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Former British parliamentarian Michael Portillo heads off to continental Europe with a copy of an early 20th century railways travel guidebook to learn more about how life has changed in modern cities, historic towns and rural communities. His definitive Bradshaw's volume paints a compelling and nostalgic picture of trade and travel around republics and monarchies that were to be swept aside by th

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

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

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

Hugh Dennis and Julia Bradbury are in the South Downs, where they discover that this gentle, rolling landscape of southern England had a dramatic ancient past. Hugh gets to grips with the chalk of the famous white cliffs, a landscape built under the ocean – and finds out at first hand why chalk cliffs are one of the most dangerous places to climb. He also discovers how the South Downs' rocky past

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 presents a collection of the best finds from the show's travels around the country, visiting Edinburgh, Wallasey, Southwell, Birmingham and Dunster Castle. The antiques experts include Anita Manning and Mark Stacey, with items ranging from a fantastic set of Beatles autographs to a collection of Matchbox toys in pristine condition. Paul also visits the birthplace of DH Lawrence to disc

Every day this week, celebrity contestants Nikki Fox, Ruthie Henshall, Danny John-Jules and Ignacio Lopez 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

Former British parliamentarian Michael Portillo heads off to continental Europe with a copy of an early 20th century railways travel guidebook to learn more about how life has changed in modern cities, historic towns and rural communities. His definitive Bradshaw's volume paints a compelling and nostalgic picture of trade and travel around republics and monarchies that were to be swept aside by th

Hannah takes a look at the vacuum cleaners, going behind the scenes with Dyson and discovering how the motor in their latest vacuum spins nine times faster than that of a Formula 1 race car. She finds out why a wheezy janitor in the 1900s took inspiration from a sewing machine to create the first popular, portable vacuum. And she comes face to face with a colony of creepy crawlies whose job is to

Broadcast live from different locations across the UK, Springwatch is a documentary series that chronicles the sweeping natural changes across the the country. For many it is the most beautiful season we have, as spring sees the emergence of new plants and new animals, ushering in a sweeping wave of new life. With expert presenters from a variety of different fields, watch as the team track a vast

Cameras follow the surgical unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. These brave and remarkable people are working literally at the cutting edge, human life and health depend on their precision in movement. The series reveals the astonishing medical procedures that change lives every day, and focuses on astonishingly complex surgeries. These procedures are so impossibly complex that they 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

Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain. Inside Emma's body, rogue cells similar to the lining of the womb mysteriously appear on other organs, creating lesions which bleed, scar and cause inflammation. There is no cure. Endometriosis is as common as diabetes but re

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

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 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

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

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

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

The Mackay family want to make the most of the sunny spot in an unloved corner of the garden in their London home. Their shed is tired and so full they can't fit anything in, and their bathroom is showing signs of age and limescale. The team construct decking and a pergola so the family can enjoy the sunshine together. The shed is tidied with storage added, and their bathroom is deep cleaned so it

Hugh Dennis and Julia Bradbury are in the Highlands of Scotland, Britain's wildest and oldest landscape. In this remote and magnificent part of the country, they explore a landscape built by volcanoes, earthquakes and ice, and discover how this dramatic past lives on today. Hugh takes a breath-taking ride across Loch Ness as he uncovers how the deepest lake in Britain set the stage for a British s

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

Flog It! comes from the historic Barrow Hill Roundhouse near Chesterfield in Derbyshire, where experts Jonathan Pratt and Michael Baggott value some of the county's antiques and collectibles. Jonathan falls in love with a Thonet hat and coat stand and Michael comes across a box of Victorian cut-throat razors which get pulses racing at the auction. Paul Martin takes a trip to the village of Hathers

Every day this week, celebrity contestants Nikki Fox, Ruthie Henshall, Danny John-Jules and Ignacio Lopez 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

Broadcast live from different locations across the UK, Springwatch is a documentary series that chronicles the sweeping natural changes across the the country. For many it is the most beautiful season we have, as spring sees the emergence of new plants and new animals, ushering in a sweeping wave of new life. With expert presenters from a variety of different fields, watch as the team track a vast

Biographical documentary series that looks at the lives of several famous faces from the recent past, through ten photographs that have come to define them, whether they are little-known family snaps or iconic images. Each episode focuses on one celebrity which can be a film star, musician, sporting hero, cultural figure,... and uses ten key pictures, from their earliest photo to one of their last

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

Cameras follow the surgical unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. These brave and remarkable people are working literally at the cutting edge, human life and health depend on their precision in movement. The series reveals the astonishing medical procedures that change lives every day, and focuses on astonishingly complex surgeries. These procedures are so impossibly complex that they m

The British version of the world-famous cooking show in which amateur cooks compete over the course of eight weeks, in order to be named Master Chef. It focuses on finding the country's best amateur chef through a series of cooking challenges, in which they get to show their technical skills and understanding of flavour by creating various amazing dishes. Each week, panel of judges decide who will

A series where 10 interior designers are striving for a commercial contract to design a bar at one of London's hotels. The former Elle Decoration editor-in-chief Michelle Ogundehin is the judge. Every challenge tests the designers' ability to satisfy the needs of different clients in different commercial and residential settings. The show can teach the viewers way more than they have ever known ab

Charlie Dimmock and brothers Harry and David Rich are challenged with producing garden designs for homeowners across the UK. Factoring in the available garden space and budget, the garden owner decides which design they want to bring to life, and the selected team gets to work. Dimmock, who grew to fame in Groundforce, a garden make-over show that first aired in 1997, must use all her experience i

Former British parliamentarian Michael Portillo heads off to continental Europe with a copy of an early 20th century railways travel guidebook to learn more about how life has changed in modern cities, historic towns and rural communities. His definitive Bradshaw's volume paints a compelling and nostalgic picture of trade and travel around republics and monarchies that were to be swept aside by th

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

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

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

Every year, spectacular seasons transform our planet. As they sweep across the world, they drive all life on Earth, bringing huge opportunities and great challenges to everything. This programme, narrated by Andrew Scott, celebrates the glorious nature of summer on Earth and the extraordinary ways animals and plants rise to the challenges it brings. With the sun shining and the flowers blooming, t

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

Flog It! comes from historic St Albans Cathedral and Abbey in Hertfordshire. Antique experts Claire Rawle and Jonathan Pratt find a selection of antiques and collectibles to take to auction. Claire discovers an arts and crafts bowl which may have belonged to George Bernard Shaw's wife, and Jonathan gets excited when he finds a drawing by the artist Dame Laura Knight. Paul Martin takes a trip under

Every day this week, celebrity contestants Nikki Fox, Ruthie Henshall, Danny John-Jules and Ignacio Lopez 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

Former British parliamentarian Michael Portillo heads off to continental Europe with a copy of an early 20th century railways travel guidebook to learn more about how life has changed in modern cities, historic towns and rural communities. His definitive Bradshaw's volume paints a compelling and nostalgic picture of trade and travel around republics and monarchies that were to be swept aside by th

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

Inspired by the Psychoville and the work of Alfred Hitchcock, Inside No. 9 is the work writers Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pembertona who worked with BBC to create dark humor anthology programme. Each episode introduces you to a new setting, with new characters and a completely different story. However, one thing always stays the same, is that it always set at number 9, whether it is a flat, house,

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