Autumn TV to watch in 2014
Drama on BBC One and Two, documentaries on Channel 4 and, of course, the period dramas on ITV – this is the TV to watch in Autumn and Winter 2014.
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BBC
Peaky Blinders
Series two of period gangster drama Peaky Blinders returns to BBC Two this Autumn.
Turn on for more of the wild side of crime filled 1922 Birmingham.
Peaky Blinders airs on Thursday 2 October, on BBC Two.
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Turn on for more of the wild side of crime filled 1922 Birmingham.
Peaky Blinders airs on Thursday 2 October, on BBC Two.
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2
The Secrets
BAFTA winning actress Olivia Colman is just one member of the stellar cast to appear in BBC One's new five-part standalone drama The Secrets.
The series follows the five different stories that come from one single event and the ensuing butterfly effect.
The first episode, The Dilemma, stars Colman and airs this Autumn on BBC One.
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The series follows the five different stories that come from one single event and the ensuing butterfly effect.
The first episode, The Dilemma, stars Colman and airs this Autumn on BBC One.
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3
Lewis
Crime drama Lewis staring Laurence Fox returns to ITV for an eighth series.
With key characters leaving the force all is not well in Oxford.
Lewis airs on Friday 10 October, on ITV.
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Lewis airs on Friday 10 October, on ITV.
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4
The Great Fire
For anyone counting down the days until The Musketeers return to our TV screen, ITV has The Great Fire.
It follows the story of humble baker Thomas Farriner and his fabled involvement in The Great Fire of London.
The Great Fire airs on Thursday 16 October, on ITV.
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It follows the story of humble baker Thomas Farriner and his fabled involvement in The Great Fire of London.
The Great Fire airs on Thursday 16 October, on ITV.
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5
Gotham
Gotham is one for the superhero fans among us. A US drama take on the story of Batman, you can claim it's on for the kids, but you may find yourself gripped.
Gotham airs on Monday 13 October, on Channel 5.
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Gotham airs on Monday 13 October, on Channel 5.
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6
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey is now into its fifth series, and with precious few spoilers and teaser images, we're all rather excited to see what's in store.
Will Mary marry again, and will Edith's secret come out?
Downton Abbey is on ITV now.
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Will Mary marry again, and will Edith's secret come out?
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7
Strictly Come Dancing
With the full line-up announced, the new series of Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on 26 September with a host of new contestants and the killer presenting team of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Strictly Come Dancing started on BBC One, Friday 26 September at 9pm.
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Strictly Come Dancing started on BBC One, Friday 26 September at 9pm.
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8
Our Zoo
Our Zoo follows the unlikely, true story of the birth of Chester Zoo in 1930s England.
The first of six episodes aired on BBC One, Wednesday 3 September at 9pm.
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The first of six episodes aired on BBC One, Wednesday 3 September at 9pm.
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9
Educating The East End
After the huge success of Educating Yorkshire, Channel 4 has taken the cameras into a school in the east end of London.
Educating The East End airs on Channel 4, Thursday 4 September at 9pm.
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Educating The East End airs on Channel 4, Thursday 4 September at 9pm.
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10
Doctor Who
Another Sci-Fi offering, Peter Capaldi's Doctor Who has finally arrived. A darker, moodier Time Lord is here and it's well worth a watch.
Doctor Who continues on Saturdays on BBC One.
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Doctor Who continues on Saturdays on BBC One.
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11
Cilla
This three-part drama sees Sheridan Smith star as the famous Liverpudlian singer, Cilla Black.
Cilla aired on ITV on 15 September.
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