Ali & Ava
Ava is a teaching assistant, a mum and a granny who loves country and folk music. After school she gets a lift home from the charismatic Ali. Their banter, peppered with occasional strong language, g…
Freeview 2 · Sky 102 · 107 programmes this week
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07:15 – 08:00 · 10.6.0
Chris Hull and Lee Burkhill travel to Coventry to help nurses Barbara and her daughter Tate turn a bare patch of ground into an exotic jungle garden. The Garden Rescue team swap ideas and tools to build a tropical backyard. Fans of dramatic makeovers will enjoy this episode.
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22 programmes
Ava is a teaching assistant, a mum and a granny who loves country and folk music. After school she gets a lift home from the charismatic Ali. Their banter, peppered with occasional strong language, g…
Springwatch tracks British wildlife as spring arrives. In this episode fledgling chicks prepare to leave the nest while predators circle nearby. Bird lovers and outdoor fans get a live look at the se…
2025.3.0
Two patients with rare conditions have a voice box and a kidney removed. The surgeons show every gritty detail of the operation. It’s a raw look at high‑stakes theatre work for anyone curious about m…
7.4.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Escape to the Country helps city dwellers find a countryside home. This week Briony May William works with an air‑ambulance pilot who has a £200,000 budget
26.6.0
Chris Hull and Lee Burkhill travel to Coventry to help nurses Barbara and her daughter Tate turn a bare patch of ground into an exotic jungle garden. The Garden Rescue team swap ideas and tools to build a tropical backyard. Fans of dramatic makeovers will enjoy this episode.
Michael wraps up the first leg of his Japanese railway trek on a Shinkansen bullet train and heads for Nagano—the 1998 Winter Olympics town and gateway to the Japanese Alps. You'll get a feel for the…
0.4.0
Michael ends his rail journey in South Korea’s southwest, gets off the train to try the local
0.4.0
All day, every day you’ll 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]
Day three of the 2026 Queen’s Club Championships is live, with grass‑court action as the world’s top players chase points ahead of Wimbledon. You’ll see big serves, volleys and the occasional upset s…
E3
Richard Osman's House of Games sees Simon Armitage, Josie Gibson, Ardal O'Hanlon and Adele Roberts battling each other in a round of quirky quizzes and puzzles. It's a light‑hearted competition where…
7.52.0
Michael Portillo returns to Great Continental Railway Journeys, traveling to Zadar on the Dalmatian coast. The episode examines the town’s cherry liqueur tradition and the scenery. If you like train …
7.2.0
Archaeologist Ben Robinson travels to North Yorkshire’s Runswick Bay, a picture‑perfect spot that used to be surprisingly dangerous. He explains how the cliffs that now draw tourists and inspired art…
4.0.0
In The Future with Hannah Fry we look at tech—from coffee‑making robots in Japan to bionic limbs in New York—and ask whether it can change life for millions of disabled people. Hannah Fry explains th…
0.4.0
Hannah tags along with the folks at Bosch and goes onto the production line to see what really powers a fridge from the inside. She gets a crash‑course on the oddball science of carrot droop, and the…
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan round up the season’s best wildlife moments as Springwatch heads for its finale. Garden birds, newborn mammals and classic British nature footage fill the episode.…
2025.10.0
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life follows top surgeons as they tackle ultra‑complex liver and spinal operations, where every move is a calculated risk. The series pulls back the curtain on the operating …
7.5.0
The series goes undercover on Britain’s high streets and exposes illegal cigarettes, cocaine and more. It follows the hidden side of everyday shopping and reveals how organised crime operates right u…
E6
Victoria Derbyshire gives sharp analysis and worldwide interviews on today’s headlines. Followed by the weather. [S] [HD]
John Simpson strips away the spin and serves up the week’s biggest global headlines, plain and reliable. Tune in for straightforward, trustworthy news in HD.
5.7.0
"In Ten Pictures" charts David Beckham’s rise by focusing on ten defining shots – most famously the 1996 half‑field strike that made him a household name. That moment sparked a savvy use of his image…
2.1.0
21 programmes
After six weeks of cooking battles, four amateur chefs have emerged, each hoping to earn a spot in the MasterChef hall of fame. They face tough challenges, cook under pressure, and try to win over th…
21.18.0
Hannah Fry guides you through the search for nuclear fusion, the promise of endless clean energy. She explains the science, the massive funding behind the projects, and the obstacles that remain. Won…
0.3.0
Vernon Kay teams up with hapless tour guide Paul Gorton and puts Nitin Ganatra, Rev Kate Bottley and former Gladiator Apollo through a fact‑or‑fiction quiz around Bristol. The show is a light‑hearted…
0.8.0
Adam tackles a fleeing suspect twice, and a serial car thief wrestles with his own demons in this instalment of Peelers: The PSNI for Real. The series gives a raw look at Northern Ireland police work…
0.2.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Escape to the Country follows presenter Jules Hudson as he helps Northampton family Lisa and her kids trade city life for a fresh start in rural Powys. He shows them several properties and takes them…
26.7.0
Flo Headlam and garden guru Joe Swift appear in Wilmslow to help Vin and Reena sort out their mix of grass, gravel and concrete. Together they create a calm, grow‑your‑own garden that gives the famil…
10.7.0
Gardeners' World is the BBC’s long‑running gardening show hosted by Monty Don. In this episode he celebrates the full, head‑turning bloom of roses, explains what’s in flower and gives advice on creat…
2025.11.0
All day, every day you’ll 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 of day four of the 2026 Queen’s Club Championships, the main grass‑court warm‑up before Wimbledon. The top men’s players are battling on the iconic London courts, delivering big serves …
E4
Richard Osman's House of Games is a light‑hearted quiz with four celebrities competing in quick‑fire rounds. This week Simon Armitage, Josie Gibson, Ardal O'Hanlon and Adele Roberts test their genera…
7.53.0
Michael Portillo hops aboard historic rail lines to Sarajevo and retraces the doomed 1914 trip of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. He links the train routes to the political tensions tha…
7.3.0
Archaeologist Ben Robinson heads to Seahouses in Northumberland on this installment of Villages by the Sea, where he shows how the treacherous offshore rocks have been both a blessing and a curse for…
4.1.0
The Future with Hannah Fry returns for its sixth episode. Mathematician‑turned‑presenter Hannah Fry travels to Fukushima and California to see whether rewilding can heal the planet’s scars. She talks…
0.5.0
Hannah hops in her car and heads to the National Highways control centre for the UK’s busiest motorway. There she meets the crew who keep traffic flowing 24/7. The episode gives a behind‑the‑scenes l…
Springwatch follows Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan as they say goodbye to the nests they’ve tracked all series‑long at the National Trust’s Crom estate in Northern Ireland. You’ll get a final lo…
2025.11.0
Britney: In Ten Pictures looks at the pop icon’s rise and the battle she’s waged over her music, life and image, all told through ten key photographs. It has archive footage and interviews with Britn…
2.1.0
Britney at the BBC gathers the pop icon’s biggest BBC performances, from her breakout hits to later chart‑toppers. You’ll get a front‑row look at the moments that made her a global sensation. It’s a …
Newsnight brings the day’s biggest UK and world headlines with in‑depth interviews, presented by Katie Razzall. Expect solid analysis, political scoops and global perspectives that matter. It’s a qui…
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life follows top surgeons as they tackle ultra‑complex liver and spinal operations, where every move is a calculated risk. The series pulls back the curtain on the operating …
7.5.0
20 programmes
Dinah falls for Rickie, her sister Madeleine’s husband, creating a tense love triangle. The drama includes explicit sexual scenes and some sexual violence. If you want a raw, emotionally charged stor…
The MasterChef finale brings the last four home cooks back to the UK for the biggest challenge of the series. John Torode and Gregg Wallace are there to put the pressure on and see who can deliver un…
21.19.0
Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr follows the semi‑finalists as they travel to Brighton & Hove Albion’s stadium to redesign the hospitality boxes. Alan Carr walks the designers through the brief…
6.6.0
Episode four of series eight sees Zoe push the limits at a raucous expats’ party, while Dan ends up spiralling back at the villa. Their separate night‑out choices set off a chain of tension that spil…
0.3.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Homes Under the Hammer follows Martin Roberts as he spots the warning signs on a Merseyside auction lot, while Jacqui Joseph meets a crew of first‑time renovators working on their debut project in Su…
28.8.0
Policing Paradise follows Bermuda’s 400‑strong police force as they keep locals, tourists and even celebrities safe on this sun‑splashed island. In this episode a frail elderly man triggers an island…
1.0.0
New episode of “Hidden Treasures of the National Trust” looks at two of the Trust’s quirkiest collections. It reveals items most viewers have never heard of and explains why they matter to Britain’s …
3.3.0
All day, every day you’ll get breaking news from the UK and around the world, right as it happens.
Nick Robinson talks to the folks steering our politics. [S] [HD]
2.4.0
Catch the live action from day five of the 2026 Queen's Club Championships. Top men’s players battle on grass as the tournament moves toward the semifinals. If you love fast‑paced tennis and want to …
E5
Richard Osman hosts his weekly quiz showdown, and four celebrities compete. This week Simon Armitage, Josie Gibson, Ardal O'Hanlon and Adele Roberts sit on the bench and test their general‑knowledge.…
7.54.0
Michael Portillo boards the historic railway that runs from Sarajevo to Mostar, taking you through the Balkan scenery. This is the 20th episode of series 5, and it has his usual blend of history, cul…
7.4.0
Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo cover the stories that count from all over the UK. [S] [HD]
E24
George Anderson and Ruth Vichos return to the Beechgrove Garden just outside Aberdeen to explain how to cope with mixed weather. They point out what’s thriving, what needs a bit of extra love and how…
8.10.0
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. Tu…
2025.12.0
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 behind‑the‑scenes look at daily life in this historic sett…
3.4.0
Pantalone ropes in a gaggle of clowns to nick a shipment of diamonds, with plenty of strong language and a few violent moments. [S,AD] [HD]
5.0.0
Matt Chorley breaks down the day's biggest news, pulling in guests from abroad for their take. Then it’s on to the weather.
E250
William Lee lands in Mexico City and bumps into a mysterious student, sparking an all‑consuming obsession. The series follows his tangled pursuit, packed with raw language, explicit sex and occasiona…
25 programmes
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 Kalu…
Panorama teams up with the Times for a hard‑hitting look at football mogul David Sullivan, examining his business dealings and off‑field conduct. Reporter John Ware and the Panorama team present inte…
E49
After seven weeks of kitchen chaos, MasterChef 2026 is down to its final three chefs. They’re battling for the trophy in the finale. If you love watching home cooks push themselves under pressure, th…
21.20.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Pancake’s Party Panic follows the reluctant hero as he’s roped into a huge birthday bash and ends up coping with it his own way. [S,AD] [HD]
0.15.0
A bright
0.21.0
The Weasy Family follows Weasy, a clueless weasel with the brainpower of a teenager, as he looks after his adopted twin ducklings in a corn‑field barn in Wisconsin. In the Mission Rollercoaster story…
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.
Duck and Frog are stuck working the lift, trying to hit the right floor buttons – but they’re 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 who’s been pulling pranks with his Stunfisk in the Pokémon Horizons episode “The Prankster”. The showdown mixes clever banter and solid Pokémon battlin…
2.7.0
Blue Peter offers a live KIDZ BOP set, a teen Irish dance world champion who performs her routine, and highlights from the Women’s World Cup cricket. You’ll hear the pop‑covers that made KIDZ BOP fam…
E33
Newsround is the BBC’s news magazine for kids. It delivers the day’s headlines in simple language. Young presenters guide viewers through topics ranging from politics to pop culture, without adult ja…
Countryfile travels to the Isle of Wight and reveals the parts most tourists miss – strange sea creatures, unusual habitats and sun‑loving crops you’d expect further south. Sean Fletcher and Adam Hen…
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. Tu…
2025.12.0
The Great Caruso (1951) follows tenor Enrico Caruso’s climb from street‑corner performances in Naples to stardom in America. Mario Lanza plays Caruso, with Dorothy McGuire and Ann Blythe in supportin…
A 2002 TV adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, set in 1890s England. Two gentleman friends both adopt the name “Ernest” to woo the women they love, sparking a tangled web of mistaken identitie…
Homes Under the Hammer follows Martin Roberts, Martel Maxwell and regulars such as Dion Dublin, Jacqui Joseph, Tommy Walsh and Owain Wyn Evans as they hunt for bargains at auction. They look at every…
24.16.0
Bargain Hunt arrives in Builth Wells, Mid Wales, where antiques experts Ben Cooper and Kate Bliss hunt for hidden gems with the reds and blues. Meanwhile presenter Natasha Raskin Sharp tries bog snor…
The Magnificent Seven (1960) is a classic western about a Mexican village that hires a rag‑tag crew of gunslingers after a bandit raid. Yul Brynner leads the group, with Steve McQueen, Charles Bronso…
On Flog It! 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 of…
13.4.0
The film follows the queen African honeybee as she rules the savannah, even the elephants get spooked by her hive’s buzz. It recreates the life of the queen and her colony as they battle to survive o…
2011.10.0
A short look at the best bits of the 2026 Trooping the Colour, the monarch’s birthday parade. You’ll see the cavalry, marching bands and the colour moving through London’s streets. Perfect if you wan…
E9
A music special that presents the original BBC recordings of 40 classic tracks later covered by countless artists. You’ll hear the first versions that made the songs famous, straight from the archive…
40 Originals at the BBC is a music roundup that plays the original recordings of songs that later became massive hits for other singers. You’ll hear legends like Gladys Knight and Dolly Parton perfor…
19 programmes
Nostalgia follows a man who returns to his native Naples, where old ghosts and secrets surface. The series is gritty and profanity‑laden, exploring family ties and a past you can’t escape. If you wan…
John Chapel (Timothy Spall) and DS Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth) turn up at a New Age commune to investigate the founder’s murder. Janie is in a hurry; one of the members is an unwelcome face fro…
1.3.0
Football’s New Generation tracks England’s newest recruits from grassroots pitches right up to the Euro 2024 stage. It has Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo, Ollie Watkins and Marc Guéhi, plus insights from…
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 what’s thriving, what needs a bit of extra love and how…
8.10.0
Landward is BBC Scotland’s farming and countryside programme. This week Dougie travels to East Sutherland to see how modern crofting handles today’s pressures. He talks to local crofters and looks at…
2025.9.0
MOTD Live brings the Group C showdown between Haiti and Scotland to Boston’s Gillette Stadium. Kelly Cates hosts the broadcast, joined by former keeper Joe Hart, ex‑Rangers skipper Scott Brown and Sc…
Matt Tebbutt whips up a quick roundup of the best bits from Saturday Kitchen, with dishes from Theo Randall, Ching‑He Huang and Georgina Hayden. He also sends Rick Stein and the Hairy Bikers out of t…
E15
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 solutio…
Dial M for Murder 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 wh…
Alfred Hitchcock: Talking Pictures compiles the
0.17.0
Flog It! has Paul Martin 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 se…
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 c…
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 Sharon D Clarke, the film follows one researc…
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 behind‑the‑scenes look at daily life in this historic sett…
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 island’s sha…
1.4.0
The Mother of All Cons follows Megan, a teenage charity founder, and the baffling circumstances of her death despite a brain‑tumour diagnosis, while her sister searches for answers. It also follows t…
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), Baby Rose, Wasia Project, Beverly Gl…
67.4.0
Set in a bleak near‑future Britain where no child has been born for years, a disillusioned ex‑government worker (Clive Owen) is pulled into protecting the only known pregnant woman (Clare‑Hope Ashite…