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Doctor Who (2005–2022)

The modern adventures - from Christopher Eccleston to Jodie Whittaker.

The modern adventures across space and time - from Christopher Eccleston to Jodie Whittaker. It's the trip of a lifetime.

Doctor Who: Series 4

Doctor Who (2005–2022): Series 4: Episode 12: The Stolen Earth

Episode 12

Episode 12: The Stolen Earth

Series 4

The Stolen Earth

BBC One - Doctor Who (2005–2022), Series 4, The Stolen Earth

Earth's greatest heroes assemble to fight the New Dalek Empire.

Rose Tyler, Torchwood, Martha and more... Earth's greatest heroes assemble to fight the New Dalek Empire.

Doctor Who (2005–2022): Series 4

BBC One

Adventures in time and space with the Tenth Doctor and his companion Donna Noble.

Doctor Who

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Doctor Who Confidential

A look behind the scenes of the famous sci-fi show

Doctor Who Confidential: Series 4 - 15 Minute Versions

Doctor Who Confidential: Series 4 - 15 Minute Versions: Episode 12: Friends and Foe

Episode 12: Friends and Foe

Series 4 - 15 Minute Versions

Friends and Foe

BBC Three - Doctor Who Confidential, Series 4 - 15 Minute Versions, Friends and Foe

With The Doctor's oldest adversaries back, there's a look at the world of the Daleks.

Behind-the-scenes at Doctor Who. A look inside the dark and deadly world of the Daleks. From their creation 45 years ago to their latest incarnation.

Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. With The Doctor's oldest adversaries back and badder than ever, a look inside the dark and deadly world of the Daleks. From their creation 45 years ago to their latest incarnation, the lid is lifted on TV's most popular aliens. 

Learn what first inspired the iconic Dalek design, see how they are brought so terrifyingly to life, and discover just what Daleks get up to between takes when they're not conquering the universe. 

With exclusive interviews from David Tennant, Russell T Davies, director Graeme Harper, art director Ed Thomas and original Dalek designer Ray Cusick, Confidential gets the inside story on the grand designs that make this show look so good.

Plus, as all the different Doctor Who worlds collide, the biggest ever collection of companions are quizzed on what it's been like teaming up to take on the evil exterminators.

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.

Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. This series contains revised repeats.

Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. Episodes in this series have previously been broadcast in a different form.

12/13; series four. A look at the origins of the Daleks.

Mad About the House

One half of a couple is given cash to transform their house into a dream living space

Couples who can't afford to transform their house into a dream living space are given cash to do so with the proviso that one half must make every design, decorating and DIY decision by themselves

Mad About the House: Series 1

Mad About the House: Series 1: Episode 6: Tanya and Tom

Episode 6

Episode 6: Tanya and Tom

Series 1

Tanya and Tom

BBC Three - Mad About the House, Series 1, Tanya and Tom

Tom must make every design, decorating and DIY decision without input from Tanya.

Tanya and Tom are given the cash to transform their Swindon house into a home, as long as Tom makes every design, decorating and DIY decision by himself.

26-year-old Tanya met 21-year-old Tom 18 months ago, on their first day of work at their local nightclub. Despite the five year age gap, they hit it off immediately and after six months Tom moved in to Tanya's two bedroom house in Swindon.

Cash-strapped Tanya bought the house four years ago but has never been able to afford to make the interior changes she longs for. Now, with its leaky bathroom and an outdated kitchen, Tanya would love to transform the small tired looking house into a brightly coloured, open-plan, social haven, the ideal space to play the perfect hostess and to entertain their 'couple friends' over a nice meal and a bottle of wine.

Rugby mad Tom would also like to create a space to entertain his mates... over a few beers with Sky Sports on the flat screen! Apart from a short stint living with some mates, this is the first time Tom has lived out of home and he admits he doesn't necessarily respect Tanya's stuff in the way he would if he had bought it. He is keen to take some ownership of the house and put his stamp on it, however his laddy ideas of remote controlled lighting systems and 'an entertainment stronghold' would probably be better suited to a swanky loft style apartment rather than a modest two-bed in the suburbs.

As Tanya moves out for three weeks and hands the keys of the house she has worked so hard to buy to 'toy boy' Tom, will he be able to control his desire to create the high-tech lads-pad he aspires to own or will he prove himself as a real man and spend the 10,000 pounds on a home renovation they can both enjoy? And how will he react when he sees what Tanya really hoped he would do to the house when he comes face to face with her fully-furnished, girly heaven 'Dolls House' only  48 hours before Tanya is due to return home?

Couples are given money to transform their house into a dream living space

Mad about the House

New. 6/6. Couples are given £10,000 to make over their homes.

The World's Strictest Parents

Unruly British teenagers are sent abroad to live with strict families

Unruly British teenagers are sent abroad to live with strict families in an experiment to find out the right way to bring up a child

The World's Strictest Parents: Series 2

The World's Strictest Parents: Series 2: Episode 9: Update

Episode 9

Episode 9: Update

Series 2

Update

BBC Three - The World's Strictest Parents, Series 2, Update

Did taking part in World's Strictest Parents change the teenagers' lives?

Over eight weeks, The World's Strictest Parents sent wayward British teens to experience strict parenting in other countries. Did the experience change their lives?

Over eight weeks, The World's Strictest Parents sent wayward British teens to experience strict parenting in the far corners of the world. The hope was that firm discipline and rigid boundaries could force them to confront their self-indulgent behaviour.

Months after their return to their own families in England, the teens recall their experiences and promises, answering whether or not the programme changed their life.

Unruly British teenagers are sent to live with strict families in different countries

Unruly British teenagers are sent to live with strict families in five different countries

The World's Strictest Parents: 9/9

Series two. The teenagers reflect on their experiences.

EastEnders 2008 - 2012

Classic years in the Square. Relive the dramas of Whitney's teen years, Janine's scheming, Kat and Alfie's return, Roxy and Ronnie's fights and goodbye to Peggy and Pat.

EastEnders

EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2009: 17/12/2009

17/12/2009

2009

BBC One - EastEnders 2008 - 2012, 2009, 17/12/2009

The Mitchells are back on top, but not for long, and Charlie has a terrible shock for Mo.

The Mitchells are back on top, but not for long. Amira comes face to face with her father, Billy is chuffed to spend time with his kids, and Charlie has a terrible shock for Mo.

Ronnie and Roxy are preparing the Christmas lunch in the Vic as they are now using the community centre to host the event. After hearing a crash Peggy, Ronnie and Roxy rush into the lounge. Phil has knocked over the lamp stand in anger because Nick (Grant’s contact) has bailed. He cannot lend the Mitchells any money. Peggy then realises that the family need to combat Ian and the debt together. 

Ben is at the lounge door and has listened to the family’s financial troubles and explains that he does not wish to be excluded from family issues but Phil insists that he does not want Ben to worry. 

Aunt Sal arrives at the Vic and assumes Ronnie and Roxy’s efforts are in aid of her 70th birthday. Overhearing, Peggy interrupts to now say it is actually a lunch in Aunt Sal’s honour. 

Soon after, Sal is annoyed at waiting for her Christmas lunch so encourages the fellow diners to start chanting ‘Why are we waiting?’ When the delayed gravy arrives, Aunt Sal is still frustrated and declares the meal a shambles, and says that they should have some top entertainment in compensation. If top entertainment is not provided Aunt Sal advocates all the diners should refuse to pay. 

Roxy explains to Sal that the Mitchells are having serious money troubles. This provides Sal with a more understanding perspective. Following Aunt Sal’s earlier advice, the audience now want entertaining. With a feeling that it is now her responsibility to supply it, Aunt Sal excels. The crowd relish her fire eating antics and she finishes to a raucous applause. Sal later guesses that Ronnie is pregnant

Janine visits Ian and stresses she wants to talk with him so Ian suggests a shopping trip to Jane in order for him and Janine to have some privacy. Afterwards, Janine enters and re-iterates her desire for the loan to be signed over to her and rejects Ian’s offer of cash or any bribe. When Archie walks through the back door Ian realises they have been working together.

Soon after Ben heads to see Ian to ask if the Mitchells can have an extension on their loan providing that they hand over the money raised from the Christmas dinner the following day. As a result, Ian tells Archie and Janine that he will not sign over the debt. Although Janine is initially distressed, a calm and collected Archie invites Ian to return to the house at 6:00pm as he feels Ian is unsure about his decision.

Later at the Beales, Jane returns home to find Ian slouched in an armchair in the dark. He has tears in his eyes and apologises profusely. Jane sympathises with Ian, thinking his upset is because he has missed her. 

Phil, Peggy, Ronnie and Roxy declare the Christmas dinner a success having raised lots of money. Ben enters and announces he has been to see Ian. He has managed to extend the loan for another week on the condition they give him the money raised from the Christmas dinner tomorrow. The family toast to Sal’s birthday and Ben’s negotiation skills. Sal then accidently reveals Ronnie is pregnant which Ronnie is pleased about but maintains the father of the baby is irrelevant. 

The pressure exerted by Archie and Janine and the joy of having Jane home take their toll on Ian and he reluctantly signs the Mitchell debt over.

Earlier, Archie has given Billy money and explained it is an advance on his second job at Mitchell’s Executive Motors. Billy is thrilled at his uncle’s generosity. 

Meanwhile, Charlie is looking for a director for the children’s nativity play. Spotting Mo in the market on her journey to the community centre Roxy is livid because the berries on the fake mistletoe Mo sold her fell off and Amy nearly choked. Charlie overhears the heated conversation and informs Mo she must direct the Christmas nativity as a result as a form of good will. If Mo refuses to cooperate, he will inform the authorities about her dodgy mistletoe.

In the café, Masood tells Amira he does not want her to feel pressured into visiting her father. Later, Amira visits her father, Qadim, in prison and they embrace before Amira makes her excuses for previously not visiting. Qadim expresses his longing to make up for lost time with his daughter. He says he has money stored for their future at which point Amira reveals that she and Syed are back together and plan to get married on New Year’s Day. Qadim immediately stands and shouts out in outrage as he will not allow the wedding to go ahead and thinks this is all attention seeking behaviour and states that he does not trust Syed and will therefore not give his blessing to the wedding.  

Todd visits Whitney to give her a Christmas card and she lets him into Pat’s house. Soon after, while Todd is making mince pies, Whitney discovers he has been speaking to Ricky but is not upset that Todd now knows what has been going on. Whitney answers the front door and is told she can expect a verdict from the trial tomorrow.

EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2009

A classic year in the Square, with wedding bells for Archie and Peggy, a mother and daughter reunited at last and a shock for Stacey.

Charlie has a big shock for Mo.

Shown at 7.30pm on BBC1

Russell Howard's Good News

BBC Two

Topical comedy show with Russell Howard, who offers his perspective on the latest news.

Topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the news outlets from online and print to broadcast

Russell Howard's Good News: Xmas Special

Xmas Special

BBC Two - Russell Howard's Good News, Xmas Special

Festive edition of the topical comedy series hosted by Russell Howard.

Festive edition of the topical comedy series hosted by Russell Howard, who takes on traditional yuletide topics and considers some of the more unusual aspects of Christmas.

Festive edition of the topical comedy series hosted by Russell Howard. Usually seen offering his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile, this seasonal special sees Russell taking on traditional yuletide topics. He considers some of the more unusual aspects of the mince pie and sherry-soaked merry-go-round we call Christmas.

Russell Howard's Good News Xmas Special: 9/9

Festive edition of the topical comedy in which the Mock the Week star offers his perspective on the news.
Repeated tomorrow at 1.45am

Family Guy

Subversive animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of the Griffins

Subversive animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of the Griffin household

Family Guy: Series 5

Family Guy: Series 5: Episode 15: Boys Do Cry

Episode 15

Episode 15: Boys Do Cry

Series 5

Boys Do Cry

BBC Three - Family Guy, Series 5, Boys Do Cry

Lois gets a job as the church organist, so the family decides to go to church.

Animated comedy about American family life. When Stewie is sick after receiving communion, the congregation becomes convinced that he has been possessed by the devil.

Animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of American family life. Lois gets a job as the church organist, so the family decides to begin going back to church. When Stewie gets sick after receiving communion, the congregation becomes convinced that he has been possessed by the devil. While on the run, the family ends up in Texas, where Peter begins to fit right in with the cowboys, Stewie enters the Little Miss Texas pageant and Chris and Meg sneak into George W Bush's house.

More animated comic misadventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family

Subversive animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of the Griffin family

Series five. The residents of Quahog think Stewie is possessed by the Devil.

Series five. Lois is outraged when Chris is expelled from school.

Family Guy: Series 5: Episode 16: No Chris Left Behind

Episode 16

Episode 16: No Chris Left Behind

No Chris Left Behind

BBC Three - Family Guy, Series 5, No Chris Left Behind

Chris is expelled from school and sent to a boarding school.

Animated comedy about American family life. After Chris is expelled, he is sent to a boarding school that his grandfather Carter attended but fails to fit in.

Animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of family life. After Chris is expelled from school, he is sent to a boarding school that his grandfather Carter attended but doesn't exactly fit in. Meanwhile, the chicken returns to pick a fight with Peter.

Gavin & Stacey

Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love.

Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love, bringing their friends, family and baggage with them. The slow-burn hit that became the nation's favourite.

Gavin & Stacey: Series 3: Episode 4

Episode 4

Series 3

BBC One - Gavin & Stacey, Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing about his and Stacey's sex life.

Comedy. Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life, and Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship with a staggering suggestion.

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life, and Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion. Pete and Dawn prepare to renew their wedding vows and everyone heads to Billericay to help them celebrate. How will Dave react to the bombshell revelation about the curry night in Essex?

Gavin & Stacey: Series 3

Comedy series about the romance between Essex boy Gavin and Welsh lass Stacey.

Third series of the sitcom about the romance between Essex boy Gavin (Mathew Horne) and Welsh lass Stacey (Joanna Page)

Gavin & Stacey: 4/6

Series three. Everyone heads to Essex to celebrate as Pete and Dawn renew their wedding vows.
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Shown at 9pm on BBC1
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Blood, Sweat and Takeaways

Blood, Sweat and Takeaways: Episode 4: Chicken

Episode 4: Chicken

Chicken

BBC Three - Blood, Sweat and Takeaways, Chicken

Six Brits go to live and work alongside the workers in south east Asia's poultry industry.

Six young British food consumers go to live and work alongside people in south east Asia's poultry industry.

When it comes to food, we are spoilt for choice. From top class restaurants to low cost supermarkets, we take it for granted that we can buy whatever food we want, whenever we want it. But would we feel the same if we knew the human cost of food production?

Six typical young British food consumers go to live and work alongside the millions of people in south east Asia's food production industries. They must catch, harvest and process food products that we eat every day, seeing behind the scenes of the tuna, prawns, rice and chicken industries for the very first time. 

They eat, sleep and live with food workers in the poorest regions of Indonesia and Thailand, surviving on the same wages. The average wage for food workers here is around three pounds a day.

In this edition, the Brits face up to the challenges of south east Asia's poultry industry.

Six British food consumers live and work with south east Asian food industry workers

Six young British food consumers go to live and work alongside the workers in south east Asian food industries

Young Talent of the Year

Show that searches for the best in young hardworking British talent

Young Talent of the Year: 2009

Young Talent of the Year: 2009: Episode 4: Young Butcher of the Year

Episode 4: Young Butcher of the Year

Young Butcher of the Year

BBC Three - Young Talent of the Year, 2009, Young Butcher of the Year

Five young butchers compete for the title BBC Young Butcher of the Year.

Five young butchers compete for the title BBC Young Butcher of the Year, as they are faced with four intense challenges designed to test their skills, creativity and knowledge.

George Lamb celebrates the UK's unsung heroes, as five young butchers compete for the title BBC Young Butcher of the Year. Faced with four intense challenges designed to test their skills, creativity and knowledge, they are judged by two leading industry experts, master butcher David Lishman and Justin Preston, and there can only be one winner.

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