Programme Index

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The Housing Enforcers

Series 3

Episode 1

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Consumer programme. Matt Allwright visits what could easily be Britain's filthiest home. A homeless father and his boys receive the help they need. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Matt Allwright
Executive Producer:
Rachel Innes-Lumsden
Series Producer:
Andrew Mullins
Production Manager:
Kate Gibbard
Production Manager:
Caroline Allan
Production Company:
Twofour Broadcast

Wanted Down Under

Series 10

Episode 16: Smith Family

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two England

UK families explore the possibility of moving to Australia or New Zealand. Paul hopes a week in Perth will convince his wife that the family's future lies in Australia. Show more

Escape to the Continent

Series 1 Cutdowns

Episode 17: Italy - Le Marche

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Brits test drive an alternative life in Europe. An entrepreneurial lady plans to relocate her home and business to the stunning region of Le Marche. Show more

Thief Trackers

Series 1

Episode 9

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Reality series following stolen possessions. A police officer turned pet detective recovers a beloved family terrier stolen from outside a post office. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Matt Crook
Series Producer:
Simon Harries
Production Manager:
Sue Davies
Production Company:
Objective Productions

Great British Railway Journeys

Series 7

Episode 2: Windermere to Carnforth

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Michael Portillo journeys around north west Britain. Michael discovers a magical world of talking rabbits and ducks at the village home of Beatrix Potter. Show more

The Pallisers

Episode 2

Duration: 52 minutes

on BBC Two England

Classic 1970s series based on the political novels by Anthony Trollope. Glencora feels that she has no choice but to accept Plantagenet's proposal. Show more

Contributors

Alice Vavasor:
Caroline Mortimer
Alice's Maid:
Lynn Smith
Dolly Longstaffe:
Donald Pickering
Burgo Fitzgerald:
Barry Justice
George Vavasor:
Gary Watson
Marchioness of Auld Reckie:
Sonia Dresdel
Countess of Midlothian:
Fabia Drake
Glencora M'Cluskie:
Susan Hampshire
Plantagenet Palliser:
Philip Latham
Duke of Omnium:
Roland Culver
John Grey:
Bernard Brown
John Vavasor:
John Glyn-Jones
Kate Vavasor:
Karin MacCarthy
Barrington Erle:
Moray Watson
Mr Scruby:
Gordon Gostelow
Mr Grimes:
James Berwick
Archbishop:
Alan Judd
Director:
Hugh David

Who Do You Think You Are?

Series 11

Episode 9: Billy Connolly

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Celebrity genealogy series. Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly travels to India in the footsteps of his army ancestors and makes an extraordinary discovery. Show more

A Place to Call Home

Series 1

Episode 2: The Welcome Mat

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Australian period drama. Elizabeth is irritated by the fact that Sarah continues to be the talk of the dinner table. Show more

Contributors

Sarah Adams:
Marta Dusseldorp
Elizabeth Bligh:
Noni Hazlehurst
George Bligh:
Brett Climo
Jack Duncan:
Craig Hall
James Bligh:
David Berry
Anna Bligh:
Abby Earl
Gino Poletti:
Aldo Mignone
Roy Briggs:
Frankie J Holden
Carolyn Bligh:
Sara Wiseman
Andrew Swanson:
Matt Levett
Doris Collins:
Deborah Kennedy

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some fascinating creatures and plants. How can the skin of two very different animals help them live long and healthy lives? Show more

Eggheads

Series 17

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Jeremy Vine hosts the show where every day a new team of challengers take on what is probably the greatest quiz team in Britain, made up of some of the country's top quizzers.

Contributors

Presenter:
Jeremy Vine
Executive Producer:
Rob Dean
Executive Producer:
Andy Culpin
Production Company:
12 Yard Productions

Great British Railway Journeys

Series 7

Episode 17: East Grinstead to Guildford

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Michael Portillo journeys around Britain. At East Grinstead, Michael dons a boiler suit and takes to the footplate of a loco on the Bluebell Railway. Show more

Winterwatch

Series 4

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two England

Winterwatch returns in the middle of an extraordinary winter. So far this is the warmest and wettest winter on record - but what effect has this had on our wildlife? Show more

The Real Marigold Hotel

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

A group of celebrities visit India to explore the idea of retiring there. The party arrive in Jaipur and are initially unsettled by the heat and seething streets. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Miriam Margolyes
Participant:
Sylvester McCoy
Participant:
Wayne Sleep
Participant:
Roy Walker
Participant:
Rosemary Shrager
Participant:
Bobby George
Participant:
Patti Boulaye
Participant:
Jan Leeming
Series Editor:
David Vallance
Director:
Tom Currie
Executive Producer:
David Clews
Executive Producer:
Andrew Mackenzie-Betty
Production Company:
Twofour Broadcast

Heydon Prowse visits the small Welsh town that is starting a national tax revolt by copying the accounting techniques some big companies use to avoid paying corporation tax. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Heydon Prowse
Producer:
Riete Oord
Director:
Tom Costello
Executive Producer:
Alan Hayling
Executive Producer:
Alex Cooke
Production Company:
Renegade Pictures

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two England

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Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. She explores how the Pyramid Age ended in catastrophe and Egypt was plunged into the dark ages and civil war. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Joann Fletcher
Series Producer:
Caterina Turroni
Director:
Ian A Hunt
Producer:
Ian A Hunt
Executive Producer:
Gillian Mosely
Executive Producer:
Bill Locke
Production Manager:
Chrissie Barlow
Production Coordinator:
Katie King
Assistant Producer:
Georgina Stewart
Researcher:
Harpreet Gill
Production Company:
Lion Television

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