Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Patrick Schmitt, a Master of Wine and international wine judge, Helen McGinn, to talk about the British Sauvignon Blanc which is said to be the best in the world, about why Britain's wines are better than you might think and just how much you need to spend to get a good bottle. 

Plus, body language and behaviour expert Judi James joins us to explain why all may not be as it might appear on Love Island...

Find out more: 

http://www.globalwinemasters.com/

https://www.knackeredmotherswineclub.com/about-me/

https://twitter.com/thejudijames

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Sarah and Imogen kick off 2023 with some shortcuts to a new you. Kristen Heider Persson of EF Future Health explains the cutting edge beauty treatments that are now possible thanks to Exosomes, while Get the Gloss' Victoria Woodhall tells all about the latest gadgets that can be used in the home. Plus, Astrologer Jessica Adams calls in from Tasmania to explain what may be in store for us in 2023. 

Find out more: 

https://ef-futurehealth.com/

https://www.getthegloss.com/

https://www.jessicaadams.com/

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Paul Feig, the Hollywood filmmaker behind Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters, Last Christmas and The School For Good and Evil. As well as a brilliant filmmaker, Paul is also passionate about cocktails and tells us how to make some of his favourites.

You can also read an interview with Paul Feig in Femail this week: https://www.mailplus.co.uk/femail/paulfeig

Special thanks to the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington who kindly allowed us to record in their piano bar. 
https://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/en/piano-kensington.html

Paul's Book can be found here: 
https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/cocktail-time-the-ultimate-guide-to-grown-up-fun-paul-feig?variant=39880313045070

And you can find Paul's gin here: https://www.artingstallsgin.com/

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Richard Fitzsimmons who gives his verdict on the latest batch of episodes of Harry and Meghan, Juliet Montford of Crisis who explains how we can all get involved in lending a hand this Christmas and Hannah Betts explains why scented candles are more than just money going up in smoke. 

You can donate to Crisis or volunteer your time at: 

https://www.crisis.org.uk/crisis-at-christmas

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Alek Keshishian, whose new film Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me has been met with great praise since it's launch on Apple Tv, Alek talks about how the film became something different to the original plan, what it's like having a 6 year production come to fruition and about his friendship with Selena Gomez. Plus, Will Torrent explains how Waitrose construct their Christmas treats and Sarah and Imogen give their verdict in a taste test. 

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Sarah and Imogen are joined by Lynne Franks, the PR Guru who inspired Jennifer Saunders' character in Absolutely Fabulous who went on to found SEED and dedicate her life to female empowerment. 

Plus, Sarah and Imogen are joined by Beatrice Gove and Victoria Woodhall, executive director at Get The Gloss, to discuss the best of beauty and self care gifts for all, at all price points.

Find out more about Lynne Franks and SEED here: 

https://lynnefranks.com/

https://seednetwork.co.uk/

The products featured are:

Calendars:

Macmillan 24 days of Beauty Advent Calendar - £2 goes to Macmillan Cancer Support £88 Boots

https://fave.co/3UotQgL

Glossy Box Freeze The Moment - Glossy Box - £99 - 

https://fave.co/3H5nC2n

Zara Advent Calendar - Zara - £159

https://fave.co/3UmK3Da

Premium:

Celestial Nirvana Artistry Palette - Pat McGrath - £76

https://fave.co/3Vg8xzj

Beauty Sleep Hamper - Harvey Nichols - £195

https://fave.co/3XQoDkM

Tom Ford Oud Wood Gift Set - Harvey Nichols -  £275

https://fave.co/3EW2BnZ

Under £50

Soap and Glory Glow Rush Skincare 6 Piece Gift Set - Boots - £25.50

https://fave.co/3OT5pXB

Molton Brown Merry Berries & Mimosa Body Wash - £27 - Molton Brown

https://fave.co/3EQOoZz

Merry Berries & Mimosa Body Lotion - £31 - Molton Brown

https://fave.co/3iqQM1G

MAC 5-piece Full Size Limited Edition Makeup Star Gift Set - Boots - £39

https://fave.co/3FiC0D9

S'able Labs Essentials Discovery Kit - S'able Labs - £45

https://fave.co/3UiMJBH

Under £25

Merry Berries & Mimosa Christmas Bauble - £14 - Molton Brown

https://fave.co/3UoFxnV

Ted Baker Cosmetics Collection - Boots - £23

https://fave.co/3EW3IEb

For Men

No7 Men Energising Duo - Boots - £10 

https://fave.co/3gU4TMD

Ted Baker Men's Bath and Body 3-Piece Gift Set Tin - £14 - Boots

https://fave.co/3VngX8d

No7 Energising Face Trio - Boots - £18

https://fave.co/3OU7X7X

Ted Baker Hand and Body Kit - Boots - £20

https://fave.co/3ORaIH3

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Paul Potts, the Britain's Got Talent winner who traded his job at Carphone Warehouse for a life as an Opera singer, playing around the world and selling millions of albums. Plus, Black Friday is upon us so Watchdog and This Morning star Alice Beer joins us to explain how to make sure the deal you're looking at is really worth your attention. 

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Celia Walden whose latest book, Payback has been receiving great acclaim. Financial expert Iona Bain explains the crypto crash and Dyscalculia. 

You can find Celia's book here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/payday/celia-walden/9780751583151

Find Iona Bain here:

https://twitter.com/ionayoungmoney

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Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones speak to the Historian, Presenter and Author, Simon Sebag Montfiore about his latest book, The World: A Family History. Simon talks about how some of the conflicts that dominate our present are informed by our past, and discusses what the future might look like. 

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Ben Fogle visits Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones to speak about some of his adventures around the world, his early days as a reality tv star and to speak about a new campaign to protect and restore the UK's Biodiversity.

You can find out more about Ben's campaign with HP and Arbor day here: 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkKnFdSogYR/

Leave a comment and three trees will be planted on your behalf! 

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