BBC TV Guide - Listings for all BBC TV channels on Thursday 2nd February 2012

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BBC News at Six

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

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

If it has Britain talking then it will be talked about on the One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country. Also in HD.
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Rip Off Britain

3/6. Consumer show. The team investigate cases where consumers were forced to pay over the odds, including a man charged 14,000 pounds to unblock a drain. [S] Then BBC News.
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DIY SOS: The Big Build

The team visits Cirencester to help transform an incomplete extension and run-down house into a clean, warm and healthy home for a family on the brink of despair. Also in HD.
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MasterChef

6/15. John Torode and Gregg Wallace apply the pressure by giving last week's losing team a chance to redeem themselves. The team must once again survive the world of mass catering. Also in HD.
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BBC News at Ten

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

The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands. [S] Followed by national weather.
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The National Lottery Wednesday...

...Night Draws. Jenni Falconer presents the National Lottery Wednesday night draws, including Thunderball and Lotto.
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Burglar in the House

Documentary following Nottingham police as they use 'capture homes' - ordinary homes fitted with hidden minicams - to catch burglars in the act. Also in HD.
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Film 2012 with Claudia Winkleman

4/11. Claudia Winkleman and Danny Leigh review Carnage, Chronicle, Young Adult and Martha Marcy May Marlene, starring Elizabeth Olsen. Also in HD. [S] Followed by National Lottery Update.

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Great British Railway Journeys...

...Goes to Ireland. 23/25. Dundalk to Portadown: Michael Portillo visits the amazing Cromlech stones of Dundalk and travels in style along the steam railway of Downpatrick. Also in HD. [AD,S]
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Top Gear

1/7. Motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Italy for a supercar shootout featuring the Lamborghini Aventador, the McLaren MP4-12C and the Noble M600. Also in HD. [S]
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Natural World: Tiger Dynasty

8/14. Documentary following a pair of tigers that have been released in a natural reserve. Also in HD. [S]
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The Crusades

3/3. Victory and Defeat: History series. Dr Thomas Asbridge reveals that the outcome of these holy wars was decided not on the hallowed ground of Jerusalem, but in Egypt. Also in HD. [AD,S]
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Never Mind the Buzzcocks

12/12. With guest panellists Michelle Williams, Goldie, Professor Green and Miles Jupp. Contains some strong language. [S]
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Newsnight

In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines with Jeremy Paxman. [S] Followed by weather.
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Sex, Death and the Gods:...

...Storyville. A look at the ancient devadasi tradition, in which Hindu girls of southern India are married to a deity in childhood, and at puberty sold for sex. Contains some sexual content. [S]

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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.
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Snog Marry Avoid?

6/12. Jenny Frost makes-under Playboy Bunny wannabe Cassey Ann and a Captain Jack Sparrow look-alike, and transforms Michelle Heaton from a girly girl into a womanly woman. [S]
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Snog Marry Avoid?

7/12. Jenny Frost presents a make-under show. POD and Jenny meet disco dancing Paige from Liverpool, mosh-pit Barbie Lara and Samantha, who goes out wearing just her underwear. [S]
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Don't Tell the Bride

3/11. Wayne and Leanne: Wayne must organise every detail of his upcoming wedding to Leanne all by himself. Contains some strong language. [AD,S]
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Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents

2/6. Malia: Parents secretly keep tabs on their teenage offspring's holidays. Andy and Adina both hit the party town of Malia, where their antics shock and surprise their respective mums. [S]
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Tropic Thunder

Action comedy. A troupe of pampered actors are flung into the middle of a real conflict. Contains very strong language. [2008] [S]
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Family Guy

Animated comedy series. When Meg lands an internship with Mayor West, Brian argues that West is corrupt and is determined to expose his shady ways. Contains adult humour. [S]

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This Is BBC Four

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

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

13/15. Coventry Cathedral: Dr Jonathan Foyle scales Britain's most iconic structures to reveal the buildings' secrets. Jonathan's journey takes him to Coventry Cathedral. [AD,S]
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High Flyers: How Britain Took...

...to the Air. A documentary celebrating the golden age of air travel, when in the 1920s and 1930s Britain ruled the skies, and style and glamour were a passport to adventure. [AD,S]
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Jonathan Meades on France

3/3. Just a Few Debts France Owes to America: Jonathan looks at how the French delude themselves that they are indifferent towards the USA, despite huge evidence of cultural indebtedness. [S]
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Outnumbered

5/6. Sitcom. Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret, while Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. [S]
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Twenty Twelve

5/6. Comedy series about the 2012 Olympics. The team find problems when trying to select someone for the post of Curator of the Cultural Olympiad. Contains some strong language. [AD,S]
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Dennis Potter: Arena

Alan Yentob interviews TV dramatist Dennis Potter about his work through the years, touching on subjects such as why and how he started writing and his attempt to enter politics. [S]

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Great British Railway Journeys...

...Goes to Ireland. 23/25. Dundalk to Portadown: Michael Portillo visits the amazing Cromlech stones of Dundalk and travels in style along the steam railway of Downpatrick. [AD,S]
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Top Gear

1/7. Motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Italy for a supercar shootout featuring the Lamborghini Aventador, the McLaren MP4-12C and the Noble M600. [S]
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Natural World: Tiger Dynasty

8/14. Documentary following a pair of tigers released in a natural reserve. They must fight for territory and learn to hunt. Will they mate and start a family, or will they be killed? [S]
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The Crusades

3/3. Victory and Defeat: Historical documentary series. Dr Thomas Asbridge reveals that the outcome of these holy wars was decided not on the hallowed ground of Jerusalem, but in Egypt. [AD,S]
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The Normans

2/3. Conquest: Documentary series. Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland, and looks at how England adapted to its new masters. [S]
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Wonders of the Solar System

5/5. Aliens: Professor Brian Cox explores how the search for aliens in the solar system has followed the search for water. He looks at Jupiter's moon Europa - a dazzling ball of ice. [AD,S]

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