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Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories – reliable, honest and essential viewing. The BBC's world affairs editor John Simpson brings his experience and expertise to bear on the most important international stories. In discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world he uses their unique local knowledge to go beyond the headlines

When elderly mother Edna inexplicably vanishes, her daughter Kay and granddaughter Sam rush to their family's decaying country home, finding clues of her increasing dementia scattered around the house in her absence. After Edna returns just as mysteriously as she disappeared, Kay's concern that her mother seems unwilling or unable to say where she's been clashes with Sam's unabashed enthusiasm to

Period drama following a group of nursing midwives working in the East End of London in the late 1950s. The series touches a chord with its exploration of contemporary and problematic social issues, from teen pregnancy and adoption, to birth defects and disease. The storyline revolves around the day to day experiences of a newly qualified midwife, Jenny Lee, as she arrives at Nonnatus House in the

Learn the tricks of the trade when you go to the auctions with Homes Under the Hammer. Join presenters Martin Roberts, Dion Dublin and Martel Maxwell as they follow the renovation stories of properties across Britain as they get transformed from empty shells and outdated buildings to desirable spaces and contemporary homes. Watch as ordinary people breathe new life into the otherwise unloved house

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

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

Join presenter Jo Coburn as she discusses the latest political news and stories in a conversational format, covering the comings-and-goings from Westminster in the BBC's daily politics programme. Featuring opinions and arguments from all the sides of the political spectrum, the show invites informed and opinionated guests to share their views on the stories of the day. Andrew Neil presents a speci

Entertaining and educational British quiz show, hosted by Rick Edwards, in which 24 regular contestants compete throughout the series to answer a slew of tricky questions. But some of the optional answers are designed to be ''impossible'', or at the very least inconsistent with the information given. The participants must avoid selecting these booby trap answer. After two exciting rounds, those re

Clive Anderson hosts a brain-training quiz show in which contestants battle to prove themselves in a sequence of brain games which test their memory, language, visual, numerical and spacial skills. (Senderinfo).

Antiques dealers Ian Humphries, Harry Khwaja and Jo Roberts are on a buying trip to the south of France. Their base is a historic farmhouse in Provence – perfectly located close to some of the country's best antiques markets, or 'brocantes' as they're locally known. The trio are heading to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, which boasts a picture-perfect market set against a backdrop of canals and waterwheels

In the first episode of a new series, presenter James Crawford explores how we have managed to surmount the challenges of our tough terrain to connect communities and places across the centuries. He takes to the air in a seaplane, landing in Loch Ness to reveal its geological secrets, uncovers traces of our Viking past, explores how we have crossed the treacherous Pentland Firth and flies above th

Flog It! comes from historic Haddon Hall in Derbyshire. Paul Martin is joined by experts Michael Baggot and Caroline Hawley. Together they pick out a selection of interesting antiques and collectables to be sold at the local auction house. Michael finds an oriental carving which he thinks is a cut above, and Caroline is drawn to a model of a Second World War V1 bomb which reveals some fascinating

Celebrity gameshow. Every week Richard Osman welcomes four celebrities to take on some of his many tricky and fiendish games. Playing from Monday to Friday – with double points being given on Fridays – the contestants are faced with a selection of competitions individually and as pairs. The winner of each episode is awarded prizes for being the daily winner. The contestant with the most points at

Breaking news, today's star-studded shopping spree features award-winning journalist and newscaster Nina Hossain, along with fellow reporter Lucrezia Millarini. This pair of newsies are driving a custard-coloured 1955 Ford Pop Hot Rod, with expert advice provided by Dorset's Tim Medhurst and Geordie-boy Steven Moore, who are piloting a 1960s Ford Thames between the antique shops and emporia. Their

Hemal and Kapila have busy lives, juggling a new business start-up and raising three children who are all under seven, but their house is not helping to ease the pressure. They want their four-bedroom house near Stockport to give them the flexibility for easy, family time together, even when they're working from home. Hemal and Kapila also yearn for a welcoming home where sisters, aunts, cousins a

In the first programme of the series, Paul visits Wester Ross and discovers the heritage of Little Loch Broom. He then travels to the off-grid community of Scoraig where he learns about violin making and wind power, before taking the plunge to explore the hidden depths of the Corrieshalloch Gorge. In Ullapool, on the shores of Loch Broom, Paul learns the Russian word for parsley and how a huge fle

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

Learn the tricks of the trade when you go to the auctions with Homes Under the Hammer. Join presenters Martin Roberts, Dion Dublin and Martel Maxwell as they follow the renovation stories of properties across Britain as they get transformed from empty shells and outdated buildings to desirable spaces and contemporary homes. Watch as ordinary people breathe new life into the otherwise unloved house

Professor Alice Roberts takes viewers on a journey of discovery as she digs up the past to uncover the hidden truths of the past buried by Britain's of the past in this show. It brings its viewers artefacts from excavations across the British Isles from 8000-year-old Neolithic pottery to World War 2 Navy dive bomber planes all with intriguing stories of how they were found. Alice joins excited tea

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

Political current affairs magazine where special guests and the host discuss various aspects of British politics and provide analysis, opinion and insight. (Senderinfo).

Entertaining and educational British quiz show, hosted by Rick Edwards, in which 24 regular contestants compete throughout the series to answer a slew of tricky questions. But some of the optional answers are designed to be ''impossible'', or at the very least inconsistent with the information given. The participants must avoid selecting these booby trap answer. After two exciting rounds, those re

Clive Anderson hosts a brain-training quiz show in which contestants battle to prove themselves in a sequence of brain games which test their memory, language, visual, numerical and spacial skills. (Senderinfo).

Antiques dealers Adi Higham, James Gooch and Jacqui Harries are on a buying trip to the south of France. Their base is a historic French farmhouse in Provence – perfectly located close to some of France's best antiques markets or 'brocantes' as they're locally known. The trio head to an indoor market in the wine-producing town of Vauvert, which has recently opened in an old bus garage. Le Villages

Chris O'Donnell traces the ancestry of his late father, discovering a legacy of courage, patriotism and proud devotion to family. His research takes him to St Louis, Missouri, which was struck by a devastating cholera epidemic in 1849. Chris uncovers a moving memoir that details his great-great-grandfather's selfless role helping the sick and dying. When he digs deeper, Chris finds out that his an

Presenter James Crawford takes to the air to discover how the wild landscapes of Scotland influence our sporting lives. He travels to the volcanic landmark Ailsa Craig on the trail of the best curling stones in the world and follows their remarkable journey from quarry to Olympic ice. In the Outer Hebrides, James tracks down a golf venue laid out by the founding father of course design that was al

Cutlers Hall in Staffordshire plays host to this edition of Flog It! Presenter Paul Martin is joined by experts Anita Manning and James Lewis in the search for those interesting and high value items that their owners hope to sell at auction. Anita unearths some unusual medals amongst the antiques, while James spots a Chinese wooden frame and Paul falls for a Staffordshire ceramic. Paul takes time

Celebrity gameshow. Every week Richard Osman welcomes four celebrities to take on some of his many tricky and fiendish games. Playing from Monday to Friday – with double points being given on Fridays – the contestants are faced with a selection of competitions individually and as pairs. The winner of each episode is awarded prizes for being the daily winner. The contestant with the most points at

The long running gardening show that provides fantastic tips and advice on how to keep your garden flourishing throughout the year. First airing in 1960, Gardeners' World gives viewers an opportunity to learn from expert horticulturists, from the comfort of their own gardens across the country. The presenters give fellow green thumbs of all levels and experiences the inspiration to get outside and

Comedy panel game show where celebrities and comedians come together in two teams to gain points on Quite Interesting topics. Presented by Sandi Toksvig with permanent panellists Stephen Fry and Alan Davies, with four guests that change each episode. The show asks the guests a series of questions that are obscure, difficult or misleading where there are often "obvious but wrong" answers. The quiz

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