Q. As holiday season and buffet-rich ‘of course they will’ romance movies abound, one key question arises: what exactly are mince or mincemeat pies? Plenty of people who have eaten them at holiday parties aren’t so sure. . A. We see mince pies featured in multi-layer meaning nursery rhymes: Little

Q. Which film and TV scores do you particularly enjoy? Would you listen to the music on its own, or only in its screen context. Looking across the decades, which scores do renowned film and TV composers respect and enjoy the most? . A. BBC Classical Music asked 60 top

Q. Where is your ideal setting for a first date? How much external distraction do you favour – a full-on show vs. some built-in distractions just in case conversation runs dry? Are you looking for a setting with high romantic cues, or a neutral setting that could fit all manner

Q. We remember and offer our deepest respect to those who serve. As we watch Remembrance Day services, we see red poppies on uniforms, on jackets, on wreaths. How did the poppy come to represent those who have fallen in service of their country?   A. We turn to Veterans