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BBC Two

BBC Two

The British Broadcasting Corporation's 2nd channel with a mix of documentaries, sitcoms and dramas.

United Kingdom

TV guide - Friday, 19/04/24Now

00:10
BBC Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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00:15
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life
Surgeons at University Hospital Southampton carry out over 34,000 operations a year. Many of these are the last hope for their patients, and maxillofacial consultant Sanjay Sharma takes on some of the most challenging cases.
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01:15
Pompeii: The New Dig
The excavation begins with the discovery of a large brick-built oven. It begins as a mystery, as it is too big to be just for a private residence. However, further investigations reveal it was part of a thriving commercial bakery.
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02:15
Saving Lives at Sea
In Porthcawl, a fisherman has been dragged lifeless out of the sea by bystanders. The lifeboat crew race to the beach and join the desperate attempts to resuscitate him. Elsewhere, a barge has broken down in the Bristol Channel.
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03:15
Beyond Paradise
When a priest from a Catholic boarding school suddenly disappears, Humphrey and Esther find that his case has uncanny similarities to a local myth. With the school's headmistress reluctant to aid the investigation, the team have their work cut out.
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04:15
This Is BBC TWO
A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.
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07:15
Homes Under the Hammer
A house beside a railway has Tommy recommending good double glazing in Orpington, South East London. Meanwhile, Dion is in Greater Manchester, where the sandwich bill is racking up for the new owner.
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08:15
Money for Nothing
Jacqui Joseph is at Beaconsfield recycling centre in Buckinghamshire on the hunt for three items with the potential to be revamped and sold on for cash. Among the items, an ornately carved cabinet offers a unique challenge.
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09:00
Antiques Roadshow
The roadshow comes from Alexandra Gardens in the heart of Cardiff, where treasures include a pipe by a renowned Maori craftsman, a book listing wartime spies and a rare SAS medal collection.
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10:00
BBC News
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
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14:00
Impossible
Contestants compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day.
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14:45
The Edge
The game show that mixes general knowledge quizzing and bowling.
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15:30
The Edible Garden
In Alys's pretty but productive backyard, she grows flowers and herbs to flavour her food, to decorate her home and to attract wildlife essential for the health and productivity of her garden.
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16:00
Jay and Dom's Home Fix
Jay and Dom construct drinks bars for both big and small gardens, and Jay builds a under-bed storage solution. Plus tips from the archives from Monty Don and Alan Titchmarsh.
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16:45
Home Is Where the Art Is
Today's buyer lives in Staffordshire, and she has recently welcomed her first grandchild. She wants something big and bold for her home to celebrate this joyous time.
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17:15
Chris and Meg's Wild Summer
Chris and Meg explore the ancient Caledonian woodlands of Abernethy National Nature Reserve, where Chris is on a mission to show Meg a very rare flower. The next day, Chris and Meg head to the tranquillity of Loch Insh in search of the osprey.
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17:45
Chris and Meg's Wild Summer
The final leg of Chris and Meg's journey takes them to the Western Isles, in the far north of Scotland. Meg spots a minke whale and a pod of dolphins on the ferry, before they even reach the isles.
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18:15
Flog It!
At Glemham Hall in Suffolk, antiques expert James Lewis is enchanted by a Victorian pedlar doll, Jonathan Pratt learns the history of a dress dating back to the 1940s made from parachute silk, and Paul Martin explores nearby Framlingham Castle.
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19:00
Richard Osman's House of Games
Every day this week, celebrity contestants Diarmuid Gavin, Roo Irvine, John Kearns and Claire Richards take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.
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19:30
Great Coastal Railway Journeys
Michael Portillo takes the train to the medieval walled town of Conwy on the last leg of his exploration of the shores of North Wales. In the foothills of the Carneddau mountain range, Michael enjoys breathtaking views.
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20:00
Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers
Paul explores the upper reaches of the mighty River Tay, beginning with a flight in a microlight over the river's source, high above Ben Lui. Returning to earth, Paul goes underground to explore an active gold mine beside the river.
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20:30
Beechgrove Garden
It's a busy time in the horticultural calendar and there's lots to be done at Beechgrove Garden. Calum Clunie and Lizzie Schofield unwrap dahlias after a winter in the dark, and Lizzie is in the gravel garden splitting and separating crocosmia.
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21:00
Gardeners' World
Monty is repairing turf, sowing sweetcorn and planting pots for evening fragrance. Meanwhile, Adam travels to Dublin to meet musician Adam Clayton, from the rock band U2, who, when not playing bass guitar, prefers to spend time in his garden.
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22:00
Disclosure
A missing man, a hunt across the US, and the untold story of an eccentric Inverness street trader who became an international fugitive. Exploring whether Kim Avis really did drown in the waters off California's infamous Mortuary Beach.
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23:00
QI
Sandi Toksvig takes a look at upbringing with Sally Phillips, Josh Pugh, Aaron Simmonds and Alan Davies.
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23:30
Newsnight
The day's important national and international news stories. With Kirsty Wark.
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TV guide - Saturday, 20/04/24

00:00
BBC Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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00:05
Dark Waters
A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. While trying to expose the truth, he soon finds himself risking his future, his family and his own life.
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02:05
Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling
Martin and Phil enjoy a stunning drive to Trondheim, Norway's capital of cool, where they experience the heat of a Michelin-starred kitchen, before letting off steam at a death metal gig.
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02:35
This Town
Jeannie finds a warehouse where the band start to rehearse and forge an identity. Meanwhile, Gregory schemes to keep his brother and Bardon safe.
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03:35
Blue Lights
A year into the job, the team are faced with a drug-fuelled crime wave that leads them into a loyalist estate. A violent clash puts Stevie and Grace's working relationship at risk.
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04:30
This Is BBC TWO
A preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.
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07:15
Hey Duggee
Tino the mouse is painting a picture of Duggee but cannot get it right. As he tells the Squirrels: seeking perfection is his whole philosophy! The squirrels don't know what that is, so Duggee explains: a philosophy is a set of rules that you live by.
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07:25
Go Jetters
Glitch and his grimbots have a dangerous race on the Great Wall of China, weakening its structure. The Go Jetters have to save the wall before it crumbles to the ground.
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07:35
Grizzy and The Lemmings
While Grizzy organises a picnic alongside the pond, the Lemmings steal his jar of Yummy using water balls to discreetly advance underwater.
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07:45
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese
When Ripped Ab-Man asks Boy to help him win a game show, his siblings worry that he is being taken advantage of and decide to investigate.
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07:55
Monster Loving Maniacs
Arthur and the kids embark on their first mission together.
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08:05
Shaun the Sheep
Stash the squirrel is preternaturally quick on the move, wreaking havoc when she takes the nuts that birdwatching Bitzer has left to attract rare birds to the Farm, moving so quickly the nuts seem to disappear into thin air.
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08:15
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Friede, Captain Pikachu and the Rising Volt Tacklers step up to help protect Liko.
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08:35
The Next Step
The competition is tough in the first round of auditions, and Heath struggles to focus when he is grouped with someone he can't trust.
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09:00
The Next Step
As A-Troupe auditions continue with the solo round, the dancers have to get their heads in the game, but not everyone is playing fair.
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09:20
Blue Peter
Joel, Abby and Shini are in the Blue Peter Garden. They find out how beavers build dams and discover some top tips on planting. Plus, Shini visits Strictly star Kelvin Fletcher.
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09:50
Newsround
News magazine keeping young viewers up to date with the latest stories and events happening at home and abroad.
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10:00
Gardeners' World
Monty is repairing turf, sowing sweetcorn and planting pots for evening fragrance. Meanwhile, Adam travels to Dublin to meet musician Adam Clayton, from the rock band U2, who, when not playing bass guitar, prefers to spend time in his garden.
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11:00
Live: World Championship Snooker: Day 1
Coverage of the first day of the Snooker World Championship from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
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13:00
Andi Oliver's Fabulous Feasts
Andi Oliver is in the home of UK ceramics, Stoke-on-Trent, where she meets Anna and Rebecca, two artists who run a community project in a deprived neighbourhood who are looking to breathe new creative life into the city.
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14:00
Marcus Wareing's Tales from a Kitchen Garden
Marcus plans to make the kitchen garden a year-round enterprise. A trip to Hampshire gives him an insight into compost, the key to all good growing, before he develops his own compost back at the smallholding. A glut of plums leads to delicious jam.
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14:30
Nigel Slater's Dish of the Day
Nigel Slater raids his cupboards, fridge and vegetable patch to create a week's worth of delicious meals. He demonstrates how to make ingredients go just that little bit further.
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14:45
Live: Women's Six Nations Rugby: England v Ireland
Live coverage from the 2024 Women's Six Nations as the Red Roses face off against Ireland.
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17:30
Final Score
Jason Mohammad keeps across developments in the day's games, with goal flashes and reports from every division as the battle to win promotion and avoid relegation intensifies.
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18:15
Wild Scotland
Scottish wildlife cameraman and presenter Gordon Buchanan explores his native Mull and some of the nearby islands, filming otters, deer, puffins, seals and a minke whale.
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18:30
Saving Lives at Sea
In Humber, the crew must work together to pull off the dangerous medivac of a fisherman with a spinal injury. Meanwhile, the Castletownbere crew race to the rescue of a fishing trawler that's run aground at nearby Dursey Island.
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19:30
The Likely Lads
Bob Ferris and Terry Collier return from a Spanish holiday where Bob was smitten by French girl Louise. However, Terry gave her his address and arranges a double date when she visits. Louise turns out to not be the person the lads thought she was.
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19:55
Open All Hours
Arkwright takes action when his corner shop is broken into and employs a large dog to guard his property. Unfortunately, the unruly creature is more successful at keeping customers at bay than frightening any burglars who may be about.
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20:25
Butterflies
A husband and two sons are more than enough for housewife Ria to cope with, so where does lonely-heart Leonard fit in?
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20:55
Miranda
Miranda bumps into her old friend Gary, who is working in the restaurant next door as the new chef. When he asks her out for a drink, she gets over excited by the prospect of her first real date and decides it's time to try to be more girly.
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21:25
60 Songs: BBC Two at 60
A compilation of 60 songs celebrating BBC Two's diamond anniversary. All the performances featured originated on BBC Two and have formed an important part of the channel's output over its history.
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