LIFE programme

A new episode of the Dutch programme Ik Vertrek follows the Spanbroek family as they emigrate to France to start a new life. Follow-up coverage reports the family is gradually finding their footing in the country. The long-running emigration series remains a staple of Dutch television, and viewers are following how the family settles into their new life abroad.

Jeremy Clarkson is set to return to his automotive roots with a one-off special titled 'Jeremy Grows a Car', blending his farming life at Diddly Squat with car content. The programme will see the former Top Gear host attempt to grow or build a car on his farm, marking a return to motoring television for the presenter.

Antiques Road Trip expert Irita Marriott has described joining the BBC show as a life-changing moment following a major career shift. The antiques dealer, who moved from dealing to television, says the programme transformed her professional life. Her comments come as viewers continue to follow her appearances on the popular daytime series and her growing profile in the antiques world.

India is observing the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on October 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at Rajghat, joined by Rahul Gandhi. Schools across cities like Sonipat, Ranchi and Gaya held cultural programmes, plays and cleanliness drives, while Hindi media published features on Shastri's life, including his childhood, family and the tradition of serving kheer in his ancestral village.

Family Service Society is offering free cooking and personal finance classes to residents of McCracken County, Kentucky. The workshops aim to help families build practical budgeting and meal-planning skills. Local outlet WPSD Local 6 reported the programme, highlighting community interest in accessible financial education and everyday life skills.

The Pioneers’ Museum has launched an educational effort on historical fashion, presenting period clothing and its context to visitors. According to the Calexico Chronicle, the museum aims to teach the public about how dress reflected daily life in earlier eras. Details about specific exhibits, dates, and featured collections were not provided in available coverage.

The Premier League Futures programme, working with Nike, is helping Academy players prepare for life and careers beyond football. The initiative aims to inspire young players released from professional clubs to find their next path, whether in sport or other industries. Details of specific participants or events have not yet been made public.

A fitness group in Wakefield, Massachusetts is highlighting its 'Resiliency in Motion' programme, which offers partner adaptive fitness sessions for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia at the local Council on Aging. Participants share their experiences and progress in testimonials, and organisers thank partners including Mystic-related organisations for supporting the initiative.

CZ Biohub, the Department of Energy, the National Institutes of Health and partner organisations have pledged $1.8 billion toward a new Virtual Biology Initiative. The programme aims to build large-scale computational models of biological systems, combining AI and simulation to accelerate research in medicine and fundamental biology. The scale of the commitment marks one of the largest joint public-private investments in computational life sciences to date.

Eastern Michigan University's theatre programme is preparing a production of 'Metamorphoses', the play that brings ancient myths to life on stage. The university is promoting the show as a journey through a mythical world, drawing on Ovid's tales of transformation. Few further details about dates, casting or venue have been released so far.

The EU's LIFE programme is funding peatland restoration projects across Europe as part of wider climate action efforts. Restoring degraded peatlands is considered one of the most cost-effective ways to cut emissions, since damaged peat releases large amounts of carbon dioxide. The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, which manages the programme, highlighted ongoing support for these nature-based climate measures.

The Rider News is highlighting a week-long series of sensory experiences, inviting readers to engage with sight, sound, touch, taste and smell across seven days of activities. The event appears aimed at encouraging mindfulness and exploration of the senses in everyday life, though further details about its location, organisers and programme remain limited.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing are celebrating what they call the best thing to happen to the show, after remarks made on the dance floor were exposed. Supporters have been praising the moment widely, saying it has brought new life to the programme. The story has been picked up by outlets including the Manchester Evening News as viewers continue to react online.

An Alabama church has started a new ministry aimed at empty nesters, parents whose children have grown up and moved out. The programme is intended to give this stage of life a dedicated space for fellowship and support within the congregation. Details about the church's name and the ministry's activities have not been widely reported, and coverage so far appears limited to religious press.

Art of Life Charities will hold its annual gala on November 21. The charity event, announced via InsideNoVa, is expected to bring together supporters for an evening of fundraising for the organisation's charitable work. Details on the venue, programme and ticket availability have not yet been widely circulated.

Interest in the presenters of the long-running BBC programme That's Life, best known for Esther Rantzen, has picked up, driven by the famous clip in which Rantzen surprises Nicholas Winton with children he saved from the Holocaust. The emotional moment is being widely shared again, prompting viewers to recall the show's presenters and its most memorable televised moments.

A feature from WPLG Local 10 profiles 'Artists with Autism', highlighting how artists on the autism spectrum use creative work to grow, express themselves and move forward in life. The story focuses on their artwork and personal journeys, drawing attention to a programme that gives autistic artists a platform to show and sell their work.

A woman identified as F. is sharing her personal story of how sponsorship support transformed her life, describing how hard life was before she received help funding her education. Writing in German with an English translation, she contrasts her circumstances before and after being matched with a sponsor, adding a first-person account to ongoing conversations about the impact of educational sponsorship programmes.

Catholic radio host Patrick Madrid devoted an hour of his programme to personal reflections on aging, loss and faith, recounting his father's battle with Alzheimer's disease and his mother's cancer. Listeners called in to share their own stories of love, hope and spiritual endurance, turning the segment into a shared conversation about suffering and perseverance in later life.

A children's book written by the late British comedian Eric Morecambe has been turned into a television programme airing tonight. The adaptation brings one of his lesser-known creative works to a new audience, years after his death, and is being highlighted in TV listings coverage as a standout pick of the evening's schedule.

The United Nations Development Programme is promoting digital skills training aimed at people of all ages, from young learners to older adults. The initiative reflects growing concern that people without basic digital competence risk exclusion from work, services and public life as economies digitise. UNDP is framing lifelong digital learning as key to inclusive development.

A humanoid robot is being used at a day camp in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, to give children hands-on STEM lessons. Organisers hope the robot makes science and technology learning more engaging for young campers, showcasing how robotics can bring classroom concepts to life in local community programmes.

The New York Jets and Palace for Life Foundation, Crystal Palace's community charity, have announced a partnership to grow girls' sport in South London. The collaboration will focus on creating more opportunities for girls to take part in football and other sports at grassroots level. It marks another step in the NFL's efforts to expand its UK presence through community programmes.

A climate-focused initiative is closing its crowdfunding rewards programme with a final set of exclusive perks, thanking supporters who make especially significant contributions. The organisers stress that every donation counts, from as little as €5, as they work to bring their idea to life and secure funding for the project.