Eric idol
	12:10pm today
	In the 21st Century, when even lookalikes become celebrities, how does it feel still performing another man's music after 23 years? Owen Amos speaks to Mike Hall, of tribute band Classic Clapton

Finding Tom

10:01am Thursday 8th May 2008

In 1940, a Durham soldier killed in the evacuation at Dunkirk was buried in an unmarked grave.

	What makes a paedophile?
	1:28pm Wed 7 May 08
	Why do some adults find children sexually attractive and is there a stereotypical paedophile? In the second of a two-part series, Owen Amos speaks to an academic expert and visits a worrying website
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Tracking down the child abusers

9:20am Tuesday 6th May 2008

Stories about child pornography are increasing. But is the crime more common, or its detection more effective? How do police catch paedophiles and what toll does it take on officers?

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Talk the torque

10:08am Monday 5th May 2008

Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon is well known for taking a stand on political and social issues in the films she makes, but, as she tells Steve Pratt, she made her latest movie to please her children.

Man maid

9:00am Saturday 3rd May 2008

Wearing baggy Y-fronts under a mini-kilt isn't going to enhance Patrick Dempsey's image. But as Steve Pratt discovers, Grey's Anatomy's Dr McDreamy isn't complaining about the exposure THESE underpants could seriously dent Dr McDreamy's reputation as a ladies' man. The unflattering white Y-fronts actor Patrick Dempsey flashes in his new movie, Made Of Honour, won't win any awards for style.

	Jack's the lad
	10:05am Fri 2 May 08
	Spring is here and the bowls season has started. But is it just a pensioners' sport? Owen Amos visits Darlington Woodland Bowling Club and learns it is most definitely not.

Fair Game?

10:02am Thursday 1st May 2008

In 100 days' time, China's Olympics will be under way, but people from film stars to football coaches are not happy.

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	The X factor
	11:31am Wed 30 Apr 08
	With voter turnout not expected to exceed 40 per cent in tomorrow's local elections, Julia Breen talks to two aspiring politicians who hope to reverse the trend by getting young people interested in politics

Bobby dazzler

9:17am Tuesday 29th April 2008

The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation aims to raise £500,000 to equip a new North-East cancer research centre. But how does it feel to be diagnosed with cancer five times? Owen Amos talks to Sir Bobby ON Saturday, Sir Bobby Robson watched Sunderland v Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light. As he left, two Sunderland fans waited for him. Did they confront the ex-Newcastle manager?

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