2026-05-11 00:20 Great Korean Railway Journeys 00:50 Secret Garden 01:50 Match of the Day 03:00 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 07:00 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 07:45 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 08:15 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 08:45 Clean It, Fix It 09:30 Big Cats 24/7 The annual flood has finally arrived, bringing new prey and new challenges for the big cats. Gordon Buchanan follows the hungry lion mothers as they hunt buffalo, whilst the eldest lion cub, Mathata, learns to avoid this formidable prey. Anna Dimitriadis tracks Mushi, a skinny young cheetah struggling to catch food in the changing landscape. Brad Bestelink is sure Xudum the leopard is pregnant and 10:30 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 11:05 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 12:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Deirdre O'Kane, Jay Rayner, Tessa Sanderson and Iwan Thomas 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 12:30 Great Central Asian Railway Journeys 13:00 This Farming Life 14:00 The Elon Musk Show In 2009, the financial crash sends shockwaves across the world and threatens to cripple Elon. To realise his dream, Elon must gain the confidence of the financial markets to allow Tesla to become a real viable company. Elon's space rocket enterprise, SpaceX, is awarded a Nasa contract and starts to enjoy success. However, his electric car company, Tesla, is on the ropes and haemorrhaging money. To 15:00 Children of the Blitz 16:30 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 17:00 Film: A Bigger Splash (2015) Vier Menschen liegen am Pool, die Sonne steht hoch am Himmel, doch die Urlaubsstimmung trügt. Unter der Oberfläche brodeln Konflikte um Liebe, Eifersucht und bösartige Machtspiele. Im Zentrum des Remakes von „Der Swimmingpool“ steht die Rocksängerin Marianne (Tilda Swinton), die ihre Stimme zu verlieren droht und nicht sprechen darf. \n\nZusammen mit ihrem Freund Paul (Matthias Schoenaerts) will s 19:00 Iolo's River Valleys 19:30 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 20:25 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 21:25 Twenty Twenty Six 21:55 This is BBC Two
2026-05-12 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 Great Central Asian Railway Journeys 01:30 Farm 999 02:00 Lost and Found in the Lakes 02:30 See Hear See Hear is BBC's long-running monthly television program targeted at deaf audiences, addressing issues relevant for the deaf community in Britain and all over the world. This magazine presented entirely in British Sign Language discusses different topics, from deaf people's rights to education and technology, with the aim to inform people with hearing problems about the latest news and stories. 03:00 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 07:00 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 07:45 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 08:15 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 08:45 Clean It, Fix It 09:30 Big Cats 24/7 The team witness a baby boom in the delta. Vianet Djenguet follows lioness Matho as she struggles to raise her cubs alone. Tristen Woodward and Brad Bestelink get a glimpse of Xudum the leopard's newborn cubs, but dangerous male leopards loom nearby. And with competition growing from the enormous lion pride, Anna Dimitriadis tracks a cheetah mother to the very edge of the territory, where she has 10:30 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 11:15 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 12:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Deirdre O'Kane, Jay Rayner, Tessa Sanderson and Iwan Thomas 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 12:30 Great Central Asian Railway Journeys 13:00 Marcus Wareing Simply Provence When you think of French food, certain things spring to mind: wine, cheese, frogs' legs. But often it's a simple ingredient at the centre of the greatest Provençal food. Whether you consider it a fruit or a vegetable, there's no denying that here the tomato is king. Marcus's mission is to discover the ultimate simple Provençal tomato recipe. After searching for inspiration in the local market, he 14:00 Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr A series where 10 interior designers are striving for a commercial contract to design a bar at one of London's hotels. The former Elle Decoration editor-in-chief Michelle Ogundehin is the judge. Every challenge tests the designers' ability to satisfy the needs of different clients in different commercial and residential settings. The show can teach the viewers way more than they have ever known ab 15:00 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 15:45 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 16:30 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 17:00 Growing Up Jewish Four young people on the cusp of adulthood, all preparing for one of the most important nights of their lives: their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Dylan, Ayala, Talia and Eve are all about to embark on a uniquely Jewish rite of passage. A boy's Bar Mitzvah, or a girl's Bat Mitzvah, marks their transition to adulthood within the Jewish faith. For these 12- and 13-year-olds, Bar and Bat Mitzvah represents a c 17:50 Film: The Theory of Everything Cambridge, 1963. Auf einer Party lernt der junge, hochbegabte Astrophysikstudent Stephen Hawking (Oscar für Eddie Redmayne) die Literaturstudentin Jane Wilde (Felicity Jones) kennen. Sie ist fasziniert von seinen Ausführungen über Sterne und das Weltall, er von ihrer Lebensfreude. \n\nNach einem Sturz erhält Stephen eine schlimme Diagnose: Er hat ALS, eine fortschreitende Nervenerkrankung. Die Ärz 19:50 See Hear See Hear is BBC's long-running monthly television program targeted at deaf audiences, addressing issues relevant for the deaf community in Britain and all over the world. This magazine presented entirely in British Sign Language discusses different topics, from deaf people's rights to education and technology, with the aim to inform people with hearing problems about the latest news and stories. 20:20 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 21:00 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 22:00 This is BBC Two
2026-05-13 00:45 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 01:30 Great Central Asian Railway Journeys 02:00 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 02:30 Great Korean Railway Journeys 03:00 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 04:30 Wanted Down Under Wanted Down Under is a TV series, focusing on British families that consider emigrating from the UK to either Australia or New Zealand. The series gives a look at life in the opposite part of the world ahead of possible migration. Families or couples thinking of leaving UK get a taste of life "down under" in order to make the right decision. They spend a trial week in Australia or New Zealand and 05:30 Homes Under the Hammer Martin is in the Cornish village of Blackwater to see a three-bed bungalow with an exterior that reminds him of a Battenberg cake! Tommy heads to Wandsworth in south London to visit a large period property split into three separate flats, with an eyewatering guide price of over £1 million. Martel takes a trip to Bilston in the West Midlands, where a three-bed semi with a rather large driveway catc 06:30 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 07:00 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 07:45 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 08:15 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 08:45 Clean It, Fix It 09:30 Big Cats 24/7 The team is coming to the end of its time in the Okavango Delta. Brad Bestelink witnesses Xudum the leopard fight to save her newborn cubs. Anna Dimitriadis finds a brave cheetah thriving in the heart of lion territory. And Vianet Djenguet tracks lioness mum Tsebe as she risks her life to feed her five cubs As the lion pride continues to grow, becoming the largest in Africa, competition for food l 10:30 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 11:15 Flog It! Some of the best unseen finds from the show's valuations days from around the country, including visits to the Milestones Museum in Basingstoke, Ragely Hall in Warwickshire, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth and the RAF museum in Hendon, London. The experts include Caroline Hawley, Michael Baggott, Nick Davies, Charlie Ross, Elizabeth Talbot and Charles Hanson, with items ranging f 12:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Deirdre O'Kane, Jay Rayner, Tessa Sanderson and Iwan Thomas 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 12:30 Great Central Asian Railway Journeys 13:00 Iolo's River Valleys 13:30 The Future with Hannah Fry 14:00 The Elon Musk Show By 2016, Elon Musk is moving fast with several new business ideas: building underground tunnels, creating chips that can be inserted into people's brains and attempting to build the biggest battery factory the world has ever seen. All the while he is edging closer to his ultimate dream of taking humanity to Mars. As Elon's businesses reach unprecedented levels of success, his celebrity grows, but 15:00 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 16:00 Twenty Twenty Six 16:30 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 17:00 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 17:30 Children of the Blitz 19:00 Signed 19:30 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 20:30 Signed 21:30 Do You Know Your Place? 22:00 This is BBC Two
2026-05-14 00:45 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 01:30 Great Central Asian Railway Journeys 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 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 07:00 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 07:45 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 08:15 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 08:45 Clean It, Fix It 09:30 Super Smart Animals For centuries, the idea of intelligent animals struck most people as ridiculous. But not any more – the latest science reveals that animals are a lot smarter than we thought. From skateboarding dogs to chimp maths geniuses, Liz Bonnin embarks on a worldwide search for the planet's most intelligent animals, devising some ingenious IQ puzzles and even putting herself to the test to find out. Liz get 10:30 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 11:15 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 12:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Deirdre O'Kane, Jay Rayner, Tessa Sanderson and Iwan Thomas 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 12:30 Great Central Asian Railway Journeys 13:00 This Farming Life 14:00 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 15:00 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 16:00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Paul, Bob and trusty terrier Ted travel to Blakeney Point in North Norfolk for a sea fishing adventure. Blakeney Point is a four-mile spit of shingle and sand beach bank, with the North Sea on one side and the Glaven Estuary on the other. It is a nature reserve and an important nesting ground for terns and gulls. There is also the chance they may spot a seal in the sea. After a day of mixed fortun 16:30 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 17:00 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 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 18:40 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 19:40 Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr A series where 10 interior designers are striving for a commercial contract to design a bar at one of London's hotels. The former Elle Decoration editor-in-chief Michelle Ogundehin is the judge. Every challenge tests the designers' ability to satisfy the needs of different clients in different commercial and residential settings. The show can teach the viewers way more than they have ever known ab 20:40 The Cage 21:45 This is BBC Two
2026-05-15 00:45 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 01:30 Great Central Asian Railway Journeys 02:00 Just One Thing 02:30 Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic 03:00 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 06:30 Political Thinking with Nick Robinson Political current affairs magazine where special guests and the host discuss various aspects of British politics and provide analysis, opinion and insight. (Senderinfo). 07:00 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 07:45 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 08:15 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 08:45 Clean It, Fix It 09:30 Super Smart Animals For centuries, the idea of intelligent animals struck most people as ridiculous. But not any more – the latest science reveals that animals are a lot smarter than we thought. In the second of two programmes, Liz Bonnin embarks on a worldwide search for the planet's most intelligent animals. Liz meets grey whales with emotions much like our own, unravels how the Caribbean's cleverest monkeys outwit 10:30 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 11:15 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 12:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Deirdre O'Kane, Jay Rayner, Tessa Sanderson and Iwan Thomas 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 12:30 Great Central Asian Railway Journeys 13:00 Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein 13:30 Beechgrove Garden 14:00 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 15:00 Hidden Treasures of the National Trust 16:00 Live at the Apollo 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 will see a national (and sometimes international!) stand-up both compering and performing, before introducing two of the best established and up-coming stand-ups to the stage. This 16:30 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 17:00 Film: Triangle of Sadness Fünf Jahre nach seiner ersten Goldenen Palme für „The Square“ und der darin zelebrierten Abrechnung mit dem Kunstbetrieb seines Heimatlandes nimmt der 48-jährige Schwede in drei Kapiteln die weltfremde Welt der Reichen und Schönen aufs Korn.\n\nZu Beginn lernen wir das Model-und-Influencer-Paar Carl (Harris Dickinson) und Yaya (die Ende August verstorbene Südafrikanerin Charlbi Dean) kennen, die a