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<HEADER>Related BBC Links&amp;lt;/HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Search for <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/Search?searchtype=article&amp;showapproved=1&amp;searchstring=film&amp;dosearch.x=20&amp;dosearch.y=14" TITLE="More Edited Entries">other h2g2 Edited Entries</LINK> on movies.</P></LI></UL>

Antiques

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Some of these old toys can be worth a fortune (well, if you were smart enough to keep the box, at any rate). In fact, you'd be amazed at just how much your old bric-a-brac can make, as the BBC's long-running <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/antiques/antiquesroadshow/">Antiques Roadshow</LINK> regularly shows...</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>It's amazing how old things can still generate news - as <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/antiques/">BBC Antiques</LINK> regularly shows...</P></LI></UL>

Architecture

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Get your kicks with clicks on bricks and mortar - <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/society_culture/architecture/index.shtml">BBC Architecture</LINK> takes you on a journey of buildings through the ages.</P></LI></UL>

Art and Crafts

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI>If you don't know much about art, but know what you like, take a browse through <LINK H2G2="http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/digital/index.shtml">BBC Art</LINK>...</LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Art and craft is the subject of a fascinating section on <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/homes/design">BBC Homes</LINK>...</P></LI></UL>

Books and Literature

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Take a leaf out of someone else's book with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/books/">BBC Books</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Can't be bothered to go to the library? Why not head on over to <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/books/">BBC Books</LINK>, where they read all the books so you don't have to...</P></LI></UL>

Children's TV (Current)

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>All the best stuff on TV is for kids - see what you might be missing out on with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/">CBBC</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>

Comedy

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>You're having a laugh, ain't ya? Well, if not, maybe <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/">BBC Comedy</LINK> will cheer you up...</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Have a chuckle with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/">BBC Comedy</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>

Computer/Video Games

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Platformers, shooters, sports or sims - find out all the latest in the computer and videogaming world with <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/entertainment/2002/interactive_gaming/" TITLE="BBC News Interactive Gaming">BBC News</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>

Consumer Advice

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI>Improve your consumer knowledge with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/guides_to/">BBC Watchdog</LINK>. </LI></UL>

Cult Shows - Sci-Fi

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Whether it's stakes, spaceships or string-operated super-spies, <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/">BBC Cult</LINK> has it all...</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI> <P>Check out <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/">BBC Cult</LINK> for loads more sci-fi shenanigans.</P> </LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Check out <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/">BBC Cult</LINK> for loads more nostalgic mind-jogging.</P> </LI></UL>

Culture and Race

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P><LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/uk/2002/race/">BBC News Online</LINK> takes an in depth look at race in Britain in the 21st century with a major survey, features and analysis.</P></LI></UL>

Education

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Why not let the Beeb help you swot up for exams with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/">BBC Learning</LINK>?</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Last-minute revision worries? Let <LINK H2G2="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision/">BBC Bitesize</LINK> help you.</P></LI></UL>

Film

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>See the latest in celluloid scoops at the <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/">BBC Film site</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Fancy yourself as a Barry Norman, Jonathan Ross or Roger Ebert? Check out <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/">BBC Films</LINK> for all the latest celluloid gossip...</P></LI></UL>

Finance and Money

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>For more business and financial advice, try <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/business/">BBC Business &amp; Money</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>For more money matters, check out <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/business/">BBC Business</LINK>...</P></LI></UL>

Food and Drink

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Why not dazzle your tastebuds with the best of <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/">BBC Food</LINK>?</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Over-indulged? Why not make amends with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/healthyeating/">Healthy eating tips from BBC Food</LINK>?</P></LI></UL>

Games

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Exercise your brain with more puzzles and mind-benders from <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/games/">BBC Games</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>

Gardening

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Government

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Find out more about the people who keep us safe with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/crime/fighters/index.shtml">BBC Crimefighters</LINK> - it's not just Batman and Robin, y'know.</P></LI></UL>

Health

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Keep up-to-date with the latest in medical advances and advice with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/">BBC Health</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>For up-to-date information on both the risks and effects of drugs and alcohol, Radio 1's <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/health/drugs/drugs_intro.shtml">One Life</LINK> site is an invaluable resource.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Want to know more about the 'Demon drink'? Radio 1's <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/health/drugs/drinking.shtml">One Life</LINK> site has a wealth of information on the good, the bad and the douwnright ugly regarding alcohol.</P></LI></UL>

History

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>See which ideas of the past made it to the present day, and which were confined to <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/">history</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Explore the past with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/index.shtml">BBC History</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>For insight into the lives and deaths of other figures from the past, step back in time with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/">BBC History</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI> See how <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/society_culture/art/index.shtml" TITLE="BBC History">art and creativity</LINK> have changed the world throughout history...</LI></UL>

Holidays

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>For other travel destinations, why not browse with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/holiday/">BBC Holiday</LINK>?</P></LI></UL>

Learning

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>For all you education junkies, there's a BBC page just for you - <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/">Learning</LINK>! (Catchy title, huh?)</P></LI></UL>

Lifestyle

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>For more tips on better living, pop over to <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/lifestyle/">BBC Lifestyle</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>For more practical tips, check out <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/homes/diy/">BBC DIY</LINK> - they're more than just a lot of letters strewn together, honest!</P></LI></UL>

Local

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Explore Britain's capital via <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/">BBC's London homepage</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Explore the home of the Beatles, William Gladstone and two Doctor Whos with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/">BBC's Liverpool homepage</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Explore from the Highlands to the Lowlands with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/index.shtml">BBC's Scotland homepage</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>

Money

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Financial matters under discussion - <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/business/money/index.shtml">BBC Business &amp; Money</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>

Music (Generic)

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI>Whatever your musical tastes or abilities, <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/">BBC Music</LINK> is the place to start.</LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>It's a national institution - <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp/">Top of the Pops</LINK> has all the latest on the best of new music.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Pop over to the BBC's <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/">UK Top of the Pops 2</LINK> site for the best in the hits of yesteryear....</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>If you like your music retro, check out the BBC's <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/">UK Top of the Pops 2</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>

Music (Customised)

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>For more music memories, <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/">Top of the Pops 2</LINK> has everything from hard rock to Soft Cell.</P> </LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>From Adam Ant to ZZ Top, check out the BBC's <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/">UK Top of the Pops 2</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>If your musical tastes are more Bowie than Britney, check out the BBC's <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/">UK Top of the Pops 2</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>If your musical tastes are more Lennon than Limp Bizkit, check out the BBC's <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/">UK Top of the Pops 2</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Whether you're after Plastic Ono, Plastic Bertrand or Yazz and the Plastic Population, the BBC's <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/">Top of the Pops 2</LINK> has it all...</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Whether you're after the Proclaimers, Big Country or the Bay City Rollers, the BBC's <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/">Top of the Pops 2</LINK> has it all...</P></LI></UL>

Nations and Regions

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Search <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/search/results.pl?q=interactive+map+-DNA&amp;uri=%2Fhome%2Ftoday%2F&amp;tab=allbbc&amp;x=46&amp;y=9" TITLE="See Related BBC Links">the rest of BBC</LINK> for a look at some maps.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI>See the BBC from a different perspective with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/">BBC Northern Ireland</LINK>.</LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI>See the BBC from a different perspective with <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/index.shtml">BBC Scotland</LINK>.</LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>A handy guide to the British Isles, courtesy of <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/1038758.stm">BBC News</LINK>...</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>A handy guide to the United States of America, courtesy of <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk//hi/english/world/americas/country_profiles/newsid_1217000/1217752.stm">BBC News</LINK>...</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>A handy guide to Belgium, courtesy of <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/999709.stm">BBC News</LINK>...</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>A handy guide to Finland, courtesy of <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/1023629.stm" TITLE="BBC News Profile of Finland">BBC News</LINK>...</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>A handy guide to the Netherlands, courtesy of <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/1043423.stm" TITLE="BBC News Profile of Finland">BBC News</LINK>...</P></LI></UL>

Nature

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>For all life on Earth, head over to <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/">BBC Nature</LINK>...</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>For flora and fauna of all shapes, sizes and subspecies - <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/">BBC Nature</LINK>...</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL> <LI>There's a menagerie of flora and fauna to be discovered over at <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/">BBC Nature</LINK>.</LI> </UL>

Politics

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI>Keep up to date with all the latest in the political world as it affects the UK with <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/default.stm" TITLE="BBC News - Politics">BBC News</LINK>.</LI></UL>

Religion

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI>As George Michael once said, you gotta have faith. <LINK H2G2="http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/">BBC Religion</LINK> strives to bring insight into faiths of all denomination and background.</LI></UL>

Retro

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<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Do you remember the 1960s? Even if you don't, with clips, interviews and more, you'd love '<LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/ilove/years/60sindex.shtml">I Love the 1960s</LINK>'... </P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>The 1970s, when the overriding colour seems to have been brown. With clips, interviews and more, you'd love '<LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/ilove/years/70sindex.shtml">I Love the 1970s</LINK>'... </P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>The 1980s might be known to some as 'The Decade that Taste Forgot', but for those who lived through it, it was an exciting time for creativity, in marked contrast to the political worries of people living in the shadow of The Bomb. With clips, interviews and more, you'd love '<LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/ilove/years/80sindex.shtml">I Love the 1980s</LINK>'... </P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>The 1990s might not seem that long ago, but you'll be surprised how much you might have forgotten. With clips, interviews and more, you'd love '<LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/ilove/years/90sindex.shtml">I Love the 1990s</LINK>'... </P></LI></UL>

Science and Technology

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Read the latest from <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/">BBC Science</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P> Find your way round your galactic neighbourhood with <LINK H2G2="http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/spaceguide/skyatnight/">The Sky at Night</LINK>, the official site for the BBC's long-running astronomy programme.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Looking for more on all things technological? Click over to <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/">BBC Technology News</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>

Society and Culture

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>More social phenomena are under discussion at BBC <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/society/">Society &amp; Culture</LINK>...</P></LI></UL>

Sport

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Half-time, full-time or left on the bench, for all your sporting news, click on <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/">BBC Sport</LINK>...</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P><LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/">BBC Sport</LINK> - more than just a load of balls.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>All the latest racing fixtures from around the UK with <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/default.stm">BBC Sport's horse racing</LINK> page.</P></LI></UL>

Motoring

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Keep up with the Hills, McLarens, Schumachers and Irvines with the <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/default.stm">BBC Motorsport homepage</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Rain, sleet, snow - whatever the weather conditions, make a pitstop at the <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/default.stm">BBC Motorsport homepage</LINK></P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>With news, features and links to live commentaries, the <LINK HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/default.stm">BBC Motorsport homepage</LINK> is your one-stop hub for all things F1.</P></LI></UL>

Travel

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>If Australia's not your cup of tea, take a browse through the <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/holiday/">BBC Holiday</LINK> site for plenty of exciting alternative destinations...</P></LI></UL>

Video Nation

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Want to hear how the English language is spoken around the country? <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/videonation/">Video Nation</LINK> is a project that gives people the opportunity to have their issues aired and their voices heard.</P></LI></UL>

Weather

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Whether the weather be hot, or whether the weather be cold, <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/">BBC Weather</LINK>'s the place to look.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Whether the weather be hot, or whether the weather be cold, wherever you are, the <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/worldweather/index.shtml">BBC Weather Centre</LINK> puts the world at your fingertips.</P></LI></UL>
<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI><P>Find out <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/sports/features/fishing.shtml" TITLE="The Weather and Fishing">how the weather can affect fishermen's results</LINK>.</P></LI></UL>

Webwise

<HEADER>Related BBC Links</HEADER> <UL><LI>Still confused? If you need more help getting to grips with the Internet, maybe <LINK HREF="http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/">BBC's Webwise</LINK> can help.</LI></UL>

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