A comprehensive compilation of the latest and the most important news stories, updates and developments from the UK and different parts of the world.

Jo Coburn invites a panel of guests to share their opinions on the newsmaking stories of the day.

Live coverage from day 3 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

Paul Martin presents from the Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle in County Durham. Experts Paul Laidlaw and David Harper pick out some gems to value, including illustrated books by Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac, and a carved dog's head.

Celebrity contestants Will Bayley, Montell Douglas, Giovanna Fletcher and Josh Pugh take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

Fleur East kicks off the week with an exclusive chat with the eliminated couple, and there are more interviews and backstage gossip as the remaining couples prepare for Musicals Week.

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.

Clive Myrie hosts and asks the questions on the contestants' specialist subjects, which this time are the planets of the solar system, the films of Kirsten Dunst, the song cycles of Franz Schubert and the BBC crime drama series Shetland.

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far - the vital extra ingredients are logic and lateral thinking. Another quarter-final place is on offer, and it looks to be another tight game.

The second round continues. Two more teams of students put fingers on buzzers for a second time, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs?

Following a panic attack, Tony Mammoth decides to get healthy. At the gym, he is confronted by his nemesis, Terry Keane. His previous traumatic experience gears him on to get revenge on Terry by signing up to a rival over-70s football team.

Featuring extensive coverage of the day's top national and international news stories, along with explanations about the context and potential aftereffects.

The latest weather forecast.

In north Cornwall in 1988, a toxic cocktail poured out of the taps of up to 20,000 homes. It would become known as Britain's biggest mass poisoning and has led to a decades-long search for truth, during which people's health has suffered.

Highlights from day 3 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

Anita Rani and Joe Crowley are on the Somerset Levels, where autumn brings a time of transition - a chance to restore the landscape and prepare for winter.

The celebrities take on a challenge set by guest judge and potato champion Poppy O'Toole, followed by a two-course dinner party. One star will be saying farewell, while the others press on into uncharted territory.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

It is a classic case of rookie versus veteran as rookie road tripper Bee Harford makes her debut alongside Raj Bisram in Dorset. Will she strike it lucky on her first outing, or will seasoned pro Raj take the win?

With retirement on the horizon and Dorset calling, Ginny Buckley helps a London buyer find her dream home in the countryside, and also meets a family who have turned local fish canning into a coastal success story.

Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin spends the spring revealing hidden natural spectacles across the UK. Badgers, adders and nightingales offer memorable and intimate encounters.

A comprehensive compilation of the latest and the most important news stories, updates and developments from the UK and different parts of the world.

Jo Coburn invites a panel of guests to share their opinions on the newsmaking stories of the day.

Live coverage from day 4 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

Paul Martin presents from Milestones Museum in Basingstoke, a place bursting with remnants from Basingstoke's industrial past. Elizabeth Talbot and James Lewis find the best antiques and collectibles to take to auction from the assembled crowd.

Celebrity contestants Will Bayley, Montell Douglas, Giovanna Fletcher and Josh Pugh take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

Fleur East dishes up some more unmissable backstage action from the world of Strictly as the couples chat about their next performances before they prepare to battle it out in the weekend's musical extravaganza.

Comedians and lifelong friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse share their personal and hilarious life experiences while travelling around the UK fishing for elusive species.

Actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe needs help with his menu for entertaining guests, so Mary provides some delicious recipes for a successful dinner party. Kiell shares his life-long passion for magic.

Katya Adler travels to Romania, where she visits what will be Nato's largest European base, Kosovo, Europe's youngest country, and Serbia, where she discovers an international battle for power.

Sandi Toksvig goes a-wooing with Rosie Jones, Larry Dean, Maisie Adam, and Alan Davies.

A trip across Romania sees Jamie-Lee O'Donnell and Saoirse-Monica Jackson of `Derry Girls' trek from Bran Castle, the home of Dracula, through mountain passes and off-road tracks en route to the Danube.

Featuring extensive coverage of the day's top national and international news stories, along with explanations about the context and potential aftereffects.

The latest weather forecast.

On 19 November 2005, US marines killed 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq, many of them women and children. The incident led to the longest and most expensive war crimes investigation in US military history.

Highlights from day 4 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

The teams travel through the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica, a country that contains five per cent of the world's biodiversity, before reaching Panama, the seventh country of the race.

The celebrities take on the pairs challenge. They will need to deliver two identical desserts, but they will be working on separate benches, and only one of them has access to the recipe.

BBC Eye tells the incredible story of the Chinese woman behind behind the scam that led to the world's biggest Bitcoin seizure and Shawn Yuan reports from the Pacific Island Nation of Palau.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

Bee chases fine furniture and Raj gets a royal signature. Their journey includes a detour to a historic steamship, once used to haul a rather unsavoury cargo. But who will sail to victory at auction?

Alistair Appleton is exploring Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, helping a couple make the move from Germany to the British countryside. He also meets a writer living her best country life.

Used to life spent on the road, touring stand-up comedians Lloyd Griffith and Rhys James are off on a road trip around Wales and south west England. They venture through the valleys in a jazzy Jaguar e-type, accompanied by jewellery pro Hettie Jago and coin specialist Tim Medhurst. The foursome are off in search of amazing antiques and perfect punchlines. In Pontypool, Rhys makes an unusual find in the form of a picture frame-cum-radio, but is it in with a shot at auction?

A comprehensive compilation of the latest and the most important news stories, updates and developments from the UK and different parts of the world.

Jo Coburn invites a panel of guests to share their opinions on the newsmaking stories of the day.

Live coverage from day 5 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

Paul Martin presents from the National Maritime Museum, Cornwall based in Falmouth. Antiques expert Philip Serrell finds an unusual tortoise with an excellent pedigree and Caroline Hawley takes an electric guitar to auction.

Celebrity contestants Will Bayley, Montell Douglas, Giovanna Fletcher and Josh Pugh take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

Janette Manrara serves up more backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly. Plus a first trip to the training room for an exclusive look at how some of the couples are gearing up for Musicals Week.

Live coverage from day 5 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

With powerful testimonies from Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Anoosheh Ashoori and other hostages, this documentary exposes the dark world of hostage diplomacy.

Featuring extensive coverage of the day's top national and international news stories, along with explanations about the context and potential aftereffects.

The latest weather forecast.

On Lewis, officers are fighting the drug trade. Acting on intel, they raid a suburban home, which they suspect is connected to dealing. In Inverness, a man with a knife has barricaded himself in his home. Police need to respond.

Highlights from day 5 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

Bob wants to catch a tope - a rare species of shark - and takes Paul to Ceredigion to fish the sea.

Daisy and Charlie continue their ghost hunt amongst the ruins of Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire. But without even a roof for shelter, will they manage to stay the night?

In north Cornwall in 1988, a toxic cocktail poured out of the taps of up to 20,000 homes. It would become known as Britain's biggest mass poisoning and has led to a decades-long search for truth, during which people's health has suffered.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

Antiques expert Raj Bisram and auctioneer Bee Harford race through Kent, with cars, Concorde and canines on the menu. But at the auction, will Bee's doggy delight win hearts, or will Raj take pole position when the hammer falls?

Natasha Raskin Sharp meets a teddy bear expert, who repairs everything from well-worn ears to poorly paws. Deb Hather has been mending teddies for 30 years and teaches Natasha a few tricks of the trade.

Frances Tophill returns to Damson Farm near Bath, getting stuck into a multitude of jobs - mulching veg beds, taming a Japanese wineberry and taking holly cuttings, and has a go at making some damson gin.

A comprehensive compilation of the latest and the most important news stories, updates and developments from the UK and different parts of the world.

Jo Coburn invites a panel of guests to share their opinions on the newsmaking stories of the day.

Live coverage from day 6 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

Christina uncovers a famous fake while Mark gets a religious education after discovering a rare Baptist bust. Also, Paul delves into the history of the auction site which is built on top of infamous Greenham Common.

Celebrity contestants Will Bayley, Montell Douglas, Giovanna Fletcher and Josh Pugh take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

Janette Manrara returns with more behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly. And designer Vicky Gill has an exclusive look at what some of the couples are wearing for Musicals Week.

Live coverage from day 6 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

Hazel investigates the character of convicted murderer Michael Ross. Would he have been capable as a 15-year-old schoolboy of such a brutal and cold-blooded act? She explores the background of victim Shamsuddin Mahmood.

A deadly hike up the ridge reveals that Mia and Ewan have more in common than expected. While addiction may be a weakness, it gives Mia strength to bring down her sister's killer.

Featuring extensive coverage of the day's top national and international news stories, along with explanations about the context and potential aftereffects.

The latest weather forecast.

The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs?

Highlights from day 6 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

Seeking a mate, leopard Olimba begins a new chapter, but in her way is her daughter. The hyenas' strength is growing, but a flooded den spells disaster, and the clan become separated.

In 395 AD, the child emperor Honorius inherits a vast but fragile empire. Guided by General Stilicho, he must control a fractured system plagued by rebellion, economic decline and elite corruption.

Comedian and Strictly champion Chris McCausland is on a mission to discover the future of technology and what it might hold for him personally.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

Raj and Bee hunt antiques in Kent. Toys, transport and a brave bear all feature. Will Bee's bold buy gallop to victory, or will Raj's sweet and sentimental picks leave her trailing behind?

First to test the dealers' mettle are Scott and Clare from Aberdare. But will the time and effort they put into restoring a vintage industrial trolley be reflected in the bids they receive?

For a long time, knitting was seen as something only grannies did. But young fashion designer Hope Macaulay is reviving this traditional craft for the modern age. Her chunky handmade knitwear exploded onto the fashion scene in 2020 after going viral online and has since been worn by celebrities worldwide and featured in top fashion magazines.

Derek is island hopping in this round-up of his favourite Welsh island walks. He goes wild in west Wales as he sails to Skomer Island - a national nature reserve of international importance due to its seabirds - where he gets a close-up view of the puffins, razorbills and guillemots before staying up late to see the Manx shearwater. Next, Derek goes to Flat Holm Island where he braves a huge colony of seagulls and discovers more about the island's past, including some Victorian gun placements.

A comprehensive compilation of the latest and the most important news stories, updates and developments from the UK and different parts of the world.

Live coverage from day 7 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

Live coverage from the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC of the draw for the 2026 World Cup.

Janette Manrara is on hand with even more Strictly exclusives in this special musicals edition, where she's joined by a trio of celebrity super fans. Plus a sneak peak at the remaining couples' first rehearsals in the Strictly studio.

Janette Manrara is on hand with even more Strictly exclusives in this special musicals edition, where she's joined by a trio of celebrity super fans. Plus a sneak peak at the remaining couples' first rehearsals in the Strictly studio.

Celebrity contestants Will Bayley, Montell Douglas, Giovanna Fletcher and Josh Pugh take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

Celebrity contestants Will Bayley, Montell Douglas, Giovanna Fletcher and Josh Pugh take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

Live coverage from day 7 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

Live coverage from day 7 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

As the days get shorter, Monty's on a mission to get us all out into the garden no matter what the weather is doing. He adds a splash of colour to his winter pots, and makes a start on sowing some chillies that can take forever to germinate.

Sandi Toksvig goes a-wooing with Rosie Jones, Larry Dean, Maisie Adam and Alan Davies.

Featuring extensive coverage of the day's top national and international news stories, along with explanations about the context and potential aftereffects.

The latest weather forecast.

Oscar-winning story about a bewildered and unenthusiastic young man who, urged by his family to enter a business career and settle down after college, is coldly seduced by a mature woman of his parents' generation. He tries to extricate himself from the affair when he falls in love with the woman's daughter, but finds that his options may have been foreclosed by his own ill-considered conduct.

Reporter Catrin Nye reveals how PFAS can affect health and contaminate the environment, and she asks if the UK government is doing enough to keep us safe.

Lorna fights to get Grace back into school, whilst news of explicit photos on the internet shocks the community. Allegra tries to help Grace, but her plan backfires. The parents have a showdown at a wild party hosted by Gigi, where dark forces are at play, and tragedy strikes Richford Lake.

Police in Inverness raid a flat and discover a laboratory containing a number of dangerous chemicals and electrical circuitry. Police search for missing walkers in Glencoe, and wildlife cops investigate an attack on a bird of prey.

Bangladeshi waiter Shamsuddin Mahmoud is shot dead in a shocking killing in the Orkney isles - the first murder there for a generation. Fifteen-year-old schoolboy Michael Ross becomes the polices' prime suspect.

Two lorries collide on an industrial estate, leaving one driver injured and investigators searching for answers. But as the evidence is unpicked, one driver's story starts to unravel.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

Mojo needs to deliver a pizza to a very hard-to-reach island, but some stubborn seabirds have their eye on the pizza. Will Mojo have to go supersonic to get past them?

Cosima, Big Lizard and Ammon are squabbling over Dad's precious explorer notebook when disaster strikes. Only by working together can they save it from being lost forever.

Blossom insists on saving her bath bomb treasure for later and takes it with her on a quest to save Merhaven from an angry seaweed.

Grizzy and the Lemmings are starving for their reserves are depleted and their fishing has been unsuccessful. A truck delivers a crate of edibles to the research station.

The extraordinary animals from a tablet game come to life after the device explodes.

It's the start of a new school year, and the school is buzzing as boarders find out who they are sharing a dorm with and day pupils reunite at the lockers. No time is wasted on day one as the students go head-to-head for roles in the new show.

Callum sets the ultimate side quest to see which bro is the supreme gamer in real life. Adam and Joe choose their characters for their biggest mission yet, where the floor is lava.

Nitro and Diamond prank Comet at a fake Christmas calendar photoshoot. The other Gladiators have sneaky fun pranking the audience at Sheffield Arena.

Children's magazine with things to make, celebrity guests, music, sport, food and a whole lot more. You can earn a Blue Peter badge by getting creative and entering competitions.

News magazine keeping young viewers up to date with the latest stories and events happening at home and abroad.

Steve finds out which Deadly Predators have the best weapons on earth. Using the latest CGI, we bring the colossal squid to life, test the strength of its tentacles, and show how its mighty beak could slice through a car like butter. When it comes to weapons, snakes have some of the best on earth. Steve goes in search of the adder, the UK's only venomous snake and an endangered species.

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 importance of holding your nerve. Based on the novel by Arthur Ransome.

Kirsty creates four practical, pretty and eco-friendly garden items from recycled materials. From a living picture frame filled with succulents constructed from leftover wood at Beechgrove, to a fairy garden made out of broken terracotta pots and a terrarium out of a second-hand glass teapot.

As the days get shorter, Monty's on a mission to get us all out into the garden no matter what the weather is doing. He adds a splash of colour to his winter pots, and makes a start on sowing some chillies that can take forever to germinate.

Anita discovers what Christmas means to Spencer Matthews, the former reality show star. Spencer shares memories of how an idyllic childhood was shattered by the death of his brother and talks about how prayer has helped him.

Alison and Aidan score a budget-friendly way to catch the Miami Dolphins in action and then dive into Wynwood's art unpretentious scene for a spray-painting lesson.

Seeking a mate, leopard Olimba begins a new chapter, but in her way is her daughter. The hyenas' strength is growing, but a flooded den spells disaster, and the clan become separated.

A British officer and his ambulance crew discover a German spy in their midst during a harrowing desert trek through Libya in 1942.

Paul Martin presents from the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, based in Falmouth, with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Caroline Hawley. Turning up out of the hundreds of bags and boxes are a model yacht and a Newlyn copper tray. Also, Paul investigates the work of controversial local artist Henry Scott Tuke.

Live coverage from the second round of the FA Cup as Sutton United play Shrewsbury Town.

Live coverage from day 8 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

A look into the BBC's music archives to examine the all-time classic tracks that seem to have got everywhere except the UK Top 40, including Bowie's `Changes', Dolly's `9 to 5' and Johnny Cash's `Ring of Fire'.

‫Based on the inspiring true story, King Richard follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world's greatest sports legends..

Michael McIntyre hosts his hit game show. The celebrity experts are Dermot O'Leary, Anita Rani, Alex Brooker, Natalie Cassidy, Lucy Beaumont, Angela Scanlon and Mark Chapman.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

Prayer and Reflection from Glasgow Central Mosque.

John Craven and Vick Hope explore the stunning scenery of the Lake District, following in the footsteps of JMW Turner, 250 years after the birth of the great landscape painter. They uncover the fells and lakes that inspired Turner's art.

The BBC's Breakfast programme features the latest news, sport, business, weather and other items on a daily basis.

Derek searches for his finest hikes after 17 years of walking around Wales. He looks back at walks on the Hafod estate, the Offa's Dyke path and the dams of the Elan valley.

Dougie visits the wetland reserve at Lochwinnoch in Renfrewshire to see the birds that check in over the colder months. Weather presenter Chris Blanchett heads up the high-level Lecht Road to find out how our winters are changing.

The best bits and favourite moments from Saturday Kitchen.

Dame Merry Berry knows a thing or two about cooking up a festive feast, and this year she is sharing her cooking skills with three novice cooks, cousins James, Jack and Leah, who want to throw a spectacular surprise feast for their respective mums and bring together their whole family for the first time in two years.

Chef Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond cook goat curry with chapatis. Joining them in the kitchen are farmer Jillian McEwan from Angus and comedian and actor Sanjeev Kohli who chooses a Scottish cider to accompany the food.

Nigel transforms favourite classic recipes by giving them a new twist. Whether it's a makeover for the traditional cottage pie, or an exciting new version of the time-honoured apple tart, he proves that it's easy to jazz up our favourite dishes.

It's the penultimate leg of the race and the longest so far. Teams must travel from the islands of Bocas del Toro on northern Panama's Caribbean coast, to Medellín, Colombia's second largest city.

Live coverage from the second round of the FA Cup as Boreham Wood face Newport County.

At the stunning gardens at Tatton Park in Cheshire and from Liverpool's historic docks, Paul Martin is joined by Mark Stacey, Anita Manning and David Fletcher. Anita is captivated by some Belle Epoque hatpins, and David is delighted when he gets to value a Bassett-Lowke train set, a childhood favourite. Meanwhile, Paul takes a closer look at the lost treasures of Liverpool.

A trip across Romania sees Jamie-Lee O'Donnell and Saoirse-Monica Jackson of `Derry Girls' trek from Bran Castle, the home of Dracula, through mountain passes and off-road tracks en route to the Danube.

Highlights from the second round of the FA Cup.

Live coverage from day 9 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship.

After rising through the ranks of her male-dominated profession, idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer receives a top assignment. Recruited by mysterious government official Matt Graver, Kate joins a task force for the escalating war against drugs. Led by the intense and shadowy Alejandro, the team travels back-and-forth across the US Mexican border, using one cartel boss to flush out a bigger one.

Simon Callow enacts the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge, the miserly owner of an old counting house, who is visited by the ghost of his dead business partner, Jacob Marley, on Christmas Eve. Marley warns Scrooge he is doomed in the afterlife unless he pays heed and learns from three ghosts who will visit him during the night.

Features a studio audience quizzing top politicians on the events of the day. The panel surrounding presenter Fiona Bruce is composed of at least one member of the three major parties.

It's pot luck as the celebs play 'under the cloche', lifting their cloche to reveal a mystery ingredient. Can they pimp up a prawn or celebrate some salmon?

Actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe needs help with his menu for entertaining guests, so Mary provides some delicious recipes for a successful dinner party. Kiell shares his life-long passion for magic.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster welcome Anita Rani into their home to discuss life, family, fame and faith, sharing festive memories, Rod's rise to stardom and Penny's police work.

The team visit Stephens House & Gardens in London, where finds include precious rings mistaken for costume jewellery, a Waterloo letter from Wellington and Heath Robinson cartoons.

Highlights and key analysis from all the day's games in the Premier League.

A comprehensive compilation of the latest and the most important news stories, updates and developments from the UK and different parts of the world.

Jo Coburn invites a panel of guests to share their opinions on the newsmaking stories of the day.

Contestants 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.

Clive Anderson hosts a brain training quiz show in which contestants battle to prove themselves in a sequence of brain games which test their memory, language, visual, numerical and spacial skills.

The story of the Hollywood musical, featuring interviews with stars from the genre's golden age, as well as some of the directors and songwriters who helped create them.

A magnetic bodega owner from Washington Heights, New York, has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother's fortune.

Paul Martin presents from Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire. Expert Anita Manning falls in love with a pair of Pilkington vase, while Mark Stacey lights up when he finds an unusual lightbulb. Meanwhile, Paul goes behind the scenes of Capesthorne to find out what it takes to keep a stately home running.

In a special festive edition, celebrity contestants Richie Anderson, Simon Gregson, Jessica Knappett and Debbie McGee take on a series of rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

Fleur East chats exclusively to the latest couple who missed out on a place in the semi-final. Plus more interviews and backstage gossip as the couples prepare for two dances for the first time.

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.

Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. Specialist subjects include Muhammad Ali and Homer's Iliad.

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. The semi-finals loom, and the questions are getting trickier.

The round of sixteen continues as another two teams of students set out to secure themselves a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders - but is the real threat from the enemy within?

Mammoth turns into the protective father figure when Mel goes on a date with a new man, Matthew. But he quickly starts to adore him. Whilst trying to develop the world's strangest bromance, he takes his self-appointed role as head of PE seriously.

Featuring extensive coverage of the day's top national and international news stories, along with explanations about the context and potential aftereffects.

The latest weather forecast.

Phoenix secretary Marion Crane, on the lam after stealing $40,000 from her employer in order to run away with her boyfriend, Sam Loomis, is overcome by exhaustion during a heavy rainstorm. Travelling on the back roads to avoid the police, she stops for the night at the ramshackle Bates Motel and meets the polite but highly strung proprietor Norman Bates, a young man with an interest in taxidermy and a difficult relationship with his mother.

John Craven and Vick Hope explore the stunning scenery of the Lake District, following in the footsteps of JMW Turner, 250 years after the birth of the great landscape painter. They uncover the fells and lakes that inspired Turner's art.

The final heat of this year's competition is in full swing, and the celebrities are challenged to prepare a dish that celebrates bitterness, ensuring every element works in harmony.

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.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

It is the final round for Raj Bisram and Bee Harford. Bee goes cute and cuddly, opting for charm and character, as she gathers a quirky menagerie of collectibles. Raj sets his sights on a vintage bicycle, hoping it will let him ride to victory.

Sara Cox welcomes Sandra, a Glaswegian grandmother with an extraordinary past. She longs for a miniature of her grandparents' tenement kitchen: the true heart of her childhood home. With no photos, miniaturist Abi faces her toughest builds yet.

Roo Irvine learns about the long history of salmon fishing on the River Tweed. The teams shop in Kelso, but will the bidders take the bait at Paul Laidlaw's auction in Carlisle?

Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin spends the summer months revealing hidden natural spectacles that occur throughout the British Isles.

A comprehensive compilation of the latest and the most important news stories, updates and developments from the UK and different parts of the world.

Jo Coburn invites a panel of guests to share their opinions on the newsmaking stories of the day.

Contestants 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.

Dr Tony Flagg's friend, Steven, has problems in the relationship with his fianceé, Amanda, so he persuades her to visit Dr Flagg. After some minor misunderstandings, she falls in love with Dr Flagg. When he tries to use hypnosis to strengthen her feelings for Steven, things get complicated.

From battling with the elements on the tip of Sutherland to a sub-tropical garden paradise in the Borders, these gardens and gardeners are all gardening on the very edges of Scotland.

In the outback of Australia, the world's most famous `kangaroo mum' is expanding operations. Brolga, aka Kangaroo Dundee, is opening his doors to a whole new bunch of animal characters, including a trio of camels and a southern hairy-nosed wombat called Pete.

Gordon Buchanan tries to gain the trust of an elephant mother and her baby in the Kenyan wilderness. With the help of local expert Benjamin Kyalo, Gordon manages to get close to the elephants on foot.

Paul is joined by experts Elizabeth Talbot and Philip Serrell at Layer Marney Tower in rural Essex. Philip gets a visit from the police, Elizabeth comes across a mystery object, and Paul visits a stately home lived in by the SAS during WWII.

In a special festive edition, celebrity contestants Richie Anderson, Simon Gregson, Jessica Knappett and Debbie McGee take on a series of rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

A special edition dedicated entirely to Strictly hosts Tess and Claudia. They're both in the studio to for an exclusive chat about this year's celebrities and to celebrate their time on the show.

In the Tyrol region of Northern Italy lies Hotel Hubertus, a family-run resort which offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains thanks to its panoramic aspect. Monica and Rob discover what it takes to run it as they go behind the scenes.

Bob Mortimer returns to his childhood roots in Middlesbrough to fish the River Esk and Tees with his dear friend and angling mentor Paul Whitehouse. As well as trying to catch the glorious grayling, Bob is also going to try to ignite the joy of Christmas in Paul, who thinks the magic of the season has been long lost to commercialism.

Sandi Toksvig wonders who, what and why with Daliso Chaponda, Susan Calman, Cariad Lloyd and Alan Davies.

Self-confessed city boy Darren Harriott teams up with adventurous Ria Lina for a trip across South Africa.

Featuring extensive coverage of the day's top national and international news stories, along with explanations about the context and potential aftereffects.

The latest weather forecast.

Keanu Reeves tells one of the greatest underdog stories in Formula 1 with the story of Brawn GP.

Success for Brawn causes unrest amongst the teams that helped them rise to the top.

It's the penultimate leg of the race and the longest so far. Teams must travel from the islands of Bocas del Toro on northern Panama's Caribbean coast, to Medellín, Colombia's second largest city.

The celebrities work in pairs for the first time. The judges arm each team with a recipe, and each pair must deliver two identical portions of that dish - but only one member of each team will have access to their recipe.

When a woman riding an e-scooter is struck by a car, all viewpoints must be considered. And a crash triggers an automated call from a seriously injured tourist's motorbike.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

It's a new trip with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Roo Irvine. Follow their adventure around South Yorkshire.

Sara Cox meets lifelong friends Sue and Kathie, who want a miniature of Winford Hospital in Somerset, where they trained as nurses in the 1960s. Miniaturist Hannah recreates a ward and a sitting room, capturing the hard work of their youth.

Denise Nurse is in the Carmarthenshire countryside, showing a retired couple from Jersey some special homes, including one which comes complete with some beavers in the backyard.

Bob Harris and Suzi Perry swap music and motors for a Japanese boat and Westwood jewels.

A comprehensive compilation of the latest and the most important news stories, updates and developments from the UK and different parts of the world.

Jo Coburn invites a panel of guests to share their opinions on the newsmaking stories of the day.

Contestants 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.

A Madison Avenue photographer transforms a timid saleswoman into one of the fashion world's most glamorous models. The Gershwin-scored film includes `How Long Has This Been Going On?, He Loves and She Loves, and `S Wonderful'.

Nigel Slater encourages viewers to step out of their culinary comfort zone with an adventurous supper of herb butter squid, proving that adventurous doesn't have to mean complicated.

In central Australia, Brolga, the world's most famous `kangaroo mum', is learning what it takes to look after his extended animal family. The three emu chicks are beginning to wreak havoc, the camels are rapidly outgrowing their backyard enclosure and Pete, the southern hairy-nosed wombat, is proving to be quite a handful. To help, Brolga's looking to move some of the animals to his 80-acre sanctuary.

Gordon Buchanan returns to Kenya to follow baby elephant Wiva and her family in the height of the dry season. The birth of new baby Gawa prompts an extraordinary celebration, and Gordon follows the family through the African bush.

The team is at Rochester Cathedral in Kent. Antiques expert Elizabeth Talbot discovers a valuable sculpture that narrowly escaped being destroyed forever and Raj Bisram finds a ghostly Victorian photo album. Meanwhile, Paul Martin uncovers the history of the Royal Engineers, the unsung heroes of the UK armed forces.

In a special festive edition, celebrity contestants Richie Anderson, Simon Gregson, Jessica Knappett and Debbie McGee take on a series of rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

Janette Manrara dishes up more backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly. There's a chat with one of the remaining couples as they gear up for the semi-finals and two dances. Plus an exclusive first look at how some of the couples are faring in the training rooms.

Dame Mary Berry is joined by Amanda Holden, Oti Mabuse and Nick Grimshaw in a beautifully festive coastal setting to create delicious gifts for family and friends this Christmas.

Paul takes Bob on a steam train to the north of England to search for a prized English salmon. Alongside their canine companion, Ted, they fish the rivers Eden and Tyne in search of for their elusive quarry. They stay in a glorious manor house, where Bob prepares a mighty breakfast of craster kippers, and then in a beautiful old castle, where Bob gives Paul a present which is as emotional as it is surprising.

Lucy Worsley takes a look at how the Black Death changed Britain. She examines the latest science and explores how the huge death toll affected religious beliefs, class structure, work and women.

A special festive edition hosted by the fabulous Tom Allen, who introduces Thanyia Moore and Lloyd Griffith to the stage.

Featuring extensive coverage of the day's top national and international news stories, along with explanations about the context and potential aftereffects.

The latest weather forecast.

The year is 1613, and Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground. Devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Haunted by the death of his only son, Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationship with his wife and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as a husband and father.

Comedians and lifelong friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse share their personal and hilarious life experiences while travelling around the UK fishing for elusive species.

On their final paranormal quest, Daisy and Charlie hike to a remote bothy deep in the Scottish Highlands, where they will spend the night in complete isolation, cut off from civilisation.

With access to political players and royal insiders, broadcaster David Dimbleby asks how much power does the monarch really have? And in a world where political leaders are under attack, what role is there for our unelected head of state?

A close look into the lives of artists, writers, actors, comedians and poets, revealing what fires their imaginations and the forces that have shaped their extraordinary lives.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

It's a new trip with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Roo Irvine. Follow their adventure around Lincolnshire.

Katie and Lee ask Sara Cox and the team to recreate Hollyhill Farmhouse, the place where their love story began and family life unfolded. The house, now lost to them, holds decades of precious memories.

Jules Hudson joins two fitness fans hunting for a dream Cornish home near the coast. After some promising house tours, they all try a spot of gig boat racing in Padstow.

As the days get shorter, Monty's on a mission to get us all out into the garden no matter what the weather is doing. He adds a splash of colour to his winter pots, and makes a start on sowing some chillies that can take forever to germinate.

A comprehensive compilation of the latest and the most important news stories, updates and developments from the UK and different parts of the world.

Jo Coburn invites a panel of guests to share their opinions on the newsmaking stories of the day.

Contestants 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.

A compilation of classic songs from the `Great American Songbook' written by brothers George and Ira Gershwin for Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

The story of a British schoolmaster whose sense of humour endears him to his students and a London music-hall star.

In the dangerous forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo Gordon Buchanan meets the fearsome leader of his gorilla family, Chimanuka, and two baby gorillas, one a lonely orphan. As Gordon gains the trust of these mysterious, seldom-seen gorillas as he discovers their incredible compassion and gets caught up in a battle between giant rival silverbacks for control of the family.

Claire Rawle and Michael Baggott discover an amethyst and pearl brooch and a set of Beatles signatures, and Paul visits London to unearth the hidden architectural gems of one of Wiltshire's most famous sons - Sir Christopher Wren.

In a special festive edition, celebrity contestants Richie Anderson, Simon Gregson, Jessica Knappett and Debbie McGee take on a series of rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

Janette Manrara returns with more behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly, and there's another visit to the training rooms to see how the couples are coping with their second dances.

The Hairy Bikers' journey through the verses of one of our most popular Christmas songs. For each line of the song, the boys have come up with a fantastic twist on a classic Christmas dish. From roast partridge with spiced pears (a partridge in a pear tree) and a classic trio of top end Poulets de Bresse chicken dishes (three French hens) to spiced Christmas pannacotta (eight Maids a-milking).

Paul Whitehouse takes Bob Mortimer on the ultimate fishing adventure to the magical country of Norway, where the locals say that cod is God and fishing takes precedence over almost everything else. This is Paul's type of Christmas break, and it will be the first time they have fished together beyond the UK and Ireland.

Twelve years after the murder, a new eyewitness dramatically comes forward saying he saw Michael Ross with a balaclava and a gun just before the murder. Hazel investigates his story.

The RNLI volunteers face a search in one of the worst storms in living memory, race to save three people caught in a rip current and two men stuck on an oil rig's anchor chain.

Sandi Toksvig wonders who, what and why with Daliso Chaponda, Susan Calman, Cariad Lloyd and Alan Davies.

Featuring extensive coverage of the day's top national and international news stories, along with explanations about the context and potential aftereffects.

The latest weather forecast.

The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders - but is the real threat from the enemy within?