BBC TV Guide - Listings for all BBC TV channels on Friday 27th January 2012

0600
BBC HD Preview
0600
BBC HD Preview

1800
BBC News at Six

The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather.
1830
Midlands Today

The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands.
1900
The One Show

If it has Britain talking then it will be talked about on the One Show. Chris Evans and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country. Also in HD. [S] Then BBC News.
2000
EastEnders

Shirley finally manages to get Phil to see her, but she is shocked when she realises he is aware of everything she has been trying to protect him from. Also in HD. [AD,S]
2030
Room 101

2/8. Frank Skinner invites MasterChef's Gregg Wallace, comedian Sarah Millican and TV presenter Gabby Logan to compete to have their pet hates despatched. Also in HD.
2100
Hustle

3/6. As they plan their latest con, the gang are targeted by corrupt cop DI Fisk. Also in HD. [AD,S]
2200
BBC News at Ten

The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
2225
Midlands Today

The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands. [S] Followed by national weather.
2235
The Graham Norton Show

12/23. Anarchic talk show. Graham is joined by Hollywood great Liam Neeson, comedian Alan Davies, Star Trekking thespian Sir Patrick Stewart and rising star Ed Sheeran. Also in HD.
2320
The National Lottery Friday...

...Night Draws. The National Lottery Friday Night Draws presented by Kate Edmondson. Includes Euromillions, UK Millionaire Raffle and Thunderball draws.
2330
Starship Troopers

Science fiction adventure in which Earth is threatened by giant insects from outer space. Contains some strong language.

1830
Great British Railway Journeys

20/25. Heysham to Sneafell: Michael Portillo sets sail from Heysham to the Isle of Man, where he discovers the horse trams of Douglas and the secrets of the giant Laxy Waterwheel. Also in HD. [AD,S]
1900
Great Barrier Reef

3/3. Reef and Beyond: Monty Halls explores how Australia's natural wonder is vitally linked to the rest of the planet, and creatures travel thousands of miles to visit. Also in HD. [AD,S]
2000
Mastermind

Four more contenders face John Humphrys. Subjects are the history of New York, The Women's Institute, the life and work of Augustus Pugin and Wimbledon Singles since 1990. Also in HD. [S]
2030
On Hannibal's Trail

2/6. Barca! Barca! Barca!: The Wood brothers cycle along Spain's east coast, watching a football match at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium and visiting the ancient Greek ruins of Ampurias. [AD,S]
2100
Cash in China's Attic: A...

...Culture Show Special. Andrew Graham-Dixon travels to Hong Kong to see how China's super-rich are spending their wealth on relics from their country's imperial history. Also in HD. [S]
2200
QI

12/18. Illumination: Stephen Fry casts light on the subject of illumination. With Jack Dee, Chris Addison, Rich Hall and Alan Davies. Also in HD. [S]
2230
Newsnight

In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines with Gavin Esler. [S]
2300
The Review Show

Kirsty Wark and guests review the Royal Academy's major David Hockney exhibition. [S] Followed by weather.
2350
The Notorious Bettie Page

Biopic of 'Queen of the Pinups' Bettie Page, who was the target of a Senate investigation. Contains some strong language and some sexual content. [2005] [AD,S]

1800
..programmes start at 7.00pm

.
1858
This Is BBC Three

BBC Three. The best in new entertainment, comedy, contemporary drama and music for the digital generation. Stay tuned for 60 Seconds news.
1900
Top Gear USA

5/16. Luxury Cars: Tanner, Adam and Rutledge head to New Jersey to buy the most luxurious cars for $5,000 and then try and pass off as locals in the super-rich enclave of the Hamptons. [S]
1945
Top Gear USA

6/16. Racing on a Budget: Tanner, Adam and Rutledge race up the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco in cars they bought for $500. The Cadillac CTSV races a Ferrari California. [S]
2030
The Real Hustle: Celebrity...

...Chancers. New series. 1/10. Ex-Boyzone member Shane Lynch disguises as a tramp to help the Hustlers pull off a heist, and the team join forces to perform a card trick con. [S]
2100
Russell Howard's Good News

3/8. Topical comedy show. Russell Howard offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the news outlets, from online and print to broadcast. Contains some strong language. [S]
2130
World's Craziest Fools

3/10. Comedy series in which the A-Team's Mr T tracks down the world's craziest fools, from dumb drivers to stupid soldiers, in a mixture of clips, animation and funny phone calls. [S]
2200
EastEnders

Shirley finally manages to get Phil to see her, but she is shocked when she realises he is aware of everything she has been trying to protect him from. [AD,S]
2230
Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents

1/6. Kos: Parents observe their offspring's holidays. Sophie and Ronnie head to Kos. Sophie experiments with laughing gas and Ronnie snogs his way around town. Contains strong language. [S]
2330
Family Guy

Animated comedy. After robbers enter the house, the family hides in Peter's panic room, where he tells them about their ancestry. Contains adult humour. [S]
2350
Family Guy

Animated comedy about family life. After losing at a swimming competition, Stewie tries to eliminate his rival by blowing up a lifeguard tower. Contains adult humour. [S]

1858
This Is BBC Four

This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.
1900
World News Today

The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. [S] Followed by weather.
1930
Britten's Children

Documentary about the importance of children in the life and work of composer Benjamin Britten and some of the boys he was close to talk about their relationships with him. [S]
2100
How the Brits Rocked America:...

...Go West. New series. 1/3. How the West Was Won: A look at how a British invasion led by the Beatles conquered the US in the 1960s. [S]
2200
The Beatles: The First US Visit

The story of two weeks in 1964, when Beatlemania ignited in America. From airport to hotel to TV studio, the Maysles brothers filmed the Beatles on tour, off guard and off duty. [S]
2310
Vox Pop: How Dartford Powered...

...the British Beat Boom. How a company in Dartford manufacturing Vox amplifiers came to define the sound of the 60s. [S]
2340
The Electric Proms

Stuart Maconie introduces extended highlights of a five-day festival. Paul McCartney is centre-stage as he plays a one-off concert at the Roundhouse Main Space. [S]

1830
Great British Railway Journeys

20/25. Heysham to Sneafell: Michael Portillo sets sail from Heysham to the Isle of Man, where he discovers the horse trams of Douglas and the secrets of the giant Laxy Waterwheel. [AD,S]
1900
Great Barrier Reef

3/3. Reef and Beyond: Monty Halls explores Australia's natural wonder. The Great Barrier Reef is vitally linked to the rest of the planet and creatures travel thousands of miles to visit. [AD,S]
2000
Mastermind

John Humphrys puts the questions to four more contenders. Subjects are the history of New York, The Women's Institute, the life and work of Augustus Pugin and Wimbledon Singles since 1990. [S]
2030
On Hannibal's Trail

2/6. Barca! Barca! Barca!: The Wood brothers cycle along Spain's east coast, watching a football match at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium and visiting the ancient Greek ruins of Ampurias. [AD,S]
2100
Cash in China's Attic: A...

...Culture Show Special. Andrew Graham-Dixon travels to Hong Kong to see how China's super-rich are spending their wealth on relics from their country's imperial history. [S]
2200
QI

12/18. Illumination: Stephen Fry casts light on the subject of illumination. With Jack Dee, Chris Addison, Rich Hall and Alan Davies. [S]
2230
The Shadow Line

2/7. Series about a murder investigated by cops and criminals and the methods they use. The driver of Wratten's car is identified. Contains some strong language and disturbing scenes. [S]
2330
Natural World: Jungle Gremlins...

...of Java. 7/14. The slow loris is the real-life gremlin, extremely cute but with a venom that can kill. Dr Anna Nekaris travels to the jungles of Java to solve the riddle of its toxic bite. [S]

0030
Frozen Planet
0130
BBC HD Preview

Your guide to all BBC TV channels

Site links

Other links