New TV Show looking for North Dorset Shoppers

rdf televisionProducers of a new TV show are looking for people from the North Dorset area for a new prime time TV programme for a major UK broadcaster. It’s a feel good programme that also provides information on how and why supermarkets do what they do. We need families, couples and friends who would like the opportunity to take part. The programme will be following various people as they embark on their weekly food shop in different stores across the UK; from the high street supermarket to the independent store, the local deli or specialist food shop. One of our stores is located in North Dorset. Full story: Read more

Salvage Hunter’s eye is on the art at Bruton School for Girls

Alan and Drew Old HouseBruton School for Girls was turned into a film set for the day when star of TV’s Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard, arrived to rummage amongst the hidden treasures at the girls’ school. The antiques and restoration expert had his eye on stools and easels from the art department as well as an ancient iron weather vane. Estates Bursar, Alan Wells, guided them around the school just before the end of term in July and revealed the cache of stools and easels dating back to when the school first opened in 1900. Full story: Read more

BBC PRESENTER STEVE BACKSHALL TO TAKE ON DEADLY CHALLENGE AT LONGLEAT

RB_Steve Backshall Agil#1B4Intrepid wildlife presenter Steve Backshall has been travelling the globe filming incredible deadly animals in their natural habitats, but on Tuesday, June 11th at 11am he will be facing a brand new test when he visits the Deadly Challenge at Longleat Safari & Adventure Park. The star of the BBC’s hugely popular Deadly-branded programmes will officially unveil the Wiltshire wildlife attraction’s latest new attraction based on the popular TV series. Full Story: Read More