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 29 May

  1. Homes Under the Hammer

    Dion's in Sheffield, where he feels there is scope to double the size of a property.

  2. Great Continental Railway Journeys

    the brutal seizure of the Congo under King Leopold II.

  3. Hidden Treasures of the National Trust

    Two great country houses reveal stories of extravagant Grand Tours, royal luxury and one of Georgian society's most scandalous relationships.

  4. BBC News

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

  5. Political Thinking with Nick...

    Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson. Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.

  6. Lifeline

    Ben Fogle presents an appeal on behalf of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

  7. 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.

  8. Mastermind

    Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. Specialist subjects include Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the films of Christopher Guest.

  9. 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.

  10. Glorious Gardens from Above

    Horticulturist Christine Walkden explores gardens and countryside from a hot-air balloon. Christine takes to the skies above Yorkshire and visits Scampston Hall.

  11. The Secret Life of Elephants

    Documentary revealing the emotional and dramatic lives of elephants. The rains have arrived after the drought, but has baby elephant Breeze survived.

  12. Vintage Antiques Roadshow

    Michael Aspel and the experts visit Chichester Cathedral. Finds include a fine cow creamer, a rare 18th-century games purse and a valuable necklace which was found in an attic.

  13. Flog It!

    Paul Martin presents from Crowcombe Court in West Somerset with antiques experts James Lewis and Thomas Plant, who uncover some promotional sausage plates.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein

    the search for Northern Ireland's greatest garden is almost at an end. Five passionate gardeners have reached the final.

  17. Beechgrove Garden

    Some more unusual growing methods are demonstrated at Beechgrove Garden, with Ruth Vichos and Brian Cunningham attempting to produce a mushroom crop using a kit.

  18. Gardeners' World

    With summer just around the corner, Monty is bringing bold colour to the garden, planting gingers and cannas, setting out tomatoes and sowing wallflowers straight into the soil.

  19. Hidden Treasures of the National Trust

    Following in the footsteps of a saint, and the book that helped save the Welsh language.

  20. Mortimer & Whitehouse

    Paul, Bob and Ted target a large rudd lake near Epping Forest, and all three try 'champing' for the first time - staying overnight in a church.

  21. Newsnight, followed by Weather

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

  22. Love & Mercy

    At the height of success with The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson suffers from mental illness. Contains some strong language.

  23. MasterChef

    Knockout week is coming to an end, but not before a few more cooks have to say goodbye. Ten contestants remain, and there is only room in the semi-finals for eight.

  24. Do You Know Your Place?

    Nitin Ganatra, the Rev Kate Bottley and Gladiator Apollo test their knowledge of Dudley.

  25. Two Weeks In August

    When is a kiss just a kiss? Zoe tries to ignore Dan and Jess's betrayal and enjoy her holiday. But when they show no remorse on a disastrous boat trip, Zoe is pushed over the edge.

  26. This is BBC Two

    Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

  27. Piripenguins

    Top of the Swaps. Facing some tricky problems, the Piris find clever solutions through swapping items.

  28. Big Lizard

    Magnetite. A strange rock far away from the ship breaks D.O.R.I.S.'s satnav. Luckily, Big Lizard's on hand to teach Cosima how to find her way around without technology.

  29. The Weasy Family

    Mission Camping. Weasy promises to go camping with the ducklings, but he wants to watch football instead. During half-time, Weasy attempts to finish camping as quickly as possible.

  30. Super Happy Magic Forest

    Fairy Squad. Twinkle feels she is being taken for granted by the other heroes, so she joins the Fairy Squad when they arrive.

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.