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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.

Pressing forward with the prosecution, Hausner manages to secure a transcript of the Sassen Tapes, while the actual audio recordings continue to evade him.

The finalists must cook and present a faultless three-course meal for a final judgement from Grace Dent and Giorgio Locatelli. It is their last chance to prove they have what it takes.

Aria is struggling to reach out to Maya. But there is plenty on her plate already, with the ripple effects of Dhruv's shock announcement causing a rift between her and Neal, and throwing obstacles in her path for the Kishan Law move.

When a sushi bar turns into a crime scene, an unlikely witness helps John in both of his investigations. Russell takes matters into his own hands.

A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

Lee and Joe are in Alresford to help Sara and Jonny transform their overgrown, unloved plot into a Persian magic-meets-English countryside garden.

The Antiques Express to Vintage Junction is now leaving the station! With Danny Sebastian and Roo Irvine on board. Don't forget to change at Crewe!

In a special programme exploring the enduring value of allotment life, Frances Tophill heads to Exmouth in Devon, where thriving plots and passionate growers are at the heart of a vibrant community.

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

Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.

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.

The game show that mixes general knowledge quizzing and bowling.

Jason Manford hosts the quiz show where players face a question and pick from a board of six rankable answers. Some answers are good, but only one is unbeatable.

The sewers take to their marks for Sports Week as host Sara Pascoe sets three new challenges. Patrick and Esme's Pattern Challenge is a Sewing Bee first: a pair of high-top trainers. Sewing bespoke footwear means tackling a range of unfamiliar techniques, including punching...

A large part of the remote, blue wilderness of the South Pacific is a marine desert. Many animals that live in the ocean, among them sharks, whales and turtles, must go to extraordinary lengths to survive. Tiger sharks travel hundreds of miles to feast on fledging albatross...

`Flog It!' comes from Sandon Hall in Staffordshire. Experts Christina Trevanion and David Fletcher choose items to take to auction, including a large collection of boxed Corgi toys and some rare watches. Presenter Paul Martin discovers the dramatic political life of one of...

Jennie Bond, James Bye, Kadeena Cox and Aurie Styla take on a series of quiz rounds selected by quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quick-fire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week.

Jennie Bond, James Bye, Kadeena Cox and Aurie Styla take on a series of quiz rounds selected by quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quick-fire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week.

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the picturesque Georgian village of Charlestown on the south-west coast of Cornwall and learns how it was shaped by the vision of one man.

Catrin Heledd and the team bring you live coverage of Wales's opening Nations League match against Portugal in Lisbon.

Featuring a new government initiative to simplify asking for a chair in a pub, a clip from the first TV broadcast in history, and a green clarinet that makes you reveal embarrassing truths.

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.