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I was asked today to recommend a good book on C#. Harking back to my Windows and COM/ActiveX days, I always heed the words of Jeffrey Richter and Charles Petzold. These two pioneers authored such seminal works as "Advanced Windows":http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1572315482/ref=pd_sim_books_3/104-4160386-0064736?v=glance&s=books and "Programming Windows":http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/157231995X/qid=1070973876/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-4160386-0064736?v=glance&s=books, respectively. Recently, they've authored new works on .NET and C#. Jeffrey Richter wrote "Applied .NET Framework Programming":http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0735614229/qid=1070973763/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-4160386-0064736?v=glance&s=books" and Charles Petzold wrote "Programming Windows with C#":http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0735613702/qid=1070973876/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/104-4160386-0064736. Neither of these sources is really meant to teach you C#. One suggestion would be to start at the source, Microsoft has the "C# Langauge Reference":http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cscon/html/vclrfGettingStarted_PG.asp online. Another suggestion is to look at "O'Reilly Associates":http://oreilly.com. O'Reilly has proved an excellent source of quality books for many years. I haven't read any of their books, but I'm seriously considering "Programming C#, 3rd Edition":http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/progcsharp3/index.html by Jesse Liberty and "C# in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition":http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/csharpnut2 by Peter Drayton, Ben Albahari, Ted Neward. O'Reilly has an "entire section":http://dotnet.oreilly.com/ dedicated to .NET. They also sponsor an interesting "C# Learning Lab":http://oreilly.useractive.com/courses/csharp/. Other books on C# include "C# Cookbook":http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/csharpckbk by Stephen Teilhet and Jay Hilyard, "C# Essentials 2nd Edition":http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/csharpess2 by Ben Albahari, Peter Drayton, and Brad Merrill. O'Reilly has an excellent resource for evaluating and reading books on line in their "Safari Bookshelf":http://safari.oreilly.com/ . I have an account and I recommend looking into this great service. I'd love to hear about some personal recommendations. Aside from the "Microsoft Developer Network Web Site":http://msdn.microsoft.com and Applied .NET Framework Programming, I haven't read any of these books. I'm just as curious as anyone on where to start reading next...

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Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery...

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Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno...

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations...

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron...

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A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say...

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Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields...

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Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness...

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A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say...

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years...

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Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron...

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Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery...

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The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles...

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Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition...

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Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness...

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The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another...

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Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out...

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice...

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles...

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say...

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause...

Social networking site MySpace is to block users from uploading copyrighted music to its pages...

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The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another...

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out...

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US...

Doctor Who takes three prizes at the National Television Awards in a repeat of its success last year...

Doctor Who takes three prizes at the National Television Awards in a repeat of its success last year...

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say...

Social networking site MySpace is to block users from uploading copyrighted music to its pages...

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say...

Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields...

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery...

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81...

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers...

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers...

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers...

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Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition...

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say...

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say...

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Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition...

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Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery...

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London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US...

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Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno...

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno...

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno...

Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition...

Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition...

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice...

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The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles...

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles...

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81...

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US...

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US...

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US...

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

Alec Baldwin asks for his voice to be removed from an "unfair" documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Alec Baldwin asks for his voice to be removed from an "unfair" documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields.

Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition.

Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

Doctor Who takes three prizes at the National Television Awards in a repeat of its success last year.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

Social networking site MySpace is to block users from uploading copyrighted music to its pages.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields.

Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Doctor Who takes three prizes at the National Television Awards in a repeat of its success last year.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

William Styron, whose Holocaust novel Sophie's Choice became a film and an opera, has died, aged 81.

William Styron, whose Holocaust novel Sophie's Choice became a film and an opera, has died, aged 81.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

Social networking site MySpace is to block users from uploading copyrighted music to its pages.

Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

Alec Baldwin asks for his voice to be removed from an "unfair" documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

Doctor Who takes three prizes at the National Television Awards in a repeat of its success last year.

Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields.

Doctor Who takes three prizes at the National Television Awards in a repeat of its success last year.

Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

William Styron, whose Holocaust novel Sophie's Choice became a film and an opera, has died, aged 81.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

William Styron, whose Holocaust novel Sophie's Choice became a film and an opera, has died, aged 81.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

Alec Baldwin asks for his voice to be removed from an "unfair" documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Alec Baldwin asks for his voice to be removed from an "unfair" documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

Doctor Who takes three prizes at the National Television Awards in a repeat of its success last year.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Doctor Who takes three prizes at the National Television Awards in a repeat of its success last year.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

Social networking site MySpace is to block users from uploading copyrighted music to its pages.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

Social networking site MySpace is to block users from uploading copyrighted music to its pages.

Social networking site MySpace is to block users from uploading copyrighted music to its pages.

Social networking site MySpace is to block users from uploading copyrighted music to its pages.

Alec Baldwin asks for his voice to be removed from an "unfair" documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

Alec Baldwin asks for his voice to be removed from an "unfair" documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

Alec Baldwin asks for his voice to be removed from an "unfair" documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

Alec Baldwin asks for his voice to be removed from an "unfair" documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

William Styron, whose Holocaust novel Sophie's Choice became a film and an opera, has died, aged 81.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

William Styron, whose Holocaust novel Sophie's Choice became a film and an opera, has died, aged 81.

Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

Alec Baldwin asks for his voice to be removed from an "unfair" documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

London-born rapper Sway is to be honoured at the BET Hip-Hop awards in the US.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

William Styron, whose Holocaust novel Sophie's Choice became a film and an opera, has died, aged 81.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

TV host Oprah Winfrey gives audience members $1,000 (£526) each to donate to a charitable cause.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Veteran actor William Franklyn, known for voicing the 1960s Schweppes TV adverts, dies aged 81.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

Singer George Michael lends the piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine to an anti-war exhibition.

Classical singer Russell Watson postpones his forthcoming UK tour after undergoing brain surgery.

Colombia's vice president is "baffled" by Kate Moss's success following cocaine allegations.

The judge who put coded messages in his Da Vinci Code plagiarism trial ruling has written another.

Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

Madonna says she may adopt another child from abroad following her proposed adoption of a Malawian boy.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

Record company EMI sign a deal with the estate of crooner Dean Martin to use the singer's likeness.

Doctor Who takes three prizes at the National Television Awards in a repeat of its success last year.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

The Rolling Stones postpone a show in the US to allow singer Sir Mick Jagger time to rest his voice.

The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

Microsoft and Peter Jackson postpone the making of a film based on the Halo video game after backers pull out.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

Jonathan Ross is dubbed "risque" by Ofcom but not in breach of rules over an interview with David Cameron.

Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly signs a $42.5m (£22m) film deal starring his character Bruno.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations.

William Styron, whose Holocaust novel Sophie's Choice became a film and an opera, has died, aged 81.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

A musical about the witches from The Wizard of Oz breaks West End box office records, its producers say.

William Styron, whose Holocaust novel Sophie's Choice became a film and an opera, has died, aged 81.

Pioneering screenwriter Nigel Kneale, best known for the Quatermass TV serials and films, dies aged 84.

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