2026-04-20 00:45 Match of the Day 02:00 BBC News The latest news from the BBC,which is designed to inform you on current affairs. The BBC is aims to be a totally impartial public service broadcaster, and was established by Royal Charter. The BBC is funded by a licence fee paid by British households, and is regulated by Ofcom. They aim to create high-quality content, in order to inform and educate, but also entertain, their audience Millions of p 03:00 Snooker: World Championship 05:45 Talking Snooker Snooker super-fan Alistair McGowan takes a trip through the BBC archives for an affectionate look at the lives and careers of three of snooker's best-loved and most charismatic stars – Alex "Hurricane" Higgins, Jimmy "Whirlwind" White and Ronnie "the Rocket" O'Sullivan. We look at the early television appearances that captured each of them before they really hit the big time, chart the ups and dow 06:30 Politics Live Join presenter Jo Coburn as she discusses the latest political news and stories in a conversational format, covering the comings-and-goings from Westminster in the BBC's daily politics programme. Featuring opinions and arguments from all the sides of the political spectrum, the show invites informed and opinionated guests to share their views on the stories of the day. Andrew Neil presents a speci 07:15 Snooker: World Championship 11:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Sam Campbell, Cherry Healey, Anthony Ogogo and Catherine Tyldesley take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt 11:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 12:00 Global Eye 12:30 Mastermind Long-running British television quiz show in which contestants face two rounds of quick-fire probing questions, firstly on a specialised subject of the their choice, and the second on general knowledge. Each contestant has two minutes under the spotlight of a black leather chair to answer as many questions as possible. The contestant scores one point for each correct answer and may pass as often a 13:30 University Challenge Long-running general knowledge quiz that tests the intellectual powers of the brightest undergraduates in Britain. Launched in 1962 and hosted by Bamber Gascoigne, the show achieved cult status with teams from two different rival colleges pitting their wits against each other each week. The questions are as varied and as tough as they can be, and competitors risk having hard-earned points deducted 14:00 Great British Menu 15:00 Disclosure 15:30 Newsnight In-depth news and current affairs review of the main political and economic stories of the day, featuring robust interviews with senior government and opposition figures, business and union leaders, and analytical reports that delve behind the headlines. Regular presenters cross-examine studio guests on details of policies, priorities, actions and inactions, on a range of domestic UK and internati 16:05 Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy 17:05 Snooker: World Championship 19:05 Countryfile Discover more about the British countryside as the presenters visit rural homes and areas to bring stories about nature and wildlife and environmental topics to a wider audience. The programme focuses on seasonal subjects with an overarching theme of conservation, species protection, the preservation of the rural way of life and challenges facing modern farming communities. The Sunday morning show 20:00 Forensics: The Real CSI True-crime documentary series that follows the team of forensic specialists from Northumbria Police- crime scene investigators, ballistics scientists, forensic pathologists,... and reveals the crucial role they play in bringing criminals to justice. Take a look at the incredible journey of individual pieces of evidence from the moment they are found at the crime scene, through to microscopic analy 21:00 Race Across the World In this epic series five teams race across the world, starting in London and finishing in the Far East. Given the equivalent of their airfare in cash, the teams, which are each made up of two people, have to abide by several rules. The pairs cannot fly on planes, are not allowed smartphones nor access to the internet and cannot use credit cards. Relying on their ingenuity, the teams must manage th 22:00 This is BBC Two 23:30 I Made It at Market
2026-04-21 00:15 Bargain Hunt Two teams of amateur collectors meet at an antiques fair to compete to turn in the largest profit from a £300 budget. The teams receive guidance from expert traders, who give feedback on which items are most likely to attract the highest bids. The contestants first head to the High Street to acquire items they want to trade. Any leftover money is taken by their mentors, who go shopping for extra i 01:00 Farm 999 01:30 Lost and Found in the Lakes 02:00 BBC News The latest news from the BBC,which is designed to inform you on current affairs. The BBC is aims to be a totally impartial public service broadcaster, and was established by Royal Charter. The BBC is funded by a licence fee paid by British households, and is regulated by Ofcom. They aim to create high-quality content, in order to inform and educate, but also entertain, their audience Millions of p 03:00 Snooker: World Championship 05:45 Talking Snooker Alistair McGowan looks at the legends of the green baize who helped make snooker both a national obsession and a television phenomenon. Alistair's exploration of the BBC archive's deepest pockets uncovers rare interviews with the players who set new standards in the game, from the explosion of characters and colour in the 1970s to the dominance of Davis and Hendry in the 80s and 90s, and the famou 06:30 Politics Live Join presenter Jo Coburn as she discusses the latest political news and stories in a conversational format, covering the comings-and-goings from Westminster in the BBC's daily politics programme. Featuring opinions and arguments from all the sides of the political spectrum, the show invites informed and opinionated guests to share their views on the stories of the day. Andrew Neil presents a speci 07:15 Snooker: World Championship 11:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Sam Campbell, Cherry Healey, Anthony Ogogo and Catherine Tyldesley take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt 11:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 12:00 Great British Menu 13:00 Britain's Biggest Warship HMS Queen Elizabeth is Britain's biggest ever warship. It took nine years to build her at a cost of £3.5 billion. Nearly fifteen hundred sailors, marines and aviators are on a make-or-break four-month deployment on the high seas, making their way to New York. Their task is to forge the brand-new ship's company into an effective fighting force but their main mission is to test the top-secret F-35B 14:00 QI XL Comedy panel game show where celebrities and comedians come together in two teams to gain points on Quite Interesting topics. Presented by Sandi Toksvig with permanent panellists Stephen Fry and Alan Davies, with four guests that change each episode. The show asks the guests a series of questions that are obscure, difficult or misleading where there are often "obvious but wrong" answers. The quiz 14:45 To Think Like a Killer 15:25 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing In a first for Paul and Bob, they venture to southern Ireland to fish the mighty Lough Corrib. At 43.5km long, it is Ireland's largest lough and one of the best places in the country to try trout fishing. This is very different to fishing the Hampshire chalk streams, as they did a few years ago – this time they are out on boats and try out a new technique called dapping. Good local knowledge of th 15:30 Newsnight In-depth news and current affairs review of the main political and economic stories of the day, featuring robust interviews with senior government and opposition figures, business and union leaders, and analytical reports that delve behind the headlines. Regular presenters cross-examine studio guests on details of policies, priorities, actions and inactions, on a range of domestic UK and internati 16:00 To Think Like a Killer 16:45 Extraordinary Portraits Join the presenters as they throw light on extraordinary tales of bravery and good deeds of ordinary people with the help of established portrait artists. Their task is to capture the essence of these unique and personal stories, and depict the drama and emotion in captivating portraits. The experts use different mediums of art, from underwater photography to street graffiti. The series celebrates 17:15 Snooker: World Championship 19:15 The Young Offenders Following the success of the 2016 eponymous film, Alex Murphy and Chris Walley return as best friends Conor MacSweeney and Jock O'Keefe, as they continue to navigate their turbulent teenage years in this Irish sitcom. The pair continue to land themselves in trouble, both at home and at school, as they hatch mischievous plans and adventures. As with the film, the show was developed by Peter Foot, a 19:45 Twenty Twenty Six 20:15 The Apprentice Hopeful candidates compete for a one-off chance of working for British business magnate Alan Sugar. Would-be employees divide into teams for a series of increasingly challenging tasks set by the entrepreneur. It is a do-or -die opportunity of making it to the final shortlist, under the watchful eyes of Lord Sugar's associates Karren Brady and Claude Littner. The contestants are up against the cloc 21:15 The Apprentice: Unfinished Business 21:45 This is BBC Two 23:15 Homes Under the Hammer Learn the tricks of the trade when you go to the auctions with Homes Under the Hammer. Join presenters Martin Roberts, Dion Dublin and Martel Maxwell as they follow the renovation stories of properties across Britain as they get transformed from empty shells and outdated buildings to desirable spaces and contemporary homes. Watch as ordinary people breathe new life into the otherwise unloved house
2026-04-22 00:15 Escape to the Country Push factors from the noisy, bustling cities of Britain, combined with the alluring peace of the countryside, has the population dreaming of homes in more scenic surroundings. Escape to the Country sees buyers from different areas on the UK considering their options to settle down in the English countryside. Presenters show off a range of prospective homes, before they must make their final decisi 01:00 Great British Menu 02:00 BBC News The latest news from the BBC,which is designed to inform you on current affairs. The BBC is aims to be a totally impartial public service broadcaster, and was established by Royal Charter. The BBC is funded by a licence fee paid by British households, and is regulated by Ofcom. They aim to create high-quality content, in order to inform and educate, but also entertain, their audience Millions of p 03:00 Snooker: World Championship 04:15 Politics Live Join presenter Jo Coburn as she discusses the latest political news and stories in a conversational format, covering the comings-and-goings from Westminster in the BBC's daily politics programme. Featuring opinions and arguments from all the sides of the political spectrum, the show invites informed and opinionated guests to share their views on the stories of the day. Andrew Neil presents a speci 06:00 Snooker: World Championship 11:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Sam Campbell, Cherry Healey, Anthony Ogogo and Catherine Tyldesley take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt 11:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 12:00 Great British Menu 13:00 Digging for Britain Professor Alice Roberts explores some of this year's most exciting archaeological finds from the east of Britain. Each discovery comes straight from the trenches/site, filmed by the archaeologists themselves. We unearth the biggest collection of Roman writing tablets in Britain, giving insight into what Roman London was really like. Off the coast of Kent, we dive into the English Channel to comple 14:00 Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy 15:00 Twenty Twenty Six 15:30 Newsnight In-depth news and current affairs review of the main political and economic stories of the day, featuring robust interviews with senior government and opposition figures, business and union leaders, and analytical reports that delve behind the headlines. Regular presenters cross-examine studio guests on details of policies, priorities, actions and inactions, on a range of domestic UK and internati 16:05 Unspun World with John Simpson Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories – reliable, honest and essential viewing. The BBC's world affairs editor John Simpson brings his experience and expertise to bear on the most important international stories. In discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world he uses their unique local knowledge to go beyond the headlines 16:30 Inside Britain's National Parks 17:25 Snooker: World Championship 19:25 Beyond Paradise 20:20 Great British Menu 21:20 Pilgrimage: The Road to Holy Island Seven celebrities accept a challenge and go on pilgrimage in order to promote tolerance for all faiths and cultures on earth. The brave team set out on the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. To cover this ancient 780km path across northern Spain to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the shrine of St James they have only 15 days. Actor Neil Morrissey, entertainer Debbie McGee, comedian 22:20 This is BBC Two 23:15 Homes Under the Hammer Learn the tricks of the trade when you go to the auctions with Homes Under the Hammer. Join presenters Martin Roberts, Dion Dublin and Martel Maxwell as they follow the renovation stories of properties across Britain as they get transformed from empty shells and outdated buildings to desirable spaces and contemporary homes. Watch as ordinary people breathe new life into the otherwise unloved house
2026-04-23 00:15 Escape to the Country Push factors from the noisy, bustling cities of Britain, combined with the alluring peace of the countryside, has the population dreaming of homes in more scenic surroundings. Escape to the Country sees buyers from different areas on the UK considering their options to settle down in the English countryside. Presenters show off a range of prospective homes, before they must make their final decisi 01:00 Gardeners' World The long running gardening show that provides fantastic tips and advice on how to keep your garden flourishing throughout the year. First airing in 1960, Gardeners' World gives viewers an opportunity to learn from expert horticulturists, from the comfort of their own gardens across the country. The presenters give fellow green thumbs of all levels and experiences the inspiration to get outside and 02:00 BBC News The latest news from the BBC,which is designed to inform you on current affairs. The BBC is aims to be a totally impartial public service broadcaster, and was established by Royal Charter. The BBC is funded by a licence fee paid by British households, and is regulated by Ofcom. They aim to create high-quality content, in order to inform and educate, but also entertain, their audience Millions of p 05:15 Politics Live Join presenter Jo Coburn as she discusses the latest political news and stories in a conversational format, covering the comings-and-goings from Westminster in the BBC's daily politics programme. Featuring opinions and arguments from all the sides of the political spectrum, the show invites informed and opinionated guests to share their views on the stories of the day. Andrew Neil presents a speci 06:00 Snooker: World Championship 10:00 Flog It! Members of the public sell their unwanted antiques at auction in an effort to make profit. But will the risk pay off? Host Paul Martin presents this compelling reality TV show, and there are experts on hand to do a valuation of the items beforehand, too. The show travels up and down the country, meaning everyone has the opportunity to take part and win some cash, as long as they have the right ant 11:00 Richard Osman's House of Games A new group of famous faces go head-to-head testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of fun, trivia-based games. Every day this week, the celebrity contestants – Sam Campbell, Cherry Healey, Anthony Ogogo and Catherine Tyldesley – take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each sho 11:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 12:00 Great British Menu 13:00 This Farming Life 14:00 Saving Lives at Sea Documentary series celebrating the heroic volunteers of Britain's RNLI, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and the daunting challenges they face to save the lives of their fellow citizens. These unpaid volunteers risk their lives on a daily basis, manning stations, boats and beaches in their free time. Our camera crews are on hand to capture the RNLI's tasks and procedures, filming the diffi 15:00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Paul, Bob and Ted travel to one of the UK's most northerly chalk streams, Driffield Beck at Mulberry Whin in East Riding of Yorkshire. The river has a constant temperature of 10 degrees celsius, which means the environment is like a rainforest, with year-round stable conditions that attract a range of wildlife. It's an idyllic setting to fish, this time for wild brown trout. They waste no time get 15:30 Newsnight In-depth news and current affairs review of the main political and economic stories of the day, featuring robust interviews with senior government and opposition figures, business and union leaders, and analytical reports that delve behind the headlines. Regular presenters cross-examine studio guests on details of policies, priorities, actions and inactions, on a range of domestic UK and internati 16:00 The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan Romesh crosses the border from Uganda into Rwanda, a country he feels has been defined by Westerners almost entirely by the 1994 genocide. More recently, the British government announced plans to send refugees seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda. Rom's affable guide is performance artist, genocide survivor and peace activist Hippo, who initiates him the cultural significance of sharing milk, puts h 17:00 Snooker: World Championship 19:00 Great British Menu 20:00 Great British Menu 21:00 Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy 22:00 This is BBC Two 23:15 I Made It at Market
2026-04-24 00:00 Homes Under the Hammer Learn the tricks of the trade when you go to the auctions with Homes Under the Hammer. Join presenters Martin Roberts, Dion Dublin and Martel Maxwell as they follow the renovation stories of properties across Britain as they get transformed from empty shells and outdated buildings to desirable spaces and contemporary homes. Watch as ordinary people breathe new life into the otherwise unloved house 01:00 Just One Thing 01:30 Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic 02:00 BBC News The latest news from the BBC,which is designed to inform you on current affairs. The BBC is aims to be a totally impartial public service broadcaster, and was established by Royal Charter. The BBC is funded by a licence fee paid by British households, and is regulated by Ofcom. They aim to create high-quality content, in order to inform and educate, but also entertain, their audience Millions of p 03:00 Snooker: World Championship 06:00 The Tournament 06:45 Lightning Comedian Zoe Lyons presents a fun quiz show in which six players compete for the £3,000 jackpot. The contestants go through six rounds, answering general knowledge questions or completing a physical tasks. The main aim for each of them is to stay out of the studio spotlight when the time of the round runs out, to avoid being eliminated from the game. They achieve this by giving correct answers as 07:15 Snooker: World Championship 11:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Sam Campbell, Cherry Healey, Anthony Ogogo and Catherine Tyldesley take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt 11:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 12:00 Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein 12:30 Beechgrove Garden 13:00 Gardeners' World The long running gardening show that provides fantastic tips and advice on how to keep your garden flourishing throughout the year. First airing in 1960, Gardeners' World gives viewers an opportunity to learn from expert horticulturists, from the comfort of their own gardens across the country. The presenters give fellow green thumbs of all levels and experiences the inspiration to get outside and 14:00 Great British Menu 15:00 Live at the Apollo The Bafta-nominated Live at the Apollo returns to BBC Two for a highly anticipated 14th series with seven episodes, including a Christmas special. At the forefront of its genre, the roll call of stand-ups who have performed in front of the famous Live at the Apollo lights plays out like a who's who of comedic royalty, and this series is no different. Each episode sees a national (and sometimes int 15:30 Newsnight In-depth news and current affairs review of the main political and economic stories of the day, featuring robust interviews with senior government and opposition figures, business and union leaders, and analytical reports that delve behind the headlines. Regular presenters cross-examine studio guests on details of policies, priorities, actions and inactions, on a range of domestic UK and internati 16:05 Film: Don't Look Now Der Restaurator John Baxter (Donald Sutherland) und seine Frau Laura (Julie Christie) reisen beruflich nach Venedig. Sie hoffen, in der Lagunenstadt Abstand vom tragischen Unfalltod ihrer kleinen Tochter zu finden. \n\nDoch die Begegnung mit zwei mysteriösen Schwestern, von denen die eine behauptet, in Kontakt mit dem toten Mädchen zu stehen, löst eine Kette unerklärlicher und bedrohlicher Ereigni 17:50 Snooker: World Championship 19:50 Panorama The BBC's flagship documentary series is the longest-running consumer and political affairs programme of its kind, with journalists and researchers delving into heavyweight topics from the worlds of finance, healthcare, criminal justice and the environment. The series has won a host of media industry awards for its fearless undercover investigations, as well as its hard-hitting interviews with pol 20:20 Great British Menu 21:20 Signed 21:50 This is BBC Two 23:05 Piripenguins 23:15 Big Lizard 23:25 The Weasy Family 23:30 Super Happy Magic Forest 23:45 Grizzy and the Lemmings Grizzy and the Lemmings shows every day life of Grizzy the bear who takes advantage of the fact that Forest Ranger leaves his snug house in the middle of huge canadian forest and moves in there to live in comfort. Grizzy enjoys delicious food, TV, couch and all other blessings of civilization to the full. But the lemmings have set sights on the house as well and they will stop at nothing to kick G 23:50 Duck and Frog
2026-04-25 00:00 Pokémon Horizons 00:25 Bro's in Control 00:40 Gladiators: Epic Pranks 00:55 Blue Peter Longest running children's programme in the world, featuring current affairs, competitions, celebrity interviews, popular culture and 'do-it-yourself' instructions on creating arts and crafts trinkets from everyday household items. A multitude of presenters have hosted the show, joined in the studio by their pet dogs and cats, which have become firm favourites with family audiences. Young invitees 01:20 Newsround Unique programme that provides children with all the latest news and current events from UK and around the globe, educating and informing them. Young viewers will have a chance to hear all the important stories, see the pictures and videos, and find out what is going on. This children's news programme also deals with various serious topics and sensitive issues that are affecting young people and t 01:30 Deadly 60 Deadly 60 is a British wildlife documentary series aimed at children. It follows zoologist Steve Backshall, as he travels the world with his camera crew, introducing some of the world's deadliest creatures, from insects and reptiles, to huge mammal predators. Watch him as he explores the traits of these animals, and find out which are the ones he considers the most dangerous. His selection include 02:00 Gardeners' World The long running gardening show that provides fantastic tips and advice on how to keep your garden flourishing throughout the year. First airing in 1960, Gardeners' World gives viewers an opportunity to learn from expert horticulturists, from the comfort of their own gardens across the country. The presenters give fellow green thumbs of all levels and experiences the inspiration to get outside and 03:00 Snooker: World Championship 06:00 Natural World Wildlife documentary. How does a chimpanzee see the world? A research project at Edinburgh Zoo is designed to answer just that question in an innovative new way – by training chimps to use video touch screens and giving them a special chimp-proof camera. How will they react to tools which in evolutionary terms are a few million years ahead of them? As chimp specialist Betsy Herrelko finds out, try 06:45 Rugby Union: Women's Six Nations 09:30 Final Score Final Score is a weekly BBC sports show, covering the latest news and results from Britain's football leagues, with special editions during holidays and on the final day of the Premier League season. A group of experts discuss the played matches watching highlights, and review the league tables. Exclusive interviews with players and managers are also included. Find out all you need to know about t 10:15 Flog It! This edition of Flog It! comes from Longleat in Wiltshire, home to the world-famous safari park and 16th-century Longleat House. In this rather special show, Paul Martin is joined by experts Michael Baggott and Claire Rawle. Whilst picking out a selection of interesting antiques and collectables to be sold at a local auction, Claire spots an unusual Tibetan teapot. This leads to the momentous disc 10:55 Film: Murder on the Orient Express Mr. Rachett (Richard Widmark) bucht 1934 für seine Reise von Istanbul nach Paris ein Privatabteil im eleganten Orient-Express. Doch schon in Jugoslawien, wo der Zug in einer Schneewehe steckenbleibt, fällt er einem Dutzend Messerstiche zum Opfer. \n\nMangels Schneespuren schließt der mitreisende Detektiv Hercule Poirot (Albert Finney) daraus, dass sich der Mörder noch im Express befindet. In einge 13:00 Inside Britain's National Parks 13:50 Black British Music at the BBC 16:20 Sight and Sound in Concert 17:20 Snooker: World Championship