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BBC Two Schedule — Sat 21 Mar

Panorama — 00:45

Will assisted dying ever happen in the UK, and how would it work if it did? The BBC's medical editor, Fergus Walsh, talks to leading supporters and opponents.
Runtime: 30 min

Great British Menu — 01:15

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Wales. Acclaimed director Sally El Hosaini helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Other Bennet Sister — 02:15

Mary Bennet longs to shine as brightly as her sisters but often feels overlooked. She hopes to finally win her family’s approval at the upcoming Meryton assembly.
Runtime: 30 min

The Other Bennet Sister — 02:45

After a disappointing night at the ball, Mary sets aside hopes of finding a match. But when a visitor arrives at Longbourn with a surprising proposal, she must rethink her plan.
Runtime: 30 min

Global Eye — 03:15

We follow Puntland forces on the front line in far-eastern Somalia and Kalkidan Yibeltal has rare access to Jonglei state in South Sudan, where conflict threatens a fragile peace.
Runtime: 30 min

Piripenguins — 06:35

Flashy Flippers
A sales rep visits. Despite Pancake’s doubts, he convinces the Piris to buy extra flippers. The penguins discover that their purchases are duds but find a clever new use for them.
Runtime: 10 min

Big Lizard — 06:45

When We Lost D.O.R.I.S.'s Brain
When a giant beetle steals D.O.R.I.S.'s brain, thinking it's a nut, Cosima and Big Lizard give chase through the forest. Big Lizard uses unique skills to rescue poor D.O.R.I.S.'s superbrain.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

The Weasy Family — 06:55

Mission Cheerleading
The ducklings lose a relay race against the eaglets and are fed up with Weasy for not cheering them on. As Papa Eagle comes to show off, Weasy decides to challenge this pretentious family.
Runtime: 5 min

Super Happy Magic Forest — 07:00

Neville the Liar
The heroes go on a quest to get Hoofius’s Toby Jug back from the depths of the Riddling Ruins and are faced with a series of puzzles and traps to solve.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:15

Yummy Indigestion
A container full of Yummy? What a dream for Grizzy and the Lemmings.
Runtime: 10 min

Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:25

Yeti Cabin
After the Yeti's house is destroyed, the Lemmings are quick to point the finger at Grizzy.
Runtime: 5 min

Game on Grandparents — 07:30

Sonic Forces
It’s racing time! Pro gamer Yammy guides the teams to the finish line as they give it their all in Sonic Forces - but who will cross the finish line first?
Runtime: 25 min

Bro's in Control — 07:55

Jurassic Sports Day
The Dino Bros return to take part in a real school sports day, and Paralympian Hannah Cockroft joins Callum to judge. Joe and Adam build the world's longest marble run.
Runtime: 15 min

Gladiators: Epic Pranks — 08:10

Sabre, Legend, Cyclone, Nitro v the Hotel!
Nitro, Cyclone, Legend and Sabre compete at a hotel check-in desk as they dare each other with outrageous instructions for the chance to win or tap out and risk losing.
Runtime: 15 min

Blue Peter — 08:25

Red Peter
Blue Peter becomes Red Peter for Red Nose Day! The stars of Gladiators: Epic Pranks and Saturday Mash-Up take part in a last-to-laugh challenge, and Joel attempts springboard diving.
Runtime: 25 min

Newsround — 08:50

Topical news magazine for children.
Runtime: 10 min

Athletics: World Indoor Championships — 09:00

Day 2, Part 1
Coverage of the 2026 World Indoor Championships from Toruń, Poland.
Runtime: 3 hr 30 min

Flog It! — 12:30

Hereford
Antiques series. Paul Martin and experts Adam Partridge and Christina Trevanion are at Hereford Cathedral. One of the items spotted makes over 1,000 pounds at auction.
Runtime: 30 min

The Third Man — 13:00

Classic film noir set in postwar Vienna. A visiting American investigates the apparent death of a friend and uncovers some unpleasant truths.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 min

Rugby League: Super League — 14:45

Warrington v Castleford
Super League action as Warrington take on Castleford.
Runtime: 2 hr 30 min

Athletics: World Indoor Championships — 17:15

Day 2, Part 2
Coverage of the 2026 World Indoor Championships from Toruń, Poland.
Runtime: 3 hr 30 min

Comic Relief — 20:45

Comic Relief's Hits and Hidden Gems at the BBC
Radio 2's Scott Mills takes a celebratory look back at the greatest musical moments from past Red Nose Days.
Runtime: 1 hr

Top of the Pops — 21:45

1987 - Big Hits
Classic Top of the Pops performances from 1987 including Rick Astley, New Order, Wet Wet Wet, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Boy George, The Bee Gees, Pepsi and Shirlie, and Iggy Pop.
Runtime: 1 hr

Top of the Pops — 22:45

1988 - Big Hits
A celebration of the best of Top of the Pops in 1988, including performances by S'Express, Bomb the Bass, Enya, Maxi Priest, Everything but the Girl, The Proclaimers, Neneh Cherry and Eurythmics.
Runtime: 1 hr

Aftersun — 23:45

Paul Mescal stars
Sophie is beginning to remember a formative holiday her divorced dad Calum took her on as a child. What her 11-year-old self experienced is now conjuring up things that perhaps went unseen.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min i Available on iPlayer
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What is on BBC Two tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 21 March) on BBC Two, you can watch Comic Relief, and Top of the Pops. 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 01:20 with Aftersun.

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