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Homes Under the Hammer

Series 19

Episode 63

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two HD

Property renovation series. An end terraced house in Silverdale, a mid-terrace in Derby and a one-bedroom flat in a London tower block are all sold under the hammer. Show more

Wanted Down Under

Series 10

Episode 15: Baigent Family

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two HD

UK families explore the possibility of moving to Australia or New Zealand. A couple with busy jobs spend a week in Adelaide to see if life there is any different. Show more

Escape to the Continent

Series 1 Cutdowns

Episode 16: Portugal - Lisbon

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Brits test drive an alternative life in Europe. Alistair Appleton is property shopping with a couple in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, on a budget of £300,000. Show more

World's Sneakiest Animals

Series 1

Episode 3: Sex, Lies and Dirty Tricks

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Chris Packham meets the animals who use devious tactics to win a mate, including fiddler crabs, who use optical illusions to impress females. Show more

The Pallisers

Episode 1

Duration: 50 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Drama series from 1974 based on Anthony Trollope's novels. The duke holds a party, unaware that forces are at work which will have drastic implications on the lives of his guests. Show more

Contributors

Duke of Omnium:
Roland Culver
Plantagenet Palliser:
Philip Latham
Glencora M'Cluskie:
Susan Hampshire
Countess of Midlothian:
Fabia Drake
Lady Dumbello:
Rachel Herbert
Marchioness of Auld Reckie:
Sonia Dresdel
Alice Vavasor:
Caroline Mortimer
George Vavasor:
Gary Watson
Burgo Fitzgerald:
Barry Justice
Dolly Longstaffe:
Donald Pickering
Mr Fothergill:
John Nettleton
Alice's Maid:
Lynn Smith
Director:
Hugh David

A Place to Call Home

Series 1

Episode 1: The Prodigal Daughter

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Sweeping Australian period drama. Having received some tragic news, a woman with a mysterious past returns to Australia after 20 years abroad. Show more

Contributors

Sarah Adams:
Marta Dusseldorp
Elizabeth Bligh:
Noni Hazlehurst
George Bligh:
Brett Climo
Jack Duncan:
Craig Hall
James Bligh:
David Berry
Anna Bligh:
Abby Earl
Gino Poletti:
Aldo Mignone
Roy Briggs:
Frankie J Holden
Carolyn Bligh:
Sara Wiseman
Andrew Swanson:
Matt Levett
Peg Maloney:
Judi Farr
Director:
Roger Hodgman

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some of nature's most fascinating creatures and plants. The giraffe's stretched neck has intrigued people for centuries. Show more

Best Bakes Ever

Series 1

Episode 17

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Jane Asher brings together a selection of recipes from the nation's favourite TV chefs. Whether it is cakes, pies, puddings or main courses, this greatest hits of baking is a must. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jane Asher
Series Producer:
Simon Goretzki
Producer:
Simon Catt
Director:
Simon Catt

Flog It!

Series 8

Episode 60: Torquay

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Experts Philip Serrell and David Fletcher join Paul Martin in the seaside town of Torquay. While they go looking for bargains, Paul visits a 16-sided house in Exmouth. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Paul Martin
Participant:
David Fletcher
Participant:
Philip Serrell
Series Producer:
Carole Lochhead

Great British Railway Journeys

Series 7

Episode 16: Ashford to Sevenoaks

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Michael Portillo journeys around Britain. Michael begins a new journey in Ashford, Kent, lending a hand at a state-of-the-art train maintenance plant. Show more

University Challenge

2015/16

Episode 26

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Quiz show for students. The quarter-finals continue when two teams of university students battle to reach the next stage in the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Mary Berry shares a selection of her foolproof recipes. Mary prepares salmon fillets with herbs and red pepper and a side of spiralised veg - perfect for any dinner party. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Mary Berry
Editor:
Karen Ross
Director:
David Ambler
Series Producer:
Emma Boswell
Production Manager:
Jane Pelling
Production Company:
Shine TV Ltd

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for 12 months

Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. In the final episode, Joann discovers how Egypt's enemies exploited a country weakened by internal strife. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Joann Fletcher
Series Producer:
Caterina Turroni
Director:
Ian A Hunt
Producer:
Ian A Hunt
Executive Producer:
Gillian Mosely
Executive Producer:
Bill Locke
Production Manager:
Chrissie Barlow
Production Coordinator:
Katie King
Assistant Producer:
Georgina Stewart
Researcher:
Harpreet Gill
Production Company:
Lion Television

The Many Faces of...

Ronnie Corbett

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

A journey through the career of Ronnie Corbett that looks beyond his starring role in The Two Ronnies to his strong stage career and first big television break at the age of 36. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Stephen Stewart
Production Company:
Green Inc Film and TV Ltd

Fern Britton Meets...

Series 7

Episode 4: Baroness Brady

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two HD

In the final episode of the series, Fern talks to one of Britain's best-known businesswomen, Karren Brady, Baroness Brady of Knightsbridge, about her career, life and faith. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Fern Britton
Interviewed Guest:
Karren Brady
Series Producer:
Gillian Bancroft
Executive Producer:
Aaqil Ahmed

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