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 30 April 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Thu 30 Apr
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:15 AM (6:15 AM UK Time )
6:15 AM
Escape to the Country — 06:15
Cornwall
In the Cornwall countryside, Briony May Williams helps a Sheffield couple find a countryside home with room for their impressive collection of book and film memorabilia.
Runtime:
45 min
7:00 AM
Shift the Thrift — 07:00
Harrogate
In Harrogate, former Traitors stars Sonja and Aubrey swap strategy for style, hunting vintage tweed and bold 80s fashion to raise money for a cat sanctuary.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 AM
Great Japanese Railway Journeys — 07:30
Tokyo to Sendai
Michael heads north from Tokyo to Honshu’s Tohoku region, known as the rice granary of Japan. In the city of Sendai, he learns about 2011's disastrous earthquake and tsunami.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 AM
Gardeners' World — 08:00
Episode 7
Monty adds a dash of Mediterranean flair and flavour by planting lemons in pots. Sue Kent is busy in her Swansea garden, and Jamie Butterworth learns why the euphorbia is a bright star of the border.
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
1:00 PM
Snooker: World Championship — 13:00
Day 13, Afternoon Session
Coverage of day 13 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime:
3 hr
4:00 PM
The Best Dishes Ever — 16:00
Speedy Cooking
Ainsley Harriott introduces classic recipes from some of the BBC's best-loved television chefs. The menu includes Nigella Lawson's sausage meatballs.
Runtime:
30 min
4:30 PM
Natural World — 16:30
Forest Elephants: Rumbles in the Jungle
Documentary about Central Africa's forest elephants, as new acoustic research sheds light on their social lives and unique vocalisations.
Runtime:
45 min
5:15 PM
Flog It! — 17:15
Episode 34
In Kent, Catherine Southon falls for a colourful brooch and Jonathan Pratt unearths a horn beaker used by Winston Churchill. Paul Martin uncovers the story of Dover Castle’s secret tunnels.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
Richard Osman's House of Games — 18:00
Week 5: Thursday
Kelle Bryan, Antony Costa, Alexei Sayle and Emma Sidi test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Great Japanese Railway Journeys — 18:30
Sendai to Lake Toya
Michael’s bullet train takes him through the undersea Seikan tunnel to Hokkaido. He explores the southern port city of Hakodate, one of the first to trade with the outside world.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Snooker: World Championship — 19:00
Day 13, Evening Session
Coverage of day 13 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
Runtime:
3 hr
10:00 PM
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing — 22:00
River Trent, Nottinghamshire - Barbel
Paul, Bob and terrier Ted travel to Nottingham to fish the mighty River Trent for barbel. They stay in a memorable party house and invite a very special guest to join them.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Newsnight — 22:30
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Paddy O'Connell.
Runtime:
28 min
10:58 PM
11:00 PM
On the Basis of Sex — 23:00
The story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg – then a struggling attorney and new mother – who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights throughout her career.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
12:55 AM
MasterChef — 00:55
Episode 2
Six more amateurs work to secure a place in this week’s quarter-final as they are put through their paces by Grace and Anna in the second heat of the week.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:55 AM
Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy — 01:55
Episode 3
After being cleared of further abuse allegations, Jackson attempts an ambitious comeback tour. When he dies suddenly, the people who control his estate start monetising his legacy.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:55 AM
Artemis: To the Moon and Back — 02:55
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The inside story of the Artemis II mission - filmed over three and a half years at NASA. How did four astronauts travel to the moon, going deeper into space than ever before?
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 30 April) on BBC Two, you can watch Snooker: World Championship, and Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. 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 03:55 (22:55 your time) with Artemis: To the Moon and Back.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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