BBC Two TV Guide
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Sat 17 Jan
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The first program is at 12:35 AM (12:35 AM UK Time )
12:35 AM
Snooker: The Masters — 00:35
Further coverage of the sixth day of the 2026 Masters.
Runtime:
2 hr
2:35 AM
Panorama — 02:35
Over half of UK households have a pet, but vet bills have rocketed in recent years, increasing by almost 50% since 2020. Richard Bilton investigates why they have become so much more expensive.
Runtime:
30 min
3:05 AM
Lucy Worsley's Victorian Murder Club — 03:05
Lucy Worsley is hunting a Victorian serial killer who has scattered the remains of three women across London. Will a fourth body, left in Jack the Ripper’s territory, crack open the case?
Runtime:
1 hr
4:05 AM
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes — 04:05
England football hero Steph Houghton joins Robson in Teesdale. He takes the former Lioness tree climbing and canoeing, and they learn how to light a fire with sticks.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 AM
Mojo Swoptops — 06:30
Got Your Goat
How hard can it be to pick one plant at the top of a mountain with Mojo’s chopper top? Pretty hard when there’s a hungry goat who wants that plant even more than they do!
Runtime:
10 min
6:40 AM
Big Lizard — 06:40
How We Met Dunk
Searching for a vital part of the ship that was lost during their crash-landing, Cosima and Big Lizard find Dunk stuck on a beach. They use science to save the day and make a new friend.
6:50 AM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 06:50
Herbert's New Hat
Herbert takes his failed cooling hat invention along on a quest, using it to save the day after being faced with the Riddlemaster’s jibes.
7:00 AM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:00
Desired Orientation
Grizzy finds a compass that indicates the direction of one's own desires.
Runtime:
10 min
7:10 AM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:10
24-Carat Chocolate
Grizzy finds a sceptre that covers anything it touches in gold.
Runtime:
5 min
7:15 AM
Stage Stars — 07:15
Rehearsals and Injuries
Dancer Jakob’s competition dreams may be shattered after injuring his leg. Meanwhile, the pressure is on for the Anything Goes cast, as showtime is fast approaching.
7:40 AM
Bro's in Control — 07:40
Say As I Say, Sir
The bros go back to school as undercover teachers but have to do as the other says! Luckily, Glow Up Star Axel is there to help disguise the Bros as Mr Longgrass and Mr Pickles.
Runtime:
15 min
7:55 AM
Cooking Buddies — 07:55
Keepy Uppy Pizza
Buddy and Sienna make pizzas, and score with their skills in the kitchen and on the pitch. You can get all of Buddy’s recipes, and LOADS more, on the BBC Food website.
8:15 AM
Blue Peter — 08:15
Full Episodes: Gladiators Takeover
Blue Peter goes behind the scenes on the new series of Gladiators, and there’s a wheelchair tennis masterclass from Paralympic champion Alfie Hewett!
Runtime:
30 min
8:45 AM
8:50 AM
Monty Don’s Rhineland Gardens — 08:50
Episode 1
Monty travels across Europe along the Rhine, uncovering connections between four countries, their culture and their history through their gardens. He begins at the river's source, high in the Alps.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:50 AM
The Red Shoes — 09:50
Drama about a young ballerina torn between two creative but possessive men - one a struggling composer, the other an autocratic impresario.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
12:00 PM
Rick Stein's Australia — 12:00
Episode 2
Rick Stein explores the Central Coast on Sydney’s northern fringes, meeting chefs, foragers and producers, who reveal how the outdoors shapes their approach to food.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:00 PM
Nigel Slater's Simple Cooking — 13:00
Spicy and Cool
Nigel pairs spice with contrasting cooling flavours as he makes a chicken and chilli curry, spiced rice pudding and hot and spicy prawns.
Runtime:
20 min
1:20 PM
Dunkirk — 13:20
A dramatic reconstruction of the World War II defeat at Dunkirk, told through the experiences of three characters.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
3:30 PM
Earth — 15:30
Green
Chris Packham tells the miraculous story of how plant life turned the Earth from a barren rock into a vibrant green world.
4:30 PM
Snooker: The Masters — 16:30
Day 7, Part 2
Coverage from the seventh day of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament.
Runtime:
1 hr
5:30 PM
Flog It! — 17:30
Stockport
Antiques series. Paul Martin and the Flog It! team are in Greater Manchester, where over 800 people come along to have their items valued at Stockport Town Hall.
Runtime:
30 min
6:00 PM
Cheetah Family & Me — 18:00
Episode 2
Gordon Buchanan follows cheetah mum Savannah and her remaining cubs at a critical point in their lives as they learn to hunt and survive the dangers of the Kalahari.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:00 PM
Snooker: The Masters — 19:00
Day 7, Part 3
Coverage from the seventh day of the 2026 Masters snooker tournament.
Runtime:
3 hr
10:00 PM
Songs of Survival at the BBC — 22:00
An epic collection of over 40 tracks featuring bona fide classics from some of the biggest, best and most enduring artists of all time, including Gloria Gaynor, Destiny's Child and Survivor.
Runtime:
2 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 17 January) on BBC Two, you can watch Snooker: The Masters, and Songs of Survival at the BBC. 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 00:30 with Songs of Survival at the BBC.
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.