Brilliant or simply barking?IS Sarah Ferguson really the person who can save us all from ourselves? Last year, the woman formerly known as Fergie was in Hull, trying to prove to a family living on a council estate that adopting a healthy lifestyle was not only better for them, but could be done cheaply too. Now she's back in council land for a two-part documentary. This time she's in Manchester - and she has an entirely new agenda. Sarah has become horrified hor·ri·fy tr.v. hor·ri·fied, hor·ri·fy·ing, hor·ri·fies 1. To cause to feel horror. See Synonyms at dismay. 2. To cause unpleasant surprise to; shock. by the amount of crime, lack of literacy and poor community spirit in some areas. "Young people go out with their mobile telephones and their knives now," she says. "I've noticed a lot more violence, I've noticed bad language. Literally, you can't get some young people to do joined up writing, let alone joined up sentences." Sarah has an intriguing in·trigue n. 1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. 2. A clandestine love affair. v. idea - she thinks that bringing mothers together may help the situation at Northern Moor, part of Wythenshawe, which is one of the largest council estates in Europe. Has she hit on a great idea, or is she barking up the wrong tree? The Duchess on the Estate ITV (1) See interactive TV. (2) (iTV) The code name for Apple's video media hub (see Apple TV). 1, Tuesday, 9pm CAPTION(S): Sarah Ferguson |
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