Programme Index

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Rip Off Britain

Holidays: Series 5

Episode 4

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

The team investigate why a group of unconnected travellers at the same hotel had their complaints treated differently when they went through the same experience. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Participant:
Steve Brown
Executive Producer:
Rob Unsworth
Series Producer:
Sherry Knight

Wanted Down Under

Series 11

Episode 4: Hedworth/Romaine Family

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Series in which British families explore the idea of moving to Australia or New Zealand. Jimmy and his partner Sharday spend a trial week in Melbourne. Show more

Caught Red Handed

Series 5

Episode 14

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Dom Littlewood shows how technology is being used to catch crooks. A teenager in his first job is shot at by an armed robber, but the brave shop assistant fights back. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dom Littlewood
Executive Producer:
Chris Riley
Series Producer:
Julian Dismore
Production Company:
Topical Television

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

on BBC Two England

Adventure. Tony and Felix own a boat and run jobs for people in the Caribbean. When they agree to transport the mysterious Irena, it drives a wedge between them. Show more

Contributors

Harbour Master:
Herbert Lom
Lieutenant Sellars:
Bonar Colleano
Dr Sam Blake:
Bernard Lee
Captain of the 'Ulysses':
Peter Illing
Jimmy Jean:
Edric Connor
Hotel owner:
Eric Pohlmann
Writer:
Irwin Shaw
Author:
Max Catto
Producer:
Irving Allen

Talking Pictures

Jack Lemmon

Duration: 38 minutes

on BBC Two England

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Jack Lemmon, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Show more

Pets - Wild at Heart

Episode 2: Secretive Creatures

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two England

Second of a two-part documentary using innovative techniques to reveal the secrets of pets' behaviour. A hamster uses his remarkable senses to stage an escape. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
David Tennant
Series Producer:
Philip Dalton
Director:
John Downer
Production Company:
John Downer Productions Ltd

Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve

Episode 5: Bangladesh to Burma

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Simon Reeve continues his epic journey. In Bangladesh, he sails down the Padma River and visits fishermen who use trained otters to drive fish into their nets. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Simon Reeve
Executive Producer:
Sam Bagnall
Producer:
Andrew Carter
Director:
Andrew Carter

A Place to Call Home

Series 2

Episode 5: The Ghosts of Christmas Past

Duration: 42 minutes

on BBC Two England

Australian period drama. Sarah reveals her horrific secret to George, throwing their relationship into doubt, while Anna publicly humiliates Andrew. 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
Director:
Lynn Hegarty

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Series 11

Episode 20: Caroline Hawley v David Harper - Showdown

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two England

Antiques challenge. In the culmination of a week-long competition, can old hand David Harper beat new girl Caroline Hawley in the mighty showdown? Show more

Eggheads

Series 18

Episode 40

Duration: 29 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 8

Episode 5: Longniddry to Edinburgh

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Michael Portillo concludes his journey from London to Edinburgh, discovering the history of body snatchers and murderers who contributed to science. Show more

Only Connect

Series 12

Episode 24: Genealogists v Oscar Men

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

The Genealogists and Oscar Men return for their last chance to make it into round three. Presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
Jenny Hawker
Director:
Siân G Lloyd
Production Company:
RDF Television
Production Company:
Parasol Media

The World's Most Extraordinary Homes

Series 1

Episode 1: Mountain

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin explore extraordinary homes built in mountain locations around the world, meeting the owners and architects. Show more

QI

Series N

Episode 11: Nonsense

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 8 months

Sandi Toksvig looks at nonsense with Holly Walsh, Nish Kumar, Phill Jupitus and Alan Davies.

Contributors

Presenter:
Sandi Toksvig
Panellist:
Alan Davies
Panellist:
Holly Walsh
Panellist:
Nish Kumar
Panellist:
Phill Jupitus
Director:
Ian Lorimer
Producer:
John Lloyd
Production Company:
Talkback

Brand

QI

The Last Kingdom

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Historical drama. Uhtred's relationship with Alfred hits a new low when the king invites Uhtred to peace talks, only to find he has been deceived and his life is in danger. Show more

Contributors

Ragnar the Younger:
Tobias Santelmann
Brida:
Emily Cox
Leofric:
Adrian Bower
Odda the Elder:
Simon Kunz
Odda the Younger:
Brian Vernel
Mildrith:
Amy Wren
Beocca:
Ian Hart
Father Selbix:
Lorcan Cranitch
Pretty Servant:
Nora Horich
Lady in Waiting:
Caroline Boulton
Messenger:
Laszlo Matray
Director:
Anthony Byrne

A Life on Screen

Lenny Henry

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

The story behind Sir Lenny Henry's success. This film delves into the archives to showcase some of his incredible work and includes an in-depth interview with the man himself. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Lenny Henry
Participant:
Chris Tarrant
Participant:
Trevor McDonald
Participant:
Lord Grade
Participant:
Kim Fuller
Participant:
Richard Curtis
Executive Producer:
Clare Brown
Executive Producer:
Katherine Allen
Series Producer:
Samantha Peters
Production Company:
Whizz Kid Entertainment

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