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A look at the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life in the 1970s, just after the tragic death of her mother, as she confronts a range of personal and professional challenges. During these years, Liza seeks out extraordinary mentors: Kay Thompson, Fred Ebb, Charles Aznavour, Halston, and Bob Fosse. They all help her transform from a performer with boundless raw talent and famous parents

Auf einer rauschenden Siegesfeier zum Kriegsende 1945 verliebt sich der Tenorsaxofonist Jimmy (Robert De Niro) in die kecke Francine (Liza Minnelli). Er überredet sie, in seiner Band zu singen und seine Frau zu werden. Als Francine ein Kind erwartet, kommt es zum Streit um die künstlerische Aufrichtigkeit: Der introvertierte Jimmy spielt in Nachtclubs den schrägen Bebop, Francine zieht eingängigen

Today's guide is 45-year-old executive coach – and all-round action woman – Teresa from Longhirst. She's done half marathons, a full marathon, Tough Mudder and a cycle all the way to Edinburgh – so what sporting surprise has she got in store for our walkers today? She'll be taking them to Kielder, in the west of Northumberland, England's largest forest with over 200 square miles of trees. She's pl

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

BBC One's flagship morning current affairs programme with news headlines and regular weather reports. Start your day with the biggest national and international stories. Breakfast takes a look at the day's papers and brings you the latest developments in sports, politics, business and entertainment. Breakfast welcomes guests to the studio for a chat. Whilst analysis and special reports offer a gre

Werbeagentin Carol (Doris Day) schlägt sich die Nacht um die Ohren, um eine neue Dose für Millers Bohnerwachs zu entwerfen. Ihr Konkurrent Jerry Webster (Rock Hudson) dagegen ködert den Kunden mit Alkohol und leicht bekleideten Damen. \n\nSeine Methoden machen Carol ganz krank: „Dieser Webster ist wie ein Schnupfen. Man muss ihn bekämpfen und nicht im Bett auskurieren.“ Sie will es dem Hallodri he

Seit sich Innenarchitektin Jan mit dem Playboy und Songschreiber Brad einen Telefonanschluss teilen muss, kommt sie nicht mehr zu Wort: Brad turtelt rund um die Uhr mit seinen diversen Liebschaften. Jans Anstrengungen, ihn aus der Leitung zu vertreiben, fruchten wenig, und Brad wird sogar neugierig auf die unbekannte Gesprächsteilnehmerin. \n\nDer Charmeur tüftelt einen raffinierten Eroberungsfeld

Members of the public sell their unwanted antiques at auction in an effort to make profit. But will the risk pay off? Host Paul Martin presents this compelling reality TV show, and there are experts on hand to do a valuation of the items beforehand, too. The show travels up and down the country, meaning everyone has the opportunity to take part and win some cash, as long as they have the right ant

In fünf Episoden erzählen die Regisseure John Ford, George Marshall und Henry Hathaway vom Weg der Familie Prescott Richtung Westen. Über drei Generationen verfolgen sie deren Schicksal von der Floßpassage über den Ohio bis zum Treck ins kalifornische Goldland, vom Bürgerkrieg bis zum Eisenbahnbau…\n\nDutzende Stars (Gregory Peck, James Stewart, John Wayne, Henry Fonda u. a.) traten auf, 400 Techn

This landmark wildlife series pioneers the latest technology and breath-taking photography to take viewers on three incredible River voyages from the source to the mouth of three of our world's most iconic rivers, the Nile, the Mississippi and the Amazon. Each episode reveals the surprising wildlife, astonishing landscapes, and remarkable people who live along their banks. Exclusive and surprising

True-crime documentary series that follows the team of forensic specialists from Northumbria Police- crime scene investigators, ballistics scientists, forensic pathologists,... and reveals the crucial role they play in bringing criminals to justice. Take a look at the incredible journey of individual pieces of evidence from the moment they are found at the crime scene, through to microscopic analy

Houston, wir haben ein Problem – und was für eins: Wegen eines gewaltigen Sandsturms muss die Crew der NASA-Mission Ares III die Basisstation auf dem Mars verlassen. Vier Astronauten um Commander Lewis (Jessica Chastain) schaffen es in die Rakete für den rettenden Notstart, doch Botaniker Mark Watney (Matt Damon) wird von einer Antennenspitze getroffen und bleibt zurück auf dem Roten Planeten. \n\

Politicians, public figures and celebrities debate the biggest issues of the week and contemporary matters in front of a live studio audience around the UK. The guests are faced with questions from members of the public and invited to give their opinions. Since Question Time was first broadcast in 1979, it has welcomed onto its panels countless Members of Parliament and other notable guests includ

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

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

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

Cookery series with Dave Myers and Simon King. As a nation, we routinely consume ciabatta, focaccia and naan, but how many people can turn out a decent loaf? The biking Bakers show how easy and rewarding it can be. They commandeer a windmill in Lincolnshire to mill their own flour, and make a classic brown loaf to go with the perfect ploughman's lunch. Back in Dave's kitchen they bake a fantastic

The last episode of the landmark series, Scotland from the Sky, explores how aerial photography has revealed Scotland's hidden ancient past and uncovered secrets buried right beneath our feet. From an Aberdeenshire field where the very concept of time emerged, through the ghostly outline of a lost ornamental garden to the discovery of hundreds of pizza ovens that once fed Rome's mighty legions, pr

Antiques valuation programme. A team of well-respected experts travel around the UK visiting a string of beautiful locations such as castles, stately homes, mansions, gardens and museums. They are met by members of the public who have brought along an antique, family heirloom or curio, eager for a current valuation. The experts have their own specialisms and are always on the lookout for a surpris

Antiques series. Paul Martin is joined in his search through the local antiques and collectibles in the university city of Bangor, north Wales, by a team of experts headed up by Mark Stacey and Adam Partridge. Mark finds a silver purse which brings back a bygone era, and Adam plays to his strengths when valuing a French violin. Taking a break from the antiques, Paul travels across the Menai Strait

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

Award-winning investigations – revealing secrets, rooting out injustice, and exposing crime, corruption, and abuse. The biggest stories from BBC correspondents all over the world. (Senderinfo).

Environmental and social documentary series in which historian Paul Murton explores the varied and captivating lochs of Scotland, from the long fjord-like saltwater expanses along the west coast, to the numerous inland freshwater lochans of the Grampians and northern terrain of Ross and Sutherland. There are more than 31,000 lochs of varying sizes in Scotland, and each has its own story to tell. P

Long-running British television quiz show in which contestants face two rounds of quick-fire probing questions, firstly on a specialised subject of the their choice, and the second on general knowledge. Each contestant has two minutes under the spotlight of a black leather chair to answer as many questions as possible. The contestant scores one point for each correct answer and may pass as often a

Long-running general knowledge quiz that tests the intellectual powers of the brightest undergraduates in Britain. Launched in 1962 and hosted by Bamber Gascoigne, the show achieved cult status with teams from two different rival colleges pitting their wits against each other each week. The questions are as varied and as tough as they can be, and competitors risk having hard-earned points deducted

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

Thelonious Ellison, von allen „Monk“ genannt, ist ein unbeliebter Hochschulprofessor, der sich als Autor versucht. Doch seine hochtrabende Literatur will kaum jemand lesen. Was ihn noch mehr verärgert: Die vor allem von Weißen geführten Verlage finden, dass er „nicht schwarz genug“ klinge. Bücher – wie „We’s Lives In Da Ghetto“ von Sintara Golden – über im Elend lebende Afroamerikaner verkauften s

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

We simply love stuff. Our homes are full of it, an endless array of items, ornaments, garments and electronics that we don't really need. In this reality series Stacey Solomon and a team of organising enthusiasts help a family transform their home by laying out all of their items and making them choose what to keep and what to lose. After a colossal de-clutter and a miniature makeover the home is

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

One of modern societies biggest criticisms is our lack of repair skills. When things stop working or break apart, our first instinct is not to repair it, put to throw it to the bin, creating a culture of wastefulness. In this documentary series we follow the brilliant men and women of the Repair Shop, who use their immeasurable talents to restore valuable antiques, heirlooms and anything they can

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

Sue Perkins hosts this high-stakes chess contest, following 12 rising stars of the UK's booming chess community as they battle it out via a gauntlet of brain-bending puzzles and nail-biting eliminators to be crowned champion. In the first of two heats, six talented players from across the UK arrive at Cardiff's former coal exchange. They face a brain-boggling puzzle and a high-stakes speed chess b

Serengeti follows the interconnected stories of a cast of savannah animals over one year, in a bold new dramatised natural history format for BBC One. Narrated by award-winning British actor John Boyega, the series captures the high drama of the area's distinctive wildlife up close. There's love and loss, jealousy and rivalry, tragedy and triumph, as their lives entwine and dramatically unfold in

Antiques valuation programme. A team of well-respected experts travel around the UK visiting a string of beautiful locations such as castles, stately homes, mansions, gardens and museums. They are met by members of the public who have brought along an antique, family heirloom or curio, eager for a current valuation. The experts have their own specialisms and are always on the lookout for a surpris

Members of the public sell their unwanted antiques at auction in an effort to make profit. But will the risk pay off? Host Paul Martin presents this compelling reality TV show, and there are experts on hand to do a valuation of the items beforehand, too. The show travels up and down the country, meaning everyone has the opportunity to take part and win some cash, as long as they have the right ant

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 west of Britain is explored for the best of its archaeological digs and post excavation discoveries. In north Somerset, archaeologists are blown away by the discovery of an entirely new Roman town in the intended pathway of some new electricity cables. Multiple, impressive layers of road building from the Roman era are revealed, including a spectacular section from the 4th century when Emperor

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

True-crime documentary series that follows the team of forensic specialists from Northumbria Police- crime scene investigators, ballistics scientists, forensic pathologists,... and reveals the crucial role they play in bringing criminals to justice. Take a look at the incredible journey of individual pieces of evidence from the moment they are found at the crime scene, through to microscopic analy

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

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

As the Serengeti starts to dry out, competition hots up between the families we were first introduced to in Episode One. The strong females take centre stage, dealing with wayward males and fighting for the survival of their kin. Lioness Kali and her sister are enjoying time with their seven cubs. Together, hunting is much easier and life is good. But their happiness is short-lived as they are bei

Antiques valuation programme. A team of well-respected experts travel around the UK visiting a string of beautiful locations such as castles, stately homes, mansions, gardens and museums. They are met by members of the public who have brought along an antique, family heirloom or curio, eager for a current valuation. The experts have their own specialisms and are always on the lookout for a surpris

Paul Martin and the team are in the Cotswolds – the heart of Britain's antiques and collectables trade. Our experts are lead by Thomas Plant and Michael Baggott. Michael brews up some excitement about a 200-year-old silver teapot, and Thomas is in sparkling form as he notices some costume jewellery is actually encrusted with real diamonds. Meanwhile, Paul discovers a 400-year-old house where even

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

HMS Queen Elizabeth approaches the climax of her sea trials in the North Sea. The automatic flight deck fire fighting system is a major innovation on board but must now be tested for the first time. The new super carrier makes a special and poignant visit to Scapa Flow in the Orkneys to mark an astonishing naval centenary – it is 100 years to the day that an aircraft was successfully landed on a m

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

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