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Duration: 1 hour, 33 minutes

on BBC Two England

Period comedy drama starring Peter O'Toole. In Edwardian England, a lonely son attempts to find common ground with his distant father through a surreal exploration of spiritualism. Show more

Contributors

Horatio Fisk:
Peter O'Toole
Young Fisk:
Jeremy Northam
Dean Spanley:
Sam Neill
Wrather:
Bryan Brown
Mrs Brimley:
Judy Parfitt
Swami Nala Prash:
Art Malik
Nawab of Ranjiput:
Ramon Tikaram
Harrington Fisk:
Xavier Horan
Shepherd:
Bruce Hopkins
Director:
Toa Fraser
Writer:
Alan Sharp

Duration: 1 hour, 34 minutes

on BBC Two England

Oscar-winning musical following three sailors on shore leave. Determined to enjoy their freedom, the young men embark on whirlwind romances. Starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra.

Contributors

Brunhilde Esterhazy:
Betty Garrett
Clare Huddeson:
Ann Miller
Mme Dilyovska:
Florence Bates
Lucy Shmeeler:
Alice Pearce
Professor:
George Meader
Director:
Stanley Donen
Director:
Gene Kelly
Producer:
Arthur Freed

Formats

John Nettles explores Gerald Durrell's legacy as he follows the work of a small group of people trying to save endangered orangutans on Jersey and Sumatra. Show more

The Great British Bake Off

Masterclasses

Episode 1: Christmas Masterclass

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Great British Bake Off judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood showcase everyone's festive favourites, including how to make perfect mince pies, Christmas pudding and Christmas cake. Show more

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

The UK Championship has a brand new format this year, with all 128 players starting in the same round. Live coverage of the best-of-11-frame matches is introduced by Hazel Irvine. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Hazel Irvine
Participant:
Ken Doherty
Participant:
Neal Foulds
Participant:
Stephen Hendry
Participant:
John Parrott
Participant:
Dennis Taylor
Participant:
Willie Thorne
Participant:
John Virgo
Executive Producer:
Alison Witkover

Rugby Union: Internationals

2013/2014

Wales v Australia

Duration: 2 hours, 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

John Inverdale presents live coverage of the autumn international between Wales and Australia at the Millennium Stadium. The Welsh have not beaten the Wallabies since 2008. Show more

QI XL

Series K

Episode 11: Kinky

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Quiz show. Stephen Fry comes over all kinky with Janet Street-Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas and Alan Davies.

Contributors

Presenter:
Stephen Fry
Participant:
Alan Davies
Director:
Ian Lorimer
Producer:
John Lloyd
Participant:
Sandi Toksvig
Participant:
Johnny Vegas

Duration: 1 hour, 16 minutes

on BBC Two England

Comedy drama with Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet. Two couples hold a meeting after their sons have a fight, but their discussions soon become increasingly dysfunctional. Show more

Contributors

Penelope Longstreet:
Jodie Foster
Nancy Cowan:
Kate Winslet
Alan Cowan:
Christoph Waltz
Michael Longstreet:
John C Reilly
Zachary Cowan:
Elvis Polanski
Ethan Longstreet:
Eliot Berger
Voice of Walter:
Joe Rezwin
Voice of Dennis:
Nathan Rippy
Voice of Michael's Mother:
Tanya Lopert
Voice of Secretary:
Julie Adams

Genres

Formats

Duration: 50 minutes

on BBC Two England

Hazel Irvine introduces highlights from York's Barbican Centre, where reigning UK champion Mark Selby and current world number one Neil Robertson are in first round action. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Hazel Irvine
Participant:
Ken Doherty
Participant:
Neal Foulds
Participant:
Stephen Hendry
Participant:
John Parrott
Participant:
Dennis Taylor
Participant:
Willie Thorne
Participant:
John Virgo
Executive Producer:
Alison Witkover

Duration: 2 hours, 5 minutes

on BBC Two England

Hazel Irvine introduces highlights from the day's first round match featuring world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Contributors

Presenter:
Hazel Irvine
Participant:
Ken Doherty
Participant:
Neal Foulds
Participant:
Stephen Hendry
Participant:
John Parrott
Participant:
Dennis Taylor
Participant:
Willie Thorne
Participant:
John Virgo
Executive Producer:
Alison Witkover

BBC Two England

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