BBC Two TV Guide & Listings (New Zealand 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 Thursday 18 June 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Two Schedule — Thu 18 Jun

6:30 AM

Escape to the Country — 06:30

Suffolk
Steve Brown helps a whippet-loving couple swap a Sussex town for rural Suffolk, where they hope to establish a glamping retreat. Steve also explores a new scenic cycle route.
Runtime: 45 min
7:15 AM

The Travelling Auctioneers — 07:15

A Menagerie of Memories
Bee and JJ go rummaging in Woking, helping a grieving widow sort through years of zoo memorabilia. Can gold sovereigns and a stone eagle fund a bedroom for Jan’s great-niece?
Runtime: 45 min
8:00 AM

Gardeners' World — 08:00

Episode 13
As summer hits its stride at Longmeadow, Monty Don brings a burst of colour to the Jewel Garden. Arit Anderson visits a striking garden in Greater Manchester packed with clever design solutions.
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

Queen's Tennis — 13:00

Day 11
Live coverage from day 11 of the 2026 Queen's tennis tournament.
Runtime: 5 hr
6:00 PM

Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00

Week 12: Thursday
Ben Bailey Smith, Robin Ince, Lara Ricote and Helen Skelton test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime: 30 min
6:30 PM

Great Continental Railway Journeys — 18:30

Aarhus to Odense
Michael Portillo’s Scandinavian rail adventure reaches Denmark’s second city, Aarhus, an architectural playground with dazzling contemporary buildings set alongside historic half-timbered houses.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
7:00 PM

The One Show — 19:00

Alex Jones and Roman Kemp bring you the stories that matter from across the country.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Cricket: Today at the Test — 19:30

Second Test, Day 2
Day 2 highlights from the second Test match between England and New Zealand.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:30 PM

Villages by the Sea — 20:30

Bucklers Hard
Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the tiny Hampshire village that had a huge role in building ships for Nelson's victorious fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power in the Court of Britain’s First King — 21:00

Gareth Russell reveals the story of King James VI and I, his fondness for male favourites and a scandalous murder trial that threatened to blow his monarchy apart.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

BBC Wales Investigates — 22:00

Swipe Right for Sperm
With fertility costs soaring, would-be parents are turning to social media to make a baby. But it's risky. We meet the women swiping right for sperm and the men travelling the world to donate.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
10:30 PM

Newsnight — 22:30

Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Paddy O’Connell.
Runtime: 33 min
11:03 PM

BBC Weather — 23:03

Weather bulletin.
Runtime: 2 min
11:05 PM

Gods of Tennis — 23:05

Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe
In 1975, Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe are fighting to become Wimbledon champions – and away from the court, they are also battling for social change on a global level.
12:05 AM

The Phantom of the Open — 00:05

The heartwarming true story of shipyard crane operator Maurice Flitcroft, who, having never played a round of golf in his life, entered the 1976 British Open.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 min
1:50 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026 — 01:50

Mexico v South Korea
Live coverage as Mexico play their second game in Group A against South Korea in Guadalajara Stadium.
Runtime: 2 hr 20 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Two tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 18 June) on BBC Two, you can watch The One Show, Cricket: Today at the Test, Villages by the Sea, and Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power in the Court of Britain’s First King. 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 04:10 (15:10 your time) with FIFA World Cup 2026.

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