July on BBC
17 June 2024
July on BBC – highlights include First Comes Drama, Dragons’ Den, Would I Lie To You and Serengeti III.
June on BBC
11 May 2024
June on BBC – highlights include Murder is Easy, Vigil, Who Do You Think You Are, Oceans Week, Spy in the Ocean and Dog Squad.
May on BBC
20 April 2024
May on BBC – highlights include The Bay, BAFTA Television Awards, Live at the Apollo, Life Below Zero, Dynasties and Baby Chimp Rescue.
April on BBC
30 March 2024
April on BBC – highlights include Truelove, Alice & Jack, McDonalds & Dodds, QI, Earth Week, Frozen Planet II, Changing Planets II and Eden: Untamed Planet.
March on BBC
25 February 2024
March on BBC – highlights include Beyond Paradise, The Reckoning, The Graham Norton Show and Secrets of the Jurassic Dinosaur.
February on BBC
28 January 2024
February on BBC – highlights include Cobra: Rebellion, The BAFTA Film Awards 2024, Royal Paintbox, Great Canal Journeys and Changing Planet.
January on BBC
30 December 2023
January on BBC – highlights include Silent Witness, Call the Midwife, The Jonathan Ross Show, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Doc Martin.
December on BBC
26 November 2023
December on BBC – highlights include Time, Call the Midwife, Beyond Paradise, Death in Paradise, The Royal Variety Performance 2023 and Bluey.
November on BBC
28 October 2023
November on BBC – BBC highlights include Boat Story, Shetland, The Bay, Signora Volpe, Travel Man and The Queen’s Guards: A Year in Service.
October on BBC
30 September 2023
October on BBC – highlights include Boiling Point, The Bay, Dragon’s Den, Murder of Provence, Wilderness Week and Ben Fogle: Lost Worlds.
September on BBC
26 August 2023
September on BBC – highlights include The Following Events Are Based On A Pack of Lies, Better, Great Canal Journeys, and Jon and Lucy’s Odd Couples.
August on BBC
30 July 2023
August on BBC – highlights include The Sixth Commandment, Nolly, Travel Man, Holding, Question Team and Science’s Greatest Mysteries.
July on BBC
1 July 2023
July on BBC – highlights include The House Across The Street, The Catch, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and Joanna Lumley: Great Cities of the World.
June on BBC
27 May 2023
June on BBC highlights include Steeltown Murders, Guilt, The Good Karma Hospital, Live At The Apollo, Oceans Week and Mediterranean: Life Under Siege.
May on BBC
29 April 2023
May on BBC highlights include Unforgotten, Marie Antoinette, The Ceremony of the Coronation of Their Majesties and Would I Lie To You.
April on BBC
29 March 2023
BBC April highlights include The Diplomat, Whodunnit?, Who Do You Think You Are?, The Green Planet, Spectacular Earth, Exploration Volcano and Andy’s Global Adventures. The Diplomat Australian Premiere Fridays at 8.30pm from April 14 Available on Foxtel On Demand and Binge Starring: Sophie Rundle, Danny Sapani & Steven Cree 6 x 60′Sharp and slick new crime series shines a light on the secretive world of diplomacy. From the producers of Bodyguard and Line of Duty. Laura Simmonds and her Spanish friend and colleague Alba Ortiz are working hard to protect British nationals in trouble in Barcelona. It isn’t an easy job. They’ll need to work as a cop, counsellor and lawyer. The series opens with the unexplained death of a British barman working around Barcelona’s notorious marina. Neither the Spanish police nor Foreign Office is keen to pursue a murder enquiry. As Laura and Alba dig deeper, they discover links to organised crime – and the British security services. But what price will they pay to expose secrets that the British and Spanish will protect at any cost? Whodunnit? All Easter Long Weekend from 3:45pm Good Friday From stunning coastal backdrops to the English countryside, from crime-fighting priests to stylish, energetic detective duos, UKTV has got you covered this Easter with dramatic landscapes and a host of special stars. Tune in this Easter Long Weekend as we air some of the best British murder mysteries back to back. Series include Mallorca Files, The Coroner, Midsomer Murders, New Tricks, Father Brown, Shakespeare & Hathaway plus more. Who Do You Think You Are? Series 18 UKTV Premiere Wednesdays at 8.30pm from April 19 4 x 60′The Emmy-Award winning Who Do You Think You Are? returns with a new group of celebrities ready to delve into their lineage and get answers to the questions they’ve wondered about their entire lives. The series follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in British popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details about themselves and their families while researching their ancestry with the help of historians and genealogical experts. Celebrities this series include Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, Matt Lucas and Ralf Little. Earth Week All week at 7.30pm from April 17 This April, BBC Earth marks Earth Day with a week of documentaries celebrating the natural world. Admire the masterpiece that is our beautiful home, the science behind some of nature’s fascinating behaviour and the people dedicated to preserving it. Earth Week features a vast range of programmes including David Attenborough’s The Green Planet, Spectacular Earth, Exploration Volcano plus much more. The Green Planet (PG) BBC Earth Premiere Mondays at 7.30pm from April 17 Presented by: Sir David Attenborough 5 x 60′Step into a magical hidden world full of remarkable new behaviour, emotional stories and surprising heroes. Presented by Sir David Attenborough. Plants live secret, unseen lives. Using specialist cameras, this spectacular series allows us to travel beyond the power of the human eye, to look closer at their interconnected world, showcasing over two decades of new discoveries. From deserts, tropical jungles and underwater worlds to seasonal lands and our own urban environment, each episode introduces a set of plants, reveals the battles they face, and the ingenious ways they’ve found to survive. New stories, never-seen-before animal behaviours, surprising heroes. This is Planet Earth from the perspective of plants. Premieres with double episodes on April 17. Spectacular Earth Australian Premiere Tuesday and Wednesday at 7.30pm from April 18 4 x 60′Get closer than ever before to some of the world’s most stunning natural phenomena and discover the extraordinary global forces that coincide to make each spectacle happen. Breakthrough scientific knowledge and cutting-edge filming techniques mean it is now possible to get thrillingly close to some of the world’s most beautiful spectacles. Specialist jet-ski cameras ride giant waves in Portugal, drones fly into one of Guatemala’s most explosive volcanoes and ultra-slow-motion footage captures thousand-foot-long lightning bolts in Arizona. Experts and scientists reveal the science beneath the spectacle. The explanations are fascinating – but our planet is home to such incredible phenomena that sometimes you have to see it to believe it. Double episodes airing on Tuesday and Wednesday from April 18. Exploration Volcano Australian Premiere Thursdays at 7.30pm from April 20 Presented by: Chris Horsley 8 x 60′Chris Horsley is a volcano access specialist, explorer and all-round daredevil. In this eight-part series, he drags a group of reluctant documentary filmmakers all over the globe, responding to volcanic eruptions as they wreak havoc and threaten communities. His expeditions span the rebel-held jungles of Congo to the lava-scorched towns of the Canary Islands; from Iceland’s unmistakable glacial plains to Italy’s smoking archipelagos. In each episode, the team must tackle unique but volatile terrain. Chris and the gang stop at nothing to complete each mission; whether it’s collecting molten lava straight from the source or installing cutting-edge monitoring systems. Each experience is essential to gaining a deeper understanding of the behaviours of these merciless natural giants. Premieres with double episodes on April 20. Andy’s Global Adventures (G) Australian Premiere Mondays at 4.00pm from April 3 15 x 15′Andy, Jen and new AI team member Scout return for a new series where they explore all seven continents, meeting an incredible range of wildlife along the way. In his latest set of adventures, Andy travels all corners of the globe, meeting an amazing new cast of animals – from chameleons in Sri Lanka to emperor penguins in Antarctica. Accompanied by tech wizard Jen and new information-seeking AI Scout, Andy travels the globe in a hi-tech expedition truck, a scientific research station that houses Jen’s database of incredible facts about fauna and flora that inhabit our planet. In each episode, the team are sent on a mission by HQ to solve a puzzle from natural history. The intrepid trio must complete their mission and upload their findings to the database before they can continue their journey. See more TV Central BBC stories HERE BBC programming info can be viewed
March on BBC
25 February 2023
BBC highlights for the month of March include Beyond Paradise, Sanditon, Father Brown, Midsomer Murders, Richard Osman House of Games, Louis Theroux: Forbidden America, Wildlife Wednesdays, Supertato and My Pet & Me Teeny Tiny Creatures. Beyond Paradise Australian Premiere Saturdays at 8.30pm from March 4 Available on Foxtel On Demand and Binge Starring: Kris Marshall & Sally Bretton 6 x 60′ This spin-off from the phenomenally popular Death in Paradise follows DI Humphrey Goodman and his fiancée, Martha, as they leave London to start a new life on the Devon coast. Seeking a quieter life away from the stress of the city, Humphrey (Marshall) has taken a job as a Detective Inspector in fiancée Martha’s (Bretton) hometown. However, they soon find that country life is anything but peaceful and Humphrey can’t help but be distracted by the town’s surprisingly high crime rate with a new, and very different, case challenging him and the team each week. The not-so-sleepy town of Shipton Abbott will be rocked by an entire family disappearing without a trace, a woman claiming she was attacked by a suspect from the seventeenth century, the robbery of a highly prized painting, a body bizarrely discovered in a crop circle and a serial arsonist with a seeming distaste for local businesses. As Humphrey gets stuck into his new job, he and Martha must also navigate life’s ups and downs, as faces from the past, the decisions they make and the challenges of setting up life in a new town put their relationship to the ultimate test yet. Cast includes Zahra Ahmadi, Dylan Llewellyn, Felicity Montagu amd Nina Singh. Sanditon – Series 3 Australian Premiere Wednesdays at 8.30pm from March 22 Starring: Rose Williams, Kris Marshall & Crystal Clarke 6 x 60′ The hugely popular period drama based on Jane Austen’s unfinished story returns. Can a now engaged Charlotte come to terms with her feelings for Colbourne? When Charlotte returns to Sanditon with her fiancé in tow, she’s forced to confront her feelings for Colbourne. Can the two keep ignoring their mutual attraction? Meanwhile, Georgiana battles in court to protect her newfound inheritance and the public scrutiny sends her spiralling out of control. Lady Denham rediscovers an old flame from her youth and Edward insists that he’s a new and reformed man – but will Augusta Markham’s fortune be too irresistible a proposition? With a flurry of weddings and failed engagements, will the Sanditon residents find true love and happiness after all? Cast includes Anne Reid, Kate Ashfield, Jack Fox, Lily Sacofsky and Rosie Graham. Father Brown – Series 9 (M) UKTV Premiere Mondays at 8.30pm from March 27 Starring: Mark Williams, Sorcah Cusack & Jack Deam 10 x 45′ The beautiful English countryside is the setting for more charming mysteries featuring the charismatic clergyman sleuth. The year is 1953, and the sleepy Cotswold village of Kembleford is stirred by such dastardly deeds as murder at the local holiday camp and at Lady Felicia’s illustrious New Year Masked Ball. With a killer in his midst, could this be the last waltz for Father Brown? He also faces a race against time to unmask a mystery attacker before pernicious newcomer Lord Hawthorne has him hounded out of the parish… for good! Midsomer Murders – Series 22 UKTV Premiere Saturdays at 8.30 March 25 Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Nick Hendrix & Sinead Matthews 4 x 100′ This series follows Barnaby and Winter as they investigate an urban myth becoming a murderous reality, a post-operative heart rehabilitation club whose members’ dreams of a second chance at life are cut short, a murder mystery weekend, a twisted scarecrow festival and an amateur dramatics company with deadly secrets. Richard Osman House of Games – Series 2 Australian Premiere Mondays at 6.30pm from March 20 25 x 30′ Our presenter really loves games, and now he’s putting all that knowledge to work in this brand new quiz where celebrities go head-to-head in a succession of entertaining rounds of knowledge-based games, all carefully curated by our quiz-crazed host. Each episode, our four famous challengers compete in fast-paced rounds of general knowledge games, selected at random by the press of our presenter’s desk button. The questions in each round reimagine familiar subjects in new ways, lacing the games with moments of strategy that our celebrities can use to gain an advantage over each other. The same celebrities return each day over the week, building up points on the leaderboard as they vie to become the weekly winner. At the end of each episode, the celebrities take on a quick fire round to decide the daily winner, cumulating with the week’s champion crowned at the end of the week. Celebrities this series include Josh Widdicombe, Tom Allen, Rachel Riley, Miles Jupp, James Acaster, Rory Reid and Susie Dent. Louis Theroux: Forbidden America (MA15+) BBC Earth Premiere Thursdays at 9.40pm from March 23 3 x 60′ Louis Theroux returns with a gripping series exploring three controversial corners of American entertainment, and meets those accused of dangerous, toxic, and criminal behaviour. He meets the content creators of the far right and their leaders, who are breeding a fast-growing ‘dissident’ nationalist movement. He meets the rappers striving for glory, those who have risen fast and those who have fallen hard. And as the porn industry grapples with its own MeToo movement, he meets the accused and the accusers. Is justice being handed out fairly? Wildlife Wednesdays (PG) Australian Premieres Wednesdays at 7.30pm from March 1 7 x 60′ Join BBC Earth each Wednesday during March as we showcase an award-winning strand of nature documentaries which bring stories of incredible animal and locations to your screens. These films feature great animal characters and often the filmmakers, vets and researches who have dedicated their lives to their care. Each story offers viewers a unique, engaging and very personal take on the natural world. Fantastic Foxes: Their Secret World – In this unique series, Steve Backshall explores every aspect of fox life: an animal that’s
February on BBC
28 January 2023
BBC highlights for the month of February include Unforgotten, The 2023 Brit Awards, EE British Film Academy Awards 2023, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Universe with Brian Cox, Life Below Zero: Canada, How to Sleep Well With Michael Mosely and Supertato. Unforgotten – Series 5 (M) Australian Premiere Coming soon Available on Foxtel On Demand Starring: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Sinéad Keenan & Carolina Main 6 x 60′ The BAFTA-winning hit returns as DI Sunny Khan and new DCI, Jessie James, uncover the truth behind another historical murder. Human remains are discovered in a newly renovated period property in west London. But is this a murder dating back to the 1930’s or has the body been disposed of in more recent times? Sanjeev Bhaskar is back to lead the team alongside Sinéad Keenan who plays his new partner DCI James. The ghost of much-loved former colleague Cassie Stuart still hangs over the department – does Jessica have the resolve, professionalism and spirit to live up to her much-admired and respected predecessor? DI Khan’s loyal team reprise their roles including Jordan Long as DS Murray Boulting and Carolina Main as DC Fran Lingley. . The 2023 Brit Awards Australian Premiere Sunday, February 12 at 8.30pm Hosted by: Mo Gilligan 1 x 120′ The Brit Awards are the most anticipated event in the British music industry’s calendar and this year they will be hosted by Mo Gilligan. 2023 Awards Categories include Artist of the Year, Group of the Year, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, International Artist of the Year, International Group of the Year and International Song of the Year. Harry Styles and rock duo Wet Leg lead all nominations with four. The Brits have nominated 20 female artists – the most in a decade. Elsewhere, Stormzy, The 1975, Cat Burns and dance music DJ Fred Again all received three nominations. Artists including George Ezra, Arctic Monkeys, Nova Twins, Aitch and Dave claimed two. Debut nominations went to K-pop girl group Blackpink, Eurovision star Sam Ryder, Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow and British grime and hip-hop artist Kojey Radical. In the international artist of the year category, three of America’s biggest female acts – Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Lizzo – will battle it out for the prize. Performers at this years Brit Awards include Harry Styles, Sam Smith, Kim Petras and rock duo Wet Leg. EE British Film Academy Awards 2023 (M) Australian Premiere Monday, February 20 at 8.30pm Hosted By: Richard E Grant 1 x 120′ Considered one of the biggest nights in the film industry calendar, the EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAS) are renowned for welcoming and honouring an impressive line-up of stars and are regarded as an important indicator of the frontrunners for the Academy Awards®. All Quiet on the Western Front leads nominations with 14 in total, followed by Banshees of Inisherin and Everything Everywhere All At Once with ten each, Elvis with nine, and TAR with five. All Quiet on the Western Front, The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, Everything Everywhere All At Once and Tár are all nominated in the ‘Best Film’ category. Australian actress Cate Blanchett has been nominated for a BAFTA for her leading role in “Tár”. This years event takes place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall The Jonathan Ross Show – Series 19 (M) Australian Premiere Fridays at 8.30pm from February 17 9 x 45′ The heavyweight of comedy chat, Jonathan Ross, gets up close and personal with A-list stars in this no-holds-barred talk show. For over two decades Jonathan has been a giant of the television landscape, winning massive audiences for every show with his celebrity guests, live music and trademark humour. From the light entertainment shows that made him a household name, to film reviews, comedy panel shows and hosting awards ceremonies, Jonathan Ross is showbiz. His charming style means he gets far more from his guests than any other interviewer, as stars spill their secrets. Must-watch TV has never been so much fun. Guests this series include Lewis Capaldi, Hans Zimmer, Rita Ora, Tyson Fury, Sylvester Stallone, Stormzy, Michael McIntyre, Gordon Ramsay, Adam Lambert and Kate Hudson. The Universe with Brian Cox (PG) BBC Earth Premiere Saturdays at 7.30pm from February 4 5 x 60′ Deep space. High drama. Take a front row seat for the greatest show in the universe. From the makers of The Planets. Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Alien planets, zombie stars, black holes bigger than a billion suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell. Universe takes you on an interstellar journey to places we didn’t even know existed 10 years ago – including new discoveries of strange alien worlds. Using incredible CGI and drawing on huge advances in technology and scientific understanding, it immerses you in awe-inspiring wonders. The Planets captured the story of the solar system. Universe goes far beyond, propelling you into the vastness of space. Life Below Zero: Canada – Series 2 Australian Premiere Saturdays at 8.40pm from February 4 8 x 60′ The compelling series that follows a diverse group of Canadians as they carve out an ‘off grid’ existence in the remote Canadian north returns. Five hardened northerners are back to battle predators and the elements for the most basic human necessities. Becky ‘came north’ to start a family. Bentley has only known a life in the bush. Swiss trappers Kim and Pierre moved to the Yukon to realise their dream of living off the land. And, new for Series 2 is Jonathan, a half Inuit, half French father of two who is determined to bring up his sons in a traditional Inuit way. How to Sleep Well With Michael Mosely BBC Earth Premiere Thursday, February 23 at 8.30pm 1 x 60′ A comprehensive guide to the science of sleep – and how it impacts everything we do. Sleep is a ritual that unites us all.
January on BBC
31 December 2022
BBC highlights for the month of January include Happy Valley, Call the Midwife, Silent Witness, Death in Paradise, Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors and Live at the Apollo. Happy Valley – Series 3 Australian Premiere Mondays at 11:00am and 9.30pm from January 2 Available to stream on Foxtel On Demand and Binge Starring Sarah Lancashire, James Norton & Siobhan Finneran 6 x 60′ Sally Wainwright’s multi-award winning police drama returns for an unmissable final series. Starring Sarah Lancashire and James Norton. When Sergeant Catherine discovers the remains of a gangland murder victim it sparks a chain of events that unwittingly leads her straight back to murderer and rapist Tommy Lee Royce. Meanwhile, Catherine’s grandson Ryan is now sixteen and has ideas of his own about what kind of relationship he wants to have with Tommy, the man Catherine refuses to acknowledge as his father. The first two series of this critically acclaimed drama each won BAFTAs for Drama Series and Writing: Drama for Sally Wainwright, with Sarah Lancashire winning Leading Actress for series two. Episodes will premiere on Mondays at 11:00am with encore episodes airing at 9.30pm. Series 1 and 2 of Happy Valley are available to stream On Demand. Call the Midwife – Series 12 (M) Australian Premiere Mondays at 10:00am and 7.30pm from January 2 Available to stream on Foxtel On Demand and Binge Starring: Jenny Agutter, Leonie Elliot & Helen George 8 x 60′ The nuns and nurses from Nonnatus House return for more stories of midwifery and family life set in 1960s East London. It’s 1968 and Enoch Powell’s infamous “Rivers of Blood” speech creates serious tension in Poplar, especially when a group of dockers march in support of Powell. The midwives welcome a new nun, Sister Veronica, who’s an instant hit with everyone – except Nurse Crane. Meanwhile, Trixie’s relationship with Matthew goes from strength to strength, while Nurse Crane helps Nancy with her financial woes. Sister Julienne enjoys helping out the district, Shelagh and Dr Turner split their time between the busy maternity home and their lively young family and Reggie continues to bring joy into Violet and Fred’s lives. Cast includes Jenny Agutter, Leonie Elliot, Helen George, Judy Parfitt, Laura Main, Linda Bassett, Megan Cusack, Cliff Parisi, Zephryn Taitte, Daniel Laurie, Annabelle Apsion, Olly Rix, Stephen McGann and Georgie Glen. Episodes will premiere on Mondays at 10:00am with encore episdoes airing at 7.30pm. Silent Witness – Series 26 BBC First Premiere Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am from January 3 Available to stream on Foxtel On Demand and Binge Starring: Emilia Fox, David Caves & Aki Omoshaybi 10 x 60′ Award-winning crime drama Silent Witness returns for an exciting 26th series, with five more thrilling cases for the team at the Lyell Centre to solve. Dr Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox) and the team of forensic pathologists and scientists at the Lyell Centre investigate intriguing new cases: a body falling from the top of a skyscraper, a people trafficking operation, a suspicious death at a festival, a train crash, and corrupt police officers. The cases that end up at the Lyell Centre are rarely straightforward. Initial suspicions are challenged as the evidence mounts and Nikki and the team must work harder than ever to uncover the truth. Episodes will premiere on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am with double encore episodes airing on Thursdays at 9.30pm. Death in Paradise – Series 12 (M) Australian Premiere Saturdays at 10:00am and 8.30pm from January 7 Available to stream on Foxtel On Demand and Binge Starring: Ralf Little, Don Warrington & Elizabeth Bourgine 8 x 60′ The sun-soaked, smash-hit whodunnit returns for more murder mysteries with a light touch and a warm heart. DI Neville Parker has more crimes to solve on the blissful island of Saint Marie, kicking off with the mysterious death of a celebrity astronomer. And on a quiet hillside on the island, a bunch of Preppers are digging in for the apocalypse when one of them is killed. There’s also a baffling killing on a boat, a famous singer who finds herself under suspicion, a shocking murder at a wedding, and a simple domestic murder – that turns out to be Neville’s greatest ever challenge. Episodes will premiere on Saturdays at 10:00am with encore episodes airing at 8.30pm. Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors – Series 2 (PG) Australian Premiere Thursdays at 8.30pm from January 26 3 x 60′ Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors is an intimate look behind the scenes of King Henry VIII’s favourite palace and country retreat on the Thames. A Tudor jewel, Hampton Court now receives over a million visitors a year. In this series we’ll be getting up close and personal with the palace warders as they take us into the vast kitchens, the secret nooks, hidden crannies, vast grounds and gardens. We’ll follow the gardeners as they attempt to put on the largest tulip festival ever staged in Britain. We’ll see how the curators keep Hampton Court’s rich history alive today, from dealing with an incredibly rare and brand-new discovery that could belong to Anne Boleyn to revealing how an Indian encampment was set up at Hampton Court in World War I. Live At The Apollo – Series 15 (M) UKTV Premiere Tuesdays at 8.30pm from January 31 7 x 45′ The UK is home to the cream of the comedy circuit, producing home-grown superstars and attracting the funniest comedians from around the world. This long-running hit showcases the very best of that bunch – pure talents at the peak of their powers. Each instalment features an established comic who treats the crowd to a rip- roaring set, before introducing two more of the most exciting acts around. Series 15 is packed with the biggest stars in the business and the household names of the future, including Ardal O’Hanlon, Sindhu Vee, Guz Khan, Sara Pascoe and Tom Allen. Attenborough Month (PG) Every day in January at 8.30pm Over the last eight decades, Sir David Attenborough has worked on countless
December on BBC
28 November 2022
BBC highlights for the month of December include Call the Midwife Christmas Special, Death in Paradise Christmas Special, The Royal Variety Performance, Mrs. Brown’s Boys Christmas, Taskmaster New Year’s Eve marathon, Earth’s Greatest Rivers, Louis Theroux: Shooting Joe Exotic, Thomas Tinsel Time marathon and Bluey’s New Year’s Eve Party. . Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2022 (M) Australian Premiere Coming in December Starring: Helen George, Megan Cusack & Leonie Elliot 1 x 90′ It’s Christmas 1967 and life in Poplar is slowly returning to normal after the terrible train crash. December 1967. Life in Poplar is returning to normal after the terrible train crash. The midwives move the maternity clinic into new premises and one of their first patients is Rhoda Mullocks, who the team know well after her last baby was affected by Thalidomide. Nurse Crane cares for a pregnant single mother, recently released from prison, while Sister Frances attends a delivery in a garment factory. Elsewhere, Fred decides to raise money for the families affected by the train crash and suggests a festive talent show – Poplartunity Knocks! Cast includes Jenny Agutter, Fenella Woolgar, Judy Parfitt, Linda Bassett and Georgie Glen. Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2022 (M) Australian Premiere Coming in December Also available on Binge Starring: Ralf Little, Don Warrington & Tahj Miles 1 x 90′ A true-crime podcaster is murdered while on the hunt for a child who disappeared on Christmas Eve 1977 – and Selwyn’s past comes back to haunt him. There’s just one case that Selwyn has never solved – and this Christmas it will return to haunt him. As the inhabitants of Saint Marie prepare for the festive season, true-crime podcaster Jennifer Langan is found shot dead. Langan had been investigating the strange disappearance of a nine-year old boy on Christmas Eve in 1977. When recordings from the night of the murder are uncovered, the team are left with a chilling question. Are supernatural forces at work? And, in the biggest shock of them all, will Neville find love just in time for Christmas? Cast includes Shantol Jackson, Elizabeth Bourgine, Naomi Thomas, Les Dennis and Siobhan McSweeney. The Royal Variety Performance (PG) Australian Premiere Coming in December Hosted by: Lee Mack 1 x 90′ Only a show with the history and prestige of The Royal Variety Performance can boast such a wide range of internationally acclaimed stars. Global acts and stars of the West End are brought together for one night only to bring the best of entertainment to a single stage. There is something for everyone in this feast of comedy, dance and musical performances. This much-loved show has built a huge worldwide audience of over 150 million who return every year to experience this warm, family-friendly event. Stars lined up to appear at the prestigious event are Disco Soul R&B band Nile Rodgers & Chic, Brit Award winner George Ezra, multi-award winner Ellie Goulding, Eurovision star Sam Ryder and pop star Becky Hill. Christmas on UKTV Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6.00am Join us on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for a mix of all UKTV’s best Christmas specials. Series include Would I Lie To You, QI, Mrs Brown’s Boys, Midsomer Murders, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and more Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas (M) Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 8.30pm Starring:Brendan O’Carroll Smash-hit comedy Mrs Brown’s Boys explodes back onto UKTV this Christmas with wonderfully heart-warming and uproarious Christmas Special episodes back to back. Taskmaster New Year’s Eve Marathon All day NYE from 6:00am End 2022 on a high with UKTV this New Year’s Eve with back to back episodes of BAFTA winning and International Emmy nominated comedy game show Taskmaster. Greg Davies stars as the all-powerful ‘Taskmaster’ who, with the help of his loyal assistant Alex Horne, sets out to test the wiles, wit and wisdom of five comedians through a series of strange and surreal challenges in what is the most hard-fought and ridiculous comedy entertainment format on TV. Earth’s Great Rivers – Series 2 (PG) Australian Premiere Wednesdays at 7.20pm from December 7 3 x 50′ Travel along three more of the planet’s most spectacular rivers: the Danube, the Yukon and the Zambezi. In Europe, find out how the Danube, is coping with years of human impact. Visit North America’s Yukon and see the rich variety of life that has made this great frozen river home, from musk ox to bears. And in Africa, explore the length of the Zambezi, from a tiny trickle deep in a forest to the thundering Victoria Falls, and meet the hippos, elephants, lions and buffalo drawn to its wild waters. Louis Theroux: Shooting Joe Exotic (MA15+) BBC Earth Premiere Thursdays at 9.40pm from December 15 2 x 45′ Louis investigates the story of a man whose become one of the most controversial and captivating icons of recent times: the self-described ‘gay hillbilly’, ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic. Ten years after he met Joe for the documentary America’s Most Dangerous Pets, Louis returns to Oklahoma, responding to a direct call from Joe to tell the ‘real story’ and to explore the saga of an animal hoarder turned convicted felon. Looking back at his original documentary, Louis reflects on hours of unseen footage to try and understand who the real Joe Exotic is and how he roped a vast menagerie of animals and humans into a grand project of vanity and deception. He tells how Joe’s captivating charisma became a key ingredient in a viral television sensation, with life-changing consequences for all those involved – including Carole Baskin, the target of his murder-for-hire plot and a mass trolling campaign. Christmas on CBeebies (G) All throughout December 25 x 7′ Celebrate Christmas on CBeebies, with all your CBeebies friends all throughout December. Christmas specials featuring favourites Bluey, Sarah & Duck, Hey Duggee, Thomas and Friends, Go Jetters, The Furchester Hotel and Charlie & Lola. Thomas Tinsel Time Marathon Christmas Eve from 5.15pm This Christmas Eve, catch the Thomas & Friends
November on BBC
29 October 2022
BBC highlights for the month of November include Chivalry, Devils, QI, Earth’s Great Rivers, The Graham Norton Show and Bluey. Chivalry (M) Australian Premiere Fridays at 8.30pm from November 11 Also available on Binge Starring: Steve Coogan & Sarah Solemani 6 x 30′ Steve Coogan and Sarah Solemani write and star in this timely drama that skewers and satirises the complex state of contemporary sexual politics. Cameron, an acclaimed film producer, needs to detoxify his latest movie or face ruin. Bobby, an ambitious feminist filmmaker, has what he needs to get ‘woke’. All they need to do is reshoot an inappropriate sex scene. How hard can it be? But as Bobby and Cameron bounce between gender tension and a creeping attraction, a toxic sex scene becomes the tip of the iceberg. Who really knows how to navigate post-woke sex? How fluid are our politics and how political are our fluids? Guest appearances include Paul Rudd, Wanda Sykes, Sienna Miller, Aisling Bea, Toby Regbo, Lolly Adefope and Adjani Salmon. Devils – Series 2 (MA15+) BBC First Premiere Tuesdays at 8.30pm from November 1 Also available on Binge Starring: Alessandro Borghi, Patrick Dempsey & Malachi Kirby 8 x 60′ London, 2016. Massimo Ruggero is now CEO and, with his new Head of Trading Wu Zhi, has earned huge profits for NYL’s Chinese shareholders. However, faulty polling data on the Brexit referendum threatens total disaster: taking advantage of the situation, Dominic Morgan returns and asks Massimo to join in a new global war, between China and the West, for control of global data. After tragedy strikes at the heart of Massimo’s team, Massimo must decide which side he is on in a battle that will threaten his life and ultimately leads to a final showdown in 2020, against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic. QI – Series 19 (PG) UKTV Premiere Wednesdays at 8.30pm from November 23 Hosted by: Sandi Toksvig 16 x 30′ Qi is the Rose d’Or – winning and BAFTA – nominated comedy quiz show full of quirky facts in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are ‘quite interesting’. Hosted by Sandi Toksvig each episode has a different theme in which the celebrity guests have to answer questions, avoiding repeating common misconceptions and urban myths. It is okay to be wrong but do not be obviously, boringly wrong. Guests include Jimmy Carr, James Acaster, David Mitchell, Sarah Pascoe, Lee Mack and Rose Matafeo. The Graham Norton Show – Series 30 (PG) UKTV Premiere Sundays at 8.30pm from November 13 22 x 60′ Graham Norton returns with his star-studded, BAFTA-winning blend of entertainment, chat and comedy, focusing on the people, stories and aspects of celebrity culture that interest him the most. Welcoming a line-up of A-listers, Graham’s acclaimed talk show delivers the ultimate in primetime entertainment. In this new series, Graham chats and jokes – virtually and in-person – with a glittering array of film, television, music, theatre and comedy stars, including Rami Malek, Jamie Lee Curtis, David Tennant, Hugh Bonneville, Robbie Williams and Sam Ryder. Earth’s Great Rivers (PG) BBC Earth Premiere Wednesdays at 7.20pm from November 16 3 x 50′ Embark on the ultimate river voyage down three of the world’s most epic rivers – the Amazon, the Nile and the Mississippi. This series reveals the astonishing wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of these legendary waterways from their source to their mouth. The latest technology, previously unfilmed locations and drone footage reveals their true character in a way not seen before. Dive into newly discovered Amazon lagoons and swim with giant electric eels. Timelapse cameras enable a Mississippi barge to zoom hundreds of miles downriver in seconds. And camera traps reveal an incredible cast of iconic African animals reclaiming the ruins of Idi Amin’s extravagant hunting lodge on the banks of the Nile. This series brings these rivers to the screen in all their surprising and fantastic glory. Bluey – Series 2 (Set 2) CBeebies Premiere Coming soon 25 x 7′ This innovative, award-winning animation series continues its playful and honest look at modern family life. Imaginative Australian blue heeler puppy Bluey and little sister Bingo love devising elaborate games to try out adult roles and explore their world. And if the high-spirited pair can rope dad Bandit and mum Chilli into their energetic gameplay then so much the better! Series 2 introduces more of Bluey and Bingo’s family and friends, and looks at Bandit and Chilli’s relationship with their girls as they juggle work and childcare. All our channel content is available on Foxtel and Fetch. About BBC BBC First, BBC Earth, UKTV, CBeebies, BBC World News, BBC Kids and BBC Brit are channels owned by BBC Studios featuring our content. Selected channels are available through a Foxtel, Fetch or Binge subscription.
October on BBC
21 September 2022
BBC highlights for the month of October include Shetland, This Is Going To Hurt, The Graham Norton Show, Dragon’s Den, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Midsomer Murderthon, Wilderness Week, Where The Wild Men Are, Animals with Cameras and Hey Duggee. Shetland Series 7 (M) Australian Premiere Starring: Douglas Henshall, Alison O’Donnell & Steven Robertson The disappearance of a vulnerable young man draws Perez into the troubled history of a family recently arrived from Glasgow. The missing man embraced life in Shetland and the community took him to its heart.Have the vengeful ghosts of the past caught up with him, or did an intense, new relationship turn sinister? Something about this elusive figure is not as it seems. When a breakthrough in the case reveals a danger greater than anyone could have feared, it falls on Jimmy Perez to save Shetland from an unimaginable threat. The seventh series will be Henshall’s last outing as DI Perez after nearly a decade in the iconic role. Sundays at 8.30pm from October 2. Also available on Binge. This Is Going To Hurt (MA15+) BBC First Premiere Starring: Ben Whishaw, Rory Fleck Byrne & Harriet Walter Golden Globe, Emmy and BAFTA winner Ben Whishaw stars in Adam Kay’s adaptation of his bestselling memoir about life as a junior doctor. This hilarious – and often heartbreaking – series follows a fictionalised version of Adam as he juggles being a good doctor and a good person, in a system that sometimes feels like it’s against him. Set in obstetrics and gynaecology, or ‘brats and twats’ as it’s known, the series reveals the unvarnished realities of Adam’s life on and off the ward: 97-hour weeks, life and death decisions, a tsunami of bodily fluids. And a personal life forced into second place. All for an hourly rate that struggles to compete with the hospital parking meter. A stark reminder of the vital role played by medics like Adam everywhere. Wednesdays at 8.30pm from October 5. Also available on Binge. The Graham Norton Show Series 30 (PG) UKTV Premiere Award-winning international success Graham Norton returns to our screens with a new series of The Graham Norton Show, focusing on people, trend stories and aspects of celebrity culture that interest him the most. Graham’s razor-edged comedy captivates audiences around the globe. Coming in October Dragon’s Den Series 19 (PG) UKTV Premiere Dragon’s Den returns for its nineteenth series with a new set of eager entrepreneurs hoping to strike a life-changing deal with the toughest titans of industry; Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Tej Lalvani and Sara Davies. Pitches include an animal lovers green solution to canine pollution, vegan handbags, an escape room business, mood-enhancing coffee products, eco-friendly deodorant, a caffeine chew for long-distance runners plus more. Thursdays at 8.30pm from October 20 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 14B Australian Premiere 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown follows the format of Countdown, with its compulsive play along factor as a familiar spine, but is packed with comic appearances and content that viewers wouldn’t ever see on regular Countdown: the show’s opening when Jimmy Carr affectionately roasts all the participants, a comic discussion of the players’ preparation and funny mascots for the show, visual gags while the Countdown clock runs down, and comics showcasing funny items in Dictionary Corner. The show is hosted by Jimmy Carr, with team captain Jon Richardson and a celebrity guest captain each episode. The series also features Rachel Riley and Susie Dent on maths and dictionary duty respectively. Guests include Jo Brand, Jamali Maddix, David O’Doherty, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson and Sara Pascoe. Tuesdays at 8.30pm from October 11 Midsomer Murderthon Fan Favourite Episodes Midsomer boasts a staggering murder toll of over 300 deaths. All those residents, taken long before their time by the vengeful inhabitants of this quaint English province. Plenty of those murders will be investigated this October long weekend as we premiere your favourite ever episodes of Midsomer Murders. Episodes including Death of the Small Coppers, Drawing Dead, Send in the Clowns, Death’s Shadow, Dead Among the Dead Men, The Miniature Murders plus more. All October Long Weekend from Saturday October 1 at 12.30pm Wilderness Week (PG) Wilderness Week on BBC Earth, explores and celebrates our wild and rugged landscapes and the people that immerse themselves within them. Venture into the wild with a week of gritty documentaries that explore our passion for adventure. Titles include Where The Wild Men Are Series 10, Our Wildest Dreams, Life Below Zero Series 9, Wild West, India’s Wild Karnataka, Walking the Himalayas, Steve Backshall: Extreme River Challenge and more. Every night at 7.20pm from October 24 Where The Wild Men Are Series 10 (PG) Australian Premiere Presented by: Ben Fogle Explorer Ben Fogle meets more people who’ve turned their back on the rat race and set up home in some of the most remote and inhospitable parts of the world. In this series, Ben meets Alex, a retail whizz-kid who left the UK for his own remote Portuguese mountain. He joins Georg and Bettina, a European couple who’ve found solace in the Irish wilderness. And Ben visits Sandy, who’s swapped a career in the tourist industry to rescue animals on a Greek Island. He also meets Helen and Jason, tackling life in the Shetlands, the most northerly point in the UK. And in the US, Ben travels the deserts of Arizona with Dee, a modern-day nomad living life out of her van. Fridays at 8.30pm from October 28 Animals with Cameras Series 2 (PG) Australian Premiere Hidden cameras help scientists answer questions about the secret lives of iconic animals in the hope of better protecting these animals in the wild. When animals wander out of sight, what do they get up to? Animals with Cameras sees animals capture unique footage about their own secret lives using discreet and lightweight devices. This series explores the mysterious lives of sharks, elephant seals and turtles – and