RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Series 1
RuPaul's Drag Race UK is a reality competition series that marks the first time the global franchise has been brought to the United Kingdom. In this inaugural season, ten drag queens from across the country compete in what is described as the Olympics of drag. The contestants face a series of challenges designed to test their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. The ultimate goal for the participants is to impres
Season overview
RuPaul's Drag Race UK is a reality competition series that marks the first time the global franchise has been brought to the United Kingdom. In this inaugural season, ten drag queens from across the country compete in what is described as the Olympics of drag. The contestants face a series of challenges designed to test their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. The ultimate goal for the participants is to impress the host, RuPaul, and earn the title of the UK’s first Drag Race Superstar. RuPaul, an American drag queen, television host, singer, producer, writer, and actor, serves as the central figure of the competition. The series is categorized as a reality program and is rated TV-MA. By bringing the competition to a new territory, the show continues the format of the long-running series hosted by RuPaul, who is widely recognized for his work in the reality television genre. The production focuses on identifying a performer who embodies the specific qualities required to succeed in the competition and represent the UK drag scene on a global stage.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Oct 3, 2019 · 63 min
Ten of the UK'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.
Episode 2
Oct 10, 2019 · 64 min
The queens' acting skills are put to the test as they star in a sumptuous new comedy costume drama – Downton Draggy.
Episode 3
Oct 17, 2019 · 64 min
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.
Episode 4
Oct 24, 2019 · 66 min
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.
Episode 5
Oct 31, 2019 · 65 min
The remaining queens are split into two teams for a girl group battle.
Episode 6
Nov 7, 2019 · 67 min
This week the queens’ creative marketing skills are put to the test as they are asked to create an advert and brand themselves.
Episode 7
Nov 14, 2019 · 65 min
Only four queens remain. Tensions are high and emotions are charged as they are challenged to give family members a very special drag makeover.
Episode 8
Nov 21, 2019 · 65 min
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.