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 29 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Wed 29 Jul
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:30 AM (6:30 AM UK Time )
6:30 AM
Money for Nothing — 06:30
Take a Bow
Blacksmith Kev faces his biggest ever challenge: theatre lighting stands. But will his risky redesign steal the show?
Runtime:
45 min
7:15 AM
The Bidding Room — 07:15
Baccarat Decanter, Shooting Glasses, Chishen Chiu Expanding Chair
Tracy hopes her extraordinary chair will unfold into a bidding war, a shiny life-sized figure sparks interest, and the dealers focus on an intriguing glass curio.
Runtime:
45 min
8:00 AM
Great Japanese Railway Journeys — 08:00
Tokyo, Part 2
Michael rides the 21-mile Yamonote line, an elevated railway that encircles the city, and visits the busiest train station in the world by passenger numbers.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 AM
Great Continental Railway Journeys — 08:30
Mandas to Laconi
Michael Portillo’s railway tour of Sardinia heads inland towards the island's dramatic mountain landscapes, which he discovers were frequented by DH Lawrence.
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:
4 hr
1:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 13:00
Week 7: Wednesday
Yasmine Akram, Cariad Lloyd, Geoff Norcott and Dennis Taylor test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
1:30 PM
The Finish Line — 13:30
Episode 8
Roman Kemp hosts this quiz show with sidekick Sarah Greene. The contestants race on moving podiums across the studio floor to try to win £5,000.
Runtime:
45 min
2:15 PM
Lightning — 14:15
Episode 28
Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quickfire quiz where six plucky contestants must stay out of the light to be all right. Can anyone beat the lightning and win the £3,000 jackpot?
Runtime:
30 min
2:45 PM
Hairy Bikers' Bakeation — 14:45
Germany
Dave and Si travel from the wine region of the Rhine Valley to the spiritual home of beer, Bavaria, discovering Germany's regional cuisine along the way.
Runtime:
1 hr
3:45 PM
The Farmers' Country Showdown — 15:45
Mid-Somerset Show
Farmer Rhian and her children take their sheep to be judged at the Mid-Somerset Show. Dairy farmer Fred is also returning to defend his championship title, so the pressure is on.
Runtime:
30 min
4:15 PM
Earth from Space — 16:15
Colourful Planet
From space, Earth is a kaleidoscope. Turquoise plankton blooms trigger a feeding frenzy, China turns yellow with rapeseed flowers, and mysterious green lights appear in the ocean.
5:15 PM
Flog It! — 17:15
Blackpool 5
This edition of the antiques series comes from the historic Blackpool Tower Circus, where Paul Martin is joined by experts Anita Manning and James Lewis.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Week 16: Wednesday
Karen Hauer, Storm Huntley, Joe Marler and Tom Read Wilson test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Just One Thing — 18:30
Take a Hot Bath
Roman Kemp meets children's entertainer Susan and suggests she add a hot bath to her evening routine. Not only could it improve her quality of sleep – it could even reduce the risk of heart disease.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip — 19:00
John Bercow v Sally Gunnell
Gold medal-winning hurdler Sally Gunnell shares a Rolls Royce with former speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow. With Izzy Balmer and Raj Bisram, can they maintain order?
8:00 PM
Saving Lives at Sea — 20:00
Yacht on the Rocks
The Newhaven crew make a desperate attempt to rescue a yachtsman before his vessel is smashed on the rocks.
9:00 PM
Lucy Worsley Investigates — 21:00
The Gunpowder Plot
On 5 November 1605, a group of conspirators planned to blow up parliament. Lucy Worsley investigates the Gunpowder Plot, asking what drove them to this radical act of extremism.
10:00 PM
Inside No. 9 — 22:00
Mr King
Alan arrives at a small village primary school in rural Wales, and throwing himself into his new job, he still finds himself overshadowed by his much-loved predecessor, Mr King.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Runtime:
28 min
10:58 PM
11:00 PM
Uncanny — 23:00
Case 2: The Bearpark Poltergeist
Ian believes his house was haunted by an entity which would shake drawers, ring bells and even flush the toilet. But could there be a scientific explanation for all this?
12:00 AM
The Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke — 00:00
Abundance
Millions watch Ruby Franke’s wholesome YouTube content, but happy families are rarely as they seem. Could life coach Jodi Hildebrandt hold the answers to the family’s problems?
Runtime:
55 min
12:55 AM
Do You Know Your Place? — 00:55
Leicester
Vernon Kay teams up with unreliable tour guide Paul Gorton to see if Susan Calman, Max Fosh and Noreen Khan can separate the credible from the questionable in Leicester.
Runtime:
30 min
1:25 AM
Scamanda — 01:25
Stage 4: Catch Me If You Cancer
As the Department of Justice closes in, Amanda insists she is still ill. But when charges are filed, the truth is tested in court.
Runtime:
40 min
2:05 AM
The Rapture — 02:05
Episode 1
After a life-altering car accident, clinical psychologist Dr Gabs Fox meets Bethany Krall, a teenager accused of brutally murdering her mother. But Bethany insists she is innocent.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 29 July) on BBC Two, you can watch Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, Saving Lives at Sea, Lucy Worsley Investigates, and Inside No. 9. 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 03:05 with The Rapture.
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.