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BBC Two England Schedule for Wednesday 18 August 2010

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  1. Early

    1. 00:50–03:30
      BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel.
  2. Morning

    1. 06:00–06:10
      14/52. Wibbly paints a squiggle which comes to life and causes havoc. (R)
    2. 06:10–06:20
      14/20. After a storm damages the Fixham theatre, the team have to work fast to get it repaired. (R)
    3. 06:20–06:35
      16/26. Meera orders an extra-special teddy for her baby brother Nik and his Teddy Bears' Picnic. (R)
    4. 06:35–06:50
      Jess finds a big pile of acorns buried under the Oak tree. But who put them there and why? (R)
    5. 06:50–06:55
      Pingu doesn't enjoy accompanying his mother to a beauty parlour, and soon makes trouble. (R)
    6. 06:55–07:00
      16/26. The animals tap dance on a hollow in the ground. (R)
    7. 07:00–07:10
      14/26. Raggles is upset because his penny whistle is missing. (R)
    8. 07:10–07:20
      Animated series about dirtgirl, her friends and the bizarre world they live in. (R)
    9. 07:20–07:25
      4/12. Bob and the gang parade through the town. (R)
    10. 07:25–07:35
      8/13. Relaxing by the river with a picnic, Justin tries to impress a pretty girl walking by.
    11. 07:35–07:40
      8/26. Contestants include Melanie Wiggles, a rabbit studying carrots.
    12. 07:40–07:50
      8/26. Timmy takes Ruffy's beret, but then his beloved teddy bear goes missing. (R)
    13. 07:50–08:00
      2/26. Lola simply has to win all of the time - can Charlie beat her in a race around the park? (R)
    14. 08:00–08:30
      The jungles, rainforests and waters of Latin America can be scary places. (R)
    15. 08:30–09:00
      2/13. Ed and Oucho's campervan has become infested with cake-eating mice. (R)
    16. 09:00–09:30
      There is snarling and hissing as a pair of very rare Chinese leopards arrive at the park. (R)
    17. 09:30–09:55
      13/13. It is Joseph, Daniel and Jacob's turn to take control of their holiday and make the rules. (R)
    18. 09:55–10:00
      Leon is just about to grab a huge joint of meat when he is ensnared in a trap.
    19. 10:00–10:30
      51/52. Two families battle it out in a range of hilarious games based on Chinese Whispers. (R)
    20. 10:30–11:00
      3/26. Steve Backshall encounters a great white shark and goes scavenging with a fearless animal. (R)
    21. 11:00–12:45
      A woodcarver makes a puppet boy who comes to life and embarks on many an adventure.
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  3. Afternoon

    1. 12:45–14:05
      Comedy. A tiny duchy declares war on the USA counting on a hefty sum in post-war aid.
    2. 14:05–14:15
      Alesha Dixon appeals on behalf of UK Youth. (R)
    3. 14:15–15:00
      18/20. Former holiday rep Karen Bielby goes up against Martin Le Vogeur.
    4. 15:00–15:45
      5/19. A dying man gives Dr Sloan a winning lottery ticket, telling him to do good with it. (R)
    5. 15:45–16:30
      Presenter Paul Martin explores the tradition of brass bands in Buxton. (R)
    6. 16:30–17:15
      8/20. Amanda Hamilton sells furniture, fine art and family heirlooms for charity.
    7. 17:15–18:00
      Aled Jones is in Wiltshire with a couple seeking a detached house with a large kitchen. (R)
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  4. Evening

    1. 18:00–18:30
      6/160. Dermot Murnaghan hosts a general knowledge quiz. (R)
    2. 18:30–19:00
      8/20. Roger Hawkins comes up against his worst nightmare – an exploding Crown Derby vase.
    3. 19:00–20:00
      This World follows some of the survivors who were rescued from a death beneath the rubble.
    4. 20:00–21:00
      6/8. Coast takes a shore-to-shore route through the heart of Scotland on the Caledonian Canal.
    5. 21:00–22:00
      3/3. Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Normans on southern Europe and the Middle East.
    6. 22:00–22:30
      1/6. The grumblers cast their minds back to the days when the post would arrive on time. (R)
    7. 22:30–23:20
      With Kirsty Wark.
    8. 23:20–00:20
      Lucy Ash investigates bride stealing in Chechnya as the fate of a young woman is decided. (R)
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  5. Late

    1. 00:20–01:20
      2/4. Features extraordinary footage of London and Portobello market from the 1920s.
    2. 01:20–03:55
      BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel.
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