http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/ Updated daily with the latest Press Releases Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation http://www.bbc.co.uk/syndication/ 60 en-gb Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:55:17 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/feeds/images/syndication/bbc_logo.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/swahili.shtml Audiences of the BBC Swahili flagship news current affairs and information programme Dira ya Dunia World Compass are in for a surprise when they tune in on Monday 6 July. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:30:00 +0100 World Service http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/swahili.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/abba.shtml As part of BBC Radio 2s commitment to offering the best live music performances to its audience the network will join forces with songwriters producers and former members of the world renowned Swedish pop group Abba Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus to host Thank You For The Music... A Celebration Of The Music Of Abba in Londons Hyde Park on Sunday 13 September. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:40:00 +0100 Radio 2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/abba.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/moldova.shtml BBC World Service is now offering audiences in Moldova a Romanianlanguage news and currentaffairs programme that will air weekly on six frequencies across the country. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:10:00 +0100 World Service http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/moldova.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/wm.shtml Presenter Joanne Malin found out what it would feel like to be overweight for BBC WMs Flab To Fab week of programming beginning on Monday 6 July which looks at obesity in the region and its effects on peoples lives fitness and health. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:50:00 +0100 BBC WM http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/wm.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/cbbc.shtml From an infamous schoolboy to comedy babies Childrens Channel of the Year CBBC has ordered a raft of diverse new programmes across its drama documentary comedy and natural history genre. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:05:00 +0100 Children's http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/cbbc.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/chips.shtml BBC Comedy Production and Shazam Productions have been commissioned by BBC One to make a new 90minute comedy drama which focuses on the earlier years of Peckhams most famous family the Trotters it was announced today. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:40:00 +0100 TV Entertainment BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/chips.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/salford.shtml The second round of decision dates for BBC staff from across the departments moving to the new centre for BBC North at MediaCityUK in Salford in 2011 has resulted in a total of 42 agreeing to relocate their roles. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/salford.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/biology.shtml This summer BBC Four presents a season of programmes looking at the complex biological war that rages beneath our skin. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:30:00 +0100 BBC Four Factual & Arts TV TV Drama http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/biology.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/ross.shtml Jonathan Ross welcomes ABBA maestro Benny Andersson to this weeks FridayNight With Jonathan Ross on BBC One. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:10:00 +0100 TV Entertainment BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/03/ross.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/jennings.shtml A new Head of Region has been appointed for the BBC in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:35:00 +0100 East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire Humberside Lincolnshire http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/jennings.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/tynwald.shtml An ancient ceremony is to be broadcast live on the BBC website for the first time. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:25:00 +0100 New Media http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/tynwald.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/ashes.shtml Comedian and certifiable cricket nut Andy Zaltzman gives his unique take on the titanic cricket battle commencing this summer in Yes Its The Ashes on BBC Radio 5 Live on Saturdays at 11.00am throughout the Ashes series. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:20:00 +0100 5 Live http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/ashes.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/freefall.shtml Bafta awardwinning writer and director Dominic Savage returns to the BBC with Freefalla powerful drama which explores the human side of the global financial crisis on BBC Two. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +0100 TV Drama BBC Two http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/freefall.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/herlihy.shtml Independent producer Eileen Herlihywho lists Strictly Come Dancing The Weakest Link Star Spell and The F Word among her creditsis BBC Scotlands new Head of Entertainment and Events. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:30:00 +0100 Scotland http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/herlihy.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/gardening.shtml BBC Radio Cambridgeshires Sue Dougan is going on the road with her Dougan Does Gardening show this weekend. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 Radio Cambridgeshire http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/gardening.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/rip.shtml Angela Rippon Jennie Bond and Gloria Hunniford are teaming up to help the nation in its battle against RipOff Britain working title for BBC One Daytime. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:50:00 +0100 Daytime BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/rip.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/war.shtml BBC One Daytime will be marking the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War this September with a week of special programmes including The Week We Went To War and a new period drama series Land Girls staring Nathaniel Parker and Christine Bottomley. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0100 Daytime BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/war.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/sugden.shtml Tribute has been paid to Mollie Sugden who has died aged 86 by the BBCs Head of Comedy. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:25:00 +0100 TV Entertainment BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/sugden.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/lebrecht.shtml BBC Radio 3 announces a new series of The Lebrecht Interview a series of eight 45minute onetoone conversations between writer broadcaster and critic Norman Lebrecht and some of the biggest names in classical music. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:05:00 +0100 Radio 3 http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/lebrecht.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/cbbc.shtml Peter Salmon Director BBC North speaking with Richard Bacon at the Showcomotion Childrens conference unveiled two new childrens programmes for CBBC to be made in Manchester. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:35:00 +0100 Children's http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/02/cbbc.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/01/dorset.shtml If its happening around Dorchester and Weymouth it will be on the Big Dorset Brunchthats the message from BBC Radio Solent as it launches a new weekend radio programme for listeners in southwest Dorset. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:15:00 +0100 Radio Solent http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/01/dorset.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/01/asian.shtml The BBC Asian Network reveals how Asian men are leading the way when it comes to plastic surgery with a reported 40 yearonyear increase. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +0100 Asian Network http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/01/asian.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/01/comedy.shtml BBC Radio 2 listeners are set for some comedy treats as Matt Lucas Jason Byrne and Claudia Winkleman head up shows on the network. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:50:00 +0100 Radio 2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/01/comedy.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/01/football.shtml BBC Sport today announced the first four live and exclusive Football League Championship games to be broadcast during the forthcoming 200910 season. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0100 Sport BBC One BBC Two http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/07_july/01/football.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/watford.shtml BBC Radio Northampton is creating a musical film based on the stories and memories of people who have been part of Watford Gap services to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its opening. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:15:00 +0100 Radio Northampton http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/watford.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/saddam.shtml The ability of gay peoplein Iraq to live relativelyfreely has been severely curtailed following the toppling of Saddam Hussein a documentary on BBC Radio 5 Live has found. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +0100 5 Live http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/saddam.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/moon.shtml This July BBC Radio marks the 40th anniversary of the first Moon landing with a range of programmes exploring how this historic event inspired musicians and writers and changed the way we view our own planet. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Radio Radio 2 Radio 3 Radio 4 5 Live http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/moon.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/syntax.shtml Martin Freeman The OfficeHot Fuzz and Alexander Armstrong ArmstrongMillerMutual Friends lead the cast in Syntax Era working title a single drama from Darlow Smithson for BBC Four. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:55:00 +0100 TV Drama BBC Four http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/syntax.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/belgrade.shtml BBC World Service is bringing radio services in 19 languages to Belgrade for the 25th Universiade thanks to a shortterm radio broadcast partnership agreement. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:30:00 +0100 World Service http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/belgrade.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/mills.shtml BBC Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills is taking a very special show to this years Edinburgh FestivalScott Mills The Musicaland he needs to find someone to play him Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0100 Radio 1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/mills.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/wales.shtml A new survey commissioned by BBC Cymru Wales to mark the investiture anniversary suggests that more than half of Welsh people support the role of Prince of Wales. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:55:00 +0100 Wales http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/30/wales.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/29/adult.shtml BBC Three explores what it is like to be young and growing up in Britain in 2009 in a new season of programmes. The Adult Season takes a snapshot of young Britain capturing the essence of what life is like as a young person in society today and follows the stories of teenagers at the frontline of becoming adults. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:10:00 +0100 BBC Three Factual & Arts Learning http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/29/adult.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/29/leeds.shtml Performance by the best of international young piano talent is showcased across BBC Radio 3 and BBC Four as the broadcaster has signed an exclusive partnership with the celebrated Leeds International Pianoforte Competition. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:10:00 +0100 Radio 3 BBC Four http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/29/leeds.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/29/ben.shtml BBC London is marking the 150th anniversary of Big Bens first bong with the premiere of a new musical composition celebrating the bells of London. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:55:00 +0100 London http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/29/ben.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/29/knife.shtml One in ten teenagers in knife crime hotspots targeted by the Government say they still have to carry a weapon to feel safe according to a poll for BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:30:00 +0100 News Radio 1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/29/knife.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/27/devolution.shtml David Cameron in a BBC Scotland interview to mark the 10th anniversary of devolution in Scotland admits the Conservatives were wrong not to act on calls for greater selfgovernment. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:01:00 +0100 Scotland http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/27/devolution.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/26/wine.shtml Last Of The Summer Wine the worlds longestrunning sitcom has been recommissioned for a further six halfhours by Jay Hunt Controller BBC One and Lucy Lumsden former Controller Comedy Commissioning. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:00:00 +0100 TV Entertainment BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/26/wine.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/26/ross.shtml Jonathan Ross welcomes Tim Henman to this weeks FridayNight With Jonathan Ross on BBC One. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +0100 TV Entertainment BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/26/ross.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/26/606.shtml BBC Radio 5 Lives flagship football phonein 606 will have a new sound for the new football season it was announced today. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:15:00 +0100 5 Live http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/26/606.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/pointless.shtml BBC Two Daytime has commissioned Brighter Pictures an Endemol company to produce a brand new game show called Pointless in which obscure knowledge is the key to success. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:40:00 +0100 Daytime BBC Two http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/pointless.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/romantics.shtml BBC Twos exciting new sixpart drama Desperate Romantics set in the throbbing heart of 19thcentury industrial London follows the adventures of three men who created what would become one of Britains most important art movements the selfstyled PreRaphaelite Brotherhood. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:20:00 +0100 TV Drama BBC Two http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/romantics.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/wales.shtml BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have secured a new fouryear deal to broadcast live action from Magners League games until 2014. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:50:00 +0100 Wales http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/wales.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/merseyside.shtml BBC Radio Merseysides drivetime show will be changing its name to Green For Go to mark a week of programming dedicated to environmentallyfriendly living. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:30:00 +0100 Radio Merseyside http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/merseyside.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/grey.shtml A season of programmes dedicated to understanding lifes twilight years is set to air on BBC Four with comedienne Jo Brand and national treasure Liz Smith taking centre stage. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:10:00 +0100 BBC Four Factual & Arts TV TV Drama http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/grey.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/antiques.shtml Commissioned by BBC Daytimes Commissioning Executive Scotland and Northern Ireland Jo Street and made by STV Antiques Road Trip is a series which pairs eight of Britains bestloved antiques experts and sends them on a road trip across the UK in a selection of beautiful classic cars. Theyll compete with each other to make the most money buying and selling antiques. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:10:00 +0100 Daytime BBC Two http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/antiques.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/restoration.shtml Restoration Roadshow is a brand new series commissioned by BBC Controller of Daytime Liam Keelan made by Transparent Television for BBC Two Daytime and fronted by antiques expert Eric Knowles. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:10:00 +0100 Daytime BBC Two http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/restoration.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/xm25.shtml XM25 the BBCs Out of London Independents creative network initiative launches this month following the huge success of the 200809 scheme. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:45:00 +0100 BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/xm25.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/schools.shtml Schools Question Time will get its debut on BBC Three on Thursday 9July and BBC One has extended the current run of Question Time by a further two editions. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:30:00 +0100 News BBC Three BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/25/schools.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/24/northampton.shtml BBC Radio Northamptons Joe Pignatiello has never been very good at getting up in the morning so now the stations breakfast show presenter has decided to take his bed to work. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:10:00 +0100 Radio Northampton http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/24/northampton.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/24/standards.shtml The BBC today publishes its report Taste Standards And The BBC Public Attitudes To Morality Values And Behaviour In UK Broadcasting. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +0100 BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/24/standards.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/23/introducing.shtml The BBC Introducing stage makes it debut at T in the Park this year. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:55:00 +0100 Scotland Radio 1 BBC Three http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/23/introducing.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/23/holiday.shtml BBC Radio 2 marks the 50th anniversary of Billie Holidays death in July 1959 with two new documentaries on her life and music. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:50:00 +0100 Radio 2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/23/holiday.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/23/money.shtml Up to 35000 shops could be shut during the course of 2009 reveals research obtained by the BBCs Money Programme. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:35:00 +0100 News BBC Two http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/23/money.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/23/leeds.shtml A new Editor has been appointed for BBC Radio Leeds. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:20:00 +0100 Radio Leeds http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/23/leeds.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/mock.shtml In a country ravaged by plague war and financial meltdown Dara OBriain and his four horsemen are preparing to ride to the rescue this summer with the seventh series of smash hit topical panel show Mock The Week. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:30:00 +0100 TV Entertainment BBC Two http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/mock.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/show.shtml Popular presenters Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee are asking their young fans to pick up their toys and come to play in a playroom high in the sky when they return to CBeebies with their enchanting new show Show Me Show Me. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:00:00 +0100 Children's http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/show.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/gruffalo.shtml The Gruffalo Julia Donaldson and Axel Schefflers bestselling childrens picture book will debut on BBC One this Christmas. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:50:00 +0100 BBC One TV Drama http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/gruffalo.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/introducing.shtml Skaindie Mancunians Kid British have been announced as the headliners for the next BBC Manchester Introducing night. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:45:00 +0100 Manchester http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/introducing.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/pipe.shtml Live streaming of the World Pipe Band Championships will be available across the world in a move by BBC Scotland to mark the Year of Homecoming. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:05:00 +0100 Scotland http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/pipe.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/latitude.shtml BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music today announce details of their debut appearance at the Latitude festival in July. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:50:00 +0100 Radio http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/22/latitude.shtml