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主播大秀 iPlayer highlights 27 June - 3 July

Richard Bell

Publicist, Digital Communications

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

Celebrity Masterchef
The who’s who of drama, music, sport and show business battle it out to become Celebrity MasterChef 2020. Across five weeks John Torode and Gregg Wallace will put their taste buds through a range of lip-smacking, and possibly distasteful dishes, as they discover which celebrities have the palate and skill to chop, slice and sizzle their way to lifting the iconic Celebrity MasterChef trophy. Series begins on Wednesday 1 July.

The FA Cup
Two days of FA Cup quarter-final action this weekend. On Saturday, Norwich City take on Manchester United (kick off 5:30pm), with Newcastle United playing current title holders Manchester City on Sunday (kick off 6:30pm). Streaming live on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June.

Deep In Vogue
Deep In Vogue celebrates the colourful, queer, emotional and political stories of Northern Vogue and its people. Synonymous with the black, gay ballrooms of 1980s New York this documentary asks why we need Vogue in the UK now more than ever. Available from Saturday 27 June.

Canada's Drag Race
Twelve of the best drag artistes from Canada’s vibrant Drag scene will compete for the title of 'Canada’s First Drag Superstar', and with elements of both the iconic RuPaul’s Drag Race, and the hugely successful Drag Race UK, this ten-part series promises to follow in their footsteps. Available weekly from Friday 3 July.

Pele, Argentina And The Dictators
For many football fans Brazil’s 1970 World Cup team remains the greatest ever. Coached by Mario Zagallo, and with the talents of Pele, Jairzinho, Rivelino, Gerson and Tostao, this documentary follows their mission to expunge the humiliation of their exit from the group stage in World Cup 1966. Available from Sunday 28 June.

The Glastonbury Experience
The Glastonbury Experience will mark what would have been the festival’s 50th anniversary by reliving some of the finest performances from headliners like Adele, Beyoncé, Coldplay and Jay-Z. David Bowie’s headline set, from the year 2000, will also be shown in full for the first time ever. Full length performances available to stream across the weekend.

Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners
Presented by historian David Olusoga, Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners looks at the abolition of slavery in Britain and the extraordinary choice by the government of the day to compensate slave owners for their loss of 'property'. Both parts of the documentary are available now.

Eastenders
Classic EastEnders episodes from 2008, charting Whitney’s arrival to E20. Four episodes a week are now available to stream and viewers can also get their Walford fix with EastEnders: Secrets from the Square along with other iconic episodes. Available to stream now, episodes added weekly.

Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series five of Michael McIntyre's Big Show, with big laughs, big stars and big surprises featuring stars like Liam Payne, Bear Grylls, Emma Bunton, Judge Rinder, Ellie Goulding and Robbie Williams. Series 5 available to stream now.

Borg Vs McEnroe
Legendary tennis rivals Bjorn Borg (Sverrir Gudnason) and John McEnroe (Shia LeBeouf) battle it out at Wimbledon in 1980. The match marks the pinnacle of the fire and ice rivalry between the two players – a battle that sets tennis alight. Available from Friday 3rd July.

McFarland USA
Sports drama based on a true story about a team of underdogs who chase success with the help of a failed American football coach. Led by Jim White, a group of Latino students with an exceptional talent for long-distance running face adversity together and bid to become cross country champions. Streaming on iPlayer from Saturday 27th June.

This Beautiful Fantastic
When Bella Brown (Jessica Brown Findlay), a reclusive young woman, is threatened with eviction unless she gives her garden a makeover, she sets to work, watched by her scornful and curmudgeonly next-door neighbour, Alfie (Tom Wilkinson). Streaming on iPlayer from Sunday 28th June.

The Blair Witch Project
On the trail of a local legend about a witch, three student filmmakers ignore warnings from the locals and go into the Maryland woods for the weekend. Deep in the forest and miles from help, they learn the terrifying truth. Streaming now.

Trumbo
Oscar-winning Bryan Cranston portrays Dalton Trumbo, the highly paid writer of many Hollywood hits, but his fortunes are about to change with the beginning of the Cold War and the rise of an anti-communist witch hunt. Available until Monday 29 June.

Machines
A look behind the doors of a textile factory in India, observing the life of the workers and the oppressive environment they seldom escape from. Available until Friday 3 July

Miniature Britain
Biologist George McGavin goes on a journey around the British Isles to show us the extraordinary little things that are vital to our land. With a revolutionary new microscope camera 7,000 times more powerful than the human eye, George reveals the surprising beauty of Britain close-up. Available until Monday 29 June.

George Best: All By Himself
Feature-length documentary exploring the remarkable life of the footballer George Best. The story of the reserved young prodigy from Northern Ireland who became a global superstar. Available until Wednesday 1 July.