On 1 June, reality TV bonanza Big Brother beat the BBC's Ten O'Clock News in the ratings war.

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James dreads failure and is consumed by the fear that his kid brother might beat him at his chosen endeavour.

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Mr. REQUA: Four years ago my brother and I beat enormous odds.

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In reply, the PM made reference to Mr Miliband's relationship with his brother David, whom he beat to the Labour leadership.

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American James Blake beat Christophe's brother Olivier Rochus 6-4 6-3 in the late match.

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He also beat Booth's brother Nicky in a Commonwealth title fight in 2002.

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However his comments about Iraq appeared to annoy his brother David, whom he narrowly beat for the party leadership.

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The American writer, who was hailed the king of the Beat generation and a hero to many young men, penned The Sea Is My Brother aged 20, based on his years as a merchant seaman.

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