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Duration: 2 hours, 22 minutes

on BBC Two HD

The dramatic story of US marines during World War II. The story centres on a major (Van Heflin) who guides the raw recruits through training. Based on the novel by Leon Uris. Show more

Contributors

Colonel Sam Huxley:
Van Heflin
Private Andy Hookens:
Aldo Ray
Mrs Danny Forrester:
Mona Freeman
Mrs Pat Rogers:
Nancy Olson
Mac/Narrator:
James Whitmore
Major General Snipes:
Raymond Massey
Danny Forrester:
Tab Hunter
Mrs Elaine Yarborough:
Dorothy Malone
Private Ski:
William Campbell
Private Marion Hotchkiss:
John Lupton
Private L Q Jones:
LQ Jones
Director:
Raoul Walsh
Author:
Leon Uris

Series following a year in Carol Klein's garden at Glebe Cottage. In January and February, the frosts of a hard winter have not yet released their grip on the garden. Show more

Series following a year in Carol Klein's garden at Glebe Cottage. March and April bring great change in the garden, as the remnants of winter make way for the hope of spring. Show more

Duration: 4 hours

on BBC Two HD

Another 16 second round matches take place across eight tables. Hazel Irvine introduces live coverage from York's Barbican Centre as players vie for places in the last 32.

Contributors

Presenter:
Hazel Irvine
Participant:
Ken Doherty
Participant:
Neal Foulds
Participant:
Stephen Hendry
Participant:
John Parrott
Participant:
Dennis Taylor
Participant:
Willie Thorne
Participant:
John Virgo
Executive Producer:
Alison Witkover

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Series 2

Episode 6: Bordeaux to Bilbao

Duration: 57 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Michael Portillo samples the delights of the French and Spanish Atlantic coast and learns how Britain's 'railway king' Edward VII made the region popular. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

on BBC Two HD

How Eric and Ernie became the kings of TV comedy. After Running Wild, Eric and Ernie's TV career was marked out by an anxiety never to lose editorial control. Show more

Duration: 2 hours

on BBC Two HD

Hazel Irvine presents highlights from the UK Championship, the second most prestigious tournament on the snooker circuit.

Contributors

Presenter:
Hazel Irvine
Participant:
Ken Doherty
Participant:
Neal Foulds
Participant:
Stephen Hendry
Participant:
John Parrott
Participant:
Dennis Taylor
Participant:
Willie Thorne
Participant:
John Virgo
Executive Producer:
Alison Witkover

Countryfile

Compilation - Our Living Laboratory

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two HD

Countryfile looks at the part the landscape has played in making scientific breakthroughs, and John Craven heads to Oxford's Wytham Woods. Show more

Holby City

Series 16

Episode 7: Sink or Swim

Duration: 56 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Malick's inability to face up to his situation brings him to breaking point. Serena's world is turned upside down when a new face lands at Holby City hospital. Show more

Contributors

Antoine Malick:
Jimmy Akingbola
Arthur Digby:
Rob Ostlere
Jonny Maconie:
Michael Thomson
Zosia March:
Camilla Arfwedson
Serena Campbell:
Catherine Russell
Edward Campbell:
Aden Gillett
Harry Tressler:
Jules Knight
Gemma Wilde:
Ty Glaser
Mary-Claire Carter:
Niamh McGrady
Guy Self:
John Michie
Ric Griffin:
Hugh Quarshie
Elliot Hope:
Paul Bradley
Bonnie Wallis:
Carlyss Peer
Jake Patterson:
Louis Payne
Ewan Hazlitt:
Cornelius Clarke
Becca Wilson:
Grace Graznak
Caitlin McAndrew:
Evelyn Miller
Tony Wilkinson:
Michael Wildman
Vicki Maitlis:
Tracy Wiles
Writer:
Jon Sen
Director:
Tim Mercier

BBC Two HD

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