BBC 2 HD [UK] TV guide for the week

Today’s and upcoming schedule: airtimes, programme details, and quick date selection.

BBC 2 HD [UK]

TV guide for today

  1. BBC News

    Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.

  2. Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

    Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.

  3. Impossible

    The quiz show where players must avoid Impossible answers to stay in the competition. 17 people start today's show, but how many of them will survive to face the £10,000 question.

  4. Mastermind

    Clive Myrie hosts as four more contenders answer questions on their specialist subjects, which include the Great Fire of London and The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien.

  5. Lightning

    Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quickfire quiz where six plucky contestants must stay out of the light to be all right. Can anyone beat the lightning and win the £3,000 jackpot.

  6. Clean It, Fix It

    The team help a family of five in north London, transforming the living room from an overrun play area into a space fit for all the family.

  7. Summer

    Andrew Scott narrates a programme celebrating the glorious nature of summer on earth and the extraordinary ways animals and plants rise to the challenges it brings.

  8. Vintage Antiques Roadshow

    Michael Aspel presents from Uppingham School, Rutland, where finds include a collection of gemstones exchanged with a monk for a tin of corned beef, and a pair of animal bronzes.

  9. Flog It!

    Antiques experts Anita Manning and Nick Davies put values on Reading's antiques and collectibles, including some American dolls and 19th-century French paperweights.

  10. Richard Osman's House of Games

    Nikki Fox, Ruthie Henshall, Danny John-Jules and Ignacio Lopez test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.

  11. Great Continental Railway Journeys

    On the final leg of his Belgian journey, Michael Portillo travels to Namur, capital of Wallonia, to discover a citadel dating back to the 10th century.

  12. Cricket

    Day 2 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.

  13. Gardeners' World

    Roses are stealing the spotlight at Longmeadow, and Monty is celebrating all the full, head-turning bloom. From richly scented classics to vibrant modern varieties, this is peak rose season.

  14. Hidden Treasures of the National Trust

    Uncovering the secrets of two of the National Trust's most unusual collections.

  15. Inside No. 9

    Coppers often talk on the job. But Thommo's partner died, and Varney is asking questions. Contains some strong language and upsetting scenes.

  16. Newsnight, followed by Weather

    Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley. Followed by Weather.

  17. Bring Them Down

    Two rams go missing from a sheep farmer's flock, reigniting a long-running feud between two warring families. Contains very strong language, prolonged violence and some upsetting.

  18. Maternity Failures

    Panorama examines how giving birth in the UK is getting more dangerous. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

  19. MasterChef

    The semi-finals reach their end, and this is the most crucial stage of all. Which four of the five remaining cooks have what it takes to get that coveted place in Finals Week.

  20. This is BBC Two

    Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

  21. Piripenguins

    The Wishing Tree. Nugget tries to make her friends' 'wishing tree' dreams come true but gets in a muddle.

  22. Big Lizard

    The Problem Plant. Big Lizard steals Dad's special plant from the ship. and just in time.

  23. The Weasy Family

    Mission Magic. Weasy refuses to share his magic kit, so Spicy decides to put on her own magic show.

  24. Super Happy Magic Forest

    Trail of Wails. The tired heroes must quest to find out and stop whatever is making the loud wailing noise that has kept the residents of the forest up all night.

  25. Super Happy Magic Forest

    Trail of Wails. The tired heroes must quest to find out and stop whatever is making the loud wailing noise that has kept the residents of the forest up all night.

  26. Grizzy and the Lemmings

    Symphony for Lemmings. Grizzy wants to watch TV, but the Lemmings prefer to have fun playing music.

  27. Duck and Frog

    Dog Walker. Duck realises that dogs are a duck's best friend when he walks a poodle.

  28. Duck and Frog

    Dog Walker. Duck realises that dogs are a duck's best friend when he walks a poodle.

  29. Pokémon Horizons

    Crash! Team Dragon Rampage! An encounter with a gang of Dragon Tamers leads Liko and Roy to an unexpected reunion.

  30. Bro's in Control

    Treats and Tricks. Can the bros survive Britain's most haunted castle and four terrifying Gladiators.

  31. Bro's in Control

    Treats and Tricks. Can the bros survive Britain's most haunted castle and four terrifying Gladiators.

  32. Gladiators

    Hammer, Nitro, Fire, Phantom v the Gym Rematch! Donut dares, haunted gym bikes, motivational mayhem and personal bests. Will they tap out.

  33. Newsround

    06/06/2026. Topical news magazine for children.

  34. Blue Peter

    Takeover with SV2 and Manny. Football World Cup Takeover with SV2 and Manny. Packed full of amazing celeb guests, epic challenges and lols galore.

About BBC 2 HD

BBC 2 HD is the high-definition version of BBC Two. The channel is part of the British Broadcasting Corporation, broadcasts in 1080i 16:9 (HDTV) in English, and keeps BBC Two's more documentary, cultural and educational profile.

The line-up includes documentary cycles about history, science and nature, cultural and educational programmes, films and series, authored projects by British journalists and documentary filmmakers, comedy shows, sports broadcasts, educational programmes and intellectual formats.

BBC Two began broadcasting on 20 April 1964 as the second channel of the BBC public television network. The HD version was launched in 2014 and replaced the former BBC HD. BBC 2 HD is available through digital terrestrial TV in the UK, cable and satellite networks and IPTV/OTT platforms.