What's new to watch on BBC iPlayer?

From drama to documentaries, comedy, entertainment and movies, there's something for everyone on BBC iPlayer

Published: 20 February 2026

Searching for something new to watch but don't know where to start? BBC iPlayer's got you covered. From movies and dramas to documentaries and entertainment, there's something for everyone.

And don't forget you can add your favourite shows to your Watchlist so you never miss an episode!

What's new on BBC iPlayer?

  • The Walsh Sisters

    They don’t always get along, but they always have each other’s backs. Five Irish sisters navigate heartbreak, grudges and glorious chaos – inspired by Marian Keyes’s bestsellers.Watch on iPlayer from 21 Feb
  • The BAFTA Film Awards

    It's the biggest and most glittering night in British cinema, celebrating the outstanding films of the year. Who will win a prestigious BAFTA award?Watch on iPlayer from 22 Feb
  • Bear Grylls - Wild Reckoning

    Stripping things back to what really matters. Bear Grylls helps people resolve deep personal rifts in the Welsh wilderness, combating conflict with the raw, revealing power of nature.Watch on iPlayer from 23 Feb
  • AI Confidential with Hannah Fry

    Hannah Fry takes a deep dive into some of the most extraordinary human stories emerging from the world of AI, from falling in love with a chatbot to life and death decisions made by robots.Watch on iPlayer from 23 Feb
  • Great British Menu

    The best of British cuisine. Top chefs from across the UK put their hearts on a plate and showcase amazing culinary talent. Who will get to cook for a spectacular banquet?Watch on iPlayer from 24 Feb
  • Winter Olympics 2026

    Higher, faster, stronger - together. Nations gather in Italy as athletes strive for their best on the biggest global stage for winter sports. The world is watching - and cheering.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Death in Paradise

    Murders and mojitos. Fresh off the plane, a British detective joins the police force on the luscious Caribbean island of Saint Marie.Watch on iPlayer now
  • MasterChef: The Professionals

    The hunt for the the next superstar chef. Professional cooks are put through their paces. Who will cope and who will crack?Watch on iPlayer now
  • Small Prophets

    The magical and the mundane unfolds in a suburban shed as a lonely man stumbles into the supernatural. A weird and wonderful world from Mackenzie Crook, starring Michael Palin.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Reel Stories

    Dermot O'Leary settles down with music's biggest stars, watching back the twists and turns of their chart-topping careers. Sometimes toe-curling, often amazing - never boring.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Robbie Savage: Managing Macclesfield FC

    Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job, but is it a decision he’ll come to regret?Watch on iPlayer now
  • The Kingdom: Kansas City Chiefs

    The rise of an NFL franchise, the reign of a dynasty - the story of the Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are part of a team chasing Super Bowl history - and immortality.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Silent Witness

    As Nikki, Jack, Harriet and Kit open the doors to the Sir William Bowman Centre of Excellence in Birmingham for the first time, a new set of murder mysteries haunt the team...Watch on iPlayer now
  • Trying Series 2

    All Jason and Nikki want is a baby. But before they become parents, they have to grow up. Heartwarming, chaotic comedy starring Esther Smith, Rafe Spall and a stellar cast.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Dinosaur Series 2

    Eight months after we last saw her, Nina is knee-deep in mud on an Isle of Wight dig site, living her palaeontology dream. Or at least, that’s what she tells herself. Watch on iPlayer now
  • The Traitors Ireland

    Bring on the backstabbing. Siobhán McSweeney throws open the doors of Slane Castle for the ultimate reality game of trust and treachery. Let the mind games begin.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Clive Myrie's African Adventure

    The sounds and soul of a vibrant and varied land. From surfing to souks, Clive journeys across an Africa rarely seen, immersing himself in its culture and uncovering family roots.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Lord of the Flies

    Stranded on an island, a gang of schoolboys create their own community – but when the rules vanish, the beast within awakens. Jack Thorne's bold retelling of a dystopian classic.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Dragons' Den

    Aspiring entrepreneurs have one chance to make their dreams come true when they pitch their business idea to five multimillionaire investors. It's make or break time.Watch on iPlayer now
  • The Apprentice

    Boardrooms and bust-ups in Britain's toughest job interview. Who's all talk and who can deliver?Watch on iPlayer now
  • The Apprentice: Unfinished Business

    As soon as viewers have had their latest boardroom drama fix from The Apprentice, they will now be able to join the conversation straight away with Angela and a host of industry experts and celebrity fans.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Gladiators series 3

    The Gladiators are back, bigger than ever!Watch on iPlayer now
  • Michael McIntyre's Big Show

    Michael McIntyre returns with his National Television Award-winning Big ShowWatch on iPlayer now

Keep Watching

  • Titanic Sinks Tonight

    Minute by minute - the night the unsinkable ship sank.
  • The War Between the Land and the Sea

    When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered.
  • The Celebrity Traitors

    The time for talk is over... the celebrities have entered the castle!Watch on iPlayer now
  • Daddy Issues

    A big-hearted story about a father and daughter, and the reality of facing up to parenthood – at any stage of life.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Riot Women

    No apologies - just noise. Five fierce women crank up the volume to get their voices heard.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Saltburn

    A student at Oxford University finds himself drawn into the world of a charming, aristocratic classmate. Featuring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi. Watch now on iPlayer
  • Mission: Impossible I, II & III

    Global threats, daring stunts, and one agent’s fight to save the world. Tom Cruise stars. Watch on iPlayer now
  • The Hunger Games Collection

    In Panem, tributes are chosen to play a deadly game with one rule: kill or be killed. Dystopian series starring Jennifer Lawrence. Watch on iPlayer now
  • Mr Burton

    This film tells the story of how Richard Jenkins became Richard Burton, one of the greatest stars Wales has ever produced.Watch on iPlayer now
  • Clueless

    Cher and her best friend Dionne know everything about being gorgeous, popular, and always in vogue. Then Cher decides to help a deeply uncool new girl to be as hip as her.Watch on iPlayer now
  • The Notebook

    In the run-up to the Second World War, a young couple's relationship falls foul of class prejudice. Watch now on iPlayer

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