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What’s on the box this week?
What makes the perfect rock band?
Wildlife, adventure, drama – it’s all on offer this week with Sandra Bullock, Ian McKellan, Andy Warhol and Joanna Lumley all featuring in this latest round-up…

In terms of terrestrial television, a gripping drama is ‘The Prisoner’ – a remake of a 60s cult classic, which stars Ian McKellen. For the rockers among you, check out BBC2’s new series ‘I’m in a Rock ‘n’ Roll Band’, which aims to reveal what makes the perfect band. For art lovers there’s a refreshing look at modern art, specifically focussing on the millionaire lifestyles of modern masters; the first in the series looks at Andy Warhol.

Those looking for more wildlife themed programmes also have a few good options on the terrestrial channels. ‘Joanna Lumley’s Nile’ takes in the wonderful landscapes and wildlife along the actress’ journey along the Nile, in which she aims to pinpoint where it begins. Meanwhile later in the week, ‘Michaela’s Wild Challenge’ sees the eponymous presenter and friends undertaking wildlife-related challenges in outlandish locations.

For film-buffs, if you’ve not seen it then ‘Crash’ – on Film Four – is well worth watching. Starring Matt Dillon, Thandie Newton, Sandra Bullock in a range of intertwining plots, this Oscar-winning flick is utterly absorbing.

The Prisoner, 9pm, Saturday 1st May – ITV1
I’m in a Rock ‘n’ Roll Band, 9.40pm, Saturday 1st May – BBC2
Modern Masters, 9pm, Sunday 2nd May – BBC1
Joanna Lumley’s Nile, 9pm, Monday 3rd May – ITV1
Michaela’s Wild Challenge, 10.35am, Sunday 9th May – FIVE

Crash, 9pm, Tuesday 4th May – Film Four

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.