BBC Two TV Guide
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BBC Two Schedule — Wed 21 Jan
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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
The Piano — 00:00
Sold into marriage to a farmer in New Zealand, non-speaking Scottish woman and piano player Ada McGrath refuses to warm up to her husband, Alisdair - especially after he sells her piano.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
1:55 AM
What We Do in the Shadows — 01:55
Guillermo gets a new job, and Colin helps Laszlo make a new friend.
Runtime:
25 min
2:20 AM
The Traitors — 02:20
The Traitors’ latest gameplay makes the Faithful more determined than ever to uncover their identity. The mission puts the Traitors under intense pressure, which continues to build at the Round Table.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:20 AM
Can You Keep a Secret? — 03:20
Debbie bans William from chocolate and Harry from sharing their secret with Neha. But someone else now knows about William – and wants a cut of the cash. Who could it be?
Runtime:
30 min
3:50 AM
Amanda & Alan's Greek Job — 03:50
Inspired by Gerald Durrell’s love of wildlife, Amanda and Alan design their first ever children’s bedroom and visit Gerald’s widow Lee for inspiration.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 AM
The Travelling Auctioneers — 06:30
Hidden Treasures and a Full-Throttle Find
After losing their mum, Annette and Bruce must clear their deteriorating family home. From a neglected motorcycle to vintage watches, Izzie and JJ uncover treasures to fund repairs.
Runtime:
45 min
7:15 AM
Escape to the Country — 07:15
Devon
Richie Anderson helps a retiree from Lincolnshire find her dream Devonshire home by the sea and the lifestyle she has always wanted.
Runtime:
45 min
8:00 AM
Rick Stein's Australia — 08:00
Episode 3
Rick motors up the NSW North Coast to see how the popularity of its iconic laid-back lifestyle is shaping food and dining.
Runtime:
1 hr
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
Prime Minister's Questions: 21/01/2026
PMQs, the new Warm Homes Plan, and how should Starmer deal with Trump?
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
1:00 PM
Bowls: World Indoor Championships — 13:00
2026: 21/01/2026
Live coverage of the most prestigious tournament in world indoor bowls.
Runtime:
4 hr 15 min
5:15 PM
Flog It! — 17:15
Derbyshire 6
This edition of the antiques series comes from Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, where Paul Martin is joined by experts Michael Baggot and Caroline Hawley.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Week 13: Wednesday
Nadia Jae, Tamzin Outhwaite, Nigel Planer and Steen Raskopoulos test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes — 18:30
Rishi Nair
Robson invites fellow Grantchester actor Rishi Nair to visit Northumberland. They head to Kielder Forest to learn about foraging, overnight in a yurt and explore the local bat population.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Winterwatch — 19:00
Episode 2
Winter is in full swing at Mount Stewart as Winterwatch 2026 returns for its second evening on the shores of Strangford Lough.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
A House Through Time — 20:00
A House Through Time: Two Cities at War
A young poet takes to the skies as bombs rain down on London. In Berlin, one family attempts to flee the country as the persecution of Jewish people intensifies.
9:00 PM
Digging for Britain — 21:00
A Mysterious Bone Box and Admiral Nelson’s Favourite Ship
Rare Anglo-Saxon swords, a mysterious and macabre Roman bone box and a cross-continental investigation into Admiral Nelson’s favourite ship.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
One Foot in the Grave — 22:00
The Valley of Fear
Victor's outing to photograph badgers ends up with him being mugged. Mrs Birkett comes to regret calling at the Meldrews' to collect items for a jumble sale.
Runtime:
30 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
Unspun World with John Simpson — 23:00
Caroline Hawley looks at Donald Trump's first year of his second term, analyses the repercussions of the uprising against the clerical establishment in Iran.
Runtime:
30 min
11:30 PM
The Road Dance — 23:30
A night of storms and sorrow
Kirsty MacLeod dreams of a better life away from her small village in the Outer Hebrides. On the night of a road dance in the honour of local WWI conscripts, a tragedy befalls her.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 21 January) on BBC Two, you can watch Winterwatch, A House Through Time, Digging for Britain, and One Foot in the Grave. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch BBC Two live?
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When does programming end on BBC Two today?
Today's programming on BBC Two ends at 01:25 with The Road Dance.
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.