FANS of the Carry On series will recall the cheap and cheerful comedy brand’s take on package holidays, when a clutch of English stereotypes headed off to Spain to find that their hotel hadn’t been finished, they didn’t like the food, life was full of problems but they somehow made the best of it.

TOM Hardy certainly has a commanding screen presence, as witnessed by his remarkable turn as Luton-born jailbird Charles Bronson.

Safe House

A ROMANTIC comedy exploring love and sexual politics will be coming to a stage near you.

Described as “24 for grown-ups”, Homeland has already won a Golden Globe and critical acclaim. As the show begins in Britain on Channel 4, its main star Damian Lewis talks to Shereen Low about portraying a US marine sergeant suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and why he really wants to play Don Draper from Mad Men.

DANCE in your seat to the sounds of a professional jazz, swing and blues band.

On a Saga holiday with a difference, Lauren Taylor discovers the joys of a safari in the famed Okavango Delta.

A TRIO’S sparkling choreography and precise vocal qualities will give you a night to remember.

ORBIT HomeBuy Agents saw a surge in applications from aspiring home owners last month keen to get a leg-up on the property ladder through Homebuy – the government’s affordable housing scheme.

‘BUY now and avoid paying stamp duty’ is the message from Storey Homes, who are advising first time buyers to hurry along to The Limes in Ampthill where there are stunning two bedroom apartments available under the current stamp duty threshold.

t hunger. The Rider’s gonna come out. And when he does, he’ll destroy whoever’s got it coming.”

YOUR children can see all of their favourite fictional characters in one superb show.

THE music of Elgar, Britten and Durufle will all feature in a Philharmonia Orchestra concert.

BLEAK but brilliant TYRANNOSAUR (18: Studio Canal) is so harrowing at times that it’s not for the faint-hearted.

LONGTIME members of a leisure centre will celebrate its 15th birthday on Saturday (February 18).

SATURDAY

PERFORM nearly 40 songs of varying quality from the late 50s and early 60s, add a flimsy plot and you get a standing ovation at the Waterside Theatre.

Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close

IT may be cold outside but this play will transport you into the height of summer.

With activity holidays surging in popularity, David Wilcock heads to Turkey to learn how to sail.