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 Sunday 23 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Sun 23 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:30 AM (12:30 AM UK Time )
12:30 AM
Motown Master: Lamont Dozier at the BBC — 00:30
A celebration of the work of songwriter Lamont Dozier, who passed away in 2022, featuring a rich selection from the BBC’s archive of performances of his work from over the decades.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:30 AM
Motown at the BBC — 01:30
Compilation of Motown's greatest names filmed live in the BBC studios, including The Miracles, The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops and The Jackson 5.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:30 AM
Ludwig — 02:30
No longer impersonating his twin, puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor returns as a crime scene consultant. A murder at a theatre sees John take centre stage.
Runtime:
1 hr
6:10 AM
The A to Z of TV Gardening — 06:10
Letter T
A look at some of the BBC's most popular gardening programmes and personalities, presented by Carol Kirkwood. Carol explores subjects that all begin with the letter T.
Runtime:
50 min
7:00 AM
Glorious Gardens from Above — 07:00
Hampshire
Horticulturist Christine Walkden explores gardens and countryside from a hot-air balloon. Christine flies above the green expanses of Hampshire.
Runtime:
45 min
7:45 AM
Countryfile — 07:45
Adam's Young Farmers: Cumbria
Adam Henson goes to Cumbria to meet 27-year-old farmer Georgia Hunter, who with her father has switched from rearing lambs to keeping goats.
Runtime:
55 min
8:40 AM
Breakfast — 08:40
The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
Runtime:
20 min
9:00 AM
Weatherman Walking — 09:00
Best of Weatherman Walking
Derek delves into Wales’s industrial past, including the slate trail in Gwyneddf and the Glo-Aur, a 17-mile walk to commemorate the Cymmer Mining Disaster, which claimed 114 lives.
Runtime:
30 min
9:30 AM
Beechgrove Garden — 09:30
Episode 21
Brian takes cuttings from rhododendrons, and Kirsty does the same with a range of tender perennials. Brian revisits his espaliered apple trees for more essential maintenance.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 AM
Saturday Kitchen Best Bites — 10:00
2025: 20/07/2025
Mouthwatering recipes from Hasan Semay, Cynthia Shanmugalingam, Nadiya Hussain and Jane Baxter. Meanwhile, Rick Stein and The Hairy Bikers head out and about across the UK.
11:30 AM
Caribbean Food Made Easy — 11:30
Episode 1
Caribbean cookery series. Levi Roots returns to Jamaica where he grew up, to cook spicy lamb, eat yam mash with the family of Usain Bolt, and barbecue fish on the beach.
12:00 PM
Lorraine Pascale: How to Be a Better Cook — 12:00
Bryony Crutcher
Lorraine Pascale shows people with no kitchen confidence how to create meals. Lorraine helps Bryony Crutcher host her best friend's hen party.
12:30 PM
Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers — 12:30
New Tricks
Food writer Nigel Slater creates simple yet delicious meals. In this episode, he transforms favourite classic recipes and puts a new spin on beans on toast.
Runtime:
15 min
12:45 PM
Gymnastics: European Championships — 12:45
Men's Team Finals
Coverage of the men's team finals at the 2026 European Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb, Croatia.
Runtime:
3 hr 25 min
4:10 PM
Athletics: Diamond League — 16:10
Silesia
Coverage from the 2026 Diamond League meeting in Silesia, Poland.
Runtime:
50 min
5:00 PM
Fake or Fortune? — 17:00
What Happened Next? Toulouse-Lautrec
Will two charming sketchbooks found in a garden shed in France finally be recognised as authentic works by French master Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec?
Runtime:
1 hr
6:00 PM
The Big Deal with Steph McGovern — 18:00
Episode 2
Pressure builds for the aspiring art dealers when the remaining six pairs team up to source and sell artwork for luxury homes.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:00 PM
Cricket: Today at the Test — 19:00
First Test, Day 5
Day 5 highlights from the Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Blue Planet Revisited — 20:00
A Shark's Tale
Steve Backshall discovers why the Bahamas provide ideal sanctuary for sharks. What we can learn from these rich tropical waters that will help oceans all across the planet?
9:00 PM
Why...? — 21:00
Why Sharks Attack
After three recent fatal shark attacks in Egypt, this film investigates whether pressure from human activity and climate change is altering the behaviour of sharks.
10:00 PM
Jaws — 22:00
When a great white shark begins preying on humans off the beaches of New England, a police chief, a shark expert and a grizzled fisherman head out on a perilous journey to hunt the creature down.
Runtime:
2 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 23 August) on BBC Two, you can watch Cricket: Today at the Test, Blue Planet Revisited, Why...?, and Jaws. 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 00:00 with Jaws.
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.