BBC Two

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

BBC Two Wales (Analogue)

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: Hoppy Ball

20/10/2003

Hoppy Ball

CBeebies - Fimbles, Hoppy Ball

Rockit discovers that hoppy balls are very hoppy.

Series for young children in which colourful characters explore the magical valley around them. Pom finds a ball, and Rockit decides to hop on it.

Series for young children in which colourful characters Fimbo, Florrie and Baby Pom explore the magical valley around them. The Fimbles have a very special talent - they know when something is waiting to be found! Together with their friends Bessie, Rockit, Roly Mo and Ribble, every day is a new adventure. Hoppy balls are very hoppy, as Pom, Fimbo and Florrie find out when Rockit decides to jump on the hoppy ball that Pom's found.

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: Grumpy

08/05/2002

Grumpy

CBeebies - The Story Makers, Grumpy

It's time for the Story Makers to come out and create new stories.

When midnight strikes in the children's library, it is time for the Story Makers to come out and create new stories for the morning.

When midnight strikes in the children's library, it is time for the Story Makers to come out and create new stories ready for the children who are coming in the morning. Blue Cow meets a bear with a sore head.

Balamory

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

Balamory: Series 1

Balamory: Series 1: Episode 6: Storm in a Nursery

Episode 6

Episode 6: Storm in a Nursery

Balamory - CBeebies - BBC

PC Plum has invited Edie McCredie out on a boat trip.

Live-action series set on a Scottish island. PC Plum invites Edie McCredie on a boat trip but the weather spoils their plans. Can Miss Hoolie cheer Edie up?

Live-action series set in a remote Scottish island community. PC Plum has invited Edie McCredie out on a boat trip, but the weather has spoiled their plans. What can Miss Hoolie do to cheer Edie up?

Storm in a Nursery

Series 1

Live action series for preschool children based around the island community of Balamory

Live action series for preschool children based around the small island community of Balamory in Scotland

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 15: Operation DW

Episode 15

Episode 15: Operation DW

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DW is having trouble hearing and needs an ear operation. She learns to be brave.

Animated adventures of a young aardvark and friends. DW is having trouble hearing and needs an ear operation. With the support of her family, she learns to be brave.

DW is having trouble hearing and needs an ear operation. Is it okay to be just a little bit scared? With the support of her parents, doctors and nurses, and even Arthur, she learns to be brave, and discovers how hospitals help kids every single day.

Operation DW

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: 19/07/2007

19/07/2007

CBBC - Do Something Different, 19/07/2007

Sam and Mark with suggestions of stuff to do and great films to watch.

Sam and Mark have suggestions of stuff to do and great films to watch.

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: 19/07/2007

CBBC - Sorcerer's Apprentice Extra, 19/07/2007

Magician Marc Oberon grants Barney an exclusive audience backstage.

Fresh from his performance to the sorcerees, magician Marc Oberon grants Barney an exclusive audience backstage. Barney sets the magic teachers a unique levitation challenge.

Fresh from his performance to the sorcerees, magician Marc Oberon grants Barney an exclusive audience backstage. In-keeping with today’s magic discipline, Barney sets the magic teachers a unique levitation challenge. Meanwhile the Sorcerer reveals his dancing handkerchief to the remaining 10 sorcerees, and David Penn is out and about showing children tricks from the final genre of magic the sorcerees will be learning - mentalism.

Golf: The Open

The world's greatest male golfers converge on the UK's most challenging courses.

The world's greatest male golfers converge on the UK's most challenging courses. Who will join the roll of honour at golf's oldest major and claim the iconic Claret Jug?

Golf: The Open: 2007

Golf: The Open: 2007: Day 1

Day 1

2007

BBC Sport - Golf: The Open, 2007, Day 1

Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the 2007 Open from Carnoustie.

Gary Lineker introduces live coverage of the 2007 Open from Carnoustie, with Tiger Woods bidding for a third successive Open title.

Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the 2007 Open from Carnoustie. Tiger Woods is bidding for a third successive Open title but won't need reminding that he struggled on his last visit here, finishing 10 over par in the 1999 Open. Will the world number one be able to tame the famous Scottish course today? Among those also hoping to make an early impact is 2007 US Open winner Angel Cabrera.

BBC Sport

Golf action at the 136th Open Championship

Golf: The Open: 2007: 19/07/2007

BBC Sport - Golf: The Open, 2007, 19/07/2007

Highlights from the opening round of the Open Championship at Carnoustie.

Highlights from the opening round of the 2007 Open Championship at Carnoustie.

Highlights from the opening round of the Open Championship at Carnoustie. Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell was the first round leader in 2006, after shooting a course record 66 at Royal Liverpool. Can the British contingent make their mark today?

RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Coverage of the last major flower show of the season.

RHS Show Tatton Park: 2007

RHS Flower Show Tatton Park: 2007: Episode 1

Episode 1

BBC Two - RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, 2007, Episode 1Search BBC

The Gardeners' World team present last great flower show of the year.

The Gardeners' World team provide an insight into the last great flower show of the year. Staged at the height of summer, it is a unique chance to see Britain at its blooming best.

The Gardeners' World team present an insider's view of the last great flower show of the year. Staged at the height of summer, it is a unique chance to see Britain at its blooming best. Joe Swift reveals the secrets for success, following a designer eager to gain the elusive gold medal at his third Tatton attempt. Carol Klein discovers the 'must have' wedding flowers with a behind the scenes look at an exclusive Cheshire florist as they prepare displays for a bride's big day. Rachel de Thame explores how to reproduce the glory of a formal Italian garden in a home size plot.

RHS Flower Show Tatton Park: 2007

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The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook

The two lifelong bikers and foodies take to the road to find gastronomic treats

Hairy Bikers' Cookbook: Series 1

The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook: Series 1: Episode 3: Si and Dave Do the Isle of Man

Episode 3

Episode 3: Si and Dave Do the Isle of Man

Si and Dave Do the Isle of Man

BBC Two - The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook, Series 1, Si and Dave Do the Isle of Man

The hiary bikers combine a trip to the annual TT Races with some serious cooking.

Dave Myers and Si King hit the road in search of culinary experience. The lads combine a trip to the Isle of Man TT Races with some serious cooking.

Dave Myers and Si King hit the road in search of culinary experience and cultural adventure all over the world. For two lifelong bikers and foodies, the chance to combine a trip to the annual TT Races with some serious cooking is irresistible. They spend an afternoon cooking crab souffles and sea bass on the back of the boat over, only to wake up the next day in the teeth of a gale. On reaching Douglas, the boys encounter the strange Loaghtan sheep, and set up a feast of lamb and scallops on the beach.

The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook: Series 1

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

Dave Myers and Si King hit the road in search of culinary and cultural adventure

Dave Myers and Si King hit the road in search of culinary experience and cultural adventure

Mock the Week

Comedy show combining panel games, stand-up and improvisation, hosted by Dara O Briain.

Two teams of top comedians battle to get the most fun from the week's news. Panel show meets standup under the watchful eye of Dara O Briain.

Mock the Week: Series 5

Mock the Week: Series 5: Episode 2

Episode 2

Series 5

BBC Two - Mock the Week, Series 5, Episode 2

With guests Mark Watson and Jo Caulfield.

Comedy show. Two teams of comedians taking a satirical swipe at the news and world events, presented by Dara O'Briain. With guests Mark Watson and Jo Caulfield.

Comedy show combining elements of panel game, stand-up and improvisation, with two teams of comedians taking a satirical swipe at the news and world events. Hosted by Dara O'Briain, with regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard, joined by guests Mark Watson and Jo Caulfield.

Satirical comedy show combining the elements of panel show, stand-up and improvised games.

Comedy show combining the best elements of panel show, stand-up and improvised games with two teams of comedians taking a satirical swipe at the news and world events.

Hyperdrive

Sci-fi comedy following spaceship HMS Camden Lock as it protects British interests.

Sci-fi comedy, set in 2151, that follows spaceship HMS Camden Lock as it goes about protecting British interests in a changing galaxy.

Hyperdrive: Series 2

Hyperdrive: Series 2: Episode 2: Artefact

Episode 2: Artefact

Series 2

Artefact

BBC Two - Hyperdrive, Series 2, ArtefactSearch BBC

When presented with a mysterious object, Henderson tries to return its owner.

Sci-fi comedy set in 2151 following a British spaceship. Henderson can't help but try to return a mysterious object to its rightful owners despite York's warnings.

Sci-fi comedy set in 2151 that follows spaceship HMS Camden Lock as it goes about protecting British interests in a changing galaxy. When presented with a mysterious object Henderson can't help but try to return it to its rightful owners despite York's warnings that it's a classic hero trap. The three senior officers find themselves on a forest moon suddenly surrounded by aliens ready for revenge. After narrowly being avoiding destruction last year they have acquired new technology and are ready to strike back by putting Henderson, York and Teal into a reality TV gladiatorial contest.

Sci-fi comedy set in 2151 that follows British spaceship HMS Camden Lock.

Sci-fi comedy set in 2151 that follows spaceship HMS Camden Lock as it goes about protecting British interests in a changing galaxy.

Still Game

Comedy in which lifelong friends cope with everything modern life has to throw at them

Some things never change. Pensioners and best friends Jack and Victor grumble about modern life and get up to no good as they head down the pub in Glasgow.

Still Game: Series 6: Episode 2: Fly Society

Episode 2: Fly Society

Series 6

Fly Society

BBC One - Still Game, Series 6, Fly Society

Jack and Victor get a taste of the high life when they are mistaken for two socialites.

Scottish sitcom. Jack and Victor get a taste of how the other half live when they are mistaken for two socialites by a couple of rich widows.

Scottish sitcom. Jack and Victor get a taste of how the other half live when they are mistaken for two socialites by a couple of rich widows, but the gang from Craiglang are not happy at missing out.

Still Game: Series 6

BBC One

Scottish sitcom about pensioners in Craiglang, a fictional district of Glasgow.

Newsnight

Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories

Newsnight: 19/07/2007

BBC Two - Newsnight, 19/07/2007

Gavin Esler introduces coverage of the main national and international news stories.

Gavin Esler introduces comprehensive coverage of the day's main national and international news stories.

Gavin Esler introduces comprehensive coverage of the main national and international news stories.

Rome

Drama set at the birth of the Roman empire

Rome: Series 2

Rome: Series 2: Episode 8

Episode 8

BBC Two - Rome, Series 2, Episode 8

Vorenus and Pullo disgrace themselves in failing to safely transport Herod's gold.

Drama series looking at the birth of the Roman Empire through the eyes of ordinary citizens as well as famous historical figures. Vorenus and Pullo disgrace themselves.

Drama series looking at the birth of the Roman Empire through the eyes of ordinary citizens as well as famous historical figures. Vorenus and Pullo disgrace themselves when they fail to ensure the safe transportation of Herod's gold. Meanwhile Mark Antony makes a dramatic decision which has devastating consequences for Atia.

Historical drama. With Caesar out of the picture, the battle for control of Rome begins

Rome: Series 2: Episode 9

Episode 9

BBC Two - Rome, Series 2, Episode 9

With Antony ensconced with Cleopatra in Egypt, Atia is left bereft.

Drama series looking at the birth of the Roman Empire through the eyes of ordinary citizens as well as famous historical figures. Octavian sends Atia to Egypt to plead with Antony.

Drama series looking at the birth of the Roman Empire through the eyes of ordinary citizens as well as famous historical figures. With Antony ensconced with Cleopatra in Egypt, Atia is left bereft. As Rome is left suffering by the devastation of the grain supply, Octavian sends Atia to Egypt to plead with her ex-lover. When she is refused an audience Octavian finally has the means to turn the people against their beloved hero.

Kingdom Hospital

Spine-chilling drama series set in a haunted hospital

Kingdom Hospital: The Young and the Headless

06/06/2004

The Young and the Headless

BBC Two - Kingdom Hospital, The Young and the Headless

Mrs Druse and Hook make contact with Mary and her nemesis, Paul.

Spine-chilling drama series set in a haunted hospital. Mrs Druse and Hook begin to unravel Kingdom Hospital's horrifying past.

Spine-chilling drama series set in a haunted hospital. Mrs Druse and Hook make contact with Mary and her nemesis, Paul, and begin to unravel Kingdom Hospital's horrifying past. Meanwhile, Dr Traff's prank on sleep psychologist Dr Lona Massingale goes terrifyingly wrong.

Joins BBC News 24

10/11/1997

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BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)

BBC Two Northern Ireland

Until 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales (analogue) was known simply as BBC Two Wales. BBC Two Wales (digital) was BBC 2W. From 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales schedules on both analogue and digital became identical

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