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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

BBC Weather provides forecast information for locations across UK and the world. Get the latest updates on the weather, know what to expect. (Senderinfo).

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

Money For Nothing is a British TV program hosted by Sarah Moore, Jay Blades and EJ Osborne. The hosts save things from being dumped and transform them into valuable pieces, making money for people who had no idea there was cash to be made from their old useless stuff. Any profit is then returned to those people. The team salvage items from recycling centers and transform them into unique treasures

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 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

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

Political current affairs magazine where special guests and the host discuss various aspects of British politics and provide analysis, opinion and insight. (Senderinfo).

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

Armed with his interwar copy of Bradshaw's Guide to the Railways, Michael reaches the Kent seaside resort of Herne Bay, where he learns about a pioneering aviatrix who began her working life as a typist in Hull but whose epic achievements made her an international celebrity. Michael takes the train five miles west along the coast before heading offshore into the entrance to the Thames Estuary. He

Documentary that brings pioneering images that capture the dazzling array of mysterious and wonderful creatures that live in China's most beautiful landscapes. China's heartland is the centre of a five-thousand-year-old civilization and is home to the giant panda, the golden snub-nosed monkey and the golden takin. China faces environmental problems, but the relationship the Chinese have with their

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 Richard Osman's House of Games, a new group of famous faces go head-to-head testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of fun trivia-based games. Every day this week the celebrity contestants – Larry Dean, Kirsty Gallagher, Sam Quek and Lemn Sissay- take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend, Richard Osman. A daily winner will be declared following a quick-fire r

Clive heads for the east coast of Barbados to check out the world's oldest rum distillery. He explores the sugar cane fields and the factory floor before he gets the chance to have a sip of the golden produce. He puts a shift in with the hens on an organic family farm that stretches out for over 100 acres, tests out his flexibility alongside British expats with some cliff-top yoga and finally meet

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

BBC Weather provides forecast information for locations across UK and the world. Get the latest updates on the weather, know what to expect. (Senderinfo).

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

Escaping from postwar Europe, Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann establishes a new life in Argentina, where he meets fellow Nazi Willem Sassen. Together, they record a comprehensive account of his career. The tapes disappear when Eichmann is captured and taken to stand trial in Jerusalem, but excerpts of his interview surface in Life Magazine, and Israeli prosecutor Gideon Hausner is determined to use E

Ihr Sohn Owen leidet an Asthma und braucht deshalb bei vielem Hilfe. Doch der Familienfrieden wird gestört, als Owen scheinbar grundlos anfängt, sich gewalttätig und psychotisch aufzuführen. Nachforschungen ergeben, sein Verhalten könnte mit einem einheimischen Fluch um eine Eiche zu tun haben… \n\nKein klassischer Horrorfilm, sondern eine künstlerische Annäherung an Folklore und die Macht, die Sa

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

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

Next Step is a studio where teens learn to dance. The best of them dance in the A-group, which also participates in various competitions. The studio is dominated by Emily and her e-girls. Each year, the members of the group are redefined by audition. Sometimes the dancers face some tough decisions as they decide whether their own aspirations are more important than that of A-group as a whole. (Sen

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

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

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

Ten amateur sewists attempt to impress a group of judges with their creative skills in the hope of being crowned Britain's top needle and thread specialist. In each themed episode, the contestants must compete against each other in three rounds. The Pattern Challenge tests the participants' abilities to follow patterns as precisely as possible. The Alteration Challenge gives the sewists a chance t

Live coverage of The Football Association Women's Super League (FA WSL), presently known as the Barclays FA Women's Super League, the most prestigious league of women's football in England. Follow exciting sporting action from the matches, featuring 12 professional teams from across England, from Arsenal to West Ham United, competing to become Super League champions. The top three teams further qu

Im New Yorker Stadtteil „Hell’s Kitchen“ tobt ein Bandenkrieg zwischen den puerto-ricanischen „Sharks“ und den anglo-amerikanischen „Jets“. Als Maria (Natalie Wood), die Schwester des „Sharks“- Chefs, sich in dessen Feind Tony (Richard Beymer) verliebt, klappen die Gangs ihre Messer auf…\n\nDie mitreißende „Romeo und Julia“-Variante holte zehn Oscars. Die Hauptdarsteller gingen dabei leer aus.

The PGA Championship (often referred to as the U.S. PGA Championship or U.S. PGA outside of the United States) is an annual golf tournament conducted by the Professional Golfers Association of America. It is one of the four major championships in professional golf, and it is the golf season's final major, played in mid-August on the third weekend prior to Labor Day weekend. (It was rescheduled for

Members of the weasel family are often portrayed as the villains of the natural world, but do they deserve this reputation? By following the adventures of a tiny orphaned weasel named Twiz, we reveal the true nature of these pocket-sized predators, which relative to their size have a bite more powerful than a tiger's. In Yorkshire, a unique garden rigged with over 50 cameras gives a rare insight i

From the Glastonbury Festival, the complete set by the undisputed queen of country music Dolly Parton from the Pyramid Stage in the now-traditional legends spot on Sunday afternoon. As the Somerset sunshine shone, and in front of one of the biggest and most enthusiastic crowds that the Pyramid Stage has ever seen, Dolly performed a rousing and crowd-pleasing set including self-penned classics such

Documentary which explores how Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris's careers took off in the 1970s with very distinct takes on country before they ended up uniting as close harmony singers and eventually collaborated on 1987's four-million-selling debut album, Trio. In the 60s country music was viewed by most of America as blue collar, and Dolly was country through and through. Linda R

Dolly Parton is one of the biggest and best-loved music stars on the planet. Here we celebrate all things Dolly with a look back at some of her finest ever performances on the BBC, incorporating all her biggest hits and finest moments. From Jolene and 9 to 5 to Islands in the Stream and Here You Come Again, this collection showcases the enduring songwriting talents and the sense of humour that fir

Bologna, 1858: Die jüdische Familie Mortara hat gerade ihre Kinder zu Bett gebracht, als Soldaten im Namen der Kirche die Herausgabe des sechsjährigen Edgardo fordern. Das Dienstmädchen hatte ihn als kranken Säugling heimlich getauft – ein Christ darf nach vatikanischem Recht nicht in einem jüdischen Haushalt aufwachsen. Die Eltern kämpfen mit allen Mitteln um ihren Jungen, der in Rom unter päpstl

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

Popular Welsh weatherman Derek Brockway sets out on an amazing journey, exploring the wonderful landscapes and less familiar destinations of the nation's coastline. His route takes in a host of friendly and vibrant communities which are rich in culture and heritage. Brockway's inspiring walks reveal beautiful landmarks, from castles to lighthouses, as well as captivating local traditions that date

Long-running Scottish programme that focuses on various agricultural and rural issues, and tells the stories about the wildlife and nature of Scotland. (Senderinfo).

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

With plenty of deceptively easy recipes and fantastic tips, Lorraine Pascale shows people with no kitchen confidence how to pull off an impressive meal for friends and family. Neil Forster is an impatient cook who reaches for the takeaway menu rather than making food from scratch. Lorraine shows him recipes including asparagus and cream cheese puff pastry tarts, a quick way to do roast chicken and

Nigel Slater and Adam Henson join forces to sow, grow, rear and cook Britain's favourite foods, from a working farm in the Cotswolds. Revealing the top 50 fresh foods on the UK's supermarket shopping lists, Nigel and Adam show how we can get the most flavour, value and variety from them all. The duo look at how our busy lifestyles have meant Britain has lost touch with where our food comes from an

A real life drama about a family of chimps trapped in a lost world. They live in a deep and ancient forested gorge that runs though the African savannah, and for fifteen years it has been cut off from the rest of the jungle, leaving the chimps imprisoned. Here they face a daily life or death dilemma, whether to leave the safety of the gorge and venture into the predator ridden savannah to find foo

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

Programme that follows two teams consisting of an antiques expert and a celebrity, as they go on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money to give to charity. On their trip, they find rare items, and learn more about the history of the item they purchased. Then, they try to sell their antique at an auction, hoping to make a profit and give it all to cha

The PGA Championship (often referred to as the U.S. PGA Championship or U.S. PGA outside of the United States) is an annual golf tournament conducted by the Professional Golfers Association of America. It is one of the four major championships in professional golf, and it is the golf season's final major, played in mid-August on the third weekend prior to Labor Day weekend. (It was rescheduled for

Seven celebrities of differing faiths and beliefs experience an emotional journey on a pilgrimage in north Wales, a route linked by churches dedicated to early Celtic Christian saints. Immersing themselves on this spiritual journey are wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, who places her faith in the natural world; Spencer Matthews, a former Made in Chelsea reality star who was christened in the C

Er stammt aus den Slums von Mumbai – eine Schule hat Jamal (Dev Patel) nie besucht –, und doch hat er es bei der indischen Ausgabe von „Wer wird Millionär?“ bis zur letzten Frage gebracht. Hat er betrogen? Um das festzustellen, prügelt die Polizei ihm seine Lebensgeschichte aus dem Leib. \n\nUnd die gibt nicht nur Antworten auf alle Quizfragen, sie zeigt auch Jamals unerschütterliche Liebe zu Lati

Documentary series celebrating the heroic volunteers of Britain's RNLI, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and the daunting challenges they face to save the lives of their fellow citizens. These unpaid volunteers risk their lives on a daily basis, manning stations, boats and beaches in their free time. Our camera crews are on hand to capture the RNLI's tasks and procedures, filming the diffi

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

Celebrity version of the hit cooking competition MasterChef, where famous faces do battle in the kitchen to prove they have what it takes to become the culinary champion. Well-known names from sport, television, music, and other forms of show business are set a series of challenges that will test their cooking abilities in this pressurised format. Their skills range from novice to competent, and e

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

Documentary series featuring pioneering images that capture the dazzling array of mysterious and wonderful creatures populating China's most beautiful landscapes. Ancient tea-growing cultures, traditional seaweed-thatched villages, bird-filled wetlands, rare white dolphins, snake-infested islands and futuristic cities jostle along China's fertile eastern seaboard, which marks the front line in the

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 Jennie Bond, James Bye, Kadeena Cox and Aurie Styla 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 the much-co

Clive travels to the Dominican Republic's capital city, Santo Domingo, where baseball is a way of life. He meets one of the country's top scouts, who gives him much-needed advice on his swing. On the outskirts of town, Clive encounters a congregation practicing a hidden religious faith, while in the historic old town, he meets artisans who are reviving intricate, traditional craftwork. Then, he he

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

British quiz show, presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell, in which teams compete in a tournament of finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues. Each episode features two teams of three people competing in four rounds of gameplay. Each of the four rounds involve connections but they are not obvious or easy. The four rounds are ''What is the Connection?'', ''What Comes Fourth?'', ''Connect

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

BBC Weather provides forecast information for locations across UK and the world. Get the latest updates on the weather, know what to expect. (Senderinfo).

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

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

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

Ten amateur sewists attempt to impress a group of judges with their creative skills in the hope of being crowned Britain's top needle and thread specialist. In each themed episode, the contestants must compete against each other in three rounds. The Pattern Challenge tests the participants' abilities to follow patterns as precisely as possible. The Alteration Challenge gives the sewists a chance t

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

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

Bats have colonised remote corners of the planet to become one of most widespread mammals on earth. Chris Packham explores their incredible anatomy, physiology and senses to understand what enables them to thrive in some surprising places. Tiny hairs on their wings give them a detailed air-flow map during flight, heat sensors on the nose of vampire bats means they can sense the most blood-rich are

The South Pacific islands are the most remote in the world. Their extraordinary isolation has created some of the most curious, surprising and precarious examples of life found anywhere on earth; from giant crabs that tear open coconuts, to flesh-eating caterpillars that impale their prey on dagger-like claws. Human culture is different too. The men of Pentecost Island celebrate their annual harve

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 Jennie Bond, James Bye, Kadeena Cox and Aurie Styla 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 the much-co

For 11 months of the year, the city of La Vega is well off the tourist track. But each February, it bursts into life. Over the course of four weekends, it's loud, hot and colourful as visitors from all over the world arrive to join in the famous street carnivals. Clive is in the party mood and throws himself into the fun. He stocks up on local sweet treats, meets talented mask makers and prepares

In the first programme of the series, Paul visits Wester Ross and discovers the heritage of Little Loch Broom. He then travels to the off-grid community of Scoraig where he learns about violin making and wind power, before taking the plunge to explore the hidden depths of the Corrieshalloch Gorge. In Ullapool, on the shores of Loch Broom, Paul learns the Russian word for parsley and how a huge fle

Documentary series celebrating the heroic volunteers of Britain's RNLI, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and the daunting challenges they face to save the lives of their fellow citizens. These unpaid volunteers risk their lives on a daily basis, manning stations, boats and beaches in their free time. Our camera crews are on hand to capture the RNLI's tasks and procedures, filming the diffi

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

BBC Weather provides forecast information for locations across UK and the world. Get the latest updates on the weather, know what to expect. (Senderinfo).

Celebrity version of the hit cooking competition MasterChef, where famous faces do battle in the kitchen to prove they have what it takes to become the culinary champion. Well-known names from sport, television, music, and other forms of show business are set a series of challenges that will test their cooking abilities in this pressurised format. Their skills range from novice to competent, and e

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

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

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

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

Sara Pascoe welcomes 12 of Britain's most talented home sewers into the sewing room, which is in an historic woollen mill on the outskirts of Leeds. Week One sees judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young ask them to create a capsule wardrobe consisting of three items. First, for the Pattern Challenge, they must produce a wool mini skirt with piped patch pockets. For the Transformation Challenge, the ta

In the South Pacific there is no such thing as a deserted island. They may be the most isolated in the world, but every one of the region's 20,000 islands has been colonised, from New Guinea – home to birds of paradise and the tribe whose brutal initiation ceremony turns young warriors into 'crocodile' men – to Fiji, French Polynesia and Hawaii. This is the story of the ultimate castaways – from s

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 Jennie Bond, James Bye, Kadeena Cox and Aurie Styla 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 the much-co

Clive heads to one of the Dominican Republic's most northerly provinces, to the beautiful city of Puerto Plata. He learns about the incredible story of the Jewish refugees that found shelter in this country during World War II. He also discovers how to make the delicious plantain dish of mofongo, meets some of the finest merengue musicians in the country and heads to a busy banana farm, where he d

TV presenter Charlotte Crosby and dancer Louie Spence take their friendship to a whole new level in the West Midlands. Cozied up in the all-American muscle car, the Pontiac Trans AM, guided by experts Irita Marriott and Serhat Ahmet. Louie and Irita zero in on vintage lamps, garnitures and a sign that's as big as their personalities. Antiques virgin Charlotte opts for vintage toys, a spooky bible

Paddy McGuinness explores the secrets of the McColgan's bakery in Strabane, Northern Ireland, to reveal how it makes more than half a million sausage rolls a day. After overseeing the unloading of 27 tonnes of pork, which will keep the factory running for a week, Paddy heads to the meat preparation area, where he meets new product development manager Edel Gallagher. Edel tells Paddy that they use

British pop icon, actor and activist Will Young goes in search of his family history. He's concentrating on his father's side of the family, as he never knew his grandfather Digby Young, who died before he was born. He's heard intriguing snippets about his life – how he came from Australia, was a prisoner of war during World War II, and found it hard to hold down a job afterwards – now Will wants

Lifelong friends Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer have more in common than just their love of comedy – they have both recently suffered from heart disease and directly faced their own mortality. We observe them as they re-connect with each other and share their personal and often hilarious experiences of life while testing the parameters of true friendship … on a soggy riverbank. Experienced angle

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

BBC Weather provides forecast information for locations across UK and the world. Get the latest updates on the weather, know what to expect. (Senderinfo).

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

Celebrity version of the hit cooking competition MasterChef, where famous faces do battle in the kitchen to prove they have what it takes to become the culinary champion. Well-known names from sport, television, music, and other forms of show business are set a series of challenges that will test their cooking abilities in this pressurised format. Their skills range from novice to competent, and e