BBC Two 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 One of modern societies biggest criticisms is our lack of repair skills. When things stop working or break apart, our first instinct is not to repair it, put to throw it to the bin, creating a culture of wastefulness. In this documentary series we follow the brilliant men and women of the Repair Shop, who use their immeasurable talents to restore valuable antiques, heirlooms and anything they can 2026-08-17 The latest news from the BBC,which is designed to inform you on current affairs. The BBC is aims to be a totally impartial public service broadcaster, and was established by Royal Charter. The BBC is funded by a licence fee paid by British households, and is regulated by Ofcom. They aim to create high-quality content, in order to inform and educate, but also entertain, their audience Millions of p 2026-08-17 Every day this week, celebrity contestants Nina Conti, Nick Helm, Athena Kugblenu and Toby Tarrant take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt for the muc 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 Documentary series presented by Kate Humble and Ben Fogle, who follow the inspiring day-to-day stories of the animals and staff inside Britain's most famous safari park. The Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire, England was founded in 1966 as the first safari outside of Africa. Today it is a home to more than 400 wild and exotic creatures, including species like lions, tigers, monkeys, zebras, ostric 2026-08-17 The Emmy-nominated series returns to capture the dramatic and emotional stories of iconic savannah animals once again. There's humour, heartbreak and nail-biting tension as new characters move in and familiar faces continue their stories. This time they are not only facing their own personal challenges. Their whole world will soon be in crisis. As the programme opens, a spectacular buffalo hunt ex 2026-08-17 Antiques valuation programme. A team of well-respected experts travel around the UK visiting a string of beautiful locations such as castles, stately homes, mansions, gardens and museums. They are met by members of the public who have brought along an antique, family heirloom or curio, eager for a current valuation. The experts have their own specialisms and are always on the lookout for a surpris 2026-08-17 Members of the public sell their unwanted antiques at auction in an effort to make profit. But will the risk pay off? Host Paul Martin presents this compelling reality TV show, and there are experts on hand to do a valuation of the items beforehand, too. The show travels up and down the country, meaning everyone has the opportunity to take part and win some cash, as long as they have the right ant 2026-08-17 Every day this week, former winners Edith Bowman, Rhys James, Anita Rani and Simon Rimmer take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall House of Champions winner being crowned on Friday. Will they opt for the House of 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 Long-running British television quiz show in which contestants face two rounds of quick-fire probing questions, firstly on a specialised subject of the their choice, and the second on general knowledge. Each contestant has two minutes under the spotlight of a black leather chair to answer as many questions as possible. The contestant scores one point for each correct answer and may pass as often a 2026-08-17 British quiz show, presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell, in which teams compete in a tournament of finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues. Each episode features two teams of three people competing in four rounds of gameplay. Each of the four rounds involve connections but they are not obvious or easy. The four rounds are ''What is the Connection?'', ''What Comes Fourth?'', ''Connect 2026-08-17 Long-running general knowledge quiz that tests the intellectual powers of the brightest undergraduates in Britain. Launched in 1962 and hosted by Bamber Gascoigne, the show achieved cult status with teams from two different rival colleges pitting their wits against each other each week. The questions are as varied and as tough as they can be, and competitors risk having hard-earned points deducted 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 Following their respective, life-changing surgeries, old friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse venture out into the British outdoors for a spot of fishing. Travelling around the country, the pair of comedians visit idyllic rivers, picturesque lakes and stunning landscapes, utilising Paul's angling abilities and Bob's, well, enthusiasm, to catch some of Britain's most beautiful fish. A warm, slo 2026-08-17 In-depth news and current affairs review of the main political and economic stories of the day, featuring robust interviews with senior government and opposition figures, business and union leaders, and analytical reports that delve behind the headlines. Regular presenters cross-examine studio guests on details of policies, priorities, actions and inactions, on a range of domestic UK and internati 2026-08-17 BBC Weather provides forecast information for locations across UK and the world. Get the latest updates on the weather, know what to expect. (Senderinfo). 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 Join writer, filmmaker and Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester, David Olusoga, on a journey into Britain's past, as he chronicles the last 180 years of history, through the perspective of a single home and its residents. David explores archived documents, resources and newspaper reports to unearth clues about the home's history. He meets with residents who have lived in the 2026-08-17 Discover more about the British countryside as the presenters visit rural homes and areas to bring stories about nature and wildlife and environmental topics to a wider audience. The programme focuses on seasonal subjects with an overarching theme of conservation, species protection, the preservation of the rural way of life and challenges facing modern farming communities. The Sunday morning show 2026-08-18 2026-08-18 2026-08-18 Push factors from the noisy, bustling cities of Britain, combined with the alluring peace of the countryside, has the population dreaming of homes in more scenic surroundings. Escape to the Country sees buyers from different areas on the UK considering their options to settle down in the English countryside. Presenters show off a range of prospective homes, before they must make their final decisi 2026-08-18 Money For Nothing is a British TV program hosted by Sarah Moore, Jay Blades and EJ Osborne. The hosts save things from being dumped and transform them into valuable pieces, making money for people who had no idea there was cash to be made from their old useless stuff. Any profit is then returned to those people. The team salvage items from recycling centers and transform them into unique treasures 2026-08-18 Ten amateur sewists attempt to impress a group of judges with their creative skills in the hope of being crowned Britain's top needle and thread specialist. In each themed episode, the contestants must compete against each other in three rounds. The Pattern Challenge tests the participants' abilities to follow patterns as precisely as possible. The Alteration Challenge gives the sewists a chance t 2026-08-18 The latest news from the BBC,which is designed to inform you on current affairs. The BBC is aims to be a totally impartial public service broadcaster, and was established by Royal Charter. The BBC is funded by a licence fee paid by British households, and is regulated by Ofcom. They aim to create high-quality content, in order to inform and educate, but also entertain, their audience Millions of p 2026-08-18 Every day this week, celebrity contestants Nina Conti, Nick Helm, Athena Kugblenu and Toby Tarrant take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt for the muc 2026-08-18 2026-08-18 2026-08-18 Documentary series presented by Kate Humble and Ben Fogle, who follow the inspiring day-to-day stories of the animals and staff inside Britain's most famous safari park. The Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire, England was founded in 1966 as the first safari outside of Africa. Today it is a home to more than 400 wild and exotic creatures, including species like lions, tigers, monkeys, zebras, ostric 2026-08-18 The storm and the floods that followed have brought catastrophe for the Serengeti families – much of their land is now submerged or unrecognisable. As Nalla's family try to cross the flood waters, they face disaster as baby Kadogo and his mother are washed away. Nalla must lead the desperate search to reunite her family. The baboon troop are trapped in their roosting tree. To escape, Bakari takes 2026-08-18 Antiques valuation programme. A team of well-respected experts travel around the UK visiting a string of beautiful locations such as castles, stately homes, mansions, gardens and museums. They are met by members of the public who have brought along an antique, family heirloom or curio, eager for a current valuation. The experts have their own specialisms and are always on the lookout for a surpris 2026-08-18 Paul Martin is joined by experts James Lewis and Mark Stacey at Guildford Cathedral. Together the team pick out a selection of interesting antiques and collectables to be sold at a local auction. James discovers a collection of Doulton dogs, and Mark falls in love with a mahogany window seat. But the real star of the show is a fascinating and unusual Italian ring. Paul also takes a look at the his 2026-08-18 Every day this week, former winners Edith Bowman, Rhys James, Anita Rani and Simon Rimmer take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall House of Champions winner being crowned on Friday. Will they opt for the House of 2026-08-18 2026-08-18 Nigella shares the secrets of delicious Italian-inspired food. She treats her friends to an Italian-style supper of pork loin stuffed with parma ham and oregano, served alongside her speedy mock mash and lazy person's vignarola – a recipe based on the traditional Roman spring stew of broad beans, peas and artichokes. For her pasta dish, Nigella is cooking spelt spaghetti – an earthy choice to matc 2026-08-18 2026-08-18 Documentary series celebrating the heroic volunteers of Britain's RNLI, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and the daunting challenges they face to save the lives of their fellow citizens. These unpaid volunteers risk their lives on a daily basis, manning stations, boats and beaches in their free time. Our camera crews are on hand to capture the RNLI's tasks and procedures, filming the diffi 2026-08-18 2026-08-18 West London's Hammersmith Apollo Theatre hosts some of the biggest names in stand up comedy. Hosted by Jack Dee, performing his own sketches and introducing well known and loved acts such as Lee Mack, Michael McIntyre, Sean Lock and Sarah Millican. Running since September 2004, this showtime series is a classic comedy staple in homes all over Britain, and draws crowds in their staggering numbers t 2026-08-18 In-depth news and current affairs review of the main political and economic stories of the day, featuring robust interviews with senior government and opposition figures, business and union leaders, and analytical reports that delve behind the headlines. Regular presenters cross-examine studio guests on details of policies, priorities, actions and inactions, on a range of domestic UK and internati 2026-08-18 BBC Weather provides forecast information for locations across UK and the world. Get the latest updates on the weather, know what to expect. (Senderinfo). 2026-08-18 2026-08-18 2026-08-18 It's the early 1990s and, while many students their age are out raving, three Theology students at Oxford University are about to experience the house share from hell... In this third and final case, Danny Robins meets Heather who, 30 years ago, moves into a student house with two friends – a house which they believe is haunted by a malevolent entity. Events become so frightening that the group ar 2026-08-18