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
King and Conqueror
BBC One + BBC iPlayer, from Sunday 24th August at 9pm
A clash so epic it didn’t just shape a country—it shaped an entire continent for the next thousand years! King and Conqueror brings us the story of Harold of Wessex (James Norton) and William of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), once allies with no intention of claiming the British throne... until fate (and juuust a little bit of obsession) drives them into an all-out battle for the crown!
Destination X
BBC One + BBC iPlayer, Wednesdays and Thrusdays at 9pm
Destination X throws ten contestants into a game where knowing where you are is the challenge! Each episode, they're blindfolded and dropped somewhere in Europe, forced to solve cryptic clues, spot sneaky lies, and guess their location to stay in the race. The closer their guess, the longer they last... and the shot at a massive cash prize gets closer with every stop.
Here We Go (Season 3)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
It’ssss backkkk! After what felt like forever, Here We Go returns for a third season of brilliantly awkward family chaos. This time, the Jessops are juggling teen drama, midlife crises, and one very questionable home renovation project. As always, nothing goes to plan—but somehow, they muddle through with laughs (and a lot of eye-rolling). Starring Jim Howick and Katherine Parkinson.
Parenthood
BBC One + BBC iPlayer, from Sunday 3rd August
David Attenborough fans get ready! This new five-part documentary series sees Attenborough narrate footage of animals raising their young in the wild, showcasing all the challenges they face to keep their little ones safe!
Mayfair Witches (Season 2)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Magic, mayhem and mystery collide in the second season of this fantasy drama. As Rowan (Alexandra Daddario) delves deeper into the dark legacy of the Mayfair family, her powers grow stronger—but so do the forces determined to control her. With secrets unravelling, the Talamasca watching, and danger closing in from all sides, the line between destiny and darkness becomes harder to see…
What’s new on ITV and ITVX (STV and STV Player in Scotland)
Fortune Hotel (Season 2)
Watch on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, from Wednesday 6th August
Secrets, strategy and high-stakes drama return in the second season of this luxury hotel game. As a new group of guests check into paradise, they're not just unpacking their swimsuits—they're carrying mystery suitcases that could hold a life-changing fortune... or a one-way ticket home. With twists at every turn and alliances forming fast, trust is the ultimate gamble.
I Fought the Law
Coming soon to ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player
I Fought the Law tells the true story of Ann Ming (Sheridan Smith) and explores her grief, determination, and unshakable fight for justice after her daughter is murdered—and the prime suspect is acquitted twice under the double jeopardy law. Refusing to let the case go cold, Ann embarks on a relentless, years-long battle to change the law and bring her daughter’s killer to justice.
We guarantee tears, goosebumps, and moments that will leave you holding your breath.
Supergirl
Stream on ITVX from Sunday 3rd July
She’s faster than a speeding bullet, stronger than her famous cousin, and totally ready to save the world! Supergirl follows Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist) as she balances fighting aliens, stopping disasters, and navigating office politics. Suit up and get ready for six seasons of epic heroics and high-flying actionnnn!
One Night
Coming soon to ITVX
Secrets, trauma and truth unravel across three lives in this gripping drama based on the bestselling novel by Helen Cooper. Starring Jodie Whittaker, Yael Stone and Nicole da Silva, One Night follows three women bound by a single, life-altering event—and the fallout that refuses to stay buried. As past and present collide, one night changes everything.
What’s new on Channel 4
Revenge (Season 1-4)
Stream now on Channel 4
Revenge follows Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp) as she infiltrates the Hamptons elite to destroy the powerful family who framed her father. But as she digs deeper, Emily finds herself tangled in a web of lies, secrets, and unexpected alliances. Loosely inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo, this drama explores how far one woman will go for justice, and what she’s willing to sacrifice along the way.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
Watch on Channel 4, from Sunday 3rd August
More reality? Yes please! Celebrities step up to face the brutal SAS selection, but only the toughest survive. With stars like Louis Spence, Lucy Spraggan, and Chloe Burrows tested by top ex-special forces trainers, expect drama, sweat, and some serious showdown moments. Ready to see who really has what it takes?
What’s new on 5
MacGyver
Stream on 5, from Monday 4th August
Armed with genius-level intelligence and a paperclip, MacGyver is back and ready to save the day. This action-fuelled reboot sees Angus MacGyver (Lucas Till) lead a secret government team, solving impossible missions with brainpower over brute force. Expect explosions, gadgets, and plenty of DIY heroics!
Harlan Coben’s Shelter
Coming soon to 5
When a secret from the past threatens to destroy everything, can one man protect his family and uncover the truth? After the sudden death of his father, Mickey (Jaden Michael) uncovers a conspiracy tied to a missing student, a mysterious old woman, and secrets his family never told him. Get ready for a wild ride where each revelation pulls Mickey deeper into a mystery far darker than he could’ve imagined!
What's new on U?
The Count of Monte Cristo
Stream this UK premier on U, from Saturday 2nd August
Betrayed, imprisoned and left for dead, Edmond Dantès (Sam Claflin) loses everything: his freedom, his future and the woman he loves. But from the depths of despair he rises, reinventing himself as the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. Armed with cunning, patience and a vast fortune, he embarks on a quest for vengeance that spans years, continents and social classes—blurring the line between justice and obsession in one of literature’s greatest tales of revenge!
Now if you don’t already have goose-bumps, we can guarantee you will by the end of episode one!
Whitstable Pearl (Season 3)
Stream now on U
Kerry Godliman returns as Pearl Nolan, now diving deeper into detective work and leaving the restaurant in the hands of mum Dolly (Frances Barber) and Ruby (Isobelle Molloy). Meanwhile, Mike (Howard Charles) is back in town, a changed man after months away. As they cross paths on new investigations, she senses he’s still haunted by his wife’s death… and becomes determined to help him face it once and for all.
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