What is Half Man’s episode release schedule in the UK? Here’s how to watch Richard Gadd’s BBC drama

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Following the massive success of Baby Reindeer two years ago, Richard Gadd, the show’s creator and star, is back with a new BBC drama called Half Man.

This six-part drama tells the story of Ruben and Niall, two men with a close but troubled relationship, portrayed by Gadd and Jamie Bell respectively. The story jumps between two different time periods to reveal the complexities of their bond. It’s already generating a lot of excitement – Digital Spy even gave it five stars and called it the best show of 2026 – so if you’re curious about how to watch, you’ve come to the right place.

While the show is a co-production with HBO, Half Man is airing exclusively on the BBC in the UK.

Okay, so I just found out this new six-part show is dropping on BBC iPlayer on April 24th! And if you prefer watching on TV, it’ll be on BBC One a little bit after that. Pretty stoked to check it out!

Episode one of Half Man is available on BBC iPlayer right now.

Half Man release schedule – when is the next episode?

Instead of releasing all episodes at the same time, the show will be released weekly on iPlayer. This encourages viewers to tune in each week and discuss it with friends and colleagues.

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New episodes of the show will be available every Friday at 6am, with the final episode airing on May 29th. You can find a complete release schedule for Half Man on BBC iPlayer below:

Episode one – Friday, 24 April

Episode two – Friday, 1 May

Episode three – Friday, 8 May

Episode four – Friday, 15 May

Episode five – Friday, 22 May

Episode six – Friday, 29 May

When will Half Man air on BBC One?

I’m so excited for this new drama! It’s coming to BBC One, but if you want to watch it as soon as it’s released, it’ll be on BBC iPlayer first. Otherwise, we’ll have to wait a few days for the regular TV broadcast.

The first episode of Half Man will premiere on BBC One on Tuesday, April 28th, at 10:40 PM. The late timeslot is likely because the show deals with mature themes.

New episodes of Half Man will continue to air on Tuesdays in the same time slot. The series will conclude with its final episode on BBC One on Tuesday, June 2nd.

What is Half Man about?

The first episode of this BBC series follows Niall and Ruben as they develop a powerful and complex connection after their families come together. It’s a deeply personal story that also looks at the broader idea of masculinity.

Richard Gadd wrote and created Half Man, a story that follows two men over forty years. The series jumps between the present and flashbacks to their teenage years in the late 1980s.

Okay, so this show really grabs you from the start – it’s super intense and raw. It dives deep into what it means to be brothers, how easily things can turn violent, and just how delicate male friendships can be. Seriously, the first episode throws you right into the action – these two guys meet at a wedding, and things explode almost immediately. It’s a wild ride!

Half Man premieres on BBC iPlayer on 24 April, and will air on BBC One later.

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2026-04-24 09:19