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CHANNEL 4 has committed to a popular daytime show with a two -year increased commission AND a Christmas Special.
The show celebrates the trials and incredible transformations of British families restoring ancient chateaux from all areas of France.
Historically Chateau DIY has been commissioned as 30 hour-long episodes, but the new order has been expanded to 45 episodes each series, for the next two years.
Streaming figures for Chateau DIY have increased every season and the show also aired in Channel 4’s 5pm slot in 2024, securing a peak audience share.
The series averaged a 622,000 audience, comfortably above the 480,000 channel benchmark.
Joff Hatfield-Powell, who has helmed Chateau DIY since its launch said: “Chateau DIY is a well-loved franchise”
He said the show: “continues to deliver on linear and streaming so I am delighted with Channel 4’s increased commitment for more”
He is also extremely excited to be working with his colleagues Jo and Jayne as they relocate the brand to their Northern office.
The team are excited to continue Spark Media North’s efforts to grow and nurture non-scripted creatives in the regions
Chateau DIY at Christmas first launched in 2021. As part of the commission, the festive franchise will continue with another two, five-part series for 2024 & 2025.
The Chateau DIY brand also includes the More 4 spin-off series Chateau DIY: Living the Dream which takes a look back at the British families buying and renovating beautiful chateaux in France.
The spin off recently concluded its second series on the channel and showcased all the exceptional renovations the brave owners have attempted over the years with stunning results.
Cineflix Rights is the exclusive distribution partner for all Chateau titles.
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Chateau DIY is available to stream on Channel 4.
IT’S that time of the year where the cooler days are here, and you’re starting to notice the temperature in your home is dropping.
And the last thing many people want to do is turn on the heating, especially now that the energy price cap was raised this month.
But one homeowner discovered just the trick to help keep her energy bills low.
She took to Mumsnet to reveal some tips she already has done, whilst asking other parents for more advice and tips.
The mum, who has decided to remain anonymous, titled the post: “How to keep your house warm.”
She then wrote: “We live in an Edwardian house, large rooms with high ceilings and it’s very expensive to heat in the winter.
“Last year with escalating costs we used a lot of heated throws and tried to stay in one room as much as possible but it was pretty miserable.
“It’s starting to get colder and I’m thinking about lower cost options to make things more comfortable this year without our bills going through the roof.
“We looked at replacing our single glazed windows last year and it was going to cost £15k so we didn’t go ahead.
“This year I am considering: Putting in secondary glazing as a cheaper alternative.
“Getting the boiler serviced (it’s not been serviced for five years) to make sure it is working optimally.
“Bleeding and desludging the radiators. We have one leaking too so will replace or repair it.
“We already have thick curtains in place. It’s just a cold house with thick walls.
“Even in the Summer it’s cold inside when it’s hot outside.”
Many people rushed to the comments section to share their advice, with one even offering a tip that can get bought from Primark.
One wrote: “Draft excluders.
“You’ll be surprised at how much what escapes from the doors.”
Another added: “You can get reflective panels that slot behind your radiators and reflect the heat back into the room.
“Also use draught excluder tape round the window. I have some really good stuff and it stops a lot of the cold.”
A third said: “Insulating wallpaper works really well, window double glazing film is a cheaper option.
“Foil insulation roll for behind radiators. Top up loft insulation.”
Whilst someone else added: “Primark dressing gowns. Life changing.”
1. Draught-proof your home
It takes time and money to heat up your home, so it’s important that you do as much as you can to keep in the warmth. Close your doors and windows, and fill any gaps with a draught excluder.
2. Dial down your thermostat
According to Energy UK, turning down your thermostat by just one degree Celsius could cut your heating bill by up to 10%, and save you around £85 per year. Plus, if you don’t have a thermostat, installing one could save up to £70 per year!
3. Move furniture around
Make sure not big, bulky furniture like sofas are blocking radiators.
4. Wash clothes on a lower temp and add an extra spin
Unless it’s bedding, towels or really dirty items, dial down the temperature to 20 or 30 degrees, and do a double spin to remove excess water.
5. Heat the person not the home
There’s not point heating up a room that no one is sitting in, so be mindful about which radiators are on.
THE Kansas City Chiefs ran a typically inventive play to bamboozle the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Andy Reid‘s Chiefs beat the 49ers 18-28 at Levi’s Stadium with help from an outrageous trick play that saw them field TWO QUARTERBACKS.
The Super Bowl champs found themselves at 1st and goal on the four-yard line just a few minutes into the second quarter.
And with a chance to run it in from such a short distance, head coach Reid set his team up in a stunning formation to fool the San Fran defense.
Running back Kareem Hunt, tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback duo Patrick Mahomes and Carson Wentz lined up behind the offensive line.
The confusing setup left the 49ers scratching their heads as to who the ball would be snapped to.
Ultimately it was Wentz who received the ball and then quickly offloaded it to Hunt to make a dart for the end zone.
The former Browns RB found an opening thanks to a block from Kelce but was ultimately brought down at the one-yard line.
Hunt then ran in the final yard on 2nd and goal, putting up the Chiefs’ first points of the game.
Fans spotted the ridiculous play and reacted online, gushing about how creative the Chiefs offense were.
One wrote: “Look how confused the 49ers defense looks.”
While another added: “Talk about a wild formation! Mahomes, Kelce, Hunt, AND Wentz all on the field at once—can we call this one of the boldest setups ever?”
A third gushed about Reid, writing: “I continued to be amazed by his ability to innovate and create new formations, plays, and more. Nobody does it like Andy Reid.”
And a fourth posted: “Reid and the Chiefs just do more inventive stuff than others. It gives them an edge.”
Andy Reid has become well-known for his outside the box thinking at the Chiefs with players like Mahomes and Kelce often encouraged to get creative and play laterals.
And it has certainly worked with the Chiefs currently on a mission to become the first NFL team in history to win three Super Bowls on the bounce.
They took another step towards achieving that goal on Sunday with their victory over the 49ers.
The repeat of last year’s Super Bowl saw Mahomes get the better of Purdy once again as the Chiefs extended their flawless start to the season to 6-0.
Speaking on the victory, Mahomes said: “It was a battle — but it was fun.
“We always have a good time, regardless. Sometimes it isn’t easy. But there’s always energy, and it’s always fun.”
DREW Barrymore and Valerie Bertinelli have decided to embrace their natural beauty during a recent TV appearance.
The pair were inspired to go make-up free as they were joined by guest Pamela Anderson on The Drew Barrymore Show.
The talk show’s official TikTok page shared a glimpse of what viewers can expect on tonight’s episode.
The trio looked incredible with not an inch of make-up on their faces.
Drew, 49, told Pamela, 57: “I really think you own this space. I think you’re the pioneer of what we’re certainly doing here today.
Pamela replied: “Isn’t it freeing? Doesn’t it feel free? I feel free. I mean, it’s taken a while too; I’ve had my little, you know, journey with it, but we all are our own worst critics.
“I was at Paris Fashion Week and decided [if] I was just going to a fashion show, I didn’t need to compete with anybody.
“Like, why am I wasting three hours in a makeup chair when I have these beautiful Vivian Westwood clothes on.
“And I didn’t realize anyone would even notice.
“So then, when people started coming up to me and talking about it, I thought, ‘Well, this is a great message.’
“You know, to really peel it back and find out who I was again.
“I wanted to remember who I was.”
Fans rushed to social media to praise their decision and say how amazing they all looked.
One wrote: “beautiful fresh faces.”
“Honestly, they all look wonderful,” another added.
A third chimed in: “I’m in tears. Women deserve to be able to live authentically. We are beautiful in all forms.”
A fourth added: “People are so desensitized to how natural women look. No make up, or filters or fillers. Nothing is wrong with aging gracefully and being natural. Bring that back 
well done ladies.”
“All 3 ladies look naturally beautiful!,” a fifth said.
Pamela debuted her natural look in September last year at Paris Fashion Week – and she hasn’t looked back since.
She said at the time: “I feel as a woman of my age and a woman in the public eye its your job to be a model of everything.
“Just all sorts of choices.
“SO I am just being me.”
The star also explained that she no longer feels the need to compete with younger actresses, which prompted her decision to ditch the make up.
She told Vogue magazine: “Something just kind of came over me and I was dressing in these beautiful clothes and I thought, I don’t want to compete with the clothes.
“I am not trying to be the prettiest girl in the room.
“I feel like its just freedom.
“It’s a release.”
Last month she showed off her natural beauty at the San Sebastian international film festival.
Pamela has starred in various TV shows and films over the years.
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ITALIAN legend Francesco Totti may be returning to professional football.
The Roma icon has been dating Noemi Bocchi for quite some time now after parting ways with his wife of 17 years. Here’s what we know about her.
Francesco Totti and Noemi Bocchi have been an item for almost three years now, and their love story seems to be sailing smoothly.
The former Roma captain and his partner are often caught on camera together.
The two have been a steady couple since the former footballer separated from his wife Ilary Blasi.
According to Italian news outlet Il Messagero, the couple is waiting for his divorce to be finalised so that they can get married.
Noemi is an Italian model and TV presenter, born in Rome on August 31, 1988.
She’s also a mum-of-two, and is often pictured with her son and daughter on her Instagram.
According to her Facebook profile, she studied business and banking at Lumsa University in Rome before making her way into the media industry.
The Italian flower designer was previously married to entrepreneur Mario Caucci and shares her children, Sofia and Tommaso, with him.
The pair married in 2011 but broke up in 2018.
In 2022, Noemi was spotted with Totti, amid rumours that his marriage was ending.
Totti had three children with Ilary but their marriage fell apart when the Serie A legend claimed his wife was not there when he “needed her most”.
The ex-footballer’s father had passed away due to Covid-19 and he has admitted he struggled to deal with it mentally.
Totti also claims he found evidence of her having an alleged affair when looking at her phone.
The Roma legend has already moved on though and photos have emerged of him with his new girlfriend.
They began living together, moving into a house in the Roma Nord neighbourhood.
The couple have since been seen at various events, including award shows as well as strolling around the city.
In July 2024, they went on holiday to a Greek island.
Totti was said to have been invited by a former teammate from his time at Roma, who owns a luxury hotel.
They were guests of Kostas Manolas, a former defender of Roma and Napoli.
Noemi suffers from the condition, Diastasis recti, when the two muscles that run down the middle of your stomach separate during pregnancy.
The 36-year-old explained: “After giving birth I started to feel sick and everyone dismissed me with: you gave birth, it’s normal.
“After 8 years from the second pregnancy I discovered that what I had has a name”.
In August, Ilary called Noemi to testify in court as a witness to determine who cheated first and when, as part of their divorce proceedings.
In court documents, Noemi was referred to as the “third wheel” and cited as one of the reasons for the separation.
However, personal trainer Cristiano Iovino claimed that he had an “intimate relationship” with Ilary.
He added, “We were together when work commitments allowed it. We’re talking about the end of 2021”.
Meanwhile, Totti raised the stakes by summoning his own witnesses.
He has called upon a Mediaset manager, whom he claims flirted with his ex-wife.
The footballer has also called his close friend, Alex Nuccetelli, who is being sued for defamation by Ilary for attributing this latest relationship to her, which she categorically denies.
A TODDLER who was found to be alive at her own funeral just hours after being declared dead, was rushed to hospital and declared dead for a second time in 24 hours.
The tragedy struck at Kiara Crislayne de Moura dos Santos’ funeral in Brazil, after she tightly gripped the finger of a horrified family member who saw her moving her hand in the coffin.
This gave hope to dad Cristiano Santos that his daughter may live, ending the heartbreak he experienced earlier that day.
Cristiano, speaking on the immeasurable pain of the loss of his daughter, said: “We were devastated already. Then there came a little bit of hope, but then this ended up happening.”
The baby girl, 9 months old, was initially rushed to Faustino Riscarolli Hospital in Correia Pinto, Brazil, on October 19.
Doctors confirmed the toddler had no pulse and was not breathing.
The girl wasn’t in the hospital long before being declared dead by medical professionals, whom the hospital assures undergo strict and constant training.
Doctors had found that Kiara’s oxygen saturation levels were measured around 84 per cent, meaning the baby girl needed instant critical care.
There was reportedly also no trace of rigor mortis, which stiffens the body between six and eight hours after death.
However, after an electrocardiogram examination, no electrical signals were found and the child was again confirmed dead.
According to reports, the medical team trying to save Kiara’s life for a second time did find a heartbeat at a point in time.
An investigation is now under way at the hospital involved in wrongly declaring the death of Kiara by Brazil’s specialist Scientific Police.
A statement from The city of Correia Pinto expressed a deep regret at what had happened: “under no circumstances, any professional can issue certificates or statements without due verification of the patient’s conditions.
“All health professionals are constantly guided and trained, ensuring that people’s lives and well-being are always the priority.”
The hospital admitted they confirmed Kiara dead 16 hours before she was found to have a pulse.
Correia Pinto City Hall apologised to the family and promised their investigation will be concluded within 30 days.
A conclusive report is set to be released regarding Kiara’s case, carried out by the General Institute of Forensics.