BBC Two TV Guide
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Wed 26 Nov
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
Celebrity Race Across the World — 00:00
The teams race from El Zonte on the Pacific coast across the entirety of El Salvador before entering Honduras to reach the third checkpoint, the colonial mountain town of Valle de Ángeles.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:00 AM
Celebrity MasterChef — 01:00
Antony Costa, Gaz Choudhry MBE, Ginger Johnson, Katie McGlynn and Uma Jammeh don their aprons and take on the challenge of out-cooking each other in the MasterChef kitchen.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:00 AM
Mary at 90: A Lifetime of Cooking — 02:00
Dame Mary’s dear friend, broadcaster Alex Jones, joins her in the kitchen to celebrate how Mary’s friends and family, as well as the viewers, have been at the heart of her cooking for 60 years.
Runtime:
30 min
2:30 AM
Empire with David Olusoga — 02:30
Episode 3
David Olusoga reveals how the Empire reached its maximum size after the First World War but within a generation had begun to collapse, as he uncovers the story of decolonisation.
6:30 AM
Escape to the Country — 06:30
Powys
Jules Hudson is in the Powys countryside, helping a couple with two dogs, three cats and a motorbike find a home. He also visits a pioneering farm project growing a greener future.
Runtime:
45 min
7:15 AM
The Bidding Room — 07:15
Clown Ring Toss, Podiatry Charts, Barber’s Chair
A motivational speaker gets the dealers out their seats, a set of mid-century drawers sparks a bidding war, and the dealers have a close shave with an art deco barber's chair.
8:00 AM
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip — 08:00
Aled Jones v Moira Stuart
National treasure Moira Stuart and star of stage and screen Aled Jones go head-to-head in a battle of antiques in Kent, helped by experts David Harper and Serhat Ahmet.
9:00 AM
BBC News — 09:00
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 min
11:15 AM
Politics Live — 11:15
Budget 2025
Vicki Young presents live coverage of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget, including reaction from politicians, experts and members of the public.
Runtime:
4 hr 15 min
3:30 PM
Great British Menu — 15:30
The Finals: Starters
The eight finalists compete to win the starter course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Film director Gurinder Chadha is the guest judge.
Runtime:
1 hr
4:30 PM
Liz Bonnin's Wild Caribbean — 16:30
The South America Coastline
Liz discovers the unique relationships between people and nature across the Caribbean's South American coastline.
5:30 PM
Flog It! — 17:30
Episode 7
A collection of the best finds from the show's travels round the country.
Runtime:
30 min
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Week 9: Wednesday
Nathan Bryon, Ruth Langsford, Spencer Matthews and Rosie Ramsey test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Strictly - It Takes Two — 18:30
Episode 43
Janette Manrara gets all the unmissable news from inside the training rooms for the first time this week as the celebs prepare for their week ten dances.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
The Crash Detectives — 19:00
Left for Dead
A man is critically injured after he is ejected from a crashing car – but the driver has fled the scene. As a manhunt begins, inquiries take a forensic turn, exposing the chilling truth.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs — 19:30
Where Myths Are Made
Paul explores the lochs of Skye, hears tales of legendary battles, has a lesson in how to throw a spear, discovers a Viking ship canal and stands on the roof of the Cuillins.
8:00 PM
What They Really Mean for You — 20:00
Ready Meals: What They Really Mean For You
A look behind the scenes of the food industry to discover how ready meals are produced, what new technology could mean for what we eat and the price we'll pay.
9:00 PM
Poison Water — 21:00
Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up and the search for the truth. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning.
10:20 PM
Saving Lives at Sea — 22:20
Episode 7
The volunteers of the RNLI race to save a family trapped in their car, slowly being engulfed by the sea, two kayakers close to drowning, and a fossil hunter cut off by the tide.
Runtime:
10 min
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Runtime:
28 min
10:58 PM
11:00 PM
Empire with David Olusoga — 23:00
Episode 3
David Olusoga reveals how the Empire reached its maximum size after the First World War but within a generation had begun to collapse, as he uncovers the story of decolonisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 26 November) on BBC Two, you can watch The Crash Detectives, Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs, What They Really Mean for You, and Poison Water. 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 00:00 with Empire with David Olusoga.
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.