BBC Two TV Guide & Listings (United States 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 01 January 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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30 Hits of 1988 at the BBC
A journey through the BBC’s music archives, diving in to share all that was great in 1988. With hits from Kylie Minogue, Salt-N-Pepa, Terence Trent D'Arby and Glenn Medeiros.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
The Great British Sewing Bee
In this year’s Christmas Sewing Bee, Anton Du Beke, comedian Lucy Beaumont, actress Susan Wokoma and Gladiator Tom Wilson put their sewing skills to the test.
Runtime:
1 hr
Richard Osman's House of Games
Festive Week 2: Tuesday
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
Richard Osman's House of Games
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
Wild Horses, the Rockies and Me
Icons of the untamed West
Gordon Buchanan heads to the Rocky Mountains in search of wild horses. Finding two stallions battling over a herd, Gordon immerses himself in their world, hoping to win their trust.
Runtime:
1 hr
Weatherman Walking
Spring
Derek Brockway goes in search of bluebells and beaches for the spring edition of his seasonal walking show. The featured sites include romantic ruins along the Wye.
Runtime:
30 min
Letter from an Unknown Woman
The classic melodrama
Classic melodrama in which a young woman falls in love with a concert pianist, beginning a lifelong infatuation.
New Year's Day Concert
Live from Vienna 2026
Petroc Trelawny presents the Vienna Philharmonic's traditional New Year’s Day concert for 2026, live from Vienna.
Runtime:
2 hr 30 min
Bargain Hunt
Furniture Special
A host of experts join Charlie Ross to look back at items of furniture that the teams have bought down the years.
Runtime:
45 min
Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message
2026
The Archbishop of Canterbury Elect's New Year Message
Runtime:
5 min
Escape to the Country
Cornwall
Steve Brown helps a couple from Hertfordshire find their forever home in Cornwall. The trio also meet a local ceramicist and take part in a pottery throwdown.
Runtime:
1 hr
Lawrence of Arabia
Leaving his station in Cairo, the idealistic, misfit First World War British officer TE Lawrence begins an ambitious movement against the Turks by uniting warring tribes and becomes a legend.
Runtime:
3 hr 30 min
Keeping Up Appearances
Sea Fever
Sitcom. Hyacinth and Richard take to the seas aboard the QE2. The cruise seems like Hyacinth's dream come true, but unexpected visitors threaten to spoil her enjoyment.
Richard Osman's House of Games
Festive Week 2: Thursday
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
Celebrity Mastermind
Episode 9
Charlotte Hawkins, Stephen Bailey, Ekow Quartey and Belles Berry are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities take to the famous black chair.
Runtime:
30 min
Only Connect
Single Special: Brews v Irregulars
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It’s the ‘single special’, celebrating singles, solos and everything that comes in groups of one.
Runtime:
30 min
University Challenge
Semi-Final 2
Another two teams of notable alumni return to contest the second
semi-final. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Runtime:
30 min
The Traitors: Uncloaked
Episode 1
Ed Gamble unpacks all the drama from the first episode with Lucy Beaumont, Jack Remmington, Traitor Minah and Faithful Mollie.
Runtime:
30 min
Outnumbered
Episode 1
Sitcom looking at the trials and tribulations of bringing up three children, including a five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation and a seven-year-old boy who tells fibs.
QI
VG: Part 1
A selection of the best moments from the V series, hosted by Sandi Toksvig with Alan Davies and their guests.
Match of the Day
2025/26: 01/01/2026
Highlights from the four Premier League matches played on New Year’s Day. Including Liverpool v Leeds at Anfield, Manchester City v Sunderland and Crystal Palace v Fulham.
Runtime:
1 hr
Titanic Sinks Tonight
The Unsinkable Ship
The mighty Titanic collides with an iceberg. As news of the damage filters through to the captain, he realises his ‘unsinkable’ ship is going to sink.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 01 January) 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 00:40 (19:40 your time) with Titanic Sinks Tonight.
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