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Timeless fells, hosts of golden daffodils...and piles of ashes: Lake District Park Authority urge mourners to dispose of remains carefully
Thursday 13 June 2013
Mourners who scatter the ashes of relatives or beloved pets are being asked to be more considerate
Theatre review: Fraulein Julie, Barbican, London
Wednesday 01 May 2013
In the past year, we have been treated to a slew of high-profile French, South African and home-grown takes on Strindberg's 1888 masterpiece. But it would be a shame if theatregoers felt too Miss Julie-ed out to brave this stunningly left-field version, directed by Katie Mitchell and Leo Mitchell.
Page 3 Profile: Charles Darwin, father of evolution
Friday 26 April 2013
Surely we know everything we can about Darwin?
Sir David Attenborough to bring bird song to Radio 4 with Tweet Of The Day
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Fans of Sir David Attenborough are in for a tweet after the veteran broadcaster signed up to present a new series devoted to birdsong.
David Attenborough show features first filmed sighting of Conolophus Marthae iguana - the Penny Black of the natural world
Tuesday 01 January 2013
When our greatest naturalist squared up to a new species
Wolves close in on Berlin after more than a century
Tuesday 20 November 2012
Naturalists in Berlin have sighted a pack of wolves and their cubs just 15 miles south of the German capital for the first time in more than 100 years.
Watch the entire history of the planet in under two minutes
Friday 02 November 2012
Curious about the history of our planet, but quite busy today? Internet artists melodysheep have the solution. They've edited together various pieces of footage and some lovely music to create a visualisation of the entire history of our planet in under two minutes.
Also showing: 5 Broken Cameras, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, The Penguin King and Hello Quo
Sunday 21 October 2012
5 Broken Cameras (94 mins, 15)
Last Night’s Viewing: Tales of Television Centre, BBC4
The Great Euro Crash with Robert Peston, BBC2
Friday 18 May 2012
When the BBC revealed that it would be moving out of Television Centre and handing over its doughnut building to a developer, the announcement was followed by a brief Twitter storm as various actors and media types shared their indignation.
Darwin's Ghosts: In Search of the First Evolutionists, By Rebecca Stott
Sunday 13 May 2012
On the origin of Darwin's famous idea
Britain basks as summer time begins
Sunday 25 March 2012
A magnolia tree in full bloom was the very symbol of spring yesterday in Kensington, west London, as millions of Britons around the country enjoyed temperatures at least 8C warmer than normal for the time of year. Porthmadog in North Wales saw the warmest temperature, 21.7C, making it hotter than Madrid.
Fred West drama up for awards
Wednesday 29 February 2012
The controversial ITV1 drama Appropriate Adult, about Fred West, has received three nominations at this year's Royal Television Society awards, including a Best Actor nod for Dominic West for his role as the notorious serial killer.
Going to extremes
Wednesday 07 December 2011
No one goes as far to bring distant lands closer than David Attenborough. As his latest series draws to a close, Ben Ross meets the king of natural history
David Attenborough: Going to extremes
Wednesday 07 December 2011
David Attenborough has shown us the fragile beauty of the earth's polar regions up close. As his latest series draws to a close, Ben Ross talks to him about filming there and what it has revealed for our future
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