Brits are expected to sizzle in a rare patch of warm weather this Easter weekend with the Met Office predicting the mercury could rise to the same temperatures as Europe's scorching holiday islands.
Sun is set to shine over huge swathes of the UK between Good Friday and Easter Monday - likely to leave many holidaying abroad wondering why they left when the best of European weather is at home.
The English heat will surge to a toasty 23C this weekend, beating the sizzling islands of Mallorca and Madeira, where highs of 20C (68F) are expected.
