Best of 2021
BBC One's most popular programmes in 2021
Episode 1—Line of Duty, Series 6
AC-12 investigate a botched murder inquiry.
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Episode 1—Vigil, Series 1
When a sailor is found dead on submarine HMS Vigil, DCI Silva flies out to investigate.
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Episode 1—Time, Series 1
Mark Cobden is sent to HMP Craigmore and must learn quickly how to survive in prison.
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Episode 1—Top Gear, Series 28
The team head on a British summer holiday in super-cheap second-hand convertibles.
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Episode 1—The Graham Norton Show, Series 29
With No Time to Die stars Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek.
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Redemption, Part 1—Silent Witness, Series 24
Nikki and Jack investigate a suspicious death in a high-security prison.
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Daniel Radcliffe—Who Do You Think You Are?, Series 16
The dramatic story of the robbery of Daniel Radcliffe's family's jewellery business.
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Episode 1—Baptiste, Series 2
Julien Baptiste rushes to Hungary to find the British ambassador’s family.
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Episode 40—The Repair Shop, Series 7
The team restore a silver-plated cornet, a paraffin lamp and an elaborate music box.
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Episode 1—Casualty (Archive), Series 35
When the coronavirus pandemic hits Holby ED, Connie struggles to protect her team.
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The Bone Plot—Ghosts, Series 3
A documentary team comes to Button House to investigate a historical assassination plot.
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Episode 1—Bloodlands, Series 1
DCI Brannick investigates an abduction linked to a forgotten assassin.
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The Halloween Apocalypse—Doctor Who (2005–2022), Series 13
On Halloween, all across the universe, terrifying forces are stirring. What is the Flux?
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Episode 1—Celebrity MasterChef, Series 16
Su Pollard, Rita Simons, Duncan James, Bez and Munya Chawawa face the judges' challenges.
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Episode 1—Holby City, Series 23
Louis discovers Vicky is trapped in a toxic relationship.
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Volcano—A Perfect Planet, Series 1
A look at how without volcanoes, there would be no life on Earth.
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Launch Show—Strictly Come Dancing, Series 19
Tess and Claudia return with Shirley, Craig, Motsi and new judge Anton Du Beke.
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Episode 1—Keeping Faith, Series 3
An unwanted visitor returns, set to threaten Faith’s future.
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Episode 1—Death in Paradise, Series 10
When a TV news presenter is found dead, Neville's sure that her popular co-host is guilty.
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26/11/2021—EastEnders 2018 - 2021, 2021
Phil appeals to Martin and Zack for help, and Vinny saves the day for Dotty.
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Episode 1—Call the Midwife, Series 10
Sister Julienne and Dr Turner clash over whether to provide a private care service.
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Episode 1—Traces, Series 1
A fatal fire in a nightclub proves an ill omen for Emma’s return to Dundee.
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Episode 1—The Serpent, Series 1
A gem dealer lures travellers to his Bangkok apartment, where they fall dangerously ill.
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Episode 1—MasterChef, Series 17
In the first heat, five amateur cooks compete for two quarter-final places.
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