BBC Two

Germany Germany

BBC Two in Germany is a channel that focuses on factual and cultural programming, with a strong emphasis on documentaries, history, science, and the arts. Its schedule often includes in-depth nature films, historical analyses, and performing arts broadcasts, such as opera, ballet, and classical music concerts. The channel also carries drama series, comedy, and some news analysis programs, typically drawn from the broader BBC production portfolio. While it does not produce its own content locally, the selection is curated for the German-speaking market, with most programmes broadcast in their original English language with German subtitles or dubbing.

Viewers can access the channel through standard cable and satellite television packages across the country. A live stream and a selection of on-demand content are available via the channel’s website and associated apps, though the full programme archive is not always accessible due to regional licensing restrictions. Electronic programme guides and TV magazines provide the current schedule, which is updated regularly to reflect seasonal specials and new documentary series. The channel does not carry advertising, as it is funded through the German television licence fee system.

University Challenge
Previous
21:30–22:00
University Challenge
Evolution
Now
22:00–23:00
Evolution
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
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23:00–23:30
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Schedule
Mastermind
20:30 - 21:00
Mastermind
Quiz
Long-running British television quiz show in which contestants face two rounds of quick-fire probing questions, firstly on a specialised subject of the their choice, and the second on general knowledge. Each contestant has two minutes under the spotlight of a black leather chair...
Only Connect
21:00 - 21:30
Only Connect
Sinistrals v Merseyside Eyes
Quiz
British quiz show, presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell, in which teams compete in a tournament of finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues. Each episode features two teams of three people competing in four rounds of gameplay. Each of the four rounds involve...
University Challenge
21:30 - 22:00
University Challenge
University College, Oxford v St John's College, Cambridge
Quiz
Long-running general knowledge quiz that tests the intellectual powers of the brightest undergraduates in Britain. Launched in 1962 and hosted by Bamber Gascoigne, the show achieved cult status with teams from two different rival colleges pitting their wits against each other...
Evolution
LIVE 22:00 - 23:00
Evolution
Documentary
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
23:00 - 23:30
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Sparetime + Hobby
Following their respective, life-changing surgeries, old friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse venture out into the British outdoors for a spot of fishing. Travelling around the country, the pair of comedians visit idyllic rivers, picturesque lakes and stunning landscapes,...
Newsnight
23:30 - 00:03
Newsnight
Talks
In-depth news and current affairs review of the main political and economic stories of the day, featuring robust interviews with senior government and opposition figures, business and union leaders, and analytical reports that delve behind the headlines. Regular presenters...