Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 282,851 playable programmes from the BBC

Continuing his American tour, Jon Monie meets Madonna's guru, Deepak Chopra, and chef Gordon Ramsey talks about his famous temper. Presented by Alice Beer and Kevin Woodford.
(W)
Comments: [number removed] (maximum cost 8p) or e-mail [email address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Alice Beer
Presenter:
Kevin Woodford
Reporter:
Jon Monie
Interviewee:
Deepak Chopra
Guest:
Gordon Ramsey
Producer:
Moira Kean
Executive Producer:
Chris Loughlin

Steve Rider, Sue Barker, John Inverdale and Clare Balding introduce action from Sydney, plus horse racing from Ascot, Superbikes and touring cars.
Note: events may alter timings.

1.00 Boxing
Courtney Fry carries British medal hopes in the light-heavyweight category. With commentary from Jim Neilly.

1.25 Sailing
Richard Simmonds provides commentary on the action from Sydney harbour.

1.35 Diving
The women's 10m platform final.

1.50 Table Tennis
The women's singles final. Dougie Donnelly and Donald Park commentate.

2.05 Tennis
Tim Henman aims for singles success to match the silver he won in the men's ' doubles four years ago.

2.30, 3.05, 3.40, 4.20 Racing
In a break from the Olympics, four races from the last day of the Ascot festival, the 2.35, 3.10, 3.50 and 4.25. Commentary comes from Jim McGrath, Willie Carson, Richard Pitman and Angus Loughran.

2.45 Weightlifting
Coverage from the men's 94kg event. With commentary from David Vine.

3.20, 4.00 Motorcycling
Rounds 19 and 20 of the British Superbikes championship from Mallory Park. With only two rounds left after today, every point is vital.

4.35 Motorsport
The final rounds of the British Touring Car championship from Silverstone.

5.25 Basketball
Action from the women's preliminary rounds. Jon Champion commentates.
(S)
Website: [web address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Rider
Presenter:
Sue Barker
Presenter:
John Inverdale
Presenter:
Clare Balding
Commentary (Boxing):
Jim Neilly
Commentary (Sailing):
Richard Simmonds
Commentator (Table Tennis):
Dougie Donnelly
Commentator (Table Tennis):
Donald Park
Commentator (Racing):
Jim McGrath
Commentator (Racing):
Willie Carson
Commentator (Racing):
Richard Pitman
Commentator (Racing):
Angus Loughran
Commentator (Weightlifting):
David Vine
Commentator (Touring Cars):
Charlie Cox
Commentator (Touring Cars):
John Watson
Commentator (Basketball):
Jon Champion
Commentator (Motorcycling):
Barry Nuttley
Commentator (Motorcycling):
Roger Burnett

The weekly cultural strand. Ends 8.50.

Review
Mark Lawson is joined by John Carey, Germaine Greer and Ian Rankin to discuss the week's highlights, including Billy Elliott, Stephen Daldry's first film, Margaret Atwood's latest novel The Blind Assassin, and the world premiere in Halifax of Ted Hughes's last play, Alcestis.
(S) (W)

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Lawson
Panellist:
John Carey
Panellist:
Germaine Greer
Panellist:
Ian Rankin
Series Producer:
Mark Bell

Continuing Robert Hughes's reassessment of his native Australia.

Many people still think of Australia as a little bit of Britain in the southern seas. But as Hughes discovers, in the last 50 years a huge wave of immigration has swept across the country, transforming everything in its wake. Australia is no longer a colonialist outpost but a dynamic mixture of cultures, creeds and races.
(S) (W)

Contributors

Presenter:
Robert Hughes
Director:
Philip Smith
Series Producer:
Christopher Spencer

Daphne and Celeste, Par Wiksten, Graham Gouldman and Stuart Maconie join Mark Lamarr, Sean Hughes and Phill Jupitus for the irreverent light-hearted pop quiz.
(Shown last Friday)
(S) (W)

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Lamarr
Team captain:
Sean Hughes
Team captain:
Phill Jupitus
Panellists:
Daphne and Celeste
Panellist:
Par Wiksten
Panellist:
Graham Gouldman
Panellist:
Stuart Maconie

A rare chance to see rock icon David Bowie in concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in front of a small invited audience.
Recorded at the end of June, shortly after his memorable appearance at the Glastonbury Festival, the set includes Wild Is the Wind, Ashes to Ashes, Absolute Beginners, The Man Who Sold the World and Fame.
The documentary Cracked Actor follows at 11pm.
See Choice. (S)
(David Bowie guests on Later with Jools Holland on Friday at 1.30am)

Contributors

Singer/Guitarist:
David Bowie
Director:
Chris Cowey
Producer:
Elliot Johnson

David Bowie crosses America in Alan Yentob's seminal documentary, first shown in 1975 as part of Omnibus. Filmed on the singer's 1974 Diamond Dogs tour, it captures the star's transition from glam rock to blue-eyed soul. Revealing footage of Bowie and his fans testifies to the heady effects of fame on stars and their followers.
(R) (S)

Contributors

Subject/Singer:
David Bowie
Producer:
Alan Yentob

A chance to see in one viewing last week's new two-part story of the Bafta Award-winning drama. Natalie gets in too deep trying to defend a pregnant teenager, while Roy enlists help to exact revenge on his Asian adversaries.
Ends 1.40.
(Shown last Monday and Tuesday) (S) (W)

Followed by Weatherview

Contributors

Writer:
Jimmy Gardner
Producer:
Ann Harrison-Baxter
Director:
Kenny Glenaan
Natalie:
Clare McGlinn
Dean:
Danny Seward
Roy:
John Henshaw
Sgt Giffen:
Rob Dixon
Mel:
Katy Cavanagh
Jaz:
Parvez Qadir
Jellicoe:
Steve Garti
Wakefield:
David Crellin

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

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

Appears in

About this data

This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More

About this data

This data is drawn from the data stream that informs BBC's iPlayer and Sounds. The information shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was/is subject to change and may not be accurate. More