P558 CEEFAX 2 558 Wed 12 Jan 21:45/31 1/2 CAMELOT FACING SIX BIDDERS FOR LICENCE Seven bidders intend to throw their hats into the ring to run the National Lottery from 2001. Camelot, the current operator, faces challenges from six rivals as it seeks to hang on to its licence for a second term — from October 2001-2008. Among the challengers is Virgin boss Richard Branson and his People's Lottery, which pledges to give all profits to charity. Camelot are teaming up with the Post Office for their bid. Lottery 555 CookBook 580 TV News 591 Instants Music Main Menu SportP558 CEEFAX 2 558 Wed 12 Jan 22:40/10 2/2 SMILLIE HOSTS NEW MIDWEEK LOTTERY SHOW Carol Smillie is to host a new midweek series revealing the stories behind some of the major projects funded by the National Lottery. National Lottery: UK 2000 will feature "before and after" footage of some of the dramatic transformations on a host of local initiatives and landmarks. Starting at the end of January on BBC1 on Wednesdays, the show will also chronicle the planning stages of new Lottery projects starting this year. Lottery 555 CookBook 580 TV News 591 Instants Music Main Menu Sport