BBC Two TV Guide — Saturday, 18 July 2026

For decades, Dubai has sold itself as a safe place to live, do business and party. But when war broke out in nearby Iran, the city's carefully curated image was shattered. Missiles and drones hit luxury hotels and critical infrastructure, ex-pats scrambled for safety, and the government clamped down on sharing images of the war. Panorama reveals through the eyes of British residents, business owners and experts how Dubai's promise of security and prosperity has been tested like never before

Natalie is halfway through her college course and growing in confidence. She meets up with her EastEnders colleague Kitty Castledine, who talks about life using a wheelchair since childhood, giving Natalie a clearer sense of the realities and barriers that come with accessibility. On placement, she enters the home of Lisa, who has multiple sclerosis, and her partner Gary, who cares for her

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The Piris try to change Brinicle's wasteful ways, but their recycling plan hits a snag

Cosima and Big Lizard undertake an exciting night-time mission to rehome a friendly slug that has taken up residence in Cosima's bedroom

Weasy thinks he is brilliant at skateboarding and decides to teach his daughters and the eaglets some tricks, but realises one of the birds has much more talent than he does

The forest has run out of bath sponges and is becoming very stinky indeed, so the heroes must go on a quest under the sea to Merhaven to collect them

Duck accidentally becomes a conductor, and Frog is desperate to join the band

Liko and Pagogo encounter a familiar Pokémon while searching for traces of Laquium

Bloom attempts to bond with the mysterious Damien, while the Winx face their toughest physical exam yet, pushing their magic and teamwork to the limits

As tryouts for the Comets begin, Olive and Heath feel insecure as dancers, while Levi and Ashton's odd behavior makes Ruby question if they are angry with her

Current affairs reports aimed at a younger audience

Monty Don keeps the garden thriving through summer by cutting back perennials, managing long grass, pruning apples and sowing vegetables, before harvesting new potatoes and sweet peas. Adam Frost visits a remarkable Surrey walled garden, while Sue Kent shares creative growing ideas, and experts explore healthier crops and beautiful crassulas

The family's first few weeks running a safari camp in a rugged outpost on northern Kenya's frontier has been a rollercoaster ride, but now the real test begins. The rainy season hits Samburu National Reserve and as a rogue flash flood hits camp, Saba Douglas-Hamilton races to protect the camp and the animals, while an elephant and its calf get into trouble

Comedian and actress Sophie Willan takes over as host, welcoming 12 contestants into the sewing room, with judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young setting three tasks on the theme of the British summer. The pattern challenge sees them crafting summer shorts with a patch pocket, before they have to make barbecue aprons into bags in the transformation challenge. Finally, the sewers are asked to create garments to fit themselves as they make outfits for their ideal summer's day and model them on the catwalk

Mary heads to Edinburgh, where she meets runners and their families before the city's marathon, which she has been given the honour of starting. She is joined by her granddaughter Grace, with whom she shares her delicious home-made chocolate rocky road treats, and also visits the Royal Botanic Gardens to meet children from a local school. Inspired by the vegetables growing in the gardens, Mary cooks a fresh pea pesto spaghetti, while other recipes include minted lamb and an eggy bread avocado and ham sandwich

Jacqui Joseph goes property hunting in Norfolk, looking at auction lots in Norwich and Wymondham. Martin Roberts meets a developer from Berkshire who is developing at the top of the Rhondda Valley in Blaenrhondda. One property is destined for the rental market, another for resale, while the remaining one is being transformed into the buyer's home