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Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people engage in a contest using only their fists. There are two forms of boxing: amateur and professional. Amateur boxing is an Olympic and Commonwealth sport and is a common fixture in most of the major international games – it also has its own World Championships. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three

As the 80s come to a close, the Top of the Pops vaults open once more to offer up the movers, shakers and chart toppers of 1989. This compilation looks back at performances by established megastars Tina Turner and Phil Collins, all-conquering funki dreds Soul II Soul, dance queen Paula Abdul, northern soul girl Lisa Stansfield and wry vocal group The Beautiful South. Madchester favourites Stone Ro

The start of a new decade – and a new era – as hip-hop, dance and indie begin to find a place in the mainstream charts. Top of the Pops continued to present the biggest stars every Thursday to the British public, with lots of dry ice, hand-held cameras and a small but noisy studio audience. This compilation celebrates performances of some of the biggest hits of 1990, including breakout appearances

Stepping into the beautiful gardens in Oxfordshire today are Jaycee from West Sussex and Tristan from Perthshire, both hoping to turn their love for their crafts into successful businesses. Ex-HR worker Jaycee made the brave decision to give up the day job to concentrate full time on her upcycling business and hopes that Dom and his team of mentors can help. Mentor Zoe is worried that Jaycee is fo

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

A collection of the greatest moments from the highly entertaining cookery show in which top chefs prepare delicious meals with celebrity guests. (Senderinfo).

Nachdem ihn seine Partnerin verlässt, muss sich Tänzer Don Hewes (Fred Astaire) nach einem Ersatz umsehen. Kurzerhand engagiert er die erste Tänzerin, die er trifft, mit dem Vorsatz, sie zum Star der nächsten Osterparade zu machen. Nach anfänglichen Schwierigkeiten erweist sich Hannah (Judy Garland) als äußerst talentiert, und der Erfolg bleibt nicht aus. \n\nBald erhalten sie ein Angebot einer er

Alle Männer sind verrückt nach Daisy (Grace Kelly). Aber nun scheint es, als führe der reiche George Kittredge (John Lund) die aufregende Frau in den Hafen der Ehe. Einen Tag vor der Hochzeit taucht Daisys ungestümer Ex-Mann C.K. Dexter-Haven (Bing Crosby) auf, um die Vermählung zu verhindern. Ähnliches plant bald auch der Reporter Mike (Frank Sinatra). Anstatt über das High-Society-Ereignis zu be

A young tigress is chosen to found a new dynasty. Airlifted from her home in an Indian park to life in a new reserve, Baghani the tigress must fight with leopards for territory and learn to hunt the dangerous wild boar. Also released is Rajore, a hot blooded young male. For two years every aspect of their lives are followed by the camera. Will they mate and start a family? or will they be killed b

A collection of the best finds from the show's travels around the country, visiting Lulworth Castle in Dorset, Chiddingstone Castle in Kent and Wrest Park, Bedfordshire. The antiques experts include Christina Trevanion, Adam Partridge, Anita Manning, Thomas Plant, Mark Stacey and Catherine Southon – with items ranging from a fantastic collection of tin plate toys to an early camera. Paul Martin go

The second of a two part series in which adventurer and broadcaster Simon Reeve travels deeper into beautiful and troubled Burma. Simon journeys up the vast Irrawaddy river to the old royal capital of Mandalay, home to an exotic market for precious jade. In Burma's mountainous highlands, he experiences Burma's vibrant ethnic heritage at an extraordinary and explosive fire balloon festival, then vi

Seven celebrities accept a challenge and go on pilgrimage in order to promote tolerance for all faiths and cultures on earth. The brave team set out on the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. To cover this ancient 780km path across northern Spain to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the shrine of St James they have only 15 days. Actor Neil Morrissey, entertainer Debbie McGee, comedian

In Bletchley Park bei London arbeiten während des Zweiten Weltkriegs Kryptografen, Mathematiker und Linguisten daran, die gefährlichste Waffe der Nazis auszuschalten: die Kodiermaschine Enigma, mit der die Nazis ihre militärischen Befehle verschlüsseln. \n\nDer exzentrische und menschenscheue Mathematiker Alan Turing (Cumberbatch) schafft schließlich mithilfe seiner Kollegen (u. a. Keira Knightley

Er kann nicht lesen, nicht schreiben und die Welt kennt er nur aus der Glotze. Mr. Chance hat sein ganzes Leben als Gärtner in einer Villa verbracht verlassen hat er sie nie. Als sein Dienstherr stirbt, muss der Mann ohne Lebenserfahrung sein Heim räumen. \n\nDer erste Tag „draußen“ endet vor einer Stoßstange. So lernt er Magnaten-Gattin Eve Rand (Shirley MacLaine) kennen, die ihn bei sich aufnim

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

Hoping to make their dream businesses a reality are Emily from London and Momoka from Nottingham. Potter Emily is on a deadline. After giving up her day job, she needs her fledgling pottery business to pay the bills. Mentor Florian is concerned her work doesn't have a consistent sense of style and thinks that's the key to finding her market. Momoka has a passion for hand weaving and textiles, but

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

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

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

Mit viel „russischer Seele“ veranschaulicht die Lebensgeschichte des Arztes und Dichters Jurij Schiwago (Omar Sharif) das Los einer ganzen Nation vom Ersten Weltkrieg zur Oktoberrevolution, vom Bürgerkrieg bis zur Stalin-Ära: Schiwago ist mit Tanja (Geraldine Chaplin), Tochter seiner Zieheltern, verheiratet. \n\nAn der Front des Ersten Weltkriegs begegnet er der Krankenschwester Lara (Julie Christ

With Britain more obsessed with baking than ever, actress and cake expert Jane Asher brings together a selection of recipes from the nation's favourite television chefs, for Best Bakes Ever. Each episode gives baking fans another chance to experience classic dishes from the likes of the James Martin, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood, the Hairy Bikers, Raymond Blanc, Nigella Lawson, Tom Kerridge, Lorr

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

Every day this week, celebrity contestants Michael Ball, Jodie Prenger, Laurence Rickard and Snoochie Shy 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 opt for

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).

Join the presenters as they throw light on extraordinary tales of bravery and good deeds of ordinary people with the help of established portrait artists. Their task is to capture the essence of these unique and personal stories, and depict the drama and emotion in captivating portraits. The experts use different mediums of art, from underwater photography to street graffiti. The series celebrates

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

Seven celebrities accept a challenge and go on pilgrimage in order to promote tolerance for all faiths and cultures on earth. The brave team set out on the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. To cover this ancient 780km path across northern Spain to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the shrine of St James they have only 15 days. Actor Neil Morrissey, entertainer Debbie McGee, comedian

England, 1932: Eine illustre Jagdgesellschaft versammelt sich auf dem Landgut der McCordles. Während die Hausdame Mrs. Wilson (Helen Mirren) mit eiserner Hand über die angereiste Dienerschaft regiert, vergnügen sich die Gäste mit boshaften Sticheleien. \n\nVerarmte Verwandte wie die Countess Constance (köstlich: Maggie Smith) betteln ihren Gastgeber um Geld an. Doch der bärbeißige Hausherr lässt 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

In this epic series five teams race across the world, starting in London and finishing in the Far East. Given the equivalent of their airfare in cash, the teams, which are each made up of two people, have to abide by several rules. The pairs cannot fly on planes, are not allowed smartphones nor access to the internet and cannot use credit cards. Relying on their ingenuity, the teams must manage th

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 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

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

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

Comedian Zoe Lyons presents a fun quiz show in which six players compete for the £3,000 jackpot. The contestants go through six rounds, answering general knowledge questions or completing a physical tasks. The main aim for each of them is to stay out of the studio spotlight when the time of the round runs out, to avoid being eliminated from the game. They achieve this by giving correct answers as

Incredible and unique documentary series, narrated by English actor, comedian and writer Stephen Fry, that follows the action-packed lives of a group of very small but extremely courageous animals such as chipmunks, elephant shrews, grasshopper mice, rhinoceros beetles,... that live in forests, jungles, savannahs, and cities across the globe. See the world from their perspective, and experience a

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

Every day this week, celebrity contestants Michael Ball, Jodie Prenger, Laurence Rickard and Snoochie Shy 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 opt for

Seven celebrities accept a challenge and go on pilgrimage in order to promote tolerance for all faiths and cultures on earth. The brave team set out on the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. To cover this ancient 780km path across northern Spain to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the shrine of St James they have only 15 days. Actor Neil Morrissey, entertainer Debbie McGee, comedian

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

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