31. Third bridge – if only for a few days...

Here’s a glimpse of the third Thames bridge – but it won’t help to improve the town’s traffic problems.

32. 5 lunches at work – each for under £5

In today’s busy workplace the days of the legendary lunch break have gone hence the culture of eating at your desk. Speed and cost are crucial and here former Reading Borough Council transport boss John Howarth offers five lunches at your desk – all inside the IDR for less than a fiver (and not a baguette in sight).

33. The Escapist (15)

Frank Perry is a lifer; in prison for the rest of his natural born days.

34. Linger and learn the lingo

Ten days in Sicily and a weekend in Milan preceded my night in Mari e Monti so the grazies and per favores were flowing.

35. Hidden Gems

It’s not all about the Main Stage. Discovering new bands appearing at the Festival is a highlight for many. We’ve picked out three that may just float your boat over the next three days.

36. Kung fu flick is fighting fit

With so many CGI animations these days, it is perhaps understandable that the majority stick to a tried and tested formula.

37. Best of British beef

38. Talent is hot to trot as auditions go on

Irish dancers, opera singers, guitarists, rappers and street dancers were just some of the acts auditioning for Has Reading Got Talent? on Saturday.

39. Why be kind when VHS no longer matters?

Be Kind Rewind has an interesting – albeit stupid – concept behind it.

40. Martha keeps it in the family

Martha Wainwright picks up the phone and goes through the “Hello, how are you?” etiquette in her sweet-tinged though sleepy voice.