BBC 2 HD [UK] TV guide for the week

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BBC 2 HD [UK]

TV guide for 23 July

BBC 2 HD TV guide for 23 July

  1. Animal Park

    Four hippos take a huge step into their new home, while Ben and Kate revisit the unforgettable story of beloved tiger Kadu.

  2. The Travelling Auctioneers

    With JB and Lauren's help, Tanya lets go of her parents' treasured items to fund a dream trip to India, thus honouring her father's memory and reconnecting with her heritage.

  3. Gardeners' World

    After the heat of early summer, Monty is working to keep the garden looking its best.

  4. BBC News

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

  5. Richard Osman's House of Games

    Kemah Bob, JJ Chalmers, Kevin Clifton and Victoria Derbyshire test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.

  6. The Finish Line

    Roman Kemp hosts this quiz show with sidekick Sarah Greene - where contestants race on moving podiums across the studio floor to try to win £5,000.

  7. 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.

  8. The Farmers' Country Showdown

    Free range pig farming couple SJ and Nat and organic cattle farmers Emma and Ian try to sell their homegrown food at the Lancashire Game and Country Festival.

  9. The Hidden World of Hospitality with Tom Kerridge

    Tom visits three restaurants hoping to expand across the south east of England.

  10. Wild Brazil

    Nature documentary series. The capuchin monkey, giant otter and coati families are put to the test by Brazil's monsoon rains and floods.

  11. Flog It!

    Antiques series. Paul Martin presents from Norwich Cathedral in Norfolk. Experts Thomas Plant and David Fletcher pick out some items to take to auction.

  12. Richard Osman's House of Games

    Redemption Week.

  13. Richard Osman's House of Games

    Redemption Week.

  14. Escape to the Country

    Jules Hudson is in Derbyshire with a recently married couple who are making an epic location shift and swapping the Blue Mountains in Australia for the wilds of the Peak District.

  15. Digging for Britain

    Digs in northern Britain reveal a Roman emperor's lost bathhouse, the sunken treasures of medieval pilgrims and a formidable fortress perched on top of a Scottish mountain.

  16. The Devil in the Family

    Ruby Franke's YouTube channel portrays a wholesome family. But looks can be deceiving. Contains some strong language and some upsetting scenes.

  17. Inside No. 9

    Three old university friends strike out across a remote lake for a long-overdue reunion. Contains some strong language.

  18. The North York Moors

    In the north east of England lies a wild and remote moorland. This ancient landscape of heather-clad uplands and sheltered dales is home to red grouse and tough moorland sheep.

  19. Newsnight, followed by Weather

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

  20. The Inspection

    Ellis French enrols in the US Marines, but being gay and black adds extra pressures. Contains very strong language and some violent scenes.

  21. Ambulance

    Crews are called to a siege in Leeds, where police are preparing to raid the premises. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

  22. Evolution

    How did the elephant get so big? Chris Packham explores the four-billion-year story of how a tiny cell evolved into complex, gentle giants.

  23. This is BBC Two

    Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

  24. Animal Park

    Two young Amur tigers prepare to leave home, while Ben and Kate revisit an extraordinary African wild dog conservation mission.

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.