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John Craven and Margherita Taylor explore Woodoaks Farm in Hertfordshire, which is working to restore nature's balance and reconnect people with farming

A round-up of national and international news, plus current affairs, arts and entertainment, and weather

Dougie Vipond visits Kingarrock golf course in Fife and finds out how the grounds are managed with nature in mind, using Hebridean sheep for conservation grazing

Derek Brockway takes a creative twist on this walk by joining a re-enactment of the Rebecca Riots, and takes part in a walk celebrating the work of the famous poet Waldo Williams

Matt Tebbutt presents festive dishes by Yotam Ottolenghi, Theo Randall, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, and Ravneet Gill, while Alice Levine faces her food heaven or hell

Mary travels to the Highlands on a winter break, cooking up some truly indulgent dishes that can be enjoyed at any time over the festive season

The food writer helps a student who admits his mum makes all his meals, creating a menu inspired by his family's Caribbean roots, including a prawn, sweet potato and mango curry

The commander of a British escort vessel in the Atlantic guides his new crew through the dangers of the Second World War. Maritime adventure, with Jack Hawkins and Donald Sinden

Michael Scott uses 3D scanning technology to reveal the historical secrets of ancient Athens and tell the story of how this remarkable city created the world's first democracy

Action from the annual event, held this year at Dokuma Park in Antalya, Turkey

A look at the flora and fauna of Alaska, focusing on the south-east of the American state, which harbours possibly the richest temperate rainforests of all

Paul Martin and the team are at Ashridge House, Hertfordshire, where a marble cupid statue and a 19th-century brass microscope get the attention of the experts

Anne Hegerty and Shaun Wallace from the popular quiz-show The Chase hunt for antiques in the Home Counties, accompanied by experts James Braxton and Margie Cooper

Part one of two. Simon explores the history of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, beginning by trying to climb the sacred mountain of Croagh Patrick

A look at the problems of illegal drugs at the prison, with the proliferation of the synthetic cannabinoids known as spice causing huge unpredictability in the inmates.

Tim McGarry, Colin Murphy, Diona Doherty and Neil Delamere are joined by guest Emer Maguire for the show taking a comic look at the week's news

Mark Carruthers looks at the political developments of the week and questions policy makers on the key issues

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pan through the last week and extract nuggets of comedy gold, with guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Glenn Moore and Evelyn Mok

Summer in the city, as conservationist Aaron spends the evening on Black Mountain, where he is hoping to spot long-eared owls, while RSPB reserve warden Maureen is hunting for bats

Simon Callow's one-man performance of the Dickens classic from London's Arts Theatre, based on the adaptation the author created for his public appearances

Fiona Bruce chairs from Lincoln, inviting panellists Jacqui Smith, Kevin Hollinrake MP, Alastair Campbell and Nigel Farage MP to answer topical questions from an invited audience

When heavily pregnant Nicole is rushed to hospital after a hit-and-run incident, Ryan is shocked to discover Brandi was driving the car that ran into her

Preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two