BBC Two TV Guide
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BBC Two Schedule — Fri 23 Jan
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Gladiators — 00:05
The Gladiators are back, bigger than ever! Hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh unveil a brutal, brand new event as determined contenders fight for a spot in the quarter-finals.
Runtime:
1 hr
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes — 01:05
Robson joins up with Sheli McCoy, aka Gladiator Sabre, to explore Fife. They take a paddleboard tour of the coast, stay on a farm overnight and make a boat trip to the Isle of May.
Runtime:
30 min
Call the Midwife — 01:35
A new medical technique threatens to change the face of obstetrics forever, whilst a potential rabies outbreak has Poplar in a state of fear. Cyril meets Rosalind’s parents.
Runtime:
1 hr
Waiting for the Out — 02:35
As childhood memories resurface and Dan’s obsessive behaviour intensifies, an offer to learn more about their father puts strain on his relationship with Lee.
Runtime:
55 min
The Traitors — 03:30
With the end of the game in sight, the penultimate day in the castle commences. The mission offers a unique opportunity to the Faithful, but will they buckle under the pressure?
Runtime:
1 hr
The Travelling Auctioneers — 06:30
Treasure Dump for Dream Tickets
After downsizing, Johnny and Donna face a packed home and a huge storage bill. From a tired gramophone to retro toys, Izzie and Robin uncover treasures to ease the financial pain.
Runtime:
45 min
Escape to the Country — 07:15
East Sussex
Alistair Appleton helps a retired couple and their five sausage dogs find a perfect East Sussex home with room to rescue animals.
Runtime:
45 min
Digging for Britain — 08:00
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
BBC News — 09:00
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Runtime:
3 hr 30 min
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — 12:30
David Lammy
Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
Runtime:
30 min
Bowls: World Indoor Championships — 13:00
2026: 23/01/2026
Live coverage of the most prestigious tournament in world indoor bowls.
Runtime:
4 hr 15 min
Flog It! — 17:15
Sheffield 15
This edition of the antiques series comes from the historic city of Sheffield, where Paul Martin is joined by experts Thomas Plant and James Lewis.
Runtime:
45 min
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Week 13: Friday
Nadia Jae, Tamzin Outhwaite, Nigel Planer and Steen Raskopoulos test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes — 18:30
Matheson Green
Robson and his uncle Matheson discover Hepple Estate in Northumberland and learn how to paint with pheasant feathers. They track wildlife before attempting to learn some circus skills.
Runtime:
30 min
Winterwatch — 19:00
Episode 4
As Winterwatch 2026 draws to a close, Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams celebrate the very best of winter at Mount Stewart.
Runtime:
1 hr
Monty Don’s Rhineland Gardens — 20:00
Episode 2
Monty Don travels along the Rhine to Germany, seeing romantic castles, stunning scenery and gardens, and a park created from disused factories.
Runtime:
1 hr
Mystery Road: Origin — 21:00
Episode 3
Jay’s brother is blamed for a shooting, and another child vanishes, leading the detective to turn to extreme methods.
Runtime:
50 min
Natural World — 21:50
Jungle Animal Hospital
At the jungle animal hospital in Guatemala, the wards are full of exotic patients, many of them orphans rescued from the illegal pet trade.
Runtime:
10 min
QI — 22:00
Willy Nilly
QI goes willy-nilly through the letter W as Sandi and Alan are joined by Josh Widdicombe, Catherine Bohart and Russell Kane.
Runtime:
30 min
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley.
Runtime:
28 min
The Eternal Daughter — 23:00
A middle-aged film-maker and her elderly mother return to the old home of a relative in North Wales, where they confront long-buried secrets.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Friday 23 January) on BBC Two, you can watch Winterwatch, Monty Don’s Rhineland Gardens, Mystery Road: Origin, and Natural World. 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 The Eternal Daughter.
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.