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BBC Two Schedule — Thu 05 Mar

12:25 AM

Escaping Utopia — 00:25

Episode 2
Renowned New Zealand journalist Melanie Reid recounts her experiences of going undercover inside Gloriavale in the 1990s and the important work she did to try to stop the abuse she discovered.
1:25 AM

Escaping Utopia — 01:25

Episode 3
The community reels at the loss of its charismatic leader Hopeful Christian, while two former children of Gloriavale expose one of its most shocking secrets.
2:25 AM

The Walsh Sisters — 02:25

Anna is in the hospital, with the Walsh family rallying around her in their own chaotic way, plans for Rachel's recovery are set in motion, and everyone faces an uncertain future.
Runtime: 50 min
3:15 AM

Great British Menu — 03:15

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?
Runtime: 1 hr
6:00 AM

Bear Grylls - Wild Reckoning — 06:00

Menopause Marriage
Julie and Jason were happily married for 27 years. But Julie’s experience of going through menopause nearly tore them apart. Can time in the wild help get their spark back?
Runtime: 30 min
6:30 AM

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip — 06:30

The Battle of the Comedians
Past road trip competitors and comedy icons Jennifer Saunders, Darren Harriott and Phill Jupitus trade punchlines for profits, hunting for antique treasures. No hecklers, please!
Runtime: 45 min
7:15 AM

Escape to the Country — 07:15

Devon
Nicki Chapman is in the West Country, helping three generations from the West Midlands make a Devon escape. She also tries her hand at weaving with a local textile designer.
Runtime: 45 min
8:00 AM

Gardeners' World — 08:00

Episode 3
Monty looks back at some of the remarkable gardeners shining a light on how people can grow their own nutritious food fresh from the garden.
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

UK Reaction to Iran War
Has the UK response to the conflict in Iran been correct?
Runtime: 45 min
1:00 PM

Impossible — 13:00

Episode 9
Game show in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers.
Runtime: 45 min
1:45 PM

Unbeatable — 13:45

Episode 13
Jason Manford hosts the quiz where it's not just about finding the right answer, it's finding the best answer that counts.
Runtime: 30 min
2:15 PM

The Boss — 14:15

Episode 19
Join Susan Calman for the quiz show where contestants compete for the cash prize. Who will rise to the top and see off their challengers?
Runtime: 45 min
3:00 PM

The Vintage French Farmhouse — 15:00

Episode 19
Antiques dealers Ian Humphries, Harry Khwaja and Jo Roberts are in Sommières, competing to find two hidden treasures each to buy and then sell online for the most profit.
Runtime: 45 min
3:45 PM

Villages by the Sea — 15:45

Cley next the Sea
Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how Dutch settlers in the 1500s transformed the Norfolk village of Cley next the Sea.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
4:15 PM

Italy's Invisible Cities — 16:15

Naples
Documentary series. Using the latest 3D technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover the hidden history in Naples from its earliest Greek and Roman origins.
Runtime: 1 hr
5:15 PM

Flog It! — 17:15

Malvern
Paul Martin is joined by experts Kate Bateman and Adam Partridge as they explore the collectables at a valuation day in the spa town of Malvern.
Runtime: 45 min
6:00 PM

Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00

Redemption Week 2: Thursday
Former players Josh Jones, Sarah Keyworth, Melvin Odoom and Kimberly Wyatt test their general knowledge skills on this week's Richard Osman’s House of Games: Redemption Week.
Runtime: 30 min
6:30 PM

Do You Know Your Place? — 18:30

Bristol
Vernon Kay and unreliable tour guide Paul Gorton see if Nitin Ganatra, the Rev Kate Bottley and Gladiator Apollo can sort fact from fiction. Today's adventure takes them to Bristol.
Runtime: 30 min
7:00 PM

Great British Menu — 19:00

Scotland: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Scotland. Bafta-winning actress Katherine Parkinson helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:00 PM

This Farming Life — 20:00

In It to Win It
Ally is hoping to make his mark at Dingwall Mart, Adam and Lucy are under huge pressure to make the big move earlier than expected, and winter storms cost the Glenn family dearly.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Murder Case — 21:00

Episode 2
A decades-long quest for justice as the police and Arlene’s family fight through courtrooms and appeals to uncover the truth about her disappearance.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

The Apprentice: Unfinished Business — 22:00

Egypt
Angela Scanlon, Tim Campbell MBE and Chris Stark take a deep dive into the candidates’ performances, and an exclusive chat with the next person to leave the process.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Newsnight — 22:30

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

BBC Weather — 23:03

Weather bulletin.
Runtime: 2 min
11:05 PM

AI Confidential with Hannah Fry — 23:05

Death by Driverless Car
Examining two pivotal cases from the driverless car revolution, including the first death of a pedestrian. Who should be held responsible?
Runtime: 1 hr
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What is on BBC Two tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 05 March) on BBC Two, you can watch Great British Menu, This Farming Life, Murder Case, and The Apprentice: Unfinished Business. Check the full schedule for more details.

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