Tuesday, September 07 2010

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MORNING

06:00

The Pingu Show; Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto! RW

Two classic episodes and the chance to learn more about the world of penguins (Children's)

06:15

Bob the Builder: Project Build It TRW

Spud wants to become a woodsman like Chip Chipper, but when he causes chaos at the building site he decides to stick with what he is best at - being a scarecrow (Animation)

06:25

Penelope TRW

The koala paints pictures with the help of her grandfather (Animation)

06:30

Guess with Jess TRW

Horace helps Jess investigate why bees make honey (Children's)

06:40

Postman Pat TRW

The mailman hears strange and interesting sounds around Greendale while on his rounds (Animation)

06:55

Pingu RW

The clumsy penguin learns how to ski (Children's)

07:00

CBBC: Arthur TRW

Muffy is invited to spend the weekend with Sue Ellen in Crown City (Animation)

07:15

League of Super Evil TRW

The super-villains try to book a table at the trendiest restaurant in town, but Jules is determined to stop them (Animation)

07:25

Newsround TW

Current affairs reports aimed at a younger audience (Children's News)

07:30

Barney's Barrier Reef TRW

Gemma Hunt and Barney Harwood continue their exploration of Australia's Barrier Reef with an examination of its marine invertebrates (Children's)

08:00

School of Silence TRW

Four children from Cardiff take part in silent training with Miss Gobstop's team of teachers, facing challenges including Flying Toilet Paper, Clown Face and Human Carwash (Children's)

08:30

CBeebies: LazyTown TRW

Robbie disguises himself as a doctor and fakes an epidemic in a bid to stop the kids growing vegetables (Children's)

08:55

Jollywobbles TRW

Justin makes a mess hanging wallpaper and tries to put up a shelf (Children's)

09:05

Buzz and Tell TW

Comedy puppet panel show in which contestants try to win points by answering questions on pictures, sound, numbers and general knowledge (Children's)

09:10

Tinga Tinga Tales TRW

An African fable about why woodpeckers use their beaks to tap on trees (Animation)

09:25

Garth and Bev TRW

Hoyt the potter wants to carry his wares to the market without breaking them, so Garth and Bev discover how John Dunlop filled rubber tyres with air (Children's)

09:35

Ethelbert the Tiger TRW

An orang-utan helps the tiger cub with an itch he cannot reach (Children's)

09:45

Pingu RW

The clumsy penguin accidentally breaks the lid of Grandfather's urn while practising his pottery skills (Children's)

09:50

Pingu RW

The clumsy penguin and his sister Pinga have fun surprising people by jumping out of a box (Children's)

10:00

Waybuloo TRW

The friends discover a bird has made a nest out of a cushion (Children's)

10:20

Clifford TRW

Jetta foolishly takes on a big job in an effort to impress, but learns it's okay to accept help when it's needed (Animation)

10:30

Pablo the Little Red Fox TRW

The little cub sets out to prove foxes are the best climbers in the world (Animation)

10:35

3rd & Bird TRW

Rudy, Quinn and Mr Beakman take the Budgie troop camping, and after begging to come along, Muffin gets homesick (Children's)

10:50

Wibbly Pig TRW

The friends play hide-and-seek, but Wibbly Pig gets tired of being `it' (Animation)

11:00

Telly Scealta TW

An Irish language version of Telly Tales that uses artwork and the voices of primary school children to tell stories from around the world (Children's)

11:10

Dean Damhsa Liom TW

Music and dance for young children, aiming to build self-confidence (Children's)

11:25

Preab Suas TW

Cathal Donnelly volunteers at Campa Chormaic in Eglish, Co Tyrone, a football and Irish-language camp held in memory of the Tyrone captain Cormac McAnallen (Documentary)

11:30

Living Dangerously TRW

Passengers are put at risk when force-10 gales threaten to capsize the ferry on which they are travelling, and a girl sinks into deep mud after a heavy downpour (Documentary)

AFTERNOON

12:00

Daily Politics TW

Parliamentary proceedings interspersed with discussions, interviews and filmed reports from around the country. Presented by Andrew Neil and Anita Anand (News)

12:30

GMT with George Alagiah TW

The journalist presents a bulletin of international news and analysis, with reports from correspondents based around the world, as well as updates on global business developments (News)

13:00

Animal Park TRW

Two tarantulas at Longleat Safari Park go on a lethal first date, Kate Humble creates a stink for the lions, and Ben Fogle gets a unique view of the otters in the water (Wildlife)

14:00

Wanted Down Under TRW

Horticulturalist Richard Bond is fed up with the British weather wrecking his plants, while his wife Louise wants a warmer climate as she recovers from spinal surgery. They visit Australia to sample life in Darwin, but their oldest daughter dislikes the idea of permanent residency as she has plans to attend university in the UK. Nicki Chapman presents (Documentary)

15:00

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is TRW

Katherine Higgins hopes to prove she has an eye for retro items when she competes against John Cameron at an auction in Paris (Quiz)

15:45

Flog It! TW

David Barby and David Fletcher value heirlooms at Truro Cathedral, while Paul Martin learns about the disaster at Levant Mine near St Just in Cornwall - one of the worst such incidents in the region's history (Factual)

16:30

Pointless TW

Quiz show in which five pairs of contestants have to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious answers to questions posed to 100 people before the show. At the end of each round, the team with the most points is eliminated until the final two pairs battle for a cash prize. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman (Quiz)

17:15

Escape to the Country TW

Jules Hudson heads for Monmouthshire to help a couple find a rural property with room to raise pigs, chickens and alpacas. With a budget of £500,000, he decides to enlighten the pair to the merits of barn conversions

EVENING

18:00

Eggheads TW

Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers hoping to win a cash prize (Quiz)

18:30

Climbing Great Buildings TW

Architectural historian Jonathan Foyle is joined by expert climber Lucy Creamer to scale Lincoln Cathedral, which was built in 1183, and was once the tallest structure in Britain. During their ascent, the pair marvel at the skill of the medieval gothic craftsmen responsible for creating the building's many features, including the Dean's Eye stained glass window and the city's famous evil imp (Documentary)

19:00

Coast; BBC Weather Update TRW

As the team travels the 200 miles from Hull to London, Neil Oliver visits the birthplace of Lord Nelson, and Sutton Hoo, one of Britain's landmark archaeological sites. Alice Roberts heads to the shingle bank at Orford Ness to learn about the development of radar, Nick Crane explores the home of the early Britons off the Norfolk coast, and Miranda Krestovnikoff wades out in the mud of the Wash, while Mark Horton joins the crew of an Essex fishing boat. Last in the series (Documentary Wildlife)

20:00

The Great British Bake Off TW

The five remaining contestants head for Bakewell in Derbyshire, where they are challenged to reinvent classics such as peach and blueberry, sticky toffee, and rhubarb and orange Betty puddings. Meanwhile, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins discover how the nation's favourite desserts helped change its image abroad (Cookery)

21:00

The Big School Lottery; BBC Weather Update TW

New series. Documentary filmed throughout the course of a year, following the lives of families that fall within the catchment area of Birmingham City Council authorities. The programme begins by detailing the criteria by which parents select new schools for their children, highlighting why Thomas White hopes for ethnic diversity, while Saffiyah Khan trains for two hours a day to prepare for a place at a prestigious academy (Documentary)

22:00

Mercury Prize 2010: Live TW

Lauren Laverne presents coverage of the ceremony hosted by Jools Holland at London's Grosvenor House Hotel, which will see one of the 12 hopeful acts receive the coveted Album of the Year prize. The shortlisted albums are Biffy Clyro's Only Revolutions, Sigh No More by Mumford & Sons, Dizzee Rascal's Tongue `N' Cheek, Wake Up the Nation by Paul Weller, Corinne Bailey Rae's The Sea and the xx's self-titled debut release. Also nominated are Becoming a Jackal by Visitors, Golden by Kit Downes Trio, Total Life Forever by Foals, Laura Marling's I Speak Because I Can, Two Dancers by Wild Beasts, and I Am Kloot's Sky at Night. Includes clips of performances by the nominees (Dance)

22:30

Newsnight; Weather TW

Analysis of the day's events, presented by Jeremy Paxman

23:20

Mercury Prize 2010 TW

Lauren Laverne presents highlights from the awards ceremony at Grosvenor House Hotel in London, with performances by shortlisted artists including Dizzee Rascal, Mumford & Sons, Biffy Clyro and the xx, and reactions from a variety of guests (Dance)

LATE NIGHT

00:25

BBC News T

0.25 BBC News. Regular bulletin. 0.30 BBC World News America. 1.00 BBC News. Regular bulletin. 1.30 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. Global news reports. 2.00 BBC News. Regular bulletin. 2.30 HARDtalk. Stephen Sackur talks to people in the news. 3.00 BBC News. Regular bulletin. 3.30 Reporters. Global issues filed by BBC correspondents around the world

04:00

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