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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 10: Why Tickbird Sits on Hippo's Back

on BBC Two England

Stories about how animals got their unique characteristics. Tickbird challenges Hippo to see who can drink the most in a single gulp. Show more

Deadly Art

Series 1

Episode 15: Tiger

on BBC Two England

Inspired by his list of Deadly 60 animals, Steve Backshall challenges a team of artists to create some astounding deadly animal art featuring the tiger. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Backshall
Presenter:
Jo Dennis
Presenter:
Nicola Wood
Series Producer:
Ian France
Director:
Mark Reynaud
Executive Producer:
Elaine Bancroft

The Legend of Dick and Dom

Series Three

Episode 1: Escape

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Children's sitcom. Imprisoned by the evil Beastmaster, Princes Dick and Dom must escape with their cure before the kingdom of Fyredor is doomed forever.

Bob the Builder: Project Build It

Series 3

Episode 12: Listen with Scrambler

on BBC Two England

Animated adventures with builder Bob and friends. The team wants to build a baby dome for the children but Scrambler keeps playing with the building materials. Show more

Small Potatoes

Episode 15: Dress Up

Duration: 3 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 1 month

Animated series about a group of singing potatoes. In this doo-wop number, the potatoes dress up in special ways. They get ready for a party and try on silly costumes. Show more

Contributors

Mr Bloom's Nursery

Series 1

Episode 14: Music

on BBC Two England

Gardener Mr Bloom welcomes a team of young helpers, who tend to his plants and produce. Mr Bloom and the Tiddlers stop to listen to the sounds of the garden. Show more

Gigglebiz

Series 1

Episode 16

on BBC Two England

Sketch show. Featuring Nana Knickerbocker, the Lost Pirate, Farmer Dung and Professor Muddles, the mad scientist who is attempting to swap brainwaves with a bunny. Show more

ZingZillas

Series 1

Episode 24: Tang's Hooter

on BBC Two England

A band of primate friends play music in their tropical island paradise. Zak gives Tang a loud and parping hooter as a present to play in the Big Zing. Show more

In the Night Garden

Series 1

Episode 82: Ninky Nonk Dinner Swap

on BBC Two England

Available for years

In a magical forest, colourful characters have adventures and are read stories. The Pontipines take their dinner aboard the Ninky Nonk. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 39 minutes

on BBC Two England

Touching drama. A murderer on the run takes refuge at a farm and inadvertently leads the farmer's children to believe that he is Jesus Christ. Starring Hayley Mills and Alan Bates. Show more

Contributors

Kathy Bostock:
Hayley Mills
The Man:
Alan Bates
Mr Bostock:
Bernard Lee
Charles Bostock:
Alan Barnes
Jackie:
Roy Holder
Raymond:
Barry Dean
Director:
Bryan Forbes
Director:
Bryan Forbes

Genres

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Wanted Down Under

Series 4

Episode 1: Hannah

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two England

Families sample Australian life. When the Hannah family from Glasgow test out life in Brisbane for a week, it is an emotional rollercoaster as they sample jobs and leisure. Show more

Antiques Road Trip

Series 2

Episode 21

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two England

David Barby and Philip Serrell see who can make the most money at auction as they make a whistle stop tour of Lincoln, Horncastle and Leicester. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Barby
Presenter:
David Barby
Presenter:
Philip Serrell
Presenter:
Philip Serrell
Narrator:
Tim Wonnacott
Narrator:
Tim Wonnacott
Executive Producer:
Wendy Rattray
Executive Producer:
Wendy Rattray
Series Producer:
Paul Tucker
Series Producer:
Paul Tucker

Celebrity Eggheads

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Dermot Murnaghan hosts the quiz show. Can a team of Celebrity Mastermind winners, featuring Shaun Williamson, Jan Ravens, Spoony, Paul Ross and Kaye Adams triumph for charity? Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Shaun Williamson
Participant:
Jan Ravens
Participant:
Paul Ross
Participant:
Kaye Adams
Producer:
Rob Dean
Executive Producer:
David Young
Executive Producer:
Andy Culpin

Victorian Pharmacy

Series 1 (30 minutes)

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Documentary series recreating a 19th-century pharmacy. The team try some Victorian remedies on volunteers - will the bronchial kettle work as well as modern treatments? Show more

Wonderstuff

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Series exploring the wonder in ordinary things. Jane Moore looks at household cleaners - what precisely makes an effective cleaner and why doesn't one cleaner suit all jobs? Show more

Antiques Master

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Antique-based game show with Sandi Toksvig. A collector of rare Sheffield plate, someone with a passion for antique soda syphons and a decorative arts enthusiast battle it out. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Sandi Toksvig
Executive Producer:
Andrew Nicholson
Series Producer:
Darrell Olsen

Mock the Week

Series 10

Episode 3

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons laugh at another week's news with guests Chris Addison, Stewart Francis and Ava Vidal.

Contributors

Presenter:
Dara O Briain
Participant:
Hugh Dennis
Participant:
Andy Parsons
Participant:
Chris Addison
Participant:
Stewart Francis
Participant:
Ava Vidal
Producer:
Ewan Phillips
Series Producer:
Dan Patterson

Duration: 40 minutes

on BBC Two England

Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Eamonn Holmes and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Robert Peston.

Torchwood

Miracle Day

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two England

Available for 2 months

Science fiction drama. Torchwood goes on the run, and finds a new enemy. But as they launch a raid on PhiCorp headquarters, Jack must confront the mysterious Oswald Danes.

Contributors

Captain Jack Harkness:
John Barrowman
Gwen Cooper:
Eve Myles
Rex Matheson:
Mekhi Phifer
Esther Drummond:
Alexa Havins
Oswald Danes:
Bill Pullman
Vera Juarez:
Arlene Tur
Rhys Williams:
Kai Owen
Brian Friedkin:
Wayne Knight
Jilly Kitzinger:
Lauren Ambrose
George Sayer:
Richard Augustine
Local Reporter:
Thea Andrews
Dr Rosenbloom:
David Youse
Dr Murphy:
Brian Treitler
Sunroof Screamer:
Jason Medwin
Senior TV Anchor:
Mitchell Edmonds
Candice Perlmutter:
Randa Walker
Atlanta Cop:
Matt Eyde
Phi-Corp Rep.:
Ted Mattison
Congressman Morganthall:
Richard Gilliland
Woman Tourist:
Mary Garripoli
Executive Producer:
Russell T Davies
Executive Producer:
Julie Gardner
Executive Producer:
Jane Tranter
Executive Producer:
Jane Espenson
Executive Producer:
Vlad Wolynetz

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