Tom Hollander to star in Us, David Nicholls’ adaptation of his bestselling novel for BBC One
Filming has begun for Us, BBC One’s four-part drama adapted by David Nicholls from his hugely popular novel of the same name. Tom Hollander will be joined by Saskia Reeves, Sofie Gråbøl and Tom Taylor.
Cheryl & Twiggy ru-vealed as extra special celebrity guest judges on BBC Three’s RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
The original queen of British fashion, Dame Twiggy, and British popstar icon Cheryl, are the next two names confirmed to join Queen of Queens RuPaul as extra special celebrity guest judges for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, coming to BBC Three this autumn.
Radio
BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Takeover returns, where five incredible women each choose the content for one edition of Woman’s Hour from 22-26 July 2019.
Drama
Award-winning French actor Tahar Rahim will star as Charles Sobhraj in the brand new drama series The Serpent, based on the astonishing true story of how one of the most elusive criminals of the 20th century was caught and brought to trial.
Entertainment
The Bafta award-winning Michael McIntyre will bring his Big Show back to BBC One for a fifth series later this year from a new home. The show will be filmed in front of a live audience from the world famous home of British entertainment, the London Palladium in the heart of Theatreland.
Factual
Chef Tom Kerridge will be back on BBC Two in 2020 with an exciting new series, Lose Weight And Get Fit With Tom Kerridge, packed with healthy recipes and fitness advice, firmly targeted at those of us who’ll be looking for a New Year’s resolution after over-indulging at Christmas.
This summer, BBC Four is bringing two films to the screen that celebrates seminal music movements which had a seismic influence on culture.
Children's
Future stars of the restaurant industry are put through their paces in a new CBBC show, Step Up To The Plate. Fred Sirieix and Allegra McEvedy host, with appearances by celebrity guests including Strictly’s AJ and EastEnders’ Jacqueline Jossa.
Corporate
ITV and the BBC have now signed an agreement to launch BritBox in the UK in the fourth quarter of this year. This is a bold, new step for ITV and BBC as they seek to work together to offer something fresh and distinctive to the public.
Broadcast highlights
- Wimbledon 2019: Ladies' Final, Saturday 13 July, BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- Nadiya's Time To Eat, Monday 15 July, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
- Extinction Rebellion: Last Chance To Save The World?, Wednesday 17 July, BBC Three and BBC iPlayer
- A Night In With Bros, Friday 19 July, BBC Four and BBC iPlayer
- One Giant Step - David Bowie’s Space Oddity, Saturday 13 July, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds
- World Book Club: Sarah Waters - Tipping The Velvet, Saturday 13 July, BBC Radio 4 Extra and BBC Sounds
- The Conversation: Women Calling Out Street Harassment, Monday 15 July, BBC World Service and BBC Sounds
- Mary Anne Hobbs, Friday 19 July, BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds
