ABC iview – quick links
ABC iview: new in July
Grand Designs UK Season 24 – 2 July
Series. Presenter Kevin McCloud returns with a new season featuring bold visions, self-build castles, sustainable homes, woodland retreats, and transformative architecture.
Saint-Pierre – 3 July
Series. Two detectives with different policing skills and approaches are partnered to solve crimes in Saint-Pierre, the French Territory nestled in the Atlantic Ocean. At first at odds and suspicious of each other, Arch and Fitz soon discover that they are better together.
Do Not Watch This Show Season 2 – 3 July
Series. After achieving the most successful launch of a new children’s program in ABC iview’s history, and despite protest from the show’s protagonist Wizz, Do Not Watch This Show is back for a second season.
Cooper & Fry – 4 July
Series. Based on the bestselling series of novels by Stephen Booth, two mismatched detectives must work together to get results. But as their personal lives begin to intertwine and past scars look to be healed, a unique friendship is formed. As they unearth old rituals and beliefs, they must rely on each other to not only bring justice but to survive.
Bluey in Yolngu Matha – 5 July
The ABC brings Australia’s most loved blue heeler family to audiences in Yolngu Matha, the First Nations language of Northeast Arnhem Land. Five Bluey episodes have been translated, selected for their culturally relevant themes of family and country and will launch on ABC iview on Sunday 5 July and will also feature on the big screen at the Garma Festival in August.
Spicks and Specks Season 13 – 8 July
Series. Adam, Myf and Alan are back, pondering the big music questions as well as sweating the small stuff – such as can music be made using hospital equipment, what would Nessun Dorma sound like if it was about a butt-scooting dog and exactly what did Ed Sheeran get up to in Japan with Justin Bieber?
That Blackfella Show – 8 July
That Blackfella Show is back this NAIDOC Week, with Jessica Mauboy stepping in as host for a huge night of laughs, live music and a stacked line-up of First Nations talent including BARKAA and Baker Boy.
The Lady Grace Mysteries – 10 July
Series. At the majestic court of Queen Elizabeth I, Grace Cavendish is an (almost) perfect lady-in-waiting … and the first ever teenage spy, solving mysteries and secrets for the Queen.
Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory – 10 July
Part wildlife and part adventure show, follow the escapades of young National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory as he travels the world capturing extraordinary footage of wild animals.
Play School: Party Animals – 13 July
Calling all party animals! Play School is turning 60 and you’re invited to come celebrate. Your favourite Play School toys will be hosting different parties, from Arty Party, Superheroes to Animals, Space Explorers and Move & Groove!
When the River Rose – 14 July
Documentary. A deeply moving documentary revealing the social and economic impacts of the 2022 Lismore floods through intimate, character-driven storytelling. Flood survivor Kate Stroud guides audiences through compelling conversations with residents whose lives were reshaped by the record-breaking flood.
Back Roads Season 12 – 16 July
Series. Take a road less travelled to the small towns and communities that make Australia special, and discover remarkable stories and inspiring people you’ll never forget. Join Lisa Millar and guest presenters as Back Roads returns for its winter season.
Ninjago: Dragons Rising – 17 July
The Ninja become outlaws to sever Nya’s bond to the sea and, in doing so, uncover a plot to unite Ninjago’s greatest villains against them, orchestrated by the mysterious Crystal King. The Ninja turn to old allies and awaken new powers to protect their home and restore balance to Ninjago.
Treasure & Dirt – 19 July
Series. Two detectives investigate a gruesome murder in a dying opal town in the Australian desert – and are drawn into a strange, surreal underworld of secrets, greed and old sins that won’t stay buried.
Believe Me – 19 July
The story of the victims of John Worboys – one of the most prolific sex attackers in British history – and how two of them took the Metropolitan Police to task for failing them.
Kitchen Cabinet Season 8 – 21 July
Series. Join host Annabel Crabb for a brand-new season of Kitchen Cabinet, as she visits the homes of some of Australia’s most prominent political figures. Together they cook a meal, share a conversation, and, as always, Annabel brings dessert.
Hard Quiz Season 11 – 22 July
Series. Tom Gleeson is back with his Big Brass Mug on Hard Quiz. Each week, four Australian enthusiasts provide grist for Tom’s comedy mill, brandishing their outlandish fields of expertise.
New Zealand Spy – 22 July
New Zealand’s newest spies – and the only three who applied – Michael Riviera, Sue Nightingale, and Michael Anderson are tasked with protecting the nation from incoming threats, most notably from their noisy neighbours in Australia.
Monty Don’s Rhineland Gardens – 24 July
Monty Don’s latest adventure follows the River Rhine from the Alps to the North Sea. By visiting gardens along its course, he learns how the river has shaped this part of Europe.
ABC iview: recent highlights
Twenty Twenty Six – 10 June
Series. 48 countries, three host nations – former BBC head of values Ian Fletcher takes on the world’s biggest football tournament. So that’s all good then. Starring Hugh Bonneville.
Stuff the British Stole Season 3 – 9 June
Series. The British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Today, those objects are often housed in museums and galleries across the UK and the world. Journalist Marc Fennell is back for a third series of his popular show, travelling across the globe to unravel the mysteries behind those objects – and meet those who want them back.
