BBC Two TV Guide
See what's on BBC Two (BBC2) today with our comprehensive TV guide. View full listings, showtimes, and upcoming programmes for documentaries, drama, and comedy. See what's on BBC Two on Wednesday 22 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Wed 22 Apr
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:15 AM (6:15 AM UK Time )
6:15 AM
Homes Under the Hammer — 06:15
Repeat Offender!
Martel meets an old friend in County Durham who appears determined not to learn from his previous mistakes. Martin is pleased with the area he’s in, just maybe not the property.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:15 AM
Escape to the Country — 07:15
Worcestershire
Ginny Buckley is in rural Worcestershire, with a tempting property line-up to fulfil the dreams of her escapees. She also meets a family who left London to start a brewery.
Runtime:
45 min
8:00 AM
Great British Menu — 08:00
The Finals: Starters
The eight finalists compete to win the starter course at a banquet celebrating the British film industry. Director Marli Siu is the guest judge.
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:
1 hr
10:00 AM
Snooker: World Championship — 10:00
Day 5, Morning Session
Coverage of day 5 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
11:15 AM
1:00 PM
Snooker: World Championship — 13:00
Day 5, Afternoon Session
Coverage of day 5 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime:
5 hr
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Week 4: Wednesday
Sam Campbell, Cherry Healey, Anthony Ogogo and Catherine Tyldesley test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Great Japanese Railway Journeys — 18:30
Yame to Nagasaki
Michael visits a Kyushu tea farm and the city of Nagasaki, the only port open to foreign trade when Japan was closed to the outside world for more than 200 years.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Great British Menu — 19:00
The Finals: Main Course
Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place at a banquet celebrating the British film industry. Director Sir Stephen Frears is guest judge.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Digging for Britain — 20:00
East
The best in British archaeology. Finds include Roman letters that reveal what London was like, an East India ship packed with silver, and evidence of Julius Caesar in Britain.
9:00 PM
Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy — 21:00
Episode 3
After being cleared of further abuse allegations, Jackson attempts an ambitious comeback tour. When he dies suddenly, the people who control his estate start monetising his legacy.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Twenty Twenty Six — 22:00
Ambassador
With the announcement of the new tournament ambassador imminent, the oversight team finalise their logistics for the unveiling, but it seems Zurich may have plans of their own.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Runtime:
33 min
11:03 PM
11:05 PM
Unspun World with John Simpson — 23:05
Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories - reliable, honest and essential viewing with the BBC's world affairs editor, John Simpson.
Runtime:
25 min
11:30 PM
Inside Britain's National Parks — 23:30
Dartmoor
Steeped in myth and untamed beauty, Dartmoor National Park's vast moorlands provide a a sanctuary for rare plant and animal species as well as a treasure trove for archaeologists.
Runtime:
55 min
12:25 AM
Snooker: World Championship — 00:25
Day 5
Highlights from day five of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre.
Runtime:
2 hr
2:25 AM
Beyond Paradise — 02:25
Episode 4
When a seaweed farm is targeted in an act of sabotage, all the evidence points to the legendary mermaid of Shipton Abbott.
Runtime:
55 min
3:20 AM
Great British Menu — 03:20
The Finals: Fish Course
The eight finalists compete to win the fish course at a banquet celebrating notable Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Actor Will Poulter is the guest judge.
Runtime:
1 hr
4:20 AM
Pilgrimage — 04:20
Pilgrimage: The Road to Holy Island
The pilgrims continue their adventure in Durham and visit the 12th-century Norman cathedral, where they are introduced to the ancient pilgrim tradition of foot washing.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 22 April) on BBC Two, you can watch Great British Menu, Digging for Britain, Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy, and Twenty Twenty Six. 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 05:20 with Pilgrimage.
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.