# BBC television production announcements

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> Updated: 2026-09-30T14:22:25.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The BBC has released updates regarding two distinct television projects. 

For the upcoming six-part adaptation of Kaliane Bradley’s novel ‘The Ministry of Time’, an expanded cast has been announced. The series, an executive production by A24, follows a secret government department testing time travel by rescuing historical figures. The cast includes Aoife Hinds, Billy Howle, Hong Chau, and Ciarán Hinds, among others.

Separately, the BBC One prison drama ‘Time’ has confirmed a release date for its third series. Written by Jimmy McGovern and Samuel Bailey, the new installment focuses on a Young Offenders Institution and features returning leads David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran. The season is scheduled to begin airing in October.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: BBC One drama ‘Time’ confirms third series release date

The third season of the BBC One prison drama ‘Time’, starring David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran, is set to premiere this October, focusing on a Young Offenders Institution.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-one-drama-time-confirms-third-series-release-date

### 2026-09-23: BBC announces expanded cast for ‘The Ministry of Time’ series

The BBC has revealed more cast members for ‘The Ministry of Time’, a six-part sci-fi series based on Kaliane Bradley’s novel about a secret government time-travel experiment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbc-announces-expanded-cast-for-the-ministry-of-time-series

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