BBC Two HD Schedule Monday 17 August 2026

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Morning
1. 06:45
  
  Beechgrove Garden—2026, Episode 20
  
  20/26 George Anderson and Brian Cunningham tackle a host of viewers’ questions. (R)
2. 07:15
  
  The Answer Run—Series 3, Episode 10
  
  10/25 Blackadder or The Young Ones? Each question in this quiz has only two possible answers. (R)
3. 08:00
  
  The Repair Shop—Series 16, Episode 5
  
  5/25 The team restore a historic logbook, a rocking horse and a spectacular set of conga drums. (R)
4. 09:00
  
  BBC News—17/08/2026
  
  Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Afternoon
1. 13:00
  
  Richard Osman's House of Games—Series 5, Week 15: Monday
  
  71/140 Nina Conti, Nick Helm, Athena Kugblenu and Toby Tarrant test their general knowledge. (R)
2. 13:30
  
  The Finish Line—Series 1, Episode 22
  
  22/30 A quiz where contestants can win £5,000. (R)
3. 14:15
  
  Do You Know Your Place?—Series 1, Belfast
  
  11/20 Owain Wyn Evans, Greg Rutherford and Abby Cook sort fact from fiction in Belfast. (R)
4. 14:45
  
  Animal Park—Summer 2021, Episode 1
  
  1/15 One of the park’s lions needs surgery to amputate part of his tail. (R)
5. 15:30
  
  Serengeti—Series 2, Intrigue
  
  1/6 There’s humour, heartbreak and drama as our animal families face new challenges. (R)
6. 16:30
  
  Antiques Roadshow—Series 25, Renishaw Hall
  
  25/27 At Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire, discoveries include a collection of swords. (R)
7. 17:15
  
  Flog It!—Series 14, Falmouth 12
  
  Finds at the National Maritime Museum, Cornwall, include an unusual tortoise. (R)
Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Richard Osman's House of Games—Series 8, Champions Week 1: Monday
  
  91/100 Edith Bowman, Rhys James, Anita Rani and Simon Rimmer test their general knowledge skills. (R)
2. 18:30
  
  Bear Grylls - Wild Reckoning—Series 1, Menopause Marriage
  
  A couple whose marriage was pushed to the brink by menopause fight to regain their spark. (R)
3. 19:00
  
  Global Eye—17/08/2026
  
  Bringing forensic journalism from all corners of the world.
4. 19:30
  
  Mastermind—2026/27, Episode 5
  
  5/31 Subjects include Iron Maiden and Transport for London moquette.
5. 20:00
  
  Only Connect—Series 22, Accrual World v Knitwits
  
  6/34 What connects Gladiator Kim Betts, David Bowie, Pikachu and The Flash?
6. 20:30
  
  University Challenge—Series 33, Bath v City St George’s University
  
  6/37 Another two teams begin their series campaigns. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
7. 21:00
  
  Buried with Michael Sheen—Series 1, Episode 1
  
  1/2 Michael Sheen explores the dumping of chemicals in Wales and asks: who’s in danger now?
8. 22:00
  
  Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing—Series 5, Episode 4
  
  4/6 Paul and Bob fish Old Father Thames on their quest for perch. (R)
9. 22:30
  
  Newsnight—17/08/2026
  
  Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Faisal Islam.
10. 23:03
  
  BBC Weather—17/08/2026
  
  Weather bulletin.
11. 23:05
  
  Disclosure—Welcome to Glasgow
  
  Investigating claims that parts of Scotland’s biggest city have become a no-go zone. (R)
Late
1. 00:05
  
  A House Through Time—Series 6: Edinburgh, Episode 1
  
  1/4 In 1799, a church minister aids the escape of French prisoners from Edinburgh Castle. (R)
2. 01:05
  
  Countryfile—Adam’s Young Farmers: West Sussex
  
  Adam Henson is in West Sussex with 26-year-old soft fruit grower Archie Evans. (R)
3. 02:00
  
  Bergerac—Series 1, Episode 5
  
  5/6 A major breakthrough occurs in the search for Cate’s missing phone. (R)

Tuesday 18 August 2026

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