List of RuPaul's Drag Race UK episodes
RuPaul's Drag Race UK is a British reality competition streaming television series based on the American television series of the same name. The television series is produced by World of Wonder for the BBC. The show premiered on the BBC's web streaming service BBC Three on 3 October 2019. The show is distributed internationally on the streaming service WOW Presents Plus. RuPaul's Drag Race UK documents RuPaul in his search for "UK's next drag superstar. RuPaul plays several roles on the show including host, mentor and head judge for the series, as the contestants are given different challenges to participate in each week. The show also employs panel of judges: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton. In November 2019, RuPaul's Drag Race UK was renewed for a second series.
Series overview[]
| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| 1 | 8 | 3 October 2019 | 21 November 2019 | ||
| 2 | 10 | 14 January 2021 | 18 March 2021 | ||
| 3 | 10 | 23 September 2021 | 25 November 2021 | ||
Episodes[]
Series 1 (2019)[]
The first series released from 3 October 2019 to 21 November 2019 in the United Kingdom on the streaming service BBC Three. Internationally the programme was released on WOW Presents Plus.[1][2] Baga Chipz, Blu Hydrangea, Cheryl Hole, Crystal, Divina de Campo, Gothy Kendoll, Scaredy Kat, Sum Ting Wong, Vinegar Strokes and The Vivienne were revealed as the Queens competing on 21 August 2019.[3] The first series introduces the concept of RuPaul's Drag Race UK where RuPaul searches for the "UK's next drag superstar." RuPaul plays several roles on the show including host, mentor and head judge for the series, as the contestants are given different challenges to participate in each week. The show also employs panel of judges: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton.[4]
The programme features no cash prizes or sponsorships, unlike the original American series, due to the fact the BBC is a publicly funded broadcaster. Instead the winners of the weekly challenge were awarded with a "Ru Peter Badge" which was partly inspired by British children's show Blue Peter that first aired on the BBC.[5] The winner of the competition received an all-expenses paid trip to Hollywood to star in her own digital series produced by World of Wonder. During the finale The Vivienne won the competition and was crowned the "UK's First Drag Superstar."[6]
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "The Royal Queens" | 3 October 2019 |
| 2 | 2 | "Downton Draggy" | 10 October 2019 |
| 3 | 3 | "Posh on a Penny" | 17 October 2019 |
| 4 | 4 | "Snatch Game" | 24 October 2019 |
| 5 | 5 | "Girl Group Battle Royale" | 31 October 2019 |
| 6 | 6 | "Thirsty Werk" | 7 November 2019 |
| 7 | 7 | "Family That Drags Together" | 14 November 2019 |
| 8 | 8 | "Grand Finale" | 21 November 2019 |
Series 2 (2021)[]
The second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK was confirmed and casting was closed on 15 November 2019.[7][8] Graham Norton and Alan Carr were confirmed to return as judges alongside RuPaul and Michelle Visage.[9] Carr revealed the second series two "had double the applicants" compared to series one.[10] Filming was suspended in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] However filming for the series resumed later that year in November.[12] On 16 December 2020, the full cast was announced[13]
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | "Royalty Returns" | 14 January 2021 |
| 10 | 2 | "Rats: The Rusical" | 21 January 2021 |
| 11 | 3 | "Who Wore It Best?" | 28 January 2021 |
| 12 | 4 | "Morning Glory" | 4 February 2021 |
| 13 | 5 | "The RuRuvision Song Contest" | 11 February 2021 |
| 14 | 6 | "Snatch Game" | 18 February 2021 |
| 15 | 7 | "Lockdown Supersheroes" | 25 February 2021 |
| 16 | 8 | "Stoned on the Runway" | 4 March 2021 |
| 17 | 9 | "BeastEnders" | 11 March 2021 |
| 18 | 10 | "Grand Finale" | 18 March 2021 |
Series 3 (2021)[]
The third series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK was confirmed and casting was closed in November 2020.[14] The series was filmed in Manchester.[15] The cast was officially announced on 18 August 2021 on social media.[16] Graham Norton and Alan Carr returned as judges alongside RuPaul and Michelle Visage.
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1 | "The Return of Royalty" | 23 September 2021 |
| 20 | 2 | "Dragoton" | 30 September 2021 |
| 21 | 3 | "Great Outdoors" | 7 October 2021 |
| 22 | 4 | "Big Drag Energy" | 14 October 2021 |
| 23 | 5 | "Draglexa" | 21 October 2021 |
| 24 | 6 | "Snatch Game" | 28 October 2021 |
| 25 | 7 | "Miss Fugly Beauty Pageant" | 4 November 2021 |
| 26 | 8 | "Bra Wars" | 11 November 2021 |
| 27 | 9 | "The Pearly Gates Roast" | 18 November 2021 |
| 28 | 10 | "Grand Finale" | 25 November 2021 |
References[]
- ^ Darvill, Josh (28 September 2019). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK start date, judges, guest stars and spoilers". TellyMix. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Earp, Catherine (14 November 2019). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK reveals its final three as last queen sashays away". Digital Spy. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Parker, Bailey (21 August 2019). "The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK has been Revealed!!!!!". iHeartRadio Canada. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Abbott, Kate (14 February 2019). "'They better werk!' Graham Norton and Alan Carr join RuPaul's Drag Race UK". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Rudolph, Christopher (14 October 2019). "Here's Why There Are No Cash Prizes on "RuPaul's Drag Race U.K."". NewNowNext. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Montero, Roytel (27 November 2019). "How The First Winner Of Drag Race UK Is Claiming The Prize". Forbes. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Ashurst, Sam (2 December 2019). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 audition, casting air date, trailer and everything you need to know". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ^ Earp, Catherine (7 November 2019). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK gets a second series on BBC Three". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ "Alan Carr confirms return for RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2". Gay Times. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "Alan Carr opens up about how RuPaul's Drag Race has impacted on the gay community, as he reveals he's starts filming for series two". Radio Times. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Harp, Justin (18 March 2020). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 halts filming due to coronavirus pandemic". Digital Spy. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ Harp, Justin (8 June 2020). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK judge Alan Carr confirms return for series 2". Digital Spy. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race UK - Meet the Queens: Series 2".
- ^ "Those are all of our stunning queens. Series three drops on @BBCPlayer and @wowpresentsplus in September. Not in the UK? Here's where you can watch your faves". Twitter. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ Davies, Matilda (10 May 2021). "First guest judge for Drag Race UK season three has been leaked – and we're gagging". PinkNews. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Ding dang dong. It's round three, huns. Meet the new #DragRaceUK queens coming to @BBCthree on @bbciplayer in September". Twitter. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
External links[]
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK at IMDb
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