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Although it originated in the United Kingdom, the format of show has subsequently been exported to many countries around the world. As of early 2003 the producers' website lists the following territories as having licensed the show: Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, the Caribbean, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan ...

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - UK version, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - Format, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - Text Game Walkaway, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - Specials, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - The Major Charles Ingram affair, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - United States version, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - Rule changes, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - Other information, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - Other national variants, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - Million winners

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List of TV3 Ireland television programming - Drama. All Saints Bad Girls Charmed Chicago Hope Coronation Street Emmerdale Family Affairs Footballers Wives The Guardian Heartbeat Judging Amy Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A Life of Grime London's Burning Prime Suspect < ...

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List of TV3 Ireland television programming, List of TV3 Ireland television programming - Currently broadcast by TV3 Ireland, List of TV3 Ireland television programming - Drama, List of TV3 Ireland television programming - Comedy, List of TV3 Ireland television programming - Reality shows, List of TV3 Ireland television programming - Others, List of TV3 Ireland television programming - Formerly broadcast by TV3 Ireland

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The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, with executive power exercised on behalf of the Queen by the Prime Minister and other cabinet ministers who head departments. The cabinet, including the Prime Minister, and other ministers collectively make up Her Majesty's Government. These ministers are drawn from and are responsible to Parliament, the legislative body, which is traditionally considered to be "supreme" (that is, able to legislate on any matter and not bound by decisions of its predecessors). The UK is one of the few countries in the world today that does not have a codified constitution, relying ins ...

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On 6 December 2004 he won the fourth series of the UK television show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!. Joe beat off competition from butler Paul Burrell and Nightclub Owner Fran Cosgrave. During his time in the jungle Joe became well known for his relationship with the two emus and his use of the word Jacobs, a slang term for testicles. He was the first celebrity to earn full stars in a Bushtucker trial. The special trial saw Joe climb out of an aloft helicopter, and climb down a ladder recovering the stars as he went. Later on in the show Joe found himself being burried underground for five minut ...

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Joe Pasquale, Joe Pasquale - On Stage, Joe Pasquale - That Jungle Show, Joe Pasquale - Since the Jungle, Joe Pasquale - Before Fame, Joe Pasquale - Trivial Facts

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In the United States the gesture, which is often accompanied by a verbal insult ("fuck you" or "up yours" being quite common) is generally considered very offensive - perhaps twice as offensive when the gesture is made using both hands, or when accompanied by a vigorous upward motion of the hand and forearm. In the countries of Saudi Arabia, however, doing so but pointing it downward is just as insulti ...

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The finger, The finger - Origin, The finger - Bowfinger, The finger - Interpretation, The finger - Famous examples

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Since the Jungle, Joe regained the spotlight, which he'd held in 1990's, making numerous TV appearances including The Weakest Link, The Paul O'Grady Show and the popular Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. On 19 February 2005, ITV1 broadcast An Audience with Joe Pasquale, containing some routines from his stage show — culminating in the Edward Scissorhands inspired snow sequence. A staggering 9 million people tuned in, and ITV have already commissioned Another Au ...

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Joe Pasquale, Joe Pasquale - On Stage, Joe Pasquale - That Jungle Show, Joe Pasquale - Since the Jungle, Joe Pasquale - Before Fame, Joe Pasquale - Trivial Facts

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He was born the youngest of four siblings (having two older brothers, Robert and Mark and an older sister Catharine) in St. Helens to Laurence and Patricia Pennington, strict Roman Catholics and parents he describes as loving. He joined a seminary at the age of 11 but left after four terms and joined an all boys' comprehensive where he sacrificed his natural academic ability to the desire to fit in with his peers. ...

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Johnny Vegas, Johnny Vegas - Early life, Johnny Vegas - Life before fame, Johnny Vegas - Fame, Johnny Vegas - Early performances, Johnny Vegas - Major projects, Johnny Vegas - Appearances, Johnny Vegas - Ceramics, Johnny Vegas - Personal life

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Joe left school at the age of just 15 and had several occupation before turning to the stage. He worked in the Civil Service's department of Transport, before joining Smithfields meat market. The hours proved too much for a young Joe and he did spell on a building site and at the Ford factory in Dagenham. For a few years Joe worked as an entertainer at holiday camps across the UK. He became entertainment manager at Torquay. His big break finally came ...

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Joe Pasquale, Joe Pasquale - On Stage, Joe Pasquale - That Jungle Show, Joe Pasquale - Since the Jungle, Joe Pasquale - Before Fame, Joe Pasquale - Trivial Facts

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Wil Wheaton - Movies. Neverland (2003) Four Fingers of the Dragon (2003) Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) (briefly; extended scene deleted but appears as DVD extra) Fish Don't Blink (2002) Jane White Is Sick & Twisted (2002) The Good Things (2001) Speechless... (2001) Python (2000) Deep Core (2000) The Girls' Room (2000) Foreign Correspondents (1 ...

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Wil Wheaton, Wil Wheaton - Biography, Wil Wheaton - Trivia, Wil Wheaton - Filmography, Wil Wheaton - Movies, Wil Wheaton - Television, Wil Wheaton - Incorrectly attributed to Wil Wheaton, Wil Wheaton - Video games, Wil Wheaton - Bibliography

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When Paula Yates appeared on the program in October 1995, she feigned outrage and offence at Hislop's verbal jabs about her being married to Michael Hutchence, whom he accused of "beating up journalists", and the alleged poor quality of her autobiography, and Merton's and the host's script's jokes concerning her breast enlargement surgery. Yates eventually called Hislop the "sperm of the devil" (she presumably meant "spawn of the devil"), an outburst that earned her more derision. (Including Ian Hislop saying, "Even your insults emanate from ...

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Have I Got News For You, Have I Got News For You - Format, Have I Got News For You - Choice moments, Have I Got News For You - Running gags, Have I Got News For You - Controversy and litigation, Have I Got News For You - DVD, Have I Got News For You - Appearances and guest presenters, Have I Got News For You - Most appearances in total, Have I Got News For You - Guest presenters, Have I Got News For You - TV shows elsewhere based on the HIGNFY format

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United Kingdom - Demographics. Main article: Demographics of the United Kingdom At the April 2001 census, the United Kingdom's population was 58,789,194, the third-largest in the European Union (behind Germany and France) and the twenty-first largest in the world. Its overall population density is one of the highest in the world. Almost one-third of the population lives in England's prosperous south-east and is predominantly urban and suburban--with about 7.2 million in the capital of L ...

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United Kingdom, United Kingdom - History, United Kingdom - Government and politics, United Kingdom - Subdivisions, United Kingdom - Military, United Kingdom - Geography, United Kingdom - Economy, United Kingdom - Society, United Kingdom - Demographics, United Kingdom - Culture, United Kingdom - Sport, United Kingdom - Miscellaneous topics

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Most of England consists of rolling lowland terrain, divided east from west by more mountainous terrain in the Northwest (Cumbrian Mountains of the Lake District) and north (the upland moors of the Pennines) and limestone hills of the Peak District by the Tees-Exe line. The lower limestone hills of the Isle of Purbeck, Cotswolds, Lincolnshire and chalk downs of the Southern England Chalk Formation. The main rivers and estuaries are the Thames, Severn and the Humber Estuary. The largest urban area is Greater London. Near Dover, the Channe ...

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United Kingdom, United Kingdom - History, United Kingdom - Government and politics, United Kingdom - Subdivisions, United Kingdom - Military, United Kingdom - Geography, United Kingdom - Economy, United Kingdom - Society, United Kingdom - Demographics, United Kingdom - Culture, United Kingdom - Sport, United Kingdom - Miscellaneous topics

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Seven Melbourne produces some of the highest rating programs in Australia. HSV-7 - Entertainment. Dancing With The Stars Deal or No Deal Good Friday Appeal Full Frontal (1993-1997 - production moved to Network Ten) Fast Forward (1989-1992) The Weakest Link (2001-2002) Screenshots of various Seven Melbourne productions See also:

HSV-7, HSV-7 - History, HSV-7 - Headquarters, HSV-7 - Programming, HSV-7 - Entertainment, HSV-7 - News/Current Affairs, HSV-7 - Reality/Lifestyle, HSV-7 - Drama, HSV-7 - Sport, HSV-7 - Seven News

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On December 19th, Danny's new show Danny Wallace's Hoax Files was shown on Sky One. On December 22nd, Danny took part in Carol Vorderman's big brain game, shown on Sky One. A new book, "Danny Wallace and the Centre of the Universe" will be published on 23rd April 2006 to coincide with World Book Day. It tells the story of Danny's trip to Idaho, to visit a manhole cover in a small town, whose residents have proclaimed it the centre of the universe. The cover identifies it as a "Quick Read", and both the price and length of the book have purposefully curbed in order t ...

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Danny Wallace writer, Danny Wallace writer - Join Me, Danny Wallace writer - Yes Man, Danny Wallace writer - How to Start Your Own Country, Danny Wallace writer - Upcoming Projects, Danny Wallace writer - Trivia

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Seven Melbourne's flagship bulletin is broadcast at 6.00pm. The station also produces the network's Seven News's 4.30pm bulletin. Seven Melbourne's presenters include: Peter Mitchell (weeknights) Jennifer Keyte (weekends) Sandy Roberts (weeknight sport) Tim Watson (weekend sport) David Brown (weeknight weather) Rob Gell (weekend weather) Rebecca Maddern (4.30pm news/news fill-in) Mi ...

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HSV-7, HSV-7 - History, HSV-7 - Headquarters, HSV-7 - Programming, HSV-7 - Entertainment, HSV-7 - News/Current Affairs, HSV-7 - Reality/Lifestyle, HSV-7 - Drama, HSV-7 - Sport, HSV-7 - Seven News

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Many guests have appeared on the programme more than once, and, since the departure of Deayton, many celebrities have acted as guest presenters on the show. (List complete up to the end of series 30, broadcast 2005) Have I Got News For You - Most appearances in total. 8 appearances Germaine Greer Will Self 7 appearances Clive Anderson Charles Kennedy Ken Livingstone 6 appearances Alexander Armstrong Martin C ...

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Have I Got News For You, Have I Got News For You - Format, Have I Got News For You - Choice moments, Have I Got News For You - Running gags, Have I Got News For You - Controversy and litigation, Have I Got News For You - DVD, Have I Got News For You - Appearances and guest presenters, Have I Got News For You - Most appearances in total, Have I Got News For You - Guest presenters, Have I Got News For You - TV shows elsewhere based on the HIGNFY format

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He joined a seminary once again at age 24 after a bout of depression, but left, deciding that a career in the priesthood was not for him. For a time he was a Butlins red coat (staff entertainer). He studied art and ceramic design at Middlesex University for three years and attempted to forge a career in pottery but became disillusioned when he received a third class degree. His passion for pottery continues to this day. He returned to St Hele ...

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Johnny Vegas, Johnny Vegas - Early life, Johnny Vegas - Life before fame, Johnny Vegas - Fame, Johnny Vegas - Early performances, Johnny Vegas - Major projects, Johnny Vegas - Appearances, Johnny Vegas - Ceramics, Johnny Vegas - Personal life

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Since reality television is a somewhat nebulous concept, basically encompassing any portrayal of people in unscripted situations, there are a number of precedents for it, starting even in the 1950's. Allen Funt's television show Candid Camera, which debuted in 1953 (and itself was based on his previous 1947 radio show, Candid Microphone), pulled pranks on unsuspecting ordinary people and showed their reactio ...

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Reality television, Reality television - Origins of reality television, Reality television - Types of reality TV, Reality television - Documentary-style, Reality television - Game shows, Reality television - Self-improvement/makeover, Reality television - Dating shows, Reality television - Talk shows, Reality television - Hidden cameras, Reality television - Hoaxes, Reality television - Analysis and criticism, Reality television - Costs, Reality television - Pop culture references

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MediaCorp - English. Gold 90.5 FM Classic Hits All Day! (formerly One FM and Radio One) Symphony 92.4 FM 938LIVE! (formerly NewsRadio 93.8) Class 95 987 FM (previously Perfect 10 98.7FM) Lush 99.5 MediaCorp - Chinese. Y.E.S. 93.3 FM (醉心频道, Zuìxīn Píndào) Capital 95.8 FM (城市频道, Chéngshì Píndào) Love 97.2 FM (最爱频道, Zuì'ài Píndào) MediaCorp - Malay. See also:

MediaCorp, MediaCorp - Milestones, MediaCorp - Management, MediaCorp - Audit Committee, MediaCorp - Group Internal Audit, MediaCorp - MediaCorp channels, MediaCorp - Shows for MediaCorp, MediaCorp - TV drama and sitcom series, MediaCorp - TV variety shows, MediaCorp - TV charity shows, MediaCorp - Major shows, MediaCorp - News and current affairs, MediaCorp - Others shows, MediaCorp - MediaCorp radio stations, MediaCorp - English, MediaCorp - Chinese, MediaCorp - Malay, MediaCorp - Tamil, MediaCorp - French/German/Japanese, MediaCorp - Others

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Scholars have suggested that reality television's success is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary situations. For example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an eligible male dates a dozen women simultaneously, traveling on extraordinary dates to Napa Valley, California and Vail, Colorado. Given that producers design the format of the show, as well as control the outcome of some of them, it is questionable how "real" reality television actually is. There is no doubt that producers are highly deliberate in th ...

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Reality television, Reality television - Origins of reality television, Reality television - Types of reality TV, Reality television - Documentary-style, Reality television - Game shows, Reality television - Self-improvement/makeover, Reality television - Dating shows, Reality television - Talk shows, Reality television - Hidden cameras, Reality television - Hoaxes, Reality television - Analysis and criticism, Reality television - Costs, Reality television - Pop culture references

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Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - General Manager. On July 18, 2002 Stephanie returned to the WWF (renamed WWE following a lawsuit from the World Wildlife Fund) as the general manager of SmackDown!. She stole talents such as Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker from the RAW brand, but in return lost Triple H, Chris Jericho, Christian, Lance Storm and Test. She feuded with RAW General Manager Eric Bischoff throughout 2002, though the enemies inexplicably shared a kiss at a ...

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Stephanie McMahon-Levesque, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - World Wrestling Federation, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - McMahon-Helmsley Era, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - Invasion, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - Divorce, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - World Wrestling Entertainment, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - General Manager, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - 2005 return, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - Finishing and signature moves, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - Backstage roles, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - Personal life, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque - Championships and accomplishments

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The United Kingdom, a leading trading power and financial centre, has an essentially capitalist economy, the fourth largest in the world in terms of market exchange rates and the sixth largest by purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates. Over the past three decades, the government has greatly reduced public ownership by means of privatisation programmes, and has contained the growth of the Welfare State. Agriculture is intensive, highly mechanised, and efficient by European standards, producing about 60% of food needs with only 1% ...

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United Kingdom, United Kingdom - History, United Kingdom - Government and politics, United Kingdom - Subdivisions, United Kingdom - Military, United Kingdom - Geography, United Kingdom - Economy, United Kingdom - Society, United Kingdom - Demographics, United Kingdom - Culture, United Kingdom - Sport, United Kingdom - Miscellaneous topics

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