BBC Two HD Today

Cheryl Baker, Chris Bavin, Axel Blake and Sophie Willan test their general knowledge skills in a variety of fun trivia-based games across the week

City-dwelling families, couples and individuals set out to find their ideal rural retreats with the help of a property expert

Roo Irvine and Mark Hill begin a trip around Yorkshire, navigating the highways in a sturdy 1990s Volvo and beginning their journey with a stopover in Grimsby

Professor Brian Cox travels around the world to investigate whether the emergence of life was an inevitable consequence of the physical laws that govern the universe

The latest national and international stories as they break

The latest stories from Westminster and beyond

Rick Edwards hosts the quiz in which contestants compete for the chance to win £10,000, with a single 'impossible' answer knocking them out for the day

Eight players do battle in the knockout quiz. Only one will be left standing at the end, hoping to reach the Golden Run and double their money. Hosted by Alex Scott

Jake Humphrey hosts the general knowledge quiz in which contestants demonstrate their bluffing skills and powers of persuasion

The actress meets celebrated poet Lemn Sissay to discover how a hard childhood shaped his view of Christmas and how he now helps spread joy to hundreds of other care leavers

Part two of two. Koshka's family continue on the road to recovery, but Bryansk has become so domesticated it is a challenge for Gordon Buchanan to help him find his wild instincts

Claire Rawle and Mark Stacey examine steam train memorabilia and a Spanish art deco bracelet at Powderham Castle near Exeter, while Paul Martin explores the Met Office's history

Cheryl Baker, Chris Bavin, Axel Blake and Sophie Willan test their general knowledge skills in a variety of fun trivia-based games across the week

Fleur East returns with more backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly. Plus, choreography corner takes a look back at the weekend's performances

Sara Cox is joined by Graham Norton, Cariad Lloyd, Jack Edwards and Meera Syal, who share their favourite books and review Butter, by Asako Yuzuki

Mary Berry gives presenter and comedian Sue Perkins advice on hosting a crowd. Recipes include make-ahead falafel with whipped feta

Officers in the Kyle of Lochalsh search the flat of an elderly woman they believe is dealing drugs, while fears grow for a man who has been missing for days

An extended version of the quiz in which points are awarded for interesting - if not necessarily correct - answers

Richard Ayoade admits he doesn't help others ever, Ed Gamble tells a tale about a lads holiday, and Sindhu Vee reveals how protective she can be of playground swings

The day's important national and international news stories with Victoria Derbyshire

The latest forecast

Roy Wood Jr and team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black are joined by journalist Bomani Jones and US representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district Tim Burchett

A drug-addicted teenage boy shows up unexpectedly at his family's home on Christmas Eve. Drama, starring Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges

Four more chefs compete, cooking Italian blue cheese gnudi dumplings with broccoli soup and citrus-cured seabass tacos, as well as their signature menus

Preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two