2024-09-25
Paul Martin visits the Watts Gallery in the heart of the Surrey countryside, where experts David Harper and Thomas Plant are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. David uncovers a collection of British film and TV memorabilia and Thomas is thrilled by some French cameo glass. Paul Martin is on the trail of Martians in Woking, the setting for HG Wells's sci-fi novel The War of
Every day this week, celebrity contestants Ahir Shah, Michaela Strachan, Dr Xand van Tulleken and Vogue Williams 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 o
Fleur East dishes up some more backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action.
Banjo and his team are heading to Harris in the Outer Hebrides to help herbalist Amanda transform her huge apothecary. The space needs filling, so Banjo enlists Chris to pick flowers for him to dry and use to dress the space. Amanda lets Banjo raid her loft to find objects he can use in his design and enlists local tradesmen from Harris to help him divide up her space with salvage he's brought fro
Nadiya shares recipes to lift the strain during a busy week. As a working mum of three, Nadiya knows how little time there is during the week to cook from scratch, but with clever cooking techniques and a bit of forward planning, she believes it is possible to put delicious food on the table. She cooks up a Mongolian beef stir fry with garlic, spring onion, sesame seeds and sticky rice, which she
An Ice Age camp and the mystery of a medieval skeleton.
In the breast centre at University Hospital Llandough, health worker Michaela has been a patient for almost a decade, treated throughout that time by clinical lead Eleri Davies. Michaela had a double mastectomy but is among the ten per cent of women with breast cancer who unfortunately see their cancer return. Eleri prioritises Michaela for this third life-saving operation, knowing she only has a
Gordon redirects his grief into making Colin a TV star.
The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Highlights from the third ODI between England and Australia of 2024.
Finals Week continues, and the remaining four celebrities battle for their place in the final three. The lucky ones who make it through the first task are rewarded with the opportunity of a lifetime – Chef's Table. Just one plate of food stands in their way. Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace's brief is to deliver a dish inspired by someone special – a dish full of emotion that sets the taste bu
After winning The X Factor in 2009, Olly Murs went on to become a megastar, selling out arenas worldwide. It's been a rollercoaster journey, but he always returns to his home in Essex. People presume he's from Essex, but Olly is actually quarter-Latvian. His late grandfather Eddie was from Latvia, but Olly knows very little about this side of the family and wants to find out more. Olly starts his
Hanif Kureishi is one of Britain's most eminent and outspoken writers, whose work encompasses fiction, plays, screenwriting and non-fiction essays. Now, in this definitive and intimate film, Kureishi reflects on his life and work, and with his characteristic honesty and wit gives a fascinating insight into how a life's experience can be transformed into art. Using personal photographs, family foot
One of England's grandest stately homes, Wentworth Woodhouse, was going to rack and ruin when it was saved for local people in a former mining community. This inspiring documentary follows the dedicated workers and volunteers as they battle to restore this South Yorkshire gem to its former glory.
Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.
The bluebells are out in Buckinghamshire as Briony May Williams shows some splendid countryside properties to a couple wanting to escape from the Warwickshire town of Rugby. And if you've ever wondered what it would be like to swap city life for farm life then Briony meets a woman who has done just that.
Iqbal and Pardeep have two teenage children and need their blank garden to appeal to their love of sport and the outdoors. Sadly, the sloping plot, dangerous deck and circular gazebo don't reflect their interests or tastes. Lee and Chris go head-to-head and Chris's contemporary design gets the nod. Key to the build is a giant L-shaped seating area, perfect for teenage hang-outs or family parties.
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti travel to Turkey to work at Argos in Cappadocia, a hotel built into a network of ancient caves. Combining history with modern luxury, Monica finds herself brushing cave ceilings with housekeeping before flying above in a hot air balloon. Meanwhile, Rob helps with the finishing touches of a new spa. With each room providing surprises and inviting curiosity, Rob seeks f
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?
Jason Manford hosts the quiz show where players try to find the unbeatable answer.
Michelin-starred pub landlord Tom Kerridge is joined by Irish chef Richard Corrigan to go head to head and produce the best dish made from the unsung heroes of the British larder. Richard is a big fan of one of our least loved ingredients – offal. He has a job to do to persuade Tom that kidneys are ever worth the effort, while Tom cooks with one of our most ignored fish – hake – which he pairs wit
It is MasterChef: The Professionals semi-finals week and the competitors are feeling the heat. MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace teams up with chef Monica Galetti and Michelin-starred Marcus Wareing to continue their search for this year's MasterChef: The Professionals champion. The remaining eight chefs brace themselves to cook up a storm as they face a double beast of a challenge in the MasterC
House-proud couples from the Norfolk Broads and Worcestershire swap houses. But as they exchange lifestyles, will they enjoy their experience, and which swap will be the winner?
Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of smuggling intrigue and bravery on the Yorkshire coast. Moderation: Ben Robinson.