1. The Tudors

2. Noel gets Royals out of a jam

Reading edged past Dagenham and Redbridge last night – but found their journey into the second round of the Carling Cup as tricky as their one to the Victoria Ground.

3. Hunt crowns debut with late winner

Noel Hunt netted a dramatic late winner as Reading edged out Dagenham and Redbridge and eased into the second round of the Carling Cup last night.

4. History? Pah. Bring on the sex

If you’re tuning into The Tudors expecting a traditionally stuffy historical drama, then you’ll be surprised: there’s plenty of drama and excitement that’s more akin to EastEnders than Price and Prejudice.

5. An all-star curry

How do you fancy dining with the stars?

6. NFU president confident in ‘great’ farming industry

The Royal County of Berkshire Show Dinner featured a special guest speaker at the recent event in Bradfield.

7. Doyle vows to avenge debut defeat

Kevin Doyle can’t wait to face Plymouth Argyle tomorrow (3pm kick-off) to get the chance to avenge a memorable defeat.

8. Goal-king Noel bags a double

Noel Hunt grabbed his first two goals for his new club as Reading ended their tour of Sweden with a third successive victory.

9. Jem’s an instant hit

Reading 1 Aston Villa 1

Jem Karacan netted with his first touch of the game, but it wasn’t enough to earn Reading an eighth successive pre-season victory as Aston Villa came back to earn a draw.

10. Henry is England’s goal hero

Reading’s James Henry scored as England Under-19s beat Serbia 1-0 in the European Championship Elite qualifying stage in Serbia yesterday, writes NICK IVE.