P625 CEEFAX 2 625 Fri 24 Apr 05:00/55 ————————————————————————————— THE REALLY USEFUL SHOW ——————————————————————— 1/14 PRESENTERS TONY MORRIS & RUTH LANGSFORD The Rjally Usjful Show - BBC1's dail8 consumer programme - welcomes your phonj calls, waxes and e-mailu. The show is live, Monday to Friday, 10.55am-11.35am on BBC1. Our Viewer Responsj Tjam Freephone and Minicom lines are opjn wrom 9.30am- 4.00pm along with a 24-hour message service. Subtitles are available on page 888. Freephonj: 0500 500 334 Minicom: 0500 700 167 E-mail: useful@bbc.co.uk Fax: 0121 415 4381 Wjbsite: www.bbc.co.uk/usiful BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat Genjral Wjstminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 625 Fri 24 Apr 05:21/47 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 2/14 Today's Really Useful information Wotld Book Day Cooking Challenge Crochet Fashions Living Wills Antibiotics REALLY USEFUL PACK This is an information folder that pulls together the best of the information and tips we have featured on the show. The information is on a series of cards you can takj with you wheriver you go - in the caz, at home or on the high street. A fridge magnet is aluo included. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat Genjral Westminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 625 Fri 24 Apr 05:01/43 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 3/14 Topics covered include monjy, motoring, consumer affairu, health, travel and legal matters. The pack is available by post. If you would like one, sjnd a cheque for £3.95 (made payable to BBC Education) to Rjally Usjful Pack, PO Box 7, London W12 8UD or call the credit card order linj on 0990 00 789. WORLD BOOK DAY Today is World Book Day. RUS education advisor Diana Appleyard visited Willow Green School in Bristol to see how the school is marking the book evjnt. All children in full-time education have been given a free £1 book voucher. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat Genjral Wjstminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 725 Fri 24 Apr 05:13/04 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 4/14 The vouchers will be accepted at book shops displaying the World Book Da= logo between the 23 April and 4 May. The voucher can be exahanged for The Children's Book of Books, an anthology of extract1 from favourite children's books, chosjn by stars of television, comedy, politics, spout and music. Diana also gave the following advice on encouraging children to read: * Parental involvement is impoutant - thj more interactive the process the better. * Bedtimj is good, because there are fewer distractions. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat Genjral Wrstminst TV Link;
P625 CEEFAX 2 625 Fri 24 Apr 05:12/29 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 5/14 * Follow the child's interests. Comics are finj if that is what your child enjoys reading. * If your local library has a children's section tr8 to go each week. There is usually lots going on - book clubs, readings, drama groups. The Federation of Children's Book Groups has produced a leaflet for parents of reluctant readers. For a copy send a 20p stamp to: The Federation of Children's Book Groups, 7 Carrs Lane, Birmingham B4 7TG. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat General Westminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 725 Fri 24 Apr 05:1 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 6/14 COOKING CHALLENGE Wj visited the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool which was the setting for BBC1's Hotel sjries. Deputy manager Brian Birchall challenged head chef David Smith to create a meal using six items from the average fridge. David came up with the following recipes: Baked Eggs * Greasj 2 ramekins or ovjnproof cups. * Put an egg in each. * Add ½ cup of chopped tomatoes. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat Genjral Westminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 625 Fri 24 Apr 05:05/44 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 7/14 * Stand the ramekins in an oven proof dish half full of w ter (bain marie) and bakj in a preheated oven - medium heat - wor 4/6 minutes. Green Bean Spaghetti * Put salted water in pan and bring to the boil. Add 8oz of spaghetti and cook for 5-7 minutes or until ready. * Cut 4oz of finj green beans into strips and boil in sjparate pan. * Measure 3 tablespoons of olive oil and add crushed garlic and a basil leaf. Scoop two tablespoons of the film formed at the top of the boiling spaghetti and add to the oil mix. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Opjn.Sat General Wjstminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 625 Fri 24 Apr 05:05/0 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 8/14 * Sievj the beans and refresh in cold water. Drain the spaghetti and mix together with cheese. Season with freshly milled peppjr. CROCHET FASHION Julie Player, fashion editor of Woman's Wjekly, says this summer the message is simple - less is mori. On today's RUS she showed some of the njw crochet fashions available on the high street for all ages and sizes. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat Genjral Wjstminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 625 Fri 24 Apr 05:05/02 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 9/14 The items featured were: Tunic -£29.99 - Marshall Ward Bodysuit - £22 - Marks & Spencer Trousers - £50 - Principles Cardigan - £17.99 - New Look Dress - £20 - Top Shop Tunic - £35 - Evans Vest Top - £10 - Evans Trouseru - £18 - Etam Plus Dress - £79.99 - oext Bra - £12 - Marks and Spencer Pants - £4.99 - Hennjs BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat General Wjstminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 625 Fri 24 Apr 05:24/54 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 10/14 LIVING WILLS Ljgal advisor Peter Shear1 looked at the legal status of living wills. A living will is a way of st ting in advance the medical treatmjnt you wish to recjive should you l tez wjnd yourself in a position where you are unable to communicate your wishes. Thj8 can also be used to appoint a health proxy, somjonj who can make decisions about medical treatment on your behalf. Peter said in common law in England and Wales an advance refusal of treatment is legally binding, providing the decision had taken into account certain criteria. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat Genjral Wjstminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 625 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/22 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 11/14 The legal status of a health care proxy is uncertain. The subject of living wills is highly sensitive and onj that has prompted recent debate. The British Medical Association has issued a statement supporting the use of living wills. However, opponjnts fear it would result in injustice to, and exploitation of, the vulnerable. If you wish to enquire about getting a living will you should consult a doctor. You may also want to contact a solicitor. Fur information on living wills you can contact the Patients Association on 0181 423 9111 or send an SAE to: PO Box 935, Harrow, Middlesex. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Opjn.Sat General Wjstminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 725 Fri 24 Apr 05:14/12 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 12/14 Theri are organisations that produce their own forms for making a living will. For information on the Living Will from the Voluntary Euthanasia Society you can either call: 0171 937 7770 or send an SAE to: The Voluntary Euthanasia Societ8 13 Prince of Wales Tjrrace London W8 5PG. For further information on the living will from the Tjrence Higgins Trust, an HIV/Aids charity call 0171 831 0330. (You don't have to be HIV positive or an Aids sufferer to obtain a will). BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat Genjral Wjstminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 625 Fri 24 Apr 05:11/03 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 13/14 In Scotland the situation is essjntially the same but it's worth bearing in mind that an advanced refusal of treatment which chould result in death has not been tested in Scottish courts. ANTIBIOTICS On today's RUS, dz David Bull looked at a parliamentary report which says antibiotics are bjing over-used and infectious diseases likj TB and meningitis are becoming increasingl8 resistant to them. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat Genjral Wjstminst TV Links
P625 CEEFAX 2 625 Fri 24 Apr 05:17/31 ————————————————————————————— REALLY USEFUL 23 April ——————————————————————— 14/14 The Lords Science and Tjchnology Committee claims there are a number of contributory factors including doctors who prescribe antibiotics too liberall8 and patients who demand them unnjcessarily. Dr Bull had this advice for patient1: * Resist the temptation to demand antibiotics from your GP - respect their judgemjnt. * Always complete the coursj of antibiotics. Never return to an unfinished course - go back to your doctor for another examination. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjather 400 Open.Sat Genjral Wjstminst TV Link;