Water Play Noisy, water, ducks and Higgledy House in the Tikkabilla House with Paul, Toni and Tamba. Childrens 0630 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_0600_41533_37097_30 0600 Sea Tractor Preschool comedy combining fun and education. Po goes for a ride on her scooter, and the Teletubbies watch some children ride on a sea tractor Childrens 0700 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_0630_41533_37096_30 0630 Pitekland Prehistoric fantasy. 12-year-old Pitt and his pterodactyl pal Kantrop try to help their tribe. Pitt has convinced Sariac to open a theme park. Childrens 0725 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_0700_41533_37094_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=20081205/20081205_0725_41533_37093_5 0725 Series following the keepers at Kent's wild-animal parks. It's naming day for the three month old baby Diana monkey, but what will this super cute youngster be called? The African wild dogs are introduced to 'Rabbit cam', but will they greet it or eat it? Childrens 0830 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_0730_41533_37092_60 0730 A Magical Jewel Pat is delivering a precious Indian elephant to Meera for her school Show and Tell. But a magpie steals its precious jewel. Childrens 0845 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_0830_41533_37091_15 0830 Bang Clang Wilson Children's Animation. Chuggington is a special place where all the trains are known as chuggers. They talk, think for themselves and don't need drivers! Ride along with young trainees Koko, Wilson and Brewster as they embark on new adventures, make new discoveries and learn the true meaning of friendship. Childrens 0900 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_0845_41533_37090_15 0845 Freeze and Melt Harry and Toto are a hare and tortoise who help children learn about opposites. Harry gets an ice sculpture for Toto. However, the statue mysteriously disappears. Childrens 0910 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_0900_41533_40212_10 0900 The Boy Can Blow Animation. Mama is an elephant who teaches her calf about other animals by showing him wildlife films. Max wants to play the trumpet, but it is difficult. Childrens 0920 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_0910_41533_40211_10 0910 Too Many Big Words Children's animation. Join Lola and Charlie, a brother and sister, as they deal with everyday problems. Lola has stopped enjoying school. Childrens 0930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_0920_41533_37087_10 0920 The Big Dig Animation following the adventures of the vehicles of Friendlyville. Dex wants to play football instead of working, so he tricks the trucks into doing his job for him. Childrens 0945 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_0930_41533_37086_15 0930 George's Busy Day The adventures of Frank and Buster, two intrepid young koalas. George has so much mail to deliver that he gets in a bit of a flap Childrens 1000 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_0945_41533_37085_15 0945 Colours Educational series for four to seven-year-old children with learning difficulties. This programme shows you how to sign all the colours of the rainbow. Childrens 1015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1000_41533_37083_15 1000 Penguin Squiglet is a monster who lives in a plain white world, but with the help of his crayon Squiggle Sticks it doesn't stay white for long. Squiglet draws a penguin. Childrens 1030 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1015_41533_37082_15 1015 Upsy Daisy Dances With The Pinky Ponk In a magical forest, colourful characters have adventures and are read stories. Upsy Daisy shows her love for everything in the garden. Childrens 1100 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1030_41533_37081_30 1030 Literacy series for four- to six-year-olds using phonics. Childrens 1110 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1100_41533_37080_10 1100 Series aimed at seven-to-eleven year olds. A young girl who came to UK from Somalia seeking asylum sends in a video report. 1120 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1110_41533_37079_10 1110 Series aimed at seven-to-eleven year olds. A boy has to move school because of institutionalised racism. 1130 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1120_41533_40213_10 1120 CBBC. Nazmul and Jasmin Series of educational programmes for seven- to 11-year-olds. Share Jasmin and Nazmul's day as they go to school and play with their friends. 1140 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1130_41533_40210_10 1130 The Legacy of the Norse Observe historians and archaeologists at work: digging, reading, arguing, showing pupils how they know the things they do know about Vikings in Scotland. 1200 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1140_41533_37077_20 1140 Anita Anand presents the top political stories of the day. 1230 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1200_41533_37076_30 1200 Award-winning daily business, personal finance and consumer news with Declan Curry and Naga Munchetty. 1300 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1230_41533_37075_30 1230 Drama set in the beautiful Australian beach resort of Manly. Jason's ex-girlfriend turns up on the scene and Angela's health takes a turn for the worse. 1325 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1300_41533_40216_25 1300 Berwick Nicholas Crane explores Britain's coastline and the relationship between citizens and the sea. 1330 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1325_41533_40217_5 1325 Nick Knowles follows the dramatic day-to-day work of the emergency services. Real Rescues is at the heart of the action, out on call with the country's dedicated emergency crews. 1400 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1330_41533_40218_30 1330 5/10 Ten-part step-by-step guide to gardening. It is the weekend and if you need a bit of easy gardening to tempt you outside, then Carol Klein has plenty of quick projects to get you growing your own vegetables in containers. Monty Don demonstrates how to make an easy cold frame and gives his top tips for keeping slugs off the crops. Finally, there is a visit to a couple whose passion for chillies led them to set up their own farm. 1430 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1400_41533_40219_30 1400 5/10 Chris Packham unveils more natural magic in his countdown to reveal the UK's number one wildlife spectacle. Includes how the spider spins her web and what's making the skies turn green over London. 1500 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1430_41533_40220_30 1430 Tainted Lady Murder mystery series about a sleuthing writer. A friend Jessica once helped clear of murder is accused of serving arsenic in her restaurant. 1545 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1500_41533_37073_45 1500 The Flog team roll in to Luton with help from experts Anita Manning and Mark Stacey. Presenter Paul Martin takes time out to learn about the history of Vauxhall motors. 1630 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1545_41533_37072_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=20081205/20081205_1630_41533_40215_45 1630 Jilly Goolden and Theo Paphitis Theo Paphitis knows a good deal when he sees one, as he's demonstrated all too well on the hit series Dragon's Den. But will the top businessman know a bargain when he sees one? 1755 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1715_41533_41533_40 1715 Liberal Democrats The Liberal Democrats outline their reaction to the Government's legislative programme for the coming year. 1800 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1755_41533_40871_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=20081205/20081205_1800_41533_37069_30 1800 Claudia Winkleman breaks into the Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals and the Friday panel previews Saturday night's costumes and dances. 1900 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1830_41533_37068_30 1830 ...No Deal?When it comes to making financial decisions, from switching energy providers to buying car insurance, millions of us rely on price comparison sites to find the right deal. But how reliable are they? The Money Programme's Rachel Horne investigates the sites and examines the methods they employ. 1930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1900_41533_42159_30 1900 A Sad End to the Affair There's a big shock in store for the islanders as the result of the vote on the Revd. Sophie prays for good weather for her big day 2000 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_1930_41533_11632_30 1930 The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as John Humphrys puts the questions to four more contenders. Topics are WC Fields, Jonathan Creek, Tacitus and the life and career of Keith Moon. 2030 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_2000_41533_37065_30 2000 Gardener of the Decade Preview As BBC Gardener of the Year is celebrating its 10th year this year, some of the past winners have agreed to go head to head in a champion of champions battle of the tilth. With a week to go before they fight for the title Gardener of the Decade, there's a chance for viewers to learn a little more about the five past winners willing to put their heads on the block. Also in HD. 2100 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_2030_41533_37064_30 2030 4/4 Documentary series following the work of barristers and their young colleagues who aspire to pursue this prestigious profession. 2200 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_2100_41533_11629_60 2100 4/13 This edition tackles the subject of dictionaries. Contains adult humour. 2230 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_2200_41533_37062_30 2200 In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines. 2300 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_2230_41533_37061_30 2230 Round-table arts discussion series with Kirsty Wark. Regular critics include Tom Paulin, Germaine Greer, Allison Pearson, Bonnie Greer, Ian Hislop and Ekow Eshun. Followed by Weather. 2333 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_2300_41533_12066_33 2300 A Party Political Broadcast by the Ulster Unionist Party. 2335 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_2333_41533_12064_2 2333 The Culture Show is host to five very different, high-achieving stars - the actor Michael Sheen; singer Tom Jones; poet Mick Imlah, Oscar winning animator Nick Park and producer, performer Kanye West. 0020 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081205_2335_41533_37059_45 2335 Paul Weller In an exclusive BBC4 session filmed at BBC Television Centre, Paul Weller performs numbers from his double album, 22 Dreams, hits from throughout his solo career, including From The Floorboards Up and Peacock Suit, plus a couple of classics from the Jam's back catalogue. 0120 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081206_0020_41533_40221_60 0020 All Good Things Final episode of the sci-fi series. Picard finds himself travelling between the past, present and future in a desperate attempt to prevent humanity's destruction. 0250 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081206_0120_41533_37129_90 0120 Comedy adventure in which Hercules is sent from Mount Olympus to modern-day Manhattan, where he takes up professional wrestling before getting mixed up with a gang of mobsters. Arnold Schwarzenegger's film debut. Film 0420 1970 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081206_0250_41533_40823_90 0250 BBC TWO joins the BBC's rolling news channel, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes. http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20081205/20081206_0420_41533_48818_100 0420