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British Academy Television Awards

Production Entries Voting Synopses

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Single Drama This should be a single, self-contained drama of any length – from 5 minutes upward (when part of a strand, the umbrella title should also be listed) A Real Summer BBC Two/BBC/10.11.07

Set in 1958, A Real Summer follows Mary (Ruth Wilson), a brilliant young writer and critic who is befriended by Geraldine (also Ruth Wilson), a young debutante of a similar age but from a very different background. What starts as friendship becomes something more unsettling. A Room With A View ITV1/IWC Media, part of the RDF Media Group/04.11.07

A new interpretation by of EM Forster’s classic novel. When Lucy Honeychurch visits Florence in search of adventure, she finds herself drawn to a handsome fellow traveller. This new adaptation of the novel is framed poignantly by Lucy Honeychurch’s nostalgic return to Florence after the First World War. Ballet Shoes BBC One/Granada Productions/26.12.07

Orphans Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil are adopted by eccentric explorer Professor Matthew Brown “Gum” and raised as sisters by his selfless niece Sylvia. When “Gum” goes missing, Sylvia makes ends meet by taking in lodgers whose actions change their lives forever. Boy A C4/Cuba Pictures /26.11.07

Based on the novel by Jonathan Trigell, ‘Boy A’ is a powerful coming-of- age drama that raises difficult questions about the morals of our times. Starring Andrew Garfield and Peter Mullan, ‘Boy A’ is a fictional story about Jack(Garfield) a young man who has spent most of his life in institutions paying for a terrible crime he committed as a minor. Capturing Mary BBC Two/A Production for BBC Films and HBO/12.12.07

Capturing Mary creates a terrifying, compulsive story of lost youth. who plays the older Mary, knocks unannounced on the door of a grand house. Meeting the teenage concierge, Joe, she enters and hesitantly relives her past. Coming Down the Mountain BBC One/Tiger Aspect/02.09.07

When teenager David’s family move to the back of beyond for the sake of his brother, Ben, who has Down Syndrome, David’s antipathy towards Ben grows and grows – to the point where he decides to push him off a mountain to get rid of him for once and for all… Consent C4/Century Films/21.01.07

When Becky (Anna Madeley) and Steve (Danny Mays) attend a client party and end up kissing in a hotel room, no-one but them knows what happens next. When she approaches the police to accuse him of rape, the fates of both are handed over to a real-life jury , shedding light for the first time on what happens behind the doors of the jury room.

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Single Drama cont… This should be a single, self-contained drama of any length – from 5 minutes upward (when part of a strand, the umbrella title should also be listed) Forgiven C4/Betty/16.08.07

A challenging factual drama about the uncomfortable subject of child abuse. A convincing portrait of a middle-class family dealing with the unimaginable horror of discovering a father who has been abusing his own daughter. With performances of quite awesome range and intensity, Forgiven successfully tells a story that challenges our preconceptions – not only about child abuse, but about love and . George Gently BBC One/ Television/08.04.07

It’s 1964, and the world is changing fast…..When Commander George Gently’s beloved wife is murdered, he suspects his nemesis, the gangster Joe Webster, is responsible. Gently follows Webster to where he and his new young sidekick John Bacchus race to find him before he kills again. Good Samaritan, The ITV1/ITV Productions/16.05.07

When Brian Guest () wrongly receives a phone call from a man threatening to jump from a rooftop his life spirals out of control. Believing that his unhelpful response has resulted in the man’s death, Brian sets out to make amends to the man’s wife, regardless of the cost. Half Broken Things ITV1/Festival Film & TV/28.10.07

A lonely house-sitter facing imminent retirement falls in love with the country house she’s looking after. When she takes in two strangers, she discovers the family she never had but as their idyllic fantasy begins to crumble, the family must decide how far they’re willing to go to protect their perfect life. History of Mr Polly, The ITV1/ITV Productions/07.05.07

We first meet our hero, 37-year-old Alfred Polly at his lowest ebb. Via flashbacks to his childhood, it unfolds that Polly has always been a dreamer. As a single man, he struggles to hold down his retail apprenticeship. The unexpected death of his father leaves him some money, enabling Polly to start anew. Fast forward 15 years, and we rejoin the world- weary Polly that we met at the start. It’s A Free World C4/Sixteen Films/24.09.07

The latest collaboration from director , writer Paul Laverty and producer Rebecca O’Brien, is a drama rooted in the world of illegal employment in contemporary Britain. The single drama stars newcomers Kierston Wareing and Juliet Ellis. Angie (Wareing) may not have much formal education but she’s got energy, wit and ambition, and she’s in her prime. They set up a recruitment agency for immigrant workers which operates in a twilight world where labour is cheap and laws are made to be ignored. Joe’s Palace BBC One/A TalkbackThames production for BBC Films and HBO/04.12.07

Joe’s Palace charts the relationship between Elliot, a reclusive billionaire, and Joe, who looks after Elliot’s grand, empty house. Elliot cannot bring himself to live in the house he has inherited, haunted by memories of his mysterious father.

4 Single Drama cont…. This should be a single, self-contained drama of any length – from 5 minutes upward (when part of a strand, the umbrella title should also be listed) Mansfield Park ITV1/Company Pictures/18.03.07

Fanny Price is taken from her impoverished childhood home to live with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, but is never allowed to forget her roots. While Fanny’s uncle is absent in Antigua, Mary Crawford and her brother Henry arrive in the neighbourhood, bringing with them the recklessness of society. Mark of Cain, The C4/Red Production Company/12.04.07

Life-long friends Shane Gulliver and Mark ‘Treacle’ Tate are on their first tour of duty with the British Army in Basra in 2003. The rules of engagement as peace-keeping troops force them into complex situations they’d never anticipated, leaving them forced to re- examine their actions, with profound consequences. Maxwell BBC Two/BBC Specialist Factual/01.01.07

Maxwell is a one-off special for BBC Two that tells the story of the dramatic stages of Robert Maxwell’s life. It’s a gripping account of how greed and ambition destroyed a man and led him to commit one of the world’s biggest ever frauds. Miss Marie Lloyd – Queen of the Music Hall BBC Four/BBC Drama Production/Hat Trick Productions/09.05.07

A rags-to-riches costume drama inspired by the life and loves of London’s East End Music Hall legend, Marie Lloyd. Murder in the Outback ITV1/ITV Productions/09.04.07

This is the factual drama of the British backpacker Peter Falconio’s murder and his girlfriend Joanne Lees’ attempted abduction. This film explores the traumatic ordeal Joanne Lees faced, first in the outback, and then at the hands of the world’s press and the extraordinary battle to put a killer behind bars. My Boy Jack ITV1/Ecosse Films/11.11.07

My Boy Jack is the true story of Jack Kipling, who was refused entry into the army during WW1 because of his terrible eyesight. His father, Rudyard, the acclaimed author, used his influence to gain 17-year-old Jack a commission, but begins a frantic search for him when he goes missing in battle. Northanger Abbey ITV1/ITV Productions/25.03.07

Catherine Morland is taken to Bath for the season where she makes the acquaintance of the Thorpe family. Catherine’s head is turned by Henry Tilney and she is invited to Northanger Abbey, the home of the Tilneys. Catherine and Henry become close until Catherine imagines a mystery surrounding the death of the General’s wife which offends Henry. Old Curiosity Shop, The ITV1/Carnival Film & Television/26.12.07

An adaptation of the Dickens classic which tells the story of beautiful Nell Trent and her gambling grandfather who are forced to flee to the country in order to escape loan shark Quilp’s financial demands. But whilst Quilp’s vengeful net closes and a mysterious stranger joins the hunt for the fugitives, it’s ultimately Nell’s declining health coupled with Grandfather’s consuming addiction which together prove to be their greatest threat.

5 Single Drama cont… This should be a single, self-contained drama of any length – from 5 minutes upward (when part of a strand, the umbrella title should also be listed) Persuasion ITV1/Clerkenwell Films/01.04.07

A new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel. At the age of nineteen Anne Elliot (Sally Hawkins) was persuaded by her family to break off her engagement with Frederick Wentworth (Rupert Penry-Jones), a decision she has always regretted. , eight years later, she is given a second chance to make things right. A classic story of longing, regret and undying love. Recovery BBC One/Tiger Aspect/25.02.07

Alan & Tricia Hamilton are blissfully happy, but their perfect life is torn apart when Alan steps in front of a passing car. The accident leaves Alan in a deep coma. Tricia is delighted when he awakes – only to discover that the man she loved may have disappeared forever. Saddam’s Tribe C4/World Productions/10.05.07

In 1995, the bitter rivalry between Saddam Hussein’s son and son-in-law approached crisis point. Caught in the middle was Saddam’s daughter whose loyalties were tested as the battle for control of Iraq reached its bloody climax. From pampered politician’s wife to exile, she would emerge as the fallen leader’s heir. Secret Life C4/A Kudos Film and Television/19.04.07

The drama charts the story of Charlie (Matthew Macfadyen) who is white, in his early thirties, middle class and a child sex offender who has served his prison sentence but who, by his own admission, continues to pose a significant danger to children. When the rehabilitation centre he has elected to attend is shut down he is cast adrift in the local community. Stuart: A Life Backwards BBC One/Neal Street Productions/HBO/BBC /23.09.07

When writer Alexander Masters asks homeless man, Stuart Shorter if he can write his story, Stuart advises him to tell it backwards, so it’s “ more exciting – like a Tom Clancy mystery”. As Stuart recounts his life story in reverse, Alexander begins to understand how his life spiralled so badly out of control. Trial of , The More 4/Daybreak Pictures/15.01.07

Tony departs Downing Street and converts to Catholicism. With Washington’s warmongers discredited, he finds himself increasingly isolated. Haunted by the continuing nightmare of Iraq, and obsessed by his legacy, he retreats into denial, refusing to see the dangers he faces from the Special Tribunal on Iraq that has been set up to investigate war crimes. Wind In the Willows, The BBC1/Box TV/DCD Media/01.01.07

Live action adaptation of the classic, starring and Bob Hoskins. Timid mole leaves his hole and meets Ratty, Badger and exuberant Mr. Toad. Toad’s fast car makes him a menace to society and soon lands him in serious trouble. But nobody thwarts amazing Mr Toad for long!

6 Single Drama cont… This should be a single, self-contained drama of any length – from 5 minutes upward (when part of a strand, the umbrella title should also be listed) Yellow House C4/Talkback Thames/23.03.07

For two months in 1888 an ambitious, youngish artist was persuaded by his avant-garde Paris agent to go & stay in the South of France with the agent’s younger brother, an aspiring artist. Certain of his own self importance, Gaugin arrived in Arles to move in with his new pupil, Van Gogh. Within 2 months, the pair fell out, never to meet again. You Can Choose Your Friends ITV1/Avalon Television/07.06.07

You Can Choose Your Friends is a new 90-min comedy-drama which re-unites and Julia McKenzie two decades after Fresh Fields and French Fields. Written by Richard Herring, this warm and witty, yet edgy and distinctive script also features Robert Daws, Claire Skinner and .

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Drama Series A drama of more than one episode where stand-alone story lines conclude within each episode Chase, The BBC One/Rollem Productions Co. Ltd/08.07.07

The Chase is a veterinary practice in the Yorkshire town of Oxley. When their father George is killed in a car crash, sisters Anna and Sarah must deal with a money-grabbing stepmother, their own tangled relationships and the suspicion that George was murdered, whilst keeping the family business afloat. Doc Martin ITV1/Buffalo Pictures/05.11.07

The build-up of the last 3 series results in this episode’s comedy of errors. Doc Martin & Louisa have finally agreed to get married although as usual, many obstacles stand in their way. Having got through various mishaps during the day, the Doc and Louisa just make it in time to jilt each other at the alter. BBC One/BBC Wales/25.12.07

The third series sees the Doctor meeting a new travelling companion, a young trainee Doctor named Martha Jones. Together they explore the past and future, and, as always, wherever the Doctor goes, enemies are never far behind – including the terrifying Daleks. When disaster hits the Titanic, the Doctor – ably assisted by the ship’s waitress Astrid – battles aliens, saboteurs and robot angels. Hustle BBC One/Kudos Film and Television/03.05.07

Hustle follows the fortunes of a gang of five expert con artists. In series four, when the team loses Mickey Bricks to an overseas sabbatical, it’s time for someone else to lead the gang. When Danny steps up to the plate, can the others convince him that the team needs another member – especially when it comes in the form of street kid Billy Bond? Judge John Deed BBC One/One-Eyed Dog/09.01.07

Mr Justice Deed is in The Hague hearing a case of a young British Soldier who killed eleven Iraqi civilians and who is now accused of war crimes. Deed’s ruling on the case of a BNP councillor back in the UK has brought him to the attention of Muslim extremists. They blackmail Dr Fran Pavely to kill Deed. Kingdom ITV1/Parallel Film & Television Productions Ltd/13.05.07

Stephen Fry plays Peter Kingdom. A compassionate solicitor in a Norfolk Market town. His practice is supported by loyal secretary (Celia Imrie) and upstart trainee (Karl Davies). Peter spends most of his time solving the problems of quirky locals, whilst attempting to contain his sister’s (Hermione Norris) love life and navigating the oddities of his unusual family. Lewis ITV1/ITV Productions/04.03.07

DI Lewis and DS Hathaway are in Oxford solving the mystery of the suicide of Rachel Mallory.

8 Drama Series cont… A drama of more than one episode where stand-alone story lines conclude within each episode Life on Mars BBC One/Kudos Film and Television/BBC Wales/13.02.07

A one-to-one meeting between Sam and Morgan turns Sam’s world upside down. All Sam has to do, Morgan promises, is one more job and he can ‘come home’. Sam’s presumptions about his past, future and his very soul unravel in a heart-stopping climax. Lilies BBC One/World Productions/12.01.07

Lilies depicts the sensual, vivid and sometimes savage working class world of the three Moss sisters, Iris, May and Ruby, coming of age in Liverpool in 1920, just after the First World War. The three (Catholic) girls all taste passion for the first time and their lives are changed forever. New Street Law BBC One/Red Production Company in assoc with One Eyed Dog/ 13.06.07

Set in two rival barristers’ chambers in the heart of , New Street Law is a fast- paced and contemporary drama following the week-by-week crises facing opposing legal teams and the people whose lives they hold in their hands. Primeval ITV1/Impossible Pictures/10.02.07

Primeval is firmly set in the modern world with the notion of confronting our fragile contemporary civilization with creatures from the deep, mysterious past .Its astonishing visual effects are coupled with an exciting and compelling human story - one with all kinds of emotions, as each of our principal characters has a long journey to go on in the face of unimaginable crisis… Rebus ITV1/SMG Productions/05.10.07

Crime drama Rebus is based on Ian ’s best-selling novels. In this episode, an act of insubordination sees Rebus back at Police College on an occupational behaviour course. We soon discover an ulterior motive behind his action – uncovering the crimes of two deeply corrupt officers on behalf of the top brass. Robin Hood BBC One//15.12.07

Robin Hood returns to stop the Sheriff’s devastating new campaign against King Richard, Marian seems to be turning to Gisborne, and there is a traitor within Robin’s gang who is set on thwarting their missions. The hero steps forward. BBC Two/HBO/20.06.07

Season two opens in the aftermath of Caesar’s brutal murder. His bloody death triggers a devastating battle for control of the Empire. Will it be his killer Brutus, Marc Antony or his precocious nephew Octavian who ultimately triumphs?

9 Drama Series cont… A drama of more than one episode where stand-alone story lines conclude within each episode Shameless C4/Company Pictures/23.01.07

Created by Paul Abbott, Shameless tells the story of a group of siblings abandoned by their parents surviving by their wits and humour on a rough Manchester council estate. Series four sees the kids’ lives turned upside down with the return of mother Monica, who has her eye firmly set on Frank. Skins E4/Company Pictures/25.01.07

Skins is an off-beat comedy drama series about a group of 16-17 year old friends. Sunny, optimistic kids who grab life by the balls and give it a twirl. Kids who party hard, pass exams, have sex, self-harm, manage their parents, interface with their teachers and push boundaries. Street, The BBC1/Granada Productions/08.11.07

Joe Jennerson envies his identical twin brother Harry. One evening as the brothers watch a football match on television, Harry chokes on a sweet and loses consciousness. Joe swaps clothes with Harry and takes on his identity. Torchwood BBC Three/BBC Wales/01.01.07

Torchwood follows the adventures of a team of investigators. Set in the UK in the present day, the team use scavenged alien technology in a very real world to solve crime - both alien and human. Separate from the government. Outside the Police. Beyond the United Nations. Whistleblowers, The ITV1/Carnival Film & Television/01.11.07

A new six-part series of conspiracy thrillers that uncovers government and corporate corruption, created by Tony Marchant. In episode 6, Ben and Alisha are drawn into a complex and controversial environmental thriller, where cost cutting at a privately-run waste incinerator plant threatens lives.

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Drama Serial A drama of more than one episode where the story and characters develop throughout the series, rather than concluding at the end of each episode. Bonkers ITV1/Lime Pictures/08.03.07

Vibrant, pacey and packed with plot, Bonkers is a saucy comedy drama set in suburbia which lifts the lids on the lives of an ensemble of colourful, flawed and desperate human beings, who are either obsessed with sex or just quietly going mad. Britz C4/Daybreak Pictures/31.10.07

Britz is a story in two acts. Sohail and Nasima are a brother and sister born and bred in Bradford, whose constantly overlapping lives end up taking perilously different paths. The first film tells Sohail’s story and the second Nasima’s. From two differing points of view, we watch their hopes and ideals clash with the reality of being a young Muslim in Britain today. The Commander: Windows of the Soul ITV1/La Plante Productions/05.08.07

On an East London estate, with a history of bad blood between residents and the police, a priest is brutally beaten and stabbed to death. Suspicion falls on Jimmy Bannerman, a talented fighter from the local club. Following a vicious attack on a fellow detective, Commander Clare Blake and SCI Doug James are forced to put aside their differences and find the killer before he strikes again. Cranford BBC One/BBC Drama Productions/WGBH Boston in association with Chestermead Ltd/18.11.07

Set in 1842, Cranford is a small Cheshire town on the cusp of great change as social reform and the railway line approach. This is a complex portrait of the inhabitants; their small absurdities, their major tragedies. Death and unexpected reversals, both happy and sad, come frequently. Diary of a Nobody BBC Four/Clerkenwell Films/24.04.07

An adaptation of George and Weedon Grossmith’s comic masterpiece by Andrew Davies. A comedy of Victorian manners in which Hugh Bonneville plays Charles Pooter, one of the most endearing characters in British Fiction. A series of monologues delivered straight to camera capture the comedy and poignancy of Pooter’s voice and his own inimitable aptitude for putting his foot in it. Drop Dead Gorgeous BBC Three/Hat Trick Productions/21.10.07

The central premise of an ordinary working class schoolgirl getting spotted and becoming famous is of course a story that would initially appeal to most people in this age group, (16-24), but it is the show’s capacity to emotionally engage its audience that means the show lives long in the memory and attracts a large loyal following. BBC Four/Sally Head Productions/22.10.07

Set in the 18th Century, a young and innocent country girl Fanny Hill is orphaned. She goes to London and despite a near brush with is initially rescued by the love of a young man. However, events take a brutal turn and Fanny is required to live on her wits – and sexuality – to survive.

11 Drama Serial cont… A drama of more than one episode where the story and characters develop throughout the series, rather than concluding at the end of each episode. Five Days BBC One/BBC Drama Production/HBO/23.01.07

One hot summer day a young mother and her children inexplicably vanish. During five separate days of the subsequent investigation and under intense scrutiny from the press, pressures build on her family and on the police to find out what happened. Instinct ITV1/Tightrope/26.02.07

A serial killer is stalking the streets of the Pennines. In each victim’s left hand, the date of their murder. The manner of death growing more macabre. The man in charge of the investigation, DCI Thomas Stone - a watcher, no time for social chit chat - pits his wit against that of the killer’s. Jekyll BBC One/Hartswood Films/30.06.07

Part comedy, part thriller; written by Steven Moffat – Jekyll is a contemporary continuation of the classic story. Desperate to protect his wife and children from his dark side, Dr Jackman has been forced to leave his old life behind and strike a diabolical deal with his own devil. Life Line BBC One/Carnival Film & Television/24.04.07

A supernatural and thrilling love story by Stephen Gallagher. After fifteen years abroad, Peter Brisco (Ray Stevenson) comes home to a chance encounter with his one true love Katy Adair. (Joanne Whalley). This ignites a whirlwind romance but tragedy strikes when Katy is killed. Peter seeks solace on Life Line, a mysterious chat line for the bereaved, which leads him to Catt (Jemima Rooper) Miss Marple ITV1/ITV Productions/23.09.07

Miss Marple revisits the glamorous Bertram’s Hotel in the heart of London where she observes the other guests, many of whom have gathered for the will reading of Sir Richard Blake. Tensions grow as jewel thieves, art dealers and Nazi hunters are revealed to be among the guests. Mobile ITV1/ITV Productions/26.03.06

A conspiracy thriller which unfolds against the backdrop of the and the multi- billion pound mobile phone industry, flashing back and forth to retrace events from three very different perspectives: the engineer , Eddie Doig ( Neil Fitzmaurice) the soldier, Maurice Stoan (Jamie Draven), and the boss, James Corson (Keith Allen). Murphy’s Law BBC One/Tiger Aspect Productions/01.10.07

Following the mysterious disappearance of two undercover officers, Murphy is forced back into the field to find and follow their trail. He enters a world of human trafficking, befriending a vicious criminal ring of sex traders and putting himself at their disposal. Nearly Famous E4/Kudos Film and Television/12.11.07

Nearly Famous follows a group of performing arts students who’ve got talent and a load of angst that make the average teenager’s life seem easy. The difference is they’ve earned a place at a top London college for performing arts and have just one chance to prove they’ve got what it takes to make it.

12 Drama Serial cont… A drama of more than one episode where the story and characters develop throughout the series, rather than concluding at the end of each episode. Oliver Twist BBC One/BBC Drama Productions/WGBH Boston/18.12.07

After escaping the brutal warehouse, Oliver is drawn into the thrilling and dangerous underworld of Fagin, Sikes and the mysterious Mr Monks. But hope appears in the form of Mr Brownlow, a generous benefactor with links to Oliver’s past.

13 Drama Serial cont… A drama of more than one episode where the story and characters develop throughout the series, rather than concluding at the end of each episode. Party Animals BBC Two/World Productions/14.03.07

Party Animals presents Westminster life from the ground up, through the eyes of the young researchers and aides working behind the scenes of British politics. Rough Diamond BBC One/World Productions/18.02.07

Kildare, Ireland. Aidan, a struggling trainer, owns a stable but no race horses. He and his dad intended setting up the yard together. Aidan blames himself for his father’s death and frozen with this guilt, he’s hardly noticed or cared that he is on the brink of bankruptcy. Carrick, the millionaire owner of the neighbouring Firebrand yard, is keen to expand, but Aidan’s land lies in the way. Spooks BBC One/Kudos Film and Television/16.10.07

Spooks IV: the fuse is lit when an operation in Tehran goes wrong, but only when Section D recovers the intelligence from the rubble do the huge repercussions of the Operation become apparent. We feel the gradually-mounting pressure through each episode of the 10-part series…reaching a thrilling crescendo as Britain stands on the brink of destruction. Time of Your Life, The ITV1/ITV Productions/18.06.07

Eileen and Toby are stunned when their eldest daughter Kate wakes from an 18 year coma – their greatest wish has been granted. Her friends are shocked to learn the news but their initial excitement is clouded by their reticence to dig up the past. Torn ITV1/TXTV/19.09.07

A 4-year-old girl disappears from a crowded summer beach. 11 years later, having assumed she drowned, her mother is astonished to see a girl she instinctively knows is Ali. Joanna Taylor admits to abduction and bringing the child up as her own – getting her back is only the beginning. Trial and Retribution: Paradise Lost ITV1/La Plante Productions/28.01.07

A serial rapist is stalking London’s black community, targeting white women with black boyfriends. When an attack ends in murder, the dead girl’s boyfriend, Milton, seems to be the obvious suspect. But when his innocence is established beyond doubt, DCS Walker controversially involves him in the investigation.

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Continuing Drama A drama transmitted for a minimum of 20 episodes. Bill, The ITV1/Talkback Thames/19.07.07

The Bill is a contemporary crime drama series set in Sun Hill in the fictional borough of Canley, East London and combines long-running character strands with stand-alone, single episode stories, and looks at the work of both uniform and CID officers to paint a picture of what it takes to police modern Britain. Casualty BBC One/BBC Drama Production/08.09.07

Casualty is a compelling prime time drama. The blend of drama, action, comedy and romance delivers a rollercoaster ride for Saturday night. The medics meet a diverse range of patients whose lives are changed by their time in the Emergency Department. ITV1/ITV Productions/31.10.07

Unusually following just a single storyline, this episode crosses a community and cleverly revisits Coronation Street’s unforgotten history. Frozen out by his family, troubled teenager David Platt endeavours to steal the attention from his sister, Sarah, by destroying her wedding day and emotionally tearing his family apart in the process. Doctors BBC One/BBC Drama Production/23.03.07

Doctors’ story of the day and serial element, leaves no subject matter unturned. Using new talent, Doctors is the lynchpin of daytime TV, leading the way in innovative drama on a low budget. EastEnders BBC One/BBC Drama Production/25.12.07

EastEnders is a contemporary drama serial set in London’s East End. Through is multi-ethnic cast it explores every facet of modern life, with stories ranging from hard-hitting social issues, to personal, human tragedy and light, character comedy. ITV1/ITV Yorkshire/17.05.07

Emmerdale is loved for its colourful settling, warm characters and its dramatic storylines, and the pageant episode showcased all three. The collapse of the Tom King murder trial and the climactic reveal of the killer were set against the frivolity of the village’s 500th birthday celebrations and the poignant death of dearly-loved Len. BBC One/BBC Drama Production/03.07.07

A high-energy drama series following a group of dedicated professionals working in a busy city hospital. From revered consultant to lowly nurse, no procedure is beyond this dynamic team, but personal lives are another matter, no easy medicine there… C4/Lime Pictures/23.10.07

This year Hollyoaks has given its viewers some of the most iconic storylines in its history. ‘Who pushed Clare’, Craig and John Paul’s tempestuous love affair, and Hannah Ashworth’s descent into anorexic hell produced some of the most spectacular scenes the show has ever filmed and had audiences gripped.

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International This is for a single programme or series acquired from the international marketplace, covering all genres. 30 Rock Five/NBC/Universal Studios/11.10.07

Liz is living every comedy writer’s dream: she is the head writer on a demanding live TV variety programme in New City. The show stars one of her closest friends, the sweet, but self-absorbed Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski). However, Liz’s world is turned upside down when brash new network executive Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) interferes with her show and staff. English – Myanmar Breaking News Coverage /Al Jazeera English/28.09.07

As the Al Jazeera English 09.00 GMT news bulletin cut to air on Friday 28 September, news was breaking in Myanmar: Defiant monks on the streets of Yangon were facing a brutal military crackdown in a total media blackout. Tony Birtley was there, operating under cover, to film the events as they unfolded on the streets. American Idol ITV2/Freemantle/19.01.07

Straight talking heads up the judging panel with former pop singer, Paul Abdul and record producer Randy Jackson. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, tens of thousands of hopefuls will sing, dance and beg their way though the audition stages to the second round and on to every Idol’s dream, Hollywood. Battlestar Galactica /BSKYB/20.03.07

In a distant part of the universe, a civilisation of humans live on planets known as the twelve colonies, which have been at war with a cybernetic race called Cyclons. The Cyclons launch a sudden attack on the colonies devastating the planets & their populations. A few thousand of the human survivors flee into space. Bones Sky One/BSKYB/01.03.07

Bones is inspired by real-life forensic anthropologist and novelist Kathy Reichs. Forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance ‘Bones’ Brennan works at the Jeffersonian Institution and writes novels as a sideline. She often finds herself teamed with special agent Booth, a man who mistrusts science. Brennan and Booth clash both professionally and personally, but so far the chemistry between them has only played out fictionally in Brennan’s latest novel. Californication Five/Paramount./11.10.07

“I’m disgusted with my life and myself, but I’m not unhappy about that”. So says middle- aged lothario Hank Moody, played by ‘The X-Files’ main man David Duchovny, Hank is a jaded New York author struggling to raise his daughter and win back his ex in - drenched Golden State of California. Children of Conflict (Afghanistan) Al Jazeera English/Al Jazeera English/26.02.07

Afghanistan is one of the most violent and misunderstood places on earth. In this film Afghan children show us the real country – through their eyes and in their own words. And they offer their own political analysis on why the nation is in the state it is in today. But despite the poverty and hardship, childhood – play, joy and laughter – shine through.

16 International cont… This is for a single programme or series acquired from the international marketplace, covering all genres. Closer, The More 4/The Shephard/Robin Company in association with Warner Bros. Television/20.04.07

After fishermen discover the badly decomposed bodies of a mother and daughter in the Los Angeles harbour, evidence points to ritual suicide. But Brenda’s instincts tell her that there’s more to these deaths. As the case takes one bizarre turn after another, Brenda discovers a shocking truth about the killer. Desperate Housewives C4/Touchstone Television/30.05.07

The series returns, once again taking a darkly comedic look at suburbia, where the lives of housewives aren’t always what they seem. Bree returns for Gabrielle’s wedding with a baby bump, to everyone’s surprise. After the wedding, Gabriel overhears Victor talking to his father about marrying her to help his career. Entourage ITV2/HBO/27.09.07

Entourage takes a look at the day-to-day life of rising star Vince and his entourage. It draws on the experiences of industry insiders to illustrate the heady excesses of today’s celebrity lifestyle, as well as the difficulty of finding love in the fast track of showbiz. Family Guy BBC Three/20th Century Fox/19.10.07

After a “wardrobe malfunction” occurs during a live broadcast, the FCC begins to censor all of Peter’s favourite television shows. As a result, Peter creates his own TV station “PTV” which broadcasts from the Griffin home. Peter and Brian create their own edgy programming for the station until the FCC shows up to shut down PTV, and censor all controversial material in Quahog. Flight Of The Conchords BBC Four/HBO/06.11.07

The streets of New York are tough – Bret and Jemaine are in the middle of a “race war”. They want to buy an apple and a banana but their local greengrocer hates them and won’t sell fruit to “ New Zealandies”. They have to take matters into their own hands and end his racist ways. Heroes BBC Two/NBC Universal Television/21.11.07

Thrown five years in the future, Hiro and Ando discover people with abilities are being registered, imprisoned, hunted and even killed as “terrorists”. As the President takes a step towards a “final solution”, the pair gets swept up in what could be the “Heroes” final battle. Inside Myanmar – The Crackdown Al Jazeera English/Al Jazeera English/10.10.07

Operating undercover for nearly 2 weeks, Tony Birtley was the only television correspondent to report on the popular uprising and brutal military crackdown in Myanmar. Birtley was with the demonstrators when they came under fire from the military and narrowly avoided arrest on 2 occasions. His exclusive reports were the world’s first and only pictures.

17 International cont… This is for a single programme or series acquired from the international marketplace, covering all genres. Kidnapped Al Jazeera English/Al Jazeera English/02.09.07

Last summer, Al Jazeera English gained exclusive access to the families of 23 South Korean hostages being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan. As the crisis unfolded, our camera documented the personal agonies, the joy of reunion, and the trauma of loss to reveal an intimate portrayal of human suffering. Lost Sky One/BSKYB/27.05.07

The third season of this drama following the lives of plane crash survivors saw more twists and turns then ever and raised as many questions as it answered. The thrilling season finale took the show to a whole new level and changed its course completely. Men In Trees Living/Warner Bros TV/27.12.07

When Marin lets the sexy Cash temporarily move into her cabin in exchange for repairing it, she must get used to his free-spirited lifestyle. Meanwhile, Marin hears some surprising news about Jack and Lynn. Also, knowing that Patrick wants to officially propose to her by asking her father for her hand in marriage, Annie takes him to New York to meet her parents and other family members. My Name is Earl C4/Twentieth Century Fox/30.08.07

You know the kind of guy who does nothing but bad things and then wonders why his life sucks? Well, that was Earl. Every time something good happened to him, something bad was always waiting round the corner. Karma. That's when he realised he had to change. Nip/Tuck Sky One/Warner Bros TV/08.01.07

In this season, Sean and Christian celebrate a milestone surgery and receive an interesting proposition from patient Burt Landau, a wealthy medical venture capitalist who wants bigger testicular implants, and his much younger wife, Michelle. Meanwhile, Julie reveals devastating news about her unborn child to Sean, leaving him full of fear and doubt. Phone sex operator Cindy Plumb requests that the surgeons make her voice more youthful. Office, The: An American Workplace ITV2/NBC Universal/14.01.07

The Office is a mockumentary that documents the exploits of a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Made up of head chief Michael Scott, a harmlessly deluded and ignorantly insensitive boss who cares about the welfare of his employees while trying to put his own spin on company policy. Supernatural ITV2/Warner Bros TV/17.06.07

Supernatural – Twenty-three years ago Sam and Dean lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Their father raised them to be soldiers in his battle against these dark forces. We follow them in their fight against evil and the search for the demon that killed their mother. Tudors, The BBC Two/Sony Pictures Television/05.10.07

Boisterous and lavish 10-part historical drama, shot in Ireland, based on the personal and political turmoil of Henry VIII’s early rule as he seeks to end his first marriage.

18 International cont… This is for a single programme or series acquired from the international marketplace, covering all genres. Ugly Betty C4/Buena Vista International/08.06.07

In the superficial world of high fashion, image is everything. Styles come and go, and the only constants are the super-thin beauties who wear them. How can an ordinary girl – a slightly plump, plain-Jane from Queens – possibly fit in? If you took a moment to get to know Betty Suarez, you'd see how sweet, intelligent and hard-working she is. But few people do, because in the world of high fashion Betty is the oversized peg in the petite round hole. Weeds Sky One/BSKYB/26.08.07

Comedy about a single mother who makes ends meet by selling marijuana in the fictional suburb of Agrestic, California. The series exposes the dirty little secrets that lie behind the pristine lawns and closed doors in this gated community. Mary Louise Parker stars as the suburban mum who resorts to selling weed to support her family after her husband dies. Without A Trace More 4/C4/Warner Bros TV/22.06.07

After police find Sam’s card amongst the belongings left behind by a woman who was found tazered in a parking garage in the middle of the night, Sam is called to the scene. Was Emily Reynolds part of a case Sam was working on? No, Sam explains. Emily is his sister. Sam tries to investigate on her own time, but Jack and the team catch wind and begin to lend a hand.

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Factual Series More than one factual programme linked through a unified approach, narrative or the thematic development of a subject matter. Includes reality programmes where the formatting consists only of setting up an initial situation, which is then observed unfolding without further intervention.

Andrew Mar’s History of Modern Britain BBC Two/BBC/22.05.07

Andrew Marr’s History of Modern Britain is an epic account of the events that have shaped our lives since the end of the Second World War. His journey through recent British history combines archive, anecdote and analysis to tell our national story, helps viewers see themselves in the context of modern history. Animal Farm C4/Lion Television for /19.03.07

Over recent years GM, cloning and tissue-engineering have been advancing rapidly and are poised to change how we live forever. Animal Farm is a three-part series that brings together many of these experiments under one genetically modified roof. Presented by Olivia Judson and , the series delves behind the headlines and offers viewers a unique look at the science fiction that is fast-becoming science fact. Banged Up Abroad Five/Five/15.10.07

Four films telling the true stories of people who have ended up miles from home, on a foreign land in a situation beyond their worst nightmares. From travellers who fell foul of the law and found themselves behind bars, to an adventurer who strayed too far off the beaten track and found himself hostage to Guerrilla forces. Bedroom Diaries MTV/Tiger Aspect Productions/17.12.07

Following the The Virgin Diaries, Bedroom Diaries is an intimate record of first experiences, feelings & relationships which are a pivotal part of growing up. Nine teenagers, all facing challenges at different moments in their lives, were given diary-cams in order to record their most personal thoughts. Ben’s Zoo BBC Two/Tigress productions/28.11.07

With no previous experience, Ben Mee bought a Dartmoor zoo on death row. His battle to save the animals is in the balance when his wife Katherine is diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. The unfolding drama of this unexpected and tragic development is sensitively portrayed in this pre-watershed documentary. Blair: The Inside Story BBC Two/BBC/06.03.07

The final part of documentary maker Michael Cockerell’s series tells the inside story of Tony Blair’s final years in office. It is a period dominated by a range of crises: Blair’s heart problems, his troubles with , the aftermath of Iraq, the plots to overthrow him, ‘cash for honours’ allegations and endless questions about when he would leave Number 10. Britain’s Best UKTV History/Lion Television/20.08.07

In this episode Neil Oliver champions Scotland’s rich and diverse mix of historic places in the search to find Britain’s best site. Britain’s Best is an interactive, multi-platform experience in which everyone can learn more about the past and vote for their favourite historic place – the ultimate winner is up to the viewers.

20 Factual Series cont… More than one factual programme linked through a unified approach, narrative or the thematic development of a subject matter. Includes reality programmes where the formatting consists only of setting up an initial situation, which is then observed unfolding without further intervention.

Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS? BBC Two/BBC Documentaries and Specialist Features/09.01.07

A three part series featuring legendary businessman Sir Gerry Robinson as he takes on the biggest challenge of his career; the NHS. Child’s Life, A C4/Granada Media/05.02.07

These films about children in extreme circumstances, from documentary maker Jane Treays, continue with a look at the world of child carers. Jenny and Louise look after their four younger brothers, day in, day out, because their parents are blind and disabled. Jenny is nine and Louise is 12. This extraordinary film follows the often heartbreaking fortunes of two families. Commando: On The Front Line ITV1/ITV Productions/20.09.07

The series’ aim was to capture not only the harsh reality of the most gruelling military training regime in the world, but also the very specific type of culture and humour that bonds the marines from the barracks to the front line. Crime Scene Wild Animal Planet/Cicada Productions/01.10.07

Steve Galster tackles the grisly world of animal crime head on, training undercover teams to confront the wild-life mafia. Steve uses hot DNA forensics to track criminals, find out who’s making the money and identify the master-minds. On camera he sets up ‘stings’ and catches the crooks in the act. Everest: Beyond the Limit Discovery UK/Tigress Productions/13.03.07

The 2006 climbing season on Mount Everest was one of the deadliest on record, and also one of the most controversial. This programme shows, what it’s like to climb the world’s highest mountain. Using specially designed video technology and an 18-strong crew, the series documents every step as 11 climbers on an expedition led by Everest legend Russell Brice struggle to reach the summit. Genius of Photography, The BBC Four/Wall To Wall Television/15.11.07

This six-part series explores the history of photography, from daguerreotype to digital, from portraits to photo-journalism, from art to advertising, from the UK to China, Japan, Africa, America and beyond. Along the way, we tell the stories behind some of the greatest photographs ever taken, and meet the photographers who took them. Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkies ITV2/Ginger Television Productions/15.09.07

Jack Osbourne is back for another series of round-the-world, adrenaline-fuelled adventures, but this time he’s taking five recruits along with him to experience a life- changing odyssey of blood, sweat, terror and tears. Following the terror of the world’s tallest bungee, Jack takes his recruits off for what will be the most severe challenge yet. A week of hard knocks at China’s toughest king fu school.

21 Factual Series cont… More than one factual programme linked through a unified approach, narrative or the thematic development of a subject matter. Includes reality programmes where the formatting consists only of setting up an initial situation, which is then observed unfolding without further intervention.

Last Chance Kids C4/Diverse Productions/23.10.07

This potent three-part documentary - part of C4's literacy season - is a joy. Its starting point is the staggering fact that one in five UK children leave primary school unable to read properly, and focuses on the huge efforts being made by one head teacher to tackle the problem. Living on the Edge MTV1/Lime Pictures/28.10.07

Set against the glamorous backdrop of Alderley Edge – where country piles, fast cars and designer wardrobes are the norm – Living on the Edge follows the lives and loves of ten glamorous and beautiful teens living in the lap of luxury. Long Way Down BBC Two/Big Earth/Elixir Films/Long Way Round Ltd/28.10.07

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are undertaking one of the toughest of all overland motorcycle journeys, starting at John O’Groats and journeying 15,000 miles. They are taking the long way down through the gruelling terrain of the African continent to their final destination – Cape Town, South Africa, arriving 85 days later. Meet The Natives C4/Keo Films/01.09.07

For years anthropologists have travelled to the South Pacific to live with the local tribes people and observe their traditional way of life. But in Meet the Natives , traditional anthropology is turned on its head, as five tribesmen from Tanna - one of the most southerly islands of the nation of Vanuatu - travel 10,000 miles from their "kastom"* villages to observe the natives of a strange and exotic land - called Britain. ’s New BBC One/Prominent Palin Productions/16.09.07

Michael Palin travels through the countries that have recently joined or are hoping to join the EU. From the Balkans to the Black and Baltic Seas, to the far borders of Turkey and through the former Eastern bloc countries and Soviet Republics of Central Europe he encounters the people and the places of half a continent that is integrating into the Europe no longer divided by ideology. Monarchy: The Royal Family At Work BBC One/RDF Television, part of the RDF Media Group/HTI/26.11.07

Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work provides an exceptional insight into the work of the Queen and other members of the Royal Family over the course of the year. Mountain BBC One/IWC Media, part of the RDF Media Group/05.08.07

Griff Rhys Jones explores the stunning landscape of the lake district as his expedition through the mountains of Britain continues. With 12 million people visiting the Lakes every year, it’s hard to imagine that the mountains were once thought to be ‘God’s mistake’. Yet only a few hundred years ago, it was believed no one in their right mind would enjoy the mountains. Somehow our feelings for dramatic landscape were transformed.

22 Factual Series cont… More than one factual programme linked through a unified approach, narrative or the thematic development of a subject matter. Includes reality programmes where the formatting consists only of setting up an initial situation, which is then observed unfolding without further intervention.

Mummy Diaries, The C4/Ricochet LTD/08.11.07

The Mummy Diaries follows five ordinary British mothers as they prepare for the unimaginable, saying goodbye to their children forever. With the help of clinical psychologist, Julie Stokes, they prepare memory boxes, mummy manuals and letters to keep the legacy of their love for their children alive. A moving and uplifting portrait of how families across Britain face death head-on and come out the other side. In China Five/Five/21.05.07

Paul Merton dressed in sandals and shorts joined the ranks of adventure-show presenters with this series in modern China. He avoided the predictable destinations in favour of some of the most unusual places and eccentric sights on earth. Paul Merton is definitely not a seasoned traveller, in fact he is a kind of anti-Palin, using his unique brand of humour to break down cultural barriers and show us 21st Century China. Return of the Tribe Five/Five/08.05.07

The Insect tribe of Papua New Guinea have travelled 10,000 miles from their village deep in the jungle, to visit Britain. They’ve done the sights of London, and now its time to learn about ordinary life in Britain. Half the tribe go to live on a Welsh hill farm while the other half live beside the seaside in Weston Super Mare. It’s not long before they’re questioning everything about our lives… Robbie Coltrane – B Road Britain ITV1/IWC Media, part of the RDF Media Group/05.08.07

Robbie Coltrane travels from London to his home town of , shunning busy motorways in favour of winding B Roads. With a nose for adventure, and armed with his inimitable wit, Robbie’s meandering expedition will take him along the backbone of Britain. On Gangs Sky One/British Sky Broadcasting/08.10.07

As hears they will co-host the 2011 European championships, Ross journeys to Poland to witness the worrying increase in football hooliganism and neo-Nazi gang culture that is enveloping the country. Ross meets the leaders of rival football gangs before travelling to the industrial city of Gorgow to meet Nazi skinheads who associate themselves with the local team, Stilon Gorgow. : HIV & Me BBC Two/BBC Scotland/01.10.07

The and examines the threat posed by HIV and Aids, with infection rates rising at an alarming rate in the UK and 70,000 now living with the virus – three times more than ten years ago. Has the 1980s message about safe sex been entirely missed by a new generation?

23 Factual Series cont… More than one factual programme linked through a unified approach, narrative or the thematic development of a subject matter. Includes reality programmes where the formatting consists only of setting up an initial situation, which is then observed unfolding without further intervention.

Tower, The: A Tale of Two Cities BBC One/BBC/25.06.07

The Tower is an epic documentary series that follows the transformation of London's tallest private residential council block into modern luxury riverside apartments. The new refurbished tower block rises from the heart of the Pepy's estate in Deptford, one of the UK's most deprived areas. Each film follows the residents, old and new, during the three years it takes to redevelop the building. Tribe BBC Two/BBC Wales//02.10.07

Explorer Bruce Parry who, stripped of the trappings of the modern world, ventures to six remote locations to experience first-hand the knowledge, wisdom and culture of the people who live there.

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Arena: Bob Marley – Exodus ‘77 BBC Two/BBC Arena/Tuff Gong Films/03.06.07

1977 was the year that Bob Marley, living in London, wrote Exodus and reached the whole world. Through the use of archive, interview and the music of Exodus, Arena: Bob Marley – Exodus ’77 evokes of the spirit of Marley’s most significant album and of the year 1977. Arena: The Other Side of the Mirror – Bob Dylan live at the Newport Folk Festival 1963-65 BBC Four/BBC Arena/Murray Lerner Productions/14/10/07

In 1963, Bob Dylan was the darling of America’s folk movement and hailed as the spokesperson for a generation. By 1965, he was a rock ‘n’ roll troubadour and had “gone electric” fronting a kick-ass band and forging his own vision. This documentary, including much previously-unseen footage, explores one of music’s great transitions. Art Of Eternity BBC Four/BBC London Arts/17.01.07

Documentary series in which art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon sets out to unravel the mysteries of the art of the pre-perspective era. Atom BBC Four/Oxford Scientific Films/26.07.07

The first of three programmes in which nuclear physicist, professor Jim Al-Khalili, tells the story of the greatest scientific discovery ever – the discovery that everything is made of atoms. As scientists delved deep into the atom, into the very heart of matter, they unravelled nature’s most shocking secrets. Attenborough Explores…Our Fragile World UKTV Documentary/BBC WildVision/02.09.07

Brand new and exclusive, Attenborough Explores.. Our Fragile World is a sometimes shocking exposé of how climate change is affecting the natural world right now – in the UK and across the globe. Sir travels up and down the country to witness the effects first-hand. Beckoning Silence C4/Darlow Smithson Productions/22.10.07

Climber Joe Simpson travels to the Eiger to tell the story of one of mountaineering’s most epic tragedies – Toni Kurz’s heroic battle for survival after failing to be the first to conquer the north face. It’s a story with eerie parallels to Simpson’s own experiences in “Touching The Void” and forces him to confront fundamental questions of his own. Day India Burned, The: Partition BBC Two/BBC Vision Productions /14.08.07

This is the moving story of one of the worst communal massacres of the 20th century told through powerful and often emotional, personal testimony of people who had lived together for centuries, but were now forced out of cities, villages and their homes.

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Diana – The Witnesses in the Tunnel C4/ITN Factual/06.06.07

The death of Diana stunned the world. The blame was put squarely on the photographers who surrounded her in death as well as in life. They witnessed and recorded one of the most terrible and iconic moments of the 20th century. This was the first time their story was told. Earth: The Power of the Planet BBC Two/BBC for BBC/National Geographic Channel – US/ZDF/27.11.07

The atmosphere is our planet’s greatest enigma. You can’t see it, taste it or smell it. Yet it is one of the most powerful forces on earth. This film shows how the atmosphere has shaped the world we live in. Edge of Existence Five/Tigress Productions/05.06.07

Donal Macintyre explores life in some of the most difficult environments on earth. Off the coast of Borneo he tracks down the Bajau Laut, a tribe of sea gypsies who are born, live and die on their boats, barely ever setting foot on land. They are true nomads who belong nowhere but the sea and have never been filmed before. : Me Myself and I ITV1/Monkey/22.09.07

Autobiographical ride through the life of one of Rock’s greatest icons. Using cutting-edge CGI, Elton re-visits his greatest moments – his legendary concert at the Troubadour in LA, his biggest concert at Dodgers stadium, the FA Cup Final with ! – blending in archive from seminal moments in his epic life. Enemies of Reason C4/IWC Media, part of the RDF Media Group/13.08.07

Is it rational to believe that the dead can communicate with the living? What about sticking pins in your body to cure illness? Or believing that people can bend spoons using their mind alone. Is this rational? Richard Dawkins thinks not. He believes it’s his duty to expose the area of beliefs that exist without scientific proof, yet manage to hold the nation in their spell. Extraordinary People: Living With Half a Brain Five/Granada Productions/01.10.07

Six-year-old Cameron Mott is undergoing a hemispherectomy – one half of her brain will be removed in a bid to cure her condition; and cutting edge brain-monitoring techniques enable doctors to pin-point and remove the part of teenage Sean Goldthorpe’s brain that is causing his seizures. Powerful and compelling documentary. Extraordinary People: The Man Who Should Be Dead Five/Five/03.09.07

This documentary is beautifully crafted by director James Rough who gives a voice to Danny Biddle, the 7/7 tube bomb survivor whose injuries were so sever his survival was a miracle. His amazing story is told through personal testimony and dramatic reconstruction and includes all those involved in a life saving rescue and countless medical emergencies.

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Face of Britain C4/Wag TV/14.04.07

In this landmark history series, archaeologist Neil Oliver follows the biggest ever survey of the genetic make-up of the . The result is a kind of DNA map of Britain – a genetic Domesday Book – telling us who our ancestors were, where they came from and what they looked like. Gavin Stamp’s Orient Express Five/Wag TV/08.05.07

Architectural historian Gavin Stamp sets off on a journey by train, following the route of the old Orient Express, the most glamorous railway journey in the world. The journey takes Stamp through France, , Slovakia, Hungry, Bosnia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria to Turkey at the end of Europe and the beginning of Asia. Greatest Raid of All, The BBC Two/North One Television Midlands/18.03.07

Jeremy Clarkson tells the story of the audacious Commando raid on the German occupied dry dock at St. Nazaire in France on March 28th 1942. Operation Chariot had a simple aim – to destroy the dry dock and thus deny the German battleship Tirpitz a safe haven on the Atlantic coast of France. Hindenburg C4/Pioneer Productions/17.09.07

To mark the 70th anniversary of Hindenburg’s last voyage, Pioneer Productions produced a drama-documentary, entitled simply, Hindenburg. The film explores the background and build-up to this final flight. Using dramatic reconstruction, archive footage and exclusive interviews, engineering experts, and the only two living survivors, this special delves into the political and scientific events that led to the catastrophe. How We Built Britain BBC One/BBC London Arts/03.06.07

In the first of a new landmark series, David Dimbleby journeys through Britain, and through a thousand years of our history, to discover the buildings that have made us who we are. His journey begins in the East of , in medieval times, the richest place in Britain, and home to some of our most spectacular buildings. Human Footprint, The C4/A Touch Production/26.04.07

This landmark film uses science and art to explore the huge impact each and every human has on the planet in an average lifetime. Featuring a series of arresting art installations and mind-boggling statistics, Genius: Human Footprint follows the average life journey from cradle to grave, showing just how much, how often and for how long we will each consume.

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Imagine: The Bolshoi Boy BBC One/Splash Media/23.10.07

15 year-old Henry Perkins is one of the most promising young ballet dancers in Britain. In 2006 he became only the second ever British student to win a place at the world famous Bolshoi Academy. The programme follows Henry's struggles during his turbulent first year in Moscow when his Russian teacher puts him through an intense and shockingly brutal journey to find the dancer within. Liverpool Nativity BBC Three/BBC Television/16.12.07

The Christmas story, live from Liverpool as you’ve never seen it before. Liverpool’s great musical heritage is the soundtrack to this contemporary music drama set in a fictitious state. It is a tale as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago – an intimate personal story of a pregnant young girl set against a backdrop of political tension and unrest. Meerkat Manor Animal Planet International/Oxford Scientific Films/10.09.07

Carlos may have settled down with the Starsky, but it seems there’s a new Casanova in town. Roving male Houdini has a particular way with the ladies and isn’t afraid of setting his sights too high. Having given birth, dominant female Flower is once again in the market for mating but will her head be turned by the handsome Houdini? Michael Wood: The Story of India BBC Two/PBS/Maya Vision International/31.08.07

Michael Wood’s epic journey to uncover the fabulous sights and sounds, the dazzling achievements and the dramatic history of the world’s oldest, richest and most influential civilisation. From the deserts of Turkmenistan to the Khyber Pass, from war-torn Iraq to the palm-fringed shores of Kerala, we discover a land whose history is almost unimaginably rich and colourful. Miracles In the Womb C4/Pioneer Productions/14.01.07

‘Miracles In The Womb’ explores the wonderful and unusual phenomena of multiple human births. Using CGI, endoscopy, models and 4D ultrasound, this film gives a unique perspective on life in the womb as the multiple foetuses develop, kick and play with each other, share, and fight for space. Nature of Britain, The BBC One/BBC Natural History unit & The Open University/17.10.07

Farmland isn’t just part of Britain’s countryside; it is the countryside, covering nearly three quarters of the entire British Isles. Join Alan Titchmarsh on a journey through Britain’s farmland as he discovers how wild creatures can find a place to live in our green and pleasant land.

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Relief of Belsen, The C4/ Hardy & Sons/15.10.07

This feature-length drama which reveals the extraordinary story of one of the most heroic medical relief operations in European history. Using scripted drama, testimony and extensive news footage from the ‘horror camp’, The Relief of Belsen depicts the desperate struggle of the British-led medical team to bring the camp’s starving inmates back from the brink of death. Revealed: Great Olympic Drug Scandal, The Five/Five/18.09.07

In the 70s and 80s, female East German athletes and swimmers came from nowhere to dominate international sport. How did they do it? This film reveals new and disturbing details of the communist state’s secret doping programme, a vast project which secretly fed untested steroids and male hormones to its sporting elite, including girls as young as 12. Scorsese of the North, The – Shane Meadows ITV1/ITV/29.04.07

In this documentary, Shane Meadows talks for the first time (and exclusively) about events in his own biography that have informed these themes in his work including a misunderstood childhood at school, the imprisonment of his father f or a crime he did not commit, a life of petty crime in his teenage years and a brief encounter as a member of the National Front – which inspired the making of his latest film ‘This is England’. T Strictly Bolshoi C4/Ballet Boyz Productions/25.12.07

This follows the world’s most sought-after ballet choreographer, Christopher Wheeldon, as he embarks upon becoming the first Englishman ever to be invited to create a new work on the world’s most prestigious ballet company, The Bolshoi. The Ballet Boyz take the viewer on a personal trip, allowing them to witness, the trials and tribulations involved in getting from an initial idea to . This is Civilisation C4/Seneca Productions/10.12.07

Writer and critic Matthew Collings takes up where Lord Clark, in his classic ‘civilisation’, left off. In an epic journey around the world and across the centuries, Collings offers his own panoramic, but also very personal account of how the past 2,000 years of art continue to shape our ways of thinking, our aspirations and our world. South Bank Show, The: Isabel Allende ITV1/ITV Productions – Specialist Factual & Arts/22.04.07

The South Bank Show presents a portrait of best-selling writer Isabel Allende and takes her back to Chile to explore her complex relationship with the homeland she fled in 1975, the effect exile had on her writing, and her inability to tell a story without embellishing the truth!

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South Bank Show, The: on Playing It Real ITV1/ITV Productions – Specialist Factual & Arts/17.06.07

Michael Sheen has recently enjoyed major success playing real-life characters and this South Bank Show focuses on three of them – Kenneth Williams, David Frost and Tony Blair. The film includes specially shot sequences exploring his creative processes and the challenges an actor faces when playing a character so well-known to the public. South Bank Show, The: Viva La Diva ITV1/ITV Productions – Specialist Factual & Arts/09.12.07

Viva La Diva fuses the talents of prima ballerina and opera superstar . For the first time, both artists are stepping well outside their comfort zones to take on new and surprising challenges - from flamenco to tap dancing. At the very start of the rehearsal process, they invited the South Bank Show to document their journey. A Very British Sex Scandal C4/Blast Films/21.07.07

A dramadoc about the high society court case that changed the course of social history. In 1954, a leading Fleet Street journalist and Lord Montagu of Beaulieu were arrested following a concerted effort by the police to ensnare them for homosexual offences. The subsequent trial led to see change in public opinion which so shook the establishment, that life and the law for homosexuals would never be the same again. War Oratorio /Oxford Film & Television/04.06.07

War Oratorio is a major new music film about war in the 21st century. Filmed in Afghanistan, Uganda and Kashmir, it combines the languages of musical performance and documentary to tell the real stories of three people caught up in the maelstrom of war. The backbone of the film is a brand new classical oratorio written by Dominic Muldowney with words by Michael Symmons Roberts. Wild Adventures: Battle of the Bears National Geographic Channel/Tigress Productions/09.02.07

In the heart of the American West, the bodies of four black bears are discovered. Macabre scenes of severed heads, disarticulated remains and dismembered bodies turned inside-out. The investigation that follows these chilling discoveries changes the way Yellowstone bears are viewed forever. Will Work for Nuts Five/Tigress Productions/23.11.07

Three men use ingenuity and animal expertise to turn the natural behaviour of back garden creatures into fun. In a series of entertaining stunts they introduce bee racing to the world, show how goldfish can play football, and conduct a series of gourmet tastings with a fox. This is a fresh twist on natural history, full of new ideas and introducing three new faces to TV.

30 Specialist Factual cont…. Specifically for Arts, Religion, History, Natural History and Science programmes or series and includes both factual and performance programmes. Excludes entire strands but includes individual programmes from those strands. “Factual drama” is only admissible when the drama content very closely and accurately recreates specific historical events and identified individuals. Dramas that are presented as “factual” on the basis they broadly represent historical events should be entered in the drama categories.

Working With Pinter More 4/Robert Fox Ltd/26.02.07

This film attempts to capture some of the collaborative spirit that makes working with an essential and memorable experience. It mixes unprecedented footage of Pinter rehearsing in scenes from his own plays, with extensive and revealing interviews with Pinter and his oldest collaborator and childhood friend, Henry Woolf. Worst Journey in the World, The BBC Four/Tiger Aspect Productions/29.04.07

To this day, Captain’s Scott’s doomed Antarctic expedition from 1910-1913 remains a testament to an age of courage and tragic heroism. The Worst Journey in the World, starring Mark Gatiss, tells this often overlooked story of epic endurance.

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Single Documentary For one-off documentaries only. Includes individual episodes of factual or documentary strands. Excludes individual episodes of documentary series. 21 Up South Africa ITV1/ITV Productions/12.08.07

Following the lives of South African children from all over the country, 21 UP is a unique insight to the social and political change that has swept away . Growing up under the mantle of ’s reforms, these young adults, now 21, are a mirror of what is happening to ordinary people. The film reflects the lives of people first filmed when they were 7 years old. Beautiful Young Minds BBC Two/Blast! Films/14.10.07

Beautiful Young Minds tells the story of some of the brightest mathematical brains of a generation. Each year, exceptionally gifted teenagers from over 90 countries compete for medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad. The film follows a group of brilliant teenagers as they battle it out to become the chosen six selected to represent the UK. Boys from the Brown Stuff BBC Two/Blast! Films/27.08.07

Many youngsters see maths as an ordeal, but for these teenagers it’s a passion they are completely devoted to. We also hear how, for some of these young mathematicians, their extraordinary talent has left them ostracised at school. At just 15-years-old, Jonathan is the youngest contender in the group. However, Jonathan’s academic gifts and scientific interests have led to him being bullied for being ‘geeky’. Britain’s Youngest Brides ITV1/ITV Productions/09.08.07

Marriage in Britain is going out of fashion and teenage weddings are almost a thing of the past. Thirty years ago, 100,000 girls got married every year but in 2007 there were only 4,000 teenage brides. This film is about the girls who want to be different, and asks them why. Bulgaria’s Abandoned Children BBC Four/True Vision/13.09.07

Tragic mental and physical decline of children surviving in a Bulgarian state institute. These abandoned souls silently scream for love and human contact, as the institution slowly drives them to distraction. Diana: Last Days of A Princess Five/Five/20.07.07

Following the release of the 800 page report into the death of Diana, the Princess of Wales, this drama documentary pieces together the events of her final weeks. The story follows Diana’s pressures from government regarding land mines, from the press to get the perfect scoop, and from herself to be everything to all people. Blending interviews with accurate drama reconstruction. Escape from Luanda More4/Seventh Art Productions/20.11.07

Alfredo, Joana and Domingas are like music students everywhere. They adore their instruments, dream of distinction and don’t practice as often as they should. The difference is that they study in Angola’s capital, Luanda, which is recovering from 27 years of civil war. Phil Grabsky’s engaging film asks if musical passion can overcome such terrible hardships.

32 Single Documentary cont… For one-off documentaries only. Includes individual episodes of factual or documentary strands. Excludes individual episodes of documentary series. Forgotten Heroes: The Not Dead C4/Century Films/12.11.07

The Not Dead tells the stories of three men suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Through war poetry based on their experiences by Simon Armitage, intimate interviews, and archive material, we learn how some people have their minds altered forever by war. God’s Waiting Room C4/Century North/04.06.07

Taslim Funerals are Britain’s oldest Muslim Funeral Directors, busily catering for a vast and demanding clientele. This film follows the family-run business as it negotiates the daily cultural minefield that is burying Islam’s dead. From Somalis to Turks to Asians, they all turn to Taslim Funerals to conduct the religiously sensitive rituals of Islamic burial. Great Global Warming Swindle, the C4/Wag TV/08.03.07

The Great Global Warming Swindle was the most controversial and most talked-about science programme of 2007. The film challenged the commonly held belief that humans are the cause of climate change and presented the alternative theory that the world’s climate is more likely to be driven by solar activity. How To Steal an Identity C4/IWC Media, part of the RDF Media Group/15.05.07

A humorous and personal documentary in which writer and comedian Bennett Arron, (a victim of identity theft himself which resulted in him and his pregnant wife losing their home) shows how easy it is to steal an identity. He carries out a series of stunts which culminates in stealing the identity of the then home secretary Charles Clarke. It’s A Mad World ( ) BBC One/Features & Docs, /14.03.07

Comic Relief tries to break down the barriers surrounding the subject of mental health. ‘It’s a Mad World’ provides a unique insight into the lives of four people; their challenges, passions and pursuits as they struggle to lead a normal life. JK Rowling – A Year In the Life ITV1/IWC Media, part of the RDF Media Group/30.12.07

JK Rowling is one of the most famous women in the world. This film has private and exclusive access to a full year in her life: the year in which she completes the literary phenomenon that is Harry Potter. She returns to the sources of her inspiration, explains what happens after the series has ended and reveals what she is planning on writing next. In Search of Steve Ditko BBC Four/Hotsauce TV/16.09.07

In Manhattan lives and works a man of rare talent. Now 80, Steve Ditko co-created one of the icons of our time, Spider-Man. Obsessive fan Jonathan Ross makes a personal journey exploring some of the fantastic stories and weird myths surrounding this reclusive genius, and ultimately attempts to meet and film an interview with his hero. Lie of the Land C4/RTO Pictures Production/03.05.07

Lie of the Land is a documentary feature film by director Molly Dineen chronicling the death throes of a way of life. It was a powerful and passionate lament for the centuries- old relationship between the English and their countryside. The film follows working countrymen, two of whom are eking a living doing the ‘flesh run’ for the local hunt, killing and skinning unwanted calves earning £2 a time.

33 Single Documentary cont… For one-off documentaries only. Includes individual episodes of factual or documentary strands. Excludes individual episodes of documentary series. Malcolm and Barbara - Love's Farewell ITV 1/ITV Productions/08.08.07

Unbearably moving, intimate, and powerful, Paul Watson’s study of the impact of Alzheimers reached its inevitable, tragic end, as Malcolm succumbed to the disease after a decade of suffering. Entirely self-shot by Paul, the film graphically portrayed both the physical and mental toll of this terrifying and debilitating illness. Mischief – Super Slim Me BBC Three & BBC Two/BBC Factual & Learning/07.02.07

Super Slim Me is part of Mischief, a six-part series which tackles big, current affairs subjects and investigates them in an entertaining and provocative way. In this Mischief Special, writer and TV presenter Dawn Porter is on an all-consuming mission to see what it takes to shrink from her UK size 12 figure to the much touted super skinny Hollywood zero. Muslim Jesus, The ITV1/ITV Productions – Specialist Factual & Arts/19.08.07

Islam and Christianity have been portrayed as moral enemies for 1400 years – from the Crusades to the current war on terror. But there’s another story and it revolves around one man – Jesus. This film uses the Quran and other Islamic texts to explore the different ways in which Christians and Muslims both acknowledge Jesus. My Boyfriend the Sex Tourist C4/Twenty Twenty Television/18.12.07

On the island of Margarita, Venezuela, Brit Paul Baxter runs a holiday resort with a difference. Part hotel, part brothel, it sells ‘ The Girlfriend Experience’ to western sex tourists who can choose a ‘girlfriend’ for their stay. The film shows the experiences of the Venezuelan girls hired as sexual companions. My Heroin Hell: Rachel’s Story /Sky News/10.03.07

This is the story of Rachel Keogh’s recovery from life as a heroin addict. Few who have seen the images of her arms, scarred by years of drug abuse, will have forgotten them. The programme contains exclusive material including a video diary Rachel kept during her rehab in Dublin. Ocean Voyagers Animal Planet International/Off The Fence/Feodor Pitcairn Productions/16.12.07

Humpback Whales, an ancient species and one of the largest animals ever to live on planet earth. Narrated by Meryl Streep, Ocean Voyagers provides a startlingly intimate portrait of Humpback life by telling the story of the relationship between a mother whale, Mara, and her baby, Kell. Once Upon A Time In C4/Wide Angle (Thirteen/WNET New York)/Maya Vision International/24.08.07

In the summer of 2006, a pilgrim’s bus left Tehran in Iran on the dangerous journey to Karbala in war-torn Iraq. With the pilgrims on this breath-taking journey, director Kevin Sim, reveals how an ancient battle became the founding legend of Shi’a Islam and how history still shapes the dangerous world of the Middle East today. Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives BBC Four/BBC Scotland/26.11.07

Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives follows Mark Oliver Everett, lead singer of U.S. rock band Eels, as he travels across America to find out about the father he barely knew – quantum- physicist Hugh Everett III, the man who first conceived the existence of Parallel Universes.

34 Single Documentary cont… For one-off documentaries only. Includes individual episodes of factual or documentary strands. Excludes individual episodes of documentary series. Revealed: The Family That Defied Hitler Five/MAP TV/23.10.07

The extraordinary and unknown story of an entire Jewish family in Poland who all survived the Holocaust and all found each other again. One of only two known examples, their story is one of incredible courage, daring, guile, luck and will. Revealed: The Yorkshire Ripper – Mind of a Killer Five/Granada Productions/16.10.07

The Yorkshire Ripper slaughtered 13 women and left 7 others seriously injured. For five years he brought terror, on an unprecedented scale, to the North of England. What do his 26 years behind bars tell us about his state of mind – and will he ever walk free? Seven Sins of England C4/A Halcyon Production/08.05.07

Writer/director Joseph Bullman uncovers our ancient heritage of binge-drinking, teenage delinquency,‘chavyness’, blood lust, xenophobia and rudeness, in The Seven Sins of England. Friday night havoc in English towns is nothing new. The English have been anti-social, binge-drinking yobs for more than a thousand years. Now, modern-day hoodys, binge- drinkers and yobs get to play 11th-century binge-drinkers, in this recreation of historical ‘chavvery’. Sir Percy – The Horse That Nobody Wanted BBC Two/Outsider/01.06.07

The story of the remarkable 2006 winner of the greatest horse race in the world, the Epsom Derby. Unwanted and bought for a song, it was the little guy against the rest. The fairytale that, against all the odds, came true. Storyville – Screamers BBC Four/MG2 Productions/29.03.07

Traces the history of genocide from the Armenian genocide in 1915 to Darfur today, through the eyes and music of popular band “System of a Down”. Pulitzer prize-winner Samantha Power, survivors, whistleblowers and journalist Hrant Dink, who was murdered in Turkey after appearing in this film, explain why genocides repeat. Two Schools in Nablus Aljazeera English/Teachers TV/Flashback Television/29.12.07

This documentary observes the daily lives of two ordinary schools struggling in the extraordinary conditions of life under Israeli occupation in Nablus in the West Bank. Over the first month of a new term, the schools struggle with over-crowding, students in prison, exam pressures and finally a devastating raid by the Israeli army bringing tragedy to their lives. You’re Not Splitting Up My Family C4/A Windfall Film/18.09.07

This documentary follows the story of two young boys, and examines how decisions made by social services changed their lives forever. In 1996, twins Mark and Jason Cox are aged 12 and living on a council estate in County Durham with their father, Tom. The boys are still mourning the loss of their mother, in which they too were involved. Since her death, Tom has struggled with the boys and with his drinking, so their grandmother has moved in to help.

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Features Includes Factual programmes not included in any other categories – includes cookery, gardening, lifestyle, studio discussion and factual entertainment programmes. Includes “reality” programmes in which the formatting is present in the body of the programme through the application of particular rules, or the introduction of challenges. Excludes “reality” programmes where the formatting consists only of setting up an initial situation, which is then observed unfolding without further intervention.

Apprentice, The BBC One/Talkback Thames/06.06.07

In the penultimate week, the remaining candidates can no longer hide behind a team, as they face a gruelling interview process to win a place in the final. They are each grilled by three of Sir Alan’s trusted business colleagues, who report back to him wit their findings. It culminates in a boardroom twist. Baby Borrowers, The BBC Three/Love Productions/09.01.07

The Baby Borrowers tackled one of Britain’s most important social issues – teenage pregnancy – in an innovative, emotionally powerful and engaging contemporary documentary series. We deployed documentary-making techniques to produce a series full of character development and emotional journey which played out like a drama. Chaos at the Chateau C4/Tiger Aspect Productions/22.03.07

Chaos at the Château tells the story of British couple, Ann and David Darrell, who sold up in the UK and took the brave step of setting up home and business in Slovakia. They first came to light in the 15-part Channel 4 daytime series, A Place in Slovakia. Come Dine With Me C4/Granada/01.01.07

Five cooks are battling to win £1000 by hosting the best dinner party. Social worker David goes first –he reckons his suave hosting skills and home full of Victorian antiques will help him win. But tempers fray and sparks fly when blunt-speaking guest Ernie criticises everything David serves. Cook Yourself Thin C4/Tiger Aspect Productions/07.08.07

Cook Yourself Thin was a six-part series hosted by Harry, Gizzi, Sal and Sophie - 4 cool cooks who regularly have their cake, eat it and still look gorgeous. Armed with their skinny secrets and a ballistic bomb calorie counter, they proved that you can drop a dress size in six weeks and still stuff your face. Crisis at the Castle BBC Two/Wall To Wall/27.06.07

This series follows three British aristocratic families as they struggle to hang on to their historic homes. Though their lifestyle is assumed to be idyllic, a constant battle with roof- leaks, falling visitor numbers and mounting debts all put pressure on their personal relationships and their peace of mind. Deadline ITV2/Tiger Aspect Productions/04.04.07

Deadline is a reality show in which the hunted become the hunters, as ten celebrities attempt to survive in the stressful world of celebrity magazines, under the watchful eye of magazine editor Janet Street-Porter. They’ll work as paparazzi and journalists to produce a weekly 12-page, gossip-filled magazine, and hopefully avoid the sack.

36 Features Includes Factual programmes not included in any other categories – includes cookery, gardening, lifestyle, studio discussion and factual entertainment programmes. Includes “reality” programmes in which the formatting is present in the body of the programme through the application of particular rules, or the introduction of challenges. Excludes “reality” programmes where the formatting consists only of setting up an initial situation, which is then observed unfolding without further intervention.

Dragons’ Den BBC Two/BBC/Sony/15.10.07

5 high-powered entrepreneurs are the Dragons who make or break business dreams by going into business with them or showing them the door. Dumped C4/Outline Productions/04.09.07

Dumped challenged eleven unsuspecting members of the public to live on a rubbish dump for three weeks. Through their attempts to live on the stuff the rest of us have chucked out, the series highlights Britain’s mountain of waste and explores why we don’t do more to safeguard the environment. Embarrassing Illnesses C4/Maverick Productions/17.05.07

The Embarrassing Illnesses clinic is open for business to tackle the medical problems that people would rather ignore than take to a doctor. Nothing will be too shameful or shocking, as this new series explores the conditions and ailments that leave many of us a little red-faced, and aims to de-stigmatise common complaints. F Word, The C4/Optomen Television/08.05.07

Series 3 cemented The F Word’s reputation for blending strong factual content with high- octane entertainment to deliver a fresh, innovative approach to the food world. This bold approach combined location VTs, kitchen actuality, celebrity interviews, mischievous stunts and recipe challenges – all with the country’s most irrepressible chef at their heart. Filthy Rich and Homeless BBC Three/Love Productions/22.05.07

Filthy Rich and Homeless was a bold social experiment designed to encourage us to think about the plight of people who sleep rough on Britain’s streets every night. We gave five rich and privileged individuals the chance to swap their affluent lifestyles for a 2 week experience living alongside homeless people. Grand Designs C4/Talkback Thames/28.02.07

Grand Designs is Channel 4’s flagship architecture &design series that follows some of Britain’s most astonishing house-building conversion projects. A 90-minute special of the grandest proportions, the Shaw’s embark on a heroic battle to save a crumbling & ruined castle dating from the 1400’s, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Great British Menu BBC Two/Optomen Television/06.04.07

Every night two brilliant British chefs went head to head, fighting for personal pride, for the reputation of their region’s food and to secure a place on the ‘Great British Menu’. Their dishes were judged by a panel of experts, with viewers picking their favourite in the series’ final week.

37 Features Includes Factual programmes not included in any other categories – includes cookery, gardening, lifestyle, studio discussion and factual entertainment programmes. Includes “reality” programmes in which the formatting is present in the body of the programme through the application of particular rules, or the introduction of challenges. Excludes “reality” programmes where the formatting consists only of setting up an initial situation, which is then observed unfolding without further intervention.

Great British Village Show BBC One/12 Yard Productions/03.06.07

If you wanted to see a massive marrow last summer this was the only TV show for you. Pickling shallots, tomatoes, knitting, cakes, runner beans and the world’s longest ever carrot were displayed by the eccentric competitors, and judged by the eccentric judges. Charles handed out the prizes. Hell’s Kitchen ITV1/ITV Productions/03.09.07

Hell’s Kitchen is back. And this time the man in charge is a culinary legend; the first British chef to win three Michelin stars and the only person ever to make Gordon Ramsey cry…. Marco Pierre White. Over fifteen shows, Marco must train a team of ten novice celebrity cooks to serve the finest haute cuisine. Celebrities including boxing legend Barry McGuigan and comic . Help I’m A Teen Mum ITV1/ITV/22.08.07

They’re among the youngest mums in Britain, aged 14-17. They’ve two weeks in a specially – adapted house with round the clock care and supervision from expert nannies and psychologists. It will be intense, challenging and emotional – but can these girls turn their lives around and change their children’s futures? Hotel Inspector, The Five/TwoFour/06.09.07

Award-winning hotelier Ruth Watson continues her mission to reverse Britain’s depressing reputation for poorly run hotels. In this programme, she tackles The Grand, a 17-bedroom hotel on the Hastings seafront, its owner – former civil servant Peter Mann, and attempts to drag them into the 21st century. C4/A Maverick Production/12.06.07

How to Look Good Naked is back celebrating the naked body in all its glory! Breasts, bums, thighs and tummies are the stars of the show, as presenter and stylist takes a closer look at the female form and hears what women really think about their bodies. Jamie At Home C4/Fresh One Productions/02.10.07

In his new series, Jamie at Home, Jamie picks the freshest ingredients for new recipes direct from source – his own kitchen garden in . Using sound organic principles, in each programme he examines the sowing, growing, and cooking of one type of food; either a specific raw ingredient such as a potato or a fundamental cooking technique like barbecuing. Kill it, Cook it, Eat it BBC Three/Firefly Film & Television Productions/05.03.07

Presented by Richard Johnson, Kill it, Cook it, Eat it follows the journey of farm animals from the pasture to the plate. In a specially constructed restaurant cum studio built around an existing, working abattoir, invited guests watch as the animals are brought for killing.

38 Features Includes Factual programmes not included in any other categories – includes cookery, gardening, lifestyle, studio discussion and factual entertainment programmes. Includes “reality” programmes in which the formatting is present in the body of the programme through the application of particular rules, or the introduction of challenges. Excludes “reality” programmes where the formatting consists only of setting up an initial situation, which is then observed unfolding without further intervention.

Last Man Standing, The BBC Three/BBC London Factual/Discovery Channel/26.06.07

Six young men have taken on the challenge of a lifetime – to travel the world and compete against the most remote tribes on earth at their own sports, on their own turf. This week they’re in the Brazilian jungle on a quest to wrestle with Kalapalo Warriors at the Festival of Death. ITV1/ITV Productions/01.01.07

Loose Women is a daily, topical chat show presented by four women who take an opinionated and personal look at the hottest stories of the day. Hosts including Jackie Brambles, Carol McGiffin, and Jane McDonald are joined by celebrity guests and deliver an entertaining blend of humour, emotion and debate. Mary, Queen of Shops BBC Two/Optomen Television/31.05.07

In Mary, Queen of Shops, retail guru Mary Portas shared the tricks she’d learned at the leading edge of fashion retailing, helping independent shops defeat high street goliaths. Each week Mary rescued a different struggling fashion boutique on her mission to save the high street, one shop at a time. One Show, The BBC One/BBC Vision Productions

The One Show is a live daily magazine programme transmitted 5 nights a week, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year. It has significantly changed the architecture of BBC1's primetime schedule. It has also changed BBC1's relationship with its audience, creating a rolling contemporary conversation with viewers. Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares C4/Optomen Television/04.12.07

Moving, surprising and inspiring, Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares reveals the harsh reality of running a restaurant, whilst showing there’s always a chance of redemption, even with the most unpromising ingredients. Real Hustle, The BBC Three/Objective Productions/Crook Productions/30.07.07

In this series, the three real hustlers pull off some of the biggest, most outrageous scams ever. These are all carried out on unsuspecting members of the public and captured with hidden cameras… So viewers will know what to look out for and learn how to avoid being scammed too. Restaurant, The BBC Two/BBC/13.09.07

Nine couples competed to win the chance to open a restaurant with super-chef Raymond Blanc. The couples lived together and entered weekly challenges to avoid elimination under the watchful eye of three restaurant inspectors. .

39 Features Includes Factual programmes not included in any other categories – includes cookery, gardening, lifestyle, studio discussion and factual entertainment programmes. Includes “reality” programmes in which the formatting is present in the body of the programme through the application of particular rules, or the introduction of challenges. Excludes “reality” programmes where the formatting consists only of setting up an initial situation, which is then observed unfolding without further intervention.

Secret Millionaire, The C4/RDF Television, part of the RDF Media Group

This documentary series takes a fresh look at philanthropy through the eyes of five financially successful individuals. Each week a different multi-millionaire searches for people whose lives he or she can change for the better. Each of our modern-day philanthropists must guarantee to give away thousands of pounds of their own money. Spa Of Embarrassing Illnesses UKTV Style/Tern Television Productions/10.01.07

A haven where those who suffer from society’s most embarrassing and intimate body “illnesses” come to get help. Run by leading UK nutritionist, Amanda Hamilton, Spa of Embarrassing Illnesses deals with the root cause of these afflictions. Can Amanda turn her clients’ lives around at the ultimate detox retreat? This Morning ITV1/ITV Productions/30.10.08

This Morning with & covers the human impact of the news and celebrity interviews from to . It campaigns on difficult subjects, child abuse, domestic violence and changes lives with appeals. Like this year’s Care for Carers which raised almost £150,000. BBC Two/BBC/11.02.07

Weekly studio and location-based motor series, Top Gear reviews the latest cars, with guest celebs and superspeed racing challenges with . Truth About Size Zero, The ITV1/RDF Television, part of the RDF media group/07.03.07

Louise Rednapp, FHM’s Sexiest Woman of the Decade, discovers first-hand the dangers of the current obsession with being stick-thin, when she undertakes an extreme crash- diet and exercise regime in an attempt to drop to a US dress size zero in just 30 days.

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Current Affairs For single films, or films from a strand that are primarily concerned with unfolding current affairs. The winner will demonstrate a commitment to original journalism of the highest order and will aim to provide revelation, fresh insight and analysis. It will have moved on the agenda and debate. It will promote new understanding through analysis or reportage, and will be representative of journalism that makes a difference. Blair Years, The BBC One/Juniper Communications/03.12.07

The film tells how Tony Blair, elected as a consensus politician, became a leader who bitterly divided Britain. In the programme’s exclusive extended interviews with the former Prime Minister, Blair confesses he left office isolated from his party and his country. He also speaks for the first time about his deep religious convictions and how they influenced the way he governed. China’s Stolen Children C4/True Vision/

China’s Stolen Children offers extraordinary access to devastated parents desperately searching for their stolen son; a trafficker who buys and sells babies; a detective specialising in tracing snatched children; and a couple on the verge of selling their newborn daughter. This beautiful but haunting film takes us into the dark heart of modern China. Dispatches – Fighting The Taliban C4/October Films/08.01.07

Dispatches - Fighting The Taliban is the exclusive first-hand account of one of the longest battles fought by British soldiers in Afghanistan. Fighting The Taliban reveals how the war on terror is really being fought on the ground and the formidable scale of the task facing British troops in Afghanistan. Dispatches - How to Get Ahead in Africa C4/Insight News Television/29.10.07

Journalist Sorious Samura shows how it’s not war, famine and disease strangling Africa’s development; it’s corruption. A sober portrait of how modern Africa really works, where the voiceless millions, living in poverty, have had their futures stolen by their corrupt governments, aided and abetted by the West. Dispatches – Undercover Mosque C4/Hardcash Productions/15.01.07

Dispatches has investigated a number of mosques run by high profile national organisations that claim to be dedicated to moderation and dialogue with other faiths. But an undercover reporter joined worshippers to find a message of religious bigotry and extremism being preached. Great Granny Chart Invasion, The BBC Two/BBC Current Affairs/28.05.07

The Great Granny Chart Invasion tackled the disgraceful way we treat old people in Britain – by breaking lonely OAPs into the charts as The Zimmers (with a 90-year old lead singer). Presented by Tim Samuels, it fused hard-hitting undercover reportage with genuine warmth. The Zimmers became an international sensation – 4 million YouTube hits, and starred on Jay Leno. Honour Kills BBC Three/BBC/23.10.07

Exploring ‘honour’ in murder, this unique-access film focuses on the multiple killings of Uzma Arshad and her three children. A week after their decomposed bodies are found, their father returns to the UK - cameras are there for his dramatic confession.

41 Current Affairs For single films, or films from a strand that are primarily concerned with unfolding current affairs. The winner will demonstrate a commitment to original journalism of the highest order and will aim to provide revelation, fresh insight and analysis. It will have moved on the agenda and debate. It will promote new understanding through analysis or reportage, and will be representative of journalism that makes a difference. Panorama: Dog-Fighting BBC One/BBC/30.08.07

International dog-fighting, a secret world which is so dangerous and so far underground it has never been infiltrated before – until now. For the past 17-months, a BBC undercover team has been operating alongside hard-core dog-fighting gangs in the UK and Europe, capturing on camera the savagery of organised dog fights. Panorama: Taking on the Taliban – The Soldiers’ Story BBC One/BBC/05.11.07

Panorama follows a unit of 35 British soldiers on the frontline in Afghanistan during a recent six month tour which ended with one of them dead and twelve seriously wounded. The Panorama Special follows ‘The Queens Company’ into numerous fire fights in order to tell the personal story of a small band of men facing the biggest challenges of their lives. Rise and Fall of Tony Blair, The C4/Brook Lapping Productions/23.06.07

Andrew Rawnsley reveals the unspun truth about Tony Blair and the New Labour government. The Prime Minister wanted to unite the nation but ended up causing bitter division. He wanted to be a great reformer at home only to find that his most radical ideas were blocked. Success in his first foreign intervention led him to finding his most significant mission in bloody conflicts abroad. Ross Kemp on Gangs – South London Special

Ross leaves his passport behind to investigate gang culture on the streets of our nation’s capital. Recently, the numbers of young people involved with gangs such as MZ (Murder Zone) and the Peckham boys appears to have spun out of control, Ross meets the then home secretary, John Reid, as well as past and present gang members to look at the reasons why, and what can be done. This World: Child Slavery with BBC Two/BBC/26.3.07

A 12-year-old boy is sold by his mother for 25 pounds to a fisherman in Ghana. The boy will spend his childhood diving to disentangle nets in the murky waters of Lake Volta. In Saudi Arabia, a 6-year-old boy who has been trafficked into the country from Yemen to beg for a gang master is picked up by the Saudi authorities and deported. This World: Lugovoi: Britain’s Most Wanted BBC Two/Mentorn Media/01.12.07

A candid portrait of Andrei Lugovoi – the prime suspect in the polonium poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko. Mark Franchetti gains unique access for This World to the former KGB agent – a man wanted for extradition by Scotland Yard but regarded by many in the newly resurgent Russia as a hero. Tonight With Trevor McDonald – Terror in the Skies ITV1/ITV Productions/04.06.07

At a time when Britain is under its greatest threat of terrorist attacks, undercover investigators filmed major security failings at one of our busiest airports. Security guards at Birmingham International airport were filmed sleeping on the job, clearing x-ray images of suitcases without proper checks, failing to guard transatlantic aircraft and conducting drug deals.

42 Current Affairs For single films, or films from a strand that are primarily concerned with unfolding current affairs. The winner will demonstrate a commitment to original journalism of the highest order and will aim to provide revelation, fresh insight and analysis. It will have moved on the agenda and debate. It will promote new understanding through analysis or reportage, and will be representative of journalism that makes a difference. Where’s My Pension Gone? ITV1/ITV Productions/25.01.07

This documentary examined the collapse of Britain’s occupational pensions system. In his hard-hitting style, Jeff Randall argued that this social disaster was no accident or misfortune. It was the result of blunders, greed and complacency.

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News Coverage Coverage of an individual news programme in its entirety. In the case of 24-hour news channels, the broadcaster is permitted to submit news programming of up to one hour’s duration, running continuously without any internal editing. BBC Ten O’ Clock News: Blair Stands Down BBC One/BBC News/10.05.07

Tony Blair's announcement that he was standing-down provided a double challenge: translating the drama of the day while assessing Blair's impact on the UK and the world. The Ten O'Clock News deployed its best reporters from Sedgefield to Baghdad - the result was a brilliantly produced programme, full of fascinating insight. BBC Ten O’ Clock News: War in Afghanistan BBC One/BBC News/20.06.07

As fierce fighting raged in Helmand, the Ten O'clock News was presented live by from Camp Bastion. The programme is filled with first-class reporting, including: a breathtaking report from the front line; an exposé of Taliban cruelty; an interview with a would-be suicide bomber and a report by Huw on attempts to stop farmers producing heroin. Channel 4 News: Iraq – The Surge C4/ITN/12.07.07

A remarkable observational film about the US surge in Iraq, shot by an embedded photojournalist (Guardian Films); An exclusive interview with ; A report from the Red Mosque in Moscow, and tongue-in-cheek coverage of the Queen’s falling out with the BBC. Watch out for the unusual studio guest! Granada Reports: The Lesley Molseed Trial ITV1/ITV Granada/12.11.07

Granada Reports broadcast a special edition devoted to the trial of Ronald Castree, the killer of 11-year-old Lesley Molseed in 1975. The case achieved notoriety as one of the worst miscarriages of justice in legal history after Stefan Kiszko served 16 years for a crime he didn’t commit. Less than three hours after the verdict, Granada Reports produced a powerful and compelling half hour from a specially redesigned set. ITV Evening News: The Big Melt ITV1/ITV News/16.01.07

Climate changes is the greatest threat facing out planet – and over the past year ITV News has owned the story of global warming with a series of special in-depth reports more than any other broadcaster. ITV News visited some of the climate change hot spots around the world – offsetting carbon emissions – to witness first hand the very real impact it’s already having on millions of people around the world. ITV Evening News: – The Tyranny and the Tragedy ITV1/ITV News/17.09.07

In a week of special programming, ITV News went undercover in Zimbabwe to expose the pain and suffering of millions of people in a country on the brink of collapse. In a hugely ambitious undertaking, Mark Austin anchored ITV News bulletins live from the Zimbabwean border – something no other UK broadcaster had ever attempted. I London Tonight Special, A - Put the Knives and Guns Down ITV1 (London)/ITN/03.07.07

Put the Knives and Guns Down was a unique television event – an entire primetime news programme devoted to a single report. Chris Rogers spent a year following the father of murdered young footballer, Kiyan Prince. The incredibly powerful film was broadcast following his killer’s conviction.

44 News Coverage cont… Coverage of an individual news programme in its entirety. In the case of 24-hour news channels, the broadcaster is permitted to submit news programming of up to one hour’s duration, running continuously without any internal editing. Newsnight BBC Two/BBC/10.05.07

Newsnight ran for 90 minutes when Blair went. The show combined news reports, eminent guests, finely-produced “obituaries”, and amazing drama just before midnight. It looks like a polished product, but it was created to a tight deadline because of uncertainty over when Blair would announce. West Tonight, The: The Gloucestershire Floods ITV West, ITV1/ITV West/23.07.07

The Summer floods in Gloucestershire was the biggest story in our region for more than a decade. Torrential rains caused dramatic flooding in the county. This programme was broadcast when the flooding was at its peak. Sky News – Glasgow Airport Attack Sky News/Sky News/30.06.07

Sky News’ initial coverage of the Glasgow Terror attack was so strong, CNN simulcast (unauthorised) whole segments of output. Sky News had the first eyewitness on air, the first video and first stills. A textbook of accurate and informative coverage on one of the year’s biggest stories.

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Sport Coverage of a sports programme as transmitted. Cheltenham Gold Cup C4/Highflyer Productions/16.0.07

Channel 4’s biggest sporting event of the year involving the deployment of its most extensive outside broadcast facilities and personnel. The Cheltenham Gold Cup is jump racing’s most prestigious trophy contested by the elite of steeplechasing’s long distance specialists and marks the climax of the world famous Cheltenham Festival. Cricket on Five Five/Sunset and Vine/05.09.07

The sixth one-day international between England and India took place at the Oval on Wednesday September 5 2007 and proved to be one of the most exciting games of one- day cricket ever played. Cricket on five highlights programme aired at 7.15pm that evening, just an hour after the drama had ended in South London. FA Cup Final, The BBC One/BBC Sport/19.05.07

The FA Cup Final saw the most famous match of the English season played at the rebuilt Wembley stadium for the first time. Fittingly, it features the two best teams of the season - Chelsea and Manchester United. ITV F1: Canadian Grand Prix Live ITV1/North One Television/10.06.07

Steve presented live coverage from the Canadian Grand Prix as British Formula 1 rookie took the chequered flag in just his sixth Formula 1 – after a record- breaking start to his début season. Race commentary came from Martin Brundle and James Allen, with analysis from Mark Blundell. Red Bull Air Race 2007, The C4/Tiger Aspect Productions/06.04.07

Presented by Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell with super model Jodie Kidd, the Red Bull Air Race world series’10 races spanned the globe from the live London race, to a thrilling final in Perth, Australia. Britain’s Paul Bonhomme losing out in the end to American Mike Mangold, after a hard-fought season by just 43 of a second. 2007: England V France Semi Final ITV1/13.10.07

Jim Rosenthal presented live coverage from the Stade de France in Paris, as England exceeded all expectations to triumph 15-9 over the much-fancied France in a thrilling edge-of-the-seat encounter, with a winning role from old hero, . Match commentary came from Miles Harrison and Stuart Barnes with studio analysis from Martin Johnson and Thomas Castaignede. Wimbledon – The Men’s Final BBC One/BBC Sport/08.07.07

The Wimbledon Men's Final was not just a classic match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, but also a classic reunion of three of the greats of Wimbledon - Borg, McEnroe & Connors were presented to the crowd and reminisced on their great rivalry.

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Interactivity This is awarded for the best use of interactivity and new media. It can be for a TV programme-related experience on multiple platforms, but is not limited to that and may be a strand-alone interactive experience involving moving pictures. It is open to any form of interactive media, including web, mobile, IPYB, red button or any cross-platform combination. The emphasis should be on creativity and user-engagement through the moving image/rich media. Apprentice, The BBC One/Talkback Thames/ 27.02.07

The Apprentice was supported through a number of distinctive ways to extend the reach of the programme. Website including message boards where viewers could submit their own comments/questions to put to /candidates, Vodcasts , which included behind the scenes footage and recaps. Podcasts with Richard Bacon's Apprentice radio show being made available to download. Mobile, with highlights being distributed to all 5 networks. Are You Smarter Than A Ten Year Old? Sky One/Sky One New Media/09.10.07

The campaign for this hit game show built on the school – time theme. Incorporating childlike fun into the very fabric of the website design. Visitors could literally customise (or vandalise) with graphics or graffiti. Exclusive one-on-one videos, games and downloads only expanded the campaign. Big Art Mob www.bigartmob.com/Moblog UK & Carbon-Princess/01.06.07

Big Art Mob is the heart of the interactive dimension of the initial stages of a cross-platform project on public art. The initiative combines TV, actual large-scale works of public art, and this web & mobile element where viewers photograph artworks on their mobile phones and send them directly to the first comprehensive, interactive map of UK public art. Bill, The

Fake websites supporting the storyline were set up one month in advance of TX. The sites look genuine to the casual observer with no production or programme branding. Bill fans can recognise subtle references to and its characters and are compelled to find out their meaning. Each site is linked to by the others creating a network of fake sites that, together, neatly set up the storyline in advance of TX. Britain’s Best UKTV History/Lion Television/20.08.07

Britain’s Best Is an interactive, multi-platform experience in which everyone can learn more about the past and vote for their favourite historic place – the ultimate winner is up to the viewers. Castaway BBCi, BBC.co.uk/Lion Telelvision/01.02.07

Castaway - a major BBC multi-platform project - included a daily Red Button show with host Danny Wallace behind the scenes, Danny’s Diary, a 24/7 website and interactive game, Castaway: Remote Control where the audience took charge. One week more than 200,000 votes resulted in the removal of Daisy the Cow. Coronation Street ITV1/Emuse & ITV Plc/01.09.07

Launched from the ITV 24/7 menu the Coronation Street interactive service gives viewers around-the-clock access to additional content from the show including a video catch-up from the past week, previews of upcoming shows, news and gossip and more. The service also includes a dedicated zone for the show sponsor, Harvey’s furniture.

47 Interactivity cont…. This is awarded for the best use of interactivity and new media. It can be for a TV programme-related experience on multiple platforms, but is not limited to that and may be a strand-alone interactive experience involving moving pictures. It is open to any form of interactive media, including web, mobile, IPYB, red button or any cross-platform combination. The emphasis should be on creativity and user-engagement through the moving image/rich media. Deal or No Deal Wedigtv.com/The JD Project/14.09.07

This is a fully interactive version of the Deal or No Deal gameshow. The show uses over 1000 separate video clips which enable the viewer to dictate the terms by which the show progresses. This includes choosing which box to open through to making the call ‘Deal or No Deal. Doctor Who Comic Maker BBC One/BBC Wales/01.04.07

The Doctor Who comic maker is part of the Doctor Who website. It enables users to create their own animated Doctor Who stories and submit them to the main site. Over 30,000 storytellers have been submitted to date. The Comic Maker takes the successful Doctor Who web brand into the user-generated content space and may even lead to a whole new generation of successful drama storytellers. Emmerdale Online Channel, The Online/Mobile/Hoodlum and ITV/ongoing

The Emmerdale online channel was fully integrated with the ITV series and launched to coincide with the murder of lead character Tom King. The audience was enlisted to go online, join the community and help solve the mystery. The channel was updated with daily narrative content for 21 weeks. Empire’s Children www.channel4.com/empire /Illumina Digital/Wall To Wall/01.07.07

Empire’s Children is a cross-platform project combining a 6-part documentary series about the end of the British Empire with an interactive website which helps people trace and tell their own Empire stories. The website aims to offer so-called ‘web 2.0’ (participative, two-way web) in a non-intimidating way for less confident, less experienced web users. Gary Rhodes’ Local Food Heroes 2007 UKTV Food/Denham Productions/05.11.07

An interactive awards scheme, Gary Rhodes’ Local Food Hero celebrates those committed champions that go the extra mile in the name of high quality local food. The public nominate and vote for their favourite specialist retailers worthy of winning the title of “ Local Food Hero 2007 and the £ 40,000 prize. Green Britain Sky News/Sky News/08.01.07

As part of Sky News’ Environmental Week the channel invited ordinary people to become video journalists. Their clips were highlighted on television both as teasers and on the videowall, and online through an embedded, clickable google map – a UK first ( see www.sky.com/greenbritainmap). Practical advice was made available across platforms. Katine Guardian Unlimited / www.guardian.co.uk./katine/virtualvillage.co.uk

With ’s Katine website we follow the progress and the struggles of a community over the course of a development project. The ‘virtual village’ is an interactive space including documentary videos, music and picture galleries produced by journalists and the people of Katine.

48 Interactivity cont…. This is awarded for the best use of interactivity and new media. It can be for a TV programme-related experience on multiple platforms, but is not limited to that and may be a strand-alone interactive experience involving moving pictures. It is open to any form of interactive media, including web, mobile, IPYB, red button or any cross-platform combination. The emphasis should be on creativity and user-engagement through the moving image/rich media. Long Way Down Interactive BBC Two/BBC and Long Way Round

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman biked 15,000 miles in 85 days, and users could track their daily progress via clips and logs embedded on a Google Map. There were 70 logs on the site - almost one every day, 115 clips uploaded from African roadsides, over 5,000 messages posted. Lost Sky One/Sky One New Media/27.05.07

The Lost campaign was aimed at nervous newcomers and hardcore fanatics alike. Comedian led viewers through the Lost maze with our iTunes top 10 weekly podcasts, online and red button video specials and exclusive one-on-one cast interviews. The result was an extensive, content-rich, multi-platform campaign across all areas. Prison Break Sky One/Sky One New Media/24.09.07

The campaign’s unique centrepiece was a series of commissioned online video documentaries from key star Wade Williams (Brad Bellick), leading UK viewers on an intimate tour of the production. Along with a hit podcast and the web-only video series “Behind the Bars”, the Prison Break campaign stretched across all platforms. Ross Kemp On Gangs Sky One/Sky One New Media/01.10.07

The dense campaign for Ross Kemp on Gangs included a massively popular “directors commentary” red button application, an “unseen footage” online series, and extensive behind-the-scenes access that allowed viewers to interact even further with this dramatic series. Spooks Interactive .co.uk/spooks/Kudos Film and Television/Hoodlum Active/16.10.07

The website user is taken into the world of Spooks, where further to each TV episode they embark on new narrative ‘missions’ that are tied into the series plot. Featuring a web-only storyline and exclusive characters, the site matches the TV show’s high production values. By successfully completing tasks online, visitors will feel like they are part of the action and are rewarded with insider information. Thick of It, The BBC Four Interactive/BBC Comedy/02.07.07

Special opt-out for "The Thick Of It", screened after each TX of "Spinners and Losers", following the same events but from the point of view of the Opposition. X Factor, The ITV1/Talkback Thames/18.08.07

The focus of this year’s X Factor website was all about the user experience. Jam-packed with show recaps from ITV1 & ITV2, highlights, backstage clips and exclusive interviews, the site heaved with rich media; and encouraged user-engagement through the My X Factor section, where fans could upload videos of themselves singing, rate each other’s performances and discuss show news on the forums provided.

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Entertainment Programme Includes general entertainment programmes, variety shows, game shows, quizzes, panel games and celebrity chat shows. All Star Family Fortunes ITV1/Talkback Thames/27.10.07

Each week All Star Family Fortunes sees two celebrities and their families compete to win up to £30,000 for charity. The opening show in this series features singer & actress Kym Marsh playing against presenter Brian Dowling. ’s Happy Hour ITV1/Avalon Television/03.03.07

The laughs continue as the Pub Landlord welcomes more of his favourite celebrities to his Happy Hour. Guests include former teen idol Donny Osmond, Sonia from EastEnders aka actress Natalie Cassidy, and star of Torchwood John Barrowman. Music is provided by one of Britain’s all-time favourite pop bands, Madness. Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway ITV1/ITV Productions/13.10.07

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway returned for its 7th series with a dynamic twist. Although keeping a firm eye on the style and high standards of the past, the production team successfully continued to introduce new items to maintain its winning formula. Any Dream Will Do BBC One/BBC/02.06.07

Lloyd Webber's studio-based search for his new lead man for the West End show Joseph & the Technicolour Dreamcoat. Balls Of Steel C4/Objective Productions/16.02.07

Hosted by , ‘Balls of Steel’ is a post-modern ‘Game For A Laugh’ in which 12 different & performers compete to perform the funniest, most dangerous & stupidest stunts in order to win the approval of the studio audience & the coveted ‘Balls of Steel’ crown. Britain’s Got Talent ITV1/TalkbackTHAMES in association with Syco TV/09.06.07

Britain’s Got Talent confidently anticipated capturing the ITV audience who were already fans of variety, but who had high expectations for a new revamped talent show with Simon Cowell & Ant & Dec. The show is open to any performer of any age with any talent. ’s Screenwipe BBC Four/Zeppotron/25.09.07

A new series of Screenwipe lurches on screen with all the poise and decorum of a dog on crutches. Host and idiot Charlie Brooker takes another caustic look at TV; expect irreverent observations, puerile sarcasm, and little snippets of animation. Show C4/Monkey Kingdon/03.03.07

Charlotte hosts her mix of celebrity guests, top music acts, comedy sketches and hidden camera stunts. Recorded close to transmission, in front of a studio audience, Charlotte is joined on the sofas by her favourite celebrities, who chat and also take part in comedy sketches and studio games. Guests on the first series included , Rupert Everett, Keith Allen, Liza Minnelli, Eric McCormack and Patsy Kensit.

50 Entertainment Programme cont… Includes general entertainment programmes, variety shows, game shows, quizzes, panel games and celebrity chat shows. Cirque de Celebrité Sky One/Love Productions/09.12.07

After 10 weeks of competition, the Cirque de Celebrité finale saw 3 remaining celebrity contestants compete for the title of Circus Champion. For the first time ever on UK television, contestants performed on the infamous and highly dangerous Wheel of Death. The show was filmed entirely on location in a real big top. Dame Edna Treatment, The ITV1/Tiger Aspect Productions/17.03.07

The Dame Edna Treatment is the most unique and exclusive retreat for ‘megastars’ – not celebrities, the people who stay here are ‘megastars’. This is a place where megastars can rest and recuperate without the prying eyes of the world whilst benefiting from the loving touch of Dame Edna. ITV1/ITV Productions/20.01.07

11 celebrities take on the challenge of becoming skating stars, taught by Olympic heroes . The end product is a weekly entertainment event which looks visually stunning with an edge of unpredictability. Week six brought an exclusive collaboration of Torvill and Dean with . Derren Brown: Trick or Treat C4/Objective Productions/13.04.07

In this brand new series, Derren Brown is at his most devilish, having persuaded members of the public to sign a Faustian pact with him and participate in a macabre game of “ Trick or Treat”. This week, Richard, having chosen a “ Trick Card”, is put to sleep in a photo booth in London only to wake in Marrakech. Friday Night Project, The C4/A Princess Production for Channel 4/26.01.07

The Friday Night Project returned in 2007 hosted by comic geniuses and Alan Carr. Once again, celebrity guest hosts were asked to provide an opening show monologue and face a no-questions-barred session from the studio audience. They invited Alan and Justin to delve into their unique celebrity world and take part in comedy sketches, the panel game and Alan’s topical comedy news desk Friday Night News. Friday Night With Jonathan Ross BBC One/Hot Sauce/30.03.07

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross is a comedy entertainment talk show. ’s TV Burp ITV1/Avalon Television/03.03.07

Telly’s alchemist-in-chief, Harry Hill, distils comedy gold from the week’s must-see television. With new starters like Life on Mars, plus the usual big soaps and countless tasty titbits like Freaky Eaters to tuck into, Harry has plenty to give him his acclaimed brand of telly indigestion. BBC One/Hat Trick Productions/23.11.07

Have I Got News For You is a topical news quiz which is entering its 18th year and 34th series. Five years after replacing with a rotation of guest hosts the show can accommodate almost any style of presenter, while Paul Merton and ’s contributions remain as fresh as ever.

51 Entertainment Programme cont… Includes general entertainment programmes, variety shows, game shows, quizzes, panel games and celebrity chat shows. I’m A Celebrity…. Get Me Out Of Here! ITV1/ITV Productions/12.11.07

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Returns for its seventh outing. Abandoned in a camp in the heart of the Australian rainforest, our celebrity campers’ antics are filmed around the clock and served up for the nations entertainment, every night, all overseen by the perfect pairing – Britain’s favourite duo, Ant & Dec. This time around, the cast includes singer and national treasure Christopher Biggins. Kylie Show, The ITV1/ITV Productions/10.11.07

A fusion of music, performance and comedy, The Kylie Show pushed the boundaries of a genre that has a great history, the classic 1970’s music special. The innovative styling, set design and lighting, all contributed to create a new and different way to produce primetime music programming for television. BBC Two/Angst Productions/13.09.07

Mock The Week is the hottest, edgiest around with a unique mix of chat, stand-up and performance. Each week host Dara O’Briain and regulars , , and Russell Howard, are joined by other top comedians for a hilarious and irreverent look at the news. BBC Two/TalkbackTHAMES/06.12.07

This is the fourth episode from the current series of 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks', starring Simon Amstell, Noel Fielding and . The show's guests were comedian turned 'Eastenders' actor , 'Coronation Street' heart-throb, turned pop singer Richard Fleeshman, US sitcom 'Flight of the Conchords' star Kristen Shaal and Roy Stride from indie pop group 'Scouting for Girls'. Noel’s Christmas Presents Sky One/Two Four Broadcast/23.12.07

Noel Edmonds surprises deserving members of the public with money-can't-buy presents in this heart-warming show. Parkinson – The Final Conversation ITV1/ITV productions/16.12.07

This was the last Parkinson talk show which featured substantial interviews with Billy Connollly, , David Attenborough and plus special performances from Peter Kay, and Dame Edna Everage. QI BBC Two/TalkbackTHAMES/07.12.07

Join QI regulars Stephen Fry and and guests , and for a Christmas look at the subject of “Empire” as they rummage through the Imperial past in search of all the pink bits. QI: the comedy quiz on which the Sun never sets. Return of Allo Allo BBC Two/Objective North/28.04.07

‘Return of Allo Allo’ was a high-profile reunion show for BBC2. The show was an unusual mixture of studio sitcom inter-cut with classic archive documentary. New scenes were scripted by creator Jeremy Lloyd and were performed before a studio audience creating a kind of ‘audience with a sitcom’ format.

52 Entertainment Programme cont… Includes general entertainment programmes, variety shows, game shows, quizzes, panel games and celebrity chat shows. Room 101 BBC Two/Hat Trick Productions/09.02.07

In Paul Merton’s 5th and final series, he invited Ian Hislop along. This is a spiky show with Ian nominating all the things Paul Merton holds dear, including himself. It is another demonstration of Paul Merton’s versatility – as he conducts an in-depth interview, improvises comedy with the guest and executes complex prop-gags. Royal Variety Performance, The ITV1/ITV Productions/09.12.07

Presented by Phillip Schofield and Kate Thornton, Liverpool, celebrating its 800th birthday & on the verge of becoming European Capital of Culture, played host to this year’s Royal Variety Performance. Including a host of stars from , Joan Rivers & Jimmy Tarbuck through to Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and American supergroup Bon Jovi. Saturday Live Again! ITV1/Pozzitive Television/1.12.07

Saturday Live Again! was a one-off comedy variety and music show to celebrate 21 years since the show “Saturday Live” was launched on Channel 4. Hosted by , it featured stand-up, sketches, music and variety and was 100% live. Sports Personality of the Year 2007 BBC One/BBC Sport/09.12.07

In front of a studio audience of 8000, Sports Personality honoured the great sporting achievements of 2007. Sir Bobby Robson received the Lifetime Achievement Award & a 2-minute standing ovation, while Joe Calzaghe was crowned Sports Personality of the Year. Streetmate ITV2/Tiger Aspect Productions/

Streetmate is a dating show for people with hectic lifestyles. Streetmate is the answer. It couldn’t be simpler. Our presenter , pounds the streets looking for one happy-go lucky single person who is willing to find their perfect mate – a streetmate. BBC One/BBC/15.12.07

12 weeks of celebrity dancing as they rumba, waltz and jive their way to the final with vigorous training with their professional dancing partners. Tough Gig ITV1/Avalon Telelvision/12.06.07

Tough Gig is a six-part series for ITV1. Each 30-minute show follows a comedian as they prepare for one of the toughest performances of their career. takes up ‘commune living’ at a specialist new-age retreat in Dorset. At the end of his stay Frank must perform a stand-up gig based on what he’s learned – but will he pull it off? Underdog Show, The BBC Two/Splashmedia/17.04.07

Eight famous faces pair up with eight untrained and previously unloved rescue dogs. Taught by professional trainers, they face the terrifying challenge of competing live in an arena style competition hosted by . One dog exits each week eliminated by professional judges and the viewers but finds solace when it's put up for adoption and finds a new home with the celebrity or a lucky viewer.

53 Entertainment Programme cont… Includes general entertainment programmes, variety shows, game shows, quizzes, panel games and celebrity chat shows. X Factor, The ITV1/Talkback Thames/15.12.07

The X Factor final culminated in the battle of the Welsh, English and the Scots, with Rhydian, Same Difference and Leon all singing their hearts out in an attempt to walk off with a one million pound recording contract and the X Factor crown. With guest performances by Katherine Jenkins & , & Leon’s unforgettable duet with Kylie.

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Comedy Programme Includes stand-up comedy and sketch programmes. Armstrong & Miller Show, The BBC One/Hat Trick Productions/02.11.07

Ben Miller and are reunited in a new sketch show. The pair haven't performed on our screens together for seven years, although separately the loveable comic actors have been entertaining us. But now they bring their brilliant comic timing and onscreen chemistry to a new line-up of wholesome British characters and situations, but with an absurdist twist. Best of Little Miss Jocelyn, The BBC Two/Brown Eyed Boy/22.08.07

Prepare yourself for the mayhem of Little Miss Jocelyn...Beware, as Jocelyn Jee Esien crashes onto the screen with her wickedly naughty and anarchic antics combined with a sprinkle of hidden-camera stunts and the odd hapless celebrity. Catherine Tate Christmas Special, The BBC One/Tiger Aspect Productions/25.12.07

Comedienne Catherine Tate returns for a Christmas Special bringing back some favourite characters such as Lauren, Bernie the Nurse and Derek Faye, as well as a very special Christmas guest. Comedy Cuts ITV2/ITV Productions/29.03.07

Comedy talent, hand-picked from the live scene was combined with an equally unknown but talented crew from the short film scene. On an ultra-low budget we shot an act a day on 40 location shoots, pushing for cinematic shots on limited resources to create a joke- packed, irreverent, vital launch pad. C4/ Hat Trick/04.10.07

Fonejacker – which started life as part of Channel 4’s 2006 Comedy Lab is a man addicted to prank calls, taking on various guises to satisfy his need to confuse anyone at the end of the phone. Animation stills and filmed footage of the prank accompanies the calls.

History of the World Backwards BBC Four/BBC Features & Documentaries, Bristol/06.11.07

In The History of the World Backwards, comedian Rob Newman returns with a unique perspective on historical events. Fusing comedy sketches, history, archive and music, it’s a time warp where the world moves in reverse, but time still flows forwards.

Katy Brand’s Big Ass Show ITV2/World’s End Television/19.10.07

Katy Brand’s Big Ass Show – a parallel world of comedy characters and crazy celebrities with big egos and even bigger flaws. This show includes Katy’s outrageous take on 21st century icons like school bully and normal mum Kate Winslet, and her own original characters.

55 Comedy Programme cont…. Includes stand-up comedy and sketch programmes. Kombat Opera Presents… BBC One/Avalon Television/25.02.07

Kombat Opera Presents… is a new series of contemporary musical-comedies based on major television shows. The presenter of The Applicants (John Thomson) is an entrepreneur, straight-talking businessman and the hirer-and-firer in reality TV business show The Applicants. The episode sees six remaining contestants pitted against each other to become their mentor’s favourite. Show, The BBC One/BBC Comedy/17.11.07

Omid delivers his stand-up alongside sketches. Show, The BBC Two/Objective/Hey Hey Hey Ltd/04.10.07

Taking a look at the best, and worst, of today's TV, The Peter Serafinowicz Show hosts television's most futile game shows, including Heads Or Tails? and offers "celebrity" interviews on O! News that can't be seen anywhere else. Through his impressions of familiar faces, Peter creates a world in which the likes of Al Pacino and Simon Cowell mingle with his own quirky creations. Ruddy Hell! It’s Harry & Paul BBC One/Tiger Aspect/20.04.07

Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse are back with a host of new characters – including the Posh Scaffolders, the high ranking surgeons, and The Edge plus many other famous and not so famous but altogether hilarious faces. Russell Brand’s Ponderland C4/Vanity Productions/22.10.07

Russell Brand takes time out from his hectic schedule to return to Channel 4 and contemplate the world around him. Russell delves into an eclectic mix of topics including love, childhood and holidays. Supported by archive footage and his own reminiscences, Russell will act as guide as he discusses seemingly generic topics, makes phone calls to unsuspecting targets and introduces specially shot segments. Star Stories C4/Objective Productions/27.07.07

The Star Stories team once again throws open the doors of the closely guarded world of celebrity and presents its version of the Take That story. The rise and fall and rise again of the best band of all time are documented in a hilarious half hour. See how (Steve Edge) is taken under the wing of pop impresario Nigel Martin Smith (Fergus Craig). Tittybangbang BBC Three/Pett Productions/09.12.07

Now in its third series, the irrepressible sketch show Tittybangbang remains firmly at the comedy heart of BBC3. Starring Lucy Montgomery, Debbie Chazen and Tony Way, this fast-paced, action-packed comedy welcomes back favourite characters from series 1 and 2 and introduces us to some brand new, but equally colourful creations. Touch Me I’m Karen Taylor BBC Three/Avalon Telelvision/11.06.07

Expect a fresh and saucy look at modern life as Touch Me, I’m Karen Taylor welcomes us to the world as seen through her irreverent and lascivious eyes. A world that in this episode introduces us to: Kaz and Jen, the “don’t need a man” hetro-flexible Lipstick Lesbians; Miss Harper, the desperate, divorced school teacher, and skits like Cash Cow, a late night phone-in comp.

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Situation Comedy

Angelo’s Five/Five/14.12.07

Angelo’s is a 6 x 30 minute series and is written by whose previous credits include Pulling. Horgan herself plays Karen, a WPC who is desperate for a baby, so desperate that if her PC husband Dave, isn’t up to the task she’ll happily use the offer of help from Dave’s sleazy brother Kevin. Benidorm ITV1/Tiger Aspect/01.02.07

Welcome to the Solano “all inclusive resort”. The Garvey family, Mick and Janice – and two children, Telle & Michael and chain-smoking, sun-obsessed, foul-mouthed grandma Madge. Also there – the Oracle, reigning Lancashire pub quiz champion and his doting mum. Extras Christmas Special BBC One/BBC Comedy/27.12.07

Andy Millman’s transformation from bit-part stand-in to household name is now complete in this one-off special. Unfortunately, his hit sitcom has suffered so many changes that it bears no resemblance to his original idea. Will he make a fresh bid for artistic credibility? Gavin & Stacey BBC Three/Baby Cow/13.05.07

Gavin is an ordinary boy from Essex, Stacey is an ordinary girl from Barry. After speaking on the phone to each other every day at work – they finally met, fell in love and got married. Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off… To Glastonbury BBC Four/Pozzitive Television Ltd/06.07.07

Meet Giles Wemmbley Hogg, traveller, investigator of cultural diversity, and upper middle- class twit from Budleigh Salterton. In this scripted comedy-docu-blog, Giles reports back from Glastonbury as if it was a foreign country, with his reactions to the music, the mayhem, the mud and the endless, endless hummous. IT Crowd, The C4/TalkbackTHAMES/24.08.07

The IT Crowd centres around the world of an ignored and unloved office IT department and the relationship between the socially awkward IT staff and their computer-ignorant boss. It stars as Moss, Chris O’Dowd as Roy and as Jen. BBC Two/Open Mike/22.11.07

Jack Dee stars as Rick Spleen, a successful but world-weary stand-up comedian who spends too much of his time hosting corporate events. He and Marty, his American co- writer, spend their days arguing, drinking too much coffee, and devising work avoidance strategies. Further distractions are provided by Magda, Rick’s home help, his show-biz agent wife Mel, their teenage daughter Sam and her feckless boyfriend Ben. Mighty Boosh, The BBC Three/Baby Cow/22.11.07

The third series of The Mighty Boosh sees Howard and Vince running Naboo’s curiosity shop called Nabootique, but their days are far from mundane retail affairs as we enter the surreal world of The Mighty Boosh.

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My Family BBC One/DLT Entertainment UK Ltd/06.04.07

Surprises for all in this episode of My Family as Kenzo’s father is revealed, and a couple that the Harpers met on holiday ask Ben to become their sperm donor. A visit to the clinic ends Ben’s revelling in his own fertility, when his sperm is categorised as lazy. BBC One/Avalon Television/07.09.07

Lee has a problem. His flatmate Kate has moved out and his best mate and Landlord, Tim has put the apartment up for sale. Faced with homelessness, Lee announces he’ll buy the flat himself, but realises he can’t afford it. He sets to work looking for a flatmate to help pay the mortgage, and an unexpected person seems to be the saviour - Tim’s sister Lucy. Outnumbered BBC One/Hat Trick Productions/04.09.07

“Outnumbered” was conceived as a comedy out to capture the daily rollercoaster of life with small children. It depicted two parents and three young kids locked in an unequal contest and celebrated the familiar chaos of family politics – something that was recognised by all generations of audience. Peep Show C4/Objective Productions/18.05.07

Starring David Mitchell and , Peep Show follows the private worlds of Mark and Jeremy, two twenty-something flat-mates living in south London. Mark is the sensible one: a professional brogue wearer with a slightly worrying interest in World War Two. Jeremy is the loose cannon: a lazy waster with dodgy friends, who dreams of becoming a musician, but can never get his act together, or often even get up in the morning. Plus One C4/Kudos Film and Television/19.10.07

What do you do when your girlfriend leaves you to marry Duncan from Blue? You decide to outshine them on their wedding day, that’s what. Plus One follows the best efforts of Rob Black to secure a beautiful woman as his wedding guest in an attempt to get his own back. Suburban Shootout Five/Paramount/Feelgood Fiction/06.09.07

In Little , the women don’t kill time they kill each other, with anything from Glock 9mm select-fire machine pistols to potato-peelers if necessary. Beneath the apparent torpor of Health Club fundraisers, mid morning bum n’ tum exercise classes and the twice daily school run, lies a secret super-sexed, super-violent World. Thick of It, The BBC Four/BBC Comedy/02.01.07

The Prime Minister has announced he’s leaving, but refuses to name a date. Power is shifting inside government to Tom, the PM’s likely successor, and Tom’s friends in power, known as ‘The Nutters’. BBC One/BBC Comedy/25.12.07

Richard and Audrey are still living in the Manor. Marjory lives at The Lodge. Richard and Audrey's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up so there is a party to plan. But Richard has a secret which threatens to destroy the community, a happy marriage and a lifetime of friendships.

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The Vicar of Dibley BBC One/Tiger Aspect/01.01.07

Geraldine has accepted Harry’s marriage proposal and she wants her big day to be perfect. Unfortunately the villagers are determined to takeover all the preparations and what they have in mind is a blend of romance “Doctor Who” and a video shot in the style of “Saving Private Ryan. And then there’s the dress….

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