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?

Victor ludorum

10:39am Monday 28th April 2008

At 75, Victor Spinetti is still touring – and thriving on it.

The Brand brand

9:06am Saturday 26th April 2008

Russell Brand gets to show his nipples in his latest film, although the world’s sexiest vegetarian says he would be happy to do a full frontal

Forever Anzac

10:38am Friday 25th April 2008

Today is Anzac Day, when Australia and New Zealand pay homage to the sacrifices of past generations and, as Chris Lloyd discovers, a family on Teesside remember their own war hero.

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