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 Thursday 23 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Thu 23 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
One Man and His Dog
Martel meets a man in Carnoustie renovating a home for him, his dog and a menagerie of other animals to live in. Dion decides it’s not safe for him to go into a house in Merseyside.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:15 AM
Escape to the Country — 07:15
Somerset
A couple look for a Somerset home for their young family that has room for chickens, llamas and maybe a pig. Denise Nurse lines up some wonderful rural options.
Runtime:
45 min
8:00 AM
Gardeners' World — 08:00
Episode 6
In a special programme, Monty gets an exclusive preview of a brand new garden created in Regent’s Park, London, to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
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:
3 hr 15 min
12:15 PM
1:00 PM
Snooker: World Championship — 13:00
Day 6, Afternoon Session
Coverage of day 6 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime:
4 hr
5:00 PM
Flog It! — 17:00
Episode 20
The Flog It! team visit Herstmonceux Castle, where antiques experts Jonathan Pratt and James Lewis find treasures to take to auction, including some beautiful bronze sculptures.
Runtime:
1 hr
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Week 4: Thursday
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
Arita to Fukuoka
Michael arrives in the home of Japanese porcelain, Arita, where a railway line runs straight through the town’s stunning ceramic Shinto shrine.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Great British Menu — 19:00
The Finals: Dessert
The eight chefs compete for the last place on the banquet menu celebrating the British film industry. Chocolat author Joanne Harris is the guest judge.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
This Farming Life — 20:00
Showtime on Lewis
Noah, Bethany and Ally pull out the stops at their local show, Lucy and Adam have a new baby and a new business plan, and Callum receives a surprise award.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Saving Lives at Sea — 21:00
Crash Landing
In Mudeford, on the Dorset coast, a search for a missing kayaker quickly escalates when it emerges that there are six more kayaks unaccounted for.
10:00 PM
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing — 22:00
Driffield Beck, East Yorkshire – Brown Trout
Paul, Bob and Ted head to the historic chalk stream of Driffield Beck in East Yorkshire, hoping to catch a wild brown trout, and Ted is spruced up in a local poodle parlour.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Paddy O'Connell.
Runtime:
28 min
10:58 PM
11:00 PM
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan — 23:00
Rwanda
Romesh travels to Rwanda to discover its unique culture, experience incredible wildlife and find out how the country has healed and rebuilt itself after the 1994 genocide.
12:00 AM
Snooker: World Championship — 00:00
Day 6
Highlights from the sixth day of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
Runtime:
2 hr
2:00 AM
Great British Menu — 02:00
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
3:00 AM
Great British Menu — 03:00
The Finals: Dessert
The eight chefs compete for the last place on the banquet menu celebrating the British film industry. Chocolat author Joanne Harris is the guest judge.
Runtime:
1 hr
4:00 AM
Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy — 04:00
Episode 2
After Michael Jackson signs a record-breaking deal with Sony, allegations of child sexual abuse explode. Michael’s team race to keep both his business empire and image intact.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 23 April) on BBC Two, you can watch Great British Menu, This Farming Life, Saving Lives at Sea, and Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. 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 05:00 with Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy.
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.