Programme Index

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Dynasties

Series 1

Episode 3: Lion

Duration: 57 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. The lioness leader of a once mighty pride must now battle for their very survival. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Michael Gunton
Series Producer:
Rupert Barrington
Production Manager:
Alison Brown-Humes

Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge

Series 1

Episode 3: Sweets

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Four food producers with fledgling businesses test out their products. This time it is sweetmakers competing against each other for one place in the final. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes

on BBC Two England

Family drama set in the 1930s about an inexperienced young veterinarian who joins a Yorkshire practice run by an eccentric vet. Show more

Contributors

James Herriot:
Simon Ward
Siegfried Farnon:
Anthony Hopkins
Helen Alderson:
Lisa Harrow
Tristan Farnon:
Brian Stirner
Cranford:
Freddie Jones
Soames:
TP McKenna
Miss Harbottle:
Brenda Bruce
Mr Alderson:
John Collin

Genres

Formats

The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas

Series 1

Episode 5: Winter Sun

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two England

The Hairy Bikers create mouthwatering festive dishes and get into the spirit of the season with special guest Nicki Chapman. Recipes include a turkey jambalaya, a spicy lamb shank and a madeira cake. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Simon King
Presenter:
Dave Myers
Interviewed Guest:
Nicki Chapman
Executive Producer:
Pete Lawrence
Series Editor:
Will Knott
Series Producer:
Natasha Hayes
Production Secretary:
Joanna Poulton
Editor:
Pete Price
Assistant Producer:
Guy Arthur
Production Company:
Hungry Gap Productions

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Four modern confectioners immerse themselves in the world of their predecessors, discovering how sweet makers of old helped shape the way Christmas is celebrated. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Emma Dabiri
Presenter:
Annie Gray
Interviewed Guest:
Diana Short
Interviewed Guest:
Cynthia Stroud
Interviewed Guest:
Paul Young
Interviewed Guest:
Andy Baxendale
Executive Producer:
Emily Shields
Series Producer:
Lucy Swingler
Production Company:
Wall to Wall Media

Duration: 1 hour, 44 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Comedy. A worried new teacher has to juggle a pregnant wife and a class of children on a road trip to the national Song for Christmas competition. Show more

Contributors

Donald/Roderick Peterson:
David Tennant
Mr Poppy:
Marc Wootton
Gordon Shakespeare:
Jason Watkins
Mrs Peterson:
Joanna Page
Mr Peterson's Dad:
Ian McNeice
Angel Matthews:
Jessica Hynes
Mrs Bevan:
Pam Ferris
Baby's mother:
Isabel Ford
Supply Teacher 1:
George Potts
Producer:
Nick Jones
Director:
Debbie Isitt

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Lucy Worsley restages the wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Each detail is brought back to life in a spectacular ceremony. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lucy Worsley
Queen Victoria:
Abbie Garland
Lord Melbourne:
Michael Nettleship
Queen Mother:
Irina Klyushkova
Archbishop of Canterbury:
Michael Melaisi
Executive Producer:
Jon Swain
Producer:
Ian Denyer
Production Manager:
Helen Wallbank

Mock the Week

Series 17

Episode 13: Christmas Special

Duration: 31 minutes

on BBC Two England

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis serve up their unique festive take in a Christmas special filled with seasonal material, out-takes, best bits and unseen stuff.

Contributors

Presenter:
Dara O Briain
Panellist:
Hugh Dennis
Producer:
Ewan Phillips
Production Company:
Angst Productions

I'll Get This

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Five celebrities meet at a restaurant and play games between courses to decide who pays. With Rob Beckett, Joanna Scanlan, Martin Kemp, Harry Redknapp and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Rob Beckett
Participant:
Joanna Scanlan
Participant:
Martin Kemp
Participant:
Harry Redknapp
Executive Producer:
Paul McGettigan
Executive Producer:
Zoe Tait
Executive Producer:
Matt Walton
Series Producer:
Breid McLoone
Production Company:
12 Yard Productions

I'll Get This

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Five celebrities meet at a restaurant and play games between courses to decide who pays. Featuring Josh Widdicombe, Gemma Collins, Adrian Chiles, Melvin ODoom and Holly Walsh. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Josh Widdicombe
Participant:
Adrian Chiles
Participant:
Melvin Odoom
Participant:
Gemma Collins
Participant:
Holly Walsh
Executive Producer:
Paul McGettigan
Executive Producer:
Zoe Tait
Executive Producer:
Matt Walton
Series Producer:
Breid McLoone
Production Company:
12 Yard Productions

I'll Get This

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Five celebrities meet at a restaurant and play games between courses to decide who pays. Featuring Dotty, Russell Kane, Richard Madeley, Steph McGovern and Steve Pemberton. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Russell Kane
Participant:
Richard Madeley
Participant:
Steve Pemberton
Participant:
Dotty
Participant:
Steph McGovern
Executive Producer:
Paul McGettigan
Executive Producer:
Zoe Tait
Executive Producer:
Matt Walton
Series Producer:
Breid McLoone
Production Company:
12 Yard Productions

My Faith and Me

Series 1

Episode 1: Cherry Healey

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two England

In the first of a special biographical series to mark Advent, Cherry Healey revisits key events from her past to explore her unique relationship with religion and God. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Cherry Healey
Narrator:
Grace Dunne
Production Coordinator:
Josie Downing
Production Manager:
Julie Richardson
Off-line editing:
Nick Whenham
Off-line editing:
Ella Turner
Executive Producer:
Alan Holland
Series Producer:
Debb Swindells
Director:
Graham Smiles
Producer:
Graham Smiles
Production Company:
7 Wonder Productions

Louis Theroux: Altered States

Series 1

Episode 3: Take My Baby

Duration: 60 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Louis Theroux explores open adoption in California, where women hand over their babies at birth to adoptive families paying tens of thousands of dollars for the privilege. Show more

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