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Series 7 (Shortened Versions)

Episode 3: The Hidden History of Harbours 1

Duration: 39 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 9 months

Nick Crane relives a voyage from Newlyn to Melbourne made in 1854, and Tessa Dunlop learns about the history of the naval tattoo. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 48 minutes

on BBC Two England

Musical version of the fairy-tale story about the famous yarn spinner and his unrequited love for a ballerina. Songs include The Ugly Duckling and Thumbelina. Starring Danny Kaye. Show more

Contributors

Hans Christian Andersen:
Danny Kaye
Hussar:
Erik Bruhn
Schoolmaster:
John Brown
Burgomaster:
John Qualen
Stage Doorman:
Robert Malcolm
Director:
Charles Vidor
Writer:
Moss Hart

Formats

Saturday Mash-Up! Live

Series 1

Episode 2

on BBC Two England

Interactive entertainment show. Two more celebrities take on the Push-Off challenge, there's cartoon fun with Danger Mouse and Ooglies, plus a brand new episode of The Next Step. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Yasmin Evans
Presenter:
Jonny Nelson
Performer:
JP Cooper
Participant:
Jennie McAlpine
Series Producer:
Jamie Wilson
Executive Producer:
Ian France

Natural World

2016-2017

Episode 5: Kangaroo Dundee and Other Animals - Part 2

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Nature documentary. The three emu chicks wreak havoc, the camels are rapidly outgrowing their enclosure and Pete the southern hairy-nosed wombat is proving to be quite a handful. Show more

Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo

Episode 5: Railways and Remembrance

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Michael Portillo examines the role of the railways in World War I. He reveals how even after the war had ended, the work of the railways was not over. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
John Comerford
Series Producer:
Alison Kreps

Gardeners' World

2017

Episode 28

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two England

Monty Don plans for next year, while Adam visits a community allotment in Manchester where growing food is providing solace and support to refugees. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Monty Don
Presenter:
Nick Bailey
Presenter:
Adam Frost
Presenter:
Joe Swift
Presenter:
Frances Tophill
Series Producer:
Sharon Fisher
Executive Producer:
Paolo Proto
Production Manager:
Mel Hoffman

Front Row Late

Series 1

Episode 3: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Tim Minchin

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Discussion of the week's arts events. Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling to talk about Blade Runner 2049 and Ian McKellen gives a masterclass in the art of playing King Lear. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:
Harrison Ford
Interviewed Guest:
Ryan Gosling
Interviewed Guest:
Ian McKellen
Performer:
Tim Minchin
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Dad's Army

Series 4

Episode 10: The Test

Duration: 31 minutes

on BBC Two England

Classic sitcom. The Chief Warden challenges Captain Mainwaring to a game of cricket. Featuring a guest appearance by English cricket legend Fred Trueman. Show more

Contributors

Private Frazer:
John Laurie
Sergeant Wilson:
John Le Mesurier
Lance Corporal Jones:
Clive Dunn
Private Pike:
Ian Lavender
Private Walker:
James Beck
Private Godfrey:
Arnold Ridley
Captain Mainwaring:
Arthur Lowe
ARP Warden:
Bill Pertwee
Mr Blewitt:
Harold Bennett
EC Egan:
Fred Trueman
Producer:
David Croft

Later... with Jools Holland

Series 51

Episode 2

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two England

Music programme featuring live sessions. Joining Jools Holland are The National, Morrissey, Joshua Homme and Dean Fertita (QOTSA), Khalid, Jessie Ware and Marty Stuart. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

on BBC Two England

Romantic comedy about a retired dentist, Caroline, who attends a computer class and falls in love with her younger teacher. Show more

Contributors

Caroline dite Caro:
Fanny Ardant
Jocelyne dite Jojo:
Marie Riviere
L'hostesse des Beaux Jours:
Emilie Caen

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