What to watch on Thursday, August 16th, 2012
 For the first time on television the BBC is honouring the outstanding and tireless work of Britain's Emergency Services. Hosted by Kirsty Young and Lenny Henry at BBC Television Centre, the BBC 999 Awards will see a host of celebrity names pay tribute to the heroic acts that these officers and volunteers perform on a daily basis.
Since the 999 Emergency Number came in to action 75 years ago, the Emergency Services have saved millions of lives and helped countless others. Over the course of the evening awards will be presented to individuals and teams whose actions have gone beyond the call of duty in exceptional circumstances.
In addition to the Emergency and Rescue services there will be a number of Special Recognition Awards, Honourable Mentions and a The One Show Award. |
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 | Ten years ago Russell Brand was addicted to heroin, his career was unravelling and he was told he may only have six months to live. The story of how he battled to stay clean of dru... |
 | Jennifer Saunders sets out to re-engage the nation with the equestrian sports that she has known and loved all her life - eventing, showjumping and dressage. In the first of a two-... |
 | Peter Kay opens Channel 4's Funny Fortnight, a two week extravaganza of top notch comedy telly including brand new shows, excellent stand-up and some archive treats, with his spect... |
 | The offbeat comedy series returns for a second season. Despite treatment from Dr Eddy, Ryan remains troubled by nightmares and seeing Jenna's pet as a person.... |
 | Kayvan Novak stars as Terry Tibbs, car salesman turned international television star who has finally secured his own prime time chat show, Verry Terry.... |
 | Recognising the tireless work of the UK's emergency services. These awards acknowledge he heroic acts that the officers and volunteers of the emergency services perform on a daily ... |
 | This week, housing officer Cat Towl deals with a case of noise nuisance and Lyndon Pugh tries to help a tenant with a hoarding problem.... |
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