What’s new to watch on BBC iPlayer? April 29th, 2024
This week on BBC iPlayer we’re taking a revealing journey to the epicentre of America’s opioid epidemic with Michael Keaton and Rosario Dawson in Dopesick. We’reback in Aberdeen for the second series of Granite Harbour, and staying in Scotland for the new series of Scotland’s Home of the Year. Plus there’s a new series of A Kind of Spark, based on the best-selling book by neurodivergent author, Elle McNicoll.
What’s coming new to BBC iPlayer this week?
Dopesick
Drama telling the true story of America’s struggle with opioid addiction, from the boardrooms of Purdue Pharma, to a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA. Featuring a star cast, including Michael Keaton, Rosario Dawson, Peter Sarsgaard, and Will Poulter.
Granite Harbour
Davis is back. He’s decided to stay in Aberdeen and continue with his traineeship at the MIT team. One small problem – his estranged father, Grantley, has decided it’s a good time to visit, and he’s got an agenda of his own.
The MIT team have their work cut out when ‘reformed’ drug kingpin, Grace McFadden’s notorious fixer, Lucas Galloway, turns up dead, a new cocaine and ketamine compound is flooding the streets, and there’s suspicion that there might be an impending turf war. To complicate things, Davis has to investigate the case of an unknown pregnant shoplifting stowaway, Mariam, who in the act of being charged has claimed that her partner has been killed on their journey across the sea.
A Kind of Spark
Second series based on the best-selling book by neurodivergent author, Elle McNicoll. A face from the past and a mysterious bookshop bring new challenges for Addie and her loved ones. Growing up is hard, growing up autistic is harder. Can Addie work out what’s next?
Scotland’s Home of the Year
The search is on for Scotland’s Home of the Year 2024. Interior designers Anna Campbell-Jones and Banjo Beale are joined by architect Danny Campbell as they travel the country in search of Scotland’s best homes.
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