Aired Wednesday 8 April, 9:00pm - 10:00pmon BBC Two

Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy

Name: 11:05pm - Series 1 Episode 2
Start: 2026-04-20T22:05:00Z
End: 2026-04-20T23:05:00Z
Location: BBC Two HD

Series 1 Episode 1

With access to insiders including his sister La Toya, this episode charts Jackson's rise from child prodigy to global star. But some concerning behaviour raises troubling questions.

Category: Biography / Documentary
Original air date: 08/04/2026

Cast and crew

Sophie FullerDirector

Upcoming broadcasts

Today, 9:00pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 2
Today, 9:00pmon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 2
Tomorrow, 2:00amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 1
Tomorrow, 2:00amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 1
Monday 20 April, 11:05pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 2
Monday 20 April, 11:05pmon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 2