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ResumoContents Two Jags and his mystery council tax bill Spies warned of Tube attack Contents British Airways Carry on doctors: Liam Fox marries fellow medic Brown fury at Blair EU climbdown Contents The Sunday Times Sunday Times gains more readers than any other newspaper Contents St. Joseph's Hospice Multiple Display Advertising Items French overjoyed at the taming of Tony Family of five die as fire sweeps house The Deal Fergie's 'Southyork' could be a regal spa Rolf to art critics: this is only my impression of Her Maj Boots Crane gang pulls off £3m Henry Moore heist A £32 bottle of beer with your meal madam? PC World Barber, creator of Vat and the 1970s boom, dies Rocco Forte Hotels Renewed pressure to introduce total smoking ban Revealed: the rent-a-soldier security king Exotic fish dying out in ravaged Atlantic Labour bid to stop foot and mouth cancer alert Friendly fire inquiry on death of war hero, 18 Arise, the new Baltic state of East Anglia Boeing Stelios puts ban on baseball caps Schools crisis over lack of heads Elton is model for a pink-grey marriage What's Mine is Yours, Darling Babies dying because of midwife shortage, says maternity report Polar bears drown as ice shelf melts No 5 Chanel Paris Parfum MI5 'colluded with Cia' over suspect sent to torture jails Probation service allowed banker's killer into London Agatha Christie's grey cells mystery Bright spark builds the million-dollar screen saver Police revolt on 'super forces' Moet & Chandon Gough's X factor wins Come Dancing Currys Revenue failed to close online fraud loophole until months after tip-off The Spy at the Heart of the IRA Denis Donaldson climbed his way from Belfast's streets to the top of the republican movement. Yet on Friday it was revealed that for the past 20 years he had been passing secrets to London. Liam Clarke tells the story of his double life as a British agent in a dirty war The Moles who Penetrated the IRA AOL Have We Got Good News for You If only Iran's nuclear nutter had stuck to traffic planning Profile Don't defer to doctors Nationwide A costly climbdown Be nice to Charlie The Sunday Times Children with a murderous destiny Blair set out for Waterloo and found himself at Dunkirk Picture Gallery Andy makes sure his Boxing Day plans are not up in the air Atticus Singers are expected to gather in Parliament Square … Atticus After a taxing time on his European tour, Chairman Mo heads 'home' Atticus Some sobering statistics from Westminster's bars Atticus Labour MPs are remarking on the increased number of Atticus Did the tectonic plates move for you, darling? The folk of the Isle of Man last week enjoyed An Atticus The new-look, front bench, unexcitable Tory MP Atticus If the Blairs are looking for another cheap break, … Atticus Merry Clickmas Greenhouse gas from Clarkson Points John Lewis Birthdays Letters to: The Sunday Times Cameron on track for reform The Write Stuff Prohibition Blues: The combination of the new Licensing We're Right behind You, Charles A resurgent Tory party threatens to reverse recent Lib Dem gains, and last week it looked as if Charles Kennedy might be culled. How long will his 'friends' put up with him? David Cracknell and Andrew Porter report Runners and Riders: The Favourites to Replace Chatshow Charlie Village killings that China concealed BT Hong Kong Police Hold 900 This time what we don't produce is more important Terror reborn in Falluja ruins US calls on Iraq to form unity government fast Falluja's Bloody History Beyond petroleum Bush defends secret wiretapping of Americans Old prejudices keep tsunami aid from Tamils Russia's ski slum bids to be next Chamonix West Wing chief of staff Leo dies of heart attack Our man in Rome prods Prodi Christians strip to build a new Eden Tiny haven that brings hope to Tanzania's waifs How You Can Change a Life The Sunday Times Later-baby mothers earn 10% more Mitsubishi Motors Today's weather Camilla's Sandringham prayers News in Brief Murder charge Question mark over Buncefield depot Wanted man Three killed in nine-vehicle M4 crash Eight tickets share £4.2m Lotto jackpot Priest accused Shell axes rig Culture news. Tate Modern is to show a film of an artis The Sunday Times What we want, Tony, is a bit of anger actually Talking turkey with Gordon Prezza and Mugabe—the knock down kings Tony Blair refused to play Father Christmas this year Glenfiddich Contents BT Gunning for Jose United's win trims Chelsea lead to six points Curbishley fumes as Charlton crash again Owen's treble bursts bubble Sublime Sibierski leaves Bruce 'sick to the guts' Charlton's season of two halves Substitute Todorov makes Redknapp's day Rooney cuts Villa down to size Boa Morte puts his stamp on dismal fare Niki Five-star worry for Bolton Football Shorts London date for Trinidad & Tobago Sagnol to sign for Juventus Cheeky Christmas in Barcelona Di Canio facing expulsion from 'family' Australia reach rock bottom Football tales from the tabs. . Careless whispers we wish we'd heard Bolton's bullies thrash Everton Lovenkrands keeps Rangers revival going Ashton blitz buries Saints Coca-Cola League Ganea beats clueless Leeds Sturrock's setback Hume saves the day Bury's late show ends Wycombe run Doyle tames rugged Lions Spurs in safe Hands Wanadoo Rochemback ready to make his mark Toure Party Off the pitch, Arsenal's Ivory Coast defender may be all smiles but on it he is determined to take the fight to Chelsea today Robben back on wing with a prayer Chelsea's Dutch winger has been dogged by injury since arriving at Stamford Bridge, but now he's fit and desperate to prove his worth, says John Aizlewood Times Online Chelsea v Barcelona The Sunday Times Second coming The Catalans see the tie with Chelsea as a chance for revenge after last season's controversial defeat. By Ian Hawkey Real Madrid v Arsenal Simao's stalled move wins Kewell reprieve Bentica v Liverpool A red card, death threats, controversial goals. Prepare for round two… Werder Bremen v Juventus Bayern Munich v AC Milan Fighting for Real There's no love lost between Arsène Wenger's men and the Spanish giants, and defeat is unthinkable for both Forlan hopes to push his luck against Rangers PSV Eindhoven v Lyon Contents Ajax v Inter Milan Benfica v Liverpool Villarreal Rangers v Villarreal Italians look to have edge Bayern's keeper was delighted with the draw, but others have reason to dread the games to come. By Rob Hughes Barclays Premiership Coca-Cola Championship League One League Two Pools for December 26 and December 27/28; See page 24 for December 31 and January 2 Nationwide Conference Scotland Other Football Fixtures Golden Penney The former bricklayer is building Doncaster into a team capable of shocking the giants. Arsenal are in his sights on Wednesday Liverpool wary of Ceni goals A goalkeeper could be the main threat to Rafael Benitz's impregnable defence in today's Fifa Club World Championship final in Japan. By Jim Munro This week's Carling Cup quarter-finals Braun Nancy Dell'Olio The top 10 Karren Brady The Sunday Times Victoria McManaman Joy Beverley Adriana Skienarikova Magdalena Graaf Suzi Walker Book of the week Dragons and All Blacks By Huw Richards, Mainstream, £9.99 Louise Redknapp Victoria Beckham Leslie Ash DVD of the week Wales Grand Slam 2005 Collectors' Edition, Empire, £29.99 60 seconds in sport With Phil Taylor, who is aiming to win the world darts title for the 13th time The head Bhoy The quality of suitors linked with the Irishman says everything you need to know about Celtic's latest signing Roy's walk on the wild side If the midfielder is expecting an easy life in Glasgow then he has moved to the wrong city, as he will find out in his first Old Firm game. By Paul Forsyth The Sunday Times Smashing return by Monica The Big Interview: Monica Seles The former world No 1 admits that she finds it hard to live without tennis and remains determined to make a comeback in 2006. By Alison Kervin The rise and fall of Seles: a far from ordinary tennis career Rugby Shorts The Times Skirving quick for England, too fast for Ulster Saracens stay in hunt Heineken European Cup tables and fixtures Naulu denies batting Tykes Munster scare off Dragons Cardiff lap up Lomu mania Rugby round-up Contents The Sunday Times Running Wild The flair of Sale's flying Samoan has illuminated English rugby, but only a remarkable twist of fate saw him join the club The Sunday Times Dream goes on for soaraway Sale It's been a long road from the depths of near-bankruptcy to the Premiership peak, but Sale have done it the hard way and deserve their success. By Stephen Jones Sale signposts: their chequered route to the top Pirates rock the boat One man's dream of establishing a Cornish team in the Premiership is causing unease among diehards in the Duchy Time to blow whistle on babbling referees In touch with Stephen Jones Welsh renaissance faces test of strength The man behind the rise of the Cornishmen The Sunday Times The coach who Bob Woolmer could have been guiding England. Instead he is on the brink of a double success over the country he played for Warne revels in record year The great leg-spinner breaks Dennis Lillee's record to help Australia battle back into the opening Test against South Africa in Perth. By Robin Scott-Elliot Hp Scoreboard Shine in line to fill Cooley's boots The former Somerset coach has put himself forward to take over from the Australian who turned England's attack into the envy of the world. By Simon Wilde Hp 'There is no hatred in the Ryder Cup. Americans are … Sam Torrance has new battles to fight but retains a special place in his heart for the team event that shaped his life Seniors Order of Merit The Sunday Times Fisher aims to net big prize It didn't go to plan for the Englishman yesterday, but he is still primed for another bumper payday. By Derek Clements The Sunday Times Big win for the beast He is 7ft, weighs 24st and is billed as a freak but Nicolay Valuev has the last laugh by claiming the WBA heavyweight title The heaviest heavyweight world champion of all Davis faces up to future The old master plays Ding Junhai, 30 years his junior, in today's UK Championship final. By Richard Rae Fresh tricks help Stockdale secure Olympia win Sports round-up Results round-up Pools for December 31 and January 2 Fixtures Skiing Rugby Union Ice Skating Cricket Rugby League Fixtures Diving Hockey Darts Racing Basketball Fixtures Lingfield's twilight world comes to rescue Hardy racing fans gets a glimpse of the future on the all-weather track, but whether or not they want it is an entirely different matter, reports Andrew Longmore Today's racing Racing against time All Robbie Walford wants for Christmas is to be fit to partner Kingscliff in the King George, but he faces an agonising wait The Times Caught in time Wimbledon in the First Division, 1992 Sport Letters Questions answers Your sporting conundrums tackled Heroes' … Richard Dunwoody, former champion jockey, on Lester Piggott Multiple Display Advertising Items Any Answers? Sport on TV Don't miss this Mourinho caught in hot spot Sky Sports Nugget of joy as Davis shines again Great expectations Contents Private equity lines up bank finance for cable mega deal Rank merger blocked by Wm Hill board Bank's Bean hints at rate cut Northern rock Contents Crash course . . . First Technology, best known for … Bernerd boys are back Lazard recovers from its civil war Special Report Margareta Pagano looks at how the bank is restoring its reputation after the float let it buy out dissident investors Telegraph to quit Canary Wharf Business Digest Carphone boss rings up a bargain Deutsche wins the Bank of the Year award Takeover Panel turns down Dubai request Private equity steps on the gas for Shell Punch packs off 200 pubs Press Complaints Commission Multiple Display Advertising Items RBS made Evans repay £15m personal loan Bully Revenue under siege on stealth tax Buyout industry hits five-year high with £23bn of deals Mandelson feels the heat in trade talks San Diego supermum makes £500m from rise in M&S shares Honeywell bid may spark war for dummy firm Google in $1bn link with AOL VHS sales collapse Lookers raises stakes for Vardy Multiple Display Advertising Items Hollyoaks signs up UBS Michels plays a smart hand in Hilton tie-up deal Agenda Soft landing may make Brown's task harder Economic Outlook Hong Kong phooey Virgin stitch-up ITV stake builder Skill shortages hit quest for extra energy supplies American Account Christmas Presence The magic and sparkle is back in Marks & Spencer's share price, bringing seasonal cheer to investors such as Brandes whose stake has soared in value to produce a £500m profit. But, asks Richard Fletcher, will the new-found lustre last? What the Customers Say Hedge fund man makes charity an art Harvey McGrath, chairman of Man, is the respectable face of the hedge fund industry. How long before his firm becomes part of the establishment? Yo Sushi aims to swim across the pond to conquer America The restaurant group wants to open up in the US, where some other UK chains have sunk, writes Dominic Rushe in New York Harvey McGrath'S Working Day Vital Statistics Working Space Multiple Display Advertising Items Dice start to roll for UK's Las Vegas Britain's sole licence for a supercasino is up for grabs after several false starts. Blackpool claims it is the natural choice. By Matthew Goodman Rivals Queue up at the Table Smith strikes back—again Stung by attacks over pay, the Collins Stewart chief is pondering whether to move his firm to America. Report by Richard Fletcher Multiple Classified Advertising Items Why I decided to vote against the governor, by Charlie Bean The MPC member says that he has no regrets about voting to cut interest rates and tells David Smith that we may not have to wait until spring for the next shift Bombproof bank survives its civil war Shopping frenzy as wealthy Indians discover the joys of consumerism After years of living in a state-run economy where everything was in short supply, the country's middle classes are having a ball at the mail. By Amrit Dhillon in New Delhi Savills manages to remain a hot property Judgment Day: Should You Buy Shares in Savills? Stock exchange spurns Aussies The Week that was Business on the Box Savills at a Glance The Week Ahead Quote of the Week Interest rates/Bonds Databank World share markets Major share movements UK economy at a glance Top 200 companies Indicator of the week Currencies Commodities Gem of an idea for start-ups The charity Lyst provides advice and special deals on premises for budding entrepreneurs. By Richard Fletcher Multiple Classified Advertising Items Travel firm took off with home workers How I Made It Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items Contents US consumer is key to Footsie gains The British index could break through 6,000 next year—as long as America keeps shopping. By David Budworth Britain Legal & General Stocks that are tipped to soar E111 warning News in Brief Contents Japan Shares the Experts Recommend Time to switch America Footsie within sight of year high Europe Emerging markets Don't fear a housing crash Prices appear to have managed a 'soft landing', with predictions of gentle growth in 2006. By Clare Francis Offices predicted to lead commercial property Savers told to lock in before rates fall — and abandon ING As the bank cuts the rate on its no-strings account, experts say you may be better off with a fixed deal. By Jessica Bown 2006 House Price Forecasts Other Ways into Residential Property Best Buy 'no Strings' Savings Accounts 2006 Interest Rate Predictions Warning over rush to buy into corporate bonds Prepare your portfolio for a tricky 2006 Could gold blaze back to its all-time high? The precious metal has soared this year to $540 an ounce—and some experts tip a return to $850. By Kathryn Cooper Energy burns brightest in the commodities firmament Oil and natural gas prices have more than doubled, but could sugar be the star performer in 2006? By Kathryn Cooper Contemporary art may soon be old hat Young buyers have been snapping up modern art and furniture, prompting fears of a bubble. By Kathryn Cooper Tips for 2006 Tips for Buying Art and Antiques Ways to Invest in Precious Metals How High Could Gold Go next Year? How to Invest in Energy Where Will Other Commodities Go? Cheap Credit Cards Best Savings Accounts Mortgage Deals Low-Cost Loans Top Annuity Rates Windfall Shares Factfile Why diamonds weren't this girl's best friend Cheaper rates on long-term fixed mortgages Multiple Display Advertising Items Top Mortgage Deals Drones bunfight at charity auction HM Revenue & Customs Tripped up by Langbar's samba Prufrock Bonus bonanza as bankers strike gold Louise Armitstead and Dominic Rushe in New York report on how the investment banks are sharing out a good year's spoils Regan and pals smash Pole record Car crash leaves Provident lame Kingfisher falls behind Contents Have a Heart, Santa After 30 years as a dedicated trencherman, eating his way to well over 17 stone. Godfrey Smith ended up under the heart surgeon's knife. As Christmas looms, he is bracing himself for a season of self-denial Benylin Have a Heart, Santa The July 7 questions that still haunt victims Rachel North, a survivor of the London bombs, says the case for an inquiry is overwhelming Beware of the thought police Britain has a proud tradition of free speech but say what you think today and you can find yourself on the wrong side of the law, says John-Paul Flintoff Kurt Geiger Divorce: a child's guide Christmas is safe with the pagans What happened? I'm not grumpy Rebirth of a model operator Interview Martell We've been e-Scrooged Bob Cratchit can hop it: he won't be getting a Christmas goose from the self-obsessed iPod generation, says Lynne Truss Tony's cronies stage a closed-shop operation on the NHS Edwina Currie applied to join her local NHS trust. But only true believers are welcome, she found Where Cameron got his X factor Acid house and the 1988 Summer of Love played their part in shaping the Tory leader who, like Rebecca Pike, is a member of Generation X Saab 95 A Winning Way Multiple Classified Advertising Items God, the universe and me Martin Rees, the new president of the Royal Society, has some surprising views about our place in creation, finds Stuart Wavell The Sunday Times Go on, Mum, give it all away The Year Britain Bought into the Digital Life With our seventh annual gongs, the Doors team acclaims this year's defining moments in the digital realm. . . the movers, shakes and magic makers who are easing the newest technologies into everyday life Pacesetters Taking Tech in their Stride The Wireless family Multiple Display Advertising Items Armchair Astronaut Google Earth Buzz Word of the Year Podcasting Cyber Sandinistas' Challenge Shield Arctic Monkeys Time-Shift Revolutionary Double-Edged Sword Islam online Web Marshal's Star Collins Stewart Tullett Piping up for Quality Gold Cup Advertising Standards Authority Leader of the Swarm Trophy Bram Cohen Bargain-Hunter's Best Friend Connected Bystander Medal Eyewitnesses to disaster One-Man Watchdog Mark Russinovich Awkward-Age Ribbon The Digital Native, 15¾ Runaway-Express Rosette Headline-Writers' Dream Really Simple Syndication Multiple Classified Advertising Items Calm down, dear, she's only 13 Answer the question Multiple Classified Advertising Items No more smoke screen Should schools use shock tactics to scare children off getting hooked on cigarettes, asks Sian Griffiths Mephisto 2365 Teaser 2257 Chess The Sunday Times Christmas Cross Word Compiled by Barbara Hall, No 4152 Clue Writing Contest 1044: Orphan Sudoku Bookwise Win top prizes in £1,500 competition Bridge Only one thing to do with this Grill-give it a roasting Winner's Dinners Madge told what not to wear Campaign of the week This Life Christmas cheer of the week Romantic of the week Service of the week Optimist of the week Bye, Bye Birt Michael Davie Last word. . . The Daily Telegraph: Dame Rose Heilbron Winner's Letters Will It Be the Bennet Wot'll Win It? People of the Week Komm Und Have a Go if You Think You're Hard Enough Talking Heads Nick Newman's Week Contents Contents I'll always drive an old croc Me and my motors Roadside drug checks next year Up to speed More Chinese cars evade tests Bugatti that ran on empty What a Superb Waste of Money Drives the Maybach 57S Timesonline The spectre of drink-driving return to haunt christmas The campaigns were working, the death rate falling year by year, but now it is rising again. Why? Emma Smith investigates The Scientific Way to Prove what a Couple of Tpints … Can You Blame the Chocolate Liqueurs? Multiple Classified Advertising Items In Tune with Power In gear The stuff of motoring dreams Under Cover Question of Balance The Knowledge Wind Tunnels All you wanted to know about cars but were afraid to ask Bentley BMW BMW Multiple Classified Advertising Items The One to Buy The Sunday Times Or for Similar Money. . . Used Car: Nissan Primera The Internet Fast Lane Do you honestly think the over-60s will go faster in … Multiple Classified Advertising Items Multiple Classified Advertising Items Garmin The bestsellers that never say die Ford Multiple Classified Advertising Items Licensed Polluters Sat Nav Thieves Saab 95 No Overtaking Hole in History Parts Rip-Off Letters for publication should be sent to Driving, … Car Clinic Your motoring problems solved Deal of the Week Times Online My First Crash Multiple Display Advertising Items Sms Initiative Ltd. Multiple Classified Advertising Items Britishcarregistration Registration Transfers Limited Porsche Contents Contents Not quite Gosford Park Time and Place Moving on Julian Fellowes won as Oscar for his screenplay for … Is It worth It? Millhouse Cottage, Douglas Water, Lanarkshire, £110,000 Design Classics Snow White £850,000 Houses of the week Border retreat £249,950 A view to retirement £2m Hamptons One brick at a time In 2002, Somersham Park House was barely upright. Now, after a £650,000 restoration, it has a new lease of life. Cally Law pays a visit What's Mine is Yours, Darling When Elton John ties the knot on Wednesday, what will be the legal consequences for his lavish £20m property portfolio? With a grand house in Berkshire, a London pad, a Venetian apartment, an Atlanta penthouse and a summer residence in the south of France, there's a lot at stake, reports John Elliott Samsung Foxtons Foxtons Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items Secrets of Austria Look beyond France for cheap skiing property, says John Elliott. Lesser-known Austrian resorts can offer property by pistes with great snow for much lower prices On the Market This 1,700sq ft two-bedroom detached house near Tamsweg … Less than a mile from the slopes, 11 apartments are … Don't leave your home alone Away for Christmas? A housesitter can save you from unwanted visitors and domestic disaster, says Wendy Sloane Spiritual conversion Newfound Multiple Display Advertising Items La Perla Living Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items Join the ivy League Don't underestimate ivy, says Leslie Geddes-Brown. It is the evergreen stalwart of the winter garden The Sunday Times Garden Cuttings What to do this week Multiple Display Advertising Items Ask the Experts E-mail your questions to propertyexperts@sunday-times. co. uk He ain't worried Rosie Millard meets a landlord with the balls to spend £34.5m The Market Contents Multiple Display Advertising Items Pure Contents Best and Worst Travel 2005 Over the past 12 months, our team has clocked up thousands of miles in the pursuit of holiday perfection. But it wasn't all plain sailing. Here are the highlights and lowlights of the year Travel Advertising Best and Worst Over the past 12 months, our team has clocked up thousands of miles in the pursuit of holiday perfection. But it wasn't all plain sailing. Here are the highlights and lowlights of the year Ryanair A Flying Visit to the Alps With all those no-frills flights, planning a ski weekend is easy … if you can find a hotel. Sean Newsom picks the best beds for short-breakers Salopettes . . . or buy a place Multiple Display Advertising Items Think you're a smarty-pants? All you have to do is answer these 20 piffling questions to win the holiday of a lifetime with The Ultimate Travel Company. Easy The Sunday Times Multiple Classified Advertising Items The £12,000 prize Travel Quiz 2005 Return of the Native Spies, roundheads, lovers and scoundrels—Frederic Raphael revisits the haunts of Cambridge's ghosts The Practical Guide to Cambridge Thai resorts still closed Don't miss your Christmas flight The Sunday Times Holiday money Depot fire may disrupt holidays Where was I? Walking Boots Good Gear Seduction by poisoned clam A Venetian waiter took a roundabout route to Jane Wenham-Jones's heart Ski Gloves Multiple Display Advertising Items Laptop Bags Portable Speakers Multiple Classified Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items My hols KT Tunstall escapes to mountains and islands—and the colder, the better Where was I Win a luxurious long weekend for two in Austria, with British Airways and the Hotel Europa Tyrol The competition 1 What is the name of the inn? 2 What is the name of the monument? Multiple Classified Advertising Items Dubai Duty Free Contents The Choirboys: The Facts Contents Super Santa Make 'n' Bake Christmas Cookies Audiotwin MP3 Player Darth Vader Telephone Alley Catz: Dodger Braidies Styling Salon Cube World Fast Food Scooby-Doo! The story so far - Something spooky is going on at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris . . . Ice Age Custard Run Old Moon Win All the Toys You Ever Wanted Bah Humbug! Turning a Dog into a Star Can You Make It? Whitaker's World of Facts Book Mark Totally Lucy: Boy Band Blues F-Mail Whitaker's World of Facts Xmas X-Word Puzzle Zone Festive Food Spot the Difference Super Fun Doku Contents 3 Wise Men? You Gotta Be Kidding! Quick Fire Festive Food Jarvis Fans utd Dennis and Gnasher Santas Workshop Competitions Meet Wayne Rooney A Day with England's Soccer Star Christmas Countdown Picture Gallery Contents The Producers Contents The jewel in th crown Rupert Pennefather is the Royal Ballet's great blond hope—and thank heavens, he's British. Clifford Bishop meets a prince whose day has definitely come Who does he think he is? You tweak one side of your nature, and that makes better … Whether it's an invitation to sleep in a gallery, or watch the antics of a mad dog, Russian artists are still subverting the system, says Waldemar Januszczak A new spring in their goosetep Having triumphed on stage, the Producers in marching back to the big screen — no wonder Jeff Dawson finds Mel Brook so full of beans Garrick Theatre Once the face that launched a thousand ships Merry Christmas Guys and Dolls Ultranova Screaming Masterpiece The Family Stone PG, 103 mins Flair of the dog Lassie is a Stirring mix of high drama and low comedy—bring the tissues, says Cosmo Landesman Short Cuts It's been a year when the arts and politics became … If only they'd stuck to real life Sound affects Songs of the year Amerie 1 Thing (from the album Touch) Arctic Monkeys Fake Tales from San Francisco (single) John Cale Perfect (from Black Acetate) Crooked Fingers Call to Love Editors Munich Brian Eno Just Another Day Franz Ferdinand Walk Away Girls Aloud Biology Billy Idol Cherie Damien Jurado Big Decision King Creosote My Favorite Girl Ben Lee Catch My Disease Low California Maximo Park Apply Some Pressure Robert Post Got None Stars Your Ex-Lover Is Dead Stereophonics Dakota Sugababes Push the Button Kanye West Heard 'Em Say Saul Williams List of Demands 'Tis the season Promises, Promises doesn't quite deliver, but it still gets your toes tapping, says Christopher Hart The Sunday Times Bawdy marvellous The RSC's Canterbury Tales is a wonderfully earthy antidote to seasonal fluff, says Victoria Segal World The Magic Carpet Rest of the Christmas shows Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp Stomp Cinderella Pinocchio The Snow Dragon Mary Poppins Gentle giant A caring, sharing Jack and the Beanstalk? Yes—and the kids loved it, says Carey Scott How Hollywood was won over by an Extra In LA, they hail Ashley Jensen as the star of Ricky Gervais's show. 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