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Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Simon Templar (Hugh Sinclair) is taking a quiet holiday in Switzerland when he becomes embroiled in the hunt for a music box containing a top-secret code. Show more

Contributors

Simon Templar:
Hugh Sinclair
Mary Langdon:
Sally Gray
Monty Hayward:
Arthur Macrae
Rudolph:
Cecil Parker
Inspector Teal:
Gordon McLeod
Gregory:
John Warwick
Charles Leighton:
Felix Aylmer
Director:
Leslie Fenton

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 6 minutes

on BBC Two HD

When a man is killed on his doorstep, the Saint (Hugh Sinclair) swings into action against a gold-smuggling gang and their ruthless leader - the Tiger. Show more

Contributors

Simon Templar:
Hugh Sinclair
Pat Holmes:
Jean Gillie
Inspector Teal:
Gordon McLeod
Lionel Bentley:
Dennis Arundell
Director:
Paul L Stein

Formats

Great British Railway Journeys

Series 1

Episode 16: Buxton to Matlock

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Michael Portillo helps to repair the ancient peat landscape of the Peak District and travels on the historic steam railway to Rowsley. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

on BBC Two HD

James Martin takes a look back at some of his favourite recipes and best moments from Saturday Kitchen. There is also classic archive including Rick Stein.

Food & Drink

Series 2

Episode 7: Fast Food

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Ken Hom joins Michel Roux Jr in the kitchen and shows him how to create a chicken dish in minutes, whilst Kate picks accompanying wines and Michel makes dessert. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Michel Roux Jr
Participant:
Kate Goodman
Participant:
Ken Hom
Executive Producer:
Robi Dutta
Series Producer:
Hannah Corneck

Talking Pictures

Bette Davis

Duration: 43 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for 11 months

A look back at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend Bette Davis, capturing the milestones of her life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 52 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for 7 months

Heartwrenching drama starring Bette Davis as a repressed woman who struggles to break free from her overbearing mother and assert her independence. Show more

Contributors

Charlotte Vale:
Bette Davis
Jerry Durrance:
Paul Henreid
Dr Jaquith:
Claude Rains
Mrs Henry Vale:
Gladys Cooper
Lisa Vale:
Ilka Chase
Director:
Irving Rapper
Elliot Livingston:
John Loder
'Deb' McIntyre:
Lee Patrick
Mr Thompson:
Franklin Pangborn
Dora Pickford:
Mary Wickes
Producer:
Hal B Wallis

Flog It!

Series 8 Reversions

Episode 16: Blackburn

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two HD

The team head to Blackburn in Lancashire, where the unusual treasures include a pistol and a whale vertebra purchased from a car boot sale. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Paul Martin
Participant:
Michael Baggott
Participant:
Adam Partridge
Series Producer:
Carole Lochhead
Series Editor:
Pete Smith
Director:
Liz Baker

Hive Alive

Episode 2

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

The second episode of a two-part documentary in which Chris Packham and Martha Kearney reveal the mysteries of the honey bee. Chris and Martha check up on the tagged bees. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Chris Packham
Presenter:
Martha Kearney
Participant:
Adam Hart
Executive Producer:
Paul Wooding
Series Producer:
Stephen Moss

Formula 1

2014

The Hungarian Grand Prix - Qualifying Highlights

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Suzi Perry presents highlights of qualifying from the Hungarian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton secured pole position in Hungary in 2013. Show more

Dad's Army

Series 4

Episode 9: Mum's Army

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Classic sitcom. Captain Mainwaring encourages the women of Walmington-on-Sea to join the platoon and meets Mrs Gray, an attractive middle-aged widow. Show more

Contributors

Private Pike:
Ian Lavender
Private Walker:
James Beck
Buffet Attendant:
Deirdre Costello
Captain Mainwaring:
Arthur Lowe
Lance Corporal Jones:
Clive Dunn
Private Frazer:
John Laurie
Edith Parish:
Wendy Richard
Mrs Pike:
Janet Davies
Serviceman:
David Gilchrist
Waitress:
Melita Manger
Miss Ironside:
Julian Burbery
Mrs Prosser:
Eleanor Smale
Ivy Samways:
Rosemary Faith
Private Godfrey:
Arnold Ridley
Sergeant Wilson:
John Le Mesurier
Producer:
David Croft

BBC Proms

Proms Extra 2014

Episode 1

Duration: 40 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Katie Derham returns for a new season of Proms. Haochen Zhang gives an exclusive performance and Alison Balsom prepares for her performance with the China Philharmonic Orchestra. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two HD

Jacques Peretti investigates consumerism. In this episode, Jacques looks at the marketing strategies for selling to children and the how they are being applied to adults. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 49 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Comedy drama about a solitary man (George Clooney) who makes a living firing people. However, when he meets a pretty businesswoman, his unemotional philosophy on life falters. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Jason Reitman
Ryan Bingham:
George Clooney
Alex Goran:
Vera Farmiga
Natalie Keener:
Anna Kendrick
Jim Miller:
Danny McBride
Craig Gregory:
Jason Bateman
Kara Bingham:
Amy Morton
Julie Bingham:
Melanie Lynskey
Maynard Finch:
Sam Elliott

Duration: 1 hour, 54 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Psychological thriller. A small-town private eye's friend disappears and the only clue is his connection with a call girl. Starring Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland. Show more

Contributors

Bree Daniel:
Jane Fonda
Peter Cable:
Charles Cioffi
Arlyn Page:
Dorothy Tristan
Frank Ligourin:
Roy Scheider
Trina:
Rita Gam
Director:
Alan J Pakula
Psychiatrist:
Vivian Nathan
Mr Goldfarb:
Morris Strassberg
Holly Gruneman:
Betty Murray
Janie Dale:
Jane White
Writer:
Andy Lewis
Writer:
Dave Lewis
Producer:
Alan J Pakula
Director of photography:
Gordon Willis

BBC Two HD

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