2026-05-18 01:05 Great Central Asian Railway Journeys 01:35 Signed 02:05 Just One Thing 02:35 Match of the Day 04:00 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 07:15 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 08:00 Impossible Entertaining and educational British quiz show, hosted by Rick Edwards, in which 24 regular contestants compete throughout the series to answer a slew of tricky questions. But some of the optional answers are designed to be ''impossible'', or at the very least inconsistent with the information given. The participants must avoid selecting these booby trap answer. After two exciting rounds, those re 08:45 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 09:15 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 09:45 Clean It, Fix It 10:30 Wonders of Life In this episode Brian Cox visits South East Asia's 'Ring of Fire'. In the world's most volcanic region he explores the thin line that separates the living from the dead and poses that most enduring of questions: what is life? The traditional answer is one that invokes the supernatural, as seen at the annual Day of the Dead celebrations in the Philippine highlands. Brian sets out to offer an altern 11:30 Antiques Roadshow Antiques valuation programme. A team of well-respected experts travel around the UK visiting a string of beautiful locations such as castles, stately homes, mansions, gardens and museums. They are met by members of the public who have brought along an antique, family heirloom or curio, eager for a current valuation. The experts have their own specialisms and are always on the lookout for a surpris 12:10 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 13:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes and Sonia 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 the much-cove 13:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys Former British parliamentarian Michael Portillo heads off to continental Europe with a copy of an early 20th century railways travel guidebook to learn more about how life has changed in modern cities, historic towns and rural communities. His definitive Bradshaw's volume paints a compelling and nostalgic picture of trade and travel around republics and monarchies that were to be swept aside by th 14:00 Digging for Britain Professor Alice Roberts explores some of this year's most exciting archaeological finds from the north of Britain. Each discovery comes straight from the site, filmed by the archaeologists themselves. Alice discovers the well-preserved writing tablets, swords and domestic items left by Romans at Vindolanda during a time of British rebellion. On the Scottish island of Iona, there are traces of a lo 15:00 RHS Chelsea Flower Show RHS Chelsea Flower Show covers one of the biggest gardening events on the planet, happening every year in May in Chelsea, London. Watch as some of the greatest gardening experts, including Mary Berry and Monty Don, share their new garden designs, advice and tips about plants and health. This magnificent event is traditionally held since the beginning of the 20th century and attended by the Royal F 16:00 Lucy Worsley Investigates 17:00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Following their respective, life-changing surgeries, old friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse venture out into the British outdoors for a spot of fishing. Travelling around the country, the pair of comedians visit idyllic rivers, picturesque lakes and stunning landscapes, utilising Paul's angling abilities and Bob's, well, enthusiasm, to catch some of Britain's most beautiful fish. A warm, slo 17:30 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 18:00 This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist 1,000 pounds of dynamite. $3 million in cash. One casino at the edge of disaster. In 1980, a booby-trapped bomb was rolled into Harvey's Wagon Wheel Casino in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, accompanied by a $3 million ransom note. The FBI races against the clock to disarm the bomb, deliver the ransom, and track down the extortionists – but nothing goes as planned as each step uncovers dark secrets and unexpe 18:45 Film: Destroyer Die dunklen Schatten der Vergangenheit lassen Erin Bell nicht los. Nach dem Fund einer Männerleiche mit auffälliger Tätowierung am Hinterkopf wird die Polizistin von Erinnerungen an ihren Einsatz als Undercover-Ermittlerin heimgesucht. \n\nSechzehn Jahre ist es her, seit sie gemeinsam mit ihrem Kollegen Chris in die Gang des brutalen Silas eingeschleust wurde, der die Stadt mit bewaffneten Raubzüg 20:40 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 21:35 Twenty Twenty Six 22:05 This is BBC Two
2026-05-19 01:00 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 01:45 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 02:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys Former British parliamentarian Michael Portillo heads off to continental Europe with a copy of an early 20th century railways travel guidebook to learn more about how life has changed in modern cities, historic towns and rural communities. His definitive Bradshaw's volume paints a compelling and nostalgic picture of trade and travel around republics and monarchies that were to be swept aside by th 03:00 Farm 999 03:30 Lost and Found in the Lakes 04:00 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 07:15 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 08:00 Impossible Entertaining and educational British quiz show, hosted by Rick Edwards, in which 24 regular contestants compete throughout the series to answer a slew of tricky questions. But some of the optional answers are designed to be ''impossible'', or at the very least inconsistent with the information given. The participants must avoid selecting these booby trap answer. After two exciting rounds, those re 08:45 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 09:15 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 09:45 Clean It, Fix It 10:30 Wonders of Life Amidst the rich natural history of the United States, Professor Brian Cox encounters the astonishing creatures that reveal how the senses evolved. Every animal on Earth experiences the world in a different way, using a unique suite of senses to detect its physical environment. Tracing the evolution of these mechanisms is a story that takes us through life's journey – from single-celled organisms t 11:30 Antiques Roadshow Antiques valuation programme. A team of well-respected experts travel around the UK visiting a string of beautiful locations such as castles, stately homes, mansions, gardens and museums. They are met by members of the public who have brought along an antique, family heirloom or curio, eager for a current valuation. The experts have their own specialisms and are always on the lookout for a surpris 12:15 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 13:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes and Sonia 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 the much-cove 13:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys Former British parliamentarian Michael Portillo heads off to continental Europe with a copy of an early 20th century railways travel guidebook to learn more about how life has changed in modern cities, historic towns and rural communities. His definitive Bradshaw's volume paints a compelling and nostalgic picture of trade and travel around republics and monarchies that were to be swept aside by th 14:00 Marcus Wareing Simply Provence 15:00 RHS Chelsea Flower Show RHS Chelsea Flower Show covers one of the biggest gardening events on the planet, happening every year in May in Chelsea, London. Watch as some of the greatest gardening experts, including Mary Berry and Monty Don, share their new garden designs, advice and tips about plants and health. This magnificent event is traditionally held since the beginning of the 20th century and attended by the Royal F 16:00 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 16:45 Expedition with Steve Backshall Incredible documentary series in which explorer and naturalist Steve Backshall travels to some of the world's last unexplored places, setting foot where no human has ever been, encountering extraordinary wildlife and meeting some remarkable people along the way. Steve will explore the deepest desert canyon in Southern Arabia, kayak through the world's largest fjord in the Arctic, travel deep into 17:30 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 18:00 Match of the Day 18:50 Later... with Jools Holland 19:40 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 20:40 Iolo's River Valleys 21:10 This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist 1,000 pounds of dynamite. $3 million in cash. One casino at the edge of disaster. In 1980, a booby-trapped bomb was rolled into Harvey's Wagon Wheel Casino in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, accompanied by a $3 million ransom note. The FBI races against the clock to disarm the bomb, deliver the ransom, and track down the extortionists – but nothing goes as planned as each step uncovers dark secrets and unexpe 21:50 Surgeons: At the Edge of Life Cameras follow the surgical unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. These brave and remarkable people are working literally at the cutting edge, human life and health depend on their precision in movement. The series reveals the astonishing medical procedures that change lives every day, and focuses on astonishingly complex surgeries. These procedures are so impossibly complex that they m 22:50 This is BBC Two
2026-05-20 01:00 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 01:45 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 02:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys Former British parliamentarian Michael Portillo heads off to continental Europe with a copy of an early 20th century railways travel guidebook to learn more about how life has changed in modern cities, historic towns and rural communities. His definitive Bradshaw's volume paints a compelling and nostalgic picture of trade and travel around republics and monarchies that were to be swept aside by th 03:00 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 03:30 Great Korean Railway Journeys 04:00 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 06:15 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 08:00 Impossible Entertaining and educational British quiz show, hosted by Rick Edwards, in which 24 regular contestants compete throughout the series to answer a slew of tricky questions. But some of the optional answers are designed to be ''impossible'', or at the very least inconsistent with the information given. The participants must avoid selecting these booby trap answer. After two exciting rounds, those re 08:45 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 09:15 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 09:45 Clean It, Fix It 10:30 Wonders of Life The universe is almost entirely devoid of life. Earth, the planet we call home, seems to defy the laws of physics. It is teeming with life in all colours, shapes and sizes. No-one knows for sure how many different species are alive right now, our best guess is close to 8.7 million. In this film, Professor Brian Cox asks how, from a lifeless cosmos ruled by the laws of physics and chemistry, it is 11:30 Antiques Roadshow Antiques valuation programme. A team of well-respected experts travel around the UK visiting a string of beautiful locations such as castles, stately homes, mansions, gardens and museums. They are met by members of the public who have brought along an antique, family heirloom or curio, eager for a current valuation. The experts have their own specialisms and are always on the lookout for a surpris 12:15 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 13:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes and Sonia 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 the much-cove 13:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys Former British parliamentarian Michael Portillo heads off to continental Europe with a copy of an early 20th century railways travel guidebook to learn more about how life has changed in modern cities, historic towns and rural communities. His definitive Bradshaw's volume paints a compelling and nostalgic picture of trade and travel around republics and monarchies that were to be swept aside by th 14:00 Iolo's River Valleys 14:30 The Future with Hannah Fry 14:55 The Secret Genius of Modern Life 15:00 RHS Chelsea Flower Show RHS Chelsea Flower Show covers one of the biggest gardening events on the planet, happening every year in May in Chelsea, London. Watch as some of the greatest gardening experts, including Mary Berry and Monty Don, share their new garden designs, advice and tips about plants and health. This magnificent event is traditionally held since the beginning of the 20th century and attended by the Royal F 16:00 Surgeons: At the Edge of Life Cameras follow the surgical unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. These brave and remarkable people are working literally at the cutting edge, human life and health depend on their precision in movement. The series reveals the astonishing medical procedures that change lives every day, and focuses on astonishingly complex surgeries. These procedures are so impossibly complex that they m 17:00 Peelers: The PSNI for Real 17:30 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 18:00 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 18:30 Film: The Turning Die neue Hauslehrerin Kate (Mackenzie Davis) hat’s schwer mit den renitenten Waisen Flora und Miles (Finn Wolfhard). Aber die unerklärlichen Geschehnisse in der abgelegenen Villa überfordern sie noch mehr.\n\nBasiert wie die Netflix-Serie „Spuk in Bly Manor“ (2020) auf einer Novelle von Henry James.