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Natural World

2010-2011

Episode 4: The Himalayas

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 5 months

Documentary looking at the variety of wild animals inhabiting the Himalayas, from monkeys, wolves and bears to foxes, snow leopards and pheasants. Show more

The Culture Show

2013/2014

Episode 22: Derry Londonderry - A New Chapter

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Exploring the historic city of Derry Londonderry, poet and author Nick Laird meets Frank Cottrell-Boyce and asks how art has healed decades of sectarian violence. Show more

Operation Iceberg

Series 1

Episode 1: Birth of a 'berg

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Scientists and explorers travel to the Arctic to reveal the unknown world of icebergs, starting with the birth of an iceberg at Greenland's Store glacier. Show more

Operation Iceberg

Series 1

Episode 2: Life and Death of a 'Berg

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Chris Packham, Helen Czerski and a team of explorers and scientists investigate the mysterious forces that can destroy an iceberg. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 53 minutes

on BBC Two England

Drama based on the true story of a thoroughbred racehorse. A housewife is forced to take over ownership of stables when her father becomes too sick to run the business. Show more

Contributors

Penny Chenery:
Diane Lane
Lucien Laurin:
John Malkovich
Jack Tweedy:
Dylan Walsh
Eddie Sweat:
Nelsan Ellis
Ronnie Turcotte:
Otto Thorwarth
Ogden Phipps:
James Cromwell
Chris Chenery:
Scott Glenn
Robert Kleburg:
Richard Fullerton
Writer:
Mike Rich

Genres

Formats

Celebrity Eggheads

Series 4

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Dermot Murnaghan hosts the quiz show. Can a team of sporting greats featuring Willie Thorne, Peter Shilton, Geoff Capes, Paul Nixon and Joe Egan triumph over the Eggheads? Show more

Contributors

Series Editor:
Rob Dean
Executive Producer:
Andy Culpin
Participant:
Willie Thorne
Participant:
Peter Shilton
Participant:
Paul Nixon
Participant:
Geoff Capes
Participant:
Joe Egan

The Good Life

Christmas Special

Duration: 26 minutes

on BBC Two England

Seasonal special of the suburban sitcom. The Goods and the Leadbetters plan their respective Christmases, but neither go according to plan. Classic from 1977. Show more

Contributors

Barbara Good:
Felicity Kendal
Margo Leadbeatter:
Penelope Keith
Jerry Leadbeatter:
Paul Eddington
Writer:
Bob Larbey

University Challenge

Christmas 2013

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Famous graduates compete. The University of Aberystwyth plays the University of Keele. Guests include Steve Jackson, Dr Maggie Atkinson, Elfyn Llwyd and Dan Jarvis. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

on BBC Two England

Adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic tale set in the 1840s. Jane Eyre falls in love with Mr Rochester, unaware of the terrible secret that he is harbouring. Show more

Contributors

Jane Eyre:
Mia Wasikowska
Edward Rochester:
Michael Fassbender
Mrs Fairfax:
Judi Dench
St John Rivers:
Jamie Bell
Mrs Reed:
Sally Hawkins
Young Jane Eyre:
Amelia Clarkson
Diana Rivers:
Holliday Grainger
Mary Rivers:
Tamzin Merchant
John Reed:
Craig Roberts
Hannah:
Su Elliot
Eliza Reed:
Freya Wilson
Blanche Ingram:
Imogen Poots
Georgiana Reed:
Emily Haigh
Mr Brocklehurst:
Simon McBurney
Miss Scatcherd:
Sandy McDade
Miss Abbot:
Lizzie Hopley
Dr Carter:
Ned Dennehy
Producer:
Alison Owen
Producer:
Paul Trijbits
Executive Producer:
Peter Hampden
Executive Producer:
Christine Langan

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Series 27

Episode 13: Christmas Show

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Johnny Vegas hosts a Christmas Special. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are Brian McFadden, Jessica Hynes, DJ Locksmith and Sara Pascoe. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes

on BBC Two England

Disturbing drama set during the English Civil War. Matthew Hopkins is paid according to how many confessions he can extract from witches - a policy he takes full advantage of. Show more

Contributors

Matthew Hopkins:
Vincent Price
Richard Marshall:
Ian Ogilvy
John Lowes:
Rupert Davies
John Stearne:
Robert Russell
Writer:
Tom Baker

Film 2013

Episode 15

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Film reviews. Claudia Winkleman and Danny Leigh take a look at the latest film releases, including Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Show more

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