The Olympics have taken over the television schedule, forcing the BBC to rearrange its regular programming to accommodate the various sporting events. The Paris Games, which officially began on July 26 with a divisive opening ceremony, will see just over two weeks of sports coverage dominating the BBC's TV schedules.
Athletics, sailing, cycling and more have taken centre stage, providing viewers with some thrilling moments and historic sporting achievements. As a result of the Games, many popular shows have had their usual time slots shifted.
EastEnders has frequently been moved to BBC Two, while The One Show has gone on a break.
The Olympics will continue to be broadcast extensively on the BBC for another week, but many may be wondering when the games will conclude and when the TV schedule will return to normal. We explain below.
When does the Olympics end?
The final day of the Games is set for Sunday, August 11, when the last batch of medals will be awarded. The Olympics will conclude with a closing ceremony, scheduled to be aired on BBC One from 7pm, which will officially end the competition and pass the baton to the 2028 hosts, Brisbane.
A few hours after the women's marathon concludes, the closing ceremony will take place in a more traditional format at the Stade de France. Organisers have revealed that the Stade de France will be transformed into a massive theatre featuring over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers and circus artists.
What does this mean for TV schedules?
On Monday, August 12, regular programming will resume on BBC One and BBC Two. Shows such as Homes Under The Hammer, Bargain Hunt, Pointless and EastEnders will return to their usual time slots.
What's on the schedule for BBC One and BBC Two on Monday, August 12?
The One Show is set to return at 7pm, followed by EastEnders at 7.30pm. The evening's line-up will primarily consist of reruns of popular BBC shows, including Scam Interceptors and Death in Paradise.
Over on BBC Two, viewers can look forward to new series of Mastermind, Only Connect and University Challenge at 7.30pm, 8pm and 8.30pm respectively.
However, it's worth noting that TV schedules are subject to change, particularly if the BBC announces a new Olympics-themed programme or there's a significant breaking news event.
