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 18 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Fri 18 Sep
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:20 AM (12:20 AM UK Time )
12:20 AM
Vigil — 00:20
The truth of Jia’s discovery forces Amy and Kirsten to reassess the situation on Svalbard, and embark on a rescue mission that has them facing a new, unexpected danger.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:20 AM
Vigil — 01:20
Amy finds herself on the wrong side of the law, and Kirsten puts herself in danger to keep Amy safe and get to the truth - leading to the hardest choice of their careers.
Runtime:
1 hr
6:30 AM
Garden Rescue — 06:30
Manchester
Charlie Dimmock and Chris Hull help to transform a space with plenty of greenery but no plants - and quite often plenty of mud - into a Canadian-inspired garden fit for all seasons.
Runtime:
45 min
7:15 AM
Money for Nothing — 07:15
Chair Rescue
Upholsterer Ollie takes radical action by knocking off 'ears', and Hannah turns to flower power for a sewing box that needs some TLC.
Runtime:
45 min
8:00 AM
Mastermind — 08:00
Episode 23
Clive Myrie hosts as four more contenders answer questions on specialist subjects, including the London 2012 Olympic Games, and British waterfowl and wading birds.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 AM
Mastermind — 08:30
Episode 24
Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. Subjects include Jimi Hendrix, the operas of Giacomo Puccini and Wilfred Owen.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 AM
BBC News — 09:00
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Runtime:
3 hr 30 min
12:30 PM
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — 12:30
Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 PM
Impossible — 13:00
Episode 15
The quiz show where players must avoid Impossible answers to stay in the competition. 17 people start today’s show, but how many of them will survive to face the £10,000 Question?
Runtime:
45 min
1:45 PM
The Edge — 13:45
Episode 20
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
2:30 PM
Unbeatable — 14:30
Episode 3
Jason Manford hosts the quiz where it's not just about finding the right answer, it's finding the best answer that counts.
Runtime:
30 min
3:00 PM
Great British Railway Journeys — 15:00
Herne Bay to Leeds Castle, Kent
Armed with his interwar copy of Bradshaw’s Guide to the Railways, Michael reaches the Kent seaside resort of Herne Bay, where he learns about a pioneering aviatrix.
Runtime:
30 min
3:30 PM
Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico — 15:30
Mexico City
Eva takes a tour of her adopted hometown in the heart of the country, devouring a freshly baked concha and travelling down Aztec canals to an ancient floating vegetable garden.
4:15 PM
Wild China — 16:15
Land of the Panda
Documentary series. China's heartland is the centre of a 5,000-year-old civilization and home to the giant panda, golden snub-nosed monkey and the golden takin.
Runtime:
1 hr
5:15 PM
Flog It! — 17:15
Muncaster Castle 32
Antiques series. Paul Martin presents from Muncaster Castle in Cumbria and delves into the Lake District's bobbin industry.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Week 5: Friday
Larry Dean, Kirsty Gallagher, Sam Quek and Lemn Sissay test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure — 18:30
Atlantic Coast - Barbados
On the east coast of Barbados, Clive checks out the world’s oldest rum distillery, helps out on an organic farm, tries some cliff-top yoga and meets a Bajan spoken word poet.
7:00 PM
Newsnight — 19:00
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley.
Runtime:
28 min
7:28 PM
7:30 PM
Beechgrove Garden — 19:30
Episode 25
Brian Cunningham looks at which trees can be planted that will cope with wet conditions, and Lizzie Schofield demonstrates how to take autumn seeds and cultivate for spring seedlings.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Gardeners' World — 20:00
Episode 26
In a special programme exploring the enduring value of allotment life, Frances Tophill heads to Exmouth in Devon, where thriving plots and passionate growers are at the heart of a vibrant community.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways — 21:00
The Day That Changed the World
Railway enthusiast Michael Portillo leads a landmark journey through 200 years of rail, marking the moment Britain’s modern railway was born.
10:00 PM
The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes — 22:00
The Hunt
After World War II, Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann establishes a new life in Argentina, where he and fellow Nazi Willem Sassen record a comprehensive account of his career.
11:00 PM
Starve Acre — 23:00
In the rural England of the 1970s, Richard and Juliette's seemingly idyllic family life is thrown into turmoil when their son starts acting out of character.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Friday 18 September) on BBC Two, you can watch Newsnight, BBC Weather, Beechgrove Garden, and Gardeners' World. 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 Starve Acre.
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.