There’s a huge boost to the breeding programme as an anteater gives birth in the run-up to Christmas. Meanwhile, Ben asks the age-old question - can reindeer really fly? Show more
Matt Baker and Margherita Taylor reveal the unsung heroes of the Stour estuary in Essex, and Tom Heap investigates a tale of two rural high streets in lockdown . Show more
Dougie explores the Christmas traditions of old, plus the team’s highlights from the year, including Anne’s stunning favourite beach on Lewis and Euan’s vintage tractor. Show more
The science behind the extraordinary abilities of eagles, the most powerful birds in the sky, with dramatic stories and some remarkable experiments. Show more
Matt Tebbutt takes a look back at some of his favourite recipes and best moments from Saturday Kitchen.
Nigellissima
An Italian-Inspired Christmas
59 minutes
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Nigella Lawson creates a Christmas buffet menu featuring parmesan shortbreads, panettone stuffing squares and turkey breast stuffed with Italian sausage and cranberries. Show more
Chris Packham examines the world's weirdest natural events. Using incredible eyewitness footage, first hand accounts and scientific explanations.
Gordon Buchanan meets the animals who live in nature's winter wonderlands, from the polar bear mother helping her cubs to the owl searching for food. Show more
A look back at the life of Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, featuring interviews conducted with the BBC over the course of his career. Show more
Romantic drama. CS Lewis, Oxford don and well-known children's author, appears to be content with his quiet academic life until he meets the forthright American poet Joy Gresham. Show more
Antiques series. This episode comes from the Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle in County Durham. Experts Elizabeth Talbot and Paul Laidlaw pick out some gems to value. Show more
Steve Cram, Lloyd Griffith, Jeanette Kwakye and Josie Long test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Show more
True story about a teenage con man (Leonardo DiCaprio) who cashed fake cheques worth over $2.5 million while disguised as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer. Show more
Michael Palin revisits his fifth travel series – a journey to explore the Himalaya. Featuring fans including Levison Wood and Ade Adepitan as they reflect on his achievement. Show more
Documentary about Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume and his work with the British, Irish and US governments in brokering peace and political reform in Northern Ireland. Show more
Barra Best makes his way along the River Bann, meeting some of those who live, work and play on Northern Ireland's longest river.
Drama series about people with superpowers. Several heroes stand at major crossroads, facing personal decisions that could define their identity as good or evil. Show more
Drama series about people with superpowers. As Hiro and others seize upon offers to join rival company Pinehearst Industries, Peter meets its shocking founder. Show more
Kian’s cold turkey is tested when Sarah Jane calls in a favour. Can Kian stand firm, or will he crack under the pressure? Show more
The competition heats up as eight former winners of the Great British Menu compete to create stunning fish and main courses for a feast in honour of the heroes of this year’s pandemic. Show more
The top three chefs from the fish and main heats cook for the judges. Expect incredible, mouthwatering Christmas-themed dishes. Show more
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