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Tribute to Gareth Carrivick
Share Tribute has been paid to comedy director Gareth Carrivick who has died. Jon Plowman, Executive Producer for BBC Comedy, who worked with Gareth on numerous projects, says: “Gareth was one of the best there was, with a fine understanding and respect for talent of all kinds, both on and off screen. He was warm, funny and... »
BBC Young Musician 2010 to be broadcast on BBC Two, BBC Four and BBC Radio 3
Share BBC Young Musician 2010 is given increased airtime this year with an extra programme on BBC Two to accommodate the new semi-final stage. There will also be in-depth 90-minute programmes on BBC Four as well as extensive coverage on BBC Radio 3. With 25 young musicians having made it through the regional and category auditions,... »
The Sixteen: Sacred Music
Share Sacred Music is a fascinating three-concert series taking the audience on a journey in music and film through landmarks in the history of European sacred music. Based on the highly acclaimed television series shown last year on BBC Four, Sacred Music takes the audience on an awe-inspiring journey through the landmarks of European sacred music. Mixing... »
BBC Performing Arts Fund Launches training in musical theatre scheme
Share For the fourth year running, the BBC Performing Arts Fund is launching a grant scheme to help train the musical theatre performers of the future. The Training in Musical Theatre scheme helps ambitious and talented students who need financial support to pay their course fees. A total of £150,000 will be distributed in grants through... »
Art gallery opens swingers’ club to mixed response
Share A sex club has moved into an art gallery with the stated aim of helping visitors to a Gustav Klimt exhibition confront their sexual inhibitions. The Secession, a contemporary art venue in Vienna, has incorporated the club, named Element6, as part of a project by Swiss artist Christoph Buechel. Visitors must walk through it to reach... »
Top Indian artist offered sanctuary in Qatar
Share Renowned Indian artist MF Husain, under attack from hardline Hindus for his paintings of nude Hindu goddesses, has been offered Qatari nationality. The artist made the announcement in The Hindu newspaper. It is not clear whether he will accept the honour. Since 2006, 95-year-old Mr Husain has been living in Dubai and in London. The Hindu said... »
Official UK Asian chart to launch
Share BBC Asian Network is to launch the first ever official UK download chart for Asian music. The Official Charts Company (OCC), which publishes the mainstream UK top 40, will also compile the new chart. The OCC will use UK sales data provided from a panel of more than 30 digital retail stores, including iTunes, Amazon and... »
Submerged camera’s memory card retains photos
Photos captured by a digital camera thought to have spent over a year in the Atlantic ocean have been discovered. According to the BBC, trawlerman Benito Estevez fished the camera out with five holiday pictures intact on its SD card, off the west coast of Europe. One picture includes the cruiseliner QE2, that made... »
Police investigate Tracey Emin art forgery ring
ShareA forgery ring specialising in works by artist Tracey Emin is being investigated by police. Scotland Yard began an inquiry after concerns were raised about several paintings offered for sale. Det Sgt Vernon Rapley said: “We have identified a number of fakes of her work and that is under investigation.” Two men, aged 21 and 23, were... »
Sir Terry Pratchett to give Richard Dimbleby lecture
ShareAuthor Sir Terry Pratchett will deliver the 34th annual Richard Dimbleby Lecture, held in honour of the veteran broadcaster, the BBC has announced. Writer of the bestselling Discworld series, Sir Terry revealed he was suffering from a rare form of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2007. His lecture will explore how modern society needs to redefine how... »






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Best Friends by Shari Nees
Pick of the Day – Amy Fose
Imagined Lives: Mystery Portraits 1520-1640
Monthly Photo Tip – March 2010
At Home
Pick of the Day – Edward Sobuta
Tribute to Gareth Carrivick
Trillum by David Lane






