Listings for 9 AM

BBC News Channel
09:0010:00 (1 hr)

BBC News

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
News and Current Affairs
(widescreen)
teletext
BBC Parliament
09:0009:30 (30 min)

The Record

Highlights of Monday 23 March in Parliament, presented by Kristiina Cooper.
Current affairs
(widescreen)
teletext
BBC Radio 4 (FM Service)
09:0009:30 (30 min)

Call Yourself a Feminist

3/3: Bettany Hughes presents a series of discussions tracing the development of feminist ideas from the 1960s onwards, with guests including Miranda Sawyer and Jessica Valenti.
BBC Radio 5 Live
09:0010:00 (1 hr)

5 live Breakfast: Phone-in

Nicky Campbell takes your calls on the day's big story. Call 0500 909693 [free from some landlines, charges for mobiles and other networks will vary].
BBC Two South East
09:0009:15 (15 min)

Harry and Toto

Give and Receive

Animation. Harry and Toto are a hare and tortoise who help young children learn about opposites. The residents of Opposite Town are celebrating Giving Day and are enjoying choosing gifts to give one another. Harry is hoping to receive lots of presents but does not realise that giving can be just as much fun. Harry sees the light when Lino the lion tells him the Great Giving Story, but will he still have enough time to get some presents?
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
BBC World Service
09:0009:06 (6 min)

BBC News

The latest news updates from around the world.
BBC7
09:0009:30 (30 min)

Boxer and Doberman

The Killings in Kirkibrae: Tougher than Taggart and madder than Midsomer Murders. Continuing Alastair Jessiman's comedy police drama. Episode 2 of 4 [Rptd today 8.00pm, Wed 1.00am].
CBBC
09:0009:30 (30 min)

Best of Friends

Rani and Abs present the show that tests the friendships of five close mates with a series of terrible tasks and tantalising treats.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext deaf-signed
CBeebies
09:0009:20 (20 min)

Balamory

Plum the Musical

Series for preschool children based around the small island community of Balamory in Scotland. Josie is very busy making all the right noises! She is organising a very special performance at the nursery all about a famous Balamory Policeman.
Children
  • Julie Wilson Nimmo (actor)
  • Juliet Cadzow (actor)
  • Mary Riggans (actor)
  • Kim Tserkezie (actor)
  • Andrew Agnew (actor)
  • Miles Jupp (actor)
(widescreen)
teletext
Channel 4
09:0009:30 (30 min)

Will and Grace

My Uncle the Car

US sitcom about two best friends, one straight, one gay. When Will sells Grace's late uncle's car to a nun, Grace decides she wants it back. But the nun is not keen to give it up.
Sitcom
  • Eric McCormack (actor)
  • Debra Messing (actor)
  • Megan Mullally (actor)
  • Sean Hayes (actor)
teletext
CITV
09:0009:10 (10 min)

Dive Olly Dive

The Red Tide

The adventures of two young submarines in training. Suzy feels badly that her friends can all function beneath the sea and she can't. Then a huge bloom of choking, red algae causes all sorts of problems for the sea life on and in the harbour.
Children
(widescreen)
Dave
09:0010:00 (1 hr)

Dragons' Den

Evan Davis presents the series in which entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to five multi-millionaire investors. Opportunities presented to the eponymous 'dragons' include a brush designed to take the tangle out of knotted hair, a portable shower-head holder for travellers, a new kind of schoolbag to help kids concentrate in class, a towel for safely removing a baby from a bath, and many more.
Documentary
teletext
E4
09:0010:00 (1 hr)

Fresh Albums

Nick Grimshaw presents the latest videos from the biggest stars and takes a look at the week's new album releases.
Music and Arts
five
09:0009:15 (15 min)

Roary the Racing Car

Roary Slips Up

Animated adventures of the cheerful racing car, featuring the voice of Peter Kay. Roary spills oil on the track and worries that the other cars will slip on it.
Animation
teletext
Fiver
09:0010:00 (1 hr)

Build a New Life in the Country

Scotland

Series about people chasing dream homes and new lives. Architect George Clarke follows a family escaping the rat-race and moving to Scotland. Their dream life depends on managing to restore a crumbling Victorian farmhouse and starting their own business.
Interests
ITV3
09:0010:10 (1 hr, 10 min)

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

Vanity Dies Hard

Gripping thriller from the internationally best-selling author. When spinster Alice Whittaker announces her forthcoming marriage to a younger man, at least two people in the village are visibly upset. When one of those, her long-time friend Nesta Drage, subsequently disappears, Alice becomes convinced that Nesta has been murdered.
Drama
  • Eleanor David (actor)
  • Mark Frankel (actor)
  • Peter Egan (actor)
  • Jane Gurnett (actor)
  • Leslie Phillips (actor)
  • Leonard Preston (actor)
  • Alan Grint (director)
ITV4
09:0009:10 (10 min)

Dive Olly Dive

The Red Tide

The adventures of two young submarines in training. Suzy feels badly that her friends can all function beneath the sea and she can't. Then a huge bloom of choking, red algae causes all sorts of problems for the sea life on and in the harbour.
Children
(widescreen)
more4
09:0009:45 (45 min)

Deal or No Deal

Noel Edmonds hosts the show that pits players against The Banker for the chance to win up to a quarter of a million pounds.
Game show
teletext
Sky Three
09:0009:30 (30 min)

Luton Airport

A behind-the-scenes look at Luton Airport, the gateway for more than eight million passengers each year. The bird patrol tries to prevent birds from flying into the paths of planes.
Documentary
(widescreen)
teletext
BBC World Service
09:0609:30 (24 min)

Global Business

Peter Day explores the forces and issues driving the world of business and work.
CITV
09:1009:25 (15 min)

Odd-Jobbers

Get Fit Quicker

Odd-Jobbers is the tale of four slightly odd but very friendly characters who live in a small village called Patchville - the Mendits. There are three brothers - Osimo, Bitz and Bob - and their cousin Mia. They run a small business in Patchville, odd-jobbing - helping others by fixing, building, cleaning or whatever else is required. No job is too big, small - or too odd for them.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
ITV4
09:1009:25 (15 min)

Odd-Jobbers

Get Fit Quicker

Odd-Jobbers is the tale of four slightly odd but very friendly characters who live in a small village called Patchville - the Mendits. There are three brothers - Osimo, Bitz and Bob - and their cousin Mia. They run a small business in Patchville, odd-jobbing - helping others by fixing, building, cleaning or whatever else is required. No job is too big, small - or too odd for them.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
BBC One South East
09:1510:00 (45 min)

Missing Live

Series following police as they investigate high-risk and long-term missing persons cases, and the organisation Missing People as they appeal for information. The live programme features moving studio interviews with the families left behind, explores the reasons why people disappear, and tells stories of reunions. Presented by Louise Minchin and Rav Wilding.
Current affairs
(widescreen)
teletext
BBC Two South East
09:1509:30 (15 min)

Finley the Fire Engine

Clean Machines

Animation following the adventures of the vehicles of Friendlyville. Join Finley the Fire Engine, Gorby the dustbin lorry, Miguel the post van, Scooty the school bus, DJ the bulldozer, Jesse the tow truck, Isabelle the ice cream lorry and Dex the dump truck as they serve the community, solve problems and have lots of fun! The trucks cannot wash when Suds breaks down. They think it is fun being dirty until their dirtiness causes problems.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
five
09:1510:45 (1 hr, 30 min)

The Wright Stuff

Matthew Wright hosts the topical debate show with panellists Lowri Turner and David Van Day. Today's guest is Simon Woodroffe.
Entertainment
teletext
CBeebies
09:2009:40 (20 min)

Me Too!

The School Trip

Drama series for four- to six-year-olds about the parallel lives of parents at work and their children who stay with warm-hearted minder Grannie Murray. Raymond has to sort out the packed lunches when Mickey John takes the children on a school trip.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
CITV
09:2509:30 (5 min)

Paz

A World of Friends

The adventures of Paz and his chums - Pig, Rabbit, Dog, Pappy and Big Penguin.
Children
(widescreen)
ITV1 Meridian
09:2510:30 (1 hr, 5 min)

The Jeremy Kyle Show

Jeremy Kyle hosts his talk show dealing with daily dilemmas, fiery confrontations and topical issues all in front of a live studio audience.
Talk show
(widescreen)
teletext
ITV2
09:2510:30 (1 hr, 5 min)

Primeval

When a young man holidaying at an adventure park is found savaged to death, Cutter and the team are called in to investigate. Cutter suspects a present-day animal is responsible, until he comes face-to-face with a vicious sabretooth tiger which has developed a taste for human flesh. The team must race to catch the big cat before it attacks again, and also find out who has been hiding it from the authorities.
Drama
  • Douglas Henshall (actor)
  • Lucy Brown (actor)
  • Ben Miller (actor)
  • Andrew-Lee Potts (actor)
  • Hannah Spearritt (actor)
  • Gillian Kearney (actor)
  • Jamie Payne (director)
(widescreen)
teletext
ITV4
09:2509:30 (5 min)

Film File

Movie show featuring the latest releases, star interviews and film clips.
Interests
BBC Parliament
09:3014:30 (5 hr)

Lords - Local Democracy

Recorded coverage of business in the House of Lords on Monday 23 March, including the report stage of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill.
Current affairs
(widescreen)
BBC Radio 2
09:3012:00 (2 hr, 30 min)

Ken Bruce

Singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop shares his Tracks of My Years and Stevie Nicks provides The Album of the Week.
BBC Radio 4 (FM Service)
09:3009:45 (15 min)

The Prime Ministers

Nick Robinson explores the history of Britain's prime ministers. 5/8: Benjamin Disraeli, who turned his skills as a novelist to politics and became the first Jewish-born premier.
BBC Two South East
09:3009:35 (5 min)

Louie

Draw Me a Genie

Animated adventures of Louie and Yoko, who like to draw lots of exciting things. When Louie and Yoko find an old carpet in the attic, they magic up a genie to see if they can make it fly.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
BBC World Service
09:3010:00 (30 min)

The Strand

Your daily journey into global arts, culture and entertainment with Harriet Gilbert and Mark Coles.
BBC7
09:3010:00 (30 min)

The Lost Stradivarius

John conceals his discovery and, while outwardly wooing Constance, begins to fall under the spell of the sinister Adrian Temple. Episode 2 of 4 [Rptd today 8.30pm, Wed 1.30am].
CBBC
09:3010:00 (30 min)

Beat the Boss

Board Game

Saira Khan presents as a team of three children compete with three top business people to make a new product for children. They need to think outside the box today and devise a brand new board game.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
Channel 4
09:3009:55 (25 min)

The Farm Revealed

Selective Breeding and Transgenics

Series examining how rapid advances in genetics are providing a greater insight into human identity. The effects of selective breeding and transgenic modification are analysed.
Science
teletext
CITV
09:3009:50 (20 min)

Fun Song Factory

Transport/In The Sky

Two episodes. The Crew discover that all the songs for the day feature a different type of transport. A rumble of thunder sets Cal and Page guessing.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
ITV4
09:3010:00 (30 min)

Police Patrol

Taking us to the front line of the fight for law and order on America's highways, and viewed from police patrol cars' on-board cameras, this series brings never-seen-before footage of bone-shaking crashes, tense stand-offs with armed and desperate suspects, and 100-mph chases that weave dangerously through traffic.
Documentary
Sky Three
09:3010:00 (30 min)

Luton Airport

A behind-the-scenes look at Luton Airport, the gateway for more than eight million passengers each year. Trainee firefighters prepare for a worst-case scenario and bad weather means the runway must be protected.
Documentary
(widescreen)
teletext
BBC Two South East
09:3509:45 (10 min)

Louie

Draw Me a Marmot

Animated adventures of Louie and Yoko, who like to draw lots of exciting things. Louie and Sophie need to find someone who can referee their football match.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
CBeebies
09:4009:50 (10 min)

Little Robots

Beautiful and New

Stop-frame animation about Tiny and his Little Robot friends, who create their own world from the scrapheap on which they find themselves abandoned. Noisy is having trouble finding a new noise.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
BBC Radio 4 (FM Service)
09:4510:00 (15 min)

Book of the Week

The Tent, the Bucket and Me: Emma Kennedy's account of family camping holidays. 2/5: 1972 was the year of the trip to Hadrian's Wall and a lot of cross-border matrimonial raids.
BBC Two South East
09:4510:00 (15 min)

Bob the Builder: Project Build It

Muck's Convoy

Animated adventures with Bob the Builder and all his friends as they construct a new, ecologically friendly town from scratch. Bob has built a new waterwheel for the old watermill. He has made it at the yard, but now needs to dismantle it to take the sections to the mill. Muck leads the convoy but they go the wrong way and get stuck in a marsh. Muck is convinced he is a terrible leader, but the others explain that admitting your mistakes is a sign of good leadership.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
more4
09:4510:15 (30 min)

Room for Improvement

Angus Purden and David Wellman present a home improvement series which helps those who want to refurbish and expand their current property. Keith and Sharon Popplewell turn their utility area into a stunning Victorian hallway in their Sheffield home.
Interests
teletext
CBeebies
09:5010:00 (10 min)

Little Red Tractor

Farm Games

Animated children's series following life on Gosling Farm. The Farm Games will prove, once and for all, who is the biggest and strongest. However, a series of mishaps leaves only two competitors, Stan and Mr. Jones, who compete with a tractor pull.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
CITV
09:5010:00 (10 min)

Miffy and Friends

Miffy and Snuffy at the Playground

Animation for preschool children starring Dick Bruna's classic white bunny, Miffy, and her friends Snuffy the Dog, Boris and Barbara Bear, Poppy Pig and Grunty.
Children
(widescreen)
teletext
Channel 4
09:5510:30 (35 min)

KNTV Sex

Contraception and STIs

Comedy animation offering an alternative take on sex education. Teenage geniuses Kierky and Nietzsche take a look at contraception and STIs. Former Cold War spy and fugitive from justice Burgess McPhilbin shares some of his facts about contraception.
Education
teletext

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