PA Media – Assignments
The Grand Tour arrives in London
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- The Grand Tour arrives in London
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- 8ft tall stone busts of 'The Grand Tour' presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are spotted at famous landmarks in London. The statues toured the capital to mark the end of the first series of 'The Grand Tour' on Amazon Prime.
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- New Illustrations Unveiled on Winnie-the-Pooh Day
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- A collection of illustrations about friendship have been unveiled as part of Winnie-the-Pooh day celebrations.
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- How to spot signs of depression - not just on Blue Monday
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- BRITS SUFFERING IN SILENCE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS New Research by Moonpig and Mind Highlights the Isolation of Those Living From Mental Illness
* Almost half of those living with mental illness feel they cannot talk to anyone about it (47%)
* The younger generation are less likely to talk about whether they live with mental illness compared with older generations
* Nearly half of those who live with mental illness have never openly spoken about their condition with close friends (45%)
* A quarter of those who live with mental illness feel that there is a stigma surrounding mental health (25%)
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- London Dungeon Christmas of Discontent...
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- 2016 - A Christmas of Discontent? Maybe Not…
The London Dungeon looks back at the last four centuries to see if 2016 really is the Christmas of discontent.
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- Star Wars Stormtroopers take over London
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Star Wars costume fans from the 501st UK Garrison and Rebel Legion Elstree Base caused an out of this galaxy frenzy as they took to the streets of London this morning, popping up at the capital’s commuter hotspots including the Millennium Bridge and Canary Wharf tube station.
The costumed fan groups were en route to a special fan screening of Rogue One: A: Star Wars Story before the film’s nationwide release. On their way, they paid homage to the new film by visiting one of the locations used in the movie, the Canary Wharf tube station, which features as a filming backdrop in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Commuters were left surprised and delighted as fans trooped along the station concourse and caught a Jubilee line train. In addition, they visited the Millennium Bridge.
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- Want to live the Aussie lifestyle?
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Tourism Australia launches a new working holiday maker visa to encourage more young Brits to consider working down under.
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- Gino D’Acampo's Great British Roast Dinner Hacks
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Tearooms, the weather, the ability to complain and roast dinners are just a few of the typical British characteristics we all know and love.
However industry data shows the traditional roast could end up being a thing of the past by 2041, if it continues to decline 4% year on year*. Today, Gino D’Acampo and McCain launch a campaign that aims to put the much-loved meal back on the table.
With the decline in roasts continuing, McCain undertook research of 2,000 British families to discover what’s driving the family favourite off dinner tables. The research uncovered time, stress and a lack of confidence are to blame.
A huge 75% of Brits haven’t cooked their beloved roast in over a month and nearly one in ten haven’t attempted in more than six months. In fact, Brits officially find it easier to make an Indian curry over a roast, with the research revealing the easiest dishes to make in the home are:
1 Pie & mash
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- Foxy Love Lodge - All I want for Christmas is You
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Celebs give their advice on finding love at Christmas and their best chat up lines at the Foxy Love Lodge. We shot ten celebrities getting together at the love hang out known as the ‘Love Lodge’.
Made in Chelsea, TOWIE, Love Island and Big Brother stars talk relationships and give their best advice for finding love this Christmas.
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- Watching your waste?
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- New research commissioned to launch the new Samsung Family Hub refrigerator shows teaching your kids to cook from an early age could be the key to tackling food waste.
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- Will Brits ditch the high street this Black Friday?
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- "Research commissioned by Very.co.uk has found that 74 percent of Brits plan to avoid the high street altogether on Black Friday. 1 in 3 say they would rather clean their house from top to bottom than shop in-store, while 8% admit that they would rather spend a day with their in-laws. Very.co.uk is offering customers huge savings across thousands of products online this Black Friday, from the comfort of their own homes."
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- Ayumi Sakamaki and Keisuke Yokota - GWR Day 2016
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Ayumi Sakamaki and Keisuke Yokota break the records for most Double Dutch Skips in one minute and Most Cones Balanced on Chin, respectively.
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- Skipper the Parrot - GWR Day 2016
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Skipper the Parrot attempts the record for most rings put on a target by a parrot.
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- Harlem Globe Trotters - GWR Day 2016
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- The Harlem Globe Trotters break and set new Guinness World Records for GWR Day 2016
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- Highest Bungee Dunk - GWR Day 2016
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Simon Berry achieved the Highest Bungee Dunk with a biscuit into a cup of tea from a height of 70+ metres.
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- Fleetlights | Drones That Light Your Way
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- A first look at Life on Mars
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- GymBox presents Flatline | The hardcore gym class
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Craig David Switches on the Oxford Street Christmas Lights
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- The countdown to Christmas has officially started, as Grammy-nominated British singer Craig David joined the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to switch on the spectacular Oxford Street Christmas Lights.
Marking the start of London’s festive shopping season, 1 million families came to the West End as the world famous street launched its’ first Family Festival. The event; broadcast and seen by millions around the globe was hosted by Capital – the UK’s number one hit music brand and launched in partnership with children’s charity the NSPCC.
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- International Student Innovation Awards
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- International Student Innovation Awards
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- Very.co.uk Christmas advert
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Television presenter Laura Whitmore unveils a projection on London County Hall showing online retailer Very.co.uk's Christmas advert, as 100 gift-givers handed out pink presents to passers-by on Westminster Bridge in London.
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- Back Me Up – Launch of the Stolen Goods Shop on Brick Lane
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Launch of the Stolen Goods Shop on Brick Lane.
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- Meet the Cars of the Future - Driverless and Connected
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Incredible cars that overtake on their own, talk to traffic lights and tell you when someone's braking up ahead even if it's out of sight. UK Autodrive have announced the UK's first collaborative trials of autonomous and connected cars as part of a £20m investment in to the future of car technology. Here Jaguar Land Rover, TMETC and Ford demonstrate what their cars can do.
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- Picking your pup: 5 top tips when choosing a dog
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- As the Kennel Club's Discover Dogs event returns to ExCeL London, we take a look at five top tips when looking for a new companion.
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- Disney On Ice presents the UK premiere of Frozen
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Tina O’Brien, Kym Marsh, John Thomson and Michelle Heaton took their families to the ‘coolest’ party in town last night, the UK premiere of Disney On Ice presents Frozen at the Manchester Arena. The UK’s first ever live performance of the number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen, will be touring the country throughout the autumn including Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and London.
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- Winnie-the-Pooh - The World's Greatest Philosopher?
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Forget Plato, Aristotle and Confucius, a new study reveals a quarter of Brits believe Winnie-the-Pooh is the greatest philosopher in all the world.
To celebrate 90 years of learning from the ‘thotful’ bear, Disney has created a ‘Thotful Spot’ bench featuring a talking statue of Winnie-the-Pooh that will tour the UK and Europe.
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- Driverless Car Tested by Members of the Public for the First Time in the UK
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Today, Tuesday 11th October 2016, self-driving vehicles are being trialed in public for the first time in Britain.
The landmark trial, which is being carried out by Transport Systems Catapult as part of the LUTZ Pathfinder project, is taking place around Milton Keynes’ train station and business district.
The vehicles operate entirely without human control, using data from cameras and lidars (a type of radar) to navigate their way around pedestrian areas.
The technology was originally developed by Oxbotica at Oxford University and has taken 18 months to complete.
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- Vinnie Jones Serves up the World's First Gunpowder Coffee to launch Mafia III
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- In celebration of the 1968 setting of Mafia III, members of the public will be able to purchase coffee at the 1960’s price of 10p per coffee at the TimberYard Seven Dials coffee shop in Central London on October 7th. *
British actor and former professional footballer Vinnie Jones will make an appearance at TimberYard coffee shop as special guest barista for early risers from 8am for a limited time.
Renowned food architects and inventors, Bompas and Parr, have also specially created a Mafia III-inspired gunpowder ingredient which those in need of an extra pick me up can add to their brew. Served in empty bullet cartridges, the gunpowder will add a mighty mobster-style punch to customers’ coffee in celebration of the hard-boiled story of crime at the heart of Mafia III.
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- Humanoid Robots Take Over London
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Human-like robots descend on London for the launch of JJ Abrams drama Westworld. New research reveals that more than half of Brits (58%) worry that artificially intelligent robots will be bad for mankind. Westworld premieres on October 4th at 9pm on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV.
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- How will British people speak in 50 years time? Sounds of 2066 Animation
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- A new report commissioned by HSBC has been released which reveals the future sounds and languages of British cities in 2066.
The report, written by Dr Dominic Watt, a Sociolinguistics Expert from the University of York, reveals that in 50 years’ time, the keyboard will become obsolete as speech becomes our main way of interacting with machines, impacting the way we talk. Just like Prince George is expected to speak differently to the Queen, language and dialect will mutate and vary from how it sounds today.
It details how we will see a loss of traditional accents and a rise of new urban dialects in cities like Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.
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- How will Brits speak in 50 years? The Sound of 2066
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- A new report commissioned by HSBC has been released which reveals the future sounds and languages of British cities in 2066.
The report, written by Dr Dominic Watt, a Sociolinguistics Expert from the University of York, reveals that in 50 years’ time, the keyboard will become obsolete as speech becomes our main way of interacting with machines, impacting the way we talk. Just like Prince George is expected to speak differently to the Queen, language and dialect will mutate and vary from how it sounds today.
It details how we will see a loss of traditional accents and a rise of new urban dialects in cities like Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.
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- BHS Relaunches Online
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Retailer BHS has announced it is relaunching online on Thursday 29th September. It will start by focusing on best selling lighting and home furnishing products and will later offer clothing and kitchenware.
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- Young Woman Takes Flight in London for New Tim Burton Film
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Passers-by were stopped in their tracks when a young woman took flight in London. Tethered only to length of rope held by a teenage boy, the spectacular effect brought to life the unusual abilities of the character Emma Bloom from the new Tim Burton film MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN, released in the UK Thursday 29th September.
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- Emma Bunton back in the studio to record Disney Lion Guard voice over
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Emma Bunton has teamed up with Disney Lion Guard to voice the lead of the Zebras Muhimu for an episode set to hit the air on Disney Junior on Monday 3rd October at 5:00pm.
She chatted to us about the importance of learning through play and how her family are always singing and dancing together.
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- Casper Lee, Marcus Butler, Sprinkleofglitter, Colin Furze and more Launch London's New YouTube Space
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Stars of YouTube including Casper Lee, Marcus Butler, Sprinkleofglitter, Colin Furze, Hannah Trigwell, Toby Randall, Niomi Smart and many more turned out of the red carpet launch of YouTube's new Space at Kings Cross in London.
The Space is the biggest in Europe and features the UK's first 4K live streaming over IP, 360 cameras and VR technology.
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- Dog version of the 'Olympics' kicks off in Leicestershire
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Forget Rio as dogs from across the globe head to Rockingham Castle this weekend for The Kennel Club's International Agility Festival. The dog world's version of the Olympics brings together more than 2,900 dogs from 17 countries.
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- PartyPoker's Big Bluff - four celebrities, three masterclasses and one final!
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Four celebrities, three masterclasses and one final – partypoker’s Big Bluff brought together actress Jorgie Porter, presenter Melinda Messenger, footballer Adebayo Akinfenwa and former Superbike World champion Carl Fogarty. We followed the poker novices over three months as they underwent a crash course in the game in preparation for the Big Bluff final.
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- Bayeux Tapestry Re-Imagined by Liz Pichon using Kids' Top 10 Moments in History
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- A sequel to the famous Bayeux Tapestry has been unveiled by English Heritage at Battle Abbey to commemorate the 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. The original tapestry depicts the events surrounding the Battle of Hastings, which took place at Battle Abbey in 1066. English Heritage have now brought a new lease of life to the tapestry using the Top 10 Moments in history since 1066, as voted for by children.
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- Stella Artois Wimbledon Launch Party
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Stella Artois – the official beer of The Championships, Wimbledon – opened the doors to its unique and immersive Time Portal, spinning a host of familiar faces back to the streets of Victorian London for a night of theatrics and surprises.
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- Rebecca Adlington and her giant model get ready for Rio
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Four celebs compete in partypoker Big Bluff Final at AMEX Stadium
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Jorgie Porter, Melinda Messenger, Adebayo Akinfenwa and Carl Fogarty all took part in the Big Bluff Challenge to win money for their chosen charities.
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- Pimms Cider Cup Extreme Croquet
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- AJ Odudu’s ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’ tips for a super-charged summer
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Want to discover how to live the summer months to the max? TV presenter, DJ and fitness vlogger, AJ Odudu, shares her top tips, including opting for healthy plant-based snacks such as Alpro’s delicious new Go On soya alternatives to yogurt, and treating yourself to fresh and fruity manicures and summer scents to pep up your look and mood.
‘Don’t Miss a Beat this Summer with Alpro Go On’ is the latest campaign from plant-based food and drink brand, Alpro – designed to help UK adults make the very most of summer.
A healthy lifestyle is key to ensuring you’ve got energy to burn but finding a healthy snack when you’re running around can often be a tall order. You can enjoy a pick-me-up any time during your busy day with Alpro Go On - a tasty plant-based alternative to strained yogurt. Deliciously thick with a smooth real fruit layer, Alpro Go On is high in plant protein to keep you going during active summer days. Available in a tasty choice of passion fr...
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- Bees swarm to the cities as rural habitats decline
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- As bee researchers from the University of Bristol find there are now more different species of bees in cities than Farmland Taylors of Harrogate look at key bee facts and what we know about our honey-making friends.
As part of the project they built a tailor made 'Bee Hotel' to encourage more bees to nest.
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- Incredible Celebrity Make-up Transformation into Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Meryl Streep
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- Instagram make-up artist Lucia Pittalis transforms into Daniel Craig as James Bond from Spectre, Harrison Ford as Hans Solo from Star Wars and Meryl Streep as Emmeline Pankhurst in Suffragette to launch the re-brand of Sky Cinema.
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- The Secret Life of House-Sat Pets
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
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- George, a black Labrador, and Charlie, a ragdoll cat, get their home ready for their TrustedHousesitters.com pet-sitter
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- Made in Chelsea's Rosie Fortescue joins the Zumba UK Academy 2016 for a Workout
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Made in Chelsea star Rosie Fortescue joins Zumba creator Beto Perez for the 2016 Zumba UK Academy in London.
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- partypoker Big Bluff Masterclass 2 with Carl Froch
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Four-time world champion boxer Carl Froch gives a masterclass lesson on keeping a poker face to partypoker Big Bluff celebrities Carl Froch, Adebayo Akinfenwa, Jorgie Porter, and Melinda Messenger.
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- partypoker Big Bluff Masterclass 1 with Simon Trumper
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Professional poker player Simon Trumper puts Jorgie Porter, Melinda Messenger, Carl Fogarty, and Adebayo Akinfenwa through their paces as they prepare for the Big Bluff.
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- Celebs line up for partypoker's Big Bluff
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Jorgie Porter, Melinda Messenger, Adebayo Akinfenwa, and Carl Fogarty announced to compete in the partypoker Big Bluff. None of them know anything about poker, but by the time their bootcamps are complete, they will be ready to take on the world.
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- Trump on Trial for Crimes Against Fashion at London Dungeon
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- London Dungeon put US Presidential hopeful Donald Trump on trial for crimes against fashion - having terrible hair!
