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This is an archive of source material, weblinks and useful phone numbers from Breakfast's programmes in July 2006. It's listed in reverse date order, so don't forget to scroll down the page. If you can't find what you want here, try our phone line: 08707 87 87 87. It's open from 7am to midnight every day. Calls are charged at the normal national rate. Please remember, the BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
Monday 31 July Miami Vice
Emma Jones previewed the new film starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx, opens Friday 4 August, cerificate 15. You can watch a longer version of her interview with the stars online Trawlermen
The BBC's series about the sea starts tonight with Trawlermen at 7pm on BBC One. Spy novel
We're talking to the former head of MI5, Stella Rimmington, about her latest book. It's a spy novel called Secret Asset
Friday 28 July Naming the elephant
We asked you to suggest a name for Howletts zoo's new African elephant. We had hundreds of replies but we have been told by the zoo that the elephant's name has to be a combination of its parents' names. So the elephant is going to be called Jamma, but we've decide to give Jamma a nickname, and by far the most favourite suggestion was Summer. How do you solve a problem like Maria?
You can see the BBC's new programme about the search for a new Maria to appear in the stage version of the Sound of Music, on Saturday at 6.50pm.
Talk Radio
We spoke to Stewart Lee about his new stage production: Talk Radio, which initially has its European preview at Edinburgh. It stars comedian Mike McShane; both Stewart and Mike were our guests this morning.
Thursday 27 July Lord of the Arcade Dance
If you'd like to watch the programme on arcade dancing featuring Kyle, it's on BBC3 tonight at 10.30pm
Wednesday 26 July RSPCA
If you'd like more information about the RSPCA's work at the rescue centre we showed, you can go to their website And you can contact their help line on 0870 8505449 or the centre direct on 02476 336616 Queens of Heartache
You can see the programme on the tragic lives of singers such as Judy Garland, Billie Holliday and Maria Callas on Thursday night on BBC One at 10.35pm
Tuesday 25 JulyDinosaur bones
The 70m year old dinosaur is can be seen at the Unversity of Hull's campus at Scarborough, North Yorkshire - from today French TV programme
You can see the second part of Excuse My French tonight on BBC Two at 9pm
Monday 24 July Inflatable accident
We're reporting on the tragic accident involving an inflatable sculpture, which killed two women in a park in County Durham on Sunday. The police tell us that there is a helpline for people caught up in the incident: 0800 0685155. Slimming
We discussed yo-yo dieting with a woman who's lost six stones and Rosemary Conley who runs a slimming business. You can find out more about losing weight safely on tonight's Real Story on BBC One at 7.30pm Try your hand at TV and radio presenting
Our weather forecaster Carole Kirkwood was at the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells today. She told us more about the visit of the BBC's travelling roadshow, News and Sport on Tour, which will be at the show this week.
Friday 21 July Stormbreaker
Anthony Horowitz's first book has been brought to life on the big screen. It's released today and we spoke to the author and the teen-spy-star Alex Pettyfer. Relay for Life
Four cancer survivors from US and the UK will take part in Cancer Research UK's Relay for Life - one of the biggest and fastest growing fund-raising events in the world.
British Open Golf
Chris Hollins and Carol Kirkwood are in Hoylake for the British Open Golf championships.
And you can find out more about the Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Lebanon
The BBC News website has in depth coverage on the situation in the middle east.
Thursday 20 July Blair McDonough
The Neighbours star came in to talk about his West End debut in The Vegemite Tales. The play opens in the West End on 27 July.
British Open Golf
Chris Hollins and Carol Kirkwood are in Hoylake for the British Open Golf championships.
And you can find out more about the Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Wednesday 19 July British Open Golf
Chris Hollins and Carol Kirkwood are in Hoylake for the British Open Golf championships.
And you can find out more about the Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Lebanon
The BBC News website has in depth coverage on the situation in the middle east.
Breakfast cereals
A new Which report says some cereals might not be as healthy as they claim.
Keith Barron
We spoke to Keith Barron about his new television drama for the BBC.
Tuesday 18 July Cheap days out for the summer holidays
Monday 17 JulyRetail Academy
For more information and links, see our main story.
Friday 14 July Kylie Minogue
The Kylie interview can be seen on Sky One, Sunday 16 July at 9.00pm. If you want more information or advice on breast cancer, please see our main story.
Darius
We spoke to the pop singer Darius Danesh who is an ambassador for the Prince's Trust.
Puppini Sisters
The trio who give a 1940s treatment to modern hits. They have been making quite a stir at Summer Festivals this year and celebs including Kelly Osbourne are said to be fans. Their album is called Betcha Bottom Dollar and is released 31 July by UCJ.
Thursday 13 July David Walliams
We spoke to comedian David Walliams who recently swam the Channel for Sport Relief. For more information on Sport Relief you can visit the website.
Wednesday 12 July Heart testing
We're talking to Anneka Rice and Dr Rosemary Leonard about a new campaign offering free blood pressure and cholesterol checks. There's a programme of road-shows sponsored by Flora Proactive. Many of the venues are at supermarkets across the UK A year without shopping
We're talking to Judith Levine, author of Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping. It's published by published by Free Press. ISBN 0743269357. Drama
The TV drama we discussed which features a profoundly deaf character is called Soundproof. You can see it at 9pm tonight on BBC Two Neighbours 3: new mothers online
See our full story for useful links and information
Tuesday 11 July Neighbours 2: traffic calming
See our full story for useful links and information
Monday 10 JulyNeighbourhoods series:1 - street parties
Our full story on neighbourhoods contains useful links, from street parties to groups for new mothers
Friday 7 July July 7 Bombings
Nearly all of today's programme was devoted to our extended programme to mark the anniversary of the July 7 attacks last year.
Thursday 6 July Rheumatoid Arthritis
The book featured on today's programme including interviews with RA sufferers has NOT been published, so isn't available in shops. See our main story for other information and contacts.
London bombings: drama for children
The BBC children's drama we mentioned is called That Summer Day. You can see it on BBC Two at 4.30pm on Friday. The Animals' War
We spoke to Juliet Gardner who has written a book looking at the role animals have played in warfare, from 1914 to the present day. Her book, The Animals' War, is published by Portrait: ISBN 0749951036.
There is also an exhibition at the Imperial War Museum in South East London, beginning on July 14.
Wednesday 5 July BBC News and Sport on Tour
Breakfast's Sarah Campbell reported from the BBC's special hands-on event in Sheffield, which lets you try out anything from newsreading to camera operations. It's part of this year's News and Sport on Tour series
Tuesday 4 July Practical physics
If you'd like to know how to inset a skewer into a balloon or blow up a balloon in a bottle, try Richard Hammond's book - Can you Feel the Force?
Monday 3 July Keep fit video for the elderly
If you want to find out more about Seona Ross' Keep Fit video for elderly people, you can get more information from Help the Aged: 0207 278 1114
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