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Britain from Above: Episode 5: Untamed Britain

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Episode 5: Untamed Britain

Untamed Britain

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Andrew Marr microlights and paraglides to get a bird's eye view of our untamed landscape.

Andrew Marr microlights and paraglides through the skies, getting a buzzard's eye view of the nation's untamed and untameable landscape, geology and weather.

Andrew Marr microlights and paraglides through the skies, getting a buzzard's eye view of the nation's untamed and untameable landscape. Along the way, he joins geologists, meteorologists, amateur photographers and festival goers to explore Britain's geology, the impact of the weather on our shores and the riches hidden beneath our feet.

Microlighting down the Great Glen Fault in the Scottish Highlands, Andrew learns about the very origins of the nation, where England and Scotland collided over 400 million years ago. In Northern Ireland, he discovers where geologists looked down from above at a river containing gold flowing through the Sperrin Mountains. While paragliding on the Welsh borders, he finds out how to read the clouds before flying over the east coast of Norfolk, where the wind's destructive powers are shown to devastating effect.

Geology and weather also affect the country's wildlife and satellite tracking demonstrates the migration of birds from Senegal and Siberia to Britain's shores. Using thermal imaging that is normally employed to search out insurgents in war zones, the shy Sika deer is tracked along the land on Lulworth Range.

He concludes his journey at the Glastonbury Festival, where for three days a miniature society flowers which is crowded, cheerful, dirty and mildly anarchic, and which has a transport system that only just works - features that sound vaguely familiar to Andrew.

BBC Two

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BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Revealing the transformation of Britain through the ages

Nature's Great Events

Nature's Great Events: Episode 2: The Great Salmon Run

Episode 2

Episode 2: The Great Salmon Run

The Great Salmon Run

BBC One - Nature's Great Events, The Great Salmon Run

A look at the annual return of millions of salmon to the streams where they were born.

Nature documentary looking at the annual return of hundreds of millions of salmon from the Pacific Ocean to the mountain streams where they were born.

Every year grizzly bear families in North America depend for their survival on a spectacular natural event: the return of hundreds of millions of salmon from the Pacific Ocean to the mountain streams where they were born. The salmon travel thousands of miles to spawn and then die. The great run not only provides food for bears, but for killer whales, wolves, bald eagles, and even the forest itself. The question is: will the salmon return in time to keep hungry bears alive?

A mother grizzly and her cubs emerge from their den high in snowy Alaskan mountains. Filming from the air, the team capture a TV first, following the bears as they negotiate a near-vertical slope on their journey to the coast where they await the return of the salmon.

Meanwhile, the salmon are making their way to the river mouths where they must swim upstream and against the current. The programme reveals how they tackle the torrents and leap over waterfalls, a feat equivalent to a human jumping over a house.

Dozens of hungry bears eagerly await the salmon that make it up river. In another TV first, underwater cameras record the ingenuity and fancy footwork they use to collect dead salmon from the bottom of deep pools.

In the final ten-minute diary, Close Encounters of a Grizzly Kind, wildlife cameraman Jeff Turner, who has filmed bears for 20 years, reveals how he pioneered techniques to show for the first time how bears caught salmon underwater.

BBC One

Documentary series looking at the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on our planet.

Documentary series looking at the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on our planet, showing how life responds to natural events which can dramatically transform entire landscapes.

OOglies

When the humans are away the OOglies play! Adventures with the household pranksters.

When the humans are away the OOglies play! The household pranksters sprout eyes and embark on a series of adventures that will find them slip, sliding and splatting onto television screens.

OOglies: Series 1: Episode 1

Episode 1

OOglies - CBBC - BBC

Sprout is on the hunt for a veggie chum, and the scramblers rev up for eggy action.

When the humans are away the OOglies play. Lonely Sprout is on the hunt for a friendly veggie chum. Will the seesawing grapes avoid an invasion from clumsy Melonhead?

Lonely Sprout is on the hunt for a friendly veggie chum, and when the fruit gang go down to the swimming pool, they are sure of a big surprise. As the scramblers rev up for eggy action, will the seesawing grapes avoid an invasion from clumsy Melonhead?

OOglies: Series 1

Series 1

CBBC

The BBC's multiplatform offering bringing the very best programmes to 6-12 year olds.

CBBC is the BBC's multiplatform offering for 6-12 year olds bringing the very best drama, entertainment and factual programmes to its young viewers.

Quick-blast stop-frame animated sketch show starring the boggle-eyed OOglies.

When the humans are away the OOglies play! The household pranksters sprout eyes and embark on a series of adventures that will find them slipping, sliding and splatting onto television screens.

Hole in the Wall

Teams of celebrities force themselves through crazy-shaped holes in giant moving walls.

Two teams of celebrities try to force themselves through crazy-shaped holes in giant moving walls.

Hole in the Wall: Series 2

Hole in the Wall: Series 2: Episode 1

Series 2

BBC One - Hole in the Wall, Series 2, Episode 1

Contestants include Comedy Dave, Anne Diamond, John Altman and Sophie Anderton.

Anton Du Beke hosts the show in which celebrities in lycra put their bodies through shapes in a moving wall. EastEnders' Joe Swash and rugby's Austin Healey are the captains.

The hilarious knockabout gameshow is back with host Anton Du Beke.

The teams of celebrities clad in silver lycra must twist and turn their bodies through crazy shapes in a moving wall. If the celebrities don't make the shape, they will be plunged into an icy cold swimming pool!

EastEnders' Joe Swash and rugby legend Austin Healey are the new captains, competing with their teams for the prize of 10,000 pounds for charity. On Joe's team are Radio 1's Comedy Dave and TV presenter Anne Diamond, while Austin is joined by John Altman - Albert Square's Nasty Nick - and model Sophie Anderton.

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Flog It!

Members of the public try to make money out of their antiques by taking a risk at auction.

Paul Martin and his team of experts invite members of the public to bring their antiques to be viewed and valued, with an option to sell at auction.

Flog It!: Series 8

Flog It!: Series 8: Episode 5: Nantwich

Episode 5: Nantwich

Series 8

Nantwich

BBC One - Flog It!, Series 8, Nantwich

Paul finds an interesting collection of six pieces of Aboriginal art.

Experts Will Axon and Kate Bliss join Paul Martin in Nantwich, Cheshire. Paul finds an interesting Aboriginal art collection and visits Biddulph Grange Garden.

Members of the public try to make money out of their antiques at auction. In the picturesque market town of Nantwich, Cheshire, experts Will Axon and Kate Bliss join Paul Martin in valuing the antiques.

Paul finds an interesting collection of Aboriginal art that has come from the other side of the world. He also takes a trip to Biddulph Grange Garden in nearby Staffordshire, where touring around the grounds is like taking a journey around the world.

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Members of the public try and make money out of their antiques

Strictly Come Dancing

Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

Dazzling routines, outrageous sets, flamboyant costumes and the occasional dance dis-aaa-ster.

Strictly Come Dancing: Series 7

Strictly Come Dancing: Series 7: Episode 4: Week 2 - Show 2

Episode 4

Episode 4: Week 2 - Show 2

Series 7

Week 2 - Show 2

BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing, Series 7, Week 2 - Show 2

Eight celebrities are let loose on the Latin, performing either a cha cha cha or a rumba.

Eight celebrities are let loose on the Latin, performing either a cha cha cha or a rumba as their second competitive dance. Who will leave the competition for good?

Eight celebrities performed their first ballroom dance on the Friday show, and now they are let loose on the Latin, performing either a cha cha cha or a rumba as their second competitive dance. 

The two couples with the lowest combined judges' scores and viewer votes will face the dance off, where their fate lies in the hands of the judges; who will be taking to the floor next time, and who will leave the competition for good?

And in exclusive behind-the-scenes footage after the Friday night show, find out how the celebrities felt about their dancing debut.

Plus a preview of the next round's dances.

The show in which celebrities compete in a ballroom dancing contest.

Series seven.
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A Little Later

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Michael McIntyre hosts stand-up comedy from the UK's most iconic comedy venues

Michael McIntyre visits the UK's most prestigious and iconic comedy venues, unearthing a raft of comedy's brightest new talent and finest comedians en route.

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow: Series 1

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow: Series 1: Episode 2: Manchester

Episode 2: Manchester

Manchester

BBC One - Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Series 1, Manchester

Jason Manford, John Bishop, Sarah Millican and Mick Ferry join Michael in Manchester.

Michael McIntyre takes his roadshow to the Manchester Apollo, where he is joined by north-west favourite Jason Manford, plus John Bishop, Sarah Millican and Mick Ferry.

From the team behind BBC One's Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow travels around Britain visiting six of the UK's most prestigious and iconic venues, unearthing a raft of comedy's brightest new talent and finest comedians en route.
 
Each episode introduces a special guest headline act, plus three of the best stand-ups from the UK comedy circuit who are new to a BBC One Saturday night audience. Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow keeps its finger firmly on the pulse of the booming UK comedy scene.

Michael takes his Comedy Roadshow to the Manchester Apollo, where he is joined by north-west favourite Jason Manford, plus John Bishop, Sarah Millican and Mick Ferry.

Michael McIntyre visits six of the UK's most prestigious and iconic comedy venues

Michael McIntyre visits six of the UK's most prestigious and iconic comedy venues, unearthing a raft of comedy's brightest new talent and finest comedians en route.

Michael Mclntyre's Comedy Roadshow

How Not To Live Your Life

Sitcom about 20-something Don, a man with bad luck and even worse instincts

How Not To Live Your Life: Series 2

How Not To Live Your Life: Series 2: Episode 2: Don Dates a Cougar

Episode 2: Don Dates a Cougar

Don Dates a Cougar

BBC Three - How Not To Live Your Life, Series 2, Don Dates a Cougar

Don starts dating an older woman but can't handle the grown up world she lives in.

Sitcom about 20-something Don, a man with bad luck and even worse instincts. Don starts dating an older woman but can't handle the grown-up world she lives in.

Sitcom about 20-something Don, a man with bad luck and even worse instincts. Don's overactive imagination is always in full flow in the form of quick-fire fantasy sequences as he imagines what he would really like to say.

Don starts dating an older woman but can't handle the grown-up world she lives in. Sam has befriended a male friend from university who Don catches rifling through her underwear drawer.

BBC Three

A multi-platform service for 16-34s, featuring comedy, entertainment and factual content.

The BBC’s multi-platform service for 16 to 34s, innovating with breakthrough comedy, stand-out entertainment, brave documentary and intellectual factual content.

Sitcom about 20-something Don, a man with bad luck and even worse instincts.

How Not to Live Your Life

Heroes

Drama series about people dealing with the newly discovered superpowers they possess

Drama series about people across the world dealing with the newly discovered superpowers they possess

Heroes: Series 1: Episode 17: Company Man

Episode 17

Episode 17: Company Man

Company Man

BBC Two - Heroes, Series 1, Company Man

H.R.G.'s past catches up to him as Matt and Ted Sprague come to Texas looking for answers.

Drama series. HRG's past catches up with him when he is taken hostage alongside his wife and Claire by Matt and Ted Sprague.

Drama series in which people all over the world deal with the newly-discovered superpowers they possess. H.R.G.'s past catches up to him as Matt and Ted Sprague come to Texas looking for answers and take him, his wife, son and Claire hostage, leading to a tragic and explosive showdown. Secrets are revealed and new threats to the heroes are introduced.

Heroes: Series 1

Sci-fi drama in which a range of ordinary people discover they have special powers

Heroes: Series 1: Episode 18: Parasite

Episode 18

Episode 18: Parasite

Parasite

BBC Two - Heroes, Series 1, Parasite

Nathan has a meeting with the shadowy Linderman, and Hiro attempts to steal the sword.

Drama series. With the election and NYC's destruction looming, Nathan meets with the shadowy Linderman, while Hiro's attempt to steal the sword takes him on a new path.

Drama series in which people all over the world deal with the newly discovered superpowers they possess.

With the election and NYC's destruction looming, Nathan has a disturbing meeting with the shadowy Linderman. Hiro's attempt to steal the sword steers him into a grim new direction. Suresh makes a breakthrough on 'the list', but at great cost. DL begins to suspect all is not well at home. Isaac paints his most terrible painting yet. New Hero Candice Wilmer makes an illusive debut.

Knowledge, drama, comedy and the arts for a broad adult audience.

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross presents an entertaining show featuring comedy, celebrities and music

Jonathan Ross presents an entertaining show featuring comedy, celebrity chat and the latest music

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Series 17

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Series 17: Episode 4

Series 17

BBC One - Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Series 17, Episode 4

Jonathan is joined by Graham Norton, double act Armstrong and Miller, and singer Shakira.

Jonathan is joined by broadcaster Graham Norton, comedy double act Armstrong and Miller, and Austin Powers star Verne Troyer. There is also chat and music from Shakira.

Jonathan Ross is joined by multi-talented broadcaster Graham Norton, comedy double act Armstrong and Miller, and Austin Powers star Verne Troyer. There is also chat and a performance from Latin American singer Shakira.

Comedy, chat and music with Jonathan Ross and guests.

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