Sky One to screen interactive documentary

Sky announced today the launch of the UK's first ever interactive TV
shopping programme featuring Harrods and the interactive service Open.
Airing on Sky One on Thursday 7 December, 2000 at 20.00 and hosted by
celebrity TV presenter Tania Bryer, A Harrods Christmas Special will be a
pioneering TV and shopping experience.

A Harrods Christmas Special offers a unique insight into the world's most
famous store, going behind the scenes as Harrods prepares for Christmas
while enabling viewers, for the first time ever, to shop from the store
while they watch with their TV hand set.

Stressed out at the very thought of Christmas shopping? Now you can stay at
home and shop from the comfort of your own sofa. Want to know what the rich
and famous will be buying this Christmas? Looking for tips on how to cook
that perfect Christmas turkey? Tania will provide an insight into how
Harrods has celebrated Christmas from its beginnings in 1849 to the present
day, and revealing how many tonnes of Christmas pudding and miles of tinsel
are sold each year at the famous store.

Sky's Tania Bryer comments "With 'A Harrod's Christmas Special' Sky has yet
again made broadcasting history. This is a fantastic opportunity for people
all over the UK to shop at Harrods without even leaving their homes. The
programme is great entertainment and interactive shopping all rolled into
one".

Viewers watching the programme on Sky's digital satellite service will
either be able to purchase directly through Open or by telephone, some of
Harrods most coveted Christmas goodies as they are featured on the show,
including their famous cuddly bears and luxury food items.

Harrods Chairman, Mohamed Al Fayed comments 'Harrods has been at the
forefront of retailing for over 150 years and we have always tried to meet
the ever growing demands of our customers world-wide. I am delighted that
this new initiative will enable an even greater audience to experience the
excitement of shopping with Harrods.'