1. Exclusive interview with newly crowned double Michelin starred chef John Campbell

If Heston Blumenthal is the Picasso of the food world, John Campbell is Damien Hirst.

2. John separates fact from fiction

With two Academy Award nominations under his belt (the most recent for his portrayal of a philosophical hitman in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction) and a whole host of varied leading roles, some of them in a handful of the most seminal movies of our generation, it is certainly true to say that John Travolta qualifies as Hollywood royalty. 

3. John’s hair-raising role

John Travolta made ‘the perfect mum’ – according to Nikki Blonsky, teenage star of the new movie musical Hairspray which opens at Reading cinemas this weekend.

4. Wild Food with John Campbell

Writer Alison Hepworth goes foraging for wild food in Berkshire with double Michelin starred chef John Campbell.

For the full story and recipes see this week's Food Monthly, free with the Reading Evening Post on Friday, November 9 and Wokingham Times on Wednesday, November 7.

5. John’s still socking it to ’em

There seem to be more sequels out this summer than ever before – but this is one which really delivers.

6. Lynch hits back as Finch pay penalty

JEREMY LYNCH insisted Finchampstead were not robbed of victory after his Wokingham and Emmbrook side were awarded a controversial penalty in injury-time at Lowther Road, writes John Ansell.

7. Wildly unfunny Wild Hogs

With a cast that includes John Travolta, fellow Oscar-nominee William H Macy, and funnymen Tim Allen and Martin Lawrence all sharing joint top billing, it is no surprise that Wild Hogs positively screams high-class comedy.

8. Never say die attitude...

Die Hard fans have been anxiously awaiting the fourth instalment of the groundbreaking action movie franchise ever since the rumour mill went into overdrive about the possibility of a third sequel going into production. But what everyone wants to know is whether its star Bruce Willis can still hack it as daredevil cop John McClane, 12 years on from the last film.

KIM FRANCIS met Bruce Willis in London recently to see if he couldn’t answer that very question

9. Also in March's Food Monthly

THEY call John Campbell the “cerebral chef” and he’s certainly clever with his food.

He’s just won a second Michelin star – check his tasting menu out this month then hock the family jewels and get down to The Vineyard at Stockcross to try it. Actually, you’ll be surprised at what good value it is.

10. Affairs of estate

Willy Russell’s One For The Road, the current production at The Mill at Sonning, certainly has its quota of robust laughs – especially at the expense of John Denver!