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March 31 Make Poverty History
We talked to the man behind a new advertising campaign for the charity 'Make Poverty History'.
'I never knew that about England'
I a book of trivia about some of England's famous, and not so famous places. The book is published by Ebury Press, ISBN 009190207X, rrp: �9.99
Antony Worrall Thompson
Came on Breakfast to talk about the pre-diabetic condition, 'Syndrome X' and his new book: GI Diet, by Antony Worrall Thompson, with Dr Mabel Blades and Jane Suthering, published by Kyle Cathie Ltd, ISBN: 1856266117, rrp �12.99 Doctor Who
Christopher Ecclestone has confirmed that he won't be playing the Doctor in the next series.
Wednesday 30 March Dragons' Den
We featured an item about the new BBC series of Dragons' Den with Evan Davis and dragon Peter Jones. The programme is looking for entrepreneurs with good business ideas for the next series.
Telephone: 09011 110 825 or e-mail: [email protected]
Tuesday 29 March Landmines
We talked to the developers of a new device for clearing landmines, called The Dragon. Wilbur Smith
The Triumph of the Sun is published by Macmillan. ISBN: 140500570X Ben Fogle and Kate Humble
If you want to see what happened to the Animal Park presenters in Namibia, you'll need to tune in to BBC Two at 6pm on April 4, for Animal Park - Wild in Africa.
Easter weekend: 25 - 28 March Bible stories
We discussed a book called Revelations. It's a collection of personal interpretations of the bible from contributors as diverse as the musician Bono and the novelist Joanna Trollope. The book has an introduction from the Rt Rev Richard Holloway. Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd. ISBN: 1841955086
Wednesday 23 March
Horses in Gambia
The actor Anthony Head and his partner Sarah Fisher were on Breakfast talking about the plight of working horses in Africa. You can find out more information : The white rosettes are available throughout Britain from selected outlets such as saddlery shops and veterinary surgeons and from the website.
Terry O'Neill photographs
There's an exhibition of Terry O'Neill's photographs of famous people at the Getty Images Gallery, 46 Eastcastle Street
London W1W 8DX. It's called Intimate and it opens tomorrow
Tuesday 22 March Postnatal depression book
We talked to Elaine Hanzak about her first-hand account of postnatal illness. It's called Eyes without Sparkle and it's published by Radcliffe Medical Press ISBN: 185775655X RRP: �16.95
Alzheimers
For more on Alzheimer's disease, see Breakfast's full story, with Jim Broadbent Rockdust
We reported on the Scottish farm where they're using Rock Dust as a fertiliser for organic crops. You can find out more from the Seer Centre (Sustainable Ecological Earth Regeneration) Tinnitus
For more on Tinnitus Awareness Day, go to the Action for Tinnitus Research website Boris Becker
For more about the scheme to get more youngsters involved in sport, you can ring: 0207 973 5959. It's organised by the washing powder manufacturer Ariel
Monday 21 March Bowel cancer
You'll find much more information about bowel cancer, including symptoms and a helpline number, on our full write-up Emotions book
We talked to Claudia Hammond, the author of Emotional Rollercoaster. It's published by Fourth Estate, ISBN: 0007164661, rrp: �15.99
Tsunami ballet and concert
Darcy Bussell and Nigel Bates told us about a charity concert in aid of Tsunami victims. It's called A Curtain Call for Aid and it's on Easter Sunday at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. To book, ring 020 7304 4000
Friday 18 March Monty Python musical
We reported on a Broadway musical, based on the work of Monty Python. It's called Spamalot - and unfortunately it's currently running only in New York. Bugs Bunny exhibition
We talked to the daughter of the man who created Bugs Bunny and other cartoon favourites. There's an exhibition of the work of Chuck Jones at The Animation Art Gallery, 13 Great Castle Street, London W1, to April 3.
Thursday 17 March Natalie Imbruglia: women's health in Africa
We're talking to the star Natalie Imbruglia about her work to publicise women's health problems in Africa. She's particularly concerned about the effects of difficult childbirth, which can make young girls incontinent for the rest of their lives. It's part of the United Nation's Population Fund's Fistula Fortnight campaign
Wednesday 16 March Children at War
Julia Botfield reported on a new exhibition about children's lives during the Second World War. It's on at the Imperial War Museum in London Ewan McGregor film
We talked to the actor Ewan McGregor about his role in the new animated film Robots(certificate U). The film from the makers of Ice Age, will be on general release over the Easter holidays.
Tuesday 15 March Harlequin ladybird survey
For the phone number, web links and address for the ladybird survey see Breakfast's story on this
Wooden floors
We featured an item about wooden floors. Some leasehold properties are not allowed to have wooden floors.
Cheltenham Festival
The four day national hunt race meet starts today
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
We featured a report by Tom Brook as U2 and the Pretenders are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Clare Coulson
Is fashion editor at the Daily Telegraph. She also writes for Harpers and Queen and Elle. She's the author of 'House Rules' - the stylish guide to running a home and having a life - a Mrs Beeton for the 21st Century. Published now by Bantam Press ISBN: 0593054547 rrp: �12.99
Monday 14 March Bill Wyman and metal detecting
The Rolling Stone will be telling us about his surprising hobby - metal detecting. He's written a book about it: Bill Wyman's Treasure Islands
Published by Sutton Publishing, ISBN: 0750939672, rrp: �25, written by Bill Wyman and Richard Havers
Matt Goss
Famous as one half of the late 80s band, Bross, Matt Bross has now written his autobiography. It's called "More than you know: Matt Goss: The Autobiography" and it's published by Harper Collins, ISBN: 0007201451, �16.99
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March Next of Kin card
We talked to Lee Hemington-Smith, who decided to launch a next-of-kin card after a hospital took five hours to track him down when his mother was seriously ill. The card is free, but you will need to send a �1 coin to cover administration charges to: Simply send a stamped addressed envelope to:
The Next of Kin Card,
Abacus House
Dudley Street
Luton
LU2 0BR
Friday 11 March Commission for Africa
Comic Relief 2005
Today is Red Nose Day 05
Supervolcano BBC One
Lurking beneath Yellowstone National Park is a slumbering giant - but what if it blew and what devastation would it wreak? Supervolcano Sunday 13 and Monday 14 March, 2100 GMT Casanova BBC Three
We spoke to Russel T Davies, writer of BBC Three's Casanova and the new series of Doctor who. Casanova: from Sunday 13 March 2200 GMT, Thursday 17 March 2230 and Sunday 20 March 2200
Thursday 10 March Breast cancer
Just before Christmas in 2002, British actor, Lynn Redgrave, discovered that the lump she'd found under her right arm, was cancerous. The year of treatment, and the mastectomy operation which followed, were recorded by Lynn's 21 year old photographer daughter, Annabel Clark: The Journal, Published by Umbrage, ISBN: 1884167438
Wednesday 9 March Whales and Dolphins
We featured a story about the dramatic rise in the number of whales, dolphins and porpoises stranded on British beaches over the last ten years. While many of the animals are washed up already dead, others are found, still alive.
Tuesday 8 March
Child trust funds
We talked to Mel Giedroyc about the new �250 baby bond which is designed to help new parents open a savings account for their children. Piers Morgan
We're talking to the former editor of The Mirror and The News of the World about his book "The Insider: The Private Diaries of a Scandalous Decade" Published by Ebury Press on 4th March, ISBN: 0091905060, rrp: �17.99 Single women
We're discussing life as a single woman with Anne Widdecombe, to mark the re-issue of a classic book on the subject. "Live Alone and Like It: The Classic Guide for the Single Woman", by Marjorie Hills, is published by Virago Press, ISBN: 1844081257.
Monday 7 March Documentary-maker Nick Broomfield
Nick Broomfield has a book and DVD collection of his work. They're both called Documenting Icons. The DVD is available from Metronome, rrp: �49.99. The Book: Documenting Icons, published by Faber and Faber, ISBN: 0571226248 rrp: �12.99 Kristin Gore
We're talking to the daughter of the former Vice President of the USA. Kristin Gore's first novel is called Sammy's Hill - and it's being described as Bridget Jones goes to Washington. Published by: Random House, ISBN: 0091796547, rrp: �10.99
Friends of the Earth book on saving money
We're talking to Nicola Baird, co-author of Save Cash and Save the Planet, published by Collins, ISBN: 000719420X rrp: �12.99
Sandie Shaw
The Very Best of Sandie Shaw was released on CD on February 28.
Friday 4 March Test your financial IQ
We featured an item in our business reports about a new website where you can test your financial acumen.
Sue's running mate
With the London Marathon fast approaching, sue and Heather met Tim Rogers for some training advice.
Mother's day
We featured a discussion on modern motherhood with authors Ann Pleshette-Murphy and Lionel Shiver. Both have written very different books on motherhood: they discuss the issues: Ann Pleshette Murphy, "The Seven Stages of Motherhood", published by Macmillan, ISBN 0333780604, rrp: �12.99. Lionel Shriver, "We Need to Talk about Kevin", published by Serpent's Tail, ISBN 1852428899, rrp �9.99 Eurovision
Eurovision hopefuls Gina G and Javine talked about the "Making Your Mind Up" programme on BBC One, Saturday 5 March, 17:45 GMT. Martin Cruz Smith
Author of best selling Gorky Park publishes a new novel featuring his famous detective Arkady Renko. It's set in Chernobyl and he went there to research the book: "Wolves Eat Dogs": (March 4, 2005) Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 0333907507 rrp: �17.99
Thursday 3 March Identity Fraud
You can find out more on how to protect yourself from the Home Office.
Re-branding Nottinghamshire
Mike Sergeant was in Nottinghamshire today as the county is re-branded to make it more appealing to visitors.
Vanity Fair
Publishes its best dressed list in today's magazine
Birds Eye View Women's Film Festival
We discussed the UK's first ever all women film fesstival which runs from 8 to 13 March
World Book Day
We spoke to Alexander McCall Smith about World Book Day
Wednesday 2 March Victorian census online
Mike Sergeant reported from the Geoffreye Museum in London about a new website which allows you to trace your ancestors from the 1861 census. The website is run by a commercial company, called, confusingly, 1837online.com. You will need to pay for searches and other services. At the moment, only data from London and the South East is available. We gave you the wrong link for this website earlier this morning - apologies for the confusion Ovarian cancer
We talked to our resident GP Dr Rosemary Leonard about cancer of the ovaries. The symptoms can be vague and are common to many other less serious conditions. So, if in doubt, talk to your GP. You can find out more from the charity WellBeing of Women (WOW) We also talked to one woman, Amanda Seyderhelm, who has Ovarian cancer. You can read more on her website
Tuesday 1 March School twinning scheme: World Class website
We reported live from a school near Bristol on a new scheme which aims to "twin" British schools with others round the world. You can find out more on a special BBC website, called World Class James Bond book for children
We're talking to Charlie Higson from The Fast Show who's just written a book for children involving James Bond. Its' called SilverFin, published by Puffin, ISBN 9780141318592, rrp: �5.99
Hayley Westenra
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