BBC Studios keeps delivering riveting shows this August! Top Gear season 27 and more are on the menu.

Top Gear, Miranda and more returns to BBC Studios this August!

w/c 29^th July 2019

BBC Earth: World’s Wildest Weather: Caught on Camera Series 2 (1x60)

Thursday 1^st August at 20:00

A funny and frightening rollercoaster journey investigating our planet’s most extreme weather as told and filmed by ordinary people caught in ‘the eye of the storm’. We follow the incredible human stories of the families caught up in snowstorms, frightening moor fires and a too close for comfort lightning strike. We also meet a retired homeowner whose property was on the edge of the cliff following accelerated coastal erosion, where 30 metres of dunes were lost over night. The film uses jaw dropping, often never before seen footage, captured on cameras and phones. It also explores the science behind these events and why our weather is getting wilder every year.

w/c 5^th August 2019

BBC Earth: Inside the Factory Series 2 (6x60)

Weekdays from Wednesday 7^th August at 19:00

With exclusive access to some of the world’s biggest and busiest factories – some opening their doors to TV cameras for the very first time – Inside the Factory reveals the extraordinary secrets of our favourite consumer goods. Gregg Wallace discovers the astonishing machinery and processes that allow these supersized factories to produce the food and goods we buy, meeting the people who work there and watching raw ingredients transformed into precision-engineered products. In this second series, Gregg reveals the processes behind the production of well-known brands of cereals, sweets, potato snacks, tinned beans, bicycles and sneakers.

w/c 12^th August 2019

BBC Brit: Life After Prison (3x45)

From Tuesday 13^th August at 22:15

This enthralling documentary follows a group of ex-convicts as they leave prison and face their volatile first year on the outside. Whether they’re battling drug addiction, rebuilding their old lives or attempting to start new careers, each individual faces a unique set of challenges. And their personal obstacles are revealed through a combination of candid interviews and intimate self-shot footage. Emotional human stories. Unpredictable twists. Dramatic moments. This is a fascinating insight into the lives of people looking for a second chance.

BBC Brit: Taskmaster Series 4

From Wednesday 14^th August at 20:00

The taskmaster returns for its first ever fourth series as five more comedians battle it out to impress the Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies, by creatively completing his fiendish assignments.  As usual, Greg delivers his judgements on their efforts with an iron fist wrapped in a spiky glove. Naturally, his well-trained assistant Alex Horne always has his back, as he expertly supervises tasks, provides slick statistical analysis and offers endearing, unconditional love to his master. Watch as new competitors Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding put their bodies and their reputations on the line every time they break that hallowed wax seal to reveal their next challenge.

BBC Brit: Miranda Series 3

From Friday 16^th August at 20:30

Picking up where the last series left off, Miranda and her love interest Gary have agreed to be ‘just good friends’ and so future episodes find Miranda determined to get herself a new man to obsess over and keep her mother, Penny off her back.

Will Miranda and Stevie ever be responsible enough to make a real success of the shop? Will Miranda ever attract a man? Will Miranda and Gary finally get together or will they find new love interests and go their separate ways?

w/c 19^th August 2019

BBC Earth: Why Do I Put On Weight? (1x60)

Tuesday 20^th August at 19:00

Your skinny best friend seems to eat twice as much as you. But you’re still overweight. Why? For decades, experts thought they had the answer: too many calories and not enough exercise. But the latest scientific research is turning those assumptions on their head. Differences in our individual biology – our genetics, hormones or psychology – all play a crucial role. Now, five volunteers are going on diets tailored to their bodies and brains. They’re just like you – normal people who spend their lives going up and down in weight. Combining rock-solid science with engaging personal stories, this experiment will revolutionise how we think about diet. Think long-term weight loss is impossible? Think again.

BBC Earth: Arabia with Levison Wood (5x60)

From Thursday 22^nd August at 19:00

Levison Wood explores the Middle East on his most ambitious journey yet: a 5,000 mile expedition through the most perilous region on earth. His mission is to immerse himself in the lives of locals and challenge the myths and stereotypes that plague this ancient land. Join him as he dodges warzones, crosses fabled deserts and follows in the footsteps of childhood heroes, exploring the hopes and realities of an incredible range of characters he meets along the way.

BBC Lifestyle: Extraordinary Places to Eat

From Thursday 22^nd August at 20:00

Experiencing great food is one of the best things about visiting a new city but how can you be sure you find the hidden gems? In each episode of this visually stunning series, celebrated Maitre d’ Fred Siriex (First Dates) is accompanied by one of Britain's biggest chefs as they take him to experience the restaurants where they genuinely love to eat and explore what goes into making them so special.Fred’s companions are Michel Roux Jr (Paris), Nisha Katona (San Sebastian), Tom Kerridge (Edinburgh) and Angela Hartnett (Venice).

w/c 26^th August 2019

BBC Earth: Big Animal Surgery (3x60)

From Monday 26^th August at 19:00

The biggest animals on the planet have the most incredible anatomies. Big Animal Surgery reveals these miracles of biological design – by saving their lives on the operating table. Following ground-breaking operations performed by the most skilled surgeons in the world, this series captures life-or-death treatments as never before. Discover why a lion’s roar can be heard five miles away and how an elephant can go for days without sleeping in these extraordinarily emotional stories.

BBC Brit: Top Gear Series 27 (5x60)

From Sunday 29^th August at 20:00

Top Gear is back, with a shiny new presenter line up. Series 27 of the world’s biggest motoring show sees Chris Harris joined by cricket legend Freddie Flintoff and comedian Paddy McGuiness with a little help from the white-suited racing driver known as the Stig. From the brutal heat of the Ethiopian desert to the sweltering Borneo rainforest to the wilds of Iceland, Top Gear is going bigger than ever before, pushing their cars and the presenters to the limits of endurance.