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 Thursday 08 October 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Thu 08 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:45 AM (12:45 AM UK Time )
12:45 AM
The Split Up — 00:45
Aria struggles to convince Dhruv to come clean as she grapples with guilt over her own betrayal. An urgent abduction case with a surprising client needs all hands on deck.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:45 AM
Emergency 24/7 — 01:45
Kye’s abscess hasn't responded to treatment, and it's possible the 26-year-old’s drug use has caused complications. 88-year-old Lady Carole needs surgery to retain her mobility.
Runtime:
1 hr
6:30 AM
Bridge of Lies — 06:30
Episode 16
Friends Tamara, George, Nabeelah and Roy take on the Bridge of Lies. One by one, they must cross the Bridge, stepping on the truths and avoiding the lies.
Runtime:
45 min
7:15 AM
Garden Rescue — 07:15
Manchester
Charlie and Chris are in Manchester to help Andrew and Neal transform their neglected garden, with a tatty lawn and scattered potted plants, which has fallen into disrepair.
Runtime:
45 min
8:00 AM
Weatherman Walking — 08:00
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
8:30 AM
Weatherman Walking — 08:30
Best of Weatherman Walking
Derek recalls three maritime walks that are packed with stories of shipwrecks along the Wales coast, including one about the Royal Charter, which went down with 400 lives lost.
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 15 min
12:15 PM
1:00 PM
Impossible — 13:00
Episode 4
The quiz show where players must avoid the Impossible answer to stay in the competition. Twenty-one people begin the week, but how many of them will survive to face the £10,000 question?
Runtime:
45 min
1:45 PM
Unbeatable — 13:45
Episode 39
Jason Manford hosts the quiz show where players face a question and pick from a board of six rankable answers. Some answers are good, but only one is Unbeatable.
Runtime:
45 min
2:30 PM
The Boss — 14:30
Episode 8
Susan Calman hosts the quiz show of tactics, knowledge and nerve. Contestants must work as a team, but ultimately there can only be one Boss. Who will walk away with the money?
Runtime:
45 min
3:15 PM
The Wonder of Animals — 15:15
Bears
Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful: How are bears able to survive in practically every habitat on earth, from jungles to the Arctic?
Runtime:
30 min
3:45 PM
The Great House Revival — 15:45
Episode 1
Hugh follows couple Mary-Claire and Sully as they transform a Georgian house into a modern home while paying homage to the building’s rich past.
4:35 PM
Antiques Roadshow — 16:35
RHS Wisley 2
Michael Aspel takes the team of experts to the RHS gardens at Wisley. Finds include a set of letters from Lewis Carroll and a carriage clock saved from a skip.
Runtime:
40 min
5:15 PM
Flog It! — 17:15
Compilation
A special edition revisiting some of the historic venues from the series, with brand new valuations and unexpected auctions.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
House of Games — 18:00
Week 2: Thursday
Stephen Mangan, Shona McGarty, Andi Peters and Nina Wadia test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games as Michael Sheen takes the helm.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Strictly - It Takes Two — 18:30
Episode 9
Ellie Taylor is on hand with even more behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly, and Vicky Gill returns with a sneak peek at some of the couples' outfits.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Escape to the Country — 19:00
Dorset
Nicki Chapman meets an animal-loving house hunter from Oxfordshire who wants to relocate to a village community in Dorset, ideally close to the coast.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Monty Don’s British Gardens — 20:00
Episode 1
Monty Don travels from the north west coast of Scotland to the north east coast of England, from historic reconstructions to modern reinventions.
9:00 PM
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life — 21:00
Episode 1
Operations where even a small mistake is catastrophic. Surgeons at Addenbrooke’s and Royal Papworth hospitals remove a life-threatening tumour and repair a young patient’s aorta.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Live at the Apollo — 22:00
Episode 5
The fabulous Babatunde Aleshe introduces Chloe Petts and Lindsey Santoro to the stage.
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Katie Razzall.
Runtime:
33 min
11:03 PM
11:05 PM
Uncanny — 23:05
The Haunting of Hollymount Farm
Danny Robins meets Liam, who spent his youth terrified by a ghostly child on the family farm. But were the events truly supernatural, or are there more rational explanations?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 08 October) on BBC Two, you can watch Escape to the Country, Monty Don’s British Gardens, Surgeons: At the Edge of Life, and Live at the Apollo. 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 00:05 with Uncanny.
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.