The BBC unveiled their six-strong shortlist for this year's Sports Personality of the Year on Monday. The public will vote on December 15 with the winner crowned in Aberdeen that night.

OLIVER HOLT: Ben Stokes stopped the sporting world last year with two magical moments. There are six credible SPOTY candidates, but Stokes would get my vote.

KIERAN JACKSON: As we enter a new decade, does 2019 take the crown of 'British best' in the 21st century so far? 2012, and the rip-roaring stories that accompanied the Olympics would say otherwise.

Asher-Smith could have a shot at three gold medals in a mad six-week stretch after Sebastian Coe revealed plans are being formulated to squeeze a trio of major events into the summer of 2022.

Dina Asher Smith stars on the front cover of this month's British GQ as she discusses breaking records and how she is training during lockdown.

BEL MOONEY: You worry that you're at fault for 'being just a mother and housewife'. I beg you never use that belittling word 'just' in that context.

This week Bel advises a reader who is concerned she has sacrificed her identity for being a mother.

This week Bel advises a reader who fears he will never see the needy folk he cares for again.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn, shared advice for preparing greenhouses for spring. He advises transferring cuttings in cell trays or in a propagator into small or medium pots.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn, shared advice for tackling weeds before spring hits, boosting ferns, and growing potatoes extra early.

British gardening expert Monty Don advised on growing orchids. He says the most common and easiest to grow are Phalaenopsis, or moth orchids.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice on growing tomatoes from seeds. He advises sowing now in order to have ripe tomatoes by July.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for growing half-hardy annuals from seed. He also advised on maintaining roses as they come into rapid growth.

Monty Don began his own Paradise Garden last spring after being inspired by Islamic gardens. Now the weather is warmer it is time for a ‘matrix’ planting of the grass Stipa tenuissima.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for growing sweet peas that bloom in July and continue to flower throughout summer.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn said it helps to know what plants you're buying as what looks good on display might not work in your garden's soil. He advised gardeners on what colours go together.

British gardening expert Monty Don said it is not easy to get a white garden right as it is a difficult colour to use in a border. The style was inspired by Vita Sackville-West’s garden at Sissinghurst.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for maintaining large containers planted with longterm shrubs.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn advises gardeners on how to best plant their greenhouse tomatoes in spring. He also said gardeners should have a spring clear out of their bedding material.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for protecting plants from late frost. He suggests investing in fleece to protect tender plants outside overnight.

Umbellifers of any kind add a graceful lightness along with a stately quality to any garden and, as well as pleasing the gardener, they are a magnet for insects, says the British gardening expert.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for cutting back your summer and autumn-flowering plants.

American and British gardens have been bonded together by mutual plants, skills and experience ever since the first settlers founded Virginia in 1607, says the British gardening expert.

British gardening expert Monty Don revealed that his garden is garnished with a sea of intense purple balls of flower in May. He also answered questions from readers of the weekend magazine.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn, shared advice for growing thriving pelargoniums such as Lara Starshine this summer. He has planted eight of the variety in an old cattle tank this year.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for helping gardens deal with all the recent downpours.

British gardening expert Monty Don shares his advice for growing irises. He says the plants do best in open areas that have blazing hot summers but quite cold winters, and need good drainage.

Constance Craig Smith explores the increasing popularity of robotic mowers in Europe, as it's believed that the Queen has a top-of-the-range Miimo from Honda to keep her lawn in check.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for achieving heavenly fragrances by blending different varieties of honeysuckle with roses.

British gardener Nigel Colborn explains how this is the month for soft cuttings.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared his advice on how readers can increase their production of strawberries.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn advised on how to cultivate hostas in a shaded British border. He said the plant, which originates from Asia, is hardy and easy to grow in the UK.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for summer pruning wisteria. He says pruning now will result in bigger and better flowers next spring.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for managing ponds this season. He advises removing dying vegetation to improve conditions.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice on gardening now to plan for spring.

Claire and Robert Bailey-Scott, 43 and 57, from Gosberton, Lincolnshire, have transformed their garden and won the Daily Mail National Garden Competition.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shares his advice on how to prepare your plants for the winter.

Monty Don gives his verdict on Rosehips, saying they look divine and provide food for both humans and birds. He also names his plant of the week and describes this week's garden job.

Nigel Colborn shared advice for keeping perennials young and healthy. The British gardening expert recommends digging up mature plants and gently shaking soil from the roots.

Nigel Colborn shared advice for re-planting rhubarb to boost production. The British gardening expert recommends re-planting baby rhubarb slips in a new piece of ground.

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn said that the best part of the pumpkin is its nutritious flesh which usually gets thrown out with the seeds.

Nigel Colborn said that now is a great time for planting clematis as the soils have not fallen to winter temperatures, and after so much rain there's plenty of moisture.

Nigel Colborn shared advice for taking root cuttings to produce new plants. The British gardening expert recommends removing thicker roots and re-planting.

British gardening expert Monty Don, shared advice for growing trees in gardens of any size. He suggests paying attention to the trees in your area to get ideas for what can thrive in your own garden.

Nigel Colborn has shared his advice on gardening this week. He suggest giving your lawn one final cut, as grass may have kept growing in wet and mild weather.

British gardening expert Monty Don (pictured) revealed how to plant walnuts and hazelnuts in the garden.

Monty Don shares his advice for a thriving evergreen garden, complete with holly berries at Christmas. The British gardening expert said berries grow best in moist, heavy soil.

Nigel Colborn picked out a selection of the best gifts for green-fingered loved ones this Christmas. British gardening expert suggests a traditional gardening trug and sturdy carbon-steel shears.

British gardening expert Monty Don revealed a number of the gardens he visited while filming his American Gardens series, which starts this Friday on BBC2.

British gardening expert Monty Don says Janaury is a great time for coppicing - and offers advice on the best way to care for lavender.