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RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 8: UK air dates and channel
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RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 8 premieres in the UK on Thursday, October 8, 2026 on BBC iPlayer at 6:00 p.m..
2 episodes are listed so far, through October 15, 2026.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 8 episode schedule (UK times)
| Episode | Title | UK date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 6:00 p.m. | |
| 7 | — | 6:00 p.m. |
Times are as listed for BBC iPlayer; regional schedules can differ. Dates update daily from TVmaze listings.
Where to watch RuPaul's Drag Race UK in the UK
RuPaul's Drag Race UK airs on BBC iPlayer, a streaming service. Episodes are available to stream from the dates above.
Common questions
When does RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 8 start in the UK?
RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 8 premieres in the UK on Thursday, October 8, 2026 on BBC iPlayer at 6:00 p.m..
How many episodes are in season 8?
2 episodes are listed for the UK so far.
Is it on the same day as the U.S.?
See the U.S. schedule for RuPaul's Drag Race UK to compare.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 5, 2026.