TV mum appeals for foster families

A famous TV mum is urging people across the South West to think about taking on one of 600 children desperate for a new family.

Lynda Bellingham was adopted herself as a baby and is now supporting a new fostering and adoption service.

It is being run by children's charity Barnardos, who are looking for new foster parents in Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

Heart's Duncan Cook caught up with Lynda to find out why she is supporting the campaign:

Lynda Bellingham interview

For more information go to http:// www.barnardos.org.uk/swfosteringadoption or call 0117 937 5500