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 14 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Thu 14 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:45 AM (6:45 AM UK Time )
6:45 AM
Escape to the Country — 06:45
Somerset
Alistair Appleton helps mother and daughter, Diana and Millie, seek out space to bloom in the Somerset countryside and also meets a couple who have planted their very own vineyard.
Runtime:
45 min
7:30 AM
Great Central Asian Railway Journeys — 07:30
Samarkand
Michael Portillo’s railway adventure in Uzbekistan continues in Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 AM
Gardeners' World — 08:00
Episode 9
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Malvern Hills, Gardeners’ World comes from the spectacular RHS Malvern Spring Festival in Worcestershire.
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
Impossible — 13:00
Episode 19
Game show in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the impossible answers.
Runtime:
45 min
1:45 PM
Mastermind — 13:45
Episode 4
Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. Specialist subjects include the ‘Alice’ books of Lewis Carroll, Detectorists and Sir Elton John.
Runtime:
30 min
2:15 PM
Lightning — 14:15
Episode 24
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
2:45 PM
Clean It, Fix It — 14:45
Episode 6
The team visit Chepstow to help a multigenerational family of four create a beautiful home.
Runtime:
45 min
3:30 PM
Super Smart Animals — 15:30
Episode 1
From skateboarding dogs to chimp maths geniuses, Liz Bonnin searches for the planet's most intelligent animals, and John Humphrys puts a goldfish through its paces on Mastermind.
Runtime:
1 hr
4:30 PM
Antiques Roadshow — 16:30
Knightshayes Court
Examining curios and artefacts. In the gardens of Knightshayes Court, the team uncovers a copy of a play with royalty on the cast list and a rare jewellery box.
Runtime:
45 min
5:15 PM
Flog It! — 17:15
Episode 6
Paul Martin and his team of experts invite members of the public to bring their antiques to be viewed and valued, with an option to sell at auction.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Week 7: Thursday
Deirdre O'Kane, Jay Rayner, Tessa Sanderson and Iwan Thomas test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Great Central Asian Railway Journeys — 18:30
Samarkand to Bukhara
Michael uncovers the Central Asian origins of the apple in the lush oasis surrounding Samarkand, and in Bukhara, stands in the shadow of the city's fortified Ark.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
This Farming Life — 19:00
Mystery Thief
Emma's trail cams capture a family of hungry otters, big money is at stake for Ally at a prestigious ram sale, and it’s showtime on Arran for Callum and Zara’s young kids.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
MasterChef — 20:00
Episode 11
A brand new batch of amateur cooks enter the MasterChef kitchen, ready to compete in the first round and take their shot at culinary stardom.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Saving Lives at Sea — 21:00
Swim For Your Life
In Porthcawl, on the south west coast of Wales, the crew receive a call about a swimmer who’s been swept out to sea in a rip current as his wife and son watch on helplessly.
10:00 PM
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing — 22:00
Blakeney Point - Bass and Sea Trout
Paul, Bob and Ted face the elements head on as they fish on the beach at Blakeney Point, taking refuge in Bear’s Cottage for the night to dry out.
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
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life — 23:00
Life on the Line
Surgeons face a difficult dilemma in the middle of a life-saving bile duct cancer operation. A chest sarcoma proves more challenging than expected, with no room for error.
Runtime:
1 hr
12:00 AM
This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist — 00:00
The Ransom
Meticulous and methodical, Big John engineers his ransom scheme with military precision. On paper, it’s flawless. But as the deadline approaches, nothing goes according to plan.
Runtime:
45 min
12:45 AM
MasterChef — 00:45
Episode 8
It’s time for the second heat of the week, with six more home cooks putting themselves in the culinary spotlight, ready to show the judges that they have what it takes.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:45 AM
Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr — 01:45
Episode 3
The designers team up to create uplifting spaces at a London homelessness charity, and Dara Ó Briain pops by to check in on Alan and the new rooms.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:45 AM
The Cage — 02:45
Episode 3
Matty flails as Ning continues to push him. Meanwhile, Leanne and Gary bond, until he pressures Leanne to betray Matty to safeguard her family.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 14 May) on BBC Two, you can watch This Farming Life, MasterChef, 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 03:45 with The Cage.
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.