Aussie acting legend Gary Sweet!

Around the Circle
We catch up with our hosts’ latest news and exploits.

Jessica Rowe
Broadcaster and writer, Jessica Rowe, has worked across all of the major television networks over the last 20 years. In her latest venture, she interviewed 11 high profile women that she admired about motherhood. Stemming from her own battle with post-natal depression, the result is her new book Love Wisdom Motherhood, a heart-warming, inspirational, funny and revealing read. Today she joins us to share her own story and some of those in her book.
Love Wisdom Motherhood – Conversations with inspiring women, Allen & Unwin, RRP: $29.99

Justine Schofield Cooking
Former MasterChef contestant, Justine Schofield, shows us two delicious breakfast ideas; Homemade Baked Beans with Chorizo and Raspberry Yoghurt on Pikelets.
Justine’s very own cooking show, Everyday Gourmet, starts airing at 4pm from Monday 18 April on TEN.
Impress your guests with Justine’s dishes at your Bandaged Bear Breakfast.
The Bandaged Bear Appeal is the major fundraising appeal for The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and runs through the entire month of March - so you still have one day left to make donations!
Simply host a Bandaged Bear Breakfast and collect donations from guests to contribute to the Appeal. This year’s theme is “It Only Takes One” - it only takes one story, one purchase, one donation, one volunteer, and one Bandaged Bear Breakfast during the month of March to start making a difference to the lives of sick kids.
For more info or to register visit www.bandagedbearday.com.au
For more info on the Children's Hospital at Westmead visit www.chw.edu.au

Emails & Host Chat
We look at some viewer emails on today's topics.
Share your views. Email us at thecircle@networkten.com.au

Red Competition
The explosive action comedy RED starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren, is now available on DVD & Blu-ray and to celebrate Icon Films and The Circle are giving viewers the chance to win a RED hot American Road Trip!
The Winner will get to travel overland from New York to San Fran, on the way discovering some of America’s greatest national parks, the bright lights of Vegas, the wonder that is the Grand Canyon and the vibrant music scenes in New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville with Intrepid Travel on this 22 day adventure. 25 runners-up will take home the wisecracking blockbuster on DVD as well as a T-shirt.
To enter go to http://ten.com.au/the-circle-reddvd.htm and tell us in 25 words or less “about a moment when you saw RED”. Entries close on Thursday and the winner will be announced live on Friday’s show.

Tommy Tiernan
He’s a multi award winning Irish comic superstar, and in his homeland, only U2 have outsold him in live ticket sales. He’s been on every show from Letterman to Parkinson, and today he’s making an appearance on The Circle!
Tommy Tiernan – Designer Wino
Australian Tour this April – Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth Brisbane, Sydney
www.tommytiernan.com

Ten News Cross

Justine Schofield Cooking Update
Justine continues today’s breakfast dishes, Homemade Baked Beans with Chorizo and Raspberry Yoghurt on Pikelets.

Emails & Host Chat
We look at some viewer emails on today's topics.
Share your views. Email us at thecircle@networkten.com.au

Bambi Singapore Competition
It’s a true Disney classic and now a whole new generation will get to share in the magic as Bambi comes out of the Vault, releasing on Blu-ray and DVD on March 30, along with Bambi 2.
To celebrate, The Circle, Walt Disney Studios and Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar are offering viewers the chance to win a family trip to Singapore.
The prize includes return flights on StarClass, Jetstar’s Business Class, to Singapore for two adults and two children, with connecting flights to your closest Jetstar destination, plus 5 nights’ accommodation, airport transfers and $1000 spending money.
The little ones will love exploring the world-famous Singapore Zoo and taking the Night Safari Tour where they can see all their favourite animals, including deer just like Bambi.
Five lucky runners-up will also be able to rediscover the heart-warming magic of Bambi and Bambi 2 with their very own copies on Blu-ray to enjoy in high definition.
To enter, call 1902 555 656 (See T&Cs for costs and conditions) and leave your details. Entries close on Thursday and we’ll announce the winners live on Friday’s show.

Joanna Trollope
English literary legend, Joanna Trollope, began writing when her daughter was 3. Her daughter is now 39 years old and in that time she has written 17 novels. She has been labelled a national treasure and has received an OBE and a life time achievement award. Known for her honest, observational writing about middle class England, her newest book Daughters-in-Law explores the tricky question about whether a mother can ever hand her son over to another woman. She joins us today to delve further into this interesting topic!
Daughters-in-Law, Transworld Publishers, RRP $32.95
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Wednesday  30 March - Melbourne
State Library Village Roadshow Theatrette, 03 9660 8500 or events@dymocks.com.au
Thursday 31st March - Perth
Marquee, Kings Park, 08 6460 1125
Friday 01 April - Joondalup
Arena Joondalup, 08 9400 4751 or email joondalup@dymocks.com.au

Marc Fennell
Our movie guy, Marc Fennell, gives us his take on two new films;  the Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston rom-com Just Go With It, followed by the film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed novel, Never Let Me Go.

Gary Sweet
Gary Sweet has gone from being adored by the blue rinse set to being recognized by their children all due to his turn as Lord Drinian in the fantasy adventure The Chronicles of Narnia: the Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The actor tells us about his successful and varied career.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is out now on DVD.

Cooking Wrap-Up
Time to put today’s dish to the taste test!

Today’s Host Wardrobe:
Colin: Gant
Denise: Towanda
Gorgi: Witchery
Yumi: Maurie & Eve
Chrissie: Autograph

Circle Shopping Details:
Brand Developers - Ab Circle Pro: 1800 104 104 
Smartmarket- Hi Life Rapid Loss: 1300 589 184 www.rapidchallenge.com.au
Igea Life - Body Trim Liposculpt: 1300 455 755 
Real Insurance - Real Insurance: 13 19 48 www.realinsurance.com.au
Danoz Direct - H20 Mop: 1300 326 691 www.danozdirect.com.au
Kosmodisk – Kosmodisk: 1300 152 449 www.kosmodisk.com.au
Brand Developers - Ahh Bra: 1800 104 104 

Circle Announcements:

The Circle Album!
Sony Music will be releasing a 2 set CD entitled, Music From The Circle, featuring a compilation of music we have featured on Music Appreciation Days. In addition to smash hits songs by artists including Michael Jackson, Prince, Olivia Newton-John and Duran Duran, the album contains a new song entitled “Circle Song”, co-written by Clare Bowditch and Yumi Stynes and performed by Chrissie, Yumi, Denise and Gorgi.
Stay tuned to The Circle on Friday 08 April to hear the song in its entirety. The CD will be available from music retailers the same day with a donation from the proceeds of sales benefiting Children's Hospital Foundations Australia.
Click here for tracklisting.
Music From The Circle can be pre-ordered now from:
JB Hi-Fi: http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/pop-rock/music-from-the-circle/647484
Sanity Music: http://www.sanity.com.au/products/2197722/Music_From_The_Circle

The Sydney Family Show Special Offer to Circle Viewers
Receive a $10 discount off Unlimited Rid Session Bands!
Simply go to www.sydneyfamilyshow.com.au and enter the code word Merlin when purchasing the bands.
The $10 discount will be applied, making the bands $30 which includes the booking fee and a $1 donation to our charity Bravehearts.  
The conditions:
Ride session bands must be pre-purchased online at www.sydneyfamilyshow.com.au before 8pm 08 April 2011. The bands are available for one ride session only. Ride sessions are 10am to 3pm or 1pm to 6pm. Unlimited ride sessions do have some exclusions which are listed on the page you purchase your tickets. The unlimited ride session will NOT be available for purchase at the show.