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THE WHITE CROW
The most mesmerising
dancer of his time,
Russian ballet star Rudolf
Nureyev had a life as
incredible as his talent.
This rich biopic, directed
by Ralph Fiennes – who
also plays Nureyev’s
mentor, Pushkin – follows
his defection to the West.
Out on DVD, £10.
RED JOAN
Judi Dench plays Joan
Stanley, an elderly woman
accused of being a spy. Cut
back to 1938 when, as an
undergraduate, she falls
for a young communist
and begins to see the
world differently. Digital
download out 12 Aug, DVD
& Blu-ray 19 August. £10.
CAKE AND BAKE
SHOW, LONDON
(4-6 OCTOBER)
Everyone loves cake, but
if you’re serious about
baking, this is a delicious
day out. TV personalities,
including The Great British
Bake Off champ Candice
Brown (left), will be on
hand to share their
expertise. There’s also
shopping opportunities,
demos and workshops.
No soggy bottoms in sight!
thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk
CAPITAL CRIME FESTIVAL (26-28 SEPTEMBER)
If you like entertainment
to have a somewhat
bloodthirsty edge, you’ll
be in seventh heaven at
this brand new festival of
crime novels, TV and film.
Over three days in London,
hundreds of guests will
gather – including crime
writers Lynda La Plante,
Ian Rankin and Martina
Cole (above) – for a full
programme of panels,
quizzes and lectures. It
would be a crime to miss it!
capitalcrime.org/guests
THE HANDMADE FESTIVAL, HAMPTON COURT
(13-15 SEPTEMBER)
If crafts are your thing, then
you need to get along to
this celebration of creativity,
held in the beautiful
surroundings of Hampton
Court. Kirstie Allsopp
is hosting a weekend of
workshops, seminars and
craft demonstrations,
ranging from pottery and
mosaics to paper cutting
and macramé. There will
also be top tips for cooking
and gardening, and even
a spot of wine-tasting.
thehandmadefestival.com
OUT AND ABOUT
FISHERMAN’S
FRIENDS
Daniel Mays and James
Purefoy star in this
feel-good movie about
10 Cornish fishermen
who become unlikely
chart-toppers when their
album of sea shanties is
released. Also starring
Tuppence Middleton.
Out on DVD, £10.
I’d definitely make
the transition. I really
loved it there.
Is it true you are going
on The X Factor?
No, but I’ve got lots
of exciting TV projects
planned. I’ve worked so
hard over the past few
years, but I’m now in
a position where I can
choose, and where I can
spend quality time with my
family, too. I’m really happy.
Gemma, what is your
ultimate ambition?
To be as big as Lady Gaga.
● Diva Forever is on
ITVBe, Wednesdays at 9pm
‘Americans are so
forward-thinking
- it made me
realise how, here
in the UK, we are
behind the times’
Indulge your passion