BBC Two

BBC Two is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964.

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Fimbles

Series for young children in which the characters explore the magical valley around them

Series for young children in which the colourful characters Fimbo, Florrie and Baby Pom explore the magical valley around them

Fimbles: Plaster

10/10/2003

Plaster

CBeebies - Fimbles, Plaster

Pom's sticking plaster comes in handy for all sorts of things, but not for Fimbo's plan.

Series for young children in which colourful characters explore the magical valley around them. Pom's sticking plaster comes in handy for all sorts of things.

Series for young children in which colourful characters Fimbo, Florrie and Baby Pom explore the magical valley around them. Pom's sticking plaster comes in handy for all sorts of things, but Fimbo's plan to get lots of Crumble Crackers doesn't quite pay off.

CBeebies

The UK's most watched and most loved channel for the under-sixes.

The UK's most watched and most loved channel for the under-sixes, dedicated to delighting and surprising its pre-school audience.

The Story Makers

When midnight strikes in the children's library it's time for the Story Makers to come out

When midnight strikes in the children's library, it is time for the Story Makers to come out and make new stories ready for the children who are coming in the morning

The Story Makers: Shoe Time

29/04/2002

Shoe Time

CBeebies - The Story Makers, Shoe Time

Milton gets a pair of tap-dancing shoes - and the Blue Cow does, too.

When midnight strikes in the children's library, it is time for the Story Makers to come out and make new stories. Milton gets a pair of tap-dancing shoes.

When midnight strikes in the children's library, it is time for the Story Makers to come out and make new stories ready for the children who are coming in the morning. Milton gets a pair of tap-dancing shoes - and the Blue Cow does, too.

Balamory

Find out what the story is in Balamory with Miss Hoolie and the gang.

Balamory: Series 4

Balamory: Series 4: Episode 202: The Prize

Episode 202

Episode 202: The Prize

Balamory - CBeebies - BBC

It is the day of the Balamory Yacht Race and PC Plum is in charge!

Series for preschool children based around the small island community of Balamory in Scotland. It is the day of the Balamory Yacht Race and PC Plum is in charge!

Series for pre-school children based around the small island community of Balamory in Scotland. It is the day of the Balamory Yacht Race and PC Plum is in charge!

The Prize

Series 4

Find out what the story is in Balamory with Miss Hoolie and the gang

Arthur

Animation following the adventures of the world's most famous aardvark.

Follow the adventures of the world's most famous aardvark, eight-year-old Arthur Read, and his family and friends.

Arthur: Series 11

Arthur: Series 11: Episode 9: Flaw and Order

Episode 9

Episode 9: Flaw and Order

Arthur - CBBC - BBC

Dad's platter has a crack in it and all the evidence points to Arthur as the culprit.

Animation following the adventures of a young aardvark and his friends. Dad's platter has a crack in it and all the evidence points to Arthur as the culprit. Can he clear his name?

Flaw and Order

Series 11

CBBC

The BBC's multiplatform offering bringing the very best programmes to 6-12 year olds.

CBBC is the BBC's multiplatform offering for 6-12 year olds bringing the very best drama, entertainment and factual programmes to its young viewers.

Animation following the adventures of a young aardvark and his friends

Do Something Different

Sam and Mark are on a mission to get one million kids to Do Something Different

Sam and Mark are on a mission to get one million kids to Do Something Different, with suggestions of stuff to do and great films to watch

Do Something Different: 10/07/2007

10/07/2007

CBBC - Do Something Different, 10/07/2007

Sam and Mark are on a mission to get one million kids to Do Something Different.

Sam and Mark have suggestions of stuff to do and great films to watch. This is how to make your holidays the best ever.

Sam and Mark are on a mission to get one million kids to Do Something Different by the end of the summer. With suggestions of stuff to do and great films to watch, this is how to make your holidays the best ever.

Sorcerer's Apprentice Extra

Fourteen young magicians learn the tricks of the trade

Sorcerer's Apprentice Extra: 10/07/2007

CBBC - Sorcerer's Apprentice Extra, 10/07/2007

Barney Harwood takes us behind the scenes at the Sorcerer’s Apprentice magic school.

Barney Harwood takes us behind the scenes at the Sorcerer’s Apprentice magic school as the 14 wannabe magicians turn up for their first day.

Barney Harwood takes us behind the scenes at the Sorcerer’s Apprentice magic school as the 14 wannabe magicians turn up for their first day. 

The magical journey is shown from the beginning with exclusive access to the auditions, where hundreds of hopefuls competed for a place at magic school. Barney drops in on housemistress Miss Ford to find out her first impressions of the sorcerees and we feature exclusive footage of their first magic lesson. The magic teachers go head to head in the first teacher challenge and we follow magician David Penn as he takes to the streets to demonstrate the art of vanishing and production.

In the Night Garden

Visit the magical Night Garden where a lovely group of toys learn about having fun.

As the day fades and the stars come out, visit the magical Night Garden and spend time with a lovely group of toys who are learning all about sharing, caring and having fun.

In the Night Garden: Series 1: Episode 22: Upsy Daisy's Big Loud Sing Song

Episode 22

Episode 22: Upsy Daisy's Big Loud Sing Song

In the Night Garden - CBeebies - BBC

Upsy Daisy chooses to sing through her megaphone, and the Pontipines cover their ears.

Series for young children about a magical place. Upsy Daisy sings through her megaphone. The Pontipines cover their ears - what loud singing!

Upsy Daisy chooses to sing through her megaphone. The Pontipines cover their ears - what loud singing! They complain over the trubliphone, but then Makka Pakka joins in with his trumpet, and they make lovely music together.

Upsy Daisy's Big Loud Sing Song

In the Night Garden: Series 1

Series 1

Series for pre-school children set in a magical forest, where characters have adventures

Series for pre-school children set in a magical forest, where colourful characters have adventures and are read bedtime stories

Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies

Programme for pre-school children combining animation with live action footage

Programme for pre-school children combining animation with live action footage from National Geographic and the BBC film archives

Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies: Footprints in the Sand

09/04/2007

Footprints in the Sand

CBeebies - Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies, Footprints in the Sand

Playing in the bush, Max, Bo and Karla stumble on a giant footprint and run back to Mama.

Animation series about an elephant mum who shows her calf and his friends wildlife films. Playing in the bush, Max, Bo and Karla stumble on a giant footprint.

Animation series about an elephant mum who shows her calf and his friends wildlife films. Playing in the bush, Max, Bo and Karla stumble on a giant footprint and go running back to Mama. Together, they discover that the print was from a dinosaur.

Something Special

Education show using songs, rhymes and Makaton to promote language skills.

Something Special uses songs, rhymes and visual humour with Makaton to help its audience learn how to communicate as well as develop their language in a fun and exciting way.

Something Special: Series 1

Something Special: Series 1: Episode 7: Clothes

Episode 7

Episode 7: Clothes

Something Special - CBeebies - BBC

Mr Tumble has some amazing shoes, including a special pair for dancing.

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble has some amazing shoes, including a special pair for dancing.

Using a sign language called Makaton, Something Special helps its audience learn how to communicate as well as develop their language in a fun and exciting way. Justin Fletcher presents songs, rhymes and visual humour, all centred around themes that are familiar to young children.

Mr Tumble has some amazing shoes, including a special pair of dancing shoes.

Clothes

Education show using songs, rhymes and Makaton sign language to promote language skills.

Something Special uses songs, rhymes and visual humour with Makaton sign language to help its audience learn how to communicate as well as develop their language in a fun and exciting way.

Big Cook Little Cook

Cookery series with Big Cook and foot-high Little Cook.

Cookery series with Big Cook and foot-high Little Cook. Together they run a special cafe where every day a different customer calls in for a tasty treat.

Big Cook Little Cook: Series 1

Big Cook Little Cook: Series 1: Episode 17: Mermaid

Episode 17

Episode 17: Mermaid

Mermaid

CBeebies - Big Cook Little Cook, Series 1, Mermaid

Ben and Small play a game where they pretend to be creatures from the sea.

Cookery series with Big Cook Ben and Little Cook Small. The pair make some mermaid soup for Miranda the Mermaid, and in return she leaves them a magic comb.

Cookery series with Big Cook Ben and foot-high Little Cook Small. Ben has been swimming in the sea. He has seaweed in his hair and is very messy. Ben and Small play a game where they have to guess which creature from the sea the other one is impersonating. Miranda the Mermaid comes into the cafe and they make her some mermaid soup. Miranda is grateful, so she leaves them a magic comb. Now they can comb their hair, and whenever they blow on the comb Miranda will appear.

Big Cook and Little Cook rustle up tasty treats for the special visitors to their cafe

Underground Ernie

CGI animation about Ernie, controller of International Underground

CGI animation. Ernie, controller of International Underground, is always on hand to help his friends and to get passengers to their destinations

Underground Ernie: The Mayor's Visit

16/11/2006

The Mayor's Visit

CBeebies - Underground Ernie, The Mayor's Visit

Hammersmith and City's brakes get stuck fast just when the trains least expect them to.

CGI animation about Ernie, controller of International Underground. Hammersmith and City's brakes get stuck fast just when the trains least expect them to.

CGI animation. Ernie, controller of International Underground, is always on hand to help his friends and to get passengers to their destinations. He is helped by trains Victoria, Bakerloo, Circle, Jubilee and the twins Hammersmith and City. Hammersmith and City's brakes get stuck fast just when the trains least expect them to. What's worse is that the Mayor is on board.

LazyTown

Fun with pink-haired eight-year-old Stephanie and superhero Sportacus.

Fun with pink-haired eight-year-old Stephanie and superhero Sportacus

LazyTown: Series 1

LazyTown: Series 1: Episode 35: Rockin Robbie

Episode 35

Episode 35: Rockin Robbie

Rockin Robbie

CBeebies - LazyTown, Series 1, Rockin Robbie

Robbie pretends to be a famous rock 'n' roll star and demands that Sportacus leaves town.

Fun with Stephanie, an optimistic eight-year-old, and superhero Sportacus. Robbie pretends to be a rock 'n' roll star and demands that Sportacus leaves town.

Fun with pink-haired Stephanie, an optimistic eight-year-old, and superhero Sportacus, as they learn how to make healthy choices and get active. Their friends include Ziggy, who likes sweets; Stingy, who can't share anything; Pixel, who loves video games; and Trixie, who can't follow rules. 

Robbie pretends to be a famous rock 'n' roll singer to convince the LazyTown children to be lazy, and demands that Sportacus leaves LazyTown forever. Sportacus must return before it's too late.

Nero Wolfe Mysteries

Drama series about the genius detective and his assistant Archie Goodwin

Nero Wolfe Mysteries: Poison a la Carte

05/02/2005

Poison a la Carte

BBC Two - Nero Wolfe Mysteries, Poison a la Carte

A select gourmet dinner is marred by murder.

Drama series about the genius detective and his assistant Archie Goodwin. A select gourmet dinner is marred by murder.

Drama series about the genius detective and his assistant Archie Goodwin. A select gourmet dinner is marred by murder, but was it one of the women serving the dishes that did the deed?

Knowledge, drama, comedy and the arts for a broad adult audience.

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Daily Politics

News, views, analysis and moves on the political stories of the day.

Daily Politics: 10/07/2007

BBC Two - Daily Politics, 10/07/2007

News, views and moves on the political stories of the day, plus House of Commons coverage.

News, views and moves on the political stories of the day, plus live House of Commons coverage presented by Andrew Neil and Jenny Scott.

News, views and moves on the political stories of the day, plus House of Commons coverage presented by Andrew Neil and Jenny Scott.

Working Lunch

The latest business, consumer and workplace news from across the country

Working Lunch: 10/07/2007

BBC Two - Working Lunch, 10/07/2007

The latest business, consumer and workplace news from across the country.

Animal Park

BBC One

Kate Humble and Ben Fogle go behind the scenes at Longleat Safari Park.

Cute critters and caring keepers. Kate Humble and Ben Fogle explore Longleat Safari Park, meeting a host of exotic, fascinating animals and the people who look after them.

Animal Park: Series 7: 30 minute reversions

Animal Park: Series 7: 30 minute reversions: Episode 15

Episode 15

Series 7: 30 minute reversions

BBC One - Animal Park, Series 7: 30 minute reversions, Episode 15

In Wolf Wood, the fearsome hunters try their paws at a spot of fishing.

Ben Fogle and Kate Humble explore life at Longleat Estate and Safari Park. In Wolf Wood, the fearsome hunters try their paws at a spot of fishing. Two new safari boats are ordered.

Ben Fogle and Kate Humble explore life behind the scenes at Longleat Estate and Safari Park. In Wolf Wood, the fearsome hunters try their paws at a spot of fishing and get a good catch. The park has ordered two new safari boats for Half Mile Lake, but unless it rains soon they will be left high and dry.

Ben Fogle and Kate Humble explore life behind the scenes at the Longleat Estate

Ben Fogle and Kate Humble explore life behind the scenes at Longleat Estate and Safari Park

Open Gardens

Twenty gardeners try to get their gardens accepted into the National Gardens Scheme

Carol Klein presents a series which follows 20 gardeners as they attempt to have their gardens accepted into the demanding National Gardens Scheme

Open Gardens: Series 1

Open Gardens: Series 1: Episode 6

Episode 6

BBC Two - Open Gardens, Series 1, Episode 6

A couple want to open their large wild Cumbrian fell garden to the public.

Carol Klein presents a series following people who transform their gardens in an attempt to be accepted by the National Gardens Scheme.

Carol Klein presents a series following people who transform their gardens in an attempt to be accepted by the National Gardens Scheme. One couple want to open their large, wild Cumbrian fell garden to the public, but it requires extensive development. And the owners of the small, walled village garden at Wolf House want to instill it with new life before the arrival of their first grandchild.

Living in the Sun

Kristian Digby presents a series about Brits who have relocated to Spain

Living in the Sun: Series 1

Living in the Sun: Series 1: Episode 11

Episode 11

BBC Two - Living in the Sun, Series 1, Episode 11

An Essex family bring a bit of Blighty to the Costa del Sol by opening a posh chippy.

Nadia Sawalha presents a series about Brits who have relocated to Spain. An Essex family are bringing Blighty to the Costa del Sol by opening a posh fish and chip restaurant.

Nadia Sawalha presents a series about Brits who have relocated to Spain. An Essex family who are bringing a bit of Blighty to the Costa del Sol by opening a posh fish and chip restaurant. Nadia goes bargain hunting with a couple who have turned their hand to renovating furniture, plus a look at what the property market of Murcia has to offer.

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