Brand New UK TV 2018
by Mark_a_Wood | created - 06 Dec 2017 | updated - 18 Jan 2020 | PublicA list of brand new British TV programmes broadcast on UK television in 2018.
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1. Death and Nightingales (2018)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama
An epic tale of love, betrayal, deception, and revenge set in the Irish countryside in 1885.
Stars: Matthew Rhys, Ann Skelly, Jamie Dornan, Valene Kane
Votes: 2,006
3-episodes. Adaptation of Eugene McCabe's modern Irish classic novel set over a tense 24-hour period in 1880s rural Ireland.
Commences Wednesday, 28th Novemeber 2018 - concludes on BBC Two.
2. Mrs. Wilson (2018)
56 min | Biography, Drama, Mystery
A grieving widow discovers that her seemingly ideal husband lived many secret lives.
Stars: Ruth Wilson, Iain Glen, Fiona Shaw, Calam Lynch
Votes: 9,191
3-episodes. Drama inspired by the real-life story of lead actress Ruth Wilson's own grandparents. After her husband's death a woman discovers that he was a spy, novelist and bigamist.
Commences Tuesday, 27th November 2018 - concludes on BBC One.
3. Britain by Boat (2018)
60 min | Documentary
Former BBC newsreader Michael Buerk and one-time political journalist John Sergeant take to the high seas aboard the 50ft cutter yacht Bonaventure exploring Britain's coast.
Stars: John Sergeant, Michael Buerk, Margaret Thatcher
Votes: 9
4-episodes. Former BBC newsreader Michael Buerk and one-time political journalist John Sergeant explore Britain's coast.
Commenced Friday, 23rd November 2018 - concludes on Channel 5.
4. Esther Rantzen's House Trap (2018)
60 min | Documentary
Esther and her team help catch dodgy traders red-handed by rigging the homes of volunteer OAP's with hidden cameras, recording the workmen as they try to fleece their elderly customers.
Star: Esther Rantzen
4-episodes. The consumer affairs champion and her team help catch dodgy traders red-handed by rigging OAP's homes with hidden cameras.
Commenced Thursday, 22nd November 2018 - concludes on Channel 5.
5. The Interrogation of Tony Martin (2018 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, Drama
A verbatim drama focusing on the 3 days farmer Tony Martin was questioned by police following the shooting of a 16 year old burglar who broke into his farmhouse in 1999. A story that split the nation. Was it self defence or murder?
Director: David Nath | Stars: Steve Pemberton, Daniel Mays, Stuart Graham, Tristan Sturrock
Votes: 509
One off drama recreating the events in 1999 when a Norfolk farmer shot at two burglars with his shotgun.
Broadcast Sunday, 18th November 2018 on Channel 4.
6. 100 Years of the RAF (2018 TV Movie)
99 min | History, War
For 100 years the Royal Air Force's courage, perseverance and innovation have secured freedom, survival and safety for the many - at home and abroad. Since its infancy, the RAF has ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Jukes
Votes: 25
One-off documentary recounting the story of Britain's Royal Air Force in its centenary year.
Broadcast Friday, 16th November 2018 on Channel 5.
7. Robbing Your Relatives (2018–2019)
120 min | Documentary, Crime
True crime documentary series. Families are meant to love and support one another, but family fraud is on the increase, with millions of pounds being stolen from victims by their own relatives.
Star: Craig Kelly
2-episodes. Documentary series about people whose lives have been ruined by criminals in their own family.
Commenced Thursday, 15th November 2018 - concludes on Channel 5.
8. Inside the Foreign Office (2018)
Documentary
Over the course of one extremely turbulent year cameras go behind the scenes at heart of the UK's Foreign Office to show the work of British diplomats.
Stars: Michael Waldman, Simon McDonald, Boris Johnson, Amal Clooney
Votes: 39
3-episodes. Documentary series going behind the scenes at the UK's Foreign Office over the course of a turbulent year as they deal with crises from Russia to Burma.
Commenced Thursday, 15th November 2018 - concludes on BBC Two.
9. James Bulger: The New Revelations (2018 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary, Crime
25 years after the verdict in the Jamie Bulger murder trial, we reveal what the jury, public and press never heard, and what his two killers, Thompson and Venables, said during their time in custody from arrest to release.
Director: Gillian Pachter | Stars: Denise Fergus, Mandy Waller, Dominic Lloyd, Jim Fitzsimmons
Votes: 50
One-off documentary marking 25 years since the trial of the two 10-year-old boys who murdered two-year-old James.
Broadcast Wednesday, 14th November 2018 on Channel 5.
10. We Are Most Amused and Amazed (2018 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy, Family
Director: Merlin Crossingham | Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Rowan Atkinson, Bill Bailey, King Charles III
Votes: 17
One-off variety show to celebrate the 70th birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales.
Broadcast Tuesday, 13th November 2018 on ITV.
11. WWIs Secret Shame: Shell Shock (2018 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, History, War
From shell shock in WWI to PTSD today many of those who made it home from war were left mentally scarred and traumatised. Historian Dan Snow explores the on-going mental health crisis in veterans.
Director: Elizabeth Dobson | Stars: Dan Snow, Sean Jones, Stefanie Linden, Edgar Jones
Votes: 30
One-off documentary exploring the mental health crisis for military veterans from WWI to the present day.
Broadcast Monday, 12th November 2018 on BBC Two.
12. The Real Narcos UK: Blood and Fear (2018–2019)
240 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Stars: Donal MacIntyre, Tony Thompson, Bob Dunbar, Martin Harding
Votes: 19
4-episodes. Documentary series telling the real stories of some of Britain's most notorious gangsters who ran the UK drugs trade.
Commenced Monday, 12th November 2018 - concludes on Channel 5.
13. They Shall Not Grow Old (II) (2018)
R | 99 min | Documentary, History, War
A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Thomas Adlam, William Argent, John Ashby, Attwood
Votes: 38,647 | Gross: $17.96M
Peter Jackson's film exploring World War I through archive footage that has been restored, colourised and had audio added.
Broadcast Sunday, 11th November 2018 on BBC Two.
14. Dynasties (2018–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
A nature documentary series on five vulnerable or endangered species known to form enduring populations: chimpanzee, emperor penguin, lion, tiger and African wild dog.
Stars: David Attenborough, John Brown, Sophie Darlington, Justine Evans
Votes: 5,161
5-episodes. David Attenborough looks at how environmental change is affecting some of the planets best known creatures and how they struggle to preserve their social groups.
Commenced Sunday, 11th November 2018 - concludes on BBC One.
15. Alone at Home (2018)
60 min | Documentary
Studies show that British parents are among the most anxious in Europe, so in this unique challenge, four UK families leave their children alone at home for four days to look after themselves.
Star: Oliver Britten
Votes: 9
4-episodes. Cameras monitor children as they are left to fend for themselves for four days home alone.
Commenced Friday, 9th November 2018 - concludes on Channel 5.
16. I'll Get This (2018–2020)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
It's going to be an expensive night for someone. Five celebrities meet at a restaurant for a fancy meal. The catch is they have to play games between courses and the loser will have to pay the bill for everyone.
Stars: David Flanagan, Julian Clary, Adil Ray, Rob Beckett
Votes: 82
6-episodes. Five celebrities meet in a restaurant for a meal, between courses they play games with one loser paying the entire bill for the meal.
Commenced Tuesday, 6th November 2018 - concludes on BBC Two.
17. Make Me a Dealer (2018– )
45 min | Talk-Show
Paul Martin takes to the road as he searches the length and breadth of Britain in pursuit of a new generation of moneymaking antiques dealers.
Stars: Paul Martin, Mark Curry, Kate Dumelow, Marika Rajah
Votes: 22
20-episodes. Antiques expert Paul Martin teaches the tricks of the trade to two contestants who go head-to-head to see who makes the biggest profit.
Commenced Monday, 5th November 2018 - concludes Friday, 30th November 2018 on BBC One.
18. Saluting Dad's Army (2018)
Documentary
Alexander Armstrong presents this documentary series looking at the genius and the lasting impact of this classic British comedy. He pays tribute to the people who created it and learns of the true stories that inspired it.
Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Hugh Dennis, Frank Williams, Caroline Dowdeswell
Votes: 15
4-episodes. Documentary about the classic British sitcom Dad's Army.
Commences November 2018 on Gold.
19. The Reluctant Landlord (2018–2019)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
A man reluctantly serves as the proprietor of a pub, which he inherited from his late father.
Stars: Romesh Ranganathan, Sian Gibson, Nick Helm, Yasmine Akram
Votes: 835
6-episodes. New semi-autobiographical Sky One sitcom starring Romesh Ranganathan.
Commences Tuesday, 30th October 2018 - concludes Tuesday, 4th December 2018 on Sky One
*Sky Television have already commissioned Series Two before an episode has been broadcast*
20. The Little Drummer Girl (2018)
TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Thriller
As a Palestinian assassin is targeting prominent Israelis, a young English actress is recruited by Mossad to infiltrate the assassin's terrorist cell, requiring all of her acting talents but also putting her at considerable risk.
Stars: Simona Brown, Gennady Fleyscher, Clare Holman, Daniel Litman
Votes: 15,055
6-episodes. Anglo-American co-production. Adaptation of the taut John Le Carre novel. Receives a world premiere at the London Film Festival in October 2018.
UK: Commences Sunday, 28th October 2018 - concludes on BBC One.
USA: All 6-episodes to be available from AMC from November 2018.
21. Sally4Ever (2018)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
For 10 years Sally has lived a dull suburban life with David. But on the night he asks her to marry him, Sally has a crisis and embarks on a wild affair with Emma, a seductive, charismatic, boho actress, singer, musician, poet and author.
Stars: Felicity Montagu, Julia Davis, Julian Barratt, Catherine Shepherd
Votes: 2,029
7-episodes. Comedy about a young woman living a dull life but when her boring boyfriend proposes to her she has a personal crisis and embarks on a wild affair with a bohemian actress.
Commences Thursday, 25th October 2018 - concludes Thursday, 6th December 2018 on Sky Atlantic.
22. Embarrassing Pets (2018– )
30 min | Documentary
A team of experts help desperate owners from across the UK with their beloved pets' embarrassing behavioural or health problems.
Stars: Lizzie Gill, Deepti Sharma, Leon Towers, Gavin McDonagh
Votes: 22
Experts help owners with their problem pets.
Commenced Monday, 22nd October 2018 - concludes on Channel 4.
23. The Lakes with Paul Rose (2018)
120 min | Documentary
Adventurer and broadcaster Paul Rose showcases the wondrous beauty of the Lake District, climbing England's highest mountains and meeting the people who live and work in the UK's most-visited National Park.
Star: Paul Rose
Votes: 14
24. There She Goes (2018– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama
A young girl with a learning disability makes her way through life.
Stars: David Tennant, Jessica Hynes, Miley Locke, Edan Hayhurst
Votes: 1,578
5-episodes. Comedy drama about a family learning to cope with the everyday demands of a disabled daughter. Based on the real story of writer Sean Pye.
Commences Sunday, 16th October 2018 - concludes on BBC Four.
25. Informer (2018)
Not Rated | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A young East London man is coerced by an officer to work undercover for him.
Stars: Paddy Considine, Nabhaan Rizwan, Bel Powley, Reiss Jeram
Votes: 6,605
6-episodes. Tense thriller about a young British-Asian man recruited by British counter terrorism police to infiltrate and inform on extremists within his own community.
Commences Tuesday 16th October 2018 - concludes on BBC One.
26. For Facts Sake (2018– )
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Host Brendan O'Carroll is joined by cast members from Mrs. Brown's Boys (2011), members of the public and celebrity guests acting as experts in the comedy panel show all about ordinary people and extraordinary facts.
Stars: Brendan O'Carroll, Pat Shields, Jennifer Gibney, Danny O'Carroll
Votes: 40
6-episodes. Comedy panel quiz show hosted by Brendan O'Carroll, with other cast members from Mrs. Brown's Boys a team captains, celebrity "experts" and members of the public.
Commences Monday, 15th October 2018 - concludes on BBC One.
27. Butterfly (2018)
60 min | Drama
Eleven-year-old Max identifies as a girl and wants to live her life as Maxine. Her separated parents, Vicky and Stephen, attempt to work out how best to cope with and support this huge life decision.
Stars: Emmett J Scanlan, Callum Booth-Ford, Anna Friel, Lorraine Burroughs
Votes: 1,886
3-episodes. An estranged couple try to support their 11-year-old transgender child Max who identifies as a girl and wants to live her life as Maxine.
Commences Sunday, 14th October 2018 - concludes on ITV.
28. The Bisexual (2018)
TV-MA | 40 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Dramedy series examining the life of a woman who breaks off with her long term girlfriend and tries having a relationship with a man for a change.
Stars: Desiree Akhavan, Maxine Peake, Brian Gleeson, Saskia Chana
Votes: 1,414
6-episodes. Comedy drama about two housemates who enter into an unusual agreement to help them both with their relationship problems.
UK: Commences Wednesday, 10th October 2018 - concludes Wednesday, 14th November 2018 on Channel 4.
US: From 16th November 2018 on Hulu.
29. Women on the Verge (2018)
40 min | Comedy
Set in Dublin, three career-driven thirty something female friends find their lives spiraling as their friends' lives thrive.
Stars: Kerry Condon, Nina Sosanya, Eileen Walsh, Sharon Horgan
Votes: 243
6-episodes. Dublin set comedy about three women having varying degrees of success at various aspects of life.
Commenced Thursday, 11th October 2018 - concludes Thursday, 15th November 2018 on W.
30. Why Does Everyone Hate the English? (2018– )
44 min | Documentary
Comedian Al Murray travels to some of England's nearest neighbours to explore some of their gripes with the English, with the help of a comedian from each nation he visits.
Stars: Al Murray, Elis James, Henning Wehn, Antoine de Caunes
Votes: 39
5-episodes. The comedian visits five countries to find out what they have got against the English and why.
Commenced Monday, 8th October 2018 - concludes on History.
31. Armchair Britain (2018– )
30 min | Documentary, History
Miriam Margolyes narrates a whistle stop journey around the UK. Footage from the television archives is utilised to show places of interest, ancient local customs and everyday life.
Stars: Miriam Margolyes, Ken Dodd
Votes: 22
10-episodes. Miriam Margolyes narrates a documentary series using television archive footage to look a places of interest around the UK.
Commenced Monday, 8th October 2018 - concludes Friday, 19th October 2018 on BBC One.
32. Mediterranean with Simon Reeve (2018– )
60 min | Documentary
The travel writer and broadcaster journeys around the Mediterranean discovering the extremes that lie beneath the picture postcard tourist veneer.
Star: Simon Reeve
Votes: 302
4-episodes. The travel writer and broadcaster travels around the Mediterranean not only seeing the beautiful scenery but also the dark underbelly.
Commenced Sunday, 7th October 2018 - concludes on BBC Two.
33. Philippines: Island Treasures: Episode 2 (2018 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Simon Baxter | Stars: Mike Dilger, Rico Hizon
Mike Dilger and Rico Hizon head to one of the world's great biodiversity hotspots to explore its wildlife and culture.
Broadcast Sunday 7th October 2018 on BBC Two.
34. The Big Audition (2018)
60 min | Music, Reality-TV
A group of hopefuls try to make it in a number of fields including chasing the lead role in a West End musical, aspiring TV presenters hoping to land their first on-screen role, and making it as a hand model.
Stars: Julie Walters, Meesha Garbett, Anthony Howes, Tony McMahon
Votes: 13
6-episodes. Feelgood series offering hopefuls the chance to audition for dream roles.
Commenced Friday, 5th October 2018 - concludes on ITV.
35. The Debt Saviours (2018 TV Movie)
Documentary
Directors: Phillip Wood, Sam Bagnall | Star: Gareth Angel Thompson
One-off documentary following the crusading work of Christians Against Poverty debt counsellors as they help people overwhelmed by personal debt.
Broadcast Friday, 5th October 2018 on BBC Two.
36. The Great Model Railway Challenge (2018– )
60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Teams of the UK's most talented model railway enthusiasts compete in a series of knockout heats to create amazing miniature masterpieces on specific themes against the clock. Expert judges determine who will go on to the next round.
Stars: James Richardson, Tim Shaw, Steve Flint, Kathy Millatt
Votes: 57
6-episodes. Competition in which teams of model railway enthusiasts make amazing themed dioramas.
Commenced Friday, 5th October 2018 - concludes Friday, 9th November 2018 on Channel 5.
37. The Bank That Almost Broke Britain (2018 TV Movie)
Documentary
Ten years on from the global financial crash, this documentary tells the extraordinary story of how a small Scottish bank briefly grew to become the biggest in the world before collapsing ... See full synopsis »
Director: Leo Burley | Stars: Alistair Darling, Blythe Duff, Fred Goodwin, George Mathewson
Votes: 32
One-off documentary telling how RBS grew to become (briefly) the largest bank in the world before collapsing.
Broadcast Tuesday, 2nd October 2018 on BBC Two.
38. The Cry (I) (2018)
Not Rated | 58 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A young woman crumbles after her baby disappears. Though the public is quick to place blame, the truth proves to be more complex.
Stars: Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie, Asher Keddie, Alex Dimitriades
Votes: 5,696
4-episodes. Jenna Coleman stars in this adaptation of Helen Fitzgerald's taut novel about the disappearance of a couple's newborn baby.
Commenced Sunday, 30th September 2018 - concludes on BBC One.
39. Albert: The Power Behind Victoria (2018 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
Director: Paul Olding | Stars: Paul Antony-Barber, Alex Bartram, Chris Beaumont, Angela Bull
Votes: 36
One-off docu-drama following the life of Queen Victoria's husband examining his role and influence.
Broadcast Saturday, 29th September 2018 on Channel 5.
40. Sick of It (2018–2020)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Tragi-comedy following middle-aged taxi driver Karl and the voice inside his head as he attempts to move on from his ex-girlfriend Zoe and care for his auntie Norma.
Stars: Karl Pilkington, Sondra James, Marama Corlett, Edward MacLiam
Votes: 2,486
6-episodes. Comedy drama about a cab driver whose inner self isn't afraid of speaking his mind.
Commenced Thursday, 27th September 2018 - concludes on Sky One.
41. Peston (2018– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Robert Peston presents a new Wednesday evening political talk show interviewing leading figures from British politics about the issues of the day. Replacing Peston on Sunday (2016).
Stars: Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana, John McDonnell, Jess Phillips
Votes: 22
Robert Peston presents a new Wednesday evening political show talking to key figures in British politics about the issues of the day. Replacing his Peston on Sunday programme.
Commenced Wednesday, 26th September 2018 - concludes on ITV.
42. Football Genius (2018)
Comedy, Game-Show, Sport
Two teams of supporters representing their favourite clubs play against each other in a game of virtual football by answering football-related questions.
Stars: Tim Vine, Sam Quek, Paul Sinha, West Bromwich Albion F.C. Supporters
Votes: 12
6-episodes. Teams of football club supporters take each other on in a game of virtual football by answering footie-related questions.
Commenced Tuesday, 25th September 2018 - concludes Tuesday, 30th October 2018 on ITV4.
43. Queen of the World (2018)
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, History
A rare look inside the life of Queen Elizabeth II, featuring footage from the Queen's private film archive, as complex preparations for the traditional royal summit with all 53 member states of the British Commonwealth begin.
Stars: Sarah Lancashire, King Charles III, Justin Trudeau, Princess Anne
Votes: 116
2-episodes. Documentary examining the relationship Queen Elizabeth II and the British Royal Family have with the Commonwealth.
Broadcast Tuesday, 25th September & Tuesday, 3rd October 2018 on ITV.
44. Walking Britain's Lost Railways (2018– )
60 min | Documentary
All over Britain there are fascinating lost railways waiting to be uncovered. Every week Rob Bell will explore the old railway lines around the country, experiencing the hidden landscapes, lost infrastructure and forgotten worlds.
Stars: Rob Bell, Jack Arthur Shaw
Votes: 84
6-episodes. Engineer Rob Bell explores some of the UK's decommissioned railway lines telling of their history.
Commenced Friday, 21st September 2018 - concludes on Channel 5.
45. North Korea: Michael Palin's Journey (2018– )
45 min | Documentary
As diplomatic relations between DPRK and South Korea begin to slightly thaw after decades of hostility, comedian and world traveler Michael Palin is allowed to visit North Korea for two weeks and, to a limited extent, explore the country.
Star: Michael Palin
Votes: 967
2-episodes. The British comedy and travel writer is granted access to the secretive communist country at a pivotal moment in time.
Broadcast Thursday, 20th & 27th September 2018 on Channel 5.
46. How to Catch a Serial Killer (2018 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
Sir Trevor McDonald presents this documentary which explores the extraordinary pursuit of serial killer Christopher Halliwell by detective Steve Fulcher.
Director: John Holdsworth | Stars: Trevor McDonald, Jon House, Colin Adrian, Nyna Green
Votes: 215
One-off documentary telling how DS Steve Fulcher arrested serial Christopher Halliwell but also how his unorthodox methods cost him his job.
Broadcast Thursday, 20th September 2018 on ITV.
47. The Circle (III) (2018–2021)
60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
The original British version of the reality television format in which people from all walks of life compete in a popularity contest via a social media platform to win a cash prize.
Stars: Sophie Willan, Hashu Mohammed, Manrika Khaira, Andy Smith
Votes: 1,290
An innovative new reality TV series in which players are sent to live in apartment building and can only communicate with each other via a specially designed voice-activated social media network that they need to get 'likes' on.
Commenced Tuesday, 18th September 2018 - concludes Monday, 8th October 2018 on Channel 4.
48. Monkman and Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain (2018–2020)
Comedy
University Challenge icons Eric Monkman and Bobby Seagull take a road trip with a difference.
Stars: Bobby Seagull, Eric Monkman, Simon Callow
Votes: 36
4-episodes. The University Challenge icons Eric Monkman and Bobby Seagull uncover a treasure trove of curiosities as they embark upon a brainy road trip round Britain.
Commenced Monday, 17th September 2018 - concludes Monday, 8th October 2018 on BBC Two.
49. Chase the Case (2018– )
44 min | Game-Show
A daily, daytime game show in which five contestants swap general knowledge for information to gain access to a case containing a secret stash of cash. Hosted by Dan Walker.
Stars: Dan Walker, Deborah Anderson, Demi Rickard
Votes: 22
20-episodes. A new, daily, daytime game show in which contestants are each given a case containing cash amounts & answer questions to learn what's inside their opponents case.
Commenced Monday, 17th September 2018 - concludes Friday, 12th October 2018 on BBC One.
50. Killing Eve (2018–2022)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After a series of events, the lives of a security operative and an assassin become inextricably linked.
Stars: Jodie Comer, Sandra Oh, Fiona Shaw, Kim Bodnia
Votes: 135,506
8-episodes. BBC America's hit adaptation of the Codename Villanelle novella series about a British intelligence officer obsessing over a female assassin is finally broadcast on the BBC.
Commenced Saturday, 15th September 2018 - concludes on BBC One.
All episodes available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from Saturday, 15th September 2018.
*BBC America have already commissioned a Second Series*
51. A Discovery of Witches (2018–2022)
TV-MA | 1,107 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Diana Bishop, historian and witch, accesses Ashmole 782 and knows she must solve its mysteries. She is offered help by the enigmatic Matthew Clairmont, but he's a vampire and witches should never trust vampires.
Stars: Matthew Goode, Teresa Palmer, Alex Kingston, Gregg Chilingirian
Votes: 61,154
8-episodes. TV Series adaptation of the Deborah Harkness novel, a tale of vampires, witches, forbidden love and the Bodleian Library.
Commenced Friday, 14th September 2018 - concludes Friday, 2nd November 2018 on Sky One.
52. Trust (2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
In 1973 Rome, John Paul Getty III, the heir and younger member of an oil tycoons' clan, is kidnapped by the Italian Mafia in order to get a ransom.
Stars: Harris Dickinson, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Swank, Luca Marinelli
Votes: 8,150
10-episodes. Anglo-American anthology series. Series One deals with the kidnapping of J. Paul Getty III.
Commences Wednesday, 12th September 2018 - concludes on BBC Two.
53. Celebs in Solitary (2018– )
Documentary
Celebs In Solitary is a celebrity edition of In Solitary: The Anti-Social Experiment on Channel 5, in which Anthea Turner, Professor Green, Eddie Hall, and Shazia Mirza attempt to spend five days in solitary confinement.
Stars: George Lamb, Sandra Scott, Eddie Hall, Shazia Mirza
Votes: 16
3-episodes. Social experiment in which 4 British celebrities are placed in isolation with no contact with the outside world or each other.
Commenced Tuesday, 11th September 2018 - concluded Thursday, 13th September 2018 on Channel 5.
54. Strangers (I) (2018)
Not Rated | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jonah Mulray is a professor whose world comes crashing down when his wife is killed in a car crash in Hong Kong.
Stars: John Simm, Anthony Chau-Sang Wong, Katie Leung, Rosalind Halstead
Votes: 2,793
8-episodes. Hong Kong set conspiracy thriller about a British professor who discovers that his late wife was leading a double life.
Commences Monday, 10th September 2018 - concludes on ITV.
55. Black Earth Rising (2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Thriller
Kate is a survivor of the Rwandan genocide whose adoptive mother, an international lawyer, faces a case that will shake their lives.
Stars: John Goodman, Michaela Coel, Noma Dumezweni, Lucian Msamati
Votes: 5,693
8-episodes. BBC and Netflix co-production about the prosecution of international war crimes.
Commences Monday, 10th September 2018 - concludes on BBC Two.
56. Kylie Minogue Live at Hyde Park (2018 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Highlights of Kylie's set from Hyde Park.
Stars: Rick Astley, Jason Donovan, Chris Evans, Kylie Minogue
One-off. Highlight of the Australian singer's performance at the annual BBC Radio 2 music festival in the London park.
Broadcast Sunday, 9th September 2018 on BBC One.
57. The Luke McQueen Pilots (2018)
Comedy
BBC Three made a series of pilots with comedian Luke McQueen. These pilots did not go to plan, but in the interests of transparency, the BBC decided to air them.
Stars: Luke McQueen, Mark Silcox, Laura Jackson, Imogen Comrie
Votes: 30
3-episodes. The comedian stars in a series of mock pilots for TV shows each a parody of a genre of TV programme.
Commenced Friday, 7th September 2018 - concludes on BBC One.
58. Ancient Invisible Cities (2018)
Documentary
Professor Scott explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Athens and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the architectural jewels of these cities as they've never been seen before.
Stars: Michael Scott, Darius Arya
Votes: 110
3-episodes. Michael Scott employs high-tech laser scanners and VR to reveal historical secrets of 3 ancient cities.
Commenced Friday, 7th September 2018 - concluded Friday, 21st September 2018 on BBC Two.
59. Spying on My Family (2018 TV Special)
47 min | Reality-TV
One family gets to see into every corner of each other's lives, with every social media post and text message laid bare and cameras tracking their every move. Cameras track the Kirk ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Taylor | Star: Ralf Little
One-off documentary in which a family give up their privacy for an entire week using technology to track each others movements and delving into one another's lives online.
Broadcast Thursday, 6th September 2018 on Channel 4.
60. Press (2018)
60 min | Drama
Press is set in the world of newspapers - its past riven by hacking scandals, its present at the mercy of the digital age and the 24 hour news cycle, its future uncertain.
Stars: Charlotte Riley, Priyanga Burford, Al Weaver, Paapa Essiedu
Votes: 2,797
6-episodes. Anglo-American co-production between BBC and PBS. Drama set in the fast paced world of the British newspaper industry.
Commenced Thursday, 6th September 2018 - concluded Thursday, 11th October 2018 on BBC One.
US: To be shown on PBS.
61. Wanderlust (2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
A therapist tries to save her marriage after a cycling accident causes them to reassess their relationship.
Stars: Toni Collette, Steven Mackintosh, Joe Hurst, Emma D'Arcy
Votes: 6,146
6-episodes. Drama about a couple trying to rejuvenate their marriage in the wake of a near fatal accident by experimenting with polyamory.
Commenced Tuesday, 4th September 2018 - concludes on BBC One.
62. Undercover Girlfriends (2018– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Reality TV series in which women secretly put their partners to the test, watching on as the lads think they are taking part in a reality TV series of their own.
Stars: Claudia Burns, Susan Calman
Votes: 31
5-episodes. 5 men who think they are taking part in a new reality TV series in Marbella are actually secretly being watched by their partners who control everything they do.
Commenced Monday, 3rd September 2018 - concluded Friday, 7th September 2018 on Channel 5.
63. Married to a Paedophile (2018 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Drama
Each week over a hundred wives find their husbands aren't all they seem-police are charging more men for having child sex images than ever before. This documentary captures insight into the families affected.
Director: Colette Camden | Stars: Sinéad Keenan, Abigail McKern, Nicholas Gleaves, Nell Barlow
Votes: 107
One-off innovative documentary recorded as an audio documentary with real families whose words are then lip-synched by actors.
Broadcast Monday, 3rd September 2018 on Channel 4.
64. Mother's Day (2018 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 90 min | Drama
Focuses on two women living on either side of the Irish Sea, and how they are brought together in the wake of the Warrington bombing of March 1993.
Director: Fergus O'Brien | Stars: Anna Maxwell Martin, Vicky McClure, Daniel Mays, Simone Kirby
Votes: 396
One-off, fact-based drama about the 1993 IRA bomb attack in Warrington, Cheshire and the unlikely alliance forged between a Dublin housewife and the grieving parents of a soldier.
Broadcast Monday, 3rd September 2018 on BBC Two.
65. Politics Live (2018– )
45 min | News, Talk-Show
Jo Coburn and a panel of guests discuss the big issues of the day in politics from Westminster and beyond. With Andrew Neil presenting an extended edition on Wednesdays featuring live PMQs.
Stars: Jo Coburn, Laura Kuenssberg, Ian Blackford, Jeremy Corbyn
Votes: 51
The BBC's new daily live political discussion show that replaces the long-running The Daily Politics & The Sunday Politics.
Commenced Monday, 3rd September 2018 on BBC Two.
66. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
120 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Jeremy Vine hosts a topical discussion show, replacing long-running topical show The Wright Stuff (2000) on weekday mornings. Vine and his panel of guests discuss the stories making the news before the debate is thrown open to the viewers.
Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Alexis Conran, Carole Malone
Votes: 149
The broadcaster and journalist hosts the daily, morning, topical discussion show that replaces The Wright Stuff.
Commenced Monday, 3rd September 2018 on Channel 5.
67. One Day That Changed My Life (2018–2019)
44 min | Documentary
Moving documentary series following people as they go through pivotal experiences in their lives - ranging from applying for their dream job to a musician undergoing surgery that could restore her hearing.
Stars: Dominic Littlewood, Jo Joyner, Thuy Diem Pham
5-episodes. Moving documentary series telling the stories of people at pivotal moments in their lives.
Commenced Monday, 3rd September 2018 - concluded Friday, 7th September 2018 on BBC One.
68. The Imitation Game (2018–2019)
40 min | Game-Show
Alexander Armstrong hosts the comedy panel show in which impressionists and comedians take part in impressions-based challenges.
Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Rory Bremner, Debra Stephenson, Steve Brown
Votes: 43
7-episodes. Impressions based comedy panel show.
Commenced Sunday, 2nd September 2018 - concludes on ITV.
69. Vanity Fair (2018)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
An adaptation of the 1848 novel by William Makepeace Thackeray.
Stars: Michael Palin, Olivia Cooke, Tom Bateman, Johnny Flynn
Votes: 5,775
7-episodes. Adaptation of Thackeray's satirical novel.
Commenced Sunday, 2nd September 2018 - concludes on ITV.
70. Our Everest Challenge with Ben Fogle & Victoria Pendleton (2018 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Adventure
Ben and Victoria are tested to their physical and mental limits as they attempt to scale the world's highest mountain.
Director: Mark Fisher | Stars: Sundeep Dhillon, Mark Fisher, Kenton Cool, Ben Fogle
Votes: 27
One-off documentary following the television presenter and the Olympic athlete as they take on their toughest challenge.
Broadcast 30th August 2018 on ITV.
71. Bodyguard (2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Troubled war veteran turned Police Officer David Budd is assigned to the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Protection Branch.
Stars: Richard Madden, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin, Ash Tandon
Votes: 148,567
6-episodes. Thriller about an officer of the Metropolitan Police's special protection branch assigned to protect a British politician who stands for everything he despises.
Commenced 26th August 2018 - concludes 23rd September 2018 on BBC One.
72. The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History (2018 TV Movie)
89 min | Documentary
Dr George McGavin and Dr Zoe Laughlin conduct a unique experiment at one of Britain's largest landfill sites revealing the secret world of rubbish, the evolution of our throwaway society and future uses for today's waste.
Director: Craig Collinson | Stars: George McGavin, Zoe Laughlin
Votes: 25
One-off documentary. Dr George McGavin investigates the history of rubbish through an examination of landfill sites.
Broadcast Thursday, 23rd August 2018 on BBC Four.
73. Grayson Perry: Rites of Passage (2018)
Documentary
Artist Grayson Perry sets out to explore the landmark events in all our lives - birth, coming of age, marriage and death - and tries to reinvent them for our modern secular age.
Star: Grayson Perry
Votes: 30
4-episodes. The artist explores the landmark events in people's lives and tries to reinvent them for our modern secular world.
Commenced Thursday, 23rd August 2018 - concludes on Channel 4.
74. Inside the Court of Appeal (2018 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Nick Poyntz | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Henry Blaxland, Mike Handy, Shauneen Lambe
One-off documentary looking behind the scenes at the UK's highest appeals court.
Broadcast Thursday, 23rd August 2018 on ITV.
75. Manhunting with My Mum (2018 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary
British television presenter A.J. Odudu embarks on a mission to find a husband in her parents native Nigeria with her feisty, match-making mother Florence.
Director: Osca Humphreys | Stars: A.J. Odudu, Timini Egbuson
Votes: 12
One-off documentary following television presenter A.J. Odudu and her match-making mum Florence as they travel to Nigeria in search of a potential husband for A.J.
Broadcast Tuesday, 21st August 2018 on Channel 4.
76. Celebs on the Farm (2018–2021)
60 min | Reality-TV
Farmer Chris Jeffrey welcomes eight celebrities to his farm in East Sussex, where they will spend ten days mucking in and helping out down on the farm.
Stars: Sandi Bogle, Lorraine Chase, Charlotte Dawson, Megan McKenna
Votes: 25
10-episodes. Farmer Chris Jeffery welcomes eight celebrities to muck in on his farm in East Sussex for 10 days.
Commenced Monday, 20th August 2018 - concludes on 5Star.
*Episode 1 only is simulcast on Channel 5 and 5Star, the rest of the series on 5Star only*
77. Dwarfs in Art: A New Perspective (2018 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Journalist and documentary filmmaker Richard Butchins examines the representations of dwarfs in art and culture revealing society's shifting attitudes towards people with dwarfism.
Directors: Richard Butchins, Simon Lloyd | Stars: Richard Butchins, Kiruna Stamell, Tanya Raabe-Webber, Marianne Bergeron
Votes: 12
One-off documentary. Artist, journalist and musician Richard Butchins examines representations of dwarves in art and culture.
Broadcast Monday, 20th August 2018 on BBC Four.
78. Big Week at the Zoo (2018–2019)
60 min | Documentary
Helen Skelton and Nick Baker present a live, week-long, celebration of the conservation work carried out by British zoos, featuring reports from zoos across the UK.
Stars: Helen Skelton, Nick Baker, Jonathan 'J.B.' Gill, Miranda Krestovnikoff
5-episodes. A celebration of the conservation work carries out by zoos and wildlife parks around the UK with live reports from several locations.
Commenced Monday, 20th August 2018 - concludes Friday, 24th August 2018 on Channel 5.
79. The Rugby Codebreakers (2018 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Sport
Carolyn Hitt asks why so many men gave up their dream of playing rugby union for Wales to seek fame and fortune in Lancashire and Yorkshire switching codes to play rugby league -an act considered tantamount to treason.
Director: Tariq Ali | Stars: Carolyn Hitt, Billy Boston, Jonathan Davies, Gareth Edwards
One-off sports documentary investigating why so many Welsh rugby players switched codes from union to league during the amateur era.
Broadcast Saturday, 18th August 2018 on BBC One.
80. Impossible Celebrities (2018– )
50 min | Game-Show
A Saturday evening, celebrity version of the quiz show in which contestants must avoid giving the impossible answer. Hosted by Rick Edwards.
Stars: Rick Edwards, Liz Carr, Rachel Parris, Spencer Matthews
Votes: 20
6-episodes. A Saturday evening, celebrity version of the BBC quiz show hosted by Rick Edwards.
Commenced Saturday, 18th August 2018 - concludes on BBC One.
81. The Wedding Guru (2018)
29 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series following the work of Wales' self-styled Greatest Wedding Planner, Onkar Singh Purewala, and his father Sukhdev as they attempt to create show-stopping weddings.
Stars: Kimberley Nixon, Onkar Singh Purewal
3-episodes. Observational documentary mini-series following Wales' self-styled greatest wedding planner Onkar Singh Purewala and his father Sukhdev.
Commenced Monday, 13th August 2018 - concludes on BBC Two.
*Previously broadcast on BBC One Wales in May 2018*
82. Bollywood: The World's Biggest Film Industry (2018– )
Documentary
Anita Rani meets with Bollywood professionals and dives in to the history and traditions of the industry.
Stars: Anita Rani, Nimit Kapoor, Kim Calera, Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
Votes: 50
2-episodes. Anita Rani explores the world of Bollywood uncovering some surprising stories.
Broadcast Monday, 13th and 20th August 2018 on BBC Two.
83. Mark Gatiss on John Minton: The Lost Man of British Art (2018 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Director: Matthew Thomas | Stars: Mark Gatiss, Norman Bowler, Michael Ayrton, Fisun Güner
Votes: 12
One-off documentary self-funded by Gatiss. John Minton was once more famous than his rival Francis Bacon but seems to have faded into obscurity. Gatiss examines his life and works.
Broadcast Monday, 13th August 2018 on BBC Four.
84. Sylvia Plath: Inside the Bell Jar (2018 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography
The story of Sylvia Plath's seminal novel The Bell Jar as well as the parallels between her life and the book. The film includes an exclusive testimony from Sylvia Plath's daughter Frieda Hughes about her mother.
Director: Teresa Griffiths | Stars: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Tristine Skyler, Frieda Hughes, Perry Norton
Votes: 146
One-off documentary. Exploration of Sylvia Plath's classic novel looking at how the author drew inspiration from her own life.
Broadcast Saturday, 11th August 2018 on BBC Two.
85. Peng Life (2018– )
35 min | Reality-TV
The internet's sharpest reviewer and YouTube star Elijah Quashie (AKA The Chicken Connoisseur) reviews everything from Lamborghinis to luxury pizza with the aid of his sidekicks Nelson and Wilson and celebrity guests.
Stars: Elijah Quashie, Nelson Quaresma, Wilson Quaresma, Jodie Kidd
Votes: 37
4-episodes. YouTube star Elijah Quashie makes the step up from reviewing chicken shops to reviewing everything from private jets to luxury kebabs.
Commenced Friday, 10th August 2018 - concludes on Channel 4.
86. Hang Ups (2018)
30 min | Comedy
After the collapse of his previous group-therapy practice, Richard is no longer able to conduct the traditional 50-minute sessions most therapists have with their patients. Instead, he's ... See full summary »
Stars: Stephen Mangan, Bebe Cave, Fionn O'Shea, Karl Theobald
Votes: 933
6-episodes. Comedy written by and starring Stephen Mangan as a therapist with a chequered career who finds himself at a crossroads in life.
Commenced Wednesday, 8th August 2018 - concludes on Channel 4.
87. Judge Romesh (2018–2019)
30 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan dishes out justice and witty off-the-cuff remarks as he hears real life disputes in his court assisted by fellow comics Tom Davis and Kerry Howard.
Stars: Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Davis, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Howard
Votes: 282
10-episodes. The British comedian holds court over real life disputes to dish out his own brand of justice assisted by fellow comedians Kerry Howard and Tom Davies.
Commenced Wednesday, 8th August 2018 - concludes on Dave.
88. The Foreign Doctors Are Coming (2018 TV Movie)
65 min | Documentary
Observational documentary following medics from around the world as they seek General Medical Council registration to allow them to work in the UK and how they adapt to life far from home.
Directors: James Bluemel, Andrew Dedman | Star: Sue Johnston
One-off documentary following medics from around the world as they seek registration from the General Medical Council to allow them to work in the UK.
Broadcast Tuesday, 7th August 2018 on Channel 4.
89. Saving Poundstretcher (2018)
60 min | Documentary
Documentary mini-series following Poundworld founder Chris Edwards after he was brought in to try and revive the fortunes of the ailing Poundstretcher chain of discount stores.
Stars: Chris Edwards, Aziz Tayub
Votes: 17
3-episodes. Documentary following Poundworld founder Chris Edwards after he was brought in to try and revive the fortunes of the Poundstretcher discount store chain.
Commenced Monday, 6th August 2018 - concluded Monday, 20th August 2018 on Channel 4.
90. Tower Block Kids (2018)
120 min | Documentary
Two-part documentary following the lives of children living in some of Britain's high-rise blocks of flats, who explain what it is like growing up there. Narrated by Ralf Little.
Star: Ralf Little
2-episodes. Documentary following the lives of children living in high-rise flats who explain what it is life growing up there.
Broadcast Monday, 6th & 13th August 2018 on Channel 5.
91. Abducted: Elizabeth I's Child Actors (2018 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, History
Inventive documentary. Academic and children's author Katherine Rundell examines the case of Thomas Clifton, taken from the streets of London to work on stage, his father's fight to get him back and the law that allowed him to be taken.
Director: Susie Attwood | Star: Katherine Rundell
Votes: 10
One-off documentary. Author and academic Katherine Runell examines cases of children abducted from the streets of Elizabethan London and put to work in the theatre.
Broadcast Monday, 6th August 2018 on BBC Four.
92. Heatwave Britain (2018 TV Movie)
23 min | News
Vlogs of people from all around the UK show the consequences of the unprecedented 2018 heatwave. Is it more than a simple case of freak weather and is Britain ready to handle the effects of global climate change?
Directors: Ruaridh Arrow, Roger Corke, Kate Hampson, Johnny McDevitt, Amy Walker | Stars: Morland Sanders, Claire Belcher, Helen Chivers, Mary Creagh
One-off documentary about the prolonged recent heatwave that has affected many parts of the UK.
Broadcast Monday, 6th August 2018 on Channel 4.
93. Angela Carter: Of Wolves & Women (2018 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
A dark and delicious foray into Angela Carter's extraordinary life.
Director: Jude Ho | Stars: Sally Phillips, Margaret Atwood, Angela Carter, Anne Enright
Votes: 36
One-off documentary retrospective of the life and works of the British author perhaps best known for writing A Company of Wolves.
Broadcast Saturday, 4th August 2018 on BBC Two.
94. The People's Vet (2018– )
60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Behind-the-scenes series following the staff and patients of the UK's leading veterinary charity.
Star: John Thomson
Observational documentary series following the work of vets at animal hospitals run by the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals.
Commenced 4th August 2018 - concludes on Channel 4.
95. Murder in Soho: Who Killed Freddie Mills? (2018 TV Movie)
89 min | Documentary
A real-life murder mystery about the life and untimely death of a national boxing hero, who is often described as Britain's first sporting celebrity. Set in 1960s Soho, the film delves into... See full summary »
Director: Simon Dales | Stars: Don McCorkindale, Freddie Mills
Votes: 37
One-off documentary exploring a real life murder mystery, the shooting of former world champion boxer and nighclub owner Freddie Mills.
Broadcast Wednesdady, 1st August 2018 on BBC Four.
96. First Time Call Girl (2018 TV Movie)
65 min | Documentary
Documentary exploring the clandestine world of escorting as well as trying to understand why women from all different walks of life have chosen this career.
Director: Miriam Lyons | Star: Janet Dibley
Votes: 16
One-off documentary meeting women working in the clandestine world of escorts.
Broadcast Tuesday, 31st July 2018 on Channel 5.
97. Age Before Beauty (2018)
Not Rated | 56 min | Drama
Age Before Beauty centers around an eclectic crew of characters who manage a family-owned beauty salon.
Stars: Polly Walker, James Murray, Sue Johnston, Robson Green
Votes: 417
6-episodes. Drama series centred around a family run beauty parlour in Manchester and the feuding family members that run it.
Commenced 31st July 2018 - concludes on BBC One.
98. Gino's Win Your Wish List (2018– )
60 min | Game-Show
Celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo hosts a new version of the game show in which a family of contestants answer questions and complete challenges to win prizes from their wish list.
Stars: Gino D'Acampo, Clara Amfo, Natalie Casey
Votes: 16
New version of the game show in which a family of contestants answer questions and complete challenges to win prizes from their wish list.
Commenced Saturday, 28th July 2018 - concludes on Channel 5.
99. World of Sport Wrestling (2018– )
60 min | Sport
The iconic 20th Century series returns as World of Sport Wrestling airs weekly featuring the best independent stars from The UK and around the world.
Stars: Stu Bennett, Alex Spilling, Valerie Wyndham, Rachel Stringer
Votes: 22
10-episodes. British professional wrestling returns to a Saturday, tea-time slot on mainstream TV.
Commenced Saturday, 28th July 2018 - concluded on ITV.
100. Piers, the President and Air Force One (2018 TV Special)
60 min | Talk-Show
Piers Morgan conducts an exclusive interview with President Donald J. Trump aboard Air Force One during his UK state visit.
Director: Erron Gordon | Stars: Piers Morgan, Boris Johnson, Brett Kavanaugh, Jong-Un Kim
Votes: 28
One-off special in which Piers Morgan interviews President Trump during his visit to Britain.
Broadcast 16th July 2018 on ITV.
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