2026-11-09 00:30 Eva Longoria: Searching for France 01:10 The FA Cup 02:40 Antiques Roadshow The Roadshow comes from the elegant surroundings of Eltham Palace, just a few miles from the heart of London. Fiona Bruce will be exploring the Art Deco wing of the Palace, built by the eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld in the 1930's. Ronnie Archer Morgan can't believe his luck when not just one but two rare Fijian war clubs turn up at his table and Robert Tilney can't wait to 03:10 Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph 04:30 Villages by the Sea Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits a small village in Northumberland to find out how the family and village who both share the name Craster have had their lives and fortunes intertwined for over 800 years. The village sits on a unique seam of rock called the Whin Sill and next to the North Sea. Ben learns how, through the generations, the Crasters have used local resources to make their fortunes an 05:00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 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, utilising Paul's angling abilities and Bob's, well, enthusiasm, to catch some of Britain's most beautiful fish. A warm, slo 05:30 A Course Called Ireland 06:00 Later... with Jools Holland 06:45 Film: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy „Ein Mann sollte wissen, wann es Zeit ist, die Party zu verlassen.“ Als 1973 ein von ihm beauftragter Sonderauftrag in Budapest schiefläuft, quittiert der britische Geheimdienstchef „Control“ (John Hurt) den Dienst. Seinen Vize George Smiley (Gary Oldman) beordert er gleich mit in den Ruhestand. \n\nSchon kurze Zeit später erhält Smiley von höchster Staatsebene einen brisanten Auftrag: An der Spit 08:45 Question Time Is the "politics of nastiness" over following the Democrats sweeping the House and Senate in the US midterms, and what does it mean for the tone of politics in the UK and Europe? Fiona Bruce presents an hour of debate from Liverpool, discussing immigration, the US midterms, the costs on small businesses and slavery reparations. On the panel: deputy leader of the Labour party Lucy Powell, Conservat 09:45 This City Is Ours 10:45 Ellie & Natasia Two pregnant mums offer their unfiltered takes on the world of high fashion; eccentric characters take a walk down a very different kind of red carpet; Only Fools and Horses gets an all-female reimagining; a formidable lady claims to have made almost everything that's for sale in the world; a couple's attempt to spice things up in the bedroom goes horribly off the rails; and a serious break-up con 11:15 This is BBC Two 14:15 The A to Z of TV Gardening Carol Kirkwood takes an alphabetical journey through the world of gardening, getting inspiration and advice from some of the BBC's most popular garden presenters and programmes. In this episode, Carol explores subjects that all begin with the letter A, including apples, asparagus and alliums. (Senderinfo). 14:40 Blue Planet III The open ocean is the largest wilderness on earth. Covering more than half of the planet's surface, it appears at first glance to be an endless blue desert. Yet hidden here are some of the most extraordinary animals. We uncover the surprising strategies, epic journeys and remarkable resilience that allows life to thrive here. From wandering predators and drifting castaways to giant whales and tiny 15:40 Match of the Day Highlights from five Premier League games, including Manchester United against Aston Villa and Liverpool's trip to Crystal Palace. Sunderland take on Chelsea, Bournemouth travel to Ipswich and Brighton face Brentford. Presented by Kelly Cates. (Senderinfo). 17:00 BBC News 20:15 Politics Live 21:00 Impossible Game show in which 24 players compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the Impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day. In each episode, there are three rounds, and the three highest scorers from each round play against each other in the final. The winner of this battle faces a £10,000 question. 21:45 The Answer Run Comedian Jason Manford hosts an exciting, fast-paced quiz show, where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle The Answer Run down towards them. Across three rounds, the couples build up their cash pots, but only one pair can face The Final Run and win the chance to take home their cash prize. Who will swipe their way to victory? (Senderinfo). 22:30 Beechgrove Repotted Scotland's gardeners have to work with a huge variety of challenging conditions. In this programme, we take a look at gardens and gardeners in the far corners of Scotland. From battling with the elements on the tip of Sutherland to a subtropical garden paradise in the Borders and growing with no soil, across the bridge over the Atlantic on the Island of Seil – these gardeners are all working on th 22:50 Film: The Wooden Horse Dramatisation of one of the most ingenious escape bids of World War II. In camp Stalag Luft III, the Nazis have built the prisoners' huts so far from the fence that underground escape is virtually impossible. One British officer, inspired by the tale of the Trojan Horse, proposes a daring plan to start a tunnel close to the boundary using a wooden vaulting horse as cover. (Senderinfo).
2026-11-10 00:30 Vintage Antiques Roadshow 01:15 Flog It! Today, Flog It! comes from Dover Castle in Kent. Antique experts Catherine Southon and Jonathan Pratt search for items to take off to auction. Catherine falls for a colourful brooch and Jonathan unearths a horn beaker used by Winston Churchill. Paul Martin uncovers the story of Dover Castle's secret tunnels. (Senderinfo). 02:00 New: House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Dame Laura Kenny, Minah Shannon, Seann Walsh and Ricky Wilson take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt for the much-cove 02:30 Strictly It Takes Two 03:00 Global Eye A weekly programme from the BBC World Service, bringing forensic journalism from all corners of the world by BBC Eye, the World Service's critically acclaimed investigative unit, and featuring expert global correspondents getting to the heart of the biggest international stories. In this episode: Akisa Wandera reports from Angola, where billions of dollars are being poured into a vast new trade co 03:30 Mastermind Clive Myrie presents another heat of the classic quiz where contenders take on the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock in an attempt to become the next Mastermind champion. The specialist subjects are The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the history of the English longbow, the television sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the record-breaking Paralympian Sir Lee Pe 04:00 Only Connect Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far – the vital extra ingredients are logic and lateral thinking. Two teams return. It's always nice to see them, but there's no room for sentiment, because the winners progress to the next round while the losers exit the tournament. Here's a question: what connects fear, beauty, video and curiosity? (Senderinfo). 04:30 University Challenge 05:00 Mums vs Big Pharma (w/t) Two mums from north west England tell the story, based on their experience, of taking on a drugs company, doctors and the government, fighting a scandal that led to at least 20,000 babies being born disabled – the truly shocking scandal of sodium valproate. The film reveals, for the first time, the "David v Goliath" battle as they search for answers and fight for justice for their children. (Sende 06:00 Live at the Apollo 06:30 Newsnight 07:00 Film: Mud Ein Boot, gestrandet in den Baumwipfeln einer Mississippi-Insel: ein fantastische Entdeckung für die Jungs Ellis (Tye Sheridan) und Neckbone (Jacob Lofland). Doch auf der Insel hat auch ein seltsamer Typ Zuflucht gefunden. Mud (McConaughey) steht unter Mordverdacht und braucht das Boot. Fasziniert von dem Fremden, wollen ihm die Jungs zur Flucht verhelfen…\n\nJeff Nichols („Loving“) mixt Abenteuer 09:05 Countryfile At Forest Green Rovers, known as the 'little club on the hill', Vick Hope discovers how a team from a small Gloucestershire hamlet made it into the professional leagues, before trying her hand at mowing the pitch with the club's groundsman. Matt Baker follows the journey of a locally brewed organic beer from barley field to pint glass and meets the greengrocer supplying fresh produce to the world' 10:00 Saving Lives at Sea A teenage boy rushes to help save a paralysed surfer from drowning. When a 999 call comes in, the Appledore crew are tasked with an immediate launch. In Little and Broad Haven, south Wales, there is a frantic search for two paddleboarders swept over a mile out to sea. The Hayling Island crew race against time to rescue a fisherman trapped in mud. Two walkers in Redcar are cut off on a rapidly dimi 11:00 This is BBC Two 14:30 House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Maisie Adam, Ade Edmondson, Rickie Haywood-Williams and Sammi Kinghorn take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt for the 15:00 Homes Under the Hammer 16:00 Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure It's a family reunion for Clive. On the western tip of Jamaica, he meets up with cousins he hasn't seen in decades. He doesn't have time to relax, as he is in the kitchen preparing a classic island dish of curry goat for all the guests. He faces his fear and learns what it takes to harvest Jamaican honey, tries his hand at some unique pottery and makes an emotional return to the primary school his 16:30 Only Connect Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far – the vital extra ingredients are logic and lateral thinking. Two vegans and a carnivore take on three teachers who are hoping to kill off an annoying classroom meme. They face such questions as: what connects swelling/bottom, burden/street, Roman detachment/area, and not heavy/correct? (Senderinfo). 17:00 BBC News 20:15 Politics Live 21:00 Impossible Game show in which 24 players compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the Impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day. In each episode, there are three rounds, and the three highest scorers from each round play against each other in the final. The winner of this battle faces a £10,000 question. 21:45 The Answer Run Comedian Jason Manford hosts an exciting, fast-paced quiz show, where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle The Answer Run down towards them. Across three rounds, the couples build up their cash pots, but only one pair can face The Final Run and win the chance to take home their cash prize. Who will swipe their way to victory? (Senderinfo). 22:30 Beechgrove Repotted Beechgrove visits two areas with gardeners who work specifically to keep in sync with their natural surroundings. Steve Micklewright and partner Andrew garden in the forest in Fochabers and have designed their plot to fit in with the landscape, making it into a haven for wildlife. Meanwhile, Alice Stewart gardens on a slope in Stanley, Perthshire, and has plenty of plants that are perfect for poll 22:40 Film: In Which We Serve This is the story of a ship – the HMS Torrin – from its construction to its participation at Dunkirk and its final sinking in the Battle of Crete. As the ship goes down, the crew remember their homes and loved ones. Based on true events as recounted to Noel Coward by Lord Mountbatten. (Senderinfo).
2026-11-11 00:30 Vintage Antiques Roadshow Michael Aspel and the team head for Tavistock in Devon, where they discover a cache of curiosities and treasures including an inmate's canvas uniform and a cat o'nine tails from the early days of Dartmoor prison, an antique hunting horn used to sound the advance at the D-Day landings, and a plate bought for a song at a boot sale that turns out to be worth £1,000. (Senderinfo). 01:15 Flog It! A special edition of the programme, from all over the UK. Flog It! revisits some of the historic venues from the series, with brand new valuations and unexpected auctions. Presenter Paul Martin visits Rodmarton, an extraordinary arts and crafts house in the Cotswolds. (Senderinfo). 02:00 New: House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Dame Laura Kenny, Minah Shannon, Seann Walsh and Ricky Wilson take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt for the much-cove 02:30 Strictly It Takes Two 03:00 The Hairy Bikers Go West For their next adventure in the west of Britain, the Bikers are exploring Merseyside and the Wirral, a place that holds a lot of childhood memories for both Dave and Si. It's also an area of the world renowned for its unbeatable musical heritage and cultural identity. And, as the boys quickly learn, it has a food scene to match. (Senderinfo). 04:00 Highland Cops A knife attack in Inverness leads police to a volatile suspect and a house packed with blades, from Samurai swords to machetes and zombie knives. Released on bail while police await DNA results, he is soon wanted over another violent attack. On the Isle of Skye, rescuers race to find a climber who has been missing for three days in the mountains. And near Fort William, an American tourist has an u 05:00 New: QI XL 05:45 Pointless Celebrities A celebrity special edition of the general knowledge quiz in which four teams try to come up with the answers that no-one else could think of. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and co-host Richard Osman, and featuring JJ Chalmers, Jeanette Kwakye MBE, Gareth Locke, Ollie Locke, Josh Jones, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Georgie Barrat and Josie d'Arby. (Senderinfo). 06:30 Newsnight 07:00 Rise of the Rockstar Chef In the late 1980s, the British culinary scene was dominated by the traditions and techniques of French cuisine, and the kitchen hierarchy was rigid and unforgiving. Then, a working-class northerner with no interest in the rules became the most talked-about chef in the country. Marco Pierre White burst onto the scene and changed the future of British gastronomy, setting the standard that Gordon Ram 08:00 A Course Called Ireland After a hair-raising drive across the Conor Pass and a spot of seaside silliness hitting golf balls into the ocean, Bill bids farewell to Chris O'Dowd. In County Clare, Bill and Tom's attempt to sneak unnoticed into a hurling match goes awry, before an emotional reunion recalls an unforgettable act of kindness. Then, a chance invitation in Ballybunion leads to a freezing Atlantic challenge. (Sende 08:30 MasterChef: The Professionals Six ambitious chefs enter the MasterChef kitchen ready to prove they have what it takes to succeed in the competition. Across two demanding challenges, they'll need to demonstrate skill, creativity and precision to impress renowned chef Monica Galetti and culinary legend Marcus Wareing. Only those who can deliver excellence under pressure will make it through. First up, the famous skills test retu 09:30 Rise of the Rockstar Chef In the late 1980s, the British culinary scene was dominated by the traditions and techniques of French cuisine, and the kitchen hierarchy was rigid and unforgiving. Then, a working-class northerner with no interest in the rules became the most talked-about chef in the country. Marco Pierre White burst onto the scene and changed the future of British gastronomy, setting the standard that Gordon Ram 10:30 This is BBC Two 14:15 Bargain Hunt Christina is rudely awakened to present this episode from Taunton in Somerset, where a huge antiques centre beckons for two teams of shoppers. In red are friends Aimi and Neil, and in blue are siblings Joe and Bella. With expert Ben Cooper by their side, the reds wonder whether they can cut a deal with an old knife box, while the blues and Danny Sebastian ponder over a wooden propeller – but aeros 15:00 Homes Under the Hammer Martin is impressed by the use of space at a West Midlands terrace. Dion is in Salford, where less might be more with a project. The opposite is true with three flats on offer in Croydon, as it requires deep pockets to bring them back to life. (Senderinfo). 16:00 The Reluctant Vampire The day of Val's initiation ceremony approaches, and he still has no idea how he'll pass the vampire test. When his final plan doesn't work out, he realises he can no longer live a double life and is faced with the ultimate dilemma. Should he come clean and risk everything for the chance of a human life or sacrifice who he really is for the sake of his family? (Senderinfo). 16:30 Only Connect Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far – the vital extra ingredients are logic and lateral thinking. There's an EastEnders-style revelation as a family team face three former work colleagues, all trying to find connections between such apparently random clues as Kite's Nest, Ravenseat, Duchy Home and Diddly Squat. (Senderinfo). 17:00 BBC News 19:15 Politics Live 21:00 Impossible Game show in which 24 players compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the Impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day. In each episode, there are three rounds, and the three highest scorers from each round play against each other in the final. The winner of this battle faces a £10,000 question. 21:45 The Answer Run Comedian Jason Manford hosts an exciting, fast-paced quiz show, where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle The Answer Run down towards them. Across three rounds, the couples build up their cash pots, but only one pair can face The Final Run and win the chance to take home their cash prize. Who will swipe their way to victory? (Senderinfo). 22:25 Film: Dunkirk (1958) Im Zweiten Weltkrieg wird die französische Stadt Dünkirchen von der deutschen Armee eingekesselt. Notgedrungen muss der englische Korporal Binns (John Mills) die Führung der alliierten Gruppe übernehmen. Ihre einzige Überlebenschance ist die heimliche Evakuierung durch die „Operation Dynamo“.
2026-11-12 00:35 Vintage Antiques Roadshow 01:15 Flog It! Today Flog It! comes from Huddersfield Town Hall in West Yorkshire. Our experts Nick Davies and Christina Trevanion are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Nick is drawn to a bobbin holder that reveals the town's textile heritage, while Christina finds an incredible collection of glass scent bottles. Paul Martin delves into the area's coal mining history with a journey deep 02:00 New: House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Dame Laura Kenny, Minah Shannon, Seann Walsh and Ricky Wilson take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt for the much-cove 02:30 Strictly It Takes Two 03:00 Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Paul and Bob venture to the northernmost reaches of the UK – Shetland – to fish the lochs and the seas of this remote and beautiful place for trout and pollock. Shetland is an archipelago of about 100 islands off the north east coast of Scotland, only around 15 of which are inhabited. It feels like they have entered a very different world – and it's full of surprises for both of them. (Senderinfo) 03:30 The Future with Hannah Fry With the promise of unimaginable computing power, a global race for quantum supremacy is raging. Hannah Fry looks inside the IBM research facility, one of the oldest tech companies in the world, to uncover the future of quantum technology. She explores the unprecedented potential of quantum computing and how precarious this advanced power may be in the wrong hands. Through her exclusive interviews 03:55 The Secret Genius of Modern Life: The Best Bits. Hannah takes a look at the air fryer – a device that is rapidly taking over people's kitchens, cooking up everything from bread rolls to baked Alaska and almost making ovens obsolete. Hannah dives into its surprising history, going behind the scenes with air fryer originators Philips. She discovers how the accidental creation of a wonder wire in the 1900s, a WWII pilot's cold dinner and one man ti 04:00 The Repair Shop First into the barn is Sara from Crewe, with a remarkable relic of both sporting triumph and personal memory – her father Ronnie Cope's 1958 FA Cup final shirt, when he played for Manchester United as one of the famed Busby Babes. Just months after the tragic Munich air disaster, Ronnie and his teammates defied the odds to reach Wembley. But the vivid red shirt was later left in a garage, used for 05:00 Murder in Belfast: Sisters Seeking Justice. Police believe they are closer to catching Robert's killers, but they have to contend with the fact that some witnesses have also been talking to the IRA. As the political ramifications of the murder settle, a trial finally looms, and Robert's family hope that their years of battling have put justice in reach. (Senderinfo). 06:00 QI 06:30 Newsnight 07:00 Unspun World with John Simpson Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories – reliable, honest and essential viewing. The BBC's world affairs editor, John Simpson, brings his experience and expertise to bear on the most important international stories. In discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, he uses their unique local knowledge to go beyond the headlin 07:30 Mums vs Big Pharma Two mums from north west England tell the story, based on their experience, of taking on a drugs company, doctors and the government, fighting a scandal that led to at least 20,000 babies being born disabled – the truly shocking scandal of sodium valproate. The film reveals, for the first time, the "David v Goliath" battle as they search for answers and fight for justice for their children. (Sende 08:30 MasterChef: The Professionals The remaining five chefs return to the kitchen for two demanding challenges that will push their skills, creativity and ambition to the limit as they battle for a place in the quarter-final. Monica and Marcus are joined by special guest chef and Mexican maestro Santiago Lastra, who sets the chefs one of his most complex dishes to date: honey and chilli char-glazed duck breast, served with mole, a 09:30 Eva Longoria: Searching for France Sitting between Germany and France, Alsace is frontier land with a cuisine to match. In Strasbourg, Eva stops off at Brasserie Le Tigre for a beer (brassier means 'to brew') and a deliciously creamy tarte flambee. Then there's a trip to guide Coralie Andt's restaurant, known as a winstub, where French wines can be enjoyed with plenty of cheese and sausage – as well as more sausage with sauerkraut 10:10 This is BBC Two 14:30 Bargain Hunt Wooden shoe lasts are a common sight at antiques fairs, but do you know how they're made? Natasha Raskin Sharp visits the workshop of cordwainer Payson Muller, originally a stonemason, who turned his talents to making bespoke shoes on hand-carved shoe lasts. He creates them from beech boughs before refining their shape using a knife and rasp. Hoping to cut a few deals of their own are two teams of 15:15 The Bidding Room 16:00 Gardeners' World It's the end of an era on Gardeners' World as Monty approaches his final programme from Longmeadow, the garden he has shared with the nation for the last 16 years. With Ned by his side, he celebrates the enduring pleasures of gardening and serves up one last bulb lasagne. Autumn is a busy time with vegetables to sow, perennials to plant and windfall apples to collect. Carol Klein takes a deep dive 17:00 BBC News 20:15 Politics Live 21:00 Impossible Game show in which 24 players compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the Impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day. In each episode, there are three rounds, and the three highest scorers from each round play against each other in the final. The winner of this battle faces a £10,000 question. 21:45 The Answer Run Comedian Jason Manford hosts an exciting, fast-paced quiz show, where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle The Answer Run down towards them. Across three rounds, the couples build up their cash pots, but only one pair can face The Final Run and win the chance to take home their cash prize. Who will swipe their way to victory? (Senderinfo). 22:30 Beechgrove Repotted George Anderson goes back to school, Flower School, to learn how to make a unique, living flower wreath. (Senderinfo). 22:35 Film: The Battle Of the River Plate Second World War naval adventure based on the true story of the pursuit of the seemingly unstoppable German battleship Graf Spee. Allied forces chase the vessel all the way to South America, but after several failed attempts to sink the enemy ship, the Allies find themselves hatching a desperate and audacious plan. (Senderinfo).
2026-11-13 00:30 Vintage Antiques Roadshow Michael Aspel and the team step back in time at the Beamish Open Air Museum near Newcastle. Amongst the items brought to light are a rare rapier sword allegedly smuggled out of Russia in the props box of the Bolshoi Ballet. We meet a keen collector of battlefield finds known as trench art, and the finest music box to appear on the Roadshow is valued. (Senderinfo). 01:15 Flog It! This episode comes from the place sometimes dubbed "the last bastion of free speech in the western world" – the historic Oxford Union. Paul Martin is joined by experts Christina Trevanion and Mark Stacey. Together the team pick out a selection of interesting antiques and collectables to be sold at the local auction house. Christina uncovers a famous fake while Mark gets a religious education after 02:00 New: House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Dame Laura Kenny, Minah Shannon, Seann Walsh and Ricky Wilson take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt for the much-cove 02:30 Strictly It Takes Two Ellie Taylor serves up more unmissable action from the world of Strictly as she chats to more couples about their weekend preparations. Also, costume designer Vicky Gill gives an exclusive look at some of her newest creations. (Senderinfo). 03:00 Naturewatch 03:30 The Future with Hannah Fry Humanity's very survival depends on water. But global reserves are rapidly shrinking with no end in sight thanks to unmitigated climate change, population growth and poor resource management. Over two-thirds of the global population are faced with water stress, while millions have already been displaced by intense water scarcity which is now replacing oil as the most likely cause of global conflic 03:55 The Secret Genius of Modern Life: The Best Bits. Fridges have been quietly "keeping things cool" in the kitchen for over 100 years, and yet most of us barely give them a second thought. Hannah hits the production line with appliance giants Bosch to find the lifeblood at the heart of every fridge and gets a lesson in carrot droop. And she takes a long, cool look at the fridge's history to reveal how a French monk with a flair for chemistry, a 17t 04:00 Monty Don's British Gardens Monty Don explores the most densely populated part of the country, London and the home counties. He visits some of London's gardens, including a special one on a barge, as well as a beautifully restored garden close to where he grew up in Hampshire and some gardens known for their different and personal styles of planting. (Senderinfo). 05:00 Rise of the Rockstar Chef Every chef dreams of a Michelin star. Episode two of Rise of the Rockstar Chef follows the hunt for that recognition, and for the leap that separates the great from the legendary. Moving from one star to two is hard, but the hardest jump of all is from two to three. Marco Pierre White made that leap, becoming the first British chef to win three Michelin stars, and the youngest ever to do so. The e 06:00 Cunk on Cinema Philomena Cunk's groundbreaking history of cinema begins. Cunk meets Hollywood legends and interrogates the writer of Die Hard, as she starts her quest deep, deep into cinema. She witnesses the shockingly poor picture quality of the earliest films and marvels at the beards of their Victorian inventors; she gasps audibly at the invention of sound; and she critiques some of the supposedly finest cre 06:30 Newsnight 07:00 Film: Hell or High Water Sie haben nichts mehr zu verlieren: Die Brüder Toby (Chris Pine) und Tanner (Ben Foster) rauben in der texanischen Provinz Banken aus, um ihre verpfändete Farm zu retten. Gleich die erste Einstellung gibt den melancholischen Grundton des Films vor. \n\nDie Kamera streift durch die verlassenen Straßen einer Kleinstadt, vorbei an den Wänden einer Bank, auf die jemand geschrieben hat: „Drei Einsätze 08:40 The Future with Hannah Fry With the promise of unimaginable computing power, a global race for quantum supremacy is raging. Hannah Fry looks inside the IBM research facility, one of the oldest tech companies in the world, to uncover the future of quantum technology. She explores the unprecedented potential of quantum computing and how precarious this advanced power may be in the wrong hands. Through her exclusive interviews 09:05 The Future with Hannah Fry Humanity's very survival depends on water. But global reserves are rapidly shrinking with no end in sight thanks to unmitigated climate change, population growth and poor resource management. Over two-thirds of the global population are faced with water stress, while millions have already been displaced by intense water scarcity which is now replacing oil as the most likely cause of global conflic 09:30 MasterChef: The Professionals It's the first quarter-final, and the four chefs who have fought their way through the heats return to the kitchen with everything to play for. Their next challenge is to prove that they can raise their game once again as they battle for one of just 12 places in knockout week. The competition is about to get serious. First up, the chefs face the invention test. Under their mystery boxes on their b 10:30 John Simpson – 60 Years at the BBC John Simpson looks back at his extraordinary 60-year career at the BBC – reporting on the biggest global stories of the era. In a frank, personal and revealing documentary, he reflects on the changing world he has witnessed: the revolution in Iran that seemed destined to fail, his brutal kidnapping in Beirut, the fall of the Berlin Wall, two wars in Iraq, the invasion of Afghanistan and a mind-alt 11:30 This is BBC Two 14:15 The Bidding Room 15:00 Homes Under the Hammer A developer in East Sussex wants to add an extra floor onto a three-storey building, but will he be successful? A mum of four is tackling a project in Dorset with the help of relatives. Another family affair in Derbyshire involves sorting out some serious-looking cracks. (Senderinfo). 16:00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Paul and Bob venture to the northernmost reaches of the UK – Shetland – to fish the lochs and the seas of this remote and beautiful place for trout and pollock. Shetland is an archipelago of about 100 islands off the north east coast of Scotland, only around 15 of which are inhabited. It feels like they have entered a very different world – and it's full of surprises for both of them. (Senderinfo) 16:35 The Future with Hannah Fry Bioacoustics technology and AI have allowed scientists to not only decode complex animal sound data but also begin communicating with animals. While this may mean the salvation of countless animal species, the advent of inter-species communication could also have far-reaching risks for the ecosystem. In her quest to learn about the current state of animal communication, Professor Hannah Fry travel 17:00 BBC News 20:30 Political Thinking with Nick Robinson. 21:00 Impossible Game show in which 24 players compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the Impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day. In each episode, there are three rounds, and the three highest scorers from each round play against each other in the final. The winner of this battle faces a £10,000 question. 21:45 The Answer Run Comedian Jason Manford hosts an exciting, fast-paced quiz show, where three couples face a series of 50/50 questions which hurtle The Answer Run down towards them. Across three rounds, the couples build up their cash pots, but only one pair can face The Final Run and win the chance to take home their cash prize. Who will swipe their way to victory? (Senderinfo). 22:30 Beechgrove Repotted Calum Clunie has been growing for the Fife veg and flower shows since he was 15 years old, and now he has an allotment in Leven that has dedicated to growing the largest leeks and most dazzling dahlias. Throughout a growing season, Calum let us in on his show-growing secrets as he grows giant onions and massive cabbages alongside stunning sweet peas and delightful dahlias. As a fitting end to the 22:55 Film: Angels One-Five Second World War drama relating the Battle of Britain through the eyes of the operations room of a Kent fighter station during the summer of 1940. A young, inexperienced pilot has trouble settling into the routine of squadron life, and his adherence to the rule book puts him out of favour with his comrades. Can he win them round? (Senderinfo).
2026-11-14 00:30 Vintage Antiques Roadshow Michael Aspel and the team enter Border country as the Roadshow visits Manderston, near Berwick-upon-Tweed. Amongst the items featured are pieces from Queen Victoria's household, a gruesome man trap and Lord Palmer's collection of rare biscuit tins. (Senderinfo). 01:15 Flog It! Flog It! comes from Rochester Cathedral in Kent. Antiques expert Elizabeth Talbot falls for a book of fairy tales illustrated by Arthur Rackham, and Adam Partridge discovers an elegant chiming Swiss pocket watch. Presenter Paul Martin meets one of the last remaining survivors of the Dunkirk evacuation during the Second World War. (Senderinfo). 02:00 New: House of Games Every day this week, celebrity contestants Dame Laura Kenny, Minah Shannon, Seann Walsh and Ricky Wilson take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, Michael Sheen. A daily winner is declared following a quickfire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt for the much-cove 02:30 Strictly It Takes Two 03:00 Newsnight 03:30 International Football: Scotland v North Macedonia. 06:00 Film: Die Hard with a Vengeance Ein Bombenleger hält die New Yorker Polizei auf Trab. Besonders auf John McClane (Bruce Willis) hat es der Irre abgesehen. Mit Ratespielchen hetzt Simon Gruber (Jeremy Irons) McClane kreuz und quer durch die Stadt und nutzt die allgemeine Verwirrung, um in aller Seelenruhe die Goldreserven der US-Notenbank auszuräumen. Doch er hat nicht mit der Cleverness von McClane und dessen unfreiwilligem Part