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Land of Hope and Glory: British Country Life Episode 1

Episode 1 of Land of Hope and Glory: British Country Life

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

Hailed as one of Europe’s leading wellbeing and medical health resorts, those in search of some proper rest and relaxation should head in the direction of Grand Hotel Bad Ragaz.

Buy a flat in the former Television Centre

The BBC’s former HQ in White City is being converted into 950 apartments

Crossrail changes the game in Berkshire

The prospect of Crossrail is beginning to inject Berkshire country house market with interest from buyers looking for an easy journey into Canary Wharf

Are you a literary romantic?

Read words of love from some of our most famous writers, and try to guess who wrote them...

For the person who has everything...

For the man or woman who has everything, a chastity belt and a baculum were on offer in an interesting sale in December

London houses with illustrious former owners

These beautiful London properties have been refurbished, and come with illustrious associations

Romantic houses for Valentine's Day

There is nothing more romantic than cosying up together at home. See some of these wonderful, romantic houses on the market with Fine & Country

Luxury news: Cashmere, hats and holidays

Luxury ideas to banish January blues

Valentine's days out in the country

Take a walk on the adventurous side this Valentine's Day, and book a painting course in St Ives, or go fishing in the Highlands

The best watches from SIHH

Hetty Chidwick picks her favourite time pieces from Geneva’s SIHH - Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie

The Vanishing man: in pursuit of Velázquez

This history of Velázquez is well put together and passionately written, finds Huon Mallalieu

Elizabeth review: 'dance and theatre mesh seamlessly'

A joyful piece exploring the public and private personas of Elizabeth I is showing at the Linbury Studio Theatre for a limited time this month

Healthy avocado on toast recipe

The beauty of this healthy avocado on toast recipe is that it makes a perfect breakfast, lunch or simple supper

Houses to get you fit and healthy

These wonderful country houses have facilities for indulging in your favourite sport without leaving home, from riding to swimming to golf

Where to buy a house in London

With so much talk of the London market being dead in the water, where are the most sensible places to buy now? We talk to the experts.

The country house market in 2016

Those looking to buy country houses in 2016 will be looking to the Home Counties and to newer properties, says Penny as she talks to the experts about what they expect from the year ahead

Simon Russell Beale interview

Simon Russell Beale talks about his life in the theatre, and his love of music

Watches for each stage of life

From your first watch to the charm of old timepieces passed down the family, Robin Swithinbank recommends the best wristwear for each stage of your life

Great house sales in 2015

It was a tough year for many in the country house market, but some beautful houses all over the country changed hands in 2015: Penny Churchill looks back at some of the best