Programme Index

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Marrying Mum and Dad

Series 7

Episode 14: Circus

on BBC Two England

Children organise a wedding for their unmarried parents or step-parents. A brother-and-sister team plan a circus spectacular for their mum and soon-to-be stepmum Kate. Show more

Ricky Wilson's Art Jam

Series 1

Nile Wilson

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Nile Wilson pops in to show Ricky three special items. Ricky then surprises Nile with art from around the UK, artwork sent in by fans and a cool creation he makes for him to keep. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Ricky Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Nile Wilson
Series Producer:
Alex Armstead
Executive Producer:
Annette Williams

Blue Peter

World Record Spectacular and Medieval Jousting

on BBC Two England

Blue Peter attempts to break some world records in the studio with the UK's leading freestyle cycle stunt team. Also, Adam and Mwaksy learn what it takes to be a medieval knight. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Adam Beales
Presenter:
Mwaka Mudenda
Presenter:
Richie Driss
Production Manager:
Judith Coker

Planet Defenders

Series 1

Jack and Rewilding

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Environmentalist Jack Harries is on a mission to film beavers, red squirrels, pine martens and Scottish wildcats, as he investigates the impact of rewilding projects in the UK. Show more

Supersized Earth

Episode 2: The Way We Move

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Documentary exploring how humans have transformed our world in a generation. Dallas Campbell explores how we can travel further and faster than ever. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dallas Campbell
Producer:
Rob Liddell
Director:
Rob Liddell
Series Producer:
Simon Finch
Executive Producer:
Helen Thomas

Hugh's Wild West

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall explores the Jurassic Coast to investigate the strange life of its most curious creatures. His fascination for marine life centres on the cuttlefish. Show more

Chris and Meg's Wild Summer

Series 1

Lake District

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 7 months

Chris Packham and stepdaughter Meg McCubbin explore the Lake District. After walking with alpacas, the pair search for badgers and red squirrels, and visit historic Walney Island. Show more

Serengeti

Series 2

Leadership

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

As tensions rise, it’s a dangerous time to be born. Old enemies cause trouble for the lions and baboons, while the hyenas make life hard for the jackals and the leopard cubs. Show more

Contributors

Photographer:
Warren Samuels
Photographer:
Matthew Goodman
Photographer:
Richard Jones
Photographer:
Luke Gent
Producer:
Philip Dalton
Executive Producer:
Simon Fuller
Executive Producer:
John Downer

Nigel Slater's Middle East

Series 1

Episode 2: Turkey

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Nigel Slater visits Turkey, home to one of the world's grandest cuisines. Nigel discovers a vast and varied landscape, rich with tradition and local flavour. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Nigel Slater
Director:
Pete Lawrence
Executive Producer:
Pete Lawrence
Executive Producer:
James Thompson
Executive Producer:
Alla Salehian
Producer:
Peter Lown
Camera Operator:
Peter Lown
Sound Recordist:
Robbie Johnson
Series Editor:
Katie Brosnan
Production Company:
Hungry Gap Productions
Camera Operator:
Oytun Orgul
Editor:
Dan Thomas

Animals with Cameras

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 9 months

Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan leads a team using specially designed on-board cameras to film groundbreaking new behaviour in some of Australia’s most iconic creatures. Show more

Take a Hike

Series 1

Devon - Helen

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

In Ilfracombe, Devon, outspoken taxi driver Helen takes the contestants on a cultural tour of Ilfracombe’s coast. But what will the others make of Helen’s hike and her no-filter delivery? Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Rhod Gilbert
Executive Producer:
Narinder Minhas
Production Manager:
Louise Binding
Series Producer:
Rebecca Nunn
Production Company:
Cardiff Productions

Take a Hike

Series 1

Devon - Julian

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

In the second Devon hike, teaching assistant Julian explores the healing power of nature in Lynmouth. But will the group be laughing in the aisles or running for the hills? Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Rhod Gilbert
Executive Producer:
Narinder Minhas
Production Manager:
Louise Binding
Series Producer:
Rebecca Nunn
Production Company:
Cardiff Productions

Take a Hike

Series 1

Devon - Rosie

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Farmer Rosie hopes to take the lead with her farming and country life hike along the Devon coast near Teignmouth. But could it end in a walkout? Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Rhod Gilbert
Executive Producer:
Narinder Minhas
Production Manager:
Louise Binding
Series Producer:
Rebecca Nunn
Production Company:
Cardiff Productions

Take a Hike

Series 1

Devon - Chaz

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

Today’s Devon hike is hosted by former deputy mayor Chaz, who serves up snow flurries and a spicy picnic on Dartmoor. But will his hosting skills leave them out in the cold? Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Rhod Gilbert
Executive Producer:
Narinder Minhas
Production Manager:
Louise Binding
Series Producer:
Rebecca Nunn
Production Company:
Cardiff Productions

Take a Hike

Series 1

Devon - Colin

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

B&B owner Colin hosts the last Devon hike on a woodland trail from Greenway to historic Dartmouth. Will his taste of traditional Devon win over the walkers to claim top prize? Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Rhod Gilbert
Executive Producer:
Narinder Minhas
Production Manager:
Louise Binding
Series Producer:
Rebecca Nunn
Production Company:
Cardiff Productions

A House Through Time

Series 4

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for years

A ruthless factory owner is hit by an arson attack, a pacifist couple make a stand and one man sets sail for a life on the glamourous Atlantic liners. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Olusoga
Producer:
Kat Feavers
Series Producer:
Caroline Miller
Series Producer:
Rachel Ozers
Executive Producer:
Mary Crisp
Production Manager:
Zarina Dick
Composer:
Paul Honey
Production Company:
Twenty Twenty TV

Jay's Yorkshire Workshop

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 5 months

Jay Blades’ workshop makes furniture for local heroes in Yorkshire. This week, a man who set up a men’s mental health charity and a youth worker who turns people's lives around. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jay Blades
Expert:
Saf Fakir
Series Producer:
Kim Rossiter
Executive Producer:
Robi Dutta
Executive Producer:
Emma Walsh
Production Company:
Ricochet Ltd

Dad's Army

Series 3

Episode 5: Something Nasty in the Vault

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Classic wartime sitcom featuring the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea. Mainwaring and Wilson are in the bank when an unexpected guest drops in.

Contributors

Captain Mainwaring:
Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson:
John Le Mesurier
Lieutenant Corporal Jones:
Clive Dunn
Private Frazer:
John Laurie
Private Pike:
Ian Lavender
Private Walker:
James Beck
Private Godfrey:
Arnold Ridley
Mrs Pike:
Janet Davies
ARP Warden:
Bill Pertwee
Bank Inspector (Mr West):
Robert Dorning
Captain Rogers:
Norman Mitchell
Director:
David Croft
Producer:
David Croft

QI

Series P

Episode 4: Parts

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 2 months

Quiz show. Sandi Toksvig looks at various parts with Sara Pascoe, Ed Balls, Johnny Vegas and regular panellist Alan Davies. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Sandi Toksvig
Panellist:
Alan Davies
Panellist:
Sara Pascoe
Panellist:
Ed Balls
Panellist:
Johnny Vegas
Director:
Ian Lorimer
Production Company:
FremantleMedia

Brand

QI

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two England

Available for 3 months

A look at the special relationship between Nirvana and the UK on the 30th anniversary of their seminal album Nevermind, including the role Britain played in paving the way for their success. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Stuart Ramsay
Producer:
Stuart Ramsay
Executive Producer:
Mark Robinson
Production Company:
Wise Owl Films

Reel Stories

Dave Grohl

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two England

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl joins host Dermot O’Leary for an in-depth look back at his career to date. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dermot O'Leary
Interviewed Guest:
Dave Grohl
Director:
Rob Davies
Series Producer:
Chris Davies
Producer:
Ben Walker
Production Company:
Ora Et Labora Ltd

Duration: 2 hours, 11 minutes

on BBC Two England

Kathryn Bigelow's fact-based dramatisation of Detroit's Agliers Motel incident, which saw a police raid degenerate into racially motivated brutality during the riots of 1967.

Contributors

Dismukes:
John Boyega
Fred Temple:
Jacob Latimore
Carl Cooper:
Jason Mitchell
Julie Ann:
Hannah Murray
Writer:
Mark Boal

Genres

Formats

BBC Two England

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