Current Poll:

Do you think that William Hague should resign following the recent rumours of a relationship with a male political aide?

Poll

  • No (93%)
  • Yes (7%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 24 August 2010:

What's your idea of the perfect Bank Holiday weekend?

  • Staying at home, relaxing and avoiding the traffic! (55%)
  • A long weekend break in Britain (13%)
  • Flying abroad for a European city break (13%)
  • Visiting family for the weekend (8%)
  • Going to a concert and out for a special meal (10%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 16 August 2010:

What's your simple pleasure?

  • Going for a walk (17%)
  • Reading a book (32%)
  • Enjoying a soak in the bath (10%)
  • Reading a magazine with a coffee (20%)
  • Gardening (7%)
  • Cooking or baking (3%)
  • Escaping in front of the TV (4%)
  • Having a family meal together (8%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 10 August 2010:

What is your favourite indulgence?

  • Chocolate (19%)
  • Wine (10%)
  • Make-up (4%)
  • Shoes (6%)
  • Handbags (7%)
  • Clothes (8%)
  • Books (11%)
  • Theatre/cultural treats (4%)
  • Massages (8%)
  • Weekends away (16%)
  • Trips to the hairdresser (6%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 9 August 2010:

Designer Marc Jacobs has announced he's planning a plus-size fashion line. What would you give up to be able to afford a beautiful designer dress?

  • Daily capuccino for a year (58%)
  • Eating out regularly (21%)
  • Trips to the theatre (15%)
  • Holidays (7%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 3 August 2010:

This week Emma Thompson says 'having it all' can't be done. How do you try to balance your life?

  • Work part-time (45%)
  • Hire childcare (2%)
  • Give up work (12%)
  • Take it in turns with your partner to manage the home (14%)
  • Hire a cleaner (16%)
  • With military precision weekly spreadsheet! (10%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 27 July 2010:

If you had a couple of hours to spare in the kitchen what would you make?

  • A delicious birthday cake (7%)
  • Chocolate brownies (19%)
  • Muffins (11%)
  • Roast dinner (25%)
  • Scones (16%)
  • Bread (9%)
  • Fish pie (13%)

Previous poll:

Friday, 9 July 2010:

What would you do if you had an extra hour in the day?

  • Take your partner/husband out for dinner (10%)
  • Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while (16%)
  • Relax with a cup of tea and a good book (48%)
  • Treat yourself to a manicure (9%)
  • Catch up on housework (10%)
  • Go to the gym (8%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 5 July 2010:

What's your favourite afternoon tea treat?

  • Scones (42%)
  • Chocolate brownie (11%)
  • Cucumber sandwiches (6%)
  • Carrot cake (27%)
  • Bar of dark chocolate (8%)
  • Flapjack (5%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 28 June 2010:

Which tennis star wins in straight sets in your eyes?

  • Andy Roddick (6%)
  • Rafael Nadal (45%)
  • Roger Federer (33%)
  • Novak Djokovic (2%)
  • Andy Murray (11%)
  • Fernando Verdasco (3%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 17 June 2010:

Which of the following footballers is top of your league?

  • Fernando Torres (7%)
  • Wayne Rooney (4%)
  • Thierry Henry (11%)
  • Kaka (6%)
  • Carlos Bocanegra (1%)
  • David Beckham (42%)
  • Steven Gerrard (12%)
  • Cristiano Ronaldo (9%)
  • Didier Drogba (4%)
  • Fabio Cannavaro (4%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 9 June 2010:

What's the first thing you do when de-cluttering your home?

  • Tidy your clothes drawer (29%)
  • File away your paperwork (54%)
  • Spring clean the kitchen cupboards (13%)
  • Clear our the garage (2%)
  • Clean out your bathroom cabinet (2%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 19 May 2010:

Which area of the house would you call your sanctuary?

  • Bathroom (12%)
  • Bedroom (56%)
  • Kitchen (7%)
  • Living room (12%)
  • Conservatory (12%)
  • The last room you decorated (2%)

Previous poll:

Friday, 14 May 2010:

What everyday stresses wind you up the most?

  • Planning what to cook (8%)
  • Children squabbling (11%)
  • Dealing with call centres (21%)
  • Picking up family’s mess (16%)
  • Traffic or transport problems (8%)
  • Partner expecting you to do things (10%)
  • Difficult boss or work colleagues (25%)

Previous poll:

Friday, 7 May 2010:

What's your favourite way to relax and unwind?

  • Taking a hot bath (23%)
  • Reading a good book (31%)
  • Baking a cake (3%)
  • Relaxing with a magazine and a coffee (30%)
  • Doing some gardening (7%)
  • Getting a pedicure (6%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 4 May 2010:

Which of the following is the X Factor characteristic you can't resist in a man?

  • Big bank balance (9%)
  • Spirit of adventure (13%)
  • Killer sense of humour (70%)
  • Master of seduction (8%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 28 April 2010:

Name your most iconic man from the list below

  • Cary Grant (20%)
  • Sean Connery (18%)
  • Brad Pitt (3%)
  • George Clooney (15%)
  • Paul Newman (22%)
  • Johnny Depp (13%)
  • James Dean (4%)
  • Daniel Craig (4%)
  • Russell Crowe (2%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 27 April 2010:

What item can you not live without on holiday?

  • Mascara (15%)
  • iPhone (3%)
  • Hairdryer (20%)
  • Good book (62%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 22 April 2010:

When it comes to personality, what above all else, must your man be?

  • Funny (15%)
  • Kind (66%)
  • Romantic (6%)
  • Gregarious (1%)
  • Decisive (3%)
  • Family-orientated (10%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 15 April 2010:

What's the most important (physical) feature you look for in a man?

  • Nice eyes (65%)
  • Broad shoulders (7%)
  • Six pack (1%)
  • Height (17%)
  • Hairy chest (1%)
  • Thick head of hair (2%)
  • Pert bottom (5%)
  • 'Big feet'! (1%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 8 April 2010:

What are your shortcuts to glamour?

  • High heels (26%)
  • Perfume (19%)
  • Jewellery (18%)
  • Lipstick (30%)
  • Glass of champagne (7%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 31 March 2010:

What will you be planting in the garden this spring?

  • Salad vegetables (35%)
  • New shrub roses (11%)
  • Green vegetables (23%)
  • Re-seeding the lawn (14%)
  • Tulips (17%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 25 March 2010:

What's your favourite high street fashion store?

  • Hobbs (17%)
  • Coast (12%)
  • Monsoon (41%)
  • Reiss (3%)
  • Whistles (3%)
  • Jaeger (8%)
  • Evans (6%)
  • Jigsaw (5%)
  • LK Bennett (6%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 18 March 2010:

Have you booked your summer holiday yet and if so, what have you planned?

  • Holiday cottage in Britain (11%)
  • Camping in Europe (3%)
  • Cruise (8%)
  • 2-3 week travelling tour outside of Europe (5%)
  • Villa in Europe (11%)
  • Activity holiday (3%)
  • Other (22%)
  • Haven't booked one yet (37%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 9 March 2010:

Which actress do you think was best dressed at this year's Oscars?

  • Sandra Bullock (41%)
  • Kate Winslet (10%)
  • Helen Mirren (33%)
  • Meryl Streep (8%)
  • Demi Moore (7%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 22 February 2010:

Who do you think deserves a Best Actor gong at this year's Oscars?

  • Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart) (14%)
  • George Clooney (Up in the Air) (12%)
  • Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker) (5%)
  • Colin Firth (A Single Man) (52%)
  • Morgan Freeman (Invictus) (16%)

Previous poll:

Friday, 12 February 2010:

Which of the following American TV series do you love most?

  • Nurse Jackie (7%)
  • 30 Rock (1%)
  • Damages (3%)
  • Fast Forward (4%)
  • Glee (6%)
  • Mad Men (6%)
  • Brothers and Sisters (11%)
  • True Blood (6%)
  • In Treatment (1%)
  • Don't watch any of them (55%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 9 February 2010:

Who do you think deserves a Best Actress gong at this year's Oscars?

  • Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side) (21%)
  • Helen Mirren (The Last Station) (24%)
  • Carey Mulligan (An Education) (15%)
  • Gabourey Sibide (Precious) (7%)
  • Meryl Streep (Julie and Julia) (34%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 1 February 2010:

Which of the following is your favourite TV presenter?

  • Holly Willoughby (22%)
  • Christine Bleakley (19%)
  • Claudia Winkleman (24%)
  • Kirsty Young (18%)
  • Davina McCall (8%)
  • Andrea McLean (5%)
  • Susanna Reid (4%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 11 January 2010:

Who's your favourite female celebrity from the new Dancing On Ice line-up?

  • Danniella Westbrook (11%)
  • Hayley Tamaddon (37%)
  • Sinitta (6%)
  • Tana Ramsay (20%)
  • Heather Mills (6%)
  • Sharron Davies (16%)
  • Emily Atack (4%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 7 January 2010:

Are you dieting in January? If so, how do you plan to lose weight?

  • Eat smaller portions (40%)
  • No snacking between meals (24%)
  • Join the gym (3%)
  • Start an exercise class (6%)
  • Join the w&h diet club (8%)
  • Other (19%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 7 January 2010:

Are you dieting in January? If so, how do you plan do lose weight?

  • Eat smaller portions (34%)
  • No snacking between meals (22%)
  • Join the gym (0%)
  • Start an exercise class (13%)
  • Join the w&h diet club (6%)
  • Other (25%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 29 December 2009:

How are you spending your New Year's Eve?

  • Dinner party at home (19%)
  • Going out (14%)
  • Friends' drinks party (15%)
  • At home and in bed by midnight! (53%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 1 December 2009:

How do you prefer to stay in touch with friends and family?

  • Skype (29%)
  • woman & home forum (7%)
  • Twitter (1%)
  • Facebook (63%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 30 November 2009:

Who do you want to see crowned king or queen of the I'm A Celebrity jungle?

  • Kim Woodburn (42%)
  • Stuart Manning (15%)
  • Jimmy White (10%)
  • Justin Ryan (26%)
  • Sabrina Washington (7%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 10 November 2009:

Where do you shop when you want to buy a new book?

  • High street retailer (eg. WH Smith) (26%)
  • Supermarket (16%)
  • Your local bookshop (17%)
  • Online (41%)

Previous poll:

Friday, 30 October 2009:

Which way do you prefer to read a novel?

  • Using digital book reader eReader (1%)
  • On your laptop or PC (0%)
  • Reading a regular paperback (98%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 26 October 2009:

How much will you spend on Christmas presents this year?

  • Under £100 (11%)
  • £100-250 (27%)
  • £250-500 (35%)
  • £500-750 (15%)
  • £750-1,000 (6%)
  • Over £1,000 (5%)

Previous poll:

Friday, 23 October 2009:

What will you do with your extra hour in bed this weekend?

  • Read a book (26%)
  • Get extra sleep (57%)
  • Have breakfast in bed (3%)
  • Make love (10%)
  • Watch TV (4%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 8 October 2009:

This weekend which show will you be watching?

  • X Factor (26%)
  • Strictly Come Dancing (35%)
  • Record one and watch the other (17%)
  • Neither (23%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 30 September 2009:

The BBC is looking for an over 50 newsreader. Who would you like to see get the job?

  • Selina Scott (37%)
  • Kirsty Wark (13%)
  • Sue Lawley (14%)
  • Anna Ford (21%)
  • Julia Somerville (16%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 24 September 2009:

Which of the following TV cooks most inspires you?

  • Rachel Allen (29%)
  • Anjum Anand (4%)
  • Nigella Lawson (53%)
  • Nadia Sawalha (4%)
  • Lesley Waters (9%)

Previous poll:

Friday, 11 September 2009:

Who's your favourite male celebrity from the new Strictly Come Dancing line-up?

  • Joe Calzaghe (15%)
  • Richard Dunwoody (3%)
  • Ricky Groves (8%)
  • Chris Hollins (24%)
  • Craig Kelly (5%)
  • Phil Tufnell (28%)
  • Ricky Whittle (5%)
  • Rav Wilding (12%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 3 September 2009:

We still use Imperial measurements in our recipes - should we go all metric?

  • No! I can only cook in pounds and ounces (56%)
  • I don't mind - I'm used to metric now (30%)
  • Yes - everything's sold in metric anyway (14%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 3 September 2009:

We still use Imperial measurements in our recipes - should we go all metric?

  • No! I can only cook in pounds and ounces (44%)
  • I don't mind ? I'm used to metric now (34%)
  • Yes - everything's sold in metric anyway (22%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 26 August 2009:

Who's your favourite female celebrity from the new Strictly Come Dancing line-up?

  • Lynda Bellingham (69%)
  • Ali Bastian (1%)
  • Natalie Cassidy (8%)
  • Martina Hingis (4%)
  • Jade Johnson (2%)
  • Zoe Lucker (5%)
  • Ali Rouass (1%)
  • Jo Wood (10%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 20 August 2009:

How do you feel when you have a 'good hair day'?

  • Glamorous (7%)
  • Confident (57%)
  • Happy (20%)
  • Ready to take on anything (8%)
  • I rarely have a good hair day! (8%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 12 August 2009:

Would you have any of these cosmetic treatments?

  • Botox (3%)
  • Dermal fillers (6%)
  • Acid peel/micro-dermabrasion (8%)
  • Facelift (8%)
  • Breast uplift (10%)
  • All of the above! (8%)
  • No, I am happy with my body (56%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 5 August 2009:

What's next for you?

  • A change of career (25%)
  • A new course (17%)
  • A new look (35%)
  • A new relationship (23%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 27 July 2009:

We're planning Christmas already! Which Christmas items are you most likely to make?

  • Christmas cake (34%)
  • Mince pies (39%)
  • Edible gifts (14%)
  • Christmas pudding (13%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 22 July 2009:

Are you concerned about swine flu?

  • Yes, very (13%)
  • Yes, mildly (44%)
  • No, not really (43%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 16 July 2009:

What would be your desert island beauty must-have?

  • Lipstick (43%)
  • Mascara (43%)
  • Eye liner (7%)
  • Nail polish (3%)
  • Powder (4%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 16 July 2009:

Who would you like to judge Strictly Come Dancing?

  • Arlene Phillips (100%)
  • Alesha Dixon (0%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 8 July 2009:

Where do you chill out most?

  • In the garden (31%)
  • In the bath (17%)
  • In bed (18%)
  • On the sofa (35%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 1 July 2009:

Where are you spending your summer holiday?

  • At home (33%)
  • UK (25%)
  • Europe (31%)
  • USA (4%)
  • Worldwide (7%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 24 June 2009:

Who's your favourite ever male British tennis player?

  • Andy Murray (24%)
  • Tim Henman (25%)
  • Greg Rusedski (17%)
  • Andrew Castle (10%)
  • John Lloyd (24%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 16 June 2009:

Which would you like to makeover?

  • Hairstyle (27%)
  • Hair colour (7%)
  • Wardrobe (53%)
  • Make up (13%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 10 June 2009:

If you could have your own personal helper, would it be:

  • Stylist (29%)
  • Trainer (38%)
  • Chef (20%)
  • Driver (7%)
  • PA (6%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 3 June 2009:

How do you spend summer me-time?

  • Gardening (24%)
  • Sunbathing (13%)
  • Going for a walk (17%)
  • Relaxing with a book (47%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 27 May 2009:

What's your favourite summer drink?

  • Rose wine (31%)
  • Beer (4%)
  • Pimms (38%)
  • Gin and tonic (21%)
  • Margarita (6%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 20 May 2009:

Who's TV's dishiest cop?

  • Philip Glenister (Ashes to Ashes) (30%)
  • John Nettles (Midsomer Murders) (12%)
  • Kevin Whately (Lewis) (4%)
  • Martin Shaw (Insp George Gently) (46%)
  • Rav Wilding (Crimewatch) (8%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 13 May 2009:

Which is your favourite fashion decade?

  • 1950s (33%)
  • 1960s (37%)
  • 1970s (18%)
  • 1980s (12%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 6 May 2009:

How do you tan?

  • Sunbathe (24%)
  • Sunbed (2%)
  • Fake tan (34%)
  • Stay pale (40%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 28 April 2009:

Who would you like to co-host This Morning?

  • Fiona Phillips (22%)
  • Melanie Sykes (22%)
  • Ruth Langsford (18%)
  • Myleene Klass (10%)
  • Christine Bleakley (22%)
  • Anthea Turner (6%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 22 April 2009:

Which TV tough guy gets your vote?

  • Simon Cowell (31%)
  • Piers Morgan (14%)
  • Sir Alan Sugar (34%)
  • Marco Pierre White (21%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 15 April 2009:

Which area would you like to shape up for summer?

  • Arms (14%)
  • Legs (10%)
  • Bum (7%)
  • Tummy (69%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 8 April 2009:

How often do you cook a new recipe?

  • Weekly (16%)
  • Fortnightly (18%)
  • Monthly (22%)
  • Every few months (26%)
  • Rarely (19%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 1 April 2009:

Which leader's wife do you admire most?

  • Sarah Brown (23%)
  • Carla Bruni (5%)
  • Samantha Cameron (22%)
  • Michelle Obama (50%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 25 March 2009:

Who's TV's dishiest doc?

  • Hugh Laurie (House) (9%)
  • Michael French (Casualty) (5%)
  • George Clooney (ER) (46%)
  • Tom Chambers (Holby City) (10%)
  • Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy) (11%)
  • David Tennant (Doctor Who) (19%)

Previous poll:

Friday, 13 March 2009:

Do you prefer your hairdresser to be...

  • Male (22%)
  • Female (27%)
  • Don't mind (51%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 11 March 2009:

What's the best thing about Spring?

  • Warmer weather (21%)
  • Spring flowers (28%)
  • Lighter evenings (44%)
  • Fresh start (7%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 4 March 2009:

What do you talk about most with friends?

  • Food (10%)
  • Men (15%)
  • Shopping (8%)
  • Money (4%)
  • Family (63%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 25 February 2009:

Which would you struggle to give up?

  • Chocolate (35%)
  • Cheese (16%)
  • Crisps (8%)
  • Wine (34%)
  • Cake (7%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 18 February 2009:

Which of these would you like more time to do?

  • Baking (60%)
  • Dressmaking (15%)
  • Knitting (14%)
  • Stitching (11%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 5 February 2009:

Who's your dream Valentine date?

  • Johnny Depp (21%)
  • Colin Firth (27%)
  • Daniel Craig (15%)
  • George Clooney (32%)
  • Brad Pitt (5%)

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