by Mark_a_Wood | Public
One-off documentary about the murders of two actresses from the popular BBC soap-opera within months of each other.
Broadcast Wednesday, 11th October 2017 on Channel 5.
One-off docu-drama about the lead-up to the Russian Revolution.
Broadcast Tuesday, 10th October 2017 on BBC Two.
6-episodes. Comedy about a struggling four-piece South London jazz band who find themselves transported back to the 1920s.
Commenced Monday, 9th October 2017 - concludes Monday, 6th November 2017 on ITV2.
20-episodes. New late night topical discussion show debating the hottest topics of the day. Shown directly after the ITV News at Ten, hence the name.
Commenced Monday, 9th October 2017 - concluded 3rd November 2017 on ITV.
30-episodes. Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom Parker help struggling hotel owners to achieve a luxury rating in just 5 days.
Commenced Monday, 9th October 2017 - concluded Friday, 17th November 2017 on Channel 4.
One-off TV Special celebrating the life of the footballer who turns 80 this year.
Broadcast Sunday, 8th October 2017 on BBC One.
7/10 = A well made film with some good interviews offering a few little known facts about the life and career of Bobby Charlton.
3-episodes. Louis Theroux investigates America's widespread dependency on opiates, prescription drugs acting as gateway drugs and the social impact on three very different communities.
Commenced Sunday, 8th October 2017 - concluded Sunday, 22nd October 2017 on BBC Two.
3-episodes. The record producer, songwriter and guitarist looks back over his career.
Commenced Friday, 6th October 2017 - concluded Friday, 20th October 2017 on BBC Four.
7-episodes. Cat Deeley hosts a singing contest for a cappella groups.
Commenced Friday, 6th October 2017 - concludes 10th November 2017 on Sky1.
One-off documentary commemorating the publishing of Penguin Books famous book of modern British poetry "The Mersey Sound" that made poetry cool in the 1960s.
Broadcast Tuesday, 3rd October 2017 on BBC Four.
6-episodes. Drama set against the backdrop of The Aden Emergency in 1960s Yemen.
Commenced Sunday, 1st October 2017 - concluded Sunday, 5th November 2017 on BBC One.
5-episodes. Reality TV series in which 5 engineers are stranded at remote locations and must construct an escape vehicle before their supplies run out.
Commenced Sunday, 1st October 2017 - concluded Sunday, 5th November 2017 on Channel 4.
One-off following the stories of three homeless men in Manchester over a single night in September written in verse.
Broadcast Sunday, 1st October 2017 on BBC Four.
*Broadcast as part of the Poetry Season across the BBC*
8-episodes. Series of short video episodes in this innovative adaptation of an award-winning play about a teenager's battle with anorexia.
All 8 episodes made available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from Sunday, 1st October 2017.
Documentary about the writer.
Broadcast Saturday, 30th September 2017 on BBC Four.
One-off documentary. Rapper Rodney P. tells the story of the second generation of pirate radio stations in Britain - those based in inner-city tower blocks and providing an outlet for black music.
Broadcast Friday, 29th September 2017 on BBC Four.
4-episodes. A group of 5 celebrities move into a villa in Tuscany to learn about local food and culture and explore the region.
Commenced Friday, 29th September 2017 - concluded Friday, 20th October 2017 on Channel 5.
4-episodes. The actor and his TV presenter son cycle round some of Britain's national parks trying their hands at activities and meeting interesting people.
Commenced Friday, 29th September 2017 - concluded Friday, 20th October 2017 on Channel 5.
6-episodes. Documentary series looking at the history and development of various types of boat from from various parts of the UK.
Commenced Friday, 29th September 2017 on BBC One - concludes on BBC Two.
3-episodes. Simon Reeve travels across Russia meeting people, learning about local culture and occasionally being arrested.
Commenced Thursday, 28th Septemeber 2017 - concluded Thursday, 12th October 2017 on BBC Two.
Annual show providing coverage of the awards ceremony celebrating the work of lottery-funded projects.
Broadcast 27th September 2017.
3-episodes. Medical documentary series.
Commenced Monday, 25th September 2017 - concluded Monday, 9th October 2017 on BBC Two.
One-off investigative documentary about a teenage gap year student who went on to become one of Britain's worst ever paedophiles.
Made available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from Monday, 25th September 2017.
One-off drama. Adaptation of the Ian McEwan novel about a couple whose marriage disintegrates after their daughter vanishes.
Broadcast Sunday, 24th September 2017 on BBC One.
13-Episodes. A series of films from new directors commissioned to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the famous Listen to Britain wartime film.
24th September 2017
24th September 2017
7-episodes. As BBC Radio 4's flagship daily arts and culture review show approaches its 20th anniversary it makes the move to TV.
Commenced Saturday, 23rd September 2017 - concludes on BBC Two.
The comedian hosts a new topical comedy show examining the week's biggest news stories from Britain and around the world.
Commenced 21st September 2017 - concludes on Sky1.
*Sky TV have commissioned Series Two for 2018*
3-episodes. Pilot series for a new sitcom set in a hospital and starring amongst others Rutger Hauer...yes, that Rutger Hauer.
Commenced Wednesday, 20th September 2017 - concluded Wednesday, 4th October 2017 on Dave.
4-episodes. Documentary series showing the changing seasons in Alaska and the ways in which the people and wildlife have adapted. Narrated by David Suchet.
Commenced Tuesday, 19th September 2017 - concluded Tuesday, 10th October 2017 on Channel 5.
4-episodes. Documentary series following the work of murder detectives in Manchester over the course of a year.
Commenced Wednesday, 20th September 2017 - concluded Wednesday, 11th October 2017 on BBC Two.
6-episodes. Documentary series about a team of extreme cleaners.
Commenced Tuesday, 19th September 2017 - concluded Tuesday, 24th October 2017 on ITV.
One-off documentary about magic on TV, the challenges of performing in front of the cameras and some of magic biggest televised illusions.
Broadcast 17th September 2017 on Channel 5.
10-episodes. Anglo-American science-fiction anthology series featuring adaptations of short stories by Philip K. Dick.
UK Broadcast commences Sunday, 17th September 2017 - concludes on Channel 4.
*ONLY 6 of the 10 Eps will be broadcast, other 4 to be broadcast at a later date*
One-off live broadcast. A group of reality TV stars join a ghost hunt at a historic location.
Broadcast Wednesday, 13th September 2017 on 5Star.
6-episodes. Tense drama about a teacher and a surgeon who find themselves entangled in a web of confusion and deceit.
Commenced Monday, 11th September - concluded Monday, 16th October 2017 on ITV.
To be broadcast on SundanceTV in the U.S.
*Series 2 commissioned for 2018*
8-episodes. Follow on series to last years The Railway: Kings Cross taking a behind-the-scenes look at the work behind London's transport network.
Commenced Monday, 11th September 2017 - concluded Monday, 30th October 2017 on Channel 5.
6-episodes. Dark serial killer drama told in reverse, from the moment the murderer is arrested to the beginning of his killing spree.
Commenced Monday, 11th September - concluded Monday, 16th October 2017 on BBC One.
One-off documentary in which Stephen Hawking examines the need and practical difficulties of humanity colonising other planets.
Broadcast Monday, 11th September 2017 on BBC Two.
10-episodes. Gritty, funny, sweary drama set in a Canadian mining town. Tim Roth's British cop goes back on the bottle when his life is torn apart by murder.
Commenced Thursday, 7th September 2017 - concludes Thursday, 9th November 2017 on Sky Atlantic.
*Sky commissioned Series 2 before broadcast of a single episode*
6-episode sitcom about estranged foster-brothers (David Mitchell & Robert Webb) vying for control of the family business.
Commenced Wednesday, 6th September 2017 - concluded Wednesday, 11th October 2017 on Channel 4.
*Series 2 commissioned by Channel 4 for 2018*
One-off documentary looking at life along the US-Mexican border following the election of Trump.
Broadcast Monday, 4th September 2017 on Channel 4.
8/10 = Well made and quite balanced documentary labouring under a poorly worded title.
One-off drama charting the impact that the death of Princess Diana will have on four people in the week following her fatal car accident.
Broadcast Monday, 4th September 2017 on BBC Two.
7/10 = Rather muddled series of vignettes. The one's that worked were good but other's really didn't add up to much. Rather cliched but rescued by some good casting and performances.
15-episodes. Amiable new game show in which host Osman sets 4 celebrities a series of puzzles and games to complete.
Commenced Monday, 4th September 2017 - concluded Friday, 22nd September 2017 on BBC Two.
*BBC Two have commissioned a 50-episode Series 2 for 2018*
8-episodes. Freddie Flintoff hosts an action-packed game show in which contestants traverse a series of water-based challenges to get the chance to launch themselves at a moving target!
Commenced Saturday, 2nd Septemeber 2017 - concluded Saturday, 21st October 2017 on ITV1.
4 episodes. A group of British celebrities travel around the country in motor-homes seeing the sights and trying their hand at new things.
Commenced Friday, 1st September 2017 - concluded Friday, 22nd September 2017 on Channel 5.
8-episodes. Another spin-off show from "Educating Yorkshire" showing the work of teachers at a high school - this time in Manchester.
Commenced Thursday, 31st August 2017 - concluded Thursday, 19th October 2017 on Channel 4.
3-episodes. The BBC Natural History Unit reveal the remarkable people and extraordinary animals that live in the world's most famous mountain ranges.
Commenced Wednesday, 30th August 2017 - concluded 13th September 2017 on BBC Two.
One-off documentary marking the 20th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana.
Broadcast 29th August 2017 on ITV.
6-episodes. The making of the classic British sitcom featuring interviews with cast and crew, archive and unseen footage.
Commenced Tuesday, 29th August 2017 - concludes on GOLD.
A series of adaptations of J.K. Rowling's detective novels featuring the penniless, alcoholic one-legged private eye.
Broadcast Sunday, 27th August 2017, Bank Holiday Monday, 28th August 2017 & Sunday, 3rd September 2017 on BBC One.
8/10 = Excellent work from the two leads and a good sense of location add to the flavour of what could have been a pedestrian adaptation.
One-off. The untold stories behind some of the world's greatest childen's films told by the people who made them.
Broadcast Sunday, 27th August 2017 on Channel 5.
One-off documentary in which the comedian profiles some of comedy's biggest performers.
Broadcast 27th August 2017 on Channel 5.
3 episodes. The veteran British actor talks about his life and career.
Broadcast 26th, 27th & 28th August 2017 on GOLD.
Ben Elton presents the first lecture on sitcom - in what is hoped to be an annual event.
Broadcast 25th August 2017 on BBC One.
4-episodes. Melvin Odoom presents a competition testing the skills of talented Lego builders from across the UK and Ireland with a range of guest judges.
Commenced 24th August 2017 - 14th September 2017 on Channel 4.
6-episodes. Follows the stories of people who have given up everything to pursue their dream by setting up a new business.
Commenced 23rd August 2017 - concludes on Channel 5.
8-episodes. 8 shorts tell the story of how one ecstasy tablet changed the lives of a group of friends forever.
All 8 episodes made available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from 23rd August 2017.
One-off documentary examining the dark web by looking at the drug supply website The Silk Road.
Broadcast Monday, 21st August 2017 on BBC Four.
*Broadcast as part of the BBC's Storyville documentary strand*
10/10 = Excellent documentary, well made, a fascinating story well-told. More dramatic and interesting than some dramas.
4-episodes. Powerful new drama from Peter Kosminsky following the fortunes of 4 young British Muslims who for various reasons make the fateful decision to go to Syria to join ISIS.
Commenced Sunday, 20th August 2017 - concluded Wednesday, 23rd August 2017 on Channel 4.
8/10 = Despite some quite serious anomalies in the plot/story development this was extremely well acted and detailed.
6 episodes. Astronaut Chris Hadfield and his team of experts put 12 candidates through a series of gruelling challenges to discover who could become an astronaut.
Commenced Sunday, 20th August 2017 - concludes on BBC Two.
6-episodes. Bizarre new game show in which contestants partner celebrities in rhyming-based challenges.
Commenced Saturday, 19th August 2017 - concludes on BBC One.
*Series 2 and Series 1 merged*
One-off TV special. A tribute to the life and career of the entertainer following his recent death.
Broadcast Friday, 18th August 2017 on BBC One.
6/10 = Broadcast the day after Bruce's death, a tall order to pack in all of his 75+ year career into 60 minutes.
Two-part documentary in which Dr Javid Abdelmoneim tries to discover if the differing treatment on boys and girls is the reason why gender equality has not been achieved.
Broadcast Wednesday, 16th & 23rd August 2017 on BBC Two.
7/10 = Despite some slightly creepy moments this was on the whole a solid documentary.
One-off documentary profiling extremes of behaviour at airports and on aircraft.
Broadcast Tuesday, 15th August 2017 on Channel 4.
2-part documentary following trainee airline pilots.
Broadcast 14th & 21st August 2017 on ITV.
6/10 = A light touch and Stephen Fry's narration made this better than expected.
One-off documentary in which art historian Dr Janina Ramirez and angler John Bailey explore the origins and ethos of the 18th-century English Landscape movement.
Broadcast Wednesday, 9th August 2017 on BBC Four.
8/10 = Extremely well-made and beautifully filmed. Ramirez's passion shines through again.
Simon Atkins embarks upon a personal journey to discover if he could convert to Judaism as a gay man and if he could sacrifice his Catholic roots.
Broadcast Wednesday, 9th August 2017 on BBC One.
Made available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from 23rd May 2017.
*Broadcast as part of the Gay Britannia season across the BBC*
3-episodes. Art historian Prof. Richard Clay explores utopias.
Commenced Tuesday, 8th August 2017 - concluded Tuesday, 22nd August 2017 on BBC Four.
*Broadcast as part of the Utopias season on BBC Four*
9/10 = Third episode is not quite up to the high standard of the first two, but this is still an excellent and thought provoking three-parter from Clay.
4-part thriller about a nurse passing herself off as a doctor starring Jodie Whittaker.
Commenced Tuesday, 8th August 2017 - concluded Tuesday, 29th August 2017 on BBC One.
5/10 = A very weird drama requiring some serious suspension of belief. Well acted but featuring some completely random plot development.
5-episodes. A series of appeals seeking to rehome all of the animals in the Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter.
Commenced Monday, 7th August 2017 - concluded Friday, 11th August 2017 on Channel 4.
60 min | Documentary, Sport
One-off documentary in which Britain's most famous gay sports star investigates why football has been so slow to tackle homophobia.
Broadcast Sunday, 6th August 2017 on BBC Two.
Highly-controversial one-off documentary featuring footage of Princess Diana recorded by her speech consultant. Already broadcast in the USA.
Broadcast Sunday, 6th August 2017 on Channel 4.
2-episodes. BBC Science correspondent Jamie Bartlett examines how the Californian creative centre and the tech companies based there have come to dominate our world and what that means for our future.
Broadcast 6th & 13th August 2017 on BBC Two.
3-episodes. The entertainer looks at what makes Hollywood movies so magical. Each episode dealing with a different theme.
Broadcast Saturday, 5th August 2017, Saturday, 12th August 2017 on Channel 4 and Sunday, 13th August 2017 on More4.
2 episodes. A look at the largest self-contained, all-inclusive holiday resort in Spain and at the British holidaymakers who flock to it.
Broadcast on Friday, 4th & Bank Holiday Monday, 28th August 2017 on Channel 4.
Film-maker Rebecca Southworth explores why so many people taken into care lead troubled lives after leaving it.
Broadcast Thursday, 3rd August 2017 on BBC One.
Made available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from 6th April 2017.
6-episodes. Documentary series examining some of the issues faced by young LGBTQ people in modern Britain.
Commenced Thursday, 3rd August 2017 - concluded Thursday, 17th August 2017 on BBC One.
Made available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from 7th May 2017.
*Broadcast as part of the Gay Britannia season across the BBC*
2 episodes. A series of short films in which young people film themselves coming out to their families.
Broadcast Wednesday 2nd & 9th August 2017 on BBC One.
Made available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from 2nd July 2017.
The Years + Years lead singer explores why the gay community are more likely to suffer mental health issues.
Broadcast Wednesday 2nd August 2017 on BBC One.
Made available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from 18th July 2017.
*Broadcast as part of the Gay Britannia season across the BBC*
One-off documentary examining the rise in homophobic hate crimes in the UK.
Broadcast Tuesday, 1st August 2017 on BBC Two.
*Broadcast as part of the Gay Britannia season across the BBC*
TV Special celebrating the life and career of the Welsh rugby union legend.
Broadcast Tuesday, 1st August 2017 on BBC Two.
8-episodes. Eight star-studded, short, monologues themed around the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act, 1967.
Commenced Monday, 31st July 2017 - concluded Thursday, 3rd August 2017 on BBC Four.
*Broadcast as part of the Gay Britannia season across the BBC*
One-off documentary exploring the dominance of two typefaces in Britain.
Broadcast Monday, 31st July 2017 on BBC Four.
3-part science documentary series forensically examining some of the worst natural disasters to have hit the Earth.
Commenced Monday, 31st July 2017 - concluded Monday, 14th August 2017 on More4.
One-off documentary following the real life case of a bank-worker charged with stealing tens of thousands of pounds from the account of an elderly lady.
Broadcast Monday, 31st July 2017 on Channel 5.
2-part drama about two love affairs separated by 60 years which are linked by family and a painting.
Broadcast Monday, 31st July 2017 & Monday, 7th August 2017 on BBC Two.
*Broadcast as part of the Gay Britannia season across the BBC*
Spin-off from the scripted reality TV series following the socialites as they head off to the Spanish island for the Summer.
Commenced Monday, 31st July 2017 - concluded on E4.
BBC coverage of events to mark the 100th-anniversary of the World War I campaign which claimed the lives of nearly 600,000 Allied and German troops.
Broadcast Sunday 30th & Monday, 31st July 2017 on BBC Two.
One-off documentary reflecting upon the impact the LGBT community have had on Britain's cultural life.
Broadcast Saturday, 29th July 2017 on BBC Two.
*Broadcast as part of the Gay Britannia season across the BBC*
Stephen Fry interviews novelist Patrick Gale about his experience of being an openly gay writer for the past 30 years and about his screenwriting debut "The Man In An Orange Shirt".
Broadcast Saturday, 29th July 2017 on BBC Two.
*Broadcast as part of the Gay Britannia season across the BBC*
One-off documentary paying tribute to the "voice of British athletics" following the announcement of his retirement from commentating.
Broadcast Saturday, 29th July 2017 on BBC One.
120 min | Documentary, History
Two-part documentary in which LGBTQ people from around the UK share the mementos that changed their lives since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967.
Broadcast Thursday, 27th July 2017 & Thursday, 3rd August 2017 on BBC Four.
*Broadcast as part of the Gay Britannia season across the BBC*
One-off documentary focusing on a single weekend in July 2015 examining the shootings of 7 young people in different circumstances in various parts of the United States.
Broadcast Thursday, 27th July 2017 on BBC One.
Made available via the BBC Three website and BBC iPlayer from 10th July 2017.
3-part documentary series following the work of the London Fire Brigade including the impact of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Commenced Thursday, 27th July 2017 - concluded Thursday, 10th August 2017 on ITV1.
One-off documentary examining the notorious case of the female serial killer who went on a killing spree in 2013.
Broadcast Thursday, 27th July 2017 on Channel 5.
One-off fact-based drama about the Montagu Trial in which journalist Peter Wildeblood and his friends were tried for homosexual offences.
Broadcast Wednesday, 26th July 2017 on BBC Two.
*Broadcast as part of the Gay Britannia season across the BBC*
4-episodes. Satirical comedy show.
Commenced 8th June 2017 - concluded 14th July 2017.