BBC One Northern Ireland has delivered an expansive roster of over 20 shows, dating from 1998 all the way to 2026. Notable series such as Falling for a Dancer and The Blame Game from BBC One Northern Ireland first graced the screens in 1998 and 2006. Explore our list of the top rated shows up to date from April 2026 that includes over 20 unique series.

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.

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.

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.

Jaw-dropping two-part documentary that unravels the astonishing true story of Samantha Cookes – serial scammer, master manipulator, and at one point, a trusted nanny.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Weatherman Barra Best voyages around the Northern Irish coastline

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.

From people doing good to those with a passion for the unusual, this series is guaranteed to make you rethink how you spend your spare time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paddy Raff is challenged by his posh alter-ego Nigel to show off Northern Ireland's hidden gems. With funny friends in tow he tries everything from milking cows to pulling pints.

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.

Two stolen lives and a 'suicide pact' that never was. In previously unbroadcast tapes, a killer coldly recounts how he got away with a double murder for 18 years.