Programme Index

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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 13: Why Vulture Is Bald

on BBC Two England

Stories telling a modern, young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. Vulture's crown of beautiful feathers gets burnt by the sun. Show more

Small Potatoes

Episode 11: Feelings

Duration: 3 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 2 months

Animated series about a group of singing potatoes. The Small Potatoes sing a guitar-driven rock 'n' roll anthem celebrating their feelings.

Contributors

Mr Bloom's Nursery

Series 2

Episode 2: The Great Squashini

on BBC Two England

Gardener Mr Bloom welcomes a team of young helpers who tend to his plants and produce. In the allotment, the Tiddlers learn about planting carrot seeds. Show more

In the Night Garden

Series 1

Episode 83: Trubliphone Fun

on BBC Two England

Available for years

The garden is very noisy when Igglepiggle goes out for a walk. Soon he goes too far and gets lost, so the Pontipines use the trubliphone to help. 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

Formats

Animal Park

Series 9

Episode 8

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two England

Behind the scenes at Longleat Safari Park, two tarantulas go on a lethal first date, Kate Humble creates a stink for the lions and Ben Fogle gets a unique view of the otters. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kate Humble
Presenter:
Ben Fogle
Series Producer:
Joff Wilson
Executive Producer:
Annette Clarke
Executive Producer:
Chris Powell

Perfection

Series 1

Episode 22

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

General knowledge quiz show hosted by Nick Knowles. One thousand pounds is up for grabs in each game but only by achieving absolute perfection will contestants win the prize. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Nick Knowles
Series Producer:
Ed De Burgh
Series Producer:
Andrew Musson
Executive Producer:
David Young
Executive Producer:
Andy Culpin
Executive Producer:
Michael Mannes

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Series 6

Episode 12: Charlie Ross v Katherine Higgins - Antiques Fair

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Charlie 'The Charmer' Ross and Katherine 'The Great' Higgins are at The Antiques and Collectibles Fair at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, Sussex. Show more

Eggheads

Series 12

Episode 157

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Jeremy Vine hosts the show in which teams from all over the UK take on probably the greatest quiz team in Britain, made up of some of the country's top quiz champions. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Vine
Participant:
Barry Simmons
Participant:
Pat Gibson
Participant:
Judith Keppel
Participant:
Chris Hughes
Participant:
Kevin Ashman
Participant:
CJ de Mooi
Participant:
Daphne Fowler
Executive Producer:
Michael Mannes
Executive Producer:
Andy Culpin
Series Producer:
Rob Dean

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two England

Journalists Kirsty Wark and Alastair Stewart battle it out with their antiques experts Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon. They travel across Scotland, starting in Edinburgh. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Kirsty Wark
Participant:
Alastair Stewart
Participant:
Catherine Southon
Participant:
Philip Serrell
Narrator:
Tim Wonnacott
Executive Producer:
Wendy Rattray
Series Producer:
Paul Tucker

Great British Menu

Series 7

Episode 2: Scotland Fish

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Scots Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway cook their fish course, including crab and mackerel. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Nicola Moody
Executive Producer:
Nicola Moody
Series Producer:
Tanya Gottlieb
Series Producer:
Tanya Gottlieb
Participant:
Alan Murchison
Participant:
Alan Murchison
Participant:
Colin Buchan
Participant:
Colin Buchan
Participant:
Mark Greenaway
Participant:
Mark Greenaway

Hairy Bikers' Bakeation

1-Hour Versions

Episode 5: Austria

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two England

Austria provides the fifth leg of the Bikers' adventure. The trip starts in Vienna, patisserie capital of the world, and ends atop the spectacular Grossglockner Alpine pass. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Si King
Presenter:
Dave Myers
Series Producer:
Oliver Clark
Executive Producer:
Gill Tierney
Director:
Dick Sharman

Horizon

2011-2012

Episode 13: Defeating Cancer

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Horizon follows three people as they undergo remarkable new cancer treatments: from a genetically targeted drug that fights a type of skin cancer to advanced robotic surgery. Show more

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Series 24

Episode 6

Duration: 35 minutes

on BBC Two England

Anarchic pop quiz. Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest presenter Tim Minchin, and panellists Paloma Faith, Jason Donovan, Tim Key and DJ Target. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Tim Minchin
Participant:
Phill Jupitus
Participant:
Noel Fielding
Producer:
Stu Mather
Director:
Ian Lorimer
Participant:
Paloma Faith
Participant:
Jason Donovan
Participant:
Tim Key
Participant:
DJ Target

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