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Da Vinci

Exercise burn

Codices and machines drawn up by the great man on display

Can exercise help detoxify the body? Experts are divided

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Always the same Inside the mind of documentary ďŹ lm maker Harun Farocki

WIN a Rasul treatment at the St Raphael Serenity Spa

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Subtle and sexy, back is potent symbol in art Certain iconic images of the 20th century have preferred to highlight this lessexploited area of flesh says STEPHEN BAYLEY

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People: Meeting documentary film making star Harun Farocki

07 Culture: Exhibition of Da Vinci machines and other works in Limassol

17 21 Fashion: Good news the cardigan n is back in fashion

Whatson: Fusion tour takes in wide range of venues

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ate Blanchett has a dorsal thing! Eyes popped, flashes blitzed, chins wagged when impressively fine, featureless, pale flesh was exposed at the end of last year. The back is one of the most familiar, yet mysterious, areas of the body.

It is stranger when revealed than hidden.

Our largest unperforated area of skin covers an underlying anatomy of impressive complexity: a vertebral column and powerful trapezius muscles are the fundamentals of human architecture. It is our structural core.

But the mystery of the back has a practical basis.

Unless we are contortionists or possessed of unusual arrangements with domestic mirrors, we can never properly explore our dorsal regions. Our own backyard is terra incognita. Nor can we touch all of it. The uppermiddle part of the back is the only area of our bodies that is inaccessible. These features give the back a rich semantic power: invisible and inaccessible, a source of vulnerability. But also, of course, powerfully erotic.

Because it is normally invisible, inaccessible and always vulnerable, an exposed back is shocking.

This is the reason for the widespread - and rather pleasurable - rippling sensa-

Back off: Cate Blanchett at the premiere of The Hobbit knows exactly the effect her Givenchy dress is having

tion caused by Blanchett’s backless Givenchy gown.

Women spend only a little less time fussing about their ventral area than men do fantasising about it. But while necklines may plunge and bras impressively lift up, in polite society it is rare to find women naked from the waist up. Except in a backless dress.

With a backless dress, when you take something

away, you are left with more.

Go backless and the suggestion of nudity is frank, but equally clear is the maintenance of discretion.

Cate is evidently not wearing a bra. She knows that we know. So much is explicit, but then so very much is also secret. This backless balance between overt and covert stokes the furnaces of desire. The ambivalence is more keen because while

Cate knows what she is doing, she cannot see how it is achieved. At least until the pictures are published.

Other cultures know this. The Indian choli leaves the maharani’s lower back completely naked. In Japan, a geisha’s kimono modestly covers almost every part of the body… except the upper back and the highly sensitised nape of the neck.

Degas and Bonnard artfully exploited the expressive possibilities of a woman’s naked back. The latter’s infinitely touching seen-from-the-rear bathroom scenes have a beautiful intimacy that more frankly gynaecological nudes can never achieve.

Subtlety reaches more profound places than outrage.

Criminal and youth cultures know the semantic possibilities of the naked back as well as its tempting scope for transgressive decoration. You can fi nd a tattooed tramp stamp at the base of the spine of a young woman with a point to make. The incarcerated communities of the Soviet gulag developed an intricate language of dorsal tattoos which expressed degrees of honour among thieves.

Meanwhile, physiologists know that therapeutic back massage sends blood to the pelvic area, which stimulates it.

Backless dresses have a similar effect. As we know.

Frankly, you’ll be dog tired after latest fitness fad

By Anne McElvoy My pledges for self-improvement this year lead back to that haunt of urban lost causes, the gym. There will be no continuing reliance on reinforced Lycra to create the illusion of thigh tone.

Reacquaintance with the hypoxic chamber will lift the fog of sloth.

For several years I have body worshipped at a gym on the grounds that if you have to go to a temple of people fitter than yourself, it might as well be a comfortable one with a decent sauna and cheery Antipodean torturers. The social micro-climate is fascinating from the determined morning crowd of women so organised they seem to have had a blow-dry by the 7am class, to the times when the entire exercise room is taken over by uninhibited male grunters.

Yet somehow, while claiming to be a frequent exerciser, I have steadily

been losing my religion. Contraptions like the StairMaster feel like retro Nineties hangovers. Kickboxing for women feels like a shouty gimmick.

The biggest enemy of gym fitness is the seen-it-all-before ennui.

So while my husband trots obediently on a running machine (wisely, he does not expect anything healthy to be remotely interesting), my own physical output has slumped so far that the yoga class I took last week consisted of lying on the mat with my legs up the wall learning to breath.

A Sting-lookalike performing perfect postures next to me remarked that it was nice to do such a slow session after his usual component of four more demanding classes in the week.

Naturally, I agreed, just before dozing off to the sound of the oms.

A decade ago, The Economist floated the thesis that any advantages from

gym-going were likely to be offset by the time spent flogging yourself round the circuits, yielding a net gain of precisely zero. This convincing excuse for doing nothing has not prevented every high street and many workplaces from trying to prod us into a life of fitness.

So our jaded gym palates search for the next variation on stretching and panting.

But even the most devoted gym crowd have fallen far behind New York, where a friend informs me that “Doga” - yoga practice with your dog - is the resolution to flaunt. It involves stretching next to your canine and in one posture, allowing the mutt to flop across your prone chest while you conduct breathing exercises and chant.

You may wish to select a smaller breed for this. But at least you can guarantee that, like you, your workout partner is focused on what to have for dinner.

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Are the children of today more advanced than we were?

By Charles Saatchi

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was a teenager in the Fifties, when teenagers were first invented. We had our own new rock ’n’ roll music, our imported blue jeans, our black leather outfits, our Elvis Presley greasy bouffants, Marlon Brando’s The Wild One as our role model - all as a backdrop to our newfound position of significance in the world. We were a horrifying prospect for civilians to come into contact with.

Of course our children today are among the international leaders in a number of ways – teenage pregnancies, drug abuse, smoking, drinking, sexually transmitted diseases. My own girls have not succeeded in breaking any world records and are pretty dull compared to Lina Medina, the youngest confi rmed mother in medical history, who gave birth at the age of five years in Peru.

She was taken to hospital by her parents because of her swelling tummy, and after checking that it wasn’t a tumour, doctors determined that she was in the seventh month of her pregnancy.

She needed a caesarean section necessitated by her small pelvis. Her son was named Gerardo, after her doctor. He grew up healthy but died in 1979 at the age of 40 of a bone-marrow disease. Lina is now 79, lives in Lima, refuses to talk to the countless reporters who have tried to interview her over the years, and has never revealed the father of the child or the circumstances of her impregnation.

If you grew up in the days before Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation, all you can probably remember as childhood toys were Dinky cars and Scalextric.

And possibly Barbie dolls, particularly Ken. In 1993, Mattel introduced Earring Magic Ken, one of six dolls in the Earring Magic Barbie line. This incarnation of Ken featured an updated look, including blond highlights to Ken’s tradition-

ender ally brown hair, purple shirt, lavender harm vest, a necklace with a circular charm and, as the name indicates, an earring in his left ear.

Mattel had conducted a survey of girls asking if Ken should be retained as Barbie’s boyfriend or whether a new doll should be introduced in that role. Survey results indicated that girls wanted Ken but wanted him to look “cooler.”

The redesigned Ken was the result.

Observers quickly noted the resemblance of Earring Magic Ken to a stereotypical gay man, and with his appeal to kitschminded homosexuals, Earring Magic Ken became the bestselling Ken model in Mattel’s history.

Despite the commercial success of the doll, public criticism s from conservative commentators led Mattel to discontinue Earring Magic Ken and recall the doll from stores. I wonder what has happened in the lengthy legal dispute between Mattel and MGA Entertainment, which produced the Bratz line of fashion dolls in 2001? In their fi rst five years, 125 million Bratz were sold worldwide, so obvious-ly Barbie was anxious to defend her territory. Bratz have also endured much criticism about the sexualisation of the dolls’ clothing and its effect on children.

Of course these days our children are also better catered for by medical advances since the early days of the last century. Bayer’s Heroin was sold as a non addictive substitute for morphine, and was a household remedy for children’s coughs. Vapor-ol Treatment No 6 for asthma was widely admired for its heady mix of alcohol and opium.

Cocaine Toothache Drops were useful

at relievi relieving pain, and keeping children calm and content.

Newborns were also provided with Stickney & Poor’s Paregoric, that would ensure untroubled sleep, with its careful blend of opium and alcohol for babies.

Agreed, none of the remedies here can compare with penicillin, or organ transplants, but I think we can agree that they were inventive, and entertaining, nonetheless.

These days people worry that children are no brighter than we were,

I fear. Here are some quotes from the science exams of 11-year-olds, brought to you via the University of California’s Berkeley Parents Network.

“Three kinds of blood vessels are arteries, vanes, and caterpillars.”

“Vacuum: A large, empty space where the pope lives.”

“Dew is formed on leaves when the sun shines down on them and makes them perspire.”

“Mushrooms always grow in damp places and so they look like umbrellas.”

“The body consists of three parts the brainium, the borax and the abominable cavity. The brainium contains the brain, the borax contains the heart and lungs, and the abominable cavity contains the bowels, of which there are five - a, e, i, o and u.”

“Water is composed of two gins, oxygin and hydrogin. Oxygin is pure gin.

Hydrogin is gin and water.”

I am childish enough to get pleasure from anagrams, probably because I enjoy playing Scrabble so frequently; here are a few of my favourites.

Desperation - a rope ends it Mother-in-law - woman Hitler Slot machines - cash lost in ’em Woody Allen - a lewd loony Eleven plus two - twelve plus one Princess Diana - ascend in Paris The eyes - they see Princess Diana - end is a car spin Debit card - bad credit A shoplifter - has to pilfer This fascination with infantile wordplay has trained me to be a complete bore. It is embarrassing that when somebody asked me why I go to Scott’s fish restaurant so regularly and eat the same fish dish at every meal there, my answer was a little puerile even for me: “It’s not my plaice to carp and rather than flounder or skate around, I cod cast my net wide and say that the sole benefit I am angling for is on the scales.”

High diabetes rate

Dash for electoral roll

Popular expects loss

kilograms of powerful explosives believed to be TNT were found in a bag along with a detonator around 500m from President Demetris Christofias’ holiday residence in Kellaki last weekend.

“Our aim is to proceed swiftly with investigations” and find out who is behind this, said police spokesman Andreas Angelides.

The explosives were found in a bag under a tree, 15 metres from the PareklisaKellaki road, at around half a kilometre from the president’s country residence, where he often entertains high-profi le visitors and heads of state. Police went to the scene after learning that an unmarked car was seen stopped in the area, where the co-driver allegedly got out of the car and placed something under the tree.

Daily Alithia reported that the whole incident was probably a set up for the sake of earning a promotion.

thousand people in Cyprus most over the age of 60 - may have diabetes and not know it, the international diabetes federation (IDF) has said.

A total of 83,810 people aged between 20 and 79 in Cyprus are thought to have some kind of diabetes, according to the 2012 IDF diabetes atlas. But around one third do not become aware of it until four to seven years after the onset of the disease.

The majority of diabetics are men.

The IDF estimates that there are 34,490 people aged between 60 and 79 who have undiagnosed diabetes.

Another 550 people aged between 20 and 59, are also thought to have undiagnosed diabetes, the IDF atlas says.

In Cyprus, a further 6.58 per cent of the population or 54,160 are at serious risk of the more common type 2 diabetes.

people in total are expected to be added to the electoral roll for the presidential elections next month, around 3,500 less than the number of new voters who registered in the last presidential elections in 2008.

This was announced as hundreds of Cypriots made last minute applications to become eligible to vote in next month’s presidential elections.

According to head of the Interior Ministry’s Electoral Service, Demetris Demetriou, the number of people who registered on the electoral roll in the last five days equalled the tally collected for the previous three months.

The electoral service head also said over 12,000 people were expected to register an interest in voting from abroad for next month’s elections, greater interest than for the 2011 parliamentary elections.

billion euro net loss seen

by Cyprus’ second biggest lender, the Popular Bank, is expected to shrink when the organisation announces its results for 2012, it said in a stock exchange filing this week.

The bank said it expects its 2012 results to show a reduced after-tax loss compared with its record loss in 2011.

In an announcement dated December 31 but released this week, the bank said lower losses were anticipated from reduced impairment charges on Greek government bonds and goodwill.

It said however it would book higher provisions and anticipated lower operating income in a challenging business climate in both Greece and Cyprus, its two main markets.

Popular was nationalised in mid-2012 after its regulatory capital took a hit from its heavy exposure to a writedown on its holdings of Greek sovereign debt.

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04 PROFILE

Always the same, never himself

Images of the World and the Inscription of War

Harun Farocki is a star in the world of documentaries, working in the field for 40 years. THEO PANAYIDES meets a man as passionate about football as he is film

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arun Farocki is a footballer. Not primarily, of course; not professionally. Harun is one of the world’s most esteemed documentary fi lmmakers and has been an important figure in German cinema for over 40 years, even before Cahiers du Cinéma published an essay asking ‘Who is Farocki?’ back in 1975. The current season of Farocki documentaries at the newly-opened Point Centre for Contemporary Art in Nicosia (seven fi lms, running till February 15) is a major event. Yet, in addition to making sharp, often political cine-essays, the thin bespectacled man sitting opposite me in the lobby of the Holiday Inn has also played football, turning out for the same (amateur) Berlin team every Saturday for 25 years, work permitting.

‘What position did you play?’ I ask.

“Always a defender,” he replies, and laughs. His laugh is dry and peppery, sprinkled lightly on his conversation; his English is heavily accented. “The German position. Always to destroy! Not a modern defender.”

He laughs again.

So he used to foul people?

He shakes his head. No, his game “was correct” – but he tackled hard,

Deep in thought: Harun Farocki

Barbara

and often won the ball by brute force: “Good old German virtues!”

There are two reasons why the football story makes a good entrypoint to Harun Farocki. The fi rst is that he himself used football as an entry-point, inviting any interesting people he met – especially students attending his seminars at the Berlin Film Academy – to join the team.

One of those students was Christian Petzold, a fi lm director in his own right who’s since formed a fruitful collaboration with Harun: pupil and

mentor recently co-wrote Barbara (directed by Petzold), one of last year’s most acclaimed European movies. Football was the only team sport he played as a younger man (he also did a lot of long-distance running), and may have been untypical – a rare opportunity to bond for a man whose natural tendency is to be something of a loner.

The second reason why the football is significant is because of where he played: deep in defence, every week for 25 years. Harun Farocki isn’t the centre-forward type; even his best-known fi lms are essentially observational, a reason perhaps why it wasn’t till his late 30s (he’s now 68) that he really began to fi nd his voice. “From the 80s on,” he recalls, “when I became aware that I’m not paying enough attention to the world in which I’m living, I made a so-called ‘documentary turn’ and really tried to observe what was going on in our society”. Sitting here in the Holiday Inn, getting ready to present his movies at the Point Centre, he’s polite but distant, his thin face wrinkled, almost cadaverous. His answers are sensible and modest.

Pressed to talk about his non-professional life, he laughs and supplies the bare minimum.

Is he good with people, I ask, or

an outsider by nature?

“The latter,” he replies dryly.

What does he do for fun?

“I have six grandchildren, that’s already a lot of fun.” He smiles, shrugs: “Talking to my friends, having a beer on the street. All these very simple things.”

There’s another significant point about his football career: the fact that this rather professorial type was – by his own admission – something of a hard-man on the pitch. There’s a steely aspect to Harun Farocki: one of his best-known fi lms, Images of the World and the Inscription of War (1989), talks about a photograph of Auschwitz that was taken during the war, and might’ve led to an airraid if the Allies had chosen to act on it – but they didn’t, and the fi lm contrasts that useless, arm’s-length knowledge with the direct action of inmates who actually did something, trying (in vain) to break out and burning down one of the gas chambers. Harun himself was shaped by direct action, the political upheavals of his youth: “I was very much informed by the Vietnam protest of the 60s, that is somehow an ongoing topic in my work”. He and 17 others were expelled from fi lm school after occupying the office of the Director to protest an “anti-democratic” law being considered by the West German parliament.

Even before that, it sounds like he had some anger in him. He “ran away from home”, which admittedly sounds worse than it is – he was 18, so not exactly a child – but German law at the time conferred no rights till the age of 21, and besides a break with one’s parents is significant at any age. ‘Why did you leave?’ I ask, but he grows evasive.

“I had good reasons.” He laughs his dry laugh. “Family stuff, and so on.”

Harun’s father was from India, studying to be a doctor when he married his mother – and the family moved to Asia after the war, spending a few years in India and Indonesia which must’ve reinforced his sense of being an outsider, though he claims he’s always felt entirely German. “For years I didn’t even think about my background,” he insists.

“Especially because Berlin was always a place where nobody cared so much”.

Berlin – actually West Berlin – was where he ended up after running away, “trying to live an underground, bohemian life or whatever” for a few years before fi lm school beckoned. (He must have a few juicy

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people

Videograms of a Revolution - the film will be shown on Saturdays throughout the festival at 11, 1, 3 and 5pm at the Point Centre for Contemporary Art in Nicosia

Someone to talk to The Cyprus Samaritans who have urged anyone who feels lonely or depressed at this time of year to call them, and who have expanded their services to cope with the growing number of people needing someone to talk to.

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Nationalist group ELAM is fielding its own candidate ate to contest the general elections inn February.

The group has announced ced Georgios un. In the Charalambous would run. interests of free speechh etc this has to be viewed as a positive move, doesn’t it?

Officer’s award

Harun and his friends were rabid cinephiles, studying films in editing suites ‘so we could look at a film closely and say, ah, there are 10 cuts and not five as you read in the books’ stories from those years, I prompt – but he only says “Ja…” and laughs soundlessly.) It was a strange time.

West Berlin, he explains – much to my surprise – was dirt-poor, much poorer than the rest of West Germany. “Every qualified person had left Berlin, and only the poor, the handicapped and unqualified remained”; it sometimes felt like the “entire bourgeoisie” had moved to Hamburg or Munich in the mid-60s.

The old neighbourhoods grew sleazier and more decrepit, at least till the so-called ‘guest workers’ started to arrive from Turkey, breathing new life with their raw immigrant energy; suddenly, he recalls, “you could buy vegetables again”, as opposed to the canned stuff from the supermarket.

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n the midst of all this, he developed a voracious appetite for movies. Harun and his friends were rabid cinephiles, studying fi lms in editing suites “so we could look at a fi lm closely and say, ah, there are 10 cuts and not five as you read in the books”, or else perched in cinemas annoying fellow patrons with their constant armchair analysis, “‘did you see that lamp on the right side’, and so on”. Yet fi lms were still imperfectly understood; fi lm literacy was nothing like it is today. “When you wrote something, nobody knew what you meant when you talked about a cut, or camera pan, or whatever. And that has totally changed.”

In fact, you might say Harun Farocki has been lucky: his kind of observational, low-tech, ruminative documentary, typically made quite simply (he hates working with a big crew), might’ve seemed strange a generation ago, but now seems entirely natural. After all, everyone’s

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making movies. One of his recent projects was a workshop asking people in 15 different countries – from the Middle East to South America – to make a short two-minute fi lm on the subject of “labour”, the results screened in exhibitions worldwide.

The whole world has changed, he points out; “everybody is participating so much” now. He recalls working on construction sites as a teenager, and seeing what a “strict separation” there used to be between workers and bosses – but now the workers often sound like bosses, and if they’re fi red “they understand why they are fi red, they say yes, there’s not enough profit, they have to fi re us”. At least in Germany.

In many ways, it’s the kind of egalitarian world he and his fellow revolutionaries must’ve dreamed of, back in the 60s – with fi lm, his kind of fi lm, as one of its guiding forces.

Maybe that’s why he’s happy to travel all over, presenting his work and even giving interviews though he’s far too shy and sensible for the glamour game. His answer when I ask if he ever loses his temper is significant. “Not so much,” he replies with another little laugh. “It’s been a long time since I lost my temper often”.

But “I need a lot of time for myself,” he adds. “So when I’m travelling, and I don’t have time to read a book or do some writing work or whatever, then I start losing my temper”.

Books have become more important in the past few years, since he tried writing an unofficial memoir of his life, for his kids (he has twin daughters, both working in the visual arts), and started looking closely at other books and how they’re constructed.

“I read a page of [Robert] Musil, then I think so much [about it] I forget already what is written there.”

That’s what we talk about with Harun Farocki: the books of Robert

Musil, and the revolution in Romania (the subject of one of his fi lms, the 1992 Videograms of a Revolution), and the Arab Spring and the “politics of the gaze”, whatever that is. He’s not a traditional fi lmmaker; he’s an intellectual. Film shoots tend to exhaust him, he admits: there’s “no time left for some distance and rumination, and I need that”. His dry, down-to-earth personality fits the man of letters and mordant observer, making perceptive points in cine-essay form, more than it does the assertive fi lm director. He himself seems to realise this: he started out trying to make fi lms that were both dramatic and political (his idol was Jean-Luc Godard), but at some point decided that “I didn’t have the ability to do both” – at which point he took his “documentary turn” and became a kind of cine-academic, occasionally helping out with ‘proper’ fi lms like Barbara.

38 years on, that Cahiers du Cinéma headline still applies: ‘Who is Farocki?’. He’s self-effacing, yet also a star (in an arty way): his documentaries are the opposite of flamboyant, yet people watch them because they’re made by Farocki.

“It’s a strange niche I’ve found,” notes the man himself with a thin smile – but he can’t complain. After all, “my stuff gets shown, and fi nds a response worldwide. Just because at the age of 20 I sketched it out [in a certain] way, why should it happen this way?”.

True enough – yet that fiery, angry, Vietnam-protesting young man can still be found, even within the rather pinched, wrinkled form of the 60-something essayist. “Luckily, I see a lot of continuity in myself,” he says – then recalls a friend who once tweaked a Calvin Klein slogan to fit Harun’s persona. ‘Never the same, always myself’ was the marketing tag-line – but Harun Farocki was (and is) the opposite: “Always the same, never myself”. A man with a fi xed core but many different facets: fi lmmaker, rebel, intellectual. And of course footballer.

The London Cypriot member of the British Transport Police who has been honoured in the UK for a distinguished two decades in law enforcement.

Inspector Jack Ioannou has been described as a courageous officer who topped an impressive army career with one in law enforcement.

‘Airport slap’ Diplomatic relations with the new Egyptian government have taken a rather “uncomfortable” turn after the Egyptian ambassador was accused by police of swearing at and slapping an officer at Larnaca airport. Surely she could have behaved a little more, diplomatically?

Petrol strike Petrol station owners around the island who started an indefinite strike on Friday to protest against the opening of more stations. While anyone could sympathise, running out of petrol won’t get the sympathy vote.

Bad manners Church and state were once again at loggerheads this week over why no-one from the government was at an Archbishopric church service at New Year.

Archbishop Chrysostomos slammed the government for not attending but the government spokesman said they were not invited.

Stabbed to death The perpetrators of an incident that saw a 34-year-old man found stabbed to death on the pavement in a residential area of Polemidia in Limassol at 8.15pm on New Year’s Day.

06 FEATURE With Karl Lagerfeld in 2002

Grace Coddington’s glittering trajectory has taken her ffrom small-town Wales via swinging London to the ultimate accolade - a party thrown for her by Anna W Wintour. She recounts a life lived in style

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arly y in 1959, I ared in London rived by train with my belongings few packed in a smart new blue fibreglass suitcase. I shared a bedsit, a large stuccoed room on the second floor with two single beds and a washbasin. There was a gas fire on a meter and an electric ring for boiling an egg or warming up uncomplicated things like baked beans.

I was soon deeply immersed in evening classes at the Cherry Marshall modelling school. A model competition ran in British Vogue in 1959, publicised with a picture of a pretty young girl, Nena von Schlebrügge (later to be Uma Thurman’s mother), and a caption asking: ‘Could this be you?’ I had a model picture of myself in pigtails wearing a big sweater and a straw boater, so I sent that in.

A few months later, a letter arrived from Vogue informing me I was on the list of fi nalists and thus invited to a formal tea party at Vogue House.

So off I trotted to Hanover Square, anxious as hell. All the finalists were there, as were all the senior editors and Vogue photographers. A little later it was announced which of us had won in the various categories.

I won the Young Idea section. Suddenly, everyone began asking for me.

I was a success!

At the height of the 1960s, I began regularly flying to Paris for work.

Along the way, I managed to acquire a devilishly handsome new boyfriend.

Albert Koski was a photographer’s agent with long, dark, romantic hair.

I found him deeply seductive and quickly became crazy about him.

Every other night we could be found dancing (to a twitchy form of early French pop music called yé-yé) until dawn in the fashionable club New Jimmy’z. I wore extra-small children’s sweaters in Shetland wool that were all the rage among the French fashion elite, and very, very tight Newman jeans.

I used to get so worried that I hadn’t got it right. Catherine Deneuve and her sister Françoise Dorléac were the only ones I ever saw actually wearing the hard-edged space-age clothes of Courrèges and Paco Rabanne and looking at ease.

Except perhaps the evening when Catherine was enjoying herself with David Bailey, Albert and me in Régine’s and the waiter spilled an entire bottle of red wine over her white Courrèges shift.

At home a major women’s lib movement was under way. Everything was connected to the Pill.

And everyone was listening to Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Words like ‘far out’ and ‘heavy’ were in common currency. I would run

With Anna Wintour last year

around each night in my fashionable French gear to seriously trendy clubs like the Ad Lib, off Leicester Square, with a fast crowd that included the actors Michael Caine and Terence Stamp, the photographers Duffy, Donovan and Bailey, and people in vogue like Rudolf Nureyev and Marianne Faithful. After one wild night, I remember accepting a lift back from Roman Polanski. He stopped short at his house and tried dragging me inside. I escaped but had to walk the rest of the way back. eading towards 28 years I was heading ough I was still a model, old, and though omething more. The forI wanted something utspoken Lady Clare midably outspoken m, of Queen magazine, Rendlesham, regarded me and said: “Grace, you should be a fashion editor.

You’re too old to be a model.” he was right.

Of course, she hile, my personal Meanwhile, king good. After life was looking p with Albert, my break-up I was about to enter into a serious relationship el Chow, the with Michael famous ressoon-to-be-famous taurateur.

Clare Despite m’s offer, Rendlesham’s my sights were firmly ong-time faset on my long-time gue. I had a vourite, Vogue. w with Bea job interview ish Vogue’s Miller, British tor-in-chief. new editor-in-chief.

The two of us talked over lunch and by the end of the meal I was nd would recruited and begin the new year as a junior fashion editor.

My nascent ting cafashion-editing estined reer was destined e with to coincide g of Mr the opening on the Chow. Soon restaurant was attracting a gallebrities axy of celebrities and, even more sig-

‘New York was unbelievably exciting’

nificantly, the leading ading artists of the time. It was Michael’s brilliant idea to provide them n the underwith free meals on hey would standing that they heir art to donate some of their the restaurant.

Naturally, Michael ver being and I were forever photographed att home, ur symdraped among our ess’ as bols of ‘with-it-ness’ one of London’s most uples. happening couples. uring Meanwhile, during andall these demands of ing new changes circumstance, my om hair had gone from chicly gamine to n weirdly bushy. In k retrospect I think it must have been a silent cry for help.

New York was citing. The unbelievably exciting. energy, pace and scale were in such o London. And the sharp contrast to American collections were so refreshingly pared down. Soon I was travelling back and forth fort doing frequent photo sessions for British Vogue. I am a person who usually likes an ordered, stra straightforward home life. I don’t leave a house or a job often. But when Calvin Cal Klein ofo his design fered me the position of director, he made it easy for me to move to New York.

Yor I suppose I was being a bit d daring. After all, it’s not so adv adventurous to make this kind of o move when you’re young, but b a bit more so when you’re 48 or 49.

After a while, wh I began thinking about abo a return to magazin magazines. When it was announced annou that Anna Winto Wintour had been appointed the new editor-in-chie itor-in-chief of American Vogue, Vogue I immediately rang her to offer my cong congratulations.

Anna ca came on the line and said, “Meet me at Da Silvano at six. six.” So I did, th and that evening, withou without missing bea she said, a beat, “I’m starting on Mond Monday.

Would li you like to start m with me?”

In A April 1991 I 5 and Anna turned 50, her and assistant Gabé organ organised a birthfo me. Anna day party for booked the restaurant Indochine, the happening

Grace’s first Vogue cover in 1962

spot of the moment.

Two models came in carrying a birthday cake the size of a small table that had my face on it drawn in icing. But Anna wasn’t happy with the portrait, so she took her sunglasses off and jammed them into the cake, making it appear as if I was wearing them.

Anna has worked tirelessly to make the Met Ball New York’s night of nights. She supervises everything from the flowers to the seating arrangements. There are endless meetings about after-dinner entertainments. Last year it was Florence Welch, Kanye West and Rihanna, and Lady Gaga.

The party for my 70th birthday was a roaring success. I was so overwhelmed, it all went kind of blurry, as it does every time I’m the centre of attention.

Anna made a speech: ‘Grace, to me you will always be the heart and soul of the magazine, its guardian at the gate, its beacon of excellence.

For as long as I have edited Vogue, one person, Grace Coddington, has made me excited to come into the office every day…’

With Kate Moss in 2009

Grace Coddington in 2012

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An ongoing exhibition in Limassol shows how his mind worked as it reveals some of the amazing machines he dreamt up says ZOE CHRISTODOULIDES

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Da Vinci Machines – An exhibition of Genius Exhibition displaying more than 60 interactive machines from Da Vinci original drawings, 15 high quality reproduction artworks, giant art panels and rare copies of Leonardo codices. Until February 28. Evagoras Lanitis Centre, Vasilissis Street (Medieval Castle Area), Limassol.

Weekdays: 10am-8pm. Weekends: 10am-8pm. Tel: 25-342123. www.davincimachinescyprus.com

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hink of Leonardo Da Vinci and it’s more than likely a plethora of infamous images will spring to mind.

Perhaps you’ll remember the smile of the Mona Lisa in his most famous and parodied portrait, or maybe you’ll recall the splendour of The Last Supper in one of the most reproduced religious paintings of all time. Even those who claim to have little affi liation with the art world are bound to know a touch of trivia about his life and works.

As the January blues set in this month, the Lanitis Centre in Limassol is calling out to crowds to enjoy something a little different, encouraging all to set their sights on a whole range of exhibits dedicated to the man so often revered as a genius of the Renaissance era.

Historical documents reveal that Leonardo commissioned local artisans (who are known to be the only craftsmen he trusted) to construct a few of the machines he designed

An insight into Da Vinci Not just your average show on the renowned Italian artist however, this has a rather different slant with a substantial focus on his brilliance as an inventor. Specifically, the world touring exhibition will be displaying more than 60 interactive machines from original Da Vinci drawings, 15 high quality reproduction artworks,

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giant panels, and rare copies of Leonardo codices. Open until the end of February, the occasion has been organised as a celebration of the 30 years of the presence of the FBME Bank in Cyprus.

With Da Vinci having dedicated himself with passion to scientific studies in anatomy, biology, mathematics and physics, his manuscripts - known as codices - exhibit ingenious solutions to practical problems of his time while he also put forth future possibilities for flying machines and automation. Historical documents reveal that Leonardo commissioned local artisans (who are known to be the only craftsmen he trusted) to construct a few of the machines he designed. Unfortunately however none of these machines have survived today, but with the establishment of the first technological museums, scholars and artisans began collaborations to interpret the artist’s ideas.

As for the intricate machines now on display within the Lanitis Centre, they’ve all been painstakingly constructed over a number of years by a team of Florentine artisans from the Niccolai-Teknoart group. The result of fine craftsmanship, interpretation, skill and modern day technology, they pay particular attention to detail to reflect Leonardo’s objectives.

Each machine has been designed with the aid of computer technology to calculate the exact proportions of the models while the artisans have paid particular attention to detail.

It’s worth taking note of the fact that they only use materials of the time in their reproductions, most notably

wood, cotton, brass, iron and cord.

The interpretation of the language used by Da Vinci in his codices is also of upmost importance as he used local idioms which are hard to decode. This in turn has required a great amount of skill to identify the secret clues, decoys and encryptions used in his works.

As the current exhibition stops off in Cyprus amidst a tour of the world, go along to the Lanitis Centre and you’ll get to set your sights on over 60 models grouped into themes including war machines, flying machines and nautical/hydraulic machines, topped off by devices illustrating the principals of mechanics.

While many are scale models, others are life size, with certain interactive machines proving to be a particularly popular aspect of the whole occasion as visitors can touch and handle the models to gain a fi rsthand appreciation of how they work. d the centre and you’ll Walk around come across explanatory notes and illustrative panels with Da Vinci’s companydrawings accompanydel. ing each model. uba to From scuba submarines, to the ne gun first machine or a caand design for nal system used ion, for irrigation, the public can ght gain an insight ncinto their funcen tionality. Then there’s all the artwork to ogle

at with the exhibition including 15 high quality reproduction artworks of some of his masterpieces including the Vitruvian Man, the Last Supper and The Annunciation. That’s not to forget the most famous and valued of all, the Mona Lisa. A painting that sees about six million people flock to the Louvre in Paros each year, the exhibit here in Cyprus will reveal the findings of recent scientific research including x-ray analyses.

Also featured at the centre are giant art panels, computer animations, fi lm screenings and copies of rare codices. With the codices standing as limited edition collections that reproduce the surviving manuscripts of Da Vinci’s notes, the copies of the codices together with animated computer programmes enhance the scientific, cultural and educational experience of each exhibit. As for those of you who really want to get to grips with everything on show, you can take part in a tour by experienced guides to guide you through the motions.

08 TRAVEL

Worth its wait in gold The unspoilt, sleepy island of Grenada has amazing food, scenery and even an Olympic gold medal but new developments look set to push it further into the limelight. JO FERNÁNDEZ reports

Spice of life: Mount Cinnamon resort

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nlike some other Caribbean islands, Grenada has been somewhat unfairly left off the tourist trail. First came the US invasion under Ronald Reagan in 1983, when a split in the Left-wing party led to the overthrow and execution of leader Maurice Bishop. Then in 2004 Hurricane Ivan tore through, causing widespread devastation, wiping out the nutmeg crop which gave the ‘Spice Island’ its name as one of the world’s largest producers.

But this year’s Olympics was a chance for the tiny island, just 22 by 12 miles, to shine - and Kirani James delivered, winning Grenada’s first ever Olympic gold medal, in the 400 metres. Locals hope this winning streak will turn the island’s fortunes.

The spice trade is recovering, which is good news for future tourists as, for all its lush, unspoilt beauty, it was the food that stayed with me (and my waistline).

My fi rst meals were at Mount Cinnamon all-villa resort, set just above powder-soft Grand Anse beach, one of many island properties owned by British entrepreneur Peter de Savary (or PDS, as he likes to be known).

The menu isn’t traditional Caribbean - the overall theme is Italian – although local breakfast specialities such as salt fish souse and bakes are served. The space was a little dark and dingy, its saving grace the dazzling bay view.

Sharing this view are 22 villas scattered up hillside tropical gardens. Mine - a duplex reached up a puff-inducing two fl ights of stairs fused traditional whitewashed exteriors with a cooler vibe incorporating Smeg fridges in citrus shades. Although normally useful, the kitchen was largely ignored as I ate out so much.

This winter brings a new ultraluxurious villa, Cinnamon Heights, with two dining rooms. Guests can also stay at other de Savary-owned

The U-shaped Carenage harbour is one of the prettiest in the region, its colourful streets rising steeply from the waterfront, backed by mountains and forests

Marine dream: eerily beautiful underwater sculptures off Moliniere Bay

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properties, Azzurra Castle or the shabbier hillside plantation property Mount Edgecombe.

The second day of the trip was Friday, which means only one thing in the Caribbean - the fish fry. Grenada’s takes place at Gouyave fishing village on the west coast. By night the narrow streets are lined with stalls selling mahi mahi, fish kebabs and, most popular, lobster. Speakers putting out booming sounds account for the carnival feel but perhaps the presence of tourists accounts for the prices - 50 East Caribbean dollars (€15) for a half lobster.

Another food-related trip on a sundrenched Saturday was to the market at St George’s harbour capital, where bunches of bananas and stalls piled high with earthycoloured spices - mace, cinnamon, nutmeg - vie for your attention.

The U-shaped Carenage harbour is one of the prettiest in the region, its colourful streets rising steeply from the waterfront, backed by mountains and forests. Its charms caught the eye of de Savary, who has his mitts in something far larger aside from owning properties on the island, including two plantations - one intended for development and a strange Moroccan-meets-a-castle style villa.

The $500million Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis marina project is an ambitious development. Smaller boats will be joined by super yachts and a high-end development including hotels and villas. De Savary is touting it as the next Portofi no.

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ated with mountain villages - scatterings of small houses with locals “liming” outside. Like the other Windward islands, Grenada is originally volcanic. The island’s interior, shrouded in densely grown tropical jungle, covers the remnants, mainly visible at the Grand Etang National Park. Wild monkeys and exotic tropical birds share it with a large crater lake.

Further up, Pearls Airport has its own nature display in the form of cows and goats sat in the middle of the weed sprouting, disused runway. The rusted fuselages of the Soviet era sit on the sidelines - Cuban planes sent over before the US invasion are now an almost accidental attraction.

I passed through coastal Grenville, Grenada’s second city, the smell of frying fish tantalising. But nothing equalled the aromas wafting from the coal pots at the idyllic Belmont Estate in the green hills of St Patrick’s. This 17th-century working plantation follows Slow Food and religious - principles in its 250seat food hall, serving tender organic beef curry and sweet guava chicken but no alcohol. They also grow all the spices your kitchen holds, as well as producing goat’s cheese and cocoa harvested here and sold to the Grenada Cocoa Association.

Still full from lunch, I could have followed my nose to find dinner at Boots Cuisine on the Grand Anse Valley Road (alternatively get a taxi).

The simple setting - a few tables in a side room - belies the reputation chef

Carenage harbour

Hot spot: Burma is predicted to see a surge in popularity this year

Burma 2013 holiday boom predicted

By Peter Woodman A boom in holidays to Burma is being predicted as the Far East country moves further towards democracy.

British tour company Saga is putting on extra tours to Burma in 2013 and sees the country becoming an ever-growing destination for UK holidaymakers.

Saga also said that South Africa, where the pound is strong against the rand, offers good value for money in 2013.

The company also picks out Bermuda and Thailand as hotspots for tourists this year.

Saga said sales to more exotic destinations had gone well in 2012, with bookings to Mauritius increasing four-fold and Cuba becoming a bestseller. Thailand and Vietnam have also done well in 2012.

Saga Travel's chief executive Susan Hopper said: "We are continuing to see significant shifts in what our customers are looking for.

"Today's 50-plus travellers are clearly looking for exciting destinations that offer the chance of experiencing something out of the ordinary. It's great, and we see no signs of this demand abating."

British Airways is also predicting Vietnam for holiday growth in 2013.

BA, which will be starting fl ights to Colombo in Sri Lanka in April, also picks out Brazil, South Korea, Croatia and the Dominican Republic in its list of favourites for the new year.

This list includes Londonderry in Northern Ireland which has been designated 2013 UK City of Culture.

Other possible boom destinations in 2013, according to BA, are Cape Town, Las Vegas, Alicante in Spain, Dubai and Tbilisi in Georgia.

BA's UK and Ireland head of sales Richard Tams said: "Undoubtedly consumers will continue to be driven by value for money in 2013."

Emirates says Hello 2013 by offering great fares

and boutique open this month. The marina project is not without controversy, with claims that locals moved from land bought to develop were rehoused in poorly-built shacks. But PDS’ team seem loyal and committed to both his projects and Grenada.

I set sail, armed with rum punch and Team PDS’ Mark and Barry, to see the beautiful underwater sculptures just off Moliniere Bay created

by British artist Jason de Caires Taylor in response to Hurricane Ivan.

Striking photographs reveal a ring of life-size children holding hands. I’d like to say I dived down to take one, but in reality I struggled to snorkel down even as far as their mossy little heads.

From here I headed up and over to the other side of this mostly undeveloped island, passing picturesque and fertile valleys, rainforests and streams. The rural scene is punctu-

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Roland ‘Boots’ McSween has gained for his twist on Grenadian food.

Deciding to work for himself following stints in a hotel kitchen, the be-hatted Boots chalks up the daily changing tasting menu on a blackboard: pumpkin soup (smooth, with a hint of nutmeg); tettrie wrap (a fish-fi lled roti); TLC (tomato, lettuce and cucumber with a secret dressing reminiscent of Christmas pudding).

Mains were lambi (conch) and Borden pork with the aroma of lemon and spice. On my heaped plate were island staples - coocoo (cornmeal and coconut milk), dasheen and plantain. Pudding was the sweetest scoop of banana ice cream with brown cubes of guava jelly.

You won’t find nightlife and casinos here - yet - but Grenada is one of the most unspoilt and safest islands in the Caribbean. And for this - and its food - it surely merits another gold medal.

Emirates is welcoming 2013 aboard by offering very attractive fares for quick-acting customers. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to spend more time with family and friends or visit a dream destination Emirates’ Economy Class deals, currently available for early bookers, offer something for everyone.

The special fares apply to more than 120 destinations across the Emirates’ network when booked by January 10 for travel from January 18 to June 10.

“With our excellent on board product and a long list of exciting destinations - from Buenos Aires and San Francisco in the west to Tokyo and Auckland in the east – there are already many reasons to experience Emirates,” said Thierry Antinori, Emirates’ Executive Vice President – Passenger Sales Worldwide. “Now, we are injecting even more value into Economy Class fares,

while giving a warm welcome to 2013. We urge customers to move quickly to secure seats at the best price”.

Economy Class fares from Cyprus to Dubai start from €497; to destinations in India from €630; North and South America start from €821; fares to Asia begin at €745; Far East begin at €840; South Africa start from €1,000; Indian Ocean destinations can be visited from €1,133; while fares to Australia/New Zealand start at €1,264. Prices also include airport taxes and fuel surcharge and local terms and conditions apply.

Emirates’ world has grown rapidly in 2012, with the launch of 15 new destinations, bringing new countries, cultures and experiences for customers to explore.

The list of new points began with Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires on 3rd January 2012 and includes Dublin, Dallas Fort Worth, Seattle,

Lusaka, Harare, Ho Chi Minh City, Barcelona, Lisbon, Erbil, Washington DC and Adelaide.

Services to Lyon and Phuket started earlier this month.

Emirates, now flying under the banner of ‘Hello Tomorrow’, operates a fuel-efficient fleet of 194 aircraft, including the world’s largest fleet of double-decker A380s.

Emirates also takes the worry out of doing a little shopping by offering Economy Class passengers a generous luggage allowance of 30kg.

In 2013, Emirates’ ambitious expansion plans will be supported by the opening of the world’s first purpose-built A380 concourse in Dubai.

For more information on Emirates, including how to book and a complete list of terms and conditions, Tel: 22 817816 or visit: www.emirates. com/cy/greek/destinations_offers/special_offers/special_offers.aspx

10 FOOD & DRINK WINES with George Kassianos

Winemakers on a mission Those behind Pieria Eratini wines were on the island recently to match their bottles to food at the Elea Estate

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hat happens when a chef and a winemaker meet to eat and drink together?

Recently the chef at Paphos’ Elea Estate John Kouphou met winemakers/owners of Pieria Eratini winery Pavlos Argyropoulos and Andreas Pantos. The three men paid no mind to the stunning views over the golf course, but bustled around the kitchen. After all there was a menu to be prepared matched with two wines from Pieria Eratini - the newcomer winery to Cyprus’ wine scene.

Geography first, Pieria is located in the northern part of Greece in the southern part of Macedonia. The Pieria regional unit is bordered by Larissa (Thessaly) to the south and west, Kozani to the west and Imathia to the north. The Pierian mountains lie to the west. The Thermaic Gulf lies to the east. The lowest point is the Thermian Gulf and the highest point is Mount Olympus In 2006 at Kolindros, Pavlos and Andreas, both renowned oenologists with Tsantali, created the winery that boosts 150 acres of organically grown vineyards stretched over the slopes of Mount Olympus. Greek and foreign varieties were planted and are being cultivated with great care; like Malagousia and Assyrtiko -first cultivated in the island of Santorini for the estate’s whites and Xinomavro and Kolondrino for the reds. Furthermore, French white Chardonnay and the reds Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are being cultivated. According to both, they used all their experience to select suitable vineyards for the specific grapes with respect to soil and climate, which is Mediterranean with mild winters

and temperate summers, cooled by southern breezes from Mount Olympus; the locals call it ‘Lympiatis’. In other words, whether the direction of the cold wind comes from the south or the north winter is cold, summers are cooler especially in afternoons even in the hot month of August.

The vineyards are planted on hills at an altitude of 400 metres, not far from Thermaikos Gulf cold breezes.

They are surrounded by deep gorges and on three sides by the Great Pierian Forest; full of beech trees, oak, chestnuts, fir, pine and plane trees. The soil is mainly sandy with a few clayey substrates and calcareous rocks. It is rich in sea fossils, since the surrounding hilly area was formed by sea deposits.

Talking to both of them you fi nd that they are men -rather winemakers - on a mission. That is to discover new expressions for Greek wine, for their wine. At the moment they are

They want each variety to 'express itself, express in its own language, make a point, a statement' grelooking for the parameters and ingreess dients that can create that process ety and scenario. They want each variety wn to “express itself, express in its own ent. language, make a point, a statement.

Each (variety) must have a story to tell. Based on this philosophy, orem ganic farming helps the ecosystem tial in general to reveal its true potential through its products”. ral I asked how organic and natural nic wines taste compared to non organic wo wines? In their opinion, there are two nes big differences. First is that wines e a made from organic grapes have fuller and richer taste and you can lity taste in their texture the minerality ave of their terroir. Secondly, they have em less sulfites and this makes them more pleasant to drink and more dirngestible (no headache the next morns be ing!). Both things let organic wines

drunk in an easier way and be paired better with food. They are not wines that try to be the leading character at the table, but rather to accompany and enhance the meal.

Any enthusiast will agree that wine has the potential to inspire our minds, fulfill our hearts and arouse our souls like few other things in life do. But in experiencing the magic of wine at its best, it’s not very often we stop to think about the very people whose talent and skill are essential in making it all happen. At Elea Estate, in the company of the winemakers we tested two Eratines Efhes wines – the white 2010 vintage was an award winner with a silver medal at the great international competition of Decanter Magazine, and the red is not far off.

With the wines the exceptional food pairing of John Kouphou provided the 50 odd diners a first hand experience of what matching wine and food is all about.

2011 Eratines Efhes White Assyrtiko 60%, Chardonnay 30% and Malagouzia 10%. The wines are aged in French, American oak and Acacia barrels.

This wonderful white has a shiny golden yellow colour, a wine with complex aromas. Those of the Assyrtico variety, citrus fruit in combination with the flavours of melted but-

ter, exotic fruit of Chardonnay, the acacia blossoms and generally the flowery aromas of Malagousia, vanilla and oak from barrel ageing give a full taste wine with well-balanced taste and fine structure. It has a long and intense after taste. Ageing builds its character and gives us a really special wine. It is the perfect company for smoked salmon, sea food and spicy meat dishes. €18

2009 Eratines Efhes Red Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Syrah 20% and Xinomavro 20%. Deep, vibrant purple, the nose displays intense aromas of rich black and red berry fruits, plums, rhubarb, spice and black pepper supported by underlying notes of restrained fragrant oak. The palate is a complex of layered flavours led by intense raspberries, mulberry and plum supported with liquorice and chocolate. The seamless, concentrated palate is lengthened by a fine acid and tannin structure with subtle spice resulting in a wine of great power and elegance.

Eratines Efhes is great matched with grilled pigeon with pear and radicchio salad; Cantonese Roast Duck with chili-plum dipping sauce; or rare rack of lamb or beef with roast tomatoes and white Bean Puree. €20 Imported and Distributed by Oinotria

Film explores African-Americans’ unhealthy ‘soul food’ habit

By Harriet McLeod After interviewing food historians, scholars, cooks, doctors, activists and consumers for his new film Soul Food Junkies, filmmaker Byron Hurt concluded that an addiction to soul food is killing AfricanAmericans at an alarming rate.

The movie examines how black cultural identity is linked to highcalorie, high-fat food such as fried chicken and barbecued ribs and how eating habits may be changing.

In the deeply personal film, Hurt details his father’s fight and eventual death from pancreatic cancer. A high-fat diet is a risk factor for the illness.

“I never questioned what we ate or how much,” 42-year-old New Jersey-based Hurt says in the film that travels from New Jersey and New York to Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana and Chicago.

Hurt decided to examine the link between calorie-loaded soul food and illnesses among blacks after his father was diagnosed in 2006. He delves into his family history, as well as slavery, the African diaspora and the black power movement in the film.

In Jackson, Mississippi, Hurt joined football fans for ribs and corn cooked with pigs’ feet and turkey necks. He also visited Peaches,

where freedom riders and civil rights activists including Martin Luther King Jr. ate.

Hurt grew up on fried chicken, pork chops, macaroni cheese, potatoes and gravy, barbecued ribs, sweet potato pie, collard greens, ham hocks and black-eyed peas.

Southern food began to be called soul food during the civil rights and black power movements of the 1960s, according to Hurt.

“There’s an emotional connection and cultural pride in what they see as the food their population survived on in difficult times”.

But Hurt said African-Americans are being devastated by nutrition-related diseases.

Black adults have the highest rates of obesity and a higher prevalence of diabetes than whites, and are twice as likely to die of stroke before age 75 than other population groups. Besides tradition and habit, poverty and neighbourhoods without good supermarkets also contribute to an unhealthy diet, Hurt said.

“Low-income communities of colour lack access to vegetables and have an overabundance of fast food and highly processed foods that are high in calories and fats.

I always know when I’m in a community of colour because I see... very, very few supermarkets and health food stores,” he added.

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with Maria Socratous

PARTY ON! A three-course meal for friends Winter Vegetable Soup Serves 6 1kg mixed root vegetables – such as carrots, turnips, swede – cut into chunks 8 rashers streaky bacon 3 tsp vegetable bouillon powder or cube 100g cabbage, shredded Heat the oven to 220C/gas 7. Tip the root vegetables into a roasting tin and cook for around 45 minutes, until they are tender.

Meanwhile, grill the bacon until crisp, then roughly chop. Dissolve the vegetable bouillon or stock in 850ml boiling water and add to the roasted vegetables in a saucepan. Stir well.

Use a stick blender to whizz the vegetables for a few seconds to purée some of them, but leaving some chunky.

Steam or microwave the cabbage until tender.

Season the soup with salt and pepper and ladle into warmed bowls. Top with the cabbage and bacon.

Roast Pork with Apricot Stuffing Serves 8-10 1.8kg pork loin, skin scored and cut lengthways under the skin to halfway and stuffed with half the stuffing mix For the stuffing 35g butter 12 shallots, chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 75g pancetta, finely chopped 300g dried apricots*, chopped 8 tbsp Marsala* 2 tbsp sage, chopped 3tbsp pine nuts, toasted 50g breadcrumbs

Rum-Soaked Sultana Cheesecake Serves 12

ter in a saucepan and fry shallots and garlic for 5-10 minutes until soft. Remove from the pan and add the pancetta. Turn up the heat and fry until crispy, remove and drain on kitchen paper and add to shallots. Mix with soaked apricots, sage, pine nuts and breadcrumbs. Season well.

Heat the oven to 220C/gas 7. Stuff half of the stuffing into the pork and tie. Cover the sides where the stuffing is protruding with foil. Pat the skin dry and season well. Place in a roasting tin and cook for 30 minutes. Then turn down the oven to 200C/gas 6 and cook for a further 1 hour 10 minutes.

Serve the pork and extra stuffing with roast potatoes and apple sauce or chutney. *soak apricots in Marsala at least 1 hour before using

To make the stuffing, melt the but-

Whyyoushouldeat Porridge

75g sultanas 5tbsp golden rum 300g ginger nut biscuits, crushed 40g butter, melted 800g cream cheese 200g caster sugar 2tbsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs Icing sugar, for dusting (optional) Place the sultanas and rum in a glass bowl, cover and leave to soak overnight.

Grease and line a 23cm springform cake tin. Heat the oven to 150C/gas 2. Mix together the biscuits and butter and press into the base of the tin.

Chill in the fridge while you make the filling.

Whip the cream cheese with an electric mixer. When soft and fluffy, add the sugar and whisk again. Add a pinch of salt and the vanilla and beat once more. Add the eggs one at a time.

Drain the sultanas and stir them into the mixture. Pour into the lined cake tin and place on a baking sheet.

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As the January chill makes everyone far more inclined to spend time behind closed doors, there’s nothing like a warm drink or comfort food to wash away the winter blues. And if you’re after a healthy way to kick start the winter mornings, a generous portion of porridge will do the trick. Now crowned as a super food, the sludgy mixture is packed with health benefits that really give you the chance to top up on vital nutrients.

A notoriously high fibre treat, a little porridge each day will regulate bowel movements with daily intake helping prevent constipation. Containing a high amount of complex carbs - which are digested slower than simple carbs - porridge will also fill

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Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes or until set but with a slight wobble in the middle. Run a round-bladed knife around the inside of the tin. Leave to cool completely, cover with cling fi lm and place in the fridge overnight before un-moulding. Dust with icing sugar to serve.

you with energy that lasts for a good few hours. Great for your heart, it is also thought to be beneficial in fighting cancer, containing anti-oxidants which aid in keeping the body functioning at its best.

But there are other benefits that aren’t so well known, with vitamin B6 in the oats boosting your mood and warding off depression. New research even indicates that the oaty goodness helps improve sex drive as it manages hormone levels. What many people don’t know is that oats also help boost immunity, a real benefit in the winter months when you’re trying to ward off colds and flu.

But do beware - not all porridge is made equal, nor is every packet sold on the

supermarket shelves brilliant for you. Be sure not to fall into the trap of buying flavoured and sugary porridge instant mixes that will defeat the purpose of eating it in the first place. Instead, go for whole rolled oats that need to be cooked slowly over the stove as you add water or milk into the mix (or both according to how creamy you prefer it).

Top off with nuts, seeds and fruits and you’ll really be giving your system a healthy boost. And it’s worth trying your best not to fall into the temptation of sprinkling sugar over the top. Instead, you can opt for a little honey or a dash of cinnamon to really make your morning fix as naturally delicious as possible.

12 FOOD & DRINK RESTAURANT REVIEW by Nathan Morely OTHER PLACES TO TRY NICOSIA DISTRICT Garidomania 63 Kyriacou Matsi, Tel: 22 777179 Family Nest 4 Keramikis str Strovolos, Tel: 22 429028 Kavouri 125, Strovolos Avenue, Tel: 22 425153 Latsi 1, Agiou Pavlou, Tel: 22 772459 Paragadi 3, Niovis Str Acropolis, Tel: 22491310 Pixida 5 Menandrou str, 22445636 Ocean Basket 18 Themistocli Dervis, Tel: 22 673777

The ‘codfather’ serves a slice of Britain Lambros Fish & Chips, Dhekelia

LIMASSOL DISTRICT Aggelos 91, Makariou Mesa Gitonia, Tel: 25 725333 Glaros 50 Eleftherias str, Tel: 25 357046 Giagini 6 Hatziloizi Michaelides, Tel: 97839617 Carmi at Molos 224 Christodoulou Hatzipavlou, Tel: 25 357046 Fat Fish Vasileos Georgiou A, Tel: 25 828181 Kavourotrypa 44 Serifou Str Zakaki, Tel: 25 390372 Kyani Akti Georgiou A, Tel: 25 322496 Ladas Palio Limani, Tel: 25 3657606

LARNACA DISTRICT Varoshiotis Seafood 7 Piale Pasia Ave, Tel: 70003536 Gorgona 145 Piale Pasia Ave, Tel: 24 622505 Charmers Piale Pasia Ave., 140 Lordos Sea gate, Tel: 24 624127 Zephyros 37 Piale Pasia Ave, Tel: 24 657198 Zakos Beach Restaurant Makenzie Beach, Tel: 24 652411

PAPHOS DISTRICT Atlantida Geroskipou Tourist Beach, Tel: 26 964525 Yiangos Latsi, Kathikas, Tel: 26 321411 Kanali Pomos, Tel: 26 342191 Nikos Tyrimos 71 Agapinoros, Tel: 26 942846 Periyiali

Latsi, Tel: 26 321288 Psaropoulos Latsi, Tel: 26 321089

AGIA NAPA / PROTARAS Kalamies Pernera, Tel: 23 831145 Karas Tavern Kaparis Ave. Tel: 23 820565 Spartiatis 79 Kon/ou Ave., Tel: 23 831386

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here’s nothing more British than a generous portion of fish and chips saturated in salt and Sarsons vinegar and for that reason Lambros Restaurant has become something of an institution in the south east, especially for expats seeking a taste of home.

For longer than I can remember it has been serving up a variety of quintessentially British traditional meals, with the most notable being its famed cod and chips. But, if you fancy a nicely battered sausage or a Steak and Kidney pie, you’ll be alright here.

Located on the Dhekelia beach, along from the local sailing club, it sits on the eastern edge of the sweeping Larnaca bay and offers fantastic views of the Mediterranean.

Entering Dhekelia, you really can feel that you have been beamed into a slice of Britain abroad – behind the fences which protect the base you can spot churches, a golf course, tennis courts and cinema as you drive along

Few can resist the mouth-watering combination of moist white fish served with a generous portion of thick-cut, hot chips the aptly named Waterloo Road.

Before coming here make sure you have a decent appetite because before your meal arrives you’ll receive a complimentary half loaf of bread, hummus and a small salad.

The ladies in the kitchen are visible as they toil away behind the enormous fish counter, stacking up the cod and haddock behind the glass straight from the fryers – almost identical to a scene from a dockside chippy in Grimsby.

The decor does leave much to be desired and may be in need of some updating as it has a very canteeny feel, but people really come just for good food without thrills – and when your hunk of battered cod and chips (€8.45) arrives on the table, there’s not much chance of you noticing the surroundings.

Few can resist the mouth-watering combination of moist white fish served with a generous portion of thick-cut, hot chips and washed down with a pint of Keo, so it is little surprise that cod remains the num-

ber one choice of most people I know that come here.

The mushy peas (€ 1.35) were a bit bland, but OK – thankfully, nothing was greasy.

My dining partner plumped for the steak and kidney pie with chips (€6). Apart from a slight grumble about a shortage of kidney, he was well pleased with the pastry and beef, and he’s a man who knows his steak and kidney pie.

A pot of gravy will cost you an additional €1.15. For true lovers of the chip shop, you can also plonk a pickled onion or egg on your plate. There is a decent selection of local wines,

VITAL STATISTICS SPECIALITY Fish and chips WHERE Lambros restaurant, Dhekelia Beach, Larnaca CONTACT 24-723206 PRICE Fish and chips €8.45

beers and soft drinks – a large bottle of water will cost you €1.80.

For many expats, British forces personnel and locals in the south east, Lambros is a favourite, and as a result is known to get quite busy at peak times, but a separate covered area on the beach has eased the congestion. The staff are always cheerful, even during busy periods and dash around the restaurant floor with computerised pads in hand.

In the main restaurant it can feel buzzy, noisy and somewhat cramped due to the long tables arrangement in part of it. A few years ago, British DJ Chris Evans was talking about how fabulous this place was when broadcasting from Dhekelia – and I agree, if anyone out there does know a better place to get fish and chips please let me know!

The fish could be fractionally cheaper, but the price includes chips and they are excellent portions – our evening tallied at just €18.75. My biggest niggle is that during the early evening there are sometimes lots of people queuing for take-aways right next to people eating at the front counter.

Note that the restaurant is not open on Sundays and only accepts cash (no cards). Parking is not a problem, there are two large car parks on either side of it.

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games GTA V The GTA gameplay focuses on an open world where the player can choose missions to progress an overall story, as well as engaging in side activities, all consisting of actionadventure, driving, occasional role-playing, stealth and racing elements. The subject of the games is usually a comedic satire of American culture, but the series has gained controversy for its adult nature and violent themes. The series focuses around many different protagonists who attempt to rise through the ranks of the criminal underworld, although their motives for doing so vary in each game. The antagonists are commonly characters who have betrayed the protagonist or his organisation, or characters who have the most impact impeding the protagonist’s progress.

Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V heads to the city of Los

discs Various Artists

Reggae Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary: Origins Of Jamaican Music Would you buy an album compiled by David Cameron? This four-disc collection was put together by Edward Seaga, Jamaica’s Prime Minister from 1980-89. More pertinently for a selection that explores 50 years of Jamaican sounds, in the Fifties Seaga ran a record label and signed reggae giant Byron Lee. Though his thorough sleeve notes are predictably dry, the music is great fun, running from Theophilus Beckford’s pioneering Easy Snapping to the weightier recent work of Buju Banton and Beenie Man. While his Bob Marley choices are the relatively underplayed It’s Alright and Kaya, he largely sticks to the obvious hits. It’s a fine primer for those who didn’t realise how diverse the music of this tiny nation really is.

By David Smyth

You don’t have to be loyal to only the East Coast or the West Coast to appreciate these Biggie and Tupac Trouble Boards from Yes Snowboards.

Besides their dope depictions of two of hip hop’s icons, they’re supposed to be quality gear. They have a die-cut base to make you zoom down the hill and January 6, 2013• SUNDAY MAIL

imagined, present day Southern California.

Trouble taps on your window again with this next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto universe, set in the city of Los Santos and its surrounding hills, countryside and beaches.

Console: PS3, Xbox 360

Lucifer In Dub

Willy Mason

Peaking Lights Hot on the heels - and I use that phrase advisedly – of this year’s release from the LA duo’s Lucifer comes a dub remix. This will appeal to those who loved the original Lucifer album. It may be too much information for others. Husband and wife team Aaron Coyes and Indra Dunis evidently have a great love of Kraftwerk and King Tubby. So, you get a mix (sic) of those two strands. But not as good as either. This is, quite unashamedly, music for those who are out of their heads. The opening track is called Cosmick Dub. The next one is My Heart Dubs 4 U. I won’t tell you what the next ones are called because my keyboard may OD. Top tip: expect “dub” in the title. Nurse, the ketamine, please!

By Pete Clark

Carry On With every record label in the land looking for the next Mumford & Sons, the stage is seemingly set for Willy Mason. It’s been a story of diminishing returns for the Martha’s Vineyard singer since his 2004 debut, Where The Humans Eat, but his third album deserves to buck the trend. Produced by Dan Carey (MIA, Hot Chip) and recorded in the folk mecca of Streatham, it sees the 28-year-old venture outside his acoustic comfort zone: Pickup Truck features squalling guitar; Restless Fugitive is almost dub. But when the tempo drops, attention drifts. Mason still needs a bit more acceleration.

By Rick Pearson

a camrock profile to give you as much air as possible. And Thom Lesser’s illustrations of the two wo legends are just so damn cool. ol. Good luck settling on your rap snowboarding b di lloyalties. li

These Pantone colour swatch scarves can match anything You can get Pantone suitcases and even Pantone Christmas ornaments, and now you can display your absurd devotion to that library of colour buy wrapping some a colour swatches around your neck.

The Perfect Matching Scarf is clever little line of scarves that essentially just blow up

Pan Pantone colour swatches and port them to a material that’s ggood for keeping your neck warm warm. Naturally they come in a variety of swatch colours including sw yellow, blue, green, grey and orange ll red, d bl so there’s certain to be one to match your get-up. Now if only they could also impart a sense of fashion, maybe I’d be interested.

NuForce HP-800 headphones could rule your desk for not a lot of cash The world really needs more desk-class headphones. By that we mean, high-quality, over-ear cans for blocking out the jerk in the next cubicle. We’ve got real high hopes that

A to Z of websites for 2012 Which website should you use for what? Google isn’t a huge help when you’re presented with thousands of results so we’ve pulled together a list of twenty-six sites that should amuse, inspire or help you organise your life online. Here is the first part of our A - Z of websites for 2012.

The Arts Desk - A veritable powerhouse of discerning arts journalism and an ideal website for seasoned culture vultures.

The Browser - A curatorial space which seeks to replace the mathematical search engine with a human one, selecting ‘features, opinion and analysis articles from around the web’ that it believes will be interesting to ‘the intellectually

curious reader.’

The Cool Hunter - The premier blog and online magazine for urban living, a haven for forward thinking culture and design magpies.

The Daily Mash - Spoof coverage of news, politics, sport and culture. Very funny, uniformly irreverent and wholly committed to the absurd.

Evernote - Make notes, to-do lists, store recipes, videos, podcasts, letting you access them from any device. Super fast search tools too.

Foodily - A recipe network, bringing together a continuous feed of recipes from all over the world, offering real inspiration and variety.

Glopho - A digital community that allows you to share your newsworthy photos with other users, creating an image driven storyboard of world events and happenings as they play out.

these new headphones nes from NuForce might just hit that nine-to-five sweet spot.

It seems like every other month NuForcee is banging out some gororgeous audio product we want to try. The company’s gear isn’t always perfect, but it almost always soundss spectacular. The NuForce HP-800 headphones hones have 40mm neodymium ium drivers, sturdy aluminum build, ld, and cosy memory earpads.

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Only connect

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n the 19th century, an American lawyer in the Pacific islands befriends a runaway slave, unaware that a friendly doctor is trying to poison him. In the 1930s, a disinherited (and bisexual) young musician seeks to restore his reputation by getting a job as amanuensis to an ageing composer. In the 1970s, a female reporter uncovers a conspiracy involving a nuclear power station. In the present day, a fugitive publisher fi nds himself in a nightmarish nursing home. In the 22nd century, in the urban conurbation of Neo Seoul, ‘Sonmi-451’is a robot (or Fabricant) designed for a lifelong McJob. Finally, far in the future – “after the Fall” – humanity has regressed, both in language and civilisation, but the visit of a beautiful Prescient offers hope.

The Prescient is played by blankfaced Halle Berry; so is the female reporter. The friendly doctor is played

by Tom Hanks, who also (like Berry) appears in the other five stories.

Connection is the obvious theme in Cloud Atlas, a three-hour behemoth based on the acclaimed novel by David Mitchell: “We cross and re-cross

our own tracks,” as someone puts it, making mention of déjà vu and possible reincarnation. A musical piece is titled ‘Eternal Recurrence’. Then there’s the ‘Cloud Atlas Sextet’, which is written by our 1930s hero (Ben Whishaw) and unearthed by Halle in the 70s – one of many details that recur and re-appear. A birthmark repeats itself through the ages.

The doctor’s Pacific journal later fascinates the musician; the musician’s gay lover is also, in middle age, the key to the nuclear conspiracy; Sonmi-451, a martyr in her own time, becomes a goddess in the future.

Connection is one theme – but the point, even more, is humanity’s gradual awakening to its own humanity. Cloud Atlas might be seen as a progression from intolerance to tolerance, a theme that underpinned a very similar film (D.W. Griffith’s Intolerance) 97 years ago; it also, presumably, appeals to Lana (née Larry) Wachowski, one of the fi lm’s three directors and the world’s most famous transsexual fi lmmaker. In the earliest of the six stories, mankind’s philosophy is clear: “The weak are meat, the strong do eat,” as the doc-

Connection is one theme – but the point, even more, is humanity’s gradual awakening to its own humanity

Cloud Atlas is risky filmmaking on an epic scale, a brave attempt to film an ‘unfilmable’ novel - yet it’s still very flawed tor bluntly puts it. It’s the law of the jungle, ratified by a thin patina of appeals to the Creator; whites are masters, blacks are slaves, and that’s fine – it’s the “natural order”. Throughout, the film lays emphasis on oppression and discrimination, with mentions of Solzhenitzyn and the Jews in Nazi Germany. By the end, however, the oppressed have risen up, whites and blacks (and/or Prescients and Valley folk) have bonded, and there’s hope on the horizon – even though mankind hasn’t really progressed, and the people in Story 6 are as battered and bedraggled as those in Story 1.

Mitchell’s book used a ‘mirror’ structure, going from 1 to 6 then back again. The fi lm unfolds the six stories concurrently, cutting from one to the other – which makes sense cinematically (Griffith did it too, back in 1916) but also creates a sense of mounting drama that isn’t really borne out by the material. The actual plot in Cloud Atlas is soapy and didactic; the joy (and occasional profundity) lies in the connections. “Our lives are not our own,” says Sonmi (the fi lm repeats this three times), we’re inextricably bound up with others; “To be is to be perceived,” thus existence without other people is unthinkable.

Every random encounter opens up “a potential new direction”, acts of kindness or cruelty – as opposed to Godgiven laws – shaping the future, like a more grandiose version of karma.

filmsummaries Cloud Atlas

An… [What If…]

Six separate stories that take place across a 500-year slice of time beginning in the mid-19th century and ending in a distant post-apocalyptic future, with themes recurring in different ways from one story to another. Everything is connected: an 1849 diary of an ocean voyage across the Pacific; letters from a composer to his friend; a thriller about a murder at a nuclear power plant; a farce about a publisher in a nursing home; a sci-fi tale of a rebellious clone in futuristic Korea; and the tale of a tribe living in postapocalyptic Hawaii, far in the future. Starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Ben Whishaw, Hugo Weaving and Hugh Grant. Directed by Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowski.

(Sci-fi drama, 172 mins.)

On a night in 2009, in the Plaka neighbourhood of Athens, Demetris (Christoforos Papakaliatis) has a choice. He can either take his dog for a walk – in which case he’ll meet Christina (Marina Kalogerou) – or stay home, in which case he’ll fall victim to a robbery. In the first scenario he’ll get a chance to alleviate his loneliness, experience a powerful love affair, fatherhood, but also unemployment and infidelity. In the second he’ll keep living alone, facing the consequences of the Greek recession. A simple ‘what if’ will decide his destiny and happiness. Also starring Giorgos Constantinou. Directed by Papakaliatis. In Greek. (Drama, 111 mins.)

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Wreck-It Ralph Wreck-It Ralph is a videogame villain who longs to be as beloved as his game’s perfect hero, Fix-It Felix. Problem is, nobody loves a villain. Ralph some-

how needs to transform himself into a hero – so he sneaks into a first-person-shooter war game, planning to win a medal, but soon wrecks everything, accidentally unleashing a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. Ralph’s only hope?

Vanellope von Schweetz, a young troublemaking “glitch” from a saccharine cart-racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy. Directed by Rich Moore. DUBBED INTO GREEK. In 3D. (Kids’ cartoon, 101 mins.)

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Life of Pi Growing up in Pondicherry, India during the 1970s, Piscine, known to all as Pi (played as a teenager

by Suraj Sharma, as an adult by Irrfan Khan), has a rich life. His father owns a zoo, and Pi spends his days among tigers, zebras, hippos, and other creatures. But after Pi attempts to befriend a Bengal

CLOUD ATLAS DIRECTED BY Lana and Andy Wachowski, and Tom Tykwer STARRING Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent US 2012 172 mins

There’s a lot to talk about in Cloud Atlas. But a three-hour fi lm about six unrelated stories is a tough sit, despite the directors’ attempts to keep linking them up (two consecutive scenes have people asking for help; later, Sonmi balancing on a bridge is juxtaposed with the slave balancing on a ship’s beam). Oddly enough, it might’ve worked better if the stories had been more unrelated, instead of creating the impression of a single, multi-pronged narrative that’s forever leaving you hanging.

A story will be forgotten for minutes on end, then interrupted just as it’s reaching a climax. The (chronologically) last story is perhaps the weakest, whereas in the book it was the strongest – but Mitchell used language creatively, making that story a virtuoso linguistic performance, whereas here, despite the presence of three directors, the style barely varies throughout. Cloud Atlas is a brave attempt to fi lm an ‘unfi lmable’ novel, and as bold as a fi lm can be while remaining commercial. But maybe it should’ve been bolder, and less commercial – or maybe the novel really is unfi lmable.

Still, this is risky fi lmmaking on an epic scale – and a fi lm for our times, a time when Destiny (and even Identity) is increasingly a matter of choice. It’s no accident that the Wachowskis also made The Matrix, a fi lm where Neo made a choice (red pill or blue pill?) and forged his own fate, nor is it an accident that the grim police-state in Sonmi-451’s dystopian world is called ‘Unanimity’. “All boundaries are conventions,” says the fi lm (a line I don’t remember from the book), “waiting to be transcended”. Transcend them, viewer!

tiger, named Richard Parker, the young boy learns a harsh lesson from his father about the relationship between human and beast.

As circumstances worsen for them, the family decides to move to Canada, hitching a ride on a Japanese cargo ship – but Pi soon finds himself in the company of a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and Richard Parker after a shipwreck sets them adrift in the Pacific Ocean. Directed by Ang Lee. In 3D. (Drama, 127 mins.)

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Arbitrage On his 60th birthday, New York hedge-fund magnate Robert Miller (Richard Gere) is the very picture of a successful businessman. Behind the façade of success and wealth, however, Miller is desperately trying to complete the sale of his trading empire to a major bank before the enormity of his fraud is exposed. Struggling to conceal his duplicity from loyal wife Ellen (Susan Sarandon) and brilliant daughter and heir-apparent Brooke (Brit Marling),

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Losing my religion Life of Pi underlines its religious theme a bit too obviously - but it’s still a beautiful film, both in visuals and philosophy

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eligion takes a battering in this year’s Christmas movies at the multiplex, at least the more prestigious ones (both based on prize-winning novels). The robots in Cloud Atlas [see opposite page] long for “Ascension”, but their hopedfor Heaven turns out to be bloodier and messier. Then there’s Life of Pi, in which teenage castaway Pi (Suraj Sharma) lashes out at God in rage and despair: “I’ve lost my family! I lost everything! I surrender – what more do You want?”. Shouldn’t they be saving this stuff for Easter?

Pi is ‘Piscine’, named after a swimming pool in France – but his full name prompts schoolmates to (yes) take the piss, so he shortens it to the mathematical constant instead. Pi and his family (parents, older brother) live in Pondicherry, India, where Dad owns a zoo and Pi tries out various religions, being simultaneously a Christian, Hindu and Muslim. “Religion is darkness,” warns his dad – a symbol of the “new India” – but Pi won’t be swayed.

Years later, as an adult, he tells his story of survival at sea to a writer, who’s heard it described as “a story that would make [him] believe in God”.

God again? Yes, again. Unlike Yann Martel’s Booker Prize-winning novel, which set out its themes more discreetly – and worked as a Robinson Crusoe-like adventure yarn for those who missed them altogether – this fi lm version makes its allegory crystal-clear from the very start. Every third line seems to be about God or religion; even small details are significant, as when the fi lm makes a point of showing Pi saying grace at

LIFE OF PI An analogous question might be ‘do animals have souls?’

– or are they just ‘your own emotions reflected back at you’

the dinner table. I wouldn’t say Life of Pi was dumbed-down, exactly, but it does seem quite disdainful of the multiplex audience’s ability to figure out what’s being said without tons of help.

That’s a bit annoying, and it’s also annoying that the fi lm (widely acclaimed as one of the few 3D movies to make effective use of the technology) is only being shown in 2D in Cyprus. On the other hand, the visuals are magnificent even without the extra dimension – especially at sea, when Pi survives a shipwreck and fi nds himself stranded on a lifeboat in the vast expanse of the Pacific. The water is crystalline, his boat reflected as in a mirror; the night lights up with shoals of glow-

DIRECTED BY Ang Lee STARRING Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Gerard Depardieu US 2012 127 mins

own emotions reflected back at you,” a kind of willful self-deception we all like to practise? “Tell me what you see,” says Pi to Richard Parker when the tiger seems to be gazing up at the ing fish, even the storms have a ternight sky – but isn’t Richard Parker rifying grandeur. “God, I give myself just a wild beast who’d happily deto You!” cries our hero, overcome by vour him, and think nothing of it, if this beautiful vastness. he got the chance? “I have to believe But there’s more to it than that – there was more,” cries our hero with because Pi isn’t alone on his lifeboat. an edge of desperation; “I know it. I His family were moving to Canada felt it!”. The ending makes the ‘beauwith their zoo animals when the ship tiful lie’ thesis explicit, yet retains a sank, and a few of the beasts join him certain ambiguity. The fi lm’s fi nal on his makeshift ‘ark’ – though not act is the deepest and most satisfyfor long because, animals being aniing, kicking off with an island full of mals, they slaughter each other leavmeerkats which … but no, you’ll have ing only one survivor, a tiger named to see for yourself.

Richard Parker. The fact that most Life of Pi is still missing someof the fi lm consists of a teenage boy thing. Ang Lee (who won an Oscar and a full-grown tiger on a lifeboat for Brokeback Mountain) is a very in the Pacific is the main reason why intelligent director, but he’s inescapthe book (like Cloud Atlas) was conably genteel. The book addressed sidered unfi lmable – but Richard Pi’s toilet needs, and the terrible Parker has fi nally been rendered in constipation he suffered from a diet utterly convincing CGI, and newof fish and crackers; the fi lm has comer Suraj Sharma, a boy from none of that. Pi suffers, but his face Delhi with no previous acting experemains handsome (even his blisters rience, does amazingly well to hold don’t look too awful). One key imthe screen as Pi runs the gamut from age comes perhaps when Pi spears a triumph to hysteria. tropical fish and hauls it up on the Best of all, what the fi lm is saying boat, its bright colours fading as it (yes, it has to do with God) is rich and expires – Death defi ned as an abcomplex. Is God really in the beauty sence of beauty. This is a beautiful of sea and sky, or is it just sea and fi lm, both in its visuals and its phisky? An analogous losophy. Will it make you believe question might be ‘do in God? No – that would be far Ratings Key animals have souls?’ – Unforgettable too easy. It’ll make you see why or are they just “your Unmissable (most) other people do.

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Miller is also hiding an affair with French art-dealer Julie (Laetitia Casta). Just as he’s about to unload his troubled empire, an unexpected bloody error forces him to juggle family, business and crime – but a cop (Tim Roth) is on his case. Directed by Nicholas Jarecki. (Dramatic thriller, 107 mins.)

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Zarafa A grandfather tells his grandchildren the story of Maki, a young boy who escapes from slave traders, befriends a giraffe (the title character), crosses the desert, meets a pirate, and a few other things on a trip that takes him from Africa to Paris. Directed by Remi Bezancon and Jean- Christophe Lie. DUBBED INTO GREEK. (Kids’ cartoon, 78 mins.)

Our rating: N/A

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey A hobbit named Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug.

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Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen), Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild, through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever … Gollum.

Also starring Richard Armitage and Andy Serkis. Directed by Peter Jackson. In English, with occasional dialogue in made-up languages with Greek subtitles. In 3D. (Adventure fantasy, 169 mins.)

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Seven Psychopaths Irish screenwriter Marty Faranan (Colin Farrell) has come down with a bad case of writer’s block. He has the title for his next script, ‘Seven Psychopaths’, but is struggling to write it. Billy (Sam Rockwell) is

Marty’s best friend, an unemployed actor and parttime dog-napper, who wants to help Marty by any means necessary. Hans (Christopher Walken) is Billy’s partner in crime; they snatch dogs, then return them and claim the reward – but they get in trouble when they dog-nap Bonny the shih tzu, whose owner Charlie (Woody Harrelson) is a psychopathic gangster. Now Marty’s going to get all the inspiration he needs for his subject matter – as long as he lives to tell the tale. Also starring Abbie Cornish and Tom Waits. Directed by Martin McDonagh. (Dark comedy, 110 mins.)

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Hotel Transylvania Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. It’s a special weekend and Dracula has invited some of his best friends – Frankenstein and his wife, the Mummy,

the Invisible Man, the Werewolf family and many more – to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis’ 118th birthday. For good old Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem; but everything could change for the over-protective dad when one ordinary human guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky. In 3D. DUBBED INTO GREEK. (Cartoon comedy, 91 mins.)

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Rise of the Guardians Jack Frost (voice of Chris Pine) is chosen to join an elite group of superheroes – the so-called ‘Guardians’, namely Santa Claus (voice of Alec Baldwin), the Easter Bunny (voice of Hugh Jackman), the Tooth Fairy (voice of Isla Fisher) and the Sandman, whose job is to protect children everywhere. Jack is an unwilling hero; he’d prefer to roam the world on his own, freezing ponds and causing snow days – but the world’s children are threatened by Pitch TURN TO PAGE 16

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filmsummaries continued from page 15 (voice of Jude Law), a.k.a. The Boogie Man, who wants to turn dreams into nightmares and banish belief in Santa, Bunny, and Tooth. Jack reluctantly agrees to help and, in the process, discovers the true hero within. Directed by Peter Ramsey. In 3D. (Cartoon adventure, 97 mins.)

anna Kulig) and Charlotte (Anais Demoustier), both of whom sell their bodies for money, are profound and unsettling, moving her to question her deepest convictions. Directed by Malgorzata Szumowska. In French, with Greek subtitles. (Drama, 99 mins.)

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Our rating: **

About Elly The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2

Jack Reacher

Jack Reacher When five pedestrians are shot by a lone sniper, the evidence points to an ex-soldier named James Barr; Barr is quickly arrested – but, before signing a confession, he demands that DA Alex Rodin (Richard Jenkins) “get Jack Reacher”. Although no-one knows how to do that, Reacher (Tom Cruise) turns up anyway. He’s a former military investigator, he’s seen the news, and he has history with Barr from the Afghan war zone. He surprises Barr’s lawyer Helen Rodin (Rosamund Pike), the DA’s daughter, with his unique technique and detective work – and the surprises continue as a possible conspiracy unfolds. Also starring Werner Herzog. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie. (Action thriller, 130 mins.)

cret. Years earlier, in the house next door, a daughter killed her parents in their beds and disappeared, leaving only a brother, Ryan (Max Thieriot), as the sole survivor. Against Sarah’s wishes, Elissa begins a relationship with the reclusive Ryan – and finds herself pulled deeper into the mystery. Directed by Mark Tonderai. (Thriller, 101 mins.)

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NICOSIA Jack Reacher (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 5.25, 7.50 and 10.15pm, weekends also at 3pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 1) at 5.25, 7.50 and 10.15pm, weekends also at 11.30am and 3pm. Tel: 7777-8383

House at the End of the Street (N/A) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 7.55 and 10.20pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 5) at 7.55 and 10.20pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Cloud Atlas (15) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 7pm, weekends also at 3.30pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 4) at 7 and 10.15pm. Tel: 7777-8383

An… (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 2) (in Greek) at 7.55 and 10.15pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 2) (in Greek) at 7.55 and 10.15pm. Tel: 77778383

Wreck-It Ralph (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 2) (in Greek) at 5.35pm, weekends also at 3.25pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 2) (in Greek) at 5.35pm, weekends also at 11am, 1.10pm and 3.25pm.

Tel: 7777-8383

Life of Pi (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 6) at 5.30, 7.50 and 10.15pm, weekends also at 3.05pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 5) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 11.30am and 3.05pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Arbitrage (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 10.20pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3) at 10.20pm.

Tel: 7777-8383

An… (12) Rio 2 (in Greek) at 8 and 10.10pm. Tel: 25871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 2) (in Greek) at 7.55 and 10.15pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Hotel Transylvania (K)

Life of Pi (K)

K-Cineplex (Screen 5) (in English, in 2D) at 5.05pm, weekends also at 3.10pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 4) (in English, in 2D) at 5.05pm, weekends also at 11.15am, 1.15pm and 3.10pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Elles Cine Studio, tonight at 8pm, Tuesday and Thursday at 9pm, presented by the Friends of the Cinema Society. Tel: 96-420491, www. ofk.org.cy

About Elly Cine Studio, Friday at 9pm, presented by the Friends of the Cinema Society. Tel: 96420491, www.ofk.org.cy

LIMASSOL Jack Reacher (15)

A hard-drive listing all NATO operatives undercover in terrorist organisations is stolen, and used to make M (Judi Dench), the head of British Intelligence, look bad. Though not in peak condition after a near-death experience, secret agent James Bond (Daniel Craig) sets out to recover the drive, which leads him to mystery man Silva (Javier Bardem) – a psycho who’s nursing a grudge, and has a revenge scheme in mind. Also starring Naomie Harris, Ralph Fiennes and Albert Finney. Directed by Sam Mendes. (Action-drama, 143 mins.)

Anne (Juliette Binoche), a well-off, Paris-based mother of two and investigative journalist for Elle magazine, is writing an article about student prostitution. Her meetings with two fiercely independent young women, Alicja (Jo-

Wreck-It Ralph (K)

Rise of the Guardians (K)

Skyfall

Elles

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 1) at 7 and 10.15pm; K-Cineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3) at 7pm.

Tel: 7777-8383 K-Cineplex (Screen 1) (in Greek, in 2D) at 5.10pm, weekends only at 3.15pm; KCineplex, Mall of Cyprus (Screen 3) (in Greek, in 2D) at 5.10pm, weekends only at 11.20am, 1.20pm and 3.15pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Our rating:

Our rating:

Seeking a fresh start, newly divorced Sarah (Elisabeth Shue) and her daughter Elissa (Jennifer Lawrence) find the house of their dreams in a small rural town – but, when startling and inexplicable events start to happen, Sarah and Elissa learn that the town is haunted by a chilling se-

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Bella (Kristen Stewart) is enjoying her new life and new powers after the birth of Renesmee, her daughter with vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). Soon, however, their family bliss is threatened again, by a new menace. The vampire Irina (Maggie Grace) believes a child like Renesmee could challenge the power and existence of the Volturi. As Irina rallies the Volturi to destroy this potential threat, Bella and the Cullens – together with any allies they can assemble – prepare for a crucial battle to protect their family. Also starring Taylor Lautner and Billy Burke. Directed by Bill Condon. (Fantasy drama, 115 mins.)

Rio 2 (in Greek) at 6pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 2) (in Greek) at 5.35pm, weekends also at 3.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Rio 4 at 5, 7.45 and 10pm. Tel: 25-871410; KCineplex (Screen 5) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 3.05pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Arbitrage (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 10.20pm. Tel: 77778383

Zarafa (K) Rio 2 (in Greek) at 4.30pm, weekends also at 3pm; Rio 3 (in Greek), weekdays only at 6pm.

Tel: 25-871410

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (12) Rio 3 at 4.30 and 7.35pm. Tel: 25-871410; KCineplex (Screen 3) at 7pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Seven Psychopaths (18) Rio 6 at 10pm. Tel: 25-871410

Hotel Transylvania (K) Rio 3 (in Greek, in 3D), weekends only at 2.50pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 3) (in Greek, in 2D) at 5.10pm, weekends only at 3.15pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Rise of the Guardians (K)

Jack Reacher (15) Rio 1 at 5, 7.30 and 10pm. Tel: 26-207000 House at the End of the Street (N/A) Rio 4 at 7.30 and 9.45pm. Tel: 26-207000

House at the End of the Street (N/A)

Cloud Atlas (15)

K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 5.35, 7.55 and 10.20pm, weekends also at 3.30pm. Tel: 7777-8383

An… (12)

Rio 5 at 7pm. Tel: 26-207000

K-Cineplex (Screen 6) at 7 and 10.15pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Rio 6 (in Greek) at 7.30pm; Rio 5 (in Greek) at 10pm. Tel: 26-207000 Wreck-It Ralph (K) Rio 6 (in Greek) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 11am and 3pm. Tel: 26-207000

An… (12)

Life of Pi (K)

Cloud Atlas (15)

K-Cineplex (Screen 2) (in Greek) at 7.55 and 10.15pm. Tel: 7777-8383 Wreck-It Ralph (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 2) (in Greek) at 5.35pm, weekends also at 3.25pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Life of Pi (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 5.30, 7.50 and 10.15pm, weekends also at 3.05pm. Tel: 7777-8383

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (12) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) at 7 and 10.15pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Hotel Transylvania (K) K-Cineplex (Screen 3) (in Greek, in 2D) at 5.10pm, weekends only at 3.15pm. Tel: 77778383

To Rome With Love

Cloud Atlas (15)

Elles Rio 5, Monday at 8.30pm, presented by the Limassol Cine Club. www.cinelesxi.org

Our rating:

K-Cineplex (Screen 1) at 5.25, 7.50 and 10.15pm, weekends also at 3pm. Tel: 77778383

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 (12)

Rio 5 at 10pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 4) at 7 and 10.15pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Four separate stories, set in the Eternal City. On holiday in Rome, successful architect John (Alec Baldwin) meets student architect Jack (Jesse Eisenberg) and becomes involved in Jack’s love life: his girlfriend Sally (Greta Gerwig) and flirtatious friend Monica (Ellen Page). At the same time, retired opera director Jerry (Woody Allen) arrives in Rome with his psychiatrist wife Phyllis (Judy Davis) to meet their daughter’s future husband Michelangelo – and, when Jerry hears Michelangelo’s father Giancarlo (Fabio Armiliato) singing in the shower, he wants to make him an opera star. In other unrelated stories, Leopoldo Pisanello (Roberto Benigni), a rather dull man, wakes one day to find himself a celebrity with the paparazzi on his tail, while newlywed Antonio (Alessandro Tiberi) is forced to introduce a prostitute (Penelope Cruz) as his wife.

Directed by Woody Allen. In English and Italian, with Greek subtitles. (Comedy, 112 mins.)

PAPHOS

Rio 6 at 5.30 and 7.45pm; Rio 3 at 10.30pm.

Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 5) at 7.55 and 10.20pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Rio 5 at 5.30 and 7.45pm. Tel: 25-871410

To Rome With Love

Jack Reacher (15)

Rise of the Guardians (K)

House at the End of the Street (N/A)

Our rating:

LARNACA

Rio 1 (in English, in 2D), weekends only at 3pm. Tel: 25-871410; K-Cineplex (Screen 4) (in English, in 2D) at 5.05pm, weekends also at 3.10pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Rio 1 at 5, 7.45 and 10.10pm. Tel: 25-871410; KCineplex (Screen 4) at 5.25, 7.50 and 10.15pm, weekends also at 3pm. Tel: 7777-8383

Sepideh (Golshifteh Farahani) is the unofficial leader of a group of old friends, three 30something married couples living in Tehran, off for a weekend in a villa by the Caspian Sea. She’s persuaded her daughter’s teacher, the pretty but shy Elly, to come along. Also in the party is recently divorced Ahmad (Shahab Hosseini) – and Sepideh thinks the two would be perfect for each other, even if she has to do a little truth-bending to engineer the hook-up.

But that’s where things start to go slightly, then disastrously, wrong. Directed by Asghar Farhadi. In Farsi, with Greek subtitles. (Drama, 116 mins.)

K-Cineplex (Screen 6) (in English, in 2D) at 5.05pm, weekends also at 3.10pm.

Tel: 7777-8383 Thursday at 8.30pm, presented by the Larnaca Cinema Society. Call for details of venue. Tel: 99-658831, 99-462903. www.lfcinema.org (K) All Audiences (12/15/18) No admittance to Under-12s/15s/ 18s (N/A) Not Available

Rio 3 at 5, 7.30 and 10pm. Tel: 26-207000

Arbitrage (12) Rio 7 at 10.30pm. Tel: 26-207000

Zarafa (K) Rio 5 (in Greek) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 11am and 4pm. Tel: 26-207000

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (12) Rio 7 at 7.30pm, weekends also at 4.30pm; Rio 6 at 9.45pm. Tel: 26-207000

Hotel Transylvania (K) Rio 7 (in Greek, in 3D), weekdays only at 5.45pm, weekends only at 11am and 2.50pm.

Tel: 26-207000

Rise of the Guardians (K) Rio 4 (in English, in 2D) at 5.30pm, weekends also at 11am and 3.30pm; Rio 1 (in Greek, in 3D), weekends only at 11am and 3pm. Tel: 26-207000

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 (12) Rio 2 at 7.30pm, weekends also at 5.15pm.

Tel: 26-207000

Skyfall (12) Rio 2 at 9.45pm. Tel: 26-207000

SUNDAY MAIL• January 6, 2013

17 Fusion Music Pop meets opera meets show-tunes with Tina Chester: Soprano and Andrew Oliver: Piano. Hotline: 99-832538 or e-mail Andrew on andrewoliver9@yahoo.com or www.andrewoliver9.com

Pop meets classical A first for the island, a duo is set to perform a fusion tour in over 20 venues reports LEDHA SOCRATOUS

S

o, Christmas is over, and New Year’s Eve super-charged evening of decadence and debauchery was all over in fl ash, which means that for most of us, it’s back to the routine.

Work, school, bills, diets and screaming in horror at the bank balance… welcome to the wonder that is January.

Things are always a little sluggish around this time of year, with most people inclined to stay home feeling the pinch after Christmas. But there’s no need for us to get depressed and gloomy about the end of the festive season as there is plenty going on across the island that is worthy of our attention.

Take note of a series of ‘fusion’ evenings coming up this month, whereby well-known classical pieces and lighter show-tunes performances seem to be the order of the day. Fusion or crossover music isn’t a new concept. Classical musicians have been straying into the pop world and pop musicians have been borrowing from their classical brethren since the early 20th century, but for one to get the chance to experience a live concert in this vein is relatively new for Cyprus.

With that in mind, Andrew Oliver, the Paphos-based music impresario, is embracing the fusion phenomenon

Exhibition

by creating a new show which will tour and perform in a wide variety of venues throughout January and early February.

Oliver is possibly best known on the island for his Elton John Tribute act but is returning to his classical roots for the upcoming shows, accompanying English-trained soprano Tina Chester on the piano in a unique and intimate blend of quality music.

Oliver studied piano, singing and composition at the UK’s Colchester Institute and tuba under John Fletcher of the London Symphony Orchestra. Having played in symphony orchestras, church choirs, pantomimes, nightclubs, theatres, cabaret and piano bars worldwide, Oliver shares Chester’s love of crossover/fusion music Chester is an accomplished vocalist having studied, performed and tutored in the UK for many years and has recently settled in Cyprus.

Her diverse musical taste has developed into an interesting and wide repertoire, which ranges from lofty operatic arias and classical songs in several languages.

The duo have put together a fi ne two-hour programme covering operatic arias and classical songs in several languages, to music from shows

by Gershwin, Porter and Andrew Lloyd Webber; something, which will appeal to

everyone, especially during the cold, dreary winter evenings.

In an attempt to appeal to a wider audience, many current classical artists no longer adhere strictly to classical repertoire. Instead, they have begun recording more popular works, such as Broadway tunes or fi lm soundtracks.

Possibly one of the most famous artists using this musical medium, were the three tenors, Domingo, Carreras and Pavarotti, whose 1994 CD The Three Tenors in Concert became the best-selling classical album of all time.

Since the early 90s, crossover artists have flourished and expanded their appeal to wider audiences, with stars such as ensembles Il Divo and Blake, and Welsh mezzos Charlotte Church and Katherine Jenkins dominating the market.

The organisers are keen to point out that this is not only a ‘fi rst’ for the island, where concerts have historically fallen into clear old fashioned divisions, classical and popular: it is also the most comprehensive. The tour currently has 20 confi rmed dates/venues and each venue will be offering a competitively priced package of concert and cocktails, concert with dinner or concert with wine-tasting.

The show made its debut at the traditional, unspoiled

mountain village of Vouni on Friday with a performance at the charming Takis Family Tavern and today moves on to another mountain village, Pelendri for a festive Epiphany Sunday barbeque lunch at the Symposio Tavern.

To fi nd out when the Fusion Tour will be at a venue

What’sonlistings Exhibitions E Nicosia district N

The Work of Art as a Functional Object Group art exhibition. Until January 18. Centre of Contemporary Art Diotopos, 11 DZ, Crete Street, Nicosia. Monday: 5pm-8pm.Tuesday-Friday: 11am1pm and 5pm-8pm. Saturday: 11am-1pm. Tel: 22-766117

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nearby, call the central booking hotline on 99-832538 or e-mail Andrew on andrewoliver9@yahoo.com. Alternatively you can check out www. andrewoliver9.com Register your contact details and, when everything is confi rmed, full details will be forwarded by e-mail.

Do You Have New Plans?

Group mixed-media art exhibition. Until JanuGro ary 7. Is Not Gallery, 11 Odysseus, Chrysaliniotissa. Monday-Saturday: 10am-1pm and 4pmotis 8pm. Tel: 22-343670 8pm 12-12-12 12Group fine art exhibition. Until January 12. Elefsis’, Grou Aischylou street, Laiki Yitonia, Old Nicosia. Open7 Ais ing hours: 10am-2am. Tel: 99-51679/99-870869 Unity – Unity Uni Solo painting exhibition by Pavlos Samios.

Until January 12. Apocalypse Gallery, 30 Unt Chytron Street. Monday- Friday: 10.30amChy 1pm and 5pm-8pm. Saturday: 10.30am-1pm.

Tel: 22-766655 Women Wo Solo sculpture exhibition by Dinos Michaelides.

Until January 15. Gallery Gloria, 3 Zinonos SoUnt zou Street. Monday-Friday: 10.30pm-12.45pm and 5pm-8pm. Saturday: 10.30pm-12.45pm.

Tel: 22-760286 AnThrOPOS: Faces of Cyprus through AnT the Ages An exhibition that explores the human form as it is represented in the art of Cyprus from the Neolithic period until today, focusing specifically c on depictions of the human face. Until January 18. The Cyprus Museum 1 Special ExJanu hibition Hall, Museum Street. Tel: 22-865854. hibi www.mcw.gov.cy ww The Work of Art as a Functional Object Group art exhibition. Until January 18. Centre of Gro Contemporary Art Diotopos, Crete Street. MonCon day: 5pm-8pm.Tuesday-Friday: 11am-1pm and day 5pm-8pm. Saturday: 11am-1pm. Tel: 22-766117 5pm White Christmas Wh Group exhibition. Until January19. Argo Gallery, Gro 64E D. Akrita Avenue. Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm and 5pm-8pm. Saturday: 10am-1pm. Tel: 22-754009. www.argogallery.org 22-7

Art 4 U Fine art exhibition by four graduates of the Applied Arts School of Fine Arts of the University of Thessaloniki. Until January 19. Opus 39 Gallery, 21 Kimonos Street. Monday: 5pm-8pm.

Tuesday-Friday: 10.30am-12.30pm and 5pm-8pm. Tel: 22-424983 Loizos M. Loizou Solo painting exhibition. Until January 21.

Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre, 11-15 Vladimiros Kafkarides Street, Αglantzia. 10am1pm & 6pm-8.30pm. Tel: 22-312940/22-421609 Mag Dossier #01 A celebration of contemporary magazine publishing featuring magazines from across the world. Until January 26. Phytorio – Visual Artists Association Municipal Garden of Nicosia, 2 Nehrou. Tuesday-Friday: 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Saturday: 10am-1pm. Tel: 22-681088 Once Upon… a Christmas A Christmas themed exhibition that journeys into the past, with narration of traditional Cypriot Christmas fairy tales along with etchings by the artist Hambis. Until January 27. Pandrora’s Box, Leventis Museum of Nicosia, 15-17 Hippocratous St, Laiki Gitonia, Old Nicosia.

Tuesday- Sunday: 10am-4.30pm. Tel: 22-661475. www.leventismuseum.org.cy Nicosia My City - A European City Exhibition by drawings and crafts by children aged 3-6 years old. Until January 27. House of Educational Programmes, Leventis Museum of Nicosia, 15-17 Hippocratous St, Laiki Gitonia, Old Nicosia. Tuesday- Sunday: 10am-4.30pm.

Tel: 22-661475. www.leventismuseum.org.cy Asia Minor, 90 Years of Memory Exhibition of relics, records and works of art from Asia Minor. Until March 31. The Cultural Centre of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation, Archbishop Kyprianos Plazza. Monday-Friday: 9am-4 .30pm, Saturday: 9am-1pm. Tel: 22-430008 Cyprus Icons and Mosaics Makarios III Foundation, Archbishopric, old Nicosia. Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. Tel: 22-430008

Old Maps and Engravings 16th-19th Century Permanent exhibition: Cyprus and other Greek lands, Europe and America. Viewing by appointment. Gallery Leventi, 6 Polykleitos St. Tel/ Fax: 22-348451/ 99-658694.

Cyprus Yesterday and Today Permanent exhibition. Diachroniki Gallery Idalion, 32 Makarios Ave., Dhali. Open MondaySaturday 11am-5pm. Tel: 22-525691

Larnaca district Ceramic Art Exhibition More than 60 works by Cypriot and Maltese ceramists. Until January 10. Larnaca Municipal Gallery. Monday-Friday: 9am-1pm & 3pm-6pm Helen Tumelty’s Mosaic Studio Permanent exhibition of mosaic pictures, tables and mirrors. Just off Zenon Kitieos St. Studio also offers mosaic classes in a small friendly environment throughout the year. Tel: 99-925315 Cyprus Artists Pieces from the Larnaca municipality’s permanent collection on display. Larnaca Municipal Gallery. Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm, Saturday: 10am-1pm. Tel: 24-657745

Limassol district Da Vinci Machines – An exhibition of Genius Exhibition displaying more than 60 interactive machines from Da Vinci original drawings, 15 high quality reproduction artworks, giant art panels and rare copies of Leonardo codices. Until February 28. Evagoras Lanitis Centre, Vasilissis Street, (Medieval Castle Area). Tel: 25-342123 Blackdove Art Studio Permanent exhibition of artwork in oils, acrylic, print and mixed media, including painted driftwood, by Mary-Lynne Stadler. commissions welcome and art tuition on offer in a number of media. Tel: 99-048369. www.marylynnestadler.com

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18 WHAT’S ON Nightlife Nicosia district Natassa Theodoridou and Helena Paparizou A big festive party with two popular Greek singers. January 6. Pavilion, Lakatameia. 10.30pm. €35/90. Tel: 22322222

George Tsalikis – Thelxi – Konstantinos Galanos Live performance with three popular Greek singers. January 7. Blinkers Club, 5 Andrea Avraamidi, Engomi. €15/20. Tel: 70-002355/22-351550

Mystiagogia

Times Bar

Molly Malones

Relaxed bar playing both Greek and English rock, and a selection of chill out music. Mystiagogia, 42 Areos St, Old Nicosia.

Open daily 8pm-2am. Tel: 99-788486

‘Manic Sundays’ with Manic Mike playing progressive/electro. 73 Athens Avenue, Finikoudes Promenade. Tel: 24-625966

Irish pub playing live jazz, Latin and blues music on Thursday and Sunday nights. 80 Amathountas Ave. Tel: 25-821082

Baroque

DMC

Woodman’s Pub

An uplifting atmosphere with a range of stimulating weekly events. Laiki Gitonia, 1 Watkins St, Finikoudes. Open daily from 9.30pm. Tel: 99-458138

Traditional English pub, serving an excellent range of foods including Sunday Roast. Big Screen TV’s, Karaoke every Friday evening and a quiz with a rolling jackpot every Monday. 73 Georgiou Avenue. Tel: 25-879082

Live music every Thursday night from the 70s, 80s and 90s, 9.30pm until late. Open on a daily basis as regular bar from 10am2am.Baroque Lounge Bar, Cleopatra Hotel. Tel: 22-844000

Salsa Island

Trio playing live every Monday. Lotofagi Bar, 8 Athinas Avenue, Old Nicosia. 10pm.

Tel: 22-347573

Regular event every other Friday featuring DJ Escobar. Music includes Pure Salsa, with a twist of Merengue, Mambo, Son and Cha Cha Cha. Blitz Roof and Pool Bar Terrace, Kition Hotel. From 10pm. Tel: 96-717271

Popular Greek singer performs live accompanied by Savveria Margiola. January 12. RED Music Stage, 15 Dionysou, Old Town Hall Square. 9.30pm. Tel: 22767711

Funky Jelly at Domus

Horseshoe Pub

With DJ Yiotis and Theo playing uplifting lounge tunes. Domus lounge bar, 5 Korai St, Old Nicosia. 10pm until late. Tel: 22433722

60s, 70s and 80s music every night. Horseshoe Pub, Larnaca-Dhekelia road, opposite Palm Beach Hotel. Tel: 24-646111

Marlenka Café Music Weekends

Arabesque Sundays

Yiannis Kotsiras

Come and enjoy a glass of wine, your favourite cocktail or dinner while you listen to violin pedagogue Professor Robert Hovanesyan and member of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Marlenka Cafe, 92-94 Phaneromenis Street, old Nicosia. Every Saturday and Sunday evening from 8.30pm. Tel: 70-001129

Live Jazz Event Jazz music with band ‘D Lirious’, food and drinks available. Every Friday night at Baroque Lounge Bar, Cleopatra Hotel.

9:30pm.For reservations contact 22844000

The Petsteppers

With belly dancers and ethnic music.

Mberdema Gold, 30 Nikiforou St, Famagusta Gate. 11.30pm until late. Tel: 22345946

Club Red Live Greek music and various events. 15 Dionysiou St, Old Municipality Square, Nicosia. Thursdays-Sundays, 10pm onwards.

Tel: 99-516799/ 22-767711

Lush Playing R&b, hip-hop, basement and old school music. Friday and Saturday, 11.30pm. 6 Evagorou Avenue. Tel: 99853333

Limassol district Nikolas Metaxas A live acoustic performance by local artist.

January 6. MOV Music Stage, 17 Andrea Drousioti Street, Heroes Square. 9pm. €12.

Tel: 96-888201

Crowne Plaza Lounge-Bar On Mondays rediscover your romantic side with Violin Duo playing classical music and popular melodies on the violin. Every Wednesday, local guitarist - Byron Athinodorou will be playing a mix of Spanish melodies, pop-rock hits and Greek classics. Every Friday Jazz – Blues night with a mix of upbeat and smooth jazz classics.

Crowne Plaza. Tel: 25-851515

BAR REVIEW

by Peter Stevenson

Paphos district Cabaret and Stand Up Comedy Show The multi-talented George Christodoulides presents a unique show, with piano and saxophone and accompanied by singer and actor Margarita Zachariou, along January 10. Muse Cafe Kitchen Bar, Mousalla. 9.30pm. Free. Tel: 26941951/99-372600

Cyprotel Cypria Bay Hotel Every Monday Jezebel & Lisa-Marie present a themed show 9.45pm for an hour at Cyprotel Cypria Bay Hotel. Free entry

Moonlight Bar Every Friday Jezebel sings golden oldies 9pm – midnight in the Moonlight Bar inside the Aloe Hotel on the harbour road in Kato Paphos. Free entry

Make sure you get seen

Science can be fun as stand-up show hopes to prove

Occhio, Nicosia

If you’re looking forward to an evening out but you’re a little tired of your usual haunts and in need of some fresh ideas on where to go, mix it up for a night and head to the Casteliotissa Hall this Thursday for a little stand-up comedy with Viken Tavitian. This will be no ordinary comedy routine though. Tavitian launched his special brand of comedy in Cyprus at the University of Nicosia in October, to an enthusiastic crowd. A first of its kind, the show discusses various incidences that have occurred in his life in a funny and scientific manner. The main aim of his efforts is to convey that science is all around you and you don’t need to be at a research lab or university to have fun.

One of the most popular places on a Friday night in the capital is Occhio, situated near the main clubbing area in Engomi. Mostly frequented by the business elite and anyone else who wants to be seen, Occhio offers a wide range of drinks but also an extensive food menu. No menu nowadays would be complete without plenty of sushi to choose from and Occhio doesn’t disappoint, offering a special €10 all you can eat sushi menu on Thursdays.

Going on a Friday or Saturday night usually requires a reservation if you’re going with a crowd of friends but if you’re going alone or with just a couple of friends you can normally find space at the bar if you get there early enough.

The surroundings are typically stylish and modern with glass walls and ceiling meaning you are given the impression of being outside. As is the case with most bar/clubs in Nicosia like Zoo, Hustle and Aperetivo, the atmosphere tends to be mostly subdued until you approach closing time. I haven’t quite determined if this is because the places get so packed that you are unable to move or dance or if it has to do with levels of intoxication increasing as closing hour approaches.

The music played at the weekends is your usual mix of modern house beats mixed with some hip-hop and of course the crowd pleasing Greek classics. The question I have is, Are these people attracted by the music with DJs using the same tried and tested method since I began clubbing 15 or so years ago or do they just enjoy being out, drinking and being seen? The volume of the music also means that conversation is limited to anyone standing next to you or hand gestures with those standing further away.

Fortunately for most, conversation doesn’t appear to be top of the agenda, striking a pose being the priority.

Bars and clubs of Occhio’s ilk do not tend to have a ‘sellby-date’ in Nicosia as long as they keep to their same tried and trusted methods. Over-packing of clubs in the capital seems to be a pre-requisite for successful night-spots and again Occhio doesn’t let you down although I’m not sure what health and safety officials would have to say if they showed up late on a weekend.

The show, besides being comical, is highly educational if you want a more practical and entertaining approach to sciences than what you can find in textbooks, then Tavitian will give you something to think about. Wine, drinks and snack will be offered prior to the show, so come enjoy some post Christmas fun. Please note that those of you wishing to attend are requested to confirm via email or text.

Vikomedy Stand-up Comedy Show Comedic educational show presenting daily life events from a scientific perspective.

January 10. Casteliotissa Hall, old Nicosia. 8pm. €8.

Tel: 99-673508. Email: vikengineering@yahoo.com

Music Nights

The Sea Gypsies

Entechno and folk music at RED. Every Saturday. Red, Dionysus 15, old town hall square. Tel: 22-767711. www.music.net. cy/red

Live acoustic blues and country music every Friday from 10pm. The Old Fishing Shack Ale and Cider House, Margarita Gardens, Tefkrou Street, Kato Paphos. Tel: 99805390/99-170667

Agapiou Escuela de Danza Parties

Latin Nights at Notos

Latin parties every Sunday at Sitio Cafè, 20 Makarious Avenue, Nicosia.10pm

Milonga/Argentinean Tango Regular Milonga/Argentinean Tango every Thursday at Enallax,16-17 Athinas Avenue, Nicosia. 10pm

Blue Wine and Lounge Bar Serving over 140 selected wines from across the world. 96 Rigenis St, Classic Hotel, Old Nicosia. Open daily except Sunday.

12 noon until late at night. Tel: 22-664006

Marco Polo Playing live Latin music. Holiday Inn rooftop, Regina St. Monday- Thursday €10 with one drink. Friday and Saturday €20 with two drinks. Tel: 22-712712

Ithaki Bar Charismatic bar with outdoor summer area. 33 Nikiforou Foka St. Old Nicosia.

7pm-2am expect Mondays. Tel: 22-434193

Avlaia Music Stage Hosting live bands on weekdays and regular Greek music weekends. Avlaia, Corner of Emmanuel Roidis and Prodromou St. Tel: 22 675638

Chateau Status A café/bar and restaurant with various theme rooms catering to different tastes.

Ledra Palace Road. Monday-Sunday 10am-2am. Tel: 77771167

Potopion to Ellinikon With live Greek music on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Potopion to Elinikon, 18 Theophani Theodotou St, Zina Palace building. 9pm until late. Tel: 22-722760

Brew Lounge and tea bar. Brew, 30b Hippocrates St, Nicosia. 11.30am-2am on weekdays, 11.30am-3am on weekends. Tel: 22-100133

Scorpios Platinum

Latin music in a rooftop bar. Notos, Harbour area. Every Thursday and Saturday.

10 pm until late. Tel: 26-939616

Cuba Tropical

Paphiessa Hotel

Local band playing live Cuban-Latin sounds every Sunday. Wet Beach Bar, Amathountos Avenue. 9pm-11.30pm. Tel: 25-320006

Thursday: Dave Roberts sings hits, Paphiessa Hotel, Kato Paphos. Tel: 99185952

Restaurant, café and bar with Persian Cuisine. Wednesdays: electronic music, Thursdays: reggae and Fridays: progressive psychedelic and Saturdays: rock and funk. 11pm-2am. 4 Nikokreontos St. Tel: 99-935777

Harleys Café Bar

Saturdays: David East entertains on the guitar. 8 pm. Square Bistro, Tala Square.

Tel: 26-930408/99-966139

Amalfi Lounge Bar

Electronic music at Barfly

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday live music with Yiota Louka, Christos Andreou, Konstantinos Koutras and Yiannos Hadjiloizou. Enjoy exotic cocktails, finger food and Cuban cigars daily from 5pm-2am.

Hilton Park Hotel. Tel: 22-377777

Quality house, techno and minimal beats with guest DJ. Every other Friday. Barfly, 1 Elenis Paleologinas St. 10pm until late. www.myspace.com/pmdj

With various theme nights from Wednesday-Sunday. Stasinou 3, Engomi. Wednesday and Thursday 11pm- 3am, and Friday and Saturday 11pm-4am. Tel: 99-545690

Skaraveos

Enallax With various live music shows each week, with a focus on English and Greek rock.

Athinas St. old Nicosia. Wednesdays & Thursdays 11pm-2pm, Fridays-Saturdays 11.30-3pm. Reservations: 99-617820

Orpheas Piano Bar With live jazz and piano on various nights.

Orpheas Piano Bar, 24 Athinas St, old Nicosia. Free entrance. Tel: 99-697259

Larnaca district Casa de la Musica Club night with resident DJ Jon Fitz joined by internationally famous guest DJs from Ibiza TBA. Every Friday night. Club Deep, Finikoudes Promenade. 12 midnight-4 .30am. €10 with a free drink included.

Dress code: Style and sophistication. Tel: 97-843001

Happy hour 10am-6pm. Every Tuesday, pub games night. Every Thursday, quiz night. Special theme nights once a fortnight. Near Esso station, Amathus Area.

Tel: 25-328533

Mandaloun With Lebanese food and DJs every Friday and Saturday night playing a variety of ethnic, world and chill out music. Mandaloun, opposite Le Meridien Hotel. 7pm2am. Tel: 25-636845

Graffiti House, tribal house, oriental and mainstream hits. Enjoy your drink with finger food and nargile. Wednesdays- Saturdays, 9pm-2am. Graffiti bar, 236 Ayios Andreas St. Tel: 25-747552

Jazzy B With live jazz music on various nights each week. JazzyB, Corner of Anexartisias & Athinon str. €8. 10.30pm. Tel: 99-605502

Half Note Blue velvet play classic soul, funk and RnB every Saturday night. Half note Music Bar, cnr Saripolis and Socratous st. Tel: 25377050

Square Bistro

Famagusta district Yiannis Kotsiras Popular Greek singer performs live accompanied by Savveria Margiola. January 11. Aloft Music Bar, 6 Makariou III Avenue, Ayia Napa. 11pm. Tel: 99-637831

Sirena Bay Bar Playing a diverse range of music, from chill out to upbeat electronic tunes. Sirena Bay, near Golden Coast Hotel, Paralimni. 7am1am. Tel: 99-511701

Guru Bar Live music with DJ Dimi, bongos and dancers. Guru Bar, 11 Odysseos Elitis Street, Ayia Napa. Every Thursday, 10pm.

Tel: 23-721838

Vanilla Bar Playing funky house tunes. Vanilla Bar, 41 Makarios III Avenue, Ayia Napa. MondaySunday 9am-2am. Tel: 23-721126

Cliff Bar Open air bar/café playing chill out music and offering a great selection of cocktails.

Grecian Park Hotel, Konnos Bay, Cavo Creco, Protaras. 12noon-2am daily. Tel: 23-832000

Occhio Where: 23, Alkeou Street 2404 Engomi, Nicosia Dress Code: Smart Casual Formal Age limit: 25+ Reservations: Tel: 22 255111 Peruse the menu before you go @ www.occhio.com.cy

SUNDAY MAIL• January 6, 2013

19 What’sonlistings Anoyira Mosaic Artwork Discover the magic of mosaics and Anoyira.

Friday-Sunday 10am-4pm, other times by appointment. Tel: 99-108710 Katie Sabry Studio Permanent exhibition of paintings in oils, watercolours and pastels. Mosaics Workshop, 9 Georgiou Malekidi St, nr Rialto Theatre. Tel: 99571139. www.katiecolours.com Art by Susanne Gallery with contemporary artwork. Shop 2, Marina Beach, Amathus Avenue. Daily 10am4pm. Percentage of profits go to children with Cystic Fibrosis. Tel: 99-247668 Theomaria Art Gallery Permanent exhibition of Vera Parlalidou’s ceramics. 7 Vassilisis Karlotta St. Monday-Friday 8am-1pm. Tel: 25-745777 Michael Owen Galleries Permanent exhibition of oil and watercolour paintings. Lania. Tel. 25-432404. www. michaelowengallery.com Olivera Papathoma Permanent exhibition in City Art Gallery. 255A Saint Andreas St. Monday-Friday 9am-1pm, 4pm-7pm. Sat. 9am-2pm Sea King Permanent exhibition of old aviation photos.

Sea King restaurant, near Akrotiri. Tel: 25954500

Paphos district Drawing Hours Drawing exhibition by Anastasia Mina and Marina Yerali. Opens January 12, 7.30pm until February 2. Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art Gallery, 10 Solonos. Monday-Friday: 10am1pm and 4pm-6pm. Saturday: 10am-1.30pm.

Tel: 99-311225 Judith Constantinou Permanent exhibition of watercolours. The Studio, Stephanie Village, Tala. Tel: 26-652760 Stewart B Johnson Open house viewings of Scottish artist’s works by appointment. Tel: 26-930525 Gallery at Home with Theresa French Watercolours, prints and cards. 2 Modestou Panteli, 2 Nicolas Cliff, Yeroskipou. Tel: 26962597/ 99-316485 Stone Sculptures Permanent exhibition by Andreas Constantinou. Polis Chrysochous, near central square.

Call artist for viewing. Tel: 26-321227/99-585543 Michael Gorman Figurative paintings and prints. 20 Theodorou Kolokotroni, Peyia. Open daily. Tel: 99952376/99-006832/26-621424 Harry and Sheila Hawkins Art by Harry Hawkins and books by Sheila Hawkins. Ayias Zonis St., Neo Chorio. Open daily. Tel: 26-321123 Herbs and Wild Flowers Arts and crafts inspired by the flora of Cyprus.

Medicinal herbal teas and oils available. Information Centre for the Akamas National Park at the School of Pano Arodes. Tel: 99-616748 David Lester Working Studio in Peyia, with permanent exhibition of oil paintings and other works by the author of ‘Wishful Thinking’. Tel: 26-621130

Famagusta district Blue Spice Restaurant Permanent exhibition of Carolina Alotus’ works.

Blue Spice, 29 Aphroditis St (between Perneras and Protaras rd), Ayia Napa. Tel: 23-832088. www.CarolinaAlotus.com Where are the Rights of the Children of Karpasia?

Permanent photographic exhibition. Famagusta Cultural Centre, Evagorou St, Dherynia. Closed Sundays. Monday-Friday 7.30am-4.30pm and Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm. Tel: 23-740860

Music Nicosia district Nicosia Loop Festival Music festival with a host of local and foreign bands and artists with live looping and similar techniques to create music in a live context.

January 5 & 6. Melina Merkouri Hall, Famagusta Gate, Athina Avenue, Nicosia. 7.30pm. email: culturalservice@nicosiamunicipality.org.cy. Tel: 22-797650/70-007610 Celebrating with Musical Fireworks and Dance Music The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra celebrates the New Year with a programme that includes musical compositions and suites by G.F. Handel, polkas and more. January 11. Strovolos Municipal Theatre. 8.30pm. €12/7. Tel: 22- 313010 Strings Workshop Concert The Srtings Workshop – Musical Talent Development Programme of the Ministry of Education and Culture gives concert in memory of Pefkios Georgiades, ex minister of Education and Culture. January 12. Strovolos Municipal Theatre. 8.30pm. €10/5. Tel: 22-313010

Limassol district Fusion Music Pop meets opera meets show-tunes with Tina Chester: Soprano and Andrew Oliver: Piano.

January 6. Pelendri Symposio Tavern. Concert 12 noon, lunch 2pm. €27 inc. lunch and first drink.

Reservations - Tel: 99404348 January 9: Erimi Michael’s Tavern. Concert 7pm, dinner 9pm. €18 inc. dinner. Reservations - Tel: 25-934104 January 12: Omodos Tavern. Concert 7pm, dinner 9pm. €20 inc. dinner. Reservations - Tel: 25-421493 January 13: Lania Pliades Art Cafe.

Concert 3pm. €12. Coffee and cake available.

Tickets & Information - Tel: 99-832538

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The Russian Sun of Vertinsky Music performance by Aleksandr Skliar accompanied by a six member orchestra. January 11.

Rialto Theatre. 8.30pm. €20/15. Tel. 77-777745 Celebrating with musical fireworks and dance music The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra celebrates the New Year with a programme that includes musical compositions and suites by G.F. Handel, polkas and more. January 12. Rialto Theatre.

8.30pm. €12/7. Tel: 77-777745

Paphos district Fusion Music Pop meets opera meets show-tunes with Tina Chester: Soprano and Andrew Oliver: Piano.

January 8: Kathikas Yiannis Tavern. Concert 7pm, dinner 9pm. €20 inc. dinner. Reservations - Tel: 26-633353 January 10: Letymbou Tavern. Concert 7pm, dinner 9pm. €23 inc. dinner. - Tel: 26-642614

Theatre & Dance Nicosia district Just Broken Up Act Theatre presents play by Vassilis Myrianthopoulos & Vangelis Hatzinikolaou. Until January 6. Latsia Municipal Theatre, 57 Yiannos Kranidiotis Avenue. On specific days at 8.30pm and 6pm on Sundays. €20. Tel: 77-777181 Nursing home The Cherubim Theatre Anemona presents comedy by Nearchos Ioannou. January 11 until March 17.

Anemona Theater, 7 Archagelou Street, Latsia.

Every Friday and Saturday at 8.30pm and Sunday at 8pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-573031 A Play about... Trash The theatre group Point To, in collaboration with Scarabeo Lounge Bar, presents the comedy directed by Evagelia Onoufriou. January 12.

Scarabeo Bar, 4 Nikokreontos Street. 9.30pm. €10. In Greek. Tel: 99-935777/99-740773 Death and the Maiden Satiriko Theatro presents play by Ariel Dorfman.

Until January 25. Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre, Vladimiros, Kafkarides Street, Αglantzia.

Wednesdays and Fridays at 8.30pm. €15/10.

Greek. Tel: 22-312940 The Elephant Man Theatro Ena presents a play by Bernard Pomerance. Until January 27. Theatro Ena, 4 Athinas Avenue. Every Friday through Sunday at 8.30pm. In Greek. €15/12. Tel: 22-348203 The Magic Flute The Children’s Stage of Satiriko Theatre presents play adapted and directed by Thanasis Theologis. Until January 27. Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre, 11-15 Vladimiros Kafkarides Street, Αglantzia. Every Sunday at 10.30am. €10. In Greek. Tel: 22-312940/22-421609 Shakespeare in an Hour Pirasmos Productions presents a theatrical comedy. Until January 27. Pantheon Art Cinema, 29 Diagorou Street. Thursday through Sunday at 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 70-001910 Noah’s Family A theatrical play for children written by Xenia Kalogeropoulou and Thomas Moschopoulos.

Until February 3. THOC New Theatre Building, 9 Gregori Afxentiou. Every Sunday at 10.30am. In Greek. Tel: 22-864300 Social Security THOC presents a play by Andrew Bergman.

Until February 3. THOC New Theatre Building, 9 Gregori Afxentiou. Friday through Sunday. Friday & Sunday at 8.30pm, Saturday at 6pm and 8.30pm. €12/6 . In Greek. Tel: 22-864300 Spring Awakening THOC presents work by Frank Wedekind, directed by Dimitris Lignadis. Until February 9. THOC New Theatre Building, 9 Gregori Afxentiou.

On specific days at 8.30pm. In Greek. The performances on February 8 & 9 will be with Greek and English surtitles. €12/6. Tel: 77-772717/22864300 Misery Stephen King’s psychological thriller staged

by Satiriko Theatre. Every Friday and Saturday.

Until February 13. Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre, 11-15 Vladimiros Kafkarides Street, Αglantzia. Every Wednesdays and Fridays at 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-312940/22-421609. email: satiriko@cytanet.com.cy. www.satiriko. com

Larnaca district The Blood Theater group Olvos presents play which deals with racism in society. January 9-11. Larnaca Municipal Theatre. 8.30pm. €10. The proceeds from the performances will be given to charity.

In Greek. Tel: 24-665795

Limassol district Social Security THOC presents a play by Andrew Bergman. January 8-9. Rialto Theatre. 8.30pm. In Greek. The performance on January 9 will be with Greek and English surtitles. Tel: 77-777745

Other Events Nicosia district Vikomedy Standup Comedy Show Comedic educational show presenting daily life events from a scientific perspective. January 10. Casteliotissa Hall, old Nicosia. 8pm. €8. Tel: 99-673508

January 6, 2013 • SUNDAY MAIL

EXHIBITION The charming drawings of two artists will work their magic within Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art

Soak up whimsical worlds Gallery in Paphos. While drawing might not be a medium that gets spoken about very often it has always been a fundamental skill for all artists and the starting point for so much cultural production.

The exhibition by Anastasia Mina and Marina Yeralï willopen next weekend. Entitled Drawing Hours, it presents works inspired by different fields of interests but shares meticulous and time consuming techniques. Mina and Yeralï’s works are the results of spending hours on drawing and both of them work in intuitive ways and let patterns and forms evolve through the act of drawing. Although the visual characteristics of the two artists are very different, with one being abstract and the other figurative, visitors can distinguish that there is a common bond between their works.

The works of Mina concern the relationship between drawing and writing. It is a systemWedding 2013 Exhibition More than 90 companies present products and services to organise a perfect wedding. January 12-13. Cyprus State Fairs Authority, Pavilion 6.

Saturday: 3pm-10pm and Sunday: 3pm-9pm. €5. Tel: 22-315474 7 films: Harun Farocki A selection of screenings by legendary German filmmaker, critic and teacher followed by discussion and talk with the artist. Point Centre for Contemporary Art. Within the framework of the opening ceremony of the new contemporary art centre. Until February 15. Point Centre for Contemporary Art Megaron Hadjisavva, 2 Evagorou Street. Tel: 22-662053. Email: info@ pointcentreforcontemporaryart.com Bidoun Library A mobile library consisting of books, magazines and other printed matter about the Middle East Kyriakos Michaelides Tailor Museum A sightseeing attraction for visitors in the area as well as a space where the young and new generations may become aware of the richness of the traditional tailor’s craft dating back to the sixties. Old Nicosia, Phaneromeni area. Tel: 99-796333 Singing Group Singing for fun. All kinds of music in harmony small Nicosia group Tuesdays 5.30pm-7pm, all welcome. Call Olivia 99-497318 Rooftop Theatre Group Regular play script-writing workshop. In the room next to Kala Kathoumena coffee shop in old Nicosia (Phaneromeni Square). 6pm. In English. Tel: 22- 661354 Kindermusik with Vaso Come and see how music and movement can stimulate your young child’s developing mind and body. Tel: 96-693462. For full details please visit: www.kindermusikwithvaso.com. kindermusikwithvaso@gmail.com Childrens African DrumagiQ Includes: Drums and rhythm tuition with educational approach, psychological expertise, culture, customs, games, dance and innovative creative techniques. Every Friday. Kisa Centre, old Nicosia. 5-6pm for children under 12, 6-7pm for children 12-15. Tel: 22-878181 TANGO-y-TU presents Eight week foundation course every Wednesday. Athena’s School of Dance, 13 Prince Charles St, Ayios Dometios - opposite Asty Hotel. 7.309pm €16 per class €55 prepaid for 4 weeks + free CD. Improvers/Intermediate Class. 9pm-10 .30pm - €16 per class or €55 for 4 prepaid. Tel: 99-377102 www.tango-y-tu.com - email: janetvakis@googlemail.com Tango Argentine Classes Tango classes and bi-communal Milonga.

Regular classes every Sunday. Ledra Palace, 12 Markos Drakos Street. Classes: for beginners and advanced on Sundays. 9pm. Tel: 99-651706. www.ledratango.com Contemporary Dance, Yoga, Pilates and Latin Contemporary dance: Tuesday 5pm for beginners’ ages 20-30 years. Yoga: Wednesday 6pm and Saturday 10.30am. Pilates: Saturday 11.30am. Latin: Fridays: 8pm. Equus gym (behind Laiki Bank with the horn). €60 for any two classes a week or €40 for one. Tel: 99-618556 Adult Tap Classes Weekly adult tap lessons every Wednesday, 6.30pm. Engomi. Payment is with a voucher of 12 lessons for €90, allowing flexibility in attendance. First trial lesson free. Tel: 99-522821 Belly Dancing Belly dancing at Fanous Lebanese Restaurant.

Every Saturday. 7C Solonos Street, old Nicosia.

Tel: 22-666663. www.fanous.eu

atic, continuous, almost compulsive, writing – inscriptions in the drawing that raise the process of writing to be the main subject of the work, while Yeralï takes her inspirations from nature. Her complex drawings primarily refer to the shapes of micro-organisms living in various backdrops of fauna and flora. Take a good look around the gallery, explore each of artist’s work on display and soak up these two wonderful whimsical worlds. The exhibition opens on Saturday and will remain open until February 2.

Drawing Hours A drawing exhibition by Anastasia Mina and Marina Yerali. Opens January 12, 7.30pm until February 2. Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art Gallery10 Solonos, Paphos. Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. Saturday: 10am1.30pm. Tel: 99-311225

Fly-in-Dance With weekly classes in belly dance, latin and club dance, hip hop, body ballet and yoga (power and astanga). Fly-in-Dance, Archimidus, Engomi. Tel: 99-896490 Tai Chi Tai Chi classes every Monday. Bubishi Dojo, Aglandjia. 7pm-9pm. Tel: 96-515355 Yoga at the Life Centre Hatha yoga, advanced yoga, pregnancy yoga, baby yoga and massage for all levels offered throughout the day. Private sessions available.

First class free. The Life Centre, 4 Persefonis St, Flat 301, Acropolis. Tel: 22-377630, 99-413707. info@life-centre.org, www.life-centre.org Yoga and Pilates Studio Yoga and Pilates sessions, mornings and evenings with a fully-qualified instructor. Private classes also available. Tel: 22-448130/99-373776 Hatha Yoga Classical Hatha Yoga. Asanas, breathing, relaxation. Small groups and individual private lessons. Also private meditation instruction. 4 Kikeronas St, Strovolos. Tel: 99-435687 or visit www.livingwithvision.com Reiki - Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Japanese system of natural healing instruction, attunement & certification. Reiki Master with over 20 years teaching & practical experience.

Tel: 97-801472, reiki.training.cyprus@gmail.com Yoga for Health and Beauty Sivananda, Hatha and Dynamic Yoga. Daily Mornings and evenings with a qualified teacher.

128 Kyriakou Matsi St, Agios Dometios. Tel: 99375471. chrkyp@spidernet.com.cy Ashtanga Yoga Traditional Ashtanga Yoga primary series for all levels with a qualified instructor. Small group classes and individual tuition. Archangelos. Tel: 99-290202 Learn Aromatherapy Massage Each week we will massage a different part of the body and learn the properties of one key essential oil. Weekly evening class on Thursdays.

Central Nicosia. 7.30pm. Tel: 99-877694 The Terra Centre Offering Hatha Yoga, Beginners Power Yoga.

First class free. Discounts for couples and students. Reiki classes for adults and kids. Energy healing sessions, hypnosis and regression sessions, counselling, workshops and more. Near the European University. Tel: 99-538163 Serenity House Offering classes in yoga, tai chi and anger management, self awareness seminars traditional Thai and classic massage, and more. Serenity House, 2 Einstein St, Ay. Omologites. Tel: 99434353, Rebecca (Yoga) 99-487927 or splishys@ cytanet.com.cy Healing Rooms Free 20 minutes healing sessions for the wellbeing of spirit, mind and body in a loving atmosphere. Confidential. Every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 8-9.30pm. 225 Strovolos Avenue, near Metro roundabout (above Afrikanos Bath Store). Tel: 99-771084 Inter-faith prayers and meditation Every Friday. Baha’i Centre, 11 Parthenonos, Kaimakli. Tel: 22-624283 HIV Discussion Group Discussing issues around HIV for sufferers and friends of sufferers. Every Thursday. UNESCO Amphitheatre, Intercollege, Makedonitissas Ave. 7pm. Free Nicosia Horrible Hash House Harriers Exercise, eat, drink and be merry with Nicosia Hash House Harriers. Meetings every Tuesday 7.30pm for a walk, jog or run around Nicosia.

For directions to the run or more info, Tel: 99308436 or visit www.nh4.com.cy

Toastmasters Crusaders Club Improve your public speaking skills. Meetings every three Fridays. Tel: 99-851102. www.tmcrusaders.com Nicosia Writers’ Workshop If you enjoy creative writing and want to meet people with similar skills, then the Nicosia Writers’ Workshop is the place to be, so bring your ideas and we’ll open a new world together. 48 Rik Avenue, Angantzia. Every Sunday from 11am-1pm. Free membership to new candidates. Ring Machela on 99-867315 Writing Workshops Unleash your creative side with Rhay Christou.

Rhay’s Studio, Old Nicosia. Tel: 99 522333 Italian for Beginners Lessons offered by the Dante Alighieri Society and the Italian Embassy. Monday and Wednesday 6.30pm-8pm.Tel: 22-358168/99-339644 Children’s Theatre Workshop Dionysus Theatre brings kids closer to theatre. Three different age groups, ranging from 6-18+. Classes are in Greek. Dionysus Theatre, 29 Diagorou St. Tel: 22-818999/99-621845 or visit www.music.net.cy/dionysos Play in a Day Fun theatre workshops geared towards adults. Every Thursday 6-8pm. (lessons for youths between 14 and 17 also take place on Wednesday 5pm-7pm). 15 per session or 50 per month. Taught in Greek and English. For registration Tel: 99-130916/99-552654. theatrenicosia@gmail.com Arts & Moods Creative workshops for children of all ages. 15 Averoff Street, Strovolos. Tel: 22313142. email: artsandmoods@cytanet.com.cy Art lessons with Vasilis Mitas Saturday Group Starts:2pm-4pm. Wednesday Group Starts: 5pm-7pm. Diachroniki Gallery, 84 Arsinoes. Tel 22-680145. diachroniki@cytanet.com.cy. www.diachroniki.com Brocante Antique and vintage furniture market. Every Sunday 9am-7pm. In front of the old municipal market in old Nicosia and outside the Akanthos workshop space. Tel: 22-100984. www. facebook.com/akanthos.furniture St Paul’s Thrift Shop Thrift Shop for clothes and bric-a-brac is open every Saturday morning from 10am- midday in St Paul’s Cathedral car park. Lots of bargains on offer at very reasonable prices. Tel : 22-445221 St Paul’s Babies and Toddlers Non-religious, non-political and multi-national organisation that caters for newborn to preschool kids with activities including outdoor and indoor play equipment and toys. St Paul’s Church Hall, Byron Avenue. No membership required. babiesandtoddlers.googlepages. com Cans for Kids Quiz Nights First Friday of every month. 8.30pm. Esogba, behind the Junior School. €5. Drinks and home cooked food available. Tel: 99-666011. www.cansforkids.org Cyprus Go Association Meetings every Saturday to learn the game and improve skills. Oktana Café, 2 Aristidou St. 5pm. Tel: 99-476253. cyprus@european-go. org, cyprus.european-go.org Porcelain Painting Paint your own dinner set or special gift for your loved ones. Beginners classes morning and afternoon. Strovolos. Tel: 99-620992 Saint Andrews Bridge Club Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 4pm, Saturday 7pm-10pm; 15 Heroes Avenue. Tel: 22781063 or 96-510121

Tarot Card Game Lessons Not lessons in the divination art but rather the strategy and memory game. Every Wednesday evening. Brasserie Au Bon Plaisir, 15 Alasias Street. 8pm. Tel 96-755111 The World of Wine Beginners and advanced specialised courses for enthusiasts who wish to become more confident in understanding and enjoying fine wines and spirits. Tailor-made courses, wine classes and tasting can also be organised on request.

Spectus shops, Nicosia and Limassol. Tel: 22511521/25-341525 Coffee Morning A warm welcome for all women. Interesting talks and a chance to get together socially. Second Thursday of the month. (except July and August). 9.30am St.Paul’s Church Hall, Byron Avenue. In English. Tel: 22-329293/99-924363 Walking Tours of Nicosia Mondays: Palouriotissa and Kaimakli: the past restored guided bus and walking tour. Thursdays: walking tour of Nicosia.. Free. Tel: 22674264 The Love Bus Guided tours through the north of Cyprus focussing on the Kyrenia area. Leaving from Eleftheria Square and locations around Nicosia. €25. Tel: 99-761761/97-761761 Bird Watching in Cyprus Birdlife Cyprus regularly arranges bird watching trips around the island. Tel: 22-455072, 99059541. www.birdlifecyprus.org Horse Races Every Wednesday and Sunday at the Nicosia Race Club. Tel: 22-782727. Subject to change check website. www.nicosiaraceclub.com.cy

Larnaca district Hooves and Grooves Monthly family fun days with horse ride and drum orchestra. Farm visits, horse/pony rides & drumming. Drapia Horse Farm, Kalavasos. 4pm6pm: Horse journeys/pony rides. 6pm-7.30pm: Sunset drum orchestra. €22/12. Bookings for horse journey: 97-836005. To reserve your drum: 99-238660 Transformative Tarot Course Fun & educational, meet other like-minded people. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 7.30-9 .30pm. contact: seekersofthetarot@yahoo.com for more details Angel Workshops Call Susan Rudd Master Teacher of the Diana Cooper School of Angels for full details. 97648218, email spiritandsole@hotmail.com, www.spiritandsole.com Yogalife Hatha yoga, meditative breathing, stress management, singing bowls meditation, private and group sessions. Call for introductory lesson.

ALSO Yoga for young people (6-12yrs and 1318yrs). Yoga Life, Nik Milona and Gr Afxentiou St, opposite American Academy. Tel: 24-623123 or www.yogalifecyprus.com The Living Tao Centre Weekly classes in Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Tao Ying Yoga, Hatha Yoga and meditation. Living Tao Centre, 2 Dimokinou St. Mondays-Fridays. Tel: afternoon classes- 99 658217, morning classes99-304202. living@cytanet.com.cy Kara – Mind & Body Centre Unique opportunity to gain a certificate in Tarot Reading, starting this September. An 18-week course will cover symbology, colourology, numerology and much more. KARA - Mind & Body Centre, Oroklini. Tel: 99-029952. tarotcyprus. yolasite.com/about-us.php Fisu Meditation Learn Fisu Meditation. Free introductory talks on why meditate and what meditation is all about. Book by appointment, 24-532479/99665330 Reflexology, Reiki and Ear Candle Treatments Relax, revitalise and improve your health and well being. Call for an appointment 97-648218 Larnaca Hash House Harriers Every Monday, 5pm. For more information call Fred-the-web on 24-647175 Kition Hash House Harriers Run/jog/walk from a pub/taverna round the town and back. Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm.

All welcome. Join us and have some fun. Tel: 24-647283 Antidote Theatre Workshops Drama workshops for children aged 5- can attend weekly workshops to learn about theatre through games and play, and participate in productions staged at the end of each year.

Theatre Antidote also offers its students the Trinity Guildhall drama examinations in June, a useful qualification for university applications.

Antidote Theatre, Apothikes st.Lazarus. Tel: 24-822677. info@theatreantidote.com/ www. theatreantidote.com Baby Antidote Brings the young tots up to 3yrs in touch with theatre, by combining storytelling, fairytales and play. Through interactive performances inspired by favourite children’s books, the heroes come to life as the little ones embody them in their own unique way. Apothikes st. Lazarus. Every Monday and Friday, 9.30-11.30am.

Entrance is €4 per family, and includes refreshments and snacks.

Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffalos Social and benevolent organisation supporting charitable groups. The James Mercury Lodge meets at Dhekelia Barracks. Every Tuesday, 7.30pm. Next to ‘George’s Taxi’ on the South Road. Tel: 24-635812 RAFA Larnaca Bay Branch Social gathering taking place on second Tuesday of each month. Beachcomber Restaurant, Makenzie Beach . 7pm. Tel: 24-363752. www. rafacyprus.co.uk/larnaca

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Limassol district Figure Drawing Classes Classes are €20 each and includes model and materials. Atelier K, 8 Georgiou Malekidi (Behind Rialto Theatre) old town of Limassol. Contact Raymond at www.raymondwilson.eu or tel 96-543901 International Christian Fellowship East Please join us, Sundays 10.30am, Angel’s English Nursery School, 37 Ampelakion, Germasogia. Sunday school available, small groups meet midweek. Tel: 99-815033. www.icf.org.cy International Women’s Association of Limassol Our aim is to extend the hand of friendship to all women regardless of race, culture or creed.

We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at St Barnabas Church Hall at 7.30 for 8pm, when we have a speaker, a raffle and social time. During the month we have social, cultural and recreational activities. Tel: 99-768943/99-457617 Day out in Lania Visit the museum, church, olive mill, wine press and the artists’ galleries. Lania. Glennis208@ gmail.com Island Blend Barber shop group sing a wide repertoire of songs at events and raise money for Friends for Life. Every Thursday at UKCA, 4pm-6pm. Tel: 25-397456 Tango Milonga Tango social dancing parties for all. Los Amigos Club. 7 Themidos Street, Limassol old town.

Every Friday, Curium Palace Hotel. Free. 10pm-1am. Tel: 25-822842/ almajg@spidernet.com.cy Tango Argentine Classes Regular Tango with Julia Gorina and guest maestros. Hallmark Dance Studio, Mefanos str.10 (from Germasogia roundabout going into the city – at the second traffic lights turn left – the school is immediately on the left next to the hairdressing studio Effectis by Nicolas). Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7.30pm-8.30pm – beginners and 8.30pm-10pm – advanced: Tel: 99-406032 or info@tangocyprus.net Line Dancing Tuesdays 9.30am–10am absolute beginners and 10am-12 noon improvers-intermediate at Sunquest Hotel. Tel: 99-434131

Adult Dance A series of improvised movement based workshops. Dance House Lemesos. Every Wednesday: 7pm-8.30pm. €35/25. Tel: 77-777798/99662927 Morris Dancing The Cyprus Morris meet on Mondays 10am-12noon in Kivides and the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month 7pm-9pm. Tel: 97-722576 Irish Dancing Come along and join in the fun getting fit, and learning or brushing up on Irish dancing skills for a ceili. Sessions in Limassol on Tuesday evenings from 7.30-9.00pm. For further details contact info@cyprusireland.net or Tel: 97-715131 The World of Wine Beginners and advanced specialised courses for enthusiasts who wish to become more confident in understanding and enjoying fine wines and spirits. Spectus shops, Nicosia and Limassol. Tel: 22-511521/25-341525 Food for Friends Vegetarian social group, with monthly lunchtime outings to tavernas and short presentations on related subjects. Monthly lunch on last Saturday of month. Tel: 25-634487/25-634487 Rising Star Youth Theatre of Limassol Theatre workshop for aspiring actors and actresses from the age of 6 years and up. Call 99608826 for information.

Children’s Theatre Workshop Organised by the Versus theatre group. Theatro Ena, Limassol Municipal Market, old town. Classes for ages: 5-9, 10-13, 17-17. Saturdays 9am-3pm. Tel: 99-428691. www.theatroversus.com Magic Craft Supplies For the latest on Magic Craft Supplies & Penny’s Parties, please visit www.pennycyprusmagic. com 25-634487/99-304237 Theatre Workshops Open to students between six and 16. Every Saturday. ETHAL Theatre. Basement, 76 Franklin Roosevelt Ave. Tel: 25-877827 Premiere Group Theatre group producing annual musicals. The group conducts monthly social events that include camping, picnics and sports evenings. Tel: 25-775922. www.premiere.com.cy Writers’ Workshop Unleash the writer within. Classes with writing coaching also available. Classes in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca. Tel: 99-522333. email: rchristou@cytanet.com.cy C3A Limassol Join us and share educational, creative and leisure activities in friendly, sociable groups. Attend Open meetings, listen to informative talks, enjoy social activities. Contact: c3a.limassol@ gmail.com. http://c3a-cyprus.org/limassol/ Toastmasters International Limassol Improve speaking, listening and thinking skills while giving the opportunity to develop leadership ability and gain self-confidence. Atlantica Mirame Beach Hotel. For reservation and details call SAA Bob Buckerfield 25-470582/99-754042 or visit www.limassol-toastmasters.com Help Me Grow Lecture on child development by the Health Ministry. Every Wednesday. Lecture hall, New Limassol Hospital. 6pm. In Greek. Free Yoga Hatha Yoga classes all levels, beginners welcome. Monday to Friday, 8.30am-9.30am and 6pm-7pm. First class free. Therapolis, Potamos Germasogeia. Tel: 25-328585. info@therapolis. com. www.therapolis.com Satyananda Yoga Centre Yoga and meditation classes mornings, afternoons and evenings, Tai Chi and Kung Fu classes, counselling and self-development groups.

Tel: 25-364690 Reflexology, Reiki and Ear Candle Treatments Relax, revitalise and improve your health and well being. Call for an appointment 97-648218 Working with Angels Six classes over 12 weeks, each will cover different topics including guardian angels, angel messages, Archangel Michael plus much more.

Soap Shack. 6.30pm-9.30pm. Tel: 97-648218 Baha’is of Limassol Weekly discussion circle. Tel: 25-340021 Happy Valley Hash House Harriers Weekly runs on Thursdays around the southwest of the island, times vary, see www.hvh3. org.uk. Tel: 99-434794 Amathus Hash House Harriers Run, jog or walk every Sunday afternoon. For more info Tel: 99-905746. www.ah3.freeservers.com Limassol Walks Get to know the historical centre of Limassol.

Mondays at 10am. Walks begin at the CTO Information Office, 115A Spyros Araouzos St. Free.

Tel: 25-362756 Limassol Crusaders Rugby Club Training on grass for Cyprus League matches, or just to get fit, Tuesdays 6.30-8.30pm and Thursdays 7-9pm, AEK Katholiki Stadium, Tagmatarchou Pouliou St. Seniors and Juniors. Tel: 96-323962. www.limassolcrusadersrfc.com

THOC presents Spring Awakeniing 2012 was a busy year on Nicosia’s theatre scene with plenty of hits and experiments. On our main stages this month, THOC continues into the New Year with its Greek-language adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s Spring Awakening. Set in a late 19th century environment of repressive authority, Spring Awakening focuses on a group of young teenagers who are having enormous difficulty understanding their burgeoning sexuality.

Due to the nature of its content, the play has challenged audiences for over a century.

First staged in 1891, it created an instant scandal in Germany and took years to receive a successful staging and has since been performed in censored form. The audience is taken on a journey following students through the confusion of growing up, as characters deal with issues of rape, abuse, homosexual relationships and suicide, issues that are still relevant and Table Tennis Monday and Friday at 10 am at UKCA, 37 Termopilis Street. Contact Antonio 99-334706 Limassol Bridge Club Mondays and Fridays, 3.30pm at Limassol Sporting Club. Tel 99-645338 Car Boot Sale Every Saturday and Sunday at Moni Station. Tel: 25-323525/25-365102 Linopetra Corner Car boot sale on Saturdays, 8am-2pm. Tel: 99612832 Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Social and benevolent organisation. Aphrodite Bitter Lake Lodge meet at the UKCA Club.

Wednesdays, 6pm. Tel: 99-425527. The Troodos Pride of Cyprus Lodge meets at the UKCA Club.

Every other Sunday, 10am. Tel: 99-345384 Riding for the Disabled Horse riding for disabled riders from The Red Cross and Theotokos Foundation every Thursday morning 8.30am-11.30am. Happy Valley, Episkopi. Volunteers greatly needed to assist with rides. Tel: 25-773058. Email: rdaroster@ gmail.com RAFA Aphrodite Branch Social Meeting First Wednesday of every month. Sergeants Mess. Akrotiri. No food provided. 7.30pm. Tel: 25-932196 RAF Akrotiri Voluntary Band The band plays a large repertoire of classical music at military dinners, Episkopi Fete and charity fund raisers. Meetings every Monday: 7.30pm. Padre’s Centre at RAF Akrotiri. Tel: 99925524 The Royal Military Police Association The Cyprus branch seeks new members. First Friday of every month. The RMP Corporals Mess, WSBA Episkopi. 2pm. Tel: 26-642120/99-453867 Cyprus Donkey Sanctuary Visitor centre with shop, refreshments, hillside walk and picnic area. Friends of the Cyprus Donkey, Vouni. Daily 10am-4pm. Tel: 25-945488 Ocean Bar Restaurant Every Thursday: Bingo Night, 8pm. Tel: 96381509. Every Friday: Multi Media Quiz with many prizes to be won, 8.30pm. Tel: 99-032876.

Ocean Bar Restaurant, 10 Christina Court, Onicilliou St, Ayios Tychonas

Paphos district Art Sale An art sale of local artists work during January 2013. All art work greatly reduced. The Terebinth Tree Bistro, Mesa Chorio. Tel: 26-654626 Crafty Herbies Arts and Crafts for children aged 3-12 at the Herb Garden in Pano Akourdaleia. 10.30am12.30 midday every other Wednesday. €6 per child (with discounts for siblings). Join us in the garden planting, painting and making. Tel: 99-993412/99-006012 for more information or bookings (essential)

crucial to present day youth.

Directed by Dimitris Lignadis, this version translated into Greek by Giorgos Depastas takes place on specific days and English audiences should note that performances on February 8 and 9 will be with Greek and English surtitles.

Spring Awakening THOC presents work by Frank Wedekind, directed by Dimitris Lignadis. Until February 9.

THOC New Theatre Building, 9 Gregori Afxentiou, Nicosia.

On specific days (January 9-12) at 8.30pm. In Greek. The performances on February 8 & 9 will be with Greek and English surtitles. €12/6. Tel: 77-772717/22-864300 Guided Meditation Weekly Gatherings for the purpose of stilling the mind, balancing & healing the soul and uplifting the emotions. Every Wednesday morning 10am - 11am & Wednesday evening 7pm - 8pm held in Stroumbi. For full details www. yvebrooks.org or Tel 97-801472 Spiritualist Meetings.

Monthly ‘Modern Spiritualists in Cyprus’ meetings are held on the last Sunday of the month in Stroumbi. 7pm start. For full details www. yvebrooks.org or Tel 97-801472 Morning Cooking Workshops Tuesday Morning Cooking Workshops at Kasparis Restaurant on the Tombs of the Kings Road (opp. Helios Bay Hotel) with Zoe and Elena (Orexi Catering). Cypriot, Italian, Lebanese and Greek cuisine. €30 per person including coffee, snacks, lunch and a glass of wine. From 9am2pm. Tel: 99-887293, elena@orexicyprus.com Paphos Flower Club Courses in flower arranging. Anglican Church Hall, Kato Paphos. Beginners 2pm, intermediate classes 12.30pm. Beginners. Tel: 99-475564/99533704. Intermediate: 99-744635 Orphean Singers Three times a year this well established singing group delights audiences with an entertaining concert. Meetings every Friday at Kamaras club, 9.30am-12pm. Tel: 26-913249 Paphos Light Music Society A new group starting up in Paphos for the appreciation of light opera, Gilbert and Sullivan etc. Non-singers also welcome. Meetings every fourth Monday at 3.00pm in Paphos area. Tel: 26- 723002/ 99-370883 Paphos Town Centre Walking Tour Get acquainted with the newest part of the city and learn how the town evolved from the late Byzantine and Mediaeval times. Every Thursday, 10am. CTO Information Office, 3 Gladstonos St. Tel. 26-932841 The Corona Society Go along and meet new friends at monthly meetings held every second Wednesday of the month, 2.30pm – 4pm. Coffee mornings held every last Tuesday of the month, 10.30am – 12.00pm. Annabelle Hotel. Tel: 99- 177479 Scottish Country Dancing With the St Andrew’s Society, Paphos, at the Latin Parish Hall every Tuesday evening from September ber to Mayy 6-8pm.

6 8pm. Beginners welcome me 5.30pm. Tel: 99-298512 Adult Tap Dance Tuesdayss 6.30pm–7.15pm and Wednesdays 9.00am0am- 9.45am. Also stretch and tone intensive class, ass, Mondays 9.00am–10.00am.

–10.00am. With professional onal instructors. Shogun ogun Karate/ Dance studio, 133 Nicolaouu Elina, Emba.

Tel: 99-891811/99-891811/99892478

The Russian son of Vertinsky Former diplomat and band leader of the of the alternative music scene in Russia, Aleksandr Skliar will be in Limassol this Friday to give a performance at the Rialto entitled The Russian Sun of Vertinsky. Vertinsky refers to one of the most popular singers of Russia’s Silver Age at the beginning of the 20th century, who was known for his ‘artistic singing’. Many modern Russian pop and rock stars draw inspiration from his romantic songs and this week the

versatile Skliar turns to Russian chansons with songs by the emblematic Vertinsky, all accompanied panied d byy a six-member orchestra. a.

The Russian Sun of Vertinsky i k Music performance with musician Aleksandr Skliar accompanied by a six member orchestra.

January 11. Rialto Theatre, Limassol. 8.30pm. €20/15. Tel. 77-777745

MUSIC

Writing Group Creative writing group meets bi-weekly in Larnaca, Episkopi and possibly Paralimni. Every participant will have work published online and in a print anthology. New and established writers welcome. €15 per meeting. Tel: 99-046237. www.writingcyprus.com Writers’ Workshop Unleash the writer within. Classes for all ages with writing coaching also available. Classes in Larnaca. Tel: 99-522333. rchristou@cytanet. com.cy Larnaca Writers’ Group Established, friendly and informal group; who love to write. Meetings are a mixture of writing news, workshop exercises and ongoing projects. Welcomes new members and are looking for writers of poetry and prose, at all levels of experience. Every alternate Saturday Oroklini village. 11am. Tel: 99-321927. larnaca. writers82@gmail.com Larnaca Reading Group If you enjoy reading and debating the pros and cons of a book, you are welcome to join, the group endeavours to read a diverse selection of books. Larnaca Reading Group (LRG) meets the first Monday of each month in the Reading Lounge, upstairs in the Academic & General Bookshop, address: 41 Hermes Street. Tel: 24628401/99-597094/99-925315 Cash Bingo Eyes down every Wednesday, 8.30pm, and Sunday, 8.30pm, Makedonas restaurant, Dhekelia road. Food and drinks available at venues. Tel: 99-108391 Line Dancing Every Friday, 8pm. Makedonas restauraunt, Dhekelia road. Tel: 99-108391 Tango Argentine Classes Regular Tango with Julia Gorina and guest maestros. With Jonatan Foehlich from Buenos Aires this September. Hallmark Dance Studio, Mefanos str.10 (from Germasogia roundabout going into the city – at the second traffic lights turn left – the school is immediately on the left next to the hairdressing studio Effectis by Nicolas). Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7.30pm-8.30pm – beginners and 8.30pm-10pm – advanced: Tel: 99-406032 or info@tangocyprus.net TANGO-y-TU presents Eight week foundation course every Friday.

Deborah’s School of Russian Ballet, 192 Faneromenis Avenue. 7.30-9pm - €15 per class or €50 for 4 prepaid. Improvers/Intermediate Class every Monday. 8-10pm - €15 per class or €50 for 4 prepaid. Free tango practica at Cafe da Vinci, St Lazarus Square. www.tango-tu.com - Tues nights 8.30pm. Tel: 99-377102. www.tango-ytu.com Royal Engineers’ Association Meets on second Tuesday of the month at venues around the Island. For details of next meeting contact Bob Beer (Chair) on 97-633728 Larnaca Chicago Bridge Club Thursdays, 9.30am-1pm. Tel: Pete on 24-424899 Larnaca Walking Tours Wednesdays: Larnaca Past and Present, 10am from CTO office in Vassileos Pavlou Square.

Fridays: Skala and its Craftsmen, 10am from Larnaca Fort. Tel: 24-654322 Leon Friendly Darts League Meetings carried out at selected pubs: Tuesdays, 8.30pm. Tel: Bob Johnson on 24-427275 Mazotos Camel Park Adventures for the family. Camel rides, swimming, play areas and more. Tel: 24-991243/99416968. www.camel-park.com

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Jazzercise Dance fitness routines choreographed to the latest music. Mesogi Community Centre. Wednesday and Friday 9am-10am and Monday and Thursday 6.15pm-7.15pm. Classes also held at Shogun Karate Club, Emba. Tuesday and Friday: 9am-10am, in Peyia School, Tuesday and Thursday: 6.15pm-7.15pm. €8 per class or €47 per month. Tel: 99990348 Salsacise Get fit and fabulous while having fun. The class combines basic salsa moves in an aerobic workout. Burn calories and lose weight.

Beginners welcome. Every Wednesdays 6-7 pm in B.M.S.Studio, Peyia (above Spirou).

Every Tuesdays 11-12 am at Crowns Resorts Spa and every Fridays 4-5 pm at Crowns Resorts Spa. Tel: 99981294 Hand-made bijoux displays Beautiful hand-made jewellery for the perfect gift at affordable prices starting from €10-35, including elegant packaging. Every Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10am - 12pm. Please call Niki on 99-858734 Timi Village Car Boot Market Every Sunday 7am-1pm all through the year.

Tel: 99-611637 Evans Plus Evans Comedy Magic Show, at the New Kikkos Bar Coral Bay - Alternate Tuesdays.

9.30pm. Tel 99-173801 Singles Nights at Ollie’s Bar Every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Ollie’s Bar, Trimithousa. 8pm. Tel: 99-769899 Quiz Nights Play for weekly prizes and a jackpot. Every Friday. Kings Hotel, Tomb of the Kings Road.

8.30pm. €2. Tel: 26-939075 Quiz night Quiz at the New Olympus Hotel. Every second Thursday of the month. 7.30pm. To register your team call: 26-932020 New Friendly Bridge Chicago bridge every Tuesday with all bridge partnerships welcome. Fantasia Club. 6.45pm. Tel: 26-937551 Table Tennis Club Night Coaching for all levels by Gordon Allen.

Every Wednesday night. New venue, 7pm.

Tel: 99-841471, 26-652763 Badminton Club Atromitos Badminton Club for children and adults meets four times a week, days and evenings, to suit all levels, coaching available or play just for fun. Tel: 99-971150/99519504.badmintonpaphos@cytanet.com.cy www.atromitosbadmintonclub.org Emba Badminton club Emba Badminton club meets on Saturday mornings, and Tuesday and Friday afternoons. All levels of play are catered for. Tel: 99-276192. www.EmbaBadmintonClub.org.

Paphos Tigers RFC Mini Rugby: Tuesdays, 4.30pm-5.30pm.

Kinyras Centre, Cypria Maris Sports Ground.

Tel: 99-934315/26-652959. barrie@cytanet. com.cy Paphos Cycling Club Newly founded to help promote cycling in Paphos as a great form of exercise, meeting and making new friends and a perfect way to see areas of beauty in Cyprus you would never normally see. We are an informal club and we welcome new members from all walks of life and abilities. We meet every Sunday at Hectors Barin Coral Bay at 9am.

Tel: 99-320213. www.paphoscyclingclub. com Paphos Adonis Lions Club Meetings every second and fourth Monday of the month at Paphos Gardens Hotel Resort. New members welcome as well as visiting members of other Lions Clubs. Tel: 26-622810/97-635883 Alzheimer Self-Help Group Offers dementia sufferers and their carers the opportunity to meet others with this condition, share feelings and exchange experiences. Every first Wednesday of the month. Crazy Spoon Centre Coral Bay Road, opposite Paphian Sun Hotel, Kissonerga.

10am. Tel: 26-621530/ 26-622234 Cancer Patients’ Support Group Association’s Day Centre - 84 Ellados Avenue, Paphos, near Carrefour’s on Polis 26-952478. Coffee morning on Road. Tel: 26-95 Tuesday of the month, 10.30am. the second Tues Craft group meet mee every Thursday, 10am-12members always welcome. Quiz pm. New memb nights and meal on Thursdays and meal, 7 or visit www.canfor 7.30pm. Tel: 26-654007 2 cerpatientssupport.net cerpatientssupp Cancer Patients’ Patients Support Group – Help Line Paphos o Information Informa Trained Traine Tra ed volunteers voluntee who will listen and assist anyone needing need information, emotional support, befriending or referral to an apbefrie propriate Available from p priate professional. pro pr 9am-1pm 9 -1pm Monday to Friday. Tel: 979am 760989 7 989 760 Paphos Papho Bereavement Support Group Gro Iff you’ve suffered a loss or death, y you either recently or in the past, e eit you y are welcome to share your feelings with others y in a safe and confidential environment. Group meets on o the first Monday of each month, mon 2pm-4pm. Association’s Day Centre, 9 Dimitriou MavrogC enous, enou (the road alongside Constantinides Bakery opposite stan CYTA). Tel: 26-952478

Gamblers Anonymous Support group for gambling addicts, partners and families. Meetings every Tuesday.

Ayia Kyriaki Anglican Church Hall, Kato Paphos. 7.30pm. Tel: 26-622289 Self-Improvement and Fulfilment Dr. Eva Bratslavsky clinical psychologist and psychotherapist weekly discussion group meetings on self-confidence, self-esteem, relationship enhancement, assertiveness.

3pm. Tel: 99-495467 Hemi-Sync sound technology of The Monroe Institute Metamusic CDs for quantum learning, deep relaxation, meditation, workshops. Contact Linda Leblanc, accredited Outreach Trainer of The Monroe Institute. Tel: 26-621272/ psygnos@spidernet.com.cy Krhem Workshops Learn to use this powerful yet gentle, loving energy healing system evolved from Ancient Egypt. Three day course in a warm, friendly environment. Krhem is not a level of Reiki and it is not necessary to have trained in Reiki first. Reiki workshops also available.

Also: EFT Level 1 workshops: Learn a most effective self help and self development technique. EFT will enhance health and wellbeing for you, friends and family. A one day workshop taught in a fun, friendly environment. You will become more confident and gain a brighter, happier outlook on life.

Tel: 26-934319/99-479426. lfirth@cytanet. com.cy. www.hypno-krhem.co.uk Reiki Training Philip Westwood, Reiki Master/Teacher is now taking bookings for Reiki 1 & Reiki 2 training courses.Tel: 99-407526/26-271640 or email philipreiki@cytanet.com.cy Pilates Classes Small group classes morning and evening.

Kissonerga, Yeroskipou and Skoulli, Polis.

Tel: 99-172504. purepilates@cytanet.com.cy Pilates Mat based exercises for all levels, to tone and stretch the whole body. Tuesdays: 7.459pm in Central Paphos old town. €10. Tel: 99266783 or georginacrowther@hotmail.com Seeing Anew: The Artist’s Eye Ongoing workshop in visual art, breaking through inhibitions, developing confidence and fostering creative process. Studio 7, Kallepia. €80. Tel: 99-048367 Yoga Pure traditional yoga. Caroline has over 30 years experience, and is trained in the Iyengar method of hatha yoga. In her fully equipped studio she instructs small groups and individual students. Tel: 99-834470 Polis Charity Bookshop, Crafts and More Now open six days a week. Monday- Saturday, 10am- 1pm. Large stock of books, videos, talking books, jigsaws and greeting cards. Proceeds donated to local charities.

Goods in first rate condition always needed.

Arch. Makarios Avenue, Polis Chrysochous.

Tel: 99-867511 Art Courses Pencil drawing, watercolour, pastels and acrylic. Ring Caroline Ludwig 26 967008 Mums ‘n’ Toddlers Group Mums, Tots & Babies - Join us for a fun filled morning of Music & Movement, Story time, Arts & Crafts, Free Play, snack & coffee time etc. Spacious garden at our new location in Chloraka. Five groups per week offered. Also ongoing sale of nearly new clothing (1Euro per item) raising funds for local charities. Tel: 99-867662 First Time Mums’ Club Come and join us for a cup of tea. Bring baby with you and meet other mums and get tips, ideas and advice on caring for your little infant. Weekly meetings where topics include breastfeeding, bottle feeding, sleeping tips for baby and mom, milestones, what works and lots more. Thurs 10-12. Cholorakas. Tel: 96-429659 Apollo Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association Meeting on the third Thursday of every month. UKCA Clubhouse, Tombs of the Kings Road. 7pm. Tel: 26-991615 New PAWS charity shop Yeroskipou next door to Pet Stop. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am5pm. Saturday 9am-4pm. Tel: 97695857 Basic Dog Training and Grooming Fridays. 3pm. Kallepia. Tel: 99-105557

Famagusta district Tempo Dance and Theatre School Running two classes a week. Pernera Area, Protaras. Monday 7-30pm-8.30pm for advanced dancers. Wednesday 6.45-7.45pm for beginners. €40 per month. Tel: 99-416821. info@cyprusdanceschool.com Tours around Ayia Napa Ayia Napa and the Sea: a different dimension.

Mondays in English and German; Fridays in English and Swedish, 10am from CTO office. Tel: 23-721796 Folk Art Workshop Art workshop for children. Cultural Centre of Famagusta, Evagorou 35, Dherynia. Tel: 23721140 Bingo and Games Every Tuesday night. Quiz, bingo and games every Thursday night. Party night every Saturday. Woody’s Inn, Protaras. Tel: 23-831690 Charity Boot Sale Every Tuesday morning. Woody’s Inn, Protaras.

10am-12pm. Tel: 23-831690 Open Air Market Every Wednesday. St Thekla Beach restaurant, Ayia Thekla, 500m from the church. 9am-4pm.

Tel: 23-743778

SUNDAY MAIL• January 6, 2013

FASHION 21 Cover-ups: Elle Fanning in a cardigan and gown from Rochas’ Resort collection (right), floral print cardigan by Bottega Vaneta (far right) and (below) Intarsia knit by Marc Jacobs

Trophy cardigans The jumper is so 2012 - this year its coverup cousin is the IT item in town. The once humble cardie has come of age, says EMMA MCCARTHY

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Cashmere beaded cardigan by Pringle

n many respects, 2012 was the year of the added extra.

Well, in fashion at least.

At every turn, it seemed those once commonplace items were getting an upgrade: brogues gained an extra two inches of crêpe sole, skinny jeans accrued a glossy coat of leather, and skirts suddenly sprouted a peplum frill.

But no single item of clothing undertook more of a transformation than the humble jumper, which leapt from staple winter warmer to trophy status in the space of a single season.

On the catwalks, they came in their thousands - from chunky and cable-knit at Christopher Kane, to graphic intarsia at Jonathan Saunders, and fluoro houndstooth at Henry Holland. If 2012 could be remembered for one thing, it would undoubtedly be for a bundle of statement wool.

This year seems to be no exception - yarn with personality is staying well put. But for 2013, a new contender has risen through the ranks as a rival for our sartorial affections, coming in the form of the cardigan.

With a healthy dose of buttoned-up neatness, the couture cardie is far removed from the slouchy, boyish cool that the trophy jumper commands.

But while the pullover - together with the aforementioned leather

Downton’s Dan UK’s best-dressed Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens has been named Britain’s best-dressed man - while the Prince of Wales has pipped his son in the annual list.

Dan, whose character Matthew Crawley was killed off in a shock exit from the ITV1 costume drama at Christmas, triumphed over heart-throbs Robert Pattinson, Daniel Craig and David Beckham in GQ magazine’s annual list.

Brit-winning chart star Ed Sheeran was named the worst-dressed, followed by Labour MP Jon Cruddas and Katie Price’s ex, Alex Reid.

The Duke of Cambridge is 37th best-dressed but his father is ranked ahead of him in eighth place, one place behind Twilight star R-Patz.

GQ magazine said William “epitomises true British style”, adding: “Has the Duchess of Cambridge upped her husband’s fashion game? It would appear so.”

After Dan, the top five is completed by actor Tom Hiddleston, rapper Tinie Tempah, Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Nick Grimshaw and X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary.

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jeggings and stacked brogues me happily became our go-to daytime he uniform for the entire year, the statement cardie is currently fi ndar. ing its niche among eveningwear.

And its appeal is undeniable. d a Snugger than a jacket and oswelcome alternative to the prosmper pect of yanking a giant fluffy jumper

For 2013, a new contender ender has risen through the ranks as a rival for ourr sartorial affections, coming in the form of the cardigan mple over the top of your ’do, a simple vancardie offers another added advanughtage - you can keep it on throughout the night without looking like you’re about to run out of the door at any second. rdie Further proof that the cardie ons has shaken off its connotations mes of Grandma’s old faithful comes in the form of its most recent adlle vocate - 14-year-old actress Elle on Fanning. Known for her fashion hforward and usually untouchet able choices on the red carpet e– see Miuccia Prada’s bubbles gum pink satin geisha sandals e for reference – the young style plate took to the red carpet forr the premiere of her latest fi lm, Ginger and Rosa, with a mint green cardie draped over her shoulders as if it were the most natural thing in the world to partner a floor-sweeping floral gown from Rochas’ Resort

collection. She looked great, natch - but, style aside, she also looked a whole lot warmer than the rest of her fellow cast members.

Of course, Olivier Theyskens wasn’t the only designer reimaging the cover-up in their spring collections. At Pringle, Alistair Carr bypassed the textured roll-neck jumpers that featured in abundance in his Autumn/Winter 2012 collection in favour of an array of colour pop twinsets with bright bead embellishment and mismatched prints, while a handful of other designers, including Marc Jacobs and L’Wren Scott, opted for classic Fifties references with cheeky prints and belted waists.

But it was at Bottega Veneta that the cardie really came into its own. With lightweight floral cardigans teamed with the majority of looks in the collection of fluid and grown-up separates, Tomas Maier’s reasoning was quite simple: “I grew up in a house with a lot of women,” he said when discussing his knitwear choice with Vogue, “so I am concerned with what they need.” In a word, for 2013 you need one too.

22 BEAUTY Holes in one: Swedish beauty Hedvig Palm in thousands of pounds worth of diamonds

Get to the point - start piercing Prepare for this year’ss metalo get morphosis. It’s time to MMA needled, declares EMMA MCCARTHY

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hile most of us mere mortals are still tryeads ing to wrap our heads around the fact that anet it’s a New Year, Planet oted Fashion already has its mind rooted e of fi rmly in it. And January’s issue s en Vogue already addresses what’s Vogue for 2013?

While I’ll leave the matterr of what length of trouser leg we’lll be dicwearing to a later date, one predicages tion within the style bible’s pages disis somewhat harder to leave undiscussed - body piercing. It’s in. m of The once polarising form body modification has now been embraced by the fashion pack and merebranded as an elegant and timeas a less fashion statement. What was rite of passage for any teenage rebful, el has been recast into a beautiful, rarefied form of adornment. y.

Surprising? Well, not entirely. rl Back last January, the fi rst girl e crush of the year arrived in the h form of Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, complete with double nose, lip, eyebrow and nipple piercings, while design-d ers such as Karl Lagerfeld and ck Riccardo Tisci have been quick alk to back the trend in their catwalk shows. nel’s Last season, models at Chanel’s

A model on the catwalk for Givenchy Haute Couture

Other mo models such as Freja Beh Beha Erichsen Catherine McNeil and Cath been none too shy have bee their about concealing co own multiple piercings mul readyready-to-wear show boasted deli delicate faux pearl piercin ings, which lined the ear a and were placed on eyeb brows, lips and even the s spine. Givenchy, meanw while, has championed tthe trend throughout tthe year, with collarb bone-length chandelier e earrings and decorative se septum nose rings seen at its spring couture p presentation, which also ap appeared in its recent ad advertising campaign.

Of course, the Vogue fe feature also proves the p piercing point in some s style, with Swedish b beauty Hedvig Palm s shot by Patrick Dem marchelier with thous sands of pounds’ worth

of diamonds shimmering in her nose and ears.

And other models such as Freja Beha Erichsen and Catherine McNeil have been none too shy about concealing their own multiple piercings. “I see my body as a blank canvas that’s aching to be decorated,” says model of the moment Abbey Lee Kershaw of her 10 piercings including nose, nipple and navel while 40-year-old model and Vogue contributing editor Laura Bailey says of her newly acquired ear cartilage hole: “I did it to feel a tiny bit like that pretty, carefree teenager.

To make grown-up life and fashion feel a bit more punk, a bit more free.”

But while the latest fashion statement seems to demand a little more commitment than simply sticking on your two-tonne Mawi chandeliers, there are options available for those with a lower pain threshold. Ear cuffs, recently spotted on the likes of Skyfall heroine Naomie Harris and at Rodarte’s SS13 show, are an effective alternative.

High-end labels such as Erickson Beamon and Husam el Odeh are championing a selection, alongside a vast array from the likes of Topshop and ASOS. Perfect if you would rather leave the holes to the hardcore.

Dessange’s international make-up artist makes a stop-off in Cyprus

By Chloe Hashemi Make-up artist and ambassador for the Dessange brand, Christopher Picault made one of his frequent visits to Cyprus last month.

The ‘international makeup artist’ visited the Cypriot branch of the French makeup company between December 12 and 15. He made an appearance at the salon in Engomi, where he unveiled Dessange’s new make-up range, the Smokey Blue Collection.

The salon offers a range of beauty products for both men and women in addition to hairdressing, beauty treatments, gym, nutrition and spa services. Dessange,

a Paris-based beauty brand, has been running strong since 1954.

Picault’s story is a rather inspirational one. He was only 19 when he started working in the world of beauty.

Once he had fi nished his studies in psycho-morphology, he joined one of the most renowned and distinguished French fashion houses, Yves Saint Laurent. Picault stayed there for 17 years and worked as a make-up artist, as well as travelling worldwide for his trade. After his time in the House Saint Laurent, he decided to experiment with other aspects in the make-up profession and left for India to work in Bollywood.

Picault then went on to work globally. He developed makeup collections for Face Stockholm, a Scandinavian brand. After his travels, his passion for the world of colour and fashion led him back to France. In France he landed himself a job as a make-up artist animator in several Dessange salons. The experience he acquired in this fi eld allowed him to obtain an in-depth understanding of Dessange customer expectations.

In 2007 he was hired by Dessange International, and became their make-up advisor. This job required Picault to work closely with the marketing department of the

company, assisting them in the development of make-up collections. Picault simultaneously joined the export department to advance the make-up line worldwide.

With 20 years immersed in the world of beauty, Picault has a lot to show for his time. His main achievements include graduating from the prestigious make-up School at Piazza Campio di Fiori in Rome, personal make-up artist for: Catherine Deneuve, Jeanne Moreau, Dalida, Barbra Streisand, Aishwarya Rai, SAR Queen of Sweden, as well as private make-up artist of an Arab Princess in Morocco. He has also done make-up for Bollywood fi lms.

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Yoga advocates say moves improve circulation, aid detox reports DORENE INTERNICOLA

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BY ALEXANDER MCCOWAN

Plant with toxic root used to act against ageing Name: Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica)

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he word “detoxification” is flung around the fitness community as frequently as kettlebells are swung.

Yoga teachers regularly speak of detoxifying twists, aerobics instructors of detoxifying sweat, dieters of detoxifying fasts. But health professionals are sceptical.

“If you start talking about exercising to detoxify, there’s no scientific data,” said Dr Elizabeth Matzkin, chief of women’s sports medicine at Harvard Medical School. “The human body is designed to get rid of what we don’t need.”

The same applies to fasting.

“No good scientific data supports any of those cleanses, where you drink juice, or (only) water for a week,” she said.

Exercise is important, Matzkin added, because it enables our body to do what it is made to do, but the kidneys and colon get rid of waste. The role of exercise in that process is unclear.

“In general exercise helps our lungs; kidneys get rid of things that can cause us onset of disease,” she said.

A healthy lifestyle - eating healthy,

Otherwise known as: Hancock’s Curse, Monkeyweed Habitat: A perennial member of the Polygonaceae family growing up to 4m in quite indifferent soil in temperate wooded areas of East Asia. The plant has bamboo-like stems bearing reddish stems that support large round leaves and panicles of creamy flowers all arising from a thick, invasive rhizome. Apart from being one of the most invasive plants the root is toxic.

What does it do: Knotweed is used extensively in Chinese medicine being regarded as a treatment for improving blood circulation, ageing, detoxifying and aiding tissue regeneration. Decoctions are made from the root to treat hepatitis, irregular menstruation, jaundice and tinnitus; a wash is made from the leaves and stems to relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.

In Japan the leaves are applied to burns, boils and snakebites.

Anderson said she uses the term detoxification broadly to include everything from working up a good sweat to clearing the mind of destructive thoughts

Can exercise detoxify the body? Health experts are skeptical drinking plenty of water and exercising - is important to detoxifying because it enables our body to do what is intended to do.

“As for specific yoga moves, I’m not so sure,” she said.

Yoga instructor and fitness expert Shirley Archer, an author and spokeswoman for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) said the theory behind the effectiveness of detoxifying twists in yoga is that they squeeze the organs, which push the blood out so fresh blood can rush in.

“Better circulation equals better health,” said Archer, who is based in Florida. “If detox means to eliminate from the body what it no longer needs, then certain yogic practices can help.”

She said yogic deep breathing with strong exhalations can empty the lungs of unneeded carbon dioxide and allow for a fresh breath of more oxygenated air. “This nourishes all of our cells,” she said. “It is also a method of cleansing because better circulation equals better health.”

Meditative movement practices, such as yoga and tai chi, she added, can detox your attitude because they require staying in the present moment and discourage dwelling on the past.

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Detoxifying twists in yoga squeeze the organs

Last summer, celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson began taking groups of 40-odd women on what she calls Detox Weeks, which involve at least three hours of workouts each day, as well as lectures on fitness and nutrition aimed mainly at encouraging lifestyle changes.

Similar weeks in other cities are planned for 2013.

“Women work out and think ‘Why can’t my love handles, muffin tops go away’?” said Anderson, creator of the

Tracy Anderson Method and a coowner, with actress Gwyneth Paltrow, of fitness centres in Los Angeles and New York. “The most important thing is if you can become a consistent exerciser.”

“A good workout is not five to 10 yoga poses,” she explained. “You have to learn to scale up your endurance.

If you can only jump for five minutes straight, we’ll go to 10 minutes, then 20 minutes.”

Anderson said she uses the term detoxification broadly to include everything from working up a good sweat to clearing the mind of destructive thoughts.

“Detoxification is a big topic,” she said.

Nancy Clark, a registered dietician in Boston, Massachusetts and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, said the body generally does a fine job of detoxifying itself through the liver and kidneys. Sweating has nothing to do with it.

“When you sweat you really don’t detoxify anything,” she explained. “If someone goes on a crash diet, then maybe toxins are released but then the body would take care of them. When you sweat you lose sodium.”

The Japanese harvest the leaves and young shoots as a food source and make an infusion from the leaves to treat constipation.

In the United States it is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981 to grow knotweed because it has a habit of invading watercourses and cultivated areas and proving resistant to most herbicides; however, American apiarists have found it a very valuable source of pollen because it flowers all year round; they market it as bamboo honey. The leaves yield a yellow dye.

The Europeans have discovered that an alkaloid taken from Knotweed is an alternative to resveratrol, the antiageing nutrient property found in grape products.

Recent research indicates that some compounds found in knotweed may be active against stomach cancer.

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24 BOOKS

Laugh out loud: Michael Frayn

Books of the year From intrepid plant hunters to awe-inspiring mountaineers, Iron Curtain Russia to a delicious Greek island, 2012 has been packed with treats and curios. And, ultimate bliss - another Hilary Mantel… These writers give their view of the year that has passed cussion of 20th century European intellectual history. Genuinely exciting.

or anything to anatomise”). Rupert Everett’s memoir Vanished Years is a quixotic masterpiece.

Chris Blackhurst Sarah Sands Prizewinners are a good bet. The best must be Into the Silence by Wade Davis, awarded the Samuel Johnson prize. It covers everything – the Great War, the conquest of Everest, heroism, sacrifice and extreme adventure.

Just what you want as you curl up by a blazing fire. Another option is Hilary Mantel’s Booker win, Bring Up the Bodies. You are not reading history but living it. Henry VIII is breathing over you. My fi nal and most emphatic recommendation is Robert Caro’s The Passage of Power, the story of Lyndon Johnson’s struggle to become President. It is a profound portrait of two men, Johnson and John F Kennedy, and the relationship between them.

Character is political power. What all three recommendations have in common is immaculate research and narrative force. They are all pageturners.

Miriam Gross Academic conferences, especially when held in exotic locations, provide vast scope for farce and satire - and romance. Michael Frayn makes full use of the opportunities. Skios may not be his most subtle novel but it is brilliantly plotted and seriously funny.

Bertie, Jane Ridley’s biography of Edward VII, who spent most of his life in the shadow of Queen Victoria, is hugely entertaining from fi rst page to last.

It is also scholarly and revealing. What particularly surprised me was how unfairly - often cruelly - he was treated, not just by his mother but also by his high-minded father, Prince Albert.

Nevertheless, the pleasure-loving Bertie, who reigned for only nine years, succeeded in becoming an exceptionally popular king and a leader of fashion.

Andrew Neather John Lanchester’s pacy novel Capital perfectly captures the zeitgeist of London on the cusp of the crash and after – the mad house prices, the egregious bankers and their wives, the Polish builders, Zimbabwean parking attendants, vapid conceptual artists and wannabe jihadis. I’ve no idea what a non-Londoner would make of it though. In weightier vein, Tony Judt’s Thinking the Twentieth Century is a treasure trove of ideas and insights.

Drawn from conversations between Judt and fellow-historian Timothy Snyder months before Judt’s untimely death in 2010, it’s an extraordinarily learned, lively and wide-ranging dis-

To read Hilary Mantel’s Bring Up the Bodies is to enter another world. The page is alive with the sounds, smells, plots and tensions of Henry VIII’s court. If only Mantel could have been required reading when I did history at school – so much better than a master chalking out notes on a blackboard for us to write down. The end of the story, Anne Boleyn’s execution, is well known but Mantel’s skill is to wring out of it every drop of emotion and tension.

The hardback of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson came out in 2011 but the paperback is 2012, and, besides, I read it on holiday in the summer so it’s one of my books of the year. I wasn’t going to - I’d put the book aside and thought I was familiar with the Apple tale and didn’t need it recounting. In fact, when I picked it up, I was spellbound. What shone through was the sheer drive and intensity of Jobs’ personality, his all consuming quest for perfection. My daughter’s list for Father Christmas this year was iPhone, iPad, iPod (she’s five!). There is no fi ner testament to the late, great Jobs.

Nick Curtis My absolute top book of the year is Fifty Shades of Gr... Only joking! The posthumous publication of James M Cain’s The Cocktail Waitress showed the third great noir master - after Hammett and Chandler - as acute on febrile sexuality and dark human urges at the end of his life as he was in Double Indemnity. The book’s eponymous narrator takes the concept of narrative unreliability to macabre heights, and the book has a piquantly creepy British twist.

And I hugely enjoyed Ned Beauman’s clever-dick conflation of modern east London with Thirties Berlin in The Teleportation Accident, which was long listed for the Man Booker Prize: the antihero Egon Loeser is as deft and witty a portrait of blinkered self-obsession as I have read.

Hermione Eyre The book of the year, for me, is Museum Without Walls, a capacious anthology of Jonathan Meades’ writings on place, including six TV scripts. It’s put out by Unbound, a new online subscription publisher on the Victorian model: funders’ names are listed in the back of the book.

I also enjoyed Circulation, an unfl inching account of how William Harvey came to understand the workings of the heart (“He scoured the woods in search of a dog, crow, kite, raven…

Francis Spufford It was a sad year for children’s literature because the great Margaret Mahy died; but there was a compensation in the shape of Frances Hardinge’s A Face Like Glass, a dark young adult fantasy of identity, masks and homicidal cheese, by an author of extraordinary imagination who is shaping up to be Mahy’s successor. Meanwhile on the adult shelves, I loved Michael Chabon’s jazz-funk Middlemarch, Telegraph Avenue. In fact, I felt almost compelled to love it, the author having ruthlessly dabbed every single ith pleasure - loaded every sentence with riff with ore..

Katie Law I loved Art in Nature by son, translated by Tove Jansson, eal, a collection of Thomas Teal, short storiess by the creator of ns, only now availthe Moomins, glish 30 years after able in English rote them. There Jansson wrote are no greatt dramas or climactic endings,, only dark shadows as Jansson is interested in peoandscapes, their nasple’s inner landscapes, ts and how they rub tier thoughts along with, or, more usually, rub up against,, each other. Superbly sharp and understated. By cona Knight’s Mutton trast, India ching for the had me reaching hankie as I wept ter with laughter from startt h. to finish. d Is divorced mother - of-a three Clara past pull-? ing at 46? x Will Botox y and slinky under wea r k? do the trick?

And who’s it all in aid of anyway? Insightful and hilarious.

pages of witty, street savvy prose that left me wanting more. Julian Cope’s Copendium: An Expedition into the Rock ’n’ Roll Underworld provides an alternative history of popular music from the Fifties to the present. Cope is the well-read jester of English pop, a real one-off, and we’re lucky to have him.

Richard Godwin I found in The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers a vivid, poetic account of modern warfare. Powers joined the US Marines at 17, going on to serve as a machine gunner in Iraq, and each line bleeds hard-fought truths. “I’d been trained to think of war as the great unifier, that it brought people closer together than any other activity on earth. Bullshit. War is the great maker of solipsists: how are you going to save my life today?”

Zadie Smith’s NW W caught the fractured rhythms and drifting thoughtlines of contemporary London beautifully - her most successful novel yet.

Michael Prodger Two books - one big, one little - about hero figures.

Sheila

Ian Thomson In her marvellous vellous W new novel,, NW, ith has Zadie Smith written a troubled, sometimes lyrical fiction for our times.

North-west London, in all its vibrant, nfusion, polyglot confusion, led in is chronicled

Polyglot confusion: Zadie Smith

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Horoscope

BY SALLY BROMPTON

ARIES You must ask yourself whether a friendship or association is worth carrying on with. If you feel that you are putting more into it than you are getting out it you must end it March 21 - April 20 immediately. Don’t let personal feelings cloud your judgement, not when there is money at stake.

TAURUS You will be rather aggressive this week which could cause problems if you challenge the wrong person. A Mars-Saturn aspect warns that no matter how tough a Taurus you are this is not the time to go to war with powerful people.

April 21 - May 21 Defeat will not be good for your ego.

Author’s crush: Hillary Mantel returned to her favourite hero, Thomas Cromwell, in Bring Up the Bodies.

Below: TS Elliot and Anne Applebaum

GEMINI You have got to be tough and ruthless, but you have also got to be fair. That is the message of the planets for you this week and if you heed it you will do very well indeed. Don’t May 22 - June 21 stoop to underhand methods to realise your ambitions. If you play by the rules you will win.

CANCER Hale’s Titian: His Life is the definitive biography of the definitive painter. Hale’s scrupulous portrait, with Titian’s patrons and Venice at its apogee as a background, is almost as rounded as one of the painter’s own. Having worked with the literary doyenne Miriam Gross for donkey’s years I am unashamedly partial. Nevertheless, her elegant memoir An Almost English Life is notable both for its evocation of a world where print was paramount and for its modesty.

Rachel Johnson As I’m what the authors would dismiss as a two-Aga mummy I am finding the Middle Class ABC by Fi Cotter Craig and Zebedee Helm cringe-makingly and consistently funny. The best toilet, I mean loo, book ever. I would not like to depart from my tradition of plugging books written by Johnsons over the year so my next pick is Where the Wild Things Were

by Stanley Johnson - yes, my father.

It’s a frisky and amusing collection of his travel writing but it’s also a highly serious book which sets out in vivid detail just how far we’ve trashed the natural world for our own greed and gain.

David Sexton The Letters of TS Eliot Volume 3 19261927, impeccably edited by Valerie Eliot and John Haffenden, gave new insight into the great poet in the years when he was editing the Criterion, writing Sweeney Agonistes and the Ariel poems and converting to Anglicanism, as well as still attempting life with his wife, Vivien. Many of the letters in this 954-page volume are administrative but some - within his family, to Geoffrey Faber - are revelatory. I also very much liked Rachel Warne’s photography in A Year in the Life of Beth Chatto’s Gardens. My friend Tom Lubbock’s memoir of dying, Until Further Notice, I Am Alive lives with me.

Rosamund Urwin Perhaps because crisis spawns fresh thinking it has been a brilliant year for

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future efforts to exculpate or rehabilitate Stalinism.

Hilary Mantel’s Bring Up the Bodies was a deserved Booker winner but those who dimly feel that the author’s girl crush on Cromwell doesn’t quite give the full picture may like to read the fine essays on Reginald Pole and John Fisher in Eamon Duffy’s latest, Saints, Sacrilege and Sedition, which give a rather different take on the English Reformation. what’s-wrong-with-the-world books by some of America’s greatest minds.

Among them, two particularly stand out: Joseph Stiglitz’s The Price of Inequality and Michael Sandel’s What Money Can’t Buy. Both write with clarity and wit on complex subjects: Stiglitz explaining why the growing gap between rich and poor is hurting society and Sandel how markets have invaded ever more areas of life.

Claire Harman I loved Ali Smith’s Artful, which is a sort of Aspects of the Novel for our day, only with a lot more humour and feeling. Smith has done something really original, melding essay and fiction into a story about stories. It’s a brilliant and moving book and as delightfully dodgy as the character from Oliver Twist whom the title evokes.

It has also been a great year for the short story, with fi ne new collections from Alice Munro (Dear Life), David Constantine (the deceptively tame sounding Tea at the Midland), and Tessa Hadley, whose Married Love shows this wonderfully perceptive writer at the top of her game.

Melanie McDonagh The subtitle of Anne Applebaum’s Iron Curtain says it all: The Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956. It’s a lucid, persuasive and important account by a forthright writer of how the Soviet Union subjugated the diverse nations of Eastern Europe to a single bloc, by means ranging from ethnic cleansing to the subversion of civic institutions and the outright persecution of others. It’s grimly compelling stuff and a useful mid corrective to

Jane Shilling The book that haunted me all year is Peter Carey’s The Chemistry of Tears.

Carey’s intricately engineered novel explores the connection between heartsickness and precise and intellectually demanding manual labour. His heroine, museum curator Catherine Gehrig, has suffered the most painful of bereavements - one that she is not entitled to mourn. After the death of her married lover, a sympathetic colleague sets her the task of restoring a mysterious automaton: a mechanical swan. While piecing together its mangled remains, Catherine begins to uncover the strange story of its past: a miniature epic of human tragedy and ingenuity and a kind of compromised consolation. I’ve also been rereading Sebastian Faulks’ A Possible Life, a fiction about memory, consciousness and fate that becomes more intriguing each time I return to it.

You must go out of your way this week to let loved ones know how much they mean to you. They know already, of course, but it never hurts to labour the point and with affectionate Venus moving in your favour your loving words June 22 - July 22 will have far-reaching and enjoyable effects.

LEO You have some serious things to take care of and you cannot afford to be sidetracked by anyone or anything that is not directly concerned with your long-term aims. Friday’s New July 23 - Aug 23 Moon makes this the perfect time for a new start, especially in your working routine. It’s time for a change.

VIRGO

Aug 24 - Sep 23

LIBRA

Sept 24 -Oct 23

With your ruler Venus entering a sensitive area of your chart this week you mustn’t let your emotions get the better of you, especially at home where others’ indecision will exasperate you. Do what you do best and feign indifference whatever the provocation might be.

SCORPIO You will fear the worst this week, but common sense should tell you the worst rarely happens and even when it does you usually find a way to turn it to your advantage. Look for new Oct 24 - Nov 22 solutions to old problems and remember the best way to overcome fear is to take action.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 23 - Dec 21

You have been trying too hard to get along with someone who doesn’t deserve your friendship and now have no option but to cut them out of your life completely. That might sound drastic but the fact is you’ll be better off without them. Don’t think about it: act.

CAPRICORN

Juliet Nicolson John Banville’s Ancient Light is a coming-of-age tale suffused with the nature of memory and is everything I want from a love story: sexy, convincing, baffl ing, funny, sad and unforgettable. It is the sort of book that makes it hard to decide what, if anything, to read next. A good choice might be Michael Frayn’s absurdly delicious Skios, a farcical rom-com set on a Greek island, although the outloud guffawing laughter it prompts might make a reader infuriating to go on holiday with. Caroline Cass’ The Plant Hunter’s Tale, an exquisitely produced, grown-up fable set in India in the 1800s, would slip perfectly into any florally minded reading list.

Don’t worry if some of your recent efforts haven’t paid off because better times are around the corner. And don’t hold on to dreams and schemes that no longer fit your long-term vision. This is as good a week as any to get rid of all the junk that is holding you back. Be ruthless.

Dec 22 - Jan 20

If something you have been working on no longer inspires you the way it once did, get rid of it and start on something else. This week’s challenging aspect between aggressive Mars and your ruler Saturn makes it easy for you to be ruthless, both with others and with yourself, so if you want to make changes now is the time. Just be aware you won’t get the chance to change them back.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19

There will be times this week when you wonder what you have done to attract so much negative attention. Do you really deserve to be treated so harshly? Of course not – and you must fight back. People will respect you more if you stick up for yourself.

PISCES This is not a good week to make any kind of long-term commitment because the planets warn that if you do you will soon be looking for a way out. Friday’s New Moon will Feb 20 - March 20 remind you not to make promises or pledges that benefit others more than they benefit you.

26 MARKETPLACE

Evia with Evian ha touch touc of class lass The king of SUV gets five stars on its crown The new Hyundai Santa Fe was assessed with a five star safety rating from Euro NCAP. The Santa Fe scored an impressive 96 per cent in adult occupant and 89 per cent in child protection, while the side impact was assessed at 86 per cent. Finally, to protect pedestrians the Santa Fe got 71 per cent.

After i20, ix20, the first i30, new i30, the ix35, i40 and the Veloster, the new Santa Fe confirms Hyundai cars' high levels of security.

“The distinction of the new Santa Fe proves our dedication to design and produce cars that provide the highest levels of security to their passengers. This assessment of Santa Fe complements the already excellent performance in the field of emissions and fuel economy and is an excellent choice for buyers,” says Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Motor Europe.

Reinvent Reinventing eye conto contour care

Diane Von Furstenberg, thee worldfamous American Am fashion designer, ion Evian has designed the new, limited edition bottle for 2013. ner has This is the first time a female designer utilised her creative skills to design the Evian rtnered bottle. Until now, Evian has partnered uch as with leading male designers such an Paul Issey Miyake, Sir Paul Smith, Jean Gaultier, Christian Lacroix and Courrèges.

The new collector’s bottle reflects al the purity of the natural mineral gh water. This is expressed through pt its design, based on the concept ter ‘’water is life is love is life is water age is life’’. Through this, the message is conveyed that ‘’youth is to maintain a fresh look at the lifee that surrounds you and share itt with those you love.’’

Diane Von Furstenberg has 40 years experience in fashion design, which has linked her name with the dynamism and elegance of womanhood, expressed through her creations..

With Génifique, Lanc Lancôme opened the doors to a new era in 2009. Its research laboratories combined two cutting-edge sciences, Genomics P and Proteomics, stemming from ten years’ resea This work led to the creation of a research. futur futuristic formula. But Lancôme did not stop there and is continuing on its journey with there, Génifique – now for eyes.

Dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles need no longe be concerns. Each is treated separatelonger ly by Lancôme, which offers breakthrough care to illuminate eyes. Its action is so com complete that it treats symptoms highligh by the latest trends such as Asian lighted Kum Kumatherapy, which identifies different typ of dark circles by colour. types La Lancôme has created a serum combining th science of Génifique with a high-perthe fo formance pearl-shaped applicator to make ey eyes appear more open. As intuitive as it is seductive, Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl se serum revolutionises eye contour care and pr promises to transform eyes in seven days.

A Facebook Community on all things that make us beautiful The MPM group has created a new Facebook page dedicated to beauty! Named Like Beauty, its mission is to become an active community, whose members will exchange tips, tricks, advice and insights on beauty for both men and women.

Monday is entirely dedicated to men, while it is the women’s turn on Tuesday. Wednesday relates to overall wellbeing, mental and physical and Thursdays to exclusive products from the biggest beauty brands. Finally, Friday will be dedicated to fashion and how we can bring catwalk trends to everyday life.

Friends of Like Beauty can also be informed of new product releases in the Cyprus market through the dedicated tab «What’s new» and have access to exclusive deals under the «Smart Deals» tab. www.facebook.com/likebeauty.cy

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Answers to Double Crossword 2278 CRYPTIC: Across – 1 Prompter; 6 Post; 8 Eggs on; 9 Little; 10 Tender years; 11 Concur; 14 Durban; 16 Take chances; 20 Script; 21 Bridle; 22 Clue; 23 Damaging. Down – 2 Right; 3 Masonic; 4 Tense; 5 Relayed; 6 Pitta; 7 Silesia; 12 Optical; 13 Recited; 15 Rocking; 17 Knife; 18 Album; 19 Solon.

QUICK: Across – 1 Adorable; 6 Ryde; 8 Impala; 9 Revive; 10 Breadwinner; 11 Acetic; 14 Racket; 16 Temperament; 20 Crater; 21 Tin-can; 22 Peel; 23 Norsemen. Down – 2 Demob; 3 Reagent; 4 Bland; 5 Earlier; 6 Raven; 7 Diverse; 12 Coterie; 13 Chevron; 15 Cleanse; 17 Metal; 18 After; 19 Trace.

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A MINUTE WITH...

Where do you live?

it be, what would it be like?

I live in Xylophagou, Cyprus, but spend most of my time working in Ayia Napa at the Live Lounge live music venue in the main square.

Dream house would be a cliff top villa in the hills between Nice and Monaco looking over the sea in the south of France. It really is the most beautiful area I have ever visited, but I like living here in the sun and love our little village along with the Cypriot food and lifestyle.

Best childhood memory?

Camping with my family in rainy Wales in tents that always leaked, fishing on the river and playing rubbish board games like yahtzee in a cold tent lol.

If you could pick anyone at all (alive or dead) to go out for the evening with, who would it be?

Most frequented restaurant and absolute favourite dish?

The Limelight restaurant in Ayia Napa consistently delivers – I always take visiting bands and acts there for a full-on meat feast. Their rib-eye steak is the best.

Dream trip: LA

What food would you really turn your nose up to?

My loved ones. I really don’t see them enough so if I had the night off then, of course, I would spend it with them. Alternatively, I would love to go for a drink with the head of the CIA and ask them what’s really going on behind the scenes or perhaps a night with Buddha or Jesus someone like that would be cool.

Mayonnaise – it’s the devil’s work.

If the world is ending in 24 hours what would you do?

What did you have for breakfast?

20 chicken nuggets, fries, a large chocolate milkshake washed down with a cool Peroni poolside and wait for the fi reworks to begin. Besides wasn wasn’t it meant to be the end of the world wor on the Dec 21, so I’m guessing w we have a few more years yet. You ca can't spend too much time worrying about a that kinda thing, it will drive y you insane. Show love to a stranger once in a while, it can go a long way to change the hearts of men.

Eggs, ham, halloumi, a smoothie, frankfurters, juice, coffee, pineapple and a blueberry muffi n! I would like to stress this is a one off thing - my girlfriend thought it was national 25 dollar breakfast day.

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Buddha

Best book ever read?

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Obviously with my work I’m a night person by default but would love to get to bed before 2am some day and live a less nocturnal existence. It’s defi nitely bad for you.

Perfect day would be a BBQ round the pool with the phone switched off.

I’m always in bars, clubs and venues at night so the perfect night for me would be a BBQ at night under the stars talking rubbish with friends / family at home with some cool music.

The Book of Secrets by Deepak Chopra. He has an amazing spiritual understanding of the universe we live in and our place in it. It explains beautifully the essence of our souls.

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This time of year has to be The Great Escape, an amazing true story and doesn’t have the Hollywood ending you’d get in a typical Bruce Willis fi lm. I also like True Romance starring Christian Slater.

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Malibu and the south of France. o go on saMy dream trip would be to n national fari in one of the big African parks to see the big game and camp ar Grylls out under the stars Bear style.

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Bombay Bicycle Club, Peteum, box’s Future Loops album, ard.

John Mayer and Ben Howard.

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Fear is the opposite of love, so I guess to not love others or not be lo loved would be scary but noth nothing really. Oh! Except big dogs that want to bite your face o off.

Beer and cheese.

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To be honest I love Cyprus; it’s a great destination. I also like LA,

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I waited an hour for my starter so I complained: ‘its not rocket salad’

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CYBC 1 06.45 08.15 11.00 11.30

Proti Enimerosi Kali Sas Mera Kaftes Piperies (rpt) Istories Tou Horkou (rpt) Local comedy series, which happens to be the longest-running show on TV.

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Entehnos Local cultural show.

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Live cookery show.

New season of local game show, asking questions having to do with Cypriot dialect.

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Moiraia Fengaria Local drama series inspired by Maro Kranidioti’s book ‘Otan i Moira Apofasizei’.

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Erotas (rpt) Proini Enimerosi Me Agapi Deliyianneio Parthenagogeio (rpt) Englimata (rpt) Lyke, Lyke Eisai Edo (rpt) Einai Stigmes (rpt) Panselinos (rpt) Niose Me (rpt) News Mera Mesimeri Konstantinou Kai Elenis (rpt) To Kafe Tis Haras (rpt) Oneiropagida (rpt) Aiyia Fuxia (rpt) Local smash-hit comedy series, with village setting. Interrupted by News at 18.00.

NRG Zone FILM: Blades Of Glory

Fifteenth season. A helping of four-wheel features, test-drives, races, challenges and antics with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig.

Tasos Tryfonos interviews Greek celebrities from the world of showbiz.

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Rival figure skaters bury the hatchet after they discover a loophole enabling them to compete in the world championships as a same-sex pair. Comedy, with Will Ferrell and Jon Heder.

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News Patates 8 Local satirical show, using comedy sketches and embarrassing TV clips to skewer local politicians.

NRG Zone Kids’ TV Euromaxx Kati Psinetai (rpt) Biz/Emeis News In English News In Turkish Doctor Who (rpt) Fourth season. ‘The Poison Sky’. Part two of two. The Sontarans activate their masterplan and begin to choke the planet, while Unit are left defenceless, with a traitor in their ranks. As interplanetary war edges closer, the Doctor considers making the ultimate sacrifice to keep both Martha and Donna alive.

Apo Mera Se Mera Current affairs show.

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A reporter learns he is destined to help save the world from a horde of monsters, who will rise up to take over the world once every 500 years. Fantasy adventure, starring Jason Behr. 2007.

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Yia Sena (rpt) Enimerosi Tora (rpt) Proino Mou (rpt)

The Del Monte Heirs (rpt) Protoselido Eleni Vasiliki (rpt) Efta Ouranoi kai Synnefa Alites (rpt) Mesimeri Kai Kati Aspra Balonia (rpt) Magazino News Ti Tha Fame Simera Mama The Del Monte Heirs Efta Ouranoi kai Synnefa Alites News Aspra Balonia

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Star News Fotis - Maria Live Best Of Mesimeriani Meleti Best Of Exelixeis Sti Showbiz Mila (rpt) Nistikoi Praktores (rpt) Kids’ TV Star News Mesimeriani Meleti Kids’ TV To Kleidi Fotis Maria Live Mila Discussions about various issues based on a woman’s life (men, relationships, sex, kids etc.) with showbiz guests.

Greek drama series.

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Celebrities and pro dancers train and compete in a ballroom dancing competition.

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Magikos Kosmos S’Agapo (rpt) Akti Oneiron Ston Asterismos Tis Imeras Kouzina Me Apopsi Remington Steele Milagros Kids’ TV Top Models S’Agapo Sabrina, To Koritsi Tis Agapis Akti Oneiron Pacific Blue

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Scientists have 39 days to prevent the moon from colliding with Earth. 2008. Action drama, starring David James Elliott. 2008.

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Drama, starring Gary Dourdan. 2007.

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Exelixeis Stin Showbiz La Bomba Sportshow Satirical show focusing on the sports and news.

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (Novacinema1, 19.25)

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By Preston Wilder

Weakness (LTV, 21.00) “The simple life, for Josh, just got complicated,” says the trailer for this low-budget drama - but you can watch the whole trailer and still have no idea what it’s about, except that Josh (soulful, bearded Bobby Cannavale) obviously has some problems. His mother has cancer (“What kind?” “The bad kind”). His brother is autistic. His wife sleeps with another man. He himself falls for a much younger woman - little more than a girl, really - leading to a scandal because Josh is a high-school English teacher and the girl is a recent graduate. All these things happen over the course of a summer, making for a doleful character study (the trailer has a lot of moody brooding) about a man

whose life slowly falls apart - not without a certain grim humour, but way too depressing for the mass audience (unsurprisingly, it went straight to DVD). Not for those seeking mindless escapism, or in the throes of a mid-life crisis. Otherwise, enjoy. Made in 2010.

The Skin I Live In (Novacinema2, 22.00) Nova3 does ‘Bloody Fridays’ tonight, showing a Spanish horror thriller (Julia’s Eyes) - but here’s another, more acclaimed Spanish film that’s equally dark and twisted (even if it’s not exactly horror). Not what casual fans expect from Pedro Almodovar, but the great Spanish director has come a long way since the days

when his films were all campy colours and women on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Antonio Banderas plays a famous surgeon who’s already had his nervous breakdown, and moved beyond that into mad-scientist territory; he’s created a new synthetic skin and abducted a woman on whom he experiments, giving her the face of his late wife who died in a car accident - a Gothic plot that’s nonetheless full of rueful yearning, both because Banderas’ quest is so sad and because he’s naive, trying to change outer appearance (the title makes it clear the ‘I’ has nothing to do with the skin itself). A sometimes shapeless film rescued by rhythm and tone, and Almodovar’s unique way with melodrama. In Spanish; made in 2011.

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SundayMail Margaret New York teen works through guilt after accident

The Skin I Live In Dark, twisted tale from Pedro Almodovar

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Fast Five Fast and furious: the action movie as pure excess Wednesday, NovaCinema3, 9pm

Complete guide to what’s on the small screen this week, including our selections and satellite choices

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CYBC 1 06.45 08.15

Proti Enimerosi Kali Sas Mera Early monrning entertainment magazine featuring segments on cooking, fashion, lifestyle issues and more.

11.00

Kaftes Piperies (rpt) Cookery show.

11.30

CYBC 2 07.00 08.00 16.05 17.00 18.00 18.50 19.00 19.10

Istories Tou Horkou (rpt)

Apo Mera Se Mera Current affairs show.

15.30

Entehnos Local cultural show.

16.00 18.00 18.15 18.45

Mazi Sto CyBC News Kaftes Piperies Paizoume Kypriaka

20.00 21.00

Moiraia Fengaria Local drama series inspired by Maro Kranidioti’s book ‘Otan i Moira Apofasizei’.

20.00 21.15

22.45

News Vimata Stin Ammo

Ego Ki Esi (rpt) Local comedy series.

22.30

Code Europe Local investigative show.

23.30 23.45

News Repeats

NRG Zone FILM: Regarding Henry

Desperate Housewives Seventh season.

‘Remember Paul?’

Lynette is shocked when her old acquaintance Renee arrives on Wisteria Lane.

Meanwhile, a cashstrapped Susan is forced to compromise her morals, and Paul Young makes an unwelcome return to the neighbourhood - accompanied by a new wife

New season of local period drama, based on true events.

22.00

07.50 08.40

An unscrupulous lawyer is forced to start life afresh after a shooting incident leaves him brain-damaged. Drama, starring Harrison Ford. 1991.

Local game show, asking questions having to do with the Cypriot dialect.

19.20

05.30 06.20 06.50 07.00

NRG Zone Kids’ TV Life In Style (rpt) Kati Psinetai (rpt) Biz/Emeis News In English News In Turkish Doctor Who (rpt) Fourth season.

‘Partners in Crime’.

With a new weight-loss pill tested in London

by Adipose Industries, The Doctor goes to investigate the sinister truth behind the product, only to find out that his old friend Donna Noble is investigating as well.

Local comedy series, which happens to be the longest-running show on TV.

12.00

ANTENNA

23.30

Repeats

09.30 10.25 11.15 12.10 13.00 13.20 14.00 14.50 15.45 16.40 17.30 18.30 19.30 20.15 21.15 22.10 23.10 00.25 00.30 01.40 02.30 03.20 04.40

MEGA

Erotas (rpt) Proini Enimerosi Me Agapi Deliyianneio Parthenagogeio (rpt) Englimata (rpt) Lyke, Lyke Eisai Edo (rpt) Einai Stigmes (rpt) Pansellinos (rpt) Ekeino To Kalokairi (rpt) Niose Me (rpt) News Mera Mesimeri Konstantinou Kai Elenis (rpt) To Kafe Tis Haras (rpt) Oneiropagida (rpt) Vals Me 12 Theous (rpt) Ekeino To Kalokairi (rpt)

06.15 06.40

With News at 18.00.

19.20

Aiyia Fuxia Niose Me News Vals Me 12 Theous Ekeino To Kalokairi Replay News Radio Arvila Sinora Agapis I Agapi Irthe Apo Makria (rpt) News Deal (rpt)

07.00

Emeis Ki Emeis (rpt) Diktiotheite Kai Exelihtheite Koinonia Ora Mega A revamped version of its predecessor (Koinonia Ora 8).

Current affairs show that examines the issues affecting everyday people in Greece and abroad.

08.00 10.00 12.45 14.00 15.00 16.00 18.00 18.20

Nea Mera Proino Mou Enimerosi Tora Klemmena Oneira (rpt) Eheis Meson Yia Sena News Master Chef (rpt) Reality competition show where amatuer chefs compete against each other in weekly challenges.

20.15 21.15 22.10 23.10 00.00 00.10 01.00 03.00 04.00

Eftyhismenoi Mazi (rpt) News Klemmena Oneira Enoha Mystika Proedrikes 2013 News Fae Ti Sokolato Sou (rpt) Yia Sena (rpt) Enimerosi Tora (rpt) Proino Mou (rpt)

SIGMA 07.00 08.20 10.20 11.10 12.00 14.20 15.20 18.00 18.05 18.30

Protoselido Eleni Vasiliki (rpt) Efta Ourani Kai Sinnefa Alites (rpt) Mesimeri Kai Kati Aspra Balonia (rpt) Magazino News Ti Tha Fame Simera Mama The Del Monte Heirs Latin American telenovela.

19.30 20.20 21.15 22.20 23.45

Efta Ourani Kai Sinnefa Alites News Aspra Balonia Ora Kolpis Las Vegas First season. ‘Jokers and Fools’. Ed and Danny discover that Nessa may be linked to a high-stakes cheating ring when they catch a fumbling card player, while a hotel psychic warns Mary that an audience member will die at her next performance.

00.40 00.45 01.30 02.30 03.40

PLUS TV 09.00 09.30 10.55 11.50 12.30 13.00 15.30 17.00 17.50 19.40 21.15 22.00

Fourth season.

‘Blackout’. Rush reopens a case concerning accidental death from 1988, when new evidence suggests that a wealthy woman who was found dead at her ex-husband’s home may have been the victim of murder.

22.45

23.30 00.15 01.10 02.00

08.40 09.25 10.00

17.40 18.35

S’ Agapo (rpt) Akti Oneiron (rpt) Ston Asterismos Tis Imeras Kouzina Me Apopsi Remington Steele (rpt) Milagros Kids’ TV Top Models S’Agapo Sabrina, To Koritsi Tis Agapis Akti Oneiron Pacific Blue

19.15 19.50 20.05 21.00

News Sports Time Rubi FILM: Tycus

11.00 11.30 12.30 13.25 14.55 15.55 16.50

With News at 18.30.

A physicist discovers a comet is heading toward Earth and rushes off to build a secret underground city. Sci-fi drama, starring Dennis Hopper. 2000.

Supernatural Sixth season. ‘Exile on Main Street’. Sam is back in the land of the living and ready to resume the battle against evil, but during his time away, a reluctant Dean has settled down and is finally leading a normal life.

However, when their grandfather Samuel arrives it looks like the brothers could be back in business.

News Althinoi Erotes (rpt) Mila Mou (rpt) Se Fonta Kokkino (rpt) Eleni (rpt)

Contestants get a chance to win money, from a penny to millions.

Exelixeis Sti Showbiz Mila (rpt) Nistikoi Praktores Kids’ TV Star News Mesimeriani Meleti Classic Cartoons To Kleidi Fotis - Maria Live Mila Exelixeis Sti Showbiz Cold Case (rpt)

CAPITAL

22.50

FILM: The Fourth Protocol A British agent investigates a KGB plot to smuggle a nuclear bomb into Britain and blow up an American military base. Cold War thriller, starring Michael Caine. 1987.

01.00

FILM: The Edge A billionaire and photographer crash in the Alaskan wilderness, forcing the duo into a desperate battle to survive. Action adventure, starring Anthony Hopkins. 1997.

Nistikoi Praktores (rpt) LTV Sports News Star News Repeats

Blue Valentine (Novacinema2, 04.40)

06:15 The Weakest Link 07:00 3rd & Bird 07:10 Boogie Beebies 07:25 Tikkabilla 07:55 Me Too! 08:15 3rd & Bird 08:25 Boogie Beebies 08:40 Tikkabilla 09:10 Me Too! 09:30 The Old Guys 10:00 Sport Relief 2012 - When Parkinson Met Mandela 10:30 The Weakest Link 11:15 Apes in Danger 11:45 Doctors 12:20 King Edward VII: King of Pleasure 13:10 BBC Proms 2010: Last Night of the Proms 14:40 The Old Guys 15:10 The Weakest Link 15:55 Apes in Danger 16:25 Doctors 16:55 King Edward VII: King of Pleasure 17:45 The Old Guys 18:15 The Weakest Link 19:00 EastEnders 19:30 Doctors 20:00 Coast 21:00 Dinnerladies 21:30 As Time Goes By 22:00 Sherlock 23:30 Ideal 00:00 The Royal Variety Performance 2010 02:00 The Weakest Link 02:45 EastEnders 03:15 Doctors 03:45 Coast 04:45 Dinnerladies 05:15 Ideal 05:45 As Time Goes By

07:00 How It’s Made 07:25 Wheeler Dealers 08:15 American Chopper 09:10 Dirty Jobs 10:05 Deadliest Catch 10:55 Ultimate Survival 11:50 How Do They Do It? 12:15 How It’s Made 12:40 Extreme Engineering 13:35 Street Customs 14:30

Wheeler Dealers 15:25 American Chopper 16:20 Mythbusters 17:15 Dirty Jobs 18:10 Deadliest Catch 19:05 Ultimate Survival 20:00 How It’s Made 21:00 The Real Hustle 23:00 Ultimate Survival 00:00 River Monsters 01:00 Ross Kemp: Extreme World 01:55 Dual Survival 02:50 The Real Hustle 03:50 Ultimate Survival 04:50 River Monsters 05:45 How Do They Do It? 06:10 Overhaulin’

09:30 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar 10:00 Tennis: Atp Tournament Doha 11:00 Cross-Country Skiing: World Cup-Tour De Ski Italy 12:15 Ski Jumping: World Cup-Four Hills Tournament Austria 13:15 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 14:45 Tennis: Atp Tournament Doha 16:00 Snooker: European Tour Germany 17:00 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 18:30 Ski Jumping: World Cup-Four Hills Tournament Austria 19:45 Football: Eurogoals 20:00 Football: Ballon D’or Fifa In Zurich, Switzerland 21:00 Snooker: European Tour Germany 21:45 All Sports: Watts 22:00 Pro Wrestling: This Week On World Wrestling Entertainment 22:30 Darts: World Championship Un. Kingdom 00:00 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar 00:30 Ski Jumping: World Cup-Four Hills Tournament Austria 01:15 Biathlon:

World Cup Germany 02:00 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar

05:40 Desperate Housewives 06:25 Castle 07:10 Modern Family 07:35 New Girl 08:00 Body Of Proof 08:50 Tabatha’s Salon Takeover 09:40 Desperate Housewives 10:25 Castle 11:10 Modern Family 11:35 New Girl 12:00 Jane By Design 12:50 Revenge 13:40 Body Of Proof 14:30 Tabatha’s Salon Takeover 15:20 Desperate Housewives 16:05 Castle 16:50 Modern Family 17:15 New Girl 17:40 Body Of Proof 18:30 Masterchef 19:20 Desperate Housewives 20:10 Castle 21:00 Jane By Design 21:50 Revenge 22:40 Modern Family 23:05 New Girl 23:30 Jane By Design 00:20 Revenge 01:10 Castle 02:00 Desperate Housewives 02:50 Modern Family 03:15 New Girl 03:40 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards, Mama

07:00 Pawn Stars 07:30 Storage Wars 08:00 Mud Men 09:00 Pawn Stars 09:30 American Restoration 10:00 Pawn Stars 10:30 Storage Wars 11:00 Ancient Aliens 14:00 Pawn Stars 14:30 American Restoration 15:00 Mud Men 16:00 Ancient Aliens 18:00 Pawn Stars

18:30 American Restoration 19:00 Mud Men 20:00 Pawn Stars 20:30 Storage Wars 21:00 Ancient Aliens 22:00 Pawn Stars 22:30 Cajun Pawn Stars 23:00 American Restoration 00:00 Pawn Stars 00:30 Storage Wars 01:00 Ancient Aliens 02:00 Pawn Stars 02:30 Cajun Pawn Stars 03:00 American Restoration 04:00 Mud Men 05:00 Pawn Stars 05:30 American Restoration 06:00 Ancient Aliens

07:30 Warrior’s Way, The 09:15 Social Network, The 11:30 Crackie 13:15 Scarlet Letter, The 15:30 Lovely Bones, The 18:00 Dummy 19:30 Action Zone 20:00 Ltv Sports News 21:00 Another Year 23:15 Strangers, The 00:45 Hustler Tv 03:15 Poltergay 04:50 Zack And Miri Make A Porno 06:30 Ltv Sports News

07:00 Chowder I 07:25 Marvelous Misadventures Of Flapjack, The 07:50 Tom & Jerry Show, The

08:15 Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue! I 08:40 Loonatics Unleashed Ii 09:05 Superman: The Animated Series Ii 09:30 Superman: The Animated Series Ii 09:55 Looney Tunes Show, The 10:20 Tak & The Power Of Juju 10:45 Fanboy & Chum Chum 11:10 X’s, The 11:35 Ni Hao, Kai-Lan 12:00 Dora The Explorer 12:25 Spongebob Squarepants 12:50 Spongebob Squarepants 13:15 Mighty B!, The 13:40 My Life As A Teenage Robot 14:05 Hey Arnold! 14:30 Icarly 14:55 Icarly 15:20 Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue! I 15:45 Justice League Unlimited I 16:10 Legion Of Super Heroes Ii 16:35 Young Justice 17:00 Geisco Pba Team Shootout 17:30 Geisco Pba Team Shootout 18:00 2011 World’s Strongest Man 18:30 Planet Speed 19:00 Nba 2012-13 21:00 Barclays Premier League 2012-13 23:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13 01:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13 03:00 Barclays Premier League 2012-13 05:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13

07:15 Friends 07:50 Ncis: Los

Angeles 09:30 Big Bang Theory, The 10:00 According To Jim 10:45 Mentalist, The 11:30 C.S.I. New York 12:30 Gossip Girl 13:15 Pan Am 14:00 Ncis: Los Angeles 15:30 Friends X 16:00 2 Broke Girls 16:30 According To Jim 17:20 Necessary Roughness 19:00 Pan Am 19:45 Chuck 20:30 2 Broke Girls 21:00 Bones 22:30 Southland 23:20 Shameless 00:15 Blindness 02:15 Run 03:45 2 Broke Girls 04:10 According To Jim 05:00 Necessary Roughness 06:30 Pan Am

07:00 Trucker 08:45 Insignificant Harvey N 10:15 Wedding Singer 12:00 Barbarian Princess 14:00 Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale 16:00 Akeelah And The Bee 18:00 Somewhere 19:45 The Next Three Days 22:00 Skyline 00:05 Daring! TV 03:45 Bound By Honor 06:45 Kisses

06:05 I Am Legend 07:45 Michael 09:30 Desperately Seeking Santa 11:00 Christmas Magic 12:30 The Three Musketeers 14:25 Films And Stars 15:00 Hitch 17:05 Happythankyoumoreplease 18:50 Captain America: The First Avenger 21:00 Magic City 22:10 Poker Face 00:00 Coriolanus 02:05 Cine News 02:35 A Dangerous Method 04:15 Runaway Jury

06:05 Machine Gun Preacher 08:15 Cine News 09:10 War Horse 11:35 Source Code 13:10 Cine News 15:15 Take Shelter 17:20 The Films And Stars Of 2012-2013 18:20 Don Juan De Marco 20:05 Nisos 2: To Kinigi Tou Xamenou Thisavrou 22:00 Winter’s Bone 23:50 Midnight Run 02:00 Jennifer Eight 04:05 Cine News 04:40 Blue Valentine

18:55 Largo Winch 2: The Burma Conspiracy 21:00 Xxx 23:10 Ncis 00:00 Cine News 01:00 Texas Tales

18:55 Le Divorce 21:00 Footloose 23:00 Prom 00:50 Amador

07:00 Elvis: That’s the Way It Is 08:50 To Have And Have Not 10:30 Swan 12:15 Logan’s Run 14:10 Big Sleep 16:05 Mogambo 18:00 Rhapsody 19:55 Champ 22:00 Clash Of The Titans 23:55 Prize 02:10 Westworld 03:35 Year of Living Dangerously 05:30 Tom Thumb

By Preston Wilder

The Next Three Days (LTV3, 19.45) Russell Crowe isn’t what he used to be - but he’s still Russell Crowe. “I promise you: this will not be your life!” says the Podgy One, glaring at his wife with the patented Russell Crowe Glare. She (Elizabeth Banks) is in jail, convicted of murder after her boss turns up dead in the office parking lot - and Russell knows she’s innocent (right?) but there’s not much he can do except fret unhappily and take care of their young son, at least till Liz tries to kill herself and Russ is driven to desperate measures. What follows is an odd but effective drama, the tale of a staid middle-class husband planning a daring prison escape - he buys a gun, asking the salesman to “show me where the bul-

The Next Three Days

lets go”, and picks up criminal skills from a YouTube video - at least till it changes tone in the last halfhour, turning action-packed and surprisingly tense.

It shouldn’t really work but it does, maybe because it focuses so intently on its hero; and because he’s played by Russell Crowe, naturally. Made in 2010.

Poker Face (Novacinema1, 22.10) I try to give Greek films a chance, but so many of them are awful (especially the more commercial ones). This one - a romantic comedy set in the world of highstakes poker - has an excellent premise, being the story of Niki (Evi Saoulidou) who lost her good-luck charm, a toy parrot, in a poker game when she was

a precocious little girl, and since then has had nothing but bad luck at the tables. Niki’s now a reporter, and she’s sent to interview a poker champion (Alkis Kourkoulos) - only to discover he’s the boy she lost the parrot to all those years ago, prompting her to try and get it back by any means necessary. Could’ve been a pleasant little rom-com - but there’s too much talk, the rhythm falters, our heroine is annoyingly inept and accident-prone, and even the poker scenes are shockingly flat (the final, decisive hand is over before you even realise its importance). A film that tries to be ‘Hollywood’ (note the gag-reel of outtakes over the final credits) but just doesn’t have the skills, or the resources. Sorry, Greek films. Made in 2012.

T V SATURDAY 12/01 SUNDAY MAIL• January 6, 2013

CYBC 1 07.15

Oikogeneia Solomou (rpt) Local series with events unfolding in a Cypriot village before and after the Turkish invasion of 1974.

08.00

07.00 08.00

Paizoume Kypriaka

17.15

14.00 14.30

Edoxe Ti Vouli Kai To Dimo News Me Kali Parea Vivian Kanari hosts new show featuring a mix of news, information and live music.

16.30

Vimmata Stin Ammo (rpt)

18.50 19.00 19.10 21.00

Two episodes of local period drama, based on true events.

18.00 18.15

18.45 19.30 20.00 21.30

23.30 23.45

23.40

News Repeats

News In English New In Turkish NRG Zone Weekend FILM: A Cry In The Dark

Ghost Whisperer (rpt) Fifth season. ‘Birthday Presence’. Melinda learns that her son is haunted by a woman who died while giving birth on the day he was born, and the ghost is convinced the spirit of her dead child has entered the five-yearold’s body.

Ego Ki Esi Local Sketch News Savvato Ki Apovrado Variety show, with wellknown guests pretending to have a good time for the benefit of You At Home.

FILM: Mouse Hunt

Story about a mother accused of murdering her baby, despite claims that a wild dog had carried the child off. Fact-based Australian drama, starring Meryl Streep.

1988.

News Patates Antinahtes (rpt) Local satirical show, using comedy sketches and embarrassing TV clips to skewer local politicians.

NRG Zone Kids’ TV

Two brothers want to auction off the valuable family home, but face a battle of wits to rid the property of its resident mouse. Slapstick comedy, starring Lee Evans and Nathan Lane. 1997.

Local game show, asking questions having to do with Cypriot dialect.

13.00

ANTENNA

Fireman Sam, The Legend of Frosty the Showman, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, etc. Shown till 12.30, then repeated till mid-afternoon.

Moiraia Fengaria (rpt) Local drama series.

10.30

CYBC 2

00.10 02.20

Repeats Euronews

06.20 06.50 07.20 07.50 08.20 09.10 10.00 10.50 11.40 12.30 14.20 16.00

Proini Enimerosi Tango Yia Treis (rpt) Cheek To Cheek (rpt) Oi Men kai Oi Den (rpt) San To Skilo Me Ti Gata (rpt) 40 Kimata (rpt) Super Babas (rpt) Ta Koritsia Tou Baba (rpt) Galileo (rpt) Yia Tin Agapi Sou (rpt) Ekeino To Kalokairi (rpt) Niose Me (rpt)

MEGA 07.40 09.40 10.30 11.20 12.10 13.10 14.00 16.10 17.20 18.00 18.20 20.15 21.15 22.20

With News at 18.00.

18.30 20.20 21.30 22.20

23.50 23.55 00.00

A lawman is sent to protect a squad of cheerleaders after they witness a murder - but the assignment proves to be complicated.

Comedy, starring Tommy Lee Jones.

2005.

Vals Me 12 Theous News Me To Dexi (rpt) Attila The Hun Biopic chronicling the life of the infamous warrior who dedicated his life to conquering nations in a bid to establish a new world order. Gerard Butler stars. 2001. Part 1 of 2.

00.00 00.20

News Sports News Attila The Hun Blackout Game show which places contestants in complete darkness to compete in challenges.

02.40 03.50 04.40

Doureios Ippos (rpt) News Fab 5 (rpt)

02.20 03.20 04.00 04.30 05.00

05.20 07.00 08.30 10.00 14.00 14.50 16.40

18.10

Eheis Meson (rpt) Mia Stigmi Dio Zoes (rpt) Patir, Yios Kai Pnevma (rpt) Oi Afthairetoi O Ios Tou Patera (rpt)

PLUS TV

Oi Takkoi (rpt) Zoi Podilato (rpt) Kids’ TV Mes Stin Kala Hara Oikogeneiakes Istories (rpt) Aspra Balonia (rpt)

06.50 07.50 12.05

Greek drama series.

15.10

Efta Ouranoi kai Synnefa Alites (rpt)

16.40

Local drama series.

With News at 18.00.

13.00 13.40

Pame Paketo (rpt)

17.30

News FILM: Mr Mom A successful executive loses his job and is forced to take on household duties while his wife becomes the breadwinner. Rolereversal romp, starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr. 1983.

23.10 23.50 23.55 00.40 04.00

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (rpt) News Istories Tou Astinomou Beka (rpt) Mes Stin Kali Hara (rpt) Magazino (rpt)

07.00 11.30 12.00 13.10 13.25 15.35 16.05 16.10

19.00 19.40

Exelixeis Sti Showbiz FILM: Mayor Cupcake A hard working baker is unexpectedly elected mayor of her town and relies on her street smarts to clean up the town. Family comedy, starring Lea Thompson, Judd Nelson. 2011.

21.00 22.30 23.15 00.00 00.50 02.00

O Ahaireftos Vathi Kokkino Kostakis Ki Yioi LTV Sports News Star News Repeats

Kids’ TV Kouzina Me Apopsi Telemarketing Mila Mou Prasina Greek FILM: Mia Gynaika, Mia Zoi Kouzina Me Apopsi (rpt) News FILM: Princess In Love Chronicles the relationship between Captain James Hewitt, and Diana, Princess of Wales. Romantic drama, starring Julie Cox. 1996. With News at 17.30.

Mila (rpt) Discussions about various issues based on a woman’s life (men, relationships, sex, kids etc.) with showbiz guests.

Popular talk-show that deals with human interest stories such as reuniting people, fulfilling dreams.

20.15 21.20

Star News (rpt) Kids’ TV LTV Sports News (rpt) Star News Fotis - Maria Live Best Of Mesimeriani Meleti Best Of Sti Kouzina Me Tin Dina (rpt)

CAPITAL

Cooking show, with helpful tips on eating well and nutrition.

The Cooking Factory Greek cookery show.

19.00

News FILM: Red Sands During a mission in the Middle East, a group of US soldiers destroy a statue out of boredom only to then be visited by something the next day. Horror, starring Shane West. 2009.

Part 2 of 2.

01.40

Yia Sena (rpt) Kid’s TV Mia Stigmi Dio Zoes Boukia Kai Syhorio Klemmena Oneira (rpt) Chuck Mousiko Kouti Live (rpt) Anonymous (rpt) Master Chef (rpt) News Epta Thanasimes Petheres (rpt) News Anonymous FILM: Man Of The House

SIGMA

18.00 18.55 19.05 19.55 20.05 21.00

Remington Steele News Acapulco HEAT News Rubi Mini-series: Impact Scientists have 39 days to prevent the moon from colliding with Earth. 2008. Action drama, starring David James Elliott. 2008.

Part 2 of 2.

22.50

FILM: Lolita Drama, based on Vladimir Nabokov’s novel, starring Jeremy Irons and Dominique Swain. 1997. See Pick Of The Day.

01.20

FILM: Shark Attack 3: Megalodon Sailors go to sea to hunt for a prehistoric shark previously thought to be extinct.

Horror, starring John Barrowman. 2002.

Water for Elephants (Novacinema1, 13.45)

06:15 The Weakest Link 07:00 3rd & Bird 07:10 Nina and the Neurons 07:25 Tikkabilla 07:55 Me Too! 08:15 3rd & Bird 08:25 Nina and the Neurons 08:40 Tikkabilla 09:10 Me Too! 09:25 The Weakest Link 10:10 Doctor Who 11:00 New Tricks 11:50 My Family 12:20 Dinnerladies 12:50 As Time Goes By 13:20 Fawlty Towers 13:50 Last Of The Summer Wine 14:20 Doctor Who 15:10 Casualty 16:00 EastEnders 18:05 My Family 18:35 The Weakest Link 19:20 Doctor Who 20:10 Last Man Standing 21:00 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow 21:45 Live At The Apollo 22:30 Richard Hammond Meets Evel Knievel 23:20 Ideal 23:50 Getting On 00:20 Twenty Twelve 00:50 Last Man Standing 01:40 Last Of The Summer Wine 02:10 Live At The Apollo 02:55 The Weakest Link 03:40 Twenty Twelve 04:10 Last Man Standing 05:00 Live At The Apollo 05:45 Last Of The Summer Wine

07:00 How It’s Made 07:25 Rides 08:15 Fifth Gear 09:10 Mega Builders 10:05 Mighty Ships 10:55 Human Body: Ultimate Machine 14:30 Extreme Engineering 15:25

Man Made Marvels Asia 16:20 Mega Builders 17:15 How It’s Made 18:10 Crisis Control 19:05 Mythbusters 20:00 How It’s Made 21:00 Auction Hunters 22:00 Auction Kings 23:00 Protecting Washington Dc 00:00 Track Me If You Can 01:00 Could You Survive?

01:55 Auction Hunters 02:50 Auction Kings 03:50 Protecting Washington Dc 04:50 How It’s Made 05:15 Crisis Control 06:05 Mega Builders

09:30 Ski Jumping: World Cup Poland 10:15 Nordic Combined Skiing: World Cup France 11:30 Alpine Skiing: World Cup Switzerland 12:30 Alpine Skiing: World Cup 14:00 Nordic Combined Skiing: World Cup France 14:45 Alpine Skiing: World Cup Switzerland 15:30 Cross-Country Skiing: World Cup Czech Republic 16:45 Ski Jumping: World Cup Poland 18:45 Cross-Country Skiing: World Cup Czech Republic 19:15 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 20:30 Darts: World Championship Un. Kingdom 22:30 Fight Sport: Fight Club 00:00 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar 00:30 Equestrian: Horse Racing Time 00:45 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 02:00 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar

05:40 Tough Love Miami 06:30 Desperate Housewives 10:20 Modern Family 11:10 New Girl 12:00 Happy Endings 12:25 Don’t Trust The B...In Apartment 12:50 Masterchef 14:30 Body Of Proof 18:30 Tabatha’s Salon Takeover 21:00 Jane By Design 21:50 Revenge 22:40 Raising Hope 23:05 Melissa & Joey 23:30 Glee 00:20 Castle 04:25 Modern Family

17:00 Pre-Game 18:00 A’ Division Cyprus Soccer Championship 2012-13 20:00 LTV Sports News 21:00 Majestic, The 23:35 Easier With Practice 01:20 Hustler Tv 02:50 Practical Magic 04:45 Noises Off... 06:30 LTV Sports News

07:00 Ancient Aliens 10:00 American Pickers 12:00 Soviet Storm: WWII In The East 14:00 Pawn Stars 16:00 Ancient Aliens 19:00 Storage Wars 20:00 Pawn Stars 20:30 Cajun Pawn Stars 21:00 American Pickers 22:00 Storage Wars 23:00 Pawn Stars 23:30 Cajun Pawn Stars 00:00 Soviet Storm: WWII In The East 01:00 Storage Wars 02:00 Pawn Stars 02:30 Cajun Pawn Stars 03:00 American Pickers 06:00 Soviet Storm: WWII In The East

08:15 Wonder Pets 08:40 Dora The Explorer 09:05 Ni Hao, Kai-Lan 09:30 Spongebob Squarepants 09:55 Tak & The Power Of Juju 10:20 Fanboy & Chum Chum 10:45 X’s, The 11:10 Mighty B!, The 11:35 My Life As A Teenage Robot 12:00 Hey Arnold! 12:25 Icarly 12:50 Icarly 13:15 Legion Of Super Heroes I 13:40 Max Adventures 14:05 Barclays Premier League Preview 14:45 Best Classic Premier League Games 17:00 Barclays Premier League 2012-13 19:00 Nba 201213 21:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13 23:00 Barclays Premier League 2012-13 01:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13 03:00 Barclays Premier League 2012-13 05:00 Rugby World Cup Winners 06:00 Volvo Ocean Race 06:30 2011 World’s Strongest Man

07:30 Hollywood Buzz 08:00 Call Of The Wild 09:30 Alaska 11:30 Winning Season, The 13:20 Overnight Delivery 15:00 Country Strong

07:15 Gossip Girl 08:00 Friends 08:30 Big Bang Theory, The 09:00 According To Jim 09:55 Two And A Half Men 10:45 Bones 11:30 Men-

08:35 Largo Winch 2: The Burma Conspiracy 10:35 After The Sunset 12:15 Cine News 12:55 The Lincoln Lawyer 14:55 Salvation Boulevard 16:35 Men Of Honor 18:45 The Way Back 21:00 The Man Who Wasn’t There 23:00 Jennifer Eight 01:10 Cine News 01:40 Adult Zone 03:30 Blitz

talist, The 12:30 Necessary Roughness 13:15 Closer, The 14:15 Ncis: Los Angeles 15:00 How To Make It In America 19:05 Eastbound & Down 23:45 Them! 01:20 Ghost Writer 03:30 Pan Am

07:00 Monsters Vs. Aliens 08:40 Oscar 10:30 Red Riding Hood 12:15 Arthur 14:15 Swing Kids 16:15 Weakness 18:00 Eat Pray Love 20:20 Nowhere Boy 22:00 Next Three Days 00:20 Daring! TV 04:00 Lethal Weapon 3 06:00 Desert Son

05:10 Bucky Larson: Born To Be

A Star 06:45 I Ipografi 08:55 Les Emotifs Anonymes 10:15 Cine News 10:45 Desperately Seeking Santa 12:15 Beastly 13:45 Water For Elephants 16:40 Cine News 17:00 Melancholia 19:20 Dream House 22:00 Mao’s Last Dancer 00:10 Man On A Ledge 02:05 We Need To Talk About Kevin 04:00 Never Been Kissed

06:50 The Chamber 08:50 Cine News 09:20 9 To 5 11:10 Nisos 2: To Kinigi Tou Xamenou Thisavrou 13:00 Rango 14:50 War Horse 17:20 Mad On Novacinema 20:05 In Time 22:00 Blue Valentine 00:00 Machine Gun Preacher 02:15 Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life 04:20 Cine News

06:15 The Tempest 08:05 A Better Life 09:45 I Poli Pote Den Kimate 11:20 Jumping The Broom 13:15 Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son 15:05 Prom 16:55 Mrs. Doubtfire 19:05 Soul Surfer 23:00 Ap’ Ta Kokala Vgalmena 00:35 Another Earth 02:10 Our Day Will Come 03:40 Jude

07:00 Yellow Rolls-Royce 09:00 Tender Trap 10:55 Naked Spur 12:30 Torpedo Run 14:05 American in Paris n 15:55 Hotel Paradiso 17:30 Live A Little, Love A Little 19:00 Forbidden Planet 20:35 Bad Day At Black Rock 22:00 Pat Garrett And Billy The Kid 23:55 Mutiny on the Bounty 02:50 Hearts Of The West 04:30 Comedians

By Preston Wilder to the American way of life (“I dance better here. Feel more ... free”), but the story is still unusual enough to make it intriguing, and the dancing is predictably impressive. “[The director] has no feel for the dance sequences, which lurch into slo-mo for each triumphant jeté,” disagrees the Village Voice. Made in 2009.

Mao’s Last Dancer (Novacinema1, 22.00) ‘I didn’t know Mao had any dancers at all,’ thinks the Culturally Ignorant Viewer. I feel your pain, CIV - but in fact the Chairman (or his wife, Madame Mao) liked to put on florid balletic pageants, and this is the (true) story of Li Cunxin, plucked from his snow-clad village and taken to Beijing for intensive ballet training.

Things get complicated when Li (played as an adult by ballet star Chi Cao) is invited to Texas for a cultural exchange, falls in love with a local girl and decides to defect - and the film is simplistic fluff-slash-propaganda, with our hero gasping “Fantastic!” as he gazes up at the skyscrapers and spouting awed little paeans

Lolita (Capital, 22.50)

Mao’s Last Dancer

“Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul.

Lo-lee-ta: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth.

Lo. Lee. Ta.” I typed that passage from memory; does that make me a pervert? No - just a bookworm, that being the miraculous opening paragraph of Vladimir

Navokov’s Lolita, one of the greatest (and most stylish) books of the 20th century. That it also happens to be a book about a paedophile lusting after a 12-year-old girl is almost irrelevant, though of course it’s hard to ignore nowadays with child-abuse scandals popping up all over the place - and this rather plodding 90s adaptation inevitably ran into trouble though it’s actually quite moral, drenched in the guilt of Humbert Humbert’s obsession: its central, repeated image is of poor Humbert (Jeremy Irons) looking repressed and unhappy as naughty Lolita (Dominique Swain) flounces brattily around him. A triumph of style and sophistication has been turned into the glum story of a dirty old man. Watchable, though. Made in 1997.

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Church Service Teleti Katadisis Timiou Stavrou Savvato Ki Apovrado (rpt) Istories Tou Horkou (rpt) News Greek FILM: An Imoun Plousios Comedy, starring Dionysis Papagiannopoulos.

1972.

16.00 16.30

Oi Lokmades Tis Kallous Life In Style Presenter Christina Demetriou, leads us into the world of styling and good life, with a wide variety of topics.

17.30 18.00 18.15

O Ehon Dio Hitonas News Patates Antinahtes (rpt) Popular local satirical show, using comedy sketches and embarrassing TV clips to skewer local politicians.

18.45

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16.45

18.15 19.20 19.30 19.40 20.30

Comedy, starring Labros Konstadaras.

1970.

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05.30

Shown till 12.30, then repeated till midafternoon.

06.20 06.50 07.20

FILM: Christmas Eve

I Kypro Konta Sas News In English News In Turkish NRG Weekend Tete A Tete (rpt)

21.00

14.00 15.00 15.50

FILM: Forest Gump

Cheryl Cole’s Night In The singer and X Factor judge performs songs from her album 3 Words. She also welcomes some of her musical heroes and friends, including Rihanna and Alexandra Burke, to the stage.

00.00

09.10 10.00 11.40 12.30

Multi-Oscar-winning comedy drama, starring Tom Hanks and Sally Field. 1994. See Pick Of The Day.

23.15

07.50 08.20

Oikogeneia Karambela (rpt) Proini Enimerosi Tango Yia Treis (rpt) Cheek To Cheek (rpt) Oi Men kai oi Den San To Skilo Me Ti Gata (rpt) 40 Kimata (rpt) Santa Yiolanta (rpt) Litsa.com (rpt)

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Repeast

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Niose Me (rpt) Vals Me 12 Theous (rpt) News Dancing With The Stars

20.15 21.10 22.10 00.20 01.00

Celebrities and pro dancers train and compete in a ballroom dancing competition.

01.40 02.20 03.20

News Vradi Me Ton Petro Kostopoulo Pano Apo To Nomo (rpt) Doureios Ippos (rpt) News Fab 5 (rpt)

FILM: It Could Happen To You

04.00 04.30 05.00 05.40

SIGMA 06.50 07.50 10.00 14.00 15.00 16.20 17.45

Anonymous (rpt) Master Chef (rpt)

20.20 21.30

News Epta Thanasimes Petheres (rpt) News Anonymous Mousiko Kouti - Live Kleise Ta Matia (rpt) Mila Mou Vromika (rpt) Big Bang Eheis Meson (rpt) Mia Stigmi, Dio Zoes (rpt) Patir, Yios Kai Pnevma (rpt) Oi Afthairetoi (rpt) O Ios Tou Petera (rpt) Ta Epta Kaka Tis Moiras Mou (rpt)

Oi Takkoi (rpt) Zoi Podilato (rpt) Mes Tin Kali Hara (rpt) Barbie (rpt)

PLUS TV 07.50 12.05 13.00 13.40

Animation, most likely dubbed in Greek.

A cop shares his lottery ticket with a waitress, but his wife is unhappy with the arrangement.

Romantic comedy based on a real-life story, starring Nicolas Cage. 1994.

Greek reality cookery competition.

With News at 18.00.

18.40 19.30

02.00

Ta Loukanika, O Skalapountaros Tz’ O Mastre Periclos News Repeats

Yia Tin Agapi Sou (rpt) Anaskopisi - O Kosmos (rpt) Tha Vreis To Daskalo Sou (rpt) Mihalis Hadjiyiannis Sto Theatro Vrahon I Eftreti Tou Touli (rpt)

Church Service Games Klemmena Oneira (rpt) Chuck A computer geek finds himself in charge of the government’s most sensitive data.

Greek comedy series.

Tasos Tryfonos interviews Greek celebraties from the world of showbiz.

Ego Ki Esi Local Sketch TBA News Greek FILM: Krima To Boi Sou

NRG Zone Kid’s TV

An eccentric spinster’s three foster sons must reunite to save her estate from a scheming nephew. Comedy, starring George Raft.

1947.

Local comedy series.

19.20 20.00 21.15

ANTENNA

Aspra Balonia (rprt) Efta Ouranoi Kai Sinnefa Alites (rpt) Efialtis Stin Kouzina

Entertainment magazine featuring segments on cooking, health, fashion, lifestyle issues and more.

15.10

With News at 18.00.

18.40

Pame Paketo (rpt) Greek popular talkshow that deals with human interest stories such as reuniting people.

23.30

16.15

17.30

19.00 19.30

21.00

03.20

Mes Tin Kali Hara (rpt) Magazino (rpt)

18.00

00.40 01.30 02.30

19.05 19.55 20.05 21.00

Acapulco HEAT News Rubi FILM: Elvis Has Left The Building A cosmetics saleswoman goes on the run after accidentally killing a carload of Elvis Presley impersonators.

Comedy, starring Kim Basinger. 2004.

22.45

FILM: One Way Out A washed-up detective with a mountain of gambling debts is blackmailed into helping a killer carry out his grisly work.

Thriller, starring James Belushi. 2002.

FILM: Zodiac

LTV Sports News News Repeats

Remington Steele 80s drama series. With News at 18.30.

Fact-based crime drama, Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr and Mark Ruffalo. 2007. See Pick Of The Day.

FBI agents are assigned to investigate the sudden reappearance of 4,400 people who mysteriously vanished 50 years ago.

01.00

Exelixeis Sti Showbiz FILM: George And The Dragon

Kids’ TV Telemarketing Greek FILM: Tha Kano Petra Tin Kardia Mou Kipotehnia Kouzina Me Apopsi Star Planet FILM: Just Married Newlyweds head off for their honeymoon in Europe - but a series of chaotic events turns the break into a disaster. Romantic comedy, starring Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy. 2007.

With News at 17.30.

Mila (rpt)

A knight sent on a mission to find a missing princess is confronted by a formidable dragon. Family fantasy adventure, starring James Purefoy, Michael Clarke Duncan and Piper Perabo.

2004.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (rpt)

News The 4400 (rpt)

14.55 15.10 15.40 16.10

Mesimeriani Meleti Best Of La Bomba Sportshow (rpt)

Discussions about various issues based on woman’s life (men, sex, kids etc.) with showbiz guests.

An elite team of police forensic evidence investigation experts work their cases in Las Vegas.

00.10 00.20

07.00 11.00 13.15

Local satirical sports show.

News Greek FILM: Molis Horisa Elektra receives a message from her boyfriend saying that he wants to break up with her. Comedy, starring Zeta Makrypoulia.

2008.

Kids’ TV LTV Sports News (rpt) Star News Fotis - Maria Live Best Of

CAPITAL

00.35

FILM: Active Stealth Action thriller, starring Daniel Baldwin. 1999.

Hugo (NovaCinema1, 18.45)

06:15 The Weakest Link 07:00 3rd & Bird 07:10 Nina and the Neurons 07:25 Tikkabilla 07:55 Me Too! 08:15 3rd & Bird 08:25 Nina and the Neurons 08:40 Tikkabilla 09:10 Me Too! 09:30 The Weakest Link 10:15 One Foot In The Grave 10:45 The Royle Family 11:15 Gavin & Stacey 11:45 The Old Guys 12:15 BBC Proms 2010: Last Night of the Proms 13:45 The Weakest Link 14:30 One Foot In The Grave 15:00 Bleak House 16:00 Doctors 18:30 Shark Therapy - Big Sharks 19:00 Gavin & Stacey 19:30 Apes in Danger 20:00 The Royal Variety Performance 2010 22:00 Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking 23:40 Waking The Dead 00:30 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow 01:15 The Old Guys 01:45 Apes in Danger 02:10 Shark Therapy - Big Sharks 02:35 The Weakest Link 03:20 The Royal Variety Performance 2010 05:20 Apes in Danger 05:45 Shark Therapy - Big Sharks

07:00 How It’s Made 07:25 How Do They Do It? 08:15 Twist The Throttle 09:10 Mythbusters 10:05 Destroyed In Seconds 10:55 Extreme Engineering 11:50 Ameri-

can Loggers 12:40 Dirty Jobs 13:35 Auction Kings 14:30 Auction Hunters 15:25 Gold Rush 16:20 Gold Divers 17:15 American Chopper 18:10 Ultimate Survival 19:05 Dual Survival 20:00 How It’s Made 21:00 Around The World In 80 Ways 22:00 Curiosity 23:00 Ultimate Cops 00:00 River Monsters 01:00 I Shouldn’t Be Alive 01:55 Around The World In 80 Ways 02:50 Curiosity 03:50 Ultimate Cops 04:50 How It’s Made 05:15 Ultimate Survival 06:05 Dual Survival

09:30 Nordic Combined Skiing: World Cup Germany 10:15 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 11:30 Alpine Skiing: World Cup Croatia 12:45 Cross-Country Skiing: World Cup-Tour De Ski Italy 13:30 Nordic Combined Skiing: World Cup Germany 14:15 Biathlon: World Cup

Germany 15:00 Alpine Skiing: World Cup Croatia 15:45 CrossCountry Skiing: World Cup-Tour De Ski Italy 16:30 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 17:15 Ski Jumping: World Cup-Four Hills Tournament Austria 19:30 Ski Jumping: Women’s World Cup Germany 20:00 Snooker: European Tour Germany 23:00 Ski Jumping: World Cup-Four Hills Tournament Austria 00:00 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar 00:30 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 01:15 Ski Jumping: World Cup-Four Hills Tournament Austria 02:00 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar

05:40 Off The Map 06:30 New Girl 07:45 Modern Family 08:10 Scandal 08:55 Castle 09:40 Grey’s Anatomy 10:25 Private Practice 11:10 Jane By Design 12:00 Revenge 12:50 Raising Hope 13:15 Melissa & Joey 13:40 Glee 14:30 Castle 18:30 Masterchef 20:10 Happy Endings 20:35 Don’t Trust The B...In Apartment 21:00 Scandal 21:50 Castle 22:40 Grey’s Anatomy 23:30 Private Practice 00:15 Modern Family 01:55 Masterchef 03:35 New Girl

07:00 Ancient Aliens 09:00 So-

viet Storm: WWII In The East 11:00 Pawn Stars 13:00 American Pickers 14:00 UFO Hunters 15:00 WWII: Europe’s Secret Army 16:00 Storage Wars 17:00 Pawn Stars 18:00 American Pickers 19:00 Mankind: The Story Of All Of Us 21:00 Ancient Aliens 23:00 Rise & Fall Of The Third Reich 01:00 WWII: Europe’s Secret Army 02:00 Rise & Fall Of The Third Reich 04:00 Mankind: The Story Of All Of Us 06:00 UFO Hunters

07:30 Akeelah And The Bee 09:30 Year Without A Santa Claus, The 11:00 Pearl Diver 12:45 Fantastic Mr Fox 14:15 Letters To Juliet 16:15 Somewhere 18:00 My Best Friend’s Wedding 20:00 Ltv Sports News 21:00 Next Three Days, The 23:20 School For Scoundrels 01:10 Hustler Tv 03:00 Kisses 04:30 Mother Night 06:30 Ltv Sports News

07:00 Looney Tunes Show, The 07:25 Loonatics Unleashed Ii 07:50 Tom & Jerry Show, The 08:15 Wonder Pets 08:40 Dora The Explorer 09:05 Ni Hao, Kai-Lan 09:30 Spongebob Squarepants 09:55 Tak & The Power Of Juju 10:20 Fanboy

& Chum Chum 10:45 X’s, The 11:10 Mighty B!, The 11:35 My Life As A Teenage Robot 12:00 Hey Arnold! 12:25 Icarly 12:50 Icarly 13:15 Legion Of Super Heroes I 13:40 Max Adventures 14:05 Geisco Pba Team Shootout 14:35 Liga Bbva 2012-13 16:30 Planet Speed 17:00 Pre-Game 18:00 A’ Division Cyprus Soccer Championship 2012-13 20:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13 21:45 Nba Action 22:30 Liga Bbva 2012-13 00:30 Liga Bbva 2012-13 02:30 Atp World Tour Uncovered 03:00 Barclays Premier League 2012-13 05:00 Barclays Premier League 2012-13

07:15 According To Jim 07:40 2 Broke Girls 08:05 2 Broke Girls 08:35 Eastbound & Down 09:05 According To Jim 10:00 Chuck 10:45 Bones 11:30 C.S.I. New York 12:30 Necessary Roughness 13:15 Harry’s Law 14:15 Ncis: Los Angeles 15:00 According To Jim 03:00 Action Zone 03:30 Southland

08:00 Mystery Laska 10:00 Legend Of The Guardians: The Owls Of Ga’hoole 11:45 New York Stories 14:00 Executive Decision 16:15 Fair Game 18:15 Ghost

Writer 20:30 Saint John Of Las Vegas 22:00 Skin Game 00:05 Daring! TV 03:45 Chloe 05:30 Heyday!

06:00 Cine News 06:30 Rumor Has It... 08:10 Doctor Dolittle 09:35 Cine News 10:10 Kung Fu Panda 2 11:40 The Dilemma 13:35 Les Emotifs Anonymes 15:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:30 C.S.I. Seeing Red 16:20 Person Of Interest 17:10 12 Dates Of Christmas 18:45 Hugo 21:00 Person Of Interest Person Of Interest... Who May Be Hiding A Secret Identity. 22:00 Man On A Ledge 23:50 The Artist 01:35 Cine News 02:05 Albert Nobbs 04:05 The Grey

06:00 Against All Odds 08:00 Cine News 08:50 Bounce 10:40 Cat Ballou 14:20 The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn 16:10 The Vow 18:00 Conviction 19:55 Five Minarets In New York 22:00 I Don’t Know How She Does It 23:40 Management 01:20 The Chamber 03:20 Cine News 04:10 Gran Torino

08:00 Transformers: Dark Of The Moon 10:35 Men Of Honor 12:45 Cine News 13:30 Salvation Boulevard 15:10 Anger Management 17:00 The Way Back 19:15 Below The Beltway 23:00 Blitz 00:40 Cine News 01:30 Adult Zone 03:30 Twelve

05:55 The Art Of Getting By 07:20 La Chance De Ma Vie 08:55 Cine News 09:30 Ever After: A Cinderella Story 11:35 Cine News 12:10 Rio 13:50 Sundays At Tiffany’s 15:20 Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 17:00 Shampoo 18:55 Cine News 21:00 Mrs. Doubtfire 23:10 Bright Star 01:15 Chico & Rita 02:50 The Client List 04:20 Manolete

07:00 Raintree County 09:45 Across The Wide Missouri 11:05 High Society 12:50 Casablanca 14:30 Wizard Of Oz 16:10 Silk Stockings 18:05 Bachelor In Paradise 19:55 Little Women 22:00 Wild Rovers 00:10 North

By Northwest 02:25 Bad Day At Black Rock 03:45 Last Time I Saw Paris 05:40 Across The Wide Missouri

05:15 The Siege 07:10 Cine News

By Preston Wilder stake in finding the Zodiac but becomes obsessed with the case, and remains obsessed even as the case itself disappears into false leads and dead ends. “Stick to the evidence,” he’s told - but the film seems to say that you can’t stick to the evidence: something more is needed, a touch of madness, maybe a touch of the artist. Good stuff - but not for all tastes. Made in 2007.

Zodiac (Plus TV, 21.00) Can we say ‘not for all tastes’? A true-crime story of the “Zodiac killer”, a homicidal madman who terrorised the San Francisco area in the late 60s and early 70s - which is already bound to put some people off, but then it takes a leap into something more grandiose and ambitious in the third act, thus alienating even the Hannibal Lecter junkies. Anyone still watching may acclaim it as a masterpiece - and they’d be right because it’s excellent, a serial-killer procedural that transforms into a study in obsession. Three men go after the killer: a cop (Mark Ruffalo), a reporter (Robert Downey Jr) and the joker in the pack, a newspaper cartoonist (Jake Gyllenhaal) who has no real

Forrest Gump (CyBC2, 21.00)

The Zodiac

Wouldn’t it be great if Forrest Gump was the cop in charge of finding the Zodiac killer? ‘Where shall we look for clues, Inspector Gump?’ ‘Lookin’ for clues is like a box of chocolates. You never know what the next one’s goin’ to be.’ ‘But we’re running out of time,

Inspector Gump!’ ‘Mah momma always said, Time is the good Lord’s way of tellin’ you to slow down.’ Forrest, by his own admission, isn’t a smart man, yet he wins medals, becomes a millionaire, invents the smiley, fights in Vietnam, starts a ping-pong craze and meets famous people - all of which might be a joke on the triumph of mediocrity except that this Oscarwinning film is in deadly earnest, with a likeably folksy Tom Hanks as the title character. Forrest also succeeds through good conservative values while his girlfriend (Robin Wright) goes downhill after she becomes a hippy and starts questioning the System - at which point some might feel that the joke has gone beyond a joke. Also with Sally Field, as Momma. Made in 1994.

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Proti Enimerosi Kali Sas Mera

CYBC 2 07.00 08.00

Kaftes Piperies (rpt) Istories Tou Horkou (rpt) Local comedy series, which happens to be the longest-running show on TV.

12.00

16.30

17.00

Entehnos Local cultrual show.

Mazi Sto CyBC

18.00 18.15

News Kaftes Piperies

Local talk-show.

Live cookery show.

18.45

18.00 18.50 19.00 19.10

Paizoume Kypriaka

Moiraia Fengaria Local drama series inspired by Maro Kranidioti’s book ‘Otan i Moira Apofasizei’.

20.00 21.15

News Patates 8 Local satirical show, using comedy sketches and embarrassing TV clips to skewer local politicians.

22.00 23.30 23.45 00.15 00.45

Presidential Elections 2013 News Moiraia Fengari (rpt) Entehnos (rpt) More repeats

20.00 21.00

Biz/Emeis News In English News In Turkish Doctor Who (rpt)

07.50 08.40 10.25 11.15

14.50

NRG Zone FILM: IQ A woman is determined to find a husband as brainy as her famous uncle Albert Einstein. Romantic comedy, starring Meg Ryan. 1994.

22.35 23.05

05.30 06.20 06.50 07.00

12.10 13.00 13.20 14.00

Fourth season. ‘The Sontaran Stratagem’.

Part one of two. Former sidekick Martha Jones summons the Time Lord back to modernday Earth, where an old enemy lies in wait.

With mysterious Atmos devices spreading across the world, Donna discovers that even her own family are not safe from the alien threat.

New season of local game show, asking questions having to do with Cypriot dialect.

19.20

Kati Psinetai (rpt) Amateur chefs each stage a dinner party to find who will be crowned the winning host.

Apo Mera Se Mera

16.00

Euromaxx Magazine show bringing you the latest on lifestyle and entertainment in Europe.

Current affairs show.

15.30

NRG Zone Kids’ TV Fireman Sam, Pippi Longstocking, etc.

Shown till 12.30, then repeated till midafternoon.

Local variety show, with entertainment options, cookery tips and more.

11.00 11.30

ANTENNA

Motor Sports Repeats

15.45 16.40 17.40

Erotas (rpt) Proini Enimerosi Me Agapi Deliyianneio Parthenagogeio (rpt) Englimata (rpt) Lyke, Lyke Eisai Edo (rpt) Pansellinos (rpt) Ekeino To Kalokairi (rpt) Niose Me (rpt) News Mera Mesimeri Konstantinou Kai Elenis (rpt) To Kafe Tis Haras (rpt) Oneiropagida (rpt) Ergazomeni Gynaika (rpt) Vals Me 12 Theous (rpt) With News at 18.00.

18.30

Aiyia Fuxia Local comedy series, with village setting.

19.30 20.15 21.15 22.10 23.00 00.00 00.05 00.20 01.40 02.30 03.20 04.40

Niose Me News Vals Me 12 Theous Ekeino To Kalokairi Presidential Elections 2013 News Sports News Ola Bahalo Fetos Sinora Agapis (rpt) I Agapi Irthe Apo Makria (rpt) News Deal (rpt)

MEGA 06.00 06.15 06.40 07.00 08.00 10.00 12.45 14.00 15.00

Ta Epta Kaka Tis Moiras Mou Emeis Ki Emeis (rpt) Diktiotheite Kai Exelihtheite Koinonia Ora Mega Nea Mera Proino Mou Enimerosi Tora Kelmmena Oneira (rpt) Eheis Meson Local investigative show.

16.00

Yia Sena Local talk-show.

18.00 18.20

News Master Chef Greek reality competition show where amateur chefs compete against each other in weekly challenges.

19.20 20.20 21.15

Eftyhismenoi Mazi (rpt) News Klemmena Oneira Greek drama series.

22.10

SIGMA 06.10 07.00 08.20 10.00 11.10 12.00 14.20 15.20 18.00 18.05 18.30 19.30 20.20 21.15

Efta Ouranoi kai Synnefa Alites News Pame Paketo

23.20

Las Vegas First season. ‘Semper Spy’. Ed decides to take a holiday in Hawaii, leaving Danny in charge of the surveillance crew - and unprepared to deal with a computer glitch which affects all the doors in the casino.

00.00 00.05 01.20 02.10 03.30 04.30

06.45 07.20 07.50 09.00 09.30 10.55

Star News Fotis - Maria Live Best Of Mesimeriani Meleti Best Of Exelixeis Sti Showbiz Mila (rpt) Nistikoi Praktores (rpt) Cookery show, with helpful tips on eating well and nutrition.

11.50 12.30 13.00 15.30 16.15 17.00

Kids’ TV Star News Mesimeriani Meleti Classic Cartoons More Kid’s TV To Kleidi Greek comedy series.

Talk-show that deals with human interest stories such as reuniting people, fulfilling dreams and connecting individuals who want to correct past mistakes in their lives.

Porta Kleidomeni Anonymous (rpt) News Fae Ti Sokolata Sou Yia Sena (rpt) Enimerosi Tora (rpt) Proino Mou (rpt)

The Del Monte Heirs (rpt) Protoselido Eleni Vasiliki (rpt) Efta Ouranoi kai Synnefa Alites (rpt) Mesimeri Kai Kati Aspra Balonia (rpt) Magazino News Ti Tha Fame Simera Mama The Del Monte Heirs Latin American telenovela.

Greek drama series.

23.10 00.00 00.10 01.00 03.00 04.20

PLUS TV

News Dekati Entali (rpt) Alithinoi Erotes (rpt) Mila Mou (rpt) Otan Megaloso (rpt) Eleni (rpt)

17.50 19.40

Fotis Maria Live Mila Discussions about various issues based on a woman’s life (men, relationships, sex, kids etc.) with showbiz guests.

21.15 22.00

Exelixeis Stin Showbiz FILM: The Hunley Story following the submarine CSS Hunley’s crew through the siege of Charleston during the American Civil War. Fact-based drama, starring Donald Sutherland and Armand Assante. 1999.

23.30 00.30 01.10

LTV Sports News Kostakis Ki Yioi Star News

03.00

Repeats

Local comedy series.

CAPITAL 08.00 08.35 09.25 10.00 11.00 11.30 12.30 13.20 15.05 16.00 16.55 17.40 18.15

Magikos Kosmos S’Agapo (rpt) Akti Oneiron Ston Asterismos Tis Imeras Kouzina Me Apopsi Epi Topou (rpt) Milagros Kids’ TV Top Models S’Agapo Sabrina, To Koritsi Tis Agapis Akti Oneiron Pacific Blue With News at 18.30.

19.15 19.50 20.05 21.00

News Sports Time Rubi FILM: Framed For Murder A woman falsely convicted of murdering her husband is released from prison, and sets out to discover who framed her. Thriller, starring Elisa Donovan.

2007.

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FILM: After Alice A detective develops psychic powers after an accident - which proves useful in the hunt for a killer. Dark thriller, starring Kiefer Sutherland. 1999.

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FILM: Chasing Freedom An ambitious lawyer helps a young Afghan woman seeking political asylum in the US. Drama, with Juliette Lewis. 2004.

127 Hours (Novacinema2, 22.00)

06:15 The Weakest Link 07:00 3rd & Bird 07:10 Boogie Beebies 07:25 Tikkabilla 07:55 Me Too! 08:15 3rd & Bird 08:25 Boogie Beebies 08:40 Tikkabilla 09:10 Me Too! 09:30 Buzz & Tell 09:35 My Family 10:05 One Foot In The Grave 10:35 The Weakest Link 11:20 EastEnders 11:50 Doctors 12:20 Casualty 13:10 Bleak House 14:10 My Family 14:40 The Weakest Link 15:25 EastEnders 15:55 Doctors 16:25 Casualty 17:15 Bleak House 18:15 The Weakest Link 19:00 EastEnders 19:30 Doctors 20:00 Coast 21:00 Keeping Up Appearances 21:30 Gavin & Stacey 22:00 Waking The Dead 22:50 Blackadder Goes Forth 23:20 Taking the Flak 23:50 BBC Proms 2010: Rodgers & Hammerstein 01:40 Gavin & Stacey 02:10 EastEnders 02:40 Doctors 03:10 Keeping Up Appearances 03:40 Coast 04:40 Gavin & Stacey 05:15 Blackadder Goes Forth 05:45 Keeping Up Appearances

07:00 How It’s Made 07:25 Wheeler Dealers 08:15 American Chopper 09:10 Dirty Jobs 10:05 Deadliest Catch 10:55 Ultimate Survival 11:50 How Do They Do It? 12:15 How It’s Made 12:40 Extreme Engi-

neering 13:35 Rides 14:30 Wheeler Dealers 15:25 American Chopper 16:20 Mythbusters 17:15 Dirty Jobs 18:10 Deadliest Catch 19:05 Ultimate Survival 20:00 How It’s Made 21:00 Extreme Fishing 22:00 River Monsters 23:00 Hillbilly Handfishin 00:00 Trouble In Paradise 01:00 Surviving The Cut 01:55 Extreme Fishing 02:50 River Monsters 03:50 Hillbilly Handfishin 04:50 Trouble In Paradise 05:45 How Do They Do It? 06:10 Overhaulin’

09:30 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar 10:00 Ski Jumping: World Cup Poland 11:00 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 12:00 All Sports: Watts 12:30 Ski Jumping: World Cup Poland 13:30 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 14:45 Tennis: World Challenge Australia 16:45 Ski Jumping: World Cup Poland 19:00 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 20:45 Darts: World Championship Un. Kingdom 00:00 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar 00:30 Poker: European Poker Tour 01:30 All Sports: Watts 02:00 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar

05:40 Desperate Housewives 06:25 Castle 07:10 Modern Family 07:35 New Girl 08:00 Body Of Proof 08:50

Masterchef 09:40 Desperate Housewives 10:25 Castle 11:10 Modern Family 11:35 New Girl 12:00 Scandal 12:50 Castle 13:40 Body Of Proof 14:30 Tabatha’s Salon Takeover 15:20 Desperate Housewives 16:05 Castle 16:50 Modern Family 17:15 New Girl 17:40 Body Of Proof 18:30 Tabatha’s Salon Takeover 19:20 Desperate Housewives 20:10 Castle 21:00 Scandal 21:50 Castle 22:40 Modern Family 23:05 New Girl 23:30 Scandal 00:20 Castle 02:00 Desperate Housewives 02:45 Modern Family 03:10 New Girl 03:35 Rita Rocks 04:00 Body Of Proof 04:50 Tabatha’s Salon Takeover

07:00 Pawn Stars 07:30 Storage Wars 08:00 Mud Men 09:00 Pawn Stars 09:30 American Restoration 10:00 Pawn Stars 10:30 Storage Wars 11:00 Ancient Aliens 12:00 Swamp People 13:00 Storage Wars

14:00 Pawn Stars 14:30 American Restoration 15:00 Mud Men 16:00 Swamp People 17:00 Storage Wars 18:00 Pawn Stars 18:30 American Restoration 19:00 Mud Men 20:00 Pawn Stars 20:30 Storage Wars 21:00 Ancient Aliens 22:00 American Restoration 23:00 Ax Men 00:00 Pawn Stars 00:30 Storage Wars 01:00 Ancient Aliens 02:00 American Restoration 03:00 Ax Men 04:00 Mud Men 05:00 Pawn Stars 05:30 American Restoration 06:00 Ancient Aliens

07:30 Remember Me 09:30 Tourist, The 11:30 12 Men Of Christmas 13:15 Lionheart 15:15 Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 1 17:45 Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 20:00 LTV Sports News 21:00 Shutter Island 23:20 Assassination Games 01:05 Hustler Tv 02:45 Aspen Extreme 04:45 Men In Black (1997) 06:30 Ltv Sports News

07:00 Chowder I 07:25 Marvelous Misadventures Of Flapjack, The 07:50 Tom & Jerry Show, The 08:15 Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue! I 08:40 Loonatics Unleashed Ii 09:05 Superman: The Animated Series Ii 09:30 Superman: The Animated Series Ii 09:55 Looney Tunes Show, The 10:20 Tak & The Power Of Juju 10:45 Fanboy & Chum Chum 11:10 X’s, The 11:35 Ni Hao, Kai-Lan 12:00 Dora The Explorer 12:25 Spongebob Squarepants 12:50 Spongebob Squarepants 13:15 Mighty B!, The 13:40 My Life As A Teenage Robot 14:05 Hey Arnold! 14:30 Icarly 14:55 Icarly 15:20 Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue! I 15:45 Justice League Unlimited I 16:10 Legion Of Super Heroes I 16:35 Young Justice 17:00 A’ Division Cyprus Soccer Championship 2012-13 19:00 2011 World’s Strongest Man 19:30 2012 Pga Tour Highlights 20:30 La Liga World 21:00 Barclays Premier League World 21:30 La Liga Show 201213 22:00 Planet Speed 22:30 2011 World’s Strongest Man 23:00 Copa Del Rey 2012-13 01:00 Copa Del Rey 2012-13 03:00 Liga Bbva 201213 05:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13

Roughness 10:00 Friends 10:30 Gossip Girl 11:15 Ncis: Los Angeles 12:50 Pan Am 13:40 According To Jim 14:30 Necessary Roughness 16:05 2 Broke Girls 16:30 Chuck 17:15 Bones 19:00 Pan Am 19:45 Two And A Half Men 20:30 Friends 21:00 Closer, The 22:00 Harry’s Law 22:45 Southland 23:30 Shameless 00:25 Unknown (2011) 02:20 Trouble The With Dee Dee 03:50 2 Broke Girls 04:15 Chuck 05:00 Bones 06:30 Pan Am

07:20 Piranha 09:00 I Love You, Man 10:50 Brooklyn’s Finest 13:05 Switch 15:00 Happy Feet Two 16:45 Fast Freddie Widow & Me 18:15 Five Million Years To Earth 20:00 Christmas With The Kranks 22:00 King’s Speech 00:05 Daring! TV 03:45 Rite 05:45 Lethal Weapon 2

06:00 Choose 07:30 Happy Gilmore 09:05 Super 8 10:55 Action Zone 11:25 Tower Heist 13:15 Larry Crowne 15:00 Rumor Has It...

16:45 Cine News 17:15 The Double 19:00 Mad On Novacinema 19:40 Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol 22:00 Margaret 00:35 One For The Money 02:15 Cine News 02:50 Cedar Rapids 04:20

07:15 According To Jim 08:00 2 Broke Girls 08:30 Necessary

07:15 Haevnen 09:15 Cine News 10:00 Johnny English Reborn 11:45 The Conspirator 13:50 The Vow 17:45 Hollywood 1 On 1 18:20 Gran Torino 20:20 Robinson Crusoe 22:00 127 Hours 23:40 A Perfect World 02:00 Colombiana 03:50 Cine News 04:40 Killer Elite

19:10 Limitless 21:00 The Siege 23:00 Magic City 00:00 C.S.I. 01:00 Adult Zone

19:05 Friends With Benefits 21:00 Morning Glory 22:55 In Love And War 00:55 Kate And Leopold

07:00 On the Town 08:35 Beau Brummell 10:25 Pennies From Heaven 12:10 Gone With the Wind 15:45 Bhowani Junction 17:35 Hot Millions 19:20 Raintree County 22:00 Poltergeist 23:50 Shaft 01:35 Wild Rovers 03:45 Some Came Running 06:00 TCM Presents Under the Influence: Bill Murray 06:30 TCM Presents Under the Influence: Sydney Pollack

By Preston Wilder

Five Million Years to Earth (LTV3, 18.15) Note to British readers of a certain age: Five Million Years to Earth is merely the US title of a film better-known as ... Quatermass and the Pit, the third of three British sci-fi classics featuring tweedy Prof. Quatermass! This is also the most ambitious, starting off with excavations in London unearthing what looks at first like an unexploded Nazi bomb - but the strange find is actually an ancient Martian spaceship, which turns out to have powerful psychic effects on everyone around it.

Very much a ‘film of ideas’, with literate talk and some really imaginative scenes - like the one where scientists actually tape (on the 60s equivalent of video) our

collective human memory of life on another planet, playing it back to show unearthly images - but also a low budget and some very dodgy special effects.

Youngsters may laugh and lose interest when they get a look at those alien crickets - which is a shame, because the script is superb. Made in 1967.

Margaret (Novacinema1, 22.00) My favourite film of 2011, and the finest American film in many years - though admittedly I saw the three-hour version, which isn’t what Nova are showing. This version runs two and a half hours, which is why the film was delayed for six years: the studio insisted on the shorter cut, writer-director Kenneth

Margaret

Lonergan (You Can Count on Me) refused, and the film languished unseen before being given a cursory release. That’s the kind of story that makes critics reach for superlatives, just to support a wronged artist - yet Margaret really is that good, starring Anna Paquin as a New York teenager who fears she may have caused an accident in which a woman died. She tries to work through her guilt - but Lonergan’s true theme is the impossibility of communication, the inadequacy of language (it builds an entire, amazing scene around misuse of the word ‘strident’) and the loss of empathetic emotion as we grow older (hence the title, from a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins). The kind of film we thought they didn’t make anymore. Made in 2011.

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Kaftes Piperies (rpt) Cookery show.

11.30

CYBC 2 07.00 08.00 16.30 17.00 18.00 18.50 18.55 19.10

Apo Mera Se Mera Current affairs show.

15.30

Entehnos Local cultural show.

16.00 18.00 18.15 18.45

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Mazi Sto CyBC News Kaftes Piperies Paizoume Kypriaka

Moiraia Fengaria Local drama series inspired by Maro Kranidioti’s book ‘Otan i Moira Apofasizei’.

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News Vimata Stin Ammo

Ego Ki Esi (rpt) Local comedy series.

22.30 23.30 23.45

NRG Zone FILM: Lemony Snicket’s: A series Of Unfortunate Events

Elections 2012 News Repeats 23.30

09.30 10.25 11.15 12.10 13.00 13.20 14.00 14.50

Desperate Housewives Seventh season. ‘You Must Meet My Wife’.

Tom confides in Renee when Lynette neglects him, Susan takes tips on how to spice up her web-cam show, and Bree decides to fire Keith when her attraction to him causes her to become distracted at work.

New season of local period drama, based on true events.

22.00

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Three children are left orphaned when the family home burns down and are entrusted into the care of their sinister uncle, who is determined to get his hands on the family fortune. Gothic fanatasy, starring Jim Carrey. 2004.

Local game show, asking questions having to do with the Cypriot dialect.

19.20

05.30 06.20 06.50 07.00

NRG Zone Kids’ TV Euromaxx Kati Psinetai (rpt) Biz/Emeis News In English News In Turkish Doctor Who (rpt) Fourth season. ‘The Fires of Pompeii’.

Donna and the Doctor find themselves in 79AD, where they discover psychic powers and beasts of stone running riot in the streets of old Pompeii.

Istories Tou Horkou (rpt) Local comedy series, which happens to be the longest-running show on TV.

12.00

ANTENNA

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Erotas (rpt) Proini Enimerosi Me Agapi Deliyianneio Parthenagogeio (rpt) Englimata (rpt) Lyke, Lyke Eisai Edo (rpt) Einai Stigmes (rpt) Pansellinos (rpt) Ekeino To Kalokairi (rpt) Niose Me (rpt) News Mera Mesimeri Konstantinou Kai Elenis (rpt) To Kafe Tis Haras (rpt) Oneiropagida (rpt) Vals Me 12 Theous (rpt) Ekeino To Kalokairi (rpt)

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With News at 18.00.

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Aiyia Fuxia Niose Me News Vals Me 12 Theous Ekeino To Kalokairi Presidential Elections 2013 News Sports News Radio Arvila Sinora Agapis I Agapi Irthe Apo Makria (rpt) News Deal (rpt)

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Emeis Ki Emeis (rpt) Diktiotheite Kai Exelihtheite Koinonia Ora Mega A revamped version of its predecessor (Koinonia Ora 8).

Current affairs show that examines the issues affecting everyday people in Greece and abroad.

08.00 10.00 12.45 14.00 15.00 16.00 18.00 18.20

Nea Mera Proino Mou Enimerosi Tora Klemmena Oneira (rpt) Eheis Meson Yia Sena News Master Chef (rpt) Reality competition show where amateur chefs compete against each other in weekly challenges.

20.15 21.15

Enoha Mystika FILM: The Gathering A woman with amnesia believes there is a connection between her terrifying visions and a recently unearthed ancient church. Horror, with Christina Ricci.

2002. With News at 00.00.

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06.10 07.00 08.20 10.20 11.10 12.00 14.20 15.20 18.00 18.05 18.30

The Del Monte Heirs (rpt) Protoselido Eleni Vasiliki (rpt) Efta Ourani Kai Sinnefa Alites (rpt) Mesimeri Kai Kati Aspra Balonia (rpt) Magazino News Ti Tha Fame Simera Mama The Del Monte Heirs Latin American telenovela.

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Efta Ourani Kai Sinnefa Alites News Aspra Balonia FILM: The Face A withdrawn, disfigured woman vows to exact revenge on the former lover who framed her for a crime he committed. Drama, starring Baywatch babe Yasmine Bleeth.

2002.

Eftyhismenoi Mazi (rpt) News Klemmena Oneira Greek drama series.

22.10 23.10

SIGMA

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News Dekati Entoli (rpt) Althinoi Erotes (rpt) Mila Mou (rpt) Se Fonto Kokkino (rpt) Eleni (rpt)

PLUS TV 06.45 07.20 07.50 09.00 09.30 10.55 11.50 12.30 13.00 15.30 17.00 17.50 19.40

Classic Cartoons Fotis - Maria Live Best Of Mesimeriani Meleti Best Of Exelixeis Sti Showbiz Mila (rpt) Nistikoi Praktores Kids’ TV Star News Mesimeriani Meleti Classic Cartoons To Kleidi Fotis - Maria Live Mila Discussions about various issues based on a woman’s life (men, sex, kids etc.) with showbiz guests.

21.15 22.15 23.15

Exelixeis Sti Showbiz Presidential Elections 2013 Eleventh Hour (rpt) First and only season.

‘Frozen’. Jacob is called to investigate when the frozen body of a woman is found on a beach on the hottest day of the year, with no visible signs of thawing.

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LTV Sports News Star News Repeats

Yia Sena (rpt) Enimerosi Tora (rpt) Proino Mou (rpt)

CAPITAL 08.15 08.45 09.35 10.00 11.00 11.30 12.30 13.20 14.05

Magikos Kosmos S’ Agapo (rpt) Akti Oneiron (rpt) Ston Asterismo Tis Imeras Kouzina Me Apopsi Capital Sports Milagros Kids’ TV Top Models Latin American telenovela.

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S’ Agapo Sabrina, To Koritsi Tis Agapis Latin American telenovela.

17.35 18.15 19.15 19.50 20.05 21.00

Akti Oneiron Pacific Blue News Sports News Igeia & Zoi FILM: The Prince of Tides Drama, starring Barbra Streisand. 1991. See Pick Of The Day.

23.30

FILM: Absolon In 2007 a detective investigates the murder of a scientist who found the cure for a deadly virus.

Sci-fi drama, starring Christopher Lambert.

2003.

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FILM: Virtual Obsession A scientist’s dying mistress downloads her brain into the computer he has invented in a last-ditch bid to terrorise his family. Sci-fi drama, starring Peter Gallagher Damme.

1998.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn part I (NovaCinema1, 22.00)

06:15 The Weakest Link 07:00 3rd & Bird 07:10 Boogie Beebies 07:25 Tikkabilla 07:55 Me Too! 08:15 3rd & Bird 08:25 Boogie Beebies 08:40 Tikkabilla 09:10 Me Too! 09:30 Dinnerladies 10:00 As Time Goes By 10:30 The Weakest Link 11:15 EastEnders 11:45 Doctors 12:15 Coast 13:15 Sherlock 14:45 Dinnerladies 15:15 As Time Goes By 15:45 EastEnders 16:15 Doctors 16:45 Coast 17:45 Dinnerladies 18:15 The Weakest Link 19:00 EastEnders 19:30 Doctors 20:00 Coast 21:00 Fawlty Towers 21:30 Come Fly With Me 22:00 Princess Margaret: A Love Story 22:50 Last Of The Summer Wine 23:20 Twenty Twelve 23:50 Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2010 00:50 Fawlty Towers 01:20 Come Fly With Me 01:50 EastEnders 02:20 Doctors 02:50 Coast 03:50 Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2010 04:50 Princess Margaret: A Love Story 05:40 Fawlty Towers

07:00 How It’s Made 07:25 Wheeler Dealers 08:15 American Chopper 09:10 Dirty Jobs 10:05 Deadliest Catch 10:55 Ultimate Survival 11:50 How Do They Do It? 12:15 How It’s Made 12:40 Extreme Engineering 13:35 Overhaulin’ 14:30

Wheeler Dealers 15:25 American Chopper 16:20 Mythbusters 17:15 Dirty Jobs 18:10 Deadliest Catch 19:05 Ultimate Survival 20:00 How It’s Made 21:00 Mythbusters 22:00 Outback Truckers 23:00 Aircrash Confidential 00:00 How We Invented The World 01:00 Curiosity 01:55 Mythbusters 02:50 Outback Truckers 03:50 Aircrash Confidential 04:50 How We Invented The World 05:45 How Do They Do It? 06:10 Overhaulin’

09:30 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar 10:00 All Sports: Watts 10:30 Ski Jumping: World Cup-Four Hills Tournament Austria 11:45 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 13:15 Snooker: European Tour Germany 14:45 Ski Jumping: World Cup-Four Hills Tournament Austria 16:00 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 17:30 Cross-Country Skiing: World Cup-Tour De Ski Italy 18:15 Ski Jumping: World Cup-Four Hills Tournament Austria 18:45 Ski Jumping: World Cup Poland 20:00 Darts: World Championship Un. Kingdom 23:45 Motorsports: Gta Race To Dubai 00:00 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar 00:30 Rally - European Rally Championship: Inside Erc 01:00 Ski Jumping: World Cup Poland 02:00 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar

05:40 Desperate Housewives 06:25 Castle 07:10 Modern Family 07:35 New Girl 08:00 Body Of Proof 08:50 Tabatha’s Salon Takeover 09:40 Desperate Housewives 10:25 Castle 11:10 Modern Family 11:35 New Girl 12:00 Raising Hope 12:25 Melissa & Joey 12:50 Glee 13:40 Body Of Proof 14:30 Masterchef 15:20 Desperate Housewives 16:05 Castle 16:50 Modern Family 17:15 New Girl 17:40 Body Of Proof 18:30 Masterchef 19:20 Desperate Housewives 20:10 Castle 21:00 Raising Hope 21:25 Melissa & Joey 21:50 Glee 22:40 Modern Family 23:05 New Girl 23:30 Raising Hope 23:55 Melissa & Joey 00:20 Glee 01:10 Castle 02:00 Desperate Housewives 02:45 Modern Family 03:10 New Girl 03:35 Rita Rocks 04:00 Body Of Proof 04:50 Masterchef

07:00 Pawn Stars 07:30 Storage Wars 08:00 Mud Men 09:00 Pawn Stars 09:30 American Restoration 10:00 Pawn Stars 10:30 Storage Wars 11:00 Ancient Aliens 12:00 Pawn Stars 12:30 Cajun Pawn Stars 13:00 American Restoration 14:00 Pawn Stars 14:30 American Restoration 15:00 Mud Men 16:00 Pawn Stars 16:30 Cajun Pawn Stars 17:00

American Restoration 18:00 Pawn Stars 18:30 American Restoration 19:00 Mud Men 20:00 Pawn Stars 20:30 Storage Wars 21:00 Ancient Aliens 22:00 Storage Wars 23:00 American Pickers 00:00 Pawn Stars 00:30 Storage Wars 01:00 Ancient Aliens 02:00 Storage Wars 03:00 American Pickers 04:00 Mud Men 05:00 Pawn Stars 05:30 American Restoration 06:00 Ancient Aliens

07:30 Action Zone 08:00 Brideshead Revisited 10:15 Wild Things 12:10 Oscar Et La Dame Rose (Oscar And The Lady In Pink) 14:00 Philadelphia 16:30 Scooby-Doo 18:00 Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants 2, The 20:00 Ltv Sports News 21:00 Season Of The Witch 23:00 Welcome To The Rileys 00:55 Hustler Tv 03:00 Search For El Dorado, The (Part 1) 04:40 Search For El Dorado, The (Part 2) 06:30 Ltv Sports News

07:00 Chowder I 07:25 Marvelous Misadventures Of Flapjack, The 07:50 Tom & Jerry Show, The 08:15 Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue! I 08:40 Loonatics Unleashed Ii 09:05 Superman: The Animated Series Ii 09:30 Superman: The Animated Series Ii 09:55 Looney Tunes Show, The 10:20 Tak & The Power Of Juju 10:45 Fanboy & Chum Chum 11:10

Melancholia

X’s, The 11:35 Ni Hao, Kai-Lan 12:00 Dora The Explorer 12:25 Spongebob Squarepants 12:50 Spongebob Squarepants 13:15 Mighty B!, The 13:40 My Life As A Teenage Robot 14:05 Hey Arnold! 14:30 Icarly 14:55 Icarly 15:20 Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue! I 15:45 Justice League Unlimited I 16:10 Legion Of Super Heroes I 16:35 Young Justice 17:00 Nba Action 17:30 Barclays Premier League World 18:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13 20:00 2012 Pga Tour Highlights 21:00 La Liga Review 2012-13 22:00 Toyota Australian Football International 2012 23:00 Copa Del Rey 2012-13 01:00 Planet Speed 01:30 Atp World Tour Uncovered 02:00 Volvo Ocean Race 03:00 Copa Del Rey 2012-13 05:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13

07:15 Chuck 08:00 2 Broke Girls 08:30 Bones 10:00 According To Jim 10:45 2 Broke Girls 11:20 Necessary Roughness 13:00 Pan Am 13:50 Chuck 14:35 Bones 16:05 Eastbound & Down 16:35 Two And A Half Men 17:25 Closer, The 18:10

Harry’s Law 19:00 Pan Am 19:45 According To Jim 20:30 Big Bang Theory, The 21:00 Mentalist, The 21:45 Top Boy 22:40 Southland 23:25 Shameless 00:20 Crackie 01:55 Skin Game 03:40 Eastbound & Down 04:10 Two And A Half Men 05:00 Closer, The 05:45 Harry’s Law 06:30 Pan Am

08:05 Un Prophete 10:45 Slammin’ Salmon 12:30 Social Network 14:35 Normal Life 16:30 Youth In Revolt 18:05 That Darn Cat 19:45 Another Year 22:00 Before Sunrise 23:40 Action Zone 00:10 Daring! TV 04:05 Uninvited 05:45 Simple Twist Of Fate

06:25 Cine News 06:50 Crimson Tide 08:45 Cyberbully 10:15 Films And Stars 10:45 Blue Crush 2 12:40 Beginners 14:25 Hollywood 1on1 15:00 Jane Eyre 17:00 $5 A Day 18:45 I Ipografi 21:00 C.S.I. 22:00 Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 01:55 Cine News 02:20 Kill Bill: Vol.2 04:35

06:35 Black Swan 08:25 Cine News 08:45 The Pelican Brief 11:05 Winnie The Pooh 12:10 Shirley Valentine 14:00 Margin Call 15:55 Cover Girl 17:45 Hollywood Buzz 18:20 Birth 20:05 What’s Your Number? 22:00 Page Eight 23:50 Drive 01:35 True Grit 03:30 Cine News 04:25 Ghost Rider

19:05 League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen 21:00 The Two Jakes 23:20 How I Met Your Mother 00:40 Cine News 01:30 Adult Zone

19:10 Habemus Papam 21:00 Lies In Plain Sight 22:35 Casino Jack 00:25 Shall We Dance?

07:00 Mogambo 08:55 Rhapsody 10:50 Wonderful World Of The Brothers Grimm 12:55 Harvey Girls 14:35 Champ 16:40 Ben-Hur 20:05 Year of Living Dangerously 22:00 Diner 23:50 Somebody Up There Likes Me 01:40 Bad and the Beautiful 03:35 Silk Stockings 05:30 Elvis on Tour

By Preston Wilder

The Prince of Tides (Capital, 21.00) “Lowenstein!” Lowenstein is actually a woman, and actually a shrink. She’s also Barbra Streisand, who also directed and was roundly mocked for her vanity (she “seems to get a costume change in every frame,” snickers the Time Out Film Guide) - but Babs isn’t really the protagonist of this Oscar-nominated drama (a tale of “tears, treacle and trauma,” as per Time Out), that honour going to Nick Nolte as a South Carolina football coach. Nick is very macho and repressed and so forth - but he’s called to New York when his sister attempts suicide and gets to know Lowenstein, who patiently unearths his memories of an abusive childhood. They also fall in love, and Nick also bonds with

Babs’ son (played by Jason Gould, her real-life son), but that’s mostly padding; the real meat - and the reason why the film remains watchable - is Nolte’s deeply-felt performance, and the sight of a hard man slowly softening under the influence of the amazing Lowenstein. “I say these words as a prayer, as regret, as praise. I say: Lowenstein, Lowenstein.” Made in 1991.

Top Boy (LTV2, 21.45) Two things to note about this Channel Four series: (a) it’s new, kicking off tonight on LTV, and (b) it’s 18-rated, so parents beware. “Thrilling, raw and honest, Top Boy depicts the gripping, challenging lives of kids immersed in London’s gang culture,” says the synopsis,

Top Boy

our heroes being young people living on the fringes of the East End, either trying to avoid gangs and drugs or up to their necks in them. Dushane (Ashley Walters) and Sully (Kane Robinson) belong in the second category, up-and-coming drug dealers trying to move up to the big leagues; they go into partnership with a top local gangster, who lends them a little something to get them started - but the stash gets stolen and the gangster wants it back, leading to inevitable violence.

Brits tend to be very ‘dark’ and sensationalist when it comes to inner-city kids (remember Kidulthood?) and I’m guessing this is more of the same, especially with a troubled, motherless 13-year-old also in the mix. Watch at your own risk. Episode 1 of 4.

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Kaftes Piperies (rpt) Cookery show.

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Istories Tou Horkou (rpt) Local comedy series, which happens to be the longest-running show on TV.

12.00

CYBC 2 07.00 08.00 16.30

17.00 18.00 18.50 19.00 19.10

Apo Mera Se Mera Entehnos Local cultural show.

16.00 18.00 18.15 18.45

Mazi Sto CyBC News Kaftes Piperies Paizoume Kypriaka Local game show, asking questions having to do with the Cypriot dialect.

19.20

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News Vimata Stin Ammo

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Greek FILM: To Pio Lambro Bouzouki No further details supplied.

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Fourth season. ‘Planet of the Ood’. The Time Lord takes Donna far into the future, visiting her first alien world.

The duo discover shocking truths about the human race while on the planet Ood-Sphere, as the enslaved inhabitants struggle for survival.

12.10 13.00 13.20 14.00

NRG Zone FILM: The Saint

17.30

Desperate Housewives Seventh season. ‘Truly Content’. Susan enters a rivalry with a fellow Va-Va-Va-Broom girl, Renee provokes Bree’s ire by snatching up hunky handyman and Carlos gives Gabrielle a shocking ultimatum when he discovers she has been searching for Juanita’s real parents.

New season of local period drama, based on true events.

22.00

Kati Psinetai (rpt) Kato Apo Ton Idio Ourano News In English News In Turkish Doctor Who (rpt)

International thief Simon Templar accepts a job to steal a female scientist’s formula for cold fusion.

Action adventure, starring Val Kilme. 1997.

Moiraia Fengaria Local drama series inspired by Maro Kranidioti’s book ‘Otan i Moira Apofasizei’.

NRG Zone Kids’ TV Euromaxx Magazine show bringing you the latest on lifestyle and entertainment in Europe.

Current affairs show.

15.30

ANTENNA

Repeats

14.50 15.45 16.40

Erotas (rpt) Proini Enimerosi Me Agapi Deliyianneio Parthenagogeio (rpt) Oi Horaites (rpt) Lyke, Lyke Eisai Edo (rpt) Einai Stigmes (rpt) Pansellinos (rpt) Ekeino To Kalokairi (rpt) Niose Me (rpt) News Mera Mesimeri Konstantinou Kai Elenis (rpt) To Kafe Tis Haras (rpt) Oneiropagida (rpt) Vals Me 12 Theous (rpt) Ekeino To Kalokairi (rpt)

MEGA 06.30 06.40 07.00

A revamped version of its predecessor (Koinonia Ora 8).

Current affairs show that examines the issues affecting everyday people in Greece and abroad.

08.00 10.00 12.45 14.00 15.00 16.00 18.00 18.20

Aiyia Fuxia Local comedy series, with village setting.

19.30 20.15 21.15 22.10 23.00 00.00 00.05 00.20 01.40 02.30 03.20 04.40

Niose Me News Vals Me 12 Theous Ekeino To Kalokairi Presidential Elections 2013 News Sports News Ola Bahalo Fetos Sinora Agapis (rpt) I Agapi Irthe Apo Makria (rpt) News Deal (rpt)

Nea Mera Proino Mou Enimerosi Tora Klemmena Oneira (rpt) Eheis Meson Yia Sena News Master Chef New season of Greek reality series. Amateur cooks compete to win the coveted MasterChef title.

With News at 18.00.

18.30

Emeis Ki Emeis (rpt) Diktiotheite Kai Exelihtheite Koinonia Ora Mega

19.20 20.15 21.15 22.10 23.10 00.00 00.10 01.00 03.00 04.20

Eftyhismenoi Mazi (rpt) News Klemmena Oneira Enoha Mystika Anonymous (rpt) News Fae Ti Sokolata Sou Yia Sena (rpt) Enimerosi Tora (rpt) Proino Mou (rpt)

SIGMA 06.10 07.00 08.20 10.20 11.10 12.00 14.20 15.20 18.00 18.05 18.30

The Del Monte Heirs (rpt) Protoselido Eleni Vasiliki (rpt) Efta Ourani Kai Sinnefa Alites (rpt) Mesimeri Kai Kati Aspra Balonia (rpt) Magazino News Ti Tha Fame Simera Mama The Del Monte Heirs Latin American telenovela.

19.30 20.20 21.15 22.20

Efta Ourani Kai Sinnefa Alites News Oikogeneiakes Istories 60 Lepta

PLUS TV 06.45 07.20 07.50 09.00 09.30 10.55 11.50 12.30 13.00 15.30 17.00 17.50 19.40 21.15 22.00

Fifth season. ‘Smells Like Murder’. Brenda gets more than she bargained for when a container holding human remains is found, and resorts to new tactics to enable her team to find the killer. Meanwhile, the detective’s niece stirs up trouble.

Local investigative show.

23.30

Las Vegas First season.

‘Groundhog Summer’.

Ed takes the law into his own hands by going after a rapist he suspects of targeting Delinda, while Danny and Mike investigate a trio of students laden with hi-tech equipment who might be planning a robbery.

00.20 00.25 01.20 02.10 03.30 04.30

News Dekati Entoli (rpt) Althinoi Erotes (rpt) Mila Mou (rpt) Se Fonto Kokkino (rpt) Eleni (rpt)

Classic Cartoons Fotis - Maria Live Best Of Mesimeriani Meleti Best Of Exelixeis Sti Showbiz Mila (rpt) Nistikoi Praktores (rpt) Kids’ TV Star News Mesimeriani Meleti Classic Cartoons To Kleidi Fotis - Maria Live Mila Exelixeis Sti Showbiz The Closer (rpt)

22.45

08.15 08.45 09.35 10.00 11.00 11.30 12.30 13.20 14.05 15.55 16.50 17.35 18.15 19.15 19.50 20.05 21.00

LTV Sports News Star News Repeats

Magikos Kosmos S’ Agapo (rpt) Akti Oneiron (rpt) Ston Asterismo Tis Imeras Kouzina Me Apopsi Igeia & Zou (rpt) Milagros Kids’ TV Top Models S’ Agapo Sabrina, To Koritsi Tis Agapis Akti Oneiron Pacific Blue News Sports News Igeia & Zoi FILM: Boat Trip Two friends decide to go on a cruise to boost their flagging love lives, only to discover all the other passengers are single gay men.

Comedy, with Cuba Gooding Jr. 2003.

22.50

FILM: City Of Industry A middle-aged crook who out to avenge his younger brother’s murder. Thriller, starring Harvey Keitel. 1997.

FILM: Smart People Recently widowed, a professor tries to juggle a new love and an unexpected visit from his adoptive brother.

Romantic comedy, starring Dennis Quaid.

2008.

00.00 00.50 01.50

CAPITAL

00.35

FILM: Nowhere To Run An escaped convict helps a widow and her family drive off the corrupt businessmen intent on stealing her farm. Action adventure, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Rosanna Arquette.

1993.

Avatar (LTV, 21.00)

06:15 The Weakest Link 07:00 3rd & Bird 07:10 Boogie Beebies 07:25 Tikkabilla 07:55 Me Too! 08:15 3rd & Bird 08:25 Boogie Beebies 08:40 Tikkabilla 09:10 Me Too! 09:30 Fawlty Towers 10:00 Twenty Twelve 10:30 The Weakest Link 11:15 EastEnders 11:45 Doctors 12:15 Coast 13:15 Princess Margaret: A Love Story 14:05 Last Of The Summer Wine 14:35 Fawlty Towers 15:05 Twenty Twelve 15:35 EastEnders 16:05 Doctors 16:35 Coast 17:35 Princess Margaret: A Love Story 18:25 The Weakest Link 19:10 EastEnders 19:40 Doctors 20:10 Casualty 21:00 My Family 21:30 Getting On 22:00 Unforgiven 22:50 One Foot In The Grave 23:20 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 00:05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Xmas 2012 00:50 Waking The Dead 01:40 EastEnders 02:10 Doctors 02:40 Casualty 03:30 The Weakest Link 04:15 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 05:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Xmas 2012 05:45 One Foot In The Grave

07:00 How It’s Made 07:25 Wheeler Dealers 08:15 American Chopper 09:10 Dirty Jobs 10:05 Deadliest Catch 10:55 Ultimate Survival

11:50 How Do They Do It? 12:15 How It’s Made 12:40 Extreme Engineering 13:35 Wreckreation Nation 14:30 Wheeler Dealers 15:25 American Chopper 16:20 Mythbusters 17:15 Dirty Jobs 18:10 Deadliest Catch 19:05 Ultimate Survival 20:00 How It’s Made 21:00 Alone In The Wild 22:00 Beyond Survival With Les Stroud 23:00 Bear Grylls’ Wild Weekend 00:00 Stan Lee’s Superhumans 01:00 The Real Hustle 01:55 Alone In The Wild 02:50 Beyond Survival With Les Stroud 03:50 Bear Grylls’ Wild Weekend 04:50 Stan Lee’s Superhumans 05:45 How Do They Do It? 06:10 Overhaulin’

09:30 Motorsports: Gta Race To Dubai 09:45 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar 10:15 Ski Jumping: World Cup Poland 11:15 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 12:00 Cross-Country Skiing: World Cup-Tour De Ski Italy 13:15 All Sports: Watts 13:45 Ski Jumping: World Cup Poland 14:45 Tennis: World Challenge Australia 16:45 Ski Jumping: World Cup Poland 17:45 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 20:45 Ski Jumping: World Cup Poland 23:15 All Sports: Wednesday Selection 23:20 Equestrian: Fei World Cup Belgium 00:20 Equestrian Sports: Riders Club 00:25 Golf: Golf Club

00:30 Sailing: Yacht Club 00:35 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar 01:05 Biathlon: World Cup Germany 02:00 Rally: Rally Raid Dakar

05:40 Desperate Housewives 06:25 Castle 07:10 Modern Family 07:35 New Girl 08:00 Body Of Proof 08:50 Masterchef 09:40 Desperate Housewives 10:25 Castle 11:10 Modern Family 11:35 New Girl 12:00 Grey’s Anatomy 12:50 Private Practice 13:40 Body Of Proof 14:30 Masterchef 15:20 Desperate Housewives 16:05 Castle 16:50 Modern Family 17:15 New Girl 17:40 Body Of Proof 18:30 Tabatha’s Salon Takeover 19:20 Desperate Housewives 20:10 Castle 21:00 Grey’s Anatomy 21:50 Private Practice 22:40 Modern Family 23:05 New Girl 23:30 Grey’s Anatomy 00:20 Private Practice 01:10 Castle 02:00 Desperate Housewives 02:45 Modern Family 03:10 New Girl 03:35 Rita Rocks 04:00 Body Of Proof 04:50 Tabatha’s Salon Takeover

07:00 Pawn Stars 07:30 Storage Wars 08:00 Mud Men 09:00 Pawn Stars 09:30 American Restoration

10:00 Pawn Stars 10:30 Storage Wars 11:00 Ancient Aliens 12:00 Storage Wars 13:00 American Pickers 14:00 Pawn Stars 14:30 American Restoration 15:00 Mud Men 16:00 Storage Wars 17:00 American Pickers 18:00 Pawn Stars 18:30 American Restoration 19:00 Mud Men 20:00 Pawn Stars 20:30 Storage Wars 21:00 Ancient Aliens 22:00 Swamp People 23:00 Storage Wars 00:00 Pawn Stars 00:30 Storage Wars 01:00 Ancient Aliens 02:00 Swamp People 03:00 Storage Wars 04:00 Mud Men 05:00 Pawn Stars 05:30 American Restoration 06:00 Ancient Aliens

07:30 Fred Claus 09:25 What Women Want 11:30 True Stories 13:00 Bad Boys 15:00 Fork In The Road, A 16:45 Christmas With The Kranks 18:25 Good Guy, The 20:00 LTV Sports News 21:00 Avatar 23:45 King’s Speech, The 01:50 Hustler Tv 03:15 Friday After Next 04:45 After.Life 06:30 Ltv Sports News

07:00 Chowder I 07:25 Marvelous Misadventures Of Flapjack, The 07:50 Tom & Jerry Show, The 08:15 Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue! I 08:40 Loonatics Unleashed Ii 09:05 Superman: The Animated Series Ii 09:30 Superman: The Animated Series Ii 09:55 Looney Tunes Show, The 10:20 Tak & The Power Of Juju 10:45 Fanboy & Chum Chum 11:10 X’s, The 11:35 Ni Hao, Kai-Lan 12:00 Dora The Explorer 12:25 Spongebob Squarepants 12:50 Spongebob Squarepants 13:15 Mighty B!, The 13:40 My Life As A Teenage Robot 14:05 Hey Arnold! 14:30 Icarly 14:55 Icarly 15:20 Shaggy & ScoobyDoo Get A Clue! I 15:45 Justice League Unlimited I 16:10 Legion Of Super Heroes I 16:35 Young Justice 17:00 Copa Del Rey 2012-13 19:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13 21:00 La Liga World 21:30 Planet Speed 22:00 Toyota Australian Football International 2012 23:00 Copa Del Rey 2012-13 01:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13 03:00 Liga Bbva 2012-13 05:00 Copa Del Rey 2012-13

07:15 According To Jim 08:00 Big Bang Theory, The 08:30 Mentalist, The 09:15 Top Boy 10:10

Eastbound & Down 10:40 Two And A Half Men 11:30 Closer, The 12:15 Harry’s Law 13:00 Pan Am 13:45 According To Jim 14:30 Mentalist, The 15:15 Top Boy 16:10 Friends 16:35 Gossip Girl 17:20 Ncis: Los Angeles 19:00 Pan Am 19:45 According To Jim 20:30 2 Broke Girls 21:00 Necessary Roughness 22:30 Southland 23:20 Shameless 00:15 Welcome To The Rileys 02:10 Desert Son 03:45 Friends 04:15 Gossip Girl 05:00 Ncis: Los Angeles 06:30 Pan Am

07:40 Talhotblond 09:00 Book Of Eli 11:00 Love Ranch 13:00 Sin Nombre 14:45 Action Zone 15:15 U.S. Marshals 17:45 Hereafter 20:00 Hangover 22:00 Before Sunset 23:30 Action Zone 00:05 Daring! TV 03:45 Lethal Weapon 05:40 Boxer (2009)

08:45 Abduction 10:30 Hollywood 1on1 11:00 Grace Card 12:45 X-Men: First Class 15:00 No Reservations 16:50 Cine News 19:35 Action Zone 20:10 To Tango Ton Christougennon 22:00 Passion Play 23:45 Conan The Barbarian 01:40 Cine News 02:05 The Stone Angel 04:00 The Bone Collector

By Preston Wilder

Fast Five (Novacinema3, 21.00) If you’re five minutes late to Fast Five you’ll miss a high-speed car chase down a desert highway, with a bus (yes, a bus) overturning and rolling down the asphalt - all before we even get to the opening titles.

The action in this fifth instalment of The Fast and the Furious is fast and furious: it’s the action movie as pure excess, moving to a whole new locale (Rio de Janeiro), bringing back many of the characters from previous outings and adding Dwayne Johnson as an FBI agent going after our heroes (Paul Walker and Vin Diesel). Paul and Vin are assembling a team to take a local drug lord for $100 million, though the film is probably unwise to bill itself as a heist movie - be-

cause heist movies need a clever plan, and our heroes’ plan is not clever. The climax has a huge metal vault being dragged through the streets of Rio in another high-speed car chase - and it’s truly spectacular, but physically ripping out a vault, tying it to your car and dragging it through the streets of the city is surely the stupidest possible way of stealing $100 million. Still lots of fun, once you accept all that. Made in 2011.

Passion Play (Novacinema1, 22.00) Mickey Rourke and Bill Murray in the same film? I’m there! Admittedly there’s also Megan Fox, who’s a bit vapid - but she plays an angel (an angel?!), which is

weird enough to make up for her vapidity. Burnedout Mickey is a trumpet player, avuncular Bill is a gangster (as he was in Mad Dog and Glory); Mickey’s been fooling around with Bill’s wife, so the gangster gets his thugs to take him out into the desert and kill him - but our hero escapes, ending up at a circus sideshow where he finds an angel (an angel?!) and falls in love. Haven’t seen this film, and few other people have either (it went straight to DVD in most places), but the combination of crime movie and magicalrealist whimsy sounds intriguing, especially with this cast. “On its face, Passion Play sounded preposterous, but I had no idea how ridiculous it would be,” disagrees a site called ‘DVD Verdict’. Made in 2011.

Passion Play

06:15 Born On The Fourth Of July 08:40 The Adjustment Bureau 10:30 The Emperor’s Club 12:20 Cine News 12:35 Desperately Seeking Santa 14:05 Inspector Gadget 15:30 Anonymous 17:45 Films & Stars 18:20 Starsky & Hutch 20:05 Bounce 22:00 Barney’s Version 00:20 Tenderness 02:05 Proof Of Life 04:20 Cine News 04:40 American Gangster

19:05 City Hall 21:00 Fast Five 23:15 Person Of Interest 00:05 The Son Of No One 01:40 Adult Zone

19:15 Melinda And Melinda 21:00 Hemingway & Gellhorn 23:40 Serendipity 01:15 Micki & Maude

07:00 Harvey Girls 08:40 Jailhouse Rock 10:15 Elvis on Tour 11:45 Ben-Hur 15:10 Time Machine 16:50 Somebody Up There Likes Me 18:40 On the Town 20:15 Elvis: That’s the Way It Is 22:00 Clash By Night 23:50 Hunger 01:25 Gone With the Wind