BBC Two TV Guide

See what's on BBC Two (BBC2) today with our comprehensive TV guide. View full listings, showtimes, and upcoming programmes for documentaries, drama, and comedy. See what's on BBC Two today with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC News

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Runtime: 2 hr 15 min

Politics Live

Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch for the final Prime Minister's Questions of the year.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 min

Impossible

Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the impossible answers.
Runtime: 45 min

Brainbox Challenge

Clive Anderson hosts a brain training quiz show in which contestants battle to prove themselves in a sequence of brain games.
Runtime: 30 min

Life in the Snow

Gordon Buchanan meets the animals who live in nature's winter wonderlands, from the polar bear mother helping her cubs to the owl searching for food.
Runtime: 1 hr

Funeral in Berlin

Harry Palmer is sent to Berlin with instructions to assist Colonel Stok, the Russian head of security for the Berlin Wall, who is eager to defect to the West.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min

Nigel Slater's Simple Cooking

Nigel Slater explores successful food marriages in the kitchen, turning the spotlight on surf and turf - the classic culinary pairing of fish and meat.
Runtime: 20 min

Flog It!

The charming seaside town of Exmouth, in Devon, plays host to Flog It! where Paul Martin and the team enthuse about precious metals.
Runtime: 45 min

Richard Osman's House of Games

Jim Howick, Matt Morsia, Rebecca Lucy Taylor and Susan Wokoma test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.
Runtime: 30 min

Strictly - It Takes Two

Janette Manrara is back with all the unmissable news and behind-the-scenes action from Strictly as another of the final couples joins her on the sofa.
Runtime: 30 min

Simply Nigella

Christmas Special
Nigella shares her foolproof guide to stress-free festive cooking in this hour-long Christmas special. Nigella's slow-cooked black treacle ham replaces turkey as the centrepiece.

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

To celebrate another year of fishing, Paul and Bob travel to south west France to fish the River Lot and soak up the local French culture. Will Ted manage to make the journey too?
Runtime: 1 hr

The Hairy Bikers: You’ll Never Ride Alone

An emotional ride
An emotional ride. Si King celebrates the life of biker brother and best mate Dave Myers - with memories of great food and good times, and an epic motorcycle convoy.

Live at the Apollo

Christmas Special
The brilliant Judi Love introduces comedians Dan Tiernan and John Kearns to the stage.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Newsnight

Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Runtime: 28 min

BBC Weather

Weather bulletin.
Runtime: 2 min

Robin Hood

Period film action adventure. A dying knight’s request takes crusader Robin Longstride from France to the village of Nottingham, via the royal court, and fresh conflicts.
Runtime: 2 hr 15 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Two tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 17 December) on BBC Two, you can watch Simply Nigella, Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, The Hairy Bikers: You’ll Never Ride Alone, and Live at the Apollo. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC Two live?

You can watch BBC Two live on the official bbc.co.uk website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.

When does programming end on BBC Two today?

Today's programming on BBC Two ends at 01:15 with Robin Hood.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.

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