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BBC iPlayer highlights 4-10 July 2020

Richard Bell

Publicist, Digital Communications

A quick round up of what's new this week on BBC iPlayer, programmes that are about to become unavailable, plus some hidden gems you might have missed.

The Secrets She Keeps

Two women from two vastly different walks of life hold one thing in common - explosive secrets that could destroy everything they hold dear. Both will risk everything to conceal the truth, but their worlds are about to collide in one shocking act that cannot be undone. Adaptation of Michael Robotham’s best-selling novel. Full series available as a box set on Monday 6 July

Mrs America

Drama telling the true story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), featuring an all star cast, including Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Udo Azuba, Elizabeth Banks, and Margo Martindale. Full series available as a box set on Saturday 4 July.

There She Goes

New series of the comedy drama that shines a light on the day-to-day life of a family looking after their severely learning disabled nine-year-old girl, Rosie. In the new series, Rosie starts to say the word mama, raising hopes that her communication might finally take off. New series begins Thursday 9 July.

The Repair Shop: Fixing Britain

Delving deeper into restorations at Britain’s most famous workshop in a brand new series, Jay Blades will offer a unique insight into the history of some of the most cherished family heirlooms to have been restored in the barn. Begins Monday 6 July.

MOTD Live: Southampton vs Manchester City

Live Premier League football continues on the BBC, with Ralph Hasenhüttl Southampton hosting Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Live on Sunday 5 July.

EastEnders

Revisit some of the soap’s best-loved characters and unforgettable storylines with classic EastEnders episodes from 2008, iconic episodes from the show’s history and EastEnders: with four episodes added every week.

The Long Song

Andrea Levy adaptation. Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline. Available from Monday 6 July.

The Luminaries

An intricately woven, suspenseful tale of love, magic, revenge and the lust for gold, set at the far end of the world. Based on the Booker Prize-winning novel, and starring Eva Green. Available to stream in full now.

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads

New versions of Alan Bennett's much-loved monologues, with performers including Sarah Lancashire, Martin Freeman, Kristin Scott- Thomas, Jodie Comer and Maxine Peake. Available to stream in full now.

Selma

Biopic chronicling the three-month period in 1965 which saw Dr Martin Luther King Jr lead a turbulent march from Selma to Montgomery in a bid to secure equal voting rights. Streaming on iPlayer now.

Two Days, One Night

Acclaimed drama centred on a powerful lead performance from Marion Cotillard. Fragile Sandra, urged on by her husband and a friend, has one weekend to reinstate her job by asking colleagues to forego a bonus and vote for her return instead. Streaming on iPlayer from Saturday 4 July.

Anita And Me

It’s 1972, and 12-year-old British Asian girl Meena is on the verge of her teenage years, when Anita, her blonde and glamorous 14-year-old neighbour becomes her friend. Based on the book by Meera Syal. Streaming on iPlayer from Friday 10 July.

Paranormal Activity

Found footage horror. A young couple’s joy at moving into a house of their own turns sour as sinister disturbances interrupt their sleep. A camcorder documents their increasingly distressing experience. Streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

Football, Prince William And Our Mental Health

Documentary following Prince William's campaign to get British men to open up about mental health issues by using football as a way to get men talking and to break the taboo around the issue. Available until Saturday 4 July.

The Hurt Locker

Baghdad 2004. A maverick member of a US military unit tackling IEDs and bomb disposal aggravates his team-mates. Powerful, Oscar and BAFTA-winning drama from director Kathryn Bigelow. Available until Tuesday 7 July.

David Harewood: Psychosis And Me

David Harewood had a psychotic breakdown and was sectioned in his 20s. David traces his steps, meeting young people living with psychosis and the NHS professionals who treat them. Available until Friday 10 June.

What We Do In The Shadows

Mockumentary from Taika Waititi. Flatmates Viago, Deacon and Vladislav are three vampires who are just trying to get by in modern society. From paying rent and doing the housework to trying to get invited in to nightclubs, they are just like anyone else - except they are immortal and must feast on human blood. Available until Tuesday 7 July.