2026-05-20 00:00 Match of the Day 00:50 Later... with Jools Holland 01:40 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 02:40 Iolo's River Valleys 03:10 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 03:50 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 04:50 This is BBC Two 07:00 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 07:45 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 08:30 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 09:00 Great Japanese Railway Journeys 09:30 Great Korean Railway Journeys 10:00 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 12:15 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 14:00 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 14:45 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 15:15 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 15:45 Clean It, Fix It 16:30 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 17:30 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 18:15 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 19:00 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 19:30 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 20:00 Iolo's River Valleys 20:30 The Future with Hannah Fry 20:55 The Secret Genius of Modern Life 21:00 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 22:00 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 23:00 Peelers: The PSNI for Real 23:30 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
2026-05-21 00:00 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 00:30 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. 02:00 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 02:30 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 03:30 The Future with Hannah Fry 03:55 Do You Know Your Place? 04:25 This is BBC Two 07:30 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 08:30 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 09:00 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 10:00 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 13:15 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 14:00 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 14:45 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 15:15 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 15:45 Under the Vines Sydney socialite Daisy Munroe and London lawyer Louis Oakley travel to New Zealand believing they are each sole heirs to a vineyard estate, only to discover that lawyer and vintner Vic Grimes's definition of 'sole heirs' is flexible and that their idealistic notions of owning a vineyard, in reality, are less Tuscan romance and more dilapidated money pit. Finding themselves stuck with each other an 16:30 Wonders of Life In this episode, Brian travels around Australia to explore the physics of the size of life. Beginning with the largest organisms on our planet, a forest of giant eucalyptus trees, he then takes to the seas to get up-close with an ocean giant – the great white shark. From the safety of a steel cage Brian explains how the distinctive streamlined contours of the great white have been shaped by the ph 17:30 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 18:10 Flog It! Paul Martin presents from Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, where he is joined by experts Michael Baggot and Caroline Hawley. Together the team pick out a selection of interesting antiques and collectibles to be sold at a local auction. Michael finds a glorious scent bottle, but will he come out of it smelling of roses? Caroline gets a glimpse into the past by looking through a stereoscopic viewer. Paul 19:00 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 19:30 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 20:00 This Farming Life 21:00 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 22:00 The Elon Musk Show 23:00 Peelers: The PSNI for Real 23:30 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
2026-05-22 00:00 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 01:00 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 01:45 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 02:45 The Cage 03:45 This is BBC Two 07:30 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 08:30 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 09:00 Hidden Treasures of the National Trust 10:00 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 13:30 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). 14:00 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 14:45 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 15:15 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 15:45 Under the Vines Daisy mucks in with Tippy and Gus, getting her hands dirty, while Louis, seeking advice on the value of Oakley, visits Hilary and gets more insight than he bargained for. Daisy learns about the Behind the Vines showcase from Nic, and Vic delivers some bad news to Marissa and Don. Meanwhile, Daisy and Louis hope to ease their financial woes with a visit to the bank but discover they may not be on t 16:30 Wonders of Life As far as we know, there is only one place in the universe on which life has taken hold – earth – but for how much longer will this distinction remain? Astronomers are on the brink of finding other worlds the same size as earth and the same distance from their star. Professor Brian Cox considers what it is about our world that has made it a home and asks what ingredients are necessary to turn a ti 17:30 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 18:10 Flog It! Flog It! comes from the ancestral home of the Spencer family, Althorp in Northamptonshire. Nineteen generations have lived here, employing local people to work at the house and vast estate. Antiques experts Christina Trevanion and Will Axon find a selection of antiques and collectibles to take to auction. Christina is drawn to a 1950s toy pedal car, and Will finds a Mouseman tray. Paul Martin disc 19:00 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 19:30 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 20:00 Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein 20:30 Beechgrove Garden 21:00 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 22:00 Hidden Treasures of the National Trust 23:00 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 23:30 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
2026-05-23 00:00 Film: And Now For Something Completely Different Wer wird Sieger im Kampf um den begehrten Titel „Trottel des Jahres“? Wer besteigt mit George Head gleichzeitig beide Gipfel des Kilimandscharo? \nSolche u. a. sinnige Fragen wirft die englische Komikertruppe Monty Python in dieser Sketch-Collage auf, die Ideen zu ihrer TV-Serie „Monty Python’s Flying Circus“ weiterspinnt. \n\nGraham Chapman, John Cleese und Eric Idle fanden sich an der Uni von Ca 01:30 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 02:00 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 03:00 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 04:00 Do You Know Your Place? 04:30 This is BBC Two 07:30 Piripenguins 07:45 Big Lizard 07:50 The Weasy Family 08:00 Super Happy Magic Forest 08:10 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 08:20 Duck and Frog 08:25 Pokémon Horizons 08:50 Bro's in Control 09:05 Gladiators: Epic Pranks 09:20 Blue Peter 09:45 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 09:55 Film: G.I. Blues Obwohl er ein Star war, leistete auch Elvis seinen Wehrdienst – und zwar 1958–60 in Deutschland. Gleich nach seiner Rückkehr entstand dieser Film, der seine Zeit als GI romantisch verklärte. Statt Rock ’n’ Roll gibt’s Walzer, Wiegenlieder und das Volkslied „Muss i denn, muss i denn…“ („Wooden Heart“), das in England zum Top-Ten-Hit wurde! Eine Routineschnulze mit Kurzhaarschnitt. 11:35 Film: Funny Face Das edle Modemagazin „Quality“ sucht ein neues Gesicht. Hübsch und dazu halbwegs intelligent soll es aus der Luxuswäsche schauen. Aber selbst beim Fotoshooting im Buchladen vermag Topmodel Marion nicht einen Anflug von Geist zu simulieren. \n\nDafür macht Fotograf Avery (Fred Astaire) hier die Entdeckung seines Lebens: Zufällig ist die Buchhändlerin Jo (Audrey Hepburn) ins Bild geraten. Ein zartes 13:15 Women's Super League 16:00 Great Bear Stakeout In this episode, the world-famous salmon run arrives in Alaska. The bears must catch hundreds of these fish if they are to bulk up and survive the harsh winter months. We discover that young grizzly mum Parsnip and her cub Pushki have returned to the bay to feed on the salmon. But predatory adult bears will kill cubs and, with fierce competition, Parsnip must protect her cub and learn the skills o 17:00 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 17:30 UEFA Women's Champions League 20:30 Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs Environmental and social documentary series in which historian Paul Murton explores the varied and captivating lochs of Scotland, from the long fjord-like saltwater expanses along the west coast, to the numerous inland freshwater lochans of the Grampians and northern terrain of Ross and Sutherland. There are more than 31,000 lochs of varying sizes in Scotland, and each has its own story to tell. P 21:00 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 22:00 Cher at the BBC Turn back time on a journey through the BBC archives to celebrate singing superstar Cher and her 75th birthday. This selection of songs and chat show moments features many of the hits that have made Cher the only artist to have US number ones in each of the past six decades. Including favourites like Believe, Love and Understanding, Walking in Memphis and her first UK chart topper I Got You Babe, 23:20 Cher Meets Rylan
2026-05-24 00:20 Film: My Week with Marilyn „Jeder erinnert sich an seinen ersten Job“, glaubt Colin Clark. Doch nicht alle sind so aufregend wie jener, den der 23-Jährige 1956 ergattert: In den Londoner Pinewood Studios dreht Shakespeare-Experte Laurence Olivier mit Marilyn Monroe die Komödie „Der Prinz und die Tänzerin“, Colin ist dabei dritter Regieassistent, sprich: Mädchen für alles. \n\nWährend Olivier hofft, sich an Marilyns Seite zu 01:50 Half Man Niall and Ruben are brothers. Not related in blood but the closest you can get. One, fierce and loyal. The other, meek and mild-mannered. Inseparable youth. Brought into each other's lives through death and circumstance, all they have is each other... But when Ruben turns up at Niall's wedding three decades later, everything seems different. He is on edge. Shifty. Not acting like himself. And soon 02:45 Death Valley 03:30 This is BBC Two 07:35 The A to Z of TV Gardening 08:20 Glorious Gardens from Above Horticulturist Christine Walkden explores gardens and countryside from a hot air balloon. Christine takes to the skies above Sussex. She drops in at West Dean Garden to see the fruits of a 20-year labour of love and meets Laura who found a new lease of life there. At Arundel Castle Gardens, she is astonished by the transformation of a former car park into a spectacular Italian garden. Plus she dis 09:05 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 10:00 Landward 10:30 Beechgrove Garden 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 Andi Oliver's Fabulous Feasts Andi Oliver's in the home of the UK ceramics, Stoke-on-Trent, where she meets Anna and Rebecca. two artists who run a community project in a deprived neighbourhood, looking to breathe new creative life into the city. Andi wants to shine a light on their achievements by throwing an arts festival with a fabulous feast at its centre that delves into the area's history and channels its boundless artis 13:30 The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook 13:45 Film: What's Up Doc? Leben und Karriere des introvertierten Musikwissenschaftlers Howard Bannister (Ryan O'Neal) verlaufen in bürgerlich-geordneten Bahnen bis er auf einer Reise das personifizierte Chaos kennenlernt: Judy (Barbra Streisand), quirlig, zielstrebig und beängstigend anhänglich. Alle Versuche Howards, diese „Seuche“ wieder loszuwerden, bewirken nur das Gegenteil – sehr zum Zorn seiner Verlobten Eunice (Ma 15:15 Film: Some Like It Hot Chicago, 14.02.1929. Die Musiker Joe (Jack Lemmon) und Jack (Tony Curtis) sehen zufällig, wie in einer Garage unter Gangstern aufgeräumt wird – das berühmte Massaker am Valentinstag! Von Killern gejagt, schlüpfen die unfreiwilligen Zeugen in Frauenkleider – und bei einer Damenkapelle unter, die gerade nach Florida aufbricht. In der naiv-süßen Ukulele-Spielerin Sugar (Marilyn Monroe), die Saxofonis 17:15 This Farming Life 18:15 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 19:15 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 19:45 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 20:15 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 21:00 Lucy Worsley Investigates 22:00 Scandinavia with Simon Reeve 23:00 Later... with Jools Holland 23:45 Radio 1's Big Weekend
2026-05-25 00:55 Radio 1's Big Weekend 01:55 Question Time Politicians, public figures and celebrities debate the biggest issues of the week and contemporary matters in front of a live studio audience around the UK. The guests are faced with questions from members of the public and invited to give their opinions. Since Question Time was first broadcast in 1979, it has welcomed onto its panels countless Members of Parliament and other notable guests includ 02:55 Signed 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 03:40 The Cage 04:40 This is BBC Two 07:20 Signed 07:50 Just One Thing 08:20 Match of the Day 10:00 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 14:00 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 14:45 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 15:15 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 15:45 Under the Vines Louis?s reunion with his family is underwhelming, while at Oakley, Daisy's plans to have the vineyard represented in the Behind the Vines showcase receive a mixed response from Gus and Tippy. Daisy approaches Hilary and Nic for information on the event but is not entirely thrilled with what she learns. Tippy struggles with her confidence, while Gus?s inability to master the art of the haggle leads 16:30 Sicily: The Wonder of the Mediterranean Historian Michael Scott begins his journey through Sicily on the slopes of Mt Etna, Europe's largest active volcano. For the Ancient Greeks, the island was a land of gods and monsters – a dangerous and unpredictable world. Michael discovers how 3,000 years ago, the Greeks began to settle on Sicily's east coast – planting their olives and vines and building great city states that soon came to rival 17:30 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 18:15 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 19:00 Richard Osman's House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Cheryl Baker, Chris Bavin, Axel Blake and Sophie Willan 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 muc 19:30 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 20:00 Digging for Britain In this special, Professor Alice Roberts reveals the forgotten story of the Roman Army's secret weapon in Britain – their cavalry. These fearsome horsemen were the key to defending Britain's most famous Roman monument fortification, Hadrian's Wall. Alice sets off across Hadrian's Wall to investigate any evidence the Roman cavalry left behind, while a team of archaeologists and historical re-enacto 21:00 Springwatch Broadcast live from different locations across the UK, Springwatch is a documentary series that chronicles the sweeping natural changes across the the country. For many it is the most beautiful season we have, as spring sees the emergence of new plants and new animals, ushering in a sweeping wave of new life. With expert presenters from a variety of different fields, watch as the team track a vast 22:00 Lucy Worsley Investigates 23:00 Film: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Kaum ist die elfjährige Margaret aus dem Sommercamp zurück, wird ihr ganzes Leben auf den Kopf gestellt: Ihre Eltern wollen von New York nach New Jersey umziehen – in den nächsten Tagen! Margaret fällt es schwer, ihre Freundinnen und besonders ihre geliebte Oma zurückzulassen. \n\nDoch im neuen Häuschen steht prompt die vorlaute Nancy vor der Tür und lädt Margaret zu sich ein. Deren frühreife und
2026-05-26 00:35 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 01:30 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