Brand New UK TV 2019
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- CreatorMike BartlettStarsKen NwosuSusannah FieldingBen MillerPsychological thriller set within a workplace. After sales associate Thomas Benson faints during a presentation, he senses that his colleagues have turned against him.3-episodes. Workplace set psychological thriller about a sales associate who believes his colleagues have turned against him after an unfortunate incident costs them a contract and a bonus.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 16th December 2019 - concludes 9pm Wednesday, 18th December 2019 on ITV. - DirectorNick HoltStarsBilly BarrattJames TarpeyTom BurkeFactual drama, based on true cases in the UK, following Ray (a 12-year-old boy) and his experience of the UK legal system that puts him on trial for murder.One-off drama based on a true story. 12-year-old Ray and his adult brother Nathan are put on trial for the murder of their mother's abusive partner.
Broadcast 9pm Monday, 16th December 2019 on BBC Two. - CreatorDan SeftonStarsElen RhysJulian LoomanMaría Fernández AcheA British and German detective clashing over how to police the Spanish island of Mallorca.10-episodes. Sun-drenched, daytime crime drama set on the island of Mallorca.
Commences 2:15pm Monday, 25th November 2019 - concludes 2:15pm 6th December 2019 on BBC One.
All 10-episodes available via the BBC iPlayer after broadcast of ep.1.
*A 10-episode Second Series has been commissioned for 2020.* - CreatorKaryn Dougan BucklandMark BucklandStarsSally LindsayDaniel RyanPaul HigginsA single mother gets caught up in a cold call scam that turns her world upside down.4-episodes. Thriller starring Sally Lindsey as a professional carer conned out of the money after the sale of her house. A rare drama series on Channel 5.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 18th November 2019 - concludes 9pm Thursday, 21st November 2019 on Channel 5. - StarsShaun DooleyGuy MartinGuy Martin embarks on his latest speed challenge - to win himself a Guinness World speed Record - by attempting to become the first person to ever drive a tractor at over 100mphOne-off documentary following Guy's latest speed challenge as he tries to set a new record for driving a tractor at over 100mph.
Broadcast 9pm Sunday, 17th November 2019 on Channel 4. - StarsEleanor TomlinsonRafe SpallRobert CarlyleIn London during the Edwardian era, George and Amy's attempt to start a life together is interrupted by a Martian invasion of Earth.3-episodes. Adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel retaining the period setting (though Edwardian rather than Victorian) in the leafy suburbs of Surrey.
Commenced 9pm Sunday, 17th November 2019 - concludes on BBC One. - StarsKevin MurphyObservational documentary series following the work of staff at three very different veterinary practices located within the ancient Kingdom of Mourne in Northern Ireland.6-episodes. Documentary following veterinarians in Northern Ireland.
Commenced 8pm Friday, 15th November 2019 - concludes on BBC Two. - StarsTracy-Ann ObermanRebecca DakinAnnabelle KnightThree self-confessed "good girls" and their partners, held back by a fear of being adventurous in the bedroom, get some creative advice from sex experts on how to spice up their love lives.6-episodes. Three couples looking to spice up their love life take advice from sex experts.
Commenced 10pm Thursday, 14th November 2019 - concludes on Channel 5. - DirectorSteve O'HaganStarsMichael E. MannGeorge MonbiotStephen McIntyreThe battle between the scientists and their critics over climate science and data transparency.One-off documentary revealing the truth about the data breach at the University of East Anglia that led to the so-called "Climategate scandal".
Broadcast 9pm Thursday, 14th November 2019 on BBC Four. - StarsDominic LittlewoodDominic Littlewood travels to the United States to have a go at some of the most challenging jobs over there, ranging from paramedic to U.S. Marshall, and comparing them to their British equivalent.10-episodes. Dominic Littlewood heads to the USA to try his hand at difficult jobs.
Commenced 9:15am Monday, 11th November 2019 - concludes 9:15am Friday, 22nd November 2019 on BBC One. - StarsChloe MasseyA two-part documentary following obese mothers at Leicester Royal Infirmary's high risk maternity unit.2-episodes. Documentary series following pregnant, obese women at Leicester Infirmary's High Risk Maternity Ward.
Broadcast 9pm Thursday, 7th and 14th November 2019 on 5 Star. - DirectorAbbas Ahmadi MotlaghMark WilliamsForty years ago, the Iranian hostage crisis gripped the world, with details unfolding nightly on television. But, until now, one story remains untold.One-off documentary revealing a little-known story from the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979.
Broadcast 11:15pm Monday, 4th November 2019 on BBC Four. - StarsVas BlackwoodDocumentary series following the mobile security personnel who protect Britain's cities from lawless disorder, stepping into situations that were once the domain of the police.4-episodes. Documentary series following the work of mobile security preventing public disorder in Brighton.
Commenced 10pm Monday 4th November 2019 - concludes 10pm Monday, 25th November 2019 on Channel 5. - StarsKym MarshAshley John-BaptisteRebecca MasonKym Marsh and Ashley John-Baptiste explore a rapidly growing and particular type of scam - the so called 'romance frauds' that every day sees unsuspecting online daters conned out of tens of thousands of pounds.5-episodes. Consumer affairs series investigating the growing problem of online romance scams which are leaving a trail of heartbreak and misery.
Commenced 9:15am Monday, 4th November 2019 - concludes 9:15am Friday, 8th November 2019 on BBC One. - DirectorLee SalisburyStarsRick MendozaDaniel RamosBritney SpearsIn 2007, pop-star Britney Spears suffered one of the most public, high-profile celebrity breakdowns of all time. Using first-hand accounts from witnesses, this documentary reveals the sequence of events that led to that meltdown.One-off documentary revealing the sequence of events that led to the public meltdown of the pop star in 2007.
Broadcast 9pm Sunday, 3rd November 2019 on Channel 5. - CreatorJack ThorneStarsDafne KeenKit ConnorRuth WilsonA young girl is destined to liberate her world from the grip of the Magisterium which represses people's ties to magic and their animal spirits known as daemons.8-episodes. Star-studded adaptation of the 1st of Philip Pullman's fantasy adventures novels.
Commenced 8pm Sunday, 3rd November 2019 - concludes on BBC One. - DirectorTom BolwellMattia ReinigerStarsRichard HoilesKhadija MellahIn 2019, a documentary team followed the extraordinary journey of Khadijah Mellah who made global headlines and sporting history by becoming the first British Muslim woman to ride in and win a British horse race.One-off documentary telling the remarkable story of novice jockey Khadijah Mellah.
Broadcast 11:45am Saturday, 2nd November 2019 on ITV. - DirectorRod TamimeStarsAna MatronicAna Matronic presents this one-off documentary discovering the dos and don'ts of keeping the dream alive after a pop star is gone. She reveals how some stars planned for their legacy while others left behind a terrible mess.One-off documentary looking at the legacy industry within the music business.
Broadcast Friday, 1st November 2019 on BBC Four. - DirectorAmanda BlueStarsKieran HodgsonHarry EnfieldLiza TarbuckIrreverent comedy documentary, presented by Kieran Hodgson, features Harry Enfield and Liza Tarbuck, and examines how Brexit came about, starting from "Brentry" to the present-day, and how a now divided country might be re-united.One-off comedy documentary looking at Brexit.
Broadcast Thursday, 31st October 2019 on Channel 4. - CreatorNeil ForsythStarsMark BonnarEmun ElliottHenry PettigrewTwo brothers accidentally run over and kill an old man. They cover their tracks, but their lives start to fall apart when neighbors and relatives of the dead doubt the way he died.4-episodes. Comedy drama following the efforts of two brothers to cover up the death of a terminally ill man they knocked down in their car.
Commenced Wednesday, 30th October 2019 - concluded Thursday, 14th November 2019 on BBC Two. - StarsMatthew GravelleObservational documentary series following the lives of some of the people who live and work in the shadow of Mount Snowden in Wales, one of the busiest mountains in the world.4-episodes. Observational documentary following those who live and work in Snowdonia, Wales.
Commenced 8pm Monday, 28th October 2019 - concluded 8pm Monday, 18th November 2019 on ITV. - StarsJason RedshawSophie AspinDavid Charles-CullyDocumentary charting the rise of some unlikely internet sensations from Blackpool - young, baby-faced grime artists whose YouTube videos have been viewed by millions.2-episodes. Documentary charting the rise of some of the very young, British, grime artists who have become internet stars.
Broadcast 10pm Sunday, 27th October and 2nd November 2019 on Channel 4. - CreatorJames DonkinBen WilsonStarsIsabella FrancescaSyrah MianBobby MairA group of campers compete to expose the "killer" among them for a share of cash prize.5-episodes. Reality show in which contestants think they are taking part in a "normal" reality show at a summer camp but learn their is a "murderer" among them.
Commenced 9pm Sunday, 27th October 2019 - concluded 9pm Thursday, 31st October 2019 on ITV2. - StarsDavid AttenboroughPeter DrostGoetz BielefeldtMillions of years ago incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust creating our seven continents - each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain and its own unique animal life. From the colourful paradise of South America to the scorching heat of Africa, Seven Worlds: One Planet showcases the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there. Be surprised by unexpected stories. Marvel at iconic landscapes. And be awestruck by spectacular wildlife. Seven Worlds: One Planet is an eye-opening journey around a world you thought you knew.7-episodes. Sir David Attenborough narrates this look at life on each continent.
Commenced 6:15pm Sunday, 27th October 2019 - concludes on BBC One. - StarsMichael PortilloThe length and breadth of Australia is travelled and explored by Michael Portillo by way of his beloved mode of transport - trains.6-episodes. Michael Portillo embarks on a journey around the Australian rail network.
Commenced 8pm Saturday, 26th October 2019 - concludes 8pm Saturday, 30th November 2019 on BBC Two. - StarsHarry HillJenna BoydJac CoxallComedian Harry Hill introduces some his favourite comedy and music acts as guests on his own surreal entertainment programme.6-episodes. The madcap comedian showcases some of his favourite comedians in a surreal mix of sketches, singing and weird games.
Commenced 11:05pm Friday, 25th October 2019 - concludes 11:05pm Friday, 29th November 2019 on Channel 4. - StarsBill NighyFranz BislinGion CaprezActor Bill Nighy narrates as cameras follow trains travelling though some of the most scenic landscapes in the world. The stories of these iconic railways are told by those who travel on, work on and live beside them.6-episodes. Cameras follow some of the most scenic train journeys from around the world.
Commenced 8pm Friday, 25th October 2019 - concludes 8pm Friday, 29th November 2019 on Channel 5. - StarsDave GormanJimmy CarrKatherine RyanSatirical game show where Comedian Dave Gorman welcomes three guests, usually comics, in each episode as they showcase the eccentricities of our modern world through funny word games and comedic quizzes.8-episodes. The comedian hosts a satirical comedy game show looking at the absurdities of the modern world.
Commenced 10pm Monday, 21st October 2019 - concludes 10pm Monday, 9th December 2019 on Dave. - DirectorChris HackettNathaniel LippiettStarsTom BradbyPrince HarryMeghan MarklePrince Harry and Meghan Markle take a trip to Africa to oversee the charity he started 15 years ago. He has a chance to walk in Diana's footsteps, meet Desmond Tutu, and see how he has improved lives in the villages.One-off documentary following the royal couple on their visit to Africa and speaking candidly to ITN's Tom Bradby.
Broadcast Sunday, 20th October 2019 on ITV. - StarsShane RichieGraham HeywoodShane Richie Jr.Shane Richie embarks on a mission to persuade family, friends and the viewers of the fun to be had holidaying at caravan parks around the UK.4-episodes. The entertainer tries to persuade his family, friends and viewers of the fun to be had at caravan parks.
Commenced 9pm Friday, 18th October 2019 - concluded 9pm Friday, 8th November 2019 on Channel 5. - StarsTakehiro HiraKelly MacdonaldYôsuke KubozukaA detective from Tokyo scours London for his missing brother, who's been involved with the Yakuza and accused of murder.8-episodes. Anglo-American co-production between the BBC and Netflix. A middle-aged Japanese man comes to London to find his younger brother who has been posing as a Yakuza member.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 17th October 2019 - concludes on BBC Two - CreatorSarah PhelpsStarsSarah GreeneKillian ScottMichael D'ArcyIn the Dublin Murder Squad, Garda detectives Rob Reilly and Cassie Maddox investigate murder cases that tap into Ireland's past and also touch on their own personal lives.8-episodes. Creepy psychological crime drama adapted from the Dublin Murder Squad books by Tana French.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 14th October 2019 - concludes on BBC One. - StarsDanny DyerAngela RipponSally LindsayDanny Dyer hosts the British version of the American game show that has been exported around the world. With questions voiced by Angela Rippon.6-episodes. Danny Dyer hosts the UK version of the U.S. game show, filmed in Poland.
Commenced 8:35pm Saturday, 12th October 2019 - concludes on BBC One. - CreatorSimon CowellStarsDermot O'LearySimon CowellNicole Scherzinger14 celebrities go head-to-head to impress the judges and viewers to win a career-changing record contract.8-episodes. A celebrity version of the talent show.
Commenced Saturday, 12th October 2019 - concludes Saturday, 30th November 2019 on ITV. - StarsKen StottElectra McPhillipsNichola Reith10-episodes. Scottish cookery competition pitting work colleagues against each other.
Commenced 11:30am Saturday, 12th October 2019 - concludes on BBC One. - StarsEmma WillisHarriet KemsleyBobby MairContestants try to convince a jury of celebrities they are telling the truth with a series of outrageous stories.9-episodes. Comedy game show in which contestants try to persuade a panel of celebrities that their outrageous claims are true.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 10th October 2019 - concludes on E4. - StarsLouis HardingBryan DickThe formatted documentary takes four recreational cocaine users on a journey to discover the true cost of their party lifestyles.3-episodes. Social experiment confronting casual cocaine users from the UK with the truth about the drug.
Commenced Monday, 7th October 2019 - concluded Wednesday, 9th October 2019 on Channel 5. - CreatorJames DonkinStarsRob BeckettQuiz show hosted by Rob Beckett. Contestants will decide whether they think they can win the prize money on their own or if they need to headhunt other players to supplement their knowledge.25-episodes. Game show hosted by comedian Rob Beckett in which contestants can head hunt other players to help them win the prize money.
Commenced 2:15pm Monday, 7th October 2019 - concluded 2:15pm Friday, 15th November 2019 on BBC One. - StarsSimon ReeveSimon Reeve starts with the threat posed by global warming and some spectacular scenery5-episodes. Simon Reeve travels from Canada to Central America meeting people and exploring issues along the way.
Commenced Sunday, 6th October 2019 - concluded Sunday, 10th November 2019 on BBC Two. - DirectorSam BuddLucy JohnstoneStarsGlynis BarberEmily AndrewsDickie ArbiterDocumentary examining the history of scandals that have beset Prince Andrew the Duke of York and his family, with special focus on his controversial friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, and how it compares to the previous Dukes of York.One-off documentary looking at scandals surrounding Prince Andrew and looking at historic scandals involving previous Dukes of York.
Broadcast Saturday, 5th October 2019 on Channel 4. - CreatorAmelia GethingStarsAmelia GethingAlex Griffin-GriffithsJasmin HindsThe social media star's brand new comedy. Amelia navigates a world of weirdness with her friends Vinny, Poppy and Wallace.
- StarsRob BeckettSue PearsonDean KilbeyComedian Rob Beckett takes a look back at the most interesting online content of the past week. From embarrassing celebrity Instagram posts to cringe worthy news stories, all will be the subject of Rob's savage feed.10-episodes. The comedian takes a comical look at what has been happening on social media this week.
Commenced 29th September 2019 - concludes January 2020. - StarsChris JarmanJason DesporteBritish documentary series exploring incredible feats of human endeavour underground, revealing what people have built, where they have built it, how and why.6-episodes. Documentary series looking at some of the most remarkable underground structures.
Commenced 25th September 2019 - concludes on Yesterday. - StarsJessica RansomLuke JarmanWillow JarmanReality series teaching well-to-do youngsters the value of money as they swap their first-class globetrotting trips for budget holidays in the UK. Spin-off show from Rich Kids Go Skint (2018).6-episodes. Reality series spin-off featuring rich young people swapping luxury holidays for budget ones.
Commenced 19th September 2019 - concluded 21st October 2019 on 5 Star. - DirectorTim DunnStarsNikolaus WachsmannDeborah LipstadtMichael BerenbaumAfter two men escape from the death camp at Auschwitz to tell the world the details of the Nazi genocide there, the Allies face a moral dilemma: to stop further killings, should we bomb Auschwitz?One-off documentary exploring the debate amongst the Allies as to what they should do about the Nazi death camp.
Broadcast 19th September 2019 on BBC Two. - StarsJessica HynesObservational documentary series going behind the scenes at one of South East Asia's busiest transport hubs, Phuket International Airport in Thailand.8-episodes. Documentary series following staff and passengers at Phuket International Airport.
Commenced 18th September 2019 - 6th November 2019 on 5 Star. - StarsRylan ClarkJennie McAlpineGeorgia ToffoloReboot of the 90s gameshow.20-episodes. Prime time reboot of the British daytime version of the American game show.
Commenced 9th September 2019 - concluded 4th October 2019 on ITV2. - DirectorRachel TracyStarsDanielle HenryDocumentary filmed over the course of three months following women in Manchester and the north-west of England as they battle to keep everything in their family life together while their partners are behind bars.One-off documentary following women battling to keep their families together while their partners are in jail.
Broadcast 5th September 2019 on Channel 5. - StarsJames NesbittQueen Elizabeth IIDocumentary series going behind-the-scenes at the airline, charting the fortunes of the business and meeting the staff who work hard to keep the planes flying and the passengers happy.4-episodes. Documentary series going behind the scenes at BA as it celebrates its centenary year.
Commenced 5th September 2019 - concluded 26th September 2019 on Channel 5. - StarsAndrew BuchanChris BrownPerry FitzpatrickObservational documentary set inside Wood Green animal charity in Godmanchester. Following the work of staff, who are committed to matching their homeless dogs with prospective new owners.7-episodes. Documentary series following staff at Wood Green animal charity.
Commenced 5th September 2019 - concluded 17th October 2019 on Channel 4. - CreatorBen ChananStarsHolliday GraingerBen MilesLia WilliamsWhen a British soldier is charged with a crime, the tenacious young detective handling his case begins to uncover a conspiracy.6-episodes. Contemporary thriller about a wrongful arrest that reveals a complex and far-reaching conspiracy.
Commenced 9pm Tuesday,3rd September 2019 - concludes on BBC One. - StarsEmily AtackJoel DommettLuke KempnerEmily Atack and Joel Dommett present the dating reality show where five different couples press pause on their relationship to come to London and experience a summer as singletons.15-episodes. Reality dating show.
Commenced 2nd September 2019 - concluded 20th September 2019 on ITV2. - StarsJamie OliverJamie Oliver wants to change how we think about veg, finding inspiration from around the world and cooking amazing veggie dishes.8-episodes. The chef gains inspiration from around the world to create tasty meat-free meals.
Commenced 2nd September 2019 - concluded 21st October 2019 on Channel 4. - StarsMartin FreemanSiobhan FinneranImelda StauntonDSU Stephen Fulcher intends on catching a killer of a missing woman, even if that may cost him his career and reputation.6-episodes. Martin Freeman plays DS Steve Fulcher in this true crime drama based on the disappearance of student Sian O'Callaghan in March 2011.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 2nd September 2019 - concludes 7th October 2019 on ITV. - CreatorAndrew DaviesStarsRose WilliamsCrystal ClarkeKris MarshallAbout Charlotte Heywood, a spirited and impulsive woman, who moves from her rural home to Sanditon, a fishing village attempting to reinvent itself as a seaside resort.8-episodes. Anglo-American co-production based on the unfinished Jane Austin novel.
Commenced 9pm Sunday, 25th August 2019 - concludes on ITV. - StarsAnna FrielRosalind EleazarSinéad KeenanA modern day look at family through the eyes of three women as they work to balance work and life pressures.6-episodes. Adaptation of the Windermere novels by Paula Daly. Following the lives of three very different women and the personal challenges they face.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 14th August 2019 - concludes on ITV. - CreatorAisling BeaStarsAisling BeaSharon HorganTobias MenziesA young woman puts her life back together after suffering from a nervous breakdown.6-episodes. Comedy written by and starring Aisling Bea as a woman trying to put her life back together after a breakdown.
Commenced 10pm Thursday, 8th August 2019 - concludes 10pm Thursday, 12th September 2019 on Channel 4. - StarsGemma CollinsAngus DeaytonJonathan ChebanAfter a year that has seen Gemma take to the ice, kick start a music career and pursue her American dreams, we follow every step of the way as Essex's loudest personality deals with her day-to-day business.5-episodes. Follows the larger-than-life reality TV star as she goes through the busiest period of her life.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 7th August 2019 - concludes 4th September 2019 on ITV Be. - DirectorJames DawsonPaula WittigStarsRobert WebbDocumentary taking a sneak peek behind the scenes at the Mars Petcare factory in Melton Mowbray which operates 24 hours a day to produce one million packets of pet food a day.One-off documentary going behind the scenes at the Mars pet food factory in Leicestershire.
Broadcast 9pm 1st August 2019 on Channel 4. - DirectorSimon RawlesStarsAlek MinassianKaitlyn RegehrElliot RodgerDocumentary looking at the incel community, an online subculture of those no-one wants to love and to whom multiple mass murders and hate crimes against women have been attributed.One-off documentary looking at the incel community and meeting three very different members of the subculture.
Broadcast 10:35pm Wednesday, 31st July 2019 on BBC One. - DirectorDarren GreenStarsConnie FisherMarco BiagioliErica MelargoA look at the world of hand models, where a fortune is within your grasp if you can nail the right look. With hands insured for millions, advertising everything from Gucci to Fairy we look at what it takes to claw your way to the top.One-off documentary about hand models in the world of advertising. A serious contender for the worst title of any programme on British television this year.
Broadcast 10pm Wednesday, 31st July 2019 on Channel 5. - The personal stories of overweight young people in the Welsh Valleys - which has some of the highest obesity rates in Wales.3-episodes. Documentary series telling the personal stories of overweight young people in the South Wales Valleys.
Commenced 11:20pm Tuesday, 30th July 2019 - concluded 11:20pm Tuesday, 13th August 2019 on BBC One.
All 3 episodes made available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from 21st July 2019. - DirectorDuncan SinghStarsYasmin Alibhai-BrownDave AverySarah BradfordDocumentary examining the week leading up to the royal wedding of King Charles III and Princess Diana in July 1981.One-off documentary looking at the week leading up to the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.
Broadcast 8pm Saturday, 27th July 2019 on Channel 5. - StarsTez IlyasAdam RoweGuz KhanComedian Tez Ilyas hosts a late night satirical comedy show featuring stand-up, sketches, parodies and an on-set shisha cafe where a celebrity guest is interviewed.3-episodes. Stand-up comedian Tez Ilyas hosts a late night satirical comedy show featuring stand-up routines, sketches and chat.
Commenced 11pm Thursday, 25th July 2019 - concluded 11pm Thursday, 8th August 2019 on Channel 4. - StarsJo HartleyDocumentary series revealing how, despite having jobs, thousands of families across the UK are struggling to make ends meet. It follows nine families during a critical year as their financial future hangs in the balance.3-episodes. Documentary series looking at 9 British families struggling to make ends meet despite being in work.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 25th July 2019 - concluded 9pm Thursday, 8th August 2019 on BBC Two. - StarsSarah HadlandObservational documentary following the work of staff at Britain's second largest water company Severn Trent Water as they unblock thousands of toilets, drains and sewers before cleaning up 3 billion litres of waste.2-episodes. Observational documentary following the work of staff at Severn Trent Water.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 25th July 2019 - concluded 9pm Thursday, 1st August 2019 on ITV. - StarsRoss KempRoss travels around the UK meeting people living with some of the biggest issues affecting Britain today, including immersing himself in situations to gain a first-hand taste of the difficulties they face.4-episodes. The actor turned documentary filmmaker examines 4 topical issues by living with people experiencing them.
Commenced 7pm Thursday, 25th July 2019 - concluded 7pm Thursday, 15th August 2019 on ITV. - StarsSteve BackshallAldo KaneKaty FraserHost Steve Backshall travels the world seeking out adventurous expeditions such river rafting in the Himalayas, trekking through the jungles of South America and climbing mountains in the Middle East.10-episodes. The naturalist goes on ten expeditions to explore uncharted territories around the world.
Commenced 8pm Sunday, 21st July 2019 - concludes on Dave. - StarsMo GilliganThe CompozersMocalistsComedian Mo Gilligan hosts a late(ish) night chat show with celebrity guests, music, comedy sketches, iconic games and the chance to win prizes.6-episodes. The comedian hosts a Friday night mix of comedy, chat, games and mu.
Commenced 10pm Friday, 19th July 2019 - concluded 10pm Friday, 23rd August 2019 on Channel 4. - DirectorChristopher BruceStarsJulia BradburyHugh DennisEamonn HolmesSir Trevor McDonald and Julia Bradbury count down the Top 20 Greatest National Treasures of all-time.One-off television special celebrating 20 of the most iconic landmarks in the UK.
Broadcast 8:30pm Thursday, 18th July 2019 on ITV. - StarsDavid LeonObservational documentary series following the work of Northumbria Police across the North-East of England, telling the stories of the force's officers and the victims of crime they encounter.6-episodes. Observational documentary series following officers of Northumbria Police.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 17th July 2019 - concluded 9pm Wednesday, 31st July 2019 on BBC One. - StarsFred SirieixMichel Roux Jr.Angela HartnettLeading UK chefs guide host Fred Sirieix around their chosen city to experience three restaurants where they genuinely love to eat and explore what goes into making them so special.4-episodes. Top chefs guide Fred Sirieix around 4 cities showing him their favourite places to eat.
Commenced 8pm Wednesday, 17th July 2019 - concludes on BBC Two. - DirectorMark DolanStarsPaula BaconWill BartonVince CableOne-off documentary examining the life and career of the man who is favourite to become the next Prime Minister.
Broadcast 9:15pm Tuesday, 16th July 2019 on Channel 5. - DirectorJohn MoulsonStarsMark ArmstrongMike CollinsMark StrongLandmark documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon.One-off documentary about the moon landing on 20th July 1969.
Broadcast 9pm Tuesday, 16th July 2019 on ITV. - StarsHugh DennisObservational documentary series. Cameras go behind-the-scenes revealing the remarkable stories and characters at Leeds Bradford airport as it attempts to reinvent itself as one of the UK's most successful regional airports.6-episodes. Observational documentary going behind the scenes at Leeds-Bradford Airport.
Commenced 8:30pm Tuesday, 16th July 2019 - concluded on ITV. - DirectorGeoffrey O'ConnorStarsLouis TherouxFred PhelpsBethany HockenbargerLouis Theroux returns to visit the Westboro Baptist Church in the wake of the death of its leader.One-off documentary. Louis revisits the Westboro Baptist Church to investigate rumours of rifts and defections since the death of its founder.
Broadcast 9pm Sunday, 14th July 2019 on BBC Two. - StarsJayne HarrisBarri GhaiDonald PirieClip show featuring remarkable, terrifying and unexplained camera footage. With first-hand accounts from those who captured the images and analysis from experts.8-episodes. Clip show showing ghostly images and weird stuff caught on CCTV camera footage.
Commenced 10pm Friday, 12th July 2019 - concludes on Really. - DirectorCherish OtekaStarsJide MacauleyAndrew Foreshew-CainIan PaulThe story of Reverend Jide Macauley, an openly gay Church of England minister who wants to marry his boyfriend despite the Church not recognising same-sex marriage.One-off documentary exploring the place of the LGBTQI+ community within the the Christian faith and the Church of England in particular.
Broadcast 10:35pm Thursday, 11th July 2019 on BBC One. - DirectorWill LorimerThe story of Britain's biggest ever food scandal. Since 1996, almost 200 people have died from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, whilst BSE has been responsible for the death of over four million cows. It has cost the NHS over a billion pounds and virtually destroyed the British beef industry in the 1990s. A story of greed, corruption and catastrophic political misjudgement by the then Conservative government can be found beneath the statistics. This film pieces together a forgotten chapter of our recent history, with access to all of the politicians, scientists and families who have been defined by this epidemic.One-off documentary looking at the UK's biggest food-related crisis - the outbreak of BSE and it's human form vCJD.
Broadcast 9pm Thursday, 11th July 2019 on BBC Two. - DirectorAnthony PhilipsonStarsPatrick KennedyJack TarltonRufus WrightEight days, three hours, 18 minutes, 35 seconds. That's the total duration of the most important and celebrated space mission ever flown - Apollo 11 - when we first stepped foot on the moon. Eight days that created some of the most iconic images in human history and changed the way we think about our place in the universe forever. But what was it really like for those three men in that high-tech tin can through each of those extraordinary eight days? 8 Days, a feature-length drama documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, will bring the real story of the mission as it happened. With access to hours of declassified cockpit audio recorded by the astronauts themselves, 8 Days will use cutting-edge digital effects and dramatised performances to create a stunning 21st century visual journey to bring the original audio to life. Until now we've only glimpsed inside Apollo 11 with a handful of iconic stills and a few precious minutes of movie footage. But what if we could step inside that Saturn V rocket and for the very first time be on the inside to hear every word they said, from moments of high drama to the constant banter on that long and dangerous journey.One-off dramatised documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.
Broadcast 9pm Wednesday, 10th July 2019 on BBC Two. - DirectorErron GordonStarsJulie EtchinghamJeremy HuntBoris JohnsonThe final two contenders of the Tory leadership race take part in their only head-to-head TV debate, moderated by Julie Etchingham.Live televised debate between the final two candidates vying to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and the next Prime Minister.
Broadcast 8pm Tuesday, 9th July 2019 on ITV. - StarsLivia SimokaLivia Simoka travels to the remote jungles of the Republic of the Congo to spend five months living with the isolated pygmy tribe the Mbendjele.3-episodes. Livia Simoka lives with a pygmy tribe in the Congolese jungle for 5 months.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 8th July 2019 - concluded 9pm Monday, 22nd July 2019 on Channel 4. - StarsBabou CeesayJill HalfpennyRudi DharmalingamThe family of an abused child accepts hush money from a famous filmmaker to remain silent.4-episodes. A working-class London family are faced with a terrible dilemma when their 13-year-old son is molested in the U.S. by a film producer. Unable to pursue the abuser through the UK courts should they accept a substantial payment to keep quiet?
Commenced 9pm Monday, 8th July 2019 - concluded 9pm Tuesday, 16th July 2019 on BBC One. - StarsGeoffrey Austin NewlandAlessandra LèonieMirabel StuartDocumentary series telling the stories behind some of the most dramatic and extraordinary calls made to the emergency services around the world.Some of the most shocking and unusual calls made to emergency services around the world.
Commenced 10pm Sunday, 7th July 2019 - concludes on More4. - StarsCharlie LuxtonLeo VillarealBen Wilson3-episodes. Documentary following the preparations for one of London's biggest ever art projects.
Commenced 7pm Saturday, 6th July 2019 - concluded 7pm Saturday, 20th July 2019 on Channel 4. - StarsLupita Nyong'oAdjoa AndohJohn BoyegaWildlife docuseries examining the Serengeti region of Africa following different species of animals throughout their daily lives.6-episode. A cast of real animals on the African savannah are followed over the course of a year in this dramatised natural history series.
Commenced 8pm Thursday, 4th July 2019 - concludes on BBC One. - StarsJim CarterSpencer MetzgerRichard E. GrantDocumentary series offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside one of the most famous luxury hotels in the world, London's Ritz Hotel.4-episodes. Documentary following staff and guests at the famous London hotel.
Commenced 8pm Wednesday, 3rd July 2019 - concludes on ITV. - StarsLesley SharpCameras go behind the scenes at "The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street" during 2018 to show the inner workings of the institution as it navigates turbulent economic times.2-episodes. Documentary examining the inner workings of the UK's central bank.
Broadcast 9:30pm Tuesday, 2nd & 9th July 2019 on BBC Two. - StarsJudi DenchCameras follow the actress as she embarks upon the trip of a lifetime to explore the lush rain-forests, magical wildlife and spectacular coastlines of Malaysian Borneo.2-episodes. The actress explores Malaysian Borneo.
Broadcast 9pm Tuesday, 2nd & 9th July 2019 on ITV. - StarsNicki ChapmanDiarmuid GavinMark GregoryNicki Chapman and Diarmuid Gavin host a horticultural competition in which two teams of designers are challenged to transform unloved spaces in just 48 hours with Carol Klein and Mark Gregory judging their efforts.6-episodes. Horticultural competition in which two teams are challenged to transform a neglected space in just 48 hours.
Commenced 8pm Tuesday, 2nd July 2019 - concludes on Channel 5. - StarsJoe DuttineShane LynchAntony Worrall ThompsonBoyzone's Shane Lynch, chef Antony Worrall Thompson and former England rugby union player Ben Cohen join the crew of a trawler to see if they have what it takes to handle one of the toughest jobs in the UK.2-episodes. Three celebrities join the crew of a British trawler sailing out of MacDuff, Scotland to fish in the North Atlantic.
Broadcast 9pm Monday 1st & Tuesday, 2nd July 2019 on Channel 5. - StarsKirstie AllsoppJulie HesmondhalghPiyush SuriBritain's Queen of Craft Kirstie Allsopp puts famous faces to the test in this competition. Each edition sees two celebrities go head to head in a series of craft challenges.15-episodes. Craft competition in which two celebrities go head to head in each episode competing in challenges.
Commenced 5pm Monday, 1st July 2019 - concludes on Channel 4. - DirectorMatt CottinghamStarsRob BellGordon MastertonEngineer Rob Bell visits the scene of some bridge and building collapses in the United States and Europe examining what caused these tragedies and revealing the lessons engineers can learn from them.
- DirectorBrook LappingCharlotte MooreBen RumneyStarsMartina NavratilovaMartina Navratilova's tweet about trans women athletes sparked a heated argument. In this documentary, she opens up the debate to answer some of her own questions."The Trans Women Athlete Dispute with Martina Navratilova"
One-off documentary in which the former Grand Slam winning tennis star looks into the issue of transgender women athletes.
Broadcast 9pm Wednesday, 26th June 2019 on BBC One.
*Working title Trans Athletes: A Fair Playing Field?* - CreatorRose WaltonStarsHugh BonnevilleDaniel WallaceMichael AtkinsQuirky makeover show in which drag collective the Family Gorgeous help unlikely protégées to unlock their long-lost confidence and become bolder, braver drag-enhanced versions of themselves.Makeover show in which a collective of drag artists travel around the UK transforming people into drag-enhanced versions of themselves hoping to boost their confidence.
Commenced 10pm Tuesday, 25th June 2019 - concludes on Channel 4. - DirectorKosta PapanicolasStarsNicholas GleavesGangs who use mopeds to commit crimes reveal how they evade the law and what it would take to stop them. Cameras follow police and vigilantes as they tackle these criminals.AKA "Snatch and Grab: Moped Gangs on the Rampage".
One-off documentary looking at the criminal gangs using mopeds to evade the law and the police and vigilantes trying to tackle them.
Broadcast 10pm Monday, 24th June 2019 on Channel 5. - CreatorPaul MarquessStarsHugo SpeerSharon SmallBailey PatrickDrama series following the detectives of an elite murder investigation squad in London.5-episodes. Daytime crime drama following the work of an elite Metropolitan Police murder detective squad.
Commenced 1:45pm Monday, 24th June 2019 - concluded 1:45pm Friday, 28th June 2019 on BBC One. - CreatorPaul Mayeda BergesGurinder ChadhaShahrukh HusainStarsTom BatemanLesley NicolLeo SuterA look at the lives of residents living in a Delhi mansion at the cusp of the 19th Century.6-episodes. Period drama set in Delhi at the turn of the nineteenth century.
Commenced 9pm Sunday, 23rd June 2019 - concludes on ITV1. - DirectorGillian BancroftStarsFiona PhillipsHilary AlexanderJorgen AnderssonOne-off documentary in which Fiona Phillips looks at the woes of the fashion store.
Broadcast 10pm Thursday, 20th June 2019 on Channel 5. - CreatorJames AbadiSam PollardStarsJoel DommettDonna PrestonJustin WilkesComedy game show hosted by Joel Dommett. Celebrity contestants try to win prizes for members of the public with the help of virtual assistant Tracey who can connect them to businesses that may be able to answer their questions.6-episodes. Comedy quiz show hosted by Joel Dommett with the assistance of a gruff virtual assistant.
Commenced 10pm Monday, 17th June 2019 - concluded 10pm Monday, 22nd July 2019 on ITV2