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 17 July

BBC 2 HD TV guide for 17 July

  1. The Travelling Auctioneers

    It's wheelies all round as auctioneer Izzie finds several star lots among Cheryl's late-husband's collections. And restorer Robin does Mr Fixit proud.

  2. Animal Park

    Ben and Kate celebrate 25 years of friendship, animal stories and unforgettable moments on Animal Park, and revisit the extraordinary life of lioness Malaika.

  3. 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.

  4. BBC News

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

  5. Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

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

  6. Richard Osman's House of Games

    Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jodie Kidd, Jamali Maddix and Suzi Perry test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.

  7. Mastermind Final

    Clive Myrie asks the questions in the grand final. The specialist subjects include Princess Margaret, Bletchley Park during the Second World War, and the BBC sitcom Extras.

  8. The Farmers' Country Showdown

    Sheep farmers Tim and Tanya have a go at selling their vodka at Blenheim Palace Food Festival. Wye Valley brothers Matt and Kit also create a buzz with their mead.

  9. The Hidden World of Hospitality with Tom Kerridge

    Tom turns his attention to street food, which is experiencing something of a boom.

  10. Land of the Lost Wolves

    Nature series. After spending four weeks camping out in the bitterly cold Cascade Mountains, the team of wolf experts discover that most of the pack have been killed by locals.

  11. Flog It!

    Antiques series. This episode comes from the RAF Museum at Hendon in London. Antiques experts Michael Baggott and Mark Stacey find some real gems.

  12. Richard Osman's House of Games

    Eniola Aluko, Phil Daniels, Nikita Kanda and Danny Miller test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.

  13. Just One Thing

    Zoe Ball is in Kettering to share with busy beautician Lucie some clever digital detox tricks that could improve family life, reduce stress and even boost her brain power.

  14. First Night of the Proms

    The world's greatest classical music festival opens at the Royal Albert Hall, with Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, Gershwin's An American in Paris and Ravel's Piano Concerto.

  15. Golf

    Highlights from the second day of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

  16. Newsnight, followed by Weather

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

  17. Insomnia

    A detective investigates a murder in an Alaskan town in the perpetual daylight of summer. Contains very strong language.

  18. Morningside

    The run-up to a community centre's last Christmas party is fraught and fateful. Contains very strong language and some upsetting scenes.

  19. Dubai

    Following the attacks on Dubai during the Iran war, Panorama reveals how the city's promise of security and prosperity has been tested like never before.

  20. Natalie Cassidy

    Natalie's halfway through her college course and growing in confidence. On placement, she meets home carer Gary, who looks after his partner, Lisa.

  21. This is BBC Two

    Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

  22. Piripenguins

    Brinicle's Shopping Spree. The Piris try to change Brinicle's wasteful ways, but their recycling plan hits a snag.

  23. Big Lizard

    The Night of the Slug. Big Lizard and Cosima undertake an exciting night-time mission rehoming a friendly slug that's taken residence in Cosima's bedroom.

  24. The Weasy Family

    Mission Skateboard. Skateboarding ace Weasy shares his skills but soon realises he is not the best.

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.