TV Schedule

17th May 2012

06:00

21st Century

Episode 56. Daljit Dhaliwal presents news stories from around the globe. In this edition oil and democracy in Indonesia, India's population and Kyrgystan's music are explored.

06:30

Hood Tour

The HoodTour team arrives at Stonebridge and Kilburn, confronting local residents with local tabloid news that uncovers the Hopes and fears of London's inner cities today. 1/5

07:00

UK360

UK360 brings you news and views from community reporters, journalists and viewers across the UK.

07:30

Earth Tripping

Join eco-adventure traveler and host, Ethan Zohn, as he discovers hidden gems of green tourism in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 4/6

08:00

Dave Pearson: To Byzantium

The extraordinary painter, Dave Pearson died in 2008. this film is about the struggles of a group of friends and relatives to rescue his life's work from destruction

09:00

Nature Inc

On the almond groves of California to discover how the mysterious crash in the bee population threatens the $15 billion agri-industry in the USA.

09:30

Outdoor Kindergarten

The benefits of outdoor preschool education, as seen through daily life at an outdoor kindergarten deep in Arctic Norway. 2/2

10:00

Heritage Heroes

Heritage Heroes meets Jack Mundey, an Australian trade unionist who created an unlikely coalition between labourers and students in Sydney. 1/6.

10:30

The Volunteer

This episode follows Hugo Chittendens journey to the notorious slum of Kibera in Nairobi where he volunteers and renovates a medical clinic for orphans affected by HIV. 1/3

11:05

The Changing Face of India

William Hartley brings us interviews with the men in possession of greatest moustaches in India. We find out why the moustache is dying out and why the older generation feel this is a bad thing.

11:25

Toxic

Linfen: VBS travels to the most polluted place on earth, the coal-mining town of Linfen, China. Where kids play in dirty rivers and the sun sets early behind a curtain of smog.

12:00

London360

Your guide to what's going on across London, from local events to the best in arts, culture and sport.

12:30

21st Century

Episode 56. Daljit Dhaliwal presents news stories from around the globe. In this edition oil and democracy in Indonesia, India's population and Kyrgystan's music are explored.

13:00

Dream Islands

In the fourth episode in the series looking at Brits in the Canary Islands we gate-crash someone else's wedding, Nik takes to the hills and Paul soaks up some local culture.4/6

13:30

My Green House

My Green House kicks off with the The Green Team invading an acreage to look at wind power, greening meals and shopping. 1/13

14:00

Extra Time

See how football changed the lives of three people from challenging backgrounds, with no qualifications and uncertain futures, when they decided to give up some spare time to the sport.

14:30

The Team

Members of the new council are announced. Everyone celebrates the wedding of Beth and Ahadi. Bukenya has a heart attack. S3 13/13

15:00

BMJ Innovations

A collection of short films produced by the British Medical Journal celebrating innovations which could improve the life of millions in the developing world.

16:00

Africa Goes Digital

Is Africa being left out of the digital revolution? This documentary highlights how Africa is making inroads into leveraging information technology for the continent's development.

17:00

Samye Ling Fulfilling the Vision

An insight into the spiritual, humanitarian and therapeutic work of Kagyu Samye Ling, Europes oldest Tibetan Buddhist monastery, set in the heart of the Scottish Borders.

17:35

Hot Cities

China has the biggest population and the fastest growing economy in the world; it is also the worst polluter on the planet. How can Shanghai adapt and survive? 7/8

18:30

Untold Stories

Jon Snow showcases charities from around the UK, from a group of young children caring for their parents to a team of teenagers raising awareness of mental health in young people.

19:00

UK360

UK360 brings you news and views from community reporters, journalists and viewers across the UK.

19:30

BSL Zone

Wicked hooks up with deaf comedian, John Smith, and we find out the role humour plays in Deaf Culture. We also have skits, history and a gig by John especially for the hearing! (SL)

20:00

Explore

UFO Baby: Charlie and the Explore team travel the world to experience different cultures. In this episode they visit to Charlies hometown, Roswell, New Mexico.

20:30

Earth Tripping

Join eco-adventure traveler and host, Ethan Zohn, as he discovers hidden gems of green tourism in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 4/6

21:00

Kevin McCloud & The Big Town Plan

Kevin McCloud concludes his look at Castleford's attempts to revitalise itself with two vital schemes: traffic-calming the town's residential heart and a controversial underpass. 4/4

22:00

Only Human

Bollocks to Cancer. Steven Liddell lives at home with his parents and his pregnant girlfriend, Katie. Steven is undergoing chemo for cancer that has spread from his testicle.

23:00

BMJ Innovations

A collection of short films produced by the British Medical Journal celebrating innovations which could improve the life of millions in the developing world.

00:00

London360

Your guide to what's going on across London, from local events to the best in arts, culture and sport.

00:30

21st Century

Episode 56. Daljit Dhaliwal presents news stories from around the globe. In this edition oil and democracy in Indonesia, India's population and Kyrgystan's music are explored.

01:00

Only Human

Bollocks to Cancer. Steven Liddell lives at home with his parents and his pregnant girlfriend, Katie. Steven is undergoing chemo for cancer that has spread from his testicle.

02:00

Dave Pearson: To Byzantium

The extraordinary painter, Dave Pearson died in 2008. this film is about the struggles of a group of friends and relatives to rescue his life's work from destruction

03:00

Nature Inc

On the almond groves of California to discover how the mysterious crash in the bee population threatens the $15 billion agri-industry in the USA.

03:30

Heritage Heroes

Heritage Heroes meets Jack Mundey, an Australian trade unionist who created an unlikely coalition between labourers and students in Sydney. 1/6.

04:00

The Volunteer

This episode follows Hugo Chittendens journey to the notorious slum of Kibera in Nairobi where he volunteers and renovates a medical clinic for orphans affected by HIV. 1/3

04:35

Here and There

RASP members in Brighton produced a short film about the differences between their countries and the UK.

05:00

An Inconvenient Truth 2

Jack Guest presents a series looking at Swedish sustainability. This episode looks at Volvo's alternative fuel vehicles, 'slow travel' by boat, a car scheme, and a Green MP. 1/3

05:30

Garden For Eden

The groundbreaking series presented by Melinda Messenger sees eight amateur garden designers competing for the opportunity to create an exotic eco-garden in the Eden Project. 4/7