BBC iPlayer
The best TV shows and box sets on BBC iPlayer (2nd August 2020)
August 2, 2020 | Ivan Radford
We review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to see our reviews of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)
For BBC Three recommendations, click here.
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Lucian Msamati steals the show in this fascinating, fresh take on Shakespeare’s tragedy.Read More
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BBC Three’s hysterical, heartfelt comedy still finds new ways to split your sides.Read More
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David Tennant and Jessica Hynes are as heart-wrenchingly honest as they are heartwarmingly funny in this bittersweet gem.Read More
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July 7, 2020 | Ivan Radford
“The value of a secret depends upon whom you’re trying to keep it from,” says someone partway through The Secrets That She Keeps, a show that’s bursting at the seams with secrets – although it doesn’t always do a very … Read More
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This engaging and entertaining portrait of the artist and activist is enriched by strong direction and cultural context.Read More
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June 30, 2020 | Ivan Radford
The final entry in the David Bowie trilogy is poignant, surprising look at the music icon’s early years.Read More
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June 28, 2020 | Ivan Radford
This intimate portrait of David Bowie’s final years is a poignant glimpse of the man behind the legend.Read More
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This gripping, chilling documentary about atrocities against Chechnya’s LGBTQ+ population is one of the most important films of the year.Read More
