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Daily Mail
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Our TV experts have picked the 20 best shows and films to stream this weekend, from Keeley Hawes on killer form in the Mediterranean to Danny Dyer reprising the outrageous comedy role that won him a Bafta
Back by popular demand, our TV experts are on hand with their weekly roundup of the best films and shows to watch right now. If you're in the mood for a new comedy show from a British icon or a thrilling spy series from the creator of Peaky Blinders, then this is exactly the list for you.
Top Gear
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
David Gandy's bespoke Mini gets a 110bhp rally engine and much brown
Retro Whaddya make of Gandy's coachbuilt, fully bespoke British icon? Skip 4 photos in the image carousel and continue reading If you're David Gandy, what do you daily? A rally-engined classic Mini restomod, of course. Specifically, this wacky little thing, built by Callum Designs in partnership with a Mini specialist called Wood and Pickett. Power is provided by a "road/rally" spec 1.3-litre four-pot producing 110bhp, courtesy of a tweaked ECU, new cylinder heads and twin-point fuel injection. That's mated to a five-speed manual 'box, with further upgrades including a sportier suspension setup and vented 8.4in brakes. Probably goes like the clappers. Advertisement - Page continues below There's a new front grille for better cooling, a new splitter plus dandy blue light signatures. We very much approve of the extra fog lamps too, which add to the already cheeky look of the Mini. There's very little gap between the pronounced arches and those caved four-spoke 13in alloys, and out back, there's that familiar upward-angled central twin-exhaust. The look is complete with an 'Anthracite' finish and two brown stripes running across the bonnet, roof and tailgate. You might like Inside, you'll spot even more brownness. The redesigned dashboard gets a tiny screen with Apple CarPlay, plus gauges and metal bezel dials integrated within the same unit for a clean look. Meanwhile, the seats are cloaked in Bridge of Weir tan leather upholstery, with a black and white trim along the central sections. Ian Callum said: 'The Mini is one of the most important cars ever created, not just for its innovative engineering, but for what it represents culturally as a symbol of British ingenuity and style. It's a car that broke the rules and became a global icon. To reimagine it through the lens of Callum, with Wood and Pickett's craftsmanship, has been deeply rewarding.' Advertisement - Page continues below Pricing for the Callum x Wood and Pickett Mini will start from £75,000, and each example will be tailor-made for customers. Any thoughts on what the most outlandish spec would be? Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
