Her use of 3D technology comes 80 years after George V first broadcast a Christmas speech on the radio and started the 25 December tradition.

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The poet's new recording of V will be broadcast on 18 February at 23:00 and be prefaced by warnings.

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In addition, V CAST Video from Verizon Wireless brings more than 100 full-length TV series from leading broadcast and cable providers to wireless phones.

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Highlights of the Blackburn v Aston Villa Carling Cup semi-final, second leg are on Match of the Day with the programme broadcast on BBC Two and online at 2320 GMT on Thursday.

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