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My 2005 Highlights
The Ashes 3 Disc Box Set - England V Australia 2005 [DVD]The Ashes 3 Disc Box Set - England V Australia 2005 [DVD]
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England's Ashes heros lift the spirits of a nation as they overcome the Aussies for the first time in eighteen years to bring home the Urn.
Doctor Who - The Complete BBC Series 1 Box Set [2005] [DVD]Doctor Who - The Complete BBC Series 1 Box Set [2005] [DVD]
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Doctor Who returned to our television screens during 2005 with Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor and Billie Piper providing sterling support.
Live 8  [DVD] [2005]Live 8 [DVD] [2005]
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Live 8 highlighted the need for action to overcome poverty in the world and the gigs were being shown throughout the world with millions tuning in to watch.
Liverpool FC - Champions League Final & The Road To Istanbul [DVD]Liverpool FC - Champions League Final & The Road To Istanbul [DVD] by Liverpool Fc
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Liverpool FC lift the Champions League, beating Italian Giants AC Milan on penalties - after being 3-0 down at half time - sensational football no matter which English club you support.
Strictly Come Dancing 2006 (BBC)Strictly Come Dancing 2006 (BBC) by Rupert Smith
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BBC's Strictly Come Dancing returns for a third series in the Autumn and delights the whole country with this winning entertainment.
Jamie's School Dinners [DVD]Jamie's School Dinners [DVD]
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With our children being fed a diet of fast food and chocolate in schools, Jamie Oliver came to the rescue with an expose of what we are allowing our kids to eat - shocking stuff.
Children of the Tsunami: Khao Lak - A Story of HopeChildren of the Tsunami: Khao Lak - A Story of Hope by Robin Nagy
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Though the asian Tsunami took place in 2004, the relief effort has been going on throughout 2005 and the efforts of survivors and relief workers has been truely inspirational to the whole world.
Our New Orleans: A Benefit Album For The Gulf Coast Hurricane VictimsOur New Orleans: A Benefit Album For The Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims by Various Artists
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Another disaster in 2005 saw The Gulf Coast Hurricane hit New Orleans - which left thousands homeless and a whole area devastated by flood waters.
Wales Rugby Grand Slam 2005 - The Year of the Dragon [DVD]Wales Rugby Grand Slam 2005 - The Year of the Dragon [DVD] by Welsh Grand Slam 2005
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Wales won the Grand Slam in the Six Nations with some truely memorable Rugby that delights the people of Wales and provides a wonderful win against Ireland in the final game at Millenium stadium.
Tony and Cherie: A Special RelationshipTony and Cherie: A Special Relationship by Paul Scott
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Love him or hate him, nobody can take away the fact that The Prime Minister, Tony Blair has won his third election victory during 2005 - something no other Labour leader has accomplished.
Trafalgar: The Biography of a BattleTrafalgar: The Biography of a Battle by Roy Adkins
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2005 is the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar - which saw England under the command of Admiral Horatio Nelson smash Napolean's fleet, though sadly Nelson lost his life during the battle.
Scoring at Half-TimeScoring at Half-Time by George Best
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Sadly 2005 saw the death of the greatest fooballing genius the United Kingdom has ever produced. George Best lost his long battle against alcoholism but his footballing feats will always live on.
Charles and CamillaCharles and Camilla by Gyles Brandreth
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At long last Charles and Camilla were allowed to get married. Thirty years after romance began they made a wonderful couple at Windsor's Guildhall cheered on by a heart warming crowd.
Chelsea FC - Season Review 2004/2005 [DVD]Chelsea FC - Season Review 2004/2005 [DVD] by Chelsea Fc
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Chelsea's chances were written off by both Arsenal and Man Utd at the start of the 2004/2005 football season, but Jose' Mourinho's men captured the Premiership in grand style.
Being Freddie: My Story So FarBeing Freddie: My Story So Far by Andrew Flintoff
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Without doubt the sportsman of the year was Freddie Flintoff who inspired England to glory in the Summer's Ashes win over the Australians.
England 3 Argentina 2 [2005] [DVD]England 3 Argentina 2 [2005] [DVD]
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After qualifying for the 2006 Football World Cup in Germany 2006 England then beat Argentina in a pulsating friendly winning 3-2 after two late goals.