BBC Two TV Guide & Listings (Ireland Timezone)

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BBC Two Schedule — Thu 09 Apr

Escape to the Country — 06:30

Dorset
Sonali Shah helps Norman and Linda swap London for a breath of fresh sea air in Dorset, with a standout mystery house and a relaxing stop at a seaweed spa.
Runtime: 45 min

Bargain Hunt — 07:15

Uttoxeter 2
Two families go head-to-head at a busy antiques fair in Staffordshire while their experts John Cameron and Irita Marriott try to turn their purchases into profits at auction.
Runtime: 45 min

Gardeners' World — 08:00

Episode 4
Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration, while Ashley Edwards heads to a magical spring garden in Horsham to share his love of the season of renewal.
Runtime: 1 hr

BBC News — 09:00

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Runtime: 4 hr

Impossible — 13:00

Episode 4
Game show in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the impossible answers.
Runtime: 45 min

The Tournament — 13:45

Episode 17
In the ultimate knockout quiz, eight players do battle on the Tournament Run in a series of exciting tug-of-war quiz matches. Hosted by Alex Scott.
Runtime: 45 min

Lightning — 14:30

Episode 7
Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quick-fire quiz where six plucky contestants must stay out of the light to be alright. Can anyone beat the lightning and win the £3,000 jackpot?
Runtime: 30 min

Clive Myrie's Italian Road Trip — 15:00

Conegliano
Vintage car fan Clive joins the 100 Miglia rally through Prosecco country and discovers why his favourite tipple might be even better when harvested by the light of the moon.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Hidden Kingdoms — 15:30

Urban Jungles
A look at wildlife from the perspective of tiny creatures. A young marmoset confronts the dangers of Rio's streets, and a rhinoceros beetle seeks sanctuary in Tokyo.
Runtime: 1 hr

Antiques Roadshow — 16:30

Kettering
Michael Aspel and the team visit Kettering, where they uncover some fine Worcester porcelain, a selection of gruesome surgical instruments, and Frank Ifield's guitar.
Runtime: 45 min

Flog It! — 17:15

Dorchester
Paul Martin, along with experts David Fletcher and Mark Stacey, uncovers a variety of interesting items in Dorchester, including a 1938 autographed cricket bat.
Runtime: 45 min

Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00

Week 2: Thursday
Michael Ball, Jodie Prenger, Laurence Rickard and Snoochie Shy test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime: 30 min

Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic — 18:30

Donegal
Ronan explores the dramatic coastline of the north west of Ireland on his motorbike, before jumping on stage to belt out a few songs in one of Donegal’s buzzing country music venues.
Runtime: 30 min

Great British Menu — 19:00

London and South East England: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent London and south east England. Much-loved actor Simon Callow helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
Runtime: 1 hr

This Farming Life — 20:00

Moo-ving Adoptions
Lucy has a cunning plan to pair up dairy cows with motherless beef calves, Emma's parents are shown the ropes and left in charge, and signs of predation give Ally a tough decision.
Runtime: 1 hr

Inside Barlinnie — 21:00

Episode 1
Inmate JP overdoses and is rushed to hospital, Norrie is suicidal, and RJ tries to reject violence for the first time.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Apprentice: Unfinished Business — 22:00

Interviews
As Lord Sugar continues his search for a new business partner, Angela Scanlon and guests take a look at the candidates' performances. Plus an exclusive chat with the next person to leave the process.
Runtime: 30 min

Newsnight — 22:30

Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Katie Razzall.
Runtime: 28 min

BBC Weather — 22:58

Weather bulletin.
Runtime: 2 min

Respect — 23:00

A biographical drama about the life and rise to fame of American soul singer Aretha Franklin.
Runtime: 2 hr 20 min

Kegworth: Flight to Disaster — 01:20

From terror to heroism
The air disaster that changed flight safety. Survivors and eyewitnesses tell their story of the terrifying moment Flight BD092 crashed into the side of the M1 motorway.

Great British Menu — 02:20

London and South East England: Main and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from London and south east England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?
Runtime: 1 hr

The Other Bennet Sister — 03:20

Chapter 7
Mary weighs up a bold offer from Mr Ryder. Under pressure from her mother, Mary must decide what she truly wants and if she has the courage to disappoint her family one more time.
Runtime: 30 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Two tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 09 April) on BBC Two, you can watch Great British Menu, This Farming Life, Inside Barlinnie, and The Apprentice: Unfinished Business. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC Two today?

Today's programming on BBC Two ends at 03:50 (03:50 your time) with The Other Bennet Sister.

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