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BBC 2 1964BBC 2 1964BBC 2 1965BBC 2 (February 20th, 1965)
BBC 2 1964BBC 2 1964BBC 2 1965BBC 2 (February 20th, 1965)


<u>Nickname:</u> "The Early 2s"
'''Nickname:''' "The Early 2s"


<u>Logo:</u> A series of black and white stripes cross each other then reform further from the screen to make two bands. Two boxes, one containing a large white "2" and the other containing the BBC logo of the time, then slide in from the top and bottom respectively, and place themselves on the bands.
'''Logo:''' A series of black and white stripes cross each other then reform further from the screen to make two bands. Two boxes, one containing a large white "2" and the other containing the BBC logo of the time, then slide in from the top and bottom respectively, and place themselves on the bands.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
*Accompanying clock ident: The clock looks identical to the alternate logo, but instead of stripes on the right of it, a large clock with Roman numerals (though the 4 is represented by "IIII" rather than "IV") is seen to the right.
*Accompanying clock ident: The clock looks identical to the alternate logo, but instead of stripes on the right of it, a large clock with Roman numerals (though the 4 is represented by "IIII" rather than "IV") is seen to the right.
*Another logo would run in tandem with the animated one during this era. The design consisted of the following: on the left, there was a divided dark grey box with a white border, housing the "2" within the top division and the BBC logo within the bottom. On the right was a longer, lighter grey rectangle with white stripes running across it. The logo, printed on cardboard, would flip over to reveal a large,white solitary "2" on a black background.
*Another logo would run in tandem with the animated one during this era. The design consisted of the following: on the left, there was a divided dark grey box with a white border, housing the "2" within the top division and the BBC logo within the bottom. On the right was a longer, lighter grey rectangle with white stripes running across it. The logo, printed on cardboard, would flip over to reveal a large,white solitary "2" on a black background.
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*There is an in-credit version used on ''Match Of The Day'' with the BBC logo with the number "2" in the same rectangle.
*There is an in-credit version used on ''Match Of The Day'' with the BBC logo with the number "2" in the same rectangle.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The stripes moving and forming, the boxes sliding in.
'''FX/SFX:''' The stripes moving and forming, the boxes sliding in.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> A trumpet fanfare with a rolling drum throughout. The variations were silent, however (aside from the in-credit one, which uses the opening or closing theme to the show).
'''Music/Sounds:''' A trumpet fanfare with a rolling drum throughout. The variations were silent, however (aside from the in-credit one, which uses the opening or closing theme to the show).


<u>Availability:</u> Extinct.
'''Availability:''' Extinct.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===2nd Logo (December 2, 1967-December 28, 1974, 1993, April-May 2012)===
===2nd Logo (December 2, 1967-December 28, 1974, 1993, April-May 2012)===
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BBC2 (1967, Christmas)BBC2 (1968)BBC 2 (UK)BBC2 (1973, Boxing Day)BBC2 (1974, Christmas)
BBC2 (1967, Christmas)BBC2 (1968)BBC 2 (UK)BBC2 (1973, Boxing Day)BBC2 (1974, Christmas)


<u>Nicknames:</u> "The Turning 2", "BBC 2 In Color", "2-Cube"
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<u>Logo:</u> Three dots, colored {{Font color|green|green}}, {{Font color|red|red}} and {{Font color|blue|blue}} respectively, appear on a black background. They shrink and merge into one white dot just above the center of the screen. A {{Font color|blue|blue} "{{Font color|blue|2}}" is then drawn around the dot, and when it is completed, the word "COLOUR", in white, appears below. The "2" then starts rotating around, and one at a time, three more "2"s (in the same style) appear, colored {{Font color|red|red}}, {{Font color|green|green}} and white respectively, before the {{Font color|blue|blue} "{{Font color|blue|2}}" reappears. The rotation continues for the rest of the logo.
'''Nicknames:''' "The Turning 2", "BBC 2 In Color", "2-Cube"


<u>Trivia:</u> Although the logo itself was introduced on 2 December 1967, the animated ident did not appear until 15 November 1969, the same day BBC 1 and ITV began colour broadcasting. Until then, holding slides with the logo were used to introduce programming.
'''Logo:''' Three dots, colored {{Font color|green|green}}, {{Font color|red|red}} and {{Font color|blue|blue}} respectively, appear on a black background. They shrink and merge into one white dot just above the center of the screen. A {{Font color|blue|blue} "{{Font color|blue|2}}" is then drawn around the dot, and when it is completed, the word "COLOUR", in white, appears below. The "2" then starts rotating around, and one at a time, three more "2"s (in the same style) appear, colored {{Font color|red|red}}, {{Font color|green|green}} and white respectively, before the {{Font color|blue|blue} "{{Font color|blue|2}}" reappears. The rotation continues for the rest of the logo.
 
'''Trivia:''' Although the logo itself was introduced on 2 December 1967, the animated ident did not appear until 15 November 1969, the same day BBC 1 and ITV began colour broadcasting. Until then, holding slides with the logo were used to introduce programming.


*Variants:
*Variants:
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**Christmas 1974: Same as before, but the "2" is {{Font color|orange|orange}}. This was the final time the 2-cube was seen.
**Christmas 1974: Same as before, but the "2" is {{Font color|orange|orange}}. This was the final time the 2-cube was seen.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The dots shrinking, the "2"s rotating.
'''FX/SFX:''' The dots shrinking, the "2"s rotating.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> If you want to count the continuity announcer.
'''Music/Sounds:''' If you want to count the continuity announcer.


<u>Music/Sounds Variant:</u> The 70's season variant used the jingle to the "Silk" ident in the 6th logo package.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' The 70's season variant used the jingle to the "Silk" ident in the 6th logo package.


<u>Availability:</u> Extinct on TV.
'''Availability:''' Extinct on TV.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===3rd Logo (December 28, 1974-April 1979, April-May 2012)===
===3rd Logo (December 28, 1974-April 1979, April-May 2012)===


Regular Idents:
Regular Idents:
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BBC 2 (Christmas 1975)BBC2 (1976)BBC2 (1977)
BBC 2 (Christmas 1975)BBC2 (1976)BBC2 (1977)


<u>Nickname:</u> "The Striped 2"
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'''Nickname:''' "The Striped 2"


<u>Logo:</u> A "2" consisting of {{Font color|blue|blue}} and white stripes deforms on a {{Font color|blue|blue}} background and the {{Font color|blue|blue}} stripes rotate to the left and the white to the right. They then reform with the stripe colour inverted into the "2".
'''Logo:''' A "2" consisting of {{Font color|blue|blue}} and white stripes deforms on a {{Font color|blue|blue}} background and the {{Font color|blue|blue}} stripes rotate to the left and the white to the right. They then reform with the stripe colour inverted into the "2".


<u>Trivia:</u> The logo was actually a mechanical model, like BBC One's mirrored globe at the time. The device was made up of 23 discs that were stacked on top of one another, with white and blue stripes painted on. Twelve stripes were white and started from the right side, while the eleven blue stripes sandwiched in between them started from the left. As the discs rotated inward, the "2" as you see above would form on-screen. Apparently, the device now lives on as a coin-operated amusement in the foyer of BBC Television Centre.
'''Trivia:''' The logo was actually a mechanical model, like BBC One's mirrored globe at the time. The device was made up of 23 discs that were stacked on top of one another, with white and blue stripes painted on. Twelve stripes were white and started from the right side, while the eleven blue stripes sandwiched in between them started from the left. As the discs rotated inward, the "2" as you see above would form on-screen. Apparently, the device now lives on as a coin-operated amusement in the foyer of BBC Television Centre.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
*Accompanying clock ident: Much like before, it uses the BBC1 clock at the time, but with the BBC 2 branding and colors.
*Accompanying clock ident: Much like before, it uses the BBC1 clock at the time, but with the BBC 2 branding and colors.
*There was a variant with a black background. This was introduced in 1978.
*There was a variant with a black background. This was introduced in 1978.
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**The logo was remade in widescreen and HD for BBC Two's 70's season in April 2012.
**The logo was remade in widescreen and HD for BBC Two's 70's season in April 2012.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The rotating stripes, and the chroma-keyed background.
'''FX/SFX:''' The rotating stripes, and the chroma-keyed background.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> See the 2nd logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' See the 2nd logo.


<u>Availability:</u> Extinct on TV.
'''Availability:''' Extinct on TV.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===4th Logo (December 1978, April 1979-March 31, 1986, May 2010, October 10-22, 2012, 2013)===
===4th Logo (December 1978, April 1979-March 31, 1986, May 2010, October 10-22, 2012, 2013)===


Regular Ident:
Regular Ident:
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BBC2 (1978)BBC 2 1979BBC 2 1980BBC 2 1981BBC 2 1982BBC 2 1983BBC 2 1984BBC 2 1985
BBC2 (1978)BBC 2 1979BBC 2 1980BBC 2 1981BBC 2 1982BBC 2 1983BBC 2 1984BBC 2 1985


<u>Nickname:</u> "The Striped 2 Returns"
{{YouTube|id=Q3leHrqQ8j0|id2=Vvbvel0lPdo}}
 
'''Nickname:''' "The Striped 2 Returns"


<u>Logo:</u> On a black background, two {{Font color|orange|orange}} stripes write in. Then, a two-striped "2" writes itself in. The another set of {{Font color|orange|orange}} stripes write in. The entire logo has golden/black gradient trails.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, two {{Font color|orange|orange}} stripes write in. Then, a two-striped "2" writes itself in. The another set of {{Font color|orange|orange}} stripes write in. The entire logo has golden/black gradient trails.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
*Accompanying clock ident: From April 1979 to Feburary 5th, 1981, it had the standard clock for the time in orange, with a flat and larger version of the BBC 2 logo at the time with longer stripes, and sometimes the 2 in orange. The clock would be replaced with the new digital one in 1980, and the logo was changed to the standard logo, but smaller and longer stripes.
*Accompanying clock ident: From April 1979 to Feburary 5th, 1981, it had the standard clock for the time in orange, with a flat and larger version of the BBC 2 logo at the time with longer stripes, and sometimes the 2 in orange. The clock would be replaced with the new digital one in 1980, and the logo was changed to the standard logo, but smaller and longer stripes.
*Starting in 1983 with the debut of school programming, the logo was placed on a yellow background, starting with white and ending with black.
*Starting in 1983 with the debut of school programming, the logo was placed on a yellow background, starting with white and ending with black.
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**The remade version was also used on BBC Two Northern Ireland twice in October 2012, including the last ''Pages From Ceefax''.
**The remade version was also used on BBC Two Northern Ireland twice in October 2012, including the last ''Pages From Ceefax''.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The orange stripes and "2" writing.
'''FX/SFX:''' The orange stripes and "2" writing.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> A cheerful 18-note synth fanfare. In other cases, silent.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A cheerful 18-note synth fanfare. In other cases, silent.


<u>Music/Sounds Variant:</u> "Feuillages" by Joël Fajerman and Yan Yrssen was used when this ident was brought back for BBC2's 80's season, but the Wales variant retained the original jingle.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' "Feuillages" by Joël Fajerman and Yan Yrssen was used when this ident was brought back for BBC2's 80's season, but the Wales variant retained the original jingle.


<u>Availability:</u> Extinct on TV.
'''Availability:''' Extinct on TV.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> It's rather dated by today's standards, but it was revolutionary for its time, as this was the UK's first electronically generated ident, and probably the world's first computer animated ident. Ironic that the Christmas idents were still mechanical.
'''Editor's Note:''' It's rather dated by today's standards, but it was revolutionary for its time, as this was the UK's first electronically generated ident, and probably the world's first computer animated ident. Ironic that the Christmas idents were still mechanical.


===5th Logo (March 31, 1986-February 16, 1991, May 2010)===
===5th Logo (March 31, 1986-February 16, 1991, May 2010)===
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BBC 2 1986BBC 2 1987BBC 2 1988BBC 2 1989BBC 2 1990
BBC 2 1986BBC 2 1987BBC 2 1988BBC 2 1989BBC 2 1990


<u>Nicknames:</u> "TWO", "The Colorful TWO", "Boring TWO", "Dull and Worthy", "The TWO Of Tepidity", "No '2'"
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'''Nicknames:''' "TWO", "The Colorful TWO", "Boring TWO", "Dull and Worthy", "The TWO Of Tepidity", "No '2'"


<u>Logo:</u> On a white background, the word "TWO" emerges from the wall as segments that are in white. As you can notice, the second part of the "T" is red and the first two parts of the "W" are green and blue. Despite the "TWO" in the ident, the channel was still officially called "BBC 2".
'''Logo:''' On a white background, the word "TWO" emerges from the wall as segments that are in white. As you can notice, the second part of the "T" is red and the first two parts of the "W" are green and blue. Despite the "TWO" in the ident, the channel was still officially called "BBC 2".


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
*Accompanying clock ident: The clock has the logo below, and the hours are bars emerging from the background. The hands are in the red/green/blue colors as well.
*Accompanying clock ident: The clock has the logo below, and the hours are bars emerging from the background. The hands are in the red/green/blue colors as well.
*Christmas idents:
*Christmas idents:
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**This ident was remade in HD for BBC Two's 80's season in 2010 alongside logo 4.
**This ident was remade in HD for BBC Two's 80's season in 2010 alongside logo 4.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Computer animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' Computer animation.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> None, except a continuity announcer. The Christmas variants had their own jingles, and the 80's season variant used the Christmas 1987 jingle.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None, except a continuity announcer. The Christmas variants had their own jingles, and the 80's season variant used the Christmas 1987 jingle.


<u>Availability:</u> Extinct on TV.
'''Availability:''' Extinct on TV.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===6th Logo (1990, unused)===
===6th Logo (1990, unused)===
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BBC2 (UNUSED
BBC2 (UNUSED


<u>Logo:</u> On a dark green background, a box can be seen forming, which then splits neatly like an elevator effect and forms the number "II" on each side, which is in letters instead. The finished product is then completed with the BBC logo underneath.
'''Logo:''' On a dark green background, a box can be seen forming, which then splits neatly like an elevator effect and forms the number "II" on each side, which is in letters instead. The finished product is then completed with the BBC logo underneath.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Nice animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' Nice animation.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> A deep harmonic tune which sounds similar to the one on the BBC1 test ident, except it sounds faster.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A deep harmonic tune which sounds similar to the one on the BBC1 test ident, except it sounds faster.


<u>Availability:</u> It was never used or broadcast, it was a test ident along with the BBC1 test one, and the next logo was used instead.
'''Availability:''' It was never used or broadcast, it was a test ident along with the BBC1 test one, and the next logo was used instead.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===7th Logo (February 16, 1991-October 4, 1997)===
===7th Logo (February 16, 1991-October 4, 1997)===


Regular Idents:
Regular Idents:
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BBC 2 Chirstmas 1991BBC 2 Chirstmas 1992BBC 2 Chirstmas 1993BBC 2 Chirstmas 1994BBC 2 Chirstmas 1995BBC 2 Chirstmas 1996
BBC 2 Chirstmas 1991BBC 2 Chirstmas 1992BBC 2 Chirstmas 1993BBC 2 Chirstmas 1994BBC 2 Chirstmas 1995BBC 2 Chirstmas 1996


<u>Nicknames:</u> "The 1991 2s", "The 2", "The 2s: Part One", "2 Returns"
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<u>Logo:</u> The main focus of the ident is the uniquely shaped "2". This was also the final time BBC Two was known as "BBC 2".
'''Nicknames:''' "The 1991 2s", "The 2", "The 2s: Part One", "2 Returns"


<u>Trivia:</u> A special documentary named "The Tale of 2" shows how they created the idents and the music. This is part of a series named ''How Do They Do That?'' (not to be confused with ''How Do They Do It?'') on the channel.
'''Logo:''' The main focus of the ident is the uniquely shaped "2". This was also the final time BBC Two was known as "BBC 2".


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Depends on the logo.
'''Trivia:''' A special documentary named "The Tale of 2" shows how they created the idents and the music. This is part of a series named ''How Do They Do That?'' (not to be confused with ''How Do They Do It?'') on the channel.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''FX/SFX:''' Depends on the logo.
 
'''Variants:'''
*Accompanying clock ident: The clock used the GNAT-designed clock first shown on BBC1, now on a disk with a white/cyan hue, black clock hands, and the dots and dashes inverting to darker to lighter hues. The disk stands on a cyan floor with a white light on a black background, causing a visible shadow to appear. This would be used up to 2001, where it was converted to widescreen when possible.
*Accompanying clock ident: The clock used the GNAT-designed clock first shown on BBC1, now on a disk with a white/cyan hue, black clock hands, and the dots and dashes inverting to darker to lighter hues. The disk stands on a cyan floor with a white light on a black background, causing a visible shadow to appear. This would be used up to 2001, where it was converted to widescreen when possible.
*There were two slight variations of the clock design, commonly used on the channel's closure for the night. The first variant, used from February 16, 1991 to mid-December 1991, appeared more close-up. The second variant, used from mid-December 1991 to October 4, 1997, appeared more further out. The overall design of the clock remained the same (even through the next logo).
*There were two slight variations of the clock design, commonly used on the channel's closure for the night. The first variant, used from February 16, 1991 to mid-December 1991, appeared more close-up. The second variant, used from mid-December 1991 to October 4, 1997, appeared more further out. The overall design of the clock remained the same (even through the next logo).
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*Occasionally, the idents (and sometimes the clock) were played out without the 1988 BBC logo used at the time; an example of this happening was the very first showing of Paint on 16 February 1991.
*Occasionally, the idents (and sometimes the clock) were played out without the 1988 BBC logo used at the time; an example of this happening was the very first showing of Paint on 16 February 1991.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Depended on the variant.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Depended on the variant.
*Paint/Made In Japan: A steady cymbal crash as the paint comes into view, reaching a peak upon contact with the "2", followed by a two-note resonant sound, symbolic of the dripping paint.
*Paint/Made In Japan: A steady cymbal crash as the paint comes into view, reaching a peak upon contact with the "2", followed by a two-note resonant sound, symbolic of the dripping paint.
*Water/Water Reflection: A jingle featuring wind instruments and reverberated ethnic percussion.
*Water/Water Reflection: A jingle featuring wind instruments and reverberated ethnic percussion.
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*Steam: An atmospheric theme consisting of four synth notes, in D#.
*Steam: An atmospheric theme consisting of four synth notes, in D#.


<u>Music/Sounds Variant:</u> On the idents' first few weeks (February 16, 1991-March 1991), the music on the original 11 idents sounded slightly different than later showings, with the music being much weaker. The music was later updated in March 1991, with a remastered soundtrack.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On the idents' first few weeks (February 16, 1991-March 1991), the music on the original 11 idents sounded slightly different than later showings, with the music being much weaker. The music was later updated in March 1991, with a remastered soundtrack.


<u>Availability:</u> Extinct on TV.
'''Availability:''' Extinct on TV.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> These idents are famous for their creative concepts, and thus have garnered worldwide recognition.
'''Editor's Note:''' These idents are famous for their creative concepts, and thus have garnered worldwide recognition.


===8th Logo (October 4, 1997-November 19, 2001)===
===8th Logo (October 4, 1997-November 19, 2001)===


Regular Idents:
Regular Idents:
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Christmas Idents:
Christmas Idents:
BBC 2 (Christmas 1997/Generic)BBC 2 Chirstmas 1997BBC 2 Chirstmas 1998BBC 2 Chirstmas 1999BBC 2 Chirstmas 2000
BBC 2 (Christmas 1997/Generic)BBC 2 Chirstmas 1997BBC 2 Chirstmas 1998BBC 2 Chirstmas 1999BBC 2 Chirstmas 2000
{{YouTube|id=fWsZ3MWbafQ}}


Nicknames: "The 1991 2s II", "The 2 II", "The 2s: Part Two"
Nicknames: "The 1991 2s II", "The 2 II", "The 2s: Part Two"


<u>Logo:</u> The same as before, but now, instead of an italicized "BBC" logo, it was adapted with the new BBC logo ("BBC TWO"), making it also the first time the channel is called "BBC Two".
'''Logo:''' The same as before, but now, instead of an italicized "BBC" logo, it was adapted with the new BBC logo ("BBC TWO"), making it also the first time the channel is called "BBC Two".


<u>Variants:</u> Although the previous regular idents are intact, more idents started to be introduced during this period. Most of these had less of emphasis in the teal color used previously in 1991 to 1997:
'''Variants:''' Although the previous regular idents are intact, more idents started to be introduced during this period. Most of these had less of emphasis in the teal color used previously in 1991 to 1997:
*Aerial: We see a dark green "2" with aerials attached to it in a red studio, appearing in random places between flashes of static, before finally appearing in the center of the screen.
*Aerial: We see a dark green "2" with aerials attached to it in a red studio, appearing in random places between flashes of static, before finally appearing in the center of the screen.
*Duck: This ident depicted a soapy setting, from which a yellow '2' resembling a rubber duck emerged, giving a little squeak. Later showings of Duck has the 'BBC TWO' DOG's colour changed to black in order to be visible on the lighter background.
*Duck: This ident depicted a soapy setting, from which a yellow '2' resembling a rubber duck emerged, giving a little squeak. Later showings of Duck has the 'BBC TWO' DOG's colour changed to black in order to be visible on the lighter background.
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**Chirstmas 2000: TBA
**Chirstmas 2000: TBA


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Depends on the variant.
'''FX/SFX:''' Depends on the variant.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Depends on the variant.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Depends on the variant.
*Aerial: A harp theme similar to Car, in D.
*Aerial: A harp theme similar to Car, in D.
*Paint Pot: Similar to Paint, with slight changes.
*Paint Pot: Similar to Paint, with slight changes.
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*It's Scary Out There: A series of sound effects, including a low bell clang.
*It's Scary Out There: A series of sound effects, including a low bell clang.


<u>Availability:</u> Extinct on TV.
'''Availability:''' Extinct on TV.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===9th Logo (November 19, 2001-February 18, 2007)===
===9th Logo (November 19, 2001-February 18, 2007)===


Regular Idents:
Regular Idents:
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BBC 2 (2001/Christmas)BBC 2 (2002/Christmas)BBC 2 (2003/Christmas)BBC 2 (2005/Christmas)BBC 2 (UK) - CLG Wiki
BBC 2 (2001/Christmas)BBC 2 (2002/Christmas)BBC 2 (2003/Christmas)BBC 2 (2005/Christmas)BBC 2 (UK) - CLG Wiki


<u>Nicknames:</u> "The Personality 2's", "2 III", "The 2s III", "The 2s: Part Three", "Big 2 III", "Robotic 2"
{{YouTube|id=lqqIGFLFehc|id2=FYl3XvdRrb0}}


<u>Logo:</u> This revolves around an inanimate "2" as a robot on a yellow background, with the BBC Two box logo now colored purple.
'''Nicknames:''' "The Personality 2's", "2 III", "The 2s III", "The 2s: Part Three", "Big 2 III", "Robotic 2"


<u>Variants:</u> There are several different variations of this logo:
'''Logo:''' This revolves around an inanimate "2" as a robot on a yellow background, with the BBC Two box logo now colored purple.
 
'''Variants:''' There are several different variations of this logo:
*Fish: The '2' is floating underwater, minding its own business, when a shoal of mackerel swim up to its "face". The '2' immediately blows bubbles at the curious group of fish, scaring them away. A smaller, solitary fish swims towards the '2' at the end. This was the first ident to be used. A later variant was introduced in January 2002 in which the entire ident (save for the BBC Two logo) is flipped, fixing the problem that was seen in the original variant in which the "2" is the wrong way around for most of the ident. This variant was used for the rest of the idents' run.
*Fish: The '2' is floating underwater, minding its own business, when a shoal of mackerel swim up to its "face". The '2' immediately blows bubbles at the curious group of fish, scaring them away. A smaller, solitary fish swims towards the '2' at the end. This was the first ident to be used. A later variant was introduced in January 2002 in which the entire ident (save for the BBC Two logo) is flipped, fixing the problem that was seen in the original variant in which the "2" is the wrong way around for most of the ident. This variant was used for the rest of the idents' run.
*Bounce: The '2' bounces around like a rubber ball in slow motion for the duration of the ident. It bounces in and out of frame, closer and further away at random points.
*Bounce: The '2' bounces around like a rubber ball in slow motion for the duration of the ident. It bounces in and out of frame, closer and further away at random points.
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*Some idents like Venus Fly Trap or Christmas 2000 were also re-used, but with the changed BBC Two box logo.
*Some idents like Venus Fly Trap or Christmas 2000 were also re-used, but with the changed BBC Two box logo.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Very nice CGI from Lambie-Nairn!
'''FX/SFX:''' Very nice CGI from Lambie-Nairn!


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Depends on the variant, however most tracks use a variation on the same four note tune.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Depends on the variant, however most tracks use a variation on the same four note tune.
*Fish: Synthesized plucks, and ethnic-style percussion. A loud bubbling is heard when the "2" scares away the fish.
*Fish: Synthesized plucks, and ethnic-style percussion. A loud bubbling is heard when the "2" scares away the fish.
*Bounce: Starts with the familiar four note tune, followed by an ambient electronic piece with thud noises playing every time the "2" hits the floor. If the ident is left to play long enough, a nod to the previous ident package can be heard, with a familiar reverse cymbal from the "Paint" ident playing. Sometimes the soundtrack would have a more serious tone with a calm orchestral rendition of the piece. This variation is nicknamed "Bounce Sombre".
*Bounce: Starts with the familiar four note tune, followed by an ambient electronic piece with thud noises playing every time the "2" hits the floor. If the ident is left to play long enough, a nod to the previous ident package can be heard, with a familiar reverse cymbal from the "Paint" ident playing. Sometimes the soundtrack would have a more serious tone with a calm orchestral rendition of the piece. This variation is nicknamed "Bounce Sombre".
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*Christmas 2001: A "bursting" sound accompanies the appearance of the fairy, followed by fluttering and high-pitched giggling as the fairy sketches the tree.
*Christmas 2001: A "bursting" sound accompanies the appearance of the fairy, followed by fluttering and high-pitched giggling as the fairy sketches the tree.


<u>Availability:</u> Extinct on TV.
'''Availability:''' Extinct on TV.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===10th Logo (February 18, 2007-November 14, 2014)===
===10th Logo (February 18, 2007-November 14, 2014)===


Regular Idents:
Regular Idents:
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BBC 2 ChirstmasBBC 2 (Christmas 2011)
BBC 2 ChirstmasBBC 2 (Christmas 2011)


<u>Nicknames:</u> "Window on the World", "The 2s IV", "The 2s: Part Four"
'''Nicknames:''' "Window on the World", "The 2s IV", "The 2s: Part Four"


<u>Logo:</u> This logo revolves around a "2", a slightly modified version of the one used from 1991-2007, zooming out in form of various places and objects, often as a window looking out onto contrasting scenery. The BBC Two box is also colored teal this time.
'''Logo:''' This logo revolves around a "2", a slightly modified version of the one used from 1991-2007, zooming out in form of various places and objects, often as a window looking out onto contrasting scenery. The BBC Two box is also colored teal this time.


<u>Variants:</u> There are several different variations of this logo:
'''Variants:''' There are several different variations of this logo:
*Cappuccino: A paper with a 2 cut out is held over a cup, while chocolate pieces are sprinkled on top. The paper is then removed, so we can see, albeit through the stencil, that there is now a chocolate 2 atop a cappuccino.There were two variants to this ident. The formup is the same, but in one the 2 is disturbed by the drinker dropping in two sugar cubes, and the other by the drinker scooping the froth off of the top. The colour of the chocolate pieces is also different between both versions. Withdrawn in 2009.
*Cappuccino: A paper with a 2 cut out is held over a cup, while chocolate pieces are sprinkled on top. The paper is then removed, so we can see, albeit through the stencil, that there is now a chocolate 2 atop a cappuccino.There were two variants to this ident. The formup is the same, but in one the 2 is disturbed by the drinker dropping in two sugar cubes, and the other by the drinker scooping the froth off of the top. The colour of the chocolate pieces is also different between both versions. Withdrawn in 2009.
*Chase: A man is being chased through some woods by a number of men with dogs. He looks around and hides in a various places involving 2's. There are five variations of this ident which follow the same of the concept.
*Chase: A man is being chased through some woods by a number of men with dogs. He looks around and hides in a various places involving 2's. There are five variations of this ident which follow the same of the concept.
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*Winter Olympics: TBA
*Winter Olympics: TBA


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Depends on the variant.
'''FX/SFX:''' Depends on the variant.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
*From February 18, 2007 to June 16, 2009, the BBC Two logo fades in late into the ident on the left side of the screen.
*From February 18, 2007 to June 16, 2009, the BBC Two logo fades in late into the ident on the left side of the screen.
*From October 1, 2008 to October 2, 2008, two of the idents were edited to have the official BBC logo instead of the BBC Two logo.
*From October 1, 2008 to October 2, 2008, two of the idents were edited to have the official BBC logo instead of the BBC Two logo.
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**Christmas 2011-2014: TBA
**Christmas 2011-2014: TBA


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Depends on the variant.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Depends on the variant.


<u>Availability:</u> Extinct on TV.
'''Availability:''' Extinct on TV.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===11th Logo (July 9, 2014-September 26, 2018)===
===11th Logo (July 9, 2014-September 26, 2018)===
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BBC 2 (Christmas 2015 and 2016, Version 1)BBC 2 Christmas V2BBC 2 Christmas V3BBC 2 Christmas V4BBC 2 Christmas V5BBC2 Christmas V6BBC 2 Christmas V7BBC 2 Christmas V8BBC 2 Christmas V9
BBC 2 (Christmas 2015 and 2016, Version 1)BBC 2 Christmas V2BBC 2 Christmas V3BBC 2 Christmas V4BBC 2 Christmas V5BBC2 Christmas V6BBC 2 Christmas V7BBC 2 Christmas V8BBC 2 Christmas V9


<u>Nicknames:</u> "The 2s V", "The 2s: Part Five", "The Return of the 1990s 2s"
'''Nicknames:''' "The 2s V", "The 2s: Part Five", "The Return of the 1990s 2s"


<u>Logo:</u> The same as the 6th and 7th logos, but now, the same teal-colored BBC Two box logo from before appears on the bottom-right side of the screen.
'''Logo:''' The same as the 6th and 7th logos, but now, the same teal-colored BBC Two box logo from before appears on the bottom-right side of the screen.


<u>Variants:</u>
'''Variants:'''
For this logo's first year, the box logo was white and after 1.5 seconds, the box spins to reveal the words "50 YEARS" next to the boxed logo.
For this logo's first year, the box logo was white and after 1.5 seconds, the box spins to reveal the words "50 YEARS" next to the boxed logo.
On BBC Two Northern Ireland, the local BBC Two channel for Northern Ireland, instead of using the boxed logo the channel instead opted to take the logo out of its box and place it at the bottom center of the screen, similar to that of the 1991-2001 idents.
On BBC Two Northern Ireland, the local BBC Two channel for Northern Ireland, instead of using the boxed logo the channel instead opted to take the logo out of its box and place it at the bottom center of the screen, similar to that of the 1991-2001 idents.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Same as before.
'''FX/SFX:''' Same as before.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Depends on the variant.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Depends on the variant.


<u>Availability:</u> Extinct on TV.
'''Availability:''' Extinct on TV.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===12th Logo (September 27, 2018-)===
===12th Logo (September 27, 2018-)===


Regular Idents:
Regular Idents:
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BBC Two ID - Magical (2018)BBC Two ID - Glamourous (2018)BBC Two ID - Comforting (2018)BBC Two ID - Festive (2019)
BBC Two ID - Magical (2018)BBC Two ID - Glamourous (2018)BBC Two ID - Comforting (2018)BBC Two ID - Festive (2019)


<u>Nicknames:</u> "The Curve", "The 2 Curve"
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Curve", "The 2 Curve"


<u>Logo:</u> We see an interactive environment, centering around a simple curve that represents the curve (looks like a curved wave) seen in the middle of a "2". Below appear the boxless version of 2007 BBC Two logo. The logo is now placed at the bottom of the screen instead of the bottom-right corner of the screen, similar to that of the 1991-2001 idents.
'''Logo:''' We see an interactive environment, centering around a simple curve that represents the curve (looks like a curved wave) seen in the middle of a "2". Below appear the boxless version of 2007 BBC Two logo. The logo is now placed at the bottom of the screen instead of the bottom-right corner of the screen, similar to that of the 1991-2001 idents.


<u>Variants:</u> Depends on the variant:
'''Variants:''' Depends on the variant:
*Feel Good: A bunch of multicoloured blobs float around the screen, stick together forming the 2 curve and resembling the sound of balloons. This was the first ident of the new look to be used at 6am on 27 September 2018.
*Feel Good: A bunch of multicoloured blobs float around the screen, stick together forming the 2 curve and resembling the sound of balloons. This was the first ident of the new look to be used at 6am on 27 September 2018.
*Captivating: Various paper ribbons move about on screen to form the 2 curve.
*Captivating: Various paper ribbons move about on screen to form the 2 curve.
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**Cosy: Also known as Comforting. A domestic cat flicks a bauble around on a carpeted floor - only its tail is seen, occasionally settling into the shape of the 2 curve, and purring sounds can be heard.
**Cosy: Also known as Comforting. A domestic cat flicks a bauble around on a carpeted floor - only its tail is seen, occasionally settling into the shape of the 2 curve, and purring sounds can be heard.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Depends on the variant.
'''FX/SFX:''' Depends on the variant.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Depends on the variant, with a ding at the beginning.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Depends on the variant, with a ding at the beginning.


<u>Availability:</u> Current. First shown at 6am on 27 September 2018.
'''Availability:''' Current. First shown at 6am on 27 September 2018.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


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