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 Saturday 16 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Sat 16 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:20 AM (6:20 AM UK Time )
6:20 AM
Piripenguins — 06:20
Gone Bird
Exhausted with requests for help, Looph deliberately disappears. The Piris turn detective, searching the berg with little success until her ingenious plan is finally revealed.
6:35 AM
Big Lizard — 06:35
Dad's Birthday
When Cosima wrongly accuses Big Lizard of eating Dad's birthday cake, he vanishes. Has he run away, or is he planning a special surprise to save the day?
6:40 AM
The Weasy Family — 06:40
Mission Bat
The ducklings try to get rid of a bat that has interrupted their game. But Weasy thinks it's supercool and ditches the ducklings to become a comic book hero with a bat sidekick.
6:50 AM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 06:50
Gnome Improvements
To avoid Herbert’s surprise visits via his tunnels in the Big Birch, the other heroes take any quest and must deal with an angry plant!
7:00 AM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:00
Crab Basket
Grizzy and the Lemmings discover a school of crabs that live in an underwater city.
Runtime:
10 min
7:10 AM
Duck and Frog — 07:10
Gardener
Duck and Frog have a job tidying the mayor’s garden, but then Frog builds an automatic lawnmower, which soon causes chaos. Can Duck get everything back on track in time?
Runtime:
5 min
7:15 AM
Pokémon Horizons — 07:15
Clash of the Nidothing Fans
Liko and Meowscarada face off against a fellow Nidothing fan who really loves Litten.
Runtime:
20 min
7:35 AM
Bro's in Control — 07:35
Where’s My Phone?
Callum has taken Adam and Joe’s phones, and they must abseil down the world's tallest abseil tower to get them back. Meanwhile, Joel M teaches Joe a trick or two about disappearing.
Runtime:
20 min
7:55 AM
Gladiators: Epic Pranks — 07:55
Apollo, Hammer, Fire, Nitro v the Exercise Class!
Daring each other with silly in-ear prompts, Apollo, Hammer, Nitro and Fire go head-to-head at a fitness studio. Who will rack up enough prank points to win?
Runtime:
15 min
8:10 AM
Blue Peter — 08:10
Eurovision Stars and Rally Racing
Joel and Abby take on a high-speed rally racing challenge, and Eurovision UK contender Look Mum No Computer and 2025 entry Remember Monday are in the studio!
Runtime:
25 min
8:35 AM
8:40 AM
Natural World — 08:40
Nature's Misfits
Bill Bailey introduces a delightfully eccentric cast of creatures that do things differently; unconventional and unusual, these animals turn oddness into opportunity.
Runtime:
45 min
9:25 AM
Gardeners' World — 09:25
Episode 10
With the promise of warmer days ahead, Monty makes a start on planting up some of his spectacular summer containers. Frances Tophill heads to Berkshire to learn more about biodynamic gardening.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:25 AM
How to Marry a Millionaire — 10:25
Three New York models, looking for rich husbands, rent a luxurious apartment together to impress affluent bachelors, but things do not go to plan.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
12:00 PM
Athletics: Diamond League — 12:00
Shanghai
Coverage of the athletics competition featuring the world's greatest athletes.
Runtime:
2 hr
2:00 PM
Andi Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts — 14:00
Bridlington
Andi heads to the lobster capital of Europe, Bridlington, to convince young people to take up a job in fishing and create a feast to get the town excited about the lobster caught locally.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:00 PM
Great Bear Stakeout — 15:00
Episode 1
Documentary following the lives of grizzly bears. In this episode the cameras follow Parsnip, a first-time grizzly mum, and her young cub, Pushki.
Runtime:
1 hr
4:00 PM
Escape to the Country — 16:00
High Weald
A young canine-loving couple from Hertfordshire are hoping for a fresh start in a new High Weald home. While in the area, Ginny Buckley picks some of the local grape harvest.
Runtime:
1 hr
5:00 PM
Flog It! — 17:00
Capesthorne Hall
Flog It! comes from Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire, where Paul Martin investigates the history of nearby Quarrybank Mill.
Runtime:
1 hr
6:00 PM
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip — 18:00
Episode 15
Soap actors Peter Gunn and Melanie Hill join experts James Braxton and David Harper on an antiques hunt. A little ballerina and a big rocking horse make their way to auction.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:00 PM
Hidden Treasures of the National Trust — 19:00
A New Agatha Christie Mystery
The homes of two literary giants reveal personal treasures and the real people behind the pages.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Darkest Hour — 20:00
As the Nazis advance against Britain's European allies, newly elected prime minister Winston Churchill must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight for the greater good.
Runtime:
2 hr
10:00 PM
Their Finest — 22:00
1940, London. With the country's morale at stake, Catrin, an untried screenwriter from Ebbw Vale, and a makeshift cast and crew work under fire to make a film to lift the nation's spirits.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 min
11:50 PM
LGBTQ+ Hits at the BBC — 23:50
Join us for this celebration of pop’s greatest LGBTQ+ stars whose gender and sexuality are central to the story of their individual careers and the amazing songs they have created.
Runtime:
1 hr
12:50 AM
Half Man — 00:50
Episode 3
1993. Niall is conflicted when asked by his mother to lie in court about Ruben’s violence. Ruben seems to have changed for the better, so the decision weighs heavily on him.
Runtime:
55 min
1:45 AM
Mint — 01:45
Episode 7
As Dylan tries to build bridges, Shannon sees him in a new light. Ollie puts herself in harm’s way, while Cat loses her footing – until help comes from an unexpected source.
Runtime:
30 min
2:15 AM
Mint — 02:15
Episode 8
Determined to protect her family, Shannon turns her attention to Sam. As chaos builds, she, Cat and Ollie become increasingly desperate, until Shannon faces a terrible decision.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 16 May) on BBC Two, you can watch Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Darkest Hour, and Their Finest. 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 02:45 with Mint.
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.