BBC Two England TV Guide
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- 11 mins ago
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- 1:45am
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Stage Door
A woman from a rich family hopes to become a successful actress. Her disapproving father plots to ruin her dreams by financing the play in which she will be cast, in the hope that it will fail. Her room-mate has problems of her own, when a lecherous producer tries to get her on the casting couch. Comedy drama, starring Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, Adolphe Menjou and Lucille Ball
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- 3:15am
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Two Tickets to Broadway
A small-town woman who dreams of becoming a Broadway star befriends a group of aspiring singers all represented by the same agent. When he offers them the chance to appear on a TV variety show, they welcome their new friend into the act - but the performers fail to realise their promoter has not actually been able to book them on the programme. Musical, starring Janet Leigh and Tony Martin
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- 5:00am
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A History of ScotlandSeason 1 Episode 2: Hammers of the Scots
Archaeologist Neil Oliver explores the roles played by Alexander II and Scottish knight William Wallace in shaping the country. He casts a fresh perspective on the mythology and characters of Scotland's past against a backdrop of stunning scenery and iconic landmarks
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- 6:00am
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Map ManSeason 2 Episode 7: Mrs P's A-Z
Nicholas Crane explores the story of how painter and writer Phyllis Pearsall contributed to the first London A-Z, and tries to find his way round the capital using only her map. Setting herself the task of walking the 23,000 streets for 18 hours a day, she completed her mammoth task to help define the city's roads in 1936
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- 6:30am
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Just a MinuteSeason 1 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5
Nicholas Parsons marks the 45th anniversary of the Radio 4 show by hosting a TV version. Guests Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, John Sergeant and Jason Manford are challenged to talk about a given subject for one minute without hesitating, deviating from the topic or repeating themselves
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- 7:00am
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The Chef's ProtegeSeason 1 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6
This week it's Theo Randall's turn to search for someone to mentor, returning to Brooklands College in Surrey where he himself trained. He sets three students a simple test to assess their level of skill, instinct in the kitchen and what kind of bond he could potentially develop with them, then shows them how to prepare a wild mushroom risotto before deciding which one will leave the process
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- 7:30am
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The Chef's ProtegeSeason 1 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7
Theo Randall meets four more of his old catering college's students and sets each a simple test to assess them. He then shows how to cook Italian squash tortellini, before the hopefuls recreate the dish and Theo decides which three will go on to join last night's successful contenders
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- 8:00am
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The Chef's ProtegeSeason 1 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8
Theo Randall puts his five chosen students through their paces as he decides who will continue under his tutelage, asking them to cook their favourite dishes before suggesting how to improve them. They must take on board his comments and serve their revamped creations to customers in Brooklands College's training restaurant, before Theo decides which one will be eliminated
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- 8:30am
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The Chef's ProtegeSeason 1 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9
The four shortlisted students head to south-east London to cook at restaurant suppliers Natoora, where they are asked to select their own fresh ingredients to create a dish inspired by Theo Randall's rustic Italian style. Rival chefs Michel Roux Jr and Tom Kitchin are among those they will be cooking for, with only three of the hopefuls going through to the next stage
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- 9:00am
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The Chef's ProtegeSeason 1 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10
Theo Randall invites the three finalists to cook at his restaurant at the InterContinental hotel in London's Park Lane, where they are each challenged to prepare one of his signature dishes for a lunch service attended by Theo's closest and most trusted colleagues. The aspiring chefs must tackle a menu that includes squid zucchini and tomato tagliatelle, fish stew made with five different types of seafood and rack of lamb with roasted vegetables cooked in a wood-fired oven, before Theo decides which two will remain in the competition
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- 9:30am
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CoastSeason 7 Episode 4: Peril from the Seas
Exploring Britain's maritime stories. Nicholas Crane tells the tale of the Great Storm of 1703, which saw ships blown from British shores to Norway, while Ian McMillan discusses the fate of hospital ship Rohilla, which ran aground off Whitby, North Yorkshire, in 1914. Tessa Dunlop reveals the dangers of working in the dockyards where naval warships were built in the 19th century, and Dick Strawbridge is in Tiree in the Inner Hebrides, where he explains how the timings of the D-Day landings were determined by RAF weather forecasters. Andy Torbet searches for the elusive storm petrel on Alderney, in the Channel Islands
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- 10:00am
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Auction HeroSeason 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2
Andrew Lamberty tries to raise funds for a food bank in Gosport, Hampshire, that needs larger premises and a support group for disabled people in Aberdeen that requires money to keep its minibus on the road. He visits a famous Paris flea market, buying a military globe used in the Cold War and some French antique mirrors, and at an auction in Monte Carlo bids for a vintage bracelet and buys a plate designed by Picasso
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- 11:00am
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Antiques Road TripAntiques Road Trip
The fourth day of the competition sees antiques experts James Braxton and Charles Hanson head to Cornwall, where Charles has an enchanting experience and James visits a fair
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- 12:00pm
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- 1:00pm
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Golf: PGA ChampionshipSeason 1 Episode 3: Day Three
Hazel Irvine presents highlights of the third day of the European Tour's flagship event from Wentworth in Surrey. England's Luke Donald moved into the lead at this stage in 2012 and went on to win the title for the second year in succession. With commentary by Peter Alliss, Ken Brown and Andrew Cotter
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- 2:00pm
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Chelsea Flower Show 2013Season 1 Episode 14: EPISODE: 14
Alan Titchmarsh is joined by Joe Swift and Nicki Chapman to observe the traditional mass sell-off, in which crowds jostle for the most sought-after plants and flowers displayed at the event. Plus, the winner of the Royal Horticultural Society People's Award is revealed, and the presenters share their favourite moments from this year's show
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- 3:20pm
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Dad's ArmySeason 9 Episode 1: Wake Up, Walmington
Mainwaring suspects the residents of Walmington-on-Sea have grown complacent about the threat of invasion, and gets his men to pose as traitors to see how the locals would deal with genuine Nazi infiltrators in their midst. Classic comedy, starring Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender
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- 3:50pm
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QIH Episode 8: Hypothetical
Stephen Fry is joined by guests Sandi Toksvig, John Lloyd, Johnny Vegas and regular panellist Alan Davies for the quiz with a difference. The host asks the teams to consider hypothetical questions, awarding points for the answers he finds the most interesting
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- 4:20pm
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Five Years: David Bowie - The Making of an Icon
Documentary exploring five key years in the singer's career, which saw him redefine himself as an artist by adopting a different persona - each one marking a shift in musical direction. Featuring interviews with his collaborators, the programme focuses on five pivotal years in Bowie's career as a recording artist - from 1971's ultimate glam-rock icon Ziggy Stardust and reinvention as the impeccably dressed soul stylist the Thin White Duke in 1975, to his regeneration in Berlin with the critically acclaimed 1977 album Heroes, 1980's Scary Monsters triumph and Let's Dance's global success in 1983
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- 5:50pm
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The Man Who Fell to Earth
An alien is sent to Earth to find a way to save his dying home planet. He adopts a human identity and uses his advanced knowledge to become a successful tycoon. However, he is corrupted by the sensations and vices of human life and loses sight of his objective. Nicolas Roeg's sci-fi drama, starring David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark and Buck Henry
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- 8:05pm
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The Wackness
A troubled New York teenager spends the summer of 1994 selling marijuana out of an ice cream cart. One of his regular customers is a psychiatrist, who offers him therapy sessions in return for pot. An unusual friendship develops between the two lost souls, as the doctor goes off the rails following the breakdown of his marriage. Atmospheric comedy drama, starring Ben Kingsley, Josh Peck and Famke Janssen.
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- 9:40pm
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