BBC Two TV Guide
Parenthood
A journey like no other - full of moments of joy and danger. For animal parents in the wild, the stakes could not be higher, with success ensuring the future of life on our planet.
1h 00:20 – 01:20
Here We Go
Rachel is maybe too keen to befriend their new neighbours, and Paul is determined to prove he's not boring.
30 min 01:20 – 01:50
Mandy
Mandy's dreams are shattered by the arrival of a mysterious night-time visitor.
15 min 01:50 – 02:05
Mandy
Mandy is forced to confront a dramatic change to her whole way of life.
15 min 02:05 – 02:20
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3h 10 min 02:20 – 05:30
Animal Park
A risky procedure for lion Klaus takes a worrying turn, and Kate is introduced to the park's largest tarantulas.
45 min 05:30 – 06:15
The Bidding Room
Young Benjamin's got an eye for a bargain, Kevin's hoping the dealers deliver on his Pashley bike, and will font-of-all-knowledge Peter sell off an intriguing family heirloom.
45 min 06:15 – 07:00
Antiques Roadshow
The roadshow travels to Beaumaris Castle in north Wales, where finds include a rare ballerina brooch, a first edition of Winnie the Pooh and a sculpture by a Nigerian artist.
1h 07:00 – 08:00
BBC News
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
Impossible
Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the impossible answers.
45 min 12:00 – 12:45
The Boss
Susan Calman hosts the quiz show of tactics, knowledge and nerve. Contestants must work as a team, but ultimately there can only be one Boss. Who will walk away with the money.
45 min 12:45 – 13:30
The Tournament
Eight players do battle in the ultimate knockout quiz. Only one will be left standing at the end, but will they reach the Golden Run and double their money? Hosted by Alex Scott.
45 min 13:30 – 14:15
Great British Menu
Four of London and the south east's most talented chefs compete to stay in the competition over canapés, starters and fish dishes celebrating British animation and illustration.
1h 14:15 – 15:15
Big Little Journeys
In Canada, a tiny turtle ventures through a forest of giants in search of the wetland, and in South Africa, a bushbaby is drawn towards a world of light in his quest to find a home.
1h 15:15 – 16:15
Flog It!
Antiques series. Paul Martin presents from Wallasey Town Hall on the banks of the River Mersey, with antique experts Philip Serrell and Nick Davies.
45 min 16:15 – 17:00
Richard Osman's House of Games
Eddie Kadi, Natasha Raskin Sharp, Charlie Stayt and Faye Tozer test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
30 min 17:00 – 17:30
Richard Osman's House of Games
Eddie Kadi, Natasha Raskin Sharp, Charlie Stayt and Faye Tozer test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
30 min 17:30 – 18:00
Holiday Parks Exposed - Scams & Scandals
Allegations of overcharging, threats and intimidation. Just how far will some companies go to make a profit in the holiday park industry.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Mastermind
Clive Myrie hosts the classic quiz where contenders take to the famous black chair. Specialist subjects include The Hunger Games and Edvard Munch.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Only Connect
One team often run five km, while the other prefer singalong nights in Cardiff pubs.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
University Challenge
The University of Manchester plays New College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Human
Around 12,000 years ago, as the Ice Age finally thaws, humanity makes a dramatic shift - abandoning nomadic life for permanent settlements.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Upstart Crow
Comedy about William Shakespeare. Will struggles to find inspiration for Romeo whilst also dealing with an angry actor and an annoying guest.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
Newsnight, followed by Weather
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire. Followed by Weather.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
In the Heat of the Night
Thriller about the bigoted sheriff of a small Mississippi town who finds himself forced into collaboration with a black detective from Philadelphia.
1h 50 min 22:00 – 23:50
Countryfile
John Craven, in his exploration of the heritage of North Yorkshire, heads to the Wensleydale Railway - a much-loved line brought back to life by volunteers after decades of dereliction,.
55 min 23:50 – 00:45
Destination X
The European bus trip goes off-road and off the rails as the players find themselves in another mystery country. This time, host Rob Brydon has even more tricks up his sleeve.
1h 00:45 – 01:45
Policing Paradise
Officers arrest a man at Bermuda's biggest event of the year, police race to a moped crash involving tourists, and officers on jet skis police revellers partying at sea.
30 min 01:45 – 02:15
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3h 15 min 02:15 – 05:30
Animal Park
A wallaby mum faces a devastating diagnosis as the keepers fight to save her.
45 min 05:30 – 06:15
The Bidding Room
Nigel comes face to face with a piece of Havers family history.
45 min 06:15 – 07:00
The Repair Shop on the Road
The boys help save a crumbling monument, Suzie hears a story of injustice from South Africa, Will brings a huge drum back to the barn, and Dom learns about neon sign making.
1h 07:00 – 08:00
BBC News
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
Impossible
Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers.
45 min 12:00 – 12:45
The Boss
Susan Calman hosts the quiz show of tactics, knowledge and nerve. Contestants must work as a team, but ultimately there can only be one Boss. Who will walk away with the money.
45 min 12:45 – 13:30
Beechgrove Repotted
Beechgrove follows Sophie McKilligan from being a budding allotment holder in Aberdeen to blossoming as a gardener at Culzean Castle.
15 min 13:30 – 13:45
The Hundred
Oval Invincibles, historically the most successful team in the Women's Hundred, travel to Edgbaston to take on Birmingham Phoenix.
3h 15 min 13:45 – 17:00
The Hundred
2024's top two teams in the men's competition meet at Edgbaston as defending champions Oval Invincibles take on the Birmingham Phoenix.
3h 30 min 17:00 – 20:30
QI XL
Sandi Toksvig discuss animals which start with an R with Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Alan Davies.
45 min 20:30 – 21:15
Live at the Apollo Bites
This episode of Apollo Bites features Ardal O'Hanlon, Lou Sanders and Kae Kurd. Contains some strong language and adult humour.
15 min 21:15 – 21:30
Newsnight, followed by Weather
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire. Followed by Weather.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
The Moors Murders
An analysis of the Moors Murders case reveals evidence which could close it. Contains very strong language and disturbing scenes.
1h 22:00 – 23:00
Great British Railway Journeys
Michael concludes his journey from Cumbria to Dumfriesshire by crossing the Solway Firth.
30 min 23:00 – 23:30
The Great British Sewing Bee
It's week 4, and we're celebrating Korea with sewing challenges inspired by the jeogori, tae kwon do and cheollik.
1h 23:30 – 00:30
Destination X
A night in a spooky castle has the passengers on edge, and loyalties are tested when it comes to sharing clues to Destination X.
1h 00:30 – 01:30
MasterChef
It's the start of the 2025 competition, bringing together the UK's best amateur cooks, but only one can win the coveted MasterChef trophy.
1h 01:30 – 02:30
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3h 02:30 – 05:30
Animal Park
Will emu dad Biscuit stay the course and incubate his eggs? Meanwhile, Klaus the majestic lion has a check-up on his paw.
45 min 05:30 – 06:15
Money for Nothing
Sarah Moore manages to grab a whole range of bamboo furniture, and Duncan has an electrifying idea for two old chandeliers.
45 min 06:15 – 07:00
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Actors and friends Michelle Hardwick and Amy Robbins face off in a perky, pillar-box red 1978 MG. They're joined by Margie Cooper and Izzie Balmer for an adventure around Norfolk.
1h 07:00 – 08:00
BBC News
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
Impossible
Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers.
45 min 12:00 – 12:45
The Boss
Susan Calman hosts the quiz show of tactics, knowledge and nerve. Contestants must work as a team, but ultimately there can only be one Boss. Who will walk away with the money.
45 min 12:45 – 13:30
The Tournament
Eight players do battle in the ultimate knockout quiz. Only one will be left standing at the end, but will they reach the Golden Run and double their money? Hosted by Alex Scott.
45 min 13:30 – 14:15
Great British Menu
The remaining London and south east chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington's 65th birthday - who will win and who must go home.
1h 14:15 – 15:15
Big Little Journeys
A Taiwanese pangolin travels through a land of giants to seek a mate, and in Brazil, a family of tamarins travel to the edge of their world to seek a new future alongside humans.
1h 15:15 – 16:15
Flog It!
Antiques series. Paul Martin introduces a collection of the best finds from the show's travels to Lulworth Castle, Chiddingstone Castle and Wrest Park.
45 min 16:15 – 17:00
Richard Osman's House of Games
Eddie Kadi, Natasha Raskin Sharp, Charlie Stayt and Faye Tozer test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
30 min 17:00 – 17:30
Rick Stein's Food Stories
In London, it's the magic of mozzarella making and a full English with Stuart Maconie.
30 min 17:30 – 18:00
Newscast
Adam Fleming talks to former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. She talks about her time in the job, as well as what was going on in her personal life at the time.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers
Along the River Teviot, Paul Murton discovers bloody reiving history, joins the Hawick Common Riding, visits a haunted jail, then reaches the Tweed where a king went off with a bang.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Digging for Britain
In the west of the UK, a spectacular monument older than Stonehenge, a 200-year-old mine trapped in time and a lost medieval friary.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
VJ Day 80
To mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, Rachel Burden speaks to the last veterans about their memories of the brutal war against Japan and the final months of the Second World War.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Mortimer & Whitehouse
Paul and Bob fish at the estate lake of Burghley House, near Stamford. Their target is the bream, but who knows what else they might catch in this rarely fished water.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
Newsnight, followed by Weather
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire. Followed by Weather.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Saving Lives at Sea
A ten-year-old boy has been swept out to sea on a paddleboard. The North Berwick crew race to his rescue.
1h 22:00 – 23:00
Inside the Cult of the Jesus Army
The 'modesty culture' within the Jesus Fellowship takes a dark turn. Contains some strong language and upsetting scenes.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
Uncanny
Danny Robins meets Julian in one of the most frightening cases he's ever investigated: a young man tormented by a terrifying shadow figure. But were the events truly supernatural.
1h 00:00 – 01:00
MasterChef
It's the second heat of the week, where the final challenge is to cook a two-course meal for three past champions to win a place in the quarter-finals.
1h 01:00 – 02:00
MasterChef
It's the first quarter-final, with six chefs competing for a place in knockout week. The challenge is to produce a stunning dish combining sweet and savoury ingredients.
30 min 02:00 – 02:30
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3h 02:30 – 05:30
Animal Park
Could hand-reared cheetah Xena finally be pregnant? And we find out if you can escape a lion by climbing a tree.
45 min 05:30 – 06:15
The Bidding Room
It's high stakes today for Philip and his vampire-killing kit. Then, after Ben warms the dealers up with his rare coco de mer seed, can Paddy seal the deal with a spit roast.
45 min 06:15 – 07:00
Gardeners' World
Monty is summer-pruning his trained fruit and planning ahead for winter.
1h 07:00 – 08:00
BBC News
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
4h 08:00 – 12:00
Impossible
Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers.
45 min 12:00 – 12:45
The Boss
Susan Calman hosts the quiz show of tactics, knowledge and nerve. Contestants must work as a team, but ultimately there can only be one Boss. Who will walk away with the money.
45 min 12:45 – 13:30
The Tournament
Eight players do battle in the ultimate knockout quiz. Only one will be left standing at the end, but will they reach the Golden Run and double their money? Hosted by Alex Scott.
45 min 13:30 – 14:15
Great British Menu
Guest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes celebrating The Gruffalo and Paddington.
1h 14:15 – 15:15
Big Little Journeys
A tiny chameleon faces the journey of a lifetime in a Madagascan forest, and a water vole in Scotland swims across a loch and scales a mountain to find new territory and a mate.
1h 15:15 – 16:15
Flog It!
This edition of the antiques series comes from Oxford Union, where Paul Martin is joined by experts Will Axon and Mark Stacey to pick out antiques for sale at auction.
45 min 16:15 – 17:00
Richard Osman's House of Games
Eddie Kadi, Natasha Raskin Sharp, Charlie Stayt and Faye Tozer test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
30 min 17:00 – 17:30
Rick Stein's Food Stories
Brewer Jaega Wise enlightens Rick about craft beer, and he brings back the chicken kiev.
30 min 17:30 – 18:00
The Hairy Bikers Go West
The Bikers explore Merseyside and the Wirral, where they share special memories.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Saving Lives at Sea
With a storm battering the south coast of England, a windsurfer is in trouble. The Portsmouth crew have to decide whether it's even safe for them to launch.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
The Gone
Police hunt a violent escaped prisoner linked to the Mountain Murders. Contains strong language, some violence and some upsetting scenes.
55 min 20:00 – 20:55
Jungle Animal Hospital
At the jungle animal hospital in Guatemala, the wards are full of exotic patients, many of them orphans rescued from the illegal pet trade.
5 min 20:55 – 21:00
Live at the Apollo
Emmanuel Sonubi welcomes Troy Hawke and Olga Koch to the stage. Contains some strong language.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
Newsnight, followed by Weather
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. Followed by Weather.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Human
Around 12,000 years ago, as the Ice Age finally thawed, humanity made a dramatic shift - abandoning nomadic life for permanent settlements.
1h 22:00 – 23:00
Fake or Fortune?
When a keen art blogger picked up a £35 bargain at auction, he started to suspect he'd found a missing work by Frances Hodgkins. Can the team prove his hunch was right.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
Saving Lives at Sea
A ten-year-old boy has been swept out to sea on a paddleboard. The North Berwick crew race to his rescue.
1h 00:00 – 01:00
Amol Rajan Interviews
Amol Rajan sits down with Kemi Badenoch to discover more about the woman seeking to become Britain's next prime minister.
50 min 01:00 – 01:50
Chess Masters
The four remaining players face a memory test set by the world number one chess player, Magnus Carlsen.
30 min 01:50 – 02:20
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3h 10 min 02:20 – 05:30
Animal Park
As the keepers head home for the evening, the cameras keep rolling. So, what really goes on after dark.
45 min 05:30 – 06:15
Money for Nothing
'Rub-a-dub-dub'. Is there cash in the tub? In Wales, a pair of dated tub chairs really push new maker Ali out of her comfort zone.
45 min 06:15 – 07:00
Anna Haugh's Big Irish Food Tour
Wildlife broadcaster Liz Bonnin brings Anna to County Clare, where they groom some goats.
30 min 07:00 – 07:30
Great Continental Railway Journeys
Michael Portillo ventures into the bowels of an immense hydroelectric dam to learn how the Swiss use their mountainous environment to power the country.
30 min 07:30 – 08:00
BBC News
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
2h 30 min 08:00 – 10:30
Best Bakes Ever
Jane Asher brings together a selection of recipes from the nation's favourite TV chefs. Whether it's cakes, pies, puddings or main courses, this greatest hits of baking is a must.
25 min 10:30 – 10:55
Two-Minute Silence
Two-minute silence for VJ Day.
10 min 10:55 – 11:05
Bargain Hunt
Charlie Ross and the teams shop for antiques in Anglesey with help from experts Roo Irvine and Richard Madley.
55 min 11:05 – 12:00
Impossible
Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the Impossible answers.
45 min 12:00 – 12:45
The Boss
Susan Calman hosts the quiz show of tactics, knowledge and nerve. Contestants must work as a team, but ultimately there can only be one Boss. Who will walk away with the money.
45 min 12:45 – 13:30
The Tournament
Eight players do battle in the ultimate knockout quiz. Only one will be left standing at the end, but will they reach the Golden Run and double their money? Hosted by Alex Scott.
45 min 13:30 – 14:15
Great British Menu
Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington's 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated.
1h 14:15 – 15:15
Heligan
Looking at the secret lives of the wildlife in one of Britain's favourite gardens, from a family of foxes that play after hours to toads in the Italian garden.
1h 15:15 – 16:15
Flog It!
Paul Martin presents from Powderham Castle in Devon. Experts Claire Rawle and Mark Stacey look at several collections, including some steam train memorabilia.
45 min 16:15 – 17:00
Richard Osman's House of Games
Eddie Kadi, Natasha Raskin Sharp, Charlie Stayt and Faye Tozer test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games.
30 min 17:00 – 17:30
Rick Stein's Food Stories
Rick joins the Kent cherry harvest, catches his favourite fish, dover sole, and cooks it.
30 min 17:30 – 18:00
SOS
A 15-year-old mountain biker has serious injuries after a downhill crash, a climber is frozen with fear on Eryri's most dangerous ridge, and two French visitors come unstuck.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Beechgrove Garden
Ruth and Brian are thinning the biennials they sowed earlier in the summer.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Gardeners' World
Monty is cutting back in the Cottage Garden to make room for annuals, harvesting tomatoes and taking sage cuttings in the Herb Garden.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
The Gone
Diana and Richter must solve the case before the brutal Mountain Murderer kills again. Contains strong language and graphic violent scenes.
50 min 20:00 – 20:50
Robins of Eden
The Eden Project is a world of different habitats created in a single Cornish quarry and probably the unlikeliest place to find the robin. So why have they set up home there.
10 min 20:50 – 21:00
Mammoth
1970s PE teacher Tony Mammoth is back from the dead - just in time for parents' evening. Contains adult humour.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
Newsnight, followed by Weather
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Katie Razzall. Followed by Weather.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Colette
Colette is persuaded to write up her semi-autobiographical tales which, published under her husband's name, become a sensation. Contains some scenes of a sexual nature.
1h 45 min 22:00 – 23:45
Lucy Letby
Judith Moritz investigates the arguments for and against Lucy Letby's conviction. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.
1h 23:45 – 00:45
The Moment of Proof
Police suspect foul play after a meet-up goes wrong. But it takes toxicology tests to reveal the deadly cocktail that convicts a killer.
30 min 00:45 – 01:15
What Happened at...?
Eighty years after the first atomic bomb used in war, Jordan Dunbar hears from survivors. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.
30 min 01:15 – 01:45
Human
A look at the demise of Homo sapiens's sister species, the Neanderthals.
1h 01:45 – 02:45
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2h 55 min 02:45 – 05:40
Hey Duggee
The Treehouse Badge. Animated preschool series. Duggee is cleaning the clubhouse, so the Squirrels take refuge in the treehouse, but it's getting a little bit cramped these days.
10 min 05:40 – 05:50
Mojo Swoptops
Mojo Draws the Line. Mojo and Bo were supposed to paint fresh lines on the street. But when they get into a race with Tao, the paint goes in every direction, causing wild traffic chaos.
10 min 05:50 – 06:00
Grizzy and the Lemmings
Hide-and-Seek Lemmings. Grizzy and the Lemmings decide to play hide-and-seek in the savannah.
10 min 06:00 – 06:10
Grizzy and the Lemmings
Nocturnal Din. The Lemmings organise a mega-party, leading to the cabin being invaded by bats.
5 min 06:10 – 06:15
Pokémon Horizons
Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine! Back on the Brave Olivine, Liko, Roy and Dot receive an unexpected challenge to battle.
25 min 06:15 – 06:40
Bro's in Control
The BIG Bouncy Challenge. Callum has levelled up as Adam and Joe face a massive inflatable challenge.
15 min 06:40 – 06:55
The Next Step
Game Face. No longer dance captain, Anthony finds following orders difficult. Jett and Ariana try to be friends again, while Heath's history with Daisy complicates things with Pascale.
25 min 06:55 – 07:20
The Next Step
Inside Out. Keeping Team Brawl's secret leaves Ariana torn. Michelle and Eldon take a look back at their past as Anthony avoids confronting his present.
25 min 07:20 – 07:45
Newsround
16/08/2025. Topical news magazine for children.
10 min 07:45 – 07:55
Super Happy Magic Forest
The Very Important Unicorn. While questing to keep her hero safe on her long journey, superfan Blossom fusses and frets too much, making things awkward.
10 min 07:55 – 08:05
Gardeners' World
Monty is cutting back in the Cottage Garden to make room for annuals, harvesting tomatoes and taking sage cuttings in the Herb Garden.
1h 08:05 – 09:05
The Long Hot Summer
Drifter Ben Quck finds himself in the steamy world of a dynastic Mississippi family.
1h 55 min 09:05 – 11:00
Best Bakes Ever
Actress and cake expert Jane Asher brings together a selection of recipes from the nation's favourite television chefs.
25 min 11:00 – 11:25
Richard III
Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous Richard, Duke of Gloucester, conspires to seize power. Laurence Olivier's classic film.
2h 35 min 11:25 – 14:00
Athletics
After a month-long break, Diamond League athletics returns in Poland as a packed stadium is expected in Silesia.
2h 14:00 – 16:00
Flog It!
Today Flog It! comes from the Boconnoc estate in the Cornish countryside, where expert Jonathan Pratt uncovers a dinosaur egg that could date back 80 million years.
45 min 16:00 – 16:45
The Hundred
Defending champions Oval Invincibles host the Welsh Fire at the Oval in a match that sees Australian Steve Smith return to a ground where he has hit three Test centuries.
3h 25 min 16:45 – 20:10
Roy Orbison at the BBC
A deep dive into the BBC's archives to celebrate the great Roy Orbison. Featuring hits from his UK visits, including Only the Lonely, Crying and Oh Pretty Woman.
35 min 20:10 – 20:45
Roy Orbison and Friends
Roy Orbison performs with guests such as Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and Elvis Costello.
1h 20:45 – 21:45
Roy Sings Orbison
Roy Orbison sings some of his greatest hits, including Only the Lonely, Crying, Penny Arcade, Blue Bayou, Running Scared, Candy Man, In Dreams, Mean Woman Blues, It's Over and Oh, Pretty Woman.
30 min 21:45 – 22:15
Roy Orbison
Using previously unseen performances, a biography of rock balladeer Roy Orbison told through his own voice, casting new light on the triumphs and tragedies that beset his career.
1h 22:15 – 23:15
I Saw the Light
Biopic of country music legend Hank Williams, following his rise to stardom and troubled marriage until his untimely death from drink and drug abuse. Contains some strong language.
1h 55 min 23:15 – 01:10
Parenthood
A look at the remarkable parenting strategies of marine animals - from navigating the reef and using seaweed as a nursery to teaching their young to hunt giants.
1h 01:10 – 02:10
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3h 20 min 02:10 – 05:30
The A to Z of TV Gardening
A look at some of the BBC's most popular gardening programmes and personalities, presented by Carol Kirkwood. Carol explores subjects that all begin with the letter W.
45 min 05:30 – 06:15
Take a Hike
In the second Skye walk, student Sorley hosts a challenging hike around Loch Coruisk. But will the tricky terrain and changeable weather prove one step too far for the others.
30 min 06:15 – 06:45
Countryfile
John Craven uncovers Yorkshire's rich heritage through traditional grains and age-old crafts, from the historic Holgate windmill, still grinding flour, to a solar-powered micro-distillery.
55 min 06:45 – 07:40
Breakfast
The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
20 min 07:40 – 08:00
Beechgrove Garden
Ruth and Brian are thinning the biennials they sowed earlier in the summer.
30 min 08:00 – 08:30
Weatherman Walking
Derek Brockway's on Anglesey with its majestic cliffs, constantly pounded by roaring waves.
30 min 08:30 – 09:00
Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
A feast of food from Bryn Williams, Judy Joo, Georgina Hayden and Paul Ainsworth. Meanwhile, Rick Stein and the Hairy Bikers head out and about across the UK.
1h 30 min 09:00 – 10:30
On the Waterfront
Oscar-winning drama. A one-time boxing hopeful learns about responsibility through his love for the sister of a murdered docker. Music by Leonard Bernstein.
1h 45 min 10:30 – 12:15
The Great British Sewing Bee
It's week 5 and the return of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
1h 12:15 – 13:15
Rugby League
Live: St Helens v Huddersfield. Coverage from the Super League as St Helens take on Huddersfield.
2h 15 min 13:15 – 15:30
Fake or Fortune?
An American couple think their $200 portrait could be a long-lost work by artist Angelica Kauffman. The evidence is promising, but its condition raises alarming questions.
1h 15:30 – 16:30
Flog It!
Antiques series. This episode comes from Layer Marney Tower in rural Essex. Paul Martin is joined by experts Elizabeth Talbot and Philip Serrell.
55 min 16:30 – 17:25
The Italian Job
Classic comedy caper starring Michael Caine. Cockney criminal Charlie Croker and his gang take on an audacious plan to steal a cache of gold bullion in Turin, Italy.
1h 35 min 17:25 – 19:00
Top Gear
Motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are in Italy to take part in a series of tricky challenges as they attempt to find the world's best hot hatchback.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
Murder Case
While embarking on a charity cycle ride, 63-year-old former navy officer Tony Parsons vanishes without a trace. This astonishing case unravels in ways no-one could predict.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
The Silence of the Lambs
An FBI trainee shares her nightmare memory in the hope of stopping a serial killer.
1h 50 min 21:00 – 22:50