2024-06-11
Clive travels 115 miles west of Havana to the stunning Viñales Valley where he meets "vaqueros" – Cuban cowboys, who are preparing for a unique race. He also discovers how farmers in this remote region are fighting back against ever-stronger hurricanes, and he learns how to roll the perfect Cuban cigar at one of the many factories.
It's not exactly a holiday for the sewers in Week 3 as Patrick Grant and Esme Young task them with creating garments based around travel. In the Pattern Challenge, the judges channel holidays as the sewers are challenged to make a summer blouse using old tablecloths. Then they set sail in the Transformation Challenge and make bags using nautical paraphernalia. In the Made-to-Measure, The Sewing Be
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Clive Myrie presents the third semi-final of the classic quiz, where contenders return to the black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock to win a place in the grand final. The specialist subjects are the X-Files, the history of York Minster, England at the Cricket World Cup and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Ben's birthday bliss is cut short, as is a hook-up for Harry, with awkward outcomes.
Stanley Tucci visits the Veneto, home to the "floating city" of Venice. Once the centre of a world-trading empire, Tucci explores the ingenuity of the Venetians, who have embraced the unexpected delights and challenges of the lagoon, reaping the benefits of Veneto's fertile land. Veneto has a fascinating food culture due to its aquatic environment and the various influences from around the world t
The lives of dairy farming couple Jo and Alex revolve around two things: their Jersey Cows and winning at the Ashbourne Show in Derbyshire. They're returning this year with 11 cows and all the family in tow, determined to hold onto their championship title. Also a show regular is shire horse breeder John, who is here with his daughter Catherine. She has to pick up the reins and go it alone in the
Maya is now seven weeks old and is becoming extremely determined and vocal. Giles is feeling overwhelmed about the enormity of what he has taken on with the sanctuary but is paying close attention to Maya's health, in particular her wavering eyesight and back legs that still seem a little wobbly. Kathryn and Sam are learning the ropes and have fallen in love with their new houseguest. Maya turns f
Paul Martin introduces a collection of the best finds from the show's travels to Lulworth Castle in Dorset, Chiddingstone Castle in Kent, and Wrest Park in Bedfordshire. The antiques experts include Catherine Southon, Christina Trevanion, Adam Partridge, Mark Stacey and Thomas Plant, with items ranging from a cloisonne vase to an astonishing collection of First World War slides. Paul also finds ou
Every day this week, celebrity contestants Kevin Eldon, Sarah Keyworth, Laila Rouass and John Whaite 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 m
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
For a river that conjures up images of pyramids and pharaohs, the Nile turns out to be a truly surprising river that changes at every twist and turn of its journey. As its flows into increasingly arid latitudes on its journey north it becomes an evermore vital lifeline for animals and people, but only if they can conquer the challenges that this ever-changing river throws at them. The Nile's story
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan broadcast from RSPB Arne in Dorset, while Iolo Williams has spread his wings to the Dorset coast and Portland Bill bird observatory – a hotspot for seeing and recording returning avian migrants. Megan McCubbin continues her celebration of city wildlife in Glasgow and reveals some of the more unusual hangouts for the city's water voles, as well as discovering the
The team need to keep the protesters in the news. After finding out they can secretly get letters in and out of prison, they try to smuggle out an SD card containing footage of the 2013 illegal boarding. Meanwhile, Greenpeace appeal for the Arctic 30 to be released on bail – their best hope of getting them out.
The media campaign reaches across the world, but they're not getting press in Russia. They manage to persuade Sir Paul McCartney to write Putin a letter asking for the release of the Arctic 30. Finally, they get widespread coverage of the Arctic 30 story throughout Russia. The piracy charges against the Arctic 30 are replaced with hooliganism, giving Greenpeace an opportunity to appeal for bail ag
The Richardsons finally get invited to the showbiz event of the year, the Jonathan Ross Halloween party. Lucy's excited, especially when she meets Jason Donovan at the party, but not as excited as Jon, who has an audition to be a voice in a Pixar film.
The day's important national and international news stories. With Kirsty Wark.
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When young Effie Gray becomes the wife of John Ruskin, one of the most distinguished writers and critics of the day, who has known her since her childhood, it soon becomes apparent that Ruskin regards her as a muse rather than a wife, and the stifling atmosphere of their home and Ruskin's overbearing wealthy parents soon take a toll on Effie's health. A trip back to Scotland for Ruskin to have his
A look at the teams caring for two houses which served as launchpads for the soaring ambition of their owners. Saltram House, in south Devon, was once the country seat of the Parker family. But its 18th-century carpet, designed by architect and interior designer Robert Adam and knotted by Axminster founder Thomas Whitty, is in dire need of restoration, leading to a protective re-weave of the origi
Paul Martin introduces a collection of the best finds from the show's travels to Lulworth Castle in Dorset, Chiddingstone Castle in Kent, and Wrest Park in Bedfordshire. The antiques experts include Catherine Southon, Christina Trevanion, Adam Partridge, Mark Stacey and Thomas Plant, with items ranging from a cloisonne vase to an astonishing collection of First World War slides. Paul also finds ou
Every day this week, celebrity contestants Kevin Eldon, Sarah Keyworth, Laila Rouass and John Whaite 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 m
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
For a river that conjures up images of pyramids and pharaohs, the Nile turns out to be a truly surprising river that changes at every twist and turn of its journey. As its flows into increasingly arid latitudes on its journey north it becomes an evermore vital lifeline for animals and people, but only if they can conquer the challenges that this ever-changing river throws at them. The Nile's story
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan broadcast from RSPB Arne in Dorset, while Iolo Williams has spread his wings to the Dorset coast and Portland Bill bird observatory – a hotspot for seeing and recording returning avian migrants. Megan McCubbin continues her celebration of city wildlife in Glasgow and reveals some of the more unusual hangouts for the city's water voles, as well as discovering the
The team need to keep the protesters in the news. After finding out they can secretly get letters in and out of prison, they try to smuggle out an SD card containing footage of the 2013 illegal boarding. Meanwhile, Greenpeace appeal for the Arctic 30 to be released on bail – their best hope of getting them out.
The media campaign reaches across the world, but they're not getting press in Russia. They manage to persuade Sir Paul McCartney to write Putin a letter asking for the release of the Arctic 30. Finally, they get widespread coverage of the Arctic 30 story throughout Russia. The piracy charges against the Arctic 30 are replaced with hooliganism, giving Greenpeace an opportunity to appeal for bail ag
The Richardsons finally get invited to the showbiz event of the year, the Jonathan Ross Halloween party. Lucy's excited, especially when she meets Jason Donovan at the party, but not as excited as Jon, who has an audition to be a voice in a Pixar film.
The day's important national and international news stories. With Kirsty Wark.