BBC TWO HD
Ireland
BBC TWO HD is available to viewers in Ireland, where it broadcasts a range of documentaries, drama series, and factual entertainment programmes. The channel’s schedule typically includes arts and culture content, current affairs coverage, and comedy productions, alongside occasional films and lifestyle shows. As a high-definition service, it provides clearer picture quality for compatible television sets. Programming is transmitted in English, reflecting the primary language of its audience in the region. The channel can be accessed through standard television packages and digital platforms that carry BBC services within Ireland.
Schedule
07:45 - 09:00
BBC News
News
A comprehensive compilation of the latest and the most important news stories, updates and developments from the UK and different parts of the world.
09:00 - 09:30
Landward
Episode 19
Agriculture, Environment
Dougie visits Ardtornish Estate in Morvern to see rare Irish cattle return to Scotland after centuries. Rosie visits the Peterhead dairy farm that is finding new markets for their milk.
09:30 - 10:00
Weatherman Walking
Northern Nostalgia
Outdoors, Natural World
Derek takes an icy dip in a glacial lake, then visits Portmeirion and Llangollen.
10:00 - 11:30
Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
Cookery, Anthology
Matt Tebbutt serves up a riot of flavour with dishes from Bryn Williams, Julie Lin and Poppy O'Toole. Meanwhile, Rick Stein and the Hairy Bikers head out of the studio.
11:30 - 12:10
Eva Longoria: Searching for France
Bordeaux
Documentary, Travel
Eva enjoys Bordeaux's world-famous wines and its fresh produce and masterful Bordelaise sauces.
12:10 - 13:00
Natural World
Moose in the Glen
Anthology, Natural World
Multi-millionaire landowner Paul Lister wants to turn his 23,000 acre estate north of Inverness into Europe's first wilderness reserve. Reinstating the old Caledonian pine forests is the first of his plans. He then wants to release long lost animals, starting with moose and wild...
13:00 - 17:00
Live: World Championship Artistic Gymnastics
Apparatus Finals
Sport, Gymnastics
Coverage of the second part of the apparatus finals from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, featuring the men's vault, parallel bars and horizontal bars, and the women's balance beam and floor.
17:00 - 17:35
Flog It!
Collectibles, Auction
In the spectacular setting of Gloucester Cathedral, presenter Paul Martin and experts Philip Serrell and Michael Baggott unearth some unusual items among the antiques and collectibles brought along to the valuation day. Philip discovers there are still bargains to be found at...
17:35 - 18:20
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Compilations:The Battle of the Pop Stars
Collectibles, Fine Arts
From the road trip archives, music legends Peter Andre, Martin Kemp and Sinitta swap the studio for the saleroom, vying to be top of the pops. But who will get the number one spot?
18:20 - 19:20
Wilderness with Simon Reeve
Mongolia
Documentary, Travel
Simon Reeve travels three thousand miles across Mongolia's deserts and mountains, searching for elusive snow leopards and meeting nomadic people who hunt with golden eagles.
19:20 - 20:00
Eva Longoria: Searching for France
Alsace
Documentary, Travel
Eva finds herself in Alsace, a frontier land, sitting between Germany and France, with a cuisine to match.
20:00 - 21:00
The Balkans: Europe's Forgotten Frontier
King Charles' Romanian Holiday Home
Travel, History
Katya Adler travels to Romania, where she visits what will be NATO's largest European base, Kosovo, Europe's youngest country, and Serbia, where she discovers an international battle for power.
21:00 - 21:30
Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
River Ribble, Lancashire - Barbel
Fishing, Outdoors
Paul and Bob are joined by terrier Ted, sadly for the final time, to fish the River Ribble in Lancashire. They are hoping to catch barbel, and Ted hopes to taste Bob's hotpot.
21:30 - 22:00
A Course Called Ireland
Feels Like Home
Documentary, Travel
Hollywood legend Bill Murray's journey gets underway, from golf in County Cork to chance encounters in Kinsale. Unexpected detours lead to a few surprises along the way.
22:00 - 22:45
Later ... with Jools Holland
Episode 3
Music, Entertainment
Jools welcomes Dexys Midnight Runners, Courtney Barnett, Madra Salach, Ibibio Sound Machine, Mulaa Joans and Elkie Brooks to the show.
22:45 - 23:15
Sunday Politics Northern Ireland
Politics, Current Affairs
Mark Carruthers looks at the political developments of the week and questions policymakers on the key issues.
23:15 - 00:15
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan
Romania
Travel, Documentary
Romesh heads off on a journey to Romania. With the help of activist and media expert Angi Serban, he explores the many amazing things that are overlooked in this vast slice of Eastern Europe.