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 Friday 01 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Fri 01 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:55 AM (12:55 AM UK Time )
12:55 AM
MasterChef — 00:55
Six more amateurs work to secure a place in this week’s quarter-final as they are put through their paces by Grace and Anna in the second heat of the week.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:55 AM
Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy — 01:55
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
2:55 AM
Artemis: To the Moon and Back — 02:55
The inside story of the Artemis II mission - filmed over three and a half years at NASA. How did four astronauts travel to the moon, going deeper into space than ever before?
Runtime:
1 hr
6:15 AM
Bargain Hunt — 06:15
Hele 10
As the red and blue teams shop near Exeter with experts Ben Cooper and Gary Pe, Christina Trevanion meets a museum curator with a fascinating collection of shipwrecked Lego pieces.
Runtime:
45 min
7:00 AM
Shift the Thrift — 07:00
Abergavenny
In Abergavenny, couple Claudia and Luke clash over instincts and risk everything in a rain-soaked race, ending in a last-minute upcycle scramble and a tense live auction.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 AM
Great Japanese Railway Journeys — 07:30
Sendai to Lake Toya
Michael’s bullet train takes him through the undersea Seikan tunnel to Hokkaido. He explores the southern port city of Hakodate, one of the first to trade with the outside world.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 AM
Just One Thing — 08:00
Digital Detox
Zoe Ball is in Kettering to share with busy beautician Lucie some clever digital detox tricks that could improve family life, reduce stress and even boost her brain power.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 AM
Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic — 08:30
Mayo to Sligo
Ronan goes horse riding on the beach with fellow boyband veteran, Shane Filan of Westlife, and sails over rough waves with his nephew Conall to visit the breathtaking Clare Island.
Runtime:
30 min
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 14, Morning Session
Coverage of day 14 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime:
2 hr 50 min
12:50 PM
Lifeline — 12:50
Action for ME
Montell Douglas presents an appeal on behalf of Action for ME, a charity that provides support and advocacy for people of all ages affected by ME.
Runtime:
10 min
1:00 PM
Natural World — 13:00
The Himalayas
Documentary looking at the variety of wild animals inhabiting the Himalayas, from monkeys, wolves and bears to foxes, snow leopards and pheasants.
Runtime:
45 min
1:45 PM
Lightning — 13:45
Episode 15
Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quickfire quiz where six plucky contestants must stay out of the light to be alright. Can anyone beat the lightning and win the £3,000 jackpot?
Runtime:
30 min
2:15 PM
Snooker: World Championship — 14:15
Day 14, Afternoon Session
Coverage of day 14 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime:
3 hr 45 min
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Week 5: Friday
Kelle Bryan, Antony Costa, Alexei Sayle and Emma Sidi test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Great Japanese Railway Journeys — 18:30
Lake Shikotsu to Otaru
Michael explores the history of Hokkaido’s indigenous Ainu people. At Lake Shikotsu, he enjoys a traditional meal of salmon soup and witnesses a performance of the ancient Dance of the Cranes.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Snooker: World Championship — 19:00
Day 14, Evening Session
Coverage of day 14 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime:
3 hr
10:00 PM
Live at the Apollo — 22:00
Episode 6
Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The critically-acclaimed Jamali Maddix introduces the impressive comedy talents of rising stars Fern Brady and Sindhu Vee.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley.
Runtime:
28 min
10:58 PM
11:00 PM
Get Carter — 23:00
Slick criminal Jack Carter returns to northern England to investigate his brother’s death, causing friction with local villains and some 'respectable' citizens while uncovering a conspiracy.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Friday 01 May) on BBC Two, you can watch Snooker: World Championship, and Live at the Apollo. 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 00:50 with Get Carter.
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.