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Last Updated: Monday, 30 April 2007, 18:07 GMT 19:07 UK
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Today's Information: April
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Find all the latest contact details, websites and release dates for items featured on Breakfast.
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April 2007
Monday 30 April
Inheritance Tax
Today is the last day to sign the Downing Street petition to scrap inheritance tax.
Post Natal Depression
The Royal College of Midwives has found that post natal depression may be more prevalent than previously estimated.
Kate Adie
Kate presents a new documentary looking at adopted children seeking to trace their birth parents: BBC1, 9.15am, everyday from 30th April to 4th May.
Friday 27 April
Alcohol Concern
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
'Allo 'Allo
The old team are reunited for one final episode featuring Gorden Kaye and Vicki Michelle (Rene and Yvette) Saturday 27 May, BBC Two at 9.00pm
The Underdog Show
Former Breakfast Time presenter Selina Scott and Chump were the winners of the Underdog Show. If you are interested in adopting any of the dogs, or would like information on other dogs wanting homes please log on to the Dogs Trust website:
Thursday 26 April
Clostridium Difficile
You can find out more about the infection Clostridium Difficile
The Apprentice
You can get regular updates throughout the new series from the programme's website - and we meet the latest evictee - each week on Breakfast.
Dennis Haysbert
Is the star of Goodbye Bafana, which comes out on 11 May - the film is based on the memoirs of Nelson Mandela's prison guard
EastEnders
Keep up to date with the latest news from the square as Kevin and Denise prepare to get married.
Wednesday 25 April
National Bullying Helpline
To contact the National Bullying Helpline call:
0845 22 55 787
National Gardens Scheme
Find out more about the National Gardens Scheme in England and Wales.
Bill Oddie/bees
CEMACH report
Maxwell/Patricia Hodge
Patricia Hodge stars alongside David Suchet in the forthcoming BBC drama 'Maxwell'. She plays his long suffering wife Betty. BBC Two Friday 4 May, 9.00pm
Tuesday 24 April
Eurovision 2007
Find out more about Scooch - the UK's contender in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest.
Cancerbackup
You can get help and advice from Cancerbackup for cancer patients.
Spiderman 3
Monday 23 April
Lloyd Scott
This morning Lloyd completed the London marathon dressed as Indiana Jones and pulling a 300 pound boulder. He was running for 'The Unicorn Theatre' and 'First Step'.
English Wine
Wanted: Can of Spam
'Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE' and 'The Museum of Brands' are asking the public to delve through the darkest corners of their pantries to help find some of the nations most loved brands and bring them along to 'The National History Show' happening at Kensington Olympia, London over the May Bank Holiday (5th-7th May 2007).
Heart disease
Every 15 minutes someone dies as a direct result of physical inactivity. Yet just 30 minutes of activity a day will help stave off heart disease and other illnesses, the British Heart Foundation is launching a new poster campaign.
Future School
Leslie Grantham/Dad's Army
Once known as Dirty Den, the actor Leslie Grantham is to play private Joe Walker in the stage adaptation of Dad's Army.
Friday 20 April
Energy Watch
You should contact the watch dog Energy Watch if you've been over charged on your British Gas bills.
Helpline: 08459 06 07 08
Kim Medcalf
Former EastEnders star Kim (who played Sam Mitchell) is taking over the role of Sally Bowles in Cabaret, at the Lyric Theatre.
Hugh Bonneville
Stars in Diary of a Nobody which is part of the Edwardian season, y - BBC Four, Tuesday 24 April at 9.00pm
Thursday 19 April
All About Me
Is a one-off drama exploring themes of donor insemination, genetic inheritance, the damage of secrets and lies, and the relationship between nature and nurture. It's on BBC One, Friday 19 April, 2.05pm. You can also gat help from the following organisations:
The Apprentice
You can get regular updates throughout the new series from the programme's website - and we meet the latest evictee - each week on Breakfast.
Wednesday 18 April
Mischa Barton
Is the new face of the Skin Awareness for Everyone Campaign.
The Underdog Show
Find out more about the Underdog Show starring Julian Clary - BBC news presenter Mishal Hussain is in the latest programme, but will she be voted off?
Tuesday 17 April
Internet Watch Foundation
More information from the Internet Watch Foundation - the organisation which aims to get images of child abuse removed from the web.
International League for the Protection of Horses
Super foods
Read Susannah Streeter's super foods blog from our main story.
Mum's Army
Professor Penny Summerfield from the University of Manchester
has co-written a book called: 'Contesting home defence: men, women and the Home Guard in the Second World War'.
Les Dennis
Is making a special appearance in Holby City: BBC One, 8.00pm Tuesday 17 April.
Monday 16 April
Bumblebees
Find out more about our item on bumblebees from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.
The trust has details about sending pictures of your Bumblebee sightings on its website. The e-mail address is:
enquiries@bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk
Don McCullin
The photographer Don McCullin is supporting a £5m appeal by Oxfam to help the suffering in Chad and Darfur.
Jane Tomlinson
Celebrating another milestone in her fund-raising, Jane's book about living with terminal cancer is now available in paperback 'You Can't Take It With You', ISBN-10: 1-416-51136-9, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (UK). Jane and her husband, Mike, have just launched a new charity run in Leeds.
Edwardian Supersize Me
Starts on Monday 16 April, BBC Four, 9.00pm . Giles Coren and Sue Perkins dress, live, eat and drink like Edwardians. Their food, cooked by Sophie Grigson, is taken from an Edwardian housekeeping book. Can they stomach it?
Living Normally
The book that celebrates "normal houses" - with their clutter, their mismatching furniture and their trinkets on the mantelpiece. 'Living Normally - Where life comes before style' by Trevor Naylor, Photographs by Niki Medlik, ISBN 0 500 513503, Thames and Hudson
Friday 13 April
Sally Gunnell
Is supporting a campaign to encourage fitness for all the family.
Sylvia Syms/Help the Aged
Sylvia Syms joins the cast of EastEnders, and is backing the Big Spring Walk for Help the Aged.
Thursday 12 April
Super foods
Breakfast reporter Susannah Streeter has been finding out more about super foods
The Apprentice
You can get regular updates throughout the new series from the programme's website - and we meet the latest evictee - each week.
Wednesday 11 April
Super foods
Breakfast reporter Susannah Streeter has been finding out more about super foods
Age Concern/claiming benefits
Dog House
Is a three part BBC One series - it starts on Wednesday 11 April at 10.45pm.
Five unruly, disruptive teenagers embark on an emotional journey of transformation, learning how to train assistance dogs for disabled people.
Gill Hicks (7/7 survivor)
One survivor of the 7/7 Russell Square bombing who lost both legs and wasn't expected to live has written her memoirs 'One Unknown' (ISBN 9781405099899) Publisher: Pan Macmillan (UK)
BAFTA TV nominations
The nominations are announced on Wednesday 11 April.
June Whitfield
Is appearing in a new revival of Leonard Bernstein's musical 'On The Town' at the ENO in London
Tuesday 10 April
Super foods
Follow Breakfast reporter Susannah Streeter's progress as she tries a diet of super foods.
Thursday 5 April
Mobi-Guides
Dan Snow was on the programme today talking about mobile phone tour guides. These can downloaded onto your mobile or video ipod and watched as you tour some of London's finest sites.
The Apprentice
You can get regular updates throughout the new series from the programme's website - and we meet the latest evictee - each week.
The Masters
Chris Hollins is at the US Masters golf championships in Augusta.
Wednesday 4 April
Patsy Palmer
The actress who played Bianca in EastEnders has published her biography - All of Me (pub Hodder and Stoughton)
James Taylor
Is currently touring and you can find out more from his official website.
George Gently
Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby star in the new BBC One detective drama: Sunday 8 April, 9.00pm
Tuesday 3 April
The Masters
Chris Hollins is at the US Masters golf championships in Augusta.
The Underdog Show
Find out more about the Underdog Show starring Julian Clary.
Monday 2 April
Michaela Strachan
Michaela has a new DVD: 'Elephant Diaries' - the hugely popular BBC One series
Anthony Horowitz
The successful children's author has a new book: The Power of Five: Night Rise' is the third (in a five part series) of his horror books
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