Brand New UK TV 2019
by Mark_a_Wood | created - 05 Dec 2018 | updated - 10 Dec 2021 | PublicA list of brand new British television programmes broadcast on UK television in 2019.
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1. The Man (2019)
60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Psychological thriller set within a workplace. After sales associate Thomas Benson faints during a presentation, he senses that his colleagues have turned against him.
Stars: Ken Nwosu, Susannah Fielding, Ben Miller, Sean Sagar
Votes: 647
3-episodes. Workplace set psychological thriller about a sales associate who believes his colleagues have turned against him after an unfortunate incident costs them a contract and a bonus.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 16th December 2019 - concludes 9pm Wednesday, 18th December 2019 on ITV.
2. Responsible Child (2019 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
Factual drama, based on true cases in the UK, following Ray (a 12-year-old boy) and his experience of the UK legal system that puts him on trial for murder.
Director: Nick Holt | Stars: Billy Barratt, James Tarpey, Tom Burke, Neal Barry
Votes: 1,123
One-off drama based on a true story. 12-year-old Ray and his adult brother Nathan are put on trial for the murder of their mother's abusive partner.
Broadcast 9pm Monday, 16th December 2019 on BBC Two.
3. The Mallorca Files (2019– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama
A British and German detective clashing over how to police the Spanish island of Mallorca.
Stars: Elen Rhys, Julian Looman, María Fernández Ache, Tábata Cerezo
Votes: 2,891
10-episodes. Sun-drenched, daytime crime drama set on the island of Mallorca.
Commences 2:15pm Monday, 25th November 2019 - concludes 2:15pm 6th December 2019 on BBC One.
All 10-episodes available via the BBC iPlayer after broadcast of ep.1.
*A 10-episode Second Series has been commissioned for 2020.*
4. Cold Call (2019)
210 min | Drama
A single mother gets caught up in a cold call scam that turns her world upside down.
Stars: Sally Lindsay, Daniel Ryan, Paul Higgins, Taj Atwal
Votes: 764
4-episodes. Thriller starring Sally Lindsey as a professional carer conned out of the money after the sale of her house. A rare drama series on Channel 5.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 18th November 2019 - concludes 9pm Thursday, 21st November 2019 on Channel 5.
5. Guy Martin: World's Fastest Tractor (2019 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Guy Martin embarks on his latest speed challenge - to win himself a Guinness World speed Record - by attempting to become the first person to ever drive a tractor at over 100mph
Stars: Shaun Dooley, Guy Martin
Votes: 36
One-off documentary following Guy's latest speed challenge as he tries to set a new record for driving a tractor at over 100mph.
Broadcast 9pm Sunday, 17th November 2019 on Channel 4.
6. The War of the Worlds (2019)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, History, Sci-Fi
In London during the Edwardian era, George and Amy's attempt to start a life together is interrupted by a Martian invasion of Earth.
Stars: Eleanor Tomlinson, Rafe Spall, Robert Carlyle, Rupert Graves
Votes: 10,028
3-episodes. Adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel retaining the period setting (though Edwardian rather than Victorian) in the leafy suburbs of Surrey.
Commenced 9pm Sunday, 17th November 2019 - concludes on BBC One.
7. Mountain Vets (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series following the work of staff at three very different veterinary practices located within the ancient Kingdom of Mourne in Northern Ireland.
Star: Kevin Murphy
Votes: 17
6-episodes. Documentary following veterinarians in Northern Ireland.
Commenced 8pm Friday, 15th November 2019 - concludes on BBC Two.
8. Good Girl's Guide to Kinky Sex (1997– )
65 min | Documentary
Three self-confessed "good girls" and their partners, held back by a fear of being adventurous in the bedroom, get some creative advice from sex experts on how to spice up their love lives.
Stars: Tracy-Ann Oberman, Rebecca Dakin, Annabelle Knight, Claudia Burns
Votes: 39
6-episodes. Three couples looking to spice up their love life take advice from sex experts.
Commenced 10pm Thursday, 14th November 2019 - concludes on Channel 5.
9. Climategate: Science of a Scandal (2019 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
The battle between the scientists and their critics over climate science and data transparency.
Director: Steve O'Hagan | Stars: Michael E. Mann, George Monbiot, Stephen McIntyre, Gavin Schmidt
Votes: 14
One-off documentary revealing the truth about the data breach at the University of East Anglia that led to the so-called "Climategate scandal".
Broadcast 9pm Thursday, 14th November 2019 on BBC Four.
10. Dom Does America (2019– )
45 min | Documentary
Dominic Littlewood travels to the United States to have a go at some of the most challenging jobs over there, ranging from paramedic to U.S. Marshall, and comparing them to their British equivalent.
Star: Dominic Littlewood
Votes: 15
10-episodes. Dominic Littlewood heads to the USA to try his hand at difficult jobs.
Commenced 9:15am Monday, 11th November 2019 - concludes 9:15am Friday, 22nd November 2019 on BBC One.
11. Big Birthers (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
A two-part documentary following obese mothers at Leicester Royal Infirmary's high risk maternity unit.
Star: Chloe Massey
2-episodes. Documentary series following pregnant, obese women at Leicester Infirmary's High Risk Maternity Ward.
Broadcast 9pm Thursday, 7th and 14th November 2019 on 5 Star.
12. A Call from the Hostage Takers (2019 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Forty years ago, the Iranian hostage crisis gripped the world, with details unfolding nightly on television. But, until now, one story remains untold.
Directors: Abbas Ahmadi Motlagh, Mark Williams
One-off documentary revealing a little-known story from the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979.
Broadcast 11:15pm Monday, 4th November 2019 on BBC Four.
13. Bouncers (2019)
65 min | Documentary
Documentary series following the mobile security personnel who protect Britain's cities from lawless disorder, stepping into situations that were once the domain of the police.
Star: Vas Blackwood
Votes: 8
4-episodes. Documentary series following the work of mobile security preventing public disorder in Brighton.
Commenced 10pm Monday 4th November 2019 - concludes 10pm Monday, 25th November 2019 on Channel 5.
14. For Love or Money (2019–2022)
44 min | Documentary, Crime
Kym Marsh and Ashley John-Baptiste explore a rapidly growing and particular type of scam - the so called 'romance frauds' that every day sees unsuspecting online daters conned out of tens of thousands of pounds.
Stars: Kym Marsh, Ashley John-Baptiste, Rebecca Mason, Steve Bustin
Votes: 12
5-episodes. Consumer affairs series investigating the growing problem of online romance scams which are leaving a trail of heartbreak and misery.
Commenced 9:15am Monday, 4th November 2019 - concludes 9:15am Friday, 8th November 2019 on BBC One.
15. Britney at Breaking Point (2019 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary, Biography
In 2007, pop-star Britney Spears suffered one of the most public, high-profile celebrity breakdowns of all time. Using first-hand accounts from witnesses, this documentary reveals the sequence of events that led to that meltdown.
Director: Lee Salisbury | Stars: Rick Mendoza, Daniel Ramos, Britney Spears, Kate Thornton
Votes: 13
One-off documentary revealing the sequence of events that led to the public meltdown of the pop star in 2007.
Broadcast 9pm Sunday, 3rd November 2019 on Channel 5.
16. His Dark Materials (2019–2022)
TV-14 | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
A young girl is destined to liberate her world from the grip of the Magisterium which represses people's ties to magic and their animal spirits known as daemons.
Stars: Dafne Keen, Kit Connor, Ruth Wilson, Amir Wilson
Votes: 84,576
8-episodes. Star-studded adaptation of the 1st of Philip Pullman's fantasy adventures novels.
Commenced 8pm Sunday, 3rd November 2019 - concludes on BBC One.
17. Riding a Dream (2019 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary, Sport
In 2019, a documentary team followed the extraordinary journey of Khadijah Mellah who made global headlines and sporting history by becoming the first British Muslim woman to ride in and win a British horse race.
Directors: Tom Bolwell, Mattia Reiniger | Stars: Richard Hoiles, Khadija Mellah
One-off documentary telling the remarkable story of novice jockey Khadijah Mellah.
Broadcast 11:45am Saturday, 2nd November 2019 on ITV.
18. Get Rich or Try Dying: Music's Mega Legacies (2019 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Music
Ana Matronic presents this one-off documentary discovering the dos and don'ts of keeping the dream alive after a pop star is gone. She reveals how some stars planned for their legacy while others left behind a terrible mess.
Director: Rod Tamime | Star: Ana Matronic
One-off documentary looking at the legacy industry within the music business.
Broadcast Friday, 1st November 2019 on BBC Four.
19. How Europe Stole My Mum (2019 TV Movie)
47 min | Comedy
Irreverent comedy documentary, presented by Kieran Hodgson, features Harry Enfield and Liza Tarbuck, and examines how Brexit came about, starting from "Brentry" to the present-day, and how a now divided country might be re-united.
Director: Amanda Blue | Stars: Kieran Hodgson, Harry Enfield, Liza Tarbuck, Tom Palmer
Votes: 26
One-off comedy documentary looking at Brexit.
Broadcast Thursday, 31st October 2019 on Channel 4.
20. Guilt (2019–2023)
660 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Two brothers accidentally run over and kill an old man. They cover their tracks, but their lives start to fall apart when neighbors and relatives of the dead doubt the way he died.
Stars: Mark Bonnar, Emun Elliott, Henry Pettigrew, Jamie Sives
Votes: 5,327
4-episodes. Comedy drama following the efforts of two brothers to cover up the death of a terminally ill man they knocked down in their car.
Commenced Wednesday, 30th October 2019 - concluded Thursday, 14th November 2019 on BBC Two.
21. The Mountain (2019)
30 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series following the lives of some of the people who live and work in the shadow of Mount Snowden in Wales, one of the busiest mountains in the world.
Star: Matthew Gravelle
4-episodes. Observational documentary following those who live and work in Snowdonia, Wales.
Commenced 8pm Monday, 28th October 2019 - concluded 8pm Monday, 18th November 2019 on ITV.
22. It's Grime Up North (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
Documentary charting the rise of some unlikely internet sensations from Blackpool - young, baby-faced grime artists whose YouTube videos have been viewed by millions.
Stars: Jason Redshaw, David Charles-Cully, Casey Spence, Millie B.
Votes: 13
2-episodes. Documentary charting the rise of some of the very young, British, grime artists who have become internet stars.
Broadcast 10pm Sunday, 27th October and 2nd November 2019 on Channel 4.
23. Killer Camp (2019–2022)
60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
A group of campers compete to expose the "killer" among them for a share of cash prize.
Stars: Syrah Mian, Isabella Francesca, Bobby Mair, Carl Woods
Votes: 255
5-episodes. Reality show in which contestants think they are taking part in a "normal" reality show at a summer camp but learn their is a "murderer" among them.
Commenced 9pm Sunday, 27th October 2019 - concluded 9pm Thursday, 31st October 2019 on ITV2.
24. Seven Worlds One Planet (2019)
TV-PG | 59 min | Documentary
Millions of years ago incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust creating our seven continents - each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain and its own unique animal... See full summary »
Stars: David Attenborough, Peter Drost, Goetz Bielefeldt, Bertie Gregory
Votes: 6,053
7-episodes. Sir David Attenborough narrates this look at life on each continent.
Commenced 6:15pm Sunday, 27th October 2019 - concludes on BBC One.
25. Great Australian Railway Journeys (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
The length and breadth of Australia is travelled and explored by Michael Portillo by way of his beloved mode of transport - trains.
Star: Michael Portillo
Votes: 70
6-episodes. Michael Portillo embarks on a journey around the Australian rail network.
Commenced 8pm Saturday, 26th October 2019 - concludes 8pm Saturday, 30th November 2019 on BBC Two.
26. Harry Hill's Clubnite (2019– )
60 min | Comedy
Comedian Harry Hill introduces some his favourite comedy and music acts as guests on his own surreal entertainment programme.
Stars: Harry Hill, Jenna Boyd, Jac Coxall, Paul F. Taylor
Votes: 46
6-episodes. The madcap comedian showcases some of his favourite comedians in a surreal mix of sketches, singing and weird games.
Commenced 11:05pm Friday, 25th October 2019 - concludes 11:05pm Friday, 29th November 2019 on Channel 4.
27. The World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys (2019–2022)
60 min | Documentary
Actor Bill Nighy narrates as cameras follow trains travelling though some of the most scenic landscapes in the world. The stories of these iconic railways are told by those who travel on, work on and live beside them.
Stars: Bill Nighy, Franz Bislin, Gion Caprez, Hans-Christian Leiggener
Votes: 135
6-episodes. Cameras follow some of the most scenic train journeys from around the world.
Commenced 8pm Friday, 25th October 2019 - concludes 8pm Friday, 29th November 2019 on Channel 5.
28. Dave Gorman: Terms and Conditions Apply (2019)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Satirical game show where Comedian Dave Gorman welcomes three guests, usually comics, in each episode as they showcase the eccentricities of our modern world through funny word games and comedic quizzes.
Stars: Dave Gorman, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan, Phil Wang
Votes: 84
8-episodes. The comedian hosts a satirical comedy game show looking at the absurdities of the modern world.
Commenced 10pm Monday, 21st October 2019 - concludes 10pm Monday, 9th December 2019 on Dave.
29. Harry and Meghan: An African Journey (2019 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle take a trip to Africa to oversee the charity he started 15 years ago. He has a chance to walk in Diana's footsteps, meet Desmond Tutu, and see how he has improved lives in the villages.
Directors: Chris Hackett, Nathaniel Lippiett | Stars: Tom Bradby, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, James Cowan
Votes: 210
One-off documentary following the royal couple on their visit to Africa and speaking candidly to ITN's Tom Bradby.
Broadcast Sunday, 20th October 2019 on ITV.
30. Caravanning with Shane Richie (2019)
60 min | Documentary
Shane Richie embarks on a mission to persuade family, friends and the viewers of the fun to be had holidaying at caravan parks around the UK.
Stars: Shane Richie, Graham Heywood, Shane Richie Jr., Tony Tobin
4-episodes. The entertainer tries to persuade his family, friends and viewers of the fun to be had at caravan parks.
Commenced 9pm Friday, 18th October 2019 - concluded 9pm Friday, 8th November 2019 on Channel 5.
31. Giri/Haji (2019)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A detective from Tokyo scours London for his missing brother, who's been involved with the Yakuza and accused of murder.
Stars: Takehiro Hira, Kelly Macdonald, Yôsuke Kubozuka, Will Sharpe
Votes: 16,827
8-episodes. Anglo-American co-production between the BBC and Netflix. A middle-aged Japanese man comes to London to find his younger brother who has been posing as a Yakuza member.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 17th October 2019 - concludes on BBC Two
32. Dublin Murders (2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Dublin Murder Squad, Garda detectives Rob Reilly and Cassie Maddox investigate murder cases that tap into Ireland's past and also touch on their own personal lives.
Stars: Sarah Greene, Killian Scott, Michael D'Arcy, Eugene O'Hare
Votes: 11,992
8-episodes. Creepy psychological crime drama adapted from the Dublin Murder Squad books by Tana French.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 14th October 2019 - concludes on BBC One.
33. The Wall (II) (2019–2022)
49 min | Game-Show
Danny Dyer hosts the British version of the American game show that has been exported around the world. With questions voiced by Angela Rippon.
Stars: Danny Dyer, Angela Rippon, Sally Lindsay, Stacey Dooley
Votes: 86
6-episodes. Danny Dyer hosts the UK version of the U.S. game show, filmed in Poland.
Commenced 8:35pm Saturday, 12th October 2019 - concludes on BBC One.
34. The X Factor: Celebrity (2019)
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
14 celebrities go head-to-head to impress the judges and viewers to win a career-changing record contract.
Stars: Dermot O'Leary, Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, Louis Walsh
Votes: 75
8-episodes. A celebrity version of the talent show.
Commenced Saturday, 12th October 2019 - concludes Saturday, 30th November 2019 on ITV.
10-episodes. Scottish cookery competition pitting work colleagues against each other.
Commenced 11:30am Saturday, 12th October 2019 - concludes on BBC One.
36. Pants on Fire (2019)
47 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Contestants try to convince a jury of celebrities they are telling the truth with a series of outrageous stories.
Stars: Emma Willis, Harriet Kemsley, Bobby Mair, Jimmy Carr
Votes: 18
9-episodes. Comedy game show in which contestants try to persuade a panel of celebrities that their outrageous claims are true.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 10th October 2019 - concludes on E4.
37. Cocaine: Living with the Cartels (2019– )
60 min | Crime
The formatted documentary takes four recreational cocaine users on a journey to discover the true cost of their party lifestyles.
Stars: Louis Harding, Bryan Dick
Votes: 10
3-episodes. Social experiment confronting casual cocaine users from the UK with the truth about the drug.
Commenced Monday, 7th October 2019 - concluded Wednesday, 9th October 2019 on Channel 5.
38. Head Hunters (2019– )
44 min | Game-Show
Quiz show hosted by Rob Beckett. Contestants will decide whether they think they can win the prize money on their own or if they need to headhunt other players to supplement their knowledge.
Star: Rob Beckett
Votes: 39
25-episodes. Game show hosted by comedian Rob Beckett in which contestants can head hunt other players to help them win the prize money.
Commenced 2:15pm Monday, 7th October 2019 - concluded 2:15pm Friday, 15th November 2019 on BBC One.
39. The Americas with Simon Reeve (2019– )
Documentary
Simon Reeve starts with the threat posed by global warming and some spectacular scenery
Star: Simon Reeve
Votes: 254
5-episodes. Simon Reeve travels from Canada to Central America meeting people and exploring issues along the way.
Commenced Sunday, 6th October 2019 - concluded Sunday, 10th November 2019 on BBC Two.
40. Prince Andrew and Scandal in the Royal House of York (2019 TV Movie)
67 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary examining the history of scandals that have beset Prince Andrew the Duke of York and his family, with special focus on his controversial friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, and how it compares to the previous Dukes of York.
Directors: Sam Budd, Lucy Johnstone | Stars: Glynis Barber, Emily Andrews, Dickie Arbiter, Princess Beatrice
Votes: 16
One-off documentary looking at scandals surrounding Prince Andrew and looking at historic scandals involving previous Dukes of York.
Broadcast Saturday, 5th October 2019 on Channel 4.
41. The Amelia Gething Complex (2019– )
18 min | Comedy
The social media star's brand new comedy. Amelia navigates a world of weirdness with her friends Vinny, Poppy and Wallace.
Stars: Amelia Gething, Alex Griffin-Griffiths, Jasmin Hinds, Natalia Hinds
Votes: 79
42. Rob Beckett's Savage Socials (2019– )
50 min | Comedy
Comedian Rob Beckett takes a look back at the most interesting online content of the past week. From embarrassing celebrity Instagram posts to cringe worthy news stories, all will be the subject of Rob's savage feed.
Stars: Rob Beckett, Sue Pearson, Dean Kilbey
10-episodes. The comedian takes a comical look at what has been happening on social media this week.
Commenced 29th September 2019 - concludes January 2020.
43. Underground Marvels (I) (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
British documentary series exploring incredible feats of human endeavour underground, revealing what people have built, where they have built it, how and why.
Stars: Chris Jarman, Jason Desporte
Votes: 52
6-episodes. Documentary series looking at some of the most remarkable underground structures.
Commenced 25th September 2019 - concludes on Yesterday.
44. Rich Kids, Skint Holiday (2019– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Reality series teaching well-to-do youngsters the value of money as they swap their first-class globetrotting trips for budget holidays in the UK. Spin-off show from Rich Kids Go Skint (2018).
Stars: Jessica Ransom, Luke Jarman, Willow Jarman, Lily Jarman
Votes: 10
6-episodes. Reality series spin-off featuring rich young people swapping luxury holidays for budget ones.
Commenced 19th September 2019 - concluded 21st October 2019 on 5 Star.
45. 1944: Should We Bomb Auschwitz? (2019 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Drama, History
After two men escape from the death camp at Auschwitz to tell the world the details of the Nazi genocide there, the Allies face a moral dilemma: to stop further killings, should we bomb Auschwitz?
Director: Tim Dunn | Stars: Nikolaus Wachsmann, Deborah Lipstadt, Michael Berenbaum, Rebecca Erbelding
Votes: 85
One-off documentary exploring the debate amongst the Allies as to what they should do about the Nazi death camp.
Broadcast 19th September 2019 on BBC Two.
46. Airport 24/7: Thailand (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series going behind the scenes at one of South East Asia's busiest transport hubs, Phuket International Airport in Thailand.
Star: Jessica Hynes
Votes: 8
8-episodes. Documentary series following staff and passengers at Phuket International Airport.
Commenced 18th September 2019 - 6th November 2019 on 5 Star.
47. Supermarket Sweep (2019–2020)
60 min | Game-Show
Reboot of the 90s gameshow.
Stars: Rylan Clark, Jennie McAlpine, Georgia Toffolo, Peter Wicks
Votes: 30
20-episodes. Prime time reboot of the British daytime version of the American game show.
Commenced 9th September 2019 - concluded 4th October 2019 on ITV2.
48. Prisoners' Wives: Visiting Hours (2019 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary
Documentary filmed over the course of three months following women in Manchester and the north-west of England as they battle to keep everything in their family life together while their partners are behind bars.
Director: Rachel Tracy | Star: Danielle Henry
Votes: 7
One-off documentary following women battling to keep their families together while their partners are in jail.
Broadcast 5th September 2019 on Channel 5.
49. British Airways 24/7: Access All Areas (2019)
60 min | Documentary
Documentary series going behind-the-scenes at the airline, charting the fortunes of the business and meeting the staff who work hard to keep the planes flying and the passengers happy.
Stars: James Nesbitt, Queen Elizabeth II
4-episodes. Documentary series going behind the scenes at BA as it celebrates its centenary year.
Commenced 5th September 2019 - concluded 26th September 2019 on Channel 5.
50. The Dog House (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
Observational documentary set inside Wood Green animal charity in Godmanchester. Following the work of staff, who are committed to matching their homeless dogs with prospective new owners.
Stars: Andrew Buchan, Chris Brown, Perry Fitzpatrick, Jade Odle
Votes: 458
7-episodes. Documentary series following staff at Wood Green animal charity.
Commenced 5th September 2019 - concluded 17th October 2019 on Channel 4.
51. The Capture (2019– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
When a British soldier is charged with a crime, the tenacious young detective handling his case begins to uncover a conspiracy.
Stars: Holliday Grainger, Ben Miles, Lia Williams, Cavan Clerkin
Votes: 22,855
6-episodes. Contemporary thriller about a wrongful arrest that reveals a complex and far-reaching conspiracy.
Commenced 9pm Tuesday,3rd September 2019 - concludes on BBC One.
52. Singletown (2019)
Reality-TV, Romance
Emily Atack and Joel Dommett present the dating reality show where five different couples press pause on their relationship to come to London and experience a summer as singletons.
Stars: Emily Atack, Joel Dommett, Luke Kempner, Charlie David
Votes: 61
15-episodes. Reality dating show.
Commenced 2nd September 2019 - concluded 20th September 2019 on ITV2.
53. Jamie's Meat-Free Meals (2019– )
30 min | Reality-TV
Jamie Oliver wants to change how we think about veg, finding inspiration from around the world and cooking amazing veggie dishes.
Star: Jamie Oliver
Votes: 18
8-episodes. The chef gains inspiration from around the world to create tasty meat-free meals.
Commenced 2nd September 2019 - concluded 21st October 2019 on Channel 4.
54. A Confession (2019)
TV-PG | 45 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
DSU Stephen Fulcher intends on catching a killer of a missing woman, even if that may cost him his career and reputation.
Stars: Martin Freeman, Siobhan Finneran, Imelda Staunton, Peter Wight
Votes: 10,018
6-episodes. Martin Freeman plays DS Steve Fulcher in this true crime drama based on the disappearance of student Sian O'Callaghan in March 2011.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 2nd September 2019 - concludes 7th October 2019 on ITV.
55. Sanditon (2019–2023)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
About Charlotte Heywood, a spirited and impulsive woman, who moves from her rural home to Sanditon, a fishing village attempting to reinvent itself as a seaside resort.
Stars: Rose Williams, Crystal Clarke, Kris Marshall, Kate Ashfield
Votes: 18,210
8-episodes. Anglo-American co-production based on the unfinished Jane Austin novel.
Commenced 9pm Sunday, 25th August 2019 - concludes on ITV.
56. Deep Water (2019– )
60 min | Drama
A modern day look at family through the eyes of three women as they work to balance work and life pressures.
Stars: Anna Friel, Rosalind Eleazar, Sinéad Keenan, Rico Canadinhas
Votes: 1,538
6-episodes. Adaptation of the Windermere novels by Paula Daly. Following the lives of three very different women and the personal challenges they face.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 14th August 2019 - concludes on ITV.
57. This Way Up (2019– )
25 min | Comedy
A young woman puts her life back together after suffering from a nervous breakdown.
Stars: Aisling Bea, Sharon Horgan, Tobias Menzies, Indira Varma
Votes: 8,155
6-episodes. Comedy written by and starring Aisling Bea as a woman trying to put her life back together after a breakdown.
Commenced 10pm Thursday, 8th August 2019 - concludes 10pm Thursday, 12th September 2019 on Channel 4.
58. Gemma Collins: Diva Forever (2019)
Reality-TV
After a year that has seen Gemma take to the ice, kick start a music career and pursue her American dreams, we follow every step of the way as Essex's loudest personality deals with her day-to-day business.
Stars: Gemma Collins, Angus Deayton, Jonathan Cheban, Lucas Armitage
Votes: 62
5-episodes. Follows the larger-than-life reality TV star as she goes through the busiest period of her life.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 7th August 2019 - concludes 4th September 2019 on ITV Be.
59. Britain's Giant Pet Food Factory (2019 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary
Documentary taking a sneak peek behind the scenes at the Mars Petcare factory in Melton Mowbray which operates 24 hours a day to produce one million packets of pet food a day.
Directors: James Dawson, Paula Wittig | Star: Robert Webb
Votes: 7
One-off documentary going behind the scenes at the Mars pet food factory in Leicestershire.
Broadcast 9pm 1st August 2019 on Channel 4.
60. Inside the Secret World of Incels (2019 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary
Documentary looking at the incel community, an online subculture of those no-one wants to love and to whom multiple mass murders and hate crimes against women have been attributed.
Director: Simon Rawles | Stars: Alek Minassian, Kaitlyn Regehr, Elliot Rodger
Votes: 75
One-off documentary looking at the incel community and meeting three very different members of the subculture.
Broadcast 10:35pm Wednesday, 31st July 2019 on BBC One.
61. Million Pound Handjobs (2019 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary
A look at the world of hand models, where a fortune is within your grasp if you can nail the right look. With hands insured for millions, advertising everything from Gucci to Fairy we look at what it takes to claw your way to the top.
Director: Darren Green | Stars: Connie Fisher, Marco Biagioli, Erica Melargo
One-off documentary about hand models in the world of advertising. A serious contender for the worst title of any programme on British television this year.
Broadcast 10pm Wednesday, 31st July 2019 on Channel 5.
62. Big in the Valleys (2019)
30 min | Documentary
The personal stories of overweight young people in the Welsh Valleys - which has some of the highest obesity rates in Wales.
Votes: 9
3-episodes. Documentary series telling the personal stories of overweight young people in the South Wales Valleys.
Commenced 11:20pm Tuesday, 30th July 2019 - concluded 11:20pm Tuesday, 13th August 2019 on BBC One.
All 3 episodes made available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from 21st July 2019.
63. Charles & Di: The Truth Behind Their Wedding (2019 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Documentary examining the week leading up to the royal wedding of King Charles III and Princess Diana in July 1981.
Director: Duncan Singh | Stars: Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Dave Avery, Sarah Bradford, Jeff Dykes
Votes: 31
One-off documentary looking at the week leading up to the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.
Broadcast 8pm Saturday, 27th July 2019 on Channel 5.
64. The Tez O'Clock Show (2019– )
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedian Tez Ilyas hosts a late night satirical comedy show featuring stand-up, sketches, parodies and an on-set shisha cafe where a celebrity guest is interviewed.
Stars: Tez Ilyas, Adam Rowe, Guz Khan, Sindhu Vee
Votes: 20
3-episodes. Stand-up comedian Tez Ilyas hosts a late night satirical comedy show featuring stand-up routines, sketches and chat.
Commenced 11pm Thursday, 25th July 2019 - concluded 11pm Thursday, 8th August 2019 on Channel 4.
65. Broke (2019)
59 min | Documentary
Documentary series revealing how, despite having jobs, thousands of families across the UK are struggling to make ends meet. It follows nine families during a critical year as their financial future hangs in the balance.
Star: Jo Hartley
Votes: 6
3-episodes. Documentary series looking at 9 British families struggling to make ends meet despite being in work.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 25th July 2019 - concluded 9pm Thursday, 8th August 2019 on BBC Two.
66. Sewer Men (2019)
60 min | Documentary
Observational documentary following the work of staff at Britain's second largest water company Severn Trent Water as they unblock thousands of toilets, drains and sewers before cleaning up 3 billion litres of waste.
Star: Sarah Hadland
2-episodes. Observational documentary following the work of staff at Severn Trent Water.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 25th July 2019 - concluded 9pm Thursday, 1st August 2019 on ITV.
67. Ross Kemp Living with... (2019– )
30 min | Documentary
Ross travels around the UK meeting people living with some of the biggest issues affecting Britain today, including immersing himself in situations to gain a first-hand taste of the difficulties they face.
Star: Ross Kemp
Votes: 18
4-episodes. The actor turned documentary filmmaker examines 4 topical issues by living with people experiencing them.
Commenced 7pm Thursday, 25th July 2019 - concluded 7pm Thursday, 15th August 2019 on ITV.
68. Expedition with Steve Backshall (2019–2022)
60 min | Documentary
Host Steve Backshall travels the world seeking out adventurous expeditions such river rafting in the Himalayas, trekking through the jungles of South America and climbing mountains in the Middle East.
Stars: Steve Backshall, Aldo Kane, Katy Fraser, Tamsin Gay
Votes: 234
10-episodes. The naturalist goes on ten expeditions to explore uncharted territories around the world.
Commenced 8pm Sunday, 21st July 2019 - concludes on Dave.
69. The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (2019–2023)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedian Mo Gilligan hosts a late(ish) night chat show with celebrity guests, music, comedy sketches, iconic games and the chance to win prizes.
Stars: Mo Gilligan, The Compozers, Mocalists, Babatunde Aleshe
Votes: 82
6-episodes. The comedian hosts a Friday night mix of comedy, chat, games and mu.
Commenced 10pm Friday, 19th July 2019 - concluded 10pm Friday, 23rd August 2019 on Channel 4.
70. Britain's Greatest National Treasures (2019 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Sir Trevor McDonald and Julia Bradbury count down the Top 20 Greatest National Treasures of all-time.
Director: Christopher Bruce | Stars: Julia Bradbury, Hugh Dennis, Eamonn Holmes, Trevor McDonald
One-off television special celebrating 20 of the most iconic landmarks in the UK.
Broadcast 8:30pm Thursday, 18th July 2019 on ITV.
71. Our Cops in the North (2019–2021)
59 min | Documentary, Crime
Observational documentary series following the work of Northumbria Police across the North-East of England, telling the stories of the force's officers and the victims of crime they encounter.
Star: David Leon
Votes: 51
6-episodes. Observational documentary series following officers of Northumbria Police.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 17th July 2019 - concluded 9pm Wednesday, 31st July 2019 on BBC One.
72. Remarkable Places to Eat (2019–2024)
59 min | Documentary
Leading UK chefs guide host Fred Sirieix around their chosen city to experience three restaurants where they genuinely love to eat and explore what goes into making them so special.
Stars: Fred Sirieix, Michel Roux Jr., Angela Hartnett, Tom Kerridge
Votes: 123
4-episodes. Top chefs guide Fred Sirieix around 4 cities showing him their favourite places to eat.
Commenced 8pm Wednesday, 17th July 2019 - concludes on BBC Two.
73. Naughty! The Life and Loves of Boris Johnson (2019 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Mark Dolan | Stars: Paula Bacon, Will Barton, Vince Cable, Nick Ferrari
Votes: 11
One-off documentary examining the life and career of the man who is favourite to become the next Prime Minister.
Broadcast 9:15pm Tuesday, 16th July 2019 on Channel 5.
74. The Day We Walked on the Moon (2019 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Landmark documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon.
Director: John Moulson | Stars: Mark Armstrong, Mike Collins, Mark Strong
Votes: 116
One-off documentary about the moon landing on 20th July 1969.
Broadcast 9pm Tuesday, 16th July 2019 on ITV.
75. Yorkshire Airport (2019– )
30 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series. Cameras go behind-the-scenes revealing the remarkable stories and characters at Leeds Bradford airport as it attempts to reinvent itself as one of the UK's most successful regional airports.
Star: Hugh Dennis
Votes: 15
6-episodes. Observational documentary going behind the scenes at Leeds-Bradford Airport.
Commenced 8:30pm Tuesday, 16th July 2019 - concluded on ITV.
76. Louis Theroux: Surviving America's Most Hated Family (2019)
59 min | Documentary
Louis Theroux returns to visit the Westboro Baptist Church in the wake of the death of its leader.
Director: Geoffrey O'Connor | Stars: Louis Theroux, Fred Phelps, Bethany Hockenbarger, Chris Jakes
Votes: 954
One-off documentary. Louis revisits the Westboro Baptist Church to investigate rumours of rifts and defections since the death of its founder.
Broadcast 9pm Sunday, 14th July 2019 on BBC Two.
77. Unexplained: Caught on Camera (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
Clip show featuring remarkable, terrifying and unexplained camera footage. With first-hand accounts from those who captured the images and analysis from experts.
Stars: Jayne Harris, Barri Ghai, Donald Pirie, Ciarán O'Keeffe
Votes: 104
8-episodes. Clip show showing ghostly images and weird stuff caught on CCTV camera footage.
Commenced 10pm Friday, 12th July 2019 - concludes on Really.
78. Too Gay for God? (2019 TV Movie)
39 min | Documentary
The story of Reverend Jide Macauley, an openly gay Church of England minister who wants to marry his boyfriend despite the Church not recognising same-sex marriage.
Director: Cherish Oteka | Stars: Jide Macauley, Andrew Foreshew-Cain, Ian Paul
One-off documentary exploring the place of the LGBTQI+ community within the the Christian faith and the Church of England in particular.
Broadcast 10:35pm Thursday, 11th July 2019 on BBC One.
79. Mad Cow Disease: The Great British Beef Scandal (2019 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
The story of Britain's biggest ever food scandal. Since 1996, almost 200 people have died from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, whilst BSE has been responsible for the death of over four million ... See full summary »
Director: Will Lorimer
Votes: 28
One-off documentary looking at the UK's biggest food-related crisis - the outbreak of BSE and it's human form vCJD.
Broadcast 9pm Thursday, 11th July 2019 on BBC Two.
80. 8 Days: To the Moon and Back (2019 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Drama
Eight days, three hours, 18 minutes, 35 seconds. That's the total duration of the most important and celebrated space mission ever flown - Apollo 11 - when we first stepped foot on the moon... See full summary »
Director: Anthony Philipson | Stars: Patrick Kennedy, Jack Tarlton, Rufus Wright
Votes: 653
One-off dramatised documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.
Broadcast 9pm Wednesday, 10th July 2019 on BBC Two.
81. Britain's Next Prime Minister: The ITV Debate (2019 TV Special)
60 min
The final two contenders of the Tory leadership race take part in their only head-to-head TV debate, moderated by Julie Etchingham.
Director: Erron Gordon | Stars: Julie Etchingham, Jeremy Hunt, Boris Johnson
Votes: 7
Live televised debate between the final two candidates vying to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and the next Prime Minister.
Broadcast 8pm Tuesday, 9th July 2019 on ITV.
82. Extreme Tribe: The Last Pygmies (2019)
60 min | Documentary
Livia Simoka travels to the remote jungles of the Republic of the Congo to spend five months living with the isolated pygmy tribe the Mbendjele.
Star: Livia Simoka
Votes: 51
3-episodes. Livia Simoka lives with a pygmy tribe in the Congolese jungle for 5 months.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 8th July 2019 - concluded 9pm Monday, 22nd July 2019 on Channel 4.
83. Dark Money (2019)
220 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The family of an abused child accepts hush money from a famous filmmaker to remain silent.
Stars: Babou Ceesay, Jill Halfpenny, Rudi Dharmalingam, Max Fincham
Votes: 1,058
4-episodes. A working-class London family are faced with a terrible dilemma when their 13-year-old son is molested in the U.S. by a film producer. Unable to pursue the abuser through the UK courts should they accept a substantial payment to keep quiet?
Commenced 9pm Monday, 8th July 2019 - concluded 9pm Tuesday, 16th July 2019 on BBC One.
84. Shocking Emergency Calls (2019– )
65 min | Documentary
Documentary series telling the stories behind some of the most dramatic and extraordinary calls made to the emergency services around the world.
Stars: Geoffrey Austin Newland, Alessandra Lèonie, Mirabel Stuart, Joseph Emms
Votes: 20
Some of the most shocking and unusual calls made to emergency services around the world.
Commenced 10pm Sunday, 7th July 2019 - concludes on More4.
85. London's Great Bridges: Lighting the Thames (2019)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Charlie Luxton, Leo Villareal, Ben Wilson
3-episodes. Documentary following the preparations for one of London's biggest ever art projects.
Commenced 7pm Saturday, 6th July 2019 - concluded 7pm Saturday, 20th July 2019 on Channel 4.
86. Serengeti (2019– )
TV-PG | 146 min | Documentary
Wildlife docuseries examining the Serengeti region of Africa following different species of animals throughout their daily lives.
Stars: Lupita Nyong'o, Adjoa Andoh, John Boyega, Peter Drost
Votes: 1,147
6-episode. A cast of real animals on the African savannah are followed over the course of a year in this dramatised natural history series.
Commenced 8pm Thursday, 4th July 2019 - concludes on BBC One.
87. Inside the Ritz Hotel (2019)
30 min | Documentary
Documentary series offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside one of the most famous luxury hotels in the world, London's Ritz Hotel.
Stars: Jim Carter, Spencer Metzger, Richard E. Grant, Anna Wintour
Votes: 50
4-episodes. Documentary following staff and guests at the famous London hotel.
Commenced 8pm Wednesday, 3rd July 2019 - concludes on ITV.
88. Inside the Bank of England (2019)
120 min | Documentary
Cameras go behind the scenes at "The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street" during 2018 to show the inner workings of the institution as it navigates turbulent economic times.
Star: Lesley Sharp
Votes: 19
2-episodes. Documentary examining the inner workings of the UK's central bank.
Broadcast 9:30pm Tuesday, 2nd & 9th July 2019 on BBC Two.
89. Judi Dench's Wild Borneo Adventure (2019)
120 min | Documentary
Cameras follow the actress as she embarks upon the trip of a lifetime to explore the lush rain-forests, magical wildlife and spectacular coastlines of Malaysian Borneo.
Star: Judi Dench
Votes: 101
2-episodes. The actress explores Malaysian Borneo.
Broadcast 9pm Tuesday, 2nd & 9th July 2019 on ITV.
90. The Great Gardening Challenge (2019– )
75 min | Game-Show
Nicki Chapman and Diarmuid Gavin host a horticultural competition in which two teams of designers are challenged to transform unloved spaces in just 48 hours with Carol Klein and Mark Gregory judging their efforts.
Stars: Nicki Chapman, Diarmuid Gavin, Mark Gregory, Carol Klein
Votes: 10
6-episodes. Horticultural competition in which two teams are challenged to transform a neglected space in just 48 hours.
Commenced 8pm Tuesday, 2nd July 2019 - concludes on Channel 5.
91. Trawlermen: Celebs at Sea (2019)
240 min | Documentary
Boyzone's Shane Lynch, chef Antony Worrall Thompson and former England rugby union player Ben Cohen join the crew of a trawler to see if they have what it takes to handle one of the toughest jobs in the UK.
Stars: Joe Duttine, Shane Lynch, Antony Worrall Thompson, Ben Cohen
Votes: 11
2-episodes. Three celebrities join the crew of a British trawler sailing out of MacDuff, Scotland to fish in the North Atlantic.
Broadcast 9pm Monday 1st & Tuesday, 2nd July 2019 on Channel 5.
92. Kirstie's Celebrity Craft Masters (2019– )
60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Britain's Queen of Craft Kirstie Allsopp puts famous faces to the test in this competition. Each edition sees two celebrities go head to head in a series of craft challenges.
Stars: Kirstie Allsopp, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Piyush Suri, Polly MacPherson
Votes: 8
15-episodes. Craft competition in which two celebrities go head to head in each episode competing in challenges.
Commenced 5pm Monday, 1st July 2019 - concludes on Channel 4.
93. When Buildings Collapse: World's Worst Engineering Disasters (2019 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Engineer Rob Bell visits the scene of some bridge and building collapses in the United States and Europe examining what caused these tragedies and revealing the lessons engineers can learn from them.
Director: Matt Cottingham | Stars: Rob Bell, Gordon Masterton
Votes: 6
94. The Trans Women Athlete Dispute with Martina Navratilova (2019 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Martina Navratilova's tweet about trans women athletes sparked a heated argument. In this documentary, she opens up the debate to answer some of her own questions.
Directors: Brook Lapping, Charlotte Moore, Ben Rumney | Star: Martina Navratilova
"The Trans Women Athlete Dispute with Martina Navratilova"
One-off documentary in which the former Grand Slam winning tennis star looks into the issue of transgender women athletes.
Broadcast 9pm Wednesday, 26th June 2019 on BBC One.
*Working title Trans Athletes: A Fair Playing Field?*
95. Drag SOS (2019– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Quirky makeover show in which drag collective the Family Gorgeous help unlikely protégées to unlock their long-lost confidence and become bolder, braver drag-enhanced versions of themselves.
Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Daniel Wallace, Michael Atkins, Liquorice Black
Votes: 185
Makeover show in which a collective of drag artists travel around the UK transforming people into drag-enhanced versions of themselves hoping to boost their confidence.
Commenced 10pm Tuesday, 25th June 2019 - concludes on Channel 4.
96. Bike Gangs: The Hunters & The Hunted (2019 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary, Crime
Gangs who use mopeds to commit crimes reveal how they evade the law and what it would take to stop them. Cameras follow police and vigilantes as they tackle these criminals.
Director: Kosta Papanicolas | Star: Nicholas Gleaves
AKA "Snatch and Grab: Moped Gangs on the Rampage".
One-off documentary looking at the criminal gangs using mopeds to evade the law and the police and vigilantes trying to tackle them.
Broadcast 10pm Monday, 24th June 2019 on Channel 5.
97. London Kills (2019– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Drama series following the detectives of an elite murder investigation squad in London.
Stars: Hugo Speer, Sharon Small, Bailey Patrick, Tori Allen-Martin
Votes: 3,395
5-episodes. Daytime crime drama following the work of an elite Metropolitan Police murder detective squad.
Commenced 1:45pm Monday, 24th June 2019 - concluded 1:45pm Friday, 28th June 2019 on BBC One.
98. Beecham House (2019)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama
A look at the lives of residents living in a Delhi mansion at the cusp of the 19th Century.
Stars: Tom Bateman, Lesley Nicol, Leo Suter, Dakota Blue Richards
Votes: 2,625
6-episodes. Period drama set in Delhi at the turn of the nineteenth century.
Commenced 9pm Sunday, 23rd June 2019 - concludes on ITV1.
99. Philip Green & the Trouble with Topshop (2019 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Gillian Bancroft | Stars: Fiona Phillips, Hilary Alexander, Jorgen Andersson, Shantelle Awomoyi
One-off documentary in which Fiona Phillips looks at the woes of the fashion store.
Broadcast 10pm Thursday, 20th June 2019 on Channel 5.
100. Hey Tracey! (2019–2020)
50 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Comedy game show hosted by Joel Dommett. Celebrity contestants try to win prizes for members of the public with the help of virtual assistant Tracey who can connect them to businesses that may be able to answer their questions.
Stars: Joel Dommett, Donna Preston, Justin Wilkes, Roman Kemp
Votes: 65
6-episodes. Comedy quiz show hosted by Joel Dommett with the assistance of a gruff virtual assistant.
Commenced 10pm Monday, 17th June 2019 - concluded 10pm Monday, 22nd July 2019 on ITV2
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