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BBC Food has some very special seasonal ideas. Levi Roots cooks up a vegetarian feast, Allegra McEvedy shares her luxury menu on a budget and Rick Stein reveals his favourite Christmas comfort food.
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Look out for seasonal sales and discount vouchers, make no-present pacts with your friends and get yourself a money mantra. Click to watch Martin Lewis' tips on how to make your cash last longer this Christmas.
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Help children in India by making medical gowns for them to wear as they're having their cleft repair operations. Each gown made means money saved for surgeries. Click to watch David Tennant show you how easy it is.
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Tom brings you chap-hop from the estimable Mr B, the Gentleman Rhymer.
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The Bands That Matter ... Episode 4 Brian Matthew celebrates British dance bands with a profile of Lew Stone.
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We Are Family The Woolryches Four generations of the Woolryches gather for a reunion.
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