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FROM THE EDITOR
Opening Shot • A new Bake Off era begins as Nigella Lawson joins Paul Hollywood as co-judge
10 QUESTIONS WITH RAFE SPALL & ESTHER SMITH • The stars of Trying and real-life couple on parenthood, family viewing and retiring to the Maldives
WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO... BE A 9/11 FIRST RESPONDER • Retired firefighter Bill Spade was part of FDNY Rescue Company 5, an elite unit based on Staten Island. Of the 12 members who entered the North Tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11, he was the only survivor. After helping evacuate dozens of people, Spade was buried in the collapse - but managed to dig himself out.
LEADER OF THE PACK • Get up close and personal with the cub who defied the odds to become king of the jungle
FROSTBITE • Female talent will take centre stage at this year’s National Television Awards – and that’s worth celebrating
STARS IN THE MAKING... • Each season brings with it fresh hope and dreams of glory – but also a crop of new players, some of whom could go down in football history.
...AND WHERE TO FIND THEM • Forget teenage sensations, the Premier League stars of the future are under 10 years old. Here's how top scouts discover the next generation of heroes
SKY-BLUES THINKING • After 25 years, Coventry City are proud to be back in the big league, says club legend “OGGY“ OGRIZOVIC
GUNNERS FIRED UP • Champions Arsenal will be full of confidence, but with new managers in charge at their rivals there could be an upset, say our expert panel
TWO-HORSE RACE AGAIN? • Despite Hearts almost winning the league last season, it doesn't look like any team will be spoiling the Old Firm's dominance this time
THE BOOK OF Bookish • As sleuth Gabriel Book returns, RT takes a peek at his 1946 journal. Can you spot all the clues to what's in store?
WE'RE ALL FIGHTING FOR SOMETHING • Playing a villain isn't the first choice for NICHOLAS PINNOCK, but he's no stranger to dealing with dark times...
WHAT'S WORTH WATCHING • THE 10 BEST SHOWS TO WATCH, STREAM & LISTEN TO
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RADIO MUSIC TO SPY TO • The Royal Albert Hall will be echoing to the sound of 007 this week. But what makes a top James Bond theme?
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QUEEN OF LEXI-CRIME • Forget cosy crime, Countdown and RT's SUSIE DENT is now writing novels that require the skills of a lexicographer to solve
SEATED & SECLUDED • Needing privacy in your garden? JOE SWIFT, back for a new season, says just sit down and think about...