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BBC iPlayer highlights 11-17 April 2020

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.

Killing Eve

The third series of Killing Eve continues the compelling cat and mouse story of two women with brutal pasts now trying desperately to live their lives without the other, until a shocking death sets them on a collision course yet again. Series 3 begins streaming in the UK exclusively on BBC iPlayer from Monday 13 April.

Devs

New drama written and directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation) about a software engineer investigating her employer, a cutting-edge tech company she believes is behind the murder of her boyfriend. Full box set available from Thursday 16 April.

I'll Get This

Series two of the show in which five celebrities meet at a restaurant for a fancy meal. The catch is they have to play games between courses and the loser will have to pay for everyone's dinner. The second series kicks off with Rachel Parris, Jonathan Ross, Gabby Logan, Mark Wright and Anita Rani. Available from Tuesday 14 April.

School Of Hard Tricks

Three episode series box set in which six strangers, battling personal challenges of their own, have just three weeks to join forces to master the art of magic for a performance in a sold out theatre. Can it be done? Full series box set available from Tuesday 14 April.

Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry

Country music legend Dolly Parton celebrates 50 years since she first performed on the iconic stage of the Grand Old Opry in Nashville with a new live performance, along with a range of new interviews about her remarkable career. Available from Monday 13 April.

Victoria And Abdul

Judi Dench returns as Queen Victoria in the extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship with young clerk Abdul Karim in the later years of the monarch’s remarkable rule. Film streaming on BBC iPlayer from Saturday 11 April.

Indiana Jones Trilogy

The original trilogy of the classic adventure films starring Harrison Ford will be airing on the BBC across the Easter weekend, and will all be available to watch on iPlayer. The full trilogy will be available from Sunday 12 April.

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Classic retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, starring Max von Sydow, Dorothy Maguire, Charlton Heston, Telly Savalas, and many more. Available from Saturday 11 April.

A Fish Called Wanda

Comedy in which a con artist uses her charms to steal jewels from her gangster boyfriend, taking advantage of his henchman and a lawyer to realise her plan. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, Kevin Kline and Michael Palin. Available from Sunday 12 April.

Gavin & Stacey

The comic tale of love between an Essex boy and a Welsh girl, starring Matthew Horne, Joanna Page, James Corden, and Ruth Jones.

In My Skin

The coming of age story of 16 year old Bethan Gwyndaf. We follow her as she deals with the comical but painfully real anxieties and insecurities of teenage life, along with the stark reality of a home life that is far removed from what she projects to her friends.

My Left Nut

Teenager Mick discovers a swelling on his testicle and tries to ignore it. After all, there’s an upside to rumours about the bulge in your trousers going around school.

Tracey Beaker

Children’s drama series about Tracy, a kid growing up in a care home. She's loud, she's fiery and, somehow, she's always in trouble. But all she really wants is a home and a family to love...

Giri/Haji

Soulful thriller series following Tokyo detective Kenzo Mori is sent to London to find the brother he thought was dead, now reappeared and wanted for a vicious killing that threatens to tear both cities apart. Available until Thursday 16 April.

Escape From Alcatraz

Classic thriller in which convict Frank Morris (Clint Eastwood) who attempts escape from America's most notorious maximum-security prison. Available until Tuesday 14 April.

Miriam's Big Fat Adventure

After a lifetime of worrying about her weight, 78-year- old actress Miriam Margolyes attempts to work out why the nation is getting ever fatter. Available until Sunday 12 April.

The Place Beyond The Pines

Crime thriller starring Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper. Touring motorcycle stuntman Luke's desire to provide for his son creates tensions when he turns to bank robbery. Available until Tuesday 14 April.