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‘Embarrassing Bodies – Greek Mythology Special’ a huge success, says Channel 4

'actually quite common, and easy to get get rid of'Channel 4 has declared the fifth series of ‘Embarrassing Bodies’ a ratings triumph. Focusing entirely on Greek mythology and entrancing viewers with heart-warming true legends, viewers have described it as ‘entrancing’, ‘amazing’ and ‘a real eye-opener, especially the Cyclops’.

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Posted: Apr 28th, 2013
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Nigella denies affair with a lemon risotto

lemons 'definitely not an anagram'Food writer Nigella Lawson has denied reports she had a ‘steamy’ affair with a lemon risotto. The allegations are made in the News of the World, which claims to have photographs, transcripts and recipes to back up the claim. Lawson has become renowned for her flirtatious manner of cooking, with tabloid journalists dubbing her the ‘queen of food porn’.

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Posted: Feb 19th, 2013
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BBC to trial new shouting at the telly service on the red button

Following in the successful footsteps of children’s programmes such as Dora the Explorer and Team Umizoomi in which children are given the belief that by shouting at the television you can alter the outcome of the programme you are watching, the BBC are rolling out the idea in mainstream entertainment.

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Posted: Jan 20th, 2013
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Head of Channel 4 resigns over ‘shoddy journalism’ charge

His resignation follows a John Craven’s Newsround report accusing Thatcher-era Tory MP Clement Attlee as ‘guilty as hell of something or other’.

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Posted: Nov 12th, 2012
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Derren Brown confounded by ‘mystifying’ insurance renewal trick

hasn't got a bloody clue what just happenedThe illusionist claimed the experience left him ‘disorientated and embarrassed’, but equally with a sense of ‘awe and admiration’.

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Posted: Oct 30th, 2012
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