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BBC Homepage Archive

Welcome to the bbc.co.uk Homepage Archive. Within this area you will find a comprehensive archive of all the Homepages from July 14th 2005 onwards. You can view how the Homepage changed throughout each day and also view a snapshot of the page at various times, using the Time column. There's more information about the archive here. This was a project initiated on backstage.bbc.co.uk.

This page shows how the BBC Homepage changed throughout the day. It shows the time a change was made and what changed.

Please follow the links in the left hand Time column to see a snapshot of the homepage at that time of day. For more information please follow this link.

18th May

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The People's Coronation

Timewatch: Tonight 9pm BBC Two

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation was an extravagant spectacle in austere times. With the people who shaped it, Timewatch examines the day.

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FA Cup final

Saturday: From 12.40pm BBC One

The magnificent new Wembley Stadium plays host to a fitting Cup final between Premiership rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.

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  • Prior shines in England run spreeMatt Prior
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    Women on top

    The internet is no longer the domain of lads in dark rooms. Find out how young women have pushed the men aside to dominate online.

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    The People's Coronation

    Timewatch: Tonight 9pm BBC Two

    Queen Elizabeth II's coronation was an extravagant spectacle in austere times. With the people who shaped it, Timewatch examines the day.

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  • Russia warned over EU unityGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin
  • UK agency seizes £3bn of cocaineCocaine seized by Soca
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    Caught on camera

    This week's top video footage

    From cute koalas and Bremner impressions, to arresting Lara Croft and Taser footage, our round-up has something for everyone.

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    Women on top

    The internet is no longer the domain of lads in dark rooms. Find out how young women have pushed the men aside to dominate online.

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  • Collingwood makes West Indies payPaul Collingwood
  • Live - England v West IndiesEngland v West Indies
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  • Collingwood makes West Indies payPaul Collingwood
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    Doctor Who interactive

    Sit in the director's chair

    Can't wait for the next episode? Take charge of the Doctor's fate by making your own online comic.

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    Caught on camera

    This week's top video footage

    From cute koalas and Bremner impressions, to arresting Lara Croft and Taser footage, our round-up has something for everyone.

    Images from this week's odd stories
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    Jimi Hendrix is profiled in Seven Ages of Rock. Starts Saturday, with exclusive clips available now.
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    Doctor Who interactive

    Sit in the director's chair

    Can't wait for the next episode? Take charge of the Doctor's fate by making your own online comic.

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  • World Bank head Wolfowitz to quitPaul Wolfowitz
  • Russia warned over EU unityGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin
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    Today is Alan Johnston's 45th birthday - 66 days in captivity
    Alan Johnston, BBC Gaza reporter: 67 days in captivity
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  • Cook hundred puts England on topAlastair Cook
  • Cook hundred puts England on topAlastair Cook
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  • Wolfowitz to quit the World BankPaul Wolfowitz
  • World Bank head Wolfowitz to quitPaul Wolfowitz
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    TV

    Dick StrawbridgeIt's Not Easy Being Green

    8.30pm BBC Two

    Watch clips online

    Jools HollandLater... with Jools Holland

    11.35pm BBC Two

    Later... with Jools Holland Watch clips online

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    Radio 1's Big Weekend

    Live and exclusive to the BBC

    Not got a ticket? You can still see Razorlight and the other great acts playing at the festival from the comfort of your own home.

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