Jamie’s Money Saving Meals (6 episodes)
From Tuesday 3 February at 20:00
Jamie Oliver presents a practical guide for viewers to eat delicious, nutritious food while spending less on their weekly food bills. The show is driven by the mission to help people create enjoyable meals on a budget, especially in the context of the rising cost of living. Each episode features several recipes that are cost-effective, with some dishes averaging less than £1 per portion. Examples include piri-piri pork belly, a healthy air-fryer chicken burger, and butternut squash dal with paneer.
Australia’s Cheapest Weddings (6 episodes)
From Sunday 8 February at 19:00
Australian reality television series in which various couples attempt to plan their perfect wedding day on an extremely small budget. The series showcases the lengths couples go to save money, often resulting in unique and sometimes dramatic events as they try to keep costs down while still achieving their dream ceremony.
Farmer Wants A Wife – Australia Season 15 (19 episodes)
From Sunday 8 February at 20:00
A group of single farmers take part in one of the most beloved television series in Australia. City meets country in this fun-filled show, and finds farmers on the road to romance as they choose between hundreds of prospective partners. This time four more farmers meet girls from the city, but will any of them find love?
Grand Designs Australia Season 9 (8 episodes)
From Friday 20 February at 20:00
The reality TV series helping couples build a diverse range of architectural projects returns for a ninth series. This time, a music promoter and a doctor aim to build a modern, three-story take on a Victorian terrace, and a young couple move away from the city to build a peaceful, off-grid escape in Tasmania.
The Great British Bake Off Season 16 (10 episodes)
From Monday 23 February at 20:00
Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith return for the ultimate baking battle, where passionate amateurs compete to be crowned Britain’s best. Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond return to host the multi-award-winning baking phenomenon. This series features a mix of classic and new themes, including Cake Week, Biscuit Week, Bread Week and a new “Back to School Week” and “Meringue Week”
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Father Brown Season 13 (10 episodes)
From Tuesday 3 February at 20:00
Father Brown finds his own position under threat when he ruffles the feathers of Canon Fox. With his own consecration to Bishop looming, Canon Fox plots his revenge, leaving village life changed forever. Meanwhile, the new Mr and Mrs Sullivan settle into married life. Brenda covers the Parish Secretary role, beginning a journey of self-empowerment. And in a Father Brown first, the group take a trip to the seaside.
Grantchester Season 9 (8 episodes)
From Thursday 5 February at 20:00
It’s 1961 and times are changing in Grantchester. Will and Bonnie are happily married, raising Ernie and baby James. But with his congregation dwindling, Will wonders if he’s been pushing himself enough of late. When an unexpected opportunity comes knocking, Will examines his life in Grantchester and starts to seek new challenges elsewhere. But if doing so means having to leave this wonderful place, then how will he be able to break the news to his dear friend Geordie?
Hotel Portofino (6 episodes)
From Sunday 15 February at 20:00
The daughter of a wealthy industrialist moves to Italy in the 1920s to set up a quintessentially British hotel in the beautiful town of Portofino as Benito Mussolini’s brand of fascism was on the rise. Natascha McElhone heads the cast writer Matt Baker’s lavish drama, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Oliver Dench, Louisa Binder, Mark Umbers, Olivia Morris and Adam James
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Human (5 episodes)
From Tuesday 3 February at 20:00
Delve into the deep historical past of Homo sapiens – and discover how humans became the most dominant animal on Earth. Around 300,000 years ago, Homo sapiens appeared in Africa. Today, they’re the only remaining human species left on the planet. How did this happen? Using the latest DNA sequencing, fossil evidence, and cutting-edge scientific tools, Human pieces
together the remarkable history of Homo sapiens. This revelatory series follows in the footsteps of our ancient ancestors, visiting critical archaeological sites around the world and unlocking the secrets of our extraordinary evolution.
Greatest Discoveries with Dan Snow Season 2 (4 episodes)
From Thursday 5 February at 19:00
Dan Snow breathes new life into more incredible archaeological discoveries. In this second series, Dan delves into the mysteries and stories surrounding Stonehenge, Atlantis, Machu Picchu and the Terracotta Army. Each episodes presents viewers with a unique perspective on the discoveries, from underwater explorations in search of Atlantis, to high-altitude adventures in Machu Picchu.
Earth’s Biggest Festival: Kumbh Mela
Friday 20 February at 19:00
The story of the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest Hindu pilgrimage which is a massive festival of faith held every 12 years and sees people gather to bathe in holy rivers, believing it cleanses sins and brings liberation. The festival is estimated to gather 400 million people over 45 days. In 2025, as Hindus made the pilgrimage to bathe at the riverbank, tragedy struck on the holiest day of the event.
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Big Adventures: Into the Gobi Desert with Nick Knowles (3 episodes)
From Wednesday 4 February at 20:00
Mongolia is vast and remote, at five times the size of the UK and with a population of only 3.5 million – with the wilderness of the Gobi Desert covering a third of the country. As Nick Knowles discovers in this fascinating travelogue, the land of Genghis Khan and dinosaurs is not only steeped in rich and fascinating traditions, but is also home to some of the most warm-hearted people in the world. Join Nick as he heads to The Nadaam Festival, a vibrant celebration of the ancient skills that were once required to become a warrior, travels to Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, and visits the Namnaa horse archery academy.
Treasures Decoded Season 6 (6 episodes)
From Wednesday 11 February at 20:55
What happened to the dozens of ancient people found murdered and left to rot on a Viking island? Could a tsunami really sink a vital outpost of the Roman empire? Did a super volcano cause the downfall of Cleopatra and her ancient Egyptian empire? In the sixth series of this groundbreaking history show, archaeologists and other experts travel around the globe to find answers. Carrying out in-depth investigations into six thrilling new discoveries, they uncover shocking facts about the past. BBC UKTV FEBRUARY 2026 Highlights
Bake Off: The Professionals Season 6 (10 episodes)
From Monday 16 February at 18:10
The pastry chefs compete in elimination rounds bursting with high pressure and drama, with every move scrutinised by judges. The chefs work together to create jaw-dropping displays of desserts, cakes and pastries, showcasing bakers at the peak of their profession. The competition is whittled down week by week, until finally the best three teams compete to be crowned the ultimate winner. Where margins between success and failure are wafer thin, anything can happen in this theatre of pastry.
Super Surgeons Season 2 (4 episodes)
From Monday 23 February at 20:55
Difficult decisions. Ground-breaking surgery. Lives in the balance. The world’s best cancer surgeons are back attempting pioneering treatment to save lives. Surgeons and their patients at world-leading cancer hospital The Royal Marsden take centre stage once again as filmmakers exclusively follow the work and impact of the cutting-edge team. Inspiring stories show how doctors push medical boundaries with ambitious surgery – including new robotic operations – to help save lives and revolutionise cancer treatment for future generations. Episodes reveal each patient’s deeply personal journey of courage, joy and hope. Some face impossible life-changing decisions, from considering critical surgery that threatens irreversible damage to fertility to debating the benefits of complex treatments with potentially debilitating health consequences.
Hell’s Kitchen USA Season 22 (16 episodes)
From Friday 27 February at 21:00
Gordon Ramsay takes command of the kitchen for the 22nd edition of Hell’s Kitchen USA, as a new crop of aspiring restaurateur hopefuls show off their cooking skills. Tensions rise as the chefs face various culinary challenges – all for a chance to bag the $250,000 cash prize and a Head Chef position at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen restaurant at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
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Supertato Season 2 (12 episodes)
From Monday 2 February at 16:50
The adventures of the world’s first potato superhero returns for a second series. This time, Supertato must save the lantern festival when Evil Pea blows all the lanterns away, and Evil Pea steals a mobile phone from the museum while pretending to help Supertato.
Mojo Swoptops (26 episodes)
From Monday 2 February at 17:25
Animated preschool television series centred around a little truck that can change its top to
perform different jobs. Mojo is a plucky little truck who, along with his best friend and mechanic Bo, helps the residents of the town of Swoppiton solve problems. The core of the show is problem-solving and teamwork, as Mojo “swops” out his top (e.g. for a fire truck top, helicopter top, or crane top) to gain new abilities and save the day.
Chinese Lunar Year Celebrations – Go Jetters
From Tuesday 17 February at 07:25
Marking Chinese Lunar Year 2026 with five of your favourite Chinese themed episodes of Go Jetters throughout the day, including “Chinese New Year, Dragon Dance Drama” in which Kyan is invited to perform a dragon dance in Beijing. Meanwhile, Glitch and his Grimbots have a long race on a long wall – the Great Wall of China!
We Bluey – Valentine’s Month
From Sunday 1 February at 11:45
Catch episodes of Bluey every day in February on CBeebies South Africa. This funny and honest look at modern family life celebrates how imaginative play helps shape healthy children. Australian blue heeler puppy Bluey has a boundless imagination and loves to turn daily life into playful adventures. She and little sister Bingo throw themselves into exploring their world, using gameplay to conquer their fears and try out adult roles. And they like nothing more than pulling their parents – particularly Dad – into their fun and games. Mum Chilli’s gone back to work and Dad Bandit juggles childcare with working from home. But though he might think he’s in charge, the girls are definitely calling the shots when it comes to playtime – and pretty much everything else.
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