BBC Two England Schedule Friday 16 May 2025

Name: Chris Baber
Released: 2025-02-10

England Schedule

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Morning
1. 06:15
  
  Homes Under the Hammer—Series 28, A Real Barnstormer
  
  The prospect of a stunning barn conversion in West Sussex has Martin excited. (R)
2. 07:15
  
  The Bidding Room—Series 6, Trunk, Cocktail Shaker, French Wheelchair
  
  29/30 The dealers bid on items including a wartime wheelchair designed for injured servicemen. (R)
3. 08:00
  
  Chronicles of the Glens—Series 1, Spring
  
  3/4 The Glens are bursting with new life, but Covid-19 is making life hard for many people. (R)
4. 08:30
  
  Jules and Greg's Wild Swim—Series 1, Episode 5
  
  5/6 Jules and Greg take the plunge into the Isle of Skye’s dramatic rock pools and waterfalls. (R)
5. 09:00
  
  BBC News—16/05/2025
  
  Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Afternoon
1. 12:30
  
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—Series 2, 16/05/2025
  
  2/8 Nick Robinson in conversation with people who influence our political thinking.
2. 13:00
  
  Impossible—Series 5, Episode 20
  
  20/20 Game show in which players must avoid giving Impossible answers to a set of questions. (R)
3. 13:45
  
  Lightning—Series 2, Episode 5
  
  5/30 Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quickfire quiz with six players competing to win £3,000. (R)
4. 14:15
  
  Unbeatable—Series 1, Episode 20
  
  20/50 Jason Manford hosts the quiz show where players try to find the Unbeatable answer. (R)
5. 15:00
  
  Villages by the Sea—Series 1, Robin Hood's Bay
  
  Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of smuggling, intrigue and bravery. (R)
6. 15:30
  
  Hidden Kingdoms—Under Open Skies
  
  1/3 In Africa's savannah, a baby elephant shrew fights for its life. (R)
7. 16:30
  
  Flog It!—Series 13 (30-Minute Versions), Episode 7
  
  7/8 A collection of the best finds from the show's travels round the country. (R)
8. 17:00
  
  Athletics: Diamond League—2025, Doha
  
  Live coverage from Doha for the third Diamond League meeting of 2025.
Evening
1. 19:00
  
  Richard Osman's House of Games—Series 7, Week 15: Friday
  
  75/100 The celebrities face their final quizzes, and the week's winner is crowned. (R)
2. 19:30
  
  Beechgrove Garden—2025, Episode 7
  
  7/26 Calum and George take advantage of the changing season to plant out some onions. (R)
3. 20:00
  
  Gardeners' World—2025, Episode 10
  
  Monty is planting foxgloves, sowing cosmos for cut flowers and planting out his tomatoes.
4. 21:00
  
  Hidden Treasures of the National Trust—Series 3, Episode 1
  
  1/6 Beatrix Potter’s dolls’ house and a portrait that could be of Lawrence of Arabia.
5. 22:00
  
  Red Dwarf—IV, White Hole
  
  4/6 Holly leaves the crew drifting helplessly towards a white hole. Will Rimmer save the day? (R)
6. 22:30
  
  Newsnight—16/05/2025
  
  Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley.
7. 22:58
  
  BBC Weather—16/05/2025
  
  Weather bulletin.
8. 23:00
  
  Eastern Promises
  
  Thriller. A midwife sets out to discover the truth behind the death of a prostitute. (R)
Late
1. 00:40
  
  Who Do You Think You Are?—Series 22, Ross Kemp
  
  Ross Kemp's ancestral detective hunt leads to a marine drummer boy and the merchant navy. (R)
2. 01:40
  
  Robson Green's Weekend Escapes—Series 3, Chris Baber
  
  13/15 Celebrity chef Chris Baber comes home to Hexham to join Robson on an outdoor adventure. (R)