BBC Two Northern Ireland Schedule Thursday 21 January 2010

Northern Ireland Schedule

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Morning
1. 06:00
  Big Cook Little Cook—Series 3, Magpie
  28/44Ben has lost his gold ring, which was a gift from his grandad. Monica the Magpie visits.(R)
2. 06:20
  Clifford the Big Red Dog—A New Friend
  15/2There is a new dog in town - and he has only three legs.(R)
3. 06:35
  Brum—Series 3, Brum and the Runaway Rickshaw
  33/40Mr Brillo is happily riding in a rickshaw as part of the Big Town parade.(R)
4. 06:45
  Louie—Series 1, Draw Me a Spectacled Cobra
  Louie and Yoko try snake charming.(R)
5. 06:55
  Pingu—Series 4, Pingu at the Funfair
  3/26Pingu and family go to the fairground, but he overdoes things and feels poorly.(R)
6. 07:00
  Tronji—Cheesey-Wig Land
  14/30The Tronjitonks have wig trouble, and a tall stool causes problems for a hairdresser.(R)
7. 07:25
  Newsround—21/01/2010
  Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories.
8. 07:30
  Deadly 60—Series 1, Arizona
  15/26In the Arizona desert, Steve finds deadly rattlesnakes and an elusive cougar.(R)
9. 08:00
  Planet Ajay—Highlights Show
  Ajay wins a trip of a lifetime to another galaxy and decides to leave Planet Ajay forever.(R)
10. 08:30
  Wibbly Pig—Squiggle
  14/52Wibbly paints a squiggle which comes to life and causes havoc.(R)
11. 08:40
  Get Squiggling—Series 1, Bee
  24/25Squiglet uses a straight line to draw a bee called Bob who's trying to make honey.(R)
12. 09:00
  Louie—Series 3, Draw Me an Octopus
  14/56Louie and Yoko lose a seashell between the rocks, so Louie draws an octopus to reach it.(R)
13. 09:10
  Finley the Fire Engine—Isabelle's Good Luck Charm
  Isabelle finds a lucky horseshoe and becomes convinced her new charm is bringing her luck.(R)
14. 09:25
  Lunar Jim—Lunar Mystery
  Rover and Ted get all twitchy and an oversized beanstalk grows out of control.(R)
15. 09:35
  Tommy Zoom—Imagination
  14/30Polluto tries to steal Tommy Zoom's imagination and create a new, more polluted planet.(R)
16. 09:45
  Our Planet—Insects and Tails
  15/40A fascinating look at insects.(R)
17. 09:55
  Tellytales—Series 1, The Woodcarver and the Princess
  14/15Beautiful princess Endah receives some precious gifts and has to choose a favourite.(R)
18. 10:10
  Waybuloo—Series 1, Catch
  14/50The Piplings take it in turns to show Nok Tok different ways of learning how to catch.
19. 10:30
  In the Night Garden—Series 1, Trousers on the Ninky Nonk
  69/100The Tombliboos and Makka Pakka take a bumpy ride on the Ninky Nonk.(R)
20. 11:00
  Primary History—Ancient Greece, Athens, School and Geography
  Alex finds out about Athens, schools and geography in ancient Greece.(R)
21. 11:20
  Science Clips—Keeping Healthy
  The lungs, the heart, and how to keep fit and healthy with good diet and exercise.(R)
22. 11:30
  Non-Fiction Writing—Recount, Report, Instruction, Debate
  Featuring examples of texts including news, biographical accounts and persuasive writing.(R)
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Daily Politics—21/01/2010
  Journalist Max Hastings discusses why the Government has cut back on counter-terrorism.
2. 12:30
  Working Lunch—21/01/2010
  The latest business, consumer and workplace news from across the country.
3. 13:00
  Bowls: World Indoor Championships—2010, Women's Final: Stavrou v Merrien
  Rishi Persad presents the women's final. In 2009 England's Debbie Stavrou took the crown.
4. 15:00
  Diagnosis Murder—Series 5, Open and Shut
  2/25A powerful media mogul murders his teenage lover when she decides to expose their affair.(R)
5. 15:45
  Flog It!—Ten of the Best 2010, Found
  9/10Special archive edition from Waddesdon Manor, looking back at some of the best finds.
6. 16:30
  Ready Steady Cook—Series 21, Episode 27
  Another edition of the cooking challenge, with David 'Kid' Jensen and Erika North.
7. 17:15
  Escape to the Country—Series 10, Herefordshire
  61/80Nicki Chapman helps a couple find a three-bedroom house in Herefordshire.
Evening
1. 18:00
  Eggheads—Series 10, Episode 130
  130/155Jeremy Vine hosts a general knowledge quiz featuring the country's top quiz champions.
2. 18:30
  Great British Railway Journeys—Series 1, Bugle to Mevagissey
  14/20Michael visits the largest clay mine in the world and goes pilchard fishing.
3. 19:00
  Around the World in 1080 Days—Series 3, Episode 1
  Michael McGarrigle begins year three of his trek around the planet in Kuala Lumpur.
4. 19:30
  Hearts and Minds—21/01/2010
  Hearts and Minds takes a look at the potential problems facing the country's prisons.
5. 20:00
  Jimmy's Global Harvest—USA
  3/4Jimmy Doherty visits the USA, the greatest food-producing country on earth.
6. 21:00
  Mock the Week—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/6Dara O Briain and the regulars are joined by Milton Jones, Patrick Kielty and Mark Watson.
7. 21:30
  Rab C Nesbitt—Series 9, Heal
  1/6Rab and Mary welcome their son Gash back to the family home.
8. 22:00
  Bellamy's People—Episode 1
  1/8Comedy from The Fast Show team with inept radio phone-in host Gary Bellamy.
9. 22:30
  Newsnight—21/01/2010
  Investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines, with Gavin Esler.
10. 23:20
  The Culture Show—2009/2010, Episode 21
  Verity Sharp presents from the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow.(R)
Late
1. 00:20
  Tennis: Australian Open—2010, Andy Murray v Florent Serra
  Coverage of the third-round match between Andy Murray and Frenchman Florent Serra.
2. 01:15
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 02:15
3. 02:15
  Joins BBC News—20/01/2010
  BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel.
4. 02:30
  Bowls Extra—2010, Day 4
  Highlights of the ladies' final and the concluding third-round matches.
5. 03:30
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 04:30
6. 04:30
  Tennis: Australian Open—2010, Andy Murray v Florent Serra
  Coverage of the third-round match between Andy Murray and Frenchman Florent Serra.