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I have had a researcher from BBC 3 contact confessions on the hunt for single mums with a positive and uplifting story to tell on how they managed to support their child financially on one income throughout the recession.

They are filming a question and answer debate to discuss issues relating to debt, pay, how banks work, the credit crunch and money matters. It will be a more update version of Question Time with Robert Peston ( BBC Business Correspondent ) hosing the show with a guest. They are looking for people to be part of the audience to raise issues and ask questions about anything money related. Ideally they will be aged between 18 and 32 years old and would be free to go to the BBC Television Centre at 17:30 on Thursday 27^th May.

If you are interested get in touch and I will forward your details.

I am sure you have read of the sad deaths of Harrison Joyce and Lillian Bagnall-Lambe. Both were strangled by a long looped cord used in blinds. Harrison’s family said they want to prevent this kind of accident happening to other young children. So here at Confessions we are doing our bit by getting the word out so that more people can sign the petition.

The full story can be read here.

There is also a Facebook page, the family website and a petition available.

BBC ONE is making a ground breaking documentary series about unemployment and wants to hear from lone parents who are currently out of work

Are you a lone parent frustrated with being jobless?

Does having children make it harder to find employment?

Fed up with being skint – and judged?

Feel like you have no choices?

Or, are you are happy living the way you are?

Do you want to challenge people’s perceptions of unemployed parents?

We are doing some research about unemployment in the current climate and would love to hear from you. Please get in touch for a chat.

Email:eva.arnold @ loveproductions.co.uk

Direct line: 0207 067 4889

Paula from Renegade Pictures would like to talk to you…here is what she says…

Hi there,
 
I’m writing to you from Renegade Pictures regarding a programme we’re making
for the BBC about pregnancy. The documentary will be a warm, thoughtful look
at pregnancy today, in which our expectant presenter will meet 7 women
having a baby at different times of their lives – and with equally diverse
lifestyles. We’re really keen that this documentary will explore the wide
range of options that are available to women, providing a fascinating
insight into this very special time.
 
We’re looking to contact women in the UK who are having their first baby and
are particularly keen to feature women who are in their late 30′s, 40′s or
50′s who are currently pregnant and have been successful through IVF or
alternative fertility treatments. We hope this will be a positive
opportunity for them to talk about their experiences, choices, and outlooks,
and really want to offer them the opportunity to put their opinions across -
perhaps challenging stereotypes if they are passionate about that.
 
If you’re interested in finding out more you can call me on: 07548 948 995
or email: baby(at)renegadepictures(dot)co(dot)uk.
 

Many thanks and best wishes,
 
Paula