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The A to Z of TV Gardening

Original Series

Episode 2: Letter B

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for 9 months

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 B. Show more

Countryfile

Christmas Special

Duration: 55 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Countryfile celebrates Christmas on the stunning Auchlyne estate in Scotland. Charlotte and Emma help monitor beavers on the estate, and Anita joins Adam to help out on his farm. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Charlotte Smith
Presenter:
Joe Crowley
Presenter:
Matt Baker
Presenter:
John Craven
Presenter:
Adam Henson
Presenter:
Anita Rani
Presenter:
Tom Heap
Series Editor:
Jane Lomas
Executive Producer:
Bill Lyons

Nature's Weirdest Events

Series 2 (30-Minute Versions)

Episode 1

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Chris Packham examines some of the world's weirdest natural events. Chris visits the town brought to a standstill by a swarm of flying insects. Show more

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for years

A look back at the great British war films that boosted the nation's morale in the postwar years and launched the careers of some of our best-loved actors and directors. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 51 minutes

on BBC Two HD

World War II drama. A small group of agents is sent on a vital mission to destroy a Nazi V-2 rocket base in Holland. Their aim is to prevent flying bombs from falling on London.

Contributors

Lt. John Curtis:
George Peppard
Prof. Lindemann:
Trevor Howard
General Boyd:
John Mills
Duncan Sandys:
Richard Johnson
Robert Henshaw:
Tom Courtenay
Phil Bradley:
Jeremy Kemp

Duration: 2 hours, 5 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for 8 months

World War II tale based on a true story. As the Germans move closer to the secret of nuclear fission, saboteurs plot to stop the materials going into production. Show more

Inside the Factory

Series 6

Cider

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Gregg Wallace visits the world’s biggest cider factory, which produces more than 350 million litres each year. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for 4 months

Writer and comedian Sara Pascoe travels to Cuba to try out its most endangered jobs, which include reading at a cigar factory and climbing large coconut trees to make a sweet. Show more

The Ranganation

Series 1 - Short Cut

Episode 1

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Two HD

A shorter version of Romesh Ranganathan’s comedy talk show, featuring celebrity guests Rob Beckett and Fay Ripley. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Ruth Phillips
Executive Producer:
Richard Cohen
Series Producer:
Mark Barrett

The Ranganation

Series 1 - Short Cut

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two HD

With the help of the Ranganation and his guests, Romesh Ranganthan takes a funny topical look at modern Britain, investigating how and why the news matters to you. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Ruth Phillips
Executive Producer:
Richard Cohen
Series Producer:
Mark Barrett

Heroes

Series 3

Episode 7: Eris Quod Sum

Duration: 40 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Drama series about people with superpowers. Trapped and terrified, Nathan and Tracy, Matt and Peter struggle for their lives while Elle makes a shocking return. Show more

Contributors

Nathan Petrelli:
Adrian Pasdar
Peter Petrelli:
Milo Ventimiglia
Matt Parkman:
Greg Grunberg
Claire Bennet:
Hayden Panettiere
Hiro Nakamura:
Masi Oka
Ando Masahashi:
James Kyson Lee
Mohinder Suresh:
Sendhil Ramamurthy
Tracy Strauss:
Ali Larter
Angela Petrelli:
Christine Rose
Producer:
Tim Kring

Heroes

Series 3

Episode 8: Villains

Duration: 50 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for years

Drama series about people with superpowers. Hiro tries to discover what drove Arthur Petrelli to create Pinehearst and strike at Angela before he died. Show more

Contributors

Nathan Petrelli:
Adrian Pasdar
Peter Petrelli:
Milo Ventimiglia
Matt Parkman:
Greg Grunberg
Claire Bennet:
Hayden Panettiere
Hiro Nakamura:
Masi Oka
Ando Masahashi:
James Kyson Lee
Mohinder Suresh:
Sendhil Ramamurthy
Tracy Strauss:
Ali Larter
Angela Petrelli:
Christine Rose
Producer:
Tim Kring
Director:
Allan Arkush

Great British Menu

Christmas

Episode 5

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

The Christmas competition comes to a climax with desserts and petit fours. These last two rounds demand incredible technical skill; who will keep their cool? Andi Oliver hosts. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Sarah Eglin
Series Editor:
Antonia Lloyd
Series Producer:
Avril Beaven
Production Company:
Optomen Television Ltd

Great British Menu

Christmas

Episode 6

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Andi Oliver hosts as the top three chefs from the desert and petit fours rounds cook for the judges, so expect mouthwatering Christmas treats. Guest judge is Beverly Knight MBE. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Sarah Eglin
Series Editor:
Antonia Lloyd
Series Producer:
Avril Beaven
Production Company:
Optomen Television Ltd

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