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Berkshire's beautiful countryside will be a far cry from busy Slough, where today's couple is moving from, and Ginny Buckley is on hand to help with the house hunting.

Dion brings some muscle to Newcastle-under-Lyme in the form of Steel from Gladiators, who helps him to wrestle an end-of-terrace into shape.

Consumer journalists Nikki Fox and Matt Allwright investigate profit-making antiques in Kent alongside expert guides Natasha Raskin Sharp and David Harper.

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.

The big political issues of the day.

The quiz show where players must avoid Impossible answers to stay in the competition. 19 people start today's show but how many of them will survive to face the £10,000 question.

Eight players do battle in the ultimate knockout quiz. Only one will be left standing at the end, but will they reach the Golden Run and double their money? Hosted by Alex Scott.

Jake Humphrey hosts the general knowledge quiz where contestants can win money if they can give a correct answer to a question before all their opponents in the Pack do.

To be crowned champion, the finalists must prepare the ultimate picnic.

Ellie Harrison and Angellica Bell meet a Cornish choir, visit a donkey sanctuary and discover the history of Christmas cards as part of Advent preparations in Devon and Cornwall.

At Hopetoun House near Edinburgh, experts Adam Partridge and Caroline Hawley find some fascinating antiques and collectibles to take to auction.

Clare Balding, Ivo Graham, Ugo Monye and Su Pollard test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's House of Games.

Janette Manrara is back with all the news and gossip from Strictly as another of the final couples joins her on the sofa.

Clive experiences the Caribbean's creativity with street artists in Kingston and a merengue group in the Dominican Republic, and he learns the quick steps of Cuban salsa.

Alice Roberts follows archaeologists as they excavate Iron Age Britain's most spectacular grave - a Yorkshire chariot burial.

When reports come in of a kayaker who has failed to make it back to shore - where his wife is watching on helplessly - the Larne crew race to the rescue.

A young boy was reported missing in August, but police now believe he hasn't been seen for over two years. Mandy McAuley investigates the disappearance that no one noticed.

The day's important national and international news stories. With Adam Fleming.

Weather bulletin.

The rivalry between Michelangelo and Leonardo is heightened by the arrival of Raphael.

The semi-finals are under way, and the six chefs left standing return for the chance to impress one of two rising culinary stars, before battling for a place in the final five.

In Havana, Clive achieves a dream of cruising through the city in a classic car, while in Jamaica he joins a family reunion and cooks up some delicious curry goat.

Richard Osman, Ranvir Singh, Ben Miller and Alex Jones join Sara Cox to review the book club pick, The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet, and talk about their favourite books.

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

Sonali Shah is in magnificent Northumberland, helping three generations of the same family to escape from Leicester and find a new rural home together.

Owain shows friend and pop sensation Ian 'H' Watkins around a Step-tacular, tiny home in the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Frances Tophill finds out what it takes to look after some of the world's rarest and most endangered plants as she goes behind the scenes at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.

The big political issues of the day.

The quiz show where players must avoid Impossible answers to stay in the competition. 18 people start today's show but how many of them will survive to face the £10,000 Question.

Eight players do battle in the ultimate knockout quiz. Only one will be left standing at the end, but will they reach the Golden Run and double their money? Hosted by Alex Scott.

Jake Humphrey hosts the general knowledge quiz where contestants can win money if they can give a correct answer to a question before all their opponents in the Pack do.

Nigel Slater shares the flavours that for him make Christmas a truly delicious season, and demonstrates how to cook food designed to bring comfort and joy.

Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons. In Svalbard, Gordon and the team find a polar bear birth den.

Paul Martin presents from Wrest Park, a 19th-century French-style chateau in Bedfordshire, with experts Christina Trevanion and David Harper.

Clare Balding, Ivo Graham, Ugo Monye and Su Pollard test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's House of Games.

Janette Manrara dishes up more backstage gossip as the remaining finalists drop by for a chat. And Vicky Gill reveals some of the weekend's costumes in Puttin' on the Glitz.

Clive travels to Jamaica to find the school that produces the island's top sprinters, while in Cuba, he takes a motorcycle tour of Havana with Che Guevara's son.

Michel Roux Jr takes Fred to his favourite British city, Bristol, for a Christmas treat: from the perfect French bistro to a festive countryside escape and Jamaican jerk turkey.

Paul, Bob and Ted the dog travel to the north of England on a quest for an English salmon.

Anne's new car propels her into the limelight. Liz and Julia's friendship is under fire. Contains some strong language.

The day's important national and international news stories. With Faisal Islam.

Weather bulletin.

In a festive special, Rom visits the Sahara Desert. Contains some strong language.