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BFBS 1 Saturday 4th of February 2012

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07:35My Favourite Place

Konnie Huq visits Osborne House.

Ends at:: 08:00

08:00Penguin Island

Documentary about the penguins who live on Phillip Island. Long-time penguin couple Bluey and Sheila are struggling to feed their hungry chicks, Sammy and Tom, as well as protect them from predatory gulls, domestic pets and a feral fox, which is stalking the colony. As the rangers set out to hunt the fox, we meet the human residents of Phillip Island whose homes have been reclaimed by the government to make way for a penguin protection zone.

Ends at:: 08:30

08:30Don't Get Done, Get Dom

Dominic Littlewood fights for consumers' rights and passes on the tricks of the trade to save cash on the high street. Dom comes to the rescue of a couple whose house has been ravaged by rot, seemingly because the council blocked up their air bricks. But getting the council to resolve the problem quickly is a mighty challenge for Dom, and that raises a few questions about the rights of homeowners. Plus a look at direct debits, and how not to accidentally give someone access to your bank account.

Ends at:: 09:15

09:15To Build or Not to Build

Series following some of the UK's 20,000 self-builders. Airline pilot Chris McHale has got clearance to build a fabulous family home in Surrey but it is far from a smooth flight. Plus the barn in Cambridgeshire built for a bargain 126,000 and presenter Simon O'Brien tries his hand at plastering at building college.

Ends at:: 10:00

10:00Saturday Kitchen

James Martin hosts the show with chefs Adam Byatt and Francesco Mazzei, and actor Samuel West faces his food heaven or food hell. With wine choices from expert Peter Richards.

Ends at:: 11:35

11:35Animal 24:7

Series following people dedicated to helping animals in distress. RSPCA Inspector Keith Hogben rescues animals living in a squatter's den, a tiny kitten has a shocking experience after chewing through an electrical wire and presenter Tom Heap meets the victims of one of the most notorious cases of equine neglect.

Ends at:: 12:20

12:20The Good Cook

Award-winning food writer Simon Hopkinson shares his passion and expertise as he creates truly delicious meals. Drawing on his years of professional experience, Simon shows how food fit for a restaurant table can be made at home. With useful tips and tricks of the trade, Simon demonstrates how to make his mother's cheese and onion pie, delicious Tuscan tomato and bread salad, Rockefeller-style mussels, tender breast of lamb with onions, and the perfect orange caramel custard/creme caramel. Across the series, Simon introduces the ingredients he cannot live without. In this episode, Simon shares his love for sour dough bread and mussels.

Ends at:: 12:50

12:50Coast

Nick Crane goes sea cliff climbing on the remarkable rocks of Anglesey as he explores why this corner of North Wales is the site of some of Britain's biggest earthquakes.

Ends at:: 13:00

13:00World Olympic Dreams

Matthew Pinsent catches up with athletes from across the globe as they prepare for London 2012.

Ends at:: 13:30

13:30Six Nations Rugby

France v Italy: John Inverdale and guests are at Murrayfield for the start of the 2012 Six Nations. They preview the tournament, and then Gabby Logan presents coverage of the opening game.

Ends at:: 16:30

16:30Six Nations Rugby

Scotland v England: John Inverdale is joined by Jeremy Guscott and Andy Nicol for the Calcutta Cup clash between Scotland and England at Murrayfield.

Ends at:: 18:55

18:55BFBS Weather

Ends at:: 19:00

19:00Everybody Hates Chris

Comedian Chris Rock narrates this sitcom based on his early life in Brooklyn. Chris is encumbered with a bag of marijuana after helping out a man on the run from the police. Rochelle is frustrated by her inferior IT skills.

Ends at:: 19:20

19:20The Magicians

The Magicians returns with more mind-bending magic. Twisted tricksters Barry and Stuart are joined by MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace; comedy magician Pete Firman is paired with choreographer and presenter Arlene Phillips, and world champion of magic, Latimer, is with Question of Sport captain, Phil Tufnell. Each celebrity and their magical mentor perform four spectacular illusions, two of which are live. With the viewers at home voting for their favourite act the teams must do all they can to impress as the act with the fewest votes faces a terrifying live forfeit. From the spectacular to the stomach-churning, each act goes all out to astonish and amaze. But who will be safe and who will have to face the death defying forfeit?

Ends at:: 20:35

20:35Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

Romantic comedy about ladies' man Connor Mead, who is taken on a revealing tour of his relationships past, present and future. After ruining the romance at his brother's wedding, he is visited by three female ghosts. He is taken back to the 80s for a reminder of his first love and given a glimpse of how people think of him now, before getting a preview of his grim future. Conner believes in sex, not relationships, and the spirits battle to show him the error of his ways before it is too late.

Ends at:: 22:10

22:10Random Acts

Series of three-minute films expressing creativity in the fields of spoken word, dance, animation, video art and music.

Ends at:: 22:15

22:15BFBS Weather

Ends at:: 22:20

22:20Match of the Day

Gary Lineker is joined by Alan Shearer and Mark Lawrenson for highlights of seven matches from the Premier League. Manchester City are aiming to win the title for the first time since the 1967-68 season but face a difficult match at home against Fulham, who have proven to be a bogey side in recent seasons. The Cottagers have not lost in the league at the Etihad Stadium since 2006 and also fought back from 2-0 down to earn a point against City at Craven Cottage earlier this season. There are a host of important matches at the other end of the table as the battle to avoid relegation intensifies. Queens Park Rangers host Wolves at Loftus Road while West Bromwich Albion play Swansea, and Bolton travel to Norwich.

Ends at:: 23:40

23:40The Football League Show

Manish Bhasin presents highlights from the Football League. In the early game, West Ham and Millwall meet at Upton Park for the first time since the infamous Carling Cup night back in 2009 when trouble erupted. It is a vital match for both sides, who drew nil-nil at the Den earlier this season. West Ham need a win to maintain their promotion challenge, while Millwall are desperate for points in their bit to stave off relegation. All that will have happened before West Ham's main rivals Southampton take to the field at St Andrew's for their game with Birmingham City. Southampton beat them four-one earlier in the season, but Birmingham are on the up and have the play-off places at the very least in their sights.

Ends at:: 01:00