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Tellytales

Myths and tales from around the world, told using a mix of animation and live action.

An innovative mix of animation and live action where children help create the artwork and play all the characters in re-tellings of myths, legends and tales from around the world.

Tellytales: Series 2

Tellytales: Series 2: Episode 3: The Magic Paint Brush

Episode 3

Episode 3: The Magic Paint Brush

Series 2

The Magic Paint Brush

CBeebies - Tellytales, Series 2, The Magic Paint Brush

The adventures of Liang, a poor boy with a magic paintbrush.

Myths and tales from around the world. In this episode, the adventures of Liang, a poor boy who uses his magic paintbrush to make amazing things happen.

Myths, legends and tales from around the world jump off the pages and straight into children's imagination in this innovative mix of animation and live action. Children help create the artwork and play all the characters, creating a fantastic mix of multi-layered pop-up book and magical stage play. 

The episodes combine traditional lighting, props, humour, make-up and costumes with cutting-edge virtual studio technology to immerse the audience in some of the world's most exciting stories, some well known, others less so.

This tale is based in China, and follows the adventures of Liang, a poor boy who, with his magic paintbrush, makes amazing things happen.

CBeebies

The UK's most watched and most loved channel for the under-sixes.

The UK's most watched and most loved channel for the under-sixes, dedicated to delighting and surprising its pre-school audience.

Telly Tales

Waybuloo

Series set in the magical land of Nara, inhabited by the joyful and gentle Piplings

Series set in the magical land of Nara, inhabited by the joyful and gentle Piplings. Join Lau Lau, Yo Jojo, De Li and Nok Tok as they learn Yogo, meet children and have fun

Waybuloo: Series 1

Waybuloo: Series 1: Episode 24: Whizzcrackers

Episode 24

Episode 24: Whizzcrackers

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Yoyojo wants to see the whizzcracker flashes that sometimes appear in the Nara sky.

Animated series set in the magical land of Nara. Yoyojo wants to see the whizzcracker flashes that occasionally appear in the Nara sky but he keeps missing them.

Animated series set in the magical land of Nara, inhabited by the joyful and gentle Piplings. Lau Lau, Yojojo, De Li and Nok Tok learn Yogo, meet children and have fun.

Yoyojo wants to see the whizzcracker flashes that occasionally appear in the Nara sky. But every time one goes by, Yojojo is somewhere else and he misses them. Nok Tok, Lau Lau and De Li all see the whizzcrackers, but not Yojojo! 

So the other Piplings and the Cheebies make whizzybongles by throwing bongleberries into the sky. Yojojo likes them too, but he still wants to see the whizzcrackers. His patience is finally rewarded when he eventually sees more whizzcrackers than ever before - all at once!

Whizzcrackers

Series 1

Animated series set in the magical land of Nara, inhabited by the joyful, gentle Piplings

Animated series set in the magical land of Nara, inhabited by the joyful and gentle Piplings. Join Lau Lau, Yo Jojo, De Li and Nok Tok as they learn Yogo, meet children and have fun

MyWish

MyWish: Series One

MyWish: Series One: Episode 2: Alex Wishes to Live on Mars

Episode 2

Episode 2: Alex Wishes to Live on Mars

Series One

Alex Wishes to Live on Mars

CBBC - MyWish, Series One, Alex Wishes to Live on Mars

Alex's wish is to make the planet Mars habitable to human beings so he could live there.

Alex's wish is to make the planet Mars habitable to human beings so he could go and live there. Alex imagines the benefits of colonising Mars.

Alex is 10 and his wish is to make the planet Mars habitable to human beings. Then he would go and live there. Alex imagines the benefits for mankind of colonising Mars and what a lot of fun he would have if he lived there with his friends.

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.

The Sarah Jane Adventures

Prepare for scares as Doctor Who’s famous companion, Sarah Jane Smith combats alien foes.

Prepare to be scared as one of Doctor Who’s most famous companions - Sarah Jane Smith - combats evil alien forces here on Earth. Starring Elisabeth Sladen.

The Sarah Jane Adventures: Series 3

The Sarah Jane Adventures: Series 3: Episode 2: Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 2

Episode 2: Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 2

Series 3

Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 2

CBBC - The Sarah Jane Adventures, Series 3, Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 2

Luke, Clyde and Rani must fight their most fearsome enemy yet - Sarah Jane Smith.

Children's sci-fi drama featuring an investigative journalist. Luke, Clyde and Rani must fight their most fearsome enemy yet - Sarah Jane Smith.

Children's drama series from the makers of Doctor Who, following the adventures of investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith and her young friends.

Luke, Clyde and Rani must fight their most fearsome enemy yet - Sarah Jane Smith.

Drama series following the adventures of investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith

Children's drama series from the makers of Doctor Who, following the adventures of investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith, a former companion to the Doctor

The Sarah Jane Adventures: 2/12

The Slammer

Show in which a group of comedians enter a mock prison and must perform for their freedom

Entertainment show in which a group of comedians enter a mock prison. Each programme sees four of the acts perform for their freedom in front of a studio audience

The Slammer: Series 2

The Slammer: Series 2: Episode 1

Episode 1

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Overseeing the show is the Governor, who's joined by celebrity guest Lionel Blair.

Children's entertainment show in which comedians enter a mock prison. The prison showcases variety performances from the acts locked inside, with celebrity guest Lionel Blair.

Children's entertainment show in which a group of comedians enter a mock prison

Children's ntertainment show in which a group of comedians enter a mock prison. Each programme sees four of the acts perform for their freedom in front of a live studio audience

Dinosapien

Pinky and Perky

Pinky and Perky: Episode 2: The Menacing Phantom

Episode 2: The Menacing Phantom

The Menacing Phantom

CBBC - Pinky and Perky, The Menacing Phantom

A character called the Phantom seems intent on destroying the pigs' Halloween special.

Animated comedy series. Sir Percival wants a spooky Halloween special. A creepy character who calls himself the Phantom seems intent on destroying the show.

A 3D CGI animated comedy series for six- to 11-year-olds with two piggy brothers causing havoc in TV land. Pinky and Perky are a pair of piglets who have just been given their big break in showbiz: their own live children's television show full of crazy stunts, mad games, wild cartoons and top celebrity guests. 

Their show is loud, messy, funny and frequently out of control, which makes it unpopular with the old guard of the TV station. One way or another, they're going to get those pesky pigs off the air.

There's a sinister phantom threatening the show. Is it rival presenters, or someone closer to Pinky's heart? Sir Percival is out of town and has requested a spooky Halloween special while he is away. Top rock band Bat Sabbath are due to appear on the show and lead singer Batty Belagosi enjoys playing pranks on a terrified Perky. Meanwhile, Pinky is busy drawing monsters, and when he gets a visit from cartoon whiz Barbara Hannah announcing she is his biggest fan, he is over the moon.

Yet just as Perky thinks he's escaped his troublesome tormentor, he encounters an even creepier character: a frightening figure who calls himself the Phantom and who seems intent on destroying the Pinky and Perky Show. Will they discover the Phantom's true identity before the end of the show? Will they get to the bottom of the mysterious events at PPCTV before Sir Percival returns?

3D animated comedy series. Pinky and Perky are a pair of piglets who have just been given their big break in showbiz: their own children's television show.

Folk America at the Barbican: Billy Bragg

01/04/2009

Billy Bragg

Folk America at the Barbican

BBC Four - Folk America at the Barbican, Billy Bragg

A special Greenwich Village Revisited concert with Billy Bragg.

Billy Bragg performs songs by Buffy Sainte Marie, Woody Guthrie and his own adaptation, Last Night I Dreamed I Saw Phil Ochs, at a special Greenwich Village Revisited concert.

Billy Bragg performs versions of classics by Buffy Sainte Marie, Woody Guthrie and his own adaptation, Last Night I Dreamed I Saw Phil Ochs, at a special Greenwich Village Revisited concert.

BBC Four

Knowledge, arts, music and culture from the UK and the world.

BBC Four reflects arts, music and culture with an ambitious range of intellectually and culturally enriching programmes, taking an expert and in-depth approach to its subjects.

London concerts centring on American folk music from the 1920s to the 1960s

Doctors

Drama series set in a Midlands practice following the lives of the staff and patients.

Your regular appointment in Letherbridge. In a busy Midlands GP practice, the turbulent lives and loves of the staff and patients mean there's always humour and heartbreak.

Doctors: Series 11

Doctors: Series 11: Episode 130: Leaving God

Episode 130

Episode 130: Leaving God

Series 11

Leaving God

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Daniel looks for the truth when a disenchanted vicar finds his baby with tears of blood.

When a disenchanted vicar finds his baby with tears of blood his wife believes it could be a holy sign, but Daniel soon realises that the truth is closer to home.

When a disenchanted Anglican vicar finds his 15-month-old son with tears of blood, his wife Saaya believes it could be a holy sign, but Daniel soon realises that the truth is closer to home. Heston is ambushed by Christine, but agrees to listen.

BBC One

Drama series following the lives of the staff of the Mill Health Centre.

Are You an Egghead?

A search for the greatest quiz brain in Britain

The general knowledge quiz show that searches for the greatest quiz brain in Britain

Are You an Egghead?: Series 2

Are You an Egghead?: Series 2: Episode 5

Episode 5

BBC Two - Are You an Egghead?, Series 2, Episode 5

Dermot Murnaghan searches for the greatest quiz brain in Britain.

Dermot Murnaghan hosts the general knowledge quiz show that searches for the greatest quiz brain in Britain. The champion of the series will win a regular place on Eggheads.

Dermot Murnaghan hosts the general knowledge quiz show that searches for the greatest quiz brain in Britain as it returns for a second series. The champion of the series will win the ultimate prize for quiz show enthusiasts - a regular place on Eggheads, joining the most fearsome quiz team in history.

BBC Two

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

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

Dermot Murnaghan searches for the greatest quiz brain in Britain

Dermot Murnaghan hosts the general knowledge quiz show that searches for the greatest quiz brain in Britain

The Unsellables

The Unsellables: Episode 7

Episode 7

BBC One - The Unsellables, Episode 7

Can Sofie and John help turn things around for a 200-year-old property in Essex?

Diane is desperate to sell her 200-year-old four-bedroomed home in Essex, but it has been on the market for two years. Can Sofie and John help turn things around?

Diane is so desperate to sell her 200-year-old four-bedroomed home in Ingrave, Essex, that she has listed the property with three separate agents. However, after two years, she is still waiting for a buyer. Can Sofie and John help turn things around?

BBC One is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964. It replaced BBC Television.

Sophie Allsopp and John Rennie help people who are having trouble selling their homes.

Property experts Sophie Allsopp and John Rennie help people who are having trouble selling their homes.

A Little Later

Vintage performances from the Later... with Jools Holland archives

A Little Later: Arctic Monkeys

09/12/2007

Arctic Monkeys

BBC Two - A Little Later, Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys with a performance from Later... with Jools Holland.

BBC Two is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964.

A Little Later...

Off The Hook

Off The Hook: Episode 6

Episode 6

BBC Switch - Off The Hook, Episode 6

In the student elections, Danny and Shane have to beat the politically superior Scarlet.

Sitcom about a group of university freshers. It is the student elections and Danny and Shane are ready to take on the world, but they have to beat the politically superior Scarlet.

Comedy series set on a fictional UK university campus which explores the lives of a mismatched group of fresh-faced students as they embark on university life and their first taste of independence, with all the mishaps and misadventures that entails.

It is the student elections and Danny and Shane are ready to take on the world - or the campus at least. First they have to beat the politically superior Scarlet and her alpha male running mate Figaro. Are they up to the challenge? Cue a full-scale assault of spin-doctoring, political espionage, dirty tactics and explosive speeches.

BBC Switch

Comedy series set on one of life's great frontiers

Comedy series set on one of life's great frontiers. Danny starts his first week at university looking forward to leaving his past behind him

Off the Hook: 6/7

Gardeners' World

Gardening show packed with ideas and timely reminders to get the most out of your garden

Gardening show packed with good ideas, tips, advice from experts and timely reminders to get the most out of your garden, whatever its size or type

Gardeners' World: 2009/2010

Gardeners' World: 2009: Episode 22

Episode 22

2009

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Toby Buckland explains which plants need wrapping up for the winter.

Toby Buckland discusses which plants need wrapping up for winter, and Carol explains why trees and plants go dormant over winter.

Despite a glorious autumn, it is now too cold for some of the tender plants in the garden to stay outdoors, so Toby Buckland explains which plants need wrapping up and which plants need to be brought under cover. Joe joins in to demonstrate what materials to use to protect plants, as well as coming up with a few innovative methods of plant protection.

In the vegetable garden, it is the season of the pumpkin, and Toby harvests and gives his top tips for storing them.

For Carol at Glebe Cottage, autumn is a feast for the senses as she explores the richness of autumn colour and explains why trees and plants go dormant over winter.

Gardeners' World: 2009

Gardening show packed with tips, advice and timely reminders from the experts

Horizon

Horizon tells amazing science stories and reveals worlds you've never seen before.

Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.

Horizon: 2009-2010

Horizon: 2009-2010: Episode 1: Do I Drink Too Much?

Episode 1: Do I Drink Too Much?

2009-2010

Do I Drink Too Much?

BBC Two - Horizon, 2009-2010, Do I Drink Too Much?

Addiction expert John Marsden explores our relationship with alcohol.

Addiction expert John Marsden, who likes a drink, makes a professional and personal exploration of our relationship with alcohol, undergoing physical and neurological examinations.

Alcohol is by far the most widely used drug - and a dangerous one at that. So why are so many of us drinking over the recommended limits?

Why does alcohol have such a powerful grip on us? How much of our relationship with this drug is written in our genes? What are the real dangers of our children drinking too young?

Addiction expert John Marsden, who likes a drink, makes a professional and personal exploration of our relationship with alcohol. He undergoes physical and neurological examinations to determine its impact, and finds out why some people will find it much harder than others to resist alcohol. Even at the age of 14 there may be a way of determining which healthy children will turn into addicts.

John experiments with a designer drug being developed that hopes to replicate all the benefits of alcohol without the dangers. Could this drug replace alcohol in the future?

Series exploring topical scientific issues

Horizon: 1/6

Psychoville

Dark horror-comedy from Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton of The League of Gentlemen.

A spine-tingling, jaw-dropping, thrilling comedy serial starring and written by Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton.

Psychoville: Series 1

Psychoville: Series 1: Episode 3

BBC Two - Psychoville, Series 1, Episode 3

Mr Lomax travels to the private auction of Snappy the Crocodile in Dudley.

Comedy thriller series. This episode reveals the story of how Mr Jelly, the one-handed children's entertainer, ended up the way he is. David and his mum dispatch their next victim.

Dark comedy thriller series. 

This episode reveals the story of how Mr Jelly, the one-handed children's entertainer, ended up the way he is. Mr Lomax travels to the private auction of Snappy the Crocodile in Dudley. David and his mum dispatch their next victim disguised as beauticians, and Robert wreaks his revenge on Debbie during a midweek matinee of Snow White.

Five strange characters discover that someone else knows their shared dark secret.

Five very strange characters are linked by a dark secret in their past. A secret that it seems someone else knows, as each of them begins to receive sinister messages.

Psychoville: 3/7

A Little Later: The Ting Tings

23/11/2008

The Ting Tings

BBC Two - A Little Later, The Ting Tings

The Ting Tings perform That's Not My Name on Later... with Jools Holland. From Dec 2007.

The Ting Tings perform their song, That's Not My Name, on Later... with Jools Holland. From December 2007.

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