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 26 May

BBC 2 HD TV guide for 26 May

  1. BBC News

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

  2. Impossible

    The unique quiz show where if a player gives an Impossible answer, they are immediately eliminated. Which of the 24 contestants will face the £10,000 question today.

  3. Mastermind

    Clive Myrie asks the questions in another heat where the contenders answer questions on the films of Judy Garland, The Cure, Hi-de-Hi! and the French Wars of Religion.

  4. 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.

  5. Under the Vines

    Daisy's movie star mate proves distracting, and the locals feel let down.

  6. Sicily

    Michael Scott continues his journey through Sicily, tracing the island's story through the arrival of the Muslim Arabs and then the Normans.

  7. Vintage Antiques Roadshow

    Michael Aspel presents the show in which members of the public are invited to bring along their antiques for examination at Warwick Castle.

  8. Flog It!

    At the Blickling estate in Norfolk, David Harper is excited by a Rolex oyster watch, and Paul Martin learns more about Lord Lothian, who inherited Blickling in 1930.

  9. Richard Osman's House of Games

    Cheryl Baker, Chris Bavin, Axel Blake and Sophie Willan test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.

  10. Great Continental Railway Journeys

    Michael's Belgian rail journey continues in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders.

  11. Marcus Wareing's Simply Provence

    Marcus wants to impress the locals with a French version of the classic Sunday roast and find out how they enjoy their take on the sandwich.

  12. Springwatch

    Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan continue to celebrate the season at National Trust Crom in Northern Ireland, revealing a hidden world playing out in the reed beds.

  13. QI XL

    Sandi Toksvig looks at sugar and spice and all things nice with Alice Levine, Jason Manford, Rose Matafeo and Alan Davies.

  14. Live at the Apollo

    The magnificent Darren Harriott introduces Jessica Fostekew and Stephen Bailey to the famous Apollo stage. Contains some strong language and adult humour.

  15. Newsnight, followed by Weather

    Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire. Followed by Weather.

  16. The Elon Musk Show

    Another look at one of the world's most polarising billionaires as he swaps rockets and electric cars for raw political power. Contains some strong language.

  17. Iolo's River Valleys

    Iolo explores the Teifi river valley and finds a slow worm hunting, meets a coracle fisherman, is thrilled by a fishing otter and watches a pair of kestrels at their nest.

  18. This Is a Bomb

    The bomb's detonation leaves behind unanswered questions.

  19. Surgeons

    A double organ transplant and a rare tongue tumour require urgent surgery.

  20. This is BBC Two

    Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

  21. Homes Under the Hammer

    Two dog-loving developers tackle epic projects in Wales and Norfolk. Also, a seasoned developer is looking to move quickly and economically in Nottingham.

  22. Great Continental Railway Journeys

    Michael's Belgian rail journey continues in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders.

  23. Great Japanese Railway Journeys

    Michael takes a luxury, panoramic Shimikaze train to the beautiful Shima Peninsula.

  24. Great Korean Railway Journeys

    Leaving Seoul aboard South Korea's high-speed KTX train, Michael travels south through the heart of the country to explore how rail has shaped both its economy and identity.

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.