2024-09-24
The search for the nation's Mastermind continues as Clive Myrie tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge. The specialist subjects are the naval commander Horatio Nelson, the television series Battlestar Galactica, singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka and the films of Sofia Coppola.
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far – the vital extra ingredients are logic and lateral thinking. Three self-professed introverts have ventured as far as Cardiff to take on three representatives of the University of the Third Age, all seeking the link between apparently random clues. For example: Barbados, Club Med, Maserati and Britannia – what do they have
In another first round match, Reading take on Exeter for a place in the second round.
Vienna, 1781. Mozart, aged 25, faces an uncertain future in a city where he has few friends. He finds solace and security with the Weber family, particularly with Constanze, with whom he falls in love. Their courtship faces challenges, with his father, Leopold, refusing to give his permission to Mozart to marry. Scandalously, they go ahead anyway, and a newborn baby follows quickly after. Fame and
It's the 15th anniversary of Sam's death, and Freya wants to help Abe with the annual party for Sam's friends. Abe deviates from tradition and drags Levi and Jane to therapy before their usual 'Sam's Day' activities. Meanwhile, Levi confesses his feelings for Jo, which does not go down well with anyone.
Ehiz, one of the UK's biggest social media stars, breaks down his own experiences of toxic masculinity and challenges how society defines gender and identity through this sick grime track. Look out for a Pomeranian, powdered wig, Celine heels and his balaclava-wearing siblings helping to hammer this important and timely message home.
The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Opening in the first hours of the Russian invasion, this final episode explores how Zelensky used the skills he'd honed as an entertainer to galvanise people, as well as taking viewers inside Ukraine's peace negotiations with Russia. And the Zelenskys reveal what happened in the first hours of the Russian invasion, and open up about the realities of living through war and the difficulty of making
The Ministry of Defence is not only responsible for the nation's security, but they are also one of the UK's major landowners. Charlotte and Matt have security clearance to enter their largest site, Salisbury Plain, where they find out how the MoD maintain a balance between military training, farming and conservation. Matt dons his waders and meets a team looking after a threatened and vitally imp
It's Finals Week and five celebrities are within touching distance of the trophy. But to make it to the top, they will need determination, bravery and some outstanding cookery. The first brief of the week is to cook a dish inspired by a well-known chef. Can these cooks put their own stamp on creations that represent their chosen culinary genius? Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace are hopefully i
New head Steve Savage hits the ground running by introducing a set of updated rules at the school. As he gets stuck into the new role, he discovers that one pupil may be facing more issues than meets the eye and does whatever it takes to help them. Meanwhile, a new student has the misfortune of being Schuey's next target. Elsewhere, Nicky and Debs butt heads over some unexpected cash after a devas
The bogus travel agent who conned hundreds of holidaymakers and her own family.
Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.
Roo Irvine dives into maritime history with a mightily heavy mystery item, made of solid brass with copper rivets. But what is it? Hoping to make a splash in this episode from County Antrim are siblings Anna and Will on the red team. With expert Caroline Hawley by their side, the team spot a crystal ball. Will they find good fortune at the auction or is fate against them? Meanwhile, the blues, fri
Poor old Marie – her small garden with its high walls and boring lawn is so imposing, it's more of a prison yard than a pretty plot. In fact she'd rather have a traditional cottage garden than what she has. But the team are undaunted, and Chris and Lee want to release her from her brick nightmare! After Marie chooses Chris's design, it's on with turning the new build plot into a bit of country cha
The annual flood has finally arrived, bringing new prey and new challenges for the big cats. Gordon Buchanan follows the hungry lion mothers as they hunt buffalo, whilst the eldest lion cub, Mathata, learns to avoid this formidable prey. Anna Dimitriadis tracks Mushi, a skinny young cheetah struggling to catch food in the changing landscape. Brad Bestelink is sure Xudum the leopard is pregnant and
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
The big political issues of the day.
Can players avoid giving Impossible answers and stay in the running for a £10,000 jackpot?
The big political issues of the day.
Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge is joined in the kitchen by MasterChef judge Monica Galetti – a chef who knows how to get maximum flavour with minimal fuss. They go head to head to come up with the best simple but spectacular recipe. Monica's perfectly tender, honey-glazed chicken versus Tom's simple but sophisticated celery soup with poached egg and soda bread. Drinks expert Joe Wadsack taste
A family from Shropshire and a couple from Greater Manchester try out a new way of life as they swap homes with complete strangers. But with each of them scoring their experience, who will be the winner?
Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers the story of the monks and villagers of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, off the Northumberland coast. Our coastal villages are often seen as remote places for retreat and relaxation. However, they have often been on the front line of history – from the arrival of Christianity to battles with neighbours and nature; from slave trading to the birth of modern touri