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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

Sylvia Syms looks back on the great British comedy stars who over the years have had cinema audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter. Featuring rarely-seen interviews from the BBC's archives, the programme starts with the great George Formby and the early days of British cinema, and works its way forwards in time, exploring, amongst others, the classic Ealing comedies, the much-loved Doctor s

When an unexploded WW2 bomb is detonated by accident in Pimlico, London, a long-lost medieval treaty is discovered in an underground vault. The nation is shocked to learn that part of the borough belongs to the French duke of Burgundy, and technically its residents are foreigners. Post-war rationing is undermined when locals realise they are no longer under the strict trading restrictions on food

Im Machtstreit mit dem Vatikan vermittelt Thomas More (Paul Scofield) für Heinrich VIII. (Robert Shaw). Als sein König sich jedoch scheiden lässt, um Ann Boleyn (Vanessa Redgrave) zu heiraten, stellt sich sein Berater gegen ihn und wird des Hochverrats angeklagt…\n\nFred Zinnemann („Zwölf Uhr mittags“) verdichtet den historischen Stoff zu einem spannenden Psychodrama.

Nick Knowles leads a team of experts whose mission is to transform the lives of people who are most at need of assistance. As a writer, he is the only member of the group who isn't a professional builder but that doesn't stop him getting his hands dirty and applying some elbow grease to the task in hand. The men and women who volunteer to apply their skills would be able to construct a house from

Jerusalem, zur Zeit des Kaisers Tiberiu. Die alten Freunde Judah Ben Hur (Charlton Heston) und Messala feiern ihr Wiedersehen. Doch nichts ist mehr wie in Jugendtagen. Während Ben Hur fest in jüdischen Traditionen lebt, glaubt der römische Offizier Messala (Stephen Boyd) nur noch an den Kaiser - und an seine Karriere. Als er Ben Hur für Spitzeldienste gewinnen will, und ein Ziegel Schicksal spielt

Funny stand-ups and actors Jo Brand and Kerry Godliman go antique hunting in Kent. They are searching for collectables they can flip for a profit at auction with the help of experts Catherine Southon and Steven Moore. The competing comics each have £400 to spend and a classic car to get them from shop to emporia. Jo finds an enamel belt buckle at a budget price and spends big on a box in the shape

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

Host John Humphreys welcomes VIP guests to a charity version of the long-running quiz for the nation's top brainboxes. Three celebrity contestants take turns to sit in the famous black chair, where they face two minutes of quick fire questions on general knowledge, and then on a chosen specialist subject. The prize money on offer in one of the toughest quizes on TV is donated to charitable causes

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

Je fantastischer der Plan ist, um so narrensicherer muss er sein!“, schärft Premierminister Winston Churchill 1943 seinen Geheimdienstlern ein. Und wohl kein Plan des Zweiten Weltkriegs — zumindest kein erfolgreicher — war fantastischer als „Operation Mincemeat“ (= Unternehmen Hackfleisch). \n\nAngeführt von Ewen Montagu und Charles Cholmondeley will ein Agententeam die Deutschen davon überzeugen,

An irreverent romp based on an Irish family that is never short of drama. Agnes Brown, played by stand-up comic Brendan O'Carroll, is a sometimes potty-mouthed widow who does her best to run her rather unusually large family, but usually ends up interfering in their lives. She has her hands full with her five sons, Mark, Rory, Dermot, Trevor and another whose name never passes her lips, together w

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

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

Kicking off the series in Buddy's den, the gloves are on as Buddy and Conker are joined by Jackson, a young boxer who wants to learn a recipe that can pack a punch to keep his energy up! Buddy knows that Jackson loves a big-stacked sandwich, so what better than a homemade fish finger sandwich topped with crunchy lettuce and a simple two-ingredient delicious sauce, all packed into a soft bun?! Lear

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

Steve Backshall is on a mission to create a new generation of shark saviours, but first he needs to find his team. In this episode, Steve takes 12 young UK hopefuls to boot camp with the challenge of choosing just six from the group. To earn their ticket to swim with sharks in a designated Shark Sanctuary in the Bahamas, the 12 have to complete a series of challenges, including swimming, a cliffto

Sixty years after he first appeared on TV with an armadillo, David Attenborough introduces the family's biggest member and reveals never-before-screened secrets of giant armadillo life – including how this rare and seldom seen animal provides scores of other creatures with the hotel and restaurant services they need to thrive in Earth's biggest natural wetland: the Pantanal of Brazil.Episode; Medi

Dame Mary Berry knows a thing or two about cooking up a fantastic feast, so she is sharing her cooking skills with three novice cooks – fireman Mark, youth worker Callum and boxing instructor Thaer – who want to throw a spectacular afternoon tea to say thank you to Soraya, who runs a local youth charity. With Mary's help, can they pull it off and give Soraya a thank you surprise she'll never forge

A food journalist, critic and accomplished chef, Nigel Slater reveals his simple suppers for viewers to produce at home. If you're tired of creating the same, uninteresting meals every week, Nigel showcases new ideas to spruce up your home cooking, with no complicated techniques and ingredients that are easy to source. He takes items from his fridge, cupboard and allotment to produce delectable di

A team of valais blacknose sheep superfans from across the globe gather at Raymond and Johnny's farm to help with the annual washday prior to the "Blacknose Beauties" show and sale in Carlisle. In Shetland, Kirsty and Tom again row out to St Ninian's Isle to attempt to rescue a ewe and a lamb that have fallen from the isle's steep cliffs. But when they find them, the animals are badly injured. A s

Chris Packham explores one of the darkest periods in Earth's history: the worst mass extinction the planet has ever seen, when as much as 90% of all species died 252 million years ago. This extraordinary moment in Earth's history took life to the brink, wreaking havoc and destruction on an unprecedented scale. But, somehow, life found a way to bounce back, and a new geological era ushered in the a

Ende 1943 glaubt selbst SS-Führer Himmler (Donald Pleasence) nicht mehr an den "Endsieg". Eine letzte Chance sieht er in der Entführung des britischen Premierministers Churchill. Ein Kommando unter Luftwaffenoffizier Steiner (Michael Caine) soll ihn aus England herausholen. Der irische Untergrundkämpfer Liam Devlin (Donald Sutherland) hilft den Deutschen…\n\nHochkarätig besetzte Action von John St

November 1943: Von der Insel Keros können 2000 britische Soldaten nicht evakuiert werden, da der einzige Zugang zum Meer von zwei riesigen Kanonen der Deutschen auf der Insel Navarone bewacht wird. \n\nEin eilig zusammengestelltes Kommandounternehmen aus kriegserfahrenen Freiwilligen soll helfen: darunter Captain Mallory (Gregory Peck), ein neuseeländischer Bergsteiger, der britische Sprengstoffex

This special episode brings together highlights from the series. From hidden forests and turbulent coasts to vast unexplored deserts. We begin in the oldest desert on earth – the Namib, in south western Africa. A pair of ostriches raise their family in the searing heat to keep them safe from predators – but time is ticking as the chicks begin to hatch. Outside the egg, the newborns won't survive l

Jools looks back at some of the unique collaborations that have appeared on the show, from the epic combination of Johnny and June Carter Cash, Pops Staples and Carleen Anderson in 1994 to a Dusty Springfield performance in 1995, featuring Sinéad O'Connor and Alison Moyet on backing vocals, and the wonderful pairing of Nick Cave and Shane MacGowan from the first ever series of Later... in 1992. Th

Gripping spy drama based on John le Carré's classic novel of the same name. The Night Manager tells the story of Jonathan Pine; an ex-solider and the night manager of a luxury hotel. Pine is recruited to infiltrate an organised crime group dealing in illegal arms sales. As Pine gets more involved in espionage, the less he can trust anyone. Award-winning series starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie

Coverage of the concerts and special musical events that take place each summer over an eight-week period. The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts – or The Proms as they are now more popularly known – have a rich history. Originally founded at the end of the 19th century, The Proms are now a highlight of Britain's cultural calendar. Boasting internationally renowned conductors and musicians and focussin

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

We travel to a different part of Britain each week as five hikers go head-to-head to showcase the jaw-dropping countryside walks. Five walks will be stripped across the week as the contestants take it in turns to lead. They will be judged by the other hikers on the quality of the route, the picnic, the views and the entertainment. At the end of the week, the winner will walk off with a £500 vouche

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

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

For Mary, there is nothing better than cooking dishes from ingredients she has grown. From herbs balanced on a windowsill to vegetables in a patch of garden, what can beat the joy of making delicious recipes from the fruits of your own labour? In this episode, Mary shows that we do not need vast amounts of space, only a passion for bringing incredible flavours to life. Mary cooks up a mouthwaterin

It is autumn and in the Highlands, Raymond's bull Major, who was injured earlier in the year, finally goes to work but getting him to the field of cows involves a soggy detour. Raymond and fiancee Jen take a busman's holiday to Switzerland to help their friends gather their valais blacknose sheep from the mountaintops but their holiday turns into an Alpine adventure. In Shetland, Kirsty and Aimee

In the animal kingdom, what do you do if you've got an itch you can't scratch, food you can't get your teeth into or you simply need some home security? Well, you find yourself a partner -and not necessarily someone like you! Hippos are joining forces with fish for a full body exfoliation. Ravens are inviting wolverines to dinner for some bone crunching assistance. Bill Bailey introduces these and

Für die Olympiade in Paris 1924 trainieren zwei britische Läufer aus unterschiedlichen Motiven. Der Jude Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross) will den Vorurteilen seiner Landsleute begegnen, Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson) als angehender Missionar dem Wort Gottes Gewicht verleihen…\n\nHugh Hudsons toll fotografiertes Drama erhielt vier Oscars, einer davon ging an Vangelis für den Soundtrack.

Texas, 1868: Der Bürgerkrieg ist drei Jahre vorbei, aber erst jetzt kehrt Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) ins Haus seines Bruders Aaron zurück. Während Ethan mit einigen Farmern Native American Viehdiebe jagt, überfallen Komantschen die Farm der Edwards – aus Rache dafür, dass ihnen das Land genommen wurde. Als Ethan zurückkehrt, findet er Aaron, seine heimlich geliebte Schwägerin und deren Jungen tot

Winter sports coverage across the major disciplines, with commentary and highlights of the big weekend races provided by former British athletes and snow-savvy BBC journalists. The show, which first appeared in 1978, features the most fearsome speed descents on the FIS world cup tour such as the Hahnenkamm in Kitzbuhel, the Lauberhorn in Wengen and the night slalom in Schladming. Originally fronte

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are dropped deep in the Bolivian rainforest armed only with three shabby 4x4s, which they bought from the local small ads for a maximum of £3,500 each. What follows is one of their most extraordinary journeys. They attempt to drive from the heart of Bolivia to the coast of Chile, encountering local drug lords, the debilitating effects of high altitude

For centuries pilgrimage was one of the greatest adventures on earth, involving epic journeys across the country and around the world. This series sees Simon Reeve retrace the exciting adventures of our ancestors. He learns about the forgotten aspects of pilgrimage, including the vice, thrills and dangers that all awaited travellers. He explores the faith, the hopes, desires, and even the food tha

Jools takes a look back at one of the world's most iconic artists of the 21st century, celebrating her short yet remarkable career. Having first made her debut on the show in 2003 with her first single Stronger Than Me, taken from her debut album Frank, Amy returned to Later... in 2006, following her seminal No 1 Back to Black album, to perform Top 10 hit Rehab and the Motown-influenced Tears Dry

Nick Knowles leads a team of experts whose mission is to transform the lives of people who are most at need of assistance. As a writer, he is the only member of the group who isn't a professional builder but that doesn't stop him getting his hands dirty and applying some elbow grease to the task in hand. The men and women who volunteer to apply their skills would be able to construct a house from

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

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

Clive Anderson hosts a brain-training quiz show in which contestants battle to prove themselves in a sequence of brain games which test their memory, language, visual, numerical and spacial skills. (Senderinfo).

Presented by Penelope Keith and Paul Martin, The Manor Reborn sees a team of historians, experts and volunteers reinterpreting 500-year-old Avebury Manor in Wiltshire, putting the country house in to a national and historic perspective. From the age of Elizabeth I through to the eve of the Second World War – and taking inspiration from other houses across the country – the series and project will

Every year millions of us flock to the homes and gardens of one of Britain's most important cultural institutions – the National Trust. But out of sight of visitors lies a hidden world. Behind closed doors, dedicated teams of volunteers, experts and curators are battling to keep our priceless heritage alive. This series meets the people who are saving the past for all of us, and brings to life the

Programme One: Island of MarvelsNarrated by David Attenborough'This is the story of what happens when a set of animals and plants are cast away on an island for millions of years. This is how this curious wonderland came into being.'Madagascar, the world's oldest island, broke off from Africa and India and has been on its own for more than 70 million years. In splendid isolation, it has evolved it

This episode comes from Layer Marney Tower in rural Essex. Paul Martin is joined by experts Elizabeth Talbot and Philip Serrell. Together the team pick out a selection of interesting antiques and collectables to be sold at the local auction house. Of particular note is a rare and intriguing picture by a troubled artist – it's quite a coup for Flog It. Paul visits the home of the British oyster ind

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).

Host John Humphreys welcomes VIP guests to a charity version of the long-running quiz for the nation's top brainboxes. Three celebrity contestants take turns to sit in the famous black chair, where they face two minutes of quick fire questions on general knowledge, and then on a chosen specialist subject. The prize money on offer in one of the toughest quizes on TV is donated to charitable causes

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 the first episode of this brand new series, Paul and Bob travel with their trusty terrier Ted to Wales to fish the Rivers Irfon and Wye in search of chub. The Wye is one of our angling pair's favourite rivers, but they have yet to visit its lesser-known neighbour, the Irfon. The countryside which surrounds them is largely unspoilt, with the source of the Irfon found in a region often called the

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).