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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

Hopeful entrepreneurs and inventors need to keep their wits about them when they enter the Den, an austere warehouse space that can trap the careless and unwary. Their task is to pitch a business venture to the Dragons, five successful and wealthy investment gurus with a fiery reputation for distinguishing between the wheat (the valuable) and the chaff (the worthless). Each contestant is determine

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

See Hear is BBC's long-running monthly television program targeted at deaf audiences, addressing issues relevant for the deaf community in Britain and all over the world. This magazine presented entirely in British Sign Language discusses different topics, from deaf people's rights to education and technology, with the aim to inform people with hearing problems about the latest news and stories.

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 – Ros, Steve, Erin and Finn – 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 t

JAPAN: EARTH'S ENCHANTED ISLANDS – Hokkaidonarrated by Michelle DockeryHokkaido is Japan's northernmost – and wildest – island, a place totally unlike the rest of the country. Every year it swings from a bitter Siberian winter into the warmth of a Mediterranean-like summer, when the thaw reveals a landscape changed beyond all recognition. It takes tough animals, and tough people, with real ingenui

This episode comes from historic Haddon Hall in Derbyshire. Paul Martin is joined by experts Caroline Hawley and Adam Partridge. Together the team pick out a selection of interesting antiques and collectibles to be sold at the local auction house. Caroline is attracted by a stylish RAF drinks dispenser and Adam finds a cricket bat with vintage signatures on it. Paul explores the industrial heritag

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

Northern Irish investigative documentary series placing a variety of pressing issues and significant stories from across the country under the spotlight. The series has been running since 1973, offering the country's citizens insight into various topics by getting to the bottom of a respective story. Investigative reporters immerse themselves into each subject, with occasional episodes presenting

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

See Hear is BBC's long-running monthly television program targeted at deaf audiences, addressing issues relevant for the deaf community in Britain and all over the world. This magazine presented entirely in British Sign Language discusses different topics, from deaf people's rights to education and technology, with the aim to inform people with hearing problems about the latest news and stories.

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

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

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

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

Ross Kemp presents as a team of four family members – Adam, Joshua, Josh and Conor – 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

Natural World Special. Diablo the giant otter has an unruly family of six tiny cubs in a lake in the jungles of Peru. They must learn how to swim, catch piranha, and stay away from the neighbours from hell the giant caiman. Cameraman Charlie Hamilton-James follows this remarkable family as they struggle to survive in this dangerous paradise and films remarkable scenes of the giant otters fighting

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 collectibles to be sold at the local auction house, including a spectacular Clarice Cliff coffee set and a beautifully modelled bronze of an alsatian dog. Paul goes in search of the witchfinder general, o

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

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

The BBC's flagship documentary series is the longest-running consumer and political affairs programme of its kind, with journalists and researchers delving into heavyweight topics from the worlds of finance, healthcare, criminal justice and the environment. The series has won a host of media industry awards for its fearless undercover investigations, as well as its hard-hitting interviews with pol

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

Grizzy and the Lemmings shows every day life of Grizzy the bear who takes advantage of the fact that Forest Ranger leaves his snug house in the middle of huge canadian forest and moves in there to live in comfort. Grizzy enjoys delicious food, TV, couch and all other blessings of civilization to the full. But the lemmings have set sights on the house as well and they will stop at nothing to kick G

Grizzy and the Lemmings shows every day life of Grizzy the bear who takes advantage of the fact that Forest Ranger leaves his snug house in the middle of huge canadian forest and moves in there to live in comfort. Grizzy enjoys delicious food, TV, couch and all other blessings of civilization to the full. But the lemmings have set sights on the house as well and they will stop at nothing to kick G

Get your dancing shoes ready because Buddy and Conker get a call from Jaylen, a young salsa dancer who doesn't stop moving! His mum is a professional salsa dancer, and Jaylen has learned all his moves from her, as he loves connecting with their Colombian roots through dancing. But there's one thing that Jaylen loves even more... eggs! He asks Buddy to teach him an egg-cellent meal that he can make

Longest running children's programme in the world, featuring current affairs, competitions, celebrity interviews, popular culture and 'do-it-yourself' instructions on creating arts and crafts trinkets from everyday household items. A multitude of presenters have hosted the show, joined in the studio by their pet dogs and cats, which have become firm favourites with family audiences. Young invitees

Unique programme that provides children with all the latest news and current events from UK and around the globe, educating and informing them. Young viewers will have a chance to hear all the important stories, see the pictures and videos, and find out what is going on. This children's news programme also deals with various serious topics and sensitive issues that are affecting young people and t

Lauren Laverne presents two performances from the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. Rick Astley visits Worthy Farm for the very first time, leading a mass sing-a-long as the 80s icon belts out some of his massive bangers, including Never Gonna Give You Up and Together Forever. New York punk pop legends Blondie return to the festival as frontwoman Debbie Harry, one of the most iconic women in music, le

Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman were the producers who came, SAW and conquered the UK charts in the 1980s, spinning the music scene right round like a record with their instantly recognisable brand of disco floor-filling pop hits. The trio divided the nation between those who loved their Hi-NRG sound and the singers they transformed into tabloid sensations, and a music press that loathed