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Torchwood was sexy, bloody and a lot of fun. As the Doctor Who revival of the early s continued to be popular it was no surprise that Torchwood struck a chord with fans as it introduced hordes of new characters and monsters, offering a gory outlet for those who imagined what an adult version of the time-travel show could look like. After an impressive two series, it later returned in and with two miniseries, Children of Earth and Miracle Day — focusing on two sprawling storylines, with the latter taking the team to America.

Many fans still hope for a fifth outing for Torchwood, but nothing has been confirmed as of yet. As you might expect from the title, the series tackles the ever-relatable theme of change, with each episode following a character in contemporary Britain as they reach a turning point in their life. Usually broadcast over the course of a week in an afternoon time-slot, Moving On has helped daytime television reach new respectability. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and always relatable and human, no matter how much each episode and their events may differ they all tap into the emotions and actions that occur in all walks of life.

With a brilliant touch of horror, the series was as if Skins had been crossed with Supernatural. With the threat of an apocalypse on the way, the six episode series was a gripping watch. And although it was violent enough to give it an edge, The Fades never pushed into gory horror movie territory.

The title alone is nightmare-inducing — more heartbreaking is that this factual drama is based on real-life testimony. Wheelchair user Anna and partially sighted Tom are a devoted mother and father to baby Danielle, but social worker Belinda calls their parenting skills into doubt due to their disabilities. With mounting pressure from social services, their parents and each other, Anna and Tom must ask some honest questions of each other as they fight for custody of their newborn.

Tough questions with no easy answers are asked throughout the drama that may well call prejudices and beliefs into doubt, not just about the disabled community, but society as a whole. Star-crossed lovers? The Luminaries takes place in s New Zealand in the middle of a gold rush as Anna Wetherell Eve Hewson and Emery Staines Himesh Patel fall for each other when they arrive on the other side of the world after travelling from London.

But although their meet-cute was undeniably, well, cute, Anna meets a number of other men in her new home of Dunedin — each of them representing the various Zodiac signs. It makes for interesting chemistry between all these eclectic characters, to say the least. It was sadly cancelled in — but three excellent seasons are now available to watch through the BBC.

What if organised crime adopted a franchise model? The British-born son of a Russian mafia boss, Alex Goodman, has spent his life staying out of the family business, but a murder soon draws him into the world of international organised crime to save those he loves. While the premise may sound a tad predictable, McMafia combines the global reach of a spy flick with the grit of a crime thriller and a sprinkling of corporate drama for a truly unique and epic final product.

The series is led by James Norton in what is rumoured by many to be a James Bond audition — and an effective one at that. And the six-part series from the BBC did not disappoint. The Trial of Christine Keeler explored the scandal that the model and showgirl had become wrapped up in when she was The timely drama was adapted by Amanda Coe who wrote the script as well as being an executive producer for the series. What if dramatic monologues, so powerful in the theatre, were the focus of their own TV series?

The first two series were made up of six episodes, and broadcast a decade apart in and — with their success leading to a radio broadcast, a West End play and two Best Actress BAFTAs for Thora Hird.

Covid restrictions made Talking Heads an ideal choice for a remake in , with ten of the original episodes remade with a brand new cast as well as two brand new monologues written by Bennett. It follows an army veteran as he picks up a career as a private detective in London, with Tom Burke playing the eponymous investigator.

Strike uses the skills that he picked up when working for the Special Investigation Branch to solve cases for the police. Laurie is a great choice as charismatic government minister Peter Laurence, who shows no guilt or remorse as his private life begins to fall apart.

Under increasing criticisms from his enemies and facing a strained relationship a home, Peter still attempts a bid for No. Class politics, pregnancy and the power of reputation collide in this Sydney-set psychological thriller imported from Down Under.

The Secrets She Keeps follows forlorn shelf-stacker Agatha who idolises the seemingly perfect life of influencer Meghan, who just so happens to be at the same stage of pregnancy as Agatha. However babies are not all the two are carrying — and after a chance meeting at the supermarket, the explosive secrets weighing down on both expectant mothers will culminate in an unforgivable act.

Worlds away from Lady Edith Crawley, Carmichael plays grippingly against type as the delicate but disturbing supermarket employee determined to have the life she wants — even if belongs to someone else. This heartbreaking drama follows two young students Connell Waldron Paul Mescal and Marianne Sheridan Daisy Edgar Jones who begin an intense affair at school before their own insecurities get the better of them, causing a rift in their unique relationship.

Based on the novel by critically acclaimed author Sally Rooney, the series follows their lives as they grapple with their own emotions while still trying to desperately cling on to one another. Can you really make a list of BBC dramas without this national icon?

A British institution at this point, the revival of the long-running sci-fi series seemingly did the impossible by not only successfully reinventing the classic show for the 21st Century, but possibly making the show even more popular than it was before. Doctor and third showrunner since Doctor Who returned in , and while the show has undergone some changes in terms of episode count, Christmas specials and, of course, cast, the show retains its unique mix of high-concept sci-fi, humour, action and surprisingly human drama.

Jodie Whittaker is the current incarnation of the Time Lord — for one more series at least — with Mandip Gill Hollyoaks as plucky police officer companion Yaz. The result is an entertaining and witty ride that juggles compelling what-ifs with caper-ish plot twists. Who is H? If that season ultimately struggled with the weight of trying to answer that mystery, Season 6 gets off to a thrilling start by not referring to H at all in its first episode. The result takes Line of Duty back to its earlier seasons of stripped-down — but rapidly spiralling — conspiracies and complex case notes.

It kicks off with DCI Jo Davidson Kelly Macdonald receiving new information about the whereabouts of a suspect in the unsolved murder of a journalist called Gail Vella. Roll on the next six weeks. Adjani Salmon. Get ready to know that name. The comedy, co-written with Ali Hughes, follows wannabe filmmaker Kwabena played by Salmon , who has almost given up on the idea of a film career after years in a recruitment job.

A chance encounter with a former fellow film school graduate inspires him to keep chasing his dreams, and the result is a comedy that dissects the unspoken racial biases in the workplace and the gate-keeping nature of the film industry with fresh wit, personal authenticity and a steady stream of laughs.

The same is true of Adjani and the rest of the talent behind this — expect the BBC to order more episodes imminently. What an inspiring and poignant figure Greta Thunberg is — a global hero for her determined activism in raising awareness of climate change and urging politicians and people to act, and a young adult shouldering the burden of a planet. This excellent three-part documentary captures both sides of that unique role she has come to embody, following her as she travels to a UN climate conference in Chile and then to the annual World Economic Forum in Davos — before finding her work restricted to remote campaigning due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ruth Wilson is superb in this moving, gripping true drama about the blurred lines between fact and fiction. Available until: December This riveting retelling of the Novichok poisonings is a moving, gripping tale of bravery and resilience. The cycle of singing contest permutations hits its inevitable next step with this shiny floor show that sees a group of celebrities — and some members of the public — try to guess which singers out of a bunch of contestants can actually sing.

This is a thoughtful, reflexive watch, even if you might never want to hear anything more about the Tiger King again afterwards. It takes us 18 months forward from Season 2, with Faith once again juggling being a mother with setting up a new law firm with Cerys.

Expect the remaining episodes to be a moving, cathartic watch. Available until: February An eye-opening, considerate insight into a little-discussed topic.

How does one juggle being a mum and a pop star, while embarking on a make-or-break tour and writing a new album — and also launching an acting career? The result is a likeable showcase for the pop star, which makes the most of its access, but also raises pertinent questions about motherhood and being a working woman today. An icon who has often been considered a victim, James Erskine brings depth to the story of her career, as unvarnished in its portrait of her talent and personal troubles as it is unflinching in its details of the politics and social tensions she had to somehow navigate.

The opening chapter sets the tone with a wedding in which a surprise guest arrives years after he was thought dead, leading to thoughtfully performed, low-key confrontations that ring with authenticity. Jason Manford presents the opening episode and launches straight into knowing anecdotes about performing stand-up comedy during the coronavirus pandemic.

Perhaps the most promising of the lot is Toussaint Douglass, who playfully toys with social tensions while looking back through life in lockdown with a compellingly uneasy stage presence that gradually gives way to grinning confidence. He sets the bar for the rest of the collection, which culminates brilliantly with BBC Three star Tim Renkow, who talks about everything from relationships to public transport, a set from the ever-amusing Zoe Lyons, and some wonderfully charismatic compering from Nabil Abdul Rashid.

James Nesbitt is broodingly intense as DCI Tom Brannick in this gripping crime drama, which brings a polished sheen to darkly grim material, as a cold case awakens in Northern Ireland that brings with it the ghost of Goliath, a legendary killer who was reputed to be a former police officer who went missing 20 years ago. See our full guide to the season here. Using the latest camera technology, David Attenborough reveals the extraordinary ways in which animals use colour: to win a mate, to fight off rivals and to warn enemies.

Already caught up with the weekly drama from Drag Race UK? Get your fix with this engaging documentary following the lives of the queens when they were sent home for a seven-month break in filming due to the coronavirus pandemic. Witty, fabulous, and very, very British. With many people spending a large amount of time indoors this past year, some people have taken that time and turned their hands to positive work through craftivism.

Comedian Jenny Eclair serves as our guide to this practice, a combination of craftwork and activism — communicating messages through creativity that engage and inspire others to not only take action themselves but pass it on.

From A Hijacking to Mindhunter, director Tobias Lindholm is one of the most compellingly patient storytellers around, and this six-part drama is catnip for fans of his forensic approach to building tension and exploring moral dilemmas. Sephy, the daughter of the home secretary, reunites with Callum, a Nought and a friend since childhood.

With a spark reignited between them, the stage is set for a star-crossed, socially forbidden romance. The result is timeless and timely, gripping and heart-wrenching, dazzlingly different and searingly recognisable. Adding celebrities into the mix is a nice variation on the recipe, as it gives us a chance to see how stars eat themselves. The group, which includes Ruth Madeley, Ed Balls and Ed Byrne, is faultlessly nice throughout, which means that any sense of tense competition soon seeps out of the kitchen, but in the current climate, something warm and cheerful is much more preferable.

Katie Price is movingly honest in this frank but sensitively filmed documentary, which follows her as she navigates her way through raising her son, Harvey, as he reaches the crucial age of This grippingly complex political thriller places character over cliffhangers to surprising, challenging and moving effect.

Available until: 19th November What more could you want for escapist pandemic viewing? But a constant that also remains true is its consistently high laugh count, with host Rob Brydon and team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell always entertaining to watch box with each other — a skirmish of quick-witted one-liners and sarcastic put-downs that they enjoy as much as we do.

The chance to see Stephen Hendry enter the fray this season is the icing on the cake, but the core of the show has lost none of its appeal.

Kicking off with volcanoes and the benefits they bring to the global ecosystem, this is a visually stunning reminder of why Earth needs to be looked after — and also will likely haunt your dreams with the introduction of the vampire finch.

Bangkok, Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg investigates the disappearance of a young couple who were last seen alive at the apartment of gem dealer Charles Sobhraj. What sounds like a gripping starting point for a serial killer thriller is in reality a slow-paced watch, as the eight-episode drama based on real events takes its time to unfold its chilling true story.

With the Doctor imprisoned halfway across the universe, how can Graham, Yaz and Ryan stop a deadly Dalek takeover of planet Earth? One of the best sitcoms of the s, it featured rising star Will Smith, it was exec produced by Quincy Jones and taught everyone the correct way to dance to Tom Jones. Read our guide to the best episodes. Based on the best-selling book series written by Sara Shepherd, it follows four friends whose darkest secrets come to light.

All seven seasons are available now — with spin-off The Perfectionist also available in the UK for the first time. A royal national treasure, indeed. Needless to say, Susan and John come across her with Worzel, and seeing his determination to make his old friend see the sea again is as adorable as it is quaintly simple. What a real treat for the family this is. Gone Christmas Fishing follows Bob Mortimer as he returns to his childhood roots in Middlesbrough to fish and reminisce with his dear friend and angling mentor Paul Whitehouse.

The Goes Wrong team have found themselves a natural fit for the small screen, with their BBC One series taking us through different genres and expectations. More please. Read our review. In a UK exclusive, Barack Obama encounters historian David Olusoga to discuss his long-awaited memoir A Promised Land, and how he may have cast a spotlight on the racial fault lines in America.

Available until: 18th November Lena Dunham directs the opening episode of this series about a group of graduates trying to find their way at a top London financial institution. Tom Kerridge presents this deceptively thoughtful and insightful docuseries that charts the challenges facing the humble British pub in the modern day.

Available until: 26th November Available until: 13th November With the backing of the anti-fascist 62 Group led by Soly and Nancy, Vivien decides to go undercover to find Jack….

We say: "Inspired by real events, this stylish series set in s London stars a wealth of British acting talent. Love Line of Duty?

Couldn't get enough of Bodyguard? Well, great news the makers of both series have made a new submarine thriller, Vigil! Silva is called in when there appears to be a link between the mysterious disappearance of a fishing boat and a death on a nuclear submarine. The two incidents lead to a clash between the Navy and the British security services.

Is her life in danger? The legal drama sees Talitha, the daughter of a famous billionaire played by Buckens , go on trial for the murder of a Bristol student. Or is Talitha a cold-blooded killer? We say: "A fascinating look at how attitudes towards class and gender can impact the legal process. Silent Witness Season 24 arrived in , with fans hoping this would be the series that at last saw Nikki Emilia Fox and Jack David Caves get together. The opening episode sees Nikki and Jack visiting a high-security prison.

As the pair look into the suspicious death of an inmate, Nikki finds herself dealing with disturbing memories. Meanwhile, if you've not seen Silent Witness before every series is amazingly currently available to watch on iPlayer! Get stuck in!! And Silent Witness season 25 is on the way! Separated from his family, Mark is sentenced to four years in jail where he befriends prison officer Eric McNally Stephen Graham , who does his best to protect the inmates from the dangers of life behind bars.

With both Eric and Mark trapped by their pasts and unsure of their futures, can they find survive and find the strength to move forward? What the critics say: We say: "We've loved watching Sean Bean and Stephen Graham in Time , despite the harrowing nature of some scenes. But let's face it a Jimmy McGovern drama about prison life wasn't going to be in any way gentle. Obsessed with love and marriage, the pair are on the hunt for their ideal husband.

But their friendship is rocked as Fanny decides to go for a steady life while Linda opts to follow her heart. This leads Linda down an increasingly wild path. But she follows her heart and tries to find herself through the men she encounters — a communist, a conservative and a wild European.

What the critics say: The Guardian says: "It is a treat for all. Mitfordians — please, do give it a chance. She had come to learn of all his dark secrets and had become embroiled in the dark underworld that Evan was running away from. Faith not only has to navigate the breakup of her marriage, but she has also taken on an emotionally wrenching legal medical case involving a gravely ill teenage boy. All names have been changed in this compelling drama based on the true stories of three women.

Psychopath, con man, thief and master of disguise, Charles Sobhraj was the chief suspect in the unsolved murders of up to 20 young Western travellers on the "hippie trail" across India, Thailand and Nepal between and When do programmes become available on BBC iPlayer?

This depends on whether the programme was pre-recorded or live. It was pre-recorded Usually pre-recorded programmes like a dramas, soaps or documentaries are available just after the broadcast ends, but sometimes it can take a while to process. It was broadcast live Live, or close-to-live, programmes like sports coverage, Question Time or Mock the Week will take longer to process than pre-recorded programmes because they need to be made available in a format suitable to be published on BBC iPlayer before they can be uploaded.

It can take up to four times the length of the live programme for it to become available. For more on this, check the How do I use Live Restart?