Freeview 2 · Sky 102 · 123 programmes this week
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Freeview 2 · Sky 102
12:15 â 13:00 · E19
A rundown of the day's biggest political stories. [S] [HD]
Next: 13:00 · Richard Osman's House of Games
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A oneâhour BBC documentary examines the 19âŻAugustâŻ2024 sinking of the 54âmetre superyachtâŻBayesian off Sicily, where seven people died in the storm. The film has eyewitnesses, rescue crews, a former âŠ
Vernon Kay hosts this BBC Two game show, joined by the unpredictable tour guide Paul Gorton, who mixes facts and fibs about a UK location. In the Kirkby Lonsdale episode the lineâup includes weatherââŠ
0.13.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
The Travelling Auctioneers follows auctioneer ChristinaâŻTrevanion and craftsman Will Kirk as they travel around the UK with their mobile auction house. They help families turn unwanted items into casâŠ
5.7.0
Alistair Appleton works with a young family searching for a northâeast Wales property that offers space for pets and outdoor activities. He also talks to a local farmer who cares about
26.12.0
FarmâŻ999 is a BBC daytime series presented by StephâŻMcGovern that pulls back the curtain on the hidden dangers of rural life. It follows police in Hertfordshire chasing a shocking crime, Scottish firâŠ
0.14.0
"Lost and Found in the Lakes" returns with a whatâhappenedânext special. HelenâŻSkelton and her team of divers and detectorists pick up the loose ends from seriesâŻ1. They travel to the Lake District, âŠ
1.15.0
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]
Four famous faces â HughâŻFearnleyâWhittingstall, JodieâŻKidd, JamaliâŻMaddix and SuziâŻPerry â go headâtoâhead in Richard Osmanâs fastâpaced quiz. The quiz tests their generalâknowledge chops in a serieâŠ
4.6.0
Clive Myrie returns to host Mastermind as the contestants head into a semiâfinal. They'll be asked about the PDC World Darts Championship, the US sitcom Parks and Recreation and the reign of QueenâŻAnâŠ
19.26.0
Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts Lightning, a quiz where six contestants try to stay out of the studio spotlight while answering trivia and performing quick physical tasks. Each round ends with an unseen ticâŠ
1.20.0
The Farmers' Country Showdown drops you into the Royal Cheshire County Show, where Derbyshire couple Becky and Matt, who run a Dutch spottedâsheep farm, face off against Yorkshire pair Sharron and PeâŠ
5.1.0
Tom Kerridge, the awardâwinning chef, lifts the lid on the hospitality world, meeting the bold entrepreneurs trying to grow their businesses. He chats with the passionate pros who are taking big riskâŠ
0.1.0
Episode two of the threeâpart Yellowstone series follows the park as winter thaws and spring bursts into life, tracking beavers munching fresh shoots, baby bison wobbling on their first steps and griâŠ
0.1.0
Flog It! follows presenter PaulâŻMartin and his expert team as they help members of the public get their antiques valued, with the option to sell them at auction. In this episode they revisit previousâŠ
14.34.0
Richard Osman's House of Games pits four celebs â exâfootballer Eniola Aluko, actor Phil Daniels, model Nikita Kanda and soap star Danny Miller â against each other in a weekâlong general knowledge qâŠ
7.66.0
Roman Kemp heads to Sheffield to give emptyânesters Siva and Dhami a dance lesson and see if it can shake up their everyday routine.
1.1.0
Rick Stein spends a night fishing on the Welsh coast, then heads to Bristol for some proper jerk chicken. He later joins organicâfood pioneer chef Mark Hix to make a butternut and sage risotto and a âŠ
0.5.0
Alice Roberts takes you to western Britain to uncover a monument that predates Stonehenge, explore a 200âyearâold mine frozen in time, and track down a lost medieval friary. The episode blends onâsite
9.1.0
QI XL is a oneâoff special made for the BBCâs hundredth birthday. Sandi Toksvig hosts, with regulars Alan Davies and Richard Osman, plus ZoeâŻLyons and GregâŻJames. The panel trades bizarre, sometimes âŠ
19.2.0
Live at the Apollo is a standâup series filmed at the Hammersmith Apollo. In this episode Jen Brister
15.5.0
Paddy O'Connell covers the day's headlines and chats with guests from around the world, then we head straight into the weather.
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Catch the key moments from the first oneâday international ofâŻ2026 when England faced India in a 45âminute roundup. The highlights reel includes the big wickets, big sixes and the drama, so you wonâtâŠ
E1
It follows a young RuthâŻBaderâŻGinsburg, a new mother and barrister, as she takes on a genderâdiscrimination case with her husband Marty. Felicity Jones is RBG, ArmieâŻHammer is Marty, and KathyâŻBates âŠ
25 programmes
Natalie Cassidy returns to college, training as a carer while still looking after her family. She deals with teenage mental health, online pressures and autism, showing how caring goes beyond the claâŠ
0.2.0
On the Front Line:âŻExposedâŻââŻThe High Street Crime Crisis is a 28âminute BBC News investigation that goes undercover on Britainâs high streets. Reporters track illegal cigarettes, vapes and cocaine bâŠ
E6
In this 26âminute documentary, BBC journalist FergalâŻKeane looks back on four decades covering genocide, war and famine and asks why heâs still full of hope. The film is directed and produced by OscaâŠ
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
The Travelling Auctioneers follows auctioneer Christina Trevanion and craftsman Will Kirk as they travel to help families turn unwanted items into cash. In the Manchester stop, JB and Saf find a stasâŠ
5.8.0
Denise Nurse joins Charlotte, a southâLondoner who wants to leave the city for a Gloucestershire haven. They visit period houses, new builds and converted properties, then get handsâon feeding springâŠ
26.13.0
Michael Portillo hops on a train for a trip from Shimonoseki to Hiroshima, and in the harbour town he tries the infamous pufferfish. The series follows his rail journeys across Japan and combines higâŠ
0.9.0
Michael Portillo ends his Uzbek railway trek in Bukhara, the last stop of Great Central Asian Railway Journeys. He catches the train from Samarkand, follows the Silk Road, and sees the ancient architâŠ
0.4.0
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]
E20
Richard Osman returns to host another House of Games, joined by HughâŻFearnleyâWhittingstall, JodieâŻKidd, JamaliâŻMaddix and SuziâŻPerry. They go headâtoâhead in generalâknowledge challenges. Expect quiâŠ
4.7.0
Mastermind returns for another semiâfinal, with CliveâŻMyrie at the helm. Contestants sit in the famous black chair and tackle specialist subjects â this week the life and works of SiegfriedâŻSassoon aâŠ
18.27.0
Zoe Lyons hosts Lightning, a rapidâfire quiz where six contestants battle through six rounds of trivia and physical challenges while a bright spotlight sweeps the studio. The goal is simple: stay outâŠ
1.21.0
On this episode of *The Farmers' Country Showdown*, livestock farmers Luke and Rebecca team up with fruit growers Helen and David for a fiveâhour push at Stroud Farmers' Market, trying to lock in a sâŠ
5.2.0
Tom Kerridge looks at the hospitality sectorâs hiring headache and examines how some venues use creative approaches to build and keep solid teams. He meets skilled, passionate staff who take risks toâŠ
0.2.0
Kate Humble and PatrickâŻAryee wrap up the final instalment ofâŻYellowstone: Wildest Winter to Blazing Summer, tracking the parkâs wildlife as summer arrives. Beavers deal with a drying river, wolves hâŠ
0.2.0
Flog It! is the BBCâs antiques series. This week Adam Partridge and Caroline Hawley drop into Hopetoun House near Edinburgh, find interesting pieces and send them to auction. If you like seeing everyâŠ
12.16.0
Richard Osman pits four celebs against each other in a fastâpaced quiz each weekday, with points adding up for a weekly crown. This weekâs lineâup sees exâfootballer Eniola Aluko, actor Phil Daniels,âŠ
7.67.0
3/12. Zoe Ball drops into south London to chat with charity worker Latoya about
1.2.0
Paul Gorton and Harry Clark return to the Scottish Highlands, this time competing over antiques instead of betrayal. Each tries to stretch a ÂŁ200 budget into a tidy profit. With the regular antiques âŠ
12.1.0
The Repair Shop follows a team of specialists as they bring heirlooms back to life. This week they mend a pair of cowboy boots, restore a plaster plaque with a lovedâoneâs message, repair a limbâlessâŠ
13.21.0
Simon Reeve returns for the second half of his twoâpart Greece odyssey. He leaves the sunâkissed Peloponnese and heads into the rugged north, where mountains dominate the horizon. Along the way he meâŠ
0.1.0
Inside No.âŻ9 returns with the seriesâ6 closer, âThe Partyâs Overâ. Dawn and Mick host their annual Proms shindig, but the music sheets donât line up for everyone. As the night goes on, Steve PembertoâŠ
5.5.0
Newsnight delivers the dayâs biggest national and international stories with analysis and interviews. Matt Chorley presents the 30âminute currentâaffairs roundup on BBCâŻTwo in HD, followed by the BBCâŠ
E247
Matt Shea explores a new class of tech billionaires who create private nations, bypass democracy and
24 programmes
This fourâpart BBC Two series revisits the 1975 nightmare that forced George and Kathy Lutz out of their home after just 28 days. It connects the murder that sparked the Amityville legend to the 1970âŠ
0.0.0
Vernon Kay teams up with cheeky tour guide Paul Gorton to quiz three cele
0.14.0
Scamanda follows Amanda Rileyâa wife, mum and devout Christianâafter she receives a devastating cancer diagnosis and starts a blog that quickly draws thousands of followers. Her community and church âŠ
0.0.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Emma and Jay want to hit the road, but Bee and JJ must first clear the clutter. Auctioneer ChristinaâŻTrevanion and craftsman WillâŻKirk arrive in their travelling auction house and help families turn âŠ
5.9.0
Bargain Hunt drops into RAF Hendon, where two teams of everyday collectors hunt for aviationârelated antiques and try not to get hit by skyâhigh prices before the auction. The show is hosted by the râŠ
73.20.0
Gardenersâ World is the BBCâs longârunning gardening show, filmed in the southâGloucestershire countryside where the first RHS Badminton Flower Show took place. Monty Don fronts the series with regulâŠ
2025.16.0
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]
E21
Richard Osman hosts a fastâpaced quiz where four celebritiesâHughâŻFearnleyâWhittingstall, JodieâŻKidd, JamaliâŻMaddix and SuziâŻPerryâcompete on general knowledge. Points accumulate throughout the week âŠ
4.8.0
Mastermind returns with a semiâfinal, hosted by CliveâŻMyrie. Contestants answer questions on their specialist subjects â from polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen and the 4AD record label to poet ChristinaâŠ
19.28.0
Clive Myrie returns to host the classic quiz, where contestants sit in the infamous black chair and face the spotlight. In the last semiâfinal the specialist subjects ranged from Coldplay and the KarâŠ
19.29.0
The Farmers' Country Showdown follows farming families on their way to the Ashbourne Show, where they compete for rosette prizes. Dairy partners Jo and Alex enter their Jersey cows, and Shire horse bâŠ
5.3.0
Chef Tom Kerridge steps behind the bar to meet the bold operators shaking up the British pub scene while the costâofâliving crunch bites. He talks with chefs, owners and staff who are taking big riskâŠ
0.3.0
A twoâpart naturalâhistory series tracking a very special wolf pack as it makes its way back to the snowâcapped peaks of Washingtonâs Cascade range â the first pack to return to the American NorthwesâŠ
0.0.0
Flog It! is Paul Martinâs antiques show where people bring in their finds to be valued and often sold at auction. In this episode the crew sets up in the great nave of Norwich Cathedral, and experts âŠ
13.3.0
Richard Osman hosts a quickâfire quiz where four celebrities battle for the House of Games crown. In this episode former footballer EniolaâŻAluko, actor PhilâŻDaniels, singerâsongwriter NikitaâŻKanda anâŠ
7.68.0
Clive Myrie meets up with Luke, a distillery manager in Bristol, and nudges him to ditch the coffee and energy drinks in favour of black tea to help keep stress under control.
1.3.0
Alistair Appleton teams up with an aspiring writer who wants to swap London for a quiet spot in Dumfries and Galloway and look for a secluded property that will spark his creativity. This is an episoâŠ
20.2.0
Monty Don steps into his garden after an earlyâsummer heatwave and shows how to keep plants looking their best. Heâs joined by regular contributors Adam Frost and Frances Tophill, who drop in with prâŠ
2025.17.0
Catch day one of the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale, where ScottieâŻScheffler is back to defend the Claret Jug he won in 2025. The highlights pull together the early drama, big drives and a constantly câŠ
E1
Victoria Derbyshire gives sharp analysis and worldwide interviews on todayâs headlines. Followed by the weather. [S] [HD]
E248
Highlights from the second ODI of 2026 between England and India, in a 45âminute slot on BBC Two. You will see the big boundaries, key wickets and the drama that decided the match. A concise way to sâŠ
E2
Amityville: An Origin Story is a BBC Two documentary that follows the 1974 DeFeo family murders, the event that sparked the Amityville legend. It blends realâlife crime, 70s paranormal interest and tâŠ
0.1.0
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Peter Murrell: The Man with the Money is a 29âminute episode of BBC Twoâs TheâŻBigâŻCases. It follows the SNP chief executive â NicolaâŻSturgeonâs husband â as he siphoned about ÂŁ400,000 from the party âŠ
E27
Ambulance is the BAFTAâwinning flyâonâtheâwall series that follows Yorkshire ambulance crews as they race to emergencies across the county. In this episode Alan takes his terminally ill wife Jean forâŠ
15.1.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Auctioneer Izzie digs into Cherylâs lateâhusbandâs stash and pulls out a few real star lots. Restorer Robin then fixes them. This is another episode of The Travelling Auctioneers, the BBC series wherâŠ
5.10.0
Kate Humble and Ben Fogle mark 25 years of their onâscreen friendship by sharing favourite animal stories and looking back at the life of lioness Malaika. They walk around Longleat Safari Park, meet âŠ
23.0.0
Michelinâstar chef Marcus Wareing travels to Provence to give the classic Sunday roast a French twist and to see how locals make their own version of the sandwich. He talks with producers, learns regâŠ
0.2.0
All day, every day youâll 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]
2.9.0
Richard Osman hosts a quickâfire quiz where HughâŻFearnleyâWhittingstall, JodieâŻKidd, JamaliâŻMaddix and SuziâŻPerry battle it out on general knowledge. Each round presents a different challenge for theâŠ
4.9.0
Clive Myrie hosts the Mastermind grand final and places the six remaining contestants in the black chair. This week their specialist subjects are Princess Margaret, BletchleyâŻPark during the Second WâŠ
19.30.0
Tim and Tanya, a sheepâfarming duo, try selling homemade vodka at the Blenheim Palace Food Festival, while the Wye Valley brothers Matt and Kit offer their own mead. The Farmers' Country Showdown folâŠ
5.4.0
Chef Tom Kerridge goes behind the streetâfood boom, meeting the cooks and traders who turn a curbside stall into a culinary hotspot. He talks with the passionate pros who push the limits of quickâserâŠ
0.4.0
Land of the Lost Wolves is a twoâpart natural history series that follows a newlyâfound pack of wolves on the US West Coast. Presenter Gordon Buchanan and his crew spent four weeks in the freezing CaâŠ
0.1.0
Flog It! heads to the RAF Museum in Hendon, where antiques experts Michael Baggott and Mark Stacey hunt for hidden gems. PaulâŻMartin presents the show. The crew helps members of the public value theiâŠ
13.4.0
Richard Osmanâs House of Games pits four celebsâexâfootballer Eniola Aluko, actor Phil Daniels, singerâactress Nikita Kanda and Coronation Streetâs Danny Millerâagainst each other in a week of generaâŠ
7.69.0
Zoe Ball drops into Kettering to meet busy beautician Lucie and share simple digitalâdetox hacks that calm the household, cut stress and sharpen the mind. The segment is part of SeriesâŻ2 of *Just OneâŠ
1.4.0
Tonight the BBC Proms open at the Royal Albert Hall with an American touch â Coplandâs âFanfare for the Common Manâ, followed by Gershwinâs âAn American in Parisâ and Ravelâs Piano Concerto. The world
2025.0.0
Golf: The Open Highlights offers the best moments from day two of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Watch the top players tackle the links, make clutch putts, and handle any drama that uâŠ
E2
Victoria Derbyshire gives sharp analysis and worldwide interviews on todayâs headlines. Followed by the weather. [S] [HD]
E249
Insomnia is a 2002 thriller set in an Alaskan town where the summer never ends. A detective investigates a murder under relentless daylight. The constant sun makes the case feel endless.
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The run-up to a community centre's last Christmas party is fraught and fateful. Contains very strong language and some upsetting scenes. [2024] [S] [HD]
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. [S,SL] [HD]
4/8. Natalie's halfway through her college course and growing in confidence. On placement, she meets home carer Gary, who looks after his partner, Lisa. [S,AD,SL] [HD]
0.3.0
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Brinicle goes on a buying binge while the Piris try to curb his wasteful habits, only to see their recycling scheme hit a snag. [S,AD] [HD]
0.20.0
The Night of the Slug â Big Lizard and Cosima set off after dark to relocate a harmless slug that's taken up residence in Cosimaâs bedroom. [S,AD] [HD]
0.27.0
Skateboard star Weasy shows off his moves, then discovers he's not the top dog.
0.22.0
The gang heads to Merhaven on a spongeâgathering mission, only for Hoofius to throw himself into the townâs yearly song contest, sparking chaos all round. [S,AD] [HD]
0.27.0
Grizzy and the lemmings turn the savannah into a massive game of hideâandâseek. [S] [HD]
Duck lands a gig as the park's band conductor by accident, and Frog's itching to grab the trumpet â but Duck's even more set on stopping him. [S,AD] [HD]
0.15.0
The Knight in the Ruins. Searching for traces of Laquium, Liko and Pagogo encounter a familiar Pokémon. [S,AD] [HD]
11.58.0
A Trick by the Trix. The Winx face their toughest physical exam yet, pushing their magic and teamwork to the limits. Meanwhile, Bloom attempts to bond with the mysterious Damien. [S,AD] [HD]
0.3.0
The Comets return for tryâouts, and the pressure is on. Olive and Heath are nervous about their dancing. Ruby wonders whether Levi and Ashton are ignoring her. Kenzie works to bring the ragâtag squadâŠ
0.1.0
18/07/2026. Topical news magazine for children. [S] [HD]
Blue Peter teams up with wildlife star Robert Irwin for a mix of animal action and football fun. He tackles a photography challenge, roams the outdoors and gets up close to the creatures he loves. IfâŠ
E34
Monty Don steps into his garden after an earlyâsummer heatwave and shows how to keep plants looking their best. Heâs joined by regular contributors Adam Frost and Frances Tophill, who drop in with prâŠ
2025.17.0
3/10. Series following a family who moved to Kenya to run a safari camp. As a rogue flash flood strikes, Saba races to protect the camp and the animals. [S] [HD]
0.2.0
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
The Great British Sewing Bee returns with twelve new amateur sewers. KiellâŻSmithâBynoe hosts, and judges Patrick Grant and EsmeâŻYoung decide who will be crowned Britainâs best home sewer. Expect crafâŠ
11.0.0
6/6. Mary visits Edinburgh and shares delicious recipes inspired by a city she loves. [S,AD] [HD]
0.5.0
45/80. Jacqui is property-hunting in Norfolk. Meanwhile, Martin meets an entrepreneur from Berkshire who is working on a development at the top of the Rhondda Valley in Blaenrhondda. [S,AD] [HD]
25.44.0
Film based on the rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that reimagines the last six days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen by Judas, in contemporary Israel. [1973] [S]
Wild West musical about the roughest, toughest gal in the town of Deadwood. [1953] [S,AD]
Flog It! turns Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire into an auction house. PaulâŻMartin and a team of experts appraise the antiques people bring in. The show follows the Antiques Roadshow format, then lets owâŠ
15.1.0
5/14. Classic wartime sitcom featuring the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea. Mainwaring and Wilson are in the bank when an unexpected guest drops in. [S]
2.4.0
Chris Packham takes you back fourâŻbillion years to show how a single cell became the massive, gentle giants we call elephants. This is the first of five episodes in the BBC Two series Evolution. The âŠ
0.0.0
Highlights from the third round as the best golfers in the world compete for the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. [S] [HD]
E3
Relive some of the biggest hits of 2001 with these Top of the Pops classic performances. Including Kylie Minogue, Gabrielle, Blue and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. [S] [HD]
E29
As the new millennium begins, Top of the Pops is bigger, brighter and faster. Including contributions from Lisa Maffia, Shaggy and Blue. [S] [HD]
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