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 24 May

  1. The A to Z of TV Gardening

    A look at some of the BBC's most popular gardening programmes and personalities, presented by Carol Kirkwood. Carol explores subjects that all begin with the letter E.

  2. Glorious Gardens from Above

    Horticulturist Christine Walkden explores gardens and countryside from a hot air balloon. Christine takes to the skies above Sussex and drops in at West Dean Garden.

  3. Countryfile

    Anita Rani and Joe Crowley explore the River Leven, which flows through Fife, uncovering how this once-hardworking industrial river shaped communities for centuries.

  4. Landward

    Dougie is in the Cairngorms to see how habitats are being protected against wildfires.

  5. Beechgrove Garden

    Kirsty Wilson and Brian Cuningham show how to help the garden's pollinators as they focus on planting that will attract bees.

  6. Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

    A sumptuous menu from Vivek Singh, Emily English and Paul A Young. Meanwhile, Rick Stein and the Hairy Bikers head out of the studio.

  7. Andi Oliver's Fabulous Feasts

    Andi's in the home of UK ceramics, Stoke-on-Trent, to put on a festival for an arts project. Can she overcome her creative demons to make a feast that channels the area's artistry.

  8. Hairy Bikers

    Dave Myers and Si King hit the road in search of culinary experience. In the Germanic town of Swakopmund on the Namibian coast, they sample a traditional barbecue.

  9. What's Up, Doc?

    Four identical bags get mixed up - one of which is full of top-secret documents.

  10. Some Like It Hot

    Comic masterpiece from Billy Wilder. Musicians Joe and Jerry accidentally witness the St Valentine's Day massacre and attempt to make a getaway by joining an all-girl jazz band.

  11. This Farming Life

    Behind on the dairy shed build, Lucy and Adam still need to buy cows to milk. Callum and Zara are building for their future, and Terrence's heart appointment gives cause to reflect.

  12. Countryfile

    Matt Baker and Sammi Kinghorn explore the forests of the Welsh valleys at a critical time. As spring gives way to summer, wildlife is at its most active, but wildfire poses a growing threat.

  13. Final Score

    All the latest football scores, results and reaction.

  14. Flog It!

    Paul Martin opens the gates at London Zoo to the lucky locals laden with antiques. The animals have front row seats as Will Axon and Thomas Plant do their valuations.

  15. Expedition with Steve Backshall

    Steve explores a volcanic underworld in search of the longest lava tube in Arabia.

  16. Lucy Worsley Investigates

    Lucy Worsley investigates the explosive 18th-century break-up between Britain and America.

  17. Scandinavia with Simon Reeve

    On the last leg of his Scandinavian journey, Simon uncovers the surprising and sometimes shocking side of Sweden and Denmark, two of the happiest and wealthiest countries on earth.

  18. Later... with Jools Holland

    Jools welcomes musician and producer James Blake, blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa, rising star Sekou, country artist Ashley McBryde, Manchester's Mandy, Indiana and legend Jocelyn Brown.

  19. Olivia Dean

    Olivia Dean headlines the festival for the very first time, taking to the Main Stage with her soulful storytelling and summer-ready sound for an unforgettable finale.

  20. Sunday Highlights

    Highlights from Sunday at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 from Herrington Country Park.

  21. Question Time

    Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate.

  22. Expedition with Steve Backshall

    Steve and a team of world-class kayakers head to Kamchatka to take on white water.

  23. The Cage

    As forces close in on Matty and Leanne, and the evidence stacks up against them, can they pull off one last roll of the dice? Contains strong language.

  24. This is BBC Two

    Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

  25. Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein

    Carol Klein and Diarmuid Gavin lead the search along with guest judge and keen gardener Katie Piper to find Northern Ireland's greatest garden.

  26. Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein

    Carol Klein and Diarmuid Gavin lead the search along with guest judge and keen gardener Katie Piper to find Northern Ireland's greatest garden.

  27. Just One Thing

    Roman Kemp advocates the health benefits of a hot bath.

  28. Just One Thing

    Roman Kemp advocates the health benefits of a hot bath.

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.