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Smart speakers listen to users up to 19 times per day because they hear random words heard on TVs

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A new study found that smart speakers are turning on for up to 19 times per day for an average of 43 seconds each time by words misunderstood from people speaking in the same room or heard from televisions.  That means the speakers using popular virtual assistants like Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, Microsoft’s Cortana and … Read more

Brenda Blethyn: How cryptic crosswords help me play Vera, TV’s cleverest detective

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Brenda Blethyn is wearing a blue-and-white crushed velvet jacket by Eileen Fisher, a smart black blouse and trousers, heeled brogues from Russell & Bromley and a beautiful silver necklace. She is a picture of elegance and absolutely nothing like the TV detective she plays, who looks as though she gets dressed in the dark at … Read more

Converted chapel where TV’s Call the Midwife was filmed goes up for rent at £11,000 a week

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A stunning converted chapel at a former missionary college where TV’s Call the Midwife was filmed has gone up for rent at £11,000 a week. Until 2013 the Grade II listed chapel at the former St Joseph’s Missionary College in north London was used to film episodes of the BBC hit drama, starring Jenny Agutter … Read more

Meet TV’s funniest family…YOU catches up with This Country Stars ahead of series three launch

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Styling: Sasha Barrie at A&R Creative, assisted by Meg Edmond. Make-up: Samantha Cooper at Carol Hayes using Image Skincare & Glossier. Hair: Julie Read at Carol Hayes using Philip Kingsley. Art direction and production: Ester Malloy Their hilarious TV series about small-town Cotswolds life has been hailed the hottest comedy since Fleabag. This Country’s Daisy … Read more

Exclusive for MoS readers: Join TV’s Suzannah Lipscomb for the ultimate Royal palace tour

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Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Join TV’s Suzannah Lipscomb for the ultimate Royal palace tour from Windsor Castle to Hampton Court By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 GMT, 21 December 2019 | Updated: 09:58 GMT, 23 December 2019 From Henry VIII to our own Queen Elizabeth, the story of the monarchy features some … Read more

TV’s Baker Brothers give their tips on what to eat in Portugal

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Don’t starve in the Algarve! Baker Brothers share their recipe for a fab time sampling Portuguese wares Loule market has stalls filled with fresh produce and is buzzing on Saturdays  Dive into the fish market in Quarteira for clams, prawns, sea bass and dourada Gigi’s has good seafood and its opera-singing owner uses a sabre … Read more