BBC Two

BBC Two England

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

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Teletubbies

Welcome to Teletubbyland! Join in the fun with Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laalaa and Po.

Welcome to Teletubbyland! Join in the fun with Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laalaa and Po as they learn lots of new, exciting things about the real world. Perfect for curious little minds!

Teletubbies: Barrel Organ

20/12/2000

Barrel Organ

Teletubbies - CBeebies - BBC

The Teletubbies watch some children who have a barrel organ. A man turns the handle.

Preschool fun, fantasy and education. The Teletubbies watch some children who have a barrel organ. A man turns the handle and the children dance.

Preschool fun, fantasy and education. The Teletubbies watch some children who have a barrel organ. A man turns the handle and the children dance. The Teletubbies get their own music box. Tinky Winky turns the handle and the box plays some lovely music. Po dances in time to the tune.

CBeebies

The UK's most watched and most loved channel for the under-sixes.

The UK's most watched and most loved channel for the under-sixes, dedicated to delighting and surprising its pre-school audience.

CBeebies: Teletubbies

Balamory

Find out what the story is in Balamory with Miss Hoolie and the gang.

Balamory: Series 4

Balamory: Series 4: Episode 229: Video Guide

Episode 229

Episode 229: Video Guide

Balamory - CBeebies - BBC

Suzie and Penny come up with a new way to answer queries in the shop.

Live action series for preschool children based around the island community of Balamory in Scotland. Suzie and Penny come up with a new way to answer queries in the shop.

Live action series for preschool children based around the small island community of Balamory in Scotland. Suzie and Penny come up with a new way to answer queries in the shop.

Video Guide

Series 4

Find out what the story is in Balamory with Miss Hoolie and the gang

CBeebies: Balamory

Step Inside

Join Twinkle, Chloe and Boris for a story in the magic house

Step Inside: Super Dooper Jezebel

28/03/2002

Super Dooper Jezebel

CBeebies - Step Inside, Super Dooper Jezebel

Mr Mopple reads a story about a girl who is too perfect for her own good.

The magic house invites viewers to step inside and join Twinkle, Chloe and Boris for a story. Mr Mopple reads a story about a girl who is just too perfect.

The magic house invites viewers to step inside and join Twinkle, Chloe and Boris for a story. Mr. Mopple finds a box full of silver cups and medals buried in the garden. The cups and medals remind Boris of one of his stories, called Super Dooper Jezebel, about a girl who is perfect. She wins lots of cups because she is best at everything, and the Prime Minister sends her a medal. Yet one day a crocodile escapes from the zoo and Jezebel refuses to run. Soon all that remains of her is her medal.

CBeebies: Step Inside

Batfink

Adventures with the metal-winged, pint-sized crimebuster and his partner Karate

Batfink: Tough McDuff/The Beep Bopper

30/04/2006

Tough McDuff/The Beep Bopper

CBBC - Batfink, Tough McDuff/The Beep Bopper

Tough Macduff is released from prison. Hugo tampers with Batfink's supersonic radar.

Adventures with the pint-sized crimebuster. Tough Macduff is released from prison. Hugo robs a bank and tampers with Batfink's supersonic radar.

Adventures with the metal-winged, pint-sized crimebuster and his partner Karate. Tough Macduff is released from prison and determined to make Batfink pay for sending him there. Batfink is challenged to a showdown but is outnumbered as all his enemies are there. Plus, Hugo A Go Go robs a bank and Batfink is called in to help, but his supersonic radar has been tampered with by Hugo.

CBBC

The BBC's multiplatform offering bringing the very best programmes to 6-12 year olds.

CBBC is the BBC's multiplatform offering for 6-12 year olds bringing the very best drama, entertainment and factual programmes to its young viewers.

CBBC: Batfink

Legend of the Dragon

Animation in which two twins are divided when one is chosen to be the Golden Dragon

Animation in which twins Ang and Ling Leung are divided when Ang is chosen to be the Golden Dragon. Ling returns to unite the two

Legend of the Dragon: The Last Dragon

05/08/2005

The Last Dragon

CBeebies - Legend of the Dragon, The Last Dragon

Ang's meditation prompts a vision from the previous Golden Dragon, and is stunned by it.

Animation featuring Ang and Ling, twins born in the Year of the Dragon. Ang's meditation during the Period of Reflection leads to some startling revelations.

Animation featuring Ang and Ling, twins born in the Year of the Dragon and destined to battle each other.

It's the Period of Reflection, the one time a year when guardians spend the night meditating in their temples. Ang is dealing with the sacrifice he made when becoming the Golden Dragon, losing the only family he ever knew, Ling. When Ang's meditation prompts a vision from the previous Golden Dragon, he learns something that leaves him stunned. The last dragon was his father.

CBBC: Legend of the Dragon

Smile

Interactive show featuring interviews, music and cartoons

Smile: 17/06/2007

17/06/2007

BBC Two - Smile, 17/06/2007

Barney Harwood, Kirsten O'Brien and Nev present a jam-packed morning.

Barney Harwood, Kirsten O'Brien and Nev present a jam-packed morning. There's kitchen chaos with Nev's Little Chefs, pie-flinging fun with PieJamas, games and cartoons.

Barney Harwood, Kirsten O'Brien and Nev present a jam-packed morning. There's kitchen chaos with Nev's Little Chefs, pie-flinging fun with PieJamas and of course games, games, games! Cartoons include Arthur, Jakers, Likeaballs and Even Stevens.

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.

CBBC: Smile

Barney Harwood, Kirsten O'Brien and Nev present more morning fun. Featuring games and cartoons including Arthur, Jakers!, The Likeaballs and Even Stevens.

Something for the Weekend

Mouth-watering recipes, the best of cookery on television and top celebrity chat

Something for the Weekend: 17/06/2007

BBC Two - Something for the Weekend, 17/06/2007

A live serving of mouthwatering chat, with guests, classic TV archive moments and recipes.

Tim Lovejoy and nutritionist Amanda Hamilton present a serving of mouthwatering recipes, classic TV and chat with guests.

A live serving of mouthwatering recipes and chat. Tim Lovejoy and nutritionist Amanda Hamilton hang out with guests, watch some classic TV archive moments and tuck into a delicious Sunday lunch dished up by top chef Simon Rimmer.

Something for theWeekend

Tim Lovejoy and Amanda Hamilton are joined by Badly Drawn Boy and Danny Wallace as they enjoy a Sunday lunch prepared by chef Simon Rimmer and dip into the TV archives. Series producer Catherine Mann 
Executive producers Henrietta Conrad , 
Sebastian Scott and Tania Fallon  GOOD FOOD MAGAZINE: the July issue has recipes from the show. Out now, priced E

Stolen Summer

BBC Two - Stolen Summer

Drama about a Roman Catholic boy growing up in the suburbs of 1970s Chicago.

Drama about an eight-year-old Roman Catholic boy growing up in the suburbs of 1970s Chicago who decides to convert a seriously ill Jewish boy to Christianity.

Drama about Pete, an eight-year-old Roman Catholic boy, who decides to spend the summer holidays converting Jews to Christianity. He befriends the local Rabbi and his son, Danny, who has leukaemia. The events that follow make it a summer neither of the families will forget.

Comedy drama starring Aidan Quinn. After receiving a stern reprimand by a nun, eight-year-old Pete O'Malley is concerned about his prospects of getting into heaven until he hits on the idea of converting a Jew to the Catholic faith. Review page 55. Director Pete Jones (2002, PG)

Isle of Man TT

Highlights from one of motorcycling's most famous road race events

Isle of Man TT: Isle of Man TT

BBC Two - Isle of Man TT, Isle of Man TT

Stephen Watson presents highlights of the Isle of Man TT on its 100th anniversary.

Highlights of the Isle of Man TT, celebrating its 100th anniversary. John McGuinness will hope to increase his number of TT wins, which stood at 11 at the end of the 2006 races.

Stephen Watson presents highlights of the Isle of Man TT, which celebrates its 100th anniversary. Morecambe's John McGuinness had a great year in 2006, taking his number of TT wins to 11, with victories in the Superbike, Supersport and Senior races. But McGuinness is still a long way behind the late Joey Dunlop, who notched a record 26 TT wins between 1977 and 2000.

Motorcycling

Highlights of this year's Isle of Man Senior TT race as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Presented by Stephen Watson 
Producer David Beynon

Queen's Tennis

BBC Sport

Action from the prestigious Queen's Club grass court tournament.

Action from the prestigious Queen's Club grass court tournament. The traditional warm-up for Wimbledon with some of the biggest stars in men's tennis.

Queen's: 2007

Queen's Tennis: 2007: 17/06/2007

2007

BBC Sport - Queen's Tennis, 2007, 17/06/2007

Coverage from the final of the Artois Championships at Queen's Club.

Sue Barker presents live coverage from the final of the Artois Championships at Queen's Club. Commentary is from John Lloyd, Andrew Castle and David Mercer.

Sue Barker presents coverage from the final of the Artois Championships at Queen's Club. Queen's is a pre-Wimbledon tradition for many of the biggest names in the sport but, since 1999, only once has the winner at Queen's gone on to win Wimbledon, when Lleyton Hewitt claimed both titles in 2002. In 2006, Hewitt won Queen's for the fourth time, a record equalled only by John McEnroe and Boris Becker. Commentary is from John Lloyd, Andrew Castle and David Mercer.

Queen's Tennis: 2007

Tennis

Coverage of the singles final at Queen's Club in London at the warm-up event for the All-England championships at Wimbledon. Can the on-form Lleyton Hewitt who triumphed last year win the title for the fifth time?  
Digital viewers can watch live coverage of selected games 4.30-7.00pm

Natural World

11/11. Wye - Voices from the Valley. A lyrical portrait of some of Britain's most beautiful countryside, from the mountains of mid-Wales to the open spaces of the Severn estuary. 
Shown last Wednesday (5)

Wild

Series of wildlife and nature documentaries with access to never-before-seen footage.

Wild: 2004-05

Wild: 2004-05: Episode 2: Elephants of Samburu: Part 1

Episode 2

Episode 2: Elephants of Samburu: Part 1

2004-05

Elephants of Samburu: Part 1

BBC Two - Wild, 2004-05, Elephants of Samburu: Part 1

There is rivalry and passion as the biggest male in the park fights over a female.

Saba Douglas Hamilton takes an in-depth look at the lives and loves of Africa's elephants. There is rivalry and passion as the biggest male in the park fights over a female.

The lives and loves of Africa's elephants are laid bare in the first of two programmes based in Kenya's Samburu reserve. Saba Douglas Hamilton, who grew up among Africa's elephants, is on home ground as she opens up their world. There is rivalry and passion as the biggest male in the park fights over a female, a baby elephant is washed away in a flooded river and an orphaned elephant is found starving, alone and in need of rescue.

Series of wildlife and nature documentaries with never-before seen footage.

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World

International classical singers compete in the world-renowned singing contest.

The best young global talent - aiming to follow in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest classical singers. Who will join the roll of honour and claim the coveted title?

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2007: Highlights

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2007: Highlights: Part 7

Part 7 BBC - BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, 2007, Highlights, Part 7

At the end of a week of competition, just five singers remain.

Sian Williams and Aled Jones host from Cardiff for the final of this leading singing competition. With expert comment from Antonio Pappano and Mary King.

Sian Williams and Aled Jones host from Cardiff for the final of this leading singing competition. With expert comment from Antonio Pappano, music director of the Royal Opera House and renowned voice coach Mary King. At the end of a week of competition, just five singers remain; only one will walk away with opera's most coveted title.

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World: 2007

Highlights

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BBC Four

Highlights of performances from the opening rounds of the opera singing competition.

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Final

Coverage of the final of the prestigious singing competition as the five remaining contenders perform in front of a sell-out audience at St David's Hall. Featuring expert analysis from music director of the Royal Opera House Antonio Pappano and vocal expert Mary King , who also provide an insight into the tension and excitement backstage before the winner of one of music's most coveted prizes is announced. Introduced by Sian Williams and Aled Jones. Also live on Radio 3 from 5pm. 
Director Rhodri Huw ; Executive producer Paul Bullock

Coast

A journey around the coast of the United Kingdom uncovering different stories.

The Coast team take a fascinating journey around the shores of the United Kingdom, uncovering stories that have made us the island nation we are today.

Coast: Series 3

Coast: Series 3: Episode 3: Southport to Whitehaven

Episode 3

Episode 3: Southport to Whitehaven

Series 3

Southport to Whitehaven

BBC Two - Coast, Series 3, Southport to Whitehaven

Neil Oliver travels from Southport to Whitehaven and makes a visit to the Isle of Man.

Series exploring the British coastline. This edition travels from Southport to Whitehaven, in the north of England. Plus a visit to the Isle of Man.

Neil Oliver presents this series exploring the English coastline. This edition looks at the area of coast from Southport to Whitehaven, in the north of England. Far more than the playground of the industrial north, this stretch of coast has seen developments and innovations that have impacted on every part of the globe. The team explore its many facets and also find time to visit the nearby Isle of Man. With Alice Roberts, Miranda Krestovnikoff, Mark Horton, and Hermione Cockburn.

The Coast team of experts explore more spellbinding stories

Neil Oliver and the team take a fascinating journey around the British Isles and beyond, uncovering different stories.

3/8. Southport to Whitehaven. In the north-west of England, Neil Oliver discovers why the Americans attacked the port of Whitehaven, 
Hermione Cockburn investigates the alarming rate that the sand is disappearing into the sea and Miranda Krestovnikoff goes in search of the biggest shark in British waters. Meanwhile, Alice Roberts meets a woman with a remarkable story of childhood in the Isle of Man's internment camps, where "enemy aliens" in Britain were held during the Second World War. Series producer Steve Evanson ; Exec producer William Lyons 
Repeated next Saturday   www.0pen2.net Track the progress of the series with a free Open University map, available by calling [number removed] (landline calls cost a maximum of 8p per minute)

Sex, the City and Me

BBC Two - Sex, the City and Me

Fast-paced and powerful drama set in the high-octane world of the City of London.

Drama set in the high-octane world of the City of London. High-flying banker Jess is sidelined in her job by her Machiavellian boss when she returns to work after having a baby.

Fast-paced and powerful drama set in the high-octane world of the City of London. Jess, a high-flying banker, is sidelined in her job by her Machiavellian boss when she returns to work after having a baby. She decides to sue the bank and ends up risking everything, including her marriage. The drama is inspired by in-depth interviews with women who have fought major cases in the City.

Powerful one-off drama, inspired by the reaHife experiences of women in the ruthless world of the City of London, starring Sarah Parish , Ben Miles and Sarah Lancashire. High-flying financier Jessica learns that she can trust nobody when she decides to sue her bank for sidelinina her after she has a baby.   
Writers Simon Bent  and Philippa Lowthorpe ; Producer 
Amy Flanagan ; Director Philippa Lowthorpe   David Butcher's column: page 65; The Inside Story: page 76

Graham Norton Uncut

Graham Norton presents an extended version of his chat show

Graham Norton Uncut: Series 1

Graham Norton Uncut: Series 1: Episode 16

Episode 16

Series 1

BBC Two - Graham Norton Uncut, Series 1, Episode 16

Graham's guests are Joanna Lumley and Jon Bon Jovi.

Graham Norton presents a show focusing on people, trends and aspects of celebrity culture. His guests are Joanna Lumley and Jon Bon Jovi.

Graham Norton presents a show focusing on people, trends, stories and the aspects of celebrity culture that interest him most, featuring trademark Norton comedy monologues, celebrity chat, eccentric stories and characters, and home-grown weirdness from the great British viewing public. Graham's guests are Joanna Lumley and Jon Bon Jovi.

Graham Norton indulges in extended cheeky chat with his celebrity guests

Actress Joanna Lumley and singer Jon Bon Jovi join the talk-show host in an extended, uncut edition of last Thursday's show. (Revised rpt)

Topsy-Turvy

25/12/2002

BBC Two - Topsy-Turvy

Dramatisation of the relationship between William Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan.

Comedy dramatisation of the relationship between Gilbert and Sullivan, focusing on the turning point on their road to fame and riches - the production of The Mikado.

Comedy dramatisation of the relationship between lyricist William Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan. With a wealth of authentic Victorian detail, this account of the lives of the musical duo concentrates on the good-natured antagonism between the creative geniuses, focusing on the turning point on their road to fame and riches - the production of The Mikado.

Mike Leigh 's sumptuous biographical comedy drama starring Jim Broadbent and Allan Corduner as comic-opera composers WS Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. After the relative failure of their latest work, 
Princess Ida, Gilbert and Sullivan clash over their next project and seem set to end their partnership - until Gilbert's wife persuades him to visit an exhibition of Japanese culture. Film of the Week: page 55.

The Legend of Hell House

12/10/2002

BBC One - The Legend of Hell House

A dying millionaire offers money to a scientist to stay in a haunted house.

Atmospheric supernatural shocker in which a dying millionaire offers money to a sceptical physicist to investigate a haunted mansion where a number of strange deaths have occurred.

Atmospheric supernatural shocker adapted by horror writer Richard Matheson from his own book. A dying millionaire offers a large sum of money to a sceptical physicist on condition the scientist investigates a haunted mansion where a number of mysterious deaths have occurred.

BBC One

Eerie horror starring Pamela Franklin and Roddy McDowall. A dying multimillionaire offers a physicist $100,000 to investigate a supposedly haunted house where a number of suspicious deaths have occurred. Review page 55. 
Director John Hough (1973, 15)

BBC Two Wales (Analogue)

Until 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales (analogue) was known simply as BBC Two Wales. BBC Two Wales (digital) was BBC 2W. From 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales schedules on both analogue and digital became identical

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