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BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 1:40
News and information from the BBC's Teletext service. 260min.
The Pingu Show
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 6:00
CBeebies. Baby and Concert: Fun with the young penguin. Features the episodes Lost Baby, and Pingu and Pinga Stay Up. [S] Followed by Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto! 15min.
Bob the Builder: Project Build It
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 6:15
CBeebies. Dodger the Milk Truck: Animated adventures with Bob the Builder and all his friends. Meg's new milk delivery truck thinks he is not wanted in Sunflower Valley. [S] 10min.
Penelope
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 6:25
CBeebies. Penelope Opens a Shop: Animated adventures of three-year-old chatterbox Penelope, who has fun with her family and friends. Penelope plays shops with her friends. [S] 5min.
Guess with Jess
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 6:30
CBeebies. How Can We Paint The Lily Pad?: Jess, the curious black-and-white cat, and his farmyard friends explore the world around them. Mimi asks Jess to paint a lilypad she's made for Horace. [S] 10min.
Postman Pat
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 6:40
CBeebies. Postman Pat's Holiday Hobbies: Aided by his trusty cat Jess, Pat the postman always manages to deliver the mail, no matter what. Sara thinks that Pat needs a hobby on his day off. [S] 20min.
Arthur
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 7:00
CBBC. Jenna's Bedtime Blues: Animated series following the adventures of a young aardvark and his friends. Muffy's annual slumber party is the envy of Lakewood Elementary. [S] 15min.
League of Super Evil
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 7:15
CBBC. Evil-est in Show: Animation. Voltar enters Doomageddon in the neighbourhood pet contest, where he meets his match in a particularly vicious bunny. [S] 10min.
OOglies
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 7:25
CBBC. 2/13. Meatball tries to beat her fear of heights. The inquisitive Mushrooms find a jelly trampoline, and cry baby Bauble sneaks a victory over the Christmas Box Gang. [S] 15min.
What's New Scooby-Doo?
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 7:40
CBBC. The Unnatural: Children's animated series about a group of teenage sleuths and their cowardly dog. The ghost of a baseball hero is not too happy about seeing his home run record broken. [S] 20min.
Escape from Scorpion Island
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 8:00
CBBC. 9/13. Adventure reality show. Sting and Claw face each other in Perilous Puzzle when the island challenges the Adventurers in the Power of Strength. [S] 60min.
Live 'n' Deadly
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 9:00
CBBC. Live wildlife show. Steve gets up close and personal with a Burmese python and handles baby meerkats, while Naomi reveals the sinister deadly side to these cute-looking creatures. [S] 60min.
Animals at Work
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 10:00
CBBC. 8/13. Mocha Llama Golf Caddy: Mocha the llama dreams of joining an elite team of golf caddies. [S] Followed by The Owl. 30min.
Richard Hammond's Blast Lab
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 10:30
CBBC. 8/13. Science game show. The Lab Rats drop two pianos from a height of 30 metres onto two different landing areas. Meanwhile, the teams discover the incredible power of salt. [S] 30min.
Horrible Histories
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 11:00
CBBC. 10/13. Historical sketch show. King Charles I sends someone else to get married for him, a new recruit regrets joining the Georgian army, and Queen Cleopatra reveals her beauty secrets. [AD,S] 30min.
Evacuation to the Manor House
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 11:30
CBBC. 9/10. Twelve boys and girls live as 1940s war evacuees. Local farmer Mr Ward brings a delivery of three little pigs. They might be cute but they're for fattening up to eat. [S] 25min.
Degrassi: The Next Generation
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 11:55
BBC Switch. 20/22. Degrassi Goes Hollywood - Part Two: Paige has got the job in Mewes' film. [S] 25min.
No Hats, No Trainers
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 12:20
BBC Switch. 2/6. R'n'B superstar NEYO turns superhero, and grime pioneer Kano packs a punch. [S] 25min.
Shelfstackers
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 12:45
BBC Switch. 2/6. Frenemies: Welcome to Grogan's Supermarket. Fitzy is horrified to learn that his mother is Roy's new girlfriend, and Alyssa teaches Dani about the importance of appearances. [S] 25min.
The 5:19 Show
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 13:10
BBC Switch. Tom Deacon and AJ Odudu present a mix of interviews and performances. McFly perform their new single Party Girl and get up to all kinds of mischief. [S] 20min.
Single, Together, Whatever
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 13:30
BBC Switch. 2/6. But Do You Like Me Too?: Series examining teen relationships. Beckah's boyfriend Jack is going travelling, while Rebecca has a serious crush on a guy who doesn't know she exists. [S] 30min.
The Sky at Night
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 14:00
Events on Jupiter: In July 2009 a large object crashed into Jupiter and in May 2010 its southern equatorial belt disappeared. Patrick Moore and guests discuss the latest events. [S] 25min.
Duel in the Sun
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 14:25
Western melodrama about two brothers (Joseph Cotten and Gregory Peck) battling for the affections of a Mexican girl fostered into the ranch-owning family of her father's cousin. [1946] [S] 125min.
Dad's Army
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 16:30
Something Nasty in the Vault: Classic wartime sitcom. Mainwaring and Wilson are in the bank when an unexpected guest drops in. [S] 30min.
Match of the Day Live: Burnley v Preston North End
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 17:00
Burnley v Preston North End: Gabby Logan presents live Championship action from Turf Moor as Burnley take on local Lancastrian rivals Preston North End. [S] 140min.
Coast
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 19:20
Rottingdean and Volks Electric Railway: A look around the coast of the British Isles. Mark Horton visits Rottingdean to peek over Rudyard Kipling's garden wall. [S] 10min.
BBC Proms 2010: Last Night of the Proms - Part One
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 19:30
Katie Derham introduces the final concert of the 2010 Proms season. Also in HD. [S] 100min.
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 21:10
5/8. The extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Stuart Maconie. [S] 40min.
Mock the Week
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 21:50
7/13. Comedy show. Dara O Briain and the team are joined by guests Chris Addison, Milton Jones and Andi Osho. Contains some strong language. [S] 30min.
Later... with Jools Golden Moments
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 22:20
249 Not Out. Jools Holland introduces a celebration of Later... with an array of artists and fans picking their favourite performances from over the years ahead of the 250th episode. [S] 95min.
Grandma's House
BBC 2 - Saturday 11th September, 23:55
5/6. The Day Simon Felt the Family Was Ready to Be Healed: Sitcom. Simon has been on a life-changing course and has decided that it's his job to heal the family. Contains some strong language. [S] 30min.
Bigga than Ben
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 0:25
Drama. Spiker and Cobakka, two likeable but wayward Russians, arrive in London seeking a better life and a fast fortune. Starring Ben Barnes and Andrey Chadov. Contains strong language. [2007] [S] 80min.
It's Alive
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 1:45
Horror. A Los Angeles couple are horrified to discover that their newborn baby is a vicious demon intent on killing anyone in its way. Contains some upsetting scenes. [1974] [S] 85min.
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BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 3:10
News and information from the BBC's Teletext service. 170min.
The Pingu Show
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 6:00
CBeebies. Tennis and School: The classic episodes are Pingu Plays Fish Tennis and School Time. [S] Followed by Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto! 15min.
Bob the Builder: Project Build It
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 6:15
CBeebies. The Three Musketrucks: Animated adventures with Bob the Builder and all his friends. Dodger, Packer and Scrambler are sent to the docks to pick up an important delivery. [S] 10min.
Penelope
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 6:25
CBeebies. Penelope Is Polite: Animated adventures of three-year-old chatterbox Penelope, who has fun with her family and friends. Penelope learns some good manners. [S] 5min.
Guess with Jess
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 6:30
CBeebies. Where's My Feather Gone?: Jess, the curious black-and-white cat, and his farmyard friends explore the world around them. Jess loses his special feather. [S] 10min.
Postman Pat
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 6:40
CBeebies. Postman Pat and the Grumpy Pony: Children's series. While Ted fixes the hitch on Amy's horse box, Amy and Meera take Pumpkin for a roam around Greendale - but Pumpkin is grumpy. [S] 20min.
Arthur
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 7:00
CBBC. To Tibble the Truth: Animation about a young aardvark and his friends. When the Tibble Twins' constant lying lands them in trouble, they promise to tell only the truth. [S] 15min.
League of Super Evil
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 7:15
CBBC. LOSE vs Lair: Animation series following four bumbling super-villains. Frogg upgrades the Lair security system to protect Voltar's sweet new bike, giving it a mind of its own. [S] 10min.
Sportsround
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 7:25
CBBC. A look behind the stories making the sporting headlines. [S] 15min.
Bear Behaving Badly
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 7:40
CBBC. No Joke: Comedy series starring Barney Harwood and Nev the bear. When Bouncer Boy receives a joke kit for his birthday, he spends the day at Barney's flat trying the tricks on Nev. [AD,S] 20min.
Escape from Scorpion Island
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 8:00
CBBC. 10/13. Adventure reality show. The Stamina Power Captains are tested to their limits in the Totem Trial, Downpour. A new superhero is born after a gravity defying island challenge. [S] 60min.
Deadly 60
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 9:00
CBBC. Brazil: Steve Backshall and the Deadly crew head into the flooded forests of Brazil. Steve takes a swim in a piranha-infested river in order to find out more about these killer fish. [S] 30min.
Gastronuts
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 9:30
CBBC. 7/13. Does Food Taste Better Outdoors?: Culinary adventures with Stefan Gates. Stefan and the Gastronuts try to work out why food eaten outside always tastes so great. [S] 30min.
Something for the Weekend
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 10:00
Recipes and chat to set up your Sunday. Tim Lovejoy, Louise Redknapp and chef Simon Rimmer are joined by actress and designer Sadie Frost and comedian Alan Davies. [S] 90min.
The First of the Few
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 11:30
Biopic that chronicles the true story of visionary Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp. Starring Leslie Howard and David Niven. [B&W, 1942] [S] 115min.
Tara Road
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 13:25
Drama about two women, one based in Dublin and the other living in New England, who swap houses in a bid to escape their problems. Starring Andie MacDowell and Olivia Williams. [2005] [S] 95min.
Canoeing: World Slalom Championships
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 15:00
Final day action from the Tacen Whitewater Course in Slovenia, introduced by Jonathan Edwards. The men's K-1 and C-1 and women's C-1 titles will all be decided. [S] 60min.
Triathlon: World Championship Series Final
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 16:00
Jonathan Edwards presents the action as the seven-event global tour Triathlon World Championship Series concludes in Budapest, with the crowning of the women's world champion. [S] 60min.
Rugby League: Super League Playoffs
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 17:00
Dave Woods introduces highlights from the opening weekend of play-off action as the top eight sides from the regular season begin their quest to reach the Grand Final. [S] 60min.
Wonders of the Solar System
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 18:00
1/5. Empire of the Sun: Professor Brian Cox describes how the laws of nature have carved natural wonders across the solar system. He explores the powerhouse of them all, the sun. [AD,S] 60min.
Dragons' Den
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 19:00
9/10. Entrepreneurs pitch to the multimillionaire investors. John Buni pitches his modern take on tailoring, which uses a laser body scanner to collect measurements for bespoke suits. [S] 60min.
The Vera Lynn Story
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 20:00
Sir David Frost interviews Dame Vera Lynn at her home in Sussex and hears about her extraordinary career. Includes contributions from Sir Cliff Richard and Alan Titchmarsh. [AD,S] 60min.
Notes on a Scandal
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 21:00
Drama. A veteran teacher befriends her new colleague - with ulterior motives. Contains very strong language and some sexual content. [2006] [AD,S] 90min.
Match of the Day 2
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 22:30
Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's Premier League action, including Everton v Manchester United and Birmingham City v Liverpool. [S] 50min.
Mad Men
BBC 2 - Sunday 12th September, 23:20
11/13. Indian Summer: Drama set in 1960s New York. While Peggy is assigned a difficult project, Don grabs a chance provided by Roger's work problems. Contains adult themes. Also in HD. [AD,S] 45min.
Mad Men
BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 0:05
12/13. Nixon vs Kennedy: The staff at Sterling Cooper stay up all night to watch the Nixon/Kennedy election returns. Contains adult themes. Also in HD. [AD,S] 50min.
Mad Men
BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 0:55
13/13. The Wheel: Drama set in the 1960s. Peggy directs her first radio spot. Don's work gets in the way of home life as Betty uncovers his secret. Contains adult themes. Also in HD. [AD,S] 50min.
BBC News
BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 1:45
BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes. [S] 130min.
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BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 3:55
News and information from the BBC's Teletext service. 125min.
The Pingu Show
BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 6:00
CBeebies. Hockey and Grandpa: Features the episodes Ice Hockey and Grandpa is Ill, plus sketches and penguin facts. [S] Followed by Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto! 15min.
Bob the Builder: Project Build It
BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 6:15
CBeebies. Scoop Slips Up: Animated adventures with Bob the Builder and his friends. Bob is building some salt pans by the beach and accidentally breaks the sluice gates. [S] 10min.
Penelope
BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 6:25
CBeebies. Playing with Colours: Animated adventures of three-year-old chatterbox Penelope, who has fun with her family and friends. Penelope and her friends look for colours at school. [S] 5min.
Guess with Jess
BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 6:30
CBeebies. Where Have All The Stars Gone?: Jess, the curious black-and-white cat, and his farmyard friends explore the world around them. Jess and the puppies have a sleepover. [S] 10min.
Postman Pat
BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 6:40
CBeebies. Postman Pat's Fun Run: Pat helps to get the village ready for the children's fun run. [S] Followed by Pingu. 20min.
Arthur
BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 7:00
CBBC. Waiting to Go: Animated show about a young aardvark and his friends. Binky and Brain collide on the football field, breaking Brain's new watch and nearly breaking their friendship. [S] 15min.
League of Super Evil
BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 7:15
CBBC. Swimming with the Sharks: Animation. LOSE gets a new pool, but when it is taken over by neighbourhood kids, Voltar schemes to steal a shark to scare them away. [S] 10min.
Newsround
BBC 2 - Monday 13th September, 7:25
CBBC. Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories and events happening at home and abroad. [S] 5min.