BBC Two, Northern Ireland schedule Friday 25 May 2012
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Early
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00:25 – 01:25
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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01:25 – 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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Morning
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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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Afternoon
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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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Evening
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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
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
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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Late
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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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