Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer highlights 7-13 November 2020
Richard Bell
Publicist, Digital Communications
A quick round up of what's new this week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer, programmes that are about to become unavailable, plus some hidden gems you might have missed.
His Dark Materials
Lord Asriel has opened a bridge to a new world, and, distraught over the death of her best friend, Lyra follows Asriel into the unknown. Series 1 available now. Series 2 starts on iPlayer from Sunday 8 November available in UHD.
The Trials Of Oscar Pistorius
New four-part documentary series. Oscar Pistorius was “The Blade Runner”, the most famous Paralympian in the world – then on Valentine’s Day 2013 he shot dead his girlfriend, model and paralegal Reeva Steenkamp, and the world discovered a different person to the hero they thought they knew. Available as a box set on iPlayer from Saturday 7 November
Industry
Welcome to Pierpoint, London’s most preeminent financial institution. Five recent university graduates: Harper Stern, Yasmin Kara- Hanani, Robert Spearing, Gus Sackey and Hari Dhar aim to make their mark on the world by proving their worth and becoming permanent hires at the bank. New series starts on iPlayer from Tuesday 10 November.
Ovie: Life After Reality TV
6ft7 basketball player, Ovie Soko, shot to instant fame in Love Island 2019. Now, he faces a big decision that could change his life forever: to use his new-found status and reality TV fame to build a new career, or go back to his first love of playing top class basketball. Available on iPlayer from Tuesday 10 November.
Nigella: Cook, Eat Repeat
In this new series, Nigella Lawson will share the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen through a multitude of delicious new recipes that make the most of her favourite ingredients. New series starts on iPlayer from Monday, 9 November
The Catherine Tate Show
Am I bovvered? Catherine Tate plays a cast of lovable, outrageous characters in this hugely popular sketch comedy show. Series 1, 2 & 3 available as a boxset on iPlayer.
The Vicar Of Dibley
The oddball residents of Dibley welcome a new vicar to their village. To their surprise, she’s a woman... Available now as a boxset on iPlayer.
The Royle Family
The drama and ridiculousness of family life served up with a side of tea, toast and telly. The relatable Manchester family that excels at banter. Available now as a boxset on iPlayer
Love Life
The rocky path from first love to lasting love is never easy. But the relationships on the way - from bad dates to best friends - will change your life. Starring Anna Kendrick. Available now as a boxset on iPlayer.
A Simple Favour
British film premiere. American dark comedy crime thriller following a small town vlogger who tries to solve the disappearance of her mysterious and elegant friend. Available on iPlayer from Friday 13 November.
Silence
In 1640, two young Jesuit priests travel from Portugal to Japan on a mission to track down their former spiritual mentor, Father Ferreira, who is rumoured to have disappeared after renouncing Christianity. The mission puts their own faith to the test. Available on iPlayer from Saturday 7 November.
Perfect 10
British film premiere. An aspiring teen gymnast’s world is turned upside down with the arrival of the half-brother she never knew she had. Available on iPlayer from Saturday 7 November.
They Shall Not Grow Old
Transforming archive footage more than a century old, Peter Jackson brings to life the people who can best tell the story of World War I: the men who were there. Available on iPlayer from Sunday, 8 November.
Ghost Stories
Horror film. Professor Philip Goodman, famous for debunking hoaxes and ghost sightings, is given a dossier of three terrifying, unsolvable cases by his hero. Available on iPlayer until Tuesday 10 November.
The Beatles: Made On Merseyside
They defined music and popular culture like no other band ever will. But how did The Beatles make the journey from Merseyside teenagers to international pop stars in the 1960s? Available on iPlayer until Sunday 8 November.
Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me
The life, music and towering achievements of soul singer Teddy Pendergrass, from his origins in Philadelphia to his later life and continued success after overcoming a tragic car crash. Available on iPlayer until Monday 9 November.
Rio Bravo
Holding a killer spells trouble for Sheriff Chance in a remote Texan town. The jailed man’s brother has money and men, while Chance’s few allies include an alcoholic and a shady lady. Available on iPlayer until Tuesday 10 November.