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Shrek

Amazon.co.uk Widgets Shrek is the classic fairytale with a twist. There are five films in this hugely successful computer animated series. The title character is an ugly green ogre and is one of the best anti heroes of recent times. The films have an all star cast including Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz...14:55 Wed 23rd Jun 2010

Up In The Air

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsUp In The Air is one of the most refreshing comedy dramas of recent years. It is a film adaptation of the 2001 novel of the same name, written by Walter Kirn. George Clooney stars as Ryan Bingham who is a corporate downsizer and spends his life travelling the country by plane and firing people.All...15:17 Fri 18th Jun 2010

How To Make Your House A Home

Many of us have, at one time or another, picked up a paint brush or a screwdriver and done a bit of DIY. Whether it is to redecorate a new home or simply spruce up your existing one people are DIYing it for themselves often every weekend. It can be relatively easy to give your home a new look without breaking the bank....10:45 Thu 17th Jun 2010

Meccano

Meccano is an iconic global toy brand. It is more than just a toy; it is educational, teaching basic mechanical principles like levers and gearing. Some of the more famous brands made by Meccano include SPYKEE and ERECTOR. The system is so versatile that even pre-school children can construct using Meccano.Originally c...15:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Lego

Lego is one of the world’s most famous toy brands. The company's flagship product, Lego, consists of colourful interlocking plastic bricks and an accompanying array of gears, mini-figures and various other parts. In the hands of children, the products inspire the unique form of LEGO play that is fun, creative, engagi...15:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Hornby

Hornby is a leading brand of model railway in the UK. Hornby are famous for their Thomas the Tank engine and Friends range that includes Henry, James, Percy, Edward and of course Thomas. The company also produces freight rolling stock, passenger coaches, track, power systems and buildings to complete the model railway ...15:17 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Manchester United Football Club

Manchester United Football Club is the most famous football club in the world. They are also one of the most successful with more than 18 league titles and a record 11 FA cups. The club has been associated with some of the most significant names in the sport’s history such as Bobby Charlton, George Best, Ryan Giggs a...14:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

John Lewis

John Lewis is now one of the top ten retailers in the UK. The brand is known for its slogan "Never Knowingly Undersold" which has been in use for 76 years. The stores are synonymous with quality goods and stock homewares, clothing, electrical, toys and sporting goods. The John Lewis Partnership also owns Waitrose.The f...14:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Bosch

Bosch is a leading global supplier of technology and services. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. They supply such varied items as automotive parts, power tools for both professional and domestic use, household appliances, industrial technology and security systems. The Bosch brand...14:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Royal Doulton

The Royal Doulton Company is one of the most renowned English companies. They produce dinnerware, giftware, cookware, porcelain, glassware, collectables, jewellery, linens, curtains, and lighting, among other items. The company's three key brands are Royal Doulton, Royal Albert and Minton. Together, the three brands ma...14:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Fairy

Fairy is a brand long associated with quality and luxury. It is one of the leading brands of detergent in the UK. Some of the products in its line up are washing-up liquid, dishwashing tablets, washing powder and fabric conditioner. Its Non-Bio formula is advertised as gentle enough even for the soft skin of babies.For...14:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Disney

Disney is one of the most famous and iconic brands in history. For more than 80 years the Disney Company has brought happiness to people everywhere with their animated films and cartoons, full feature films and merchandising. They have brought to the world such memorable characters as the Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Tinke...14:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Fisher-Price

Fisher-Price is one of the top 10 most recognised brands in the world. The most well known brands associated with Fisher-Price include Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob Squarepants, Barney and Sesame Street. The company also manufactures baby goods such as monitors, booster seats, bouncers, high chairs and buggies. Fisher-P...14:17 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

BP

BP is a leading global energy company. As a multinational oil company BP is the UK's largest corporation. BP's tagline is "Beyond Petroleum" represents their focus on meeting the growing demand for fossil fuels, manufacturing and delivering more advanced products, and enabling the material transition to a lower carbon ...14:17 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Nintendo

Nintendo is one of the top brands in the electronic gaming industry. Makers of such world famous consoles as Gameboy, GameCube, Wii and Nintendo DS are a presence in almost every home in the UK. The company has introduced the world to some of its most iconic computer games such as Donkey Kong, Super Mario and The Legen...14:17 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Ordnance Survey

Ordnance Survey is one of the world's largest producers of maps. It is the national mapping agency for Great Britain. There are around 650 different recreational and leisure maps alone, together covering every corner of Britain – however remote. Perhaps the best known is the OS Landranger Map series, selling almost t...14:17 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Dyson

Dyson is one of the most recognised brands in the world. Its main products are vacuum cleaners that use cyclonic separation. From the first upright vacuum cleaner launched in 1993 there is now a whole range of Dyson products including several types of upright and cylinder cleaner, washing machines and hand driers.The f...14:17 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Eden Project

The Eden Project is an iconic environmental project in the UK. It has three main areas devoted to different types of plant found around the world; The Rainforest Biome, The Mediterranean Biome and the Outdoor Biome. The site includes the world's largest greenhouse. Much of the project, including both greenhouses, is av...13:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Twinings

Twinings is a world leading brand of tea. Twinings sells a variety of regional and flavoured teas such as Lapsang Souchong, Earl Grey and Darjeeling as well as fruit infusions, Green Tea, white tea and decaffeinated Redbush tea. Tea has been drunk in China for thousands of years, and now it is the quintessential Englis...13:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Dulux

Dulux is an internationally recognised brand of paint. This paint is used in homes across the UK everyday; it is a trusted brand that everyone has heard of. Other brands from the company that makes Dulux include Cuprinol for wood care, Glidden for trade paint, Polycell for predecorative products and Hammerite for metal...13:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010