BBC Two HD In a journey from Whitehall to Italy and Australia, Harriet Walter discovers a colourful cast of ancestors, taking her from the debtor's court to the opera house via Italian nobility. 2026-08-10 Sue's attempt at a nice family dinner with Michael and Renee doesn't go to plan. Contains some strong language. 2026-08-10 A lucky escape exposes a truth far worse than anyone imagined. Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 2026-08-10 Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. 2026-08-10 To celebrate two decades of The One Show, its presenters battle to find the best antiques. 2026-08-10 Kev's in hot water! Boiling, in fact, as he wrestles a rusty water tank. Jacqui tries to make a massive display unit fit for a modern home. 2026-08-10 It's a family affair as Steve Fletcher fixes a model watermill while son Fred brings a cherished clock back to life. The team also fix a stunning Notting Hill Carnival headpiece. 2026-08-10 Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. 2026-08-10 It's Margie Cooper v Tim Medhurst, silver expert v coin guru, in an electric-powered 1970 crew cab fire engine. From Blackpool to beyond. 2026-08-10 A father and daughter duo build three stunning townhouses in Eastbourne, boasting lovely views. 2026-08-10 Charlie Ross and the teams are in Shropshire. Experts Charles Hanson and Ben Cooper lead the reds and blues as they compete for bargains at an antiques fair in Oswestry. 2026-08-10 Mehreen Baig, Clare Balding, Jamie Laing and Mike Wozniak test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. 2026-08-10 Roman Kemp hosts this quiz show with sidekick Sarah Greene. The contestants race on moving podiums across the studio floor to try to win £5,000. 2026-08-10 Vernon Kay and unreliable tour guide Paul Gorton test Nitin Ganatra, Rev Kate Bottley and Gladiator Apollo on their knowledge of the UK. Today's tour is of Derry/Londonderry. 2026-08-10 Rare breeds farmer Lyn and her sons compete with their sheep at the Staffordshire County Show, while Jersey cattle farmers Jan, David and daughter Fiona hope to become champions. 2026-08-10 Spy creatures reveal an ocean full of startling ways of thinking, including the largest brain, smart octopi, diving monkeys, creative masterminds and other intriguing intelligence. 2026-08-10 Michael Aspel and the experts visit Winston Churchill's Kent home, where they see a painting by Graham Sutherland, and a Russian sub-machine gun owned by a vicar. 2026-08-10 Paul Martin revisits previous Flog It! locations and presents all-new valuations. Experts touch down at Bletchley Park, the Ulster Transport Museum and Crowcombe Court. 2026-08-10 Chris Bisson, Danielle Harold, Katharine Merry and Robert Webb test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. 2026-08-10 Former best friends Rhys and Niall work to repair their broken friendship. They drifted apart after the death of Niall's older brother and have barely spoken for two years. 2026-08-10 The women's shot put final begins, as does qualifying for the women's 100m hurdles. 2026-08-10 Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Three Rocky Horror fans take on a team of New Zealanders. 2026-08-10 The heats continue, with Magdalen College, Oxford, facing Warwick for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions. 2026-08-10 How did the horse become so fast? Chris Packham explores the evolutionary beginnings of animal movement and how it reached its peak in one of the most athletic animals on earth. 2026-08-10 Paul and Bob catch the sleeper train to the Scottish Highlands to fish for ferox trout. Bob can't resist the challenge to look for Nessie in the vast waters of Loch Ness. 2026-08-10 Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Alex Forsyth. Followed by Weather. 2026-08-10 Detective John Shaft is hired by a Harlem gangster to rescue his kidnapped daughter. Contains very strong language, some sexual content and some violence. 2026-08-10