BBC Two TV Guide

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BBC Two Schedule — Fri 07 Aug

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The first program is at 12:40 AM (12:40 AM UK Time )

12:40 AM

Ambulance — 00:40

The team in ambulance control try to assist paramedics Sam and Sophie, who are deep in woodland struggling to locate a patient they’ve been told has had a fit while out on a walk.

Runtime: 1 hr

1:40 AM

Evolution — 01:40

How did the bat get so hungry? Chris Packham explores how the drive to find food has shaped animal life. The origin of bums, guts, jaws and super hearing.

Runtime: 1 hr

6:30 AM

Money for Nothing — 06:30

Curveballs and Waves

Are creative curves good for us? Katie and Sophie attempt a wavy redesign that leaves them feeling seasick.

Runtime: 45 min

7:15 AM

The Bidding Room — 07:15

Vintage Afghan Dress, Cannon Ball, Edwardian Bottom Warmer

A small package holding 400 years of fascinating history is revealed in the room. A firefighter heats things up. And there is more than one item with royal connections for the dealers to ponder.

Runtime: 45 min

8:00 AM

Marcus Wareing Simply Provence — 08:00

Episode 6

Inspired by herbes de Provence, Marcus wants to create his own dried mix. Also, he boldly challenges a French chocolatier to flavour his wares with English breakfast tea.

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: 4 hr

1:00 PM

Richard Osman's House of Games — 13:00

Week 11: Friday

Sean Fletcher, Louise Minchin, Chris Washington and Kimberly Wyatt test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.

Runtime: 30 min

1:30 PM

The Finish Line — 13:30

Episode 15

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

Do You Know Your Place? — 14:15

Coleraine

Paul Gorton takes charge of the unreliable tour as Vernon Kay challenges Anneka Rice, comedian Shane Todd and Radio 1Xtra DJ Remi Burgz on the sights and stories of Coleraine.

Runtime: 30 min

2:45 PM

Hairy Bikers' Bakeation — 14:45

Spain

Series following the Hairy Bikers as they travel around Europe sampling different culinary treats. In Spain, Dave and Si journey from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela.

Runtime: 1 hr

3:45 PM

The Farmers' Country Showdown — 15:45

Westmorland County Show

Cattle farmers Rodney and Annabell go all out to try to win top prizes for their pedigree cows at the Westmorland County Show in Cumbria, as do Helen and Thomas.

Runtime: 45 min

4:30 PM

Antiques Roadshow — 16:30

Clitheroe

In Lancashire, Michael Aspel and the experts unearth treasures including a Victorian multi-purpose pen knife, a miniature theatre and a Japanese lacquered chest.

Runtime: 45 min

5:15 PM

Flog It! — 17:15

Derbyshire 8

Paul Martin is joined by experts Michael Baggott and Caroline Hawley at Haddon Hall in Derbyshire for another edition of the antiques series.

Runtime: 45 min

6:00 PM

Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00

Redemption Week 2: Friday

Former players Gethin Jones, Tiff Stevenson, Kate Thornton and Gary Wilmot test their general knowledge skills on this week's Richard Osman’s House of Games: Redemption Week.

Runtime: 30 min

6:30 PM

Just One Thing — 18:30

Eat Beetroot

Roman Kemp aims to convince 25-year-old sports fanatic Kerry, who dreams of becoming a Paralympian, that the humble beetroot may help her to achieve her goal.

Runtime: 30 min

7:00 PM

Iolo's Anglesey — 19:00

Episode 2

Iolo Williams explores the wildlife of Anglesey. He finds gannets on an offshore island, visits a stunning red squirrel wood, and sees otters and a rare sight of a bittern.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

Beechgrove Garden — 19:30

Episode 19

Brian and Calum tackle Beechgrove’s hedges after checking carefully for bird nest activity. Brian offers advice on how to care for common houseplants.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Gardeners' World — 20:00

Episode 21

Frances Tophill returns to Damson Farm in Bath and spends the day with owner Alison and a very special guest – Dame Mary Berry. Arit Anderson visits an inspiring urban edible garden in London.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Bergerac — 21:00

Episode 4

The battle between Bergerac and Arthur Wakefield intensifies as his enemies gain ground. A shocking ransom revelation emerges.

Runtime: 45 min

9:45 PM

QI XL — 21:45

Tricks and Treats

Sandi goes tricking and treating with Ria Lina, Eshaan Akbar, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies.

Runtime: 45 min

10:30 PM

Newsnight — 22:30

Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Paddy O'Connell.

Runtime: 33 min

11:03 PM

BBC Weather — 23:03

Weather bulletin.

Runtime: 2 min

11:05 PM

Hoard — 23:05

Ten-year-old Maria lives with her deeply troubled single mother, Cynthia, who is utterly devoted to her daughter but in the grip of a hoarding obsession.

Runtime: 1 hr 55 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Two tonight?

Tonight (Friday 07 August) on BBC Two, you can watch Iolo's Anglesey, Beechgrove Garden, Gardeners' World, and Bergerac. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Two today?

Today's programming on BBC Two ends at 01:00 with Hoard.

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