Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE brings together
the best of British
National events and landmark programming cover the depth and breadth
of Britain this autumn in a Β£221m season as Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE asks viewers to
get involved.
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In a sweeping new series for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE, Alan Titchmarsh
explores the history and geography of this country from Dorset's Jurassic
Coast, to the Munroes of Scotland.
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British Isles: A Natural History celebrates the extraordinary
natural history of a landscape that is littered with clues to our past
and discovers the birth and evolution of the British Isles.
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Each programme features specially tailored regional opt-out segments
which are supported by online Walks Through Time, local museum and wildlife
events making this landmark series a truly interactive experience of
the natural wonders on our very own doorsteps.
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Lorraine Heggessey, Controller Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE, said: "One of the most important
things Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE can do is to give programmes a life beyond the screen,
encouraging and supporting viewers who have been inspired to take things
further.
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"Whether they want to lead a healthier life, find out more about
Britain's countryside or debate how well prepared we are for a dirty
bomb attack, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE is the place for them."
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Rolf On Art has done much to encourage a new audience to take an interest
in the arts and this season the series, which is on the grand masters,
is launched with Rolf On Art - The Big Event.
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In a day designed to inspire as many people as possible to pick up
a brush and give it a go, Rolf - in conjunction with the National Gallery,
The National Portrait Gallery and the Campaign for Drawing - introduces
television's biggest art event.
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Rolf and some of Britain's favourite artists will gather outside The
National Gallery to recreate one of the nation's best-loved paintings
- Constable's The Haywain.
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Each artist will contribute one piece of the whole in a race against
the clock to complete a massive painting in London's Trafalgar Square
in a live one hour programme.
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Rolf dishes out advice and tips on getting started while trying to
make sure The Haywain gets assembled in the right order.
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The United Kingdom has got a big problem and Fat Nation - The
Big Challenge is here to tackle it.
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Obesity is one of the biggest social issues facing Britain today.
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Two thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Among children, around
5% are obese, and a further 15% are overweight, and these figures rise
as children get older. But there's no quick fix.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Learning launches one of the country's biggest health initiatives
with a major new series on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE.
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Focusing on one street in Birmingham Fat Nation - The Big Challenge
hopes to turn around the lives of the 200 residents who weigh in at
a total of 11,537 kgs, and the challenge to the nation is: don't just
watch, join in.
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Viewers can follow the same diet, the same fitness programme and make
the same lifestyle changes as the volunteers.
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Helped and advised by a full online and interactive support network,
they will share the same obstacles and achieve the same successes.
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And hopefully when the nation steps back on the scales in November,
we'll see a lighter Britain which will continue the challenge over the
next two years.
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In a new approach to discussing the issues at the forefront of Britain
today Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE has commissioned the Drama and Current Affairs departments
to join forces to co-produce Dirty War, a drama presenting
a hypothetical scenario of a radiological 'dirty' bomb attack on London.
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Dirty War is a fictional drama based on extensive research into the
preparations made by the UK's emergency planners, Government and the
emergency services to deal with this threat.
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A live studio debate will follow this drama.
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Other highlights include:
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This A-U-T-U-M-N Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE will be launching Britain's first 'Spelling
Bee', a competition to discover Britain's best orthographist.
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Hard Spell will scour schools across the country as
children aged 11 to 14 compete in regional heats culminating in a nail
biting television finale.
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Set against the backdrop of Victorian England's industrial north, Daniela
Denby-Ashe and Richard Armitage head the cast
in an adaptation of Elizabeth's Gaskell's passionate love story, North
And South.
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David Morrissey stars as Ripley Holden, poised to make
top dollar as Blackpool reinvents itself as Las Vegas.
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Sarah Parish and John Thomson also
feature in Peter Bowker's darkly comic musical thriller, Blackpool.
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Paul Nicholls makes his debut in a leading role in
A Thing Called Love, Willliam Ivory's bold and surprising
modern-day tale of one man's search for true love, set in the vibrant
city of Nottingham.
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Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders
are back for their first series in six years.
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With a mixture of their unique brand of humour, spoofs and sketches,
French and Saunders includes Dawn and Jennifer's take
on some recent blockbusters, including Cold Mountain, The Passion of
Christ and Girl With A Pearl Earring.
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Neil Morrissey is back on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE as part-time cabbie
Barry, with Claire Rushbrook as his wife Carrie and
Mark Williams as his best mate Kirk.
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Candid, warm and funny, Carrie And Barry is a new
comedy series about a modern-day couple dealing with the ordinary things
in life: sex, work, friendships, fantasies and step-children.
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After celebrating a landslide victory on Sunday teatime, the critically
acclaimed My Dad's A Prime Minister settles in for
a second term in office now in Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE prime time.
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Starring Robert Bathurst and written by Ian
Hislop and Nick Newman.
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Veteran documentary maker and award-winning Northern Ireland expert
Peter Taylor has painstakingly researched the dramatic
events of October 12 1984.
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The Brighton Bomb has unique access to the original
police investigation, exclusive interviews and dramatic special effects
making it the definitive account of this devastating event.
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One Night In Bhopal reveals how and why an American
owned chemical factory that was meant to bring prosperity to the people
of an Indian city, instead brought death and destruction.
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Michael Palin is back on his travels again in his most
challenging adventure yet.
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Himalaya With Michael Palin enjoys the ups and downs
of a journey through the mountains of Pakistan, India, Nepal, China
and Bangladesh.
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From the makers of Walking with Dinosaurs comes Space Odyssey
- Voyage To The Planets a magical new series taking viewers
on the ultimate space flight seen through the eyes of five astronauts
using the latest scientific findings and feature film digital effects.
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Notes to Editors
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Obsesity statistics source: Health Survey for England.
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