Balderdash and PiffleBalderdash and Piffle is a companion to the Oxford English Dictionary's Wordhunt, in which the writers of the dictionary asked the public for help in finding the origins and first known citations of a number of words and phrases. The OED panel consists of John Simpson, the Chief…
The Golden BowlMaggie Verver, a rich American, is to marry an impoverished Italian Prince. The subsequent events are studied in fascinating depths by Henry James in this the last of his full-length novels.
Portrait of a MarriagePortrait of a Marriage is a British television miniseries detailing the real-life love affair between Vita Sackville-West and Violet Keppel, as well as the strength of Vita's enduring marriage to the diplomat Harold Nicolson. Based on the biographical novel of the same name by…
Powering BritainSeries looking at the different sources of energy powering England, and the people who work in the industry.
Your Garden Made PerfectWe all think we know how the inside of our homes should look, but most of us have absolutely no idea what to do outside. Your Garden Made Perfect gives home-owners the opportunity to see their outside spaces transformed into breathtaking wonderlands, before they are created in…
Chess Masters: The EndgameSue Perkins hosts this high-stakes chess contest, following 12 rising stars of the UK's booming chess community as they battle it out via a gauntlet of brain-bending puzzles and nail-biting eliminators to be crowned champion.
Long ShadowDavid Reynolds traces the legacy of the Great War across 100 years and 10 different countries, examining how the war haunted a generation and shaped the peace that followed.
Instant RestaurantTwo amateur cooks go head to head to see if they've got what it takes to create a restaurant in their own homes for one night only - and make a profit.
That Mitchell and Webb LookBritish sketch comedy gets a makeover in this BBC2 show. Comedians David Mitchell and Robert Webb elicit laughs through a brilliant mix of mockumentaries, TV parodies, character sketches and more.
The Kumars at No. 42This is a sitcom/talk show. The Kumars are an asian family who have their own talk show! Sanjeev Kumar, the host, talks to the guests while his family asks questions! Sanjeev who is a very big attention-seeker and keeps thinking he's such a handsome professional talk show host…
NewsnightNewsnight is the BBC's flagship news programme and runs on BBC2 five nights a week. Its format, with a limited number of items covered in each show, allows an in-depth analytical approach to news stories, with a particular emphasis on political and economic affairs. The show…
Tucker's LuckTucker's Luck was a British television series made by the BBC between 1983 and 1985. The series is a spin-off from the school drama Grange Hill and capitalised on the popularity of one of the series' original characters — Peter "Tucker" Jenkins, played by Todd Carty. Tucker's…
Scarlet & BlackEwan McGregor stars in this BBC adaptation of Stendahl's classic novel.The handsome young Julien Sorel (Ewan McGregor) believes that he has a better chance of furthering his position in society if he chooses to enter the church (the black) rather than the army (the scarlet), and…
The Naked ChefSorry to disappoint you--it's not the chef that's naked, it's the food! From the producers of Two Fat Ladies comes The Naked Chef, featuring 20-something British sensation Jamie Oliver. Streetwise and passionate about food, Jamie is at the cutting edge of modern life and modern…
The First Eden: The Mediterranean World and ManThe First Eden: The Mediterranean World and Man is a four part documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough that was first broadcast on BBC Two in 1987.Each episode describes man's relationship with the natural habitats of the Mediterranean, and is a glorious…
The Secret History of My FamilyThe Secret History of My Family is a series on social mobility and social stasis. It will use the stories, struggle and triumphs of the families that history forgot.
Return to... The CruiseLas Vegas-style shows and casinos, on-board romances above and below decks, passengers from hell and a singing diva heading for fame - all aboard a passenger ship and they can't escape the cameras. Jane McDonald and the characters who made The Cruise the big hit of the late 90s…
Bake Off Crème de la CrèmeCelebrated chef Tom Kerridge hosts the search for Britain's best team of pastry chefs. The teams must create elaborate patisserie and desserts for judges Benoit Blin, Claire Clark and Cherish Finden.
Rick Stein's Long WeekendsRick Stein embarks on a series of culinary long weekends in search of food excellence and brilliant recipes to cook at home, heading to markets, restaurants, wineries, cafes and bars.
Pride and PrejudiceIn Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice, the arrival of a young, well-off, eligible man named Mr. Bingley sends the Bennet household--with five girls of a marrying age--into a tizzy. But it's the introduction of Mr. Bingley's friend, Mr. Darcy, that sets in motion the…
New Zealand: Earth's Mythical IslandsNew Zealand transports you to an exotic, magnificent and isolated island chain where the mysterious and unexpected story of its true nature is revealed.
Animal Park: Wild in AfricaBen Fogle and Kate Humble take in the wildlife of Namibia.
The Victorian KitchenPeter Thoday and Harry Dodson present this acclaimed BBC2 series focusing on the working relationship between the cook of a Victorian country house and the head gardener. A variety of foods from the past are examined as the programme recreates authentic breakfasts, afternoon…
Bellamy's PeopleRadio phone-in host Gary Bellamy meets the people of Britain in this TV spin-off of the award-winning radio spoof, Down the Line, starring an ensemble cast of comedy greats.
School Swap: Korea StyleWelsh teenagers from Pembrokeshire experience South Korea's education systems, one of the best, and toughest, in the world.
All Passion SpentLady Slane sits beside the body of her husband in a bedroom of their elegant home. The handsome, distinguished Henry Holland, Prime Minister, Viceroy of India and Earl of Slane, has died at the age of 94.As her children ponder what is to be done with mother, 85-year-old Lady…
Birds of Paradise: The Ultimate QuestFrank Gardner and Benedict Allen journey through Papua New Guinea. Gardner is pursuing a lifelong dream to see birds of paradise, while Allen is returning to the tribe he abandoned 30 years ago.
Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed HistoryLucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, explores how the physical and mental health of our past monarchs has shaped the history of the nation. From Henry VIII to Edward VIII's abdication in 1936, this three-part series re-introduces our past royals not just as…
Kate Humble: Into the VolcanoKate Humble joins a team of geologists at the Vanuatu archipelago to investigate some of the most active volcanoes in the world - and to predict if another major eruption might be imminent.
The Olivier AwardsThe Olivier Awards is an annual awards ceremony that is widely recognised as the most prestigious stage honours event on the UK calendar.The awards are given to individuals involved in West End productions and other leading non-commercial theatres based in London across a range…
