Collections Preschool magazine programme with songs, rhymes, surprise guests, and things to make. Collections, babies and the Tikkabilla Jive in the Tikkabilla House. Childrens 0630 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0600_4224_37016_30 0600 Animal Rhythms Dipsy and Laa-Laa watch some children pretend to be animals. Followed by Tweenies Songtime. Childrens 0700 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0630_4224_37015_30 0630 The Spirit of the Woods Prehistoric fantasy. 12-year-old Pitt and his pterodactyl pal Kantrop try to help their tribe. The tribe are in a panic about the frightening black woods. Childrens 0725 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0700_4224_37013_25 0700 Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories and events happening at home and abroad. Followed by Bernard. Childrens 0730 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0725_4224_37012_5 0725 Series following the keepers at Kent's wild-animal parks. There's drama on the African Experience as the vet is called in to dart and move the zebras. The keepers try and get the gorilla's unique nose prints on the glass - with honey! And today's Roar Ranger learns how to talk to the tigers. Childrens 0830 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0730_4224_37011_60 0730 A Wobbly Piano Pat needs to deliver a piano for Lizzy's first ever concert, but the van breaks down and the piano gets stuck in a field. Pumpkin steps in to help. Childrens 0845 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0830_4224_37010_15 0830 Wilson Gets a Wash The trainees must learn how to do difficult emergency stops with mud, leaves and water on the rails. Wilson loves getting dirty. Childrens 0900 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0845_4224_37009_15 0845 High and Low Animation. Harry and Toto are a hare and tortoise who help children learn about opposites. It's a windy day in Opposite Town and there are lots of things blowing about. Childrens 0910 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0900_4224_40335_10 0900 Elephant Walk Series for pre-school children combining animation with live action footage from National Geographic and the BBC film archives. The stories centre around the adventures of a group of young animals on the African savanna. Childrens 0920 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0910_4224_40334_10 0910 Never Ever Never Step on the Cracks Children's animation. Lola and Charlie deal with topics that affect their everyday lives. If you step on the cracks, do bears jump out at you? Childrens 0930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0920_4224_37006_10 0920 It's Raining, It's Boring Animation following the adventures of the vehicles of Friendlyville. Finley and his friends amuse themselves indoors when it's too rainy to play outside. Childrens 0945 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0930_4224_37005_15 0930 Alice Makes a Movie Alice makes a film about her friends, but she's forgotten to put film in the camera. Followed by Fun with Phonics. Childrens 1000 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_0945_4224_37004_15 0945 Family Educational series for four- to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. Mr Tumble wakes up baby Tumble, and needs Grandad Tumble to get the baby to sleep again. Childrens 1015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1000_4224_37002_15 1000 Hyena Squiglet draws a laughing hyena called Harry, whose serious friend is coming for tea. Childrens 1030 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1015_4224_37001_15 1015 Igglepiggle's Noisy Day In a magical forest, colourful characters have adventures and are read stories. Everything in the garden is so noisy that Igglepiggle finds a quiet place. Childrens 1100 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1030_4224_37000_30 1030 King Croc David Attenborough narrates a documentary about crocodiles and alligators, who in over 200 million years have endured the worst the planet could throw at them and survived. 1130 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1100_4224_36999_30 1100 Comedy. Along with three high-spirited companions, a medical student faces five hectic but hilarious years at St. Swithin's Hospital, under the stern eye of irascible Sir Lancelot Spratt. Film 1300 1954 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1130_4224_40333_90 1130 British Sign Language magazine series.Deaf people who have experienced financial difficulties due to the credit crunch speak out. They explain how the Citizens' Advice Bureau helped them dig their way out of a hole. There's also an interview with a particularly determined deaf man who built an Observatory Dome in his back garden for stargazing in the evenings. 1330 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1300_4224_36997_30 1300 Award-winning daily business, personal finance and consumer news with Declan Curry and Naga Munchetty. 1400 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1330_4224_36996_30 1330 3/10 Ten-part step-by-step guide to gardening. A shady spot in a garden can be a difficult place to have success so Joe Swift gives his top tips for designing for shade. There are also tips for designing in small areas and we visit many inspirational small gardens and their enthusiastic owners, all with their own nuggets of advice. 1430 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1400_4224_40332_30 1400 3/10 Chris Packham continues his countdown of the UK's top wildlife spectacles. Welsh wildlife presenter Iolo Williams explains why Snowdonia's rutting wild goats should be in the chart; entering the charts at number 31, the autumn migration of swallows gets underway in East Sussex. 1500 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1430_4224_40331_30 1430 Thursday's Child Murder mystery series about a sleuthing writer. Jessica comes to the aid of an accused mother and son despite the woman's startling claims about the sleuth's late husband. 1545 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1500_4224_36992_45 1500 The Flog It team is in Yeovil today where Paul Martin visits a stable to find out how farriers are faring in the modern world. With experts Michael Baggott and James Lewis. 1630 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1545_4224_36991_45 1545 Reputations are at stake as top chefs are challenged by keen amateur cooks. Anton Du Beke hosts and fierce food critic Loyd Grossman decides the winner. 1715 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1630_4224_40330_45 1630 Helen Lederer and Bobby Davro It's the turn of the funny guys as comedienne Helen Lederer, star of such hit series as Absolutely Fabulous and Naked Video, takes on comedian, impersonator and EastEnders actor Bobby Davro. 1755 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1715_4224_40329_40 1715 Labour The Government outlines its legislative programme for the coming year. 1800 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1755_4224_40865_5 1755 Jeremy Vine hosts a general knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the formidable Eggheads, who include millionaire winner Judith Keppel, former Brain of Britain Chris Hughes and World Quiz Champion Kevin Ashman. 1830 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1800_4224_36988_30 1800 ...Takes Two Claudia Winkleman is back with exclusive backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly Come Dancing. She takes a peek into the training rooms to find out how the couples are shaping up for the weekend. 1900 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1830_4224_36987_30 1830 Motoring news and views from the usual team. Richard Hammond celebrates the 40th birthday of the iconic Ferrari Daytona by taking one back to its spiritual home on the Riviera before attempting to beat James May and a multi-million pound power boat in a race from Portofino to St Tropez. 2000 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_1900_4224_40328_60 1900 5/8 In the first of two episodes in the rich tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the team explores its remote and pristine underwater worlds. 2100 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_2000_4224_41516_60 2000 The Eclipse. Part 1 Drama series in which people all over the world deal with their newly discovered superpowers. 2145 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_2100_4224_36984_45 2100 Let's Get Physical From striking visual effects, to shocking prosthetics and demanding fights, all the outstanding physical skills behind Heroes are on display. 2200 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_2145_4224_36983_15 2145 3/6 More comic chaos in the Brockman household as they attempt to revive 1950s values by banning TV and computers for one whole Sunday. This frees up lots of quality time for explaining the facts of life and playing traditional family games like Pelmanism, hide-and-seek and scissors, paper, velociraptor. Meanwhile, Ben's headmaster seems strangely keen for him to take some days off school, and Grandad comes to stay after something nasty happens to his kitchen. 2230 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_2200_4224_36982_30 2200 In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines, with Jeremy Paxman. Followed by Weather. 2320 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_2230_4224_36981_50 2230 1/2 In the first episode of this two-part series, Boris Johnson travels to France, Spain, Egypt, Israel, Syria and Turkey to investigate the early beginnings of what some people now call 'the clash of civilisations.' This is the idea that the two historically opposed religious cultures of Christianity and Islam are locked into a never-ending cycle of mutual antipathy, distrust and violence. 0020 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081203_2320_4224_40327_60 2320 4/6 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman go on an epic motorcycle trip. Contains some strong language. 0120 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081204_0020_4224_40342_60 0020 BBC TWO joins the BBC's rolling news channel, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes. 0400 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081204_0120_4224_40889_160 0120 Applied Business Programme to support this vocational GCSE, covering a diverse range of business issues from franchising to co-operatives, business finances to customer care. http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081203/20081204_0400_4224_37056_120 0400