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Of the calls the RNLI respond to every year, some are a race against the tide while others are against the weather. But all of them are a race against time. The crew at Tower, on the River Thames in London, are the busiest of all the lifeboat stations, averaging over 500 shouts a year and aiming to launch to any emergency in under 90 seconds. When a call comes in about a man in the water near the

Der vietnamesische Regisseur Trân Anh Hùng erzählt seine Geschichten in erlesenen Bildern. Filme wie „Der Duft der grünen Papaya“ (1993) oder „Naokos Lächeln“ (2010) sind moderne Klassiker des Arthouse-Kinos. Mit „Geliebte Köchin“ hat er nun einen Film gedreht, der in geschmackvoll arrangierten Stillleben die Kunst des Kochens feiert. In den ersten Minuten kann man dem Gourmet Dodin Bouffant (Beno

Four familiar faces paired with a friend or a loved one leave their luxury lifestyles at the starting line for a journey that will take them to the other side of the world and push them to the limits of their endurance. The pairs embark on a life-changing adventure – a 7,500km race from the prehistoric jungles of Borneo to the sun-baked southern tip of Australia. Competing in this series are accla

Captivating documentary series that follows presenter and horticulturalist Christine Walkden as she explores and takes a look at some of Britain's most incredible gardens and countryside from a hot-air balloon. She will visit 15 counties, from Cornwall to Aberdeenshire, where she will look at some amazing gardens and landscapes, examine the rich history of places she visits, hear various fascinati

Discover more about the British countryside as the presenters visit rural homes and areas to bring stories about nature and wildlife and environmental topics to a wider audience. The programme focuses on seasonal subjects with an overarching theme of conservation, species protection, the preservation of the rural way of life and challenges facing modern farming communities. The Sunday morning show

The latest news from the BBC,which is designed to inform you on current affairs. The BBC is aims to be a totally impartial public service broadcaster, and was established by Royal Charter. The BBC is funded by a licence fee paid by British households, and is regulated by Ofcom. They aim to create high-quality content, in order to inform and educate, but also entertain, their audience Millions of p

Long-running Scottish programme that focuses on various agricultural and rural issues, and tells the stories about the wildlife and nature of Scotland. (Senderinfo).

Popular Welsh weatherman Derek Brockway sets out on an amazing journey, exploring the wonderful landscapes and less familiar destinations of the nation's coastline. His route takes in a host of friendly and vibrant communities which are rich in culture and heritage. Brockway's inspiring walks reveal beautiful landmarks, from castles to lighthouses, as well as captivating local traditions that date

Four children dream of escaping the tedium of a summer holiday with their mother. When finally given permission to camp on their own on an island in the middle of a vast lake in the Lake District, they are overjoyed. But when they get there they discover they may not be alone. The battle for ownership of a lonely island teaches them the skills of survival, the value of friendship and the importanc

For a live demonstration of terroir, Eva heads to Domaine Dujac, home of the current most-wanted Burgundy wine. Standing on one side of a road, owner Jeremy Seysses points to a parcel of grand cru (the very best) of Clos de la Roche. On the other side is a premier cru (the next best) – a Gevrey-Chambertin Combottes. Back at the winery, Eva tucks into beef cheeks bathed in Domaine Dujac for a class

Two teams of amateur collectors meet at an antiques fair to compete to turn in the largest profit from a £300 budget. The teams receive guidance from expert traders, who give feedback on which items are most likely to attract the highest bids. The contestants first head to the High Street to acquire items they want to trade. Any leftover money is taken by their mentors, who go shopping for extra i

Learn the tricks of the trade when you go to the auctions with Homes Under the Hammer. Join presenters Martin Roberts, Dion Dublin and Martel Maxwell as they follow the renovation stories of properties across Britain as they get transformed from empty shells and outdated buildings to desirable spaces and contemporary homes. Watch as ordinary people breathe new life into the otherwise unloved house

The FA Cup is the oldest knock-out tournament in England. Provided the Football Association, the competition provides raw emotion through "giant-killings" and 'underdog stories'. Premier League clubs enter in the third round of the tournament and with non-league teams starting the proceedings , n the early qualifying rounds, it promises to be another successful spectacle for viewers. In navigating

The Roadshow comes from the elegant surroundings of Eltham Palace, just a few miles from the heart of London. Fiona Bruce will be exploring the Art Deco wing of the Palace, built by the eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld in the 1930's. Ronnie Archer Morgan can't believe his luck when not just one but two rare Fijian war clubs turn up at his table and Robert Tilney can't wait to

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits a small village in Northumberland to find out how the family and village who both share the name Craster have had their lives and fortunes intertwined for over 800 years. The village sits on a unique seam of rock called the Whin Sill and next to the North Sea. Ben learns how, through the generations, the Crasters have used local resources to make their fortunes an

Following their respective, life-changing surgeries, old friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse venture out into the British outdoors for a spot of fishing. Travelling around the country, the pair of comedians visit idyllic rivers, picturesque lakes and stunning landscapes, utilising Paul's angling abilities and Bob's, well, enthusiasm, to catch some of Britain's most beautiful fish. A warm, slo

„Ein Mann sollte wissen, wann es Zeit ist, die Party zu verlassen.“ Als 1973 ein von ihm beauftragter Sonderauftrag in Budapest schiefläuft, quittiert der britische Geheimdienstchef „Control“ (John Hurt) den Dienst. Seinen Vize George Smiley (Gary Oldman) beordert er gleich mit in den Ruhestand. \n\nSchon kurze Zeit später erhält Smiley von höchster Staatsebene einen brisanten Auftrag: An der Spit

Is the "politics of nastiness" over following the Democrats sweeping the House and Senate in the US midterms, and what does it mean for the tone of politics in the UK and Europe? Fiona Bruce presents an hour of debate from Liverpool, discussing immigration, the US midterms, the costs on small businesses and slavery reparations. On the panel: deputy leader of the Labour party Lucy Powell, Conservat

Two pregnant mums offer their unfiltered takes on the world of high fashion; eccentric characters take a walk down a very different kind of red carpet; Only Fools and Horses gets an all-female reimagining; a formidable lady claims to have made almost everything that's for sale in the world; a couple's attempt to spice things up in the bedroom goes horribly off the rails; and a serious break-up con

Carol Kirkwood takes an alphabetical journey through the world of gardening, getting inspiration and advice from some of the BBC's most popular garden presenters and programmes. In this episode, Carol explores subjects that all begin with the letter A, including apples, asparagus and alliums. (Senderinfo).

The open ocean is the largest wilderness on earth. Covering more than half of the planet's surface, it appears at first glance to be an endless blue desert. Yet hidden here are some of the most extraordinary animals. We uncover the surprising strategies, epic journeys and remarkable resilience that allows life to thrive here. From wandering predators and drifting castaways to giant whales and tiny

Highlights from five Premier League games, including Manchester United against Aston Villa and Liverpool's trip to Crystal Palace. Sunderland take on Chelsea, Bournemouth travel to Ipswich and Brighton face Brentford. Presented by Kelly Cates. (Senderinfo).

Game show in which 24 players compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the Impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day. In each episode, there are three rounds, and the three highest scorers from each round play against each other in the final. The winner of this battle faces a £10,000 question.

Comedian Jason Manford hosts an exciting, fast-paced quiz show, where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle The Answer Run down towards them. Across three rounds, the couples build up their cash pots, but only one pair can face The Final Run and win the chance to take home their cash prize. Who will swipe their way to victory? (Senderinfo).

Scotland's gardeners have to work with a huge variety of challenging conditions. In this programme, we take a look at gardens and gardeners in the far corners of Scotland. From battling with the elements on the tip of Sutherland to a subtropical garden paradise in the Borders and growing with no soil, across the bridge over the Atlantic on the Island of Seil – these gardeners are all working on th

Dramatisation of one of the most ingenious escape bids of World War II. In camp Stalag Luft III, the Nazis have built the prisoners' huts so far from the fence that underground escape is virtually impossible. One British officer, inspired by the tale of the Trojan Horse, proposes a daring plan to start a tunnel close to the boundary using a wooden vaulting horse as cover. (Senderinfo).

Today, Flog It! comes from Dover Castle in Kent. Antique experts Catherine Southon and Jonathan Pratt search for items to take off to auction. Catherine falls for a colourful brooch and Jonathan unearths a horn beaker used by Winston Churchill. Paul Martin uncovers the story of Dover Castle's secret tunnels. (Senderinfo).

Every day this week, celebrity contestants Dame Laura Kenny, Minah Shannon, Seann Walsh and Ricky Wilson take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. 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 much-cove

A weekly programme from the BBC World Service, bringing forensic journalism from all corners of the world by BBC Eye, the World Service's critically acclaimed investigative unit, and featuring expert global correspondents getting to the heart of the biggest international stories. In this episode: Akisa Wandera reports from Angola, where billions of dollars are being poured into a vast new trade co

Clive Myrie presents another heat of the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock in an attempt to become the next Mastermind champion. The specialist subjects are The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the history of the English longbow, the television sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the record-breaking Paralympian Sir Lee Pe

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far – the vital extra ingredients are logic and lateral thinking. Two teams return. It's always nice to see them, but there's no room for sentiment, because the winners progress to the next round while the losers exit the tournament. Here's a question: what connects fear, beauty, video and curiosity? (Senderinfo).

Two mums from north west England tell the story, based on their experience, of taking on a drugs company, doctors and the government, fighting a scandal that led to at least 20,000 babies being born disabled – the truly shocking scandal of sodium valproate. The film reveals, for the first time, the "David v Goliath" battle as they search for answers and fight for justice for their children. (Sende

Ein Boot, gestrandet in den Baumwipfeln einer Mississippi-Insel: ein fantastische Entdeckung für die Jungs Ellis (Tye Sheridan) und Neckbone (Jacob Lofland). Doch auf der Insel hat auch ein seltsamer Typ Zuflucht gefunden. Mud (McConaughey) steht unter Mordverdacht und braucht das Boot. Fasziniert von dem Fremden, wollen ihm die Jungs zur Flucht verhelfen…\n\nJeff Nichols („Loving“) mixt Abenteuer

At Forest Green Rovers, known as the 'little club on the hill', Vick Hope discovers how a team from a small Gloucestershire hamlet made it into the professional leagues, before trying her hand at mowing the pitch with the club's groundsman. Matt Baker follows the journey of a locally brewed organic beer from barley field to pint glass and meets the greengrocer supplying fresh produce to the world'

A teenage boy rushes to help save a paralysed surfer from drowning. When a 999 call comes in, the Appledore crew are tasked with an immediate launch. In Little and Broad Haven, south Wales, there is a frantic search for two paddleboarders swept over a mile out to sea. The Hayling Island crew race against time to rescue a fisherman trapped in mud. Two walkers in Redcar are cut off on a rapidly dimi

Every day this week, celebrity contestants Maisie Adam, Ade Edmondson, Rickie Haywood-Williams and Sammi Kinghorn take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. 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

It's a family reunion for Clive. On the western tip of Jamaica, he meets up with cousins he hasn't seen in decades. He doesn't have time to relax, as he is in the kitchen preparing a classic island dish of curry goat for all the guests. He faces his fear and learns what it takes to harvest Jamaican honey, tries his hand at some unique pottery and makes an emotional return to the primary school his

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far – the vital extra ingredients are logic and lateral thinking. Two vegans and a carnivore take on three teachers who are hoping to kill off an annoying classroom meme. They face such questions as: what connects swelling/bottom, burden/street, Roman detachment/area, and not heavy/correct? (Senderinfo).

Game show in which 24 players compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the Impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day. In each episode, there are three rounds, and the three highest scorers from each round play against each other in the final. The winner of this battle faces a £10,000 question.

Comedian Jason Manford hosts an exciting, fast-paced quiz show, where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle The Answer Run down towards them. Across three rounds, the couples build up their cash pots, but only one pair can face The Final Run and win the chance to take home their cash prize. Who will swipe their way to victory? (Senderinfo).

Beechgrove visits two areas with gardeners who work specifically to keep in sync with their natural surroundings. Steve Micklewright and partner Andrew garden in the forest in Fochabers and have designed their plot to fit in with the landscape, making it into a haven for wildlife. Meanwhile, Alice Stewart gardens on a slope in Stanley, Perthshire, and has plenty of plants that are perfect for poll

This is the story of a ship – the HMS Torrin – from its construction to its participation at Dunkirk and its final sinking in the Battle of Crete. As the ship goes down, the crew remember their homes and loved ones. Based on true events as recounted to Noel Coward by Lord Mountbatten. (Senderinfo).

Michael Aspel and the team head for Tavistock in Devon, where they discover a cache of curiosities and treasures including an inmate's canvas uniform and a cat o'nine tails from the early days of Dartmoor prison, an antique hunting horn used to sound the advance at the D-Day landings, and a plate bought for a song at a boot sale that turns out to be worth £1,000. (Senderinfo).

A special edition of the programme, from all over the UK. Flog It! revisits some of the historic venues from the series, with brand new valuations and unexpected auctions. Presenter Paul Martin visits Rodmarton, an extraordinary arts and crafts house in the Cotswolds. (Senderinfo).

Every day this week, celebrity contestants Dame Laura Kenny, Minah Shannon, Seann Walsh and Ricky Wilson take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. 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 much-cove

For their next adventure in the west of Britain, the Bikers are exploring Merseyside and the Wirral, a place that holds a lot of childhood memories for both Dave and Si. It's also an area of the world renowned for its unbeatable musical heritage and cultural identity. And, as the boys quickly learn, it has a food scene to match. (Senderinfo).

A knife attack in Inverness leads police to a volatile suspect and a house packed with blades, from Samurai swords to machetes and zombie knives. Released on bail while police await DNA results, he is soon wanted over another violent attack. On the Isle of Skye, rescuers race to find a climber who has been missing for three days in the mountains. And near Fort William, an American tourist has an u

A celebrity special edition of the general knowledge quiz in which four teams try to come up with the answers that no-one else could think of. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and co-host Richard Osman, and featuring JJ Chalmers, Jeanette Kwakye MBE, Gareth Locke, Ollie Locke, Josh Jones, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Georgie Barrat and Josie d'Arby. (Senderinfo).

In the late 1980s, the British culinary scene was dominated by the traditions and techniques of French cuisine, and the kitchen hierarchy was rigid and unforgiving. Then, a working-class northerner with no interest in the rules became the most talked-about chef in the country. Marco Pierre White burst onto the scene and changed the future of British gastronomy, setting the standard that Gordon Ram

After a hair-raising drive across the Conor Pass and a spot of seaside silliness hitting golf balls into the ocean, Bill bids farewell to Chris O'Dowd. In County Clare, Bill and Tom's attempt to sneak unnoticed into a hurling match goes awry, before an emotional reunion recalls an unforgettable act of kindness. Then, a chance invitation in Ballybunion leads to a freezing Atlantic challenge. (Sende

Six ambitious chefs enter the MasterChef kitchen ready to prove they have what it takes to succeed in the competition. Across two demanding challenges, they'll need to demonstrate skill, creativity and precision to impress renowned chef Monica Galetti and culinary legend Marcus Wareing. Only those who can deliver excellence under pressure will make it through. First up, the famous skills test retu

In the late 1980s, the British culinary scene was dominated by the traditions and techniques of French cuisine, and the kitchen hierarchy was rigid and unforgiving. Then, a working-class northerner with no interest in the rules became the most talked-about chef in the country. Marco Pierre White burst onto the scene and changed the future of British gastronomy, setting the standard that Gordon Ram

Christina is rudely awakened to present this episode from Taunton in Somerset, where a huge antiques centre beckons for two teams of shoppers. In red are friends Aimi and Neil, and in blue are siblings Joe and Bella. With expert Ben Cooper by their side, the reds wonder whether they can cut a deal with an old knife box, while the blues and Danny Sebastian ponder over a wooden propeller – but aeros

Martin is impressed by the use of space at a West Midlands terrace. Dion is in Salford, where less might be more with a project. The opposite is true with three flats on offer in Croydon, as it requires deep pockets to bring them back to life. (Senderinfo).

The day of Val's initiation ceremony approaches, and he still has no idea how he'll pass the vampire test. When his final plan doesn't work out, he realises he can no longer live a double life and is faced with the ultimate dilemma. Should he come clean and risk everything for the chance of a human life or sacrifice who he really is for the sake of his family? (Senderinfo).

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far – the vital extra ingredients are logic and lateral thinking. There's an EastEnders-style revelation as a family team face three former work colleagues, all trying to find connections between such apparently random clues as Kite's Nest, Ravenseat, Duchy Home and Diddly Squat. (Senderinfo).

Game show in which 24 players compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the Impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day. In each episode, there are three rounds, and the three highest scorers from each round play against each other in the final. The winner of this battle faces a £10,000 question.

Comedian Jason Manford hosts an exciting, fast-paced quiz show, where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle The Answer Run down towards them. Across three rounds, the couples build up their cash pots, but only one pair can face The Final Run and win the chance to take home their cash prize. Who will swipe their way to victory? (Senderinfo).

Im Zweiten Weltkrieg wird die französische Stadt Dünkirchen von der deutschen Armee eingekesselt. Notgedrungen muss der englische Korporal Binns (John Mills) die Führung der alliierten Gruppe übernehmen. Ihre einzige Überlebenschance ist die heimliche Evakuierung durch die „Operation Dynamo“.

Today Flog It! comes from Huddersfield Town Hall in West Yorkshire. Our experts Nick Davies and Christina Trevanion are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Nick is drawn to a bobbin holder that reveals the town's textile heritage, while Christina finds an incredible collection of glass scent bottles. Paul Martin delves into the area's coal mining history with a journey deep

Every day this week, celebrity contestants Dame Laura Kenny, Minah Shannon, Seann Walsh and Ricky Wilson take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. 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 much-cove

Paul and Bob venture to the northernmost reaches of the UK – Shetland – to fish the lochs and the seas of this remote and beautiful place for trout and pollock. Shetland is an archipelago of about 100 islands off the north east coast of Scotland, only around 15 of which are inhabited. It feels like they have entered a very different world – and it's full of surprises for both of them. (Senderinfo)

With the promise of unimaginable computing power, a global race for quantum supremacy is raging. Hannah Fry looks inside the IBM research facility, one of the oldest tech companies in the world, to uncover the future of quantum technology. She explores the unprecedented potential of quantum computing and how precarious this advanced power may be in the wrong hands. Through her exclusive interviews

Hannah takes a look at the air fryer – a device that is rapidly taking over people's kitchens, cooking up everything from bread rolls to baked Alaska and almost making ovens obsolete. Hannah dives into its surprising history, going behind the scenes with air fryer originators Philips. She discovers how the accidental creation of a wonder wire in the 1900s, a WWII pilot's cold dinner and one man ti

First into the barn is Sara from Crewe, with a remarkable relic of both sporting triumph and personal memory – her father Ronnie Cope's 1958 FA Cup final shirt, when he played for Manchester United as one of the famed Busby Babes. Just months after the tragic Munich air disaster, Ronnie and his teammates defied the odds to reach Wembley. But the vivid red shirt was later left in a garage, used for

Police believe they are closer to catching Robert's killers, but they have to contend with the fact that some witnesses have also been talking to the IRA. As the political ramifications of the murder settle, a trial finally looms, and Robert's family hope that their years of battling have put justice in reach. (Senderinfo).

Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories – reliable, honest and essential viewing. The BBC's world affairs editor, John Simpson, brings his experience and expertise to bear on the most important international stories. In discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, he uses their unique local knowledge to go beyond the headlin

Two mums from north west England tell the story, based on their experience, of taking on a drugs company, doctors and the government, fighting a scandal that led to at least 20,000 babies being born disabled – the truly shocking scandal of sodium valproate. The film reveals, for the first time, the "David v Goliath" battle as they search for answers and fight for justice for their children. (Sende

The remaining five chefs return to the kitchen for two demanding challenges that will push their skills, creativity and ambition to the limit as they battle for a place in the quarter-final. Monica and Marcus are joined by special guest chef and Mexican maestro Santiago Lastra, who sets the chefs one of his most complex dishes to date: honey and chilli char-glazed duck breast, served with mole, a

Sitting between Germany and France, Alsace is frontier land with a cuisine to match. In Strasbourg, Eva stops off at Brasserie Le Tigre for a beer (brassier means 'to brew') and a deliciously creamy tarte flambee. Then there's a trip to guide Coralie Andt's restaurant, known as a winstub, where French wines can be enjoyed with plenty of cheese and sausage – as well as more sausage with sauerkraut

Wooden shoe lasts are a common sight at antiques fairs, but do you know how they're made? Natasha Raskin Sharp visits the workshop of cordwainer Payson Muller, originally a stonemason, who turned his talents to making bespoke shoes on hand-carved shoe lasts. He creates them from beech boughs before refining their shape using a knife and rasp. Hoping to cut a few deals of their own are two teams of

It's the end of an era on Gardeners' World as Monty approaches his final programme from Longmeadow, the garden he has shared with the nation for the last 16 years. With Ned by his side, he celebrates the enduring pleasures of gardening and serves up one last bulb lasagne. Autumn is a busy time with vegetables to sow, perennials to plant and windfall apples to collect. Carol Klein takes a deep dive

Game show in which 24 players compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the Impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day. In each episode, there are three rounds, and the three highest scorers from each round play against each other in the final. The winner of this battle faces a £10,000 question.

Comedian Jason Manford hosts an exciting, fast-paced quiz show, where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle The Answer Run down towards them. Across three rounds, the couples build up their cash pots, but only one pair can face The Final Run and win the chance to take home their cash prize. Who will swipe their way to victory? (Senderinfo).

George Anderson goes back to school, Flower School, to learn how to make a unique, living flower wreath. (Senderinfo).

Second World War naval adventure based on the true story of the pursuit of the seemingly unstoppable German battleship Graf Spee. Allied forces chase the vessel all the way to South America, but after several failed attempts to sink the enemy ship, the Allies find themselves hatching a desperate and audacious plan. (Senderinfo).

Michael Aspel and the team step back in time at the Beamish Open Air Museum near Newcastle. Amongst the items brought to light are a rare rapier sword allegedly smuggled out of Russia in the props box of the Bolshoi Ballet. We meet a keen collector of battlefield finds known as trench art, and the finest music box to appear on the Roadshow is valued. (Senderinfo).

This episode comes from the place sometimes dubbed "the last bastion of free speech in the western world" – the historic Oxford Union. Paul Martin is joined by experts Christina Trevanion and Mark Stacey. Together the team pick out a selection of interesting antiques and collectables to be sold at the local auction house. Christina uncovers a famous fake while Mark gets a religious education after

Every day this week, celebrity contestants Dame Laura Kenny, Minah Shannon, Seann Walsh and Ricky Wilson take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. 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 much-cove

Ellie Taylor serves up more unmissable action from the world of Strictly as she chats to more couples about their weekend preparations. Also, costume designer Vicky Gill gives an exclusive look at some of her newest creations. (Senderinfo).

Humanity's very survival depends on water. But global reserves are rapidly shrinking with no end in sight thanks to unmitigated climate change, population growth and poor resource management. Over two-thirds of the global population are faced with water stress, while millions have already been displaced by intense water scarcity which is now replacing oil as the most likely cause of global conflic

Fridges have been quietly "keeping things cool" in the kitchen for over 100 years, and yet most of us barely give them a second thought. Hannah hits the production line with appliance giants Bosch to find the lifeblood at the heart of every fridge and gets a lesson in carrot droop. And she takes a long, cool look at the fridge's history to reveal how a French monk with a flair for chemistry, a 17t

Monty Don explores the most densely populated part of the country, London and the home counties. He visits some of London's gardens, including a special one on a barge, as well as a beautifully restored garden close to where he grew up in Hampshire and some gardens known for their different and personal styles of planting. (Senderinfo).

Every chef dreams of a Michelin star. Episode two of Rise of the Rockstar Chef follows the hunt for that recognition, and for the leap that separates the great from the legendary. Moving from one star to two is hard, but the hardest jump of all is from two to three. Marco Pierre White made that leap, becoming the first British chef to win three Michelin stars, and the youngest ever to do so. The e

Philomena Cunk's groundbreaking history of cinema begins. Cunk meets Hollywood legends and interrogates the writer of Die Hard, as she starts her quest deep, deep into cinema. She witnesses the shockingly poor picture quality of the earliest films and marvels at the beards of their Victorian inventors; she gasps audibly at the invention of sound; and she critiques some of the supposedly finest cre

Sie haben nichts mehr zu verlieren: Die Brüder Toby (Chris Pine) und Tanner (Ben Foster) rauben in der texanischen Provinz Banken aus, um ihre verpfändete Farm zu retten. Gleich die erste Einstellung gibt den melancholischen Grundton des Films vor. \n\nDie Kamera streift durch die verlassenen Straßen einer Kleinstadt, vorbei an den Wänden einer Bank, auf die jemand geschrieben hat: „Drei Einsätze

With the promise of unimaginable computing power, a global race for quantum supremacy is raging. Hannah Fry looks inside the IBM research facility, one of the oldest tech companies in the world, to uncover the future of quantum technology. She explores the unprecedented potential of quantum computing and how precarious this advanced power may be in the wrong hands. Through her exclusive interviews

Humanity's very survival depends on water. But global reserves are rapidly shrinking with no end in sight thanks to unmitigated climate change, population growth and poor resource management. Over two-thirds of the global population are faced with water stress, while millions have already been displaced by intense water scarcity which is now replacing oil as the most likely cause of global conflic

It's the first quarter-final, and the four chefs who have fought their way through the heats return to the kitchen with everything to play for. Their next challenge is to prove that they can raise their game once again as they battle for one of just 12 places in knockout week. The competition is about to get serious. First up, the chefs face the invention test. Under their mystery boxes on their b

John Simpson looks back at his extraordinary 60-year career at the BBC – reporting on the biggest global stories of the era. In a frank, personal and revealing documentary, he reflects on the changing world he has witnessed: the revolution in Iran that seemed destined to fail, his brutal kidnapping in Beirut, the fall of the Berlin Wall, two wars in Iraq, the invasion of Afghanistan and a mind-alt

A developer in East Sussex wants to add an extra floor onto a three-storey building, but will he be successful? A mum of four is tackling a project in Dorset with the help of relatives. Another family affair in Derbyshire involves sorting out some serious-looking cracks. (Senderinfo).

Paul and Bob venture to the northernmost reaches of the UK – Shetland – to fish the lochs and the seas of this remote and beautiful place for trout and pollock. Shetland is an archipelago of about 100 islands off the north east coast of Scotland, only around 15 of which are inhabited. It feels like they have entered a very different world – and it's full of surprises for both of them. (Senderinfo)

Bioacoustics technology and AI have allowed scientists to not only decode complex animal sound data but also begin communicating with animals. While this may mean the salvation of countless animal species, the advent of inter-species communication could also have far-reaching risks for the ecosystem. In her quest to learn about the current state of animal communication, Professor Hannah Fry travel

Game show in which 24 players compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the Impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day. In each episode, there are three rounds, and the three highest scorers from each round play against each other in the final. The winner of this battle faces a £10,000 question.

Comedian Jason Manford hosts an exciting, fast-paced quiz show, where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle The Answer Run down towards them. Across three rounds, the couples build up their cash pots, but only one pair can face The Final Run and win the chance to take home their cash prize. Who will swipe their way to victory? (Senderinfo).

Calum Clunie has been growing for the Fife veg and flower shows since he was 15 years old, and now he has an allotment in Leven that has dedicated to growing the largest leeks and most dazzling dahlias. Throughout a growing season, Calum let us in on his show-growing secrets as he grows giant onions and massive cabbages alongside stunning sweet peas and delightful dahlias. As a fitting end to the

Second World War drama relating the Battle of Britain through the eyes of the operations room of a Kent fighter station during the summer of 1940. A young, inexperienced pilot has trouble settling into the routine of squadron life, and his adherence to the rule book puts him out of favour with his comrades. Can he win them round? (Senderinfo).

Michael Aspel and the team enter Border country as the Roadshow visits Manderston, near Berwick-upon-Tweed. Amongst the items featured are pieces from Queen Victoria's household, a gruesome man trap and Lord Palmer's collection of rare biscuit tins. (Senderinfo).

Flog It! comes from Rochester Cathedral in Kent. Antiques expert Elizabeth Talbot falls for a book of fairy tales illustrated by Arthur Rackham, and Adam Partridge discovers an elegant chiming Swiss pocket watch. Presenter Paul Martin meets one of the last remaining survivors of the Dunkirk evacuation during the Second World War. (Senderinfo).

Every day this week, celebrity contestants Dame Laura Kenny, Minah Shannon, Seann Walsh and Ricky Wilson take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. 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 much-cove

Ein Bombenleger hält die New Yorker Polizei auf Trab. Besonders auf John McClane (Bruce Willis) hat es der Irre abgesehen. Mit Ratespielchen hetzt Simon Gruber (Jeremy Irons) McClane kreuz und quer durch die Stadt und nutzt die allgemeine Verwirrung, um in aller Seelenruhe die Goldreserven der US-Notenbank auszuräumen. Doch er hat nicht mit der Cleverness von McClane und dessen unfreiwilligem Part