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 Friday 21 August 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Fri 21 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:05 AM (12:05 AM UK Time )
12:05 AM
Tár — 00:05
The life of celebrated conductor Lydia Tár begins to unravel when allegations about her personal and professional relationships appear in the media.
Runtime:
2 hr 30 min
2:35 AM
The Mother of All Cons — 02:35
A teenage girl launches a charity for sick children and wins the backing of One Direction – but some parents turn detective when she seeks funds for a life-saving treatment.
Runtime:
1 hr
6:15 AM
Homes Under the Hammer — 06:15
King of the Castle
Martin is unimpressed by an archway more suited to a medieval castle than an end-of-terrace in Staffordshire. And we revisit a property in Liverpool Dion deemed too dangerous to enter.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:15 AM
Money for Nothing — 07:15
Woman with a Golden Gun - Not!
Quick, change the plan! Will a disaster with a tufting gun leave Sarah's chances of saving a 100-year-old rug in tatters?
Runtime:
45 min
8:00 AM
A House Through Time — 08:00
Episode 1
The house's first residents are an 18th-century church minister who helps French prisoners escape from Edinburgh Castle, a post office worker turned spy and a world-famous sculptor.
Runtime:
1 hr
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: Friday
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 2
Roman Kemp, with sidekick Sarah Greene, hosts the quiz show where knowledge equals speed. Shaun, Julia, Anna, Ben and James race in moving podiums across the studio floor to try and win £5,000.
Runtime:
45 min
2:15 PM
Do You Know Your Place? — 14:15
Bangor
Vernon Kay, joined by unreliable tour guide Paul Gorton, challenges Owain Wyn Evans, Greg Rutherford and Abby Cook on their UK knowledge as the trip reaches Bangor.
Runtime:
30 min
2:45 PM
Animal Park — 14:45
Episode 5
There is more news about Dave the Wolf, who has been suffering from a mysterious illness, and the keepers have a tough decision to make.
Runtime:
45 min
3:30 PM
Serengeti — 15:30
Power
Power is shifting among the animal families as new threats emerge. As their young grow and everyone fights to survive, who will be the winners and losers?
4:30 PM
Flog It! — 16:30
Crathes Castle
Paul Martin, Anita Manning and Adam Partridge visit Crathes Castle. Paul discovers a 19th-century oriental armrest, bought 20 years ago for just two pounds.
Runtime:
30 min
5:00 PM
Gymnastics: European Championships — 17:00
Men's Apparatus Finals, Part 1
Coverage of the men's apparatus finals from the 2026 European Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb, Croatia.
Runtime:
2 hr
7:00 PM
Athletics: Diamond League — 19:00
Lausanne
Coverage from the 2026 Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Runtime:
2 hr
9:00 PM
Bergerac — 21:00
Episode 6
Just as Barney and Kara are making progress, Bergerac gets a chilling phone call. He must save his daughter, confront his past and finally crack the case.
Runtime:
50 min
9:50 PM
The Secret Genius of Modern Life — 21:50
Fridge: The Secret Genius of Modern Life
Hannah hits the production line with appliance giants Bosch to find the lifeblood at the heart of every fridge and gets a lesson in carrot droop.
10:00 PM
QI — 22:00
Telling Tails
Sandi Toksvig tells you about tails (and tales) with Rob Beckett, Daliso Chaponda, Sarah Millican and Alan Davies.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Lucy Hockings.
Runtime:
33 min
11:03 PM
11:05 PM
Silent Roar — 23:05
A teenager in a Hebridean community refuses to accept that his father, who was lost at sea, is dead, and he has his hopes encouraged by an eccentric minister.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Friday 21 August) on BBC Two, you can watch Athletics: Diamond League, Bergerac, The Secret Genius of Modern Life, and QI. 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 00:30 (09:30 your time) with Silent Roar.
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.