The Best TV Shows on BBC One Northern Ireland

Every BBC One Northern Ireland Show Ranked From Best To Worst

BBC One Northern Ireland’s extensive portfolio includes more than 20 shows, spanning the years from 1998 to 2026. Among BBC One Northern Ireland’s finest offerings are Falling for a Dancer and The Blame Game, which debuted in 1998 and 2006, respectively. Our curated list, current as of April 2026, showcases over 20 of BBC One Northern Ireland’s highest-rated series.

  • Falling for a Dancer
    Falling for a Dancer (1998)7.0

    Set in rural Ireland of the 1930s, the story begins when 19-year-old Elizabeth has a brief fling with an actor and falls pregnant. Community pressure forces her to marry a dull middle-aged man, but maybe there is hope on the horizon.

  • Video Nasty
    Video Nasty (2025)6.5

    Three mostly normal, slightly weird teens go on an epic quest for a cult VHS collection. But on the way, they somehow get mixed up in a murder.

  • Funboys
    Funboys (2025)6.0

    The three funboys, Callum Brown, Jordan McCafferty and Lorcan Boggin, may have taken the scenic route through emotional development but they're trying to make the most of life in rural Ballymacnoose.

  • Dead and Buried
    Dead and Buried (2024)4.9

    Outside the supermarket with her young son, Cathy encounters Michael - the man convicted of the brutal murder of her brother, 20 years earlier. Ignoring the advice of her best friend, Cathy takes to social media, uncovering the successful career and family life Michael has forged for himself since early release from prison, while she grieved for her brother.

  • Hope Street
    Hope Street (2021)4.8

    The arrival of DC Leila Hussain sets tongues wagging – what brings this big city girl to a sleepy Northern Irish seaside town? Warm-hearted detective drama in a stunning setting.

  • The Blame Game
    The Blame Game (2006)N/A

    The Blame Game is a weekly comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC One Northern Ireland. Started in 2005, it is hosted by Tim McGarry. Regular panellists include comedians Colin Murphy, Neil Delamere, and Jake O'Kane.

  • House Of The Year
    House Of The Year (2010)N/A

    There's no place like home. Brill bungalows, cosy cottages, terrific terraces - Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen leads the search for Northern Ireland’s most desirable dwelling.

  • Those Were the Days
    Those Were the Days (2011)N/A

    Richard Dormer narrates this nostalgic documentary series that delves into the BBC archives to reveal the changing face of life in Northern Ireland.

  • Walk the Line
    Walk the Line (2014)N/A

    Barra Best sets out to uncover and explore some of Northern Ireland's lost railways.

  • A Stitch through Time
    A Stitch through Time (2021)N/A

    Aspiring fashion designers take on challenges inspired by the Ulster-Scots influence.

  • B&B by the Sea
    B&B by the Sea (2022)N/A

    A unique hideaway on Northern Ireland’s spectacular coastline where famous faces explore the delights of the sea, acquire new skills and are welcomed into the B&B team.

  • The Prime Ministers of Northern Ireland
    The Prime Ministers of Northern Ireland (2023)N/A

    Alvin Jackson tells the stories of the six prime ministers who presided over the Stormont government from 1921 to 1972, and reveals how they shaped the history of Northern Ireland.

  • Jailed: Inside Maghaberry Prison
    Jailed: Inside Maghaberry Prison (2023)N/A

    Stephen Nolan gets unprecedented access to one of the UK’s most notorious high-security jails. Face to face with prisoners in their cells, he finds a system under pressure.

  • The Chronicles of Armagh
    The Chronicles of Armagh (2024)N/A

    Series following a year in the less urban parts of an ancient city and its surrounding villages, where people’s lives are rooted in nature and the seasons that shape it.

  • The Crime I Can't Forget
    The Crime I Can't Forget (2025)N/A

    Every detective has a case that's never left them. Clue by clue, officers remember cases that shaped their career and revealed what it takes to be a criminal - and a detective.

  • Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic
    Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic (2026)N/A

    Ronan's coming home - to one of the world's most magical and healing places. There's laughter and tears along the way as he makes a heartfelt return to Ireland's west coast.

  • Tall Tales & Murder
    Tall Tales & Murder (N/A)N/A

    Based on the eight book Dublin Trilogy series by Caimh McDonnell. Follows the interconnected lives and adventures of Paul Mulchrone, Brigit Conroy, and Bunny McGarry in Dublin, in a darkly funny crime caper with elements of treasure hunt and magical realism.

  • Farm 999
    Farm 999 (2025)N/A

    Steph McGovern reveals the hidden dangers of rural life – from daring rescues to ruthless crimes, as farmers and first responders battle to save life and livelihood.

  • Kinahan: The True Story of Ireland's Mafia
    Kinahan: The True Story of Ireland's Mafia (2025)N/A

    Documentary series following the Kinahan cartel, from small-time street-dealing gang in 80s Dublin to its reputation today as one the world's most feared crime organisations.

  • Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein
    Greatest Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein (2026)N/A

    Green-fingered celebs with a passion for plants help Diarmuid and Carol celebrate Northern Ireland’s glorious gardens. Bursting with ideas, the love for gardening shines through.