BBC 2 HD [UK] TV guide for the week

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BBC 2 HD [UK]

TV guide for 31 May

  1. Landward

    Dougie visits a farm near Eyemouth to let the cows out for summer. Meanwhile, Rosie steps back in time in Aberdeenshire to find out what one old farm building can reveal about the past.

  2. Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

    An array of delicious recipes from Imad Alarnab, Shivi Ramoutar, Patrick Williams and Ravneet Gill. Meanwhile, Rick Stein and the Hairy Bikers head out and about across the UK.

  3. Great Manchester Run

    Live coverage of the 2026 Great Manchester Run.

  4. Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers

    Nigel Slater creates simple but delicious meals from ingredients that are often overlooked, including a lentil and chard stew.

  5. Mary Berry - Cook and Share

    Dame Mary Berry goes behind the scenes at a huge wedding, sharing memories of her own special day and cooking up some delicious dishes perfect for sharing at special occasions.

  6. Operation Crossbow

    World War II drama. A small group of agents is sent on a vital mission to destroy a Nazi V-2 rocket base in Holland. Their aim is to prevent flying bombs from falling on London.

  7. The Searchers

    Believing the Comanche have abducted his niece, embittered Ethan sets out to save her.

  8. Expedition with Steve Backshall

    Steve and the team head to remotest Kyrgyzstan in search of snow leopards - if the team can find evidence of the endangered big cat, they hope to protect this remote range.

  9. Southbank at 75

    An epic dance spectacular to mark London's Southbank Centre's anniversary, forming an electrifying journey through 75 years of British youth culture.

  10. Athletics

    Coverage from the 2026 Diamond League meeting at Rabat, Morocco.

  11. The Mother of All Cons

    A teenage girl launches a charity for sick children and wins the backing of One Direction - but some parents turn detective when she seeks funds for a life-saving treatment.

  12. Later... with Jools Holland

    Jools welcomes vocal powerhouse Jessie Ware, pop star Holly Humberstone, prolific producer Jack Antonoff, soul singer Samm Henshaw, electro duo Fcukers and director Tim Pope.

  13. The Blues Brothers

    Jake Blues and his brother Elwood have just days to save the home where they were raised. Contains very strong language.

  14. Question Time

    Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate.

  15. Expedition with Steve Backshall

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

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.