Movies

The Sound of Music
In the years before the Second World War, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.

Amanda Holden
TV Host
My hubby inadvertently took this. I can only make a tenuous link to the previous insta pic mentioning The Sound of Music and say I’ll endeavour to fashion some under garments out of the curtains in the morning!
Books

Smile Though Your Heart Is Breaking
A tale of Catherine Cookson-esque tragedy and Northern grit, Pauline Prescott's life story will shock and amaze. A mother and a faithful friend, Pauline is not your typical politician's wife. She is immensely proud of her role as a housewife and over the near-forty years she has been in the public eye she has remained discreet, dignified and deeply loyal. The daughter of a bricklayer, who died when she was young, Pauline came from humble backgrounds. At 15 she found herself pregnant by a married US serviceman. Resisting all attempts to give her son up for adoption, she struggled on for three years, until she was finally persuaded it was for his own good. She never expected to see him again. She trained as a hairdresser and got a good job at a salon in Chester. Soon afterwards she met John, a dashing waiter who whisked her off her feet and married her. John's dreams of becoming a union activist meant that he spent the next eight years in university. It was Pauline's wages that paid for everything. She never complained. John quickly rose through the ranks and suddenly, it seemed, he was the Deputy Prime Minister. Pauline went almost overnight from a Hull hairdresser to a key participant at political events. Always immaculate, she quickly became known for her fashion, style and stunning hats. But Pauline's world was turned upside down when, more than forty years after she put her son up for adoption, John received a call to say the press had tracked him down. The decision to give up her son had been heart-rending. All these years later, Pauline was overjoyed to be reunited with the child she had pined for for so long, finally getting the happy ending she had dreamed of for years. Throughout John's career, Pauline has had to cope with the lack of privacy his position has afforded their family. Through it all she has emerged a figure of admiration. Loyal, sharp, good humoured and articulate, Pauline has entranced the nation. Now tells us her story in her own words. Warm, moving and at times painfully sad, Pauline's autobiography is an honest account of a fascinating life.

Amanda Holden
TV Host
At the moment I'm reading Pauline Prescott's biography. I used to read 12 books a holiday, but now I have a husband who is forever asking me whether I'll go on the slide with him at the water park. I mean, it's not even Lexi [her eldest daughter, six] asking.

Lightning Girl
10-year-old Aurora Beam discovers that she's the latest in a long line of girl super heroes in her family - able to shoot beams of light from her fingers! She can't even do a cartwheel properly - HOW CAN SHE BE A SUPERHERO? Will she be able to balance her new skills training with school? Will she be able to keep it all a secret from her friends?

Amanda Holden
TV Host
Just opened this #lighteninggirl by my clever @aleshaofficial can’t wait to read it 💛

Love, Lobster and the Art of Moonlight Kissing
Buy Love, Lobster and the Art of Moonlight Kissing by Karin Walker (ISBN: 9781527229013) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Amanda Holden
TV Host
A very clever friend of mine in #Cornwall has written this fantastic book #perfect read for the long dark nights ahead.

Meant to Be
A girl with it all planned out discovers a romance she never expected in this funny debut about a class trip to London that HelloGiggles.com says you’ll love “if you’re into swoony romances with a little bit of history thrown in.” This spring break, Julia's rules are about to get defenestrated (SAT word: to be thrown from a window) when she's partnered with her personal nemesis, class-clown Jason, on a school trip to London. After one wild party, Julia starts receiving romantic texts . . . from an unknown number! Jason promises to help discover the identity of her mysterious new suitor if she agrees to break a few rules along the way. And thus begins a wild goose chase through London, leading Julia closer and closer to the biggest surprise of all: true love. Because sometimes the things you least expect are the most meant to be.***"Readers of Jennifer E. Smith and Stephanie Perkins will revel in this debate about love ruled by the stars or as a matter of the heart." --Shelf Awareness "Fun, fresh and irresistibly romantic. STB (SURE to be) loved!" --Sarah Mlynowski“Star-crossed characters, hilarious dialogue, and a perfect London setting. I loved Meant to Be!” –Robin Benway, author of Emmy & Oliver

Amanda Holden
TV Host
Very proud of my friend @lisafaulknercooks @eburybooks I have always believed that you end up with the soul that you were meant to bring up..children are lent to us for a small time and we are privileged to be taught by them as well as to teach them. This is a beautiful and poignant read whatever stage of life you are in...
TV Shows

Don't Tell the Bride
Don't Tell The Bride is a British reality TV series shown on BBC Three in the United Kingdom, BBC America in the United States and The LifeStyle Channel in Australia amongst others.
As of 2012, six series of the show have aired, and the seventh will be filmed in 2013. In February 2012, it was announced that the show had been nominated for a Rose d'Or award for best 'Factual Entertainment' show.

Amanda Holden
TV Host
If Chris is out, I'll watch Wedding TV or Don't Tell The Bride while eating a bowl of pasta with pesto.

Shameless
Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.

Amanda Holden
TV Host
Every two weeks, Chris and I will order an Indian takeaway and watch telly with that. We're addicted to Shameless, and I love Katie and Peter, even before they went through all their sadness – it's great car-crash telly.

The Benny Hill Show
The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television show that starred Benny Hill and aired in various incarnations between 15 January 1955 and 30 May 1991 in over 140 countries. The show focused on sketches that were full of slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre. Thames Television cancelled production of the show in 1989 due to declining ratings and large production costs at £450,000 per show.

Amanda Holden
TV Host
She would let me stay up to watch the Benny Hill Show because she knew I liked the dancers. I had no idea they were scantily clad.

Grange Hill
Children's drama series following the lives of students and teachers at Grange Hill comprehensive school.

Amanda Holden
TV Host
When we got home from school, my sister and I would watch Grange Hill, always making sure the telly was off and the dinner table laid by the time my mum got back.

Family Fortunes
Family Fortunes makes a welcome return to ITV. Two families go head to head as they try to name the most popular answer to survey-based questions posed to 100 people.

Amanda Holden
TV Host
When I was growing up, every Friday was chip night. We would watch Family Fortunes.

American Pickers
Pickers like Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are on a mission to recycle America, even if it means diving into countless piles of grimy junk or getting chased off a gun-wielding homeowner’s land. Hitting back roads from coast to coast, the two men earn a living by restoring forgotten relics to their former glory, transforming one person’s trash into another’s treasure.

Amanda Holden
TV Host
Have you seen that? It's about two American blocks who drive around America looking at the people's scrapyards, backyards . That's for me is a fantastic thing.

Four in a Bed
Four pairs of B&B owners from across Britain take it in turns as hosts to decide which of their establishments provides the best value for money.

Four Rooms
Four Rooms is a British television series that began airing on Channel 4 on 24 May 2011. The show, which is currently hosted by Anita Rani sees members of the public attempt to sell their valuable and collectible items in exchange for a cash offer from one of the four dealers.

Amanda Holden
TV Host
And there is also one on Channel 4 it's called 4 rooms, ooooohhhhh I love that!

Antiques Roadshow
Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979. There are also international versions of the programme.

Channel 4 News
Channel 4 News is the news division of British television broadcaster Channel 4. It is produced by ITN, and has been in operation since the broadcaster's launch in November 1982.
Music

Sam Smith

Amanda Holden
TV Host
Love love love this #human @samsmith @thisisheart #breakfast
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Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity is a party game for horrible people.. Now version 2.0! Over 150 new cards since the last version.. Contains 500 white cards and 100 black cards for maximum replayability.. Includes a booklet of sensible game rules and preposterous alternate rules.. America's #1 gerbil coffin.

Amanda Holden
TV Host
I love watching telly and I hate it when people pretend they don’t! But we also have a pile of books and games like Cards against Humanity.

Illumer Scented Candles London

Amanda Holden
TV Host
Beautiful monogrammed candles from @illumerlondon for #valentines I know our flame will never go out! To the best , most funny and handsome Hubby in the world. I Lub ♥️

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Amanda's dining area renovation

Amanda Holden
TV Host
Amanda's dining area renovation

LENS FLAIR PENDANT LIGHT

Amanda Holden
TV Host
Absolutely obsessed with my @leebroom Lens flair lights! I think they look like my own personal #discoball ! Kitchen coming together. Upstairs next 😱

Painting The Connor Brothers : “If You Haven’t Got Anything Nice To Say, 2018”
The Connor Brothers (@connorbrothersofficial)

Amanda Holden
TV Host
So happy to add this incredible oil painting by @connorbrothersofficial to my home ❤️ A big thank you to @maddoxgallery for helping me find it. I absolutely love it