Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 281,454 playable programmes from the BBC

4/8. Fiercely proud of his Celtic origins, actor David Tennant 's research into his maternal grandfather's family uncovers the reason that his great-great-grandfather was forced to leave the Isle of Mull for industrial Glasgow. Travelling to Londonderry, David embarks on a difficult journey into the sectarian side to his family roots. David Dickinson traces his family tree tomorrow at 9pm on BBC1.
Shown last Wednesday on BBC1

Contributors

Unknown:
David Tennant
Unknown:
David Dickinson

2/8. Bill Oddie , Kate Humble and Simon King catch up with the deer, seals, geese and other animals for updates on their real-life dramas. Plus a look back at how the UK's wildlife has fared since June's
Springwatch, and your chance to apply for a Big
Lottery Fund grant to help your local wildlife. Continues at 8pm tomorrow. See yesterday's choice.

Contributors

Unknown:
Bill Oddie
Unknown:
Kate Humble
Unknown:
Simon King

New series 1/6. The Tea Boy of Gaza. Meet Mahmoud, a 12-year-old boy who struggles to support his family by selling tea in the wards of Gaza's biggest hospital. Filmed before and during the Israeli re-occupation of the Gaza Strip, this fascinating documentary follows Mahmoud and the hospital staff as they cope with gun battles between Palestinian groups, the reality of life under the Hamas Government, and the collapse of the ceasefire with Israel that ushered in the bloodiest period the region has seen in years. Director Oily Lambert; Producer Israel Goldvicht

Peter Ustinov , Richard Baker , Alan Sillitoe and George Steiner contribute to Time Shift's look at the BBC's
Third Programme, designed to promote high culture, but which struggled to keep pace with the times.
Director/Producer Rachel Jardine

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Ustinov
Unknown:
Richard Baker
Unknown:
Alan Sillitoe
Unknown:
George Steiner
Producer:
Rachel Jardine

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