Programme Index

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Sister Rita to the Rescue

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Observational series about a drop-in centre in one of the poorest parts of Manchester. The Lalley Centre staff try to encourage locals to take pride in their neighbourhood. Show more

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Series 5

Episode 5: Riga to Tampere

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo ventures to the northernmost reaches of Europe, where he braves the freezing temperatures of the Baltic Sea. Show more

Coast

Series 4 (Shortened Versions)

Episode 7: Lillesand to Geirangerfjord

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Natural history programme. Coast explores the spectacular shoreline of Norway to discover Britain's age-old link to the land of the fjords. Show more

Just Good Friends

Series 3

Episode 1: Paris

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Bittersweet sitcom. Ex-fiances Penny and Vince meet unexpectedly in Paris after two years. Will that certain something still be there?

Contributors

Norman Warrender:
John Ringham
Daphne Warrender:
Sylvia Kay
Penny Warrender:
Jan Francis
Vince Pinner:
Paul Nicholas
Rita Pinner:
Ann Lynn
Vernon Caudhil:
Ed Bishop
Director:
Sue Bysh

Open All Hours

Series 4

Episode 5: Happy Birthday Arkwright

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Sitcom about a miserly shopkeeper. Nurse Gladys Emmannuel poses as a customer dressed as a man who could be from the Good Shop Guide.

Contributors

Arkwright:
Ronnie Barker
Granville:
David Jason
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel:
Lynda Baron
Mrs Delphine Featherstone:
Stephanie Cole
The Milk Woman:
Barbara Flynn
Windscreen Smear Customer:
John Owens
Writer:
Roy Clarke

Natural World

2015-2016

Episode 5: Iceland: Land of Ice and Fire

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two England

Available for 11 months

Documentary. A look at Iceland through the eyes of the animals and people that have made this wild island home. The constant volcanic threat boils over in this explosive year. Show more

A Place to Call Home

Series 1

Episode 6: That's Amore

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two England

Australian period drama. At Ash Park, Olivia and James's relationship is at breaking point as Olivia struggles with the identity of James's lover. 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
Doris Collins:
Deborah Kennedy
Carolyn Bligh:
Sara Wiseman
Andrew Swanson:
Matt Levett
Director:
Lynn Hegarty

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Series 11

Episode 10: Will Axon v Paul Hayes - Showdown

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

It is the final showdown battle between Paul Hayes and Will Axon, as they buy and sell across the UK and Europe in an attempt to be crowned champion. Show more

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Series 6

Episode 17: Tanni Grey-Thompson and Jade Jones

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Top Paralympians Tanni Grey-Thompson and Jade Jones do battle in the north east of England. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Jade Jones
Series Producer:
John Redshaw
Executive Producer:
Liam Hamilton
Production Company:
STV Productions

Rick Stein's Long Weekends

Episode 9: Thessaloniki

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 7 months

Rick's series of culinary city breaks continues with a trip to the north eastern Greek city of Thessaloniki. Rick arrives just in time for the peach harvest. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Rick Stein
Production Company:
Denham Productions

QI

Series N

Episode 7: Naked Truth

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 2 months

Sandi Toksvig looks at the naked truth with Richard Osman, Lolly Adefope, Lee Mack and Alan Davies.

Contributors

Presenter:
Sandi Toksvig
Panellist:
Alan Davies
Panellist:
Richard Osman
Panellist:
Lolly Adefope
Panellist:
Lee Mack
Director:
Ian Lorimer
Producer:
John Lloyd
Production Company:
Talkback

Brand

QI

Artsnight

Series 4

Episode 7: The Brits Who Designed the Modern World

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two England

Brenda Emmanus meets and profiles ten great living British designers, to find out what inspires them and explore how they have responded to society's evolving tastes. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Brenda Emmanus
Series Producer:
John Mullen
Executive Producer:
Janet Lee

Question Time

08/12/2016

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

David Dimbleby presents topical debate from Maidenhead. On the panel are Dr Sarah Wollaston MP, Richard Burgon MP, Nigel Farage MEP, Will Self and Louise Mensch. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Dimbleby
Panellist:
Sarah Wollaston
Panellist:
Richard Burgon
Panellist:
Nigel Farage
Panellist:
Will Self
Panellist:
Louise Mensch
Series Editor:
Nicolai Gentchev
Executive Producer:
Hayley Valentine
Production Company:
Mentorn Scotland

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

In part three of this groundbreaking series, historian David Olusoga explores the Victorian moral crusade against slavery. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Olusoga
Producer:
Naomi Austin
Director:
Naomi Austin
Series Producer:
James Van Der Pool
Executive Producer:
Chris Granlund

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