Over the course of six short films, Simon Armitage goes behind the scenes of some of his most famous poems to help viewers understand the building blocks that create them. Show more
Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse, and Philip Pullman, writer of the His Dark Materials trilogy, reveal their inspiration and share the secrets of their writing. Show more
Pingu welcomes viewers to his secret whale-shaped funhouse for sketches, penguin facts and two classic episodes, Pingu's New Scooter and Pingu and the Box. Show more
Children's animation with the siblings. Charlie and Marv must present a piece about outer space in front of the school. Lola is desperate to join in. Show more
Animated adventures of a lamb at nursery school. After a fun playtime activity of making a model castle, Timmy wants to play at being a knight. Show more
Children's animation in which trains talk, think and don't need drivers. Irving leaves Koko in charge of the recycling yard but she doesn't heed his instructions. Show more
Mixed-media animation for young children. Pinky's friend, Blobby, finds it difficult to pay attention at school because he never stops talking. Show more
Wildlife series. There is a seafood surprise for Rhondu the fishing cat - but who's got the biggest claws, crab or cat? Show more
Animation. When Voltar's one and only belt ends up being used as the Cougar's bracelet, he sets his sights on stealing it back at a supervillain dance competition. Show more
Animated comedy shorts. A monkey discovers - much to Leon's dismay - that you can direct and control a giraffe like a construction crane by manipulating its horns. Show more
Animation about the friendship between Lottie, a misfit, and Nine, a cat. It is Nine's unlucky day and his attempts to avoid bad luck make matters even worse. Show more
Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories and events happening at home and abroad.
Ed and Oucho try to make the 'The Waker Upper', a contraption that wakes you up by opening curtains, turning on music and providing biscuits. Show more
Dara tells Ruairi and Billy that it is May's birthday but that she is keeping it quiet. Dara and Billy try to find something special for her birthday. Show more
Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Parrot cannot open his beak, until one day when he sees a beast steal Lion's mane. Show more
Series about a teddy bear who uses his imagination to go on adventures. Charley pretends to be different wild animals, but he has no idea what sounds they make. Show more
Stop-frame animation featuring Raa Raa, who lives in the Jingly Jangly Jungle. Zebby wants to have a snack and Raa Raa decides to join her. Show more
Bob and the crew are in Fixham Harbour for new building adventures. While the rest of the team put up a bell, Scratch gets lonely on a solo digging job. Show more
The adventures of two intrepid koalas who fly around the Australian outback helping other creatures. Archie is worried because his head seems to be wobbling. Show more
A band of primate friends play music in their tropical island paradise. Drum wants to make clippity clop noises in the Big Zing, which is inspired by the French horn. Show more
Explorer Nat has fun with the Iconicles and learns about the worlds in which they live. Skitter accidentally breaks the gift Nat's friend has left for him. Show more
Join a lovable cast of animated friends on an exciting journey to Story Corner. When it's time to climb aboard, the friends realise that someone is missing. Show more
Animated series set in the magical land of Nara, inhabited by the joyful and gentle Piplings. Lau Lau sews some cushions for the others, but then her own goes missing. Show more
The ball bounces all over the garden. It accidentally knocks over Makka Pakka's pile of stones, so Makka Pakka rebuilds it and tries to protect it. Show more
The latest international news from the BBC.
Andrew Neil with the latest political news. Andrew is joined by Toby Young and Mary Riddell as they discuss Scottish independence, the Leveson Inquiry and education reform. Show more
Chris Packham presents a guide to the UK's wildlife hotspots. He visits the UK's woodlands to reveal the secrets of successful badger watching. Show more
Two amateur cooks go head-to-head to see if they can create a restaurant in their own homes for one night. Karen Bielby pits her eclectic menu against Martin Le Vogeur. Show more
Anne Robinson presents the quick-fire general knowledge quiz in which contestants eliminate the weakest team member at the end of each round. Show more
The probate researchers deal with the case of a man who left 40,000 pounds in cash lying around his home and musician Timothy Rose, best known for his arrangement of Hey Joe. Show more
The bikers celebrate British food. The duo explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved and cook some of their favourites. Show more
Experts Will Axon and Michael Baggott join presenter Paul Martin at Coventry's magnificent cathedral. Michael discovers an exciting selection of Japanese carvings. Show more
Antiques challenge. Experts Paul Hayes and Charlie Ross have a 48-hour face-off at a Nottinghamshire antiques fair, trying to make the most profit from running an antiques stall. Show more
Dermot Murnaghan 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
Alan Titchmarsh celebrates the great craftsmanship behind the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Plus there is a profile of designer Arne Maynard. Show more
Michael Wood begins his people's history of Britain by tracing the roots of the country, from the end of the Roman Empire in Britannia through to the coming of the Anglo-Saxons. Show more
Comedy series. When network head Merc Lapidus's father dies, Sean and Beverly get a lesson in grief, Hollywood-style.
Can Scotland gain independence? Will the English mind? Jeremy Hunt's former wing man faces Leveson. Is Spain trying to lose Eurovision? With Emily Maitlis.
Hazel Irvine introduces the best of the action from day two of the PGA Championship at Wentworth, as the European Tour's finest look to make the cut for the final two rounds. Show more
Joining Jools on the final show of the series are Jamaican legend Jimmy Cliff, Esperanza Spalding, Swedish quintet The Hives, Paloma Faith, pop synth duo Beach House and Jake Bugg. Show more
Sci-fi series. 1970: Owen Crawford's son Sam makes a discovery in Alaska that has serious consequences, while Jesse returns from Vietnam and tries to rebuild his life. Show more
BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.
