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Sat Dec 06
Highland Cops

Today 02:15 - 03:15

2/7. Bomb disposal are called in when a chemical lab is found in a flat, police search for missing walkers in Glencoe, and wildlife cops investigate an attack on a bird of prey. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

The Man in the Mask: An Orkney Murder

Today 03:15 - 04:00

1/3. An Orkney waiter is murdered, and a schoolboy becomes prime suspect - but did he do it? Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

The Crash Detectives

Today 04:00 - 04:30

5/8. Two lorries collide on an industrial estate, leaving one driver injured and investigators searching for answers. But as the evidence is unpicked, one driver's story starts to unravel. [S,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Two

Today 04:30 - 06:30

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. [HD]

Mojo Swoptops

Today 06:30 - 06:45

Pizzas Away. Mojo needs to deliver a pizza to a very hard-to-reach island, but some stubborn seabirds have their eye on the pizza. Will Mojo have to go supersonic to get past them? [S,AD] [HD]

Big Lizard

Today 06:45 - 06:50

How to Work Together. Dad shares his explorer notebook with Cosima and Big Lizard. [S,AD] [HD]

Super Happy Magic Forest

Today 06:50 - 07:05

Precious Treasure. Blossom insists on saving her bath bomb treasure for later and takes it with her on a quest to save Merhaven from an angry seaweed. [S,AD] [HD]

Grizzy and the Lemmings: World Tour

Today 07:05 - 07:10

Quick Meal. Grizzy discovers a special lamp that can compact organic elements. [S] [HD]

Grizzy and the Lemmings: World Tour

Today 07:10 - 07:20

Digital Taming. The extraordinary animals from a tablet game come to life after the device explodes. [S] [HD]

Stage Stars

Today 07:20 - 07:45

Meet the Stage Stars. The Stage Stars are off to a busy start of term as auditions begin for the latest show. [S,AD] [HD]

Bro's in Control

Today 07:45 - 08:00

Gaming IRL. Callum sets the ultimate side quest to see which bro is the supreme gamer in real life. Adam and Joe choose their characters for their biggest mission yet - the floor is lava! [S] [HD]

Gladiators: Epic Pranks

Today 08:00 - 08:20

Comet! Nitro and Diamond prank Comet at a fake Christmas calendar photoshoot. The other Gladiators have sneaky fun pranking the audience at Sheffield Arena. [S,AD] [HD]

Blue Peter: Amazing Dogs and Zootropolis 2

Today 08:20 - 08:45

Amazing Dogs and Zootropolis 2. We meet the stars of the brand new film Zootropolis 2, and Shini joins the cast of Pup School to try her hand at puppeteering! [S] [HD]

Newsround

Today 08:45 - 08:50

06/12/2025. Topical news magazine for children. [S] [HD]

Deadly Predators

Today 08:50 - 09:20

Wicked Weapons. Steve finds out which predators have the best weapons on earth, from squid with giant tentacles to free-diving crocodiles and a silent owl assassin. [S] [HD]

Swallows and Amazons

Today 09:20 - 10:50

Four children, camping on an island in the Lake District, embark on a series of adventures that teach them the skills of survival and the value of friendship. [2016] [S,AD] [HD]

Beechgrove Repotted

Today 10:50 - 11:05

Kirsty creates four practical, eco-friendly garden items from recycled materials. [S] [HD]

Gardeners' World Winter Specials

Today 11:05 - 12:05

2/4. As the days get shorter, Monty's on a mission to get us all out into the garden no matter what the weather is doing. He adds a splash of colour to his winter pots. [S] [HD]

My Life at Christmas: Anita Rani Meets Spencer Matthews

Today 12:05 - 13:05

3/3. Anita Rani meets reality TV star Spencer Matthews to see what Christmas means to him. [S,AD] [HD]

Alison Hammond's Florida Unpacked

Today 13:05 - 13:35

7/10. Alison and Aidan score a budget-friendly way to catch the Miami Dolphins in action and then dive into Wynwood's unpretentious art scene for a spray-painting lesson. [S,AD] [HD]

Kingdom

Today 13:35 - 14:25

3/6. Leopard Olimba finds a mate, but fortunes turn against the lions. Extreme flooding leads to disaster for the hyena clan, and the time has come for leopard Mutima to leave. [S,AD] [HD]

Ice Cold in Alex

Today 14:25 - 16:30

Libya, 1942. Captain Anson is cut off from his unit and must return to Alexandria. [1957] [S] [HD]

Flog It!

Today 16:30 - 17:00

Antiques series. Experts Charles Hanson and Caroline Hawley join presenter Paul Martin at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, based in Falmouth. [S] [HD]

MOTD Live: Sutton United v Shrewsbury Town

Today 17:00 - 19:30

Sutton United of the National League take on League Two Shrewsbury Town in a live second-round FA Cup tie, with the EFL side looking to avoid an upset in south London. [S] [HD]

Snooker: UK Championship

Today 19:30 - 22:00

Live coverage from day 8 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship. [S] [HD]

Hits That Missed at the BBC

Today 22:00 - 23:30

A look into the BBC's music archives to examine the all-time classic tracks that seem to have been around forever, and get everywhere - apart from the UK Top 40. [S] [HD]

King Richard

Today 23:30 - 01:45

Richard Williams is determined to write daughters Venus and Serena into sporting history. Contains some strong language. [2021] [S,AD] [HD]

Sun Dec 07
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

Tomorrow 01:45 - 02:45

7/10. Michael McIntyre hosts his hit game show. The celebrity experts are Dermot O'Leary, Anita Rani, Alex Brooker, Natalie Cassidy, Lucy Beaumont, Angela Scanlon and Mark Chapman. [S,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Two

Tomorrow 02:45 - 06:10

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. [HD]

Prayer and Reflection from Glasgow Central Mosque

Tomorrow 06:10 - 06:35

Glasgow Central Mosque welcomes us for Jummah, the congregational prayer in Islam, observed every Friday. [S] [HD]

Countryfile

Tomorrow 06:35 - 07:35

John Craven and Vick Hope explore the stunning scenery of the Lake District, following in the footsteps of JMW Turner. [S] [HD]

Breakfast

Tomorrow 07:35 - 09:00

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. [S] [HD]

The Best of Weatherman Walking: Highlights from Mid Wales

Tomorrow 09:00 - 09:30

9/10. Derek walks the Hafod estate, the Offa's Dyke path and the dams of the Elan valley. [S] [HD]

Landward

Tomorrow 09:30 - 10:00

25/26. Dougie visits Lochwinnoch wetlands to see winter-visiting birds. As the climate changes, weather presenter Chris Blanchett heads up the high-level Lecht Road looking for snow. [S] [HD]

Saturday Kitchen Best Bites: Christmas Special

Tomorrow 10:00 - 11:30

A festive feast from Yotam Ottolenghi, Angela Hartnett, Raymond Blanc and Georgina Hayden. [S] [HD]

Mary Berry's Festive Feasts

Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:30

Mary Berry teaches three novice cooks delicious festive recipes. With a helping hand from Patrick Grant and Alex Jones, she heads to Leeds Castle for a magical surprise feast. [S,AD] [HD]

The Great Food Guys

Tomorrow 12:30 - 13:00

7/8. Chef Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond eat local and cook goat curry with chapatis. They are joined by farmer Jillian McEwan and actor Sanjeev Kohli. [S,AD] [HD]

Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:15

Food writer Nigel Slater creates simple yet delicious meals. In this episode, he transforms favourite classic recipes and puts a new spin on beans on toast. [S] [HD]

Celebrity Race Across the World

Tomorrow 13:15 - 14:15

5/6. It's the penultimate leg of the race, and the teams must travel to Medellín, Colombia. [S,AD] [HD]

MOTD Live: Boreham Wood v Newport County

Tomorrow 14:15 - 16:35

Live second-round action from the FA Cup as National League high-flyers Boreham Wood take on League Two Newport County. [S] [HD]

Flog It!

Tomorrow 16:35 - 17:15

36/60. Antiques series. Paul Martin is joined by experts Mark Stacey, Anita Manning and David Fletcher at Tatton Park in Cheshire, and also from Liverpool's historic docks. [S] [HD]

World's Most Dangerous Roads

Tomorrow 17:15 - 18:00

6/8. Best friends and Derry Girls Jamie-Lee O'Donnell and Saoirse-Monica Jackson take an off-road adventure to the rugged mountains of Romania. [S,AD] [HD]

MOTD: FA Cup Highlights

Tomorrow 18:00 - 19:00

Jason Mohammad presents highlights from the second round of the FA Cup. [S] [HD]

Snooker: UK Championship

Tomorrow 19:00 - 22:00

Live coverage from day 9 of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship. [S] [HD]

Sicario

Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:55

FBI special agent Kate Macer is recruited to help flush out a cartel drug lord. Contains very strong language, prolonged violence and disturbing scenes. [2015] [S,AD] [HD]

A Christmas Carol

Tomorrow 23:55 - 01:05

Simon Callow's acclaimed one-man adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic for the small screen. Viewers can listen in stereo or binaural via headphones. [S] [HD]

Mon Dec 08
Question Time

Monday 01:05 - 02:05

Fiona Bruce hosts a special edition of Question Time from Dover, focusing on immigration. [S,SL] [HD]

Celebrity MasterChef

Monday 02:05 - 03:05

7/15. It's pot luck as the celebs play 'under the cloche', lifting their cloche to reveal a mystery ingredient. Can they pimp up a prawn or celebrate some salmon? [S,AD,SL] [HD]

Mary at 90: A Lifetime of Cooking

Monday 03:05 - 03:35

6/6. Dame Mary shows Kiell Smith-Bynoe delicious recipes for entertaining and dabbles in magic. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Two

Monday 03:35 - 06:10

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. [HD]

My Life at Christmas: Anita Rani Meets Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster

Monday 06:10 - 07:10

1/3. Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster talk fame, faith and festive memories with Anita Rani. [S,AD] [HD]

Antiques Roadshow

Monday 07:10 - 08:10

The team visit Stephens House & Gardens in London, where finds include precious rings mistaken for costume jewellery, a Waterloo letter from Wellington and Heath Robinson cartoons. [S,SL] [HD]

Match of the Day

Monday 08:10 - 09:00

Gabby Logan presents highlights of the day's two Premier League games as Brighton take on West Ham and Fulham welcome Crystal Palace in a London derby. [S] [HD]

BBC News

Monday 09:00 - 12:15

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. [S] [HD]

Politics Live

Monday 12:15 - 13:00

The big political issues of the day. [S] [HD]

Impossible

Monday 13:00 - 13:45

16/20. Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers. [S] [HD]

Brainbox Challenge

Monday 13:45 - 14:15

Clive Anderson hosts a brain-training quiz show in which contestants battle to prove themselves in a sequence of brain games. [S]

Musicals: Talking Pictures

Monday 14:15 - 15:00

The story of the Hollywood musical, featuring interviews with stars from the genre's golden age, as well as some of the directors and songwriters who helped create them. [S]

In the Heights

Monday 15:00 - 17:15

During a New York heatwave, shopkeeper Usnavi saves up for a dream, student Nina struggles under the weight of expectations, and designer Vanessa seeks inspiration. [2021] [S,AD] [HD]

Flog It!

Monday 17:15 - 18:00

17/60. Paul Martin presents from Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire. Anita Manning falls in love with a pair of vases, while Mark Stacey lights up when he finds an lightbulb. [S] [HD]

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

1/10. Richie Anderson, Simon Gregson, Jessica Knappett and Debbie McGee test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games. [S] [HD]

Strictly - It Takes Two

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

51/60. Fleur East chats to the latest couple who missed out on a place in the semi-final. [S] [HD]

Global Eye

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

Nomsa Maseko reports from South Africa in the wake of the first-ever G20 on African soil. [S] [HD]

Mastermind

Monday 19:30 - 20:00

21/31. Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair. Specialist subjects include Muhammad Ali and Homer's Iliad. [S] [HD]

Only Connect

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

21/28. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. The semi-finals loom, and the questions are getting trickier. [S] [HD]

University Challenge

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

22/37. The round of 16 continues as another two teams of students set out to secure themselves a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions. [S] [HD]

Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

3/4. The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders - but is the real threat from the enemy within? [S,AD] [HD]

Mammoth

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

2/4. Mammoth forms an intense bromance with a man, Matthew, who Mel starts to date - but Mel isn't feeling it. Meanwhile, Theo turns bad boy. Deals with adult themes. [S,AD] [HD]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Monday 22:30 - 23:00

Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Katie Razzall. [S] [HD] Followed by Weather.

Psycho

Monday 23:00 - 00:45

A secretary on the run checks into a motel managed by a man living alone with his mother. Contains some violence and some upsetting scenes. [1960] [S] [HD]

Tue Dec 09
Countryfile

Tuesday 00:45 - 01:40

John Craven and Vick Hope explore the stunning scenery of the Lake District, following in the footsteps of JMW Turner. [S,SL] [HD]

Celebrity MasterChef

Tuesday 01:40 - 02:40

8/15. The celebrities are challenged to prepare a dish that celebrates bitterness, ensuring every element works in harmony. One mistake could leave a nasty taste in everyone's mouth. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

Global Eye

Tuesday 02:40 - 03:10

BBC Eye investigates allegations that police in Georgia used a chemical weapon against protestors and Elizaveta Fokht reports from Berlin on Russia's shadow war against the West. [S,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Two

Tuesday 03:10 - 06:00

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. [HD]

Antiques Road Trip

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:45

20/20. Raj and Bee wrap up in Essex. A vintage bike, cuddly collectibles and eco-ink feature. Will Bee's charm win the auction, or will Raj's wheels race ahead? [S] [HD]

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop

Tuesday 06:45 - 07:15

5/8. Sandra's childhood kitchen is lovingly rebuilt in miniature as Sara Cox and her team help her reconnect with the tenement home - and the grandparents - she lost too soon. [S,AD] [HD]

Bargain Hunt

Tuesday 07:15 - 08:00

Roo Irvine learns about the long history of salmon fishing on the River Tweed. The teams shop in Kelso, but will the bidders take the bait at Paul Laidlaw's auction in Carlisle? [S] [HD]

Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles

Tuesday 08:00 - 09:00

2/4. Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin spends the summer months revealing hidden natural spectacles throughout the British Isles. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

BBC News

Tuesday 09:00 - 12:15

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. [S] [HD]

Politics Live

Tuesday 12:15 - 13:00

The big political issues of the day. [S] [HD]

Impossible

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:45

17/20. Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers. [S] [HD]

Carefree

Tuesday 13:45 - 15:10

Musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. A lawyer is worried because his fiancee keeps postponing their wedding day, so he arranges for her to see a psychiatrist. [1938] [S] [HD]

Beechgrove Repotted

Tuesday 15:10 - 15:30

From the harsh north coast to the sub-tropical southeast, Beechgrove travels Scotland to explore a variety of gardening habitats all within one nation. [S] [HD]

Kangaroo Dundee and Other Animals - Part 1

Tuesday 15:30 - 16:15

7/10. Wildlife documentary. An Australian living in the desert outback rescues orphaned baby kangaroos and raises them in his one-bedroom tin shack. [S] [HD]

Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me

Tuesday 16:15 - 17:15

1/2. Gordon Buchanan tries to gain the trust of a herd of elephants in the wilds of Kenya to film this uniquely intimate portrait of their family life. [S,AD] [HD]

Flog It!

Tuesday 17:15 - 18:00

30/60. Antiques series. Paul Martin is joined by experts Elizabeth Talbot and Philip Serrell at Layer Marney Tower in rural Essex. [S] [HD]

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

2/10. Richie Anderson, Simon Gregson, Jessica Knappett and Debbie McGee test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games. [S] [HD]

Strictly - It Takes Two

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

52/60. A special edition dedicated entirely to Strictly hosts Tess and Claudia. [S] [HD]

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00

Monica and Rob discover what it takes to run Hotel Hubertus - a family-run resort which offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains thanks to its panoramic aspect. [S,AD] [HD]

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing 2020

Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse return to Bob's childhood home of Middlesbrough. [S,AD] [HD]

New: QI XL

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:45

7/14. Sandi Toksvig wonders who, what and why with Daliso Chaponda, Susan Calman, Cariad Lloyd and Alan Davies. [S] [HD]

World's Most Dangerous Roads

Tuesday 21:45 - 22:30

7/8. Darren Harriott and Ria Lina hit South Africa - with 1.2 million sq km of wilderness waiting to be explored. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire. [S] [HD] Followed by Weather.

Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story

Tuesday 23:00 - 00:00

1/4. Keanu Reeves tells one of the greatest underdog stories in F1: The story of Brawn GP. Contains some strong language. [S,AD] [HD]

Wed Dec 10
Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story

Wednesday 00:00 - 01:00

2/4. Success in Australia is bittersweet, as the rise of Brawn GP causes unrest amongst the teams that helped them. Jenson defies all expectations. Contains very strong language. [S,AD] [HD]

Celebrity Race Across the World

Wednesday 01:00 - 02:00

5/6. It's the penultimate leg of the race, and the teams must travel to Medellín, Colombia. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

Celebrity MasterChef

Wednesday 02:00 - 03:05

9/15. In the pairs challenge, each team must deliver two identical portions of a dish, but only one has access to the recipe. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

The Crash Detectives

Wednesday 03:05 - 03:30

6/8. When a woman riding an e-scooter is struck by a car, all viewpoints must be considered. And a crash triggers an automated call from a seriously injured tourist's motorbike. [S,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Two

Wednesday 03:30 - 06:00

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. [HD]

Antiques Road Trip

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:45

21/25. It's a new trip with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Roo Irvine. Follow their adventure around South Yorkshire. [S] [HD]

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop

Wednesday 06:45 - 07:15

6/8. Sara and the team recreate a 1960s hospital in miniature, celebrating the selfless work of nurses and the vital role they played in shaping the early decades of the NHS. [S,AD] [HD]

Escape to the Country

Wednesday 07:15 - 08:00

19/50. Denise Nurse is in the Carmarthenshire countryside, showing a retired couple from Jersey some special homes, including one which comes complete with some beavers in the backyard. [S] [HD]

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Wednesday 08:00 - 09:00

15/16. Bob Harris and Suzi Perry swap music and motors for a Japanese boat and Westwood jewels. [S,SL] [HD]

BBC News

Wednesday 09:00 - 11:15

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. [S] [HD]

Politics Live

Wednesday 11:15 - 13:00

The big political issues of the day. [S] [HD]

Impossible

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:45

18/20. Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers. [S] [HD]

Funny Face

Wednesday 13:45 - 15:25

Fashion photographer Dick Avery takes his latest discovery on a trip to Paris, but she proves to be a far-from-perfect model. [1956] [S] [HD]

Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers

Wednesday 15:25 - 15:30

Nigel cooks a juniper-flavoured rabbit dish. [S] [HD]

Kangaroo Dundee and Other Animals - Part 2

Wednesday 15:30 - 16:15

8/10. Wildlife documentary. Orphaned baby kangaroos are raised by a tough Aussie living in a tin shack in the desert outback. He has to be mum to a whole family of roos. [S] [HD]

Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me

Wednesday 16:15 - 17:15

2/2. Gordon follows baby elephant Wiva and her family in the height of the dry season. [S,AD] [HD]

Flog It!

Wednesday 17:15 - 18:00

24/60. Flog It! comes from Rochester Cathedral in Kent. Antiques expert Elizabeth Talbot discovers a valuable sculpture that narrowly escaped being destroyed. [S] [HD]

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

3/10. Richie Anderson, Simon Gregson, Jessica Knappett and Debbie McGee test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games. [S] [HD]

Strictly - It Takes Two

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

53/60. Janette Manrara dishes up more backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action. [S] [HD]

Mary Makes Christmas

Wednesday 19:00 - 20:00

Dame Mary Berry is joined by Amanda Holden, Oti Mabuse and Nick Grimshaw in a beautifully festive coastal setting to create delicious gifts for family and friends this Christmas. [S,AD] [HD]

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing 2021

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

Paul, Bob and Ted the dog travel to the north of England on a quest for an English salmon. [S,AD] [HD]

The Black Death: Lucy Worsley Investigates

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

2/4. Half the country killed. How did our deadliest pandemic change Britain? [S,AD] [HD]

Live at the Apollo: Christmas Special

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

7/7. A special festive edition hosted by the fabulous Tom Allen, who introduces Thanyia Moore and Lloyd Griffith to the stage. Contains some strong language. [S] [HD]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Wednesday 22:30 - 23:00

Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire. [S] [HD] Followed by Weather.

All Is True

Wednesday 23:00 - 00:40

After London's Globe Theatre burns to the ground in 1613, William Shakespeare stops writing and returns to his home town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Contains some strong language. [2018] [S] [HD]

Thu Dec 11
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Thursday 00:40 - 01:10

6/6. Paul and Bob head to the Cawdor Estate in the remote Scottish Highlands to fish the mighty River Findhorn for summer salmon. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

Daisy May and Charlie Cooper's NightWatch

Thursday 01:10 - 01:40

6/6. Daisy and Charlie travel to the Scottish Highlands on their final paranormal quest. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

What's the Monarchy For?

Thursday 01:40 - 02:40

1/3. With access to political players and royal insiders, broadcaster David Dimbleby asks: how much power does the monarch really have - and is it more than we tend to think? [S,AD,SL] [HD]

In My Own Words: Yinka Shonibare

Thursday 02:40 - 03:20

British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare gives an in-depth interview from his studio in east London, in which he talks candidly about his life and career. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Two

Thursday 03:20 - 06:00

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. [HD]

Antiques Road Trip

Thursday 06:00 - 06:45

22/25. It's a new trip with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Roo Irvine. Follow their adventure around Lincolnshire. [S] [HD]

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop

Thursday 06:45 - 07:15

7/8. Sara Cox and the team recreate a much-loved first family home in miniature, capturing precious memories and the love that grew there. [S,AD] [HD]

Escape to the Country

Thursday 07:15 - 08:00

20/50. Jules Hudson joins two fitness fans hunting for a dream Cornish home near the coast. After some promising house tours, they all try a spot of gig boat racing in Padstow. [S] [HD]

Gardeners' World Winter Specials

Thursday 08:00 - 09:00

2/4. As the days get shorter, Monty's on a mission to get us all out into the garden no matter what the weather is doing. He adds a splash of colour to his winter pots. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

BBC News

Thursday 09:00 - 12:15

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. [S] [HD]

Politics Live

Thursday 12:15 - 13:00

The big political issues of the day. [S] [HD]

Impossible

Thursday 13:00 - 13:45

19/20. Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers. [S] [HD]

Astaire and Rogers Sing George and Ira Gershwin

Thursday 13:45 - 13:55

A compilation of classic songs from the Great American Songbook written by brothers George and Ira Gershwin for Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. [S] [HD]

Goodbye, Mr Chips

Thursday 13:55 - 16:15

The love of a singing star inspires Arthur Chipping to become an exceptional teacher. [1969] [S] [HD]

Gorilla Family & Me

Thursday 16:15 - 17:15

1/2. Gordon Buchanan meets a family of rare Grauer's gorillas in the dangerous forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. [S,AD] [HD]

Flog It!

Thursday 17:15 - 18:00

34/60. Antiques series. This episode comes from Longleat in Wiltshire, where a wide variety of antiques are put before experts Claire Rawle and Michael Baggott. [S] [HD]

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

4/10. Richie Anderson, Simon Gregson, Jessica Knappett and Debbie McGee test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games. [S] [HD]

Strictly - It Takes Two

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

54/60. Janette Manrara returns with more behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly. [S] [HD]

The Hairy Bikers' Twelve Days of Christmas

Thursday 19:00 - 20:00

A madcap journey through the verses of one of the most popular Christmas songs. For each line, the boys have come up with a fantastic twist on a classic Christmas dish. [S,AD] [HD]

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing 2022

Thursday 20:00 - 21:00

Bob and Paul travel overseas to Norway for their most spectacular fishing adventure yet. [S,AD] [HD]

The Man in the Mask: An Orkney Murder

Thursday 21:00 - 21:45

3/3. Twelve years after the murder, a new witness says he saw Ross with a balaclava and a gun. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD] [HD]

Saving Lives at Sea

Thursday 21:45 - 22:00

The RNLI volunteers face a search in one of the worst storms in living memory, race to save three people caught in a rip current and two men stuck on an oil rig's anchor chain. [S,AD] [HD]

QI

Thursday 22:00 - 22:30

7/16. Sandi Toksvig wonders who, what and why with Daliso Chaponda, Susan Calman, Cariad Lloyd and Alan Davies. [S] [HD]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Thursday 22:30 - 23:00

Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Paddy O'Connell. [S] [HD] Followed by Weather.

Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Thursday 23:00 - 00:00

3/4. The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders - but is the real threat from the enemy within? [S,AD] [HD]

Fri Dec 12
Kingdom

Friday 00:00 - 00:50

4/6. Injured wild dog Flint helps care for Storm's largest-ever litter of pups. Leopard Mutima searches for a home, and the lions are challenged by forces beyond their control. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Friday 00:50 - 01:50

2/4. Cleopatra is the queen of Egypt - but will the age of the pharaohs die with her? Deals with adult themes. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

Highland Cops

Friday 01:50 - 02:50

3/7. A team of police travel to the Outer Hebrides to search through the snow for a missing 16-year-old. In Shetland, the cops have to deal with Viking revellers and a drunk driver. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

On the Front Line: Fighting the Phone Snatchers

Friday 02:50 - 03:20

Police in London take on the organised crime gangs behind phone theft in the capital. [S,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Two

Friday 03:20 - 06:00

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. [HD]

Antiques Road Trip

Friday 06:00 - 06:45

23/25. Leg three with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Roo Irvine. Follow their adventure around the West Midlands. [S] [HD]

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop

Friday 06:45 - 07:15

8/8. Sara Cox and the team recreate a family bakery in miniature, celebrating four generations of bread-making skill and cherished family memories. [S,AD] [HD]

The Bidding Room

Friday 07:15 - 08:00

20/25. The dealers come face to face with their creepiest item yet, enjoy all the fun of the fair, and ten-year-old Cassie tries to pull their strings with her vintage puppets. [S] [HD]

The Haggis Hunters - Our Lives

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

In a fierce battle of tradition, pride and family legacy, four butchers risk it all to claim the crown at Scotland's ultimate culinary showdown - the World Haggis Championships. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

The Best of Weatherman Walking: Spectacular Southern Structures

Friday 08:30 - 09:00

8/10. Derek explores castles near Cardiff, the coast of Gower and the relics of the River Wye. [S,SL] [HD]

BBC News

Friday 09:00 - 13:00

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. [S] [HD]

Impossible

Friday 13:00 - 13:45

20/20. Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers. [S] [HD]

Brainbox Challenge

Friday 13:45 - 14:15

Clive Anderson hosts a brain training quiz show in which contestants battle to prove themselves in a sequence of brain games. [S]

Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook

Friday 14:15 - 14:45

Compilation of memorable songs from the Great American Songbook. [S] [HD]

The Unnatural History of London

Friday 14:45 - 15:35

A portrait of London's secret wildlife, from local badgers and foxes to more exotic species like pelicans and seals. [S] [HD]

Jesus Christ Superstar

Friday 15:35 - 17:15

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] [HD]

Flog It!

Friday 17:15 - 18:00

Paul Martin leads the team to Peterborough Cathedral, where the locals turn out in force. Expert Philip Serrell gets fired up when he spots a superb Moorcroft vase. [S] [HD]

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

5/10. Richie Anderson, Simon Gregson, Jessica Knappett and Debbie McGee test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games. [S] [HD]

Strictly - It Takes Two

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

55/60. Fleur East is on hand with even more Strictly exclusives and is joined by a trio of celebrity super fans in the Friday Panel. Who do they think will miss out on a place in the final? [S] [HD]

Snow Dogs

Friday 19:00 - 20:00

Wildlife film-maker Gordon Buchanan teams up with seven incredible huskies to take on a treacherous dog sledding trail in Canada's spectacular Yukon wilderness. [S,AD] [HD]

Gardeners' World Winter Specials

Friday 20:00 - 21:00

3/4. With Buster by his side, Adam Frost gets on with some winter jobs. He's got hellebores to plant, a sedum roof to repair and a nestbox that is in need of a spring clean. [S] [HD]

Michael Palin's Himalaya: Journey of a Lifetime

Friday 21:00 - 22:30

Michael Palin recalls his fifth great journey, exploring across and around the Himalaya. [S,AD] [HD]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Friday 22:30 - 23:00

Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Faisal Islam. [S] [HD] Followed by Weather.

Get Carter

Friday 23:00 - 00:50

Slick criminal Jack Carter returns to northern England to investigate his brother's death. Contains some strong language, sexual content and some violence. [1971] [S,AD] [HD]

Sat Dec 13
The Pothole Problem - Panorama

Saturday 00:50 - 01:20

The UK is plagued by potholes. Why are councils struggling to stay on top of the problem? [S,SL] [HD]

Wild Cherry

Saturday 01:20 - 02:15

5/6. The town grieves a tragic loss, and Juliet and Lorna reunite to protect their daughters. Contains strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

The Man in the Mask: An Orkney Murder

Saturday 02:15 - 03:00

2/3. Hazel investigates whether a hitman could have committed the murder. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S,AD,SL] [HD]

The Crash Detectives

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

7/8. A meticulous search for evidence is launched to find out why a driver lost control and collided with a lorry on a dual carriageway. Piece by piece, a clearer picture begins to form. [S,SL] [HD]

This is BBC Two

Saturday 03:30 - 06:25

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. [HD]

Dodge's Pup School

Saturday 06:25 - 06:45

The Christmas Show. It's Christmas time, and Miss Collie asks Dodge to direct the school Christmas show. He gets carried away, thinking that everything in the show has to be over the top. [S] [HD]

Big Lizard

Saturday 06:45 - 06:55

When We Lost D.O.R.I.S.'s Brain. A creature takes D.O.R.I.S.'s brain, so Cosima and Big Lizard chase it into the forest... [S,AD] [HD]

Grizzy and the Lemmings: World Tour

Saturday 06:55 - 07:05

Evil Spirit. The Lemmings decide to free a spirit and send it to Grizzy. [S] [HD]

Grizzy and the Lemmings: World Tour

Saturday 07:05 - 07:10

Sounds and Visions. The Lemmings find an ultra-modern glowing cabin they can use for their party. [S] [HD]

Stage Stars

Saturday 07:10 - 07:35

Cast Announced. The Anything Goes cast list is out - but who will land the lead roles? Meanwhile, singer Max dreams of becoming a pop star. [S,AD] [HD]

Bro's in Control

Saturday 07:35 - 07:50

Under the Sea. Adam and Joe dive into Callum's next challenge, causing a splash as they become mermaids! [S] [HD]

Cooking Buddies

Saturday 07:50 - 08:15

Knock-Out Fish Finger Sandwich. Buddy and boxer Jackson take a time out to make a fish finger sarnie that packs a punch! [S] [HD]

Blue Peter: Best of 2024

Saturday 08:15 - 08:45

Best of 2024. Looking back at some of our favourite moments from the last year on Blue Peter. [S] [HD]

Newsround

Saturday 08:45 - 08:55

13/12/2025. Topical news magazine for children. [S] [HD]

Gardeners' World Winter Specials

Saturday 08:55 - 09:55

3/4. With Buster by his side, Adam Frost gets on with some winter jobs. He's got hellebores to plant, a sedum roof to repair and a nestbox that is in need of a spring clean. [S] [HD]

Beechgrove Repotted

Saturday 09:55 - 10:05

Kirsty is all at sea with recycling as she looks at putting ocean waste to good use, and shows what a valuable renewable resource seaweed is. [S] [HD]

Holiday Affair

Saturday 10:05 - 11:30

Romantic drama in which two very different men court a widow. In search of a gift for her son, the widow meets a sales clerk who proceeds to woo her. Her fiance is not impressed. [1949] [S] [HD]

Alison Hammond's Florida Unpacked

Saturday 11:30 - 12:00

8/10. Alison and Aidan take a road trip through the Florida Keys. Aidan needs a little persuading to go tandem paragliding, and they kick off the day with an early morning turtle watch. [S,AD] [HD]

Nigella: Cook, Eat, Repeat Christmas Special

Saturday 12:00 - 13:00

Nigella has food from near and far, including Linzer cookies and pomegranate cocktails. [S,AD] [HD]

Gorilla Family & Me

Saturday 13:00 - 14:00

2/2. Gordon Buchanan meets a family of rare Grauer's gorillas. The gorilla family faces a new threat - poachers in the forest. Can Gordon help secure their future? [S,AD] [HD]

Netball: England v Jamaica

Saturday 14:00 - 16:00

The two-match series begins as England take on Jamaica. Betty Glover is joined by former Roses players Serena Guthrie, Jodie Gibson and Chelsea Pitman at the Copperbox in London. [S] [HD]

Operation Crossbow

Saturday 16:00 - 17:50

World War II drama. A small group of agents is sent on a vital mission to destroy a Nazi V-2 rocket base in Holland. Their aim is to prevent flying bombs from falling on London. [1965] [S] [HD]

Flog It!

Saturday 17:50 - 18:30

Paul Martin presents from the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Antique expert Philip Serrell discovers a postcard signed by Malcolm Campbell. [S] [HD]

Whisky Galore!

Saturday 18:30 - 20:05

In 1943, disaster strikes on the remote Hebridean island of Todday when they run out of whisky. Salvation arrives, but the islanders clash with authority. [2016] [S] [HD]

Christmas Hits: The Videos That Sleighed

Saturday 20:05 - 21:05

From The Pogues to Paul McCartney, Wham! to Mariah Carey, this documentary reveals the magic and mayhem behind the making of the nation's favourite Christmas music videos. [S] [HD]

Wham! at the BBC

Saturday 21:05 - 22:15

Andrew Ridgeley, Pepsi DeMacque and Shirlie Kemp present Wham!'s biggest performances. [S] [HD]

Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped

Saturday 22:15 - 23:15

This Christmas special tells the story of how George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's Wham! turned one song into a cultural phenomenon. [S,AD] [HD]

George Michael at the BBC

Saturday 23:15 - 00:45

A collection of George Michael's best-loved and most acclaimed solo performances and Wham! classics, including such hits as Club Tropicana, Freedom, Faith, Outside and Amazing. [S] [HD]