Get strapped in because this month's new shows are next level and we can’t wait! Some brand-new shows and some new seasons! Here are our top picks of what to watch this month! So, keep reading...
BBC | ITV and STV | Channel 4 | 5 | U
New on BBC and BBC iPlayer
Death Valley
Watch on BBC One + BBC iPlayer, from Sunday 25th May at 8:15pm
This comical Welsh crime drama follows the unexpected crime-solving partnership between retired actor John Chapel (Timothy Spall), and Welsh detective sergeant Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth). When they're not arguing about the case, they're constantly nosing in to each others business. However, despite their arguments, they soon realise they are the closest each other has to a best friend and help one another to move on from the past!
The Power of Parker (Season 2)
BBC One + BBC iPlayer, Fridays at 9:30pm
The Power of Parker is back—and so is the chaos. It’s the '90s in Stockport, and Martin Parker’s (Conleth Hill) dodgy double life is catching up with him in all the worst (and funniest) ways. Expect big hair, bigger drama, and a whole lot of revenge as secrets unravel and the women in his life take control!
Pan Am 103
Stream all episodes on BBC iPlayer, from Monday 2nd May
Settle in for a powerful and unforgettable drama with Pan Am 103. This tear-inducing miniseries delves into the heartbreak and heroism behind the 1988 Lockerbie disaster. With powerful real-life stories at its heart, this gripping miniseries follows the fight for answers, justice, and healing after the unthinkable. It’s heartbreaking, honest, and absolutely unmissable!
Starring Connor Swindells, Patrick J. Adams and Eddie Marsan.
The Gold (Season 2)
BBC One + BBC iPlayer, from Sunday 8th June
The Gold is returning to our screens and this time, the stakes are even higher. Following the fallout of the Brink’s-Mat robbery, this gripping true-crime drama dives deeper into the glittering world of dodgy deals, dirty money, and dangerous loyalties as the police investigation continues! Starring Hugh Bonneville, Charlotte Spencer, Emun Elliott and Tom Cullen.
Marie Antoinette (Season 2)
BBC Two + BBC iPlayer, from Thursday 8th May
This series offers a dive into the lavish life of the infamous French Queen, Marie Antoinette. As revolution simmers, season 2 sees Versailles no longer safe and enemies start closing in from all sides! Marie must fight harder than ever to protect her crown, her children and her legacy!
What’s new on ITV and ITVX (STV and STV Player in Scotland)
Love Island (Season 12)
Coming soon to ITV2 and ITVX
Love Island is backkkkk—new villa, new vibes, and a whole lot of grafting. Expect flirty banter, bombshells galore, and drama hotter than a Mallorca heatwave!
Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection (Season 2)
Watch on ITV2 + ITVX from Monday 9th June
Olivia Attwood’s back with The Price of Perfection Season 2, and things are getting even more real (and raw). Olivia will once immerse herself in the lives of patients and practitioners to uncover the astonishing range of procedures available and even try some for herself! It’s honest, unfiltered, and totally addictive—trust us, you won’t want to miss a minute!
Suspicion
Coming soon to ITVX
When the son of a high-profile U.S. media mogul is kidnapped in New York, five seemingly ordinary Brits find themselves thrown into the spotlight. As the clock ticks and suspicion mounts, they're racing to clear their names. But as secrets unravel, one question looms: are they innocent, or is someone hiding something? Starring Elizabeth Henstridge, Georgina Campbell and Elyes Gabel. Also expect to see Uma Thurman and Kunal Nayyar.
What’s new on Channel 4
Beth
Watch on Channel 4, from Tuesday 10th June
This three-part science fiction drama follows the story of Joe (Nicholas Pinnock) and Molly (Abbey Lee), a couple who after years of trying to have a child discover Molly is pregnant. But when their daughter Imogen is born and looks nothing like Joe, their joy turns to confusion–and then to fear. As Joe digs deeper, he uncovers a secret so explosive it could upend not just their lives, but the fate of humanity itself.
The Secrets She Keeps
Stream on Channel 4, from Saturday 7th June
Thriller lover? Strap in for a rollercoaster ride with The Secrets She Keeps. Two women, two very different lives—and one explosive secret that ties them together. What starts as a chance meeting spirals into obsession, lies, and a twist neither of them saw coming.
What’s new on 5
Murder Most Puzzling
Coming soon to 5
Already binged Pan Am 103? Well get ready and get excited because the lovely Phyllis Logan will be back on our screens once again in this new murder mystery! Murder Most Puzzling is a whodunit with a twist! When a body turns up in the sleepy town of Bakerbury, the only clue is a cryptic crossword left on the corpse. When the police are baffled by the clue, the turn to eccentric puzzle columnist Cora Felton (Logan) to help them solve the crime! However, Cora isn't quite all she claims to be...
Think cosy crime meets cryptic clues, with a side of small-town secrets and a dash of mischief.
The Game
Stream on 5
This cat and mouse thriller tells the story of Huw Miller (Jason Watkins), a retired police detective still haunted by an unsolved case from his past – a stalker who taunted his town, toying with his victims before murdering them. However, after a brief interaction with his new neighbour Patrick (Robson Green), Huw becomes convinced Patrick’s the killer he’s been chasing throughout his career!
What's new on U?
Outrageous
Watch on U & U&Drama, from Wednesday 18th June
Journey back to the 1930s in Outrageous—a juicy six-part drama diving into the real-life rollercoaster of the Mitford Sisters. From political flirtations with fascism to secret affairs and literary fame, this series unpacks their chaotic lives! Expect fiery family feuds, forbidden love, and enough scandal to make the tabloids blush! Starring Bessie Carter, Shannon Watson and Toby Regbo.
Upstairs Downstairs
Stream season 1 on U, from Sunday 1st June
It’s 1936 at 165 Eaton Place, where the posh family upstairs and the loyal staff downstairs are tangled up in scandal, saucy secrets, and even a sprinkle of romance. As personal lives clash with politics, war looms, and secrets bubble up on both sides of the staircase!
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