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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

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A search to find the country's toughest recruit. The remaining recruits enter a more psychologically challenging phase - the world of the Russian Spetznaz Special Forces. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

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A search to find the country's toughest recruit. The remaining recruits face the ultimate final test - 48 hours with the British SAS. Who has what it takes to win? Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

A series in which 29 men and women take on gruelling army tests in a search to find the country's toughest recruit. Here, they are challenged by former members of the Navy Seals. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

A search to find the country's toughest recruit. The remaining recruits endure another punishing 48 hours, this time led by Lieutenant Dante Membrere, a serving officer in NAVSOG. Show more

Special Forces - Ultimate Hell Week

Series 2

Episode 1: Recces - South Africa

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

22 of Britain's toughest civilians face a fortnight of hell. The recruits are ambushed by a former colonel in the South African Special Forces Brigade. Show more

Special Forces - Ultimate Hell Week

Series 2

Episode 2: GROMS - Poland

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

The recruits meet their next special forces expert - Rafal Nowakowski, a former lieutenant of Polish GROM. Rafal starts with a basic fitness test and isn't impressed. Show more

Special Forces - Ultimate Hell Week

Series 2

Episode 3: Green Berets - USA

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

The remaining recruits face some of the toughest physical challenges yet under the eyes of former Master Sergeant Terry Schappert of the US Army's Green Berets. Show more

Special Forces - Ultimate Hell Week

Series 2

Episode 4: ROK UDT - South Korea

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

The recruits meet Ken, a lieutenant in the Republic of Korea's Underwater Demolition Team. His unconventional methods push everyone out of their comfort zone. Show more

Special Forces - Ultimate Hell Week

Series 2

Episode 5: GIGN - France

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

The remaining recruits face two former members of the GIGN, an elite tactical unit of the French police, who will test their abilities to operate under pressure. Show more

Special Forces - Ultimate Hell Week

Series 2

Episode 6: SASR - Australia

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

After ten days of blood, sweat and tears, the last recruits face the final Special Forces veteran, a former member of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One EastLatest broadcast: on BBC Parliament

Andrew Marr is joined by Meera Syal, Nicola Sturgeon, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Priti Patel. With news review from Sarah Smith, Kate Proctor and Rachel Watson. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Andrew Marr
Panellist:
Nicola Sturgeon
Panellist:
Priti Patel
Participant:
Sarah Smith
Participant:
Kate Proctor
Participant:
Rachel Watson
Interviewed Guest:
Meera Syal

The Big Painting Challenge

Series 2

Episode 6: Final

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

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The final of the amateur painting competition sees the four remaining artists tackling self-portraits before a final challenge in which they can choose any subject they want. Show more

The Big Painting Challenge

Series 2

Episode 5: Movement

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

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Amateur painting competition. For the semi-final the artists must tackle movement-themed tasks, before two are sent home and the remaining four go through to the final. Show more

The Big Painting Challenge

Series 2

Episode 4: Waterscape

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

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Amateur painting competition. The remaining seven artists are confronted with the tail end of a hurricane as they set up their easels on the banks of Loch Lomond. Show more

The Big Painting Challenge

Series 2

Episode 1: Still Life

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

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Amateur painting competition presented by Mariella Frostrup and the Rev Richard Coles. The ten painters begin the competition by tackling still life. Show more

The Big Painting Challenge

Series 2

Episode 2: Nature

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

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Amateur painting competition presented by Mariella Frostrup and Reverend Richard Coles. In the Cotswolds, the artists try to depict nature in all its glory. Show more

The Big Painting Challenge

Series 2

Episode 3: Portraiture

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

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Amateur painting competition presented by Mariella Frostrup and Reverend Richard Coles. The artists travel to RAF Hendon, where they must conquer portraiture. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

A search to find the country's toughest recruit. The recruits go behind enemy lines in a military role play under the orders of Jason Falla, a former member of the Australian SAS. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

A search to find the country's toughest recruit. 29 started, now 22 remain. Episode two sees recruits under the command of former Israeli YAMAM operative Itay Gil. Show more