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Season 1

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x1 Meet the Queens: Series 1

    • September 3, 2019
    • BBC Three

    Mama Ru has made the trip across the pond in search for a queen with the most charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent in all the land. Here are our RuPaul's Drag Race UK queens!

  • S01E01 The Royal Queens

    • October 3, 2019
    • BBC Three

    RuPaul brings the award-winning global phenomenon to the UK for the first time. Ten of the country’s most fabulous drag queens will compete in the Olympics of drag in the hope that RuPaul, queen of queens, will crown them as the UK’s first Drag Race superstar.

  • S01E02 Downton Draggy

    • October 10, 2019
    • BBC Three

    The queens' acting skills are put to the test as they star in a sumptuous new comedy costume drama – Downton Draggy.

  • S01E03 Posh on a Penny

    • October 17, 2019
    • BBC Three

    This week RuPaul tests the queens' sewing skills and fashion sense as they are challenged to create show-stopping outfits from junk found at a car boot sale.

  • S01E04 Snatch Game

    • October 24, 2019
    • BBC Three

    This week the queens take on the iconic Snatch Game challenge where they must deliver their best celebrity impersonations against a classic TV game show backdrop.

  • S01E05 Girl Groups

    • October 31, 2019
    • BBC Three

    The remaining queens are split into two teams for a girl group battle.

  • S01E06 Thirsty Werk

    • November 7, 2019
    • BBC Three

    This week the queens’ creative marketing skills are put to the test as they are asked to create an advert and brand themselves.

  • S01E07 The Family That Slays Together

    • November 14, 2019
    • BBC Three

    Only four queens remain. Tensions are high and emotions are charged as they are challenged to give family members a very special drag makeover.

  • S01E08 Grand Finale

    • November 21, 2019
    • BBC Three

    Strictly Come Dancing’s AJ Pritchard and his brother Curtis choreograph the three queens as they take on an all-singing, all-dancing final challenge.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 It's a Wrap!

    • November 29, 2019

    Witness the reactions of the finalists of RuPaul's Drag Race UK as they watch the final episode for the very first time, awaiting the big Ru-veal.

Season 2

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x3 Meet the Queens: Series 2

    • December 16, 2020
    • BBC Three

    Ahead of the long-awaited second series, Mama Ru introduces the 12 fabulous new queens competing for the title of the UK’s next Drag Race superstar.

  • S02E01 Royalty Returns

    • January 14, 2021
    • BBC Three

    The queens enter the werk room for the first time and quickly take on their first challenge – a photo shoot with Ru. Then, in an added twist, the queens are asked to serve two looks on the Drag Race runway. Actress and fashion icon Elizabeth Hurley joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as the first queen sashays away from the competition.

  • S02E02 Rats: The Rusical

    • January 21, 2021
    • BBC Three

    RuPaul’s search for the UK’s next Drag Race superstar continues. The queens are settling in, but the pressure is on as their singing, acting and dancing skills are truly challenged in Rats – The Rusical, Drag Race’s first ever live musical. West End star Sheridan Smith joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as another queen exits the competition.

  • S02E03 Who Wore It Best

    • January 28, 2021
    • BBC Three

    The search for the UK’s next Drag Race superstar continues. This week RuPaul tests the queens’ creative sewing skills – and their friendships – as they’re pitted against each other in a design challenge called Who Wore It Best? Supermodel Jourdan Dunn joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as a third queen leaves the competition.

  • S02E04 Morning Glory

    • February 4, 2021
    • BBC Three

    RuPaul’s search for the UK’s next Drag Race superstar continues. This week, the queens’ presenting skills are challenged as they host their own daytime magazine show, Morning Glory. The queen of British daytime TV, Lorraine Kelly, joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as a fourth queen exits the competition.

  • S02E05 The RuRuvision Song Contest

    • February 11, 2021
    • BBC Three

    With the queens reunited and added twists, there is much excitement in the air, but the competition picks up quickly as the queens form two groups for a Europop battle – The RuRuvision Song Contest. In a glorious homage to Eurovision, the queens record and perform the same catchy song, but can they swerve the dreaded nul points? MNEK joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as a fifth queen sashays away from the competition.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x4 Queens on Lockdown

    • February 12, 2021
    • BBC Three

    A never-before-seen look into the lockdown lives of the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race UK as they were sent home for a seven-month break in filming due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • S02E06 Snatch Game

    • February 18, 2021
    • BBC Three

    This week the queens showcase their best celebrity impressions and improv skills, as they take on the iconic Snatch Game. Gemma Collins plays along too, but can the queens match her blankety blank? On the judging panel singer Jessie Ware joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr as another queen sashays away…

  • S02E07 Lockdown Supersheroes

    • February 25, 2021
    • BBC Three

    RuPaul challenges the queens to create show-stopping superhero outfits. US Drag Race star Raven pops in for moral support, and TV presenter Maya Jama joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel, as Ru decides which queens should lip sync for their lives.

  • S02E08 Stoned on the Runway

    • March 4, 2021
    • BBC Three

    This week the queens face one of their toughest challenge yet, as they are asked to write and perform their own comedy stand-up routines. Comedy legend Dawn French joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as another queen takes her leave.

  • S02E09 BeastEnders

    • March 11, 2021
    • BBC Three

    This week the queens’ acting skills are put to the test as they star in a new soap opera BeastEnders. To help them with their roles, EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy, aka Sonia, gives the girls a soap acting masterclass whilst Michelle Visage and Graham Norton and an extra special guest judge join RuPaul to deliberate the fate of the remaining queens.

  • S02E10 Grand Finale

    • March 18, 2021
    • BBC Three

    It’s the Finale! The competition concludes in an all singing all dancing extravaganza fight for the crown. Choreographer Jay Revell coaches the queens through their intense final challenge, and Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and all of the eliminated queens return to witness who RuPaul awards the coveted title of UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Crowning RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 2 Winner - Live Queen Reaction!

    • March 19, 2021

    Watch the live reactions of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finalists, Ellie Diamond, Bimini Bon Boulash, Lawrence Chaney and Tayce as they find out who is the NEXT DRAG RACE UK SUPERSTAR! It’s the Grand RuVeal! Charity Shop Sue invites the four finalists to her private screening of the finale episode. As multiple endings were recorded none of the queens know who RuPaul has chosen as his season two winner.

Season 3

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x6 Meet the Queens: Series 3

    • August 18, 2021
    • BBC Three

    With RuPaul’s Drag Race UK returning for series 3, RuPaul introduces the 12 new queens competing for the coveted title of the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.

  • S03E01 The Return of Royalty

    • September 23, 2021
    • BBC Three

    Twelve fabulous drag queens sashay into the werk room for the first time. Matt Lucas joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton to help RuPaul determine which queen is the first to go.

  • S03E02 Dragoton

    • September 30, 2021
    • BBC Three

    RuPaul continues his search for the UK’s next Drag Race superstar. Oti Mabuse joins as choreographer and guest judge as the queens take on a high-energy dance challenge.

  • S03E03 Great Outdoors

    • October 7, 2021
    • BBC Three

    US Drag Race star Raven pays a surprise visit, while Nicola Coughlan joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as the queens face an ultra-camp design challenge.

  • S03E04 Big Drag Energy

    • October 14, 2021
    • BBC Three

    It’s girl group week! Spice Girls legend Emma Bunton joins Ru, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the panel, and Steps drop in to share their pop wisdom.

  • S03E05 Draglexa

    • October 21, 2021
    • BBC Three

    Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as they determine the fate of another queen.

  • S03E06 Snatch Game

    • October 28, 2021
    • BBC Three

    Nadine Coyle and Judi Love join the queens for the iconic Snatch Game, while the legendary Lulu joins Ru as his extra special guest judge alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

  • S03E07 Miss Fugly Beauty Pageant

    • November 4, 2021
    • BBC Three

    Alesha Dixon and fashionista Charity Shop Sue drop in as the queens take on their toughest challenge yet - a race against the clock to deliver three looks on the runway.

  • S03E08 Bra Wars

    • November 11, 2021
    • BBC Three

    This week the queens’ overacting skills are put to the test as they star in a new sci-fi blockbuster, Bra Wars - The Fempire Claps Back. Actor Russell Tovey joins RuPaul as his extra special guest judge alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as the queens once again fight for their survival.

  • S03E09 The Pearly Gates Roast

    • November 18, 2021
    • BBC Three

    Comedy legend Kathy Burke joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as the queens are tasked with serving up a serious roast of a comedy challenge.

  • S03E10 Grand Finale

    • November 25, 2021
    • BBC Three

    It's the grand finale, and a Christmas wish is about to come true for one lucky queen, as the search to find the UK's next Drag Race superstar concludes with a festive fight for the crown.

Season 4

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x7 Meet the Queens: Series 4

    • September 7, 2022
    • BBC Three

    With RuPaul’s Drag Race UK returning for Series 4, RuPaul introduces the 12 new queens competing for the coveted title of the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.

  • S04E01 ST4RT Your Engines

    • September 22, 2022
    • BBC Three

    Twelve fabulous new drag queens enter the werk room for the first time. Dame Joanna Lumley joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as RuPaul determines which queen is the first to go.

  • S04E02 Yass-tonbury Festival

    • September 29, 2022
    • BBC Three

    Girl Group week comes early! FKA twigs joins Ru, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the panel, and Cathy Dennis pops by to share her song writing wisdom.

  • S04E03 Naff-ta Awards

    • October 6, 2022
    • BBC Three

    Supermodel Leomie Anderson joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as the queens tackle a bingo-themed design challenge.

  • S04E04 Catty Man

    • October 13, 2022
    • BBC Three

    The queens’ improv skills are tested as they star on Alan Carr’s brand new chat show Catty Man. Queen of daytime TV Alison Hammond guest judges.

  • S04E05 Lairy Poppins - The Rusical

    • October 20, 2022
    • BBC Three

    It’s Rusical week! Star of stage and screen Hannah Waddingham joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as the curtain falls on another queen.

  • S04E06 Snatch Game

    • October 27, 2022
    • BBC Three

    Strictly stars Tess Daly and AJ Odudu play the iconic Snatch Game, while Spice Girl Mel B joins RuPaul as his extra special guest judge alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr.

  • S04E07 Makeover Challenge

    • November 3, 2022
    • BBC Three

    It’s the return of the much-loved makeover challenge as the queens share the art of drag with six very special makeover subjects. Boy George and US Drag Race star Raven join the fun.

  • S04E08 The Squirrel Games

    • November 10, 2022
    • BBC Three

    The queens’ acting skills are tested as they star in a murderous twist on a reality TV classic. Celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale guest judges alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr.

  • S04E09 Comedy Queens

    • November 17, 2022
    • BBC Three

    The queens’ stand-up skills are tested as they campaign for a place in the grand finale. Comedy star Aisling Bea and actor and singer Olly Alexander guest star.

  • S04E10 Grand Finale

    • November 24, 2022
    • BBC Three

    It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens are all on hand as RuPaul crowns the UK’s next Drag Race superstar.

Season 5

  • Cast Interviews

    SPECIAL 0x8 Meet the Queens: Series 5

    • September 11, 2023
    • BBC Three

    RuPaul presents the new queens competing to be the UK’s next Drag Race superstar.

  • S05E01 Tickety-Boo

    • September 28, 2023
    • BBC Three

    A new cast of queens enter the workroom and RuPaul sets their first surprise challenge. Supermodel Kristen McMenamy, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru on the judging panel.

  • S05E02 Purr-fect Looks

    • October 5, 2023
    • BBC Three

    Editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful and Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney drop by to help RuPaul as the queens showcase their creative skill and style in the design challenge.

  • S05E03 Club Bangers

    • October 12, 2023
    • BBC Three

    The queens take on a 90s rave banger for the girl group challenge. Pop legend Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel.

  • S05E04 DisasterClass

    • October 19, 2023
    • BBC Three

    The queens attempt to make Mama Ru laugh her heels off with a masterclass in Love, Werk and Play. RuPaul's Drag Race fan, actor Suranne Jones, joins the judging panel.

  • S05E05 Panto Dames

    • October 26, 2023
    • BBC Three

    Prepare for panto - Drag Race style! It's Rusical week, and screen star Cush Jumbo joins the fun as guest judge alongside RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

  • S05E06 Snatch Game

    • November 2, 2023
    • BBC Three

    Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke play the iconic Snatch Game. Alexandra joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel to determine the fate of another queen.

  • S05E07 Melodrama-Rama

    • November 9, 2023
    • BBC Three

    The melodrama continues as the queens’ over acting skills are tested with romantic drama. Comedian Joel Dommett joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

  • S05E08 Hotline Makeover

    • November 16, 2023
    • BBC Three

    The queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special makeover subjects, and fashion doyenne Daphne Guinness joins RuPaul on the judging panel.

  • S05E09 Dragiators' Roast

    • November 23, 2023
    • BBC Three

    It's the semi-final! In a Gladiators-themed roast, our ru-maining contenders step into the ring and wrestle for a place in the finale. Comedian Aisling Bea joins as guest judge.

  • S05E10 Grand Finale

    • November 30, 2023
    • BBC Three

    It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens all return to bear witness as RuPaul crowns the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar.