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David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

Series 4

Episode 5: Incredible Shells

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for 2 months

David Attenborough investigates two shells that have proved to be winners in evolution: the tortoise's shell and the shells of birds' eggs. Show more

Countryfile

Christmas Special

Duration: 55 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Matt Baker and the team are in the small village of Elsdon in Northumberland, where preparations are in full swing for a big Christmas bash. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Matt Baker
Presenter:
Steve Brown
Presenter:
John Craven
Presenter:
Ellie Harrison
Presenter:
Tom Heap
Presenter:
Adam Henson
Executive Producer:
William Lyons
Series Producer:
Joanna Brame

Natural World

2017-2018

Episode 7: H is for Hawk: A New Chapter

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Nature documentary. Helen Macdonald trains a goshawk and follows a wild goshawk family at the nest, getting closer than ever before to these fiery eyed birds of prey. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Matt Tebbutt takes a look back at some of his favourite recipes and best moments from Saturday Kitchen.

Contributors

Presenter:
Matt Tebbutt
Series Producer:
Charlotte Collins
Executive Producer:
Amanda Ross
Producer:
James Bedwell
Researcher:
Scott Anderson
Production Coordinator:
Hannah Dodd
Production Company:
Cactus TV

Great British Menu

Series 13

Episode 44: Finals - Dessert

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Culinary competition. The fourth and final spot on the banquet menu is awarded and there is a surprising announcement for the chefs who have made it through. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Tom Clarke
Series Producer:
Claudine Parrish
Director:
Phil Ashton
Series Editor:
Genevieve Welch
Production Company:
Optomen

Duration: 2 hours, 17 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Richard Attenborough's biopic recounting the eventful early life of Winston Churchill, including his time as a war correspondent in Africa. With Simon Ward and Anne Bancroft. Show more

Contributors

Winston Churchill:
Simon Ward
Lord Randolph Churchill:
Robert Shaw
Lady Jennie Churchill:
Anne Bancroft
General Kitchener:
John Mills
Mr Welldon:
Jack Hawkins
George E Buckle:
Ian Holm
General Bindon Blood:
Patrick Magee
Captain Aylmer Haldane:
Edward Woodward
David Lloyd George:
Anthony Hopkins
Captain, 35th Sikhs:
Peter Cellier
Adjutant, 35th Sikhs:
Ronald Hines
Mrs Everest:
Pat Heywood
Lord Salisbury:
Laurence Naismith
Joseph Chamberlain:
Basil Dignam
Headmaster:
Robert Hardy
Officer on Train:
James Cosmo
Party Chairman:
Norman Bird
Prince of Wales:
Reginald Marsh
Major Finn:
Thorley Walters
Pamela Plowden:
Jane Seymour
Captain Weaver:
Dinsdale Landen
Sikh Soldier:
Dino Shafeek
Producer:
Carl Foreman

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Gordon Buchanan meets a family of rare Grauer's gorillas in the dangerous forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Gordon Buchanan
Executive Producer:
Tim Martin
Executive Producer:
Ted Oakes
Series Producer:
David Johnson
Producer:
Patrick Evans

Dragons' Den

Pitches to Riches

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two HD

Dragons' superfan and economics guru Steph McGovern finds out what happened after some memorable entrepreneurs exited those famous Den doors. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steph McGovern
Series Editor:
Darrell Olsen
Series Producer:
Samantha Davies

Cities: Nature's New Wild

Series 1

Episode 1: Residents

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for 7 months

Wildlife documentary series. Cities may seem unlikely havens for wildlife, but for animals able to adapt, the urban world is filled with opportunity. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Tragicomedy directed by Ben Wheatley about the difficulty of family relations. Middle-aged Colin organises a New Year's Eve gathering for his extended family.

Contributors

Colin Burstead:
Neil Maskell
David Burstead:
Sam Riley
Sandy Burstead:
Doon Mackichan
Gini Burstead:
Hayley Squires
Gordon Burstead:
Bill Paterson
Director:
Ben Wheatley

Genres

Formats

Duration: 1 hour, 34 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Drama. An Irish priest who is threatened during a confession finds himself in a race against time to discover the identity of his potential killer. Show more

Contributors

Father James:
Brendan Gleeson
Jack Brennan:
Chris O'Dowd
Fiona Lavelle:
Kelly Reilly
Dr Frank Harte:
Aidan Gillen
Michael Fitzgerald:
Dylan Moran
The Writer:
M Emmet Walsh
Freddie Joyce:
Domhnall Gleeson
Father Leary:
David Wilmot
Brendan Lynch:
Pat Shortt
Inspector Stanton:
Gary Lydon

Genres

Formats

Duration: 2 hours, 1 minute

on BBC Two HD

German historical drama. Jakob Simon dreams of emigrating from his poverty-stricken life as the son of a blacksmith in Schabbach, a village in rural Rhineland. Show more

Contributors

Jettchen Niem:
Antonia Bill
Gustav Simon:
Maximilian Scheidt
Margarethe Simon:
Marita Breuer
Johann Simon:
Rudiger Kriese
Florinchen:
Philine Lembeck
Lena Zeitz:
Melanie Fouche
Hedwig Simon:
Eva Zeidler
Director:
Edgar Reitz

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for 10 months

A behind-the-scenes look at St Paul's during their busiest time of year, revealing the secrets of Christmas at the cathedral. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Katie Buchanan
Producer:
Emma Cleave
Production Manager:
Rita Cabral
Composer:
John Lemke

My Faith and Me

Series 1

Episode 3: Gavin Peacock

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Former professional footballer and pundit Gavin Peacock explores his life journey, explaining his path from Premier League goal scorer to full-time church minister. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Gavin Peacock
Narrator:
Grace Dunne
On-line editing:
Adam Stokes
Re-recording mixer:
Daniel Piggot
Graphic Designer:
Ian Richards
Graphic Designer:
John Eddy
Production Coordinator:
Josie Downing
Producer:
Peter Twibill
Assistant Producer:
Oliver Upton
Production Manager:
Katie Brewer-Frankl
Production Manager:
Julie Richardson
Producer:
Oliver Clark
Off-line editing:
Chris Whenham
Off-line editing:
Abraham Gill
Off-line editing:
Ella Turner
Executive Producer:
Alan Holland
Series Producer:
Debb Swindells
Director:
Graham Smiles
Producer:
Graham Smiles
Composer:
Paul Ibbotson

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