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Twenty TwentyâŻSix follows HughâŻBonnevilleâs Ian Fletcher as he lands a job with footballâs governing body just before a massive World Cup spread across the US, Canada and Mexico. David Beckham shows âŠ
The sixth series ofâŻRace Across the World follows five pairs â best friends Jo andâŻKush, siblings Katie andâŻHarrison, dad and daughter Molly andâŻAndrew, cousins Puja andâŻRoshni, and inâlaws Mark andâŻâŠ
Inside Barlinnie follows the dayâtoâday grind at Scotlandâs biggest prison. In this first part of seriesâŻ2 we see JP fighting for his life after a drug overdose, Norrie teetering on the edge of suiciâŠ
Montell Douglas presents a tenâminute Lifeline appeal for Action for ME, the charity that backs and speaks up for anyone living with ME. She walks you through what the organization does and how you câŠ
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Jules Hudson helps a SouthendâonâSea family find a Suffolk home they can rent out as a holiday let. He shows them village life and the income they could earn. After the house hunt, they stop at a locâŠ
In Chepstow, friends Ella and Issy each get ÂŁ100 and head into the townâs charity shops. They look for furniture and fashion items they can flip for profit. With the clock ticking, they refurbish theâŠ
Michael Portillo rides the 21âmile Yamonote line, an elevated loop around the city, and arrives at the worldâs busiest train station. He shows how the line works in daily Japanese commuting and why tâŠ
SeasonâŻ22 kicks off with six amateur cooks battling for one of four MasterChef aprons. New judges Anna Haugh and Grace Dent have taken over from Gregg Wallace and JohnâŻTorode, bringing fresh energy tâŠ
All day, every day youâll get breaking news from the UK and around the world, right as it happens.
Day 12 of the World Snooker Championship continues at the Crucible. HazelâŻIrvine, SeemaâŻJaswal, RishiâŻPersad and CatrinâŻHeledd anchor the BBC coverage, and pundits such as SteveâŻDavis and StephenâŻHenâŠ
Day 12 of the World Snooker Championship continues at the Crucible. HazelâŻIrvine, SeemaâŻJaswal, RishiâŻPersad and CatrinâŻHeledd anchor the BBC coverage, and pundits such as SteveâŻDavis and StephenâŻHenâŠ
Four celebs â KelleâŻBryan, AntonyâŻCosta, AlexeiâŻSayle and EmmaâŻSidi â go headâtoâhead in RichardâŻOsman's House of Games, the BBCâŻTwo quiz where they tackle a mix of trivia rounds. Osman steers the gaâŠ
Michael Portillo jumps on a train and heads north from Tokyo into Tohoku, Japanâs rice bowl. In Sendai he examines how the 2011 quake and tsunami changed the area, while the trains and scenery go by.âŠ
Day 12 of the World Snooker Championship continues at the Crucible. HazelâŻIrvine, SeemaâŻJaswal, RishiâŻPersad and CatrinâŻHeledd anchor the BBC coverage, and pundits such as SteveâŻDavis and StephenâŻHenâŠ
Twenty Twenty Six follows former BBC exec Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville) as heâs thrown into the chaos of the worldâs biggest football tournament, trying to keep the boardroom and the pitch from blowâŠ
Victoria Derbyshire gives sharp analysis and worldwide interviews on todayâs headlines. Followed by the weather. [S] [HD]
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.
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Catrin Heledd presents the extended highlights from dayâŻ12 of the World Snooker Championship. The programme shows the quarterâfinal action at the Crucible in Sheffield. Expect bigâname players battliâŠ
SeriesâŻ4, episodeâŻ5 finds DI Humphrey Goodman (KrisâŻMarshall) and DS Martha (SallyâŻBretton) in the offâgrid village of Shipton Abbott, where a land developer is unnerved by sightings of the GreenâŻManâŠ
The third episode follows the celebrity pilgrims as they trek through the Scottish Borders on StâŻCuthbertâs Way, then climb the Cheviots to the wideâopen views from Wideopen Hill. Presenter Jayne MidâŠ
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Escape to the Country follows property guru BrionyâŻMayâŻWilliams as she shows a Sheffield couple around the Cornish countryside, looking for a home big enough for their book and film collection. The sâŠ
In Harrogate, formerâŻTraitors stars Sonja and Aubrey drop the spy game for a day of thrift hunting. They roam local charity shops, looking for vintage tweed and boldâŻ80s fashion. Hosted by Joanna PagâŠ
Michael Portillo jumps on a train and heads north from Tokyo into Tohoku, Japanâs rice bowl. In Sendai he examines how the 2011 quake and tsunami changed the area, while the trains and scenery go by.âŠ
Monty Donâs latest episode gives the garden a Mediterranean twist. He shows how to grow lemons in pots for a sunny zest. The show has practical tips you can try at home and a dash of inspiration for âŠ
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]
DayâŻ13 of the World Snooker Championship brings the semiâfinals at the Crucible. RonnieâŻOâSullivan, JuddâŻTrump, ZhaoâŻXintong and KyrenâŻWilson are battling for a spot in the final. It is shown live inâŠ
Ainsley Harriott leads a quick 30âminute tour of classic dishes from BBCâs most beloved TV chefs. He includes favourites like Nigella Lawsonâs sausage meatballs and shows how the stars make them in tâŠ
Forest Elephants: Rumbles in the Jungle is a Natural World documentary (SeriesâŻ1, EpisodeâŻ2) that goes into Central Africaâs rainforest to meet the elusive forest elephants. New acoustic research helâŠ
Flog It! is the BBC antiques show where presenter PaulâŻMartin and his experts meet members of the public to value and sometimes sell their finds. In this episode, filmed in Kent, expert JonathanâŻPratâŠ
A lightâhearted quiz pits four celebrities against each other in a roundârobin of trivia. This week KelleâŻBryan, AntonyâŻCosta, AlexeiâŻSayle and EmmaâŻSidi take the hot seat, with Richard Osman who runâŠ
Michael Portillo hops aboard a bullet train, zips through the undersea Seikan tunnel and arrives in Hokkaido. He then drops into the historic port of Hakodate â one of Japanâs first towns to trade wiâŠ
DayâŻ13 of the World Snooker Championship brings the semiâfinals at the Crucible. RonnieâŻOâSullivan, JuddâŻTrump, ZhaoâŻXintong and KyrenâŻWilson are battling for a spot in the final. It is shown live inâŠ
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse head down the RiverâŻTrent to hunt barbel, with a very special guest popping in for a chat. They mix fishing tips with their usual banter about life after heart surgerâŠ
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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Six fresh amateurs battle for a spot in this weekâs quarterâfinal, with new judges Grace Dent and Anna Haugh who test them in the second heat. Itâs the 22nd series of MasterChef, so expect highâpressâŠ
Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy follows the pop legend from his early days in the JacksonâŻ5 to his megastar status, with fresh interviews from his sister LaâŻToya and other insiders. The threeâpaâŠ
"Artemis: To the Moon and Back" is a Horizon documentary that follows NASA's ArtemisâŻII mission, the first crewed roundâtrip around the Moon since 1972. It gives behindâtheâscenes access to the four âŠ
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Eric Knowles hosts this âWheels and Dealsâ episode ofâŻBargain Hunt as the red and blue teams head to the Exeter area, backed by experts BenâŻCooper and GaryâŻPe. They search for motoring collectibles tâŠ
Shift the Thrift follows Joanna Page in Abergavenny. She puts couple Claudia andâŻLuke against each other in a rainâsoaked thrifting sprint. They have ÂŁ100 and an hour to raid charity shops. Instinct âŠ
Michael Portillo hops aboard a bullet train, zips through the undersea Seikan tunnel and arrives in Hokkaido. He then drops into the historic port of Hakodate â one of Japanâs first towns to trade wiâŠ
ZoeâŻBall drops into a Kettering salon to show busy beautician Lucie a few simple digitalâdetox tricks that can smooth family life, cut stress and give the brain a boost. The episode is part of the JuâŠ
Ronan Keating travels the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland. He and his nephew Conall take a boat to Clare Island, then ride horses on Strandhill Beach with fellow boyâband veteran ShaneâŻFilan. Along the âŠ
All day, every day youâll get breaking news from the UK and around the world, right as it happens.
Live coverage of dayâŻ14 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, with the tournament now into the later rounds where the likes of defending champ Zhao Xintong, Ronnie OâŠ
Lifeline is a short BBC One slot where MontellâŻDouglas fronts an appeal for ActionâŻforâŻME, the charity that supports people of all ages living with ME. She explains what the group does and why a donaâŠ
The Himalayas is a 59âminute BBC Two documentary that looks at the rangeâs wild residents â quirky monkeys, wolves, bears, foxes, snow leopards and colourful pheasants. It is narrated by Douglas HensâŠ
Lightning is a fastâpaced quiz hosted by comedian Zoe Lyons. Six contestants try to stay out of a moving spotlight. In each round they answer quickâfire questions and can pass the light to a rival. TâŠ
Live coverage of dayâŻ14 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, with the tournament now into the later rounds where the likes of defending champ Zhao Xintong, Ronnie OâŠ
Richard Osman's House of Games is a fastâpaced quiz where four celebrities compete in various trivia rounds to earn points and claim the weekly crown. This week KelleâŻBryan, AntonyâŻCosta, AlexeiâŻSaylâŠ
Michael Portillo travels by rail through Hokkaido to explore the history of the Ainu, the islandâs indigenous people. He sees the striking scenery and the modern Japanese railway network. The episodeâŠ
Live coverage of dayâŻ14 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, with the tournament now into the later rounds where the likes of defending champ Zhao Xintong, Ronnie OâŠ
Live at the Apollo dishes out a night of standâup from the Hammersmith Apollo. Jamali Maddix fronts the episode, followed by FernâŻBrady and SindhuâŻVee. Expect sharp, adultâoriented jokes and plenty oâŠ
Matt Chorley breaks down the day's biggest news, pulling in guests from abroad for their take. Then itâs on to the weather.
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Panoramaâs Rahil Sheikh examines how the Iran war is already lifting UK fuel prices, food costs and mortgage payments. He meets families and businesses feeling the squeeze and talks to experts tryingâŠ
MasterChef rolls into its 22nd series with new judges Anna Haugh and GraceâŻDent, and tonightâs first quarterâfinal sees six hungry amateurs â from a construction director to an IT teacher and a digitâŠ
Ten budding interior designers travel to Dorset to give a set of quirky beach huts a complete makeover, each hoping to create the standout space that keeps them in the competition. The show is hostedâŠ
This threeâpart BBC Two documentary follows DrâŻAnn Burgess as she works with an FBI task force hunting serial predators. It offers a look at the psychology behind the crimes. Burgess, a forensic psycâŠ
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
Piripenguins follows a cheeky crew of five penguinsâPancake, Nugget, Brinicle, Looph and Flutterâas they tackle everyday adventures on their iceberg. In the Misty Mountain Mystery they head for TippeâŠ
Big Lizard follows astronaut Cosima, her dad and the giant amphibian pal as they tumble around the prehistoric world of ProximaâŻB, mixing silly mishaps with bits of science. In this episode they bothâŠ
The Weasy Family follows Weasy, a clueless weasel who looks after his adopted twin ducklings in a cornâfield barn. In the âMission Shoppingâ episode, Weasy heads off on a freightâtrain shopping spreeâŠ
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Crab Crush. The Lemmings turn into crab rescuers, but before long the whole house is swamped with them! [S] [HD]
Duck lands a job in the cinemaâs projection booth, but Frog accidentally knocks the projector out of order. Now Frog has to step up, keep the film rolling and make sure the audience stays entertainedâŠ
PokĂ©mon Horizons follows Liko, a new student at Indigo Academy, as she teams up with her starter Sprigatito and a colorful crew of trainers. In this installment, Roy drops by after a yearâs gap, hopiâŠ
In Wheel of Vroom, Callum pulls together a massive Grand Prix and ropes in realâdeal F1 drivers to give Joe some topâlevel advice on how to take the win.
Nitro and Electro rope Fury into a dodgy spa for a laugh, complete with noisy fart whistles, bubbleâfilled yoga, a madeâup snail oracle and an absurdly slow game of Unleash. [S,AD] [HD]
BlueâŻPeter is the longârunning CBBC magazine show where Joel Mawhinney, AbbyâŻCook, ShiniâŻMuthukrishnan and the puppet HackerâŻTâŻDog dive into crazy challenges, chat with celebrity guests and make crafâŠ
Newsround is the CBBC news magazine that breaks down the dayâs top stories for kids aged five to fifteen. It covers everything from royal visits to sport and science in biteâsize, kidâfriendly segmenâŠ
Steve Backshall travels across the UK hunting the countryâs toughest predatorsâfrom puffins and dragonflies to big cats and snakes. In each episode he tracks down one of 60 of the planetâs deadliest âŠ
Monty Don returns to the garden. This week he shows how everything bursts into colour when spring arrives. He walks you through planting ideas, maintenance tips and a few tricks that make a garden loâŠ
Day 15 of the World Snooker Championship is underway at the Crucible Theatre. The remaining contenders compete for a place in the final. Youâll see big names like defending champion Zhao Xintong and
Ainsley Harriott hosts this edition ofâŻBest Dishes Ever, bringing recipes from the BBCâs favourite TV chefs. JamesâŻMartin shows how to nail homemade fish and chips, and other chefs tackle classic takâŠ
Lyon and Arsenal meet in the UEFA Womenâs Champions League semiâfinal second leg, live on TNT Sports in HD. The Gunners have just completed a comeback against Real Madrid and are chasing a second EurâŠ
Flog It! is an antiques programme fronted by PaulâŻMartin and filmed in Birminghamâs historic museum and art gallery. Members of the public bring their finds to be valued by a team of experts, then caâŠ
SeriesâŻ5âs final instalment sees Bill Bailey pair two sistersâone whoâs given her womb to the other so she can have a babyâwith a portrait artist to capture their remarkable bond, a first in British âŠ
Dominic Littlewood and Melinda Messenger join antiques experts Natasha Raskin and Tim Irvine to hunt for profitâmaking pieces across the UK. They haggle with dealers. A stray cat spooks one of them, âŠ
Day 15 of the World Snooker Championship is underway at the Crucible Theatre. The remaining contenders compete for a place in the final. Youâll see big names like defending champion Zhao Xintong and
TOTP 1992: Biggest Hits is a 59âminute look back at the Top of the Pops archive from 1992. It includes performances by Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream, Take That, BillyâŻRayâŻCyrus, MariahâŻCarey,âŠ
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A forensic analyst becomes obsessed with a passengerâjet crash, sifting through wreckage and clues. The 2021 series follows his hunt for what went wrong, and the language stays gritty. If you enjoy aâŠ
Ladiesâ day at the racesâhats, booze and chaosâsets the stage for a gritty love story. Cat finally has to confront what sheâs been avoiding, and Shannon (Emma Laird) and Arran (Benjamin CoyleâLarner)âŠ
Mint is a BBC One drama that follows Shannon (Emma Laird), the bossâs daughter, as she bolts from a tense home life for a day out with Arran (Benjamin CoyleâLarner), a member of a rival crew. Their bâŠ
The Cage is a fiveâpart BBC One drama about Leanne (SheridanâŻSmith), a casino cashier on the verge of losing her home, and her boss Matty (MichaelâŻSocha). To stay afloat they start skimming cash. TheâŠ
A quick look at the top BBC Two shows, all in HD.
In this episode ofâŻTake aâŻHike, biscuitâtaster Cathy leads a group of five walkers on a trek through the Scottish Highlands and islands, kicking off in pictureâpostcard Tobermory. The competitors areâŠ
Countryfile follows Adam Henson and SammiâŻKinghorn to the Vale of Evesham, a part of England where rich soils and a mild climate make it one of the countryâs top growing areas. They explain why the râŠ
Catch up with the BBC Breakfast crew for upâtoâdate news, sport, business and weather.
Dougie heads down to a dairy farm near Torthorwald in Dumfriesshire to check out a massive springâcalving operation. Meanwhile, Cammy stays in Ayrshire, where the early potato crop is being planted. âŠ
In episodeâŻ5 of *Beechgrove Garden*, Kirsty Wilson teams up with Brian Cunningham to start a range of edible crops. Brian also checks on the veg he sowed at the beginning of the series, showing how iâŠ
Saturday Kitchen Best Bites pulls together the best moments from the flagship cooking show. Chefs such as PoppyâŻOâToole, JoeâŻHurd, OlsâŻHalas, JackâŻCroft and WillâŻMurray whip up their favourite dishesâŠ
Chef Andi Oliver travels to Bristol to throw a Caribbeanâflavoured party that launches a community cafĂ© inside a homeless project made from shipping containers. This is episode two of the first serieâŠ
A classic MGM drama from 1932 set in a swanky Berlin hotel, where a colorful mix of guests cross paths over a hectic few days. It has bigâscreen stars of the era and oldâfashioned glamour and intriguâŠ
Leicester City face Chelsea in a Womenâs Super League match, streamed live on MOTD. This is topâflight womenâs football, with two of the leagueâs biggest clubs fighting for points. Tune in for the acâŠ
Flog It! follows PaulâŻMartin and his panel of antiques experts as they meet everyday people who bring in curiosities to be valued â and, if they wish, sold at auction. The show mixes the format of AnâŠ
SeriesâŻ8 opens with Lucy and Adam racing against the clock to get their dairy up and running after a big move north. The series follows six farming families â Callum and Zara on Arran, who are battliâŠ
DayâŻ16 of the World Snooker Championship is at the Crucible. Defending champion Zhao Xintong faces 50âyearâold Ronnie OâSullivan, who is chasing a record eighth title, and world NoâŻ1 Judd Trump remaiâŠ
1917 is a WWI war film that follows two British soldiers racing across noâman'sâland to deliver a message that could stop a deadly attack. It contains strong language, violence and upsetting scenes, âŠ
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Fiona Bruce hosts an hour of currentâaffairs debate. [S,SL] [HD]
When their households merge in 1987, Niall (JamieâŻBell) and Ruben (RichardâŻGadd) become an uneasy pair of brothersâinâspirit. The sixâpart series follows them from the late â80s.
Forensics: The Real CSI â SeriesâŻ6 âIntruder in the Bedroomâ follows police and forensic experts as they race to catch a stranger who broke into a home at night and assaulted an 11âyearâold. The episâŠ
Bargain Hunt puts two siblings in West Yorkshire against each other, with DannyâŻSebastian leading the action. They scour the local market for antiques and collectibles to sell at auction, under the wâŠ
David Attenborough narrates a short look at a hidden woodland garden in a steepâsided Welsh valley, where tawny owls, badgers, dormice and bumblebees live. The film is a quick, beautifully shot sliceâŠ
Kelly Cates hosts the roundup, with the best bits from United vs Liverpool, Villa vs Spurs and Palace at Bournemouth. Missed the live action? Youâll get the goals, key moments and a bit of analysis. âŠ
The Titfield Thunderbolt is a 1953 Ealing comedy in Technicolor about villagers who take over their branch line after British Railways decides to close it, only to face a midnight raid by a rival busâŠ
WhiskyâŻGalore! is a 1949 Ealing comedy set in the Outer Hebrides during the war. A whiskyâladen ship runs aground and the islanders race to hide the cargo from the local teetotallers. It has BasilâŻRaâŠ
All day, every day youâll get breaking news from the UK and around the world, right as it happens.
DayâŻ17 brings the drama to the Crucible as the remaining contenders battle for a ÂŁ500,000 prize. Expect ZhaoâŻXintong, ShaunâŻMurphy, JohnâŻHiggins, RonnieâŻOâSullivan and MarkâŻWilliams to fight for the âŠ
Ainsley Harriott leads you through classic recipes from the BBCâs favourite TV chefs, perfect for a picnic. He picks dishes that are simple, tasty and ready to pack for a day out, and adds plenty of âŠ
Fiona Bruce and the Antiques Roadshow crew visit Witney, Oxfordshire, where locals bring in curios ranging from Dutch seascapes to a waterâcolour album. The experts examine each item, explain its hisâŠ
FlogâŻIt! follows PaulâŻMartin and his panel of experts as they meet members of the public who bring in antiques for quick valuations, then give them the chance to sell the items at auction. The show uâŠ
Jordan Banjo, Sian Lloyd, Nick Pickard and Ellie White go headâtoâhead in a round of quickfire trivia on this weekâs House of Games. Hosted by Richard Osman, the four celebrities tackle a mix of quizâŠ
Michael Portillo boards South Koreaâs highâspeed rail at the DMZ, then speeds into Seoul and on to historic sites, ports and Jeju Island. The fiveâpart series pairs the countryâs wartime past with itâŠ
DayâŻ17 brings the drama to the Crucible as the remaining contenders battle for a ÂŁ500,000 prize. Expect ZhaoâŻXintong, ShaunâŻMurphy, JohnâŻHiggins, RonnieâŻOâSullivan and MarkâŻWilliams to fight for the âŠ
The Great Escaper follows WWII veteran Bernard as he slips out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of DâDay. The film is a gritty roadâtrip with strong language and a clear sense of purpoâŠ
