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BBC iPlayer Highlights 10-16 August 2019

Richard Bell

Publicist, Digital Communications

A quick round up of what's new this week on BBC iPlayer, programmes that are about to become unavailable, plus some hidden gems you might have missed.

Serengeti

Capturing the high drama of the Serengeti’s distinctive wildlife up close. A young hyena loses her mother in a terrifying attack by some rogue male lions and has to assume the leadership of her family. Episode 1 available until Sat 10 Aug.

The Lady In The Van

The true story of Miss Shepherd, an eccentric woman of uncertain origins, who 'temporarily' parked her broken-down van in writer Alan Bennett's London driveway for 15 years. Available until Mon 12 Aug.

It Follows

Film. A date takes a terrifying turn for Jay when her new boyfriend transfers a curse to her through sex. Now she must stay one step ahead of a paranormal predator that can take anybody’s form, though invisible to the unaffected. Available until Mon 12 Aug.

Keeping Faith

Mystery drama. Lawyer, wife and mother Faith Howells is drawn into a mystery when her husband and business partner Evan disappears.

Comedy Shorts

A series of exclusive, eclectic and hilarious mix of comedy genres, tastes and styles. New additions include films from Lolly Adefope, Diane Morgan, Freya Parker and Celeste Dring.

Back To Life

Dark comedy. When Miri Matteson returns home after eighteen years, she stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the shadow of her past looms large.

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