This June 2024 on BBC Player, dive into the kingdom of whales, dolphins and other cetaceans this World Ocean Day in June with Whale with Steve Backshall on BBC Earth and get closer than ever to the lives of these majestic, mysterious animals.

Adventurer and conservationists Steve Backshall puts his specialised freediving skills to use, diving without scuba equipment to enter the underwater world of whales and dolphins on their terms. Never-seen-before filming techniques captures Steve’s thrilling first-hand encounters and breath-taking underwater footage in each unique habitat across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans.

But that’s not all you can look forward to on BBC Player in June 2024. Check out these highlights below to sort out your watch list this month.  Check it out exclusively on UnifiTV channel 501, Astro channel 554 and BBC Player.

Inside the Factory S8

Premieres 9th June, Sunday at 8:05pm

Discover the skill, scale and technology involved in the creation of your favourite foods and goods. Gregg Wallace visits some of the largest factories in Europe to reveal the astonishing processes and machinery behind high-volume manufacturing. Outside the factory, Cherry Healey investigates the science and innovation behind each product, including jelly beans, jeans and bath bombs. Meanwhile, historian Ruth Goodman reveals how the products were invented and popularised.

Whale with Steve Backshall

Premieres 27th June, Thursday at 8:00pm

A pioneering documentary series shedding new light on nature’s iconic, mysterious and deeply threatened whales and other cetaceans. Whale with Steve Backshall gives a stunning and comprehensive overview of the world of whales, dolphins and porpoises.

Sister Boniface Mysteries S3

Premieres 21st June, Friday

The crime-solving Vespa-driving Catholic nun is back to solve more crimes in this acclaimed murder-mystery series. Sister Boniface’s faith in The Almighty is matched only by her passion for forensics. Her aptitude for detective work is an invaluable asset to the Great Slaughter Police Department, who face more mysteries. The head perfumer of a famous fragrance dynasty is found dead, a renowned organist is murdered mid-tune, and a cult sci-fi convention turns ugly when one of the guests is kidnapped.

Inside No. 9 S9

Premieres 21st June, Friday on BBC Player

The award-winning anthology returns for a final series of deliciously dark tales that will leave you shaking with fear or shrieking with laughter. Or both. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith present more twisted stories to delight and disturb their many fans around the world. From the elegance of an Edwardian country house to the grim reality of a late-night underground train, from grave-robbers to nosy neighbours, from illicit visits to the toilets to a ticking clock in a sinister escape room, this ninth collection is more ambitious than ever.

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