Tuesday 29 May 2012

Programme Information

Network TV BBC Week 38
Highlights 19-25 September 2009

Wounded

Wednesday 23 September See Week 38 Unplaced BBC ONE

The reality behind the headlines when British soldiers are reported "very seriously wounded" in Afghanistan is portrayed in this extraordinary documentary following the story of two remarkable young men – Royal Irish Ranger Andy Allen (pictured) and Lance Corporal Tom Neathway

Merlin

Saturday 19 September on BBC ONE

The magic is back – bigger, bolder and more action-packed than ever – as the hit family fantasy series returns to Saturday nights

THIS IS SCOTLAND
Munro – Mountain Man

Sunday 20 September See Week 38 Unplaced BBC FOUR

The life of Victorian adventurer Hugh Munro, who climbed and listed the high peaks of Scotland, continues BBC Four's This Is Scotland season

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Tennis – Davis Cup

Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September on BBC ONE and BBC TWO

The doubles rubber and reverse singles matches between Great Britain and Poland could prove crucial as Team GB battles to avoid relegation in the Davis Cup

Strictly Come Dancing

Saturday 19 and Friday 25 September on BBC ONE

Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host the first Saturday show of the new series as eight couples hope to impress the judges with their Latin moves (the second group of eight couples battle it out in Friday's show)

BBC SWITCH
The Cut

Saturday 19 September on BBC TWO

BBC Switch's new multi-platform soap follows the lives of four fictional teens – Jay, Stephen, Marla and Olive – and features fast-paced storylines packed with plenty of drama

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Panorama – Banks Behaving Badly

Monday 21 September on BBC ONE

John Sweeney holds Britain's publicly funded banks to account as he asks whether enough is being done to help people through the recession

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Blue Peter

Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September on BBC ONE

Andy Akinwolere, Helen Skelton and Joel Defries (and new addition Barney the dog) return for a new series of the longest-running children's TV programme, looking back at their summer trip, in which they travelled by road from Europe to Asia

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Question Time

Friday 25 September on BBC PARLIAMENT

BBC Parliament celebrates the 30th anniversary of Question Time with a look back at its inaugural episode, first aired in 1979 and chaired by Sir Robin Day

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