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 Saturday 29 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Sat 29 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:45 AM (12:45 AM UK Time )
12:45 AM
The Mother of All Cons — 00:45
Parents turn detective, desperate to prove that Meg isn’t critically ill and that Believe in Magic is built on a lie – but a tragedy makes them question everything they’ve uncovered.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:45 AM
The Big Deal with Steph McGovern — 01:45
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
6:15 AM
Piripenguins — 06:15
Nugget arranges an ice-sculpting event, but only Flutter turns up. However, when his tongue gets accidentally stuck to the ice, it takes the whole colony to solve the problem.
Runtime:
15 min
6:30 AM
Big Lizard — 06:30
The River Picnic
Cosima and Big Lizard go paddleboarding, but Dunk and the river creatures are behaving strangely. Could it be something to do with Dad's desire for a cup of tea?
Runtime:
10 min
6:40 AM
The Weasy Family — 06:40
Mission Shield
The ducklings go for a bumpy ride in a toy car. Weasy is worried his things will get damaged, so he draws no-traffic zones with chalk - but the ducklings don't respect the 'rules of the road'.
6:45 AM
Super Happy Magic Forest — 06:45
Mojo Mountain
The heroes must urgently quest to Mojo Mountain and speak to the Silver Faun to prevent Hoofius from losing his mojo forever.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 AM
Grizzy and the Lemmings — 07:00
Chocolate Deposit
The Lemmings find a magic stick that functions as a Yummy divining rod.
Runtime:
5 min
7:05 AM
Duck and Frog — 07:05
Leaf Collector
Duck must pick up leaves from the park, but Frog's arrival makes it seem impossible. That is, until Frog comes up with a clever solution - using springs from Duck’s beloved chair!
Runtime:
10 min
7:15 AM
Pokémon Horizons — 07:15
Taking the Next Steps
Diana arrives with new info about Terapagos and the Six Heroes.
Runtime:
20 min
7:35 AM
Winx Club - The Magic Is Back — 07:35
Stella's New Crush
Bloom learns from Faragonda that she possesses the powerful Dragon Flame, but she fears the dangers it might bring. Meanwhile, Stella is excited about a blind date with the mysterious Prince Luke.
8:00 AM
The Next Step: Cheer — 08:00
Flyers
As Kenzie changes up the routine, Layla tries to prove she belongs on-mat as a flyer. A new stunt makes Olive nervous, and Ruby struggles to rein in her crush on Heath.
Runtime:
25 min
8:25 AM
Girl Troop vs Aliens — 08:25
Best friends Tilda, Kiara, Ruby and Ginny are the host troop at Brighthawk Camp, but they are about to discover that some attendees have come from much, much further afield!
Runtime:
25 min
8:50 AM
9:00 AM
Gardeners' World — 09:00
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
10:00 AM
This Wild Life — 10:00
The Great Lion Hunt
Series following a family who moved to Kenya to run a safari camp. Saba is on a mission to find newborn lion cubs, and Frank races to rescue a lioness.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 AM
Laura — 10:30
A police detective becomes obsessed with a beautiful woman believed killed by a shotgun blast to the face in this classic mystery.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
11:55 AM
The Great British Sewing Bee — 11:55
Episode 7
It’s Music Week, so expect Madonna-inspired cone bras, outfits for a pop trio and disco decadence in the Made-to-Measure.
Runtime:
1 hr
12:55 PM
Race Against the Tide — 12:55
Episode 2
Six teams race to build stunning sand sculptures on St Andrews Beach in the No Place Like Home challenge. Six hours, one tide - who will rise, and who will crumble?
Runtime:
30 min
1:25 PM
Beaches — 13:25
Some friendships last forever
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical, struggling entertainer share a turbulent but strong childhood friendship over the years.
3:20 PM
Evil Under the Sun — 15:20
Agatha Christie's murder mystery. Detective Hercule Poirot sets out to discover the truth behind the death of a stage star at a resort hotel on an Adriatic island.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
5:15 PM
Rugby League: Super League — 17:15
Wakefield v York
Rugby league action from the 2026 Super League as Wakefield Trinity play York Knights.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 min
7:30 PM
BBC Proms — 19:30
Celebrating James Bond at the Proms
Nick Mohammed has a licence to thrill, presenting a concert of iconic 007 theme tunes like Nobody Does it Better, Skyfall and Goldfinger, recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
9:00 PM
Wham! 10 Days in China — 21:00
Unseen and beautifully restored footage captures WHAM!'s historic 1985 China tour, where George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley brought western pop to a curious and expectant nation.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
10:25 PM
Wham! at the BBC — 22:25
Andrew Ridgeley, Pepsi DeMacque and Shirlie Kemp present a selection of Wham!'s biggest and best performances from the BBC archives, including hits like Last Christmas and Young Guns Go for It.
Runtime:
1 hr 10 min
11:35 PM
Top of the Pops — 23:35
1985 - Big Hits
Performances by Wham!, The Smiths, Kate Bush, a-ha, Eurythmics, The Cure, Dead or Alive, Bonnie Tyler, Tears for Fears, Sister Sledge, Jennifer Rush, Doug E Fresh and many more.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 29 August) on BBC Two, you can watch BBC Proms, and Wham! 10 Days in China. 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 00:35 with Top of the Pops.
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.