This week's UK TV & radio

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Listings for BBC 2 on Tuesday, December 18 2018

03:45This Is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. Also in HD. [S] 
06:15Bargain Hunt 25/32. Oswestry: Two teams of friends take on the challenge at the Oswestry Showground. Also in HD. [AD,S] 
07:00This Farming Life An insight into modern farming life. Our old friends newlyweds Mel and Martin Irvine return to the series and introduce their newest member of the family, four-month-old Erin. Also in HD. [S] 
08:00MasterChef: The Professionals 9/21. The search for the UK's 2018 culinary superstar continues. The six strongest chefs from the week's heats attempt to impress Monica and Marcus in two high-stakes challenges. [AD,S,SL] 
09:00BBC News at 9 The latest headlines, breaking news and sport from the BBC newsroom. Also in HD. [S] 
10:00Victoria Derbyshire The BBC's daily news and current affairs programme with original stories, exclusive interviews, audience debate and breaking news. Also in HD. [S] 
11:00BBC Newsroom Live Stay up to date on the day's top stories, with the latest breaking news as it happens. Also in HD. [S] 
12:15Politics Live Jo Coburn and guests discuss the big political issues of the day. Also in HD. [S] 
13:00Coast 8/23. Scotland's Western Isles: Neil Oliver searches for sea eagles, recently reintroduced to the island of Canna. Also in HD. [AD,S] 
13:30Canterbury Cathedral 2/3. Pennies from Heaven: A year in the life of Canterbury Cathedral. The need for cathedral repairs reaches crisis point as Easter, the year's busiest festival, arrives. Also in HD. [AD,S] 
14:30The Hairy Bikers Home for... ...Christmas. 2/10. In Between Days: The Hairy Bikers create mouthwatering festive dishes and get into the spirit of the season with special guest Alex Jones. Also in HD. [AD,S] 
15:15Who Do You Think You Are? 7/10. Fearne Cotton: Celebrity genealogy series. Fearne Cotton learns about her Welsh great-grandfather who worked down a coal mine at 13 and ended up as a chemist. Also in HD. [AD,S] 
16:15David Attenborough's Natural... ...Curiosities. 2/6. Finding the Way: David Attenborough examines animals with an amazing ability to find their way - the dung beetle uses the sun, moon and even the Milky Way. Also in HD. [AD,S] 
16:45Eggheads Jeremy Vine hosts the show where every day a new team of challengers take on what is probably the greatest quiz team in Britain, made up of some of the country's top quizzers. Also in HD. [S] 
17:15Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Jennifer Saunders and Patricia Potter Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Jennifer Saunders and best pal Patricia Potter take to the road on a humdinger of a trip. Also in HD. [S] 
18:00Mary Berry's Absolute Christmas... ...Favourites. 1/2. Mary Berry shows how to prepare for the festive season with dishes including horseradish mustard beef, and visits a traditional stilton factory. Also in HD. [AD,S] 
18:30Nigella's Christmas Table Nigella decamps to the countryside for her cosiest Christmas yet. Recipes include roast duck, garlic and parmesan mashed potato gratin and brandy salted caramel ice cream. Also in HD. [AD,S] 
19:30Only Connect 1/4. Champion of Champions Special: Europhiles v String Section: Series 9 champions the Europhiles take on Series 11 winners the String Section. Victoria Coren Mitchell presents. Also in HD. [S] 
20:00MasterChef: The Professionals 19/21. The search for the UK's 2018 culinary superstar continues. It's the finals and the first challenge the chefs face is the chance to cook at the Chef's Table. Also in HD. [AD,S] 
21:00Grizzly Bear Cubs and Me 1/2. Wildlife series. Gordon Buchanan joins the Pazhetnovs, a pioneering family of biologists, in snowy Russia to rehabilitate six orphaned grizzly cubs back to the wild. Also in HD. [AD,S] 
22:00New: QI 9/18. Pubs - A Christmas Special: Quiz show. Sandi Toksvig has a Christmas knees-up in the pub with Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and Noel Fielding. Also in HD. [S] 
22:30Newsnight In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines with Emily Maitlis. Also in HD. [S] Followed by weather. 
23:15NFL This Week Mark Chapman introduces the latest American football action from the NFL, with expert analysis by Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell. Also in HD. [S] 
00:05A Hotel for the Super Rich &... ...Famous. 2/2. Tom Kerridge launches the hotel's new restaurant. [AD,S,SL] 
01:05Babies: Their Wonderful World 2/3. Becoming Social: Documentary. Episode two looks at why we are born to respond to faces, what makes babies laugh and how we learn to empathise with others. [AD,S,SL] 
02:05Heir Hunters with Michael Buerk 19/20. The hunt for Joyce Copley's heirs leads to a successful blind musician. One of John Trevor Hoyle's relatives helped change the perception of guide dogs. [AD,S,SL] 
02:50Roots 2/4. Kunta marries Belle and the two have a daughter, Kizzy, who inherits her father's spirit. Contains graphic violence, sexual violence and some upsetting scenes. Also in HD. [AD,S] 
04:25This Is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two. Also in HD. [S] 
06:00Great British Menu Central Dessert Culinary competition. With one dish left to impress, Marianne looks to raise a smile with her 'carry on' themed dessert, complete with surprise presentation. Also in HD. [S,SL]