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: Numbers - 5

07/09/1998

Numbers - 5

Teletubbies - CBeebies - BBC

Tinky Winky jumps five times and some children learn about the number five.

Pre-school fun, fantasy and education. Over the hills and far away, Teletubbies come to play. Tinky Winky jumps five times and some children learn about the number five.

Pre-school fun in Teletubbyland. Over the hills and far away, Teletubbies come to play, with fantasy and education for under-fives.

Tinky Winky jumps five times and some children learn about the number five.

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 1

Balamory: Series 1: Episode 16: Newborn Baby

Episode 16

Episode 16: Newborn Baby

Balamory - CBeebies - BBC

Josie Jump is looking after a baby who cries whenever she leaves the room.

Children's programme. Josie Jump is looking after a baby who keeps crying. She visits Penny Pocket and Suzie Sweet to see if they can help.

Josie Jump is looking after a baby who cries whenever she leaves the room, but she has to go out. She takes the baby to visit Penny Pocket and Suzie Sweet to see if they can figure out how to stop the baby crying.

Newborn Baby

Series 1

Live action series for preschool children based around the island community of Balamory

Live action series for preschool children based around the small island community of Balamory in Scotland

CBeebies: Balamory

Step Inside

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

Step Inside: The Best Loved Bear

24/06/2005

The Best Loved Bear

CBeebies - Step Inside, The Best Loved Bear

Mr Mopple reads a story about a boy called Tim and his teddy bear.

The magic house invites viewers to step inside and join Twinkle, Chloe and Boris for a story. Mr Mopple reads a story about a boy called Tim and his teddy bear.

The magic house invites viewers to step inside and join Twinkle, Chloe and Boris for a story. Mr Mopple reads a story about a boy called Tim and his teddy bear. Tim's teacher holds a best-loved bear competition.

CBeebies: Step Inside

Batfink

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

Batfink: Shady Shadow/Greasy Gus

29/09/2006

Shady Shadow/Greasy Gus

CBBC - Batfink, Shady Shadow/Greasy Gus

Hugo A Go Go has made a machine that brings shadows to life.

Adventures with the metal-winged crimebuster. Hugo A Go Go has made a machine that brings shadows to life and Greasy Gus is on the loose with his grease gun.

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

In The Shady Shadow: Hugo A Go Go has made a machine that is able to bring shadows to life. In Greasy Gus: Greasy Gus is on the loose with his grease gun and out to steal wages from the police.

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: Horse Play

26/11/2005

Horse Play

CBeebies - Legend of the Dragon, Horse Play

Ang, Master Chin and Xuan sail the oceans in search of the Horse Temple.

Animation. The Guardian of the Temple has died, and a new Golden Dragon is chosen. Ang, Master Chin and Xuan sail the oceans in search of the Horse Temple.

CBBC: Legend of the Dragon

The crew sail the oceans in search of the Horse Temple.

Smile

Interactive show featuring interviews, music and cartoons

Smile: 29/07/2007

29/07/2007

BBC Two - Smile, 29/07/2007

A morning of games, competitions and cartoons with Kirsten O'Brien and Barney Harwood.

A morning of games, competitions and cartoons with Kirsten O'Brien, Barney Harwood and of course Nev. Cartoons include Arthur, Jakers, BB3B and Even Stevens.

A morning of games, competitions and cartoons with Kirsten O'Brien, Barney Harwood and of course Nev. Get involved by working out how to Rumble the Jumble and by joining in with the dressing up competition. Cartoons include Arthur, Jakers, Even Stevens and Likeaballs.

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

Featuring Arthur, Jakersl, Even Stevens and BB3B.

Animal Park

BBC One

Kate Humble and Ben Fogle go behind the scenes at Longleat Safari Park.

Cute critters and caring keepers. Kate Humble and Ben Fogle explore Longleat Safari Park, meeting a host of exotic, fascinating animals and the people who look after them.

Animal Park: Series 6

Animal Park: Series 6: Episode 11

Episode 11

Series 6

BBC One - Animal Park, Series 6, Episode 11

It's feeding time for the tarantula, and the sea lions are expecting an addition.

Ben Fogle and Kate Humble explore life behind the scenes at Longleat. It's feeding time for the tarantula and down on the lake the sea lions are expecting an addition.

Ben Fogle and Kate Humble explore life behind the scenes at Longleat Estate and Safari Park. It's feeding time for the tarantula, and down on the lake the sea lions are expecting an addition to the splash.

Ben Fogle and Kate Humble explore life behind the scenes at the Longleat Estate

Ben Fogle and Kate Humble explore life behind the scenes at Longleat Estate and Safari Park

The sea lions at Longleat prepare for a new addition. (Revised repeat)

Young and Innocent

BBC Two - Young and Innocent

Thriller. The daughter of a police sergeant becomes involved with a suspected murderer.

Vintage Hitchcock suspense thriller, based on a novel by Josephine Tey, in which the impressionable young daughter of a police sergeant becomes involved with a suspected murderer.

Alfred Hitchcock mystery starring Derrick de Marney. When Robert Tisdall finds the body of a murdered girl on a beach, he runs off for help. But when his flight is witnessed, a murder inquiry ensues - with Tisdall as the prime suspect.
Review page 38 (1937, U) (BW)
Barry Norman on Alfred Hitchcock, plus DVD offer: page 35

Obsession

19/06/2001

BBC Two - Obsession

A cruel doctor plans the perfect murder when he discovers his wife is having an affair.

Taut thriller in which a cold-blooded husband plans the perfect murder, beginning with the kidnapping of his wife's lover.

Taut thriller in which a cruel doctor plans the perfect murder when he discovers that his wife is having an affair. He kidnaps her lover and holds him in a cellar, but while he prepares to carry out the execution and dispose of the evidence, a complex relationship develops between the men and a detective is painstakingly piecing together the clues.

Suspenseful thriller starring Robert Newton as a deranged doctor whose wife's infidelity impels him to plan the perfect murder.
Review page 38 (1948, PG) (BW)
The British Film season continues with From Russia with Love at 9pm

Racing from Ascot

Racing from Ascot: 2007

Racing from Ascot: 2007: 29/07/2007

2007

BBC Two - Racing from Ascot, 2007, 29/07/2007

Clare Balding and Willie Carson introduce three races from Ascot.

Clare Balding and Willie Carson introduce three races from Ascot (1.40, 2.15 and 2.50). The feature race is The Hong Jockey Club Sprint at 2.50.

Clare Balding and Willie Carson introduce three races from Ascot. The feature race is The Hong Jockey Club Sprint, run over the minimum distance of five furlongs and with a winner decided in under 60 seconds. With Rishi Persad, Jim McGrath, Angus Loughran, Ian Bartlett and Ray Cochrane.

Racing

Live coverage of a three-race card from Ascot. At 1.40 the Princess Margaret Stakes; 2.15 The London Clubs International Stakes; and at 2.50 the big race of the day is the Hong Kong Jockey Club Sprint, run over just five furlongs. Presented by Clare Balding and Willie Carson.

Rugby League: Challenge Cup

Coverage from Rugby League's most prestigious knock-out competition.

Coverage from Rugby League's most prestigious knock-out competition, involving teams from all levels of the sport.

Rugby League: Challenge Cup: 2007

Rugby League: Challenge Cup: 2007: Semi-Final: Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons

Semi-Final: Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons

BBC Sport - Rugby League: Challenge Cup, 2007, Semi-Final: Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons

Coverage of the Challenge Cup semi-final between Wigan Warriors and Catalans Dragons.

Clare Balding presents live coverage of the Challenge Cup semi-final between Wigan Warriors and Catalans Dragons.

Clare Balding presents coverage of the Challenge Cup semi-final between Wigan Warriors and Catalans Dragons. Catalans are the second French side to appear in a Challenge Cup semi-final in recent years, but before they become the first French side to reach a Challenge Cup final they must take on the Warriors, a side with an unsurpassed 17 wins in this competition. With commentary from Dave Woods and Jonathan Davies.

BBC Sport

Coverage from the prestigious knock-out competition for European club sides

Rugby League: Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons

The Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington is the venue for live coverage of the Challenge Cup semi-final between the fancied 2002 winners and the Gallic newcomers (kick-off is at 3.15). Presented by Clare Balding. (S)

Athletics

Athletics: 2007

Athletics: 2007: World Trials 29/07/07

World Trials 29/07/07

BBC Sport - Athletics, 2007, World Trials 29/07/07

Coverage from Manchester of the World Championship trials, introduced by Hazel Irvine.

Live coverage from Manchester of the World Championship trials, introduced by Hazel Irvine. Among the highlights should be the men's 400m final.

Coverage from Manchester of the World Championship trials, introduced by Hazel Irvine. A maximum of three places are on offer for each event, but a top-two finish will only earn selection provided those athletes have also regularly achieved the highest qualifying standard throughout 2007. Among the highlights should be the men's 400m final featuring fit-again former European number one Tim Benjamin, world junior medallist Martyn Rooney and current top-ranked Briton Andrew Steele.

Commonwealth triple jump champion Phillips Idowu is up against European silver medallist Nathan Douglas, while Marlon Devonish looks to reaffirm his resurgence over 200m. Natasha Danvers-Smith and Lee McConnell go head-to-head in the women's 400m hurdles, and leading distance runners Mo Farah and Jo Pavey are also in action.

Hazel Irvine is joined by Colin Jackson for coverage of the third and final day of the World Trials and UK championships at Manchester's SportCity Arena, where places for the world championships in Japan are up for grabs. Highlights include the men's 400m final, featuring fit-again Tim Benjamin and current top-ranked Briton Andrew Steele. Phillips Idowu and Nathan Douglas are set to battle it out in the triple jump, while Marlon Devonish will try to continue his excellent recent form in the 200m. Natasha Danvers-Smith and Lee McConnell face each other in the women's 400m hurdles and middle-distance runners Jo Pavey and Mo Farah also compete.
Coverage of the London Grand Prix is on Friday at 6pm.

The Culture Show

Best of the week's arts and culture news, covering books, art, film, architecture and more

The best of the week's arts and culture news, covering books, art, film, architecture and more

The Culture Show: The Simpsons: A Culture Show Special

25/07/2007

The Simpsons: A Culture Show Special

BBC Two - The Culture Show, The Simpsons: A Culture Show Special

Comedians, writers and critics pay tribute to the cartoon.

In anticipation of the release of The Simpsons Movie, comedians, writers and critics pay tribute to the cartoon many claim to be the best programme ever made.

In anticipation of the release of The Simpsons Movie, comedians, writers and critics pay tribute to the cartoon many claim to be the best programme ever made. Since its first appearance on American television 20 years ago the show has been a phenomenonal success, collecting many awards and attracting millions of fans. Ricky Gervais, who wrote and starred in an episode of the series, reveals why he loves the show, and Nick Park explains how it revolutionised the world of animation.

The Simpsons: a Culture Show Special

Lauren Laverne presents a celebration of all things Springfield as the Simpsons celebrate both their debut in cinemas and the 20th anniversary of their first TV appearance. Looking back over the show's success, the programme features contributions from creator Matt Groening, as well as stars notable enough to have been involved with the show - from Ricky Gervais to Stephen Hawking.
Shown last Wednesday

Top Gear

The team push their cars and themselves to the limits in the world’s biggest motoring show

The team push their cars and themselves to the limits in the world’s biggest motoring show.

Top Gear: Series 9

Top Gear: Series 9: Episode 7: Polar Challenge

Episode 7

Episode 7: Polar Challenge

Series 9

Polar Challenge

BBC One - Top Gear, Series 9, Polar Challenge

The Top Gear team attempt to race from Northern Canada to the North Pole, 450 miles away.

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond face an arduous challenge as they attempt to race from northern Canada to the North Pole, a 450-mile journey.

It's the ultimate test of man against machine or should that be dog against machine? Either way, it's Top Gear's most ambitious and arduous challenge to date.

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond attempt to race from the town of Resolute in northern Canada to the Magnetic North Pole, 450 miles away. 

The terrain in between is some of the toughest on earth - a mix of mountainous land masses and jagged sea ice where temperatures can drop to -65C. And then there are the polar bears - the Arctic is home to 80 per cent of the world's population, and when it comes to lunch they really don't care if it's seal or human.

This being Top Gear, the three presenters' modes of transport are a little out of the ordinary. Jeremy and James drive a specially adapted pickup truck, whilst Richard travels on something a little less high-tech - a sled pulled by a team of ten Canadian Inuit dogs. 

Pitting dog power against horse power may sound like a one-sided contest, but given the nature of the terrain, there's no telling who will make it to the Pole first. In fact, there's no guarantee that either team will reach the finish line at all.

Motoring magazine with road tests, news and features, presented by Jeremy Clarkson.

Motoring magazine with road tests, news and features, presented by Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond. Guests include Jamie Oliver, Hugh Grant, Billie Piper and Simon Pegg

Top Gear: Polar Special

The team embark on their most arduous challenge yet - an icy, epic land race from northern Canada to the North Pole. While Jeremy Clarkson and James May travel in the relative comfort of a four-wheel-drive vehicle, Richard Hammond must rely on a sled pulled by some faithful four-legged friends. If the bone-chilling temperatures don't finish them off, perhaps the polar bears will.
Shown last Wednesday

From Russia with Love

02/09/2000

BBC Two - From Russia with Love

James Bond finds his life under threat when he aids a Russian woman who wants to defect.

Superspy James Bond finds his life under threat when he aids a beautiful Russian defector being used as a pawn by international crime syndicate SPECTRE.

Super-spy James Bond finds his life under threat when he aids a beautiful Russian woman who wants to defect to the West with a politically invaluable decoding machine. It soon becomes apparent that the spy is merely being used as a pawn by SPECTRE, a group of international criminals intent on finishing off 007 once and for all.

Atmospheric spy adventure starring Sean Connery.
James Bond is sent to Istanbul to help a beautiful Russian diplomat defect to the West with an important cipher machine. However, he is unaware that he is being drawn into a trap laid by criminal organisation Spectre.
Film of the Week: page 38 (1963, PG)
The British Film season continues with Noose at 12.15am

Heroes

Drama series about people dealing with the newly discovered superpowers they possess

Drama series about people across the world dealing with the newly discovered superpowers they possess

Heroes: Series 1: Episode 1: Genesis

Episode 1

Episode 1: Genesis

Genesis

BBC Two - Heroes, Series 1, Genesis

A group of characters from across the USA and beyond discover their individual abilities.

A group from across the USA and beyond discover individual abilities, including a man who paints pictures of the future and a cheerleader whose every injury heals itself.

A group of characters from across the USA and beyond discover their individual abilities, including a man who paints pictures of the future, a woman who sees a different side of herself in the mirror, a teenage cheerleader whose every injury heals itself, a Tokyo office worker who thinks he can travel through time and space and a man running for congress in New York, whose younger brother believes he can fly.

Heroes: Series 1

Sci-fi drama in which a range of ordinary people discover they have special powers

1/23 Genesis
Individuals across the globe begin to realise they possess powers that elevate them above ordinary mortals. (HD)

11.35 2/23 Don't Look Back
A motley array of characters struggle to come to terms with their gifts.
Shown last Wednesday
For cast see Wednesday (HD)

Heroes: Series 1: Episode 2: Don't Look Back

Episode 2

Episode 2: Don't Look Back

Don't Look Back

BBC Two - Heroes, Series 1, Don't Look Back

Nathan refuses to admit that he can fly, and Mohinder learns that his flat is bugged.

Nathan refuses to admit that he can fly. Mohinder learns that his flat is bugged. Hiro finds a comic book that seems to predict everything he does and goes to meet its author.

Nathan refuses to admit that he can fly. Mohinder learns that his flat is being bugged. Hiro finds a comic book that seems to predict everything he does and goes to meet Isaac, its author. 

Niki realises that her mirror alter ego is helping her in tough situations. Matt, a cop who can hear what people are thinking, gets arrested for a murder because, thanks to his gift, he suspiciously knows too much about it. And Claire continues to hide the truth about her ability but finds it hard to do so from her father.

Noose

18/12/2001

BBC Two - Noose

A young fashion reporter is determined to expose a corrupt and ruthless Soho racketeer.

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