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'LOVE IN LOCKDOWN' EPISODE 18: 'IT'S A SIN' WITH TOBIAS CHARLES

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                                                     “IMPACTING TELEVISION AND LIVES" A POIGNANT MASTERPIECE: ‘IT’S A SIN’ A deeply moving and important watch, certainly a Lockdown love for me. As many continue to wind down or switch off amid the pandemic by turning to some television, I recommend making this your next watch if you haven’t seen it already. It’s a Sin aired on Channel 4 at the end of January 2021, a series set in the 1980’s about a group of friends whose lives are changed irrevocably by the HIV/Aids Epidemic. It was written by Russell T. Davies and has been crowned the most watched drama series in Channel 4’s history. As an eighteen year old gay man when the crisis first broke out, the series is loosely inspired by Russell’s own life experiences. The accredited Screenwriter, known for creating other popular series including Doctor Wh...

'LOVE IN LOCKDOWN' EPISODE 13: 'LOU'S BOOBS'

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  'I'm about to show you my boobs', said Lizzie. Before proceeding to display her cute crochet creations. Who doesn't love a good boob? Especially when it's a crochet one. Even more so when purchasing one helps to raise money for charity.  In the current climate, lockdown has left many of us with some time to delve into trying new things, time to experiment and freedom to explore creativity, perhaps even set up a new business. 'Lou's Boobs' is a small business set up during lockdown by the young woman Lizzie Back. Purchased via Instagram, handmade crochet boob key rings for just £7 including postage, and with every purchase 10% goes to Cancer Research UK. With a range of colours, the boob can be accustomed to fit your fancy and as a key ring,  attach to whatever you wish. Along with the boob key ring comes the backing card, on which reads a range of quotes from 'The world has gone tits up' to 'It's a bit nippy'. Amusing as well as bea...

'LOVE IN LOCKDOWN' EPISODE 12: 'THE TALE OF TSIAKKOS'

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'A little Greek restaurant, a lot of love to give.' 'Tsiakkos & Charcoal' is a Greek Restaurant situated in the heart Maida Vale. With a small exterior and curtains hanging at the front, it's like a secret to those outside what's actually behind. It's a family run restaurant that's been around for forty years and has established quite a name for itself. With it's fresh, beautiful food and caring, passionate staff, it's a stand out location. With traditional, authentic, Greek Cypriot food cooked to perfection and an intimate, cosy atmosphere, it's one to get to know if you don't know and to hold onto if you do. All the food is homemade and cooked at the front of the restaurant as you enter, and chargrilled dishes are cooked on live charcoals, dishes that have been passed through generations. It's a place of celebration, joy and warmth, a buzzing atmosphere of love and sharing conversations and connections as well as food. As it...