What’s On BBC Two Today Thursday 25 May 2023
A full run down of everything airing on BBC Two today.
02:10
Rip Off Britain
S15E01
The new boss of one of the country’s biggest energy firms talks customer service
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville question the new boss of one of the country’s biggest energy firms on their customer service record. Plus, more frustration for customers of Britain’s most complained about pay TV provider and, how one woman ended up with a £5000 bill for a car accident that wasn’t her fault because she unwittingly dialled the wrong number
02:55
Saving Lives in Leeds
S01E08
Congenital heart surgeon Osama Jaber must perform lifesaving surgery on a 15-day-old baby
Congenital heart surgeon Osama Jaber must perform lifesaving surgery on 15-day-old baby Callie-Mae, who was born with the two large arteries of her heart, the aorta and the pulmonary, in the wrong positions, meaning her body is not getting enough oxygenated blood. Neurosurgeon Kenan Deniz operates on 30-year-old Sam, who suffers from debilitating headaches, as she was born with a condition where the lower part of the brain pushes down onto her spine, putting pressure on the brainstem and spinal cord
03:55
Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars
S02E07
The semi-finalists are challenged to sell a local street food brand online
The semi-finalists have their social media skills tested as they are challenged to sell a local street food brand online, under the watchful eye of TIkTok sensation Uncle Roger. Next, Gordon tasks the contestants to devise a recipe to appear on the front page of Waitrose’s in-house magazine, before presenting their creations in front of undercover experts including world-renowned food photographer, Mary McCartney. Who will impress Gordon and make it to the final?
04:55
This Is BBC Two
Preview of upcoming programmes
06:30
Money for Nothing
S14E05
Sarah Moore finds an Edwardian armchair in Witley recycling centre
07:15
Escape to the Country
S23E47
A retired couple from Essex are looking for a home by the coast
08:00
A Special School
S02E02
Thieves break into the school and take valuable watersport equipment
Thieves break into the school and take valuable watersport equipment, while Leo has written his very own love song for Valentine’s Day, and Liam learns what impact his Prader-Willi syndrome could have on puberty. The summer show is one of the highlights of the year in Ysgol y Deri, and as rehearsals get under way, deputy head teacher Kerrie has her director’s hat on
08:30
Caught Red Handed
S11E07
A detective uncovers a criminal who is targeting elderly people
09:00
Nicky Campbell
Calls on the day’s talking points
11:00
BBC News
The latest national and international stories
12:15
Politics Live
The latest stories from Westminster and beyond
13:00
Impossible
S06E04
Eighteen contestants remain in the running on the quiz
13:45
Eggheads
S20E90
Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine
14:15
James Martin’s Food Map of Britain
S01E04
The chef explores eastern Scotland
Chef James Martin explores the fertile plains and lowlands of eastern Scotland to help understand why Scottish whisky reflects the landscape in which it is made. He also discovers why the raspberries grown near Strathmore are a sought-after ingredient, and to finish, he prepares whisky-cured salmon with a beetroot dressing, and blinis and a raspberry panna cotta with mini doughnuts
14:45
A Countryside Summer
S01E04
John Craven highlights some top spots for birdwatching in the UK
John Craven highlights some top spots for birdwatching in the UK, Sean Fletcher finds nature in the most unlikely of places when he visits a nature trail at Manchester airport and James Martin cooks up a tasty rustic recipe on the barbecue when he makes veal escalopes with salsa verde
15:15
Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands
S01E03
Life on the island of Hokkaido
The documentary examining the wildlife of the east Asian country focuses on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island and a place totally unlike the rest of the country. Every year it swings from a bitter Siberian winter into the warmth of a Mediterranean-like summer, with the thaw revealing a landscape changed beyond all recognition. It takes hardy animals and tough people with real ingenuity to survive in this ever-changing place. Michelle Dockery narrates
16:15
Ancient Invisible Cities
S01E01
The historical secrets of Cairo and Ancient Egypt
Michael Scott employs the latest 3D-scanning technology and virtual reality to reveal the historical secrets of Cairo and Ancient Egypt. He explores the first pyramid ever built at Saqqara and finds out how it helped inspire the Great Pyramid of Giza. With access to robbers’ tunnels and hidden chambers normally closed to the public, the presenter uses laser scans to help understand how the pyramids were built and shows how the Great Pyramid was designed and constructed. Michael then investigates the Sphinx and tries to determine which pharaoh is represented in the face of the legendary monument
17:15
Flog It!
S14E04
Items are valued at Norwich Cathedral in Norfolk
In the great nave of Norwich Cathedral, experts Kate Bateman and David Fletcher pick out some chose items to take to auction. Among them are an enamel topped silver trinket box and a vintage model car. Plus, presenter Paul Martin uncovers the meaning of religious graffiti
18:00
Richard Osman’s House of Games
S05E64
Mehreen Baig, Clare Balding, Jamie Laing and Mike Wozniak take part
18:30
Great Coastal Railway Journeys
S02E04
Michael Portillo travels though Cumbria
Michael Portillo travels though Cumbria, setting sail in a small craft on Lake Windermere with a lifelong devotee of Arthur Ransome’s children’s books Swallows and Amazons. At Barrow-in-Furness, Michael investigates the mountains of scrap left behind as iron ore was turned into ships, trains and railway tracks, and discovers researchers are exploring how slagbanks could contribute to reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
19:00
Amol Rajan Interviews
Actor Brian Cox talks about his journey from Dundee to Hollywood
Actor Brian Cox talks about his journey from poverty in Dundee to success in Hollywood. Sitting down with Amol Rajan he shares the secrets of his hit show Succession, revealing what happens on set, his best and worst moments since the show first aired in 2018, and his thoughts about the method acting technique used by one of his co-stars
19:45
Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs
S03E04
Paul Murton sets sail through the Kyles of Bute to Loch Long
Paul Murton sets sail through the Kyles of Bute to the Holy Loch and on to Ardentinny, his childhood home overlooking Loch Long. He also discovers a Viking connection in the shape of a vintage sailing boat that takes him to scale the heights of the people’s mountain – The Cobbler
20:00
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
S2023E09
Monty Don and Joe Swift celebrate the passions behind the plants on show
Monty Don, Joe Swift and the BBC gardening team celebrate the passions behind the plants and gardens on show. Adam Frost uncovers the innovative design details hidden in the gardens, while Nick Bailey investigates how to future-proof planting choices ahead of a summer scorcher. Joe revels in the beauty of a houseplant favourite – the orchid – and Arit Anderson provides inspiration for gardens with the statement plants on display
21:00
Strike: Inside the Unions
S01E01
Part one of two. Documentary about the wave of industrial action in 2022
Part one of two. Documentary about the wave of industrial action that engulfed the UK at the end of 2022, with access to union leaders including Mick Lynch of the RMT and Pat Cullen from the Royal College of Nursing. The opening edition charts the start of the strikes, with Lynch and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers at the forefront of the movement, with nurses withdrawing their labour for the first time in the Royal College of Nursing.union’s 106-year history
22:00
Inside No 9
S08E06
A couple together for nine years say their final goodbye
Joe and Chas have been together for nine years, a long time to be truly in love with someone. But how long does it take to properly say goodbye? Darkly comic tale, written by and starring Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, with a guest appearance from Sheila Reid
22:30
Newsnight
Headline analysis
23:10
Weather
23:15
11 Minutes: America’s Deadliest Mass Shooting
S01E03
The FBI joins the investigation into the attack
The FBI joins the investigation into the attack on the 2017 Las Vegas Harvest music festival, as doctors concentrate resources on treating the wounded most likely to survive at overwhelmed local hospitals. The lobby of the Tropicana Hotel looks like a disaster zone as it is strewn with concert-goers seeking shelter, while country music superstar Jason Aldean, his wife and band members are hunkered down in a tour bus riddled with bullet holes
00:00
11 Minutes: America’s Deadliest Mass Shooting
S01E04
A look at the impact on survivors
A look at the impact the attack on the 2017 Las Vegas Harvest music festival had on survivors. Many are still searching for closure, while for some the bond they formed that night with strangers restored their faith in humanity, while for others activism is a way to channel their grief
00:40
Dr Xand’s Con or Cure
S01E02
Putting the three-second-rule to the test
Dr Xand van Tulleken and Ashley John-Baptiste put the three-second rule to the test and investigate the `Lion Diet” social media trend. Liam and Helen share the story of their diagnosis with mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos that is completely preventable. Plus, the story of a woman who faked a DNA paternity test to deny her ex-partner access to his child
01:25
Forensics: The Real CSI
Following investigations into serious crime
02:25
Iolo’s Borderlands
S01E03
Iolo Williams explores Montgomeryshire
Iolo Williams explores North Radnorshire and Montgomeryshire. He begins his journey on a beautiful pasture at Tylcau Hill near Llanbister bursting with colour from wildflowers and rare butterflies. Next stop is Dolfor near Newtown, one of the last remaining strongholds for the curlew in Wales
02:55
MasterChef
S19E15
The hopefuls serve up two courses to three previous contenders
The last quarter-final sees the week’s most talented four cooks return to fight for a place in Knockout Week. They must prepare two courses that will impress not just regular judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, but also from the 2014 series Ping Coombes, the 2015 series Simon Wood and 2020 series finalist Claire Fyfe
03:25
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