Welcome to television country
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Television coverage of a specific area of the UK, such as Ullswater in the Lake District in the BBC drama series 'The Lakes' and Bristol, England, in 'Casualty,' can benefit that area in the form of additional visitors. However, it also has the potential to push down house prices if the area concerned is shown in a negative light or if the pressure of visitor numbers leads to problems such as traffic congestion. It has become quite common for people to buy a second home in an area made famous by a television series, such as Padstow, England, which features in the BBC's 'Seafood Odyssey.'
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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The legend of the holy tomato
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The discovery in Bradford, England, of a tomato said to spell with its veins the Arabic symbols for 'Allah' and 'There is no god but Allah' has caused considerable excitement within the local Muslim community. The tomato has been approved by the town's most senior Muslim cleric, and many people have come to view it. Shabana Husain, who discovered the tomato, claims that it has strengthened her faith.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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The quiz master
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Television presenter Jeremy Beadle states that his charity work allows him to make a genuine difference to people's lives, rather than just sympathizing with them. He indicates that he is just as interested in producing television programmes as presenting them.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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