BBC Two TV Guide & Listings (Australia Timezone)
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 Wednesday 19 August 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Wed 19 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:15 AM (6:15 AM UK Time )
6:15 AM
Homes Under the Hammer — 06:15
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
The culmination of an eight-year project in Derby is worth the wait. There's also lots of work to be done at properties in North Shields and Norwich.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:15 AM
Money for Nothing — 07:15
Bounce Back
Bag maker Neil jumps at the chance to save an inflatable castle, but will working with the tricky material leave him deflated?
Runtime:
45 min
8:00 AM
Great Japanese Railway Journeys — 08:00
Lake Shikotsu to Otaru
Michael explores the history of Hokkaido’s indigenous Ainu people. At Lake Shikotsu, he enjoys a traditional meal of salmon soup and witnesses a performance of the ancient Dance of the Cranes.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 AM
Great Continental Railway Journeys — 08:30
Vivario to Corte
Michael boards one of Europe’s most dramatic railways, which winds through Corsica’s breathtaking mountainous landscapes.
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:
4 hr
1:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 13:00
Week 15: Wednesday
Nina Conti, Nick Helm, Athena Kugblenu and Toby Tarrant test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
1:30 PM
The Finish Line — 13:30
Episode 25
Roman Kemp hosts this quiz show with sidekick Sarah Greene. The contestants race on moving podiums across the studio floor to try to win £5,000.
Runtime:
45 min
2:15 PM
Do You Know Your Place? — 14:15
Paisley
The tour rolls into Paisley as Vernon Kay and unreliable guide Paul Gorton see if Owain Wyn Evans, Greg Rutherford and Abby Cook can separate the real from the ridiculous.
Runtime:
30 min
2:45 PM
Animal Park — 14:45
Episode 3
The tiger cubs are growing fast, but one youngster is fighting with his family. It is normal behaviour, but the keepers must act fast to prevent serious injuries.
Runtime:
45 min
3:30 PM
Serengeti — 15:30
Renewal
As the land recovers from the floods, food becomes the main focus. But whilst the young learn to hunt, families are divided and losses are mourned.
4:30 PM
Antiques Roadshow — 16:30
Bala
Michael Aspel and the experts travel to Lake Bala, north Wales, where they see a pair of books inscribed to a local by Queen Victoria and an unusual collection of tie pins.
Runtime:
45 min
5:15 PM
Flog It! — 17:15
Barrow Hill 4
At Barrow Hill Roundhouse, Jonathan Pratt comes across a loveable teddy bear, while Michael Baggott gets excited by a Russian silver cross which is hiding a secret.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Champions Week 1: Wednesday
Former winners Edith Bowman, Rhys James, Anita Rani and Simon Rimmer test their general knowledge skills on this week's Richard Osman’s House of Games: Champions.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Bear Grylls - Wild Reckoning — 18:30
What Happened Next
A few months on, Bear revisits some of the people who came to the wild for his help to resolve conflict in their lives and relationships. How have things changed for them?
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Cricket: Today at the Test — 19:00
First Test, Day 1
Day 1 highlights from the Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Digging for Britain — 20:00
Forgotten Fortresses and Lost Villages
Digs in the west of Britain reveal a forgotten fortress teetering on the edge of a cliff, evidence of the oldest house in Cardiff and a discovery at a Roman mosaic that shocks the experts.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Murder Trial — 21:00
Murder Trial: Death of a Dog Walker
Former gamekeeper David Campbell takes the stand to defend himself against a murder charge built on circumstantial evidence. Will the jury believe him?
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Couples Therapy — 22:00
Episode 1
Marjorie and Jason navigate political differences. Chris and Sienna confront betrayal. Clinton and Shay clash over expectations, and Nessa seeks space from Drea.
Runtime:
30 min
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
Couples Therapy — 23:05
Episode 2
Chris digs deeper into his infidelities. Orna consults an expert to better support Clinton, while Marjorie and Jason clash over cat litter. Drea feels hurt by Nessa’s boundaries.
Runtime:
30 min
11:35 PM
Couples Therapy — 23:35
Episode 3
Jason turns to ChatGPT for support after Marjorie dismisses his weight loss. Nessa and Drea face both societal and internalised homophobia, while Chris revisits his traumatic past.
Runtime:
30 min
12:05 AM
Buried with Michael Sheen — 00:05
Episode 1
Haunted by a dying man’s warning, Michael Sheen explores claims that chemicals have contaminated land in Wales and England. He follows a toxic trail to ask: who’s in danger now?
Runtime:
1 hr
1:05 AM
Amityville: An Origin Story — 01:05
The Feedback Loop
The success of the Amityville Horror reinvents the haunted house for a new generation, spawning sequels, conspiracy theories and a rabid fandom.
1:55 AM
Evolution — 01:55
The Horse
How did the horse become so fast? Chris Packham explores the evolutionary beginnings of animal movement and how it reached its peak in one of the most athletic animals on earth.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 19 August) on BBC Two, you can watch Cricket: Today at the Test, Digging for Britain, Murder Trial, and Couples Therapy. 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 02:55 (11:55 your time) with Evolution.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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