The courage of the nation as it endured eight months of nightly German bombing 70 years ago is etched on the collective memory. But does this tale of national unity tell the whole story?
The first witness in the trial of a powerful clan accused of the Philippines' worst political massacre says the family plotted the killings over dinner.
Yorkshire aim to press home their advantage against leaders Nottinghamshire after blowing the County Championship title race wide open, while Sussex close in on promotion.
England boss Fabio Capello hails Wayne Rooney, who is the subject of newspaper allegations about his private life, for his performance in the win over Switzerland.
John Higgins is set to learn his fate on Wednesday after the hearing into allegations he agreed to take bribes to lose frames reaches its halfway stage.
England record their seventh successive victory in Twenty20 internationals and a 2-0 series win over Pakistan with an emphatic six-wicket victory in Cardiff.
Sheffield Wednesday are saved from administration after reaching an agreement with their bank over an unpaid tax bill, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.
Andrew Gale scores a century as Yorkshire dominate day one of the Championship match with Notts to throw the title-race wide open.
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BEG, BORROW OR STEAL (BBC2) Jamie Theakston:Where do you think Cambridge University is? Contestant:Geography isn't my strong point. Jamie Theakston:There's a clue in the title. Contestant:Leicester.
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BBC NORFOLK Stewart White:Who had a worldwide hit with What A Wonderful World? Contestant:I don't know. Stewart White:I'll give you some clues: what do you call the part between your hand and your elbow? Contestant:Arm Stewart White:Correct. And if you're not weak, you're...? Contestant:Strong. Stewart White:Correct - and what was Lord Mountbatten's first name? Contestant:Louis Stewart White:Well, there we are then. So who had a worldwide hit with the song What A Wonderful World? Contestant:Frank Sinatra?
LATE SHOW (BBC MIDLANDS) Alex Trelinski:What is the capital of Italy ? Contestant:France. Trelinski:France is another country. Try again. Contestant:Oh, um, Benidorm. Trelinski:Wrong, sorry, let's try another question. In which country is the Parthenon? Contestant:Sorry, I don't know. Trelinski:Just guess a country then. Contestant:Paris.
THE WEAKEST LINK (BBC2) Anne Robinson:Oscar Wilde, Adolf Hitler and Jeffrey Archer have all written books about their experiences in what:Prison, or the Conservative Party? Contestant:The Conservative Party.
BEACON RADIO ( WOLVERHAMPTON ) DJ Mark:For 10 points, what is the nationality of the Pope? Ruth from Rowley Regis:I think I know that one. Is it Jewish?
UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE Bamber Gascoyne:What was Gandhi's first name? Contestant:Goosey?
GWR FM ( Bristol ) Presenter:What happened in Dallas on November 22, 1963? Contestant:I don't know, I wasn't watching it then.
PHIL WOOD SHOW (BBC RADIO MANCHESTER ) Phil:What's 11 squared? Contestant:I don't know. Phil:I'll give you a clue. It's two ones with a two in the middle. Contestant:Is it five?
RICHARD AND JUDY Richard:Which American actor is married to Nicole Kidman? Contestant:Forrest Gump.
RICHARD AND JUDY Richard:On which street did Sherlock Holmes live? Contestant:Er. . . Richard:He makes bread . . . Contestant:Er . ... Richard:He makes cakes . . . Contestant:Kipling Street?
LINCS FM PHONE-IN Presenter:Which is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world? Contestant:Barcelona. Presenter:I was really after the name of a country. Contestant:I'm sorry, I don't know the names of any countries in Spain .
NATIONAL LOTTERY (BBC1) Question:What is the world's largest continent? Contestant:The Pacific.
ROCK FM ( PRESTON ) Presenter:Name a film starring Bob Hoskins that is also the name of a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Contestant:Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
THE BIGGEST GAME IN TOWN (ITV) Steve Le Fevre:What was signed, to bring World War I to an end in 1918? Contestant:Magna Carta?
JAMES O'BRIEN SHOW (LBC) James O'Brien:How many kings of England have been called Henry? Contestant:Er, well, I know there was a Henry the Eighth ... ER. ER .... Three?
CHRIS SEARLE SHOW (BBC RADIO BRISTOL ) Chris Searle:In which European country is Mount Etna ? Caller:Japan. Chris Searle:I did say which European country, so in case you didn't hear that, I can let you try again. Caller:Er .... Mexico ?
PAUL WAPPAT (BBC RADIO NEWCASTLE ) Paul Wappat:How long did the Six-Day War between Egypt and Israel last? Contestant: (long pause):Fourteen days.
DARYL DENHAM'S DRIVETIME (VIRGIN RADIO) Daryl Denham:In which country would you spend shekels? Contestant:Holland ? Daryl Denham:Try the next letter of the alphabet. Contestant:Iceland ? Ireland ? Daryl Denham:(Helpfully)It's a bad line. Did you say Israel ? Contestant:No.
PHIL WOOD SHOW (BBC GMR) Phil Wood:What 'K' could be described as the Islamic Bible? Contestant:Er. .. . Phil Wood:It's got two syllables . .. . Kor . . Contestant:Blimey? Phil Wood:Ha ha ha ha, no.. The past participle of run . . Contestant:(Silence) Phil Wood:OK, try it another way. Today I run, yesterday I . . . Contestant:Walked?
THE VAULT Melanie Sykes:What is the name given to the condition where the sufferer can fall asleep at any time? Contestant:Nostalgia.
LUNCHTIME SHOW (BRMB) Presenter:What religion was Guy Fawkes? Contestant:Jewish. Presenter:That's close enough.
STEVE WRIGHT IN THE AFTERNOON (BBC RADIO 2) Steve Wright: Johnny Weissmuller died on this day. Which jungle-swinging character clad only in a loin cloth did he play?Contestant:Jesus?
UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE (BBC 2) Jeremy Paxman:What is another name for 'Cherrypickers' and 'Cheesemongers'?. Contestant:Homosexuals. Jeremy Paxman:No. They're regiments in the British Army who will be very upset with you
