Four poignant short dramas written specially for children by some of Britain's leading writers. The films explore such universal themes as bravery, friendship and sibling rivalry. Show more
Series featuring properties sold via auction. Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander visit a house in Torquay, a property in Gainsborough and an end-of-terrace in Carlisle. Show more
Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon and Julia Somerville spend a day with the British Consulate in Tenerife, investigating how holiday emergencies are resolved. Show more
Comedy. A book shop assistant (Ginger Rogers) buys a sweepstake ticket with a handsome stranger on a whim after he wishes her good luck, and a madcap romance ensues. Show more
A young woman (Ginger Rogers) from an impoverished background falls in love with the son of a society family. Social pressures soon threaten the relationship. Show more
Andrew Neil and Jo Coburn celebrate the 10th anniversary of the programme with a look back at some highlights of the last decade. Show more
Griff Rhys Jones follows the mighty Severn and its neighbour, the Wye. He also attempts to bog snorkel, meets druids for a ritual water blessing and sleeps in a hermit's cave. Show more
Michael Aspel and a team of experts examine curios and artefacts offered up by the public. This episode was filmed in the Valley Leisure Centre in Biddulph, Staffordshire. 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
Michael Portillo explores one of the greatest locomotive factories in railway history and discovers the dark side of the Industrial Revolution. Show more
Series following the work of probate researchers. The team investigate the case of Rita Mason who died in 2010 in West Bromwich and may have owned a property worth up to £175,000. Show more
Dara and Brian's journey through the night sky continues with a look into our distant past, explaining how the depths of space can shine a light on to the history of the universe. Show more
Brian, Dara and their guests return for an extra half hour of chat, debate and audience participation celebrating all things astronomical.
Phill Jupitus and Marcus Brigstocke head to Bolivia for a high-altitude road trip taking in the so-called Road of Death before findng themselves deep in bandit country. Show more
Rob Walker introduces action from the evening's second round best-of-7 set matches.
BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.
Film exploring the lottery of birth - how one's birthplace determines the likelihood of mother and baby surviving birth and what opportunities one may have later in life. Show more
Geography programme for children aged 4-6 following the adventures of William Whiskerson. In Weymouth, William meets his friend Charlie in his parents' fish restaurant. Show more
Geography programme for primary schools. In Lyme Regis, William learns about fossils and hunts for them along the beach, before visiting a museum to see a dinosaur skeleton. Show more
Geography programme for primary schools. William visits his friend Ewan and learns how houses can be adapted to save energy, before visiting the village allotment. Show more
