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Rebecca Laughton: Land girl

When it comes to leading a thoroughly ‘green’ lifestyle, most of us prefer to leave it to others. Stephen Swann meets someone for whom this is simply not an option

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Meeting… Martin Clunes

Gracing our screens in a variety of roles for over 25 years, Martin Clunes is probably best known for his laddish role in Men Behaving Badly, but Gabrielle Sander finds he’s a far more engaging character

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Ian Booth - International Lorry Driver

‘It gets in your blood. A 9-5 job wouldn’t suit me. Once you leave the yard you are your own boss and there is something about driving a big modern truck that is very satisfying.’...

August 2008

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Julie Corbin - Dog Listener

Julie Corbin is a dog listener. 'What on earth is that all about?’ I hear you say...Well, I must ask you to please be patient and all will be revealed...

June 2008

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Janet Dimond - Lollipop Lady

When Janet Dimond, Lollipop Lady, is not being asked direction for the M5 - which she says she gets asked a lot, she is helping local children cross a very busy road road in Weymouth.

April 2008

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Sarah Smith - Piano Teacher

For Sarah there are no short cuts on the road to playing the piano and to this end she teaches in a way that is both structured and thorough...

September 2008

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David Saltmarsh - Smallholder and Chairmaker

On average a Windsor armchair takes between 60 and 90 hours of work...so you can see why the chairs are being snapped up as fast as David can make them. The degree of workmanship is staggering...

July 2008

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Eileen Bedwell, Senior Midwife

Being a midwife is not just about cuddling babies and for Eileen Bedwell, even after 32 years of being a midwife, she says that it is still a thrill and a priviliege to see a baby being born.

May 2008

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Nigel Hewish - Head Gardener, Kingston Maurward

This month we meet green-fingered Nigel Hewish, Head Gardener at Kingston Maurward - where he confesses that he is never happier than when he has got his hands in the soil.

March 2008

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