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World News Today

The latest news and business developments.

World News Today: 10/06/2009

10/06/2009

BBC News Channel - World News Today, 10/06/2009

The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.

The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.

BBC News Channel

An impartial and independent news service offering breaking news, analysis and insight.

A 24-hour impartial and independent news service offering breaking news, analysis and insight. It provides fast and comprehensive coverage of local, UK and international events.

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World

International classical singers compete in the world-renowned singing contest.

The best young global talent - aiming to follow in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest classical singers. Who will join the roll of honour and claim the coveted title?

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2009: Concerts

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2009: Concerts: Part 3: Round 3

Part 3 Part 3: Round 3

2009

Round 3

BBC - BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, 2009, Concerts, Round 3

Competitors from Croatia, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine and Israel seek the judges' approval.

Winning BBC Cardiff Singer of the World is often a stepping stone to a major opera career. Singers from Croatia, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine and Israel seek the judges' approval.

Winning BBC Cardiff Singer of the World is often a stepping stone to a major opera career. In this third qualifying round singers from Croatia, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine and Israel all seek to win the judges' approval. 

Guiding us through the concert is Petroc Trelawny and his special guest, tenor Tom Randle. Mary King is on hand for expert commentary and Josie D'Arby talks to the singers about their hopes and fears

Voting on the Audience Prize will close on Sunday 14th June at 11am. Please do not call after this time as your vote won't be counted and you may be charged.

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2009

Concerts

BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Coverage of 2009's international competition for talented young opera and concert singers.

BBC Cardiff Singer of the WorM

New. Petroc Trelawny and Josie D'Arby introduce the third concert of the competition. Bass Tomislav Lucic of Croatia, soprano Izabela Matula of Poland, baritone Csaba Szegedi of Hungary, countertenor Yuriy Mynenko of Ukraine and soprano Claire Meghnagi of Israel compete for a place in the final. The contest continues tomorrow at 7.30pm. 
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Crisis at the Castle

Series about aristocratic families trying to save their homes

Crisis at the Castle: Sudeley Castle

27/06/2007

Sudeley Castle

BBC Four - Crisis at the Castle, Sudeley Castle

Looking at Gloucestershire's Sudeley Castle, home of the Dent-Brocklehurst family.

Series following three aristocratic families struggling to hang on to their historic homes. Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire is the home of the Dent-Brocklehursts.

Documentary series following three aristocratic families struggling to hang on to their historic homes. 

Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire is the home of the Dent-Brocklehurst family, made rich by the industrial revolution, but who have struggled to maintain Sudeley in recent years. Mark Dent-Brocklehurst inherited Sudeley in the 1960s but died soon during the restoration project, and now his widow Lady Ashcombe is handing it over to her children Henry and Mollie during troubled times.

Knowledge, arts, music and culture from the UK and the world.

BBC Four reflects arts, music and culture with an ambitious range of intellectually and culturally enriching programmes, taking an expert and in-depth approach to its subjects.

1/3. Series following the owners of country houses as they raise money to keep their properties in good repair. The resident family rejects plans for Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire. Episode two is tomorrow at 9pm.

In Concert

Recordings of the cream of the music world

In Concert: Cat Stevens

05/04/2006

Cat Stevens

BBC Four - In Concert, Cat Stevens

Singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, in concert from 1971.

Singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, in concert from 1971. Includes many of his classic hits such as Moon Shadow, Wild World and Father and Son.

rA 1971 performance by the singer/ songwriter famed for such hits as Matthew & Son, Moon Shadow and Lady DArbanville. See panel.

imagine...

Arts series edited and presented by Alan Yentob.

The biggest names from the world of art, film, music, literature and dance. Alan Yentob gets close up with those shaping today's cultural world.

imagine...: Spring 2006

imagine...: Spring 2006: Episode 2: The Artist Formerly Known as Cat Stevens

Episode 2

Episode 2: The Artist Formerly Known as Cat Stevens

Spring 2006

The Artist Formerly Known as Cat Stevens

BBC One - imagine..., Spring 2006, The Artist Formerly Known as Cat Stevens

Documentary telling the story of pop star Cat Stevens and how he became Yusuf Islam.

Alan Yentob presents a documentary telling the story of Yusuf Islam, the 70s singer/songwriter named Cat Stevens who converted to Islam after a search for a deeper meaning to life.

Alan Yentob presents a documentary telling the story of Yusuf Islam - the singer/songwriter who captured the hearts of a generation in the 60s and 70s with songs like Moon Shadow and Morning Has Broken under the name Cat Stevens. 

Yusuf explains that his hit songs were written to help him out of a spiritual depression, and that he shared with his listeners a quest for a deeper meaning to life. After a decade of flirting with religion he finally converted - after a near drowning incident off Malibu beach he promised to serve God if he was saved; he was and it was to the Koran he turned. Now one of Britain's foremost representatives of Islam, founder of a Muslim School paid for by his royalties, he has finally returned to the music he abandoned 23 years ago.

BBC One

BBC One is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964. It replaced BBC Television.

Imagine ...

The Artist Formerly Known as Cat Stevens. A profile of Yusuf Islam , the singer/songwriter formerly called 
Cat Stevens , who abandoned his musical career to convert to Islam. Alan Yentob asks him about spiritual depression, the importance of Islam in his life, and his return to music after an absence of 23 years.

BBC Four Sessions

Leading musical artists perform live for the cameras

BBC Four Sessions: Yusuf Islam

04/05/2007

Yusuf Islam

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The artist formerly known as Cat Stevens gives his first concert in nearly three decades.

Series of intimate performances by some of the greatest legends and contemporary stars around. The artist formerly known as Cat Stevens live from Porchester Hall.

Series of unique, intimate performances by some of the greatest legends and contemporary stars around. 

The artist formerly known as Cat Stevens gives his first full concert in nearly three decades, in an exclusive BBC performance at the Porchester Hall, London. In an exotic Morrocan cafe-style set, he and his band treat the audience of friends, family and fans to songs from across his career, including classic tracks like Father and Son, Peace Train, Wild World and Where Do the Children Play.

The artist previously known as Cat Stevens gives his first solo concert performance for nearly 30 years, at 
Porchester Hall in London. Accompanied by a 12-strong band, he performs some of his best-loved songs.

Batman

Classic adventure series following the adventures of the dynamic duo in Gotham City.

Classic adventure series following the adventures of dynamic crimefighting duo Batman and Robin in Gotham City.

Batman: Series 1

Batman: Series 1: Episode 19: The Purr-fect Crime

Episode 19

Episode 19: The Purr-fect Crime

Series 1

The Purr-fect Crime

BBC Four - Batman, Series 1, The Purr-fect Crime

Batman and Robin rush to protect Gotham City Museum following a robbery by Catwoman.

Batman and Robin rush to protect Gotham City Museum, following a robbery masterminded by Catwoman. Drugging Robin, Catwoman lures Batman into her lair.

Superhero adventure series. Batman and Robin rush to protect Gotham City Museum, following a robbery masterminded by Catwoman. Drugging Robin with deadly Catacol, Catwoman lures the caped crusader into her lair, where he is confronted by a cunning cat-trap.

Batman: Series 1: Episode 20: Better Luck Next Time

Episode 20

Episode 20: Better Luck Next Time

Better Luck Next Time

BBC Four - Batman, Series 1, Better Luck Next Time

The Caped Crusader tackles a troublesome tiger while Robin faces Catwoman.

Fantasy adventure series. While the Caped Crusader tackles a troublesome tiger, Robin is left to face another feline form in the shape of Catwoman.

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