BBC Two, England schedule Week 21, 21 - 27 May 2012
There may be regional BBC Two variations
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Monday 21 May 2012
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00:00 – 00:30
Watch now 6 days leftGrandma's House Series 2, The Day Simon Found Himself Back on the Path to Fulfilment and Joy
5/6 Simon makes his TV comeback but upsets a popular newspaper in the process. (R)
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00:30 – 02:15
Watch now 2 days leftSugar
A baseball player leaves the Dominican Republic to play for a minor league team in Iowa.
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02:15 – 04:00
Joins BBC News 21/05/2012
BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel.
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06:00 – 06:10
The Pingu Show Pet and Carried Away
Penguin fun. Featuring episodes Pingu and the School Pet, and Pingu Gets Carried Away. (R)
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06:10 – 06:25
Charlie and Lola Series 1, I Do Not Ever, Never Want My Wobbly Tooth to Fall Out
15/26 Lola is horrified because she has her first-ever wobbly tooth. (R)
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06:25 – 06:35
Watch now 3 days leftTimmy Time Series 3, Timmy's Twin
21/26 Stripey plays at dressing up and by accident ends up looking just like Timmy. (R)
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06:35 – 06:50
Watch now 2 months leftChuggington Series 1, Old Puffer Pete's Firebox
45/52 Puffer Pete's firebox is completely worn out and he cannot move without it. (R)
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06:50 – 07:00
Pinky Dinky Doo Burpzilla
Pinky and Tyler save Great Big City from a very hungry Miggy Monster. (R)
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07:00 – 07:30
Watch now 3 days leftRoar Series 6, Episode 26
Rani and Johny get the chance to clean out the ferocious honey badger's enclosure. (R)
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07:30 – 07:40
Watch now 3 days leftLeague of Super Evil Series 3, Change for the Worse
8/26 Voltar incurs bad luck when he raids a wishing well. (R)
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07:40 – 07:45
Leon Safari Rally
10/52 A monkey is honking the horn of an abandoned jeep, and Leon gets annoyed. (R)
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07:45 – 07:55
Frankenstein's Cat The Night of the Lost Blankie
Lottie and Nine plan a sleepover, but Mum asks Lottie to babysit and spoils their plans. (R)
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07:55 – 08:00
Newsround 21/05/2012
Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories.
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08:00 – 08:30
Ed and Oucho's Excellent Inventions Series 2, Flosserama
11/13 Ed and Oucho travel to Oxfordshire to build a Flosserama - a candyfloss maker. (R)
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08:30 – 08:45
Watch now 3 days leftNina and the Neurons Nina and the Neurons Go Eco!, Something Fishy
6/10 Molly wants to know why fish are slimy, so Nina takes her and her sister to an aquarium. (R)
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08:45 – 08:55
Watch now 3 days leftBig City Park Quest for the Chest
11/26 Dara learns from her friends in the city how to find things that have been lost. (R)
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08:55 – 09:10
Tinga Tinga Tales Series 2, Why Bees Sting
11/26 All the animals love the bees, until their precious honey begins disappearing. (R)
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09:10 – 09:20
Little Charley Bear Series 3, Underwater Explorer Charley
11/13 Charley swims underwater with the fish and listens to a clam orchestra. (R)
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09:20 – 09:30
Raa Raa the Noisy Lion Series 1, A Time to be Quiet, A Time to be Loud
1/26 Raa Raa tries to be absolutely quiet, which is not something he is very good at. (R)
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09:30 – 09:40
Watch now 3 days leftBob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build! Series 1, Scratch's Star Turn
12/20 It is Fixham History Day and Dickie Olivier, the famous actor, is putting on a show. (R)
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09:40 – 09:50
The Koala Brothers Series 3, Alice Gets the Hiccups
12/13 Even lollipops and drinking water backwards can't cure Alice's hiccups. (R)
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09:50 – 10:05
Watch now 3 days leftZingZillas Series 3, Thunder and Lightning
1/26 The ZingZillas play a thunder and lightning song, but Drum breaks her cymbal. (R)
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10:05 – 10:30
Watch now 3 days leftIconicles Four Wonders
6/26 Nat asks Miss Moo the cow to help him choose a fancy dress costume for a party. (R)
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10:30 – 10:40
Watch now 3 days leftDriver Dan's Story Train Series 1, Dance Yourself Dizzy
1/52 Hop wants to take part in the dance show but she can't get her special dance right. (R)
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10:40 – 11:00
Watch now 3 days leftWaybuloo Series 1, Moving Things
1/50 De Li uses a box to reach some plumatoes on a tree, but it goes missing. (R)
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11:00 – 11:30
Watch now 3 days leftIn the Night Garden Series 1, The Pontipines Find Igglepiggle's Blanket
35/100 Igglepiggle is dancing in the garden when he loses his blanket. (R)
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11:30 – 12:00
BBC World News 21/05/2012
The latest international news from the BBC.
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12:00 – 13:00
Watch now 3 days leftDaily Politics 21/05/2012
Jo Coburn discusses the day's political stories with Lord Owen and a panel of MPs.
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13:00 – 13:30
Watch now 3 days leftHands on Nature Uplands
Wildlife series. Chris Packham shows how to spot the mountain animals of the Cairngorms. (R)
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13:30 – 14:15
Watch now 3 days leftInstant Restaurant Episode 15
15/20 Jane McElroy's fine dining goes up against David Waite's upmarket Bistro. (R)
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14:15 – 15:00
Watch now 3 days leftWeakest Link 21/05/2012
Anne Robinson presents the quick-fire general knowledge quiz. (R)
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15:00 – 15:45
Watch now 3 days leftHeir Hunters Series 5, Birch/Kutner
6/25 The team investigate the cases of a Retired British Army Captain who died in Malta. (R)
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15:45 – 16:30
Watch now 3 days leftHairy Bikers' Best of British Series 1 - 45 minute versions, Pub Grub
13/30 The bikers explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks. (R)
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16:30 – 17:15
Watch now 3 days leftFlog It! Series 7, Skegness
55/60 David Barby values a collection of ethnic jewellery, including an exquisite snake bangle. (R)
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17:15 – 18:00
Watch now 3 days leftPut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Series 4, Charlie Ross vs Paul Hayes: Auction
6/30 Paul Hayes takes on Charlie Ross to see who finds the best bargain at an Essex saleroom. (R)
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18:00 – 18:30
Watch now 3 days leftEggheads Series 13, Episode 26
26/140 Dermot Murnaghan hosts a general knowledge quiz featuring the UK's top quiz champions.
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18:30 – 19:30
Watch now 3 days leftTOTP2 21/05/2012
With performances from Wham, Supertramp, Hot Chocolate, Emeli Sande and the Bee Gees.
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19:30 – 20:00
Watch now 3 days leftGreat British Menu Series 7, Wales Starter
31/45 Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry kick things off with their starters.
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20:00 – 21:00
Watch now 9 days leftRHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, Episode 4
4/15 Alan Titchmarsh looks at some of 2012's most memorable show garden designs.
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21:00 – 22:00
Watch now 5 days leftThe Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal
How British officers gave the Japanese the knowhow to take Singapore during World War II.
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22:00 – 22:30
Watch now 1 month leftSounds of the 70s 2 Rock - The Boys Are Back in Town
5/10 Featuring Alice Cooper, The Faces, Nazareth, Bad Company, AC/DC and Thin Lizzy.
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22:30 – 23:20
Watch now 3 days leftNewsnight 21/05/2012
Are Europe's banks broken? A Jordanian hospital and Jessye Norman. With Jeremy Paxman.
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23:20 – 00:20
Watch now 3 days leftThe Lost World of the Seventies
Michael Cockerell sheds new light on some of the 1970s' most controversial characters. (R)
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Tuesday 22 May 2012
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00:20 – 03:15
Joins BBC News 22/05/2012
BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel.
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03:15 – 04:00
Watch now 3 days leftSuper League Show 2012, Episode 14
Highlights of Huddersfield v Wigan and Leeds v St Helens. (R)
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04:00 – 04:20
Watch now 3 days leftThe Charles Dickens Show The Workhouse
1/4 Charles and Doctor Thomas Barnardo discuss the Victorian phenomenon of the workhouse. (R)
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04:20 – 04:40
Watch now 3 days leftThe Charles Dickens Show Health
2/4 Charles Dickens discusses Victorian health with Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale. (R)
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04:40 – 05:00
Watch now 4 days leftThe Charles Dickens Show Child Labour
3/4 Charles Dickens and reforming peer Lord Shaftesbury discuss child labour. (R)
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05:00 – 05:20
Watch now 3 days leftThe Charles Dickens Show Christmas
4/4 Dickens is joined by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to discuss the Victorian Christmas. (R)
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05:20 – 05:45
Watch now 4 days leftWilliam Whiskerson Island, Farm, City
1/2 Geography programme for primary schools following the adventures of William Whiskerson. (R)
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05:45 – 06:00
Watch now 4 days leftWilliam Whiskerson Fishing
2/2 Geography programme for primary schools following the adventures of William Whiskerson.
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06:00 – 06:10
The Pingu Show Litter and Big Catch
Penguin facts and fun. Featuring episodes Pingu and the Litter, and Pingu's Big Catch. (R)
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06:10 – 06:25
Charlie and Lola Series 1, Say Cheese
17/26 To please Mum, Lola is determined to stay clean and tidy for her first school photograph. (R)
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06:25 – 06:35
Watch now 5 weeks leftTimmy Time Series 3, Timmy the Hero
22/26 Timmy's imagination is sparked when he reads a superhero comic. (R)
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06:35 – 06:50
Watch now 5 weeks leftChuggington Series 1, Jet Pack Wilson
46/52 Wilson decides to try on some jetpacks and learn to fly. (R)
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06:50 – 07:00
Pinky Dinky Doo Happy Burp Day
Pinky and her friends try to find a unique present for Daffinee's birthday. (R)
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07:00 – 07:30
Watch now 4 days leftRoar Series 6, Episode 27
Johny and Rani get more than they bargained for when they drop in on the elephant paddock. (R)
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07:30 – 07:40
Watch now 4 days leftLeague of Super Evil Series 3, In Your Dreams
9/26 Voltar and the rest of LOSE get lost in the real nightmares of Metrotownians. (R)
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07:40 – 07:45
Leon Buzzz
11/52 Leon goes to extremes to get rid of a horde of flies buzzing around his head. (R)
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07:45 – 07:55
Frankenstein's Cat The Lost Boys
Mr Crumble takes the class on a nature walk, and Pipsquawk's gang try to gross Lottie out. (R)
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07:55 – 08:00
Newsround 22/05/2012
Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories.
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08:00 – 08:30
Ed and Oucho's Excellent Inventions Series 2, Hydro-Bike
12/13 Ed and Oucho are in Newcastle, trying to build Aidan's 'Hydro-Bike'. (R)
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08:30 – 08:45
Watch now 4 days leftNina and the Neurons Nina and the Neurons Go Eco!, Recycling
7/10 Hisham wants to find out where our rubbish goes when it has been collected by the bin men. (R)
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08:45 – 08:55
Watch now 4 days leftBig City Park A Load of Rubbish
12/26 Dara and her friends help May and Billy pick up litter that has been dropped. (R)
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08:55 – 09:10
Tinga Tinga Tales Series 2, Why Peacock Struts
12/26 Peacock learns that sometimes it's not good to get everything you want. (R)
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09:10 – 09:20
Little Charley Bear Series 3, Charley And Bellarina On Ice
12/13 Charley learns to ice-skate with a little help from his friends. (R)
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09:20 – 09:30
Raa Raa the Noisy Lion Series 1, The Right Sound
2/26 Raa Raa helps Huffty find the right sound, so they can play loud music together. (R)
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09:30 – 09:40
Watch now 4 days leftBob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build! Series 1, Pineapple Scratch
13/20 Brad plans a party to celebrate the opening of his beach cafe but he's lost his conch. (R)
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09:40 – 09:50
The Koala Brothers Series 3, Lolly's Long Goodbye
13/13 The koalas invite Lolly for a special dinner to cheer her up. (R)
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09:50 – 10:05
Watch now 4 days leftZingZillas Series 3, Disco Lights
2/26 The ZingZillas play a disco song. (R)
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10:05 – 10:30
Watch now 4 days leftIconicles Dive, Dive, Dive
7/26 Nat's promises to sit in for the drummer of his friend's band. (R)
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10:30 – 10:40
Watch now 4 days leftDriver Dan's Story Train Series 1, Bigger and Bigger
2/52 Loopy's balloon is too big and carries his glasses away high up in the air. (R)
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10:40 – 11:00
Watch now 4 days leftWaybuloo Series 1, Showtime
2/50 Lau Lau is planning a big show and everyone else wants to join in. (R)
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11:00 – 11:30
Watch now 4 days leftIn the Night Garden Series 1, Igglepiggle's Accident
36/100 Igglepiggle finds the stones which Makka Pakka has carefully tidied into a pattern. (R)
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11:30 – 12:00
BBC World News 22/05/2012
The latest international news from the BBC.
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12:00 – 13:00
Watch now 4 days leftDaily Politics 22/05/2012
Jo Coburn is joined by Lord Adonis, Labour's new industrial strategy adviser.
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13:00 – 13:30
Watch now 4 days leftHands on Nature Wetlands
Nature series. Chris Packham listens to the mysterious call of the bittern in Lancashire. (R)
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13:30 – 14:15
Watch now 4 days leftInstant Restaurant Episode 16
16/20 Karen Squires' menu of world tastes goes up against Paul Kunzli's sea theme. (R)
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14:15 – 15:00
Watch now 4 days leftWeakest Link 22/05/2012
Anne Robinson presents the quick-fire general knowledge quiz. (R)
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15:00 – 15:45
Watch now 4 days leftHeir Hunters Series 5, Walker/West
7/25 The team deal with land donated by a Victorian philanthropist. (R)
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15:45 – 16:30
Watch now 4 days leftHairy Bikers' Best of British Series 1 - 45 minute versions, Times of Plenty
8/30 The Bikers go gourmet with lobster, truffles, chocolate and the best cuts of meat. (R)
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16:30 – 17:15
Watch now 4 days leftFlog It! Series 7, Harlow
47/60 Experts Charlie Ross and Mark Stacey are searching through family heirlooms in Harlow. (R)
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17:15 – 18:00
Watch now 4 days leftPut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Series 4, Charlie Ross vs Paul Hayes: Car Boot
7/30 Paul Hayes and Charlie Ross hunt out car boot collectables in Buckinghamshire. (R)
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18:00 – 18:30
Watch now 4 days leftEggheads Series 13, Episode 27
27/140 Dermot Murnaghan hosts a general knowledge quiz featuring the UK's top quiz champions.
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18:30 – 19:30
Watch now 4 days leftTOTP2 22/05/2012
With performances from Dexy's Midnight Runners, Engelbert Humperdinck, Example and Oasis.
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19:30 – 20:00
Watch now 4 days leftGreat British Menu Series 7, Wales Fish
32/45 Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry cook their fish course.
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20:00 – 21:00
Watch now 9 days leftRHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, Episode 6
6/15 Alan Titchmarsh and Carol Klein talk to the gold medal-winning designers and exhibitors.
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21:00 – 22:00
Watch now 5 weeks leftGreat Ormond Street Series 2, Buying Time
3/6 A look at the work of Great Ormond Street's heart transplant team.
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22:00 – 22:30
Watch now 4 days leftLater Live... with Jools Holland Series 40, Episode 6
6/6 Guests include Jimmy Cliff, Esperanza Spalding, The Hives, Paloma Faith and Beach House.
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22:30 – 23:20
Watch now 4 days leftNewsnight 22/05/2012
With Jeremy Paxman.
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23:20 – 00:20
Watch now 4 weeks leftThe Great Euro Crash with Robert Peston
BBC business editor Robert Peston analyses the state of the monetary union in Europe. (R)
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Wednesday 23 May 2012
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00:20 – 04:00
Joins BBC News 23/05/2012
BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel.
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04:00 – 05:00
Watch now 4 days leftCounting with Rodd
Rodd Christensen shows viewers how to play with and recognise the numbers 1 to 10. (R)
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05:00 – 06:00
Watch now 5 days leftThe Bloodhound Adventure
The science behind the exciting Bloodhound project to build the fastest car in the world. (R)
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06:00 – 06:10
The Pingu Show Sculptures and Snowman
New sketches, plus episodes Pingu's Ice Sculptures, and Pingu and the Abominable Snowman. (R)
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06:10 – 06:25
Charlie and Lola Series 1, You Won't Like This Present as Much as I Do
20/26 It's Lotta's birthday and Lola wants to buy her friend the best present in the whole world (R)
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06:25 – 06:35
Watch now 5 days leftTimmy Time Series 3, Fix It Timmy
23/26 Harriet is doing odd jobs round the nursery and Timmy is eager to help out. (R)
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06:35 – 06:50
Watch now 5 weeks leftChuggington Series 1, Brewster's Little Helper
47/52 Zephie overhears Brewster's jobs for the day and decides to do some of them for him. (R)
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06:50 – 07:00
Pinky Dinky Doo Tyler's Storybox Disaster
When Tyler squashes the storybox, Pinky must find another way to make up a story. (R)
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07:00 – 07:30
Watch now 5 days leftRoar Series 6, Episode 28
The team go in search of wild gorillas in the jungles of Gabon, West Africa. (R)
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07:30 – 07:40
Watch now 5 days leftLeague of Super Evil Series 3, Trashpocalypse Now
10/26 Voltar embarks on a quest to make the Lair of Supreme Evil as dirty as possible! (R)
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07:40 – 07:45
Leon Leon Says
12/52 A herd of elephants have chosen Leon as a role model and mirror his every move. (R)
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07:45 – 07:55
Frankenstein's Cat Let's Make Friends
As much fun as Nine is, Lottie does miss the company of other girls - so Nine clones her. (R)
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07:55 – 08:00
Newsround 23/05/2012
Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories.
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08:00 – 08:30
Ed and Oucho's Excellent Inventions Series 2, Davenportanator
13/13 Ed and Oucho need to find out about radio waves if they want to win Carl Trouser's quiz. (R)
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08:30 – 08:45
Watch now 5 days leftNina and the Neurons Nina and the Neurons Go Eco!, Flying High
8/10 Jennifer wants to know why she can't fly like a bird. (R)
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08:45 – 08:55
Watch now 5 days leftBig City Park A Magic Carpet Ride
13/26 Dara and her friends help May and Billy pick up litter that has been dropped. (R)
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08:55 – 09:10
Tinga Tinga Tales Series 2, Why Aardvark Has a Sticky Tongue
13/26 When Aardvark's tongue gets stuck in the honey log all his friends try to get him free. (R)
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09:10 – 09:20
Little Charley Bear Series 3, Charley and Caramel's Shop
13/13 Charley and Caramel set up shops next to each other. (R)
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09:20 – 09:30
Raa Raa the Noisy Lion Series 1, Huffty Loses His Voice
3/26 Huffty has lost his voice and has to mime to make himself understood. (R)
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09:30 – 09:40
Watch now 5 days leftBob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build! Series 1, Scrambler's Stage Surprise
14/20 After a storm damages the Fixham theatre, the team work fast to repair it. (R)
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09:40 – 09:50
The Koala Brothers Series 3, Josie's Little Accident
10/13 Josie breaks Sammy's favourite mug, owns up, and creates a wonderful new one for him. (R)
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09:50 – 10:05
Watch now 5 days leftZingZillas Series 3, Panzee I'm Sorry
3/26 Zak has to think of a really clever way of saying sorry to Panzee. (R)
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10:05 – 10:30
Watch now 5 days leftIconicles The Pom Pom Tree
8/26 Nat invents a Recyclo Sorter that is supposed to sort his rubbish into recycling bins. (R)
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10:30 – 10:40
Watch now 5 days leftDriver Dan's Story Train Series 1, Vrooms Go Crash
3/52 Loopy is determined to win a race against the Vrooms - how can he go faster? (R)
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10:40 – 11:00
Watch now 5 days leftWaybuloo Series 1, Trumpet
3/50 Yojojo and Nok Tok find a hollowed-out branch that looks like a trumpet. (R)
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11:00 – 11:30
Watch now 5 days leftIn the Night Garden Series 1, Upsy Daisy Kisses Everything
37/100 Upsy Daisy loves the garden so much that she frequently kisses everything around her. (R)
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11:30 – 13:00
Watch now 5 days leftDaily Politics 23/05/2012
Andrew Neil and Jo Coburn are joined by Jeremy Browne and Andy Burnham.
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13:00 – 13:30
Watch now 5 weeks leftSee Hear Series 32, Episode 8
8/38 Has the ongoing economic crisis led to a fall in the standard of interpreter services?
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13:30 – 13:40
Watch now 5 days leftLifeline Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Ben Fogle appeals on behalf of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. (R)
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13:40 – 13:45
Watch now 5 days leftCoast Shorts, Whitstable to Red Sands Sea Fort
Neil Oliver visits Whitstable and ventures offshore to the remarkable Red Sands sea forts. (R)
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13:45 – 14:15
Watch now 5 days leftHands on Nature 05/12/2005
Chris Packham is in rambling country with his foolproof guide to spotting native snakes. (R)
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14:15 – 15:00
Watch now 5 days leftWeakest Link 23/05/2012
Anne Robinson presents the quick-fire general knowledge quiz. (R)
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15:00 – 15:45
Watch now 5 days leftHeir Hunters Series 5, Coleman/Dynak
8/25 The team face hot competition from rival firms. (R)
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15:45 – 16:30
Watch now 5 days leftHairy Bikers' Best of British Series 1 - 45 minute versions, Slow Food
16/30 It's worth cooking ingredients to perfection - however long it may take. (R)
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16:30 – 17:15
Watch now 5 days leftFlog It! Series 7, Derby
41/60 Paul gets thrown in at the deep end with a crash course on bushcraft survival. (R)
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17:15 – 18:00
Watch now 5 days leftPut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Series 4, Charlie Ross vs Paul Hayes: Foreign Market
8/30 Paul Hayes and Charlie Ross look to translate some Belgian bargains into profit back home. (R)
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18:00 – 18:30
Watch now 5 days leftEggheads Series 13, Episode 28
28/140 Dermot Murnaghan hosts a general knowledge quiz featuring the UK's top quiz champions.
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18:30 – 19:30
Watch now 5 days leftTOTP2 23/05/2012
With performances from Blondie, The Smiths, Spice Girls and Mott the Hoople.
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19:30 – 20:00
Watch now 5 days leftGreat British Menu Series 7, Wales Main
33/45 Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry cook their main course.
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20:00 – 21:00
Watch now 9 days leftRHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, Episode 9
9/15 Alan Titchmarsh looks at exhibits promoting Britain's wild flowers and wildlife.
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21:00 – 22:00
Watch now 5 days leftHitler's Children
Film looking at the descendants of some of the most powerful figures in the Nazi regime.
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22:00 – 22:30
Watch now 16 days leftThe Apprentice: You're Fired Series 8, Episode 10
10/12 Karren Brady, Ed Byrne and Tobias Tschoetsch speak to the latest candidate to be fired.
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22:30 – 23:20
Watch now 5 days leftNewsnight 23/05/2012
With Gavin Esler.
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23:20 – 00:20
Watch now 5 days leftThe Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal
How British officers gave the Japanese the knowhow to take Singapore during World War II. (R)
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Thursday 24 May 2012
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00:20 – 03:55
Joins BBC News 24/05/2012
BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel.
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03:55 – 04:20
Watch now 5 days leftGang Life Segun's Story
1/2 Chronicles the toll of gang affiliation, hearing from both police and former gang members. (R)
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04:20 – 04:30
Watch now 5 days leftGang Life Ceejay's Story
2/2 Revealing testimony chronicling how it is possible to start over after leaving a gang.
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04:30 – 05:30
Watch now 5 days leftYoung Legal Eagles
Young people take the roles of barrister, defendant, witness and jury at the Old Bailey.
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05:30 – 06:00
Watch now 6 days leftMaking Media
Learn techniques for making media: short film, music video, trailer and website. (R)
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06:00 – 06:10
The Pingu Show Moon and Snowboarding
Sketches, plus classic episodes Pingu's Moon Adventure and Robby the Snowboarder. (R)
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06:10 – 06:25
Charlie and Lola Series 1, I Must Take Completely Everything
21/26 Lola goes to Lotta's for the night, so Charlie and Marv have the room to themselves. (R)
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06:25 – 06:35
Watch now 6 days leftTimmy Time Series 3, Timmy and the Kite
24/26 Timmy and Otus build a kite, but Timmy's excitement and impatience cause chaos. (R)
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06:35 – 06:50
Watch now 6 days leftChuggington Series 1, Bubbly Olwin
48/52 A magazine photographer is coming to Chuggington to do a feature on steam trains. (R)
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06:50 – 07:00
Pinky Dinky Doo Balloony Feet
Daffinee has trouble finding a pair of shoes that fit when her feet keep changing size. (R)
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07:00 – 07:30
Watch now 6 days leftRoar Series 6, Episode 29
An African hunting dog called Dead Eye Dave has to have an urgent operation. (R)
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07:30 – 07:40
Watch now 6 days leftLeague of Super Evil Series 3, 00-Geddon
11/26 Doomageddon is called into action to stop a righteous plan by the forces of good. (R)
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07:40 – 07:45
Leon Carbon Copy
13/52 Leon inadvertently swallows a parrot, which hinders his attempt to hunt a springbok. (R)
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07:45 – 07:55
Frankenstein's Cat Witch!
When the boys see Lottie flying on a vacuum cleaner, they decide she must be a witch. (R)
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07:55 – 08:00
Newsround 24/05/2012
Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories.
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08:00 – 08:30
Ed and Oucho's Excellent Inventions Series 1, Flying Pizzaling
12/13 Ed and Oucho try to build the Flying Pizzaling, a flying pizza deliverer. (R)
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08:30 – 08:45
Watch now 6 days leftNina and the Neurons Nina and the Neurons Go Eco!, Monkey Business
9/10 Tristan asks Nina why monkeys eat bananas. They go to the zoo and on a tree trail. (R)
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08:45 – 08:55
Watch now 6 days leftBig City Park Splash
14/26 Billy discovers his reflection in the stream and May explains how it works. (R)
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08:55 – 09:10
Tinga Tinga Tales Series 2, Why Whale Spouts
14/26 When Whale is so full of water that she can't move, Elephant has the answer. (R)
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09:10 – 09:20
Little Charley Bear Series 1, Basketball Midge
2/39 Charley imagines being able to get a basketball through the hoop every time he tries. (R)
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09:20 – 09:30
Raa Raa the Noisy Lion Series 1, Raa Raa Finds a Voice
4/26 Raa Raa learn that sometimes it's best just to be yourself. (R)
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09:30 – 09:40
Watch now 6 days leftBob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build! Series 1, Wendy's Birthday Surprise
15/20 When Wendy's birthday present falls into a well, Scoop realises he needs help. (R)
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09:40 – 09:50
The Koala Brothers Series 1, Sammy's Bumpy Ride
10/26 The brothers try to help Sammy achieve his dream of riding on a train. (R)
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09:50 – 10:05
Watch now 6 days leftZingZillas Series 3, Catch That Beat
4/26 Tang can't think of a cool move for the Streetdance Big Zing, so the others try to help. (R)
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10:05 – 10:30
Watch now 6 days leftIconicles My Ball Your Ball
9/26 Miss Moo visits Nat and they decide to try his latest invention - a transporter! (R)
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10:30 – 10:40
Watch now 6 days leftDriver Dan's Story Train Series 1, Loopy Cake
4/52 Loopy can't wait to eat a special cake made by his friend. (R)
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10:40 – 11:00
Watch now 6 days leftWaybuloo Series 1, Strawberries
4/50 De Li discovers a strawberry patch but then gets called away to Yogo. (R)
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11:00 – 11:30
Watch now 6 days leftIn the Night Garden Series 1, Following
38/100 Tombliboo Eee cannot decide what to play. (R)
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11:30 – 12:00
BBC World News 24/05/2012
The latest international news from the BBC.
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12:00 – 13:00
Watch now 6 days leftDaily Politics 24/05/2012
Andrew Neil and Jo Coburn have the top political stories of the day.
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13:00 – 13:30
Watch now 6 days leftHands on Nature Waterways
Chris Packham reveals the best places to spot wildlife on the UK's waterways. (R)
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13:30 – 14:15
Watch now 6 days leftInstant Restaurant Episode 17
17/20 A menu of local produce goes up against a unique take on Indian food. (R)
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14:15 – 15:00
Watch now 6 days leftWeakest Link 24/05/2012
Anne Robinson presents the quick-fire general knowledge quiz. (R)
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15:00 – 15:45
Watch now 6 days leftHeir Hunters Series 5, Brown/Greenhouse
9/25 The team have the daunting task of searching for a particular family called Brown. (R)
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15:45 – 16:30
Watch now 6 days leftHairy Bikers' Best of British Series 1 - 45 minute versions, Preserving
14/30 The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve. (R)
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16:30 – 17:15
Watch now 6 days leftFlog It! Series 7, Basingstoke
58/60 Paul Martin takes a nostalgic journey back into the early days of motoring. (R)
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17:15 – 18:00
Watch now 6 days leftPut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Series 4, Charlie Ross vs Paul Hayes: UK Antiques
9/30 Paul Hayes and Charlie Ross aim to score bargains at a Lincolnshire antiques fair. (R)
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18:00 – 18:30
Watch now 6 days leftEggheads Series 13, Episode 29
29/140 Dermot Murnaghan hosts a general knowledge quiz featuring the UK's top quiz champions.
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18:30 – 19:30
Watch now 6 days leftTOTP2 24/05/2012
With performances Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Stevie Wonder and Kylie Minogue.
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19:30 – 20:00
Watch now 6 days leftGreat British Menu Series 7, Wales Dessert
34/45 Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry cook their desserts.
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20:00 – 21:00
Watch now 9 days leftRHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, Episode 11
11/15 Chris Beardshaw is in the show gardens unearthing ideas for sustainable horticulture.
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21:00 – 22:00
Watch now 3 weeks leftThe London Markets The Fish Market: Inside Billingsgate
1/3 A look at London's oldest wholesale market, which is on the verge of enormous changes.
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22:00 – 22:30
Watch now 1 month leftGrandma's House Series 2, The day Simon and his family opened the door to acceptance
6/6 It's Tanya and Clive's wedding day again, but Simon has other concerns.
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22:30 – 23:20
Watch now 6 days leftNewsnight 24/05/2012
Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg on the UK's growth downgrade and the Eurozone crisis.
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23:20 – 00:20
Watch now 6 days leftGolf: PGA Championship 2012, Episode 1
Highlights of day one of the European Tour's PGA Championship at Wentworth's West Course.
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Friday 25 May 2012
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00:20 – 04:00
Joins BBC News 25/05/2012
BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel.
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04:00 – 04:30
Watch now 6 days leftThe Power of Poetry
With poems from Andrew Marvell, Thomas Hardy, Tennyson and Edmund Waller. (R)
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04:30 – 05:00
Watch now 6 days leftPoets in Person
Six short films, each celebrating a different contemporary poem. (R)
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05:00 – 05:30
Watch now 6 days leftSimon Armitage, Writing Poems
Simon Armitage goes behind the scenes of his poems featured in the GCSE AQA anthology. (R)
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05:30 – 06:00
Watch now 12 days leftHow to Write
Authors including Michael Morpurgo and Philip Pullman share the secrets of their writing. (R)
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06:00 – 06:10
The Pingu Show Scooter and Box
Sketches, Penguin Facts and classic episodes: Pingu's New Scooter, and Pingu and the Box. (R)
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06:10 – 06:25
Charlie and Lola Series 1, I Want to Play Music Too
22/26 Charlie and Marv must present a piece about outer space in front of the whole school. (R)
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06:25 – 06:35
Watch now 7 days leftTimmy Time Series 3, Timmy's Castle
25/26 Timmy the knight's spirit is put to the test when he hears what sounds like a real dragon. (R)
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06:35 – 06:50
Watch now 7 days leftChuggington Series 1, Koko Takes Charge
49/52 Koko is keen to show how responsible she is, but hasn't listened to her instructions. (R)
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06:50 – 07:00
Pinky Dinky Doo Big Blob of Talk
Blobby finds it difficult to pay attention at school because he never stops talking. (R)
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07:00 – 07:30
Watch now 7 days leftRoar Series 6, Episode 30
There is drama on the safari area as a new red lechwe calf is born pure white. (R)
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07:30 – 07:40
Watch now 7 days leftLeague of Super Evil Series 3, Hurty Dancing
12/26 Voltar attempts to steal back his belt from the Cougar at a dance competition. (R)
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07:40 – 07:45
Leon Meccano Giraffe
14/52 A monkey discovers that you can direct and control a giraffe like a construction crane. (R)
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07:45 – 07:55
Frankenstein's Cat Unlucky Day
It is Nine's unlucky day and his attempts to avoid bad luck make matters even worse. (R)
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07:55 – 08:00
Newsround 25/05/2012
Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories.
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08:00 – 08:30
Ed and Oucho's Excellent Inventions Series 1, The Waker Upper
13/13 Ed and Oucho are trying to build 'The Waker Upper', a contraption to wake you up. (R)
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08:30 – 08:45
Watch now 7 days leftNina and the Neurons Nina and the Neurons Go Eco!, Every Drop Counts
10/10 Amaan asks Nina why his Mum tells him to turn off the tap when he's brushing his teeth. (R)
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08:45 – 08:55
Watch now 7 days leftBig City Park Happy Birthday May
15/26 Dara and Billy try to find something special for May's birthday. (R)
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08:55 – 09:10
Tinga Tinga Tales Series 2, Why Parrot Can't Keep a Secret
15/26 A beast dares to steal Lion's mane and Parrot sees the whole thing. (R)
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09:10 – 09:20
Little Charley Bear Series 1, Charley on Safari
3/39 Charley heads off on an exciting jungle safari with his friends, Midge and Nibblit. (R)
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09:20 – 09:30
Raa Raa the Noisy Lion Series 1, Zebby's Snack Time
5/26 Zebby and Raa Raa try to find the perfect place to have their snack. (R)
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09:30 – 09:40
Watch now 7 days leftBob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build! Series 1, Scratch Goes Solo
16/20 As the rest of the team help put up an old school bell, Scratch digs for Farmer Pickles. (R)
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09:40 – 09:50
The Koala Brothers Series 1, Archie's Loose Tooth
11/26 Archie comes to the Koala Brothers' homestead with a problem. (R)
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09:50 – 10:05
Watch now 7 days leftZingZillas Series 3, Giddyup and Go
3/26 Drum wants to make clippity clop noises, but is not sure how to make them. (R)
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10:05 – 10:30
Watch now 7 days leftIconicles Missing You
10/26 Scotty the Puffin thinks that Carmen the Crab doesn't want to be his friend anymore. (R)
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10:30 – 10:40
Watch now 7 days leftDriver Dan's Story Train Series 1, Hide and Sheep
5/52 Precious tries hard not to let her tinging tail bell tell everyone where she is hiding. (R)
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10:40 – 11:00
Watch now 7 days leftWaybuloo Series 1, Snuggly Nest
5/50 Lau Lau and the children set off to find out what has happened to her missing cushion. (R)
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11:00 – 11:30
Watch now 7 days leftIn the Night Garden Series 1, Look What the Ball Did!
39/100 The ball is bouncing all over the garden, knocking things over. (R)
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11:30 – 12:00
Watch now 18 hours leftBBC World News 25/05/2012
The latest international news from the BBC.
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12:00 – 13:00
Watch now 7 days leftDaily Politics 25/05/2012
Andrew is joined by Toby Young and Mary Riddell to discuss the latest political news.
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13:00 – 13:30
Watch now 7 days leftHands on Nature Woodland
Chris Packham reveals the secrets of successful badger watching. (R)
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13:30 – 14:15
Watch now 7 days leftInstant Restaurant Episode 18
18/20 Former holiday rep Karen Bielby goes up against Martin Le Vogeur. (R)
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14:15 – 15:00
Watch now 7 days leftWeakest Link 25/05/2012
Anne Robinson presents the quick-fire general knowledge quiz. (R)
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15:00 – 15:45
Watch now 7 days leftHeir Hunters Series 5, Jones/Rose
10/25 The probate researchers deal with the case of a musician with connections to Jimi Hendrix. (R)
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15:45 – 16:30
Watch now 7 days leftHairy Bikers' Best of British Series 1 - 45 minute versions, Takeaways
19/30 The duo explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved. (R)
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16:30 – 17:15
Watch now 7 days leftFlog It! Series 7, Coventry
56/60 Michael Baggott discovers an exciting selection of Japanese carvings. (R)
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On now 17:15 – 18:00
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Series 4, Charlie Ross vs Paul Hayes: Showdown
10/30 Paul Hayes and Charlie Ross face off at a Nottinghamshire antiques fair. (R)
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18:00 – 18:30
Eggheads Series 13, Episode 30
30/140 Dermot Murnaghan hosts a general knowledge quiz featuring the UK's top quiz champions.
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18:30 – 19:30
TOTP2 25/05/2012
With performances from KC & The Sunshine Band, Everything But the Girl and The Jam.
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19:30 – 20:00
Great British Menu Series 7, Wales Judging
35/45 The two remaining chefs cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges.
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20:00 – 21:00
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, Episode 13
13/15 Alan Titchmarsh celebrates the great craftsmanship behind the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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21:00 – 22:00
The Great British Story: A People's History Britannia
1/8 The roots of Britain; from the end of the Romans to the coming of the Anglo Saxons.
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22:00 – 22:30
Episodes Series 2, Episode 3
3/9 When network head Merc Lapidus's father dies, Sean and Beverly get a lesson in grief.
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22:30 – 23:05
Newsnight 25/05/2012
With Emily Maitlis.
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23:05 – 00:05
Golf: PGA Championship 2012, Episode 2
Highlights of day two of the European Tour's PGA Championship at Wentworth's West Course.
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Saturday 26 May 2012
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00:05 – 01:10
Later... with Jools Holland Series 40, Episode 6
6/6 Guests include Jimmy Cliff, Esperanza Spalding, The Hives, Paloma Faith and Beach House.
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01:10 – 02:35
Taken Acid Tests
4/10 1970: Owen Crawford's son Sam makes a discovery in Alaska that has serious consequences. (R)
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02:35 – 04:35
Joins BBC News 26/05/2012
BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel.
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06:00 – 06:10
The Pingu Show Wrapping and Hose
Sketches, Penguin Facts and two classic episodes: Pingu Wraps Up, and Pingu and the Hose. (R)
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06:10 – 06:25
Charlie and Lola Series 1, I'm Far Too Extremely Busy
23/26 Lola does not have time to play; she is busy organising her office and running her cafe. (R)
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06:25 – 06:35
Timmy Time Series 3, Timmy's Scrapbook
26/26 Timmy tries to find something perfect to go in his scrapbook. (R)
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06:35 – 06:45
Watch now 8 days leftChuggington Series 1, Wilson's Paper Trail
50/52 On his way to buy some paper, Wilson finds a broken pipe gushing water. (R)
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06:45 – 07:00
Pinky Dinky Doo Vicki Chicken
Pinky helps a lost chicken find her way to a birthday party. (R)
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07:00 – 07:30
Barney's Barrier Reef Slime, Snot and Guts
3/20 Meet the snottiest, slimiest and most gut-wrenching gang of the reef. (R)
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07:30 – 07:40
Dennis & Gnasher The Curse of Madam Gigi
Walter disguises himself as fortune teller Madam Gigi, warning Dennis not to hurt Walter. (R)
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07:40 – 08:05
The Scooby Doo Show Series 1, Watta Shocking Ghost
4/24 The gang investigate the mystery of the '10,000 volt ghost' at a ski resort's power plant. (R)
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08:05 – 08:35
Alesha's Street Dance Stars Heat 2
5/10 The street dance crews are put through their paces by the expert judging team. (R)
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08:35 – 09:00
The Slammer Series 3, Gov on the Run
8/15 The governor decides to give it all up and pursue his own showbiz career. (R)
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09:00 – 09:30
Blue Peter Big Olympic Tour, Episode 1
1/9 Sir Steve Redgrave joins presenters Helen Skelton and Barney Harwood in Caerphilly.
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09:30 – 10:00
Ministry Of Curious Stuff Episode 10
10/13 Vic and his team determine whether it's possible to predict the future. (R)
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10:00 – 10:30
Animals at Work Series 4, Lambini Sheep Dog Sheep
12/13 Vying to become the only sheep-herding sheep around, Princess Lambini gets down to work. (R)
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10:30 – 10:35
Deadly 60 Bites Series 1, Bird-Eating Spider
38/40 In the rainforests of Brazil, Steve is after a monster tarantula for his list. (R)
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10:35 – 11:00
Splatalot Episode 24
24/26 Gildar becomes fed up with the Attackers' finish-platform dances at the end of the moat. (R)
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11:00 – 11:30
Copycats Series 3, Episode 7
7/52 The teams take it in turns to copy pictures, actions and displays of musical genius. (R)
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11:30 – 11:45
OOglies Series Two, Episode 7
7/13 Clippy the barber goes snip-crazy and Kiwi Fruit gets more than a short back and sides. (R)
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11:45 – 12:05
MOTD Kickabout Episode 71
More goals, gossip, stats and skills from the nation's favourite sport. (R)
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12:05 – 13:45
A Double Life
A renowned actor becomes unable to differentiate between his stage roles and real life.
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13:45 – 15:45
The Merchant of Venice
A Jewish moneylender seeks to forfeit a literal pound of flesh from his Christian nemesis.
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15:45 – 16:45
Escape to the Country Series 10, North Yorkshire
Alistair Appleton helps a couple find a house with enough land for a vegetable plot. (R)
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16:45 – 18:00
Golf: PGA Championship 2012, Episode 4
Continued live coverage of the third day at Wentworth.
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18:00 – 18:45
Flog It! Series 7, St Albans
13/60 Paul Martin is joined by Mark Stacey and Kate Bliss in St Albans. (R)
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18:45 – 19:15
Dad's Army Series 4, Put That Light Out
7/13 Captain Mainwaring sets up an observation post in the lighthouse. (R)
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19:15 – 20:15
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, Episode 14
14/15 Alan Titchmarsh, Nicki Chapman and Chris Beardshaw round up their glorious week.
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20:15 – 21:15
Arts Troubleshooter Episode 1
1/2 Arts expert Michael Lynch helps save the jobs of Northern Ballet dancers.
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21:15 – 22:15
A Picture of London
A film evoking the city as seen by painters, photographers, film-makers and writers.
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22:15 – 23:15
Dara O Briain This Is The Show
A stand-up show recorded in front of a sell-out audience at the Hammersmith Apollo. (R)
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23:15 – 00:15
TOTP2 05/05/2007
A look back at Eurovision classics, featuring Abba, Lulu, Cliff Richard and Bucks Fizz. (R)
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Sunday 27 May 2012
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00:15 – 01:45
Brooklyn Rules
Three friends are put in danger when one becomes enamoured with the mafia lifestyle.
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01:45 – 03:20
The Pope's Toilet
A small Uruguayan village gets into a flurry over the Pope John Paul II's 1988 visit.
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06:00 – 06:10
The Pingu Show Father and Pampering
Sketches, Penguin Facts and classic episodes: Like Father Like Pingu, and Pampering Pingu. (R)
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06:10 – 06:25
Charlie and Lola Series 1, I Want to Be Much More Bigger Like You
24/26 Lola is not happy that being small means she can't ride the Loop-the-Looper at the fair. (R)
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06:25 – 06:35
Timmy Time Series 1, Timmy's Jigsaw
1/26 Timmy looks for the last piece to his jigsaw puzzle, but keeps finding other lost toys. (R)
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06:35 – 06:45
Chuggington Series 1, Puffer Pete's Big Show
51/52 The mayor wants to commemorate Old Puffer Pete's 150th anniversary with a special show. (R)
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06:45 – 07:00
Pinky Dinky Doo The Thundering Thesaurus
A very special dinosaur helps Cavegirl Pinky make up a story. (R)
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07:00 – 07:30
Barney's Barrier Reef Food Glorious Food
4/20 Meet the veggies and meat eaters, lone diners and pack hunters. (R)
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07:30 – 07:45
Dennis & Gnasher Random Access Mayhem
A new school computer system gives Dennis an idea, but the idea makes Walter suspicious. (R)
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07:45 – 08:03
The Scooby Doo Show Series 2, The Creepy Creature of Vulture's Claw
16/16 While visiting a botanical garden, Scooby and the gang encounter a giant praying mantis. (R)
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08:03 – 08:05
The Owl Badminton
A badminton shuttlecock gets stuck in the Owl's tree and the players try to retrieve it. (R)
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08:05 – 08:30
Scoop Series 3, Foul Play
5/13 Digby and Hacker uncover a plan to steal big money from the local football club. (R)
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08:30 – 08:50
Wingin' It Series 2, I Kinda Always Knew I'd Be Your Lex-Boyfriend
23/13 Carl and Denise's relationship is complicated by the appearance of Denise's ex-boyfriend. (R)
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08:50 – 09:00
Shaun the Sheep Series 2, Pigs Swill Fly
33/40 The farm is looking spotless when the dreaded farm inspector pays a visit. (R)
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09:00 – 10:00
Friday Download Series 3, Episode 5
5/12 Alexandra Burke takes to the stage to perform her new track Let it Go. (R)
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10:00 – 11:30
Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Episode 30
James Martin takes a look back at some of his favourite moments from Saturday Kitchen.
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11:30 – 12:00
Great British Menu Series 7, Wales Judging
35/45 The two remaining chefs cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu judges. (R)
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12:00 – 14:00
As You Like It
Adaptation of Shakespeare's pastoral comedy set in 19th-century Japan.
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14:00 – 14:30
Flog It! Series 8, Stroud
4/75 In Stroud, expert Kate Bliss's keen eye spots a silver tea set with a difference. (R)
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14:30 – 18:00
Golf: PGA Championship 2012, Episode 5
Hazel Irvine presents live coverage of the fourth round at Wentworth.
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18:00 – 19:00
Rowing World Cup 2012, Lucerne
Coverage from Switzerland as the world's best rowers continue their Olympic preparations.
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19:00 – 20:00
Singapore 1942: End of Empire Episode 1
1/2 A 70th-anniversary television event telling the story of the fall of Singapore in 1942. (R)
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20:00 – 21:00
Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve Sri Lanka to Bangladesh
Simon Reeve travels from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh.
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21:00 – 22:00
Coast Series 7, The Hidden History of Harbours
3/6 Dick Strawbridge explores a forgotten project involving building airships.
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22:00 – 23:40
The Road
In a post apolcalyptic world, a father and his son fight for survival.
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23:40 – 00:10
Episodes Series 2, Episode 3
3/9 When network head Merc Lapidus's father dies, Sean and Beverly get a lesson in grief. (R)
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