Programme Index

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Get Squiggling

Series 2

Episode 18: Humpty Dumpty

on BBC HD

Squiglet is a monster who lives in a plain white world, which he populates using a magic crayon. Squiglet helps Humpty Dumpty take part in sports day. Show more

James May's Things You Need to Know

Series 1

Episode 2: ...about the Universe

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC HD

James May takes a journey of discovery across the universe, asking where it all began, how stars work, and what Madonna is doing in space. Show more

The Culture Show

2011/2012

Episode 16: The RIBA's Best Buildings of 2011 Special

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC HD

Kevin McCloud presents a live special for the biggest event in the architectural calendar - the announcement of the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize. Show more

Digging for Britain

Series 2

Episode 4: Ice and Stone

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC HD

Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology. She visits Jersey where she meets a team of archaeologists hoping to shed new light on the Neanderthals. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alice Roberts
Producer:
James Gray
Director:
James Gray
Executive Producer:
John Farren

Top Gear

Series 16

Episode 4

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC HD

Available for 3 months

Motoring show. The team discovers some of the unusual pitfalls to watch out for when picking up a used car bargain. Simon Pegg is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Clarkson
Presenter:
Richard Hammond
Presenter:
James May
Executive Producer:
Andy Wilman
Participant:
Simon Pegg

The stories behind this rapidly changing continent. Dimbleby embarks on a 6000-mile journey through Brazil, the continent's largest country and home to 190 million people. Show more

Fry's Planet Word

Episode 2: Identity

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC HD

Documentary series. Stephen Fry argues that the way we speak defines us above all - be it a national language, a regional dialect or even class variation. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Stephen Fry
Director of photography:
Simon Ffrench
Sound Recordist:
Adam Toy
Sound Recordist:
Dan Gleich
Sound Recordist:
Tim Hodge
Production Manager:
Lucy Tate
Executive Producer:
Cassian Harrison
Executive Producer:
Gina Carter
Series Producer:
John-Paul Davidson

The Fades

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC HD

Available for 25 days

Fantasy horror series. As Paul's visions continue, Neil takes Paul to see an ancient Fade, who foresees Paul's importance in the looming battle. Show more

Live at the Apollo

Series 6

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC HD

Series showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Sean Lock
Performer:
John Bishop
Executive Producer:
Addison Cresswell
Executive Producer:
Joe Norris
Executive Producer:
Andrew Beint
Series Producer:
Anthony Caveney
Director:
Paul Wheeler

Live at the Apollo

Series 6

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC HD

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. Lee Mack, star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's Danny Bhoy. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lee Mack
Performer:
Rich Hall
Performer:
Danny Bhoy
Director:
Paul Wheeler
Series Producer:
Anthony Caveney
Executive Producer:
Addison Cresswell
Executive Producer:
Joe Norris
Executive Producer:
Andrew Beint

Digging for Britain

Series 2

Episode 4: Ice and Stone

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC HD

Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology. She visits Jersey where she meets a team of archaeologists hoping to shed new light on the Neanderthals. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Alice Roberts
Producer:
James Gray
Director:
James Gray
Executive Producer:
John Farren

Coast

Series 4 (Shortened Versions)

Episode 2: Norman Conquest

Duration: 8 minutes

on BBC HD

Mark Horton discovers how William the Conqueror taught the English how to construct castles and why William looked to Normandy for the Tower of London's stone.

Coast

Series 4 (Shortened Versions)

Episode 11: Norwegian Energy

Duration: 10 minutes

on BBC HD

Alice Roberts visits a processing plant that supplies a fifth of Britain's gas requirements via the world's longest sub-sea pipeline. Show more

The Culture Show

2011/2012

Episode 16: The RIBA's Best Buildings of 2011 Special

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC HD

Kevin McCloud presents a live special for the biggest event in the architectural calendar - the announcement of the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize. Show more

Doctor Who Confidential

Series 6

Episode 13: When Time Froze

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC HD

Available for 4 months

Series going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. Alex Kingston gets back into character as River Song and takes a personal journey through her timeline with The Doctor. Show more

BBC HD

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