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The recipe: use small subjects to express big ideas and add some humour.

This is exactly what makes poetry of great Scottish bard Robert “Rabbie” Burns (1759-1796) famous and cherished after centuries: the themes and language of everyday life he used in his poems are still important to the people.

The internationally recognised Zimbabwean Afro-Jazz legend Tuku died at the age of 66.

He sang in the nation's dominant Shona language as well as Ndebele and English. Experimenting with different Southern African musical styles, including mbira, mbaqanga, jit and the traditional drumming styles of the Korekore, he ended up creating what is known as "Tuku music". Mtukudzi's deep, husky voice has become the most recognised voice to emerge from Zimbabwe.

However, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi was much more than just a famous musician: also, he was a businessman, philanthropist, human rights activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region.

The once-great Motor City is explored in the first episode of series three.

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May drive three muscle cars – the 2018 blue Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, red Ford Mustang RTR, and black Chevrolet Hennessey Camaro Z1 The Exorcist – on the deserted streets of Motown, discussing its present-day condition and comparing it to its glorious past.

Almost every important word in the English language has British and American equivalents. However, when it comes about Christmas and New Year, both countries across the Atlantic seem to agree on the same terms. Against all odds, here comes a unique and attractive Chichilaki – a Georgian festivity tree that represents New Year, locally been called Kalanda in one of the most beautiful and remarkable places in the world, Guria, a region in West Georgia.

Expected and well-waited, the British TV series produced by Amazon returns next Friday.

Whoever enjoys watching cars, or takes pleasure in listening to eminent British humour with the genuine British accents, the Grand Tour can be their best shot for the next three months at the end of each week's 5-day work routine.