Next Tuesday marks International Women’s Day, and so this week we are celebrating strong female leads, and the TV shows that hero incredible female characters.
With over 30,000 hours of on demand content on Freeview Play, there’s loads to choose from. To browse more recommendations head to Channel 100 on your Freeview Play TV.
Killing Eve, BBC iPlayer
The final series of Killing Eve is airing now, and you can still catch up on the previous three series on BBC iPlayer.
We Are Lady Parts, All 4
Nida Manzoor's anarchic and irreverent music comedy about a Muslim female punk band - called Lady Parts - who are on a mission to find a lead guitarist and maybe, just maybe, get a proper gig. See the original Comedy Blap below then watch the full series.
Batwoman, All 4
Ruby Rose stars as Kate Kane, the first openly gay female lead of a live-action Super Hero show. Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, she soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, primed to snuff out the failing city’s criminal resurgence.
Chewing Gum, All 4
Comedy series following religious, Beyonce-obsessed 24-year-old Tracey Gordon who is fast finding out that the more she learns about the world, the less she understands, An original comedy from award winning, actor, singer, poet, and playwright, Michaela Coel.
Derry Girls, All 4
Derry Girls, created and written by the brilliant Lisa McGee, has scooped Royal Television Society Awards and British Comedy Guide awards, and follows four Northern Ireland natives, Erin, Orla ,Clare and Michelle , and Michelle's English cousin James, as they try and fail to stay out of trouble in this coming-of-age comedy.
Gentleman Jack, BBC iPlayer
Gentleman Jack is a glorious retelling of the real life diaries of Anne Lister. Anne returns to her shabby ancestral home, Shibden Hall, determined to restore its fortunes and find herself a wife
Twenties, BBC iPlayer
A figuring-it-out comedy by Lena Waithe. Wannabe screenwriter Hattie is an unapologetic, queer, African-American woman. Hollywood isn’t ready for her, but is she ready for Hollywood?
Charmed, All 4
Supernatural US drama about a family of good witches with powerful magical abilities that they use to help others. Starring Alyssa Milano and Rose McGowan.
Trigger Point, ITV Hub
Vicky McClure steals the show in this tense thriller. McClure plays Lana Washington, an experienced bomb disposal officer working for the Metropolitan Police.
Shrill, BBC iPlayer
Annie's done being a wallflower. No longer playing down to expectations of fat women, she vows to love herself, whether or not her hook-ups, colleagues and family feel the same.
Anne, ITV Hub
The real-life story of Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams' battle for justice.
I May Destroy You, BBCiPlayer
Michaela Coel's searing comedy-drama series I May Destroy You is available as a box set on BBC iPlayer now. The series delves into the issues around consent after the main character Arabella is spiked with a date-rape drug on a night out.
This Way Up, All 4
Aisling Bea plays Aine, a whip-smart teacher trying to pull her life back together after a 'teeny little nervous breakdown.'
Miss Marple, UKTV Play
Comfort TV at its best, Miss Marple is available to watch on UKTV Play now.
