1. New Film: Surrogates (12a)

Key to the remit for a big summer blockbuster is a big, dumb story, action a-plenty, jaw-dropping special effects, a smattering of humour amid a typically hyperbolic Hollywood script.

2. Dance night away with Strictly star Ian Waite

Strictly Come Dancing fans don’t have to wait for the new series to see Ian Waite, as the Reading lad is hosting a dance masterclass.

3. The Reading Festival 2009

Reading Festival may have been quietened by the winds this year but that certainly did not quieten the fans as the festival-goers rocked over the weekend.

4. Elvis – The Tribute Show

Elvis may have died more than 30 years ago but the King of Rock is still very much alive in Reading.

5. Mission Accomplished: Vaudeville Rave, Ivory Lounge

On hearing that the Vaudeville Rave was returning to Reading, the Angels got very excited.

6. ‘Best Reading Festival’ claims Melvin Benn

Festival boss Melvin Benn has claimed 2009 was the best Reading Festival ever.

7. Talent show reaches its crescendo...

The countdown to finding the next winner of Has Reading Got Talent? has begun with the final just days away.

8. Dazzling end to Has Reading Got Talent?

The judges were sharpening their barbs and praises last night as about 100 singers, dancers and other talented Reading folk tried to make their way to the semi-finals of the town’s hottest talent contest.

9. Donna DeFazio wins Has Reading Got Talent?

26-year-old Donna DeFazio from Shinfield is the winner of Has Reading Got Talent?

10. Espionage thriller author James Barrington talk at Bracknell Library