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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.

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20th October

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Mathew Tait (left) was lively for England but the Boks were too strongSpringboks deny England World Cup

South Africa end England's reign as world champions with a 15-6 victory in Paris.

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South Africa captain John Smit lifts the World Cup at the Stade de FranceSpringboks deny England World Cup

South Africa end England's reign as world champions with a 15-6 victory in Paris.

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The final chapter. England v South Africa. Follow online and on Five Live. (Image shows an England fan singing)
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Mathew Tait (left) was lively for England but the Boks were too strongSpringboks deny England World Cup

South Africa end England's reign as world champions with a 15-6 victory in Paris.

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  • Live - England 6-15 South AfricaEngland v South Africa
  • Springboks deny England World CupMathew Tait (left) was lively for England but the Boks were too strong
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  • Live - England 6-12 South AfricaEngland v South Africa
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  • Live - England 3-9 South AfricaEngland v South Africa
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    The final countdown

    England v South Africa build-up

    Butterflies will be in stomachs as the squads prepare for the final. England will hope that one man above all others has steady nerves: talisman Jonny Wilkinson.

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    The final chapter. England v South Africa. Follow online and on Five Live. (Image shows an England fan singing)
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    Robin Hood

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    Can evil Sir Guy of Gisborne's new 'indestructible' suit of armour protect him from Sherwood Forest's most determined archer?

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    The final countdown

    England v South Africa build-up

    Butterflies will be in stomachs as the squads prepare for the final. England will hope that one man above all others has steady nerves: talisman Jonny Wilkinson.

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    Half term holidays

    Things to make and do

    Are you ready for half term holiday fun? Of course you are! But what exactly are you going to do? Beat boredom and try one of these.

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    Robin Hood

    Tonight 7.15pm BBC One

    Can evil Sir Guy of Gisborne's new 'indestructible' suit of armour protect him from Sherwood Forest's most determined archer?

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  • England target historic final winJonny Wilkinson and Bryan Habana will have big parts to play on Saturday
  • England v South Africa countdownSouth Africa v USA
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    The BBC Trust wants your views

    The BBC Trust is consulting on the BBC's plans for a High Definition TV channel that would broadcast programmes like Planet Earth.

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    Half term holidays

    Things to make and do

    Are you ready for half term holiday fun? Of course you are! But what exactly are you going to do? Beat boredom and try one of these.

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    Flight of the Conchords

    Watch songs and clips online

    Why should you listen to Flight of the Conchords? It's simple - who else could pen a delicate ballad about a racist dragon living in a cottage cheese cottage?

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    The BBC Trust wants your views

    The BBC Trust is consulting on the BBC's plans for a High Definition TV channel that would broadcast programmes like Planet Earth.

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    Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Henry VIIIThe Tudors

    9pm BBC Two

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    Bruce ForsythStrictly Come Dancing

    5.45pm BBC One

    Strictly Come Dancing Watch clips

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