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 09 October 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Fri 09 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
Medusa Deluxe — 00:05
A murder mystery set at a hairdressing competition. Extravagance and excess collide as the death of one of their own sows seeds of division in a community whose passion for hair verges on obsession.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
1:40 AM
The Split Up — 01:40
The fate of Aria and Neal’s wedding day hangs in the balance as the Kishans navigate their new family dynamic. A final plea from Michael leaves Maya questioning her decision.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:40 AM
Blue Lights — 02:40
In the wake of the attack on Amira, Grace’s determination puts her in danger, while Mo spirals further with violent consequences.
Runtime:
55 min
6:40 AM
Escape to the Country — 06:40
Lincolnshire
Richie Anderson helps Gary and Mel make rural Lincolnshire home, with £450,000 to bring them closer to their daughter and give them enough space to welcome the whole family.
Runtime:
45 min
7:25 AM
Garden Rescue — 07:25
Tunbridge Wells
Lee and Diarmuid are in Tunbridge Wells to help Rachael and Ryan transform their uneven, overgrown garden into a romantic horticultural rehab garden.
Runtime:
45 min
8:10 AM
The Great House Revival — 08:10
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.
9:00 AM
BBC News — 09:00
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Runtime:
3 hr 20 min
12:20 PM
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — 12:20
Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
Runtime:
30 min
12:50 PM
Lifeline — 12:50
Meningitis Now
Seema Jaswal presents an appeal on behalf of Meningitis Now, a charity which provides emotional, practical and financial support to people and families affected by meningitis.
Runtime:
10 min
1:00 PM
Impossible — 13:00
Episode 5
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 40
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 9
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
Elephants
Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. How hairs keep elephants cool, how feet sensors guide them towards rain and how their mouths store water.
Runtime:
30 min
3:45 PM
The Great House Revival — 15:45
Episode 2
Architect duo Rob and Alfonso take on the task of restoring their historic terraced house into a stylish, contemporary home.
4:35 PM
Antiques Roadshow — 16:35
Portmeirion
Michael Aspel and the team of experts head for Portmeirion in North Wales. Amongst the treasures brought to light are some intricate mosaics and a valuable penknife.
Runtime:
40 min
5:15 PM
Flog It! — 17:15
Essex 58
Antiques series. This episode comes from Layer Marney Tower in rural Essex. Finds include a spectacular Clarice Cliff coffee set and a beautifully modelled bronze dog.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
House of Games — 18:00
Week 2: Friday
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 10
Ellie gets all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action ahead of the weekend’s live show, and she's joined by a panel of Strictly all-stars who cast their eyes over the upcoming performances.
Runtime:
30 min
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
Landward — 19:30
Episode 17
Dougie is in Easter Ross uncloaking the hidden story of a local landmark. Meanwhile, Arlene is on Jura meeting three women who are making a living and living their dream.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Gardeners' World — 20:00
Episode 28
Autumn is in full swing at Longmeadow, and Monty is making the most of the season. Rachel de Thame visits a specialist wildflower nursery, and Toby Buckland is back with more horticultural hacks.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Six Wives with Lucy Worsley — 21:00
Episode 1
Documentary series featuring dramatic reconstruction in which Lucy Worsley delves into the personal lives of Henry VIII's wives, beginning with Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn.
10:00 PM
Longlegs — 22:00
A rookie FBI agent is assigned the case of a series of murder-suicides in Oregon, each of which features a mysterious coded letter left at the scene.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
11:35 PM
The Awakening — 23:35
Thriller. Haunted by World War I and the loss of her fiance, hoax exposer Florence Cathcart visits a boarding school to explain sightings of a boy's ghost.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Friday 09 October) on BBC Two, you can watch Newsnight, BBC Weather, Landward, 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 01:20 with The Awakening.
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.