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In Ireland, a comforting traditional dish to cook would be stew or shepard's pie! Arun's in today to show us two traditional Indian dishes they like to cook on a chilly evening.
Today we re-visit our Start again in 2010 mums who are hoping to loose some of their baby weight; fitness coach John O' Connell is back to give us some exercise tips that anyone can do at home even with a hectic lifestyle!
Consumer expert Tina Leonard is fighting your corner this week and taking on one viewer's consumer dilemma head on!
We bring fashion from runway to reality as we check out the hottest new trends for Spring/Summer - today we're looking at Spring Nudes!
Michael is back with all the film news and this week he'll be reviewing some romantic films just in time for Valentine's!
All this and of course we have our daily grand to giveaway! It must be. . . The Afternoon Show!
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Wardrobe Detox
Is your wardrobe exploding with clothes you don't wear? Most of them probably don't even fit you any longer, but you keep them in the hope that some day.
What better time than the New Year to make a fresh style start with a total clear out and a wardrobe update.
With professional help from our stylists, you could be the lucky one getting top advice on what should stay and what should go.
Maybe you're hoping to return to the workforce in 2010 and would like advice on updating your dated duds? Perhaps you're newly retired and fancy getting rid of all those dowdy work clothes?
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February Book Club
"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett is our February Book of the Month! This wonderfully written novel is set in Mississippi in 1962. Black maids raise white children but aren't trusted to not steal the family silver. John F. Kennedy is President. Broadcaster and book lover Dick Warner and a Naas Book Club will discuss "The Help" on 24th February. Do send us in your views - we want to hear from you!
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Safer Internet Day
Today is safer internet day and yesterday we had Simon Grehan in studio talking about the precautions that should be taken when using the internet, especially for young people. Follow this link for more information on Safer Internet Day and Simon's tips.
Arun Kapil's Indian Comfort Food
Today we have Arun in to show us two everyday Indian recipes that you could do at home. On a cold, blustery day why not try some of Arun's classic Indian comfort food
Start Again in 2010 - The Mum's - Week 5
This is the beginning of week 5, John had to pay an emergency visit to Caitriona as she was starting to find it hard to do her exercise programme at home. John will go through the programme with Caitriona and show how our viewers can follow along at home.
Consumer - Tina Tackles! - Insurance
Stephen Gleeson tried to change the rebuild cost of his home for his home insurance based on information Tina had given viewers on The Afternoon Show. Stephen's bank refused to accept that his rebuild costs had come down and he was getting nowhere with them. Tina then intervened.
Cheap V Chic - "Nude Hues"
We see how this season's strongest trends are making their way from Runway to Reality -but can you guess which cheap and which is chic?
Movies Tuesday 9th February
Michael will be reviewing the re-release of the classic film Pretty Woman along with Irish release Eamon!
Trocaire campaign with Lorraine Keane and Derry Clarke
This year Trócaire's Lenten campaign in 2010 will focus on rural poverty and hunger under the loose banner 'one in six'.
Presenter's Outfits
Today, Sheana is wearing a khaki top from AWear, Victoria Bekham black jeans, shoes form TopShop and Necklace form TopShop.
Maura is wearing a Red dress from Fashion City and Karen Millen Shows.