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BBC Two Schedule — Thu 16 Jul

12:05 AM

Amityville: An Origin Story — 00:05

The Haunting
In 1975, when George and Kathy Lutz move into their suburban dream home, a cascade of terrifying, unexplainable events drive them out in just 28 days. Those closest to the terror share their stories.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
12:55 AM

Do You Know Your Place? — 00:55

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
1:25 AM

Scamanda — 01:25

Amanda is given a devastating cancer diagnosis. Her community and church rally around her as she inspires thousands more with a blog, bravely chronicling her journey.
Runtime: 40 min
6:30 AM

The Travelling Auctioneers — 06:30

Episode 10
Their camper van is ready to go, but Emma and Jay must downsize first. With vintage registration plates revamped and a passport charm for luck, can Bee and JJ help fuel their bold adventure?
Runtime: 45 min
7:15 AM

Bargain Hunt — 07:15

Bargain Hunt Takes Flight
RAF Hendon is the setting for this aviation-related episode of the show, with teams hoping to avoid sky-high prices and turbulence in the saleroom.
Runtime: 45 min
8:00 AM

Gardeners' World — 08:00

Episode 17
Gardeners’ World comes from the very first RHS Badminton Flower Show, set in the beautiful south Gloucestershire countryside.
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: 3 hr 15 min
12:15 PM

Politics Live — 12:15

The big political issues of the day.
Runtime: 45 min
1:00 PM

Richard Osman's House of Games — 13:00

Week 2: Thursday
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jodie Kidd, Jamali Maddix and Suzi Perry test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime: 30 min
1:30 PM

Mastermind — 13:30

Episode 29
Clive Myrie asks the questions in another semi-final. The specialist subjects are Fridtjof Nansen, the record label 4AD, Christina Rossetti and the Jason Bourne films.
Runtime: 30 min
2:00 PM

Mastermind — 14:00

Episode 30
Clive Myrie asks the questions in the last semi-final. The specialist subjects include Coldplay, the Karen Pirie novels of Val McDermid and the films of Terry Gilliam.
Runtime: 30 min
2:30 PM

The Farmers' Country Showdown — 14:30

Ashbourne Show
Dairy farmers Jo and Alex return to Ashbourne Show with their prize-winning Jersey cows. Shire horse breeder John and daughter Catherine also hope for rosette success.
Runtime: 45 min
3:15 PM

The Hidden World of Hospitality with Tom Kerridge — 15:15

Chop and Change
Tom meets trailblazing operators who are risking everything to redefine the British pub, all whilst trying to navigate the cost of living crisis.
Runtime: 1 hr
4:15 PM

Land of the Lost Wolves — 16:15

Episode 1
Nature series documenting the return of one very special wolf pack to the snowy peaks of Washington's Cascade Mountains - the first to return to the American Northwest in 70 years.
Runtime: 1 hr
5:15 PM

Flog It! — 17:15

Norfolk 18
Antiques series. This episode comes from Norwich Cathedral in Norfolk. In the great nave, Kate Bateman and David Fletcher pick out some choice items to take to auction.
Runtime: 45 min
6:00 PM

Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00

Week 14: Thursday
Eniola Aluko, Phil Daniels, Nikita Kanda and Danny Miller test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime: 30 min
6:30 PM

Just One Thing — 18:30

Drink Tea
Clive Myrie encourages distillery manager Luke in Bristol to replace coffee and energy drinks with black tea to keep stress at bay.
Runtime: 30 min
7:00 PM

Escape to the Country — 19:00

Dumfries and Galloway
Alistair Appleton helps an aspiring writer who wants to move from London to Dumfries and Galloway. He’s got his sights set on somewhere isolated that will inspire his creativity.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:00 PM

Gardeners' World — 20:00

Episode 18
After the scorching heat of early summer, Monty is working to keep the garden looking its best through the season's challenges. Adam Frost discovers a remarkable 2.5-acre walled garden in Surrey.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Golf: The Open — 21:00

Opening Round Highlights
Highlights from the first day of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale as Scottie Scheffler defends the title he won in emphatically in 2025.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min
10:30 PM

Newsnight — 22:30

Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Runtime: 33 min
11:03 PM

BBC Weather — 23:03

Weather bulletin.
Runtime: 2 min
11:05 PM

ODI Cricket — 23:05

England v India: Second ODI Highlights
Highlights from the second ODI of 2026 between England and India.
Runtime: 45 min
11:50 PM

Amityville: An Origin Story — 23:50

The Crime
A year before the Lutzes move into 112 Ocean Ave, the DeFeo family is found shot to death under strange circumstances in the same house.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
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What is on BBC Two tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 16 July) on BBC Two, you can watch Escape to the Country, Gardeners' World, and Golf: The Open. Check the full schedule for more details.

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