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Top watched UK TV Shows single episodes

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Trivia time again! Let’s have a look at the most watch tv episodes on the UK of all time. I think that this time you’ll probably able to guess what they might be more than the events. Here’s the thing a lot of these shows have been going for years and also back in the day there were only 4 channels to choose from. It’s unlikely that we’ll see such big figure for a show now with streaming and catch up and plus one hour channels as well it’s harder to judge. So, lets check that TV Aerial Installation Swansea or wherever you are in the UK and see what they are. You might wan to pop along to https://www.onevisionltd.co.uk/tv-aerial-installation-swansea first if yours is a bit dodgy.

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  1. Den Watts gives divorce papers to Angie Watts, “This, my sweet, is a petition for our divorce, Merry Christmas Ang”. Forgetting his comeback and fall from grace outside of EastEnders this was an electric performance from Leslie Graham and Anita Dobson. 30.15 million viewers put the turkey sandwiches away for this moment as Den reveals that he knows Angie is lying about dying.
  2. Michelle Flower reveals who got her pregnant. It was Den Watts! It could have been anyone of several candidates, but it was Dirty Den who got the teenage Michelle up the duff. 28 million tuned in to see him visit baby Vicki, so named because she was conceived on the floor of the Queen Vic pub.
  3. Hilda Ogden leaves. Coronation Street is the longest running serial of all time and it was an emotional moment when the street gossip and heart of gold hero Hilda final retired her hair rollers and left. 26.25 million people waved her farewell.
  4. Only Fools and Horse “Time on our hands”. Despite some ill-conceived follow ups this saw the Trotters final become millionaires after discovering that an old pocket watch they’d had for years in storage was worth millions at auction. 24.35 million people watched them go off into the sunset.
  5. EastEnders. Just a regular episode. No particular drama. It shows how popular the show had become and was worrying the established order of Coronation Street. 24.30 million tuned in
  6. Royal Variety performance 1965. Dame Shirley Bassey and Dudley Moore topped the bill. I imagine you’ve never heard of them? This is the surprise one but keep in your arsenal for quiz night. 24.20 million people watched it.
  7. Another plain old EastEnders episode. It was about now that Corrie started to be repeated as well in the week.
  8. To the Manor Born. Showing how much we invest in Comedy shows, this time posh people this was Andrey and Richard finally deciding that they loved each other. Ahh. 23.95 including my hooked Mum, Nan and Aunties.
Rank Show Episode Number of viewers
(millions)		 Date Network
1 EastEnders Den serves Angie with divorce papers. 30.15[60] 25 December 1986* BBC One
2 EastEnders Michelle Fowler reveals she is pregnant. 28.00[61] 1 January 1986* BBC One
3 Coronation Street Hilda Ogden leaves 26.65[61] 25 December 1987* ITV (Granada)
4 Only Fools and Horses “Time on Our Hands“ 24.35[62] 29 December 1996 BBC One
5 EastEnders 24.30[63] 2 January 1992* BBC One
6 Royal Variety Performance 1965 Dame Shirley Bassey, Peter Cook & Dudley Moore 24.20[64] 14 November 1965 ITV (ATV)
7 EastEnders 24.15[65] 7 January 1988* BBC One
8 To the Manor Born Series 1 Finale 23.95[66] 11 November 1979 BBC One
9 Miss World 1967 Peru wins. 23.76[64] 19 November 1967 BBC One
10 EastEnders 23.55[67] 26 December 1985* BBC One
11 Panorama Diana, Princess of Wales 22.78[68] 20 November 1995 BBC One
12 Royal Variety Performance 1975 Bruce Forsyth, Dad’s Army & Vera Lynn 22.66[66] 16 November 1975 ITV (ATV)
13 This Is Your Life Lord Mountbatten 22.22[66] 27 April 1977 ITV (Thames)
14 Sunday Night at the London Palladium 21.89[64] 3 December 1967 ITV (ATV)
15 The Benny Hill Show 21.67[66] 24 March 1971 ITV (Thames)
=16 Dallas “Who Done It” – J. R. Ewing‘s shooter is revealed 21.60[69] 22 November 1980 BBC One
=16 Coronation Street Ken and Deirdre divorce 21.60[63] 8 January 1992 ITV (Granada)
18 Eurovision Song Contest 1973 Anne-Marie David wins for Luxembourg. 21.56[66] 7 April 1973 BBC One
19 Steptoe and Son 21.54[64] 18 February 1964 BBC TV
=20 The Mike Yarwood Show Mike Yarwood Christmas Show 21.40[66] 25 December 1977 BBC One
=20 Coronation Street Bet Lynch becomes landlady of the Rovers Return Inn. 21.40[67] 2 January 1985 ITV (Granada)
22 Coronation Street Rita Tanner‘s first appearance. 21.36[64] 2 December 1964 ITV (Granada)
23 Only Fools and Horses “If They Could See Us Now“ 21.35[70] 25 December 2001 BBC One

* denotes aggregated figure with repeat showing.

 

Movavi Slideshow Maker for Mac Review

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The right slideshow software can make a world of difference when compiling a slideshow. Not only will it determine how easy or difficult it is to do so, but it will also affect the types of audiovisual elements that you’re able to use as part of your slideshow.

As a specialized slideshow software, Movavi Slideshow Maker for Mac is designed to make learning how to make a slideshow on Mac as straightforward as possible. At the same time it has lots of interesting features that will allow you to add a wide range of audiovisual elements and customize as well as improve your slideshow.

One of the main areas that sets Movavi Slideshow Maker for Mac apart is that it will let you choose between two very different methods of creating a slideshow right from the get go. If you select the ‘Easy mode’ you’ll be able to quickly put together a slideshow with background music and animated transitions by following a simple step-by-step process.

On the other hand if you select the ‘Full feature mode’, Movavi Slideshow Maker for Mac will let you fully utilize its features and not only add a wider range of audiovisual elements, but also adjust and improve your slideshow in other ways. In short, you’ll be able to determine exactly how you want it to turn out.

Wide Range of Features

Needless to say the features in Movavi Slideshow Maker for Mac differ depending on the mode that you use. In the ‘Easy mode’ you’ll be able to add background music and insert a particular style of animated transition between all your slides. It also has tools that will automatically ensure there are no black bars around the images that you use in your slideshow, and limit its length to the duration of the music track.

The ‘Full feature mode’ of Movavi Slideshow Maker for Mac has far more options however, and will let you:

  • Incorporate video footage alongside images in your slideshow.
  • Insert audio tracks containing background music, voiceovers, and more.
  • Edit and improve media files to enhance their quality.
  • Apply a wide range of filters and special effects.
  • Add customizable text elements as unique captions, bullet points, and more.
  • Place specific animated transitions between individual slides.
  • Automatically synchronize the slide duration to the tempo of the background music.

All in all if you want to be able to create professional-looking and impressive slideshows – Movavi Slideshow Maker for Mac will fully equip you with the tools that you need. The fact that it is so versatile and easy to use will definitely help, and you can choose whether you want to quickly compile a slideshow or adopt a more detailed approach.

What should I know about charcoal toothpaste?

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Charcoal is produced by heating wood or other substances such as bone, in the absence of oxygen, leaving you with pure carbon. Activated carbon is the latest healthcare craze used in supplements and healthcare products. The carbon is combined with different gases and exposed to very high temperatures. It develops pores which then increase the surface area of the product. This surface area then has the ability to catch chemicals and toxins in the body, giving activated charcoal huge potential in the health and beauty market.

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Products

There are many products available with activated charcoal as the main ingredient, including face masks, body cleansers and soaps, creams and gels, capsules and toothpaste.

Medical

Activated charcoal is regularly used in hospitals and in emergency situations dealing with poisons which have been ingested. The World Health Organization has included it on the list of essential medicines which means it will be found in ambulances, pharmacies and medical establishments.

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Toothpaste

One of the most common forms found in our pharmacies is charcoal toothpaste. Because of its porous surface, it is effective in removing stains from our teeth and removes any bacteria which may cause bad breath. It should therefore only be used as a supplement to normal toothpaste which gives us the fluoride needed to fight tooth decay. Specialists, such as a cosmetic dentist in Cardiff https://www.cathedraldentalclinic.com/, will advise against using charcoal toothpaste as a tooth whitener, it is only useful for removing stains and if used regularly will also remove your enamel, so be careful!

Supplements

Activated charcoal is used in supplements to help detoxify your body. By taking it orally, it absorbs harmful nutrients and toxins from the intestines. Some medical experts believe that by using activated charcoal, the harmful toxins will not get into your bloodstream thus reducing your cholesterol level.

Tests

Scientific studies and the benefits of activated charcoal have been ongoing since the 1800s and these studies cover numerous applications. Water treatment plants are testing its use for the removal of organic micropollutants from wastewater or drinking water. If activated charcoal has the ability to remove taste and odours from our drinking water, there are no doubt other potential cleansing applications.

As studies and research are ongoing, always contact a medical professional before trying any new treatments; err on the side of caution.

Effective Maintenance of Timber Homes

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Timber homes need careful and effective maintenance to preserve their appearance and weather-proofing, and to help ensure that they are as durable and long-lasting as their builders intended.

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High Quality Timber

If you are constructing a timber house, it always pays to use very high quality timber, or to choose a timber frame construction company who will do the job for you. This includes ensuring that the chosen timber is properly treated. Attempts to cut costs by choosing lower quality timber or scrimping on the treatment process will inevitably affect the building’s longer-term condition. When it comes to the treatment procedures during the construction process, it is always sensible to choose a professional with an appropriate understanding of what is needed for the particular type of timber used.

Weatherproofing Timber

Many people fear that their timber home may rot, particularly in wet climates such as those experienced in many parts of the UK. However, timber can be waterproofed in such a way as to prevent any moisture from soaking into the wood. It is critical that this is done not only to prevent the wood from rotting, but also to guard against the damage that can occur when damp wood freezes. In sufficiently cold weather, any water that has seeped into the wood will expand into ice. This will force the timbers apart. The damage caused over only relatively short spaces of time can be considerable, and the cost of putting it right may be far more than the building’s owner is comfortable with paying.

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Protecting Timber Homes Against Insects

Insects such as deathwatch beetle are a major pest in timber buildings. Left unchecked they can cause significant damage, however judicious use of both a dry rot treatment and a wet rot treatment can guard against this outcome most effectively.

What to Look for if You’re Buying a Timber Home

To be effective, the treatments covered in this short article must be carried out during the building’s construction. Conscientious builders such as http://www.qtfhomes.co.uk/ will have kept a record of all the various treatments to which they have subjected the wood, and you should not be afraid to request copies of them.

As a would-be buyer of a timber home, make sure that you do your research and check that your prospective purchase has been treated properly.

When you’ve got to scratch that itch

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We all know what it’s like when you can feel the dreaded itch coming on and its in that hard to reach part of the middle of your back. You become like a contortionist and bend backwards, but it doesn’t work. You are left with the dilemma of do you try to reach up from behind your back to find the target area or reach up and over your shoulder! Neither ever seems to get the exact spot so you resort to rubbing yourself against anything that is available, a chair, the wall even your partner if they are standing close enough. When you finally utter the words “Would you scratch my back for me, I can’t reach”.

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Now we all know the irritation of having an itchy back but most of us have also been on the receiving end of the request and this writer, just like many others, really does not enjoy scratching another person’s skin. Scratching a pets fur I don’t mind but there is something about another person’s dead skin cells under my finger nails that makes my stomach turn. Of course, at least another human can ask for help as where we are often left guessing why our cat is rolling around on the floor or why or dog is reaching with its back leg up behind its ear or if you are in the horrible position of having a horse with sweet itch. For remedies that can help soothe itchy pets take a look at https://www.stinky-stuff.co.uk/sweet-itch/

Anyway, back to the itchy back dilemma. What better invention has there been than the back scratcher??

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Many people point to the wheel, others the discovery of penicillin in hushed tones there is talk of the Hadron Collider at Cern in Switzerland but surely none of these things compare with the ability of humans to develop such a useful advice. They say that necessity is the mother of invention and this certainly fits the bill. Original scratchers were taken from pieces of wood. The longest with a decent hook on the end was obviously the way to go but this did not always appear in nature. Therefore, our ancestors took the natural wood pieces and shaped and whittled it with great skill to form the standard claw shape working on the position of fingers when a human scratches.

My Granny had one as gift brought back for her when her friend went on holiday. It was whittled from Bamboo which is a very good substance to use as the splinter rate is less. In the modern era the back scratcher has gone on to be redesigned and even features a telescopic option, so it can fit in a bag making it portable, the essence of human ingenuity.

How to choose the flooring for a child’s bedroom

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Most parents put a great deal of care and thought into selecting the decor of their children’s bedrooms. The floor is also important, and making a wise selection will have benefits for you and your child.

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Timeless wood

Carpet is a viable choice, although it can collect dust and germs and is not advised if your child has allergies or asthma. Solid wood always looks good, and engineered wood can also be attractive, although it is quite a hard surface for children. Vinyl tiles are another option for those on a budget.

If you are searching for ideas on how to decorate a child’s room so that it is fun and welcoming without being tacky, see this report from The Telegraph.

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Rough and tumble

Children love to play and need to feel to confident in their surroundings, so a floor that can stand up to a bit of scuffing is a good idea. Laminate flooring will look good at all stages of a child’s development, is easy to clean, and is very durable. If you want to discover more about the options available in laminate flooring, enlist the help of experts in this area such as https://www.woodfloorwarehouse.ie/laminate-flooring.html, who can give you tips and advice.

Appearance is important for a child’s room, but hygiene and durability are also important considerations. For children to get the most out of their rooms, choose flooring that will allow them to have fun.

Bikers Fashion

19 bikers to make the difference of your halftime look

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The expected season of halftime is approaching. We already want to keep the coat and rescue our most comfortable and versatile garment: the leather jacket. Every season the brands surprise us with new and original models to make the difference of a look. Bikers loaded with details, eye-catching colors and even trendy prints that look perfect for 24 hours. Continue reading “19 bikers to make the difference of your halftime look” →

Chandeliers – Some Facts And Figures You Might Not Know

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There are facts, figures and interesting stories about pretty much everything in life, and chandeliers are no different (honestly!), so this is why we have rummaged around the Internet and found some things that we find interesting, and hopefully, you will as well!

World’s Largest Chandelier

According to the Guinness World Records website, the largest chandelier in the world is located in Qatar and owned by Ali Bin Khalifa Al Hitmi & Co. It weighs in at an impressive 18,000 KG, and consists of a pheromonal 165,000 LED units to make it quite literally light up, and was installed in June 2010. It was designed by a designer in Scotland called Beau McClellan and took two years from start to finish, before it was shipped over and installed for this property developer.

Most Expensive Chandelier

Based on chandeliers that have been sold at auction (else it can be quite hard to answer this one) the world’s most expensive chandelier was a Givenchy Royal Hanover German Silver 8 light chandelier made by William Kent way back in 1736. It sold for just over $9 million at Christies in London in 2017, and was initially valued at between $4 and $6 million before it was sold for this record breaking amount on an evening in July. Of course, you can find more affordable antique crystal chandeliers through retailers like http://roccoborghese.com/crystal-chandeliers/borghesina-classica/, but generally, $9 million or more will buy you the most expensive one on record (if they will sell!).

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First Used Chandeliers

Although very different to what we class a chandelier as now, the first form or existence of a chandelier was thought to be in the Middle Ages. They were originally basic wooden cross sections that held candles. And indeed, this is how the name came about, as the word Chandelier is from the French word Chandelabre, which has a literal translation of Candlestick. These days of course they use electricity and bulbs to light up, but way back when times were different, they presented a very different form indeed! However, finding one of these is now quite rare, as many were hung in churches which were destroyed due to the reformation that took part in the 1500’s.

That Only Fools And Horses Scene

You know the one we are talking about, where Del and Rodney are awaiting the drop of the chandelier to be repaired, only for Granddad to release the wrong one.

Rather than buying a real chandelier, they had one made by a props specialist, but even this was still worth £6,000 and only one was ever commissioned, meaning that they had one chance, and one chance only to nail the scene.

And of course, they did, and alongside Del falling through the bar, is probably one of the most iconic and remembered scenes from this program.

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Make Friday Night Film Night

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Is there anything better than spending Friday night huddled on the sofa with your loved ones watching a great movie? Here are some of the top family films of all time, that if you haven’t already seen, you really should make the effort.

The Lion King

This Disney classic is a must-see for all families. Both heart-warming and heart-breaking in equal measure, the story follows a young lion who must save his pride from the evil clutches of his uncle, Scar. Comedy moments are interspersed in among the action with the lion’s cohorts, Timon and Pumbaa. He has many lessons to learn along the way and the film has become a Disney must-see classic that was even turned into a hugely successful West End musical.

Despicable Me

A brilliant film from Universal Pictures featuring the most adorable villain to ever appear on our screens. Gru is assisted by the little yellow trouble-makers called Minions, and it’s their antics and lovable adventures that make this film a true great. The tough guy Gru gets all mushy though when his path crosses that of three orphaned little girls, who manage to melt his villainous heart.

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Harry Potter

Any of these films make ideal family viewing but if not seen them, then it makes sense to watch them in order, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. This magical movie introduces us to all the well-known and much-loved characters from the original books by J.K Rowling. Everybody, even grown-ups will wish they could have attended Hogwarts as their school. This movie takes you on a wonderful, magical adventure – perfect for getting out the lap tray and having an excuse to snack in front of the TV for a change. For personalised Lap Trays for the whole family, visit https://personalisedlaptrays.co.uk/collections/lap-trays

The Hunger Games

This film is better suited to slightly older children as it tells the dark tale of young people being forced to fight to the death in a televised event that takes place annually in the damaged land of Panem. Children from each of the country’s 12 districts are forced into this cruel arena but Katniss Everdeen, our heroine, starts a revolt that has huge consequences for the government. Stunning, gripping and edge-of-your-seat viewing.

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Star Wars

The original films from the 70s and 80s have a charm and wit that some would argue you don’t get with the later movies. Whether you’re introducing the story to your children, or you’re an adult with a desire for nostalgia – family viewing doesn’t get much better or more entertaining than this galactic epic. Settle down to be whisked through the galaxy with all our favourite characters like Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca and Yoda. The thrill of introducing it to your kids is almost as exciting as when you first saw it all those years ago.

Elf

For a bit of Friday night festive cheer when Christmas approaches, Elf starring Will Ferrell is a must-see seasonal classic. The hilarious story follows Buddy, a fully grown human man having been brought up in Father Christmas’ Elf Village making toys. The fun starts when he learns the truth about where he came from and decides to visit the human world, finding himself in the middle of a bustling pre-Christmas New York in search of his dad.

Audi A6 2018

The Audi A6 2018 comes loaded with technology

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The eighth generation of the Audi A6 is here. This new saloon is updated following in the footsteps of its big brother, the all-powerful Audi A8, and will be presented next week at the Geneva Motor Show. Although Audi has not yet announced a specific date, we know it will be on sale throughout this year 2018. Continue reading “The Audi A6 2018 comes loaded with technology” →