Freeview 2 · Sky 102 · 126 programmes this week
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Freeview 2 · Sky 102
03:45 â 04:45 · 21.20.0
After seven weeks of kitchen chaos, MasterChefâŻ2026 is down to its final three chefs. Theyâre battling for the trophy in the finale. If you love watching home cooks push themselves under pressure, this is the one to catch.
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Looking for a gritty drama? Queen & Slim follows a couple on their first date that goes off the rails after a routine traffic stop ends in a shooting, which leads to a nationwide manhunt. Daniel KaluâŠ
A joint investigation by Panorama and the Times into the behaviour of David Sullivan. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,SL] [HD]
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After seven weeks of kitchen chaos, MasterChefâŻ2026 is down to its final three chefs. Theyâre battling for the trophy in the finale. If you love watching home cooks push themselves under pressure, this is the one to catch.
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Pancakeâs Party Panic follows the reluctant hero as heâs roped into a huge birthday bash and ends up coping with it his own way. [S,AD] [HD]
0.15.0
A bright
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The Weasy Family follows Weasy, a clueless weasel with the brainpower of a teenager, as he looks after his adopted twin ducklings in a cornâfield barn in Wisconsin. In the Mission Rollercoaster storyâŠ
0.17.0
Goblin Guest. The heroes spot the Goblin King setting up shop in the Big Birch, so they devise a quest to get him back out. [S,AD] [HD]
0.21.0
The cabin gets strapped to a rocket and is blasted off into space.
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Duck and Frog are stuck working the lift, trying to hit the right floor buttons â but theyâre rubbish at it. Will they manage to get the mayor down before the big opening? [S,AD] [HD]
0.10.0
Dot teams up with Iono to face a cheeky trainer whoâs been pulling pranks with his Stunfisk in the PokĂ©mon Horizons episode âThe Pranksterâ. The showdown mixes clever banter and solid PokĂ©mon battlinâŠ
2.7.0
...Dance Superstar and Women's WC Cricket!. KIDZ BOP, Irish Dance Superstar and Women's World Cup Cricket! KIDZ BOP perform live, and a young Irish dancing world champion shows off his... [S] [HD]
E29
Newsround is the BBCâs news magazine for kids. It delivers the dayâs headlines in simple language. Young presenters guide viewers through topics ranging from politics to pop culture, without adult jaâŠ
Countryfile travels to the Isle of Wight and reveals the parts most tourists miss â strange sea creatures, unusual habitats and sunâloving crops youâd expect further south. Sean Fletcher and Adam HenâŠ
2025.59.0
Gardeners' World returns with Monty Don in the Jewel Garden as summer hits its stride, packed with colour. Monty gives practical tips and garden tours, perfect for anyone who wants planting ideas. TuâŠ
2025.12.0
The Great Caruso (1951) follows tenor EnricoâŻCarusoâs climb from streetâcorner performances in Naples to stardom in America. MarioâŻLanza plays Caruso, with DorothyâŻMcGuire and AnnâŻBlythe in supportinâŠ
A 2002 TV adaptation of Oscar Wildeâs classic comedy, set in 1890s England. Two gentleman friends both adopt the name âErnestâ to woo the women they love, sparking a tangled web of mistaken identitieâŠ
Homes Under the Hammer follows Martin Roberts, Martel Maxwell and regulars such as DionâŻDublin, Jacqui Joseph, Tommy Walsh and Owain Wyn Evans as they hunt for bargains at auction. They look at everyâŠ
24.16.0
Bargain Hunt arrives in BuilthâŻWells, Mid Wales, where antiques experts BenâŻCooper and KateâŻBliss hunt for hidden gems with the reds and blues. Meanwhile presenter NatashaâŻRaskinâŻSharp tries bog snorâŠ
The Magnificent Seven (1960) is a classic western about a Mexican village that hires a ragâtag crew of gunslingers after a bandit raid. Yul Brynner leads the group, with SteveâŻMcQueen, CharlesâŻBronsoâŠ
OnâŻFlogâŻIt! Paul Martin travels to Margam Country Park in South Wales. He looks for the birthplace of a Welsh legend who later found fame in Hollywood. The episode mixes local history with a touch ofâŠ
13.4.0
The film follows the queen African honeybee as she rules the savannah, even the elephants get spooked by her hiveâs buzz. It recreates the life of the queen and her colony as they battle to survive oâŠ
2011.10.0
A short look at the best bits of the 2026 Trooping the Colour, the monarchâs birthday parade. Youâll see the cavalry, marching bands and the colour moving through Londonâs streets. Perfect if you wanâŠ
E9
A music special that presents the original BBC recordings of 40 classic tracks later covered by countless artists. Youâll hear the first versions that made the songs famous, straight from the archiveâŠ
40 Originals at the BBC is a music roundup that plays the original recordings of songs that later became massive hits for other singers. Youâll hear legends like Gladys Knight and DollyâŻParton perforâŠ
19 programmes
Nostalgia follows a man who returns to his native Naples, where old ghosts and secrets surface. The series is gritty and profanityâladen, exploring family ties and a past you canât escape. If you wanâŠ
John Chapel (TimothyâŻSpall) and DS Janie Mallowan (GwynethâŻKeyworth) turn up at a New Age commune to investigate the founderâs murder. Janie is in a hurry; one of the members is an unwelcome face froâŠ
1.3.0
Footballâs New Generation tracks Englandâs newest recruits from grassroots pitches right up to the EuroâŻ2024 stage. It has Cole Palmer, KobbieâŻMainoo, Ollie Watkins and MarcâŻGuĂ©hi, plus insights fromâŠ
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
George Anderson and Ruth Vichos return to the Beechgrove Garden just outside Aberdeen to explain how to cope with mixed weather. They point out whatâs thriving, what needs a bit of extra love and howâŠ
8.10.0
Landward is BBC Scotlandâs farming and countryside programme. This week Dougie travels to East Sutherland to see how modern crofting handles todayâs pressures. He talks to local crofters and looks atâŠ
2025.9.0
Coverage of the Group C match between Haiti and Scotland from Boston Stadium. [S] [HD]
Matt Tebbutt whips up a quick roundup of the best bits from Saturday Kitchen, with dishes from TheoâŻRandall, ChingâHeâŻHuang and GeorginaâŻHayden. He also sends RickâŻStein and the Hairy Bikers out of tâŠ
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Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 thriller follows two strangers who meet on a train and make a chilling pact. Guy Haines, a tennis player, wants out of his marriage, while Bruno Antony offers a deadly solutioâŠ
DialâŻMâŻforâŻMurder is a 1974 BBC anthology episode in which Margot Wendice tells her former lover Mark that her husband Tony has finally gone straight. Tony, however, is planning the perfect murder whâŠ
Alfred Hitchcock: Talking Pictures compiles the
0.17.0
Flog It! has PaulâŻMartin and a team of experts who value antiques brought in by the public, then let the owners sell the pieces at auction. It is Antiques Roadshow with a live sale, so viewers can seâŠ
15.19.0
Robert heads up to the Cairngorms to see how many of his cattle are in calf, while the MacDonalds give their new potato harvester a spin out on North Uist. Over in another corner, Nikki and Ollie's câŠ
5.0.0
A crew of scientists and filmmakers head to the icy waters of Antarctica to watch killer whales create waves and wash seals off floating ice. Narrated by SharonâŻDâŻClarke, the film follows one researcâŠ
Hidden Treasures of the National Trust puts you inside a working cotton mill, following a young apprentice as he learns the ropes. You get a behindâtheâscenes look at daily life in this historic settâŠ
3.4.0
Steve Backshall joins shark scientist Mauricio Hoyosa on a volcanic island in the eastern Pacific. They explore the shoreline, dive into the surrounding waters, and get up close with the islandâs shaâŠ
1.4.0
The Mother of All Cons follows Megan, a teenage charity founder, and the baffling circumstances of her death despite a brainâtumour diagnosis, while her sister searches for answers. It also follows tâŠ
0.2.0
Later⊠with Jools Holland is a music show where Jools brings together legends and fresh faces for live studio sets. This episode includes Lola Young, Mike D (5D), BabyâŻRose, WasiaâŻProject, BeverlyâŻGlâŠ
67.4.0
Set in a bleak nearâfuture Britain where no child has been born for years, a disillusioned exâgovernment worker (Clive Owen) is pulled into protecting the only known pregnant woman (ClareâHope AshiteâŠ
19 programmes
A gritty trueâstory drama about a black detective who goes undercover in the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s, starring JohnâŻDavidâŻWashington opposite Adam Driver and Laura Harrier. Spike Lee directs with sâŠ
A massive dance spectacular celebrates the Southbank Centreâs 75th birthday and offers a highâenergy trip through threeâquarters of a century of British youth culture. The show has bold choreography,âŠ
Steve Backshall travels to Gabon's MoukalabaâDoudou National Park for the fourth episode of his Expedition series. He tracks rare wildlife, walks through dense rainforest and gives a closeâup look atâŠ
1.3.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Martin Roberts plays Captain Mainwaring while inspecting a midâterrace in Warminster. Former footballer DionâŻDublin feels out of place in a mystery room in Cheshire. Together they walk through the auâŠ
28.9.0
Bargain Hunt pits twoâperson teams â the reds and the blues â against each other as they roam the busy antiques centre in Leominster, Herefordshire, looking for collectibles they can flip at auction.âŠ
73.125.0
Making Life on Earth goes behind the original Life on Earth series, showing how DavidâŻAttenborough and his crew created the nature show that changed his career. The documentary has archival footage aâŠ
All day, every day youâll get breaking news from the UK and around the world, right as it happens.
A rundown of the day's biggest political stories. [S] [HD]
E14
Live coverage from day 8 of the 2026 Queen's tennis tournament. [S] [HD]
E8
Ben BaileyâŻSmith, Robin Ince, Lara Ricote and Helen Skelton go headâtoâhead in this weekâs House of Games. The quickâfire quiz throws them into a mix of generalâknowledge rounds, testing how fast theâŠ
7.55.0
Michael Portillo takes the train on a Scandinavian railway trek, starting in the Norwegian port of Bergen and winding his way to Copenhagen. He points out the landscape, towns and history along the râŠ
7.5.0
Ben Robinson goes to the white cliffs of Kent to see how a luxury hideaway for the rich became the wartime âHellfire Cornerâ. He walks the site and notes the shift from comfort to danger when the areâŠ
4.2.0
Jack is still trying to get through to Denise, while the square gathers to toast Kim and Howieâs engagement. Oscar has some tough news for Jasmine and Josh, and we watch how everyone reacts. Expect câŠ
2025.93.0
Chef Marcus Wareing draws on herbes de Provence and creates his own dried herb blend. He then challenges a French chocolatier to add English breakfast tea to their chocolate. Expect tasty twists and âŠ
0.5.0
The second instalment shows Remainâs tactics falling apart while David Cameron avoids confronting Leaveâs immigration message directly. It offers a blunt, noânonsense view of the political brinkmanshâŠ
0.1.0
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing follows Paul Mortimer and Bob Whitehouse as they travel to North Uist in the Outer Hebrides to try for sea trout. Their easyâgoing banter and the island scenery giâŠ
3.0.0
Victoria Derbyshire gives sharp analysis and worldwide interviews on todayâs headlines. Followed by the weather. [S] [HD]
E248
The Mother of All Cons follows Megan, a teenage charity founder, and the baffling circumstances of her death despite a brainâtumour diagnosis, while her sister searches for answers. It also follows tâŠ
0.2.0
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A rancher responds with mocking cruelty when his brother brings home a wife and her son. [S] [HD]
Countryfile takes you to the hidden corners of the Isle ofâŻWight. JohnâŻCraven, often joined by coâhost VickâŻHope, uncovers quirky marine life, unusual habitats and even crops youâd expect in a warmerâŠ
2025.59.0
Springwatch is the BBCâs live wildlife show that beams cameras from across the UK into your living room, so you can watch nests, badgers and swallows as the
2025.4.0
Roman Kemp meets 25âyearâold sports fan Kerry, whoâs aiming for a Paralympic spot, and tries to sell her on beetroot as a performance boost. He explains the science behind the red veg and shows how aâŠ
1.11.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Womenâs tennis stars face cricket commentators and players in a lightâhearted showdown. This special edition of *Bargain Hunt* mixes the two worlds, full of banter and friendly rivalry. If you enjoy âŠ
74.155.0
Garden Rescue follows a crew of top designers â Chris, Diarmuid, Charlie Dimmock, Flo and the rest â as they tackle runâdown backyards and turn them into gorgeous spaces. In this instalment they giveâŠ
10.8.0
FarmâŻ999 follows presenter StephâŻMcGovern as she rides the rural frontline, showing how farmers and emergency crews deal with everything from missing cattle to deer poachers. In this episode a CountyâŠ
0.10.0
Helen Skelton leads a crew of divers and detectorists who hunt for lost treasures in the Lake District and reunite owners with items they thought were gone forever. In this episode the scuba team chaâŠ
1.10.0
All day, every day youâll get breaking news from the UK and around the world, right as it happens.
A rundown of the day's biggest political stories. [S] [HD]
E15
Live coverage from day 9 of the 2026 Queen's tennis tournament. [S] [HD]
E9
Richard Osman hosts BenâŻBaileyâŻSmith, RobinâŻInce, LaraâŻRicote and HelenâŻSkelton as they tackle quickâfire quiz rounds, pile up points and win daily prizes. The format changes each day; scores double âŠ
7.56.0
In this instalment Michael Portillo hops on the rails and makes his way north to Norwayâs capital, Oslo. He follows the old 1913 Bradshaw guide, pointing out how the landscape and towns have changed âŠ
7.6.0
Archaeologist Ben Robinson travels to the Cornish village of StâŻAgnes in seriesâŻ5
4.3.0
EastEnders follows the everyday drama of Walford. In this episode the community backs Jack and Denise as they deal with a new crisis. A familiar face returns to Albert Square and shakes things up forâŠ
2025.94.0
Professor Alice Roberts takes you on a tour of the west of Britainâs hidden past, from the biggest maritime dig since the Mary Rose to a Roman bath house and even a German camp. She chats with the arâŠ
6.1.0
Amanda Riley, played by Rachel Leighson, receives a devastating cancer diagnosis. She leans on her church, family and a growing blog audience while chronicling the ordeal. The fourâpart docuseries foâŠ
0.0.0
Scamanda is a fourâpart docuseries that follows an investigative reporter as she looks into the story of Amanda Riley, a mumâblogger who went viral sharing her cancer battle. Rachel Leighson plays AmâŠ
0.1.0
BBCâs tenâminute documentary follows a runner who survived a 2,000âfoot plunge off a Scottish ridge and then walked four miles to flag down help. The film is part of the âIt Happened to Meâ series, wâŠ
0.3.0
Victoria Derbyshire gives sharp analysis and worldwide interviews on todayâs headlines. Followed by the weather. [S] [HD]
E249
The second instalment shows Remainâs tactics falling apart while David Cameron avoids confronting Leaveâs immigration message directly. It offers a blunt, noânonsense view of the political brinkmanshâŠ
0.1.0
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Two Liverpool lasses hook up with a pair of Soviet sailors, but the night turns serious. Contains strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. [1985] [S]
6/12. Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan presents the latest seasonal wildlife stories from the stunning lakeside reserve at National Trust Crom. [S,SL] [HD]
2025.5.0
6/6. Surgeons take calculated risks in highly complex liver and spinal operations. Contains graphic medical scenes. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
7.5.0
8/8. The finalists head to Longleat to transform cottages before one is crowned the winner. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
6.7.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Catch up with the BBC Breakfast crew for upâtoâdate news, sport, business and weather.
E15
Charlie Dimmock returns to several gardens she helped design, checking how the Omanâ, Greeceâ and Japanâinspired spaces have fared. Youâll see the original concepts and find out whether they have helâŠ
10.9.0
6/15. Michael is in Kagoshima, a city which sits in the shadow of Japan's most active volcano. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
0.5.0
1/5. Michael Portillo embarks on a thrilling railway adventure following the Silk Road through the most populous country of Central Asia, Uzbekistan. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
0.0.0
All day, every day youâll get breaking news from the UK and around the world, right as it happens.
A rundown of the day's biggest political stories. [S] [HD]
E16
Live coverage from day 10 of the 2026 Queen's tennis tournament. [S] [HD]
E10
58/100. Ben Bailey Smith, Robin Ince, Lara Ricote and Helen Skelton test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. [S] [HD]
7.57.0
8/20. Michael's saga resumes in Larvik on Norway's southern coast, where he investigates the city's prized natural resource, a distinctive blue rock named larvikite. [S,AD] [HD]
7.7.0
Day 1 highlights from the second Test match between England and New Zealand. [S] [HD]
E5
13/25. Ceramics expert Kirsten revives a very unusual piece of family history relating to a POW. [S,AD] [HD]
13.12.0
11/14. Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Bridget Christie, Mark Watson and Johnny Vegas look at saints and sinners. [S] [HD]
18.10.0
2/6. The hilarious Loyiso Gola introduces comedians Scott Bennett and Helen Bauer to the stage. Contains some strong language and adult humour. [S] [HD]
15.1.0
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Adam Fleming. [S] [HD] Followed by Weather.
E250
John Simpson strips away the spin and serves up the weekâs biggest global headlines, plain and reliable. Tune in for straightforward, trustworthy news in HD.
5.8.0
Britney: In Ten Pictures looks at the pop iconâs rise and the battle sheâs waged over her music, life and image, all told through ten key photographs. It has archive footage and interviews with BritnâŠ
2.1.0
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5/6. From coffee-making robots in Japan to bionic limbs in New York, can revolutionary technology transform the lives of millions of disabled people? [S,AD,SL] [HD]
0.4.0
10/20. Vernon Kay and unreliable tour guide Paul Gorton test Nitin Ganatra, the Rev Kate Bottley and Alex Gray, aka Gladiator Apollo, on their knowledge of the UK. Today's stop is Wrexham. [S,SL] [HD]
0.9.0
4/6. The Peelers raid a drug flat, and a man aggressively kicks off - all the way to custody. Contains very strong language and some upsetting scenes. [S,SL] [HD]
0.3.0
5/8. A road trip takes a dark turn when Zoe, Solomon and Jacob get caught in a car accident. Contains some strong language. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
0.4.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Steve Brown helps a whippetâloving couple leave their Sussex town for a rural Suffolk spot where they plan a glamping retreat. He also rides a new cycle route nearby. Itâs a solid watch for anyone coâŠ
26.8.0
Bee and JJ travel
5.0.0
As summer hits its stride, Monty Don brings a burst of colour to the Jewel Garden. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
2025.12.0
All day, every day youâll get breaking news from the UK and around the world, right as it happens.
A rundown of the day's biggest political stories. [S] [HD]
E17
Live coverage from day 11 of the 2026 Queen's tennis tournament. [S] [HD]
E11
59/100. Ben Bailey Smith, Robin Ince, Lara Ricote and Helen Skelton test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. [S] [HD]
7.58.0
9/20. Michael Portillo's Scandinavian rail adventure reaches Denmark's second city, Aarhus. [S,AD] [HD]
7.8.0
Alex Jones teams up with Roman Kemp to serve up a mix of news, features and feelâgood stories from across the UK. [S] [HD]
E25
Day 2 highlights from the second Test match between England and New Zealand. [S] [HD]
E6
5/6. Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the tiny Hampshire village that had a huge role in building ships for Nelson's victorious fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar. [S] [HD]
4.4.0
...Power in the Court of Britain's.... A scandalous murder trial threatens to reveal secrets about Britain's first king. Deals with adult themes. [S,AD] [HD]
It's risky, but is it worth it? Meet the women using social media to find sperm donors. [S,AD] [HD]
E2
Paddy O'Connell covers the day's headlines and chats with guests from around the world, then we head straight into the weather.
E250
1/3. In 1975, Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe are fighting to become Wimbledon champions. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD]
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