Category: CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Date: 01.02.2006
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Harry Potter is just one of the many literary characters to be invited to a very special party celebrating Her Majesty The Queen's 80th birthday at Buckingham Palace this summer.
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The Queen has 1,000 tickets to give away to children around the UK.
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Each ticket allows two children and one adult (parent, grandparent or guardian) into the Palace for a spectacular day.
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The Queen has invited CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to provide the entertainment for the day which will be bursting with events featuring some of Britain's much-loved literary characters.
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JK Rowling is delighted to be joining Harry Potter on the day: "I can think of no better way to mark The Queen's 80th birthday than with a party for children at the Palace with some of the best loved characters from children's literature.
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"Harry and I are very much looking forward to attending, particularly as we understand that, despite his alleged membership of the aristocracy, Lord Voldemort has not been invited."
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Harry is just one of many favourite literary characters to be invited to the birthday party.
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CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's feisty Tracy Beaker, Mowgli from The Jungle Book, the Gruffalo and two special bears - Paddington Bear and Winnie the Pooh - will be there to join in the fun.
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The day will end with a spectacular show for the whole family, and the nation will be able to watch it live on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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The show is an exciting mix of children's stories.
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Sophie Dahl will be playing herself in the BFG. This timeless children's classic was written by her grandfather Roald Dahl and the main character Sophie was based on her.
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The show will host many more celebrities along with more literary favourites including Mary Poppins, the White Rabbit, Captain Hook and the Royal Ballet.
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All children (4 to 14 years old) living in the UK will be invited to apply from the 1 February through a national ballot by logging onto the CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ website - bbc.co.uk/cbbc.
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Closing dates for applications is 28 February 2006.
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CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Blue Peter is broadcasting live from Buckingham Palace today (Wednesday 1 February).
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Viewers will find out more about how to apply for a ticket and will also be treated to a guided tour of the Palace with presenter Gethin Jones.
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In a special Blue Peter Book Club, 20 book club members will join writer Anthony Horowitz at the Palace.
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There will be several other events throughout this year to celebrate The Queen's birthday and a wide range of programmes across the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ:
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All key events will be covered by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, including the Family Service of Thanksgiving on St George's Day from St George's Chapel, Windsor and the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, London on Thursday 15 June.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ONE has exclusive access to key public events and private moments of The Queen's 80th year for a two-part documentary.
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The programme will also include some rarely seen footage from The Queen's private film archive.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TWO dedicates eight weeks to a new food series, Great British Menu.
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Fourteen top chefs from seven nations and regions are challenged to find the best of the nation's food in a bid to create a menu fit for The Queen.
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In the final week, the public is asked to vote for the final four courses that are to be served to The Queen at a lunch hosted by the Lord Mayor of London.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 has a variety of programmes including a special edition of The Archive Hour dedicated to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's coverage of the Royal Tours.
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And Writing The Royals will delve into some of the biographies written on The Royal Family.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 will feature a night of programmes that includes a host of celebrities and public figures.
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There will also be a tribute documentary focusing on The Queen's life.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News Interactive has produced a range of activities including: an audio picture gallery; a flash timeline of The Queen's life allowing people to not only read accounts but also see some video of key moments; plus an interactive element allowing users to share their memories of Her Majesty's reign.
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Notes to Editors
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The public can apply for tickets either via bbc.co.uk/cbbc or by sending a postcard to:
Children's Party At The Palace,
PO Box 80,
London SW1P 9AU.
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