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Monday 31 October Prostate cancer
Find out more from the Prostate Cancer Charity about detection, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer
The Oldest The Oldest: A Fascinating List of Britain's Oldest Everything - new book. Julian Calder had the idea and took the photos. It includes everything from the oldest sweetshop to the oldest loo. Published by Cassell ISBN: 1844030806 Broken News New BBC series which takes a spoof look at a rolling news channel, BBC Two 2130 GMT, Monday 31 October
Friday 28 October Strictly Come Dancing
Bill's in action for round three of Strictly Come Dancing: 2030, Saturday 29 October, BBC One. New Forest and dog walking
Our reporter Sarah Campbell was at the New Forest today where there are concerns about the number of dog owners who are not clearing up after their pets.
Egypt
Joyce Tyldesley is the author of the new book accompanying a 6 part BBC Series following three extraordinary Egyptologists. Egypt, How a Lost Civilisation was Rediscovered. Published by BBC books, ISBN: 0563522577
Thursday 27 October Bone Marrow
For more information on how to become a bone marrow donor, see our separate story.
ID Fraud
Government and business launch the Get Safe Online internet security awareness campaign today - we featured this in a report by Paul welsh
Folklore
Lore of the Land: A Guide to England's Legends. By Westwood and Simpson, published by Penguin Books ISBN: 0141007117 Maureen Lipman
Returns to the West End in "GLORIOUS!" - playing diva Florence Foster Jenkins. Its West End premiere is on 1 November at The Duchess Theatre.
Wednesday 26 October Penny Lancaster
Mum-to-be, model and fianc�e of Rod Stewart is putting on a photographic exhibition in London - at the Vinyl Factory in Soho. It's on between 27th and 30th October. Diana Quick
The actress who shot to fame in Brideshead Revisited is in the George Bernard Shaw play, "You Never Can Tell" which is currently on at the Garrick theatre in London.
Tuesday 25 October Pop artist: Peter Blake
Peter Blake has a new exhibition. Aids
Jemima Kahn came on Breakfast to highlight Unicef's campaign about HIV. Hurricane Wilma
The Foreign Office has set up a helpline for anyone worried about friends and family who are in region. That number is 020 7008 1500.
Monday 24 October Hurricane Wilma
The Foreign Office has set up a helpline for anyone worried about friends and family who are in region. That number is 020 7008 1500. Ducktastic
Kenneth Branagh's new West End play.
Friday October 22 Earthquake aid for Pakistan
We're talking to the Association of Pakistani Physicians in the UK, who are sending aid to the victims of the South Asian earthquake.
Friday October 21 Trafalgar
You'll find links to listings of Trafalgar events on our full story and quiz on the battle of Trafalgar Alexander McCall Smith
The author of the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series will talk to us about his latest books: Espresso Tales - and Friends, Lovers, Chocolate. Anthony Head
The British actor from Buffy the Vampire Slayer is appearing on stage in a West End revival of Otherwise Engaged, by Simon Gray.
Thursday October 20 Alan Titchmarsh
His new book is called Fill My Stocking: A Christmas Anthology, published by BBC Books. Nicholas Evans
The author of The Horse Whisperer has published a new novel, "The Divide", published by Bantam Press. Millionaire's Website
Alex Tew, 21 years old, has set up a website which offers mini- links to other people's websites, looks cool and is attracting thousands of hits. Companies rent pixels for a dollar each. The website is called: milliondollarhomepage.com
Wednesday October 19 Gloria Hunniford
Gloria Hunniford was on Breakfast to talk about her book which is a tribute to her daughter Caron Keating who died from breast cancer. The book is called "Next to You: Caron's Courage Remembered by Her Mother". It's published by Michael Joseph. It's out now ISBN: 0718148428 Wendy Richard
Wendy Richard was on Breakfast to talk abut her role in EastEnders and in Carry on Christmas which is now available on DVD. Neil Morrissey and Claire Rushbrook
The two actors were on Breakfast to talk about their roles in Carrie and Barrie, the comedy sitcom on BBC One at 9.40pm. Orang-utans
Orang Utan expert Ian Redmond was on Breakfast to tell us more about the primates' disappearing habitats.
Tuesday October 18 Spinnaker Tower
Our weather came from Portsmouth. Helen Willets gave us regular updates on the Tower which opens today. Neighbours
20th Anniversary episode -- 1.40pm and 17.35am on BBC One. Behind the scenes special: A Celebration -- 14.05pm on BBC Two Micro loans
The Community Development Finance Association: for those viewers who want details of organisations offering "micro loans" - affordable credit for people on benefits, without collateral or with poor credit records so they can start a business...
Monday October 17 Micro loans
The Community Development Finance Association: for those viewers who want details of organisations offering "micro loans" - affordable credit for people on benefits, without collateral or with poor credit records so they can start a business... ID fraud
Our guest - Neil Munro, from Equifax, talked about the importance of checking your credit file.
Friday October 14 Aliens
The exhibition looking at alien life forms opens tomorrow at The Science Museum in London. Because it's a special exhibition, you will have to pay for tickets (adults �8.95; children �6.25) Sexually Transmitted Infections
We've been discussing the sharp increase in sexually transmitted infections. One of the doctors we talked to demonstrated a new kit from Boots the chemist, which involves a simple urine test which can detect the Chlamydia infection. Unfortunately, the kit won't be available over the counter until mid-November.
There will be an in depth report on Sexually Transmitted Infections in Panorama on Sunday night. Titanic dive
Our guest - Rob Goldsmith - who made a special dive to see the wreck of the Titanic mentioned that he has more pictures on his website.
Thursday 13 October South Asia Earthquake Appeal
You'll find full details of how to donate on our special round-up page Alan Parker cartoons
We talked to the film director Sir Alan Parker (Bugsy Malone, Midnight Express, Mississippi Burning) about his hobby of drawing cartoons. He's collected them and is publishing them in a new book, called Will Write and Direct for Food . Published by Southbank Publishing. ISBN: 1904915124 Video iPods
We discussed the new video-playing iPod, which will be unveiled by Apple computers Judith Miller
We talked to the antiques expert about her new book: Buy, Keep or Sell. Buy, Keep or Sell? Published by Dorling Kindersley. ISBN: 1405311630 Mark Haddon
The author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night has a new book of poetry. You'll find more - including an interview - on our full story
Wednesday 12 October Flooding
People who live in flood-prone areas need to do more to prepare for the worst, according to the Environment Agency. It says you should find out if you're at risk by visiting its website or calling Floodline on 0845 988 1188. If you are at risk, make sure you know the warning codes. And if a flood is imminent - co-operate with the emergency services (you may need to be evacuated); turn off your gas, electricity and water supplies at the mains; put plugs into your sinks and weigh them down with something heavy; move as many possessions upstairs as you can - particularly sentimental items. Healthy eating and childhood obesity
The healthy eating programme for children which we featured is called MEND - Mind Exercise Nutrition Diet. Emma Samms
The actress Emma Samms, who you may remember as Fallon in the 1980s series Dynasty, is joining the cast of the BBC One drama Doctors. You can see her first episode on Friday, at 2.05pm
Tuesday 11 October South Asia earthquake
We've put together a collection of websites, information and contact numbers for the earthquake.
Mary Rose
Breakfast's Sarah Campbell was in Portsmouth where more sections of the ship, the Mary Rose were being lifted.
UB40
Founder members and brothers Ali and Robin Campbell have written their autobiography. Blood and Fire by Century, out now, ISBN: 1844137023 The Man Booker
We spoke to John Banville, winner of this year's Man Booker prize.
Beyond Boundaries
We spoke to some of the participants in the new BBC series
Monday 10 October Runaways We're reporting on a new survey by the Children's Society which has found that many families don't report a run-away child as missing to the police. This is a round-up of organisations which can provide help: The Children's Society Safe and Sound line - 0845 345 9252 . National Missing Persons' Runaway Help Line 0808 800 7070: help and advise to people under 18. Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 - Gives advice about more general parenting issues.
If you are concerned that a child is at risk of abuse or needs urgent help, call the police. PD James
The crime writers' latest book is another Commander Dalgliesh mystery. It's called Lighthouse and it's published by Faber and Faber. ISBN: 0571229182 John Hurt
The acclaimed actor is starring in a new West End play called Heroes, which opens at the Wyndhams Theatre in London on Tuesday 18 October.
Saturday 8 October World Hospice Day
The singer songwriter Billy Bragg, and other artists including Jarvis Cocker have been working with hospice patients to produce a special webcast, featuring songs, poems and music to mark World Hospice Day. The Rosetta Requiem starts at 1130 BST with a children's concert, and there's more music until 1330.
There will also be a CD of Billy and Maxine's song We Laughed will be available to buy from 31 October on the Cooking Vinyl label.
Friday 7 October Online dating
We're talking to the TV presenter Sarah Beeny about a new way of match-making for your friends. Her website is called Mysinglefriend. com Indian childhood memories
We talked to the Indian cookery writer Madhur Jaffrey about her latest book. It's called Climbing The Mango Tree - and it's about her childhood in India (publisher: Random House ISBN: 009189929X ) The Worst Witch Saves the Day
Children's author Jill Murphy told us about her latest book in the Worst Witch series. It's called - The Worst Witch Saves the Day. Cervical cancer
Our full story on a new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer contains more information and useful links
Thursday 6 October Patrick Holford - nutritionist
Please see his website for more information on his GL diet: www.patrickholford.com Murray Walker
Murray Walker has written a book called "Murray Walker Formula One Heroes". Published by Virgin Books. Matthew Parris - A Castle in Spain
Political commentator Matthew Parris told us about his project to renovate a derelict castle in Spain. Eric Sykes
Eric Sykes has written his autobiography, "If I don't Write It Nobody Else Will" - it's published by Fourth Estate.
Wednesday 5 October The French Market
We talked to the author Joanne Harris and food writer Fran Wardle who have written a cookery book together called "The French Market" available from bookshops.
Tuesday 4 October Murder
We talked to the policeman leading the hunt for the killer of the model Sally Anne Bowman in South London. If you can help them with any information, you can call the police Incident Room on 020 8721 4005. Or, if you'd rather remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Maya Angelou
We talked to the award-winning African American author about her latest book 'Hallelujah: The Welcome Table!', which is a combination of food recipes and life stories. It's published by Virago: ISBN184408163X Quentin Blake
We're talking to the acclaimed illustrator about his new book, The Life of Birds, published by Doubleday, out now, ISBN: 038560985X
Monday 3 October Sir Roy Strong
We talked to the historian Sir Roy Strong about his memories of the coronation. He's just published a new book - 'Coronation: A History of Kingship and the British Monarchy'. ISBN: 000716052
Saturday October 1 The Big Draw
We shall be talking to the artist Gerald Scarfe about a campaign to encourage people to get drawing. It's called The Big Draw and it lasts for the whole of October. You can find out about events in your area, through The Big Draw's website.
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