BBC OCTOBER PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED
The new and returning titles airing on the BBC this October revealed.
STRICTLY COME DANCING
Series continues
Continues with presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe presiding over the ballroom in spectacular style. The esteemed judging panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge Shirley Ballas who will be casting a watchful eye over the performances each week, giving their expert view on the dances and delivering their all-important scores.
THE CELEBRITY TRAITORS
Joining Claudia in the Scottish Highlands are Amol Rajan, Bella Ramsey, James Acaster, James Blunt, Jerry Hall, Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh, King Kenny, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, Myha’la, Professor Hannah Fry, Richard E. Grant, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Ross Kemp, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney.
NOT GOING OUT
When Lucy’s goddaughter Ella has her 20th birthday party in their house, Lucy forbids Lee from leaving the bedroom to check that everything’s OK in case he ruins Ella’s big day. But when Lee hears someone playing his precious special edition Frankie Goes to Hollywood LP, he can’t stop himself from rushing downstairs to save it.
THE RELICTANT VAMPIRE
Val, the reluctant vampire himself, is hiding a secret as big as his cape: he is not part of the great undead, he is, in fact very much alive. The series will see Val explore his newly discovered human side, whilst dealing with a casket-load of expectations from his tradition obsessed vampire dad, constant attempts to foil him from his suspicious brother, Vernon, (Gabriel Nagy - Extra Geography) and not always helpful advice from doting mum Valeeta, (Sian Clifford - Fleabag) who is the only one in the family who knows his true identity.
THE SPLIT UP
In The Split Up, the death of Aria’s mother has cast a new light over succession plans for Dhruv, who has begun to wonder if his daughter can, or should, take on this responsibility single-handedly. Aria’s relationship is placed under scrutiny too with the wedding to long-term partner Neal on the horizon, but with their personal and professional lives so entwined it’s unclear if their relationship can withstand any more pressure - a problem further compounded when a former secret flame (Dimitri Leonidas) arrives in Manchester unexpectedly.
BLUE LIGHTS
Three years into their jobs as response officers, Constables Grace Ellis, Tommy Foster, and Annie Conlon are operating at their limit, facing a new threat on the streets that the police can barely control.
Meanwhile, the murder trial of Gerry Cliff exposes a dangerous and long-buried secret that leads to chaos both inside the police and across the criminal underworld. As they grapple with big decisions about their future, Grace, Tommy and Annie must find the courage to face the greatest threat they have ever encountered: the truth.
WISDOM OF THE CROWD
John Bishop hosts as players take on the audience to win up to £30,000. The science says the audience should win. But will anyone manage to steal it by beating the wisdom of the crowd?
DIY SOS
In Glasgow, Nick and the team help Raymond and his children Kai and Nell after the loss of wife and mum, Gill. Nell, a bright and bubbly preteen who uses a wheelchair, dreams of living more independently, but their home isn’t accessible for her to be independent.
Having given up his job as a plumber to become Nell's full-time carer, Raymond faces an uncertain future. With limited space and complex accessibility challenges, the team set out to create a home that will give Nell greater independence and the whole family renewed hope.
MICHAEL McINTYRE'S THE WHEEL
BAFTA award-winning Michael McIntyre is back with his hit Saturday-night gameshow that's packed with huge stars, big laughs, and a colossal spinning wheel! Three contestants hope to answer their way to a fortune, guided by seven celebrities but can they help them to win life-changing cash? That all depends on the spin of The Wheel.
THE CELEBRITY INNER CIRCLE
Across eight brand‑new episodes - up from six in the first series - the gripping, high‑stakes quiz show sees a contestant pair up with a celebrity with the aim of making it all the way to the final round where two players face the ultimate decision - split the prize money and walk away as equals or attempt to take it all by shafting the other player, leaving them with nothing.
HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU
Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and a who's who of hosts welcome a gaggle of guest panellists to find the funny in the week's big stories.
Transmission details will be announced in due course.
