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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 13: Why Vulture Is Bald

on BBC HD

Stories telling a modern, young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. Vulture's crown of beautiful feathers gets burnt by the sun. Show more

Duration: 19 minutes

on BBC HD

The alpaca duo learn about hazards from tough-but-fair safety supervisor Miss Mulberry. Ding ding! Nuzzle and Scratch learn about staying safe on and near buses. Show more

Muddle Earth

Series 1

Episode 6: Turnip for the Books

on BBC HD

Animated high comedy-fantasy-adventure series set in a mad world inhabited by ogres, goblins, trolls and elves, where literally anything can happen. Show more

Contributors

Randalf:
David Jason
Norbert Benson:
Tim Whitnall
Dr Cuddles:
Jonathan Keeble
Horned Baron Smink:
Buzz Hawkins
Ingrid Margot Spellbook:
Melissa Sinden
Veronica Pesticide:
Janet James
Producer:
Phil Chalk
Executive Producer:
Sarah Muller

Doctors

Series 11

Episode 227: Fear of the Dark - Part 2

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC HD

Will Karen be proved innocent of murder in time to save the next victim? Shocked by Sapphire's revelation, Lily and Simon put their disagreement aside. Show more

Contributors

Karen Hollins:
Jan Pearson
Martin Venning:
Andrew Scarborough
Alice Vale:
Sandra Voe
DI Lynette Driver:
Elizabeth Rider
Dr Lily Hassan:
Seeta Indrani
Michelle Corrigan:
Donnaleigh Bailey
Dr Heston Carter:
Owen Brenman
Dr Simon Bond:
David Sturzaker
Julia Parsons:
Diane Keen
Dr Zara Carmichael:
Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Ruth Pearce:
Selina Chilton
Cherry Malone:
Sophie Abelson
Rob Hollins:
Chris Walker
Dr Daniel Granger:
Matthew Chambers
Sapphire Cox:
Ami Metcalf
Producer:
Ella Kelly
Producer:
Mike Hobson

Missing

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC HD

Drama series set in a busy missing persons unit. When a bride-to-be reports her fiance as missing, the team believes he may simply have cold feet. Show more

Contributors

DS MJ Croft:
Pauline Quirke
Danny Hayworth:
Mark Wingett
DC Jason Doyle:
Felix Scott
Amy Garnett:
Pooja Shah
DCI Ford:
Adjoa Andoh
Abigail Huntley:
Laura Rogers
Neville Moore:
David Schaal
Judy Waverley:
Gillian Taylforth
Anthony Beckett:
Albert Welling
Producer:
Julie Press
Director:
Sean Glynn

The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook

The Hairy Bakers

Episode 2: Teatime Treats

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC HD

Available for 5 months

The boys set off for the Henley Royal Regatta and make teatime treats, including a Victoria sandwich and cookies with sour cherries and chocolate chips. Show more

Bang Goes the Theory

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC HD

Liz Bonnin, Dallas Campbell and Jem Stansfield put science to the test. Engineer Jem becomes a crash test dummy to discover how much g-force his body can take. Show more

Jimmy's Food Factory

Series 1

Episode 5: Snack Food

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC HD

Available for 10 months

Science series. Farmer Jimmy Doherty attempts to make his own fizzy cola and potato snacks and visits the world's biggest ice cream factory. Show more

Raymond Blanc's Kitchen Secrets

Series 1

Episode 5: Game and Mushrooms

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC HD

Raymond Blanc shares his cooking secrets. He uses game and mushrooms to prepare dishes, including delicate cep mushroom tortellini and salt crust baked pigeon. Show more

Hunter

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC HD

Police thriller. When one of the perpetrators snatches another child, this time a young girl, the pressure mounts and Barclay's team struggle to avert a tragic outcome. Show more

Contributors

Det Super Iain Barclay:
Hugh Bonneville
Det Sergeant Amy Foster:
Janet McTeer
Dr Margaret Newell:
Clare Holman
John Elder:
Adrian Rawlins
DI Zoe Larson:
Eleanor Matsuura
ACC Jenny Griffin:
Harriet Walter
Jan Speddings:
Sophie Stanton
Hannah Crowley:
Frances Albery
Philippa Richards:
Sarah Ball
SC Sue Mailer:
Anna Koval
Jim McCauley:
Tim Woodward
Peter Richards:
Joe Tucker
Alfie Speddings:
Jamie Glover
James Richards:
Oliver Paxton
Louisa Chambers:
Ellie Graham
Ari Assad:
Silas Carson
Julie Carr:
Lisa Ellis
DC Jackie Xavier:
Yvonne Dodoo
Ella Richards:
Sinead Dossett
ICU Ward Sister:
Michelle Joseph
Newsreader:
Sophie Raworth
Producer:
Emma Benson
Director:
Colm McCarthy

Series

Hunter

Getting On

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC HD

Dark comedy series set in a geriatric ward. The legacy of the fight with Ivy sees Hilary accusing Kim of making an inappropriate remark and calling for disciplinary action. Show more

Contributors

Nurse Kim Wilde:
Jo Brand
Dr Pippa Moore:
Vicki Pepperdine
Sister Den Flixter:
Joanna Scanlan
Matron Hilary Loftus:
Ricky Grover
Director:
Peter Capaldi
Writer:
Jo Brand

Genres

Hope Springs

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC HD

With the news of Nathan's murder, the women believe the net is tightening. Roy must be on to their whereabouts and that spells danger; they urgently need to leave Hope Springs. Show more

Contributors

Ellie Lagden:
Alex Kingston
Ann Marie Cairncross:
Ronni Ancona
Euan Harries:
Alec Newman
Hannah Temple:
Sian Reeves
Sadie Cairncross:
Annette Crosbie
Gil Cameron:
Paul Higgins
Ina Harries:
Lorraine McIntosh
Josie Porritt:
Vinette Robinson
Dean McKenzie:
Richard Madden
Marius Gruber:
Clint Dyer
Gregg Munroe:
David Allan
Chris O'Neill:
Ashley Rice
Ronan Harries:
Tony McGeever
Frances McPherson:
Nicola Roy
Director:
Ian Barnes
Writer:
Liz Lake

Beautiful People

Series 1

Episode 4: How I Got My Posh

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC HD

Available for years

Birthdays have never been easy for Simon, especially when the whole school finds out what he really really wants. Meanwhile, Ashlene meets a flasher. Show more

Contributors

Auntie Hayley:
Meera Syal
Simon (24):
Samuel Barnett
Miss Perrin:
Michelle Butterly
Policeman:
John Catterall
Jayeson Jackson:
Josh Handley
Victoria Beckham:
Carley Lenchner
Bingo Billy:
David Schaal
Producer:
Justin Davies

BBC HD

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