THE MASKED SINGER S4
Broadcast details:
Continues Sundays at 19:00 until 23rd April 2023
8 Episodes
The Masked Singer is the surreal and surprising singing show that asks – who is behind the mask?
Twelve celebrities compete, dressed head to toe in elaborate costumes, their identities are hidden on and off stage, their voices are disguised in interviews – it’s TV’s best kept secret. As each celebrity sings, our superstar panel, along with the studio audience, are left guessing who’s behind the mask while the celebrity singers try to throw them off the scent. At the end of the show a celebrity is unmasked on stage and their true identity is revealed. It’s the wildest guessing game on TV.
THE MASKED DANCER S2
Broadcast details:
Starts 30th April 2023 – 18th June 2023
Sundays @ 19:00 – 20:00
8 Episodes
Just when you thought TV couldn’t get any crazier, hold onto your seats, here comes The Masked Dancer. Hosted by Joel Dommett, the celebrity panellists include renowned dancer and Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse, award-winning British broadcaster
Jonathan Ross; much-loved TV presenter Davina McCall and British stand-up comedian Mo Gilligan.
The Masked Dancer features mystery celebrities performing unique dances whilst covered from head-to-toe in extravagant, colourful and elaborate costumes and masks, leaving audiences and star panel to guess their identities.
Costumed celebrities will step onto the dance floor and joined by masked partners and back-up dancers, as they perform a series of dances together; spanning from ballet to ballroom, salsa to swing and everything in between. Each week, a series of clues will be sprinkled throughout packages, costumes and routines, leading the panellists one step closer to figuring out which famous faces are freestyling behind the masks.
QI S21
Broadcast details:
Starts 24th March 2023 – 4th June 2023
Fridays @ 21:00 – 21:30
14 episodes
An award-winning, hugely popular panel show, this high-brow but humorous take on quiz shows welcomes celebrities and comedians who are rewarded for being interesting, rather than being right.
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE WITH JEREMY CLARKSON S4
Broadcast details:
Starts 19th April 2023 – 16th August 2023
Wednesdays @ 20:00 – 21:00
20 Episodes
Tense gameshow where contestants compete for a top prize of one million pounds. They must answer fifteen questions correctly – and they have just a handful of lifelines to help them.
THE WEAKEST LINK S2
Broadcast details:
Starts 2 May 2023 – 18th July 2023
Tuesdays @ 20:00 – 21:00
12 Episodes
TV’s favourite back-stabbing big money game show is back once again as the quick-fire general knowledge quiz The Weakest Link returns to BBC Brit.
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan hosts an all-star line-up of celebrity contestants who will attempt to win up to £50,000 for charity by answering general knowledge questions before only two remain and play head to head to determine the winner.
TIPPING POINT S11
Broadcast details:
Starts 1st May 2023 – 25th August 2023
Weekdays @ 18:00 – 19:00
83 Episodes
Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which players take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning its 10,000 pound jackpot.
DEATH IN PARADISE S12
Broadcast details:
Starts 4th May 2023 – 18th May 2023
Thursdays @ 20:00 – 21:00
8 Episodes
When a survivalist is found murdered in his bombproof shelter, Barnaby unravels a dark conspiracy to reveal how far people will go to escape the end of the world.
HOMEGROWN TASTES SOUTH AFRICA S2
Broadcast details:
Starts 8th March 2023 – 10th May 2023
Wednesdays @ 20:00 – 21:00
10 Episodes
Award-winning chef and TV personality Lorna Maseko returns
to BBC Lifestyle to celebrate the hidden gems of our local culinary landscape.
Homegrown Tastes South Africa Season 2 sees Lorna travel off the beaten track to areas such as Cederberg, Klein Karoo, Muldersdrift and the Eastern Cape, with 10 celebrity guides to discover the hero ingredients of the region. In each episode, Lorna will tour the area with a celebrity guide, from Luthando Shosha, Gert Johan Coetzee, Precious Mazibuko to Shudufhadzo Musida (the list goes on!), and prepare a dish inspired by the local cuisine. Leaving no stone unturned, Lorna will track down the local producers and hero ingredients to create her own delicious meal for her and the celebrity
guide to enjoy.
Homegrown Tastes South Africa Season 2 is part of BBC Lifestyle’s local lineup, which showcases the best in fresh local content every Wednesday at 8pm from the 8th March. Catch-up every Thursday at 5pm on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174) and on DStv catch-up.
THE GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN BAKE OFF
Coming back in 2023 with a delicious season 4.
More details to come very soon!
BAKE OFF – THE PROFESSIONALS S5
Broadcast details:
Continues Mondays at 20:00 until 17th April 2023
10 Episodes
The toughest Bake Off of them all – previously known as Crème de la Crème – is back. Twelve teams from across Britain compete to craft exquisite entremets, delicious desserts and spectacular showpieces.
FARMER WANTS A WIFE S12
Broadcast details:
Continues Sundays at 20:00 until 14th May 2023
13 Episodes
Adapted in 32 countries, spawning 342 relationships, 360 babies and 178 weddings, The Farmer Wants a Wife is back, and in Australia host Natalie Gruzlewski is meeting five more hopeful farmers looking for love!
THE GREAT COOK BOOK CHALLENGE WITH JAMIE OLIVER
Broadcast details:
Continues Tuesdays until 11th April 2023
Tuesdays @ 20:00 – 21:00
7 Episodes
The Great Cookbook Challenge is a brand new cooking competition format in which the country’s best undiscovered cooks compete against each other to win a life-changing prize… a book deal with a major UK publisher to have their very own cookbook published. Over the course of seven episodes cooks of all abilities, representing all kinds of cuisines, will compete for this first-of-its-kind deal.
GRAND DESIGNS S20
Broadcast details:
Starts 7th April 2023 – 5th May 2023
Fridays @ 20:00 – 21:00
5 Episodes
Following the challenges faced by unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF S13
Broadcast details:
Starts 24th April 2023 – 26th June 2023
Mondays @ 20:00 – 21:00
10 Episodes
Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith return for the ultimate baking battle, where passionate amateurs compete to be crowned Britain’s best.
Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding host the multi-award-winning baking
phenomenon. In every episode, judges Paul and Prue set brand new
challenges to test a different baking skill, each round becoming more difficult as the competition unfolds. The Signature, Technical and Showstopper bakes push the competitors to the limits of their baking ability. Each week only one can claim Star Baker, while another must leave the Bake Off tent. On your marks, get set… Bake!
OWL RESCUE SA
Broadcast details:
Continues Saturdays until 8th April 2023
Saturdays @ 18:00 – 19:00
10 Episodes
Husband and wife Brendan & Danelle Murray have been running a NPO called “Owl Rescue Centre” based in Hartebeespoort Dam in the North West province for the last 15 years that aims to look after the well-being of South Africa’s wild owl population. Among thousands of successful owl rescues, the duo also rescue and rehabilitate other wild animals including porcupines, peacocks, serval cats, otters and many more as the list seems to be growing by the day.
LIFE BELOW ZERO S10
Broadcast details:
Continues Sundays until 9th July 2023
Sundays @ 19:00 – 20:00
19 Episodes
The Emmy-award winning show catches up with the inhabitants living off-grid in one of the toughest areas in the world.
The Alaskans continue to cement their legacies in the unforgiving realm of the Arctic, where temperatures regularly plummet to -80 Fahrenheit, freezing exposed limbs in minutes. Ricko DeWilde watches as his oldest children grow into young adults. The Hailstones hope their way of life continues as their children become teachers of the next generation of Inupiaq survivalists. Sue Aikens contends with the growing threat of unusual predator behaviours in the tundra. Jessie Holmes continues to build the home of his dreams and learn new survival techniques to thrive in the Brushkana wild. Meanwhile, Andy Bassich and Denise Becker must adapt to the ever-changing environment along the Yukon River.
SERENGETI S3
Broadcast details:
Starts 3rd April 2023 – 8th May 2023
Mondays @ 20:00 – 21:00
6 Episodes
The real-life animal drama set in a spectacular corner of Africa’s Serengeti returns with even bigger, bolder stories and endearing new characters.
Dawn breaks across the lush Serengeti plain. But paradise is fleeting as the animals face fresh challenges. Kali the lioness and Bakari the baboon may seem safe in their rock fortresses, but with rivals encroaching on all sides, their future hangs in the balance. Out on the plains, Duma the cheetah faces his destiny. And down by the river, baby hippo Mafuta strikes up an unlikely friendship with the crocodile Magamba.
DOGS IN THE WILD: MEET THE FAMILY
Broadcast details:
Starts 15th April 2023 – 29th April 2023
Saturdays @ 18:00 – 19:00
3 Episodes
One family, 37 very different faces: this definitive portrait of an incredible animal group will change the way we look at wild dogs forever.
The wild dog family is the most successful carnivore on the planet. This revelatory documentary explores the reasons for their success and meets some stunning and surprising members of the dog dynasty. From the biggest and fastest, to the most elusive and smartest, witness the unbelievable behaviour of dogs in the wild – including species that climb trees and communicate through sneezing. Discover how canines thrive in some of earth’s most inhospitable places and learn how intelligence, communication and family bonds are key to their survival.
ENGINEERING REBORN
Broadcast details:
Starts 24th April 2023 – 12th June 2023
Mondays @ 19:00 – 20:00
8 Episodes
Engineering Reborn explores the mid-blowing engineering challenges behind the transformation of abandoned structures, into the buildings of the future…Hosted by engineer Rob Bell, Engineering Reborn showcases the cutting-edge technology behind each transformation, with expert interviews unpicking the key engineering hurdles during the decommissioning and rebuilding processes. Interviews with historians also uncover the fascinating history behind abandoned structure, before it was transformed. It’s a series that couldn’t be more relevant to our times. Construction has a massive carbon footprint. But now, engineers are responding to this global challenge by re-using and re-imagining some of the most iconic buildings across the globe. From an abandoned airship hangar in Germany, transformed into a tropical water park; to a derelict prison in Boston, reborn as a luxury hotel. Combining staggering feats of engineering, compelling historical stories and the insight of worldrenowned experts, this is ENGINEERING REBORN.
CASUALTY S36
Broadcast details:
Premieres are scheduled across the year
Mondays @ 18:05 – 19:05
Heart-stopping tension. Fast-paced drama. The world’s longest-running primetime medical drama returns for more urgent and emotional stories.
Out for revenge, new consultant Stevie Nash brings a dark past and a dangerous energy into the hospital. But who is her target? Jacob reaches a turning point in his relationship with Tina. Ethan struggles to balance work, grief and being a single parent, and tensions between him and Matthew finally boil over. Meanwhile, Jan’s secret is about to be revealed, and a medical crisis is about to throw her and Ffion together.
DOCTORS S22
Broadcast details:
Premieres are scheduled across the year
Weekdays @ 19:00 – 20:0
The multi-award-winning Doctors returns.
This long-running hit on BBC One follows the turbulent lives and loves of the staff and patients at a busy medical practice. In the UK, the series continues to dominate its daytime slot with engrossing storylines and a high-calibre cast. Serious explorations of medical conditions, passionate personal stories and some outrageous humour combine to create a unique, innovative and uplifting drama.
RACHEL ALLEN’S EVERYDAY KITCHEN S1
Broadcast details:
Continues Thursdays until 30th March 2023
Thursdays @ 17:05 – 17:35
12 Episodes
Rachel Allen isn’t just passionate about food, she’s also a busy working parent determined to show that anyone can cook gorgeous meals even when time or money is tight. She firmly believes that with the right ingredients and a little know-how you can eat well and live well too. Featuring great recipes prepared with thrift, sustainability, health and a bit of kitchen cunning, this mouth-watering series is designed to help people make things go further, get more out of what they buy and cook, plus make the best use of their time in the kitchen. Rachel Allen’s Everyday Kitchen gives a fascinating insight into the popular cook’s own life as she shares her passion for delicious and satisfying food that’s perfect for everyday lives. The series includes a Christmas special.
KRISTIE’S FILL YOUR HOUSE FOR FREE S1 & S2
Broadcast details:
Starts 14th March 2023 – 25th April 2023
Tuesdays @ 17:00 – 18:00
7 Episodes
There’s no other makeover show quite like this one as property and interiors guru Kirstie Allsopp takes on the challenge of transforming two homes each episode, without spending any money! She wants to show how simple it can be to transform, repair and give a new lease of life to once loved furniture. In the UK alone, a staggering 10 million items of furniture are thrown away every year, with the clear up costing a massive £33 million a year. To halt this throw away culture Kirstie takes over a large shop and stocks it full of items of furniture that have been sourced for free. By enlisting the help of inventors and designers she proves what can be achieved by upcycling and recycling. There’s just one big rule – things may be cheap, but they have to look stylish. Forget Free Love, this is about Loving Free!
WHERE THE WILD MEN ARE S3
Broadcast details:
Continues Wednesdays until 12th April 2023
Wednesdays @ 21:00 – 22:00
9 Episodes
Adventurer Ben Fogle meets more people who have set up home in some of the most isolated locations on Earth. This series sees Ben join fellow Brit, and the series’ first woman, Gaynor Leeper in the Swedish Arctic Circle. Gaynor gave up her job as a high-flying communications manager in London to become an Arctic dog musher. In Utah, USA, Ben meets twins Bill and Bob Stone whose isolated home is 12 miles inside canyon terrain. Mike and Fran Turner show Ben how they maintain a self-sufficient lifestyle in the Alaskan forest they call home. And in the deep desert sand dunes of Namibia, Ben lives with former city worker Gideon Davids where he learns vital survival skills.
FISHING IMPOSSIBLE S2
Broadcast details:
Starts 17th March 2023 – 5th May 2023
Fridays @ 21:00 – 22:00
8 Episodes
It’s the catch of the season as our three madcap fishing fanatics are back, embarking on even more exciting adventures across the globe. Get ready for bigger fish, bigger laughs and more extreme destinations in a series packed with adrenaline-fuelled fishing antics and plenty of friendly rivalry. Entertaining and informative for fishing and non-fishing fans alike, Series 2 takes ex Royal Marine Jay, marine biologist Blowfish and gadget-obsessed airline pilot Charlie to some of the most remote places on Earth. Forget simple fishing rods, this trio’s crazy fish-luring inventions have to be seen to be believed as they fish in the shadow of the Himalayas, search for monsters in the freezing Icelandic Atlantic and brave the crocodile-infested rivers of Zambia.
HOTEL SECRETS WITH RICHARD E. GRANT S1 & S2
Broadcast details:
Starts 22nd March 2023 – 26th April 2023
Wednesdays @ 17:05 – 18:00
6 Episodes
Get a taste of the incredible luxury and often scandalous history of some of the world’s best hotels in this upmarket travel series presented by award winning actor Richard E Grant. Travelling the world, Richard reveals the stories behind the glamorous facades – from bad behaviour to sex scandals, from warring hotel dynasties to the outrageous extravagances of rich and famous guests. As he explores hotels such as the George V in Paris, the Four Seasons in New York, the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and the Savoy in London, Richard sets out to discover what makes a select number of hotels so unique. With insights from Donald Trump, Ian Schrager and André Balazs, this series also boasts two specials on Ireland and the French Riviera.
NEW TRICKS S2 & S3
Broadcast details:
Starts 29th March 2023 – 3rd May 2023
Wednesdays @ 18:00 – 19:00
6 Episodes
They may have handed in their badges and collected their pensions years ago, but Lane, Standing and Halford are back for a third series, still working at the London Metropolitan Police as civilians investigating unsolved crimes as part of boss Pullman’s team, Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS). In the third series, the team have more to worry about than just fire and brimstone when they investigate the chilling death of a member of a witches’ coven. Did black magic play a part in the murder? In the office, things get personal when Halford discovers the truth behind his wife’s death, while Pullman has to decide whether she should apply for promotion – and leave the team.
BBC 100 WOMEN IN CONVERSATION: SELMA BLAIR
Broadcast details:
Saturday 11th March 2023 @ 01:30, 15:30
Sunday 12th March 2023 @ 09:30, 20:30
Selma Blair made a name for herself in cult classics of the 1990s and 2000s, including Legally Blonde and Hellboy. And while the US actress once described herself as not being a “world-famous bombshell,” she’s amassed millions of fans. After years of suffering from fatigue and speech disturbances, she was finally diagnosed with
multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2018. Her honesty on the subject has made
her an inspiration for many people living with disabilities and chronic
conditions. In conversation with BBC 100 Women, Blair talks about
the impact MS has had on her career, the need for more inclusivity in
the film industry and the progress she has seen for women.
TALKING MOVIES: OSCARS REVIEW SPECIAL
Broadcast details:
Saturday 18th March 2023 @ 12:30
Sunday 19th March 2023 @ 00:30, 07:30, 19:30
The Talking Movies team come from Los Angeles to report on
Hollywood’s biggest night of the year with interviews with all the
major winners. There will also be a special report following the story
of one of the filmmakers nominated for best international feature as
well as a look at the Oscar night fashions on display on the world’s
most famous red carpet.
TALKING MOVIES: OSCARS PREVIEW SPECIAL
Broadcast details:
Saturday 11th March 2023 @ 12:30
Sunday 12th March 2023 @ 00:30, 07:30, 19:30, 22:30 (North and
Latin America only)
Talking Movies reports from Los Angeles bringing you interviews
with all the top stars and filmmakers attending this year’s Oscars
ceremony. The team will be looking at whether or not the
Academy’s drive to make the Oscars more inclusive has paid off –
and the efforts being made to make the Academy Awards telecast
appeal to a bigger global audience.
HARDTALK
Broadcast details:
Saturday 25th February 2023 @ 05:30, 17:30, 22:30
Sunday 26th February 2023 @ 04:30, 10:30
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
SWASHBUCKLE S8
Broadcast details:
Continues every day until 9th April 2023
Every Day @ 09:20 – 09:42
26 Episodes
Join the Swashbucklers for a new series of this adventure gameshow as they help Gem win back stolen treasure from naughty pirates.
Set in a shipwreck, the swashbucklers are a team of six and seven-year-old pirates who undertake a number of large physical team games to win jewels. Each game has been made by the pirates out of bits of old rigging and pirate paraphernalia.
GRACE’S AMAZING MACHINES S3
Broadcast details:
Starts 12th March 2023 – 31st March 2023
Every Day @ 16:00 – 16:25
20 Episodes
Motor-mad Grace Webb is back at the controls to show pre-schoolers some of the biggest, fastest and most amazing vehicles in the world.
In each action-packed episode, motorbike rider Grace introduces us to three completely different machines that all share something in common. Whether they fly, go underwater, race, or are very big, she shows us just how good they all are at doing their job. Grace has great fun trying out each vehicle as she explains how they work and what makes them move. And at the end of the show she reveals which of the three is her personal favourite. Vehicles featured this series include a solar plane, a police motorbike, a sea tractor and a
carrot harvester.
SUPERTATO S1
Broadcast details:
Continues weekdays until 24th March 2023
Weekday @ 16:50 – 16:57
16 Episodes
Follow the adventures of Supertato, the world’s first potato superhero as he tackles the mischievous Evil Pea, in the supermarket aisles.
BLUEY S2 SET 2
Broadcast details:
Starts 20th March 2023 – 14th April 2023
Every Day @ 17:25 – 17:32
26 Episodes
This innovative, award-winning animation series continues its playful and honest look at modern family life.
