BBC Two TV Guide & Listings (United States Timezone)
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Dates
BBC Two Schedule — Fri 16 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
Blue Lights — 00:00
As Gerry’s murder trial begins, Mo’s unstable mental health ignites a struggle between the state and justice. Shane has a tense stand-off with Lee.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:00 AM
The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes — 01:00
The Hunt
After World War II, Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann establishes a new life in Argentina, where he and fellow Nazi Willem Sassen record a comprehensive account of his career.
6:30 AM
Garden Rescue — 06:30
Stevenage
Flo and Sue are in Stevenage to help mother and daughter Margaret and Elizabeth transform their south-facing garden.
Runtime:
45 min
7:15 AM
Bridge of Lies — 07:15
Episode 20
Friends Louise, Mark, Suzy and Rich take on the Bridge of Lies. One by one, they must cross the Bridge, stepping on the truths and avoiding the lies.
Runtime:
45 min
8:00 AM
Wilderness with Simon Reeve — 08:00
Yukon
Simon Reeve treks and canoes through Canada’s rugged and frozen Yukon territory to meet the people who make the wilderness home and to search for grizzly bears.
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 30 min
12:30 PM
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — 12:30
Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 PM
Impossible — 13:00
Episode 10
Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers.
Runtime:
45 min
1:45 PM
The Answer Run — 13:45
Episode 5
Comedian Jason Manford hosts an exciting, fast-paced quiz show where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle the Answer Run down towards them.
Runtime:
45 min
2:30 PM
The Boss — 14:30
Episode 14
Susan Calman hosts the quiz show of tactics, knowledge and nerve. Contestants must work as a team, but ultimately there can only be one Boss. Who will walk away with the money?
Runtime:
45 min
3:15 PM
Great British Railway Journeys — 15:15
Dumfries to Auchinleck
Michael concludes his journey from Cumbria to Dumfriesshire by crossing the Solway Firth into Scotland, where he visits the beautifully preserved last home of Scotland’s greatest poet, Robert Burns.
3:45 PM
The Great House Revival — 15:45
Episode 3
Architects Fiona and Paddy found an abandoned cow house deep in a forest. As they relocate from Dublin, can they transform this unusual ruin into their family's dream home?
4:35 PM
Antiques Roadshow — 16:35
Hampton Court 1
Michael Aspel and the team head for Hampton Court. Amongst the valuables are a bronze produced by Rodin, an early longcase clock and a sketch by abstract artist Mondrian.
Runtime:
40 min
5:15 PM
Flog It! — 17:15
Ragley Hall 5
Antiques series. Paul Martin presents from Ragley Hall in Warwickshire. Antiques experts Charlie Ross and Will Axon find great treasures for auction.
Runtime:
45 min
6:00 PM
House of Games — 18:00
Week 3: Friday
Chizzy Akudolu, Stephen Bailey, Banjo Beale, and Philippa Dunne test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Strictly - It Takes Two — 18:30
Episode 15
Ellie Taylor is on hand with more behind-the-scenes action and is joined by a trio of Strictly all-stars to discuss all things ballroom.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Newsnight — 19:00
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley.
Runtime:
28 min
7:28 PM
7:30 PM
Landward — 19:30
Episode 18
Dougie is in the Borders to round up all the action from the Sheep Dog World Trial at Lauder. Rosie is on Bute for a trialling masterclass from one of the country’s best handlers.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Gardeners' World — 20:00
Episode 29
Frances Tophill is tackling jobs in the autumn garden and introduces plants that keep colour and interest going for as long as possible.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Six Wives with Lucy Worsley — 21:00
Episode 2
Documentary drama series exploring the lives of Henry VIII's wives. Henry leaves Katherine to marry Anne Boleyn, but rumours start to spread that she has been unfaithful.
10:00 PM
The Silence of the Lambs — 22:00
FBI trainee Clarice Starling, enticing insights from confined killer Hannibal Lecter, shares her nightmare memory in the hope of stopping a serial killer before his latest victim dies.
Runtime:
1 hr 50 min
11:50 PM
In Fabric — 23:50
Bank cashier Sheila is determined to make an impression on a blind date, and she is persuaded to buy a stunning red dress from an intimidating department store.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Two tonight?
Tonight (Friday 16 October) on BBC Two, you can watch Newsnight, BBC Weather, Landward, and Gardeners' World. 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 01:45 (20:45 your time) with In Fabric.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.