What’s On BBC Two Today Wednesday 1 February 2023
A full run down of everything airing on BBC Two today.
06:30
Escape to the Country
S23E30
Alistair Appleton helps two former rugby players find a new home in Dorset
07:15
The Farmers’ Country Showdown
S07E18
Goat and pony farmers compete in the Royal Welsh Show
Goat farmer Liz started her own pedigree dairy herd while raising two children and working in healthcare. Now she hopes to bag some rosette wins to boost her milk and cheese business. Welsh pony farmer Kitty is the third generation to care for this breed and wants to maintain the family reputation as a top breeder. The two take their animals to the Royal Welsh Show looking for success
08:00
See Hear
S42E15
A celebration of Valentine’s Day and a look at wild-water swimming
08:30
A Countryside Winter
S01E05
Jules Hudson meets a group of open water winter swimmers
Gethin Jones introduces archive clips focusing on wildlife, food, gardening and outdoor adventure. In this episode, Jules Hudson meets a group of open water winter swimmers and finds out what health benefits it brings, Ellie Harrison is in the stunning Outer Hebrides looking for otters and James Martin makes delicious home-made marshmallows. He serves them up with a chocolate dipping sauce – the ultimate fireside winter treat
10:00
BBC News
The latest national and international stories
11:15
Politics Live
The latest stories from Westminster and beyond
13:00
Hardball
S01E08
Quiz, hosted by Ore Oduba
13:45
Celebrity Eggheads
S08E15
With Simon Greenall, Toyah Willcox, Nick Higham, YolanDa Brown and Katie Derham
A team from the world of arts and entertainment comprising actor Simon Greenall, singer Toyah Willcox, arts correspondent Nick Higham, award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown and Proms presenter Katie Derham set out to triumph over the general knowledge Goliaths and win the cash prize for charity. Presented by Jeremy Vine
14:15
Britain in Bloom
S01E03
Chris Bavin travels to Shropshire to meet the Shrewsbury Bloomers
14:45
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
S09E08
Musician pals Emeli Sande and Naughty Boy compete in the antique challenge
Musician pals Emeli Sande and Naughty Boy seek out antiques with the help of auctioneers Catherine Southon and Charlie Ross. Alon the way they discover the story of the Scottish connection at Kew Gardens and pull out all the stops on a mighty Wurlitzer cinema organ. But who will be victorious at the auction?
15:45
My Unique B&B
S01E08
Transforming an attic into a writer’s retreat-themed B&B
16:30
Saved and Remade
S01E11
A special recumbent tricycle that once carried an Olympic torch is restored
17:15
Flog It!
S17E21
Experts Catherine Southon and David Fletcher are in Ushaw in Co Durham
Antique experts Catherine Southon and David Fletcher are in Ushaw in Co Durham, seeking a selection of objects to take to auction. Catherine falls in love with a model of Muffin the Mule and David is enchanted by a limited edition book by author JK Rowling. Presenter Paul Martin learns what life was like for the students who studied at Ushaw when it was open as a Catholic college
18:00
Richard Osman’s House of Games
S06E98
Mike Bubbins, Kirsten O’Brien, Christine Ohuruogu and Kai Widdrington take part
18:30
Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes
S01E08
Robson invites TV presenter Steph McGovern on a journey around Northumberland
Robson invites TV presenter Steph McGovern on a journey around Northumberland. They search for ingredients for dinner with the help of a beach foraging expert, harness the wind to try their hands at kite buggying here they enjoy beach foraging, kite buggying and go looking for tiny wildlife on a bug safari
19:00
This Farming Life
S05E12
The Frasers experience teething problems with their farm shop
In Loch Ness, the countdown to Christmas begins. Donald and Joanna Fraser hit a few teething problems as they open their new farm shop in the middle of a winter storm. Meanwhile in Fife, Mike and Pete work on their new joint venture, and Emma and Ewan get back to training sheepdogs
20:00
Great British Menu
S18E02
The three chefs serve up their main dishes
The chefs serve up their main dishes on a theme of British animation and illustration, including one plate including a mulled wine Tudor-style jelly castle, inspired by the Horrible Histories books, and a Funnybones dish with parkin wishbone. Andi Oliver then asks them to prepare a pre-dessert or palate cleanser. Will the judges go crackers for Wallace’s Wensleydale?
21:00
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life
S05E03
A husband donates one of his kidneys to his wife
The Addenbrooke’s surgical team have a case in which a 44-year-old husband is donating one of his kidneys to his 42-year-old wife in a life-or-death transplant marathon. They also treat a man whose small bowel had to be disconnected from his large bowel as a result of a debilitating condition. Now surgeons think it may be possible to reconnect them – but they will not know for sure until he is on the operating table
22:00
Our Flag Means Death
S01E05
Blackbeard decides to try his hand at being an aristocrat
Blackbeard decides to try his hand at being an aristocrat, so his crew assume new identities to accompany him to a fancy party. While the captain relishes his new alter-ego, Jeff, Oluwande and Frenchie devise a scheme to get rich quick. Back on the ship, Izzy attempts to punish Lucius
23:15
Emily Atack: Asking for It?
The actress and comedian investigates online sexual harassment
During lockdown, the online abuse received by actress and comedian Emily Atack escalated dramatically and she began to question whether she should be just accepting what was happening to her. Now Emily continues this debate, asking why she and other women have normalised this for so long and why the blame for unwanted male attention is so often put on the victim. She also asks whether enough is being done to protect young women and girls online, and what needs to change
00:15
Digging for Britain
S10E04
Alice Roberts examines a Dutch ship sunk by the English
Alice Roberts visits more archaeological digs around the country, finding out about discoveries that shed new light on British history during the prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Tudor eras. In this edition, she examines a Dutch ship sunk by the English, a Cornish Roman fort and a 5,000-year-old Neolithic monument
01:15
See Hear
S42E15
A celebration of Valentine’s Day and a look at wild-water swimming
01:45
Billion Dollar Downfall: The Dealmaker
The story of the meteoric rise and dizzying fall of businessman Arif Naqvi
The story of the meteoric rise and dizzying fall of businessman Arif Naqvi, currently under house arrest after the collapse of the world’s biggest private equity firm Abraaj. He is accused of fraud and racketeering and if found guilty could face a lifetime in jail. Key figures speak out, while personal videos of Naqvi give a glimpse into his life now
02:45
The Travelling Auctioneers
S01E09
Christina Trevanion and Will Kirk declutter a packed farmhouse
Christina Trevanion and Will Kirk travel to Shropshire to meet Andrea and her son James. Andrea has MS and finds it difficult to negotiate her home in a motorised wheelchair. James has moved back in to care for her and both are aware of the need to declutter their packed farmhouse. Christina is confronted with a house and barn overflowing with antiques collected over the years and piles of things stored for friends and family. Will restores some damaged furniture that he hopes can make big money under the gavel. Andrea wants the auction will raise cash to make the necessary wheelchair friendly improvements and alterations to her home
03:30
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