Brand New UK TV 2016
by Mark_a_Wood | created - 06 Jan 2016 | updated - 10 Oct 2018 | PublicA list of new British TV programmes airing on UK TV in 2016. Please note: Due to the large number of programmes broadcast which are solely concerned with the European Union Referendum these have been moved to their own separate list.
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1. Peter Pan Goes Wrong (2016 TV Movie)
64 min | Comedy
The Olivier Award-winning Mischief Theatre brings Peter Pan Goes Wrong to BBC One, narrated by David Suchet and filmed in front of a live audience.
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Henry Shields, Henry Lewis, Chris Leask, Harry Kershaw
Votes: 1,749
One-off festive comedy following a fictional amateur theatrical group's attempt to stage an overly ambitious production of J.M. Barrie's story.
Broadcast on New Year's Eve, Saturday, 31st December 2016 on BBC1.
2. Life in Polar Bear Town with Gordon Buchanan (2016 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan travels to the town of Churchill on the shores of Canada's Hudson Bay, where packs of polar bears gather each Autumn to prepare for their winter hunt.
Director: Ben Finney | Stars: Gordon Buchanan, Erin Greene
Votes: 18
One-off wildlife documentary in which Gordon visits the town of Churchill in Canada to witness the annual gathering of polar bears to prepare for their winter hunt.
Broadcast on New Year's Eve, Saturday, 31st December 2016 on BBC2.
3. World of Sport Wrestling (2016 TV Special)
120 min | Sport
After more than 30 years, British professional wrestling returns to ITV screens with this one-off New Year's Eve special. Featuring some of the UK's top wrestlers and commentary from the legendary Jim Ross.
Director: Tony Grech-Smith | Stars: C.J. Banks, Max Beesley, Big Daddy, Scrubber Daly
Votes: 27
British wrestling returns to ITV for the first time in 30 years with a special one-off event from Manchester featuring some of the top UK stars battling it out. With guest commentator Jim Ross.
Broadcast on New Year's Eve, Saturday, 31st December 2016 on ITV.
4. Dara O Briain: Crowd Tickler (2015 Video)
94 min | Comedy
The Mock the Week (2005) host performs a stand-up comedy gig at London's Hammersmith Apollo as part of his 2015 nationwide tour.
Director: Paul Wheeler | Star: Dara O Briain
Votes: 214
The Mock The Week & Robot Wars host performs a stand-up comedy gig at London's Hammersmith Apollo as part of his 2015 national tour. TV Premiere.
Broadcast on Friday, 30th December 2016 on BBC2.
5. Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage (2016 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary celebrating the life and career of the veteran actress, looking back at the high points of her 60-year career on stage and screen. With clips of her greatest performances and tributes from those she has worked with.
Director: Francis Whately | Stars: Samantha Bond, Pierce Brosnan, Billy Connolly, Daniel Craig
Votes: 37
Biographical documentary celebrating the life and works of the veteran British actress. Featuring archive footage of her most memorable performances and interviews.
Broadcast on Friday, 30th December 2016 on BBC2.
6. 2016: A Year in the Life of a Year (2016 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Comedian Rhys Thomas takes a comic look back at the cultural, national and international talking points of the year that was 2016. Told through mash-up and manipulated archive footage.
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Lucy Montgomery, Rhys Thomas, Tony Way
Votes: 16
One-off spoof end of year review show tweaking real film and TV footage to present its own take on the years biggest events.
Broadcast on Friday, 30th December 2016 on BBC4.
7. Delicious (I) (2016–2019)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
A drama series about food, love and infidelity in Cornwall.
Stars: Iain Glen, Dawn French, Emilia Fox, Tanya Reynolds
Votes: 2,050
Four-part comedy drama starring Dawn French as a Cornish chef who must re-evaluate her relationships with her ex-husband and his wife.
Commences Friday, 30th December 2016 on Sky1.
8. Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story (2015 Video)
85 min | Comedy
Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges muses on economic theory, art history and diet tips on stage in front of 12,000 fans at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow. Recorded in October 2015.
Director: Kevin Bridges | Star: Kevin Bridges
Votes: 290
The Scottish comedian performs a stand-up comedy gig in front of a 12,000 audience at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow in 2015. TV Premiere.
Broadcast on Thursday, 29th December 2016 on BBC2.
9.
Cunk on Britain (2016–2018)
Episode:
Cunk on Christmas
(2016)
30 min | Comedy, History
The commentator returns for a festive-themed special that examines the true meaning of Christmas by exploring pagan winter festivals and the Nativity story in her own unique way.
Director: Lorry Powles | Stars: Lasco Atkins, Ronald Hutton, Diane Morgan, Jay Rayner
Votes: 551
Mockumentary in which the commentator searches for the true meaning of Christmas in her own unique way.
Broadcast on Thursday, 29th December 2016 on BBC2.
10. To Walk Invisible: The Brontë Sisters (2016 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 120 min | Biography, Drama, History
A chronicle of the Brontë sisters' battle to overcome obstacles and publish their novels, which would become some of the greatest in the English language.
Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Finn Atkins, Charlie Murphy, Chloe Pirrie, Adam Nagaitis
Votes: 3,095
Feature-length one-off drama recounting how, despite the many obstacles they faced, the Bronte sisters emerged from obscurity to write some of the English languages great novels. 2hrs.
Broadcast on Thursday, 29th December 2016 on BBC1.
11. Life in the Snow (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Family
Gordon Buchanan travels to Norway and Austria to search for animals that live in snowy conditions and have adapted to survive in cold weather. He also takes a look at the lives of animals associated with Christmas.
Directors: Sally Thomson, Mark Wheeler | Star: Gordon Buchanan
Votes: 42
Wildlife documentary about animals that have adapted to live in cold, snowy environments and about animals that are associated with Christmas.
Broadcast Thursday, 29th December 2016 on BBC1.
12. Ethel & Ernest (2016)
Not Rated | 94 min | Animation, Drama, History
The life and times of the parents of the hailed British graphic novelist Raymond Briggs.
Director: Roger Mainwood | Stars: Jim Broadbent, Brenda Blethyn, Luke Treadaway, Macready Massey
Votes: 3,934
Touching animated drama based on the graphic novel by Raymond Briggs following the lives of his parents from their chance meeting in 1928 through 40 years of marriage during an era of sweeping social changes. 1hr 30m.
Broadcast on Wednesday, 28th December 2016 on BBC1.
13. The Ballet Master: Sir Peter Wright at 90 (2016 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography
A look at the life and career of the classical dancer, choreographer, television director and teacher who celebrated his 90th birthday in November 2016. Featuring interviews with Sir Peter and those who have worked alongside him.
Director: David M. Thompson | Stars: Darcey Bussell, Katie Derham, Peter Wright
Biographical documentary celebrating the life and career of the veteran British dancer, choreographer, television director and teacher.
Broadcast on Bank Holiday Tuesday, 27th December 2016 on BBC4.
14. The Entire Universe (2016 TV Movie)
59 min | Comedy, Musical
Musical about The Entire Universe in one hour, with lots of jokes.
Director: Matthew Amos | Stars: Ian Ashpitel, Brian Cox, Warwick Davis, Noel Fielding
Votes: 229
Professor Brian Cox finds his latest lecture about the origins of the universe is actually a Rutland Weekend Television musical extravaganza.
Broadcast on Boxing Day, Monday, 26th December 2016 on BBC2.
15. Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me (2016– )
120 min | Documentary
Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan attempts to gain the trust of a family of African elephants in Kenya to allow him to observe them up close.
Stars: Gordon Buchanan, Benjamin Kyalo
Votes: 47
2-part wildlife documentary. Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan attempts to gain the trust of a family of elephants to enable him to film them up close.
Broadcast on Boxing Day, Monday 26th and Bank Holiday Tuesday, 27th December 2016 on BBC2.
16. The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)
Not Rated | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.
Stars: Billy Howle, Kim Cattrall, Monica Dolan, Andrea Riseborough
Votes: 5,633
Two-part adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie story.
Broadcast on Boxing Day, Monday 26th December 2016 and Bank Holiday Tuesday 27th December 2016 on BBC1.
17. Gospel Christmas (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Music
In a special gospel sing-along from the Church of St John-at-Hackney in London Gregory Porter and Beverley Knight welcome a host of musical talents to serve up a feast of festive musical treats.
Director: Bridget Caldwell | Stars: Beverley Knight, Gregory Porter, The London Community Gospel Choir, House Gospel Choir
Gregory Porter and Beverley Knight host a special gospel sing-along in London welcoming Katy B, Shaun Escoffery and Vade to perform rousing versions of classic Christmas songs.
Broadcast on Christmas Day, 25th December 2016 on BBC2.
18.
Maigret (2016–2017)
Episode:
Maigret's Dead Man
(2016)
88 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Maigret plunges into the murky Parisian underworld.
Director: Jon East | Stars: Ian Puleston-Davies, Dorottya Hais, Mark Hadfield, Iván Fenyö
Votes: 7,126
The second of two new adaptations of Commisaire Jules Maigret's cases starring Rowan Atkinson as the famous detective.
Broadcast Christmas Day - 25th December 2016 on ITV.
19. King Lear (2016 Video)
180 min | Drama
Don Warrington stars as the tragic monarch in this acclaimed version of the Shakespeare play recorded at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.
Director: Michael Buffong | Stars: Don Warrington, Alfred Enoch, Miltos Yerolemou, Rakie Ayola
Votes: 38
Don Warrington stars as the tragic monarch in this acclaimed version of the Shakespeare play recorded at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. TV Premiere - 3hrs 10m.
Broadcast on Christmas Day, 25th December 2016 on BBC4.
20. The Last Dragonslayer (2016 TV Movie)
101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
In a fantasy world where magic is being superseded by technology, an orphaned teen discovers her destiny to become a dragonslayer.
Director: Jamie Magnus Stone | Stars: Adeel Akhtar, Matt Berry, Danielle Bjelic, John Bradley
Votes: 1,546
Epic adaptation of the first of Jasper Fforde's series of fantasy novels about an orphaned teen discovering her destiny in a world where technology is superceding magic. 2 hours 15m.
Broadcast on Christmas Day - 25th December 2016 on Sky1.
21. Alan Bennett's Diaries (2016)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
A year in the life of British playwright Alan Bennett as he's finishing the latest tome of his diaries for his publisher.
Director: Adam Low | Stars: Alan Bennett, Nicholas Hytner, Sue Powell, Rupert Thomas
Votes: 34
A candid profile of the writer inspired by his diaries. Featuring a series of intimate interviews filmed over the course of a year. TV premiere.
Broadcast on Saturday, 24th December 2016 on BBC2.
22. David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey (2016 TV Special)
65 min | Biography, Comedy, Music
Ahead of her 80th birthday in Janurary 2017, comic actor David Walliams hosts this special night of entertainment paying tribute to Welsh diva Dame Shirley Bassey. Featuring songs, interviews and comedy sketches.
Director: Steve Smith | Stars: Shirley Bassey, David Walliams, Simon Callow, Jocelyn Jee Esien
Votes: 13
One-off celebration of the Welsh singer ahead of her 80th birthday in January. Featuring duets, comedy sketches and performances. Hosted by Walliams.
Broadcast 24th December 2016 on BBC1.
23. We're Going on a Bear Hunt (2016 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Stan, Katie, Rosie, Max, the baby, and Rufus the dog decide to go on an adventure in search of bears.
Directors: Joanna Harrison, Robin Shaw | Stars: Elsie Cavalier, Olivia Colman, Pam Ferris, Ozzie Latta
Votes: 698
Animated adventure based on the popular children's story by Michael Rosen. 30m
Broadcast on Christmas Eve, Saturday 24th December 2016 on Channel 4.
24. Darcey Bussell: My Life on the BBC (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
The former principal ballerina tells her story, with historic performances from the BBC archives and candid interviews from throughout her career. Showing how she grew up in front of the camera and mastered television.
Stars: Roberto Bolle, Graham Bond, Darcey Bussell, Jonathan Cope
A look at the career of the ballerina through her appearances on BBC television programmes from Blue Peter at the age of 16 to acting as a judge of TV talent show Strictly Come Dancing.
Broadcast on Friday, 23rd December 2016 on BBC4.
26. 12 Stars of Christmas (2016)
Game-Show
Alan Carr hosts a star-studded festive quiz in the lead up to Christmas Eve. Each night three famous faces open windows in the giant advent calendar answering questions about 2016 in order to win hundreds of presents for the audience.
Stars: Alan Carr, William Shatner, Matt Lucas, Miranda Hart
Votes: 12
5-part, 5-day celebrity quiz show in the run up to Christmas in which the guests attempt to win hundreds of prizes for the audience.
Commenced Monday, 19th December 2016 - concluded Friday, 23rd December 2016 on Channel 4.
27. Christmas City (2016)
45 min | Documentary
Rav Wilding and Hayley Hassall investigate what it takes to deliver a special Christmas for the shoppers, workers, residents and tourists in Manchester, England.
Stars: Rav Wilding, Hayley Hassall
5-Part documentary series following the work going on across Manchester to prepare for Christmas.
Broadcast Monday 19th December 2016 to Friday 23rd December 201 on BBC1.
28. Muslims Like Us (2016)
Reality-TV
Britain's 2.7 million Muslims are united by their faith, but there is much debate about what it means to be a Muslim. A group of 10 very different British Muslims are placed in a house ... See full summary »
Stars: Adeel Akhtar, Mehreen Baig, Nabil Abdulrashid, Abdul Haq
Votes: 41
Two-part documentary. A group of 10 very different British Muslims are gathered to live together in one house and explore their differences and similarities.
Broadcast on 12th and 13th December 2016 on BBC2.
29. When Phillip Met Prince Philip: 60 Years of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Phillip Schofield learns about the Duke's youth programme over the course of the year it celebrates its 60th anniversary. Attending galas and events he meet the Duke and famous faces to talk about the Trust and its work.
Director: Neil Ferguson | Stars: Phillip Schofield, Prince Philip, Judi Dench, Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh
Votes: 10
One-off documentary in which the TV presenter learns about the youth charity over the course of a year to mark its 60th anniversary.
Broadcast on Monday, 12th December 2016 on ITV.
30. Walt Disney (2015–2016)
120 min | Documentary, Biography
Two-part biographical documentary on the life, career and legacy of Walt Disney. Making use of recently released archive footage, interviews and classic scenes from his films.
Stars: Rebecca Gethings, Walt Disney, Margaret Winkler
Votes: 261
Two-part documentary series using interviews, classic clips and recently released archive footage to shed new light on the world-famous animator.
Broadcast on 10th and 17th December 2016.
31. In Plain Sight (2016)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A three part TV miniseries about Lanarkshire's Detective William Muncie and his quest to bring to justice notorious killer Peter Manuel.
Stars: Douglas Henshall, Martin Compston, Joanne Thomson, Shauna Macdonald
Votes: 2,730
Three-part, period, true crime drama following the relentless efforts of Scottish police detective William Muncie to bring to justice serial killer Peter Manuel aka The Beast of Birkenshaw in the 1950s.
Commenced Wednesday, 7th December 2016 - concluded 21st December 2016 on ITV.
32. Finding My Twin Stranger (2016 TV Movie)
65 min | Documentary
A recent trend has seen people hunting for their doubles online, so experts in twins now take this a step further by introducing doppelgänger strangers and then performing tests to see how alike they really are.
Director: Heenan Bhatti | Stars: Tamsin Greig, Brad Argent, Lisa DeBruine, Tim Spector
Votes: 19
One-off documentary about non-related lookalikes undergoing tests to uncover the science behind twin-like similarities in strangers.
Broadcast Wednesday, 7th December 2016 on Channel 4.
33. Six Wives with Lucy Worsley (2016)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Historian Lucy Worsley visits the time of Henry VIII and tells the story of his six successive wives.
Stars: Lucy Worsley, Nicholas Agnew, Claire Cooper, Scott Arthur
Votes: 732
Three-part series in which historian Lucy Worsley gives a dramatised account of the lives of each of Henry VIII's six wives.
Commenced Wednesday, 7th December 2016 - concluded 21st December 2016 on BBC1.
34. The Coming War on China (2016)
TV-PG | 113 min | Documentary, History
From award winning journalist John Pilger, reveals what the news doesn't - that the world's greatest military power, the United States, and the world's second economic power, China, both nuclear-armed, may well be on the road to war.
Director: John Pilger | Stars: Franklin Blaisdell, James Bradley, Bruce Cumings, Dana Rohrabacher
Votes: 1,690
One-off documentary by acclaimed veteran filmmaker John Pilger (his 60th film) illustrating how, contrary to the usual perception, the American military encirclement of China could lead to war.
Broadcast on Tuesday, 6th December 2016 on ITV.
35. Slum Britain: 50 Years On (2016 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
To mark the 50th anniversary of Shelter, this film examines the impact of homelessness on families and individuals over the past half a century. Revisiting a series of images of homelessness from 1668 and seeing how things have changed.
Director: Marcel Mettelsiefen | Stars: Nick Hedges, Sarah Lancashire, Arrianne Coleman, Eden Coleman
One-off documentary marking the 50th anniversary of charity Shelter, examining homelessness over the past half century.
Broadcast Tuesday, 6th December 2016 on Channel 5.
36. Lawful Killing: Mark Duggan (2016 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
Docudrama about the police shooting of Mark Duggan in Tottenham, North London in August 2011 that caused the worst riots in recent British history. With dramatised reconstructions of events and interviews with his family and the police.
Director: Jaimie D'Cruz | Stars: Leonie Alert, Nicola Ama, Neil Ashton, Chris Bell
Votes: 17
One-off docudrama about the police shooting of Mark Duggan in Tottenham, North London in August 2011 that triggered the worst riots in recent British history.
Broadcast on Monday, 5th December 2016 on BBC1.
37. Building the World's Most Luxurious Cruise Ship (2016 TV Movie)
Documentary
2 part documentary following engineers and designers as they construct the liner Seven Seas Explorer. The aim of cruise boss Frank Del Rio is to make it the most luxurious ship of its type,... See full summary »
Directors: Duncan Bulling, Martin Gorst, Joby Lubman, Steve Morgan, Lee Reading, Mat Stimpson | Star: Julian Barratt
Votes: 10
Two-part documentary series following engineers and designers as they construct the Seven Seas Explorer.
Broadcast on Friday, 2nd and 9th December 2016 on Channel 5.
38. Up North (2016– )
22 min | Comedy
Two neighbours show us how society live up north.
Stars: Dean Sills, Steve Call, Keiron Goodwin, Carley Motley
Votes: 26
Comedy series about life Oop North.
Broadcast on local TV channel Essex TV.
39. Rillington Place (2016)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, History
A three-part drama about serial killer John Christie and the murders at 10 Rillington Place in the 1940s and early 1950s.
Stars: Tim Roth, Nico Mirallegro, Samantha Morton, Jodie Comer
Votes: 4,236
Three-part period drama about serial killer John Christie.
Commenced Tuesday, 29th November 2016 - concluded on BBC1.
40. Inside the Ambulance (2016– )
60 min | Documentary
Documentary series following the work of the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Ambulance and crew are rigged up with cameras to follow them as they respond to emergency call outs.
Votes: 85
New 10-part documentary series following the work of one of Britain's busiest ambulance services via cameras fitted inside the ambulance and to the crews.
Commenced Monday, 28th November 2016 - concluded Friday, 9th December 2016 on W.
41. Jazzie B's 1980s: From Dole to Soul (2016 TV Movie)
61 min | Documentary, Music
The Soul II Soul frontman tells his tale of the 1980s, a time of radical social change.
Director: Matt O'Casey | Stars: Jazzie B, Caryn Franklin, Tony Hadley, Lenny Henry
Votes: 12
One-off documentary in which the Soul II Soul frontman talks about the decade that made his career. Part of the BBC's Black & British season.
Broadcast on Saturday, 26th November 2016 on BBC2.
42. Walliams & Friend (2015– )
40 min | Comedy
Comedy sketch-show in which David Walliams is joined by a celebrity guest to form a unique double-act appearing together in a series of skits and sketches.
Stars: David Walliams, Mike Wozniak, Ricky Grover, Jason Lewis
Votes: 278
Comedy sketch-show in which a celebrity guest joins David Walliams to form a brand new double act. Taken to series following a successful pilot.
Commenced Saturday, 25th November 2016 - concluded 30th December 2016 on BBC1.
43. America's Hate Preachers (2016 TV Movie)
40 min | Documentary
Director Hannah Livingston spends 6 months tracking two of America's most radical Christian hate groups - a notorious pastor from Arizona and a network of extremist preachers.
Director: Hannah Livingston | Stars: Steven L. Anderson, Zsuzsanna Anderson, Ruben Israel, Hannah Livingston
Votes: 58
Filmmaker Hannah Livingston reveals the activities of two of the U.S.'s most radical Christian hate groups.
Broadcast Monday, 21st November 2016 on BBC1.
44. Getting High for God? (2016)
40 min | Documentary
Mawaan was brought up in a religious family but no longer practices. He visits to religious movements in North and South America, both of which use powerful psychoactive drugs they claim gives them access to the almighty.
Star: Mawaan Rizwan
Votes: 11
Two-part documentary exploring the effects of natural hallucinogens that in some cultures are linked to religious experiences.
Broadcast on 20th & 21st November 2016 on BBC1.
45. Sunny D (2016)
Comedy
30 something male lives at home with his parents. He dislikes his job, loves his girlfriend, and dislikes his twin sister. He works hard to make everything better, yet some how makes things worse in a hilarious manner.
Stars: Dane Baptiste, Don Warrington, Liz Hume Dawson, Gbemisola Ikumelo
Votes: 74
4-part sitcom following Dane and his problems with work, family and his fiancé.
Commenced 20th November 2016 - concluded 11th December 2016 on BBC1.
46. Coastal Path (2016– )
150 min | Documentary
Follow explorer and adventurer Paul Rose as he treks over 630 miles along England's longest national walking trail - the South West Coast Path beginning in Minehead, Somerset and ending at South Haven Point, Dorset.
Star: Paul Rose
Votes: 10
Five-part mini-series following the explorer Paul Rose as he walks England's longest national walking trail, the South West Coast Path, visiting landmarks and discovering the history and landscape along the way.
Broadcast - 24th August 2016 - 21st September 2016 on BBC1 South West and Channel Islands only.
National Broadcast - Commenced Friday, 18th November 2016 - concluded on BBC2.
47. Bob and Roberta's Excellent Protest Adventure (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
British artist, academic, musician and activist Bob and Roberta Smith has been waging slightly odd political protests for years, in this documentary he investigates the age of activism and discovers what people are protesting about.
Director: Simon Lloyd | Star: Bob and Roberta Smith
One-off documentary in which the artist Bob and Roberta Smith analyses the "Age of Activism" and discovers what it is people are protesting about and how they are doing it in the internet age.
Broadcast Thursday, 17th November 2016 on BBC4.
48. The Undiscovered Peter Cook (2016)
59 min | Documentary
When the British satirist Peter Cook died in 1995, his widow refused the media access to his private recordings, diaries, letters etc. until she invited her friend Victor Lewis-Smith and a BBC film crew to make this film.
Director: Geraldine Geraghty | Star: Victor Lewis-Smith
Votes: 22
One-off documentary about the British satirist with unprecedented access to a treasure trove of private film, photos, diaries and letters.
Broadcast on Wednesday, 16th November 2016 on BBC4.
49. Prison, My Parents & Me (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Nearly 10,000 children in Britain visit a parent in prison every week, BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Catey Sexton gives a humane and sensitive insight into their lives in this documentary made for [error].
Director: Catey Sexton | Star: Peter Capaldi
Votes: 7
One-off documentary made for the BBC's "Children In Need" Telethon. Revealing the difficulties faced by children who have a parent in prison and the work of charities to support them.
Broadcast on Tuesday, 15th November 2016 on BBC1.
7/10 = Solid, at times quite moving documentary, the two little girls from Liverpool stole the show.
50. NW (2016 TV Movie)
87 min | Drama
Based on Zadie Smith's 2012 novel, two friends from a northwest London housing estate are reunited when one of them faces a messy personal crisis.
Director: Saul Dibb | Stars: Nila Aalia, Ronke Adekoluejo, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Ashley Bannerman
Votes: 279
One-off drama adapted from the novel by Zadie Smith telling the complex story of two friends who grew up together but whose lives have taken very different paths, but who are both finding it hard to find their place in the world.
Broadcast Monday, 14th November 2016 on BBC2.
51. Will Britain Ever Have a Black Prime Minister? (2016 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
David Harewood presents this documentary analysing the range of obstacles that make it more difficult for black people to rise to positions of power and influence in British society.
Director: Steven Grandison | Stars: David Harewood, Faiza Shaheen, Asmita Mbanza
Votes: 9
Actor David Harewood investigates what the statistical probability of the UK ever having a black PM. Shown as part of the BBC's Black & British Season.
Broadcast on Sunday, 13th November 2016 on BBC2.
52. We're Here Because We're Here (2016)
29 min | Documentary, Short
We're here because we're here sees Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller give an exclusive insight into the live, nationwide memorial that he created to mark the centenary of the start of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 2016.
Directors: Kate Church, Jeremy Deller | Stars: Alexander Da Fonseca, David Egan, Bernard Kennedy, Khristopher MacLeod
One-off documentary following Turner Prize Winning artist Jeremy Deller as he stages a poignant memorial to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.
Broadcast Sunday, 13th November 2016 on BBC4.
53. My Mother and Other Strangers (2016)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance, War
In 1943, the Coyne family and their neighbours struggle to maintain a normal life after a US Army Air Force base is set up in the middle of their rural parish.
Stars: Ciarán Hinds, Michael Nevin, Hattie Morahan, Owen McDonnell
Votes: 1,780
Five-part, Northern Ireland-set, wartime drama following a family and their community trying to maintain a normal life after 4,000 U.S.A.F. crew land in their rural parish in 1943.
Commenced Sunday, 13th November 2016 - concluded on BBC1.
54. The Selfless Sikh: Faith on the Frontline (2016 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary
Documentary following the work of British Sikh charity worker Ravi Singh who, inspired by the religious principal of Seva or selfless service, puts his life on the line to help people in need around the world.
Director: Sharron Ward | Stars: Anita Rani, Namak Khoshnaw, Ravi Singh
Votes: 9
To celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak this documentary follows the work of British Sikh aid worker Ravi Singh and explores the religious principle of Seva - selfless service.
Broadcast on Sunday, 13th November 2016 on BBC1.
6/10 = A somewhat "worthy" documentary, mildly interesting though.
55. Roots, Reggae, Rebellion (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
British rapper and poet Akala tells the story of roots reggae, when a group of Jamaican musicians took songs of Rastafari, revolution and hope to the international stage.
Director: James Hale | Star: Akala
Votes: 16
One-off documentary telling the story of roots reggae.
Broadcast on Friday, 11th November 2016 on BBC4.
56. Dangerous Earth (2016– )
30 min | Documentary
Dr Helen Czerski presents a new series which shows how new camera technology is revealing the inner workings of some of the Earth's most spectacular natural wonders.
Star: Helen Czerski
Votes: 54
Science documentary series hosted by Dr Helen Czerski, revealing the new insights into natural phenomena gained from new camera technology.
Commenced Thursday, 10th November 2016 - concluded on BBC4.
57. Close to the Enemy (2016)
59 min | Drama
A British intelligence officer has to ensure that a captured German scientist helps the British develop jet aircraft.
Stars: Jim Sturgess, Lucy Ward, Charlotte Riley, August Diehl
Votes: 1,309
New 7-part suspenseful period drama from Stephen Poliakoff. At the end of WWII a military intelligence officer has just 6 day to persuade a German scientist to work for the British.
Commenced Thursday, 10th November 2016 - concluded on BBC2.
58. No Body's Perfect with Rankin and Alison Lapper (2016 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Fashion photographer Rankin and artist Alison Lapper assess how digital photography, social media and selfie culture have affected people's sense of identity. They challenge four camera shy people to be photographed.
Director: Ian Denyer | Stars: Alison Lapper, Rankin
One-off documentary presented by photographer Rankin and artist Alison Lapper examining issues of body image. Part of the BBC's Modern Identity Season.
Broadcast on Thursday, 10th November 2016 on BBC4.
59. Dark Heart (2016–2018)
Not Rated | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
DI Will Wagstaffe and his team investigate horrifying and brutal attacks.
Stars: Tom Riley, Joseph Teague, Anjli Mohindra, Charlotte Riley
Votes: 1,718
One-off? crime drama based on a novel by Adam Creed about a team of CID officers hunting a sadistic killer who is targeting suspected paedophiles.
Broadcast on Wednesday, 9th November 2016 on ITV Encore.
60. Black and British: A Forgotten History (2016)
59 min | Documentary
Documents the history of Black people in Britain and its colonies, starting with those who arrived as part of the Roman occupation, and relates that history to modern Black British identity.
Star: David Olusoga
Votes: 104
4-part series in which historian David Olusoga uncovers the forgotten historical relationships between Britain and people of African ancestry. Shown as part of the BBC's Black and British season.
Commenced Wednesday, 9th November 2016 - concluded 30th November 2016 on BBC2.
61. Black Is the New Black (2016)
120 min | Documentary, Biography
Famous Black British people in politics, arts, science and sports talk about being influencers and the challenges of achieving in their field.
Stars: Thandiwe Newton, Lenny Henry, Noel Clarke, Naomi Campbell
Votes: 44
4-part series questioning some of the most prominent black people in Britain about their experiences.
Commenced Wednesday, 9th November 2016 - concluded on BBC2.
62. Damilola, Our Loved Boy (2016 TV Movie)
87 min | Drama
The true story of the murder of Damilola Taylor--a 10-year-old Nigerian boy who lived in Peckham, London--and the subsequent trial.
Director: Euros Lyn | Stars: Wunmi Mosaku, John Hollingworth, Naomi Ackie, Ben Bailey Smith
Votes: 246
One-off docu-drama about the 10-year old schoolboy who was murdered in November 2000.
Broadcast on Monday, 7th November 2016 on BBC1.
63. Trump's Unlikely Superfans (2016 TV Movie)
38 min | Documentary
Ahead of the U.S. Presidential Elections, Angela Scanlon travels across America to meet some of Donald Trump's most unlikely supporters - including a second-generation Mexican American who wants Trump to build that wall.
Director: Leon Dean | Stars: Angela Scanlon, Ryan Fournier, John Lambert, Hillary Clinton
Votes: 16
One-off documentary in which Angela Scanlon meets some of Donald Trump's least likely supporters.
Available via the BBC3 website / BBC iPlayer from 3rd November 2016.
Broadcast on Monday, 7th November 2016 on BBC1.
5/10 = The presence of Angela Scanlon fails to lift this rather run of the mill documentary. Some of the oddballs interviewed present unintentional laughs.
64. Rich Hall's Presidential Grudge Match (2016 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
An examination of the sordid machinations involved in becoming president of the United States.
Director: Chris Cottam | Stars: Rich Hall, Eric Burns, George Bush, George W. Bush
Votes: 59
One-off in which the American comedian gives his own unique analysis of the U.S. Presidential Election and looks back at some the dirtiest election campaigns in American history.
Broadcast 7th November 2016 on BBC4.
65. Extreme Wales with Richard Parks (2016– )
30 min | Adventure
Richard Parks, ex Welsh rugby international turned endurance athlete, is on a series of adrenaline-filled journeys that explore the very best of the country; what it has to offer for the ... See full summary »
Star: Richard Parks
Votes: 12
Endurance athlete Richard Parks presents a three-part series, broadcast over 3 consecutive nights in which he explores Wales via three different adrenalin-fuelled adventures.
Commenced Monday, 7th November 2016 - concluded Wednesday, 9th November 2016 on BBC2.
66. The Next Great Magician (2016)
60 min | Family, Fantasy, Reality-TV
The next great magician is a talent contest,where 30 acts compete to make the grand final and ultimatley be crowned the next great magician.
Stars: Stephen Mulhern, Rochelle Humes, Xavier Mortimer, Pete Firman
Votes: 31
A six-part talent contest featuring some of the world's best magic acts competing to reach the final and become the next great magician. Hosted by Stephen Mulhern and Rochelle Humes.
Commenced Sunday, 6th November 2016 - concluded on ITV.
67. China: Between Clouds and Dreams (2016)
Documentary
Documentary series exploring the everyday lives of people throughout China, combining personal stories and natural history to create a rarely seen portrait of what life is really like in the world's most populous nation.
Star: Paul McGann
Votes: 31
Five-part documentary series exploring the everyday lives of people throughout China, combining personal stories with natural history.
Commenced Saturday, 5th November 2016 - concluded 3rd December 2016 on Channel 4.
9/10 = A superb series, beautifully photographed and well told.
68. Martin Kemp's Murder Files (2016– )
Documentary, Crime
Martin Kemp lifts the lid on Britain's most notorious killers including the Wests, Harold Shipman, the Suffolk Strangler and the Yorkshire Ripper.
Stars: Martin Kemp, Peter Sutcliffe, Gary Ridgway, Dennis Nilsen
Votes: 14
9-part series in which the Spandau Ballet frontman and actor looks at the cases of some of the world's most infamous murderers.
Commenced Saturday, 5th November 2016 - concluded Saturday, 31st December 2016 on Quest.
69. Cops UK: Bodycam Squad (2016– )
60 min | Documentary, Crime
Documentary series following the work of police officers fitted with body cameras, as they respond to emergencies, investigate crimes and arrest suspects.
Stars: Joe Tucker, Lee Tatton, Tim Horsfall, Andy Morey
Votes: 37
New 8-part documentary series following the work of Staffordshire Police.
Commenced Friday, 4th November 2016 - concluded on Really.
70. What's the Facts (2016– )
30 min | Comedy
Jason Lewis hosts a mockumentary offering the viewer bizarre facts that are so surreal they just could actually be true.
Star: Jason Lewis
Votes: 11
Comedy pilot in which host Jason Lewis shows the fanciful 6 degrees of separation between things. Shown as part of the Fresh season on ITV2.
Broadcast Friday, 4th November 2016 on ITV2.
6/10 = A somewhat curious idea actually begins to work, amusing rather than laugh out loud though. Lifted by Jason Lewis' acting as the frontman.
71. Peter York's Hipster Handbook (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Social commentator Peter York seeks to understand the modern obsession with "The Authentic" and examines where the label "hipster" has its roots and asks whether it is too general a term for such a broad movement.
Director: Graham Strong | Stars: Peter York, John Hegarty, Michael Mast, Rick Mast
Votes: 18
One-off documentary in which the social commentator examines the modern obsession with authenticity and explores the world of the hipster.
Broadcast on Thursday, 3rd November 2016 on BBC4.
8/10 = Another entertaining and informative social documentary from York. Some of his guests are unintentionally very amusing.
72. Books That Made Britain (2016– )
Documentary, History
Take a journey around the cities and landscapes of Britain. Explore how great literature plays a part in shaping our perceptions of different regions and discover the impact certain books ... See full summary »
Stars: Alice Levine, Chris Packham, Simon O'Brien, Martha Kearney
Votes: 7
73. Sorry, I Didn't Know (2016– )
30 min | Comedy
The altogether new panel show that takes a leisurely jaunt through the annals of time, bringing to light the lesser told stories and unsung heroes of our past. The parts of history and culture that so often get overlooked.
Stars: Jimmy Akingbola, Chizzy Akudolu, Eddie Kadi, Judi Love
Votes: 62
Pilot for a new comedy panel show. Shown as part of the second Fresh season on ITV2.
Broadcast on Thursday, 3rd November 2016 on ITV2.
5/10 = Reasonably entertaining panel show pilot. Whether it will find a place in an already crowded genre of British TV remains to be seen.
74. Dropperz (2016– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
A mockumentary following a struggling UK Grime music group whose last shot at success is not going at all according to plan.
Stars: Adam Deacon, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Guz Khan, Letitia Hector
Votes: 16
Comedy pilot about a Grime act trying to resurrect their career. Shown as part of ITV2's Fresh season.
Broadcast Wednesday, 2nd November 2016
6/10 = Enjoyable comedy pilot about a subject that would seem ripe for parody.
75. My Trans American Road Trip (2016 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
Former Parachute Regiment officer and current affairs foreign correspondent Abigail Austen travels to America on the eve of the Presidential Election to discover why transgender rights have become such an electoral battleground.
Director: David Batty | Stars: Abigail Austen, Hillary Clinton, Trae Crowder, Corey Ryan Forrester
Votes: 18
Documentary following transsexual former British Army officer Abigail Austen as she travels to North Carolina to investigate the controversy surrounding the so-called "Bathroom Law".
Broadcast on Wednesday, 2nd November 2016 on Channel 4.
7/10 = A moving examination of some of the issues surrounding Trans Gender identity. Deliberately confrontational at times though.
76. All About the McKenzies (2016– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Saffron Hocking, Tina Chiang, Jason Pennycooke, Samuell Benta
Pilot for a sitcom adapted from a web series. Shown as part of ITV2's Fresh season.
Broadcast Tuesday, 1st November 2016 on ITV2.
77. West Skerra Light (2016 TV Movie)
Comedy, Drama, Horror
Comedy drama about a group of city dwellers who arrive on the island of Skerra to view the local lighthouse, little knowing that all who set foot in it are cursed.
Director: Greg Hemphill | Stars: Lorna Craig, John Gordon Sinclair, Lewis Howden, Lorne MacFadyen
Votes: 71
A Halloween treat from BBC Scotland, a one-off comedy drama about a group of city folk who visit a remote lighthouse unaware that it is cursed.
Broadcast in Scotland only on 31st October 2016 on BBC1 Scotland.
78. The Moonstone (2016)
TV-G | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A diamond goes missing after a party at an English country house, and numerous suspects have a motive for its disappearance.
Stars: Josh Silver, Leo Wringer, Terenia Edwards, Nisa Cole
Votes: 658
A new five-part adaptation of the classic Wilkie Collins mystery. Broadcast Monday to Friday over a single week in an early afternoon slot.
Commenced Monday, 31st October 2016 - concluded Friday, 4th November 2016 on BBC1.
6/10 = A decent but slightly flat treatment of the classic story. Something of a mixed bag, with a couple of standout acting performances overshadowing the rest of the frankly average cast.
79. Dark Angel (2016)
TV-14 | 125 min | Crime, Drama, History
A two-part drama about the Victorian serial killer Mary Ann Cotton.
Stars: Joanne Froggatt, Alun Armstrong, Isla McMonigle, Laura Morgan
Votes: 2,191
Two-part period drama telling the story of the Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton.
Commences 31st October 2016 on ITV.
7/10 = A very uneven two-parter. A decent cast and production values undermined by a wayward plot.
80. Sexy Murder (2016)
7 min | Comedy
BBC Three comedy that parodies reality crime shows.
Stars: Rich Fulcher, Maggie O'Neill, Shaun Williamson, James Gordon
Votes: 52
6-part parody of the true crime documentary genre.
Made available via the BBC Three YouTube Channel from 31st October 2016.
81. Derren Brown Presents Twisted Tales (2016 TV Movie)
Horror, Mystery
Three unsuspecting horror fans are plunged into a Halloween experience like no other when they find themselves at the centre of what they think is a real-life tale of terror.
Stars: Derren Brown, Jade Asha, Stanley J. Browne, Chandrika Chevli
Votes: 30
One-off Halloween special featuring the hypnotist and magician as he gives three horror fans an experience that they won't forget.
Broadcast on 31st, October 2016 on Channel 4.
82. Virago: Changing the World One Page at a Time (2016 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Director: Claire Whalley | Stars: Margaret Atwood, Lucy Bland, Rosie Boycott, Jo Brand
Votes: 9
One-off documentary celebrating the British publishing house that champions female authors.
Broadcast on 31st October 2016 on BBC4.
83. Nigel Farage Gets His Life Back (2016 TV Movie)
35 min | Comedy
A fly-on-the-wall mockumentary following the day-to-day reality of being Nigel Farage. How does a man forever in the spotlight fill his days now he has nothing to do?
Director: Ben Palmer | Stars: Kevin Bishop, Tony Way, Mark Rice-Oxley, Radoslaw Kaim
Votes: 58
One-off mockumentary starring Kevin Bishop as the UKIP politician adjusting to life after the EU Referendum and his decision to step down as leader of the party. Real-Life events have proven otherwise.
Broadcast on Sunday, 30th October 2016 on BBC2.
7/10 = An excellent portrayal of Farage by Kevin Bishop is the highlight of this mockumentary. Some genuinely funny and even poignant moments, let down by some poor comedy writing at times though.
84. Operation Gold Rush with Dan Snow (2016)
Adventure
Dan Snow leads a team of adventurers on an epic journey across the Canadian wilderness, following in the footsteps of the 19th-century Klondike gold rush. Their mission? To find their own gold.
Stars: Dan Snow, Alisdair Simpson, Kevin Fong, Felicity Aston
Votes: 40
Three-part mini-series in which the historian leads a team across the Canadian wilderness following in the footsteps of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Commenced 30th October 2016 - concluded 13th November 2016 on BBC2.
85. Frankenstein from the Royal Ballet (2016 TV Movie)
134 min | Music
The Royal Ballet presents a new work based on Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel, Frankenstein. The stellar cast includes Federico Bonelli who dances the role of Doctor Frankenstein, with ... See full summary »
Directors: Ross MacGibbon, Liam Scarlett | Stars: Christina Arestis, Federico Bonelli, Darcey Bussell, Alexander Campbell
Votes: 20
Broadcast of a star-studded performance of the new ballet from the Royal Opera House, London. 2h 15m.
Broadcast on 30th October 2016 on BBC4.
86. How to Build a Human (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Gemma Chan, the star of Humans (2015), explores Artificial Intelligence, and builds an AI version of herself. Are AI humans just around the corner, and can Robot Gemma convince anyone she's the real Gemma?
Director: Stephen Mizelas | Stars: Gemma Chan, Martin Ford, David Elliott, Demis Hassabis
Votes: 48
Humans star Gemma Chan presents a one-off documentary exploring the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
Broadcast on 29th October 2016 on Channel 4.
8/10 = An interesting and informative documentary. Gemma Chan does a solid job as presenter.
87. Nicky and Wynton: The Making of a Concerto (2016 TV Movie)
Documentary
Documentary exploring a unique musical collaboration between American jazz legend Wynton Marsalis and Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti.
Director: Chris Eley | Stars: Nicola Benedetti, Wynton Marsalis
One-off documentary following Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti and the American Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis as they collaborate on creating a new violin concerto.
Broadcast on 28th October 2016 on BBC4.
88. Celebrity Haunted Hotel Live (2016–2018)
120 min | Horror, Reality-TV
Some well-known faces are in for the worst night's sleep of their lives at the haunted hotel where their fellow guests are of the supernatural kind. Hosted by Christine Lampard, Matt Richardson and Jamie East.
Stars: Christine Lampard, Matt Richardson, Barri Ghai, Jolene Lockwood
Votes: 9
Paranormal-themed reality show in which a group of celebrities stay in a supposedly-haunted hotel, taking part in investigations, experiments and group events. Broadcast live over five nights leading up to Halloween - with a Do Not Disturb highlights/recap show.
Commenced Thursday, 27th October 2016 - concluded Monday, 31st October 2016 on W.
89. Be Your Own Doctor (2016 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Dan Aldridge-Neil | Stars: Hazel D'Jan, John Plas, Kate Quilton, Tamal Ray
One-off documentary in which Kate Quilton and Dr Tamal Ray investigate bold new health claims.
Broadcast 24th October 2016 on Channel 4.
90. Virginia McKenna's Born Free (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Virginia McKenna revisits the locations and the stories behind the making of the classic movie. There is also astonishing archive footage also showing Britain's imperial reign over Kenya.
Director: Danny Beck | Stars: Virginia McKenna, George Adamson, Joy Adamson, Alec
One-off documentary following the star of the original movie as she reflects on the impact of the film as she visits the locations where it was filmed.
Broadcast on Sunday, 23rd October 2016 on Channel 4.
91. Class (I) (2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
The sixth formers of Coal Hill Academy all have their own secrets and desires. They have to deal with the stresses of everyday life including friends, parents, school work, sex, and sorrow, but also the horrors that come from time travel.
Stars: Katherine Kelly, Greg Austin, Jordan Renzo, Fady Elsayed
Votes: 4,507
New "Young Adult" Doctor Who spin-off set in Coal Hill School.
Commences 22nd October 2016 on BBC.
92. The School That Got Teens Reading (2016 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Documentary charting the efforts of a Lancashire school to inspire reluctant pupils to get into the habit of and even develop a love for reading with the help of comedian Javone Prince and Ex-Blue Peter presenter and author Helen Skelton.
Director: Steph Atkinson | Stars: Rebecca Front, Javone Prince, Helen Skelton, Russell Kane
One-off documentary following the efforts of a Yorkshire school to inspire pupils to develop a love of reading.
Broadcast on Saturday, 22nd October 2016 on BBC2.
6/10 = A mildly interesting documentary, Javone Prince does a decent job as presenter.
93. Aberfan: The Green Hollow (2016 TV Movie)
Documentary, Drama, History
A film poem, by poet Owen Sheers, commemorating the Aberfan disaster. It crosses the "then and now" with a strong cast as well as by showing those who have survived the horror.
Director: Pip Broughton | Stars: Matthew Aubrey, Christopher Benning, Boyd Clack, Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Votes: 40
A "Film-Poet" by the poet Owen Sheers commemorating the Aberfan disaster.
Broadcast on 21st October 2016 on BBC One Wales only.
94. Crazyhead (2016)
TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Amy and Raquel attempt to navigate their way through the choppy waters of their early twenties whilst simultaneously kicking ass on some seriously gnarly demons. What could possibly go wrong?
Stars: Cara Theobold, Susan Wokoma, Lewis Reeves, Tony Curran
Votes: 5,441
New comedy horror series from the creator of Misfits about two young female demon hunters battling the forces of hell. 6 episodes.
Commenced 19th October 2016 - concluded 23rd November 2016 on E4.
95. Little British Isles with Alison Steadman (2016)
60 min | Documentary
The actress embarks on a journey around the British coast visiting some of the 267 inhabited islands. She celebrates their wild beauty, meets some of the people who call them home and finds out what life is like on these hidden jewels.
Star: Alison Steadman
Three-part mini-series in which the actress visits some of the inhabited islands off the coast of Britain.
Commenced Wednesday, 19th October 2016 - concluded 2nd November 2016 on Channel 4.
7/10 = A nice, informative and fun little documentary series. Alison Steadman makes for an amiable host but it is the landscapes and interesting interviewees who make this mini-series.
96. Him (2016– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy
HIM is struggling with a fractured family life, adolescence, failing grades and feelings he cannot control. However, unlike other 17-year-olds HIM also has to learn to master the supernatural power he has inherited from his grandfather.
Stars: Katherine Kelly, Alec Newman, James Murray, Fionn Whitehead
Votes: 680
Three-part supernatural domestic drama about a teenager whose inherited latent powers are beginning to emerge.
Commenced 19th October 2016 - concluded 2nd November 2016 on ITV.
4/10 = Not at all sure what the makers were attempting to do with this. A decent lead performance, average ensemble cast. Leaden, family drama plot.
97. No Place to Call Home (2016)
60 min | Documentary
50 years ago, the powerful Cathy Come Home shone a light on the desperate housing problems gripping Britain. Now in 2016, this country is once again at the mercy of a housing meltdown - a ... See full summary »
Director: Luke Sewell
One-off documentary exploring the housing crisis in Britain and following the work of Housing Officers in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Broadcast on 19th October 2016 on BBC2.
98. British Treasure, American Gold (2016)
Reality-TV
In this 6-part series, Jesse McClure, American star of 'Storage Hunters US' and self-dubbed 'Resale King' heads to the UK to get his hands on British treasures. Jesse puts $100k of his ... See full summary »
Stars: Jesse McClure, Thomas R. Baker, Steve Hunt
Votes: 10
6-part reality/documentary series following American "Re-sale King" Jesse McClure as he travels the length and breadth of the UK searching for antiques and collectibles that he can sell back in the U.S.
Commenced 19th October 2016 - concluded 23rd November 2016 on Quest.
99. Aberfan: The Fight for Justice (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Iwan England | Stars: Huw Edwards, Danny Grehan, Sion Pritchard, Sion Ifan
Votes: 10
BBC News presenter Huw Edwards tells the story of the ongoing fight for justice for those who perished in the Aberfan disaster.
Broadcast 18th October 2016 on BBC1.
100. Sleuths, Sorcerers & Spies: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes (2016)
60 min | Documentary
Andrew Marr deconstructs detective fiction, fantasy epics and spy novels - the books we really read. He unpicks their conventions to show how these books keep us turning the page.
Stars: Andrew Marr, Philip Perry, Alan Garner, Anthony Horowitz
Votes: 23
Three-part mini-series in which Andrew Marr explores three of the most popular genres of books - detective, spy and fantasy stories.
Commenced Monday, 17th October 2016 - concluded 31st October 2016 on BBC4.
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