Browse the full BBC Two TV guide for Friday, 16 October 2026. 24 programmes listed , including 9 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
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00:00 1h
Blue Lights
S4 · E3 · Everybody KnowsGerry's murder trial beginsAs Gerry's murder trial begins, Mo's unstable mental health ignites a struggle between the state and justice. Shane has a tense stand-off with Lee -
01:00 1h
The Devil's Confession - The Lost Eichmann Tapes
S1 · E1 · The HuntPart one of two. Secret recordings made by Adolf Eichmann in the 1950sPart one of two. Escaping from postwar Europe, Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann established a new life in Argentina, where he met Dutch journalist and fellow Nazi Willem Sassen. In Buenos Aires in 1957, they recorded a comprehensive account of his career, but the tapes disappeared when Eichmann was captured and taken to stand trial in Jerusalem. Excerpts of his interview surfaced in Life magazine, and Israeli prosecutor Gideon Hausner was determined to use Eichmann's recorded confession as evidence during the trial -
02:00 4h 30m
Morning
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06:30 45m
Garden Rescue
S11 · E29 · StevenageFlorence Headlam and Sue Kent transform a garden in StevenageFlorence Headlam and Sue Kent are in Stevenage to help mother and daughter Margaret and Elizabeth transform their south-facing garden into a serene, shaded relaxation space -
07:15 45m
Bridge of Lies
S5 · E20Friends Louise, Mark, Suzy and Rich face the bridgeFriends Louise, Mark, Suzy and Rich compete for cash by crossing a bridge of stepping stones across the studio floor. Game show, hosted by Ross Kemp -
08:00 1h
Wilderness with Simon Reeve
S2 · E3 · YukonSimon treks and canoes through Canada's Yukon TerritorySimon journeys deep into Canada's vast and empty Yukon Territory, one of North America's most remote landscapes. Covering an area almost the size of Spain but home to fewer than 50,000 people, the Yukon is a land of immense forests, glaciers, rivers and wildlife. Simon wants to find out how the people and the wildlife of this immense wilderness are faring, all while searching for grizzly bears -
09:00 3h 30m
Daytime
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12:30 30m
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The journalist talks about what's really going on in British politicsThe journalist in conversation with people who influence our political thinking about what has shaped theirs -
13:00 45m
Impossible
S5 · E10Quiz, hosted by Rick EdwardsIt's the last chance for the remaining 17 contestants to compete for a possible £10,000 jackpot. Right answers take them closer to the big money, but if at any stage they give an Impossible answer, they will immediately be knocked out. Quiz, hosted by Rick Edwards -
13:45 45m
The Answer Run
S1 · E5Jason Manford hosts the quiz show where couples face 50/50 questionsJason Manford hosts the fast-paced quiz show where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle down the Answer Run towards them. Across three rounds, the couples build up their cash pots, but only one pair can face the Final Run and earn the opportunity to take home their cash prize -
14:30 45m
The Boss
S1 · E14Quiz, hosted by Susan CalmanQuiz hosted by Susan Calman in which one contestant becomes the Boss and has to use judgement and tactics to decide which player is best suited to answer questions -
15:15 30m
Great British Railway Journeys
S16 · E10 · Dumfries to AuchinleckMichael concludes his journey from Cumbria to Dumfries and GallowayMichael concludes his journey from Cumbria to Dumfries and Galloway by crossing the Solway Firth, where he visits the last home of Scotland's Bard Robert Burns. Further north into the Lowther Hills, Michael strikes gold in the rich geological landscape around Wanlockhead, Scotland's highest village, and rides a charming heritage industrial railway across the stunning terrain. His journey ends at the spectacular Palladian mansion of Dumfries House, home to a world-class Chippendale furniture collection and the headquarters of the King's Foundation -
15:45 50m
The Great House Revival
S5 · E3 · The Old CowshedTwo Dublin-based architects convert a derelict cowshed into a family homeDublin-based architects Fiona Brugha and Paddy Dunne convert a derelict cowshed belonging to the vast Rockingham Estate in the dense forest of Lough Key. The pair plan to turn the thick stone walled ruin into a contemporary family home for themselves and their two small children. Their budget is €350,000, but a restoration project among the trees doesn't come without challenges -
16:35 40m
Vintage Antiques Roadshow
S27 · E7 · Hampton Court 1A sketch by the artist Mondrian is valued. First shown in 2004Michael Aspel and the team visit Hampton Court to value more of the public's antiques, and cast their eyes over a rare long-case clock, an early sketch by the abstract artist Mondrian and a bronze produced by Rodin. First shown in 2004 -
17:15 45m
Flog It!
S14 · E16 · Ragley Hall 5From Ragley Hall in WarwickshireCharlie Ross and Will Axon assess items at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, including a Busby hat and a Worcester coffee set. Presenter Paul Martin explores the Battle of Edgehill
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 30m
House of Games
S10 · E15With Chizzy Akudolu, Stephen Bailey, Banjo Beale, and Philippa DunneChizzy Akudolu, Stephen Bailey, Banjo Beale, and Philippa Dunne test their general knowledge skills in a series of quiz rounds selected by host Michael Sheen -
18:30 30m
Strictly: It Takes Two
S24 · E15Ellie Taylor is joined by a trio of Strictly all-starsEllie Taylor is on hand with more behind-the-scenes action and is joined by a trio of Strictly all-stars to discuss all things ballroom. Plus, more exclusive interviews with some of the remaining celebrities -
19:00 30m
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19:30 30m
Landward
S2026 · E18Dougie Vipond visits the Sheep Dog World Trial at Lauder in the BordersDougie Vipond visits the Sheep Dog World Trial at Lauder in the Scottish Borders, finding out how the family hosting the event turned their working farm into a championship venue and meeting some of the international competitors and their dogs taking part. Rosie Morton is on Bute for a trialling masterclass from one of the sport's best handlers, while Cammy Wilson is at the Kelso Ram Sales investigating the continuing decline in sheep numbers in Scotland. Anne Lundon visits a craftswoman keeping the tradition of crook-making alive -
20:00 1h
Gardeners' World
S2026 · E29Frances Tophill is tackling jobs in the autumn gardenFrances Tophill is tackling jobs in the autumn garden and introduces plants that keep colour and interest going for as long as possible. Jamie Butterworth delves into the fascinating world of shade-loving plants, and Ashley Edwards joins sound artist Jason Singh for an unusual journey through the garden, Plus, A couple have designed a garden around an elaborate miniature railway -
21:00 1h
Six Wives with Lucy Worsley
S1 · E2The rise and fall of Anne Boleyn in Henry VIII's affectionsLucy talks about the impact of Anne Boleyn on Henry VIII's affections, uncovering private moments that were reported by eyewitnesses or recorded in historical documents. The key moments during their marriage are recreated, as Anne falls from favour in court and is eventually executed, despite protestations of innocence regarding the rumours of her infidelity. As soon as Anne is dead, Henry marries Jane Seymour, who fulfils her most important role as Queen - giving birth to the healthy son that Henry has craved for so long -
22:00 1h 50m
The Silence of the Lambs
Crime, Thriller, Drama Film ★ 8.3Thriller, starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins
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23:50 1h 55m
In Fabric
Horror, Fantasy, Comedy Film ★ 5.6Comedy horror, starring Sidse Babett Knudsen and Marianne Jean-Baptiste
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