My love for Victorian clothes got me a part in Les Mis

Linda Payne makes her own Victorian-era clothes, a passion that led to a role in the film production of Les Miserables

10:00am Tuesday 9th April 2013

WHEN Linda Payne first donned some Victorian clothes she could not have predicted that it would eventually land her a role in a Hollywood blockbuster.

Look at me now, bullies!

Cathryn Vallance – a finalist in the Miss Plus Size International modelling competition

10:00am Tuesday 26th March 2013

GOING clothes shopping used to fill Cathryn Vallance with dread. It meant admitting she was a dress size 22 in front of her naturally slim friends.

When a policeman came knocking at my door, I didn’t expect him to smile

Human rights activist – Betty Makoni

10:00am Tuesday 19th March 2013

FOR the women coming to this country looking to make a better life for themselves it can be a terrifying experience. Betty Makoni talks to LOUISE HOWESON about her experience

Writers are snobs...and I’m an Essex girl

Prolific – Martina Cole’s new book, the Life, is released in May

10:00am Tuesday 12th March 2013

CRIME writer Martina Cole is a sponge for every bit of news going.

There’s still life after rock ‘n’ roll

9:30am Tuesday 12th March 2013

Jo Wood is now organic queen, healthy living ambassador and an all-round lovely lady so it’s hard to believe she took part in some of the exploits she’s chronicled in her autobiography, Hey Jo: A Rock And Roll Fairytale

Racism inspired me to start the Selecter

Pauline Black

10:00am Tuesday 5th March 2013

HER distinctive voice inspired thousands to stand up against racism and sexism.






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