Spark is a collection of short films about ambition and work aimed at 9- to 14-year-olds that encourages them to think about what they might do and who they might become. Show more
Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander visit a house in Derby, a chapel in Chelmsford and a flat in London, and find out how much they sold for at auction. Show more
Nick Knowles presents events from the day-to-day work of the emergency services on land, sea and in the air. The coast guard is scrambled to a seriously injured sailor. Show more
Documentary series which sees insurance fraudsters caught out on camera. In this episode, a footballer who claimed he could not play is caught getting man of the match. Show more
For husband Billy, a move to New Zealand offers a new start for his family. Will life down under live up to Billy's hopes or wife Beth's worst fears? Show more
Documentary series. Robert Peston charts how shopping in Britain was transformed from a chore to be endured in the 1950s into our favourite pastime by the 1980s. Show more
Raymond Blanc shows how different cooking techniques can be used. He barbecues chicken with celeriac remoulade and grills fruit brochettes for dessert. Show more
HARDtalk
Damian McBride - Special Adviser to the British Prime Minister (2005 - 2009)
30 minutes
on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Stephen Sackur talks to Damian McBride, spin doctor for former British prime minister Gordon Brown, about his recently published political memoir. Show more
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Host John Humphrys invites four contenders to answer questions in the famous black chair. Subjects include Frank Sinatra and the Lord Peter Wimsey books by Dorothy L Sayers. Show more
Anne Robinson presents the quick-fire general knowledge quiz in which contestants must decide at the end of each round which of their number should be eliminated.
It's the last chance for the chefs from the south west to impress, as now the one with the lowest total score from across the week will leave the competition. Show more
Documentary. The team dives into one of the world's most hostile environments, beneath the polar ice cap, to explore how the ice is shrinking and how this may affect the climate. Show more
Kate Humble and Ben Fogle look behind the scenes at Longleat Safari Park. A newborn pygmy goat is rejected by its mother so the keepers work round the clock to save its life. Show more
Documentary series about the South Pacific islands. This edition looks at the birth, growth and death of an island, with images of an erupting underwater volcano. Show more
Michael Aspel and the team visit Victoria Baths in Manchester. Among the treasures brought to light are an art deco cigarette case bought at a boot sale. Show more
Jeremy Vine hosts the show in which teams from all over the UK take on probably the greatest quiz team in Britain, made up of some of the country's top quiz champions. Show more
Zoe Ball presents all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly Come Dancing. Plus Zoe gets the latest news from inside the training rooms.
A team of canine experts reveal the innermost secrets of man's best friend. In this episode they take a look at the special relationship between humans and dogs. Show more
Crime drama set in 1919 Birmingham. Thomas Shelby's war with the Lee family of gypsies escalates and Campbell puts further pressure on him to deliver the stolen guns. Show more
Series following the work of midwives. This episode follows the midwives at the University Hospital of Wales as they look after mums who need additional support and care. Show more
Panorama investigates the network al-Shabab uses to cross the Somali-Kenyan border at will and this terror group's appeal to radicalised Muslim youths in Britain and beyond. Show more
A compilation of short films made for schools offering a unique travel guide. Dr Ian Mortimer takes us on a present-tense journey through the world of Queen Elizabeth I. Show more
