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A Vicar's Life

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 11 months

A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of country vicars. The Rev Nicholas Lowton has come up with a plan that will bring in radical change - champing, or 'camping at church'. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Jo Roe
Series Producer:
James Routh

Countryfile

Country Lore

Duration: 55 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 9 days

The team meet with experts to learn about nature and the behaviour of wildlife in the winter, and what folk wisdom across the centuries can teach us about the season. Show more

Duration: 24 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 11 months

Animated adaptation of the children's book by Michael Morpurgo. A shy little girl named Mimi finds a baby dragon and undertakes a perilous journey to return it to its mother. Show more

Contributors

Mimi (voice):
Esther Greaves
Mami (voice):
Claire Martin
Executive Producer:
Phil Chalk
Executive Producer:
Kristian Smith
Executive Producer:
Henrietta Hurford-Jones
Production Company:
Leopard Pictures Ltd

Home Comforts at Christmas

Episode 2: Christmas Can Do

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

James Martin shows how to make impressive puds, Christmas Eve suppers and magnificent mains, and is joined by Helen Skelton.

Contributors

Presenter:
James Martin
Participant:
Annie Gray
Participant:
Ivan Day
Interviewed Guest:
Helen Skelton
Executive Producer:
Jeff Anderson
Series Producer:
Nicola Kingscote

Home Comforts at Christmas

Episode 10: The Big Day

Duration: 43 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

James Martin shares his secrets for Christmas home cooking. James shares a stress-free plan for the big day, pulling together the perfect Christmas meal for a crowd. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
James Martin
Participant:
Annie Gray
Participant:
Ivan Day
Interviewed Guest:
Paul Ainsworth
Executive Producer:
Jeff Anderson
Series Producer:
Nicola Kingscote

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Nigella decamps to the countryside for her cosiest Christmas yet. Recipes include roast duck, garlic and parmesan mashed potato gratin and brandy salted caramel ice cream. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Nigella Lawson
Series Producer:
Hannah Griffiths
Executive Producer:
Robi Dutta

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 11 months

Caroline Quentin narrates the tale of a group of baby animals, including emperor penguins and polar bears, born in some of the coldest and harshest places on Earth. Show more

Inside the Factory

Inside the Christmas Factory

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 11 months

In this Christmas special, Gregg Wallace visits a factory which produces a staggering two million tins of festive chocolate assortments a year. Show more

Rewind: 60 Years of Welsh Pop

Series 2

Christmas Special

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 14 days

A trawl through the archives finds some Welsh musical Christmas crackers. Among the festive favourites are performances from child stars Aled Jones and Charlotte Church, plus Tom Jones. Show more

The gifted young stars visit Salzburg on the trail of the von Trapps and The Sound of Music, performing such songs from the film's soundtrack as Climb Ev’ry Mountain and Edelweiss. Show more

Contributors

Featured Artist:
Isata Kanneh‐Mason
Featured Artist:
Braimah Kanneh-Mason
Featured Artist:
Konya Kanneh-Mason
Featured Artist:
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Featured Artist:
Sheku Kanneh‐Mason
Featured Artist:
Aminata Kanneh-Mason
Featured Artist:
Mariatu Kanneh-Mason
Production Manager:
Kelly Hood
Director:
Ian Denyer
Producer:
Len Brown
Commissioning Editor:
Stephen James-Yeoman
Executive Producer:
Bridget Boseley
Production Company:
Wag Entertainment Limited
Production Company:
MacLarty Brown Media

Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 13 days

A celebration of Christmas from the candlelit chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, led by the dean, the Reverend Dr Stephen Cherry, with the world-renowned choir under the direction of Daniel Hyde. Show more

Contributors

Director:
Marcus Viner
Production Manager:
Amy Swan
Executive Producer:
Catherine Stirk

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Series 5

Hotel Hubertus, Italian Alps

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 13 days

Monica and Rob discover what it takes to run Hotel Hubertus - a family-run resort which offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains thanks to its panoramic aspect. Show more

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 6 days

After Sherlock’s return from the dead, Doyle became an evangelist for spiritualism. His star declined after a public spat, whereas Sherlock Holmes found a life beyond his author. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 13 days

It’s 1881, and Old College, Oxford plays host to three very different academics. But can Bellingham’s experiments bring the breath of life to the horrifying bag of bones, Lot No 249? Show more

Contributors

Abercrombie Smith:
Kit Harington
Edward Bellingham:
Freddie Fox
Monkhouse Lee:
Colin Ryan
The Friend:
John Heffernan
Long Norton:
Andrew Horton
The Mummy:
James Swanton
Director:
Mark Gatiss
Production Company:
Adorable Media

Natural World

2011-2012

Episode 7: Jungle Gremlins of Java

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

The slow loris is the real-life gremlin, extremely cute but with a venom that can kill. Dr Anna Nekaris travels to the jungles of Java to solve the riddle of its toxic bite. Show more

QI XL

Series U

All I Want for Christmas Is U

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Eshaan Akbar, Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies for a festive special.

Contributors

Presenter:
Sandi Toksvig
Panellist:
Alan Davies
Panellist:
Eshaan Akbar
Panellist:
Jimmy Carr
Panellist:
Jo Brand
Executive Producer:
John Lloyd
Series Producer:
Piers Fletcher
Director:
Diccon Ramsay

Live at the Apollo

Series 18

Christmas Special

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 19 days

A special festive edition hosted by the fabulous Tom Allen, who introduces Thanyia Moore and Lloyd Griffith to the stage.

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Allen
Performer:
Thanyia Moore
Performer:
Lloyd Griffith
Director:
Paul Wheeler
Executive Producer:
Andrew Beint

Duration: 57 minutes

on BBC Two Wales

Available for 12 days

With a little help from her family, Stacey Solomon shows us crafty ways to create beautiful decorations and gifts that are sure to spread some homemade cheer this Christmas time. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Stacey Solomon
Presenter:
Joe Swash
Interviewed Guest:
Dilly Carter
Series Producer:
Michelle Aherne
Director:
Ryan Daly
Production Manager:
Philippa Pettett
Executive Producer:
Nick Hornby
Executive Producer:
Tina Flintoff
Production Company:
Optomen Television Ltd

The Hairy Bikers are back on the road, searching for wonderful seasonal ingredients to create a festive banquet to thank all those who’ve helped Dave through his recent illness. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Simon King
Presenter:
David Myers
Producer:
Rosie Pooley
Production Manager:
George Robinson
Series Producer:
Francois Gandolfi
Executive Producer:
Andrew McKenzie
Executive Producer:
Melanie Leach
Production Company:
South Shore Productions

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