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The A to Z of TV Gardening

Original Series

Episode 10: Letter J

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two HD

A look at some of the BBC's most popular gardening programmes and personalities, presented by Carol Kirkwood. Carol explores subjects that all begin with the letter J. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for 11 months

Lighthearted comedy about a wealthy young woman who causes chaos when she returns to her Arkansas home town and begins anonymously distributing money. Show more

Contributors

Genres

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 33 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Wartime drama. Despatched to destroy the Nazis' latest battleship, the British submarine Sea Tiger finds herself short of fuel and food, a long way from home. Show more

Contributors

Lieutenant Freddie Taylor:
John Mills
CPO Dicky Dabbs:
Reginald Purdell
James Hobson:
Eric Portman
Lieutenant Johnson:
Ronald Millar
Lieutenant Brace:
Louis Bradfield
PO Mike Corrigan:
Niall MacGinnis
Ethel Dabbs:
Joan Hopkins
Alice Hobson:
Josephine Wilson
Lieutenant Gordon:
Jack Watling
CPO Duncan:
Caven Watson
Producer:
Edward Black

Natural World

2015-2016

Episode 1: Africa's Fishing Leopards

Duration: 60 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Wildlife documentary. David Attenborough narrates the story of a leopard mother and her two cubs as they try to survive in the wilds of Botswana. Show more

Homes Under the Hammer

Series 19

Episode 36

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two HD

Property renovation series. A three-bed end-of-terrace in south Wales, a three-bed semi near Southampton and a three-bed ex-local-authority flat in London are all sold at auction. Show more

Hairy Bikers' Best of British

Series 1

Episode 4: British Waterways

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Si and Dave explore the amazing food available in British waterways. The hairy duo try their hand at fly-fishing for trout and make a stuffed wild duck. Show more

Duration: 2 hours, 17 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Screen version of the Broadway musical based on the life of vaudeville artist Mama Rose and her daughters Baby June and Gypsy Rose Lee. Starring Natalie Wood and Rosalind Russell. Show more

Contributors

Louise Hovick:
Natalie Wood
Rose Hovick:
Rosalind Russell
Herbie Sommers:
Karl Malden
Tessie Tura:
Betty Bruce
Mr Kringelein:
Parley Baer
Director:
Mervyn LeRoy
Producer:
Mervyn LeRoy

Natural World

2016-2017

Episode 2: Nature's Perfect Partners

Duration: 54 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Bill Bailey introduces extraordinary partnerships found in nature. Hippos join forces with fish for a full-body exfoliation, while ravens invite wolverines to dinner. Show more

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Series 1

Episode 1: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two HD

Available for 8 months

Giles Coren and Monica Galetti join the 9,500-strong workforce in one of the world's biggest hotels - Singapore's Marina Bay Sands. Show more

Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands

Series 4

Episode 6: Off the Map: North Rona and the Monach Islands

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Paul Murton experiences island life. His final difficult journey sees him travel to Heisgeir, Sula Sgeir and North Rona. Show more

Dad's Army

Series 3

Episode 4: The Bullet Is Not for Firing

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Classic wartime sitcom. Captain Mainwaring calls a court of inquiry when the platoon's ammunition is used up on a passing aircraft. Show more

Contributors

Captain Mainwaring:
Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson:
John Le Mesurier
Leading Corporal Jones:
Clive Dunn
Private Frazer:
John Laurie
The Vicar:
Frank Williams
Private Walker:
James Beck
Private Pike:
Ian Lavender
Private Godfrey:
Arnold Ridley
Mrs Pike:
Janet Davies
The Verger:
Edward Sinclair
Captain Cutts:
Michael Knowles
Captain Pringle:
Tim Barrett
Mrs Dowding:
May Warden
Producer:
David Croft
Director:
David Croft

QI XL

Series M

Episode 3: M-Places

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Quiz show in which the aim is to be interesting. Stephen Fry meanders about some places which start with an 'M' with Sue Perkins, Sami Shah, David Mitchell and Alan Davies.

Contributors

Presenter:
Stephen Fry
Panellist:
Alan Davies
Panellist:
David Mitchell
Panellist:
Sue Perkins
Panellist:
Sami Shah
Director:
Ian Lorimer
Producer:
John Lloyd
Production Company:
Talkback Thames

Duration: 1 hour, 48 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Biopic about rock star Jimi Hendrix's early years in 1966 and 1967, between the Cheetah Club in New York and London, until his triumph in Monterey. Show more

Contributors

Jimi Hendrix:
Andre Benjamin
Kathy Etchingham:
Hayley Atwell
Linda Keith:
Imogen Poots
Bryan 'Chas' Chandler:
Andrew Buckley
Michael X:
Adrian Lester
Noel Redding:
Oliver Bennett
Mitch Mitchell:
Tom Dunlea
Lithofayne 'Faye' Pridgeon:
Clare-Hope Ashitey
Michael Jeffery:
Burn Gorman
Eric Clapton:
Danny McColgan
Keith Richards:
Ashley Charles
Mark Hoffman:
Lauterio Zamparelli
Director:
John Ridley

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

on BBC Two HD

French comedy about a country girl who moves to a city to become a typist. Although the job interview is a total fiasco, she has a gift - she can type extremely quickly. Show more

Contributors

Louis Echard:
Romain Duris
Rose Pamphyle:
Deborah Francois
Marie Taylor:
Berenice Bejo
Bob Taylor:
Shaun Benson
Annie Leprince-Ringuet:
Melanie Bernier
Gilbert Japy:
Nicolas Bedos
Madeleine Échard:
undefined Miou-Miou
Georges Échard:
Eddy Mitchell
Jean Pamphyle:
Frédéric Pierrot
André Japy:
Feodor Atkine
Lucien Échard:
Marius Colucci
Jacqueline Échard:
Emeline Bayart

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