The fashion industry is the biggest polluter of our planet next to oil, and the home sewers use recycled fabric in Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Week. In the Transformation Challenge, the sewers are tasked with changing items of army surplus into a stylish and wearable garment for a woman.
A twist on the classic quiz show formula, contestants search through the depths of their knowledge in an attempt to score as few points as possible.
Stephen Fry hosts the mind-expanding quiz in which the aim is to be interesting. Stephen plays I-Spy with Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies.
With Alaska in bloom, residents of the arctic must seize the endless daylight.
Joe Lycett hosts as temperatures drop and winter hits the sewing room, with challenges themed around keeping warm and adding sparkle to the coldest months of the year. Patrick and Esme's Pattern Challenge this week is a man's flannel shirt. The sewers must create cuffs and collars, challenging both their construction technique and precise sewing skills. The sewers wrap up warm for the Transformation, turning old scarves into a new wearable garment in a mere 90 minutes.
Joanna Lumley's spice journey continues on the African island of Madagascar. She's on the trail of the second most expensive spice in the world: vanilla.
The last leg of Joanna Lumley's journey takes her to Zanzibar, the spice island of Africa where merchants from around the world have left their mark on the architecture, religion and music.
A twist on the classic quiz show formula, contestants search through the depths of their knowledge in an attempt to score as few points as possible.
Stephen Fry hosts the mind-expanding quiz in which the aim is to be interesting. Stephen plays I-Spy with Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies.
Joe Lycett hosts as temperatures drop and winter hits the sewing room, with challenges themed around keeping warm and adding sparkle to the coldest months of the year. Patrick and Esme's Pattern Challenge this week is a man's flannel shirt. The sewers must create cuffs and collars, challenging both their construction technique and precise sewing skills. The sewers wrap up warm for the Transformation, turning old scarves into a new wearable garment in a mere 90 minutes.
Antiques Roadshow returns to the vibrant setting of Morden Hall Park in south London. We discover personal letters written by Mother Teresa and an exquisite bronze by the father of South African sculpture, Anton Van Wouw. There's a colourful collage by the celebrated British artist and illustrator John Minton, and a huge collection of intricately designed silver vinaigrette boxes.
With Alaska in bloom, residents of the arctic must seize the endless daylight.
Sandi Toksvig goes rogue with Bill Bailey, Jack Carroll, Olga Koch and Alan Davies.
Join Sandi Toksvig for a completely random selection of quite interesting information. With Bill Bailey, Daliso Chaponda, Sally Phillips and Alan Davies.
Richard Ayoade does Dubrovnik with Stephen Merchant, including a `Game of Thrones' tour, a buggy safari and a hilltop fort. As Croatia is the birthplace of the cravat, the pair seek out neckwear before visiting the cursed island of Lokrum.
Richard Ayoade is joined by Lou Sanders for a two-day blast around Bergen, in Norway. Richard and Lou start as they mean to go on by taking a speedboat transfer from the airport to their waterfront lodgings. They explore the historic neighbourhood of Bryggen, ride a cable car to the top of Mount Ulriken, and fly down the the fastest zipline in Norway, against Richard's better judgement.
The leader of a great painted wolf family is growing old, and her power to keep the peace is waning. Tensions are rising, and a feud with her ambitious daughter whose own pack is running out of space threatens to bring the dynasty down.
Antiques Roadshow is at Forty Hall in Enfield, north London where treasures turning up include some real-life Storm Troopers with a set of Star Wars toys, a policeman's helmet worn by John Lennon, and a rock crystal Faberge cigarette case complete with a ruby. There are also an early post-box and a poster for one of Pink Floyd's very first concerts.
The bakers must impress Mary and Paul with two types of sponge puddings. The technical challenge sees them face a queen of pudding, a recipe direct from the archives of the queen of bakes, Mary Berry. The final test is a showstopping strudel that stretches the bakers to their limits.
Melanie Sykes hosts a Victorian-themed semi-final. The potters face their biggest challenge yet, as they must produce a fully functioning toilet for a place in the final.
Ross Kemp presents as a team of four family members, Georgina, Charlotte, Alex and Tracey, take on the Bridge of Lies.
Sandi Toksvig is joined by Maisie Adam, Daliso Chaponda, Jack Dee and Alan Davies for a look at some underthings.
Sandi Toksvig goes to university with Guz Khan, Joe Lycett, Morgana Robinson and Alan Davies.
Sandi has fun with some ticks, a bit of tax, a few toes, and a pile of matchboxes that plays tic-tac-toe with Rose Matafeo, Lou Sanders, Ross Noble and Alan Davies.
Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. Dr John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner.
Jimmy Carr hosts with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sean Lock and Paul Foot take on Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes. John Cooper Clarke joins Dictionary Corner.
Sandi Toksvig goes rogue with Bill Bailey, Jack Carroll, Olga Koch and Alan Davies.
Join Sandi Toksvig for a completely random selection of quite interesting information. With Bill Bailey, Daliso Chaponda, Sally Phillips and Alan Davies.
A twist on the classic quiz show formula, contestants search through the depths of their knowledge in an attempt to score as few points as possible.
Sandi Toksvig is joined by Maisie Adam, Daliso Chaponda, Jack Dee and Alan Davies for a look at some underthings.
Sandi Toksvig goes to university with Guz Khan, Joe Lycett, Morgana Robinson and Alan Davies.
Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. Dr John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner.
Jimmy Carr hosts with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sean Lock and Paul Foot take on Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes. John Cooper Clarke joins Dictionary Corner.
Sandi Toksvig goes rogue with Bill Bailey, Jack Carroll, Olga Koch and Alan Davies.
Join Sandi Toksvig for a completely random selection of quite interesting information. With Bill Bailey, Daliso Chaponda, Sally Phillips and Alan Davies.