BBC Two TV Guide & Listings (Ireland Timezone)
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Wed 31 Dec
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 2:00 AM (2:00 AM UK Time )
2:00 AM
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish — 02:00
To restore his nine lives, Puss must beat a host of fairy-tale characters to the magical map of the Wishing Star, but a fearful adversary is on his trail.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
3:35 AM
A Ghost Story for Christmas — 03:35
Roger has been haunted by a recurring dream, a mysterious house and an unseen terror. He becomes disturbed as they become reality. What is lurking in the room in the tower?
Runtime:
30 min
4:05 AM
MasterChef — 04:05
Past winners Natalie Coleman, Thomas Frake, Chariya Khattiyot and Brin Pirathapan compete to be crowned MasterChef Champion of Champions 2025.
Runtime:
1 hr
6:35 AM
Celebrity Escape to the Country — 06:35
Chesney Hawkes
‘The One and Only’ Chesney Hawkes is hopeful that Jules Hudson can find him a smash hit of a home in the chart-topping Cotswolds countryside.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:35 AM
Antiques Roadshow — 07:35
Unseen Treasures 1
The roadshow reveals unseen treasures, including a mask from Phantom of the Opera and Queen Victoria’s parasol, and pays tribute to the city of Stoke-on-Trent at the V&A Wedgwood.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:35 AM
Match of the Day — 08:35
2025/26: 30/12/2025
The festive fixtures continue with six Premier League games, including Arsenal against Aston Villa and Wolves’ trip to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
9:50 AM
Weatherman Walking — 09:50
Winter
Weatherman Derek Brockway goes wild in the country with another two stunning Welsh walks. This time he explores a winter wonderland in Snowdonia.
Runtime:
30 min
10:20 AM
Winter's Weirdest Events — 10:20
Using state-of-the-art science, expert analysis and eyewitness accounts, Chris Packham unravels some of the strangest winter stories our planet has to offer.
Runtime:
30 min
10:50 AM
Funny Girl — 10:50
The Oscar-winning film debut of Barbra Streisand, portraying the bittersweet life of singer-comedienne Fanny Brice in early 20th-century New York.
Runtime:
2 hr 20 min
1:10 PM
West Side Story — 13:10
The tensions between rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks reach boiling point when Tony, the co-founder of the Jets, meets Maria, the sister of the leader of the Sharks.
Runtime:
2 hr 25 min
3:35 PM
Kiss Me, Kate — 15:35
Line of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar and Broadway royalty Stephanie J Block lead a stellar cast in a sizzling production of Cole Porter’s legendary musical comedy.
Runtime:
2 hr 25 min
6:00 PM
Top of the Pops — 18:00
Review of the Year 2025
Clara Amfo looks back over the musical stories and highlights of 2025 with a mix of global stars, breakthrough artists and some of the biggest music moments of the year.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 19:00
Festive Week 2: Wednesday
Alex Brooker, Rhys Darby, Joanna Page and Molly Rainford test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Celebrity Mastermind — 19:30
Episode 8
Tia Kofi, Lauren Patel, Josh Jones and Izzie Balmer are in the black chair as Clive Myrie asks the questions in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Only Connect — 20:00
Third-Place Play-Off Play-Off Special: Poptimists v Ramblers
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far The winners of the third-place play-offs from two different series face each other.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
University Challenge — 20:30
Semi-Final 1
It's the first semi-final of this special all-star seasonal series. Two of the highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Titanic Sinks Tonight — 21:00
Swimming and Sinking
With the lifeboats gone and the ship seconds from sinking, thousands face their fate. Those aboard the lifeboats make a life-or-death decision: to help those in the water or row away.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
The Full Monty — 22:00
Blockbuster comedy about a group of unemployed Sheffield steelworkers who turn to stripping to try to escape the poverty trap into which they have fallen.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
11:30 PM
Jools' Annual Hootenanny — 23:30
2025/26
Joining Jools and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are Ronnie Wood, Olivia Dean, Lulu, Jessie J, Craig David, Heather Small, The Kooks, Imelda May, Joe Webb, David Hermlin and Ruby Turner.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 31 December) on BBC Two, you can watch Richard Osman's House of Games, Celebrity Mastermind, Only Connect, and University Challenge. 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 01:40 (01:40 your time) with Jools' Annual Hootenanny.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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