BBC Two’s Unmissable Line‑up: Antiques, Quizzes, and Football
Looking for what to catch next week on BBC Two? Here’s a rundown of the biggest shows each day, with quick tips on who will love them and why you should tune in.
Monday, 5 October
Bargain Hunt – 05:30 – 06:15
The teams shop for antiques at Southwell Racecourse, then face Hettie Jago’s auction in Nottingham. It’s a solid start to the week for anyone who enjoys a good treasure hunt.
Opinion: The dynamic between the hosts keeps the tension lively, and the auction scenes still hold up well.
Antiques Road Trip – 06:15 – 07:00
Margie and Ishy drive through the Home Counties, swapping antiques for elaborate costumes in Luton. A classic blend of history and humour.
Opinion: Their chemistry is reliable, and the episode remains one of the better options for history buffs.
BBC News – 08:00 – 11:15
24/7 coverage of national and international stories. A must‑have for anyone wanting to stay informed.
Impossible – 12:00 – 12:45
Players answer questions while avoiding “Impossible” answers to win £10,000. The format is still entertaining for quiz lovers.
Unbeatable – 12:45 – 13:30
Jason Manford hosts a quiz where six answers are ranked. Only one is Unbeatable.
The Great British Sewing Bee – 14:30 – 15:30
Quarter‑finalists tackle 1930s fashions, turning shirts into blouses and creating a party dress.
Opinion: The creative challenges keep the show fresh and hold up well for craft enthusiasts.
Vintage Antiques Roadshow – 15:30 – 16:15
Michael Aspel invites the public to showcase antiques, including a silver cache found in World War II.
Opinion: The expert commentary is reliable and adds depth to each discovery.
Flog It! – 16:15 – 17:00
Paul Martin and co‑hosts explore historic Haddon Hall, with a stylish RAF drinks dispenser on the docket.
Opinion: The show still entertains those who love antiques and quirky finds.
New: House of Games – 17:00 – 17:30
Stephen Mangan and the crew test their knowledge under Michael Sheen’s guidance.
Strictly – It Takes Two – 17:30 – 18:00
Ellie Taylor chats with the first couple eliminated, offering a backstage look.
Global Eye – 18:00 – 18:30
Reports on Serbian protests and AI debate.
Mastermind – 18:30 – 19:00
Specialist subjects: Aztec Empire, Janis Joplin, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Max Verstappen.
Opinion: The depth of knowledge required is a reliable challenge for trivia fans.
Only Connect – 19:00 – 19:30
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts a quiz that tests connections between seemingly unrelated facts.
University Challenge – 19:30 – 20:00
Glasgow vs. Goldsmiths vs. University of London in the first round.
Damilola: The Untold Story – 20:00 – 21:15
A documentary shedding fresh light on the tragic murder of Damilola Taylor.
Newsnight, followed by Weather – 21:30 – 22:00
In‑depth interviews with Victoria Derbyshire, followed by weather updates.
Till – 22:00 – 00:05
A 14‑year‑old boy’s 1955 lynching sparks anti‑racist activism.
Tuesday, 6 October
Bargain Hunt – 06:15 – 07:00
New episode featuring the great‑great‑great‑grandson of William Wilberforce, sharing personal letters.
Opinion: The historical angle adds a layer of depth, making it a worthwhile watch for history fans.
Mastermind – 07:00 – 07:30
Specialist subjects: Yellowstone National Park, The Silmarillion, England Men’s World Cup team.
Opinion: The variety keeps the quiz fresh and engaging.
BBC News – 08:00 – 11:15
Continuous news feed.
Politics Live – 11:15 – 12:00
Discussion of current political issues.
Impossible – 12:00 – 12:45
Another round of the quiz with a £10,000 jackpot.
Unbeatable – 12:45 – 13:30
Jason Manford hosts a competitive quiz show.
The Boss – 13:30 – 14:15
Contestants vie for the title of “Boss”.
Beechgrove Repotted – 14:15 – 14:30
Sophie McKilligan turns a small space into a productive garden.
The Great British Sewing Bee – 14:30 – 15:30
Finalists craft a kimono‑inspired dress and a jumpsuit.
Vintage Antiques Roadshow – 15:30 – 16:15
Michael Aspel visits Hadrian’s Wall, uncovering a letter from J.R.R. Tolkien.
Flog It! – 16:15 – 17:00
Historic venue at Longleat in Wiltshire, famous for its Renaissance palace.
New: House of Games – 17:00 – 17:30
Stephen Mangan, Shona McGarty, Andi Peters and Nina Wadia take on the game.
Strictly – It Takes Two – 17:30 – 18:00
Ellie Taylor explores the world of Strictly backstage.
Villages by the Sea – 18:00 – 18:30
Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth, uncovering its historical role.
International Football: Scotland v Slovenia – 18:30 – 21:00
Live coverage of the Nations League match.
QI – 21:00 – 21:30
Sandi Toksvig leads a discussion of “T” topics with Jo Brand, Guz Khan, Sally Phillips and Alan Davies.
Newsnight, followed by Weather – 21:30 – 22:05
Insights and global interviews with Victoria Derbyshire.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing – 21:00 – 21:30
Paul teaches Bob to fly‑fish for wild rainbow trout.
Unspun World with John Simpson – 22:00 – 22:30
An unvarnished look at global news stories.
Wednesday, 7 October
The Celebrity Traitors – 01:25 – 01:55
A group of celebrities navigates treachery in the Scottish Highlands.
Wilderness with Simon Reeve – 01:55 – 02:55
Simon explores the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, diving with rare sharks.
This is BBC Two – 02:55 – 05:15
Highlights of the week’s programmes.
Homes Under the Hammer – 05:15 – 06:15
A developer in Wiltshire ignores legal packs, causing trouble for new owners.
Bargain Hunt – 06:15 – 07:00
New episode featuring personal letters from the Wilberforce line.
Mastermind – 07:00 – 07:30
Specialist subjects: Yellowstone National Park, The Silmarillion, England Men’s World Cup team.
Mastermind – 07:30 – 08:00
Specialist subjects: Amelia Earhart and Sir Laurence Olivier.
BBC News – 08:00 – 11:15
Continuous news feed.
Politics Live – 11:15 – 12:00
Political debates.
Impossible – 12:00 – 12:45
Quiz with a £10,000 jackpot.
Unbeatable – 12:45 – 13:30
Jason Manford’s quiz show.
The Boss – 13:30 – 14:15
Contestants compete for the title of Boss.
The Wonder of Animals – 14:15 – 14:45
Chris Packham explores animal group success.
The Great House Revival – 14:45 – 15:35
Hugh follows a couple transforming a Georgian house.
Vintage Antiques Roadshow – 15:35 – 16:15
Michael Aspel visits RHS gardens at Wisley.
Flog It! – 16:15 – 17:00
A special edition revisiting historic venues.
New: House of Games – 17:00 – 17:30
Stephen Mangan, Shona McGarty, Andi Peters and Nina Wadia test knowledge.
Strictly – It Takes Two – 17:30 – 18:00
Ellie Taylor provides behind‑the‑scenes action.
Escape to the Country – 18:00 – 19:00
Nicki Chapman helps a house hunter relocate to a village in Dorset.
Monty Don’s British Gardens – 19:00 – 20:00
Monty travels across the UK exploring garden history.
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life – 20:00 – 21:00
Surgeons tackle a face and neck tumour, repairing a young patient’s aorta.
Live at the Apollo – 21:00 – 21:30
Performance by Babatunde Aleshe with Chloe Petts and Lindsey Santoro.
Newsnight, followed by Weather – 21:30 – 22:05
Global interviews with Katie Razzall.
Uncanny – 22:05 – 23:05
Danny Robins meets Liam, exploring possible supernatural events.
Medusa Deluxe – 23:05 – 00:40
A murder mystery set at a hairdressing competition.
Thursday, 8 October
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan – 22:05 – 23:05
Romesh faces chimps, rapids and bananas in Uganda.
Here Before – 23:05 – 00:25
A bereaved couple notices odd behaviour from a neighbour’s daughter.
The Celebrity Traitors – 00:25 – 01:25
Traitors continue their line‑up.
The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked – 01:25 – 01:55
Ed Gamble discusses twists from episode 2.
Wilderness with Simon Reeve – 01:55 – 02:55
Simon explores the Sea of Cortez again.
This is BBC Two – 02:55 – 05:15
Highlights of the week.
Homes Under the Hammer – 05:15 – 06:15
A developer flouts rules, causing issues for new owners.
Escape to the Country – 06:15 – 07:00
Sonali Shah helps a couple move to Anglesey.
The Reluctant Vampire – 07:00 – 07:30
Val’s vampire life changes after a revelation.
Best of Weatherman Walking – 07:30 – 08:00
Derek explores three maritime walks.
BBC News – 08:00 – 11:15
News feed.
Politics Live – 11:15 – 12:00
Political discussion.
Impossible – 12:00 – 12:45
Quiz for a £10,000 jackpot.
Unbeatable – 12:45 – 13:30
Jason Manford hosts a quiz.
The Boss – 13:30 – 14:15
Contestants compete for the title of Boss.
The Wonder of Animals – 14:15 – 14:45
Chris Packham explores animal groups.
The Great House Revival – 14:45 – 15:35
Hugh follows a couple transforming a Georgian house.
Vintage Antiques Roadshow – 15:35 – 16:15
Michael Aspel visits RHS gardens at Wisley.
Flog It! – 16:15 – 17:00
Special edition revisiting historic venues.
New: House of Games – 17:00 – 17:30
Stephen Mangan, Shona McGarty, Andi Peters and Nina Wadia test knowledge.
Strictly – It Takes Two – 17:30 – 18:00
Ellie Taylor provides behind‑the‑scenes action.
Escape to the Country – 18:00 – 19:00
Nicki Chapman helps a house hunter relocate to Dorset.
Monty Don’s British Gardens – 19:00 – 20:00
Monty explores garden history.
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life – 20:00 – 21:00
Surgeons tackle complex cases.
Live at the Apollo – 21:00 – 21:30
Performance by Babatunde Aleshe.
Newsnight, followed by Weather – 21:30 – 22:05
Global interviews with Katie Razzall.
Uncanny – 22:05 – 23:05
Danny Robins meets Liam, exploring possible supernatural events.
Medusa Deluxe – 23:05 – 00:40
A murder mystery set at a hairdressing competition.
Friday, 9 October
The Split Up – 23:45 – 00:45
Aria struggles under Dhruv’s secret.
Emergency 24/7 – 00:45 – 01:45
Complex medical cases.
This is BBC Two – 01:45 – 05:30
Highlights.
Bridge of Lies – 05:30 – 06:15
Friends cross a bridge of truths and lies.
Garden Rescue – 06:15 – 07:00
Charlie and Chris help a garden in Manchester.
Best of Weatherman Walking – 07:00 – 07:30
Derek explores Wales’s industrial past.
Best of Weatherman Walking – 07:30 – 08:00
Derek recalls maritime walks.
BBC News – 08:00 – 11:15
News feed.
Politics Live – 11:15 – 12:00
Political discussion.
Impossible – 12:00 – 12:45
Quiz for £10,000 jackpot.
Unbeatable – 12:45 – 13:30
Jason Manford hosts a quiz.
The Boss – 13:30 – 14:15
Contestants compete for the title of Boss.
The Wonder of Animals – 14:15 – 14:45
Chris Packham explores animal groups.
The Great House Revival – 14:45 – 15:35
Hugh follows a couple transforming a Georgian house.
Vintage Antiques Roadshow – 15:35 – 16:15
Michael Aspel visits RHS gardens at Wisley.
Flog It! – 16:15 – 17:00
Special edition revisiting historic venues.
New: House of Games – 17:00 – 17:30
Stephen Mangan, Shona McGarty, Andi Peters and Nina Wadia test knowledge.
Strictly – It Takes Two – 17:30 – 18:00
Ellie Taylor provides behind‑the‑scenes action.
Escape to the Country – 18:00 – 19:00
Nicki Chapman helps a house hunter relocate to Dorset.
Monty Don’s British Gardens – 19:00 – 20:00
Monty explores garden history.
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life – 20:00 – 21:00
Surgeons tackle complex cases.
Live at the Apollo – 21:00 – 21:30
Performance by Babatunde Aleshe.
Newsnight, followed by Weather – 21:30 – 22:05
Global interviews with Katie Razzall.
Uncanny – 22:05 – 23:05
Danny Robins meets Liam, exploring possible supernatural events.
Medusa Deluxe – 23:05 – 00:40
A murder mystery set at a hairdressing competition.
Saturday, 10 October
Blue Lights – 01:40 – 02:35
A police drama with violence and strong language.
Later with Jools Holland – 21:00 – 21:45
Music showcase.
Don’t Look Now – 21:45 – 23:35
Mystery film about a bereaved couple.
Not Going Out – 23:35 – 00:05
Comedy with Nigel Planer.
Question Time – 00:05 – 01:05
Fiona Bruce hosts a debate.
Saving Lives at Sea – 01:05 – 02:05
Rescue operation at Watergate Bay.
Later with Jools Holland – 21:00 – 21:45
Music showcase.
Sunday, 11 October
Question Time – 00:05 – 01:05
Fiona Bruce hosts a debate.
Saving Lives at Sea – 01:05 – 02:05
Rescue operation at Watergate Bay.
BBC Two Highlights – 02:05 – 05:20
Round‑up of the week.
BBC News – 05:20 – 06:05
News feed.
Bargain Hunt – 06:05 – 06:50
New episode featuring family letters.
Who should watch what?
Kids (under 12): Monty Don’s British Gardens for a gentle nature lesson, Blue Peter: Abby’s Rowing… for light adventure, and Blue Lights with supervision for older tweens.
Teenagers: Wilderness with Simon Reeve for adventure, Not Going Out for comedy, and Question Time for a primer on current affairs.
Adults: Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip, Mastermind, International Football: Scotland v Slovenia, and New: House of Games for sharp entertainment.
History buffs: Antiques Road Trip, Vintage Antiques Roadshow, and The Great House Revival for deep dives into heritage.
Sports fans: International Football: Scotland v Slovenia and Live at the Apollo for music‑sports crossover.
Bottom line
BBC Two delivers a solid mix of antiques, quizzes, documentaries and live sports. Whether you’re after a quick quiz, a deep dive into history or the thrill of football, there’s something ready to catch your eye this week. Don’t miss the iconic antiques hunts and the compelling quiz battles – they’re the shows that keep viewers coming back.