Best

Best delivers a varied and lively mix of ideas and inspiration to inform and entertain real women and help them get more out of every aspect of their busy lives. Best is topical, practical, offering more variety than any other weekly by embracing traditional topics in a modern way.

The Xmas countdown…

START YOUR week with a smile

Pete’s broken heart • Following the successful first series, Pete Wicks is back on the box with For Dogs’ Sake...

Judi Dench on losing her ‘sight and memory’ • Dame Judi makes a heartbreaking revelation about her health

The Palace traitors: will only the faithful survive? • A certain popular game show has us thinking about the real-life Royal traitors and faithfuls!

SIMPLY chic! • Simple tailoring and a touch of sparkle always looks fabulous at Christmas

Oops! ‘Don’t get a man’s name tattooed on your bum!’ • Strictly’s Shirley Ballas has some ideas on who she wants to take over from Tess and Claudia... and some sage advice on tattoos

I do Christmas in the buff! • While everybody else starts wrapping up for the festive season, Estelle Keeber feels better stripping down

We’re ALL TALKING about • If you haven’t had time to keep up with Facebook, X or Instagram, we’ve done it for you…

Ann Widdecombe QUEEN OF COMMON SENSE • Strictly straight-talking former MP Ann Widdecombe is one of the most colourful characters in politics, but she revealed a totally different side to her personality when she took part in a certain dance competition. Now, Ann joins best to share her views...

’Tis the season to cherish and remember • Karen Powell hates to throw things out – unusual for a professional organiser! Here she shares her joy for a nostalgic Christmas...

Get dressed for Christmas • Pick up a sensational party dress from just £28

Beauty secrets to… AGEING LESS • From lotions and potions to plastic fantastic each week our experts will tell you how to stay looking younger for longer whatever your budget

Nail your Christmas personality! • Make your manicure stand out from the crowd

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

Dear Santa • This year, you can put your feet up! We’ve handpicked some great gifts everyone will love to find under the tree. From TikTok fabulous beauty buys and award-winning whisky to lust-have pyjamas and toys to keep them entertained on Christmas Day and beyond...Love from best

When the music stops • Teenager Lee Ward couldn’t believe her luck when she was picked to join Pan’s People, the all-girl dance troupe on Top of the Pops. But behind her dazzling disco smile, she reveals her life was spinning out of control...

Fabulous festive bakes! • Former GBBO contestant, Jürgen Krauss, shares his traditional German recipes to add a little baking joy to your celebrations this year

Wine of the week! with Olly Smith • Sharing his passion for wine for 20 years, Olly’s a regular on Saturday Kitchen, a food hero for P&O Cruises and award-winning author of eight books. His brand-new book Wine: Everything You Need to Know is out now! With his extensive knowledge of all things booze, the only thing Olly is more enthusiastic about than a glass of the good stuff, is sharing it as widely as possible. Here’s his boozy bargain find for this week...

Serve up Christmas! • Add some seasonal cheer to your kitchen this year

What would Vanessa say? • Our celebrity agony aunt, Vanessa Feltz, tackles your problems with her usual wit, wisdom and humour

‘I jumped from a burning plane’ • To mark Remembrance Day, former Special Forces soldier Jamie Hull – who was given just a five per cent chance of survival – shares his story

Jingle jab danger! • Feeling the pressure...