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Viewer Kevin Allcock is disappointed with the re-launch of the new BIG BREAKFAST. The programme is not new but just a re-hash and needs to be re-invented. Includes comments from David Fletcher (Planning Director CIA UK) and Janine Gibson (Media Editor, 'The Guardian'). Report on ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA which witnessed five births live on television. Viewer Belinda Poulter is one of many viewers who is surprised Channel Four is not re-commissioning NORTH SQUARE. Were audience ratings the real reason the show was dropped? Comments from Charles Pattinson (Executive Producer, NORTH SQUARE), Vanessa Haynes (Script Editor, THE BILL), Adam Smith (Head of Knowledge, Zenith Media). After three weeks who is winning the battle for the NEWS AT TEN? The internet survey group, the Right to Reply 500, were asked: Which peaktime bulletin? 38% BBC 3% ITV 23% depends 31% other news 5% none News still vital? 74% 'yes, 26% 'no'. Viewer Sonali Kantaria feels Channel Four treated the Kumbh Mela religious festival (KUMBH MELA: THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH) as a circus and did not reflect the spiritual nature of the festival. Comment also from Saraswatiban Dave (National Vice-President World Council of Hindus (UK)). Followed by studio discussion with Denis Whyte (Series Producer, Kumbh Mela: The Greatest Show on Earth), Sonali Kantaria and Roger Bolton. Following a payout to fire inspector Keith Laird, who bore a resemblance to Peter Kay's fictional fire inspector 'Keith Lard', viewer Derek Trotter investigates whether having a fictional namesake can make you money. Includes comment from Mark Stephens (Head of Media Law, Finers, Stephens Innocent).