UK Air Dates Archive 2021
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January 2021
PLL returns with all 7 Season on BBC iPlayer.
Show based on the classic ‘The Karate Kid’ movies starring original actors Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. Moving from YouTube to Netflix who will air Season 3 exclusively.
RuPaul’s reality competition returns to find the next drag superstar.
Another season for the California spinoff.
Limited series adaptation of the bestselling Stephen King novel.
Claire Wilson, a popular young high school English teacher, has an affair with an 18-year-old student, Eric Walker. The miniseries explores the complexities and consequences of their forbidden romance
David Tennant & Michael Sheen star in a comedy about the cast of a stage show trying to rehearse via video chat during the lockdown.
Nicolas Cage presents the History Of Swear Words…
Show which follows the Lagina brothers, Rick and Marty, as they embark on a 220-year-old treasure hunt.
More light-hearted murder investigation in the Caribbean.
Some people were born on the same day as each other in this drama starring Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes, Gilmore Girls), Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Sullivan and Ron Cephas Jones. Dropped by More4 but the Season 3 has arrived on Region 2 DVD.
New Amsterdam, tracking the air date on More4 in the UK. The main listing is here.
A Discovery of Witches is a contemporary love story set against the backdrop of Oxford academic life, but in a world where a handful of witches, vampires, and daemons live and work unseen amongst humans, hiding in plain sight.
Hailee Steinfeld stars as Emily Dickinson. Poet. Daughter. Total rebel. In this coming-of-age story, Emily’s determined to become the world’s greatest poet.
Major Crimes detective Hudson teams up with Rex, a former-K9 German Shepherd.
Norse Gods are living in America and not an almighty Johnson in sight. Based on the Neil Gaiman novel.
Luke Evans takes the lead in this true crime drama, a three-part mini-series depicting the pursuit of a cold-blooded serial killer.
Not a new version of Room 101, but an HBO anthology comedy-drama about people who pass through Room 104 of an American motel.
Was supposed to be an anthology drama from Mr Robot’s Sam Esmail, but cancelled after one season, which starred Rosario Dawson.
RuPaul brings Drag Race to the UK.
Sci-fi action series about a resourceful young woman who has lost everything but finds a new life at Earth’s Space Training Academy.
A little known cartoon… Still going strong.
Topical comedy show with Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe.
Adult animated comedy fantasy series from ‘The Simpsons’ Matt Groening.
New series from M. Night Shyamalan about a couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany return as Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff and The Vision in their MCU tv series.
Spin-off series from the hugely popular ‘Pretty Little Liars’.
Canadian tv cop show set in the 1890’s following William Murdoch as he solves crime in Toronto using cutting edge (for 1890!) forensic science.
Comedy about a disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton) who loses out on his dream job to his rival Miles Leonard (Tom Bennett), and is forced to return to Toledo, Ohio and work as a high-school Advanced Placement Biology teacher.
New police drama starring Noel Clarke & Ashley Walters.
When Family Liaison Officer Lisa Armstrong (Morven Christie, Granchester, The A Word) is assigned to a missing person’s investigation she realises with horror that she has a personal connection with this frightened family.
Greg Berlanti’s rather darker take on Archie Comics returns!
David Mitchell and Robert Webb return in new Channel 4 sitcom about a pub landlord and an interloping ex-foster child…
Will and Grace (along with Karen and Jack) are back for the first time in ten years. Dropped by Channel 5, but you can buy Season 10 (or revival Season 2!) on DVD.
Naval Criminal Investigative Service return as the veteran police procedural continues.
An animated comedy set on the lower decks of one of Starfleet’s least important ships.
Animated series which follows a group of six teenagers chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar.
Drama from Russell T Davies which follows a group of friends through the 80s AIDS epidemic. Moving, hilarious and heartbreaking in equal measure, it’s possibly the best thing RTD has ever written.
Series follows the coming-of-age journey of five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school.
HBO does teen drama as a group of high school students navigate love and friendships in a world of drugs, sex, trauma and social media. Zendaya stars.
British crime noir detective series starring Anna Friel.
Part live-action/part computer-animated comedy from Jon Brown (‘Loaded’, ‘Fresh Meat’, ‘Veep’) about a trio and their obsession with an MMORPG.
TV series based on the acclaimed 2013 film and comic book of the same name starring Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs.
A spin-off from Murdoch Mysteries, which sees Frankie Drake, the first female private detective, solving crime in 1920s Toronto.
Rio and Mike (Dax Shepard and Lake Bell) drop everything to make the move from skyscrapers to farmhouses, but soon realise that the simpler life isn’t as easy as they planned.
Following in the footsteps of Hannibal, Bates Motel and countless others, here’s another TV version of a film series, this time about the young antichrist.
Adaptation of the Dark Horse comic book starring Alan Tudyk.
Richard Hammond and ‘MythBusters’ Tory Belleci, stranded together on a desert island.
February 2021
Jill Halfpenny and Rupert Penry-Jones star in this drama about a woman who believes she has spotted her son who has been missing for nine years.
A British police officer joins forces with a German detective to fight crime on Mallorca.
The excellent James Spader returns as Raymond ‘Red’ Reddington for a new season of Blacklisty goodness (or badness… yep, probably badness if Red is involved).
Canadian procedural dramedy starring Jason Priestley as ex-pro hockey player turned P.I. Seasons 1-3 available on Sky & NOW TV on demand from 15 January 2021.
‘Zero Zero Zero’ is an adaptation of Roberto Saviano’s novel from the producers on ‘Gomorrah’.
Chloe Sevigny stars as Catherine Jenson, a recently promoted homicide detective who tracks down vicious serial killers and endlessly attempts to reveal the truth behind her brother’s disappearance, with the aid of college professor Dr Thomas Schaeffer (James D’Arcy – ‘Agent Carter’). Cancelled after one season.
Comedy-drama which follows a first generation Egyptian-American who is on a spiritual journey in his politically-divided New Jersey neighborhood.
While participating in a birthday treasure hunt, 10-year-old Anthony Sullivan suddenly disappears. The investigation that follows uncovers many secrets buried by his family long ago.
Anthology series set approximately 15 years in the future when a company has developed a test that can determine the person you were most meant to love with 100% accuracy.
Musical drama series about a fictional hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Enterprises. Stars Terrence Howard. Dropped by 5Star, but the final season is now on Amazon Prime Video UK.
Drama about the lives of a SEAL team starring David Boreanaz.
The firefighters and medics of Engine 51 are back in the UK courtesy of Sky Witness.
Police orientated Chicago Fire spinoff.
A spin-off from Chicago Fire – this one set in a hospital… which isn’t on fire… I hope… That wouldn’t be good…
The greatest moustache in the world returns for another outing.
‘The Daily Show with more prep time’ returns for a new, hilarious and genius season!
40yr old tries to reboot her career by pretending to be 26. Dropped by Sony Channel then picked up by Comedy Central in the UK.
American reality singing competition.
The US version of beloved and award-winning improvisational comedy show.
Patrick Dempsey stars in a dark and twisted thriller based on the world of millionaire bankers.
Hugh Dennis is joined by an expert team of archaeologists to excavate back gardens around Britain.
Just across the river from the real housewives from New York.
From Ronald D. Moore, set in an alt-history where the USSR beats the U.S. to the moon.
James Nesbitt plays Northern Irish police detective Tom Brannick in this new original crime drama.
Nicola Walker (Spooks) leads a strong cast in this cold-case murder mystery.
Canadian drama based on the Jenny Cooper series of novels by M.R. Hall staring Serinda Swan (‘Inhumans’).
Dropped by Sky after 2 seasons, so the arrival on Disney+/STAR will be a UK premiere for the 3rd and 4th Seasons.
Yet another US show with a British lead, this time the young boy from Spiderwick. Taking its inspiration from Hitchcock’s Psycho, the series previously aired on Universal in the UK. Now all 5 seasons are coming to BBC One & iPlayer.
The series follows Daemon and Ana Helstrom, the son and daughter of a mysterious and powerful serial killer. The siblings have a complicated dynamic as they track down the worst of humanity – each with their attitude and skills. Coming to Disney+ in the UK under the new “general entertainment” section, branded “Star”.
New crime drama from ‘Big Little Lie’s creator David E. Kelley. Coming to Disney+ in the UK under the new “general entertainment” section, branded “Star”.
YA dramedy set in the world of 2018 movie ‘Love, Simon’. Coming to Disney+ in the UK under the new “general entertainment” section, branded “Star”.
Solar Opposites centres around a family of aliens, Korvo, Terry, and their child-replicants Yumyulack and Jesse, from planet Shlorp who crash on Earth and must take refuge in middle America. They disagree on whether this is awful or awesome.
Two moms raise a multi-ethnic family, mixed with both foster and biological kids.
10yrs late, but Terriers finally airs in the UK! Ex-cop and recovering alcoholic Hank Dolworth (Donal Logue) partners with his best friend, former criminal Britt Pollack (Michael Raymond-James), in an unlicensed private investigation business.
Batman prequel which will follow the early life of the Wayne family butler.
March 2021
The US cable show about undead monsters returns.
Comedy-drama about 3 friends who work for Scarlet, a global women’s magazine. Amazon UK dropped the series, now picked up by Netflix.
Satirical comedy which follows Paul Green (Tim Downie), a journalist for the UK’s fourth most successful Jewish newspaper, as he tries to find rubbish stories to please his narrow-minded editor.
Limited series starring Bryan Cranston as a respected judge whose son is involved in a hit-and-run that leads to a high-stakes game of lies, deceit and impossible choices.
Anthology horror series from executive producer Ridley Scott. Season 2 is set in a Japanese-American internment camp during WWII.
Anime series set in the Pacific Rim universe. As Kaiju rising from the sea overrun Australia, two siblings search for their parents as they fight to survive, together.
Stylish thriller, the sequel to Deutschland 83 and 86.
Stars Kat Dennings (‘2 Broke Girls’) as a young woman who, after being dumped by her longtime boyfriend, must deal with her own imagination in order to literally and metaphorically re-enter the world of women.
Join the foul-mouthed boys and their friends in the quiet little mountain town.
They’re bad cops. Not bad like no-nonsense. Not bad like cool. They’re the worst responders.
Sci-fi drama where a DNA test can find your perfect partner. Based on the novel by John Marrs from ‘Misfits’ creator Howard Overman.
Propulsive, fact-based thriller about the emergence of a deadly, rogue artificial intelligence.
Top Gear returns, with Chris Harris, Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff.
Medical Drama From House’s David Shore starring Bates Motel’s Freddie Highmore about a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome.
A family of Taiwanese origin moves from Washington to Florida.
Spin-off from ‘The Good Wife’, following Diane Lockhart to a new law firm.
Greg Davies issues more comedic and bizarre tasks to five contestants. Now moved from Dave to Channel 4.
Zack Snyder’s long-awaited #Snydercut of the Justice League, which will be released as a 4hr movie. Coming to Sky Cinema and NOW TV.
Animation about a family running a burger joint.
Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan reprise their MCU roles. Was set to premiere Aug 2020, but after the pandemic shut everything down, it’s now moved to an as-yet-unannounced new date.
Based on Chris Bohjalian’s novel of the same name, the series stars Kaley Cuoco as Cassie, a flight attendant who wakes up in the wrong hotel, in the wrong bed, with a dead man.
The epic hit charting the work of AC-12 returns.
An all-new anime series based on the popular DOTA 2 video-game franchise by Valve.
A new supernatural twisted take on the Sherlock Homles story.
Tv series based on the movie about a scrappy underdog youth hockey team.
Animated series based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book, voice (mainly) by the cast of ‘The Walking Dead’!
Ground-breaking haunted house series from Sky Germany and Sky Studios.
40yr old tries to reboot her career by pretending to be 26. Dropped by Sony Channel then picked up by Comedy Central in the UK.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ spin-off series about the heroic firefighters at Seattle Fire Station 19.
April 2021
Based on the 1982 horror-comedy classic, from ‘The Walking Dead’s Greg Nicotero.
Another season for the California spinoff.
Which county in the whole of Britain has by far the highest murder rate? Answer – the English county of Midsomer of course! Barnaby’s cousin continues to investigate grisly deaths in quaint locales.
It’s a hard one to guess because National Geographic seems to number some of the seasons differently to its native Canada, and previous seasons have not aired consistently. There’s some confusion over the season numbering in the UK compared to the US and Canada.
Cult mockumentary comedy from Grammy and Emmy award-winning Jemaine Clement and Oscar-winning Taika Waititi.
The long running medical show is still going.
Famous TV lawyer Dean (Rob Lowe) join his brother (Fred Savage) at their family’s law firm after his hit series is cancelled. Cancelled after 1 Season.
Sky’s sporting comedy quiz returns.
Stand-up comedians Richardson and Beaumont play exaggerated versions of themselves as viewers get a glimpse into their home and work lives, surrounded by their celebrity friends and their Hebden Bridge neighbours.
Paul and Ian are back with ten more episodes of the popular comedy panel show.
When the wealthy CEO of the world’s largest Christian network dies in a plane crash, his wife and adult children are stunned to discover he has grown, illegitimate kids who also are in his will. Southern gothic dramedy starring Kim Cattrall.
Solar Opposites centres around a family of aliens, Korvo, Terry, and their child-replicants Yumyulack and Jesse, from planet Shlorp who crash on Earth and must take refuge in middle America. They disagree on whether this is awful or awesome.
Terror anthology series from breakout creator Little Marvin.
Major Crimes detective Hudson teams up with Rex, a former-K9 German Shepherd.
Gritty, action-packed drama that follows a rising star in Los Angeles’ elite Gang Task Force who has a dark past. Cancelled after 1 Season.
Companion show to the main Walking Dead series. Airs on AMC Global, which is on a multi-year carriage deal with BT… It will also be streamed onto Amazon Prime (and released on DVD/BD) if you’re happy to wait a little while!
Legendary Old West lawman Wyatt Earp’s great-granddaughter Wynonna (Melanie Scrofano – Damien) drags herself back to her home town, only to find it overrun with the ghosts of the assorted criminals and creeps dispatched by her great-granddaddy.
Ioan Gruffudd stars as Dr Daniel Harrow. Brilliant, unorthodox and mysterious, Dr Harrow’s total disregard for authority and his unfailing empathy for the dead help him solve even the most bizarre of cases. Season 3 only began airing Feb 2021 in it’s native Australia.
Jamie Foxx returns to his sitcom roots in a new comedy.
Spin-off from Black-ish which sees teenage daughter Zoey (Yara Shahidi) head to college.
A comedy set in a video game development studio from Charlie Day & Rob McElhenney, the people behind ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’. Another special episode dropping in April 2021 prior to season 2 launching in May 2021.
Aidan Turner stars as Leonardo da Vinci in a new series from ‘The Man in the High Castle’s Frank Spotnitz.
The popular historical medical drama returns to the BBC.
Batwoman returns for a 2nd season… with a new Batwoman!
America Ferrera (Ugly Betty) and Ben Feldman (Mad Men) star in a workplace comedy about a unique family of employees at a supersized megastore.
Drama set in a multicultural academy school.
Kate Winslet executive produces and stars in this limited series as a small-town Pennsylvania detective who investigates a local murder as her life crumbles around her.
A once top attending surgeon Dr William P. Rush (Tom Ellis) can attest to as he finds himself tending to the wounds of L.A.’s dark and seedy underbelly. Cancelled after 1 Season.
Naval Criminal Investigative Service return as the veteran police procedural continues.
Adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s best-selling Grishaverse novel series ‘Shadow and Bone’ & ‘Six of Crows’.
A comedy written, created by and starring 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Rose Matafeo, about the awkward morning-after-the-night-before when she discovers the complications of accidentally sleeping with a film star.
Four diverse strangers searching for meaning stumble into a mysterious game hidden in plain sight.
The Academy Awards. Preview from midnight on Saturday night/Sunday morning.
US sitcom set in the 1980’s, based on a fictionalised version of the childhood of the writer, Adam F. Goldberg.
Nathan Fillion stars as the oldest rookie in the LAPD.
Steve Coogan’s alter-ego returns to the BBC with a new series on BBC One.
New action-sci-fi about prisoners who escape from their off-planet prison and go on the run.
