2: BBC TWO

Wed May 13
Clean It, Fix It

Today 14:45 - 15:30

5/15. The team turn a shed into a practical space for a couple with mobility issues. Also in HD. [S]

Big Cats 24/7

Today 15:30 - 16:30

6/6. With the lion pride now the biggest in Africa, competition for food is fierce. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Vintage Antiques Roadshow

Today 16:30 - 17:15

15/26. Michael Aspel invites members of the public to bring along their antiques for examination. The team visit Whitchurch in Shropshire and find a pair of silver claret jugs. Also in HD. [S]

Flog It!

Today 17:15 - 18:00

Antiques series. The best unseen finds from the show's valuations days from around the country, including visits to Basingstoke, Warwickshire, Falmouth and Hendon. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's House of Games

Today 18:00 - 18:30

33/100. Deirdre O'Kane, Jay Rayner, Tessa Sanderson and Iwan Thomas test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Also in HD. [S]

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Today 18:30 - 19:00

3/5. Michael Portillo's railway adventure in Uzbekistan continues in Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Iolo's River Valleys

Today 19:00 - 19:30

2/4. Iolo Williams explores the Tywi river valley, from Llansteffan's coastal dunes to fallow deer ruts, ancient oak woodlands and the remote heights of the Tywi forest. Also in HD. [S]

The Future with Hannah Fry

Today 19:30 - 19:55

1/6. Hannah travels from California to Japan to experience the latest age-defying techniques and examine the true meaning of life. Also in HD. [S,AD]

The Secret Genius of Modern Life

Today 19:55 - 20:00

The Best Bits. Hannah Fry takes a look at the bank card, the digital key to accessing cash. Also in HD. [S]

The Elon Musk Show

Today 20:00 - 21:00

3/3. As Elon Musk's businesses reach unprecedented levels of success, his public profile grows. But Elon's behaviour comes under ever greater scrutiny. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

Today 21:00 - 22:00

2/6. Surgeons face tricky dilemmas in bile duct tumour and chest sarcoma operations. Contains graphic medical scenes. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Twenty Twenty Six

Today 22:00 - 22:30

6/6. A boycott and politics threaten the opening ceremony. Ian thinks about what's next. Contains some strong language. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Today 22:30 - 23:00

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

Unspun World with John Simpson

Today 23:00 - 23:30

What is preventing the USA and Iran from reaching an agreement to end their conflict? Also in HD. [S]

Children of the Blitz

Today 23:30 - 01:00

Some of the last survivors of the Blitz, children who weren't evacuated, tell their story. Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Thu May 14
Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein

Tomorrow 01:00 - 01:30

2/6. Guest judge Patrick Grant joins Carol and Diarmuid on the hunt for the greatest gardens. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

MasterChef

Tomorrow 01:30 - 02:30

7/21. Heat 3 is upon us, which means one thing: six exciting new amateur cooks have left their home kitchens ready to compete for one of four coveted MasterChef aprons. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes

Tomorrow 02:30 - 03:30

The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Do You Know Your Place?

Tomorrow 03:30 - 04:00

2/20. The quiz heads to Cardiff as Vernon Kay, with Paul Gorton in tow, tests Anneka Rice, Shane Todd and Remi Burgz on their UK knowledge. Also in HD. [S,SL]

This is BBC Two

Tomorrow 04:00 - 06:45

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

Escape to the Country

Tomorrow 06:45 - 07:30

49/50. Alistair Appleton helps a mother and daughter to sow flower-farming dreams in Somerset. Also in HD. [S]

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Tomorrow 07:30 - 08:00

3/5. Michael Portillo's railway adventure in Uzbekistan continues in Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Gardeners' World

Tomorrow 08:00 - 09:00

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Malvern Hills, Gardeners' World comes from the spectacular RHS Malvern Spring Festival in Worcestershire. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

BBC News

Tomorrow 09:00 - 12:15

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

Politics Live

Tomorrow 12:15 - 13:00

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

Impossible

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:45

19/30. Game show in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the impossible answers. Also in HD. [S]

Mastermind

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:15

4/31. Specialist subjects include Lewis Carroll, Detectorists and Sir Elton John. Also in HD. [S]

Lightning

Tomorrow 14:15 - 14:45

24/25. Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quickfire quiz where six plucky contestants must stay out of the light to be alright. Can anyone beat the lightning and win the £3,000 jackpot? Also in HD. [S]

Clean It, Fix It

Tomorrow 14:45 - 15:30

6/15. The team visit Chepstow to help a multigenerational family of four create a beautiful home. Also in HD. [S]

Super Smart Animals

Tomorrow 15:30 - 16:30

1/2. From skateboarding dogs to chimp maths geniuses, Liz Bonnin searches for the planet's most intelligent animals, and John Humphrys puts a goldfish through its paces on Mastermind. Also in HD. [S]

Vintage Antiques Roadshow

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:15

16/26. Examining curios and artefacts. In the gardens of Knightshayes Court, the team uncovers a copy of a play with royalty on the cast list and a rare jewellery box. Also in HD. [S]

Flog It!

Tomorrow 17:15 - 18:00

6/60. Paul Martin and his team of experts invite members of the public to bring their antiques to be viewed and valued, with an option to sell at auction. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's House of Games

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

34/100. Deirdre O'Kane, Jay Rayner, Tessa Sanderson and Iwan Thomas test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Also in HD. [S]

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

4/5. Michael uncovers the Central Asian origins of the apple in the lush oasis surrounding Samarkand, and in Bukhara, stands in the shadow of the city's fortified Ark. Also in HD. [S,AD]

This Farming Life

Tomorrow 19:00 - 20:00

11/12. Emma's trail cams capture a family of hungry otters, big money is at stake for Ally at a prestigious ram sale, and it's showtime on Arran for Callum and Zara's young kids. Also in HD. [S]

MasterChef

Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00

11/21. A brand new batch of amateur cooks enter the MasterChef kitchen, ready to compete in the first round and take their shot at culinary stardom. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Saving Lives at Sea

Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00

10/10. In Porthcawl, on the south west coast of Wales, the crew receive a call about a swimmer who's been swept out to sea in a rip current as his wife and son watch on helplessly. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

5/8. Paul, Bob and Ted face the elements head on as they fish on the beach at Blakeney Point, taking refuge in Bear's Cottage for the night to dry out. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:00

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

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00

2/6. Surgeons face tricky dilemmas in bile duct tumour and chest sarcoma operations. Contains graphic medical scenes. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Fri May 15
This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

Friday 00:00 - 00:40

2/3. Meticulous and methodical, Big John engineers his ransom scheme with military precision. Also in HD. [S,AD]

MasterChef

Friday 00:40 - 01:40

8/21. It's time for the second heat of the week, with six more home cooks putting themselves in the culinary spotlight, ready to show the judges that they have what it takes. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr

Friday 01:40 - 02:40

3/8. The designers team up to create uplifting spaces at a London homelessness charity, and Dara Ó Briain pops by to check in on Alan and the new rooms. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

The Cage

Friday 02:40 - 03:40

3/5. Matty flails as Ning continues to push him. Meanwhile, Leanne and Gary bond, until he pressures Leanne to betray Matty to safeguard her family. Contains strong language. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

This is BBC Two

Friday 03:40 - 06:45

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

Escape to the Country

Friday 06:45 - 07:30

50/50. Nicki Chapman helps Carol find a new home for her and her husband to be near the sea. It's an escape featuring homes with roses around the door and breathtaking mountain views. Also in HD. [S]

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Friday 07:30 - 08:00

4/5. Michael uncovers the Central Asian origins of the apple in the lush oasis surrounding Samarkand, and in Bukhara, stands in the shadow of the city's fortified Ark. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Just One Thing

Friday 08:00 - 08:30

7/12. Clive Myrie meets soon-to-be-grandmother Tracey and suggests to her that borrowing a pet might lower her blood pressure. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic

Friday 08:30 - 09:00

Ronan gets a lesson in competitive sheep herding and takes to the water in a coracle boat. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

BBC News

Friday 09:00 - 12:30

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

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

Friday 12:30 - 13:00

Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking. Also in HD. [S]

Impossible

Friday 13:00 - 13:45

20/30. Game show in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the impossible answers. Also in HD. [S]

Mastermind

Friday 13:45 - 14:15

5/31. Four more contenders brave the famous black chair in another heat of the classic quiz and answer questions on Marie Curie, the BBC sitcom Ghosts, Elizabeth Woodville and Banksy. Also in HD. [S]

Lightning

Friday 14:15 - 14:45

25/25. Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quickfire quiz where six plucky contestants must stay out of the light to be alright. Can anyone beat the lightning and win the £3,000 jackpot? Also in HD. [S]

Clean It, Fix It

Friday 14:45 - 15:30

7/15. At a one-bedroom flat in London, the team turn the courtyard into an extra living space. Also in HD. [S]

Super Smart Animals

Friday 15:30 - 16:30

2/2. Liz Bonnin embarks on a worldwide search for the planet's most intelligent animals. Featuring grey whales with emotions much like our own and eye-poking capuchin armies. Also in HD. [S]

Vintage Antiques Roadshow

Friday 16:30 - 17:15

19/26. Curios and artefacts with Michael Aspel. In Shetland, finds include an enamelled 18th-century glass, an 18th-century Chinese pot, and a Scottish pearl set in a gold ring. Also in HD. [S]

Flog It!

Friday 17:15 - 18:00

15/40. This episode comes from Tilbury Docks in Essex. Antiques experts Elizabeth Talbot and Philip Serrell search for items to take off to auction. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's House of Games

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

35/100. Deirdre O'Kane, Jay Rayner, Tessa Sanderson and Iwan Thomas test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Also in HD. [S]

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

5/5. Michael Portillo's railway adventure reaches its finale in the historic city of Bukhara. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein

Friday 19:00 - 19:30

4/6. Carol Klein and Diarmuid Gavin lead the search along with guest judge and keen gardener Katie Piper to find Northern Ireland's greatest garden. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Beechgrove Garden

Friday 19:30 - 20:00

7/26. It's time for some early summer colour as Carole Baxter is at Glenarn in the first of her visits to classic Scottish gardens. Also in HD. [S]

Gardeners' World

Friday 20:00 - 21:00

Monty makes a start on planting up some of his spectacular summer containers. Also in HD. [S]

Hidden Treasures of the National Trust

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

1/6. The homes of two literary giants reveal personal treasures and the real people behind the pages. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Live at the Apollo

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

2/6. Sindhu Vee introduces Alex Edelman and Lou Sanders to the stage. Contains some strong language and adult humour. Also in HD. [S]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Friday 22:30 - 23:00

Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley. Also in HD. [S] Followed by Weather.

Triangle of Sadness

Friday 23:00 - 01:20

Carl and Yaya are invited for a luxury cruise with a set of super-rich passengers. Contains strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. Also in HD. [2022] [S]

Sat May 16
To Think Like a Killer

Saturday 01:20 - 02:00

3/3. Ann's landmark study reshapes criminal investigation. Serial crime falls, but the battle is only just beginning. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

MasterChef

Saturday 02:00 - 03:00

9/21. It's the third quarter-final, and six cooks return to prove they have what it takes. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Do You Know Your Place?

Saturday 03:00 - 03:30

3/20. Anneka Rice, Shane Todd and DJ Remi Burgz sift truth from myth in Bolton. Also in HD. [S,SL]

This is BBC Two

Saturday 03:30 - 06:20

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

Piripenguins

Saturday 06:20 - 06:35

Gone Bird. Fed up with requests, Looph deliberately disappears, forcing the Piris to turn detective. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Big Lizard

Saturday 06:35 - 06:40

Dad's Birthday. When Cosima wrongly accuses Big Lizard of eating Dad's birthday cake, he vanishes. Has he run away, or is he planning a special surprise to save the day? Also in HD. [S,AD]

The Weasy Family

Saturday 06:40 - 06:50

Mission Bat. Weasy ditches the ducklings to become a comic book hero with a bat sidekick. Also in HD. [S]

Super Happy Magic Forest

Saturday 06:50 - 07:00

Gnome Improvements. To avoid Herbert's surprise visits via his tunnels in the Big Birch, the other heroes take any quest and must deal with an angry plant! Also in HD. [S,AD]

Grizzy and the Lemmings: World Tour

Saturday 07:00 - 07:10

Crab Basket. Grizzy and the Lemmings discover a school of crabs that live in an underwater city. Also in HD. [S]

Duck and Frog

Saturday 07:10 - 07:15

Gardener. Duck and Frog have a job tidying the mayor's garden, but then Frog builds an automatic lawnmower, which soon causes chaos. Can Duck get everything back on track in time? Also in HD. [S,AD]

Pokémon Horizons

Saturday 07:15 - 07:35

Clash of the Nidothing Fans. Liko and Meowscarada face off against a fellow Nidothing fan who really loves Litten. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Bro's in Control

Saturday 07:35 - 07:55

Where's My Phone? The bros take on the world's tallest abseil tower, and Joel M brings the magic. Also in HD. [S]

Gladiators: Epic Pranks

Saturday 07:55 - 08:10

Apollo, Hammer, Fire, Nitro v the Exercise Class! Will bottom burps, magic sporty spells, pompoms or meows cause a tap-out? Also in HD. [S,AD]

Blue Peter: Eurovision Stars and Rally Racing

Saturday 08:10 - 08:35

Eurovision Stars and Rally Racing. Joel and Abby take on a high-speed rally racing challenge. Also in HD. [S]

Newsround

Saturday 08:35 - 08:40

16/05/2026. Topical news magazine for children. Also in HD. [S]

Nature's Misfits

Saturday 08:40 - 09:25

4/10. Bill Bailey introduces a delightfully eccentric cast of creatures that do things differently; unconventional and unusual, these animals turn oddness into opportunity. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Gardeners' World

Saturday 09:25 - 10:25

Monty makes a start on planting up some of his spectacular summer containers. Also in HD. [S]

How to Marry a Millionaire

Saturday 10:25 - 12:00

Three New York models, looking for rich husbands, rent a luxurious apartment together to impress affluent bachelors, but things do not go to plan. Also in HD. [1953] [S]

Athletics: Diamond League Shanghai

Saturday 12:00 - 14:00

Coverage of the athletics competition featuring the world's greatest athletes. Also in HD. [S]

Andi Oliver's Fabulous Feasts

Saturday 14:00 - 15:00

3/8. Andi heads to Bridlington to create a feast to get the town excited about local lobster. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Great Bear Stakeout

Saturday 15:00 - 16:00

1/2. Documentary following the lives of grizzly bears. In this episode the cameras follow Parsnip, a first-time grizzly mum, and her young cub, Pushki. Also in HD. [S]

Escape to the Country

Saturday 16:00 - 17:00

7/20. A young canine-loving couple from Hertfordshire are hoping for a fresh start in a new High Weald home. While in the area, Ginny Buckley picks some of the local grape harvest. Also in HD. [S]

Flog It!

Saturday 17:00 - 18:00

Flog It! comes from Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire, where Paul Martin investigates the history of nearby Quarrybank Mill. Also in HD. [S]

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Saturday 18:00 - 19:00

15/20. Soap actors Peter Gunn and Melanie Hill join experts James Braxton and David Harper on an antiques hunt. A little ballerina and a big rocking horse make their way to auction. Also in HD. [S]

Hidden Treasures of the National Trust

Saturday 19:00 - 20:00

1/6. The homes of two literary giants reveal personal treasures and the real people behind the pages. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Darkest Hour

Saturday 20:00 - 22:00

Churchill must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight for the greater good. Also in HD. [2017] [S,AD]

Their Finest

Saturday 22:00 - 23:50

A novice screenwriter tries to make a film to lift the nation's spirits during the Blitz. Contains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. Also in HD. [2016] [S]

LGBTQ+ Hits at the BBC

Saturday 23:50 - 00:50

Join us for this celebration of pop's greatest LGBTQ+ stars whose gender and sexuality are central to the story of their individual careers and the amazing songs they have created. Also in HD. [S]

Sun May 17
Half Man

Sunday 00:50 - 01:45

3/6. 1993. Niall is conflicted when asked by his mother to lie in court about Ruben's violence. Ruben seems to have changed for the better, so the decision weighs heavily on him. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Mint

Sunday 01:45 - 02:15

7/8. As Dylan tries to build bridges, Shannon sees him in a new light. Ollie puts herself in harm's way, while Cat loses her footing - until help comes from an unexpected source. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Mint

Sunday 02:15 - 02:45

8/8. Shannon realises that she must charm Sam to protect her family - but at what cost? Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

This is BBC Two

Sunday 02:45 - 06:40

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

The A to Z of TV Gardening

Sunday 06:40 - 07:25

3/25. A look at some of the BBC's most popular gardening programmes and personalities, presented by Carol Kirkwood. Carol explores subjects that all begin with the letter C. Also in HD. [S]

Countryfile

Sunday 07:25 - 08:25

Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson visit Oswestry Livestock Market, one of the region's largest weekly cattle and sheep markets. Also in HD. [S]

Breakfast

Sunday 08:25 - 09:00

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

Landward

Sunday 09:00 - 09:30

6/26. Dougie, Arlene and Shahbaz head to the Isle of Bute, the jewel of the Firth of Clyde. Dougie meets resilient dairy farmers, and Arlene lends a hand with a beach ranger. Also in HD. [S]

Beechgrove Garden

Sunday 09:30 - 10:00

7/26. It's time for some early summer colour as Carole Baxter is at Glenarn in the first of her visits to classic Scottish gardens. Also in HD. [S]

Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

Sunday 10:00 - 11:30

Flavour-packed recipes from Rukmini Iyer, Stephen Terry, Ken Hom and Anna Haugh. Meanwhile, Rick Stein and Clive Myrie head out of the studio. Also in HD. [S]

Best Bakes Ever

Sunday 11:30 - 12:00

Jane Asher brings together a selection of recipes from the nation's favourite television chefs. Also in HD. [S]

Women's Six Nations: Wales v Italy

Sunday 12:00 - 14:30

The final round of Women's Six Nations fixtures begins with Wales at home to Italy. Also in HD. [S]

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Sunday 14:30 - 16:00

Classic comedy musical. A transatlantic trip brings romantic problems for showgirls Lorelei and Dorothy, seeking different things from men. Also in HD. [1953] [S,AD]

Flog It!

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

7/8. A collection of the best finds from the show's travels round the country. Also in HD. [S]

Final Score

Sunday 16:30 - 17:15

Jason Mohammad and guests bring you all the goals, latest news, analysis, reaction and interviews as five Premier League teams continue their chase for European football next season. Also in HD. [S]

This Farming Life

Sunday 17:15 - 18:15

11/12. Emma's trail cams capture a family of hungry otters, big money is at stake for Ally at a prestigious ram sale, and it's showtime on Arran for Callum and Zara's young kids. Also in HD. [S]

Countryfile

Sunday 18:15 - 19:15

The people, places and stories making news in the British countryside. Also in HD. [S]

Expedition with Steve Backshall

Sunday 19:15 - 20:00

1/6. Steve and a team of world-class kayakers head to Kamchatka to take on white water. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Countdown to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Sunday 20:00 - 21:00

Gardeners go for gold at the world's most famous flower show. Also in HD. [S]

Scandinavia with Simon Reeve

Sunday 21:00 - 22:00

2/3. The second leg of Simon's journey takes him from the stunning fjords of Norway to Iceland - the original land of fire and ice. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Later... with Jools Holland

Sunday 22:00 - 22:50

1/6. Jools welcomes global star Niall Horan, London legends Squeeze, dance pop duo TOMORA, blues poet aja monet and Bristol duo Getdown Services. Also in HD. [S]

Brother

Sunday 22:50 - 00:45

Two brothers navigate grief and tenderness amid Toronto's ganglands. Contains very strong language, some sexual content and some violence. Also in HD. [2022] [S,AD]

Mon May 18
Question Time

Monday 00:45 - 01:45

Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate. Also in HD. [S,SL]

Children of the Blitz

Monday 01:45 - 03:15

Some of the last survivors of the Blitz, children who weren't evacuated, tell their story. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

This is BBC Two

Monday 03:15 - 06:05

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Monday 06:05 - 06:35

5/5. Michael Portillo's railway adventure reaches its finale in the historic city of Bukhara. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein

Monday 06:35 - 07:05

3/6. Penny Lancaster joins Diarmuid and Carol to find Northern Ireland's greatest garden. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Just One Thing

Monday 07:05 - 07:35

8/12. Zoe Ball prescribes ten minutes of sunshine a day for retired woodworker Neville, who has suffered a series of heart attacks. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Match of the Day

Monday 07:35 - 09:00

Gabby Logan presents highlights from seven games, including Newcastle against West Ham, on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season. Also in HD. [S]

BBC News

Monday 09:00 - 12:15

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

Politics Live

Monday 12:15 - 13:00

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

Impossible

Monday 13:00 - 13:45

21/30. Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers. Also in HD. [S]

Mastermind

Monday 13:45 - 14:15

6/31. Clive Myrie asks the questions in another heat, with the contenders answering questions on the life and works of John Cage, the wines of Portugal and Only Fools and Horses. Also in HD. [S]

Lightning

Monday 14:15 - 14:45

1/30. Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quick-fire quiz where six plucky contestants must stay out of the light to be all right. Can anyone beat the lightning and win the £3,000 jackpot? Also in HD. [S]

Clean It, Fix It

Monday 14:45 - 15:30

8/15. The team visit north London to help solve a family of four's housing woes, creating a home office and finding space for their plant collection. Also in HD. [S]

Wonders of Life

Monday 15:30 - 16:30

1/5. In the world's most volcanic region, south east Asia, Prof Brian Cox explores the thin line that separates the living from the dead, posing the enduring question: what is life? Also in HD. [S,AD]

Vintage Antiques Roadshow

Monday 16:30 - 17:10

18/26. Finds in St Austell include a sock-making machine and two stuffed eagles. Also in HD. [S]

Flog It!

Monday 17:10 - 18:00

Paul Martin is joined by experts Christina Trevanion and Will Axon in Oxford Union to pick out a selection of interesting antiques and collectables to be sold at auction. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's House of Games

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

36/100. Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes and Sonia test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Also in HD. [S]

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

1/15. Michael Portillo embarks on a stunning railway adventure through the western Mediterranean islands of Sardinia and Corsica, beginning in Sardinia's capital, Cagliari. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Digging for Britain

Monday 19:00 - 20:00

3/4. Archaeologists find Roman objects abandoned during a British rebellion, traces of the lost Iona monastery, and a weapons hoard belonging to a wealthy Bronze Age warrior. Also in HD. [S,AD]

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Monday 20:00 - 21:00

Gardeners go for gold at the world's most famous flower show. Also in HD. [S]

Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

1/2. Lucy Worsley investigates the explosive 18th-century break-up between Britain and America. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Monday 22:00 - 22:30

6/8. Paul, Bob and Ted fish the River Ouse in Bedfordshire, hoping to catch a big perch. Bob makes Paul a dinner he will never forget! Also in HD. [S,AD]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Monday 22:30 - 23:00

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

This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

Monday 23:00 - 23:45

3/3. The bomb's detonation leaves behind unanswered questions. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Destroyer

Monday 23:45 - 01:40

LAPD detective Erin Bell goes on a personal mission to track down a charismatic criminal. Contains very strong language, some sexual content, some violence and... Also in HD. [2019] [S]

Tue May 19
Countryfile

Tuesday 01:40 - 02:35

Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson visit Oswestry Livestock Market, one of the region's largest weekly cattle and sheep markets. Also in HD. [S,SL]

Twenty Twenty Six

Tuesday 02:35 - 03:05

6/6. A boycott and politics threaten the opening ceremony after a visit from its creative director. Meanwhile, it's time for Ian to think about life after football. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

This is BBC Two

Tuesday 03:05 - 06:00

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

Escape to the Country

Tuesday 06:00 - 06:45

1/50. Denise Nurse helps a young family return home to Carmarthenshire. Also in HD. [S]

Bargain Hunt

Tuesday 06:45 - 07:30

Roo Irvine is at the helm as the red and blue teams shop for antiques in Herefordshire. It all comes down to a battle of the bonus buys at the auction in Wrexham. Also in HD. [S]

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Tuesday 07:30 - 08:00

1/15. Michael Portillo embarks on a stunning railway adventure through the western Mediterranean islands of Sardinia and Corsica, beginning in Sardinia's capital, Cagliari. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Farm 999

Tuesday 08:00 - 08:30

7/15. A gang steals farm equipment worth thousands, a pregnant cow sparks a swimming pool emergency, and Paul Colgan explores how soil DNA could help catch illegal off-road riders. Also in HD. [S,SL]

Lost and Found in the Lakes

Tuesday 08:30 - 09:00

7/16. The detectorists try to find a ring for a shepherd lost 60 years ago, and Mui takes on a phone found by an underwater drone. Her search for the owner goes international! Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

BBC News

Tuesday 09:00 - 12:15

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

Politics Live

Tuesday 12:15 - 13:00

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

Impossible

Tuesday 13:00 - 13:45

22/30. Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers. Also in HD. [S]

Mastermind

Tuesday 13:45 - 14:15

7/31. Specialist subjects include Neil Armstrong, Shakespeare's comedies and Rupert Bear. Also in HD. [S]

Lightning

Tuesday 14:15 - 14:45

2/30. Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quick-fire quiz where six plucky contestants must stay out of the light to be all right. Can anyone beat the lightning and win the £3,000 jackpot? Also in HD. [S]

Clean It, Fix It

Tuesday 14:45 - 15:30

9/15. The team help Hayley and her daughter Rosie Bell sort out their former council house. Also in HD. [S]

Wonders of Life

Tuesday 15:30 - 16:30

2/5. Prof Brian Cox visits the USA to retell evolutionary history and the origin of the senses. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Vintage Antiques Roadshow

Tuesday 16:30 - 17:15

20/26. Curios and artefacts. Finds include a finger exerciser, a costume worn by Yul Brynner, a poacher's gun disguised as a walking stick, and an Anglo-Saxon ring. Also in HD. [S]

Flog It!

Tuesday 17:15 - 18:00

10/60. In this edition, Flog It! flies around the UK, touching down at historic hotspots like Capesthorne Hall, where Anita Manning has a surprise in store for one lucky lady. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's House of Games

Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30

37/100. Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes and Sonia test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Also in HD. [S]

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00

2/15. Michael Portillo's railway tour of Sardinia heads inland towards the island's dramatic mountain landscapes, which he discovers were frequented by DH Lawrence. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Marcus Wareing's Simply Provence

Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00

2/7. Marcus loves a British fruit based pud, and is searching Provence for the local equivalent. He's also looking for the tastiest local cheese to take to the village pétanque game. Also in HD. [S]

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00

Gardeners go for gold at the world's most famous flower show. Also in HD. [S]

QI XL

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:45

14/16. Sandi Toksvig is in search of victory with Rob Beckett, Daliso Chaponda, Lara Ricote and Alan Davies. Contains some strong language. Also in HD. [S]

Expedition With Steve Backshall

Tuesday 21:45 - 22:30

1/6. Steve and a team of world-class kayakers head to Kamchatka to take on white water. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Tuesday 22:30 - 23:00

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

Match of the Day

Tuesday 23:00 - 23:50

The world's most famous football show, with the big names and the big games from the Premier League. Also in HD. [S]

Later... with Jools Holland

Tuesday 23:50 - 00:40

1/6. Jools welcomes global star Niall Horan, London legends Squeeze, dance pop duo TOMORA, blues poet aja monet and Bristol duo Getdown Services. Also in HD. [S]

Wed May 20
Race Across the World

Wednesday 00:40 - 01:40

7/9. In the penultimate leg, the teams enter Mongolia, the final country of the race, battling freezing conditions and brutal off-road travel to reach Kharkhorin. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Iolo's River Valleys

Wednesday 01:40 - 02:10

2/4. Iolo Williams explores the Tywi river valley, from Llansteffan's coastal dunes to fallow deer ruts, ancient oak woodlands and the remote heights of the Tywi forest. Also in HD. [S,SL]

This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

Wednesday 02:10 - 02:50

2/3. Meticulous and methodical, Big John engineers his ransom scheme with military precision. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

Wednesday 02:50 - 03:50

2/6. Surgeons face a difficult dilemma in the middle of a life-saving bile duct cancer operation. A chest sarcoma proves more challenging than expected, with no room for error. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

This is BBC Two

Wednesday 03:50 - 06:00

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

Escape to the Country

Wednesday 06:00 - 06:45

2/50. Richie Anderson is in North Yorkshire hunting for character-packed cottages. Also in HD. [S]

Bargain Hunt

Wednesday 06:45 - 07:30

Let's hope it's not all downhill for two teams of bargain hunters as they scour the stalls of an antiques centre in Kingston upon Thames. Also in HD. [S]

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Wednesday 07:30 - 08:00

2/15. Michael Portillo's railway tour of Sardinia heads inland towards the island's dramatic mountain landscapes, which he discovers were frequented by DH Lawrence. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Great Japanese Railway Journeys

Wednesday 08:00 - 08:30

2/15. Michael travels to the cultural heart of Japan, Kyoto. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Great Korean Railway Journeys

Wednesday 08:30 - 09:00

2/5. Michael's South Korean railway journey continues in Seoul. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

BBC News

Wednesday 09:00 - 11:15

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

Politics Live

Wednesday 11:15 - 13:00

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

Impossible

Wednesday 13:00 - 13:45

23/30. Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers. Also in HD. [S]

Mastermind

Wednesday 13:45 - 14:15

8/31. Clive Myrie asks the questions in another heat where the contenders answer questions on Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Wire and the Falklands conflict. Also in HD. [S]

Lightning

Wednesday 14:15 - 14:45

3/30. Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quick-fire quiz where six plucky contestants must stay out of the light to be all right. Can anyone beat the lightning and win the £3,000 jackpot? Also in HD. [S]

Clean It, Fix It

Wednesday 14:45 - 15:30

10/15. The Olgun family's rented two-bed flat in south west London is bursting at the seams, so the team revamp the hallway to get rid of the clutter. Also in HD. [S]

Wonders of Life

Wednesday 15:30 - 16:30

3/5. Professor Brian Cox asks how, from a lifeless cosmos ruled by the laws of physics and chemistry, it is possible that a planet can produce so much wonderful, varied biology. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Vintage Antiques Roadshow

Wednesday 16:30 - 17:15

26/26. Members of the public bring along their antiques and curios. Interesting finds in Harrogate include naval log books from the Napoleonic era and a silk bedcover. Also in HD. [S]

Flog It!

Wednesday 17:15 - 18:00

14/40. Members of the public try to make money out of their antiques. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's House of Games

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

38/100. Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes and Sonia test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Also in HD. [S]

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

3/15. Michael Portillo continues his Sardinian railway adventure, arriving in Mamoiada to investigate the town's extraordinary pagan traditions. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Iolo's River Valleys

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

3/4. Iolo explores the Teifi river valley, and finds a slow worm hunting, meets a coracle fisherman, is thrilled by a fishing otter and watches a pair of kestrels at their nest. Also in HD. [S]

The Future with Hannah Fry

Wednesday 19:30 - 19:55

2/6. Can artificial intelligence read emotions better than a human? Hannah explores the new technology that is creeping into our lives. Also in HD. [S,AD]

The Secret Genius of Modern Life

Wednesday 19:55 - 20:00

The Best Bits. 3/5. Hannah Fry uncovers the wild origins of the modern-day rollercoaster. Also in HD. [S]

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

Gardeners go for gold at the world's most famous flower show. Also in HD. [S]

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

3/6. A double organ transplant and a rare tongue tumour require urgent surgery. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Peelers: The PSNI For Real

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. Anna and Perri race to a violent offender. Tom consoles a woman whose loved one has been hit by a taxi. The Peelers control an angry crowd outside a sex offender's home. Also in HD. [S]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Wednesday 22:30 - 23:00

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

Unspun World with John Simpson

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:30

Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories - reliable, honest and essential viewing with the BBC's world affairs editor, John Simpson. Also in HD. [S]

The Turning

Wednesday 23:30 - 01:00

A young woman becomes the governess of two unruly children at a secluded manor. Contains some strong language and disturbing scenes. Also in HD. [2020] [S]