New in this week (7-13 September), Waterloo Road returns with Jason Manford joining the cast as new headteacher Steve Savage.
An extraordinary deep dive into the famous artist In My Own Words: Alison Lapper. Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby 鈥� Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti are back for a new series and Pickle Storm, a new comedy from C成人论坛.
What's coming new to 成人论坛 iPlayer this week?
Waterloo Road
The brand new series of Waterloo Road will see the arrival of Jason Manford to the show as he becomes the new headteacher, Steve Savage, a charismatic charmer who impresses everyone he meets and isn鈥檛 afraid to get his hands dirty to achieve the results he wants.
- Watch Waterloo Road on 成人论坛 iPlayer from 10 September
- Watch previous series of Waterloo Road on 成人论坛 iPlayer now
- Read more: Jason Manford chats about the 'nerve wracking' decision to join Waterloo Road: "It's such a legendary show, not just on the 成人论坛, but right here in the North West"
In My Own Words: Alison Lapper
Alison Lapper - artist, muse and mother - explores her life through art and archive in this visually rich and powerfully intimate film.
- Watch In My Own Words: Alison Lapper on 成人论坛 iPlayer from Monday 9 September
- Watch In My Own Words: Billy Connolly on 成人论坛 iPlayer now
SAS: Catching the Criminals
With antisocial crimes on the rise, ex-SAS leader, Billy Billingham, travels across the UK shadowing the forces to target these crimes using covert intelligence, surveillance and disruption.
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work behind the scenes of a hotel that is built downwards into a quarry, with high-tech guest experiences, and rooms with windows looking into aquariums.
- Watch Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby on 成人论坛 iPlayer, Thursday 12 September
- Watch previous series of Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby on 成人论坛 iPlayer now
- Read more: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby - Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti share some of the heart-warming stories behind series 6
Pickle Storm
New comedy. 9-year-old Pickle Storm leaves the fantasy world of Kleftania with all its magic, dragons and warriors, for the everyday UK town of Middlington, where everything is quite different. Get ready for a show for the whole family, packed with physical laugh-out-loud moments.
What's new to watch on 成人论坛 iPlayer now?
Colin from Accounts
Romcom about flawed, funny people choosing each other and embracing the all-too-relatable chaos of modern life.
The Zelensky Story
A three-part documentary covering the extraordinary story of Volodymyr Zelensky: from young actor and most recognisable leaders on the planet, presiding over a nation at war with Vladimir Putin鈥檚 Russia.
- Watch The Zelensky Story on 成人论坛 iPlayer
- Read more: The Zelensky Story tells the 鈥渆xtraordinary story鈥� of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
America鈥檚 New Female Right
Layla Wright immerses herself with the ultra-conservative influencers who see themselves as on the frontline of a war against progressive politics in America鈥檚 New Female Right. New documentary against the backdrop of the presidential election.
Sambre: Anatomy of a Crime
French crime thriller based on true events: Sambre: Anatomy of a Crime, recounts the extraordinary legal case of a serial rapist who attacked women across three decades in the same location.
Mercury Prize 2024: Album of the Year
Celebrate the best of British Music with the Mercury Prize 2024: Album of the Year. Join us for unique live performances and the announcement of the most prestigious prize in music.
Amol Rajan鈥檚 Interviews: Tony Blair
Amol Rajan鈥檚 Interviews are back. As the new Labour government gets to work after its landslide victory, and the first complete change in the party of government for 14 years, Sir Tony Blair sits down with Amol Rajan to share his thoughts on the future of Britain and western democracy.
In My Own Words: Billy Connolly
Neither Parkinson鈥檚 disease or age have diminished Billy Connolly鈥檚 wit or wisdom in this astonishingly intimate self portrait of the stand up pioneer turned cultural icon.
Sherwood
Set in the present day, Sherwood series two introduces two new families that find themselves entangled with the Sparrows, entering a complex web of local gangs, old rivalries, revenge, and betrayal.
- Watch Sherwood on 成人论坛 iPlayer
- Read more: Sherwood - David Morrissey, James Graham and the cast of series two discuss Nottingham, new characters and shedding light on real world issues
The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh tries get to the bottom of some of the most mysterious celebrity deaths that shocked a generation. Will his curiosity and sub-optimal investigation skills find the truth?
- Watch The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan on 成人论坛 iPlayer
- Read more: Romesh Ranganathan talks paying homage to true crime documentaries and tackling tropes in The Misinvestigations of Romesh Rangathan
Big Cats 24/7
The Big Cats 24/7 team begins a six-month expedition tracking lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta.
In this new raw, unfiltered observational wildlife series, an elite camera team capture the dramatic lives of African big cats in the breath-taking Okavango Delta, Botswana. Wildlife Cinematographers Gordon Buchanan, Vianet Djenguet and Anna Dimitriadis join forces with the Natural History Film Unit, Botswana led by Brad Bestelink and his local camera team.
- Watch Big Cats 24/7 on 成人论坛 iPlayer
- Read more: Big Cats 24/7 - Meet the cats and the crew behind the raw, unfiltered observational wildlife series - "I hope this series will reignite people鈥檚 love and awareness of big cats"
Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me
In 2023, Amy Dowden was living her dream of being a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, recently marrying the love of her life and hoping one day to start a family of her own. But after discovering a lump in her breast the night before her honeymoon, every facet of Amy鈥檚 world was torn apart when tests later revealed she had breast cancer at only 32 years old.
This raw, deeply personal, and honest film follows Amy as she navigates the most turbulent year of her life and tracks the battle for her health, her future family and a return to dance 鈥� her lifelong passion. Her hope that by being open about her story, something positive can come out of something so devastating that impacts so many.
- Watch Amy Dowden: Fight of My Life on 成人论坛 iPlayer
- Read more: Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me - Amy Dowden talks about her new deeply personal documentary: 鈥淚 never thought I would ever, ever be diagnosed with breast cancer at 32鈥�
Sam Smith at The Proms
For their only UK appearance of 2024, Sam Smith joins the 成人论坛 Concert Orchestra for a retrospective look at their seminal debut solo album In the Lonely Hour. Ten years on from its original release, the album鈥檚 autobiographical tracks on the theme of unrequited love are reimagined with full orchestral support. In tracks such as 鈥楽tay With Me鈥�, 鈥楲ay Me Down鈥� and other songs from Sam Smith鈥檚 later work, expect the singer鈥檚 unmatched voice and raw honesty to feature front and centre.
We Might Regret This
New Comedy Drama from the producers of Big Boys, Stath Lets Flats, and People Just Do Nothing about a relationship, an impending blended family and an intense female friendship. Canadian artit and tetraplegic Freya, moves to London to be with Abe, a silver fox lawyer. After firing her efficient, but very problematic 24 hour live-in personal care assistant, Freya begs her chaotic best-friend Jo to take the role. She鈥檚 delighted when Jo accepts 鈥� Abe much less so.
- Watch We Might Regret This on 成人论坛 iPlayer
- Read more: We Might Regret This - cast and creators on what to expect from the new comedy about friendship, love and disability: 鈥淜yla Harris is an absolute badass鈥�
Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience
A music experiment like no other, narrated by 成人论坛 Radio 1鈥檚 Vick Hope. Blaise, Dexter, James, Oliver and Reese are Dear Alice, a new boy band, who are put through the K-pop training process with the goal of launching on the global stage
- Watch Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience on 成人论坛 iPlayer
- Read more: Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience - Meet Dear Alice and Hee Jun Yoon
The Kingdom: Saudi Arabia鈥檚 Most Powerful Prince
From fringe royal to de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, the rise of Mohammed bin Salman an extraordinary story, This two-part series explores how the individual became one of the most powerful and divisive leaders in the world.
Sister Boniface Mysteries
Entertaining detective drama set in the world of Father Brown, following the investigation of Sister Boniface of St Vincent鈥檚 Convent 鈥� nun, moped rider wire maker and part-time forensic scientists.
Brian May: The Badgers, The Farmers and Me
Follow the lead guitarist of Queen, Brian May, as he campaigns for a change in approach to badger culling. The one-off 60鈥� documentary will show the rockstar take his case to a sceptical farming community, with the hope of persuading them to back his radical plans.
Celebrity Race Across the World
Four new famous faces embark on an epic 12,500 km race of a lifetime across South America, from Bel茅m in Northern Brazil to Frutillar in the Andes in Southern Chile. The celebs this time include broadcaster Jeff Brazier and his son, Freddy, actor Kola Bokinni and his cousin, Mary Ellen, broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband, Jeremy, and Radio 2 host Scott Mills and his husband, Sam.
- Watch the new series of Celebrity Race Across the World on 成人论坛 iPlayer with new episodes every Wednesday
- Watch Race Across the World on 成人论坛 iPlayer now
- Read more: Celebrity Race Across The World 2024 line-up reveal their biggest challenges, winning strategies and secrets that might surprise viewers
Freddie Flintoff鈥檚 Field of Dreams on Tour
After transforming a cricket club and the lives of teenagers in his hometown of Preston, Freddie and the boys are back in this four part series for 成人论坛 One and iPlayer. In 2022 Freddie had an ambitious plan to take the team he created to compete in India, one of the most revered cricketing nations in the world. Two years in the making, this is the story of the most unlikely cricket tour that almost didn鈥檛 happen.
Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story
Accused of faking her own kidnapping, and plunged into the centre of a media storm, this factual drama asks why Chloe Ayling was blamed for her kidnappers鈥� crimes. How does it feel to be an ordinary person, caught up in events so extraordinary that you aren鈥檛 believed?
Daddy Issues
Comedy. From dating disasters and failed romances through to toxic friendship sand messy family dynamics, plus a dangerously sociopathic antenatal teacher, Daddy Issues is an big hearted story about a father and daughter, and the reality of facing up to parenthood - at any stage of life.
- Watch Daddy Issues on 成人论坛 iPlayer
- Read more: Daddy Issues' Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey on their new comedy: "One of the big problems we have working together is that we make each other laugh"
Vienna Blood
To know criminals' minds you have to get close to murder. A brilliant young doctor takes on mysterious cases in bohemian Vienna Blood.
- Watch Vienna Blood on 成人论坛 iPlayer. New episodes from Sunday 4 August
- Read more: Vienna Blood cast and creatives on series 4 of the gripping crime drama
Corridors of Power: Should America Police the World?
US support for Iraq during the Iran-Iraq war ignored massacres, such as widespread use of chemical weapons against both the Iranians and the Kurdish ethnic minority in Iraq, as Washington maintained its close relationship with Baghdad. But with the end of the Cold War, Saddam Hussein鈥檚 invasion of Kuwait turned his American ally into an enemy. Would the US now intervene to help the Kurds?
Rare archive and in-depth testimony from decision makers gives insight to the workings of the inner sanctums of the White House to better understand not the 鈥渨hat鈥�, but the 鈥渨hy.鈥�
Featuring interviews with leading US political figures, including Madeleine Albright, James Baker, Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell and Hillary Clinton, the series, narrated by Meryl Streep and directed by Academy Award 庐 nominee Dror Moreh, focuses on a 25 year period that reveals how our past can dictate our future.
Interview with the Vampire
A sumptuous reinvention of Anne Rice's epic tale of seduction, blood and immortality. Life after death will never be the same. Starring Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid.
Miriam Margolyes: A New Australian Adventure
Miriam wants to embrace change and be open to reinventing herself, if she wants to stay relevant and connected. So to give herself a kickstart by returning to Australia in search of new possibilities. This time, she鈥檒l meet a whole host of colourful characters and head to three places she鈥檚 always wanted to explore: Perth, Broken Hill and Byron Bay. All three are iconic locations that epitomise the things she loves about Australia; but are they also, like her, in the throes of change?
- Watch Miriam Margolyes: A New Australian Adventure now on 成人论坛 iPlayer
- Read more: Miriam Margolyes on A New Australian Adventure - "Everything that's happened to me has happened because I walked towards life rather than away from it"
Atomic People
Atomic People, a landmark film for 成人论坛 Two and iPlayer, explores the human fallout from the first and last atomic bombs used in an act of war. Thus unique film gathers the testimony of some of the last 鈥楬ibakusha鈥� - survivors of the two atomic bombs 鈥� before their voices are lost forever.
With an average age of 85, most Hibakusha were children when the bombs were dropped. Combining their personal accounts with archive footage, 鈥楢tomic People鈥� features a significant number of voices from this shrinking group - the only people left on earth to have survived a nuclear bomb 鈥� whilst exploring how their experiences continue to affect them to this day.
Sneakerhead
Sitcom set in Sports Depot, a fictional sports shop in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire following the antics of Russell, a confirmed sneakerhead, and his fellow long-suffering employees. Starring Hugo Chegwin and Big Zuu.
Hell Jumper
This is the story of the war in Ukraine as you鈥檝e never seen it, captured through the eyes and the extraordinary first-person footage of a group of volunteers saving strangers鈥� lives in one of the most dangerous places on Earth.
High Country
A fictional story inspired by true events, High Country is an eight-part thriller that revolves around detective Andrea (Andie) Whitford, who is transferred to the Victorian High Country and thrust into a baffling mystery of five missing persons who have vanished into the wilderness. Through an edge-of-the-seat, high-stakes investigation, Andie uncovers a complex web involving murder, deceit and revenge.
Spent
Part-inspired by her own experiences of the modelling industry and the trials and tribulations that come along with it, Michelle de Swarte stars as Mia, a former catwalk model who is on the run, mainly from herself.
Long term it鈥檚 a story of personal renewal but for now, the stark reality is that her career is over, she鈥檚 flat broke and she鈥檚 homeless. This is a woman who despite her humble beginnings has become accustomed, possibly even addicted, to the finer things in life. Unfortunately, those lifestyle choices don鈥檛 carry much currency when you鈥檙e pushing 40 and permanently sofa surfing.
She may have a highfalutin鈥� attitude and a world class skincare regime but Mia鈥檚 now living on the breadline. Not that she鈥檚 prepared to admit that to anyone, not even herself.