Hello,

 

January off to a slow start? If you feel like you've overindulged in the same old Christmas telly repeats along with the Quality Street, don't worry, because there's a stonking selection of small-screen delights being lined up for 2019. From spy thrillers to comic capers, Olivia Colman's Queen to the return of Alan Partridge, we've rounded-up the best of TV for the months ahead. 

 

 

Speaking of a slow January, are we already tiring of wilted lettuce as the weather turns colder? Don't reach for the takeaway menu just yet - in ieat, we're chatting to Tom Kerridge about how to reclaim your kitchen with nourishing, delicious comfort food. 

 

Another comforting thought is that we don't need to completely don the sackcloth to feel better in January. We've sampled the best day spas around Britain where you can sweat out the festive excesses without having to go anywhere near the treadmill (unless you really want to). 

 

 

And if you're itching to get away, we show you how you can do New York on the cheap - and yes, still get there in January without forking out a fortune for flights. 

 

If your New Year pledge has been to ditch meat, you might have already come up against some opposition. In our special report we look at the rise of veganism... and why that upsets so many people (ahem... Piers Morgan). 

 

Our guest columnist Lucy Mangan reflects on the perils of being an introvert in a world of chatter - especially when you become a parent. 

 

 

One resolution we can all get on board with is having a bit more cash to play with. In our Money section, we look at how to spring clean your finances for 2019. 

 

Plus, as always, there’s our popular puzzles pull-out, handy 7-day TV guide, insightful comment section on the week’s biggest topics and useful money advice.

 

Whatever you are doing, we hope you have a wonderful weekend.

 

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