The European Union introduced a ban on 14 August on the export of live pigs and pig semen from England, after an outbreak of swine fever was reported in East Anglia on 8 August.

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Other children's television programmes to win awards included toddlers' favourites Boogie Beebies, which won the pre-school live action prize, and cartoon Peppa Pig, which scooped the pre-school animation prize.

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"I do think it's probably better to live in a place where they are able to root, graze and be a pig, " says Pernice, who lives in a detached house with a large yard.

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"I do think it's probably better to live in a place where they are able to root, graze and be a pig, " says Pernice, 50, who lives in a detached house with a large yard.

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That is not to pass judgement on intensive pig-rearing on animal welfare grounds, though some pigs reared in large units live wretched lives.

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The pre-school animation nominees are The Koala Brothers, Peppa Pig, Meg and Mog and Pingu, while last year's pre-school live action winner Balamory defends its title against Boogie Beebies, My First and Something Special.

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