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Harrison Ford finds a Hollywood ending

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford star in medical drama Extraordinary Measures, released in cinemas on Friday February 26. The pair explain how they approached the true story of a father who funded research into a drug that would save his children's lives.

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DVD Reviews

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

A weekly round-up of the latest DVD releases.

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A job you can care about

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

Fancy a career change? The Department of Health plans on creating some 200,000 new jobs in the coming year - and the next recruit could be you. People who have recently left other jobs explain why they're much happier working in the field of social care.

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On the record - Alphbeat it

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

The Danish sextet returns with the follow up to their 2008 debut, This Is Alphabeat. Having changed labels, will their blend of pop and Eighties synth be just as popular?

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Sugababes set the record straight

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

They've been through their fare share of drama over the last few months, losing original member Keisha and rumours of Amelle being kidnapped. Thankfully the trio, which now includes Jade Ewen, are still around to explain it all.

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Dealing with conflict from within

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

We all have heard a lot about the value of co-operation, but have you ever considered whether or not you co-operate with yourself? This may seem like a nonsensical question on the surface, but if you think about it you will soon be able to think of many instances where parts of ourselves are in conflict.

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The family way

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

Lisa Salmon looks at the weird, wonderful and sometimes weary world of parenting.

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Thirsty work

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

Fancy a drink? Our drinks columnist Sam Wylie-Harris looks at trophy wines suited to the red carpet this week.

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Six of the best mini cinemas

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

It is easy enough to cram a full-length feature film onto your portable device, be it a mobile or a dedicated media player. You can follow your favourite soap or TV programme on one of the many 'catch-up' players online, or just watch some random grin-inducing footage from YouTube while on the move.

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A mother of a job

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

A new report has suggested that child care is getting more expensive during the recession. We talk to women about how easy they find it to be a modern working mother in today's society.

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To mother, with love

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

Say a big thanks to your mum with pampering beauty treats.

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Capital style calling

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

Check out London's designer looks fresh off the A/W10 catwalks.

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A day in the life of a forest ranger

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

Ever wondered what your life would be like if you traded in your day-to-day job to work as a forest ranger instead? Forest ranger Colin Elford describes his own work as a forest ranger stalking in the early morning darkness, putting injured bucks out of their misery and observing owls in the moonlight - and why we should all enjoy the outdoors - ahead of his new book A Year in the Woods.

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The net worth of vlogs

7:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

Vegetarian restaurant owner and chef on BBC Two's Something for the Weekend, Simon Rimmer, talks about his new online venture and why he knows he's hard to live with.

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CSI: The Experience comes to Birmingham

1:21pm Thursday 4th March 2010

CSI Birmingham. Nope, it’s not a new ITV show with some old bint who used to be in EastEnders driving around Handsworth looking for a burger bar, it’s a new interactive exhibit at the Bull Ring.

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