy ★114
4 55 MILLFORD SOUND (6) Anthony Mullins 11 0....................D E Mullins 105
behind Diol Ker (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Osmotic 5-2fav (12-0) Disputed, chased leader after 3f, led
2f out, ridden to assert over 1f out, kept on strongly to go
clear inside final furlong, eased close home, won at
Roscommon 2m 5f NH flat gd in May beating Tecumseh
Sherman (11-9) by 9l, 10 ran.
Time To Get Up 16-1 (11-12) Rear, 12th after 5th, progress
to 5th after 2 out, soon pushed along, no impression on lead-
ers in 4th before last, kept on run-in, never nearer, 4th of 12,
8l behind Alpine Cobra (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 6f Auction
■ TOP SECRET:
Howaya Aoife 8-1 (10-4) Mid-division, pushed along and
headway on inner entering straight, ridden in 4th at last,
stayed on well to lead close home, won at Punchestown 2m Secret Investor
is proving a greatly
6f mares hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Nov beating Tokyo Getaway
(11-10) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Ahgetawayoutadat 11-1 (10-7) Mid-division on outer, 10th 3 improved performer
out, ridden entering straight, headway into 4th 2 out, moder-
ate 3rd at last, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd
inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 4l behind The Chapel Field
(10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov.

Gosden takes crown

5 00 NOBEL JOSHUA (21) G Elliott 11 0.....................................D O’Regan 97 Maiden Hurdle (4yo+) sft in Nov. Castle Canny 33-1 (10-5) Mid-division, 7th 3 out, ridden
6 STAY IN (F53) L Comer 11 0...............................................C Brassil (5) — STARFORM: MONKFISH DANGER: Braeside entering straight, went 3rd at last, no extra inside final furlong,
HANDICAP HURDLE (80-102) (DIV 1)
2.15
7 05 TOP LINE TOMMY (18)(H*) E J O’Grady 11 0.................. P T Enright 88 4th of 21, 3l behind Treacysenniscorthy (10-12) at
8 WEE JIM (F22) L Comer 11 0..............................................R Doyle (3) — Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft in Nov.
9 3 WOLF PRINCE (18) G Cromwell 11 0........................ Jonathan Moore 98 (14 flights) 2m 7f (13 runners) €6,486
10 0 DRAGON’S PASS (21) Mrs D Foster 10 7......................... J McGarvey 96
STARFORM: GOULANE JESSIE DANGER: Kayf Thou
John Gosden has ■■ by JASON HEAVEY
3.25 EBF 4-Y-O FILLIES FLAT RACE
1 1-60 BALLYMADUN (32)(C,S)(P) D A McLoughlin 8 11 12.....P J O’Hanlon (7) 102
11 0 FAERIE LAWS (21) P G Fahey 10 7................................. B Browne (5) 90
12 2P MAJORITY SHARE (18) A Oliver 10 7................................... J J Slevin — 2 -640 SE MO LAOCH (28)(G)(P) B M McMahon 8 11 11 been officially
13 P PRETTY FANTASY (6)(T*) G Cromwell 10 7.................... C D Maxwell — Mr E Mahon (7) ★111 4YO 2m (11 runners) €5,946 crowned champion Gosden has amassed
14 0 STARBELLA (27) T Gibney 10 7......................................S O’Keeffe (5) 43 3 5000 NICOLE’S MILAN (32)(C2,S) Sean Aherne 8 11 6............ P T Enright 91
15 P GLOBAL QUALITY (27) G Elliott 11 0....................................RESERVE — 4 324- ROBIN DEUZ POIS (296)(BF) G Elliott 7 11 0.............Jack Kennedy — 1
2
0 CARRIGEEN LOTUS (35) R H Lalor 11 7............... Miss E A Lalor (5) 13
CASTRA VETERA J P O’Brien 11 7.........................Mr T Hamilton (3) —
Flat trainer for a an unassailable lead.
5 -060 ZAMBEZIR (27) N Meade 4 11 0.................................... S W Flanagan 95
16
17
00 LIGHTSIDER (18) Padraig Roche 11 0...................................RESERVE 60
P VAN MEEGEREN (70) N Slevin 11 0......................................RESERVE — 6 63P6 DRUMCONNOR GIRL (43)(S) J J Lambe 7 10 10..... C Abernethy (7) 90 3 4-0# COME HOME KATIE (35)(T*) D Love 11 7 L J McGuinness (7) ★97 fourth time following His prize money
Star Betting: 2 Wolf Prince, 9-4 Instant Return, 13-2 Top Line
Tommy, 8 Brawny, 10 Millford Sound, 12 Nobel Joshua, 14 others.
7 P-60 WEST OF MILAN (142)(T*) P Byrne 8 10 9.................... B Browne (5) 36
8 0F00 FARRANREIGH (9) J P Ryan 5 10 7..................................L Quinlan (7) 81
4
5
GLAN(H*) G Elliott 11 7....................................................... Mr J J Codd —
4# HOLLOW MOON (181) B Hamilton 11 7.................Mr D G Lavery (3) 87 another hugely total of £7,942,573 is
2018: Havingagoodtime 10 7, Rachael Blackmore 25-1 9 0005 LEE VALLEY LEGACY (18) D A McLoughlin 6 10 7......A W Short (3) 79 6 25# JELONA (71) Mrs J Harrington 11 7......................... Mr F Maguire (3) 95
7 MILALEE Conor O’Keeffe 11 7..................................Mr C O’Keeffe (7) —
successful season. his second highest
10 P000 SPORTY YANKEE (25)(S)(B,T) G Elliott 6 10 6...................D O’Regan 75
(H De Bromhead), 16 ran.
STARFORM: INSTANT RETURN DANGER: Brawny 11 6P03 MLILY (9)(P) Patrick Rooney 6 10 5........................................T Ryan (7) 79 8 322# MORE INFO (15) Denis Hogan 11 7.......................... Mr D Skehan (7) 66 He was presented yearly total – falling
HANDICAP HURDLE (80-109)
12 2LL4 DICEY (6)(P*,T) Miss D O’Shea 6 10 4................ Rachael Blackmore 87 9 NURSE MAIREAD Ms Margaret Mullins 11 7............ Mr R Deegan (5) —
with his trophy at a just short of last
1.05 (9 flights) 2m (12 runners) €7,027
13 60L0 SPITTAL FIELD (77) V T O’Brien 4 10 4.........................S O’Keeffe (5) 72
Star Betting: 9-4 Robin Deuz Pois, 13-2 Zambezir, 7 Mlily, 8 Se
Mo Laoch, 10 Ballymadun, Dicey, Lee Valley Legacy, 14 others.
10
11
0 SHES SOME DOLL (224) Anthony Curran 11 7..........Mr J Dunne (7) —
4# SOME MIGHT SAY (35)(BF) W P Mullins 11 7...........Mr P W Mullins 45
Star Betting: 3 Jelona, 10-3 Some Might Say, 7-2 More Info, 11-2
Racehorse Owners’ year’s tally, while his
1 005- DE BENNO (271)(C,D,S)(T) J Grace 14 11 12......................T Ryan (7) — 2018: Brosna George 7 11 11, P Townend 6-1 (A L Moore), 15 ran. Castra Vetera, 7 Glan, 12 Shes Some Doll, Hollow Moon, 20 others. Association awards 187 winners this year
2 3232 MY MANEKINEKO (29)(D3,G) J Nash 10 11 11........G P Brouder (7) ★122 STARFORM Robin Deuz Pois 3-1fav (11-6) Tracked STARFORM More Info 3-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-divi-
sion, progress to 4th halfway, 3rd entering
ceremony in London, is a personal best.
3 -4R0 REINE FEE (30)(D,G)(P,T) Shane Crawley 6 11 8..................D Meyler 106 leader, left in lead 7th, headed before 9th,
4 30-4 EMPIRE BURLEQUE (152)(S)(T) G Elliott 7 11 7........Jack Kennedy 92 tracked leader, lost place when ridden after 3 out, soon no straight, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, kept on but no impres- retaining the title after Gosden said:
5 -005 CLUAN DARA (6)(C,S) J P Ryan 7 11 6...........................L Quinlan (7) 75
6 0510 BILLY’S ANGEL (16)(G,S)(H) A Murray 7 11 4........... D P Maxwell (7) 71
impression, plugged on into modest 4th approaching last, 4th sion on winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Darling
Daughter (11-9) at Limerick 2m mares n h flat in Nov.
seeing off his great “Thank you to the
of 10, 22l behind Shaiyzar (10-6) at Sedgefield 3m 2f hcp chs
7 -030 FIGHT FOR LOVE (51)(BF)(T) G Elliott 6 10 11...................D O’Regan 91 0-100 (5) gd in Feb. Jelona 33-1 (10-12) In rear, some headway 4f out, ridden 2f rival Aidan O’Brien, owners and breeders
8 LLP0 BEST NOT ARGUE (16) N C Kelly 7 10 10.....................A W Short (3) 77
9 4463 IMPORTANT MESSAGE (25)(T*) D P Dunne 7 10 8.Jonathan Moore 93
Zambezir 33-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, 9th after 4 out,
progress before 3 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 12, 34l behind
out, went moderate 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 18,
9l behind Bigbadandbeautiful (11-6) at Gowran Park 2m mrs
who has no entries in that send us horses
10 0F00 FIGHTING FIT (18) J P Dempsey 4 10 6..............................M P Walsh 101
11 605L JACK WADE (27)(B*,T*) P J Rothwell 6 10 3................ S W Flanagan 83 Alpine Cobra (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 6f Auction Maiden N H flat lst (1) in Oct. Britain for the and to the amazing
12 0-60 MY CLUB COLOURS (41) Paul Nolan 5 10 3................S O’Keeffe (5) 75 Hurdle (4yo+) sft in Nov.
Mlily 7-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd on outer halfway and
Some Might Say 7-4fav (11-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway,
improved to challenge under 3f out, ridden in 3rd under 2f out,
remainder of the year. staff at Clarehaven
Star Betting: 7-2 Important Message, 5 My Manekineko, 11-2
Empire Burleque, 6 Fight For Love, 15-2 Fighting Fit, 8 De Benno, 2nd 5 out, 3rd approaching straight, ridden and no impression no impression 1f out, no extra final furlong and dropped to 4th With O’Brien trailing who work with me
10 Billy’s Angel, 12 My Club Colours, Cluan Dara, 20 others.
2018: Clementina 5 11 6, E O’Connell(5) 7-1 (A J Martin), 16 ran.
after 2 out, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind
Costalita (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 3f cond hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
closing stages, 4th of 22, 8l behind Valentina Lady (11-2) at
Naas 2m mrs N H flat in Nov.
by more than £250,000, every day.”
STARFORM: BILLY’S ANGEL DANGER: My Manekineko STARFORM: ROBIN DEUZ POIS DANGER: Zambezir STARFORM: MORE INFO DANGER: Glan
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DONCASTER 2.10-3.20 on ITV4

CH
JASON HEAVEY STAR TIP GOING: GOOD TO SOFT, SOFT IN PLACES 12.10
PLACEPOT FirST SIX RACES
1 11 LANGER D
Pagero (nb) 11.50 Pagero 2 2-12 BOTOX HA
BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE
Baron De Midleton
Sky Pirate
12.25
1.00
Blakeney Point
Storm Control 1.35 Class 2 (8 flights) 2m 1f (8 runners) £12,512
3
4
1 GROUP ST
14 HEREIA (9
5 1333 REPETITIO
Scarlet Dragon 1.35 Scarlet Dragon 6 L ART OF DI
1 3235-L BLU CAVALIER (21)(G,S) 7 ELYSIAN F
Windsor Avenue 2.10 Sam Spinner 8 2023 RIKOBOY
Ali Stronge 9 11 12........... Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 142
Tombee Du Ciel 2.45 Lord Lamington 9
10
4 SAY THE W
33 TREMWED
A King 6 11 12........................... T Bellamy 142
My Old Gold 3.20 Cloth Cap Star Betting: 1
3 304-15 IRISH ROE (21)(CD2,D,G,S) 8 Rikoboy, 10 Gro
Art Of Diplomacy
BET365.COM HANDICAP HURDLE P Atkinson 8 11 11......................H Brooke 139
11.50 Class 4 (8 flights) 2m 1f (15 runners) £3,769 4 21430- RED TORNADO (F168)(D2,G)
2018: Nelso
STAR

1
2
-31L CHIEFTAIN’S CHOICE (100)(CD,D,G,S)(V) Kevin Frost 10 11 12....... T Bellamy 121
12-3 KAJAKI (F152)(D,G) N Richards 6 11 11................................................B Hughes 120
C Fairhurst 7 11 1........................J Kington ★145
5 0123FF NAYATI (19)(D,G,S)
12.45
3 3144 CARRY ON (73)(D,G,S) D McCain 4 11 10............................................... T Phelan 113
4 615- PHOENIX DAWN (F16)(G)(B,T) L Allan 5 11 9.................................. R McLernon — D McCain 5 11 1......................... B Hughes 143 1 F1
5 2135 RAASHDY (8)(G) Sam England 6 11 7..................................................... J England 118
6 253L FARMER BOY (6)(G) C Dore 6 11 7....................................................... H Reed (3) 119 6 333-10 SPEED COMPANY (22)(S)(T)
7 L0/P CRACKDELOUST (8)(D,G,S)(P*) B Ellison 7 11 2...................................H Brooke — I Williams 6 10 12.......................C Todd (7) 142
8 -4PP OFCOURSEIWILL (117)(G) D McCain 7 11 2..................................L Murtagh (3) — 2 31
9 4235 OUTCROP (30)(D2,G) Jennie Candlish 5 10 13......................................S Quinlan 123 7 1-4 FARO DE KERSER (28)(G)
10 2001 PAGERO (6)(S) Jonjo O’Neill 4 10 12........................................... Jonjo O’Neill Jr. ★136
11 5-20 SIXTIES STAR (174) C Fairhurst 5 10 11................................................J Kington 116 T R George 4 10 10..................C Gethings 132 3 21
12 -3PL LADY KYRIA (31)(S) P Kirby 5 10 7........................................................ T Dowson 119
13 2635 WOT A SHOT (19)(G) N Richards 10 10 1......................................................R Day 122 8 1532-1 CURRAMORE (33)(D,G,S)
14 316 GEORGE RIDSDALE (22)(S) M W Easterby 3 10 0.................................A Cawley 117 Mrs L Normile 5 10 4........ G Cockburn (3) 139
15 -5R5 TAKE THE CROWN (196)(D,G,S) P Winks 10 10 0..................... A Anderson (7) — 4 1/
LONG HANDICAP: Take The Crown 9-10. Star Betting: 9-4 Scarlet Dragon, 5 Speed Company, 11-2 Faro De Kerser,
Star Betting: 5-2 Pagero, 6 Carry On, 7 George Ridsdale, 8 Outcrop, 7 Curramore, Irish Roe, 15-2 Blu Cavalier, 8 Nayati, 14 Red Tornado.
Kajaki, 10 Wot A Shot, Chieftain’s Choice, 16 Raashdy, Lady Kyria, 2018: Equus Amadeus 5 11 5, Aidan Coleman 7-2 (Tom Lacey), 7 ran. 5 0-
Crackdeloust, Sixties Star, 25 others. STARFORM: NAYATI Danger: Curramore
2018: Remember The Days 4 11 2, J Colliver 9-4 Fav (J O’Keeffe), 6 ran.
BET365 DECEMBER NOVICES’ CHASE (GRADE 2)
STARFORM: KAJAKI Danger: Pagero
BET365 NOVICES’ HURDLE 2.10 6 11

12.25 Class 3 (8 flights) 2m 1f (9 runners) £5,913

Class 1 (18 fences) 3m (3 runners) £22,780
7 1L
1 241-12 AYE RIGHT (41)(BF,F,G,S)
1 3244-1 LOGAN ROCKS (21)(G) Mrs H Graham 6 11 1..................C Bewley —
Miss Amy Murphy 4 11 4............J Quinlan 126 Star Betting: 5
2 420-11 SAM SPINNER (43)(D,G,S)(P) 13-2 Beakstown,
2 F661/4 BARON DE MIDLETON (14) J O’Keeffe 7 11 1........................ J Colliver 157 2018: Drover
STARFORM: G
B Ellison 6 10 12.........................H Brooke 122 3 412-11 WINDSOR AVENUE (33)(G,S)
CH
3 BLAKENEY POINT (F85)(T*)
D McCain 6 10 12....................... B Hughes —
B Ellison 7 11 1.......................... B Hughes ★164 1.20 Cl
Star Betting: Evens Windsor Avenue, 6-5 Sam Spinner, 8 Aye Right.
2018: Rocky’s Treasure 7 11 1, David Bass 11-8 Fav (K Bailey), 4 ran. 1 31
4 BORODIN (F84)
STARFORM: SAM SPINNER Danger: Windsor Avenue
Sam England 4 10 12................. J England —
5 P6-604 EXPLOITEUR (14) 2.45 BET365 SUMMIT JUVENILE HURDLE (GRADE 2)
Class 1 (8 flights) 3YO 2m 1f (6 runners) £28,135 2 11
G McPherson 5 10 12...Miss L Pinchin (7) 123
6 212-20 PERFECT PREDATOR (21)(BF,G) 1 1 LORD LAMINGTON (9)(D,S) 3 21
A King 4 10 12............................ T Bellamy ★137 A King 10 12............................... T Bellamy 127

7 3-L0 SHAH AN SHAH (41) 2 12 NAVAJO PASS (14)(BF,D,S) 4 /0

C Longsdon 5 10 12......... Paul O’Brien (3) 92 D McCain 10 12.......................... B Hughes ★138
8 5 SPICE WAR (33) 3 321 PASEO (36)(S) 5 5/
O Sherwood 4 10 12..................... L Aspell 119 O Sherwood 10 12........................ L Aspell 131
9 323-1 RACKS CROSS (216)(G) 4 U210 PREFONTAINE (28)(G)(B,T*) 6 11
Mrs H Graham 5 10 5..................C Bewley — Jonjo O’Neill 10 12........... Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 130

Star Betting: 11-8 Logan Rocks, 7-2 Blakeney Point, 6 Perfect Predator, 5 13 ROBEAM (14)(D,S) 7 40
7 Borodin, 10 Racks Cross, 12 Spice War, Baron De Midleton, 50 others. B Ellison 10 12............................H Brooke 129
2018: Esprit De Baileys 6 10 12, J Quinlan 5-2 (Miss Amy Murphy), 6 ran.
STARFORM: PERFECT PREDATOR Danger: Logan Rocks 6 623- TOMBEE DU CIEL (231) 8 1-
BET365.COM HANDICAP CHASE
1.00 Class 3 (15 fences) 2m 3f (6 runners) £7,018
N Henderson 10 5.......................J Reveley 137
Star Betting: 13-8 Tombee Du Ciel, 4 Lord
Lamington, 9-2 Navajo Pass, 5 Paseo, 7 Prefontaine, 14 Robeam.
2018: Quel Destin 11 3, Harry Cobden 8-11 Fav (P Nicholls), 5 ran. Star Betting:
1 L301-F PAIN AU CHOCOLAT (193)(G,S)(P,T) STARFORM: TOMBEE DU CIEL Danger: Paseo 7 Croco Bay, 14 N
2018: Ozzie The
Rebecca Menzies 8 11 12........C O’Farrell 144
3.20 BET365 HANDICAP CHASE STA
CAS
2 44/5-L CONSTANTINE BAY (14)(G,S)
B Ellison 8 11 8...........................H Brooke 93
Class 2 (18 fences) 3m (4 runners)

1 1221-L MY OLD GOLD (41)(D2,G,S)

£15,640
1.55 Cl
3 PL-142 STORM CONTROL (28)(G)(P,T) N Richards 9 11 8....................... B Hughes 146 1 14
Kerry Lee 6 11 8............................. D Cook 142
2 1L2-1L TREACKLE TART (57)(CD,G)
4 2P-1L4 BARTON KNOLL (37)(CD,D,G) C Longsdon 7 11 7........... Paul O’Brien (3) 149 2 10
J Mackie 7 11 5...........................S Quinlan ★147
3 113-43 CLOTH CAP (22)(G)
5 B40-F2 SKY PIRATE (22)(BF,G) Jonjo O’Neill 7 11 3................R McLernon ★151 3 31
Jonjo O’Neill 6 11 5.......... Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 142
4 214-L0 FORTH BRIDGE (37)(G)(P,T)
6 U114-P BOAGRIUS (42)(F,G)(T) C Longsdon 6 11 0..................... T Bellamy 150 4 2L
T R George 7 11 0....................C Gethings 141
Star Betting: 6-4 Sky Pirate, 7-2 Barton Knoll, Star Betting: 6-5 Cloth Cap, 7-4 My Old Gold, 11-2 Treackle Tart, 15-2
4 Storm Control, 7 Constantine Bay, 10 Boagrius, Pain Au Chocolat. Forth Bridge.
2018: Amour de Nuit 6 11 4, Harry Cobden 15-8 (P Nicholls), 4 ran. 2018: O O Seven 8 11 12, Aidan Coleman 11-8 Fav (N Henderson), 5 ran.
5 13
STARFORM: BARTON KNOLL Danger: Storm Control STARFORM: MY OLD GOLD Danger: Cloth Cap

VIEW FROM
AVENUE ON
IN last year’s running of the
Caspian Caviar Handicap
Chase (1.55) run over two and
a half miles at Cheltenham,
CEPAGE was second to
THE COUCH
By Mark Winstanley
subsequent Ryanair Chase
hero Frodon so this fast, fluent both his races over the larger decided to run his recent Cheltenham
fencer has to be the each-way obstacles and having the French import TOMBEE DE highest-rate
wager at 13-2 with William Hill, excellent Brian Hughes in the CIEL in the Bet365 Summit field, CALL
who are offering 1-2-3-4-5 plate seals the deal. Juvenile Hurdle (2.45) run over carries no p
places. On his last trip to two miles at Doncaster, rather But the fly
Venetia Williams’ mudlark Cheltenham, CHAMPAGNE than at Cheltenham, so we that since jo
was an excellent runner-up on WELL chased home the must take the strong steer. Henderson
his seasonal bow at Aintree in highly-regarded Thyme Hill . This filly performed with April 2017, h
November but this much And if this course winner credit in three races over anti-clockw
stiffer track will see him in an reproduces that effort in the timber at Auteuil in the spring But in his
even better light. Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle so she has plenty of obliged at C
Brian Ellison has made no (2.30) run over nearly three experience of hurdles. Cagnes-Sur
secret he holds WINDSOR miles, he will be hard to beat. And getting a healthy 7lb those cours
AVENUE in the highest The way Fergal O’Brien’s from her five rivals means this This mud-
regard, so he will carry my Irish point-to-point winner lady looks a good thing. cracker on h
hard earned in the Bet365 stayed on up the famous hill The conditions of the Grade at Ascot ove
December Novice Chase (2.10) last time suggests he will be Two Unibet International miles and th
over three miles at Doncaster. better for the extra distance. Hurdle (3.05) run over two outstayed b
This superb fencer has won Nicky Henderson has miles and a furlong at last month s
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Saturday, December 14, 2019 7

HELTENHAM 1.55-3.40 on ITV4 in association with

WHO’S HOT, WHo’s not
TERRIFIC TRAINERS: (Most wins
3 011-14 LE PATRIOTE (21)(C,G,S)(P) last 14 days) N Henderson 14; D
JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE
NEW QUARTERS
HORSES having their first runs for
new trainers.
CHELTENHAM: 12.10 Hereia
(Andrew Slattery to N Mulholland),
12.10 Rikoboy (M Seror to Dr R
Newland), 2.30 Saint Xavier (P
Raussin to P Nicholls).
DONCASTER: 11.50 Kajaki (K Ryan

Class 2 (8 f) 3YO 2m 1f (10 runners) £15,640 JASON HEAVEY STAR TIP Dr R Newland 7 11 4................ A Coleman 161
Skelton 9; W P Mullins 7; Dr R
Newland 6; N Twiston-Davies 6; J
Gosden 6; K Dalgleish 6; Jonjo
to N Richards), 11.50 Take The
Crown (R Pringuer to P Winks), 12.25
DAN (43)(G,S) D Skelton 11 5..................................................H Skelton 124 4 F2111- ELIXIR DE NUTZ (343)(CD,C,G,S) O’Neill 6; O Sherwood 6; G L Moore Blakeney Point (R Charlton to D
AS (28)(G) G L Moore 11 2..............................................Joshua Moore ★138 Botox Has 12.10 Langer Dan C Tizzard 5 11 3.........................H Cobden 155 5; A King 5; D Pipe 5; P Nicholls 5; McCain), 12.25 Borodin (R Fahey to
TAGE (30)(S) A King 11 2...................................................... A P Heskin 116 Good Boy Bobby 12.45 Mister Fisher Miss V Williams 5; P Hobbs 5.
SUFFERING STABLES: (Runners
Sam England), 12.25 Racks Cross
97)(S) N Mulholland 11 2.................................................... T Scudamore 120 5 111- PENTLAND HILLS (254)(CD,D,G) (Kieran Roche to Mrs H Graham),
O (28)(D,G)(H) N Hawke 11 2..................................................D Noonan 130 Destrier 1.20 Ballywood since last win) R M Smith 84; J 2.45 Tombee Du Ciel (Mlle A S
N Henderson 4 11 3............ N De Boinville 158 Mackie 73; P Bowen 65; Miss J
IPLOMACY (14) M W Easterby 10 12..................................J Hamilton 107 Brelan D’As 1.55 Cepage Feilden 54; J Boyle 53; Mrs M Fife Pacault to N Henderson).
FLAME (F64) M W Easterby 10 12........................................ P Brennan — 6 133-64 BALLYANDY (42)(BF,G,S)
(53) Dr R Newland 10 12...........................................S Twiston-Davies 112 Kiltealy Briggs 2.30 Mossy Fen 51; P Kirby 50; R Brisland 49; Olly HEREFORD: 12.35 Funambule
N Twiston-Davies 8 11 0.S Twiston-Davies 165 Williams 46; Mrs N Evans 46; C Sivola (P Quinton to Miss V
WORD (30) T R George 10 12.................................................J J Burke 102
DGE (13) Miss Ellmarie Holden (IRE) 10 12......................... R Johnson 137
Elixir De Nutz 3.05 Pentland Hills Wallis 45; Kayley Woollacott 42. Williams), 2.20 Fally Jem (C&Y
11-4 Botox Has, 4 Tremwedge, 5 Langer Dan, 13-2 Repetitio, Mega Yeats (nap) 3.40 The Cull Bank 7 112-1 BIG BLUE (F39)(D,G,S) HOT JOCKS: (Most wins last 14
days) Ben Curtis 9; Nico De Boinville
Lerner to Miss V Williams).
oup Stage, 12 Hereia, 14 Elysian Flame, Say The Word, 33 C & D Eustace 7 11 0.............. DOUBTFUL — NEWCASTLE: 12.50 Raymond Tusk
8; Luke Morris 8; Hollie Doyle 8;
y.
on River 11 2, Harry Bannister 6-1 (A Carroll), 7 ran. GOING: GOOD TO SOFT 8 1/03-2 CALL ME LORD (21)(BF,G,S)
Harry Skelton 7; Richard Johnson 7; (R Hannon to R Hannon).
WOLVERHAMPTON: 5.20 Badayel
RFORM: LANGER DAN Danger: Hereia Harry Cobden 7; P J McDonald 7;
JACKPOT AND PLACEPOT FirST SIX RACES N Henderson 6 11 0..................... J Bowen ★172 Sam Twiston-Davies 6. (Owen Burrows to I Furtado), 5.20
RYMAN NOVICES’ CHASE 6 /4430- BENATAR (329)(BF,D,G,S)(H*) 9 120-13 MONSIEUR LECOQ (27)(S)
RIDE OUT OF LUCK: (Rides since
last win) C Ring 87; Joshua Moore
Motawaafeq (J E Hammond to M
Appleby), 5.50 Merricourt (G M
Class 2 (17 fences) 2m 5f (7 runners) £15,640 73; Ray Dawson 62; John Egan 61; Lyons to I Jardine), 6.50 Total
G L Moore 7 11 5............... Joshua Moore 160 Mrs J Williams 5 11 0...............Lizzie Kelly 159 Charlie Bennett 46; Liam Treadwell Commitment (R Charlton to P
43; Shelley Birkett 41; John Fahy 41;
1113P TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (49)(G) 7 12FL2- ROBIN DES FORET (258)(G,S) Star Betting: 7-4 Pentland Hills, 7-2 Ch’tibello, 4 Call Me Lord, 6 Elixir De Benjamin Poste 40; Jane Elliott 38. Hedger), 8.20 Sexy Secret (Mrs L
N Twiston-Davies 5 11 8............ J Bargary 149 W P Mullins (IRE) 9 11 5............. J Bowen 157 Nutz, 12 Monsieur Lecoq, Le Patriote, 20 Gumball, 25 Ballyandy, 50 Big Blue. Pearce to Simon Pearce).
2018: Brain Power 7 11 0, Nico De Boinville 7-1 (N Henderson), 8 ran.
11-21 GOOD BOY BOBBY (28)(G,S)(H) 8 24-PF0 IMPERIAL PRESENCE (21)(G,S) STARFORM Pentland Hills 11-4 (11-0) Mid-division on BEST EACH-WAY wind surgery
inside, took keen hold, headway going well before 3
N Twiston-Davies 6 11 5.S Twiston-Davies ★155 P Hobbs 8 11 3.........................R Johnson 160 out, went 2nd 2 out, challenged last, led flat, went 1/2 length ahead, Brian Ellison’s BARON DE
MIDLETON (12.25 Doncaster) was CHELTENHAM: Art Of Payroll (1.20),
1P-24 BEAKSTOWN (37)(G)(T) 9 33L-P0 SPIRITOFTHEGAMES (15)(G,S) pushed out towards finish to hold on, won at Aintree 2m 1f 4yo hdl a winning point-to-pointer before Saint Xavier (2.30).
Grade 1 (1) gs in Apr beating Fakir D’Oudairies (11-0) by nk, 9 ran. beginning his hurdling career under HEREFORD: Stream Lady (1.10).
D Skelton 6 11 0......................... H Skelton 153 D Skelton 7 11 3............. Bridget Andrews 163 Ch’tibello 14-1 (11-7) Held up on inside, disputing 3rd from 5th, rules with a promising fourth at NEWCASTLE: Gabriel Oak (1.25).
/11-5 CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM (228)(G,S) challenged briefly 2 out, switched right before last and looked held, Newcastle at the end of last month.
10 F55-36 KNOCKNANUSS (21)(F,G,S) switched right flat and closed, threatened briefly, 3rd and held final
WOLVERHAMPTON: Tawaafoq
(6.20).
N Henderson 5 11 0..............B J Geraghty — G L Moore 9 11 2..................Jamie Moore 159 100 yards, kept on, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Supasundae (11-7) at
Aintree 2m 4f hdl G1 (1) sft in Apr. STARFORM TREBLE
-202P GARO DE JUILLEY (35)(G)(T) 11 1144-2 CLONDAW CASTLE (42)(BF,F,G,S) Call Me Lord 6-4fav (11-0) Chased leaders, smooth progress 4 out, led GOOD BOY BOBBY (nap) LONGEST TRAVELLERS
Mrs S Leech 7 11 0................... P Brennan 150 T R George 7 11 1.......................J J Burke 161 before 2 out, headed last, soon rallied, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 6, 12.45 Cheltenham)
1/2l behind If The Cap Fits (11-6) at Ascot 2m 3f hdl G2 (1) sft in Nov. SHANTOU VOW (nb) Infrastructure (12.50 NCS) 308miles
10-02 MISTER FISHER (24)(G,S) 12 135-U2 BRELAN D’AS (28)(G,S)(T) STARFORM: PENTLAND HILLS Danger: Elixir De Nutz 12.35 Hereford Straight Right (3.10 NCS) 303miles
DUBLIN PHARAOH (treble) Raymond Tusk (12.50 NCS) 295miles

3.40 PARK MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE

N Henderson 5 11 0............ N De Boinville 150 P Nicholls 8 11 0...................B J Geraghty 157 2.35 Newcastle) Cable Speed (2.35 NCS) 285miles
L1PP- NESTOR PARK (233)(BF,G,S) 13 13P5-4 GOOD MAN PAT (22)(S) Class 2 (10 flights) 2m 4f (17 runners) £18,768 Arishka (3.45 NCS) 285miles
B Pauling 6 11 0....................... A P Heskin — A King 6 10 7.............................. T Cannon 164 ONE TO SWERVE Para Queen (12.15 NCS) 281miles
Howzer Black (5.50 WOL) 271miles
1 251-52 INDEFATIGABLE (42)(BF,CD,G) MUTABAAHY (3.45 Newcastle) will Soldier’s Minute (6.50 WOL) 271miles
5-2 Mister Fisher, 3 Good Boy Bobby, Champagne Platinum, 14 101-01 GENEROUS DAY (19)(D,G,S) garner some support after winning at Epona (7.20 WOL) 271miles
10 Topofthecotswolds, 12 Nestor Park, 16 Garo De Juilley. P Webber 6 11 12.................... G Sheehan 136 Home Before Dusk (7.50 WOL) 271miles
rs Lane 6 11 8, Sean Bowen 3-1 (Miss R Curtis), 5 ran. Henry Oliver 7 10 5.................. J M Davies 155 Wolverhampton earlier this week but
2 /1112- THE CULL BANK (240)(G,S) that performance was far better than Rockley Point (3.45 NCS) 267miles
GOOD BOY BOBBY Danger: Champagne Platinum 15 1P3P-3 WARTHOG (28)(S)(T) his previous 16 winless runs in 2019 Curramore (1.35 DON) 257miles
HELTENHAM CLUB HANDICAP CHASE D Pipe 7 10 3..............................D Noonan 159
A King 5 11 10............................ T Cannon 135 suggesting a repeat is unlikely. Ezzrah (12.15 NCS) 241miles
lass 2 (14 fences) 2m (8 runners) £18,768 3 210L-2 LUST FOR GLORY (22)(G)
16 4F-224 NOT THAT FUISSE (24)(G)
N Henderson 6 11 9.Mr S Waley-Cohen (3) 140
D Skelton 6 10 2......................... H Skelton ★165
113-3 DESTRIER (39)(D2,G,S)
4 11-3 VISION DU PUY (42)(G)
D Skelton 6 11 12....................... H Skelton 154 Star Betting: 11-2 Cepage, 13-2 Secret Investor, 7 Not That Fuisse,
8 Brelan D’As, Good Man Pat, 10 Warthog, Clondaw Castle, 12 Robin Des D Skelton 4 11 9......................... H Skelton 134
1-1L0 THE BAY BIRCH (15)(G,S)(T) Foret, Benatar, 14 others.
2018: Frodon 6 11 12, Bryony Frost 7-1 (P Nicholls), 12 ran. 5 1L21/5 DAME DE COMPAGNIE (27)(CD,G)(H)
M Sheppard 8 11 10..........S Sheppard (3) 155 STARFORM: BRELAN D’AS Danger: Secret Investor N Henderson 6 11 7..............B J Geraghty 133
14-U3 BALLYWOOD (21)(D2,G)
A King 5 11 8.............................. T Cannon 154 2.30 ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE (GRADE 2)
Class 1 (12 flights) 3m (8 runners) £18,224
6 213-40 DINOS BENEFIT (39)(G,S)(P*)
C Tizzard 7 11 7.........................H Cobden 137
03L-F THEINVAL (132)(D,G,S)(P)
1 D36-12 CHAMPAGNE WELL (28)(C,G,S)(T) 7 2131-0 MEGA YEATS (21)(D,G,S)
N Henderson 9 11 7.................. J McGrath 129
F O’Brien 6 11 1........................ P Brennan ★150 Ruth Jefferson 5 11 6................J Hamilton 137
/21-3 CROCO BAY (226)(CD,D2,F,G,S)(P)
2 01P0-1 VALTOR (21)(S) 8 2111-3 CARROLLS MILAN (80)(BF,G)
B Case 12 11 4.................... Kielan Woods ★156
N Henderson 10 11 1................... J Bowen 139 F O’Brien 6 11 4....................... C Brace (3) 136
1P2/P ART OF PAYROLL (118)(F,G,S)(T)
3 20-21 IGOR (22)(S) 9 42-131 MISTY BLOOM (35)(F,G)
H Fry 10 11 1...............................J J Burke —
N Henderson 6 10 12.. Mr S Waley-Cohen 145 Emma Lavelle 6 11 3....................A Wedge 135
0-LU0 EAMON AN CNOIC (15)(D,G,S)(B*,T)
4 2/221 KILTEALY BRIGGS (24)(S)(T) 10 2/P-21 QUEENS CAVE (31)(S)
D Pipe 8 10 10...................... T Scudamore 119
J Snowden 5 10 12.................. A P Heskin 146 D Pipe 6 11 3........................ T Scudamore 128
-31P6 NORTHERN BEAU (49)(CD,F,G)(B,T)
5 F1-11 MOSSY FEN (35)(G,S) 11 LP40-3 BRILLARE MOMENTO (171)(CD,C,D,G,S)
M Scudamore 6 10 0.................B J Powell 148
N Twiston-Davies 4 10 12.S Twiston-Davies 144 M Keighley 8 11 2..................P Cowley (5) ★141
LONG HANDICAP: Northern Beau 9-11.
5-2 Destrier, 7-2 Ballywood, 4 Theinval, 6 Art Of Payroll, 6 2-112 REDFORD ROAD (21)(G) 12 15L-L2 LIBERTY BELLA (17)(G,S)
Northern Beau, Eamon An Cnoic, 16 The Bay Birch. N Twiston-Davies 5 10 12.......... J Bargary 145 B Eckley 5 11 1................... Robert Dunne 139
e Oscar 7 11 12, Richard Johnson 11-4 (P Hobbs), 5 ran.
ARFORM: DESTRIER Danger: Theinval 7 53146- SAINT XAVIER (384)(G) 13 1441-0 MIDNIGHTREFERENDUM (35)(G,S)
SPIAN CAVIAR GOLD CUP HANDICAP CHASE P Nicholls 7 10 12............... Mr D Maxwell — A King 6 10 12........................ A Thorne (7) 139
lass 1 (17 fences) 2m 5f (15 runners) £73,151 8 35/1-1 THE MULCAIR (29)(D,S) 14 233-13 SHAMBRA (21)(S)
D Skelton 5 10 12....................... H Skelton 142 Mrs L Wadham 5 10 11.Maxime Tissier (5) 138
4/2-2 CEPAGE (35)(BF,D2,G,S)
Star Betting: 7-2 Champagne Well, 9-2 Igor, 5 Valtor, 6 Mossy Fen, Kiltealy 15 /05-L2 RIVER ARROW (20)(D,S)
Miss V Williams 7 11 12............ C Deutsch 157
Briggs, 7 The Mulcair, 8 Redford Road, 12 Saint Xavier. T Symonds 8 10 10........................B Poste 139
003-1 KEEPER HILL (21)(G,S) 2018: Rockpoint 5 10 12, Tom Scudamore 11-2 (C Tizzard), 8 ran.
STARFORM: MOSSY FEN Danger: Champagne Well 16 22-100 SIXTY’S BELLE (21)(G)
W Greatrex 8 11 10.................. A P Heskin 160
1FP-1 RIDERS ONTHE STORM (35)(S)
N Twiston-Davies 6 11 10....... DOUBTFUL 154
3.05 UNIBET INTERNATIONAL HURDLE (GRADE 2)
Class 1 (8 flights) 2m 1f (8 runners) £78,778
T Symonds 5 10 9.....................J Nixon (5) 138
17 3-L3L3 DEPUTY JONES (16)(T)
N Mulholland 6 10 0......................... J Best 133
L11-2 SECRET INVESTOR (42)(D,G)(T) 1 60213- CH’TIBELLO (254)(CD,D,G,S)
Star Betting: 10-3 Dame De Compagnie, 13-2 Queens Cave, 8 Vision Du
P Nicholls 7 11 7........................H Cobden 157 D Skelton 8 11 4......................... H Skelton 166 Puy, Lust For Glory, Indefatigable, 10 Misty Bloom, Mega Yeats, 14 The Cull
3P6-4 LALOR (39)(C,G,S)(P*) 2 4L-312 GUMBALL (27)(G,S)(H) Bank, 16 others.
2018: Sensulano 5 11 3, B J Geraghty 4-1 (Noel Williams), 9 ran.
Kayley Woollacott 7 11 6........ DOUBTFUL 147 P Hobbs 5 11 4.........................R Johnson 158 STARFORM: CARROLLS MILAN Danger: Misty Bloom

N THE RIGHT ROAD

m dictate that the
ed animal in the
ME LORD,
in trip is in his favour.
MY OLD GOLD was only
14 lengths behind
stablemates, Nicky
Henderson’s DAME DE
COMPAGNIE was in need of
penalties. Lostintranslation when fourth her first spin of the season at
y in the ointment is on his initial run of the this Cheltenham last month where
oining Nicky campaign at Carlisle in early she ran a stormer to finish fifth
from France in November and the winner of 14 when racing off a perch
he has never raced went on to rubber-stamp the of 132.
wise. form by taking the Grade One The assessor has left JP
native land, he Betfair Chase at Haydock McManus’ former French
Compiegne and Park. horse on the same mark when
r-Mer, and both The assessor has left Nicky she runs against her own sex
ses are left-handed. Richards’ inmate on the in the OLGB.com Mares’
-lover ran a same ledge of 141 so he has Handicap Hurdle (3.40) run
his seasonal bow to be worth a punt in the over two and a half miles and
er an extended two Bet354 Handicap Chase (3.20) she looks the one to beat with
hree furlongs when run over three miles at that recent run sure to have
by If The Cap Fits
so this drop back
Doncaster.
Like so many of her
sharpened her up, both
mentally and physically. ■ TREBLE
CHASER:
Windsor Avenue
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Star Form number one FOR RACING

8 Saturday, December 14, 2019

in association with

CARLISLE (TOMORROW) SOUTHWELL (TOMORROW)

JASON HEAVEY STAR TIP GOING: SOFT-HEAVY IN PLACES JASON HEAVEY STAR TIP 1.45 EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE
Class 4 (11 flights) 2m 4f (6 runners) £4,549
JACKPOT AND PLACEPOT FirST SIX RACES
Big Bad Bear 11.50 Big Bad Bear TRACKFACTS Right-hand undulating course of about one mile High Counsel 12.10 Megaboost 1 -156 ECHIQUIER (22)(A,S) N Twiston-Davies 5 11 4.............S Twiston-Davies ★138
2 21 KEEN ON (35)(S) N Henderson 5 11 4................................ N De Boinville 130
Lastin’ Memories 12.20 Warendorf five furlongs in extent, with nine easy but well built fences and Nautical Twilight 12.40 Nautical Twilight 3 2-2 BLACKFINCH (52) Stuart Edmunds 4 10 12.............................C Gethings 133
Skiddaw Tara 12.50 Get Help six hurdles per circuit. There is a severe uphill run-in of about 4 1 DO YOUR JOB (70)(S) Miss C Dyson 5 10 12.........................L Treadwell —
300yds. Suits the long striding galloping type. Shan Blue (treble) 1.10 Shan Blue (nap) 5 PP-L HANG TOUGH (73) Jonjo O’Neill 5 10 12.........................Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 92
Cloudy Glen (nap) 1.20 Cloudy Glen TOP TRAINERS (with runners) D McCain 26 winners, (12.8% Keen On 1.45 Keen On 6 52-1 ISLANDRAY (231) R Phillips 5 10 12...................................... D Hiskett (3) —
strike rate), -£9.30, Mrs S Smith 19, (15.0%), -£7.00. Star Betting: 13-8 Echiquier, 2 Keen On, 10-3 Blackfinch, 10 Do Your
Planet Nine (nb) 1.55 Planet Nine Getariver 2.15 Darling Du Large (nb) Job, 12 Islandray, 50 Hang Tough.
PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE
Pookie Pekan
Kitty Hall
2.25
3.00
Teddy Tee
Movin’on Up 1.55 Class 2 (12 f) 3m 1f (5 runners) £12,996
Sandymount Rose
Remember The Man
2.50
3.20
Sandymount Rose
She’s Gina
STARFORM Echiquier 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway
3 out, ridden to chase leaders before next, kept
on same pace, never on terms, weakened flat, 6th of 17, 13l
Mackenberg 3.30 The Mayne Man 1 /5-2 PLANET NINE (43)(D,G,S) Mrs R Dobbin 7 11 12.................Craig Nichol 133 behind Stoney Mountain (11-3) at Haydock 3m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1)
2 2231 JUSTATENNER (2)(D,G,S)(H) Tristan Davidson 8 11 11...........H Reed (3) 132
GOING: HEAVY gs in Nov.
RACING TV NOVICES’ HURDLE
11.50
3 2155 BECKY THE THATCHER (42)(G,S)(P) M Hammond 6 11 9.B Garritty (5) 135 Keen On 15-8 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge
4 0-14 TAXMEIFYOUCAN (43)(G,S)(P) K Dalgleish 5 11 4....................B Hughes ★138 approaching last, every chance flat, stayed on gamely to lead
Class 4 (8 f) 2m 1f (12 runners) £4,679 5 -2LL PRESENCE FELT (8)(D,G,S) J E Dixon 11 10 5................. Mr J Dixon (7) 137 PLACEPOT FirST SIX RACES close home (1 hurdle omitted), won at Sandown 2m mdn hdl (4)
Star Betting: 13-8 Justatenner, 9-4 Planet Nine, 3 Taxmeifyoucan,
HANDICAP CHASE
12.10
1 1-31 BIG BAD BEAR (29)(S) N Richards 5 11 4...................................B Hughes ★133 8 Becky The Thatcher, 16 Presence Felt.
hvy in Nov beating Protektorat (11-0) by hd, 11 ran.
2 U1 MISTER MANDURO (F183)(G) A Hamilton 5 11 4.......D McMenamin (5) 116 2018: Isaacstown Lad 11 10 6, Craig Nichol 6-1 (N Richards), 7 ran. Blackfinch 12-1 (11-0) Held up, steady headway 6th, chased lead-
3 0/10 MULTELLIE (18)(CD,S) T Easterby 7 11 4................................ J Hamilton 131 Class 5 (20 f) 3m 2f (8 runners) £2,989 ers after 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, no chance with very easy winner,
4 /3-0 BEAR THAT N MIND (12) Mrs S Smith 7 10 12..............................D Cook 83 STARFORM Planet Nine 5-1 (11-9) Held up in touch, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Winningseverything (11-0) at Southwell 2m 4f
tracked leaders before 4 out, driven and out- 1 P-2P TIMCODA (37)(B*,T) J Snowden 6 11 10.................................. G Sheehan 98
5 22 ITSNOTYOUITSME (25)(T) M Barnes 6 10 12...................Ross Chapman 124 paced after next, rallied last, ridden and stayed on to take 2nd 2 3-45 CARLO ROCKS (44)(S) Mrs C Bailey 9 11 9................................. J Bowen 98 mdn hdl (4) sft in Oct.
6 0/L- OFF THE BEAT (575) A M Thomson 5 10 12................................ R Mania — closing stages, no impression with winner, 2nd of 6, 2l behind 3 -PU5 PARSONAL (9)(T) Mrs S Humphrey 6 11 7..............................N Scholfield 91 STARFORM: ECHIQUIER Danger: Keen On
7 OPERATION OVERLORD Miss L Russell 4 10 12..........................D R Fox —
MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE
2.15
Justatenner (11-2) at Ayr 3m (3) sft in Nov. 4 L-PL ASK PADDY (10)(S) Sam England 7 11 7....................................J England ★110
8 4-25# RAYMOND (12) K Dalgleish 4 10 12.........................................Craig Nichol — 5 P-L4 MEGABOOST (27)(B) B Case 6 11 4..................................M Kendrick (3) 99
9 0- SAINT JUDE (294) A Wilson 6 10 12..................................... B Garritty (5) — Justatenner 5-2fav (11-2) Held up in rear, headway on outside
10 ZEALOUS (F51) A Whillans 6 10 12.............................................. C Bewley — after 4 out, led narrowly next, ridden after last, stayed on well, won 6 -0LL ROLLERBALL ROCCO (9)(S) C Pogson 7 11 1................C Hammond (3) 86 Class 3 (9 flights) 2m (7 runners) £5,633
7 0L32 HIGH COUNSEL (18)(G)(P) G Hanmer 10 11 0...................... A Thorne (7) 103
11 34-P RED REMINDER (42) C Grant 5 10 5..........................................T Dowson — at Ayr 3m (3) sft in Nov beating Planet Nine (11-9) by 2l, 6 ran. 8 LP-4 SPIRIT OF HALE (31)(S)(P) Jennie Candlish 8 11 0...................S Quinlan 96 1 1-41 GETARIVER (31)(D,G,S)(H,T) D Skelton 6 11 7.......................... H Skelton 121
12 3-P1 ULTERIOR MOTIVES (21) M Todhunter 5 10 5..................................R Day — Taxmeifyoucan 7-2 (11-3) Tracked leader, driven after 3 out, Star Betting: 11-4 High Counsel, 4 Parsonal, 6 Megaboost, Carlo 2 16-L HIJRAN (43)(D3,G,S) Henry Oliver 6 11 7..........................N Brennan (10) 135
Star Betting: 6-4 Big Bad Bear, 9-2 Multellie, 5 Mister Manduro, ridden and one pace before next, well held in 4th from last, 4th of Rocks, 8 Spirit Of Hale, Rollerball Rocco, Ask Paddy, 12 Timcoda. 3 03-4 PINK LEGEND (212)(D,S) Miss V Williams 5 11 3................ H Nugent (5) 131
6 Raymond, 10 Itsnotyouitsme, 12 Operation Overlord, 14 others. 6, 5l behind Justatenner (11-2) at Ayr 3m (3) sft in Nov. 2018: Midnight Mustang 11 10 4, M Hamill(3) 11-2 (A Martin), 6 ran. 4 30-0 ALL MY LOVE (43)(D,S) Mrs P Sly 7 11 3....................... Paul O’Brien (3) ★136
2018: Earlofthecotswolds 4 10 12, Sam Twiston-Davies 2-5 Fav (N Becky The Thatcher 14-1 (10-7) Prominent, weakened from 2
Twiston-Davies), 9 ran. out, 5th of 9, 23l behind Bordeaux Bill (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp STARFORM Carlo Rocks 10-1 (11-9) Mid-division, lost

5 221P SONG OF THE SKY (21)(BF,S)(T) C Mann 6 11 1................... G Sheehan 127
6 422U PASSING DREAM (18)(D2,G) J W Mullins 6 11 1..................... J McGrath 133
STARFORM: BIG BAD BEAR Danger: Operation Overlord
place 4th, struggling in rear final circuit, blun-
hdl 0-150 (2) sft in Nov. dered 8th, ridden after 3 out, plugged on, never a threat, 5th of 9, 7 23-1 DARLING DU LARGE (41)(D,G)(T) T R George 6 11 0...............J J Burke 132
RACING TV NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE
12.20
Presence Felt 20-1 (11-0) Led, headed 7th, tracked leaders, 13l behind Heavenly Promise (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp 0-100 Star Betting: 9-4 Darling Du Large, 5-2 Getariver, 7-2 Pink Legend, 6
ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out, 8th of 10, 36l behind Dubai Angel (5) sft in Nov. Song Of The Sky, 12 Hijran, Passing Dream, 25 All My Love.
Class 4 (12 f) 2m (12 runners) £6,498 (11-12) at Wetherby 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft. High Counsel 6-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway 5th, challenged 2018: Darlyn 5 10 2, James Davies 6-4 JtFav (Henry Oliver), 4 ran.
1 0-P4 WHAT’S THE SCOOP (32) Mrs S Smith 9 11 12.............................D Cook 97 STARFORM: PLANET NINE Danger: Justatenner 3 out, led before jumped big and headed 2 out, no impression on STARFORM Darling Du Large 6-1 (11-1) Mid-division, hit
4th, tracked leaders 3 out, led on bit between
2.25 JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP CHASE
2 4431 WARENDORF (8)(S) W Coltherd 6 11 10........................ Sam Coltherd (3) ★110 winner last, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Hard To
3 6P-P INTO THE BREACH (30) J Ewart 6 11 7.................Rachel McDonald (5) — Forget (11-10) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Nov. last 2, clear last, driven out, readily, won at Hereford 2m mrs hcp
4 26-2 LASTIN’ MEMORIES (25)(S)(P) Miss S Forster 7 11 2..............T Dowson 109 Class 3 (19 f) 3m 2f (5 runners) £9,747 Parsonal 15-2 (10-0) Held up in rear, took closer order 13th, hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Nov beating Passing Dream (11-10) by 6l, 11
5 606- DUNLY (262) J Ewart 6 11 2..........................................................B Hughes — chased leaders next, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 17l ran.
6 FL-0 MYMILAN (42) A M Thomson 6 10 13............................................ R Mania — 1 L4-4 SHANROE SANTOS (8)(C,G,S)(B) Mrs L Wadham 10 12 3.......... L Aspell 133 Getariver 5-6fav (11-4) Made all, hanging left from before 3 out,
2 1-64 DIGER DAUDAIE (22)(S)(P*,T) C Longsdon 6 11 12............... A Coleman 129
behind Agamemmon (11-9) at Sedgefield 3m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (4)
7 0P64 GOLAN WARRIOR (22)(V*) S Crawford (IRE) 6 10 9............... C O’Farrell — sft. driven out, won at Ludlow 2m Mares NH Maiden Hurdle (3yo+) (4)
8 4L2- SORY (264) Miss T Jackson 12 10 0...................................Ross Chapman 108 3 -2U1 POOKIE PEKAN (34)(C2,S) W Coltherd 6 11 9............ Sam Coltherd (3) 129 sft in Nov beating Zoutoise (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
4 F5-L TEDDY TEE (213)(S) N Richards 10 11 3...........................................R Day ★135 Megaboost 14-1 (10-7) Chased leader, not fluent 2nd, ham-
9 0006 ELIXER (32) F Murtagh 6 10 0............................................... L Murtagh (3) — pered 12th, not fluent 14th, challenged 16th, not fluent next, Pink Legend 11-1 (11-9) Led, not fluent 6th, headed 2 out, every
10 0500 MANDARIN PRINCESS (24)(T*) K Johnson 4 10 0.......Alison Clarke (7) — 5 -L2L MISFITS (25)(S)(T) Miss L Russell 8 10 10.........................B Campbell (3) 131
Star Betting: 5-4 Pookie Pekan, 5-2 Shanroe Santos, 11-2 Diger beaten from 2 out, one pace, 4th of 7, 6l behind Cheque En Blanc chance flat, held and lost 2nd close home, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind
11 L-46 PAINTERS LAD (20)(H) Mrs A C Hamilton 8 10 0.............S Mulqueen (3) — Included (11-6) at Aintree 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in May.
12 PLLL CYRANO STAR (50)(P,T) A Crook 7 10 0.................................... J Kington — Daudaie, 8 Teddy Tee, Misfits. (11-12) at Plumpton 3m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Nov.
2018: Nakadam 8 10 9, Stephen Mulqueen(3) 10-1 (R M Smith), 7 ran. STARFORM: SPIRIT OF HALE Danger: Carlo Rocks STARFORM: DARLING DU LARGE Danger: Getariver
Star Betting: 9-4 Warendorf, 11-4 Lastin’ Memories, 13-2 What’s The
Scoop, 7 Sory, 8 Dunly, 10 Golan Warrior, 12 Mymilan, 25 others.
2018: Divine Port 8 12 0, Henry Brooke 7-2 (Miss P Robson), 4 ran.
STARFORM: LASTIN’ MEMORIES Danger: Warendorf
STARFORM Pookie Pekan 7-4fav (11-10) Tracked leader,
joined leader 4 out, led next, ridden and ran on,
won at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Nov beating Henry’s 12.40 HANDICAP CHASE
Class 4 (16 f) 2m 4f (6 runners) £4,289
2.50 MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE
Class 4 (13 flights) 3m (7 runners) £3,769
Joy (11-12) by 8l, 7 ran.
RACINGTV.COM MAIDEN HURDLE
12.50 Class 4 (12 f) 3m 1f (7 runners) £4,874
Diger Daudaie 7-1 (11-5) With leaders until hit 5th, in touch, hit
11th and next, pushed along after 5 out, soon lost place, went



1 1124 DOUBLE COURT (46)(G,S) N Twiston-Davies 8 12 1...S Twiston-Davies 113
2 -313 NAUTICAL TWILIGHT (19)(CD,S)(B) N King 9 11 12....... A Fielding (10) ★114
3 1200 RAMORE WILL (20)(D,G,S) C Gordon 8 11 11...........................T Cannon —



1 P/1 ARANS CHOICE (50)(S)(T*) R Teal 6 10 12.................................H Teal (5)
2 4-63 ELK BRIDGE (30)(G)(T*) G McPherson 5 10 12..........Miss L Pinchin (7) 111
3 1L-4 REDBRIDGE GOLD (52)(G) J Snowden 6 10 12...................... G Sheehan 115
—

1 4-33 EMPIRE STEEL (210) A M Thomson 5 11 2................................. R Mania —
2 3236 GET HELP (11) W Coltherd 6 11 2.................................. Sam Coltherd (3) ★127
3 0-03 OH NO (32)(T) M Barnes 7 11 2.................................................D Irving (3) 78
4 LL SINCERELY RESDEV (11)(P) P Kirby 4 11 2..............................T Dowson 59
5 0-43 SKIDDAW TARA (32) N Richards 5 11 2.............................................R Day 118
6 /3-0 SHOCONA’S JOY (21) D McCain 5 10 9......................... Mr P Armson (7) —
7 0-3P STORMY RECEPTION (44) C Grant 5 10 9................................. C Bewley 82
Star Betting: 11-10 Get Help, 5-4 Skiddaw Tara, 12 Oh No, Empire
Steel, 20 Shocona’s Joy, 66 Stormy Reception, Sincerely Resdev.
2018: No corresponding race.
STARFORM: EMPIRE STEEL Danger: Skiddaw Tara
CHASE (NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP)
1.20 Class 3 (17 f) 2m 5f (5 runners) £8,122
1 3-31 SAINT FREULE (37)(S)(H) Miss L Russell 6 11 8..............B Campbell (3) 135
2 01-4 CLOUDY GLEN (32)(S) Miss V Williams 6 11 7......................... C Deutsch 129
3 11/3 CHAPEL STILE (42)(G,S) N Richards 7 11 7......................................R Day ★139
4 /0-4 RANDY PIKE (23)(S)(T) T Easterby 9 10 12.............................. J Hamilton 138
5 033- I’M A STARMAN (249) M Rimell 6 10 9....................................J M Davies —
Star Betting: 6-4 Saint Freule, 2 Cloudy Glen, 9-2 Chapel Stile, 8 I’m
A Starman, 10 Randy Pike.
2018: Didero Vallis 5 11 3, C Deutsch 12-1 (Miss V Williams), 7 ran.
STARFORM Cloudy Glen 10-1 (10-11) Went to post early,
led in start and well away, chased leaders, head-
way to lead after 3rd, went clear 14th, reduced lead and headed 2
out where mistake, weakened between last 2, lost 3rd run-in, 4th
of 11, 13l behind Notachance (10-10) at Exeter 3m nov hcap ch (3)
sft in Nov.
Saint Freule 15-8 (11-10) Led until after 1st, tracked leaders,
mistakes 5th and 6th, rallied 2 out, every chance last, led soon
after, kept on well under pressure, won at Hexham 2m nov hcp
chs 0-120 (4) hvy in Nov beating First Account (11-5) by 3l, 5 ran.
Chapel Stile 22-1 (11-0) Behind, pushed along and headway
before 7 out, kept on in 3rd before 2 out, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind
Two For Gold (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hcap ch (3) sft in Nov.
STARFORM: CLOUDY GLEN Danger: Chapel Stile
Adult ChAt line
modest 4th before before 2 out, no chance with leaders, 4th of 9,
41l behind Perfect Candidate (11-8) at Haydock 3m 4f hcp chs
0-135 (3) gs in Nov.
Misfits 15-2 (11-9) In rear, ridden and weakened 5 out, tailed off,
6th of 10, 47l behind Dontdelay (9-8) at Hexham 4m hcp chs 0-120
(4) hvy in Nov.
Teddy Tee 7-1 (10-12) Led to 8th, tracked winner, mistake 10th,
lost place 12th, unable to go with rival pair before 4 out, no chance
after, hit 2 out, last of 3, 39l behind Get Out The Gate (11-4) at
Perth 3m nov chs (4) gd in May.
STARFORM: SHANROE SANTOS Danger: Misfits
3.00 MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NH FLAT RACE
Class 5 2m 1f (9 runners) £2,599
1 26-1# FONTAINE COLLONGES (220)(S) Miss V Williams 4 11 5....... C Deutsch —
2 6- BLACK OPIUM (261) Miss T Jackson 5 10 12..................Ross Chapman 75
3 DORA DE JANEIRO S G West 6 10 12........................................ J Kington —
4 ELUSIVE POPPY Rebecca Menzies 4 10 12............................. C O’Farrell —
5 3# KITTY HALL (203)(BF) N Richards 5 10 12.................................B Hughes 93
6 22-5 LARGY PRINCESS (14) S Crawford (IRE) 6 10 12............ D Johnston (7) —
7 2-03# MOONSHOT (43) S Crawford (IRE) 5 10 12.............................. A Coleman 88
8 1 MOVIN’ON UP (211)(G) K Dalgleish 4 10 12..........................Craig Nichol —
9 3-5# TEQUILA BLAZE (37) F O’Brien 5 10 12................................... P Brennan ★100
Star Betting: 3 Fontaine Collonges, 7-2 Kitty Hall, Tequila Blaze,
4 Movin’on Up, 6 Moonshot, 16 Largy Princess, 25 Elusive Poppy,
33 Dora De Janeiro, 50 Black Opium.
2018: Stainsby Girl 4 10 12, C Whillans(3) 8-1 (D Whillans), 4 ran.
STARFORM: FONTAINE COLLONGES Danger: Kitty Hall
3.30 CUMBRIA STANDARD OPEN NH FLAT RACE
Class 5 2m 1f (8 runners) £2,274
1 4# BAVINGTON BOB (42) Mrs A Hamilton 4 11 0.......................Craig Nichol ★117
2 0- BRAVE SEASCA (285)(BF) Miss V Williams 4 11 0.................. A Coleman 47
3 0- BUSHMILL BOY (347) D Whillans 5 11 0..................................... C Bewley 104
4 4# EMPTY QUARTER (222) A Whillans 4 11 0................................. A Cawley 105
5 UF- MACKENBERG (252) D McCain 4 11 0.......................................B Hughes —
6 1- OFFTHESHOULDER (308)(T*) Miss L Russell 5 11 0.......S Mulqueen (3) —
7 0# PENTELITUBBY (34)(P) S Corbett 4 11 0..............................J Corbett (5) 101
8 THE MAYNE MAN S Crawford (IRE) 4 11 0............................... P Brennan —
Star Betting: 7-4 Mackenberg, 9-2 Offtheshoulder, 6 Bavington Bob,
The Mayne Man, 13-2 Brave Seasca, 10 Bushmill Boy, 12 Empty Quarter,
33 Pentelitubby.
2018: No corresponding race.
STARFORM: BRAVE SEASCA Danger: Bavington Bob
4 3-UP TOP DECISION (20)(S)(T) S Drinkwater 6 11 0...................Robert Dunne —
5 6-45 INDIAN NATIVE (174)(S)(P,T) A Hales 9 10 12.................... Kielan Woods —
6 /LL- VODKA SOCIETY (500) D P Dunne (IRE) 11 10 2...................DOUBTFUL —
Star Betting: 6-4 Nautical Twilight, 13-8 Double Court, 5 Indian
Native, 8 Top Decision, 20 Ramore Will.
2018: Virnon 7 11 7, Nick Scholfield 28-1 (Mrs S Humphrey), 10 ran.
STARFORM High Counsel 6-1 (9-8) Mid-division, head-
way 5th, challenged 3 out, led before jumped
big and headed 2 out, no impression on winner last, stayed on
same pace, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Hard To Forget (11-10) at
Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Nov.
Parsonal 15-2 (10-0) Held up in rear, took closer order 13th,
chased leaders next, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 17l
behind Agamemmon (11-9) at Sedgefield 3m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (4)
sft.
Carlo Rocks 10-1 (11-9) Mid-division, lost place 4th, struggling
in rear final circuit, blundered 8th, ridden after 3 out, plugged on,
never a threat, 5th of 9, 13l behind Heavenly Promise (10-5) at
Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (5) sft in Nov.
Megaboost 14-1 (10-7) Chased leader, not fluent 2nd, ham-
pered 12th, not fluent 14th, challenged 16th, not fluent next,
beaten from 2 out, one pace, 4th of 7, 6l behind Cheque En Blanc
(11-12) at Plumpton 3m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Nov.
Ask Paddy 8-1 (11-8) Pressed winner until driven and lost place
before 3 out, no danger after, 5th of 8, 25l behind Dallas Cowboy
(11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp 0-100 (5) sft.
STARFORM: NAUTICAL TWILIGHT Danger: Double Court
SKY SPORTS RACING MAIDEN HURDLE
1.10 Class 5 (9 flights) 2m (8 runners) £2,794
1 66/ AHEADFULLOFDREAMS (603) D Skelton 6 10 12....... Bridget Andrews —
2 -5L0 GOING MOBILE (61) Sam England 4 10 12................................J England 69
3 L-L0 MAXI JAZZ (25) P Webber 4 10 12.........................................R McLernon 101
4 F30 PERFECT CITY (7) Jonjo O’Neill 4 10 12.........................Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 110
5 3-2F SHAN BLUE (16)(BF) D Skelton 5 10 12..................................... H Skelton ★142
6 2 STONIFIC (19) D O’Meara 6 10 12..............................................R Johnson 138
7 0 CALL ME CHRIS (23) D Skelton 5 10 5....................William Marshall (7) —
8 -00L SAINT DALINA (11) C Longsdon 5 10 5.......................... Paul O’Brien (3) 118
Star Betting: 5-4 Shan Blue, 11-8 Stonific, 10 Perfect City, 14
Aheadfullofdreams, 16 Saint Dalina, 20 Call Me Chris, 50 Going Mobile,
Maxi Jazz.
2018: Umbrigado 4 10 12, Tom Scudamore Evens Fav (D Pipe),
11 ran.
STARFORM: SHAN BLUE Danger: Stonific
4 0-52 SANDYMOUNT ROSE (32)(H) N Mulholland 5 10 12..........Robert Dunne ★122
5 F0 SILK OR SATIN (59) D Skelton 5 10 12...................................... H Skelton —
6 22-2 WHATSDASTORY (216) Dr R Newland 6 10 12.............S Twiston-Davies 120
7 LP-L WITHAM (30) Mrs P Sly 6 10 12............................................ Kielan Woods 55
Star Betting: 5-4 Whatsdastory, 4 Sandymount Rose, 5 Arans Choice,
6 Redbridge Gold, 13-2 Elk Bridge, 16 Silk Or Satin, 100 Witham.
STARFORM Whatsdastory 33-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders,
5th after 7th, headway to 2nd 4 out, almost on
terms 3 out, ridden in clear 2nd after 2 out, no impression on win-
ner run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 3l behind
Fiveaftermidnight (10-6) at Killarney 2m 6f mdn hdl gd in May.
Sandymount Rose 50-1 (10-12) Held up in mid-division, head-
way chasing leaders before 3 out, went 2nd 3 out, kept on same
pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 16, 4l behind Queens Cave
(10-12) at Exeter 2m 2f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Arans Choice 8-1 (11-1) Ww in rr until 5th frm 6th, prog in 3rd
on outer bef 3out, ld well aftr 2out, so flat, won at Loughanmore
3m ire ptp gs in Oct beating Ringneill (11-11) by 1l, 6 ran.
STARFORM: WHATSDASTORY Danger: Sandymount Rose
3.20 AMATEUR RIDERS’ HANDICAP HURDLE
Class 4 (11 f) 2m 4f (6 runners) £3,619
1 -110 SHE’S GINA (49)(CD2,G,S)(B) J W Mullins 6 12 0......... Miss G Andrews ★110
2 646- SCHIAPARANNIE (351)(BF,G,S) Justin Landy 7 11 12....Mr D Peters (5) 105
3 50L6 FURIUS DE CIERGUES (29)(P*) O Greenall 4 11 10...E Glassonbury (3) 72
4 0544 REMEMBER THE MAN (18) N King 6 11 8...................Mr J Andrews (3) 108
5 3-45 COURT DISMISSED (189)(G,S) D McCain 9 11 8........ Mr J Dinneen (7) —
6 PL05 LITTLE SAINT (20)(T) Sean Conway 4 10 12.........Mr Liam Harrison (5) 109
Star Betting: 7-4 Remember The Man, 5-2 Schiaparannie, 5 She’s
Gina, 6 Court Dismissed, 8 Furius De Ciergues, 14 Little Saint.
STARFORM Remember The Man 8-1 (11-12) Held up in
rear, headway 2 out, went 4th before last, stayed
on same pace, 4th of 16, 14l behind Pemberley (11-6) at Hereford
2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Nov.
Schiaparannie 3-1fav (11-12) In touch on outside, driven and
lost place approaching 4 out, behind next, no danger after, 6th of
8, 19l behind Alizee De Janeiro (11-10) at Kelso 2m 2f (4) gd in Dec
‘18.
She’s Gina 33-1 (11-8) Mid-division, headway 5 out, chased
leaders after next, weakened before last, 10th of 17, 34l behind I’d
Better Go Now (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in
Oct.
STARFORM: REMEMBER THE MAN Danger: She’s Gina

C - Cheltenham Bring The Money..... W 4.50 Dixieland....................N 2.00 Ofcourseiwill.............D 11.50 Salsada......................N 2.35 The Cull Bank...........C 3.40

D - Doncaster H - Hereford
N - Newcastle
W - Wolverhampton
Above The Rest........N 3.10
Air Horse One...........H 2.20
Airplane.....................N 2.00
Aljari...........................N 3.10
Ancyre........................N 2.35
Annie Bonny..............H 1.10
Another Frontier.......H 2.55
Arctic Sound.............N 3.10
Arishka.......................N 3.45
Art Of Diplomacy......C 12.10
Art Of Payroll............C 1.20
Aye Right...................D 2.10
Badayel..................... W 5.20
Ballet Red................. W 7.20
Ballyandy...................C 3.05
Ballyellis....................H 2.20
Ballywood..................C 1.20
Barbarosa................. W 7.20
Baron De Midleton...D 12.25
Barrington................ W 5.50
Barton Knoll..............D 1.00
Battle Commander...N 1.25
Be Proud....................N 3.45
Beakstown................C 12.45
Benatar......................C 1.55
Benechenko..............H 12.00
Big Blue.....................C 3.05
Big Daddy Kane....... W 7.50
Blakeney Point..........D 12.25
Blu Cavalier...............D 1.35
Boagrius....................D 1.00
Bobba Tee.................N 1.25
Bobmahley................H 12.35
Borodin......................D 12.25
Botox Has..................C 12.10
Bravantina.................N 12.15
Brelan D’As...............C 1.55
Brenbar..................... W 5.20
Brillare Momento......C 3.40
Brockey Rise............ W 6.20
Burrows Park............H 2.20
Burtonwood..............N 3.45
Buster Edwards........H 2.55
Butler’s Brief.............H 12.35
Caballero...................N 3.10
Cable Speed..............N 2.35
Calevade....................N 2.00
Call Me Lord..............C 3.05
Call Me Madam.........N 12.15
Call Me Sid................H 2.55
Carnwennan..............N 12.50
Carrolls Milan............C 3.40
Carry On....................D 11.50
Celestial Wood..........N 2.35
Cepage......................C 1.55
Ch’tibello...................C 3.05
Champagne Platinum.C 12.45
Champagne Well......C 2.30
Cheng Gong............. W 8.20
Chieftain’s Choice....D 11.50
Clondaw Castle........C 1.55
Cloth Cap..................D 3.20
Constantine Bay.......D 1.00
Coole Well.................H 1.45
Corinthia Knight...... W 6.50
Cottonvale.................H 2.55
Coup De Gold...........N 12.15
Crackdeloust.............D 11.50
Croco Bay.................C 1.20
Curramore.................D 1.35
Daddy’s Daughter.... W 7.50
Dame De Compagnie.C 3.40
Dark Devil................. W 7.20
Das Kapital................N 2.00
Deleyll....................... W 7.20
Deputy Jones............C 3.40
Desert Doctor.......... W 6.50
Desert Flyer...............N 2.35
Destrier......................C 1.20
Dinos Benefit............C 3.40
Dress Circle............. W 4.50
Drums Of War...........N 1.25
Dubai Elegance........ W 6.20
Dubawi Fifty..............N 12.50
Dublin Pharaoh.........N 2.35
Eamon An Cnoic.......C 1.20
Eau Top......................H 12.35
Elixir De Nutz............C 3.05
Elleon.........................H 12.35
Elysian Flame............C 12.10
Elzaam’s Dream....... W 6.20
Ember’s Glow........... W 8.20
Enmeshing............... W 8.20
Enry Iggins................H 12.35
Epona........................ W 7.20
Escrime D’art............H 12.35
Evenstevens..............H 12.35
Exploiteur..................D 12.25
Ezzrah........................N 12.15
Fact Flow...................H 12.00
Fair Power................ W 7.20
Fally Jem...................H 2.20
Fancy Footings........ W 7.50
Farmer Boy...............D 11.50
Faro De Kerser.........D 1.35
Final Attack.............. W 8.20
Finespun....................N 1.25
Finoah........................N 3.10
First Flow...................H 1.45
Forth Bridge..............D 3.20
Full Of Roque............H 12.35
Full Spes....................H 3.30
Funambule Sivola.....H 12.35
Funny Kid..................N 12.50
Gabriel Oak...............N 1.25
Garo De Juilley.........C 12.45
Generous Day...........C 1.55
George Ridsdale.......D 11.50
Gibraltarian.............. W 8.20
Ginger Fox................ W 5.50
Global Art................. W 7.50
Gms Princess........... W 8.20
Golden Deal............. W 8.20
Good Boy Bobby......C 12.45
Good Impression..... W 8.20
Good Man..................N 12.15
Good Man Pat...........C 1.55
Group Stage..............C 12.10
Guardia Svizzera...... W 6.20
Gumball.....................C 3.05
Gworn........................N 2.00
Haldon Hill.................H 1.45
Harbour Front...........N 1.25
Harbour Mist.............N 2.35
Heavenly Promise.....H 1.10
Heavenly Rainbow... W 6.20
Hereia........................C 12.10
Hollow Gold...............H 3.30
Home Before Dusk.. W 7.50
Howzer Black........... W 5.50
Human Nature.......... W 5.50
Ice Pyramid...............N 1.25
If We Can Can...........N 2.00
Igor.............................C 2.30
Imperial Presence....C 1.55
In Arrears...................H 1.10
Indefatigable.............C 3.40
Infrastructure............N 12.50
Initial Approach........N 2.00
Innerpickle................H 3.30
Innovation..................N 2.35
Intisaab......................N 3.10
Irish Roe....................D 1.35
It Must Be Faith....... W 6.20
Jackstar.................... W 5.50
Jan Van Hoof.............N 3.45
Jay Me Lo..................N 2.35
Jully Les Buxy...........H 2.55
Just Magic................ W 5.20
ABC
Kajaki.........................D 11.50
Keeper Hill.................C 1.55
Keswick.................... W 7.50
Kick On Kick On...... W 6.50
Kiltealy Briggs...........C 2.30
Klipperty Klopp.........N 2.00
Knocknanuss............C 1.55
Kupa River................ W 5.50
Kybosh...................... W 7.20
Kyllachy Warrior.......N 3.45
Lady Kyria.................D 11.50
Lady Shanawell.........N 2.00
Lalor...........................C 1.55
Lancelot Du Lac...... W 6.50
Landing Night...........N 3.45
Landofsmiles.............H 2.55
Langer Dan................C 12.10
Late Shipment...........H 2.55
Le Patriote.................C 3.05
Liberation Point........N 2.35
Liberty Bella..............C 3.40
Life Knowledge.........N 2.00
Limited Reserve........H 2.20
Little Boy Boru..........H 2.55
Little Ginge................H 12.35
Little India................ W 7.50
Loco Coco.................H 12.35
Logan Rocks.............D 12.25
Longhousesignora....H 1.10
Lord Howard............ W 8.20
Lord In Red...............H 12.00
Lord Lamington........D 2.45
Louisiana Beat......... W 8.20
Lust For Glory...........C 3.40
Majestic Stone..........N 2.00
Major Snugfit............N 12.15
Master Tradesman...H 2.55
Mega Yeats...............C 3.40
Melburnian................N 1.25
Memory Hill.............. W 5.20
Mercer’s Troop..........N 12.15
Merhoob................... W 6.50
Merricourt................ W 5.50
Midnight Wave..........H 3.30
Midnightreferendum.C 3.40
Mildenberger.............N 12.50
Miracle Garden........ W 6.20
Miss Jeanne Moon...H 12.35
Mister Fisher.............C 12.45
Misty Bloom..............C 3.40
Misty Mai...................H 12.00
Mojambo.................. W 7.20
Mokaatil.................... W 6.50
Monsieur Lecoq........C 3.05
Montys Inn............... W 5.20
Monya....................... W 5.20
Mossy Fen.................C 2.30
Motawaafeq............. W 5.20
Mount Barina............N 1.25
Mr Millarcky............. W 5.20
Mrs Hoo.................... W 7.20
Muntadab..................N 3.10
Mutabaahy................N 3.45
My Old Gold..............D 3.20
Nataleena..................N 12.15
Navajo Pass..............D 2.45
Nayati.........................D 1.35
Needs To Be Seen....N 12.15
Nestor Park...............C 12.45
Nick Vedder.............. W 5.50
No More Regrets..... W 6.20
Normandy Soldier.....H 12.35
North Star Oscar......H 2.55
Northern Beau..........C 1.20
Noruki........................H 12.00
Not That Fuisse........C 1.55
One Style...................H 12.00
Onedin.......................N 2.35
Optima Petamus.......N 2.00
Our Rockstar............H 2.55
Outcrop......................D 11.50
Pagero.......................D 11.50
Pain Au Chocolat......D 1.00
Para Queen...............N 12.15
Paseo.........................D 2.45
Peachey Carnehan.. W 6.20
Pembroke House......H 12.00
Pentland Hills............C 3.05
Perfect Predator.......D 12.25
Peters Pudding.........N 3.45
Phoenix Dawn...........D 11.50
Phoenix Star............. W 6.20
Piazon........................N 3.45
Pinnata.......................N 3.10
Potencia....................N 2.35
Prefontaine................D 2.45
Qaaraat......................N 3.45
Queens Cave.............C 3.40
Raashdy.....................D 11.50
Racks Cross..............D 12.25
Raydiance..................N 3.10
Raymond Tusk..........N 12.50
Reckless Endeavour.W 5.50
Red Tornado............. D 1.35
Redford Road............C 2.30
Reeves...................... W 6.50
Repetitio....................C 12.10
Riders Onthe Storm.C 1.55
Rikoboy.....................C 12.10
River Arrow...............C 3.40
Robeam.....................D 2.45
Robin Des Foret........C 1.55
Rocking Reg............ W 4.50
Rockley Point............N 3.45
Royal Claret..............H 1.10
Sabbathical...............H 12.35
Saint Xavier...............C 2.30
Sam Spinner..............D 2.10
Say The Word............C 12.10
Scarlet Dragon..........D 1.35
Sea Fox..................... W 7.50
Secret Investor.........C 1.55
Self Assessment...... W 5.50
Seraphim.................. W 6.20
Set Point Charlie...... W 7.20
Sexy Secret.............. W 8.20
Sezim........................ W 7.50
Shah An Shah...........D 12.25
Shambra....................C 3.40
Shantou Vow.............H 12.35
Sharp Suited.............N 1.25
Shine Baby Shine.....N 12.15
Silent Steps...............H 1.10
Sir Chauvelin.............N 12.50
Sir Gnet..................... W 7.20
Sixties Star................D 11.50
Sixty’s Belle...............C 3.40
Ska Ridge..................N 1.25
Sky Pirate..................D 1.00
Soldier’s Minute....... W 6.50
Spectrum Of Light....N 2.35
Speed Company.......D 1.35
Spice War..................D 12.25
Spiritofthegames......C 1.55
Steel Native...............H 2.55
Still Believing............H 1.10
Storm Ahead............ W 7.50
Storm Control...........D 1.00
Straight Right............N 3.10
Stream Lady..............H 1.10
Street Poet............... W 7.50
Stupid Cupid.............H 1.10
Sunshineandbubbles.W 7.20
Swiss Connection.....N 3.45
Take The Crown........D 11.50
Tawaafoq.................. W 6.20
The Bay Birch...........C 1.20
The Brora Pobbles...N 2.00
The Eagle’s Nest...... W 7.20
The Furrows End......H 3.30
The Game Of Life.... W 5.50
The Kyllachy Touch.W 4.50
The Mick Preston.....H 3.30
The Mulcair...............C 2.30
The Wallace Line......H 2.55
Theinval.....................C 1.20
Tilsworth Prisca....... W 5.20
Time To Reason....... W 6.20
Tinctoria....................H 1.45
To Be Wild.................N 12.50
Tombee Du Ciel........D 2.45
Top And Drop............H 1.10
Topofthecotswolds...C 12.45
Tor..............................N 12.15
Total Commitment... W 6.50
Traditional Dancer....N 2.00
Treackle Tart.............D 3.20
Tremwedge................C 12.10
Triple Spear.............. W 4.50
Upton Encore............H 12.35
Valentine Mist.......... W 8.20
Valtor..........................C 2.30
Vision Du Puy............C 3.40
Viva Voce.................. W 4.50
Volcano......................H 2.55
Vulcan Bomber.........H 3.30
War Empress.............N 12.15
Warsaw Road........... W 6.50
Warthog.....................C 1.55
Windsor Avenue........D 2.10
Wot A Shot................D 11.50
Yamato.......................N 12.15
Young Tiger...............N 3.45
Zafaranah................. W 5.50
Zhukovsky................ W 5.20
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StarForm number one FOR RACING

Saturday, December 14, 2019 9

in association with

NAVAN (TOMORROW)
TARA HANDICAP HURDLE (GRADE B)
NEIL RANDON STAR TIP 12.30 (11 flights) 2m 4f (16 runners) €27,027
GOING: SOFT
PLACEPOT FirST SIX RACES
Blackbow 11.30 Sizing Pottsie 1 2F0P CRACKING SMART (15)(D,S)(P,T) G Elliott 7 11 10....S O’Keeffe (5) ★146
2 -0L4 MENGLI KHAN (22)(C2,G,S)(P,T) G Elliott 6 11 10.... Jack Kennedy — TRACKFACTS A right handed, wide, good galloping, square-
Andy Dufresne 12.00 Conflated 3 41LP SAYO (28) W P Mullins 5 11 7.............................................. P Townend — shaped undulating course 2m round with very fair fences.
4 6L-5 DOLCIANO DICI (229) W P Mullins 6 10 10..................... D E Mullins 136 TOP TRAINERS (with runners) G Elliott 102 winners, (15.9%
Top Moon 12.30 Alfa Mix 5 1221 TOP MOON (28)(D,S) J P O’Brien 4 10 10..........................M P Walsh 133 strike rate), -£2.00, W P Mullins 88, (21.3%), -£31.72, N Meade
Run Wild Fred 1.00 Dinny Lacey 6 3L60 COUNT SIMON (43)(D,G,S)(B) G Elliott 5 10 7...................... B Hayes 124
7 1-0P PRESENT IN COURT (149)(G) G Elliott 6 10 5..................D O’Regan 61
22, (8.8%), +£9.88, J P O’Brien 18, (13.8%), +£12.00.
An Fraoch Mor La Tektor
2.05 HANDICAP CHASE
1.30 8 1220 SKY MARSHAL (71) C Byrnes 5 10 4................................ P T Enright 138
9 41L2 MOSKOVITE (15)(BF,CD,S)(P) Denis Hogan 6 10 3.............D Meyler 126
Persian Wind 2.05 Fairly Legal 10 /0-4 DOM DOLO (49)(S) K H Clarke 6 10 2........................... S W Flanagan — (14 fences) 2m 4f (7 runners) €6,757
Graineyhill 2.35 Flemenstorm 11 1- BARWELL (413)(D) K H Clarke 5 10 1........................K J Brouder (3) —
1 -430 FINAL LIST (33)(S) G Elliott 5 11 12..............................S O’Keeffe (5) 89
12 33L4 AWAYINTHEWEST (17)(G,S) P A Fahy 7 10 0.................N P Madden 123
Uhtred 3.10 Pencilfulloflead 13 6415 ALFA MIX (29) G Cromwell 4 9 13............................ Jonathan Moore 112 2 2-00 CLE EN MAIN (15)(G)(T) A J Martin 7 11 10.................... P T Enright ★121
3 02-4 FAIRLY LEGAL (36)(S) Robert Tyner 9 11 3........................M P Walsh 59

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14 1-50 ALLEZ KAL (28)(D2,S) J Barcoe 8 9 12...............C P McNamara (7) 99
WARRIOR: The
EBF MAIDEN HURDLE 4 F41P PERSIAN WIND (45)(G,S)(T) J P Dempsey 9 10 13...S D Torrens (7) 110
11.30
15 -562 DRUMACOO (15)(G,S) M Hourigan 10 9 10....... Rachael Blackmore 89
5 1-11 SHANROE AL C (69)(D,G) K Thornton 6 10 11.....................D Meyler 84
(10 flights) 2m (24 runners) €8,108
16 40-0 GOLDEN JEWEL (36)(D,G,S)(T) E Cawley 7 9 10........A W Short (3) 123
Star Betting: 9-2 Top Moon, 8 Sayo, Alfa Mix, Barwell, Drumacoo, 6 -P00 STOUGHAN CROSS (183)(CD,D2,S)(T) T Gibney 10 10 6.... K J Brouder (3) 103 ill-fated Houblon
1 52/2 BLACKBOW (36)(BF,S)(H*) W P Mullins 6 11 12............... P Townend ★122
10 Moskovite, Mengli Khan, Dom Dolo, Dolciano Dici, 12 others. 7 -133 ENDURING LOVE (17)(S) P J Rothwell 7 10 0..............A W Short (3) 106
Star Betting: 11-8 Shanroe Al C, 4 Fairly Legal, 5 Enduring Love,
Des Obeaux
STARFORM: SKY MARSHALL DANGER: Sayo
2 L ELTICO (222) J H Black 6 11 12....................................A McCurtin (5) 67 7 Persian Wind, 8 Final List, 10 Cle En Main, 25 Stoughan Cross.

Charlie: ‘Houbie’
JOHN LYNCH CARPETS MAIDEN HURDLE
3
4
6# JESSICA’S BOY (212) N Meade 5 11 12....................... S W Flanagan
1/ MR LINGO (980)(T*) G Elliott 6 11 12.......................... Jack Kennedy
5 -L00 RESURRECTED DUKE (22) T J Taaffe 5 11 12.................. J J Slevin 55
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— 1.00 (11 flights) 2m 4f (14 runners) €7,297
2018: No corresponding race.
STARFORM: SHANROE AL C DANGER: Fairly Legal

6 SHANNON FIELDS E McNamara 5 11 12.........................N P Madden

7 53-3 SIZING POTTSIE (19)(S)(T) Mrs J Harrington 5 11 12...... R M Power 87
— 1 41LF BINTHEREDONETHAT (17)(G) N C Kelly 5 11 12..... Mr O McGill (7)
2 16-3 DINNY LACEY (21)(G) J Motherway 5 11 12..................... R M Power ★111
—
2.35 HANDICAP CHASE
(17 fences) 3m (10 runners) €10,000

legend will live on

8 L SMIG SUAS (35) V T O’Brien 6 11 12.............................A W Short (3) —
9 1460 STREETS OF DOYEN (15)(G) J McConnell 5 11 12....P McGrath (7) 24
10 1-50 A DIFFERENT WORLD (36)(G) M Brassil 4 11 9...............M P Walsh 71
11 2-31# BELFAST BANTER (163)(G) Peter Fahey 4 11 9..................K Sexton —
12 00 BREAD AND BUTTER (15) G Cromwell 4 11 9....... Jonathan Moore 98
13 CAPTAIN GUINNESS H De Bromhead 4 11 9.... Rachael Blackmore —
14 4-L0 DREAMY LEAMY (28)(T) M McNiff 4 11 9.............................. B Hayes 72
15 340 FAVORI LOGIQUE (29) Ross O’Sullivan 4 11 9................J McGarvey 118
16 0 FISTON DE BECON (229) Robert Tyner 4 11 9............... P T Enright —
17 0-0 HIGHSTREETFASHION (35) Patrick Rooney 4 11 9...........T Ryan (7) 26
18 346 TEXARD (28)(H) G Elliott 4 11 9...................................K M Donoghue 83
19 BEST INTENTIONS D McDonogh 6 11 5.................... D J McInerney —
20 GLENDINE SUSIE H De Bromhead 5 11 5......................H Morgan (7) —
21 INNEEN OSCAR Robert Widger 5 11 5..................................P Corbett —
22 0# TICK ALONG (24) T G McCourt 5 11 5.........................S O’Keeffe (5) —
23 F-1 TWILIGHT GIRL (224)(G) Peter Fahey 6 11 5.....................T Brett (7) —
24 NODOUBTABOUTTHAT Shane Crawley 4 11 2.....................D Meyler
Star Betting: 1-2 Blackbow, 11-2 Mr Lingo, 13-2 Sizing Pottsie,
12 Belfast Banter, 14 Twilight Girl, Captain Guinness, 16 others.
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STARFORM: MR LINGO DANGER: Blackbow
NAVAN NOVICE HURDLE (GRADE 2)
12.00
Class 1 (11 f) 2m 4f (4 runners) €22,973
1 /1-1 ANDY DUFRESNE (35)(CD,S) G Elliott 5 11 2...................M P Walsh 108
2 -F31 CONFLATED (15)(G,S)(H) G Elliott 5 11 2.................... Jack Kennedy 105
3 1-12 LATEST EXHIBITION (35)(S) Paul Nolan 6 11 2...............B J Cooper ★117
4 -113 SIXSHOOTER (22)(D) N Meade 4 10 12........................ S W Flanagan 117
Star Betting: 4-6 Andy Dufresne, 3 Sixshooter, 9-2 Latest
Exhibition, 6 Conflated.
STARFORM: ANDY DUFRESNE DANGER: Conflated
3 0 FRIARY LAND (50) J Neilan 5 11 12............................ D J McInerney 14
4 55P- HARDCORE (280)(T*) Shane Nolan 5 11 12.........................P Corbett — 1 -3PP GUN DIGGER (21)(G,S)(T,V) G Elliott 7 11 12..............S O’Keeffe (5) 131
5 I OFTEN WONDER Robert Tyner 5 11 12.......................... P T Enright — 2 3315 WONDEROFTHEWORLD (42)(G,S)(T) K H Clarke 7 11 9...K J Brouder (3) 124
6 /00- LAST MINUTE MAN (351) G Elliott 7 11 12...............K M Donoghue — 3 1-46 MICK THE JIVER (28)(CD,D2,S) E O’Grady 9 11 6........ P T Enright 103
7 LOW LIE THE FIELDS(T*) H De Bromhead 5 11 12...D P Holden (7) — 4 /PF- COLMS DREAM (392)(G,S)(T) K Thornton 10 11 5..............D Meyler —
8 41-0 MR HENDRICKS (28) Mrs J Harrington 5 11 12............ P D Kennedy 57 5 32F3 GRAINEYHILL (61)(G,S)(B) G Elliott 8 11 4................. Jack Kennedy ★141
9 61-3 RUN WILD FRED (71)(G,S) G Elliott 5 11 12............... Jack Kennedy 83 6 0P-L ROOSTER BYRON (28)(S) Paul Nolan 8 11 3........................K Sexton 84
10 0 STADIUS (17) S M Duffy 6 11 12...........................................T Brett (7) 61 7 -6F0 RED JACK (21)(S) N Meade 6 11 0..................................N P Madden 118 When Charlie Deutsch ■■ by MELISSA JONES
11 0-10 JOSHUA WEBB (15) N Meade 4 11 8........................... S W Flanagan 61 8 43-0 FLEMENSTORM (35)(C,S)(H,T) E Cawley 11 10 10........... J J Slevin —
12 P- LORD LARIAT (259) K Thornton 4 11 8.................................D Meyler — 9 LL/3 MINELLA TILL DAWN (28)(P*) G Elliott 7 10 10................M P Walsh 107 walked into Venetia
13 00 WAJAAHA (F9) Denis Hogan 4 11 8................................... D E Mullins 69 10 -224 GLORIOUS GALWAY (14)(T*) D McNamara 7 10 9.......A W Short (3) 116
Star Betting: 3 Graineyhill, 4 Minella Till Dawn,
Williams’ yard as a years ago, when they
14 1/4 ET DITE (36) W P Mullins 5 11 5......................................... P Townend 34
Star Betting: 15-8 Et Dite, 3 Run Wild Fred, 4 Dinny Lacey, 7 Low 5 Wonderoftheworld, 6 Glorious Galway, 8 others. fresh-faced teenager, had a merry old spin
Lie The Fields, 12 Mr Hendricks, 14 others. 2018: Danse Away 6 11 4, Danny Mullins 8-1 (T J Nagle Jr), 8
STARFORM: DINNY LACEY DANGER: Run Wild Fred ran. Houblon Des Obeaux around Ascot.
STARFORM: MICK THE JIVER DANGER: Minella Till Dawn was the poster boy The warrior looked
NOVICE CHASE
1.30 (14 fences) 2m 4f (8 runners) €8,649 3.10 ‘FUTURE CHAMPIONS’ FLAT RACE (LISTED) everyone looked up to. after his young rider as
1 13-2 AN FRAOCH MOR (26) Ross O’Sullivan 6 11 3................. R M Power 59
Class 1 2m (7 runners) €14,865 A regular in some of he tackled his first
the best races, including Grand National in 2017
2 2-60 AT THE ACORN (15)(T) A J Martin 5 11 3........................ P T Enright 119 1 14-1# DEWCUP (28)(D2,G,S)(T) T M Walsh 4 11 11........... Mr P W Mullins ★114
3 1644 BENTHAM (15)(G) G Cromwell 5 11 3...................... Jonathan Moore — 2 1# PENCILFULLOFLEAD (44)(D,S) G Elliott 5 11 11...........Mr J J Codd —
4 P-L6 BROSNA GEORGE (26)(G)(T) A L Moore 8 11 3.......... S W Flanagan 43 3 3-12# FANTASIO D’ALENE (28)(D) G Elliott 4 11 8...................Ms L O’Neill 106 Gold Cups and Grand and seemed as
5 036- CONNARD (237)(T*) A L Moore 6 11 3..................................D Meyler ★125
6 6P-4 COOL SAINT (26)(S) H De Bromhead 6 11 3..... Rachael Blackmore 48
4 1-2 UHTRED (28)(D) J P O’Brien 4 11 8..............................Mr T Hamilton 111
5 UP-3 STANSFIELD (29) Paul Traynor 5 11 7...........................Mr F Maguire 82
Nationals, he gained enthusiastic as ever in
7 3P-3 DIAMOND TURF (33)(S)(T) G Elliott 6 11 3................. Jack Kennedy 102 6 BUCK ROGERS M Bowe 4 11 4.........................................Mr N Moore — dozens of fans. veterans’ races.
8 1-03 LA TEKTOR (21)(T) A J Martin 8 11 3.................................D O’Regan 96 7 -506# DARRENS HOPE (21)(D,G) Robert Murphy 5 11 4............Mr D Kiely 110
Star Betting: 15-8 Diamond Turf, 4 La Tektor, An Fraoch Mor, Star Betting: 7-4 Pencilfulloflead, 3 Uhtred, 7-2 Dewcup, 6 Last weekend they Now there are plans
5 Connard, 10 Cool Saint, 12 At The Acorn, 16 Bentham, 25 others.
2018: He’s No Molly 5 11 3, S Flanagan 3-1 Fav (N Meade), 10 ran.
Fantasio D’alene, 12 Darrens Hope, 14 Stansfield, 25 Buck Rogers.
2018: Envoi Allen 4 11 8, Mr J J Codd 4-11 Fav (G Elliott), 7 ran.
were united as one, for the barn where he
STARFORM: DIAMOND TURF DANGER: Cool saint STARFORM: UHTRED DANGER: Pencilfulloflead when tragically the lived for nine years to
veteran bowed out at bear his name.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS
Sandown, a place he Current resident
and Deutsch lit up a Cepage has exhibited
month earlier. some of the typical
BANGOR-ON-DEE Exacta: £2.00. Trifecta: £5.70. CSF:
£1.91.
Out Sam (33-1). 7l, 6l. 15 ran. D Cottin.
Tote: £3.30; pl £1.60, £3.60, £8.40.
Eaton Hill.
2.20: 1, HORATIO HORNBLOWER
£3.30, £3.60, £2.90, £2.20. Exacta:
£334.50. Tricast: £2181.63. Trifecta: Now there is an empty toughness of his former
11.50: 1, MISS AMELIA (B J Powell
15-8 fav); 2, Grand Coureur (9-2); 3,
QUADPOT: £16.10 Exacta: £32.10. Tricast: £668.09. (Chester Williams 13-8 jtfav); 2, Chase £3795.70. CSF: £181.41. stable, a void that cannot stablemate.
PLACEPOT: £62.30 Trifecta: £2306.60. CSF: £25.72. NR: The Wind (13-8 jtfav); 3, Purcell’s 5.30: 1, PIANISSIMO (W Carson
Yourholidayisover (50-1). 17l, 6l. 6 ran.
Fact Of The Matter. Bridge (6-1). 11/4l, 17l. 5 ran. N 16-1); 2, Grandmaster Flash (4-1); 3, be filled, but his jockey, One of the favourites
M Walford. Tote: £2.70; pl £1.60, £2.10.
Exacta: £10.50. Trifecta: £313.80. CSF:
CHELTENHAM 3.40: 1, GOODBYE DANCER (P Williams. Tote: £2.20; pl £1.40, £1.20. Deal A Dollar (11-1). 10-3 fav Good 23, is ever grateful they for the Caspian Caviar
12.10: 1, CHANTRY HOUSE (B J Brennan 13-2); 2, Ask Ben (11-4 fav); 3, Exacta: £3.70. Trifecta: £17.70. CSF: Tidings. ns, 6l. 9 ran. A Carson. Tote:
£10.89.
12.25: 1, STORM WIZARD (C
Geraghty 5-6 fav); 2, Stolen Silver Champers On Ice (9-1). 13/4l, 1l. 11 ran. £4.85. £15.00; pl £4.50, £1.50, £2.90. Exacta: were able to share such Gold Cup today, the
(9-1); 3, Pipesmoker (16-1). 13/4l, 1/2l. 8 seven-year-old was
Deutsch 11-4 fav); 2, Pinch Of Ginger ran. N Henderson. Tote: £1.70; pl £1.10,
F O’Brien. Tote: £6.50; pl £2.30, £1.60,
£1.90. Exacta: £24.30. Tricast: £163.59.
2.55: 1, METHAG (Bryony Frost
7-2); 2, El Kaldoun (11-4 fav); 3,
£79.30. Tricast: £753.88. Trifecta:
£428.40. CSF: £80.66.
special days.
(3-1); 3, Sidsteel (6-1). 12l, 8l. 6 ran.
Miss V Williams. Tote: £3.80; pl £1.90,
£1.80, £3.40. Exacta: £11.10. Trifecta: Trifecta: £329.20. CSF: £25.06. NR: Floating Rock (13-2). 6l, 1/2l. 11 ran. A 6.00: 1, FIGHTING TEMERAIRE “We relied on him to going to be swept aside
£85.50. CSF: £11.08. by Riders Onthe Storm
£2.00. Exacta: £15.70. Trifecta: £78.80. 12.45: 1, PYM (N De Boinville 2-1
Lungarno Palace.
JACKPOT: £10,000.00
Hales. Tote: £4.20; pl £1.80, £1.40,
£2.20. Exacta: £16.20. Tricast: £61.02.
(A Kirby 10-1); 2, Extrodinair (8-1); 3,
Haddaf (10-3 fav). nk, ns. 14 ran. D
give us a good winner
CSF: £12.76. NR: Vodka Society.
1.00: 1, KNOCKOURA (Ross
fav); 2, Imperial Aura (6-1); 3, Aye Aye QUADPOT: £16.80 Trifecta: £80.60. CSF: £14.21. Ivory. Tote: £10.90; pl £3.00, £2.90, every season,” said last time out but refused
Charlie (6-1). 8l, 10l. 5 ran. N to give in and was
Chapman 5-4 fav); 2, Bob Ford (9-4);
Henderson. Tote: £2.50; pl £1.60, £2.60.
PLACEPOT: £37.40 3.30: 1, COPPER GONE WEST
(Charlie Price 7-2); 2, Coded Message
£1.50. Exacta: £108.60. Tricast:
£342.14. Trifecta: £551.70. CSF: £87.65.
Deutsch.
3l. 4 ran. M Barnes. Tote: £1.60; Exacta:
£4.00. Trifecta: £3.80. CSF: £4.66. NR:
Exacta: £8.60. Trifecta: £32.30. CSF: DONCASTER (11-2); 3, Versifier (12-1). 9-4 fav Ziggy NR: De Little Engine, “And he never let us beaten less than two
£12.97. 12.00: 1, WELL SMITTEN (J
lengths.
Rocco.
1.20: 1, REPETITIO (D Noonan England 4-1); 2, Fiddlers Bow (11-2);
Rose. 11/2l, 33/4l. 7 ran. T Vaughan. Tote:
£4.70; pl £2.90, £2.90. Exacta: £22.60.
Threefeetfromgold.
6.30: 1, THE KING’S STEED (A
down. Every day since
1.35: 1, BARATINEUR (Sean
Houlihan 12-1); 2, Flanagans Field 8-1); 2, Oakley (6-1); 3, Never Adapt 3, Elkstone (9-2). 7-4 fav Some Reign. Trifecta: £144.80. CSF: £23.58. Kirby 7-1); 2, Azets (14-1); 3, Bated he was a three-year-old With that rival being
(5-1 jtfav). 5-1 jtfav Fanfan Du Seuil. 31/4l, 31/2l. 6 ran. Sam England. Tote:
(9-2); 3, Infiniti (9-1). 7-2 fav Nothing
nk, 11/2l. 13 ran. N Hawke. Tote: £9.30; £4.60; pl £2.20, £2.40. Exacta: £23.00.
QUADPOT: £2.00
PLACEPOT: £6.90
Beauty (5-2 fav). 23/4l, 13/4l. 10 ran. S
Lycett. Tote: £7.80; pl £2.00, £4.20,
he had been in the same ruled out on the eve of
Man. 5l, 6l. 10 ran. A Wintle. Tote:
pl £2.90, £2.30, £2.60. Exacta: £64.60. Trifecta: £82.10. CSF: £24.92. £1.60. Exacta: £70.90. Tricast: £326.90. stable. It’s strange and the race due to a clerical
£21.50; pl £5.70, £1.50, £2.30. Exacta:
£117.30. Tricast: £526.34. Trifecta: Tricast: £270.80. Trifecta: £452.90. 12.35: 1, MERCIAN KNIGHT (J CHELMSFORD CITY Trifecta: £523.60. CSF: £102.90. NR: sad he’s not there any mix-up, fate could be on
£542.10. CSF: £69.21. CSF: £55.54. NR: Grapevine. Quinlan evens fav); 2, Terrierman (7-4); 4.00: 1, NOTFORALONGTIME (A Pearl Spectre, Sweet Jemima.
2.10: 1, DOC PENFRO (B R Jones 1.55: 1, ZARA HOPE (Kielan Woods 3, Ballyfarsoon (40-1). 1/2l, 10l. 5 ran. Kirby 4-7 fav); 2, Eevilynn Drew (9-4); 7.00: 1, GRIGGY (A Kirby 15-8 fav); more. their side a week on.
5-2 fav); 2, Chequered View (3-1); 3, Miss Amy Murphy. Tote: £1.80; pl 3, Union Spirit (18-1). 31/4l, 11/4l. 8 ran.
9-4 fav); 2, Bryden Boy (9-2); 3, Same
Molly Carew (11-2). 18l, 41/2l. 5 ran. D £1.20, £1.20. Exacta: £3.10. Trifecta: C Cox. Tote: £1.50; pl £1.10, £1.10,
2, Meshardal (8-1); 3, Madame Ritz
(12-1). 2l, nk. 9 ran. S Curran. Tote:
“He loved what he did “Cepage is a tough
Circus (11-4). 4l, 5l. 5 ran. Emma
Lavelle. Tote: £3.20; pl £1.80, £2.70. J Jeffreys. Tote: £3.30; pl £1.70, £1.70. £17.40. CSF: £3.15. £2.70. Exacta: £2.90. Trifecta: £15.70. £2.60; pl £1.10, £1.90, £3.10. Exacta: and it came as a shock to little character,” said
Exacta: £9.60. Trifecta: £32.90. CSF: 1.10: 1, KNIGHT IN DUBAI (C CSF: £2.52.
Exacta: £13.30. Trifecta: £40.30. CSF:
£12.80. £10.06. NR: Skewiff. Shoemark 5-6 fav); 2, Schiehallion 4.30: 1, HYPOTHETICAL (R Havlin
£19.10. Tricast: £149.88. Trifecta:
£175.00. CSF: £19.05. NR: Hurricane
us all. When I went to Deutsch.
2.45: 1, CHEDDLETON (S Quinlan 2.30: 1, COGRY (S Twiston-Davies Munro (7-2); 3, Vinnie The Hoddie 7-4); 2, London Arch (20-1); 3, In The Heidi, Nananita, N Over J, Sugar Plum Venetia’s he was the “It would mean a lot if
5-1); 2, Rock The Kasbah (10-1); 3, (4-1). 6l, 6l. 5 ran. D Skelton. Tote: Night (6-4 fav). 5l, 11/4l. 6 ran. J
4-5 fav); 2, Glockenspiel (7-4); 3,
According To Alex (10-1). 19l, 10l. 7 West Approach (7-2). 3-1 fav £1.70; pl £1.10, £1.70. Exacta: £3.90. Gosden. Tote: £2.20; pl £1.20, £8.40.
Fairy, Swiper.
7.30: 1, ACCLAIM THE NATION (J
stable star. I will always Cepage could win to lift
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£1.10, £1.60. Exacta: £3.00. Trifecta:
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him.” Venetia’s. It would be the
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NR: Treackle Tart. 4 /2l. 6 ran. Dr R Newland. Tote: £5.50; Dorado (12-1); 4, Swansdown (7-1). 9-2 Trifecta: £118.00. CSF: £13.07.
fav); 2, More Overdraught (4-1); 3,
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McCain. Tote: £1.30; pl £1.02, £2.00. 5-2 fav); 2, Amazing Comedy (10-1); 3, Trifecta: £36.30. CSF: £9.73. NR: Jacqueline Coward. Tote: £11.70; pl PLACEPOT: £388.80

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READY FOR VICTORY: Hutton’s Argentina
7.25 (A5) 380m
1 3325 Shaunas Flame (rl ep)........................ 23.90
2 3324 GOBBY GABBIE (md ro).................... 24.14
3 2656 Spy A Chick (md ep).......................... 23.65
4 3265 Trouble Maker (ep md)....................... 23.87
5 1563 Mines A Bacardi (ep wd).................... 23.79
6 1345 Kerstin Boy (wd ro)............................. 23.88
Star betting: 3 Spy A Chick, 10-3 Kerstin Boy,
7-2 Mines A Bacardi, 4 Shaunas Flame.
7.41 (A9) 380m
1 Trap empty
2 Dece Emma ()..................................... 00.00
3 Absolute Queen ()............................... 00.00
4 OAKFIELD ANGEL (md ep)............... 00.00
5 1314 Hondo Pat (md ro).............................. 24.24
6 1553 Hanwell Tommy (wd ep)..................... 24.19
Star betting: 6-4 Oakfield Angel, 13-8 Hondo
Pat, 2 Hanwell Tommy, 8 Absolute Queen.
7.56 (A7) 380m
1 6562 Pesky Flood (rl fw).............................. 24.20
2 3651 Bond Girl (sa fw)................................. 24.01
3 6633 Guvnas Dream (md ro)....................... 24.01
4 2251 DEECEES BRANDY (md ro).............. 24.00
5 1164 Stormy Tommy (md ro)....................... 24.72
6 6153 Ballymac Swizz (wd fw)..................... 24.02
Star betting: 3 Ballymac Swizz, 7-2 Deecees
Brandy, Pesky Flood, 4 Bond Girl.
8.12 (Open) 380m
1 1412 Cronody Flash (rl ro).......................... 23.62
8.29 (Open) 380m
1 3145 Savana Pearl (rl ep)............................ 00.00
2 3 31 Agincourt Eve (rl ep)........................... 00.00
3 4114 Airmount Jet (sa ro)............................ 00.00
4 4113 Droopys Shuttle (ep fw)..................... 23.29
5 4112 BURGESS CAESAR (ep md)............. 23.19
6 5456 Signature Jack (wd ro)....................... 23.40
Star betting: 7-4 Burgess Caesar, 5-2 Signature
Jack, 11-4 Droopys Shuttle, 7-2 Savana Pearl.
8.49 (Open) 540m
1 1522 Gabriel (sa ro)..................................... 34.38
2 4361 Courts Ad Lee (sa ro)......................... 00.00
3 5435 Baldoin (sa md)................................... 00.00
4 4242 Snowdon Archie (ep md).................... 34.09
5 3412 Sleepy Kevin (ep ro)........................... 34.05
6 6113 SAVANA LOUIE (sa fw)...................... 34.28
Star betting: 11-4 Baldoin, Sleepy Kevin, 3
Savana Louie, 7-2 Snowdon Archie, 4 Gabriel.
9.05 (Open) 714m
1 3111 SNOWDON GENEVA (NAP) (ep rl).... 00.00
2 4421 She (ep md)......................................... 00.00
3 4461 Nans Camilo (md ep).......................... 00.00
4 6221 Black Quartz (md ro).......................... 46.06
5 1125 Courts Ad Lyn (wd fw)........................ 00.00
6 2 34 Slippy Messi (sa ro)............................ 00.00
Star betting: 13-8 Black Quartz, 10-3 Slippy
Messi, 7-2 She, 5 Courts Ad Lyn.
9.24 (H’cap H’dle) 380m
1 Trap empty
9.42 (A6) 380m
1 6415 Crinkill Kay (rl ro)................................ 24.15
2 4311 MOUNTCASHEL JOY (sa md)........... 23.75
3 1164 Lyre Superstar (md ro)........................ 23.78
4 3415 Clarens Simon (ep md)....................... 23.99
5 1124 Ping King (md ep).............................. 23.74
6 1 61 Kilcolgan Ava (md ro)......................... 24.03
Star betting: 11-4 Ping King, 10-3 Mountcashel
Joy, 7-2 Lyre Superstar, 4 Kilcolgan Ava.
10.01 (A7) 380m
1 161 Whats Fiona Upto (rl ro)..................... 23.90
2 6 Cushie Donie (md ro).......................... 24.54
3 1155 Da Looper (sa ro)................................ 23.85
4 5366 Scotchrath Ali (md ro)........................ 23.74
5 1411 GUVNAS DAISY (wd fw).................... 24.07
6 2132 Minesapinacolada (wd ro)................. 23.81
Star betting: 3 Da Looper, Minesapinacolada,
7-2 Scotchrath Ali, Guvnas Daisy.
10.19 (A4) 380m
1 1116 Lord Kinsale (ep ro)........................... 23.74
2 4531 Carrigoon Fox (ep md)....................... 23.90
3 3312 SUGAR KANE (rl ro)........................... 23.80
4 126 Eddie Echo (md ro)............................. 23.88
5 Orange Rancher ().............................. 00.00
6 1336 Moaning Cocktail (wd ro)................... 23.87
Star betting: 2 Sugar Kane, 9-4 Lord Kinsale,
7-2 Carrigoon Fox, 4 Eddie Echo.
10.35 (A6) 380m
1 5216 Cashen Voyager (rl ro)....................... 23.88
10.29 (A8) 400m
1 6646 Dantona Bay (ep md)......................... 25.01
2 2335 Droopys Sive (ep md)......................... 25.10
3 4 13 UNDERGROUND GEM (ep md)........ 24.97
4 4324 Borwick Turbo (sa ro)........................ 24.89
5 6362 Borwick Sleepy (wd fw)...................... 24.88
6 3 34 For Antrim Town (wd ro)..................... 25.06
Star betting: 5-2 Underground Gem, 10-3
Borwick Turbo, Borwick Sleepy.
10.43 (A5) 400m
1 6454 Borwick Old Fort (sa fw).................... 24.87
2 1 23 TRAPSTYLE LOYAL (rl ro)................. 24.76
3 6152 Tycoon Viking (sa ro).......................... 24.83
4 34 Pro Princess (md ep)......................... 24.96
5 53 5 Madabout Guli (wd ep)....................... 24.47
6 2166 Mill Frazer (wd ro)............................... 25.50
Star betting: 9-4 Madabout Guli, 7-2 Tycoon
Viking, Trapstyle Loyal, 9-2 Mill Frazer.
10.57 (A6) 400m
1 1345 Burtonlodgeview (rl ro)....................... 24.86
2 6226 Swabys Doris (sa fw).......................... 24.79
3 1352 Brooksideglenard (md ep)................. 24.71
4 2123 WHIZZY SECRET (ep md)................. 24.75
5 1563 Oopys Herbert (md ep)....................... 24.69
6 2543 Clonnacool Gem (ep md)................... 24.83
Star betting: 3 Swabys Doris, 10-3 Whizzy
Secret, 7-2 Clonnacool Gem, 4 Oopys Herbert.
11.12 (A5) 400m
12.13 (S2) 575m
1 6333 MARKET MEMBER (md ep).............. 36.30
2 2436 Lost Tagg (md ep)............................... 36.05
3 3352 Sneezys Rebel (ep md)...................... 36.15
4 3536 Jasmin Blossom (md ep)................... 36.95
5 4243 Newstead Moll (md ep)..................... 36.25
6 2545 Bubbly Nebraska (wd ro)................... 35.91
Star betting: 2 Bubbly Nebraska, 3 Market
Member, 7-2 Lost Tagg, 4 Newstead Moll, Sneezys
Rebel, 8 Jasmin Blossom.
12.28 (A7) 400m
1 6 14 Phantom Ray (rl ro)............................. 25.04
2 62 2 MILLTOWN JESSIE (sa md)............... 24.95
3 4 6 Westlake Newinn (md ro)................... 24.91
4 6 33 Momominstrel (md ep)....................... 24.70
5 5451 Winnies Wonder (wd ro).................... 25.01
6 55 Parkgate Ger (wd ro).......................... 24.84
Star betting: 5-2 Momominstrel, 10-3 Milltown
Jessie, 7-2 Parkgate Ger, 4 Phantom Ray, 9-2
Westlake Newinn, 6 Winnies Wonder.
12.44 (A8) 400m
1 4162 Tourig Kateri (rl ro)............................. 24.93
2 2245 Cruz On Brig (ep rl)............................. 25.04
3 6 Brownstown Jewel (md ep)............... 26.37
4 4541 Sheila Slipalong (md ro)..................... 25.06
5 6311 BORWICK BLUE (ep wd)................... 25.00
6 3 46 Marcos Boogaloo (md ro).................. 24.81
Star betting: 5-2 Marcos Boogaloo, 11-4 Tourig
Kateri, 7-2 Borwick Blue, 4 Sheila Slipalong, 9-2

Hutton to Byte
2 2315 Agincourt Ice (sa fw).......................... 00.00
3 Smokin Sam ()..................................... 00.00
4 22 GAFFERS SUPREME (md ro)............ 00.00
5 444 Sink The Enemy (md ro)..................... 00.00
6 1241 Fulloffaith (ep md)............................... 23.50
Star betting: 13-8 Fulloffaith, 7-4 Cronody
2 LAMORNA FI FI (0m) (ep ro).............. 00.00
3 2221 Fantasy Bert (0m) (ep rl)..................... 24.01
4 5322 Droopys Knack (0m) (ep ro)............... 24.09
5 1135 Pesky Partridge (0m) (md ro)............. 23.87
6 1114 Phat Larry (0m) (md ro)...................... 23.95
Star betting: 9-4 Phat Larry, 11-4 Lamorna Fi Fi,
2 2111 WHATS DARCY UPTO (nb) (ep rl)..... 23.52
3 1666 Bullseye Cooba (md ro)...................... 23.83
4 2262 Resnova Leela (md ep)...................... 23.85
5 2146 Chequertree Fish (ep ro).................... 23.81
6 6423 Minnies Scolari (ep wd)...................... 23.86
Star betting: 9-4 Whats Darcy Upto, 4 Cashen
1 1 46 Rhieo Nieve (ep ro)............................. 24.73
2 332 Miss Vavavoom (ep rl)....................... 24.80
3 5661 Connolly Express (md ep).................. 24.65
4 11 CHILLI YOU GUYS (NAP) (md ep).... 24.84
5 1155 Siennas Grace (sa wd)....................... 24.66
6 5 42 Borwick Bob (wd ro)........................... 24.38
Cruz On Brig, 8 Brownstown Jewel.
12.59 (A5) 400m
1 6 26 Rough Belle (rl ro)............................... 24.62
2 5556 Belfast Wonder (sa fw)....................... 24.75
3 4243 Gemmas Pops (md ro)....................... 24.54
4 641 Spottyulla (sa md)............................... 24.78

his rivals again

Flash, 3 Sink The Enemy, 11-2 Agincourt Ice. 3 Pesky Partridge, 7-2 Fantasy Bert. Voyager, Resnova Leela, Chequertree Fish. Star betting: 5-2 Borwick Bob, 3 Connolly 5 2413 SNEEZYS HAWK (sa ro).................... 24.79
Express, 4 Siennas Grace, 9-2 Rhieo Nieve,. 6 3345 Not So Forte (wd ro)........................... 24.30
11.27 (A4) 400m Star betting: 3 Not So Forte, 10-3 Gemmas
sheffield RPGTV 1 3145 Foxy Thing (rl ro)................................. 24.47
2 6226 Bubbly Betty (ep rl)............................. 24.47
Pops, 7-2 Rough Belle, 9-2 Spottyulla.
1.14 (A4) 400m
3 6423 PUCS PREMIER (sa fw)..................... 24.89 1 2 34 UNDERGROUND ESKE (rl ep).......... 00.00
6.07 (A7) 500m 8.08 (D3) 280m 5 5633 Rewind Eileen (md ep)....................... 30.45
4 3315 Ameras Topaz (md ep)....................... 00.00 2 1363 Parnell Park (sa rl).............................. 24.52

by JONATHAN
2 3421 LOSTRIGG MOLLY (md ro)................ 30.50 1 6645 Droopys Hand (md ep)....................... 16.67 6 5555 Highview Avril (wd ro)......................... 30.61 3 1155 Burma Razzle (md ro)......................... 24.55
2 5165 Keanos Jet (ep ro).............................. 17.10 Star betting: 6-4 Skip It Always, 7-2 Suirview 5 2366 Bogger Trigger (ep ro)........................ 24.36
6.22 (D4) 280m 6 6244 Roscoe Jasper (md ep)...................... 24.70 4 4 51 Conors Pick (sa ro)............................ 24.66
3 4353 Expensive Annie (md ro).................... 16.55 Justin, Rewind Eileen, 11-2 Viking Rache. 5 6665 Slaneyside Moody (ep md)................ 24.58
3 51 ELLIES SAPPHIRE (ep md)............... 17.06 Star betting: 7-2 Foxy Thing, Bubbly Betty, Pucs
4 11 RUSSELENA SAFIRE (NAP) (md ep).16.69 9.36 (A3) 500m 6 653 Chuck Jaeger (md ro)......................... 24.77

HOBBS
6.39 (H’cap) 500m 5 2643 Downtown Again (md ro)................... 16.64 Premier, Ameras Topaz, Bogger Trigger, 11-2 Roscoe
1 4321 SHARPYS MUSTARD (sa ro)............. 29.35 Jasper. Star betting: 3 Underground Eske, Parnell
6 3121 UPS AND DOWNS (nb) (Scr) (fw h)... 29.28 6 4553 Cunning Vic (sa fw)............................. 16.51 2 1343 Pattys Micky (rl ro)............................. 29.17 Park, 7-2 Burma Razzle, Conors Pick.
Star betting: 5-2 Keanos Jet, 7-2 Russelena 3 3533 Hagglers Hawk (sa ro)........................ 29.25 11.43 (A9) 400m 1.28 (A5) 400m
6.59 (A6) 500m Safire, Cunning Vic, 9-2 Droopys Hand. 1 6565 Seans Dara (sa ro).............................. 24.91
5 2322 CONEY KETCHUP (md ro)................ 00.00 4 4534 Sizzling Sally (sa fw)........................... 29.79 1 5 Poli Girl (rl ro)...................................... 25.35
8.24 (A4) 500m 5 5263 Viking Gaunty (md ro)......................... 29.51 2 433 Saleen Rising (rl ro)............................ 25.04
2 4652 Jaxx Mermaid (md ro)........................ 24.80
BULL RUN BYTE Droopys Shuttle 7.19 (H’cap) 500m 1 1411 TROMORA LOCH (md ro).................. 29.43 6 5146 Merry Mia (ep wd)............................... 29.68 3 2332 Playtime Girl (md ep)......................... 24.83 3 1224 SLANEYSIDE DORA (md ep)............. 24.70
1 5565 Tromora Flight (13m) (ep h)................ 29.61 2 1 Towstar Oreo (ep md)......................... 29.58 4 245 Millymoonfleet (md ro)....................... 24.90
(9.33) can make it (8.34) and Spencer 2 3461 Lightfoot Thad (5m) (ep h).................. 29.67 3 6434 Harton Luke (md ro)........................... 29.60
Star betting: 11-4 Pattys Micky, 3 Sharpys
Mustard, 7-2 Hagglers Hawk, 9-2 Viking Gaunty. 5 3335 Bonville Mary (wd ro).......................... 25.23
4 1454 Miss Fonz (md ep).............................. 24.73
5 5364 Borwick Dasher (wd ro)...................... 24.63
back-to-back wins for Mavrias’ Courts 3 5 54 Josies Double (5m) (md h)................. 29.67 4 1 Inca Coney (wd ep)............................ 29.52
5 2146 Fairhill Wendy (wd fw)........................ 29.66
9.54 (H’cap) 280m 6 4212 HURRICANE SALLY (nb) (wd ro)....... 25.04
Star betting: 2 Playtime Girl, 5-2 Hurricane Sally,
6 64 6 Ring Recruit (wd ro)............................ 24.97
Star betting: 5-2 Slaneyside Dora, Borwick
former local handler Ad Lyn (9.09) 4 3335 Roedhelm Sonic (2m) (md h)............. 29.44
5 2212 CONEY KISSMI (Scr) (fw h)............... 29.68
6 1441 Inca Chieftain (wd ep)....................... 29.60
1 4452 Rossestown Babe (2m) (ep h)............ 16.50
2 4535 Battyford Bob (2m) (ep h)................... 16.49 4 Millymoonfleet, 5 Seans Dara, 11-2 Saleen Rising, Dasher, 3 Miss Fonz, 9-2 Jaxx Mermaid.
Star betting: 5-2 Tromora Loch, 7-2 Inca 6 Bonville Mary.
Kevin Hutton in fancied, while Hove 6 4434 Rathcoole Ella (Scr) (fw h).................. 29.77 Chieftain, 4 Inca Coney, 9-2 Towstar Oreo. 3 5522 FULL OF MONEY (2m) (md h)........... 16.55
11.59 (A3) 400m
1.47 (A9) 400m
1 5564 Suppers Ready (rl ep)......................... 25.10
4 2361 Mellows Kid (Scr) (md h)................... 16.70
tonight’s final of the hosts the night’s best Star betting: 11-4 Coney Kissmi, 3 Roedhelm 8.44 (A3) 500m 5 6456 Cnoc Royal (Scr) (fw h)...................... 16.32 1 2333 Taylors Lady (rl ro).............................. 24.65 2 2156 Kielduff Blackie (md ro)...................... 24.98
Sonic, 4 Tromora Flight, Lightfoot Thad. 1 5552 Southwood Lady (rl ro)....................... 29.34 2 15 1 Fortunate Ocean (sa ep).................... 24.36
The English Oaks at card with the heats of 7.36 (D1) 280m 2 2425 Frolicandfun (sa ro)............................. 29.38
6 4556 Riptheknot (Scr) (fw h)........................ 00.00
Star betting: 10-3 Cnoc Royal, 7-2 Mellows Kid, 3 6365 Miss Chapo (md ro)............................ 24.70
3 1244 Underground Ward (md fw)................ 24.90
4 3235 Cracking Rue (wd ro)......................... 25.04
Swindon. the Coral Greyhound 1 1156 Loki (rl ro)............................................ 16.27
3 4125 Good Material (sa fw)........................ 29.54
4 1213 DEPUTY DOO (md ep)....................... 29.44
Rossestown Babe, 4 Battyford Bob, Full Of Money. 4 4251 Droopys Daughter (md ro)................. 24.63
5 3256 Waikiki Blaze (md fw)......................... 24.20
5 63 6 Bonville Patch (ep ro)......................... 25.02
10.12 (A1) 500m 6 44 ARDERA SARAH (sa fw).................... 25.41
The Blunsdon track Olympic, the final 2 62 6 Coney Carmel (rl ro)........................... 16.20
3 4113 CAPPANEALE JET (sa fw)................. 16.37
5 5665 Townparks Puma (sa fw).................... 29.87
1 3655 Shestheonlyone (md ep).................... 28.90 6 1122 SARASOTA BLACK (ep ro)................ 24.47 Star betting: 2 Underground Ward, 3 Kielduff
6 5554 Raymondo Carling (md ro)................. 29.90
makes a rare major four-bend 4 4153 Onefortheroad (md ep)....................... 16.14 Star betting: 5-2 Deputy Doo, 3 Southwood 2 2166 Coney Boom Boom (sa ro)................. 28.95 Star betting: 3 Miss Chapo, 10-3 Sarasota
Black, 7-2 Waikiki Blaze, Fortunate Ocean.
Blackie, 7-2 Bonville Patch, 4 Cracking Rue, 6
Suppers Ready, 8 Ardera Sarah.
3 4114 DROOPYS WILD (qa md)................... 28.87
appearance on event of the year. 5 3142 Unique Blake (md fw)........................ 16.16 Lady, 7-2 Good Material, 9-2 Frolicandfun.
4 3423 Burkies Army (ep md)........................ 29.46
RPGTV (7pm start) for Patrick Janssens’
6 5461 Coney Culiacan (sa md)..................... 16.38
Star betting: 3 Onefortheroad, 7-2 Coney
9.01 (D2) 280m
1 2231 Susies Stella (rl ep)............................ 16.40 5 Trap empty
6 2325 Sharpys Rocket (sa ro)....................... 28.99
CRAYFORD
2 6551 Swift Brayden (rl ro)............................ 16.60
the final of the Bockos Doomie is the Carmel, Unique Blake, 4 Loki, 9-2 Cappaneale Jet. 3 3311 BURNLEY STORM (ep ro)................. 16.39 Star betting: 2 Droopys Wild, 11-4 Coney Boom 10.36 (A10) 380m 12.21 (A9) 380m
bitches’ Classic being ante-post favourite 7.51 (A6) 500m 4 2425 Sunglow (sa ro)................................... 16.44 Boom, 3 Shestheonlyone, 7-2 Sharpys Rocket. 1 2243 U Make Me Happy (sa fw)................. 24.28 1 Slaneyside Buffy (rl ro)....................... 00.00
1 2351 Live Dangerously (ep md)................. 30.00 5 2625 Danesrath Mist (wd ep)...................... 00.00 10.30 (A5) 500m 2 2336 Smiths Lola (md ro)............................ 24.13 2 532 Haveagorikki (sa ro)............................ 24.18
staged at Swindon for and must be fancied 2 Spice Age (sa fw)................................ 00.00 6 2223 Drifting King (wd ep)........................... 16.36 1 2351 Ashgrove Misty (rl ro)........................ 29.63 3 2623 Fane Aiseydaisey (md ep).................. 24.02 3 3313 SEANRA REALTA (sa fw)................... 24.13
Star betting: 11-4 Susies Stella, 3 Burnley 2 2645 Wayward Queen (rl ro)........................ 29.65 4 4156 Masonprettymac (sa fw)..................... 24.33 4 4433 Whats Agnes Upto (sa fw)................. 24.14
the second year to go all the way 3 4463 Rackethall Bale (md ro)...................... 29.85
Storm, 7-2 Danesrath Mist, Drifting King, 5 Sunglow. 3 1245 Coney Kebabba (md ep).................... 29.65 5 42 BALLYMAC CANDICE (md ep).......... 24.29 5 5 Sundar Moore (sa fw)......................... 24.53
4 4132 LIGHTFOOT HEIDI (ep md)............... 29.90
running after Hutton’s although each-way 5 5144 Deltic Rebecca (md ro)...................... 30.01
9.18 (A8) 500m 4 3123 BARNISH DILLY (sa ro)...................... 29.54
5 4165 Sharpys Hawk (md ro)........................ 29.83
6 5642 Our Magic Rose (wd fw)..................... 24.08
Star betting: 3 Fane Aiseydaisey, 7-2 Ballymac
6 2143 Horseleap Tango (sa fw).................... 24.26
Star betting: 2 Seanra Realta, 5-2 Whats Agnes
1 4324 Skip It Always (sa fw)........................ 30.35
Ravenswood Flo support for Kevin 6 1345 Killahan Vinny (sa fw)......................... 29.76 2 6542 Suirview Justin (md ro)....................... 30.38 6 4136 Droopys Storm (wd ro)....................... 29.40 Candice, Our Magic Rose, 9-2 Masonprettymac. Upto, 3 Haveagorikki, 7-2 Horseleap Tango.
struck last year. Hutton’s Headford Star betting: 5-2 Lightfoot Heidi, 11-4 Killahan 3 3644 Orange Lucille (md ro)........................ 30.97 Star betting: 11-4 Droopys Storm, 3 Barnish 10.51 (A8) 380m 12.36 (A10) 380m
Vinny, 3 Deltic Rebecca, 7-2 Rackethall Bale. 4 6242 VIKING RACHE (sa md)..................... 30.57 Dilly, 7-2 Ashgrove Misty, 4 Sharpys Hawk. 1 1315 Turbine Thallo (rl ro)............................ 23.62 1 1255 Bearhaven Paula (sa ro).................... 24.46
The draw inside Ranger (8.21) might 2 1263 Coolanga Rose (md ep)..................... 24.08 2 5326 BURGESS RISING (sa fw).................. 24.68
3 4212 KELVA IVY (nb) (ep md)..................... 23.58 3 5655 Kelva Fusion (ep md).......................... 24.59
could work to Bull not go amiss.
Run Byte’s Other fancies hove monmore 4 1665 Geneva Sheba (sa md)....................... 23.78
5 2113 Wicky Blue Ears (wd ro).................... 23.61
4 Tycoon Edge (sa md).......................... 00.00
5 4 55 Deecees Venus (sa ro)........................ 24.34
6 6343 Eske Hawk (ep ro).............................. 24.17 6 4543 Merlot (wd ep)..................................... 24.33
advantage but are Matt 6.27 GLORY KATE (1)........................ Gemini Wonder (3) 6.33 LEMON WESLEY (1)..................... Feora Legend (5) Star betting: 9-4 Kelva Ivy, 3 Wicky Blue Ears, Star betting: 5-4 Merlot, 3 Bearhaven Paula, 7-2
6.44 OFFYOUGO (6)............................ Dinner Omonia (2) 6.49 BALLINAKILL KYLA (1)............Burgess Jessica (5) 7-2 Geneva Sheba, Turbine Thallo, 6 Coolanga Rose. Deecees Venus, 11-2 Burgess Rising, 6 Kelva Fusion.
huge respect Dartnall’s 7.03 OWER BOY BULLET (6)................. Slaheny Star (2) 7.07 BIT VIEW YEATS (5)................... Miles Of Smiles (6) 11.06 (A6) 380m 12.54 (A5) 380m
to Sonic Brynoffa 7.17 GENERAL JAMES (3)................... Headford Cain (2) 7.23 TRADE ROSS (6).........................Mitchells Angel (1) 1 1436 Pennys Sundew (ep rl)....................... 23.86
2 3241 MYSTERY (sa ro)................................ 23.50
1 1515 Shaneboy Kane (rl ep)........................ 23.88
2 5414 Popular Sinead (md ep)..................... 23.71
7.33 CHEEKY BOB (nb) (4).............Waste House Eco (5) 7.38 DROOPYS ADDITION (nap) (3)....Relentless Pal (2)
Spur, the Ben (7.17, 7.49 VOLCANIC REEF (2)........................ Hot Product (4) 7.54 ANTIGUA ROMEO (2)....................... Swift Fabio (5) 3 4244 Kelva Shabnam (md ro)...................... 23.93 3 3253 Kid Cowboy (md ep)........................... 23.64
4 2232 Velvet Ranger (md fw)....................... 23.89 4 4152 HERBIETHELOVEBUG (md ep)......... 23.67
fastest left), Stuart 8.06 BRITANNIA WILL (3)................ Deanridge Baloo (4) 8.11 NEVER IN DOUBT (4).....................Keplar Three (5)
5 5 42 Freetong Frankie (wd ro).................... 23.75 5 1345 Skiproe Liz (sa md)............................. 23.94
8.21 BOCKOS DOOMIE (2)..............Headford Ranger (1) 8.27 NEWINN TANGO (2).................... Droopys Collar (3)
semi-final Maplesden’s 8.38 KING SHEERAN (5)..................Dinner Richnalan (6) 8.42 SOPHIES ACE (nb) (4)............. Shoemakers Ted (3)
6 2426 Swift Maryam (wd ro)......................... 00.00
Star betting: 5-2 Mystery, 3 Freetong Frankie, 4
6 3361 Stepit Up Katie (wd ro)....................... 23.87
Star betting: 3 Kid Cowboy, Herbiethelovebug,
winner who Waste 8.53 SPITFIRE JET (5)............................ Bentley Crew (3) 8.57 COOLAVANNY MESSI (4)...........Annagh Choice (2) Velvet Ranger, 9-2 Pennys Sundew, Swift Maryam. 7-2 Popular Sinead, 4 Shaneboy Kane.
9.08 FANTASTICAL (nap) (5)..................Our Boy Jack (1) 9.16 LITTLE COUGAR (2)...................... Distant Move (6)
powered home House Eco 9.26 DRUMCROW ROCCO (6)......... Punkndisorderly (3) 9.32 AVASTORM (5)..........................Beechgrove Bell (2)
11.21 (A8) 380m
1 6326 Glasgow Girl (ep rl)............................. 23.91
1.07 (A8) 380m
1 4656 Marlfield Donna (ep ro)....................... 23.96
on Monday and could (7.33), Heather 9.44 DRUMCROW LINCOLN (6).............. Lughill Ned (2)
10.02 SKILFUL SANDIE (2)............... Goldies Hotspur (6)
9.47 SPARTA MASTER (2)......................Antigua Rum (6)
10.00 CLOHEENA KENZO (4)...............Baran Hellcat (3)
2 141 BURNPARK SHIRLEY (rl ro).............. 24.07 2 5523 Ballymac Moxie (ep md).................... 24.19
3 542 Meereen (ep md)................................ 24.03 3 2156 Freeky Shenzi (ep md)........................ 23.95
land a popular win for Dimmock’s 4 6421 Darsha Beauty (ep ro)........................ 23.85 4 1336 You For Real (md ep).......................... 23.89
handler Chris Akers. Volcanic Reef 5 5522 Southfield Tubby (ep md)................... 23.97 5 5366 Celebrity Girl (sa ro)............................ 23.96

Akers took over the (7.49), Seamus YESTERDAY’S RESULTS ROUND-UP 6 3625 Farran Majestic (wd ep)..................... 24.37
Star betting: 5-2 Glasgow Girl, Darsha Beauty, 4
6 5213 OUT OF CANADA (wd ro).................. 23.98
Star betting: 9-4 You For Real, 7-2 Ballymac
Burnpark Shirley, 5 Farran Majestic, 11-2 Southfield Moxie, 4 Freeky Shenzi, Out Of Canada.
licence from Charlie Cahill’s Brickfield CRAYFORD 7-1, bf: £31.17, tri: (2-1-3) £76.20.
11.27: Diesel Nancy (5) 9-4, Blinking
(5) 3-1, bf: £13.17, tri: (4-5-3) £39.10.
12.54: Southdowns Gypsy (4) 10-1, Tubby, Meereen. 1.22 (H’cap H’dle) 380m
Lister OBE and has Whiz (8.06) and Liz 2.12: Russellers (4) 4-1, Tri Ath
Lottie (5) 9-2, bf: £27.02, tri: (4-5-1)
Alfie (4) 10-1, bf: £30.14, tri: (5-4-2) Dunbolg Roy (3) 7-2, bf: £57.47, tri: 11.36 (A4) 380m
1 4142 Absolute Legend (rl ep)..................... 23.83
1 3651 Ballyverry Spark (0m) (ep h)............... 24.08
2 3624 Carrigoon Swift (0m) (sa ro)............... 00.00
guided the Yorkshire McNair’s King £63.63. 2.32: Bridies Dancer (1) 8-1,
£143.98. 11.43: Wit and Wisdom (5)
7-2, Fortunate Nidge (6) 2-1 jt-fav, bf:
(4-3-2) £132.49. 1.07: Fab Frankie (2)
8-1, Tay Mcginty (1) 5-2, bf: £34.60, tri: 2 4222 CASKY BEAUTY (sa md)................... 23.74 3 2524 Stellas Newbie (0m) (sa fw)................ 24.58
St Leger finalist to Sheeran (8.38). Kelva Charlotte (6) 4-1, bf: £56.09,
tri: (1-6-3) £222.60. 2.52: Whats Mags £14.20, tri: (5-6-4) £44.41. 11.59: (2-1-3) £66.58. 1.22: Sporting Proseco
3 4136 Galtee Rumble (ep ro)........................ 23.46
4 3316 Blundel Aggie (sa fw)......................... 23.62
4 65 Dunbar Bella (0m) (md ro)................. 24.88
5 1156 Cyclers Sam (0m) (ep md).................. 24.09
this £15,000 decider. Monmore stages a Upto (5) 2-1 jt-fav, Give Ita Go (6) Daphs Domino (1) 4-1, American
Pharoah (3) 4-1, bf: £23.64, tri: (1-3-4)
(3) 8-1, Pandamonium (4) 4-1, bf:
£49.32, tri: (3-4-6) £125.04. 1.37:
5 4336 Unlikely Alicia (sa fw).......................... 23.66
6 2246 Ballymac Bianca (wd ro).................... 23.71
6 3163 SUBTERFUGE (0m) (wd ro)............... 24.35
Star betting: 10-11 Carrigoon Swift, 5-2
8-1, bf: £19.43, tri: (5-6-4) £41.91.
Well done also to cracking all-open 3.11: Ballymac Rosino (4) 5-4 fav, £75.10. 12.13: Ryecourt Vixen (2) 9-4 Apparently (4) 4-1, Must Be Lucy (5) Star betting: 10-3 Galtee Rumble, Blundel Subterfuge, 6 Cyclers Sam, Ballyverry Spark.
jt-fav, Sign Jake (1) 11-2, bf: £15.09, 5-2 jt-fav, bf: £19.08, tri: (4-5-1)
Liz McNair (Queen programme as the Couzins Joeboy (3) 4-1, NR: Cals
Prairie (res), bf: £7.58, tri: (4-3-5) tri: (2-1-3) £33.71. 12.28: Downtown £44.12. 1.57: Riverside Prince (3) 8-1,
Aggie, 7-2 Absolute Legend, 4 Unlikely Alicia.
11.52 (S7) 540m
1.37 (A10) 380m
1 5554 Shebas Moonlight (ep md)................. 24.62
Franklin), Belinda Ladbrokes Winter £0.00. 3.29: Ballagh Pride (5) 5-2 co- Marco (2) 7-2, Moaning Mr Bean (4) Burnpark Rosie (5) 5-1, bf: £65.70, tri: 1 4412 Kelva Matty (ep fw)............................ 34.74 2 4653 Hedera Ivy (md ep)............................. 24.49
6-1, bf: £32.86, tri: (2-4-5) £92.53. (3-5-6) £282.94. 2 1433 Trewmount Charly (rl ep).................... 34.56 3 4531 Invincia Polly (sa md)......................... 24.82
Green (Touchdown Festival continues. fav, Pennys Mut (4) 5-2 co-fav, bf:
12.44: Salems Invictus (6) 3-1 co-fav, 3 4542 Sophies Eclipse (md ep).................... 34.41 4 54 6 Lightfoot Dale (sa fw)......................... 24.73
Erin) and Kim Avastorm (9.32)
£12.57, tri: (5-4-2) £61.15. 3.49:
Breakfastateight (2) 9-2, Wickla Shaneboy Sol (2) 3-1 co-fav, bf: MONMORE 4 1613 Guvnors Jewel (sa md)....................... 35.11 5 6422 DUBERRY (sa md).............................. 24.23
£14.77, tri: (6-2-1) £43.14. 12.59: 2.06: Ballymac Mason (3) 5-2, 5 4231 ROGUE MUSTANG (wd ro)................ 34.64 6 246 Tycoon Grace (wd ro)......................... 24.77
Billingham (Ballymac could get first run on Gudrun (1) 6-1, bf: £31.52, tri: (2-1-3)
£143.84. 4.09: Bananaman (3) 3-1, Sneezys Mistral (1) 7-2, Veetec Supreme Ripon (2) 2-1 fav, bf: £9.41, 6 6454 Droopys Bride (wd ro)........................ 34.47 Star betting: 7-4 Duberry, 7-2 Hedera Ivy, 4
Star betting: 5-2 Sophies Eclipse, 3 Rogue Invincia Polly, Shebas Moonlight, 11-2 Tycoon Grace,
Cloud, Ballymac Magical Icarus in a Arfa Mo (4) 3-1, bf: £14.52, tri: (3-4-2) Surprise (2) 7-2, bf: £16.88, tri: (1-2-4)
£47.24. 1.14: Salems Vermont (4) 5-2
tri: (3-2-4) £21.17. 2.22: Ballygibba Dice
(1) 5-2, Havana Ruby (4) 7-2, bf: £13.81, Mustang, 10-3 Droopys Bride, 4 Kelva Matty. 8 Lightfoot Dale.
£36.48. 4.29: Ballygibbon Bob (3) 9-2,
Saga) who have cracking 684m. Hadleys Girl (2) 9-4, NR: Kelva Bella jt-fav, Croftview Jane (6) 5-2 jt-fav, tri: (1-4-5) £53.44. 2.42: Smokestack 12.06 (A5) 380m 1.57 (A7) 380m
Vicki (2) 11-4, Elderberry Manx (4) 3-1, 1 4144 Droopys Hyde (rl ro)........................... 23.83 1 6143 Leitrim Product (rl ep)........................ 24.07
helped make the final ■ LAST chance to (res), bf: £20.12, tri: (3-2-1) £0.00.
4.48: Droopys Gig (5) 3-1, Cleanaway
bf: £10.54, tri: (4-6-5) £33.43. 1.28:
Kitty Stobling (5) 7-2, Roswell Girl bf: £15.44, tri: (2-4-1) £54.90. 3.02: 2 4241 NUNHEAD ALFIE (ep ro).................... 23.57 2 6643 Beanos Dixie (rl ro)............................. 23.72
a competitive affair. vote for the RPGTV/ Lass (6) 9-4, bf: £12.26, tri: (5-6-1) (2) 5-1, bf: £28.64, tri: (5-2-6) £74.78. Jimivy James (6) 2-1 fav, Swift Khazix 3 1225 Freeky Cougar (rl ro)........................... 23.65
4 5544 Droopys Andora (md ro)..................... 23.83
3 1655 Howya Tom (sa fw)............................. 24.09
4 11 SHES TOTAL MAGIC (NAP) (md ep).23.93
1.47: Kinnego Bay (3) 5-2, Sign Onyx (2) 9-2, bf: £13.10, tri: (6-2-4) £29.87.
The suppor card is GWA Greyhound of £0.00. 5.08: Canine Gold (5) 7-4 fav,
Moanteen Bentley (3) 5-2, NR: (2) 8-1, bf: £24.40, tri: (3-2-5) £82.36. 3.19: Marwood Sue (1) 4-1, Slipalong 5 2252 Roses Flyer (ep md)........................... 23.80 5 2214 Earls Viking (md ep)........................... 23.87
6 3664 Rogue Gangster (md ro)..................... 23.66 6 5441 Sparky Hero (wd ro)............................ 24.19
disappointing but I the Month for Deecees Mercury (res), bf: £7.18, tri:
HOVE
Sky (5) 7-2, NR: Smokestack Storm
(res), bf: £24.79, tri: (1-5-2) £81.57. 3.39:
Star betting: 3 Nunhead Alfie, Freeky Cougar, 4 Star betting: 11-4 Leitrim Product, Beanos Dixie,
can see Hutton’s November. Voting (5-3-6) £0.00. 5.28: Absolute Machine
(4) 3-1, Rackethall Act (5) 2-1 fav, bf: 10.36: Pivoine Eminent (1) Evens Daryanoor Cubic (5) 7-2, House Hunter
Droopys Hyde, Roses Flyer, Rogue Gangster, 5
Droopys Andora.
7-2 Earls Viking, 9-2 Shes Total Magic, 6 Howya Tom,
Sparky Hero.
Argentina (7.47) until 9pm tomorrow £12.27, tri: (4-5-3) £38.35. 5.44: fav, Star of Robeen (6) 6-1, bf: £8.40,
tri: (1-6-4) £22.53. 10.51: Pass The Gin
(6) 3-1, bf: £17.12, tri: (5-6-3) £47.40.
3.59: Tonbrie Magic (1) 9-4 fav,
Darkcat Menace (5) 4-5 fav,
and Paul Foster’s via @rpgreyhounds
romford evening
Graveltrap Leon (2) 4-1, bf: £5.92, tri: (5) 5-1, Mineola Messi (6) 5-1, bf: Moanteen Everest (6) 5-1, bf: £15.92,
Southfield Bea on Twitter – Droopys (5-2-4) £14.78. 6.02: Bullseye Dolly
(5) 4-1, Swift Beetle (6) 9-4 fav, bf:
£31.00, tri: (5-6-3) £78.54. 11.06:
Sparkinthenight (1) 9-4, Dream On
tri: (1-6-5) £37.41. 4.19: Jimivy Harry
(2) 4-1, Droopys Instant (3) 5-2, bf:
(8.20) strike. Addition, Ice On Fire, £16.46, tri: (5-6-2) £47.33. 6.19: Late Millie (2) 10-1, bf: £23.07, tri: (1-2-6) £19.09, tri: (2-3-1) £69.22. 4.39: Moss 6.39 CATUNDA ROMA (1)..........................................................Kind Secret
6.56 TRUMPERS GANNON (2).........................................Amelias Princess
(3)
(1)
£79.81. 11.21: Feora Smallinish (3) 3-1, Lane Ebany (1) 2-1 fav, Gunga Din (6)
Crayford shares the Redzer Ardfert and Hyena (1) 9-2, Alfar Dennis (5) 4-1,
bf: £33.87, tri: (1-5-3) £193.45. Warnham Sky (1) Evens fav, bf: £7.70, 5-2, bf: £8.71, tri: (1-6-4) £17.60. 4.58: 7.12 SKYLINE ROCKY (4).................................................... Milltown Rover (5)
RPGTV stage with Saving Sonic are the tri: (3-1-4) £26.50. 11.36: Kereight Ava Bloos Bon Jenks (6) 5-4 fav, 7.28 TYRIAN BUDDY (1)..................................................... Bonville Brandy (2)
Julie Luckhurst’s contenders. HARLOW (2) 3-1 co-fav, Power Mary (1) 9-2, bf: Bagenalstown (5) 8-1, bf: £12.92, tri: 7.44 BIT VIEW SIMBA (6)......................................................Leelough Lady
7.59 CORAL EXPRESS (5)................................................... Chilli Gonzales
(4)
(6)
10.29: Plunkit (2) 2-1 fav, £18.22, tri: (2-1-3) £48.39. 11.52: (6-5-4) £33.49. 5.18: Swift Samantha (1)
Ballymac Magnier (3) 9-4, bf: £8.43, Eubank (2) 9-4 jt-fav, Yasoo Lucy (4) 9-4, Cloonturk Duke (5) 2-1 fav, bf: 8.16 EARLY POST (nap) (2)............................................... Barnfield Pepper (3)
tri: (2-3-5) £24.33. 10.43: Balistic 10-1, bf: £29.65, tri: (2-4-6) £103.47. £8.31, tri: (1-5-3) £26.67. 5.37: Supreme 8.32 TITCHY RON (4)........................................................... Piemans Bullet (1)
George (4) Evens fav, Highams Royal 12.06: Giddyup Pops (5) 5-1, Crossfield Riga (5) 9-4, Odhrans Diva (3) 6-1, bf: 8.48 OUTSTANDING BILL (1)............................................... Tinas Survivor (2)
(5) 7-1, bf: £10.32, tri: (4-5-3) £26.50. Donna (3) 6-1, bf: £47.10, tri: (5-3-6) £20.36, tri: (5-3-6) £35.84. 5.54: Domino 9.03 SAPPHIRE ALPINE (nb) (3).............................................Carrow Matts (1)
10.57: The Other Sunset (5) 7-4 fav, £156.93. 12.21: Fletchwood Sadie (4) Gem (6) 9-4 fav, Sublime Bella (5) 5-2, 9.21 JOHNSONS ROSE (1)............................................ Burton Lodge Bob (5)
Moaning Meldrew (4) 5-2, bf: £7.75, 9-4 jt-fav, Boherdeel Jim (3) 8-1, bf: bf: £8.88, tri: (6-5-3) £23.66. 6.09: 9.40 WILLIEBEASTAR (2)..................................................Walk On Thomas (3)
tri: (5-4-2) £17.97. 11.12: Ghetto £22.73, tri: (4-3-1) £70.32. 12.36: Incognito (5) 5-1, Job Sorted (1) 5-1, bf: 9.58 CUBSY EIGHT (3).......................................................Headford Charm (5)
Queen (2) 4-1, Heather Blazing (1) Caterham Rocker (4) 5-2, Annies King £38.99, tri: (5-1-2) £76.60. 10.15 TOMAHAWK TOMMY (6)............................................ Blackfive Boy (2)
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S number one FOR SPORT

Skelton’s war horse
can destroy the field MAKE A RUN
FOR THE HILLS
IN a field full of exposed or 2 for juvenile hurdlers.
ageing handicappers, Dan At 3.05 back at Prestbury
Skelton’s consistent six-year- Park, Nicky Henderson’s Call
old Destrier stands out at Me Lord can put his blend of
Cheltenham in the opening class and proven stamina to
leg of a £350,000 Scoop6 good use and get the better
rollover. of Pentland Hills in the
After that comes the International Hurdle.

Pentland to stake Champion claim

feature event (1.55) Last but not least,
where Alan King’s Paul Webber’s
Good Man Pat fits Indefatigable looks
the bill. to have the class
The best of his to edge the pack in
form gives him a sixth leg at 3.40. Pentland HILLS will shake
really good chance The mare may be up the market for the by Brett williams
from a workable shouldering top Unibet Champion Hurdle if he
handicap mark and weight but her quality wins today’s International
he’s nicely weighted under should come to the fore. Hurdle at Cheltenham (3.05).
Tom Cannon. KEVIN O’MALLEY Nicky Henderson’s dual Grade One-
In the 2.30, Fergal O’Brien winning juvenile is 7-1 for the second success in the 2m4f showpiece
and Paddy Brennan can hurdling crown next March, odds that after Niceonefrankie in 2014.
continue their excellent Cheltenham 1.20 will shorten if he impresses here. He is Secret Investor will strip fitter for
season with another win for Destrier a clear 7-4 favourite. his Down Royal re-appearance and
the progressive Champagne Cheltenham 1.55 Unibet ambassador Nico de there’s interest in him at 11-2 from
Well (above). Good Man Pat Boinville is aboard the son of Derby 7-1 along with Keeper Hill (16-1)
He finished a good second Cheltenham 2.30 winner Motivator who enjoyed a work- who has ideal conditions and is well
to the classy Thyme Hill last Champagne Well out around Newbury three weeks ago handicapped on his latest Haydock
time out and a repeat of that so fitness should not be an issue. win.
Doncaster 2.45
will see the six-year-old prove Paseo Call Me Lord will be having his first Croco Bay has been popular in the
tough to beat. start going left-handed in the UK and Handicap Chase (1.20) but Destrier
Next at Doncaster (2.45), Cheltenham 3.05
Call Me Lord James Bowen’s mount is an intriguing put up a good display at Exeter last
Oliver Sherwood’s Paseo can challenger at 4-1. time and could still be well treated.
put his experience to good Cheltenham 3.40
Indefatigable Elixir De Nutz has his first start since Ballywood is the other danger and has
use and go well in this Grade claiming the Tolworth Hurdle in attracted support.
January and is a contender at 6-1 for Igor (9-2) is well backed in the G2
Colin Tizzard who boasts a 20 per cent Novice (2.30) after scoring at Ascot last
FORM AND ODDS GUIDE strike rate at Prestbury Park this time while Dame De Compagnie was
bet 365 CORAL LADS HILLS Paddy BV No. Last 3 home best-priced DRAW Last 3 away BET 365 CORAL LADS HILLS paddy BV season. an eyecatcher in the Unibet Greatwood
Barclays Premier League Our traders have reported plenty Hurdle last month and is another of
Evs Evs Evs 21-20 10-11 Evs 2 WLL......................... Burnley 12-5 Newcastle..............WLW 11-4 14-5 14-5 14-5 3-1 29-10
1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 2-9 1-4 3 WLW.......................Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth..........LLL 9-1 11-1 11-1 11-1 10-1 11-1 of cash for Ch’tibello who will have the Henderson raiders expected to go
1-5 2-9 2-9 1-5 1-5 1-5 4 WWW....................Leicester 11-2 Norwich..................LWL 12-1 12-1 12-1 14-1 13-1 14-1 no problems if the ground becomes close at 11-4 in the Mares’ Hurdle
2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 1-7 2-11 - WWW....................Liverpool 13-2 Watford...................WLL 11-1 16-1 16-1 16-1 14-1 17-1
17-20 10-11 20-23 88-100 5-6 20-23 6 WDL..................... Sheff Utd 27-10 Aston Villa.............. LDL 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 11-4 16-5 testing and you can guarantee Dan (3.40) where Unibet are paying five
17-20 10-11 10-11 10-11 5-6 9-10 7 LWW.............Southampton 29-10 West Ham...............LWL 14-5 3-1 11-4 27-10 13-5 14-5 Skelton will have last season’s County places.
9-2 11-2 11-2 11-2 5-1 11-2 1(s) DDL......................... Arsenal 17-4 Man City................LDW 4-9 4-9 4-9 42-100 2-5 4-9 Hurdle hero fully tuned up. Sam Spinner bids to enhance his
3-4 4-5 3-4 3-4 8-11 3-4 5(s) WDW......................Man Utd 11-4 Everton...................WLL 7-2 7-2` 17-5 4-1 7-2 15-4
11-5 23-10 9-4 23-10 11-5 23-10 8(s) WDW........................Wolves 5-2 Tottenham.............DWL 23-20 6-5 23-20 23-20 6-5 6-5 He’s into 7-2 from 4-1. RSA claims in Doncaster’s G2 Novices’
7-5 6-4 6-4

19-10
31-20 7-5 6-4 M LLW....................Crystal Pal 11-5 Brighton..................LLW 2-1 19-10 19-10 19-10 15-8 2-1
Sky Bet Championship
7-4 7-4 9-5 7-4 7-4 9 LWD...................... Barnsley 13-5 QPR........................LDW 11-8 7-5 11-8 29-20 7-5
3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 10 LDL..................Birmingham 11-4 West Brom............WWD 5-6 10-11 10-11 88-100 5-6 17-20
13-10
■ ROLLING
HILLS: Nicky
Henderson’s hope,
Unibet will be paying an extra place
each way in Caspian Caviar Gold Cup
(1.55) where Cepage is joint favourite
Chase (2.10) and easy Wetherby
winner Navajo Pass puts his Triumph
credentials on the line in the Summit
5-4 6-5 6-5 6-5 11-10 23-20 11 WWW...................Brentford 5-2 Fulham.................. WWL 21-10 11-5 11-5 11-5 21-10 85-40
11-10 6-5 6-5 6-5 11-10 11-10 12 DWL.................. Bristol City 5-2 Blackburn.............. LWD 23-10 9-4 11-5 23-10 23-10 11-5
Pentland Hills at 11-2 and can give Venetia Williams a Hurdle (2.45).
11-8 7-5 7-5 7-5 13-10 11-8 14 WDD..........................Derby 9-4 Millwall..................WDW 2-1 21-10 2-1 21-20 21-10 2-1
4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 1-3 1-3 15 WWW.........................Leeds 19-5 Cardiff....................DWL 8-1 8-1 8-1 17-2 8-1 8-1
11-8 6-4 6-4 31-20 7-5 7-5 16 WLD...............Nottm Forest 23-10 Sheff Wed.............. LWD 19-10 19-10 19-10 19-10 9-5 15-8

BEHIND ENEMY LINES

4-6 8-11 8-11 3-4 8-11 7-10 17 WLW.......................Preston 29-10 Luton........................LLL 4-1 18-5 7-2 18-5 10-3 17-5
21-20 11-10 21-20 Evs Evs 21-20 18 WLW...........................Stoke 5-2 Reading................. LWD 5-2 13-5 13-5 11-4 13-5 5-2
5-6 10-11 10-11 88-100 4-5 17-20 19 LLD.......................Swansea 13-5 Middlesbrough.......DLD 10-3 3-1 3-1 10-3 16-5 3-1
11-8 31-20 6-4 31-20 7-5 29-20 20 LLD............................Wigan 5-2 Huddersfield...........LLW 9-5 19-10 19-10 15-8 15-8 9-5
Sky Bet League One
11-4 12-5 12-5 12-5 12-5 12-5 21 WLW...............Accr Stanley 13-5 Portsmouth...........LDW Evs 11-10 11-10 21-20 Evs 11-10
11-4 27-10 13-5 14-5 11-4 27-10 22 WDW.........AFC Wimbledon 5-2 Doncaster...............LWL Evs 21-20 21-20 19-20 10-11 Evs
8-11 4-5 4-5 3-4 4-6 4-5 23 WWW............Fleetwood Tn 27-10 Gillingham.............DWL 4-1 18-5 18-5 18-5 7-2 18-5
4-5 5-6 5-6 4-5 8-11 5-6 24 LDD.........................Ipswich 13-5 Bristol Rov.............LWW 10-3 7-2 17-5 17-5 7-2 17-5
3-4 4-5 4-5 78-200 8-11 4-5 25 LWD.................Lincoln City 13-5 Tranmere................LWL 15-4 18-5 18-5 18-5 7-2 18-5
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11-4 13-5 13-5 13-5 13-5 27-10 26 DLL.......................MK Dons 27-10 Oxford Utd............WDW 10-11 Evs 19-20 19-20 10-11 20-21 PEARSON APATI McCANN BLACKLEDGE WILLIAMS
4-11 2-5 2-5 38-100 4-11 2-5 27 WDW................... Peterboro 19-5 Bolton.....................LWL 15-2 7-1 7-1 7-1 13-2 7-1
17-10 9-5 7-4 7-4 13-8 7-4 28 WWL................Shrewsbury 12-5 Coventry................ DDD 6-4 33-20 33-20 31-20 8-5 13-8 Windsor Avenue at Go with Pentland Hills Benechenko in the Not That Fuisse in the Dame De Compagnie in
9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 9-2 29 LLL.......................Southend 10-3 Rotherham............ WWL 11-20 4-7 4-7 11-20 1-2 4-7 What’s your Doncaster (2.10) – at 9-4 in the 3.05 at opener at Hereford Caspian Caviar Gold Cup the Mares’ Handicap at
Evs 21-20 21-20 21-20 Evs 21-20 30 WDL..................Sunderland 12-5 Blackpool.............. DDD 14-5 14-5 11-4 11-4 11-4 29-10
11-8 7-5 7-5 27-20 13-10 7-5 31 WWW.................. Wycombe 12-5 Burton Albion........ DLW 21-10 2-1 19-10 2-1 15-8 19-10 racing nap for looks a better jumper Cheltenham. (noon). at Cheltenham (1.55) – Cheltenham (3.40).
Sky Bet League Two the weekend? than Sam Spinner. if he jumps well.
5-4 13-10 13-10 5-4 6-5 5-4 32 LWD.........................Carlisle 12-5 Grimsby.................. LDL 11-5 21-10 21-10 21-10 21-10 2-1
23-20 6-5 6-5 11-10 11-10 23-20 33 WLD.................Cheltenham 12-5 Cambridge U.......... LLD 23-10 12-5 12-5 12-5 23-10 9-4 Shambra at Cheltenham Secret Investor at 6-1 in Good Man Pat each-way Le Patriote at Keeper Hill in the
8-5 33-20 13-8 31-20 8-5 8-5 34 LDL.............. Crawley Town 23-10 Port Vale............... WWL 7-4 17-10 33-20 7-4 13-8 13-8 ...and give us (3.40). Had Plumpton the 1.55 at Cheltenham at 10-1 in the Caspian Cheltenham (3.05) – big Caspian Caviar Gold
5-6 20-23 10-11 5-6 5-6 20-23 35 DLW.......................... Crewe 11-4 Mansfield...............WDL 3-1 3-1 14-5 3-1 11-4 11-4 your best win and was third at looks strong. Gold Cup – BetVictor price now prep run is Cup at Cheltenham
21-10 2-1 2-1 21-10 2-1 19-10 36 DLL.......................Leyton O 12-5 Bradford.................WLD 13-10 27-20 27-20 5-4 13-10 13-10
4-5 20-23 20-23 5-6 4-5 17-20 37 DLL.......... Newport County 12-5 Stevenage...............LDD 15-4 7-2 17-5 7-2 7-2 16-5
each-way tip? Ascot. paying five places. out of the way. (1.55).
13-10 29-20 7-5 27-20 13-10 11-8 38 WWW.............Northampton 23-10 Forest Green.......WWW 21-10 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 19-10
11-20 4-7 4-7 8-15 8-15 11-20 39 WWW...................Plymouth 16-5 Morecambe............ LDL 5-1 24-5 19-4 24-5 9-2 22-5 Oldham on the double West Ham to ease their A long way off but go Sheffield United to beat A half-time draw but
21-10 2-1 2-1 2-1 9-5 19-10 40 DLD.................. Salford City 12-5 Exeter......................LLW 5-4 7-5 7-5 11-8 7-5 13-10 What is your chance market at worries and beat for an all-English Aston Villa. success for Burnley
11-8 11-8 11-8 11-8 13-10 11-8 41 WDW.................Scunthorpe 9-4 Colchester.............DWD 21-10 21-10 2-1 2-1 2-1 19-10 football nap for 23-20 at table-topping Southampton at 11-4. Champions League against Newcastle at
13-20 4-6 4-6 13-20 8-13 4-6 42 WWW.....................Swindon 14-5 Oldham..................LDW 4-1 21-5 21-5 17-4 4-1 4-1
the weekend? Swindon. Final at 6-1. Turf Moor.
Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership
2-5 4-9 4-9 2-5 2-5 2-5 44 WWD....................Aberdeen 15-4 Hamilton.................DDL 13-2 7-1 7-1 13-2 13-2 13-2
5-6 10-11 20-23 17-20 5-6 17-20 46 DWD.........................Hearts 5-2 St Johnstone.......... LLD 10-3 17-5 10-3 7-5 10-3 16-5 Give us a Bristol City, Preston, WBA, Brentford, Man City, Leicester, Derby, Sheffield United, Liverpool, Chelsea,
9-5 15-8 15-8 9-5 9-5 7-4 48 LLW................ Ross County 5-2 Kilmarnock............. LDL 7-5 29-20 29-20 7-5 7-5 7-5 weekend Portsmouth and Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Southampton and West Burnley and Tottenham.
29-20 31-20 31-20 31-20 7-5 29-20 49 WLL.......................St Mirren 23-10 Livingston............... LLD 9-5 19-10 15-8 9-5 15-8 9-5 Newport. Huddersfield. Southampton. Brom.
1-5 1-5 1-5 2-11 1-6 2-11 45(s) WWW..........................Celtic 6-1 Hibernian.............. WWL 10-1 14-1 14-1 14-1 14-1 11-1 football
6-1 13-2 13-2 6-1 11-2 11-2 47(s) WWW................Motherwell 4-1 Rangers................WWD 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 yankee?
Ladbrokes Scottish Championship
4-1 15-4 7-2 4-1 7-2 17-5 - WWD..................... Arbroath 14-5 Dundee Utd.........WWW 4-6 7-10 4-6 7-10 4-6 13-20 2018 champ Rob Cross Gerwyn Price to win his Peter Wright at 11-4 to Rob Cross is a very If you can still get 16-1
8-15 4-7 8-15 11-20 1-2 1-2 - WLD................................Ayr 10-3 Alloa........................ LDL 5-1 17-4 21-5 9-2 4-1 21-5
Your best tip to regain his crown at quarter-final at 6-5. win his quarter-final. attractive price. for Rob Cross to reach
11-8 7-5 27-20 7-5 13-10 13-10 - WLL.........................Dundee 9-4 Dunfermline............LLW 21-10 19-10 15-8 2-1 9-5 15-8 for the PDC 18-1 after a decent the final, you’re on to a
13-10 11-8 27-20 29-20 13-10 5-4 - LWL..........................Morton 12-5 Queen of South......LLW 2-1 7-4 33-20 9-5 9-5 17-10 World Darts? season on the PDC tour. cracking bet!
2-1 9-5 17-10 15-8 9-5 7-4 - LWD.........................Partick 12-5 Inverness CT.........WLW 13-10 27-20 13-10 11-8 5-4 5-4
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5-6 3-4 8-11 5-6 4-5 4-5 - LLW...........................Falkirk 5-2 Raith....................... DLW 10-3 10-3 16-5 7-2 3-1 14-5
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3-1 13-5 13-5 29-10 13-5 13-5 - DWL..................... Stranraer 11-4 East Fife.................DWL 5-6 17-20 5-6 17-20 5-6 4-5
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Star Bets
12 Saturday, December 14, 2019

BRITAIN’S NUMBER
ONE BETTING GUIDE

jesus WALKS
BUTCH COURAGE:
Michael van Gerwen

He’s Gerwen
for gold again
THREE-TIME PDC
world champion
by MARK PEARSON
ON WATER! But champs need miracle to catch Reds
Michael van Gerwen
Manchester CITY’S
Gabriel Jesus is 7-2 by CHARLIE McCANN
heads the market at
5-4 as the World contains an out-of-
Darts Championship sorts Gary Anderson. to open the scoring at
gets underway at
Alexandra Palace.
Anderson (28-1)
won this title in 2015
■ GAB STOPPER:
Brazilian striker
celebrates his hat-trick
Arsenal tomorrow as
the wobbling champs
Despite suffering a and 2016 before chase three badly- Guardiola’s team last had a
against Dinamo Zagreb needed points
mid-season slump in being beaten by clean sheet against Aston Villa
form, Mighty Mike MVG in the 2017 Pep Guardiola’s side begin at the end of October – 10 games
still has five major final. But Anderson the weekend 14 points behind ago.
titles this year and is has struggled with a Liverpool and will probably City to win and both teams to
a strong favourite to back injury from the need to win every game now to score is 11-8 and that is the
retain his title, beginning of the have any realistic chance of recommendation.
following campaign. retaining their title. Manchester United entertain
his 7-3 PEARSON’S He does They are likely to be 17 Everton in tomorrow’s early
win over
Michael PICK have a
victory on
points behind the leaders later kick-off with Carlo Ancelotti 2-1
as bottom side Watford visit to be the next Toffees boss after
Smith Sunday treble: his CV for Anfield in today’s early game. being sacked despite steering
on New Man Utd, Spurs 2019 in the Jesus notched a hat-trick in Napoli into the last 16 of the
Year’s and Man City all World Cup the 4-1 win at Champions
Day. to win 5-1 with Peter Dinamo Zagreb BET OF THE WEEK League.
‘Bully Wright. and is only get- City to beat Arsenal But the former
Boy’ Smith is a ‘Snakebite’ ting better. and both teams to Chelsea boss is also
22-1 shot Wright has been a The Brazilian score ...11-8 2-1 at BetVictor to
following that run to major finalist on 11 is 19-20 to find be the next manag-
the final and his occasions, including the back of the Gunners’ er of Arsenal. Funny old game.
runner-up effort in at the Ally Pally in net during the 90 min- United looked great in the 2-1
the Betfred World 2014 but has only utes which might be a Etihad win last weekend but the
Matchplay in the converted once. He shade too big. Blues will not allow United to
summer. He also has is 16-1. Arsenal came from a break as easily as City did.
three other semi- Gerwyn Price is goal down to beat West Duncan Ferguson’s Everton
final appearances to the main danger to THE Ham on Monday then went back to an
his name in 2019 and van Gerwen.
looks a fair price at The Welshman
★Champions
last 16 draw
bounced back from 2-0 to “old-fashioned” 4-4-2 in the 3-1
get a Europa League point win against Chelsea last week-
3-1 to win his beat the Dutchman League in Liege. end but how long can the “feel-
y
quarter, which in the semi-finals takes place on Monda to But if they start with that sort good factor” last?
6-5
during his win at with any English side seen a of lethargy against City, the United are 3-4 to make it
not
SPECIAL BET the Grand Slam of lift the trophy. I have (11-4) or visitors will be out of sight by three successive Premier
Darts before MVG team to worry Man City ). With half-time. League wins with the Blues
Michael ‘Bully Boy’
took revenge in holders Liverpool (9-2 hen in The only consistent thing 18-5 and the draw at 11-4.
Smith to win his
the Players Chelsea set to strengt s Jose about this Gunners side is their The Red Devils’ last league
January and Spurs boswinner,
quarter at 3-1 against
an out-of-sorts Gary Championship. defensive frailty. wins against Spurs and City
Anderson, former Current World Mourinho a two-time uld be I would be surprised if City were both 2-1 and Ole Gunnar
champ Adrian Lewis Matchplay champ an English winner sho r didn’t score at least once. Solskjaer’s side are 8-1 at
and talented young
Rob Cross is worth a odds on. An all-Premie The champions are 2-5 to BetVictor to make it three wins
Nathan Aspinall. League final is a take all three points but by the same scoreline.
dabble at 18-1. big 6-1.

Back the boys from Brazil to offer some festive cheer

STRUGGLING Arsenal host the net looks a safe bet. It’ll adding another three to by the 10-11 on him to
Manchester City tomorrow by ALEX APATI be interesting to see if his their tally seem about right score.
– a side who have won the Arsenal side play for a win at the 24-5 mark. Gabriel Martinelli
last five meetings between – it’s been a while City’s midweek (right), Arsenal’s own

ALEX’S
the two clubs. since we’ve seen it. hat-trick hero Brazilian forward, is
To be fair, neither has hardly making a convincing The Gunners Gabriel Jesus is earning rave reviews.
been in great form with the
Gunners recording only
their first win in eight league
case for the permanent role
as Arsenal boss and, having
have 22 points –
but half of those
came before the
ANGLE 20-1 to grab on
another three.
But while I
His first league goal
came against West Ham on
Monday, taking his tally for
scored and conceded in Martinelli and
games at West Ham. City every game under the end of Jesus both to wouldn’t take the season to eight in all
are 4-9 favourites. Swede’s management, the September so the score: 6-1 that bet, I competitions. Martinelli and
Freddie Ljungberg is 4-9 on both teams finding odds on them wouldn’t be put off Jesus to both score is 6-1.

UNIBET’S BRETT WILLIAMS LANDED A 12-1 EACH-WAY TIP LAST WEEK WHEN ALPHA DES OBEAUX MADE THE FRAME AT AINTREE