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The Queen
- Songs Of Praise
The Queen has offered her congratulations to BBC One's Songs
Of Praise as the 50th anniversary edition is recorded today.
She said the programme's longevity was a "remarkable achievement" and called
it "a traditional and much-loved part of our Sundays".
The birthday edition of the programme is being recorded at London's
Alexandra Palace and is scheduled to feature LeAnn Rimes, tenor Andrea
Bocelli and Katherine Jenkins.
The Queen has written her message to recognise the milestone in a printed
programme given to the audience for the concert, which will be broadcast on
October 2.
In it she says: "I congratulate all those involved in bringing Songs of
Praise into our homes over the past 50 years during which it has delivered
hope, comfort and joy to many millions of viewers and become a traditional
and much-loved part of our Sundays.
"In a changing world, the programme's enduring appeal has been its mixture
of inspirational music and uplifting human stories, which bring together
congregations from far and wide to share timeless hymns and the experiences
of fellow Christians whose faith is at the centre of their lives."
The Queen's message concluded: "For Songs of Praise to celebrate 50 years
without a break is a remarkable achievement and reflects the central role
which Christian faith and worship continue to play in the life of
communities and the nation.
"I very much hope that this evening's concert will be a great occasion and
wish the programme well in the years to come."
September
25
2011 - waveguide.co.uk
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Strictly Come Dancing Betting Scandal
BBC One's Come Dancing has been rocked by a betting scandal
just before the start of the new series.
Judge Alesha Dixon has revealed how a producer on the show scooped £8,000 by
backing her to win despite gambling being forbidden by the Corporation.
Police are to investigate if illegal betting took place.
Dixon, 32, the 2007 series winner, was reported today as saying: “I was 25/1
when it started and at the end of the series one of the producers came up to
me and thanked me for just winning him £8,000.”
Dixon was not aware of the illegality but her revelation casts serious
doubts upon the integrity of the show that pulls in more than 10 million
viewers each week.
Critics fear the production member could have swayed the result, duping
millions who paid up to 70p per call to vote.
It also opens the possibility that tens of thousands of pounds are being
wagered by insiders who could influence the result.
TV watchdog Mediawatch has called for a full inquiry. Director Vivienne
Pattison said: “Viewers don’t want to feel like they are being hard done by
or taken advantage of.
“I would hope the BBC launches a full investigation into this as it has a
duty to us the licence-payer. The BBC has to make sure it is whiter than
white.”
Section 42 of the 2005 Gambling Act, which came into force just months
before the start of the 2007 series, outlaws anyone cheating to make money
from betting.
September
25
2011 - waveguide.co.uk
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