BBC Two TV Guide

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BBC Two Schedule — Fri 20 Feb

12:55 AM

Death in Paradise — 00:55

The team are left baffled when a reclusive pensioner is shot dead in his home. And tensions rise as Mervin forgoes the commissioner’s new initiative.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:55 AM

What We Do in the Shadows — 01:55

Colin and Nadja have a couples’ night with an old friend, while Nandor and Laszlo battle the film crew that have invaded their neighbourhood.
Runtime: 25 min
2:20 AM

Call the Midwife — 02:20

The Nonnatus team help a young father come to terms with a life-threatening diagnosis, and Trixie uncovers a mystery illness in a female wrestler.
Runtime: 1 hr
6:00 AM

The A to Z of TV Gardening — 06:00

Letter M
A look at some of the BBC's most popular gardening programmes and personalities, presented by Carol Kirkwood. Carol explores subjects that all begin with the letter M.
Runtime: 45 min
6:45 AM

Pointless — 06:45

Episode 43
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gethin Jones for the quiz where contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers no-one else could think of.
Runtime: 45 min
7:30 AM

Marcus Wareing Simply Provence — 07:30

Episode 6
The baguette is an essential in France that’s eaten with every meal. It's also popular in the UK as a sandwich, but do the French enjoy this British twist? Marcus finds out.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 AM

Clive Myrie's African Adventure — 08:00

Cape Town
Clive lends a hand at a penguin rehab centre, jams with up-and-coming jazz talent Q Ntshinka and learns the art of Cape Malay cooking in the city’s colourful Bo-Kaap district.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 AM

Clive Myrie's African Adventure — 08:30

Accra
Clive gets a restyle at one of the world’s biggest second-hand markets, learns Ghanaian grooves from Beyoncé video star Dancegod Lloyd and learns the art of fantasy coffins.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 AM

Breakfast — 09:00

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
Runtime: 30 min
9:30 AM

Morning Live — 09:30

Conversation, advice and tips to make your day that little bit easier.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min
10:45 AM

Dr Xand's Con or Cure — 10:45

Episode 10
The addictive dangers of a common drug prescribed for anxiety, water bottles that nag people into drinking more, and the truth about the impact of eating before going to bed.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:15 AM

Homes Under the Hammer — 11:15

Episode 33
Martin and Martel meet the new owners of a couple of end terraces in Preston and Mid-Glamorgan and a semi-detached in Newcastle.
Runtime: 1 hr
12:15 PM

Bargain Hunt — 12:15

Naseby 15
Roo Irvine and the teams shop for antiques in Northamptonshire with experts Gary Pe and Tim Weeks. Roo also learns about the history of corsetry.
Runtime: 45 min
1:00 PM

Winter Olympics 2026 — 13:00

Day 14: BBC Two - Afternoon
Coverage of day 14 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:00 PM

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — 14:00

Baroness Beeban Kidron
Social media campaigner Baroness Beeban Kidron on how she went from film-maker to lawmaker.
Runtime: 30 min
2:30 PM

Escape to the Country — 14:30

Wye Valley
Steve Brown helps a Bristol couple to move to the Wye Valley. It's not far from where they live now, but it's a whole world away in terms of lifestyle.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:30 PM

Bears About the House — 15:30

Episode 2
Conservationist Giles Clark is on the road in Laos, caring for two traumatised five-month-old moon bear cubs. On his return to the sanctuary, he receives some shocking news.
Runtime: 1 hr
4:30 PM

Flog It! — 16:30

Alnwick
Paul Martin, David Fletcher and Anita Manning visit Alnwick Castle. Anita is charmed by some Murano glass figurines and David discovers a Newcastle shipyard visitors book.
Runtime: 45 min
5:15 PM

Winter Olympics 2026 — 17:15

Day 14: BBC Two - Evening
Coverage of day 14 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Runtime: 4 hr 45 min
10:00 PM

Live at the Apollo — 22:00

Episode 2
The brilliant Ed Gamble introduces comedians Tom Davis and Judi Love to the stage.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Newsnight — 22:30

Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Nick Watt.
Runtime: 28 min
10:58 PM

BBC Weather — 22:58

Weather bulletin.
Runtime: 2 min
11:00 PM

The Damned United — 23:00

The story of Brian Clough's 44-day stint as manager of Leeds United FC. When Don Revie quit to manage England, the outspoken Clough took charge. With Michael Sheen.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Two tonight?

Tonight (Friday 20 February) on BBC Two, you can watch Live at the Apollo. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Two today?

Today's programming on BBC Two ends at 00:35 with The Damned United.

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