Gentleman Jack to return for a second series, following its hugely successful debut on BBC One
Sally Wainwright’s Gentleman Jack has been recommissioned for a second series. Episode one of the drama, starring Suranne Jones as the remarkable Anne Lister, aired on BBC One on Sunday night (19 May) to widespread acclaim from critics and viewers alike.
The Stephen Poliakoff Collection comes to BBC iPlayer
A selection of multi-award-winning writer and director Stephen Poliakoff’s back catalogue is available on BBC iPlayer from midday on 22 May, ahead of his new semi-autobiographical series, Summer Of Rockets premiering on BBC Two this evening.
Comedy
Legendary double-act Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are bringing another blast of high octane comedy to BBC Four with a second series of Vic & Bob’s Big Night Out.
BBC Two announces brand new chat show hosted by Vladimir Putin. Tonight With Vladimir Putin is a semi-scripted comedy chat-show format - with a significant twist. In a television first, ground-breaking live VFX, created using performance capture technology.
Drama
Peter Bowker’s much loved family drama, The A Word, will return to BBC One. Familiar faces Max Vento, Morven Christie, Lee Ingleby, Greg McHugh, Molly Wright, Pooky Quesnel, Leon Harrop and Christopher Eccleston reprise their roles and are joined new faces including Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sarah Gordy and David Gyasi.
Made by Neal Street Productions for BBC One, the award-winning drama series, Call The Midwife, has completed filming for a Christmas Special to be broadcast this year and has begun filming a new series of eight episodes for 2020.
When Jodie Whittaker returns to Doctor Who next series, the Thirteenth Doctor and her friends won’t be the only familiar faces... The Judoon are back!
Filming of Death In Paradise series nine is underway in Guadeloupe with Ardal O’Hanlon reprising his role as lead detective DI Jack Mooney.
Factual
When Martina Navratilova called for an open debate about male to female transgender athletes competing in women’s sports earlier this year, a heated and passionate debate was sparked creating global news headlines. Martina explores the issue in one-off special Trans Athletes: A Fair Playing Field?.
Presenters Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, Iolo Williams and Gillian Burke invite viewers to join in Springwatch’s biggest ever citizen science project - Gardenwatch.
Entertainment
From slaying the Night King to just slaying full stop, Maisie Williams is the first celebrity guest judge to be confirmed for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, due on BBC Three later this year.
Northern Ireland
There is no doubt the planet we live on is changing, but are we acting fast enough and with enough force to make a meaningful, positive change? In a new six-part series on BBC Radio Ulster, Wild North And Warming, presenter Tessa Fleming asks how we fit into the changing global picture and the future we all could face.
Scotland
A View From The Terrace is warming up for another 20 fixtures with the BBC Scotland audience after a successful first run.
BBC Radio Scotland has secured the services of big names from the music industry to play a leading role in the search for the country’s newest star in BBC Radio Scotland Singer/Songwriter of the Year Award.
Wales
Carol Vorderman is the soundtrack to Saturday with new BBC Radio Wales lunchtime show.
Corporate
The BBC has published its first TV commissioning supply report. The report highlights the work that the BBC has done to engage with producers across the UK over the last year.
Broadcast highlights
- The Yorkshire Dales, Saturday 18 May, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
- Gentleman Jack, Sunday 19 May, BBC One and BBC iPlayer
- What We Do In The Shadows, Sunday 19 May, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
- Victorian Sensations: Electric Dreams, Wednesday 22 May, BBC Four and BBC iPlayer
- Phil Wang: Wangsplaining, Sunday 19 May, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
- A Sense Of History, Wednesday 22 May, BBC Radio 4 Extra and BBC Sounds
- The Forum: The Moon From Earth, Thursday 23 May, BBC World Service and BBC Sounds
- Radio 1’s Big Weekend: Friday, Friday 24 May, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds
