Wednesday, September 08 2010

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BBC 2 Wales / Today

MORNING

06:00

The Pingu Show; Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto! RW

Two classic episodes and the chance to learn more about the world of penguins (Children's)

06:15

Bob the Builder: Project Build It TRW

Bob creates a new dairy and entrusts Muck with looking after the cows (Animation)

06:25

Penelope RW

The koala has fun when she does a spot of gardening with her dad (Animation)

06:30

Guess with Jess TRW

The cat wonders where all the puddles have gone while playing a game with the puppies (Children's)

06:40

Postman Pat TRW

After Pat discovers his old teddy Billy in the attic, Julian takes the bear to school and trades it with Charlie for another toy (Animation)

06:55

Pingu RW

The penguin becomes jealous of his baby sister and does everything he can to make his mother notice him (Children's)

07:00

CBBC: Arthur TRW

The little aardvark builds an ant farm for a science project, but the creatures escape and he struggles to round them all up before the exterminator arrives (Animation)

07:15

League of Super Evil TRW

The air conditioner breaks on the hottest day of the year, so Voltar decides to use a device invented by a genius at the local school (Animation)

07:25

Newsround TW

Current affairs reports aimed at a younger audience (Children's News)

07:30

Barney's Barrier Reef TRW

Barney Harwood and Gemma Hunt take a look at creatures with exceptional eyesight, including super-sighted shrimps and multi-eyed jellyfish (Children's)

08:00

School of Silence TRW

Four children from Finchley attend Miss Gobstop's school to prove they can be silent, despite being subjected to a range of challenges designed to make them laugh, scream and shout. Presented by Barney Harwood (Children's)

08:30

CBeebies: LazyTown TRW

Sportacus has a sugar meltdown during sports day when Robbie slips him a toffee apple (Children's)

08:55

Jollywobbles TRW

Justin tries to stay quiet in the library, but his efforts prove futile when he gets a fit of the sneezes, his stomach starts rumbling, and his books take on a life of their own (Children's)

09:05

Buzz and Tell TW

Comedy puppet panel show in which contestants try to win points by answering questions on pictures, sound, numbers and general knowledge (Children's)

09:10

Tinga Tinga Tales TRW

Children's animation, based on a collection of African folk tales, beginning with an insight into why elephants have trunks (Animation)

09:25

Garth and Bev TRW

While washing Grandfather Lir's cloak, the duo learn how the hot-air balloon was invented (Children's)

09:35

Ethelbert the Tiger TRW

The mischievous cub embarks on an African adventure, where a panther teaches him about shadows (Children's)

09:45

Pingu RW

Mother sees a new hat at the shops, but another penguin buys it while she is browsing (Children's)

09:50

Pingu RW

The penguin is invited to a birthday party, but does not want to let Pinga go (Children's)

10:00

Waybuloo TRW

When Nok Tok discovers he cannot whistle, Lau Lau advises him to practise. However, he decides to use his Anything Machine instead (Children's)

10:20

Clifford TRW

Emily Elizabeth finds that sometimes dreams come true when she writes a letter to her favourite pop star (Animation)

10:30

Pablo the Little Red Fox TRW

Pablo plays tricks on Poppy and Pumpkin - so they plot to get their own back (Animation)

10:35

3rd & Bird TRW

Samuel gathers everyone to help pull Mrs Billingsley up steep Branch Hill just in time to see a meteor shower (Children's)

10:50

Wibbly Pig TRW

Wibbly makes a boat out of a box and sets off on an adventure (Animation)

11:00

In the Night Garden TRW

The Tombliboos hear Igglepiggle's musical stepping stones and Upsy Daisy's singing (Children's)

11:30

Daily Politics TW

Coverage of Prime Minister's Questions, interspersed with discussions, interviews and reports from around the country. Presented by Andrew Neil and Anita Anand (News)

AFTERNOON

13:00

See Hear TW

As the Slough club for deaf people celebrates its 50th anniversary, history expert John Hay examines the evolution of these institutions. Radha Manjeshwar visits the Royal Albert Hall in London and joins the audience in a signed concert in honour of Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim. With voiceover (Factual)

13:30

Living Dangerously TRW

A girl's life is threatened when she is caught up in a ferocious storm, and an animal lover needs help as her horse becomes trapped in mud (Documentary)

14:00

Wanted Down Under TRW

Stonemason Mat Harris and his family spend a week in Hobart, Tasmania, hoping to find a better lifestyle and more quality time together. Nicki Chapman presents (Documentary)

15:00

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is TRW

Katherine Higgins and John Cameron compete at Newark antiques market to see who can identify items that will fetch a greater profit on resale (Quiz)

15:45

Flog It! TW

Adam Partridge and James Lewis visit Richmond in North Yorkshire, where valuable finds include prehistoric axe heads and a pair of Parisian opera glasses. Paul Martin also learns about horse training (Factual)

16:30

Pointless TW

Quiz show in which five pairs of contestants have to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious answers to questions posed to 100 people before the show. At the end of each round, the team with the most points is eliminated until the final two pairs battle for a cash prize. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman (Quiz)

17:15

Escape to the Country TW

Jonnie Irwin visits Co Down in Northern Ireland to help prospective buyers find a property where they can retire. They have a budget of £270,000, and ideally would like a three-bedroom bungalow with a double garage overlooking the Mourne Mountains

EVENING

18:00

Eggheads TW

Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers hoping to win a cash prize (Quiz)

18:30

Climbing Great Buildings TW

Jonathan Foyle and Lucy Creamer head for Caernarfon Castle in North Wales. Built in 1283, its architecture revolutionised the way fortresses were constructed in Britain, and its decorations were inspired by the city of Constantinople when it was under Roman rule. The presenter climbs 100ft up the Eagle tower and investigates the military innovation concealed in the fortified main entrance (Documentary)

19:00

Queens of Heartache TRW

Profiles of 20th-century singers famed for their emotional performances. The programme showcases the careers of Parisian cabaret star Edith Piaf, jazz and blues legend Billie Holiday, showbiz queen Judy Garland, Greek opera diva Maria Callas and renegade rocker Janis Joplin. Featuring contributions from Mickey Rooney, Country Joe McDonald, Charles Aznavour, KT Tunstall, Corinne Bailey Rae and Katie Melua (Documentary)

20:00

Coast TRW

The changing landscape of the coastline from Newcastle to Hull. Neil Oliver explores the ancient coastal home of the Venerable Bede, and goes to Bridlington to learn about the 200-year struggle to design an unsinkable lifeboat. Mark Horton discovers how laser technology could predict coastal erosion, Dick Strawbridge finds out how Middlesbrough's Transporter Bridge put the city on the map, and Miranda Krestovnikoff heads to Bempton Cliffs (Documentary Wildlife)

21:00

The Big School Lottery TW

The parents and pupils await the results of their applications as Birmingham City Council allocates school places. A sports-mad youngster is shocked to be given his fourth choice when he lives only streets away from his dream comprehensive, while the parents who gave their daughter extra tuition are delighted when she gains a place at the grammar school they wanted (Documentary)

22:00

Grumpy Old Holidays TRW

Celebrities including Michael Winner and Jenny Eclair continue their diatribe against vacations, this time targeting package holidays. Holiday reps take the brunt of their irreverent opinions, while sand, children and the battle for sun loungers all get a mention (Factual)

22:30

Newsnight; Weather TW

Analysis of the day's events, presented by Jeremy Paxman

23:20

E Numbers: An Edible Adventure TRW

Food writer Stefan Gates investigates E-number preservatives, discovering one that keeps deadly bacteria out of bacon, another that doubles as an explosive and an additive that the human race cannot live without. He also tries to extract several E-numbers from his own body (Documentary)

LATE NIGHT

00:20

Home Movie Roadshow Uncut TRW

Featuring footage from the 1970s, including the Queen's Silver Jubilee and the punk movement, a 1930s portrait of family life, and images from one of the divers involved in the salvage of Henry VIII's favourite ship the Mary Rose. Last in the series (Factual)

01:20

BBC News T

1.20 BBC News. Regular bulletin. 1.30 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. Global news reports. 2.00 BBC News. Regular bulletin. 2.30 HARDtalk. Stephen Sackur talks to people in the news. 3.00 BBC News. Regular bulletin. 3.30 Click. A guide to the latest gadgets, websites, games and computer industry news

03:55

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