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Duration: 1 hour, 8 minutes

on BBC Two HD

American Civil War adventure in which an outlaw, sympathetic to the Confederate cause, is persuaded to attempt a daring raid on a Union-held town to destroy an ammunition dump.

Contributors

Captain Alan 'Wes' Westcott:
Steve Cochran
Sue Walters:
Diane Brewster
William Clarke Quantrill:
Leo Gordon
Judge Wood:
Will Wright
Jarrett:
Myron Healey
Director:
Edward Bernds
Producer:
Ben Schwalb

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 38 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Second World War drama about two soldiers in north Africa, one of whom suspects the other of an affair with his wife. Their feud escalates when they are sent on a commando mission. Show more

Contributors

Captain Leith:
Richard Burton
Major Brand:
Curt Jurgens
Jane Brand:
Ruth Roman
Lt. Barton:
Sean Kelly
Gen. Patterson:
Anthony Bushell
Private Wilkins:
Nigel Green
Sergeant Barney:
Christopher Lee
Director:
Nicholas Ray
Producer:
Paul Graetz
Writer:
Rene Hardy

Tennis: Australian Open

2015

Women's Final: Sharapova v Williams

Duration: 3 hours, 5 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Sue Barker with live coverage of the women's Australian Open final, 2015's first grand slam. Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams, the world's top two players, meet in Melbourne. Show more

Animal Park

Series 7: 30 minute reversions

Episode 6

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Ben Fogle and Kate Humble explore life behind the scenes at Longleat House and Safari Park. With cubs on the way, there are dramatic developments in Wolf Wood. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Ben Fogle
Presenter:
Kate Humble
Executive Producer:
Annette Clarke
Executive Producer:
Chris Powell
Series Producer:
Susanne Curran

James Martin: Home Comforts

Series 2

Episode 10: A Taste of Adventure

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two HD

James Martin shares the recipes he cooks at home. From his kitchen at home in Hampshire, James takes us on a culinary adventure. Show more

Duration: 41 minutes

on BBC Two HD

A compilation of rarely seen interviews and archive footage tells the story of movie-master David Lean, one of Britain's greatest film directors. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
David Lean
Narrator:
Sylvia Syms
Executive Producer:
Carla-Maria Lawson
Series Producer:
Simon Goretzki
Assistant Producer:
Kate Robertson

Duration: 1 hour, 57 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Biopic of the artist Vincent van Gogh. Driven by intense passions, van Gogh finds himself too often at odds with the world around him as he struggles to make his mark. Show more

Contributors

Vincent van Gogh:
Kirk Douglas
Paul Gauguin:
Anthony Quinn
Theo van Gogh:
James Donald
Christine:
Pamela Brown
Dr Gachet:
Everett Sloane
Anton Mauve:
Noel Purcell
Theodorus van Gogh:
Henry Daniell
Anna Cornelia van Gogh:
Madge Kennedy
Willemien:
Jill Bennett
Dr Peyron:
Lionel Jeffries
Producer:
John Houseman

Duration: 2 hours, 5 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Action adventure. A wealthy Arab sheikh invites a disenchanted ex-cavalry officer from the United States (Viggo Mortensen) to enter the famous Ocean of Fire race in the desert. Show more

Contributors

Frank Hopkins:
Viggo Mortensen
Sheikh Riyadh:
Omar Sharif
Lady Anne Davenport:
Louise Lombard
Prince Bin Al Reeh:
Said Taghmaoui
Buffalo Bill Cody:
JK Simmons
Rau Rasmussen:
Victor Talmadge
Director:
Joe Johnston
Writer:
John Fusco
Producer:
Patricia Carr

Genres

Formats

Documentary tracing David Attenborough's lifelong passion for birds of paradise, from the forests of New Guinea more than 50 years ago to the desert of Qatar today. Show more

QI

Series L

Episode 18: VG: Part Two

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Quiz show in which the aim is to be interesting. Stephen Fry and Alan Davies are joined by a selection of guests for some favourite moments from the L Series of QI. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Stephen Fry
Panellist:
Alan Davies
Director:
Ian Lorimer
Producer:
John Lloyd
Production Company:
Talkback

Brand

QI

Duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Drama. In the turbulent sixties, the friendship of the politically engaged teenagers Ginger and Rosa is suddenly tested to its limits.

Genres

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Adaptation of Shakespeare's play. Prospera is banished from Milan by her brother and finds herself stranded on an island with her daughter, where she waits to take her revenge. Show more

Contributors

King Alonso:
David Strathairn
Prospera:
Helen Mirren
Gonzalo:
Tom Conti
Sebastian:
Alan Cumming
Trinculo:
Russell Brand
Stephano:
Alfred Molina
Antonio:
Chris Cooper
Prince Ferdinand:
Reeve Carney
Director:
Julie Taymor

BBC Two HD

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