2026-04-28 00:00 Farm 999 00:30 Lost and Found in the Lakes 01:00 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 02:00 Snooker: World Championship 04:45 The Tournament 05:30 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 06:15 Snooker: World Championship 10:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Chris Bisson, Danielle Harold, Katharine Merry and Robert Webb 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 for 10:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 11:00 Snooker: World Championship 14:00 QI 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 14:30 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 15:05 Inside Britain's National Parks 15:55 Snooker: World Championship 17:55 Twenty Twenty Six 18:25 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 19:25 Signed 20:25 Lifeline 20:35 This is BBC Two 22:15 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 23:00 Shift the Thrift 23:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys
2026-04-29 00:00 MasterChef The British version of the world-famous cooking show in which amateur cooks compete over the course of eight weeks, in order to be named Master Chef. It focuses on finding the country's best amateur chef through a series of cooking challenges, in which they get to show their technical skills and understanding of flavour by creating various amazing dishes. Each week, panel of judges decide who will 01:00 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 02:00 Snooker: World Championship 03:15 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 05:00 Snooker: World Championship 10:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Chris Bisson, Danielle Harold, Katharine Merry and Robert Webb 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 for 10:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 11:00 Snooker: World Championship 14:00 Twenty Twenty Six 14:30 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 15:00 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 15:30 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 16:00 Snooker: World Championship 18:00 Beyond Paradise 19:00 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 20:00 This is BBC Two 22:15 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 23:00 Shift the Thrift 23:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys
2026-04-30 00:00 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 01:00 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 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 05:00 Snooker: World Championship 08:00 The Best Dishes Ever Ainsley Harriott introduces a selection of classic recipes from some of the BBC's best-loved television chefs. This episode features dishes that are great to turn to when time is tight – and it's speed, not vanilla, that is of the essence. The menu includes Nigella Lawson's sausage meatballs, Nigel Slater's herb butter squid, James Martin's icebox cake, the Hairy Bikers' Welsh rarebit and Mary Ber 08:30 Natural World Deep in the rainforest of Central Africa lies an elephant oasis – a remarkable place that holds the key to the future for forest elephants. Over the last 20 years, Andrea Turkalo has been studying these enigmatic giants, getting to know over 4,000 intimately. She has begun to unravel the secrets of their complex social lives and the meanings of their unique vocalisations. New acoustic research is 09:15 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 10:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Chris Bisson, Danielle Harold, Katharine Merry and Robert Webb 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 for 10:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 11:00 Snooker: World Championship 14:00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Paul and Bob travel with their trusty terrier Ted to fish the mighty river Trent in Nottingham in search of a barbel. In the large, wide river, they can sense the presence of big barbel, but will they land one? Later, they stay in a memorable party house with a bar, games room, nightclub and hot tubs. The boys can really relive their youths and turn back the years at this special place. But will t 14:30 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 15:00 On the Basis of Sex 1993 wurde Ginsburg zur Richterin am Obersten Gerichtshof der USA ernannt, doch in den 50ern will keine Kanzlei in New York die junge Absolventin einstellen. Erst die Chance auf einen Präzedenzfall, der die Geschlechter rechtlich auf eine Stufe stellen könnte, führt sie in den Gerichtssaal. Regisseurin Mimi Leder verbindet die juristischen Auseinandersetzungen mit einer großen Liebesgeschichte (al 16:55 MasterChef The British version of the world-famous cooking show in which amateur cooks compete over the course of eight weeks, in order to be named Master Chef. It focuses on finding the country's best amateur chef through a series of cooking challenges, in which they get to show their technical skills and understanding of flavour by creating various amazing dishes. Each week, panel of judges decide who will 17:55 Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy 18:55 Signed: Artemis: To the Moon and Back A series examining horizon-broadening stories from the perspective of science and philosophy. Each item is a comprehensive examination of a certain topic or issue, diving into the heart of the story to uncover the truth about a particular subject. The series has investigated a wide variety of stories, from the perceived link between the MMR vaccine and autism, to the decline in Switzerland's estee 19:55 This is BBC Two 22:15 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 23:00 Shift the Thrift 23:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys
2026-05-01 00:00 Just One Thing 00:30 Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic 01:00 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 02:00 Snooker: World Championship 04:50 Lifeline 05:00 Natural World Documentary looking at the wildlife of the Himalayas, home to snow leopards, wolves and bears. Snow leopards stalk their prey among the highest peaks. Concealed by snowfall, the chase is watched by golden eagles circling above. On the harsh plains of the Tibetan plateau live extraordinary bears and square-faced foxes hunting small rodents to survive. Valleys carved by glacial waters lead to hillsi 05:45 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 06:15 Snooker: World Championship 10:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Chris Bisson, Danielle Harold, Katharine Merry and Robert Webb 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 for 10:30 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 11:00 Snooker: World Championship 14:00 Live at the Apollo West London's Hammersmith Apollo Theatre hosts some of the biggest names in stand up comedy. Hosted by Jack Dee, performing his own sketches and introducing well known and loved acts such as Lee Mack, Michael McIntyre, Sean Lock and Sarah Millican. Running since September 2004, this showtime series is a classic comedy staple in homes all over Britain, and draws crowds in their staggering numbers t 14:30 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 15:00 Film: Get Carter Wer hat Frank getötet? Genau das will Jack (Michael Caine) herausfinden. Der Profikiller verlässt London, um in seiner Heimatstadt Newcastle der Beerdigung seines Bruders beizuwohnen und die Umstände von dessen Tod zu klären. Die örtlichen Gangsterkreise sind über Jacks Schnüffelei nicht erfreut. Ein Bahnticket ist die erste unmissverständliche Aufforderung, schleunigst in den Süden zurückzukehren 16:50 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