A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

Brian is under planting the part of Beechgrove known as the Calendar Border, a plot that has been designed to have something of a horticultural interest at any time of the year.

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

Dougie reports on the Bluetongue virus and meets the Scottish scientists studying its spread. Meanwhile, Shahbaz meets Belgian vet students getting hands-on experience on Scottish farms.

Christmas is looming, but this is no holiday period for the farmers. In the east of Scotland east of Inverness, Martin's sheds are now full of cows and their newborn calves. Two calves in particular give Martin cause for concern.

Spartacus, who is living in brutal conditions and is forced to fight to his death for the pleasure of wealthy Romans, leads a heroic struggle for freedom. His army of gladiators is swelled by slaves who pillage estates and are trying to escape from Italy.

The team visit Herstmonceux Castle and antiques experts Jonathan Pratt and James Lewis find treasures to take to auction, including some beautiful bronze sculptures. Also, Paul Martin takes a trip on a very large miniature railway.

With over two thirds of the race completed, and almost 10,000km travelled, four teams have successfully made it to the fifth checkpoint, McLeod Ganj.

The second leg of Simon's journey takes him from the stunning fjords of Norway to Iceland - the original land of fire and ice.

At Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa, Monica Galetti and Rob Rinder join forces with the hotel staff to learn how to deliver a luxury safari experience. While Rob tracks cheetahs, Monica wields a machete with the habitat team.

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May continue their epic African odyssey. Having survived insane traffic, lethal mudslides and some distinctly dubious map reading, the trio and their ailing estate cars reach the climax of their quest to find the definitive source of the Nile.

On the last leg of his Scandinavian journey, Simon uncovers the surprising and sometimes shocking side of Sweden and Denmark, two of the happiest and wealthiest countries on earth.

With performances from Sheffield Britpop legends Pulp, Swedish rockers The Hives, American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega, rising star Nectar Woode and London band Wunderhorse.

Celebrating the best live music on Radio 2.

Highlights from the second ODI between England and West Indies of 2025.

In a small town in the north of Scotland, a group of young men escape their day-to-day realties and bond through a series of thrilling late-night car races.

Fiona Bruce hosts an hour of topical debate, with a panel of politicians and other guests facing topical questions from an audience in different parts of the UK each week.

The Frankfurt luggage list and bomb-damaged clothing leads Scottish CID to a small clothes shop on the island of Malta. Was this the origin of the bomb?

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An array of tasty treats from Julius Roberts, Sabrina Ghayour, Sam and Shauna, and Andi Oliver. Meanwhile, Rick Stein and the Hairy Bikers head out and about across the UK.

As Springwatch embarks on their 20th year, it's set to be a sensational celebration, with two new locations, a new cast of wildlife characters and nests that have never been featured before.

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.

The game show that mixes general knowledge quizzing and bowling.

Comedian Zoe Lyons presents the electrifyingly fast quiz with a £3,000 jackpot. Six plucky contestants compete across six rounds testing their general knowledge, quick thinking and speedy reactions whilst our ruthless spotlight patrols the studio.

Today, John, Maria, Caroline and Mark battle it out to see which one of them is unbeatable.

Top criminal barristers Sasha Wass QC and Jeremy Dein QC re-examine the case of an off-duty soldier who was convicted of murdering a family friend on New Year's Eve. Bishop Auckland, County Durham, 1934.

Antiques expert Elizabeth Talbot falls for a book of fairytales illustrated by Arthur Rackham, and Adam Partridge discovers an elegant chiming Swiss pocket watch. Paul Martin then meets one of the last remaining survivors of the Dunkirk evacuation during the Second World War.

Babatunde Aléshé, Sophie Duker, Gaby Roslin and Jeff Stelling take on a series of quizzes selected by Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week.

Staying in what was one of Naples' poorest neighbourhoods, in a hotel that's also an art gallery, Clive discovers how this always-colourful city is changing for the better. As a big fan of opera, Clive is also excited to join the cast of the Teatro San Carlo opera house in the run up to their opening night, and while in the costume department, he just can't resist trying a few things on.

A look at the astonishing wildlife, landscapes and people of the Nile, the world's longest river. From elephants and leopards, to extreme kayakers and ancient wonders, its great length is a lifeline for astonishing wildlife and cultures.

Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan are getting to know the spring A-listers. They also report back on the wildlife antics that have been happening. Iolo Williams continues his Northern Ireland road trip by venturing out to Rathlin Island.

How a self-taught woman from a small English village became a great novelist.

Will Shakespeare takes it badly when told his new play about two sets of identical twins separated at birth and given the same names is rather far-fetched, until he decides to make it a musical. He needs help from Thomas Morley, a Tudor music legend.

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 latest weather forecast.

With over two thirds of the race completed, and almost 10,000km travelled, four teams have successfully made it to the fifth checkpoint, McLeod Ganj.

With over two thirds of the race completed, and almost 10,000km travelled, four teams have successfully made it to the fifth checkpoint, McLeod Ganj.

A Titanic dive. A fatal implosion. Five lives lost. As the world watched, investigators raced to uncover the truth behind the disaster. But was this more than a tragic accident?

A Titanic dive. A fatal implosion. Five lives lost. As the world watched, investigators raced to uncover the truth behind the disaster. But was this more than a tragic accident?

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

Katie faces the challenge of a lifetime. Will biscuit tins be rich tea or even millionaires' shortbread?

Hoping to escape to the dramatic countryside of north Wales, Jules Hudson's buyers want to find a new home where they can create a yoga and well being retreat. He also visits the Menai Suspension Bridge, under renovation for its 200th anniversary.

Bill matches former England goalkeeper turned painter David James with Gill Sayell, a footballing pioneer who played in the unofficial Women's World Cup in 1971.

Alison Hammond spends an unforgettable weekend with Hollywood star Luke Evans, offering an intimate and candid glimpse into the actor's life.

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.

The game show that mixes general knowledge quizzing and bowling.

Comedian Zoe Lyons presents the electrifyingly fast quiz with a £3,000 jackpot. Six plucky contestants compete across six rounds testing their general knowledge, quick thinking and speedy reactions whilst our ruthless spotlight patrols the studio.

Today, Lynn, Richard, Frankie and Alex battle it out to see which one of them is unbeatable.

Essex, 1927. On a quiet country lane on a September morning, local policeman PC George William Gutteridge was found dead, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. A police investigation was launched, which linked the murder to a stolen car found over 20 miles away in Brixton.

Today Flog It! comes from Bristol Cathedral in the south west of England. Antique experts James Lewis and Philip Serrell find objects to take off to auction. James comes across a bronze statue of Buddha and Philip gets excited by an honesty box. Paul Martin delves into the archives to learn how the BBC Natural History Unit, which is the largest wildlife documentary production house in the world, was established in Bristol.

Babatunde Aléshé, Sophie Duker, Gaby Roslin and Jeff Stelling take on a series of quizzes selected by Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week.

Clive heads north from Lazio's capital, Rome, to the dramatic valleys of Italy's badlands, out of which rise the fairy-tale citadel of Civita di Bagnoregio - Lazio's ghost town. Meeting one of the 20 remaining residents, Clive finds out what it's like to be outnumbered by a million annual visitors, and he explores the ancient tunnels beneath the town to discover why it's slowly crumbling to dust.

Who hacked M&S and Co-op? We go inside the cyber-attacks that shook the British high street and ask how flaws in digital defences were exposed. Why do criminals target companies in this way? We speak directly with the hackers behind the attacks and learn what data they've stolen. And what impact do these hacks have on a brand's reputation? We hear first-hand from the customers who were left scrambling and staff who had to deal with angry patrons.

Delving into an old cookbook inspires Nigella to champion the much-maligned bacon of the sea, the anchovy, an ingredient she loves and which she uses to create an elixir to accompany seared steak or crisp, red chicory.

There are updates from live nest cameras on site at the Longshaw Estate, where Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan are poised to capture the beauty of the season. Iolo Williams is broadcasting live from the spectacular Rathlin Island Seabird Centre.

Decades after the UK's worst terrorist attack, six families and friends tell the story of their lost loved ones for the first time.

A selection of the best moments from series U, with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies and their guests.

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.

Highlights from the third ODI between England and West Indies of 2025.

When British Secretary of State for International Development, Simon Foster accidentally backs military action on TV, he suddenly has a lot of friends in Washington DC. If Simon and his entourage of one can get in with the right DC people, and if they can stop the PM's chief spin-doctor Malcolm Tucker rigging the vote at the UN, then maybe they can halt the war.

The two finalists head to the whimsical village of Portmeirion in Wales to redesign two quirky cottages. Taking inspiration from colourful buildings and spectacular scenery, they show Michelle and guest judge Sophie Robinson everything they have learned over the last eight weeks before one of them wins Interior Design Masters and a major collaboration contract for a range with John Lewis.

The second leg of Simon's journey takes him from the stunning fjords of Norway to Iceland - the original land of fire and ice.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

Natasha Raskin Sharp meets a talented teenager with a passion for period fashion! 17-year-old Eleanor Shenderey transforms vintage fabric into elaborate dresses, from medieval and Tudor designs to Regency and Victorian examples.

Briony May Williams is in rural Herefordshire, helping a couple who are looking to buy their first home together where they can finally get their collection of potted plants in the ground.

Journalist Sima Kotecha and DJ Bobby Friction are in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire in a 1967 Daimler Sovereign, with experts Roo Irvine and Philip Serrell assisting them along the way.

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.

The game show that mixes general knowledge quizzing and bowling.

Comedian Zoe Lyons presents the electrifyingly fast quiz with a £3,000 jackpot. Six plucky contestants compete across six rounds testing their general knowledge, quick thinking and speedy reactions whilst our ruthless spotlight patrols the studio.

Today, Ronny, Andrea, Lisa and Joe battle it out to see which one of them is unbeatable.

Butterknowle, County Durham, 1884. On a dark and rainy Saturday night, following a pigeon-shooting competition, Police Sergeant William Smith was out on his rounds at pub closing time. Suddenly, a group of three men emerged from the darkness and brutally attacked him.

Today Flog It! comes from Rochester Cathedral in Kent. Antiques expert Raj Bisram finds three tiny and rare Steif toys, while an unusual pair of legs walk up to Adam Partridge. Presenter Paul Martin explores the story of the French Huguenots who influenced so much of British art and culture.

Babatunde Aléshé, Sophie Duker, Gaby Roslin and Jeff Stelling take on a series of quizzes selected by Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week.

Clive has visited Rome with his wife Catherine and his mates, as well as for the BBC - this time, he heads out of the centre and up one of the city's seven hills to the rarely visited neighbourhood of Monteverde, where he talks football with a butcher and puts his Caribbean cooking knowledge to good use. He also comes to the surprising realisation that if he ever moves to Rome, he'll likely take up cricket.

Hugh is at the restoration of a former Post Office, in Butlerstown, Co. Cork.

It's summer, and that means that means the hum of mowers cutting back the grass, and the buzz of shearing machines, as flocks of sheep are shorn, after being herded down from the hills.

Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan explore stories from Longshaw Estate. Iolo Williams broadcasts live from stunning Rathlin Island, where he explores the world of corncrake. Iolo examines island's conservation efforts for the endangered species.

The story of Michelle Mone's elevation to the House of Lords and the ongoing controversy around her links to a business which was awarded a PPE contract through the so-called 'VIP fast lane'.

Paul and Bob are fishing for tench, a fish they have not targeted since the first series. They arrive at Rocklands Mere, a secluded hidden gem in the quaint village of Rocklands St Peter, and settle down to fish.

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.

John Simpson brings his expertise to bear on the most important stories. In discussion with the BBC's range of experts across the world, he uses their unique local knowledge to go beyond the headlines to get to the unspun truth about the world.

Decades after the UK's worst terrorist attack, six families and friends tell the story of their lost loved ones for the first time.

Kedleston Hall's Peacock Dress, a symbol of the British Raj in India, gets a makeover, and a rare but damaged painting from Dyrham Park in Gloucestershire reveals a controversial colonial past.

An orphaned baby triceratops must outwit a deadly T rex. Today, paleontologists in Montana are uncovering her fossils, allowing us to imagine her life and the dangers she faced. Stunning VFX recreate her encounters.

At 17, Jane Austen is growing up in a small English village. She starts to write stories, culminating in `Pride and Prejudice'.

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Martin is served up a treat at a Wimbledon flat, Martel likes the character at a Sunderland property, and Dion descends on Doncaster, where he dishes out a yellow card to a developer who hasn't viewed his new auction purchase.

Chris and Amelia are in Scunthorpe to convert Susan and Joe's large, bland plot into a romantic country garden for Susan to accompany husband Joe's metal animal collection that domineers the space. Susan wants to introduce some colourful planting with lots of scent to compliment Joe's metal sculptures. Can the Garden Rescue team achieve all this on a £6000 budget?

With summer approaching, Monty is changing things up and infusing some drama into his Jewel Garden pots. Arit Anderson meets a gardener in Suffolk championing the `grown not flown' movement.

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.

The game show that mixes general knowledge quizzing and bowling.

Comedian Zoe Lyons presents the electrifyingly fast quiz with a £3,000 jackpot. Six plucky contestants compete across six rounds testing their general knowledge, quick thinking and speedy reactions whilst our ruthless spotlight patrols the studio.

Today, Ashleigh, Lisa, Naesan and Andrew battle it out to see which one of them is unbeatable.

Top criminal barristers Jeremy Dein QC and Sasha Wass QC re-examine the case against a young farm labourer convicted of the brutal murder of a travelling watch repairman in 1880. On a cold February morning in 1880, a travelling draper was walking along a country lane on the border of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire when he spotted a hat on the ground. He stopped to pick it up and made a grisly discovery.

The team travel up and down the county revisiting some of the historic venues from the series, plus new valuations and unexpected auctions. Paul Martin also takes a look through Bamburgh Castle's rich history and picks his top Kings of the Castle.

Babatunde Aléshé, Sophie Duker, Gaby Roslin and Jeff Stelling take on a series of quizzes selected by Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week.

As long as the water's warm, Clive loves to swim, so he's enthusiastic about taking a dip in the vast volcanic spring of Saturnia and discovering why Italians believe in the healing power of thermal water. Travelling on through Maremma - a big stretch of country running between Tuscany and Lazio - Clive stays in a treehouse at a lavender farm and learns how to extract oil from the plants.

Restaurateur Aoibheann MacNamara is embarking on an ambitious but sensitive restoration of an old Land Commission cottage in the middle of the protected environment of the Burren.

Hidden away in the most easterly part of the British Isles are the Fens of East Anglia, a landscape of big skies and distant horizons, wild wetlands and fertile farmland. Water has always been the driving force here.

As week two of Springwatch draws to a close, Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan are only scratching the surface with the wildlife highlights on offer at the Longshaw Estate. Iolo Williams is wrapping up his Rathlin Island adventure.

When Marie Antoinette gets implicated in the theft of the diamond necklace, she is determined to prove her innocence and punish those responsible. Marie Antoinette has Rohan publicly arrested and thrown in the Bastille.

Featuring Tom Allen, Jess Fostekew and Mawaan Rizwan.

With time running out, Andy and Lance go to great lengths to protect their land. Away from the fields, life is no less stressful as Andy quits his job and Lance finds an unwelcome guest in the spare room. An audacious theft leaves Lance reeling.

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 story of Michelle Mone's elevation to the House of Lords and the ongoing controversy around her links to a business which was awarded a PPE contract through the so-called 'VIP fast lane'.

Iolo Williams explores the Vale of Clwyd, from coastal lizards and rare butterflies to a tame raven and elusive red squirrels, uncovering the valley's hidden wonders and wildlife.

Parker's are up for an award! Diane is a bag of nerves so Kath tags along for support. Martin swallows his pride and get a manual job. Nobody's night turns out as planned.

At St John's Hospital in Livingston, consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon Ashley Hay specialises in some of the most challenging cancer cases: removing tumours from the head and neck. He's joining forces with consultant plastic surgeon Patrick Addison for a complex and unusual case. They're hoping to both save their patient's life and preserve her ability to smile.

Battle rages across the skies as the Unholy Trinity unleash their deadly ambition. The Doctor, Belinda and Ruby have to risk everything in the quest to save one innocent life.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

Significant layout changes are in store for three properties in Merseyside, London and Rotherham. Will the new owners manage to transform their auction purchases on budget?

Flo and Lee are in Salford to transform Lottie and Mead's eyesore back yard into something cool and edgy that epitomises their urban lifestyle but also captures the heart of their Edwardian home.

The Black Ball Final made Dennis Taylor a household name. At home in Tyrone, Anna recreates his grandmother's soda bread and they join fishermen to celebrate the Lough Neagh eel.

Ably assisted by Lila, an expert labrador, Michael Portillo hunts for truffles in the Istrian countryside near the hilltop town of Buzet. His railway adventure through the Balkan countries of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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

Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.

The game show that mixes general knowledge quizzing and bowling.

Comedian Zoe Lyons presents the electrifyingly fast quiz with a £3,000 jackpot. Six plucky contestants compete across six rounds testing their general knowledge, quick thinking and speedy reactions whilst our ruthless spotlight patrols the studio.

Today, Graham, Julie, Cheryl and Khush battle it out to see which one of them is unbeatable.

Top criminal barristers Jeremy Dein QC and Sasha Wass QC re-examine the complex case against a Victorian auctioneer accused, alongside his brother and two others, of murdering his wife. Penge, 1877.

Revisiting locations from the series, including the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Croombe in south Worcestershire and Crowcombe Court in Somerset. There are some items to take to auction, and Paul Martin discovers a hidden pocket of Cornwall.

Babatunde Aléshé, Sophie Duker, Gaby Roslin and Jeff Stelling take on a series of quizzes selected by Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week.

Clive takes on the star goal scorer for ACF Fiorentina's women's team in a penalty shoot-out. Back in the city, he indulges his passion for fashion - his mum Lynne was a seamstress for Burberry, and his first job was on Black Beauty and Hair magazine - by getting a masterclass in Italian menswear. Clive also discovers why italics are so Italian as he designs a wedding card for his niece Lucy.

Paul discovers the source of the remarkable River Nith, high in a remote forestry plantation. Heading downstream, he hears the story of the Knockshinnoch mining disaster, how 116 men were saved from entombment after a massive earth collapse.

With the arrival of June, Beechgrove enters a time of colour, scent and productivity. Lizzie Schofield explores these features as she revisits the herb garden.

Monty is busy in the cottage garden. As the roses begin to bloom, he inserts underplanting. Adam Frost goes to a walled garden. Nick Bailey's aims to inspire everyone to transform outdoor spaces. A man turns a barren plot into a wonderful haven.

The battle to save the homes and treasures left by two Royalist women who refused to submit during the English Civil War - Ham House and Corfe Castle.

There's a new couple at No 9. The residents of Mulberry Close are keen to welcome their new neighbours, but there's something about Damon and Val that doesn't seem quite right.

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.

Highlights of the first game of the T20 series between England and the West Indies.

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.

Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent and why politicians keep running into trouble when they try to cut spending.

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Much to Trevor's irritation, a rare phoenix woodpecker takes a liking to him. He demands an immediate quest to return the bird to its real home.

The Lemmings have fun destroying ice towers. When Grizzy sees them, it inspires him to sculpt statues of himself, but the Lemmings cannot resist the temptation to destroy the statues of Grizzy.

A container adrift along the icefield changes the lives of Grizzy and the Lemmings.

Liko and the others arrive in Medali, where they eat dinner at a struggling eatery. The eatery's mascot Pokémon Kingambit does not seem to be doing a good job attracting guests either.

A prickly guest turns up at Joe and Adam's house and needs a lot of care, but Callum hasn't made it easy for them.

The doctors become their favourite virus, and we take off with the Flying Doctors.

Shini meets a `Blue Peter' fan who balances school with life as a farmer.

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

Monty is busy in the cottage garden. As the roses begin to bloom, he inserts underplanting. Adam Frost goes to a walled garden. Nick Bailey's aims to inspire everyone to transform outdoor spaces. A man turns a barren plot into a wonderful haven.

A rags-to-riches tale of a young merchant seaman called Tommy who discovers a certain way with the guitar.

Tanya Arnold presents live coverage as St Helens and Wigan Warriors do battle for the Women's Challenge Cup at Wembley Stadium. The Wigan-Saints rivalry is one of the most famous in rugby league, but this will be the first time the women's teams have met in a major final. Saints have been the dominant force in an ever-expanding women's game and are aiming to lift the trophy for the fifth consecutive time. However, Wigan are emerging as real contenders.

A headstrong girl who intends to marry for money is rescued from her mercenary course of action when she is stranded in a Scottish coastal town for a week. Gradually her heartless ambition to marry a multi-millionaire fades and she falls in love with a young naval officer.

David Attenborough tells the story behind the world's most famous meerkat family, part of the longest running animal behaviour study ever. For meerkats Squirt and Weeny, the study means little, as they are facing up to the challenge of a drought.

Paul Martin presents from the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Antique expert Philip Serrell discovers a postcard signed by Malcolm Campbell showing him in his boat Bluebird, and Jonathan Pratt gets excited over a collection of fans.

The battle to save the homes and treasures left by two Royalist women who refused to submit during the English Civil War - Ham House and Corfe Castle.

At 27, Jane Austen stands at a crossroads. After the loss of her father throws the family into turmoil, Jane publishes two successful novels, `Sense and Sensibility' and `Pride and Prejudice'.

On the last leg of his Scandinavian journey, Simon uncovers the surprising and sometimes shocking side of Sweden and Denmark, two of the happiest and wealthiest countries on earth.

Mainwaring's motley crew are put in charge of a vital telephone line, but get distracted by a bomb hanging from a telephone cable.

With songs like Uptown Girl, Piano Man and We Didn't Start the Fire, Billy Joel was one of the most successful artists of the 1970s and 80s. This deep dive into his appearances over the decades on the BBC digs up the best moments from the archives, with all the biggest hits and fan favourites from his first UK hit, Just the Way You Are, through to the last big single of his career, The River of Dreams.

Billy Joel's record-breaking 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden.

From 1978, Billy Joel performs songs from his album `The Stranger', including, `Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)', `Just the Way You Are' and `Only the Good Die Young'.

The Kid comes from a broken Minneapolis home but his talent for music and charisma put him on the road to stardom. This film is a semi-autobiographical account of the rock star formerly known as Prince.

The ongoing joint Scottish and FBI investigation closes in on the identity of the 'mystery shopper'. Together, the teams work to uncover the co-conspirators behind the Lockerbie bomb plot. Vital progress is threatened by troubled relations between international agencies. A secret CIA asset could hold the key to revealing the identities of those responsible for the bombing of Pan Am 103.

Over a decade after the Lockerbie bombing, following much debate and international negotiation, the accused will finally stand trial. The venue will be a purpose-built Scottish court in the Netherlands. Bereaved relatives around the world campaign for access to the trial. Scottish police and the FBI continue to work tirelessly to secure vital witness testimony and deliver meticulously collected forensic evidence. Will the investigators finally secure justice for the victims and their families?

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

With the arrival of June, Beechgrove enters a time of colour, scent and productivity. Lizzie Schofield explores these features as she revisits the herb garden.

Weatherman Derek Brockway walks from Ynyslas to Aberystwyth, Cardigan Bay. He explores one of Britain's largest and oldest raised peat bogs, and his route then takes him to a unique railway museum, filled with nostalgia.

Dougie is in Skye to find out how crofters are providing a summer home for corncrakes. Meanwhile, Shahbaz sails to Ailsa Craig to see how conservationists are protecting the island's seabird colony.

It's January and the new year brings with it wild weather. On the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides on the edge of the Atlantic, ex-barrister-turned-crofter Sandy Granville is surveying the damage to his croft after one of the worst storms on record.

When Bella Brown, a reclusive young woman is threatened with eviction unless she gives her garden a makeover, she sets to work watched by her scornful and curmudgeonly next-door neighbour, Alfie.

Twenty three senators of Rome's Republic, including Brutus and Cassius, murder Caesar to prevent his supposed aspirations as King of Rome. They go unpunished until Caesar's former legate, Mark Antony, speaks against them. The conspirators are forced to flee to the East, where they form an army. Antony raises his own army to fight them.

Alexander Armstrong, with the help of a team of experts using the latest in 3D scanning technology, explores the hidden underground treasures that made Rome the powerhouse of the ancient world.

Clive swerves Tuscany's famous posh villas to head to the mediaeval town of Barga, where over half the locals have Scottish connections. Staying in a mansion that's now a Glaswegian-run B&B, Clive finds out why Italians love a fish supper, finds himself cooking dinner for 14, and joins an expedition to discover the forgotten quartz quarry that helped make Tuscany's capital Florence so beautiful.

In the penultimate episode, the finish line is in sight for the four remaining teams, who need to reach the seventh checkpoint - Panaji, the tiny capital of India's smallest state, Goa.

Monica Galetti and Rob Rinder visit Italy to go behind the scenes at Borgo Egnazia, a hotel modelled on Puglia's historical local villages. Monica makes foccaccia for a festival, while Rob meets the exceptional decorating team.

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to boost the British economy by embarking on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world's most fascinating and challenging countries, devotedly promoting Britain with distinctly mixed results.

At the age of 91 Mel Brooks is unstoppable. With his musical `Young Frankenstein' opening to great critical acclaim in London late in 2017, Alan Yentob visits Mel at home in Hollywood, at work and at play. With the aid of BBC archives stretching back decades, together they embark on an unpredictable, irresistible journey through the city of stars, meeting the legendary Carl Reiner along the way.

To mark David Bowie's comeback album and a new exhibition, Alan Yentob looks back at his legendary 1975 documentary, Cracked Actor. The film follows Bowie during the Diamond Dogs tour of 1974. The film has become one of the classic rock documentaries of all time, remaining an enduring influence on generations of Bowie fans.

In 2022, Sir Salman Rushdie was on a stage in Chautauqua, Pennsylvania, when a man emerged from the audience and subjected Rushdie to a 27-second knife attack. In an interview with Alan Yentob, Rushdie talks about the attack's devastating effects.

To celebrate the life of editor and author Diana Athill, who has died at the age at 101, another opportunity to see an Imagine documentary first broadcast in 2010. At the age of 92 Diana Athill was suddenly a celebrity. Her frank and entertaining memoirs, mainly written after the age at which most people retire, charted a life less ordinary.

Playwright Tom Stoppard tells Alan Yentob the extraordinary story of his life and his latest play, `Leopoldstadt', in which he faces up to the pain and loss in his past.

Recorded at Ronnie Scott's in London in 1974 and backed by the Tommy Flanagan Quartet, Ella Fitzgerald performs some of her most famous songs, including George Gershwin's `The Man I Love'.

Ella Fitzgerald in performance at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in 1974.

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.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

The teams are trying to bag the bargains at an antiques centre in Long Marston, Warwickshire. David Harper's reds push for that extra pound discount, while Danny Sebastian's blues lose track of the time! Christina Trevanion heads to nearby Uttoxeter.

Chris and Charlie are in Swindon to transform retired rocker Ann's concrete and weed-ridden garden into a low-maintenance space with nature at its heart. The garden would be somewhere to relax and host friends and family.

Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan continue the 20th anniversary celebrations at the National Trust's Longshaw Estate in the Peak District. They launch a medley of new nests, and like any good soap opera, the drama has already begun.

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 Queen's, where a stellar line-up has gathered to take part in the first women's event at the famous venue for more than half a century. The field includes reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, along with former winners Petra Kvitova and Elena Rybakina, and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. Home hopes are headed by 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu and British number one Katie Boulter. Presented by Isa Guha.

Coverage from the latest fixture as preparations continue ahead of the next competitive match.

Previous players Michael Buerk, Kate Humble, Glenn Moore and Thanyia Moore take on a series of quiz rounds. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week.

As Springwatch heads into week three, Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan have all the weekend drama from the wildlife cameras at the Longshaw Estate. Iolo Williams lands in Mount Stewart, the final stop of his Northern Irish road trip, where he hopes to catch a glimpse of the elusive pine marten and red squirrels that roam the site. There's also an eye-opening film about peregrine crime in the UK.

Determined to secure her financial future, Austen dives back into her writing.

Will is thrilled with his new play, in which a bright and strong-minded young woman is crushed and humiliated into submission by a man, but it doesn't go down well with any of the women in his life.

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.