BBC Two TV Guide & Listings (United States Timezone)
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Tue 20 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:55 AM (12:55 AM UK Time )
12:55 AM
The Souvenir Part II — 00:55
Julie, mourning Anthony, turns her film school production into a recreation of their relationship, a project that will either liberate her spirit or cement her insecurity.
Runtime:
1 hr 40 min
2:35 AM
Countryfile — 02:35
Matt Baker and Margherita Taylor explore the wintry landscapes of Northumberland, the perfect place for a new year reset. They meet volunteers and wildlife enthusiasts in the countryside.
Runtime:
55 min
3:30 AM
The Traitors — 03:30
Breakfast delivers a wake-up call for the Faithful, with the Traitors making their next dastardly move. The mission proves to be a living nightmare for the players, but can they hold their nerve?
Runtime:
1 hr 5 min
6:30 AM
The Travelling Auctioneers — 06:30
Armour and Art Help a Family’s Broken Heart
Bee and Saf help sisters Charlotte and Lauren sort through their grandparents’ home. Could grandad Gerald’s quirky militaria collections fund a trip to nan’s holiday happy place?
Runtime:
45 min
7:15 AM
Bargain Hunt — 07:15
Stafford 12
Parents go bargain-hunting with their grown-up kids at a huge antiques fair in Stafford. Christina Trevanion is at the helm, alongside experts Izzie Balmer and Nick Hall.
Runtime:
45 min
8:00 AM
Weatherman Walking — 08:00
Little Haven to Solva
Derek Brockway joins the surf dudes when he visits St Bride’s Bay but still needs a bit more practice. On his walk to Solva, he learns about a UFO sighting that stunned the world.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 AM
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes — 08:30
Mark Benton
Actor Mark Benton joins Robson on a Scottish road trip to East Lothian. Robson introduces Mark to bird watching, cookery and highland games. The pair stay in a double-decker bus.
Runtime:
30 min
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
Trump Criticises 'stupidity' of UK’s Chagos Islands Deal
Donald Trump has accused the UK of 'stupidity' and 'weakness' over its plan to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. What does it mean for the UK's relationship with the US?
Runtime:
45 min
1:00 PM
Bowls: World Indoor Championships — 13:00
2026: 20/01/2026
Live coverage of the most prestigious tournament in world indoor bowls.
Runtime:
4 hr 15 min
5:15 PM
Flog It! — 17:15
London
Paul Martin and experts Will Axon and Thomas Plant are at London Zoo to rummage through antiques and collectibles. Items range from a Ducati camera to a pair of Zulu spears.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Week 13: Tuesday
Nadia Jae, Tamzin Outhwaite, Nigel Planer and Steen Raskopoulos test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes — 18:30
Gail Porter
Robson’s in the Cairngorms, joined by Gail Porter. They cycle around Loch Malachie before trying to get a glimpse of ospreys in the wild. Poetry, fresh air and landscapes make for a restful weekend.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Winterwatch — 19:00
Episode 1
Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams are broadcasting live from the beautiful Mount Stewart estate on the shores of Strangford Lough.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
Rick Stein's Australia — 20:00
Episode 3
Rick motors up the NSW North Coast to see how the popularity of its iconic laid-back lifestyle is shaping food and dining.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
QI XL — 21:00
Willy Nilly
QI goes willy-nilly through the letter W as Sandi and Alan are joined by Josh Widdicombe, Catherine Bohart and Russell Kane.
Runtime:
45 min
9:45 PM
Live at the Apollo — 21:45
Episode 5
Ivo Graham introduces comedians Catherine Bohart and Nabil Abdulrashid to the stage.
Runtime:
45 min
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Runtime:
28 min
10:58 PM
11:00 PM
Digging for Britain — 23:00
Our Rarest Find and Biggest Dig
Two incredibly rare finds from an Iron Age hoard, a look inside the UK’s largest and most complex dig in a generation, and the earliest example of an artist’s signature from Roman Britain.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 20 January) on BBC Two, you can watch Winterwatch, Rick Stein's Australia, QI XL, and Live at the Apollo. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch BBC Two live?
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When does programming end on BBC Two today?
Today's programming on BBC Two ends at 00:00 (19:00 your time) with Digging for Britain.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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