The BBC West region started on 1st September 1957 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One West.

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Breakfast

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team

Breakfast: 03/08/2008

03/08/2008

BBC One - Breakfast, 03/08/2008

BBC One

The Andrew Marr Show

Andrew Marr, former BBC political editor, interviews key newsmakers

Andrew Marr, former BBC political editor, interviews key newsmakers and shines a light on what's happening in the world. Includes a review of the Sunday newspapers, weather forecast and news bulletin

The Andrew Marr Show: 03/08/2008

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Zeinab Badawi is joined by John Denham MP, Vincent Cable MP, Lord Coe and Sue Barker.

Zeinab Badawi is joined by John Denham, Vincent Cable, Lord Coe, Sue Barker and Seth Lakeman. Polly Toynbee and Mike Batt review the Sunday newspapers.

Guest presenter Zeinab Badawi is joined by John Denham MP, Innovation and Skills Secretary; Vincent Cable MP, Lib Dem Treasury spokesman and Deputy Leader; Lord Coe, Chair, London 2012 Organising Committee; Sue Barker, BBC Sport presenter; and Seth Lakeman, folk musician. 

Includes a review of the Sunday newspapers by Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee and songwriter and music producer Mike Batt, weather forecast and news bulletins.

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

Sunday Life

Inspiring personal stories and thought-provoking discussion.

Sunday Life: 03/08/2008

BBC One - Sunday Life, 03/08/2008

A look at 'making Aliyah', the process of emigrating to Israel.

Louise Minchin and Colin Jackson with discussion and inspiring stories, including 'making Aliyah', the process of emigrating to Israel and a legal right of all Jews.

Louise Minchin and Colin Jackson present thought-provoking discussion and inspiring stories. 

Jewish families from all over the world are returning to Israel to start new lives. 'Making Aliyah' is the process of emigrating to the Jewish homeland and is a legal right of all Jews. This edition follows the Newmarks as they leave London and overcome their challenges and find jobs, schools and a new home in Israel.

Countryfile

The people, places and stories making news in the British countryside

The people, places and stories making news in the British countryside.

Countryfile: 03/08/2008

BBC One - Countryfile, 03/08/2008

John Craven visits a game fair in Oxfordshire, while Charlotte Smith sees the pea harvest.

Rural and agricultural news. John Craven visits a game fair in Oxfordshire, Charlotte Smith tracks this year's pea harvest, and Miriam O'Reilly witnesses an ancient love tradition.

Rural and agricultural news.

John Craven heads for the Country Land and Business Association Game Fair in Oxfordshire, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, while Charlotte Smith follows this year's pea harvest - from field to factory - in just two-and-a-half hours.

Plus, Miriam O'Reilly travels to Great Dunmow in Essex to witness an ancient tradition where married couples go before a judge and jury to prove their undying love. Their prize? A side of bacon!

BBC Weekend News

The latest national and international news from the BBC.

BBC Weekend News: 03/08/2008

BBC One - BBC Weekend News, 03/08/2008

The latest national and international news, followed by Weather.

Cash in the Attic

The show that turns hidden treasures into cash and viewers' dreams into reality

The show that turns hidden treasures into cash and viewers' dreams into reality.

Cash in the Attic: Series 10

Cash in the Attic: Series 10: Lynch

06/04/2007

Lynch

Series 10

BBC One - Cash in the Attic, Series 10, Lynch

Former Boyzone singer and self-confessed hoarder Shane Lynch wants the help of the team.

Series looking at the value of household junk. Shane Lynch wants to sell off clutter so that he can inject the cash back into the garden of his latest property-developing project.

Series looking at the value of household junk.

Former Boyzone singer Shane Lynch now earns his living developing properties and racing cars. A self-confessed hoarder, he has collected a huge amount of clutter over the years. Now he wants the help of the Cash in the Attic team to sell it so he can inject the cash back into the garden of his latest property developing project.

Mousehunt

26/12/2003

BBC One - Mousehunt

Two brothers' plans to renovate and sell an old building are jeopardised by a rogue mouse.

Slapstick comedy following the misfortunes of two brothers (Nathan Lane and Lee Evans) whose plans to sell a valuable building are jeopardised by a mouse who refuses to leave.

Slapstick comedy which follows the misfortunes of two hard-up brothers whose plans to renovate and sell a valuable building are jeopardised by a rogue mouse. The brothers soon find themselves pulling out all the stops in order to evict their tiny resident.

EastEnders Omnibus

A replay of the week's events from Albert Square

A replay of the week's events from Albert Square, following the residents as their lives intertwine with drama, excitement and tears

EastEnders Omnibus: 03/08/2008

BBC One - EastEnders Omnibus, 03/08/2008

Roxy and Sean's bombshell throws the Slaters into chaos - will they make it up the aisle?

Roxy and Sean's bombshell throws the Slater household into chaos - will they make it up the aisle? Shirley takes on Phil following Ben's appearance in the talent show.

Roxy and Sean's bombshell throws the Slater household into chaos - will they make it up the aisle? Shirley takes on Phil following Ben's appearance in the talent show, but has she gone too far?

'Allo 'Allo!

Wartime sitcom about the French Resistance starring Gorden Kaye and Carmen Silvera

Wartime sitcom about the French Resistance starring Gorden Kaye and Carmen Silvera, with the farcical events set around a cafe run by René Artois

'Allo 'Allo!: Series 5

'Allo 'Allo!: Series 5: Episode 11: The Confusion of the Generals

Episode 11

Episode 11: The Confusion of the Generals

Series 5

The Confusion of the Generals

BBC One - 'Allo 'Allo!, Series 5, The Confusion of the Generals

Rene is in even more trouble as the generals gather round at the chateau.

Wartime sitcom. Rene is in even more trouble as the generals gather round at the chateau.

René attracts the attention of Communist Resistance girls Denise Laroque and Louise

More farcical events set in the cafe run by René Artois in small Frernch town occupied by the Nazis during the Second World War

Keeping Up Appearances

Social-climbing snob Hyacinth Bucket is determined to lord it over her neighbours.

Social-climbing snob Hyacinth Bucket (sorry, 'Bouquet') is determined to lord it over her neighbours. If only her long-suffering husband and family wouldn't keep dragging her down.

Keeping Up Appearances: Series 5: Episode 4

Episode 4

BBC One - Keeping Up Appearances, Series 5, Episode 4

While walking with Richard, Hyacinth conceives one of her most ambitious plans yet.

While walking by an idyllic riverbank with Richard, Hyacinth conceives one of her most ambitious plans: to hold a riverside picnic as graceful as one of her candlelight suppers.

Keeping Up Appearances: Series 5

Sitcom with social-climbing snob Hyacinth Bucket and her long-suffering husband Richard

Sitcom with social-climbing snob Hyacinth Bucket, played by Patricia Routledge, and her long-suffering husband Richard (Clive Swift)

Songs of Praise

Inspiring hymns and songs, together with stories of faith from around the UK and beyond.

Inspiring hymns and songs, together with uplifting stories of faith from around the UK and beyond.

Songs of Praise: Chester

Chester

BBC One - Songs of Praise, Chester

Aled Jones continues his tour of Britain's cathedral towns with a visit to Chester.

Religious thoughts and music. Aled Jones continues his tour of Britain's cathedral towns with a visit to Chester, looking back on highlights from the Songs of Praise year.

Aled Jones continues his tour of Britain's cathedral towns with a visit to Chester, looking back on highlights from the Songs of Praise year, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu's memories of his first trip to London, plus music from Hayley Westenra and Ken Dodd.

Hymns include O for a Thousand Tongues, Tell Out My Soul and Great is Thy Faithfulness.

Last of the Summer Wine

Classic sitcom featuring the misadventures of the elderly residents of a Yorkshire village

The classic sitcom featuring the misadventures of the elderly residents of a Yorkshire village, which enjoyed a record-breaking run on UK television

Last of the Summer Wine: Series 29

Last of the Summer Wine: Series 29: Episode 7: In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

Episode 7

Episode 7: In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

Series 29

In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

BBC One - Last of the Summer Wine, Series 29, In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

Barry takes it upon himself to find his lonely neighbour a girlfriend.

Gentle sitcom set in a Yorkshire village. Barry has a lonely neighbour on his hands and takes it upon himself to get him a girlfriend.

Gentle sitcom set in a Yorkshire village.

Barry has a lonely neighbour on his hands and takes it upon himself to find him a girlfriend. But who, and how?

Gentle sitcom following the hijinks of retired folk in the Yorkshire Dales

Gentle sitcom following the hijinks of retired folk in the Yorkshire Dales. Featuring the trio of Brian Murphy as Alvin, Peter Sallis as Clegg and Frank Thornton as Truly

National and international news, followed by Weather.

Jonathan Ross Salutes Dad's Army

BBC One - Jonathan Ross Salutes Dad's Army

Special celebrating the 40th anniversary of the show, with its stars and celebrity fans.

In this one-off special to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the classic show, self-confessed Dad's Army fan Jonathan Ross is joined by the show's stars and celebrity fans.

In this one-off special to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the classic show, self-confessed Dad's Army fan Jonathan Ross is joined by the show's stars, including Ian Lavender, Clive Dunn, Bill Pertwee and Frank Williams, plus celebrity fans Ronnie Corbett, Jon Culshaw and John Thompson.

There are also plenty of surprises in store for everyone who has watched the much-loved television comedy.

Miss Potter

29/06/2008

BBC Two - Miss Potter

Renee Zellweger stars in a biopic of author Beatrix Potter.

Drama based on the life of author Beatrix Potter, creator of Peter Rabbit. Potter resists her parents' wishes for her to marry and pursues her dream of writing.

Biopic of one of the literary phenomena of the 20th century.

London, 1902. At a time when most young women of her class only aspired to a good marriage, Beatrix Potter became an iconic figure. She created a series of children's books and characters that are still admired today and have never been out of print. She swam against the mores of her day and found true love.

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.

Last Choir Standing

Last Choir Standing: Episode 8

Episode 8

BBC One - Last Choir Standing, Episode 8

The three remaining choirs sing again. Plus a performance from tenor Jonathan Ansell.

Myleene Klass and Nick Knowles host the search for Britain's best choir. The three remaining choirs sing again to convince the judges they deserve a place in the knockout stages.

Myleene Klass and Nick Knowles continue the search for Britain's best choir as the three remaining choirs sing again to convince the judges they deserve a place in the knockout stages. 

Plus a performance from former G4 tenor Jonathan Ansell.

Myleene Klass and Nick Knowles host the search for Britain's best choir.

National and international news, followed by regional news and Weather.

Commercial Breakdown with Jimmy Carr

Commercial Breakdown with Jimmy Carr: Episode 8

BBC One - Commercial Breakdown with Jimmy Carr, Episode 8

Funny, wild and weird television commercials, including a famous UK ad for cigars.

A collection of the weirdest ads from across the globe. Including a romantic car advert, a famous UK ad for cigars, and a revolutionary hearing device called Bunni Ears.

Jimmy Carr presents a collection of the funniest, wildest and weirdest television commercials from across the globe, as well as delivering his own incisive view on the advertising industry.

Including an American car advert featuring a romance between a giant robot and a monster, a famous UK ad for cigars, and, in the vintage section, a revolutionary hearing device called Bunni Ears.

Jimmy Carr presents a selection of the world's funniest and weirdest TV adverts.

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

27/06/1998

BBC One - Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

Biography of martial arts exponent Bruce Lee.

Biography of martial arts exponent Bruce Lee, who rose to superstardom while battling both racism and his own inner 'demon warrior'.

Biography of martial arts exponent Bruce Lee, who rose to superstardom while battling racism plus his own inner 'demon warrior'. The story follows his progress in the martial arts, through to his teaching in the 1960s.

Bruce marries an American girl, has two children, and then is signed up to appear on TV and feature films. The hallucinations of the demon continue to follow him, however.

The Sky at Night

BBC Four

Iconic series exploring space science and the incredible universe all around us.

Look up! Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Professor Chris Lintott present the iconic, inspirational look at cutting-edge space science and the incredible universe all around us.

The Sky at Night: Double Vision

04/08/2008

Double Vision

BBC Four - The Sky at Night, Double Vision

A look at the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona, the world's most powerful telescope.

Astronomy. Dr Chris Lintott and Sir Patrick Moore report on Arizona's Large Binocular Telescope, the world's most most advanced optical telescope.

The Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona promises a revolutionary way to look at the night sky. The light from its two eight-and-a-half metre mirrors will produce images of unprecedented clarity and power, offering a glimpse beyond our solar system to the very beginning of time.

Dr Chris Lintott visits Arizona to see the telescope first hand, while Sir Patrick Moore talks to the astronomers who will use it.

Weatherview

Weatherview: 04/08/2008

BBC - Weatherview, 04/08/2008

Ray Mears Goes Walkabout: Rock Art

Rock Art

Ray Mears Goes Walkabout

BBC Two - Ray Mears Goes Walkabout, Rock Art

Ray Mears looks at the importance of rock art in the Indigenous Australian way of life.

Rock art is important to the Indigenous Australian way of life. Ray Mears travels with an Indigenous artist to learn more about it and to have a try at rock art himself.

Rock art is incredibly important to the indigenous Australian way of life and the Kimberley area in north western Australia is full of it. Ray travels with an Indigenous Australian artist to learn more about the significance of the art of the area and even has a go at painting in the Indigenous style himself.

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

Survival expert Ray Mears follows in the footsteps of explorer John McDouall Stuart.

Survival expert Ray Mears follows in the footsteps of an unsung hero of Australian exploration to find out how John McDouall Stuart succeeded in crossing this continent.

Holby City

Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital.

Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.

Holby City: Series 10

Holby City: Series 10: Episode 43: You Do It To Yourself

Episode 43

Episode 43: You Do It To Yourself

You Do It To Yourself

BBC One - Holby City, Series 10, You Do It To Yourself

With his competence under question, Abra spirals even further out of control.

Abra spirals even further out of control, Maddy's attempts to help Linden do more harm than good, and Lola and Faye have problems working together.

As the previous day's events leave question marks over Abra's competence, he spirals even further out of control. 

Meanwhile, Maddy's attempts to help Linden with his suspension appear to do more harm than good and Mark has his hands full refereeing as Lola and Faye have problems working together.

Celebrity MasterChef

Celebrities scramble to compete in the kitchen. What culinary triumphs will they whisk up?

Celebrity MasterChef: Series 3

Celebrity MasterChef: Series 3: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 3

BBC One - Celebrity MasterChef, Series 3, Episode 1

The search for the country's top celebrity chef begins.

John Torode and Gregg Wallace search for the country's top celebrity chef. In the first two heats, the contestants cook for the judges and paying customers at Bertorelli and Kenza.

Chef and restaurateur John Torode and food writer and ingredients expert Gregg Wallace search for the country's top celebrity chef. In the first heat Andi Peters, Joe McGann and Clare Grogan cook for the judges and paying customers at Bertorelli, and in the second Ninia Benjamin, Steven Pinder and Hywel Simons cook at Kenza. Only two of the contestants will get through to the quarter final.

Chef John Torode and writer Gregg Wallace search for the country's top celebrity chef

Chef and restaurateur John Torode and food writer and ingredients expert Gregg Wallace search for the country's top celebrity chef.

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BBC News Channel

Joining the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news, with hourly bulletins

Joining the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes

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