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Last Updated: Thursday, 17 August 2006, 12:42 GMT 13:42 UK
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May 2006
Wednesday 31 May
Power Pramming
If you want to find out more about power pramming click on the following link:
Tuesday 30 May
Heyday - support for over 50s
If you want to find out more about Age Concern's new membership organisation 'Heyday' - which supports people approaching or in early retirement - click on the following link:
Saturday 27 May
Pensions
We spoke to Malcom McLean from the Pensions Advisory Service. The Service has a helpline open from Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. The number is:0845 601 2923.
Friday 26 May
Grey water
If you want to find out more about the Ban Beater water recycling device featured on the programme, there's a website below. It siphons grey water (bath water) from the tub, and transfers it by hosepipe to your garden.
Thursday 25 May
Prostate cancer
You can find out more about prostate cancer from The Prostate Cancer Charity. Helpline Number: 0845 300 8383
Eric Schlosser
We spoke to the author about his new book, Chew on This, aimed at younger readers, it is everything you don't want to know about fast food. Out now published by Puffin Books ISBN: 0141318449
Silent Movies
Neil Brand is the country's foremost silent movie pianist, he was our guest on Thursday. There's a whole season dedicated to Silent Movies. Starting tonight on BBC Four at 9pm there's a four part series 'Paul Merton's Silent Clowns'.
Wednesday 24 May
Gambling: getting help
If you have a problem with online gambling, you can get help from Gamcare. Call 0845 6000 133 or visit Gamcare's website
Jilly Cooper
We talked to the novelist about her latest novel, Wicked, which looks at two contrasting secondary schools. It's published by Bantam Press, ISBN: 0593052994
Tuesday 23 May
Eye operation: mother and daughter
You can hear more of Bernadette and Tara's story tomorrow night on One Life, on BBC One at 10.40pm. There is a support group for people who suffer from the eye condition Aniridia and their families
Ocean Odyssey
You can catch the second part of this documentary at 8pm tomorrow night on BBC One.
Juliette Lewis
If you're a fan of the Hollywood star, you can see her live on stage in Sam Shepard's play Fool For Love. The production opens at the Apollo Theatre, London, on 13 June (previews from June 7). You can also catch her band playing live in Hyde Park, London, on June 17 - as a support act for the Foo Fighters and Motorhead.
Monday 22 May
Silver Surfers
We reported on Silver Surfers week. This is organised by BT, Help the Aged, Digital Unite. Microsoft and Intel. The aim is to help the over fifties learn about the net. Follow the links on our full story, to find out about events near you
Friday 19 May
Halle Berry
Find out more about Halle Berry's latest film X Men - The Last Stand which comes out in the UK on 25 May.
Eurovision Song Contest
Find out all the latest news, information and transmission times for television and radio of Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest.
Saira Khan
Saira Khan, 2005 Apprentice runner-up and presenter of Beat The Boss came on Friday's programme with participants James Sesay, Joseph Dudley and Becky Follett. Series starts Monday 22 May 2006 on BBC One at 16:30
Wednesday 17 May
Lorna Luft: Songs My Mother Taught Me
Judy Garland's daughter Lorna Luft, was on the programme to talk about her new album which is a tribue to her mother. The album is out in the Autumn.
Tuesday 16 May
Mosquito: anti teenager machine
The machine which emits a high pitched noise which can only be heard by young people is called a Mosquito. It's manufactured by a firm called Compound Security
Special Needs education
You'll find useful links on our full story
Monday 15 May
Breast cancer
We have a special report from Fiona Bruce, who travelled with the Prime Minister's wife to Pakistan, to find out more about Breast Cancer treatment there. Cherie Blair's trip was organised by the British charity Breast Cancer Care. You can find out more about their work from their website
Malaria
We've put together some tips on how to avoid malaria
Cyberchondria
We discussed how the internet can fuel hypochondria, with our regular GP Dr Rosemary Leonard and John Naish, author of John Naish, author of the Hypochondriac's Handbook.
The Briitish Medical Journal - which is a specialist publication for doctors - has set up a new website to give straightforward information for the general public. It's called Best Treatments:
Other sources of reliable information include the BBC's Health website, NHS Direct and the mainstream charities linked to specific conditions such as breast cancer, heart disease or lung disease.
£60,000 house
Sarah Campbell reported on the competition to design a house which can be built for £60,000 (excluding land costs). This is organised by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Saturday 13 May
World cup: Writers Room competition
Could you write a monologue on the World Cup, to be performed by Johnny Vegas? We're talking to the organiser of a BBC competition for budding writers.
Don't send your entries to Breakfast. Send them, with a bit about yourself and your contact details to: [email protected]. If you are unable to email then please send a hard copy to: World Cup Shorts BBC writersroom Broadcasting House Portland Place W1A
Friday 12 May
Hay fever
Follow the link below for Dr Rosemary's advice on how to treat the symptoms of hay fever.
The Real Da Vinci code - Tony Robinson
We spoke to the actor about a new DVD, The Real Da Vinci code, Channel 4 DVD, available 15 May .
The Likely Lads
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? Series 1 out on DVD now.
Sir Michael Caine
We spoke to Sir Michael about his latest film - Flawless with Demi Moore.
Thursday 11 May
Billy Elliot
We had an update from three of Billy Elliot's 'Billies' who were live in the studio. Billy Elliot the Musical is currently on at the Victoria Palace theatre in London.
The House of Tiny Tearaways
We heard from Dr Tanya Byron, the clinical psychologist on the BBC series House of Tiny Tearaways. New series starts Sunday 14 May, BBC Three 8pm.
Wednesday 10 May
Never mind the Full Stops
We talked to Julian Fellowes about the new panel game which he chairs, which looks at grammar and pronunciation. It's called Never Mind the Full Stops - and on its website you'll find interactive quizzes and other features
Tuesday 9 May
Tony Hawks: buying a house abroad
We talked to the comedian Tony Hawks about his new book, chronicling the tribulations of buying a home abroad. A Piano in The Pyrenees is published by Ebury Press, ISBN: 0091902673
The Second Wives Club
The journalist Jane Moore's new book is called The Second Wives Club. It's published by William Heinemann. ISBN: 0434012092. The website she mentioned is called The British Second Wives Club
Hannibal
You can watch the drama Hannibal on BBC One on Sunday night at 8.30pm
Your favourite newspaper headlines
We're asking for your favourite front page headlines, as our sister programme Newsnight launches a competition to find the best ever produced by the newspaper industry. To find out more, go to the Newsnight website, which will have more details after the full launch at 10pm tonight
Monday May 8
Big Britain
We're discussing whether the traditional view of Middle England needs updating. According to BBC Magazines, Middle England is now better represented by younger, more open-minded role models, such as Jamie Oliver and Michael Eavis, who founded the Glastonbury music festival. If you'd like to know more, visit the Big Britain website, which launches at 10am today.
Friday 5 May
Gloria Hunniford
We spoke to Gloria Hunniford who is the new presenter of the BBC's Heaven and Earth programme which you can see at 1000 on BBC One, on Sunday 7 May.
Local elections
For comprehensive analysis of the English local election see the BBC's In-Depth website.
The Beautiful South
We spoke to Paul Heaton from the band the Beautiful South. Find out more about their latest single and album from the official website
Krakatoa: The last days
BBC drama documentary about the eruption of the island of Krakatoa. BBC One, Sunday 7 May, 2100
Piers Morgan, First News
The brand new, newspaper aimed at 9 to 12-year-olds comes out today. It's called First News and is published weekly, on Friday.
Thursday 4 May
Police dogs: fostering
Monastic philosophy for everyday life
We talked to Christopher Jamieson, the monk who has written 'Finding Sanctuary, Monastic Steps for Everyday Life', publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson ISBN: 0297851322
Jeremy Irons
Is in the West End play, Embers, which has been extended until late June, at the Duke of York theatre.
Wednesday 3 May
Sport Relief
Our presenters Chris Hollins and Declan Curry took part in Sport Relief's latest fund-raising exercise. You'll find useful links on our full story
Paula Radcliffe
The runner is supporting Cancer Research UK's Race for Life
Tuesday 2 May
Declan's blog: questions for the Post Office chief Allan Leighton
Send your questions to the Breakfast inbox - and read the blog on Blogspot.com (please note this is an external website and not moderated by the BBC)
Space competition winners
You'll find a list of winners of the teenage space competition on our full story
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