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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer highlights 1-7 August 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.

Harlots
Critically acclaimed period drama starring Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville and Jessica Brown Findlay. Set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, Harlots follows Margaret Wells (Morton) and her daughters, as she struggles to reconcile her roles as mother and brothel owner. Available as a box set from Wednesday 5 August.

Semi-Detached
Brand new real-time sitcom following the hapless Stuart (Lee Mack) as his life goes down the pan in a suburban cul-de-sac. Begins Thursday 6 August.

Yung Filly's Celeb Lock-In
Brand new celebrity game show from viral comedian Yung Filly. Expect prank calls, exclusive house tours, and lots of chaos. Full series available as a box set from Sunday 2 August.

MOTD Live: Arsenal V Chelsea FA Cup Final
Arsenal take on Chelsea at Wembley in an all-London final of sport’s oldest contest - the FA Cup. Live on Saturday 1 August.

Cuba: Castro Vs The World
How did Castro’s Cuba come to act like a superpower on the world stage? Those at the heart of the story explain how Cuba attempted to spread revolution across the globe. Full series available as a box set from Tuesday 4 August.

Heroes
Drama series about people across the world dealing with the newly discovered superpowers they possess. Full box set of series 1-4 available from Sunday 2 August.

Once Upon A Time In Iraq
With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before. Full series box set available now.

Line Of Duty
Comedy following the coming-of-age adventures of lovable rogues Conor and Jock as they navigate their lives as young adults. Full box set of series 1-5 available now.

Death In Paradise
Clever whodunnit murder mysteries set in the stunning tropical paradise island, Saint-Marie. Full box set of series 1-9 available now.

Apocalypse Now
Francis Ford Coppola's award-winning epic Vietnam War film follows an army captain’s dangerous secret mission. With Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall and Martin Sheen. Streaming from Saturday 1 August.

Interview With A Vampire
Gothic horror story about a 200-year-old vampire who tells his life story to an increasingly beguiled journalist in modern-day San Francisco. With Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Streaming from Friday 7 August.

Dangerous Liaisons
Period drama starring John Malkovich and Glenn Close set in pre- revolutionary France where two cruel ex-lovers plot to humiliate other members of the aristocracy. Streaming from Sunday 2 August.

What We Did On Our Holiday
When Doug (David Tennant) and Abi (Rosamund Pike) travel to Scotland for a birthday celebration, they have to try to hide the fact from their family that they are going through a divorce. Streaming from Thursday 6 August.

The Long Song
Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline. Available until Thursday 6th August.

Black Nurses: The Women Who Saved The NHS
Documentary which tells the story of the thousands of Caribbean and African women who answered the call 70 years ago to come to the UK to save the then ailing health service. Available until Thursday 6th August.

3:10 To Yuma
To clear his debts and restore his lost honour, a rancher agrees to escort a dangerous criminal to trial for a paltry fee, beginning a risk-fuelled battle of wits. Starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale. Available until Tuesday 4th August.

Arthur Ashe: More Than A Champion
Serena Williams, Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe and Andy Murray all explain Arthur Ashe's legacy and their own personal debt to the man. Available until Tuesday 4 August.

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