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A long-running crime drama series, set on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie. Outwardly, the location is an idyllic destination for holidaymakers who arrive in their droves in search of sea, sun and sand. For a succession of British detectives who are sent out to assist their fellow officers, it resembles a sleepy backwater. But first appearances are often deceptive, and Saint Marie is

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

Antiques Road Trip takes two antique experts on a mission to earn the greatest profit from buying antiques and collectables which are then sold at auction. The winner is the antique expert that makes the greater profit over five legs, with each leg being a single programme normally broadcast Monday to Friday. Once each auction has completed, the amount in each of the expert's kitty once costs are

Two teams of amateur collectors meet at an antiques fair to compete to turn in the largest profit from a £300 budget. The teams receive guidance from expert traders, who give feedback on which items are most likely to attract the highest bids. The contestants first head to the High Street to acquire items they want to trade. Any leftover money is taken by their mentors, who go shopping for extra i

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

Ross Kemp presents as a team of four family members – Zulfi, Rabiya, Sun and Saj – take on the Bridge of Lies. One by one they all face the bridge, choosing who faces each crossing depending on the question category. Each bridge crossing has 32 potential steps – 22 truths and 10 lies – and they must cross by stepping on the truths and avoiding the lies, earning money for each correct answer. Once

The central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, and its biggest city, Tokyo, is one of the largest urban metropolises on earth. But it has a wild heart – most of Honshu is mountainous. This wilderness is home to an astonishing range of wildlife – black bears, monkeys, exquisite fireflies and even cow demons. But all across this island, from the mountains to the edge of the sea, pe

This episode comes from Layer Marney Tower in rural Essex. Paul Martin is joined by experts Elizabeth Talbot and Philip Serrell. Together the team pick out a selection of interesting antiques and collectables to be sold at the local auction house. Of particular note is a rare and intriguing picture by a troubled artist – it's quite a coup for Flog It. Paul visits the home of the British oyster ind

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

Moving from a tiny city flat to a three-bed house in Rickmansworth was initially a dream come true for Caitriona and Kevin. But as their twins Lilly and Fionn get older, there are nightly squabbles over who has to sleep in the box room. Caitriona needs a comfortable home office away from the damp conservatory and dreams of a sociable kitchen with a garden view. With no-one settled at night, no com

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

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

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

Have you ever wondered how your favourite food gets on to the supermarket shelf? Then this show is for you. Join hosts Gregg Wallace (from Masterchef) and Cherry Healy as they take the viewer behind the scenes at some of the UK's largest and most well known food production plants. They reveal exactly what is involved in mass producing the finished article that ends up on our plates. From visiting

Hopeful candidates compete for a one-off chance of working for British business magnate Alan Sugar. Would-be employees divide into teams for a series of increasingly challenging tasks set by the entrepreneur. It is a do-or -die opportunity of making it to the final shortlist, under the watchful eyes of Lord Sugar's associates Karren Brady and Claude Littner. The contestants are up against the cloc

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

Ross Kemp presents as a team of four family members – Netti, Lee, Abigail and Star – take on the Bridge of Lies. One by one they all face the bridge, choosing who faces each crossing depending on the question category. Each bridge crossing has 32 potential steps – 22 truths and 10 lies – and they must cross by stepping on the truths and avoiding the lies, earning money for each correct answer. Onc

JAPAN: EARTH'S ENCHANTED ISLANDS -The Southwest Islandsnarrated by Michelle DockeryIn the far south of Japan, there's a chain of islands stretching towards the tropics: a place where all life is influenced by the power of the sea, and where volcanoes and typhoons are forces to be reckoned with. The journey begins at an island at the top of the chain, and travels south, to reveal unexpected stories

This episode comes from Longleat in Wiltshire. Experts David Fletcher and Claire Rawle are in fine form as they put a value on a wide range of items brought in by the general public. An autograph album evokes the glamour of a bygone era, but it's a marble statue, previously used as a goalpost for football practice in the back garden, that puts the bidders into a frenzy at the auction! Paul Martin

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

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

Much-loved BBC comedy series following the exploits of prematurely retired, ever-grumbling security guard Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson) and his exasperated, level-headed wife Margaret (Annette Crosbie). The series is a bitter-sweet sitcom set in suburban England, based on the maxim that idle hands make mischief. Victor is unsuited to a life of leisure but finds himself at just the wrong age to b

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