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.
Top Gear
Chris, Paddy and Freddie are back for series 29, as they push their cars and themselves to the limits in the world’s biggest motoring show. Series 29 begins Sunday 4th October, and series 24-28 are on iPlayer now.
Michael Palin: Travels Of A Life
Ex Monty Python comic Michael Palin reflects on his landmark travel shows in a new four part series, including when he accepted an offer to follow the route of Phileas Fogg in 80 days the classic Jules Verne story. Begins Saturday 26th September, and the original series Pole to Pole, Hemingway and Around the World in 80 Days are available to watch on iPlayer now.
25 Siblings And Me
The incredible story of Oli, a young British man with Asperger’s, who overnight discovers he has 25 brothers and sisters, all from the same American sperm donor. Desperate to be part of this new family, Oli travels to the USA meeting his donor and joining a mass sibling reunion. Full series available as a box set from Sunday 4 October.
Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies
Exploring body image, sex, and beauty, Elaine Chong challenges all she learned from movies, TV, and even family while growing up British East Asian, and looks at why the desire to “fit in” to a foreign culture while meeting the standards demanded by Asian family can leave some in an almost impossible situation. Available on iPlayer from Thursday 8 October.
In The Face Of Terror
Three part series In the Face of Terror follows the ordinary people searching for truth and justice following two deadly acts of terror. The first, a hostage crisis in Syria that culminated in seven beheadings by a British executioner, later dubbed ‘Jihadi John’. The other, a far- right attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, in which 51 people were shot dead in the city’s mosques. Begins Monday 5 October.
Lance
Sports documentary Lance is a fascinating, revealing, comprehensive chronicle of one of the most inspirational – and then infamous – athletes of all time. Box set available to stream on iPlayer now.
Atlanta
Comedy drama written by and starring Donald Glover, following Earnest 'Earn' Marks as he pursues rap success with his cousin Alfred. Series 1 and 2 box set available to stream on iPlayer.
Ghosts
A cash-strapped young couple inherit a rickety country mansion, only to find it teeming with needy ghosts. Grown-up comedy from the Horrible Histories team. Series 1-2 box set available to stream on iPlayer now.
Us
Three weeks, six countries - one divorce? Sometimes you need to spend time together to see why you're falling apart. From the hit novel by David Nicholls. Available to stream in full on iPlayer now.
A Hard Day's Night
Anarchic and offbeat 1960s story of 36 hours in the lives of The Beatles, as they travel to a TV show in London. The film uses a variety of cinematographic styles including documentary, surrealism and neorealism to create one of the milestone pictures of the decade. Streaming on iPlayer from Saturday 3 October.
West Is West
Culture-clash comedy drama set in 1976, the sequel to hit play and film East Is East. Sulky, Salford-born teenager Sajid, transported to rural Pakistan with his father, is an alien amidst this other family. However, dad 'George' is almost equally troubled by what their visit stirs up. Streaming on iPlayer from Saturday 3 October.
Southside With You
A love story about the first date between Michelle and Barack Obama, starring Parker Sawyers and Tika Sumpter. Streaming on iPlayer from Friday 9 October.
Yardie
Idris Elba’s directorial debut follows D, as he’s hired by a drug kingpin to deliver cocaine from Jamaica to England, but while there discovers the opportunity to avenge the murder of his older brother.
Streaming on iPlayer from Saturday 3rd October.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Film adaptation of John Le Carre's Cold War novel about a retired MI6 agent who must track down a Soviet mole within the British intelligence service's ranks. Featuring an all star cast, including Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Available on iPlayer until Monday 5 October.
Million Dollar Wedding Planner
With Asia now home to more billionaires than the USA or Europe, this film follows Lelian Chew, a wedding planner to the super-rich in East Asia. Box set available on iPlayer until Friday 9 October.
The Damned United
The story of Brian Clough's 44-day stint as manager of Leeds United FC. When Don Revie quit to manage England, the outspoken Clough took charge. Starring Michael Sheen. Available until Saturday 3 October.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Frankie Boyle returns with his New World Order to help make sense of a bewildering 2020. The show features Frankie at his brilliant best as he tackles the biggest issues troubling the planet. Episode one available until Saturday 3 October.
