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 Friday 28 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Fri 28 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
Dear Evan Hansen — 00:05
High school misfit Evan lies to comfort a grieving mother, telling her of a friendship with her late son that never existed. The falsehoods soon escalate, leaving Evan further to fall.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 min
2:10 AM
Brexit: A Very British Civil War — 02:10
Remain’s economic scare tactics fail to win over voters. When Boris Johnson adopts Nigel Farage’s immigration message, David Cameron refuses to confront it head-on.
Runtime:
1 hr
6:15 AM
Homes Under the Hammer — 06:15
Groovy, Baby!
Martin encounters a retro bed in Derbyshire that would be perfect as a prop on the Austin Powers set!
Runtime:
1 hr
7:15 AM
Money for Nothing — 07:15
The Worm Has Turned... Wood into Dust
A woodworm-infested chair frame leaves husband-and-wife team Dani and Elliot with a huge job on their hands.
Runtime:
45 min
8:00 AM
A House Through Time — 08:00
Episode 2
In the Victorian era, the residents of the house on Calton Hill include a maker of expensive shoes whose customers won’t pay, a world-famous bagpipe maker and a notorious brothel keeper.
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: Friday
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 5
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
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
2:45 PM
Animal Park — 14:45
Episode 11
Willow the aardvark has been hand-reared since birth. Now it’s time to reunite her with her family. Will she be welcomed with open arms, or will they see her as a threat?
Runtime:
45 min
3:30 PM
Serengeti — 15:30
Serengeti III
The search for a home brings tragedy and triumph as baby hippo Mafuta faces new dangers. Crocodile Magamba defends her hatchlings, and Duma the cheetah struggles to make friends.
4:30 PM
Antiques Roadshow — 16:30
Kendal
Michael Aspel and the team of experts visit Kendal in the Lake District. The rare finds include a first edition Beatrix Potter book and Russian silver.
Runtime:
55 min
5:25 PM
Flog It! — 17:25
Wolverhampton 1
Paul Martin presents from Wolverhampton Art Gallery, where he finds out about the life of one of the city's most famous sons, footballer Billy Wright.
Runtime:
35 min
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Champions Week 2: Friday
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
Lisieux to Giverny
In the apple orchards of the Calvados region, Michael Portillo discovers how the classic digestif has been distilled since 1865 at the Pierre Huet estate.
7:00 PM
Cricket: Today at the Test — 19:00
Second Test, Day 2
Day 2 highlights from the second Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord's.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Gardeners' World — 20:00
Episode 23
As a summer marked by record-breaking heat and prolonged drought comes to a close, Monty reflects on how it has tested gardeners across the country.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
The Marlow Murder Club — 21:00
Episode 1
When retired archaeologist Judith witnesses a murder, she teams up with vicar’s wife Becks and dog walker Suzie to investigate.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Lucy Hockings.
Runtime:
33 min
11:03 PM
11:05 PM
Tuesday — 23:05
When terminally ill Tuesday is visited by Death, she asks him for more time to allow her to resolve her relationship with mum Zora, who has been unable to come to terms with the inevitable.
Runtime:
1 hr 40 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Friday 28 August) on BBC Two, you can watch Cricket: Today at the Test, Gardeners' World, and The Marlow Murder Club. 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 00:45 with Tuesday.
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.