Sir Elton John on the BBC this autumn
Graham Norton will interview Elton John in a BBC One world exclusive entertainment special Elton John: Uncensored, which was recorded in the South of France in August.
Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out breaks record for BBC Three
Following its launch on BBC Three at 10am on Thursday 12 September, according to seven day data, Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out has become BBC Three’s top factual title since the channel moved online.
Radio
BBC Radio 1 will join seven other radio stations from seven other countries to host a special one off dance show playing out to an audience of over 18 million listeners on Friday 11 October 2019.
BBC unveil a number of jazz programmes at the launch of the EFG London Jazz Festival.
Heidi Dawson has been appointed as the new Controller of BBC Radio 5 live and 5 live sports extra.
Submissions are open for The Bhangra Project, an on-air talent search to discover the UK’s next big Bhangra star. The project was launched today on The Asian Network Breakfast Show with Harpz Kaur.
BBC Radio 1Xtra announces that Wizkid, DaniLeigh, Headie One, Miraa May and Stylo G have joined the bill for 1Xtra Live 2019.
Comedy
Shaquille Ali-Yebuah, Jack McMullen, Jake Short, Theo Barklem Biggs, Chris Geere and six-time Emmy nominee Will Arnett are set to star in BBC Two’s brand new comedy series The First Team (formerly known as Afternoons).
Drama
Written by multi-award winning writer Peter Bowker, World On Fire is a heart-stopping, multi-stranded drama telling the story of World War Two through the lives of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict.
Entertainment
The BBC’s award-winning business show The Apprentice is back, celebrating its 15th series, and promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Viral comedy star Yung Filly will return to BBC Three for a second series of Hot Property and a second shot at helping young daters find love, it has been announced.
Jason Manford is to front a brand-new, primetime comedy gameshow First And Last for BBC One with one very simple rule: don’t come first or last.
Factual
Mark Ronson is set to feature in a BBC Two special Mark Ronson: From The Heart coming to the channel soon.
BBC Three commissions Me, My Brother And Our Balls. When Chris Hughes appeared on live television to have a testicular examination it made a huge impact. Facebook views of the clip total over thirty-five million and continue to rise.
BBC announced brand new series presented by David Attenborough, Life In Colour.
Children's
Blue Peter is launching its first ever music badge in collaboration with BBC Music Day on Thursday with lifelong Blue Peter fan and multi award-winning singer/songwriter, Ed Sheeran, designing the latest iconic shield.
World Service
On October 2, World Questions comes to Tokyo for a vibrant debate at Keio University.
Northern Ireland
Specialist music continues to be at the centre of BBC Radio Ulster’s new weekday evening line-up.
A trio of top sporting stars from Northern Ireland will be lining out at the latest BBC Make It: Super Assembly talking about how they’ve made it to the top in their disciplines.
The BBC will host a special Invitation Concert of music and readings with the Ulster Orchestra and guests on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle. The live broadcast will take place in the Ulster Hall beginning at 7.30pm on Wednesday 9 October.
Scotland
BBC Two and BBC Scotland announced Inside The Murder Trial: The Disappearance Of Margaret Fleming.
Wales
BBC broadcasts the Cardiff Half Marathon across the UK. Jason Mohammad will host live coverage as runners take to the city streets.
Corporate
ECU ruling on BBC Breakfast. Explaining the Editorial Complaints Unit's decision on BBC Breakfast and President Trump's comments.
Broadcast highlights
- Strictly Come Dancing, Saturday 21 September, BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- Peaky Blinders, Sunday 22 September, BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- Hairy Bikers Route 66, Thursday 26 September, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
- Front Row Late, Friday 27 September, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
- Fathers And Sons, Saturday 21 September, BBC Radio 4 Extra and BBC Sounds
- Desert Island Discs, Sunday 22 September, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
- The White Album With Martin Freeman, Thursday 26 September, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds
- CrowdScience: Is A Vegan Diet Better For Your Health?, Friday 27 September, BBC World Service and BBC Sounds
