Bbc Two TV Series - Page 87
A Change of Sex
1980
A Change of Sex
1980
Ground-breaking BBC series that follows transgender activist Julia Grant from her first year living as a woman to her experience of gender reassignment surgery and beyond.The Queen's Realm
1977
The Route Masters: Running London's Roads
2013
star 8Following the Transport for London staff and police officers who keep London's road system from freezing up entirely under the immense pressure of millions of commuters.Meet the Ancestors
1998
star 7Meet the Ancestors aka Ancestors was a BBC Television documentary series that documented the archaeological excavation and scientific reconstruction of human remains. The series was introduced by archaeologist Julian Richards and often included facial reconstructions by Caroline Wilkinson.Goldie's Band – By Royal Appointment
2011
Follow drum and bass pioneer Goldie on a personal mission to discover young people whose talent and passion for music is at the centre of their lives.Thames Water: Inside the Crisis
2025
Trouble at the UK's biggest water company. Behind the headlines to witness the business's fight for survival - and the teams on the front line trying to keep things flowing.Land of the Tiger
1997
star 8Land of the Tiger is a BBC nature documentary series exploring the natural history of the Indian subcontinent, first transmitted in the UK on BBC Two in 1997. The production team covered the breadth and depth of India, from the Himalayan mountains in the north to the reef-fringed islands of the Indian Ocean, to capture footage of the country's wild places and charismatic wildlife. Land of the Tiger was co-produced by the BBC Natural History Unit and the WNET/13 network. It was produced by Mike Birkhead and presented by leading Indian naturalist Valmik Thapar. The series is characterised by scenes of Thapar riding on an elephant in locations across the country. The series forms part of the Natural History Unit's Continents strand. It was preceded by Spirits of the Jaguar in 1996 and followed three years later by Andes to Amazon.Wonderland
2008
Wonderland
2008
BBC Two's documentary strand, an annual eight-part series of hour-long films about different aspects of contemporary British life.Greatest Escapes to the Country
2020
Looking back at some of the finest country homes that featured in Escape to the Country over the last five years.Bent Coppers: Crossing the Line of Duty
2021
star 7Exploring the corruption within the Metropolitan Police force in the 1960s and 70s eventually leading to the formation of its first anti-corruption unit, A10. With the use of archive footage, insider interviews, and secret recordings, public myths surrounding the incorruptibility of London police are interrogated, revealing uncurbed levels of malfeasance within the force, and revealing the story behind the infamous Times investigation which unearthed unpleasant truths about policing to the broader public.Edward and Friends
1987
Edward and Friends
1987
Edward and Friends was a children's TV series in clay animation from FilmFair that aired on British and Canadian television in 1987. The series was 5-minute stop-motion shorts based on the LEGO's "Fabuland" line of toys that lasted 10 years from 1979 to 1989. Edward was the main character in the show and the episodes were centered around him and his two friends Bonnie and Max. The series was set in the fictional town of Fabuland. It was Lego's first foray into animation and television in general. Bernard Cribbins provided the voice-over for the show. Written by Michael Cole with music by Mike Batt. A FilmFair London Production.I, Caesar
1997
star 5Detailing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, I, Caesar takes a fascinating look at the public and private lives of six key men who ruled ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Constantine and Justinian. Their careers were made up of bloody battles and tactical bribery, stunning innovation and profound corruption, dazzling rhetoric and vicious back-stabbing – and together they form a picture of the most sophisticated highs and most brutal lows of the Roman Empire’s inception, heyday and decline. Stretching at its peak, from the north of England to southern Egypt and from the west coast of Spain to Syria in the east, the Roman Empire included within its boundaries myriad people, cultures and climates.Brain Story
2000
Brain Story
2000
Brain Story will examine how the brain controls every aspect of our being from movement to the emotions. It also explores "our ability to learn and adapt" though fossil records have shown that the human brain has not changed significantly for thousands of years. Scientists continue to struggle with questions such as is the mind separate from the brain or are all our experiences mere chemical reactions in the brain.Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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Wheelbase was a BBC television series about cars broadcast on BBC2 between 1964 and 1975. Amongst its presenters were Gordon Wilkins between 1964 and 1973 and Cliff Michelmore. The show was the predecessor of Top Gear. Wheelbase was amongst the first programmes in the UK to be shown in colour during BBC2's "colour launching period". Wheelbase's coverage of Formula One motor racing in the late 1960s was repeated during 2007 on UK satellite channel ESPN Classic. The programmes were transmitted largely as originally broadcast, but with occasional captions to put period commentary into context.The Victorian Kitchen
1989
Peter Thoday and Harry Dodson present this acclaimed BBC2 series focusing on the working relationship between the cook of a Victorian country house and the head gardener. A variety of foods from the past are examined as the programme recreates authentic breakfasts, afternoon teas, picnic lunches and dinner parties.Show Me the Monet
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Show Me the Monet
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Show Me the Monet is a British television series first aired on BBC2 in May 2011. It is presented by Chris Hollins. The programme has been described as the "artworld's version of The X Factor and Dragons's Den".Music Night at Brownlow
2017
star 5Series that captures the variety and scope of the music that is Ulster-Scots.Inside the Commons
2015
star 9A documentary series which shows the work done by Members of Parliament, both behind the scenes and in public proceedings in the House of Commons.The Hairy Bikers' Cook Off
2010
The Hairy Bikers search for Britain's best cooking family. The show includes cooking challenges for the competing families, plenty of foody tips and chat, and a celebrity guest.
