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 Monday 24 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Mon 24 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
Murder Trial — 00:00
Former gamekeeper David Campbell takes the stand to defend himself against a murder charge built on circumstantial evidence. Will the jury believe him?
Runtime:
1 hr
1:00 AM
Buried with Michael Sheen — 01:00
Haunted by a dying man’s warning, Michael Sheen explores claims that chemicals have contaminated land in Wales and England. He follows a toxic trail to ask: who’s in danger now?
Runtime:
1 hr
2:00 AM
Ann Droid — 02:00
With Michael unemployed and living back at home, he decides it’s time to send Linda back. But can Sue really live without her?
Runtime:
30 min
2:30 AM
Murder Trial — 02:30
Brian Low is shot and found dead in rural Scotland. David Campbell, former gamekeeper of the shooting estate where he worked, stands accused of his premeditated murder.
Runtime:
1 hr
6:15 AM
The Answer Run — 06:15
Episode 15
Cats or The Lion King? Taxi or Bus? Margaret Thatcher or Theresa May? Jason Manford hosts the quiz where careful choices are everything.
Runtime:
45 min
7:00 AM
The Repair Shop — 07:00
Episode 6
The Bear Ladies fix an iconic mascot from the 1966 World Cup, Suzie repairs a well-travelled leather hat, and Pete and Sonnaz bring the music back to a battered old washboard.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 AM
Match of the Day — 08:00
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Highlights of the day's three matches in the Premier League: Manchester City v Bournemouth, Newcastle United v Liverpool and Brighton v Aston Villa.
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 16: Monday
Jessie Cave, Ayesha Hazarika, Simon Hickson and AJ Pritchard test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
1:30 PM
The Edge — 13:30
Episode 1
Gabby Logan takes charge of the quiz where contestants need brainpower and ball skills to win big. Who will be the high roller and who will push themselves over The Edge?
Runtime:
45 min
2:15 PM
Do You Know Your Place? — 14:15
Dundee
Vernon Kay, with unreliable tour guide Paul Gorton, challenges Susan Calman, Max Fosh and Noreen Khan to separate the factual from the far-fetched as the quiz arrives in Dundee.
Runtime:
30 min
2:45 PM
Animal Park — 14:45
Episode 6
The keepers have discovered lumps on the stomach of a zebra called Olivia. The vets perform surgery, but will Olivia survive the operation?
Runtime:
45 min
3:30 PM
Serengeti — 15:30
Reckoning
As everyone faces the final reckoning, the great river crossing begins. Gnu and Shani’s foal are tested by crocodiles. Duma must save his mother. Does Kali find happiness at last?
4:30 PM
Antiques Roadshow — 16:30
Redruth
More interesting finds and family heirlooms, with Michael Aspel as host. Discoveries include a Hunt picture, a Buddha figurine and a diamond brooch.
Runtime:
45 min
5:15 PM
Flog It! — 17:15
Rodmarton 20
Paul Martin visits the beautiful Cotswolds village of Broadway to uncover its artistic past. He also revisits some of the historic venues from the series, with new valuations.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Champions Week 2: Monday
Former winners Jimi Famurewa, Harriet Kemsley, Colin Murray and Sara Pascoe test their general knowledge skills on this week's Richard Osman’s House of Games: Champions.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Great Continental Railway Journeys — 18:30
Nantes to Lorient
Michael Portillo’s rail travels take him to the north west corner of France, where he explores the beautiful regions of Brittany and Normandy and learns of their connections with Great Britain.
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Mastermind — 19:30
Episode 6
Clive Myrie hosts as a new set of contenders take on the black chair. The specialist subjects are the Tour de France, George Harrison, Virgil’s Aeneid and Lyndon B Johnson.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Only Connect — 20:00
Six Sevens v Meat and Two Veg
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Two vegans and a carnivore take on three teachers who are hoping to kill off an annoying classroom meme.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
University Challenge — 20:30
Pembroke College, Cambridge v St Andrews
The first round of the competition continues. Pembroke College, Cambridge and St Andrews are the teams facing their first starters for ten. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Buried with Michael Sheen — 21:00
Episode 2
Ten years after a dying whistleblower's warning, Michael Sheen follows a trail of toxic chemical dumping in Wales and asks whether it could still be harming people’s health.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing — 22:00
Episode 5
Paul and Bob visit the heart of the English countryside in the Surrey Hills, where they fish for carp and barbel. Health expert Dr Anand Patel joins them by the lake.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Adam Fleming.
Runtime:
33 min
11:03 PM
11:05 PM
Jaws 2 — 23:05
The holiday resort of Amity is preparing for the big summer rush of tourists. Just when they thought it was safe to go back in the water, a giant, man-eating shark appears.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Monday 24 August) on BBC Two, you can watch Global Eye, Mastermind, Only Connect, and University Challenge. 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 00:55 with Jaws 2.
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.