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
Stranded on Honeymoon Island
BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Wednesday 3rd September
Missing Love Island already? Well, you’re in for a treat with the BBC’s brand-new reality adventure hosted by Davina McCall! Six couples are matched by experts and then immediately whisked off to a desert island with nothing but each other to rely on. Expect sun, sparks, dramaaaa and maybe even true love (with a few blazing rows along the way, obviously).
The Guest
BBC One + BBC iPlayer, from Monday 1st September at 9pm
Get ready for drama with a capital D—The Guest is a twisted new thriller that kicks off when a high-flying businesswoman (Eve Myles) strikes up a friendship with her cleaner (Gabrielle Creevy). But this isn’t your average odd-couple bonding story… things get dark fast. Obsession, power plays and a seriously tense game of who’s really in control—this is one of those shows where you’ll be shouting at the screen and immediately texting your mates to catch up.
King and Conqueror
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
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! Want to find out more?
What’s new on ITV and ITVX (STV and STV Player in Scotland)
Coldwater
Watch on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, from Sunday 14th September
Looking for your next goosebump-inducing binge? Coldwater follows John (Andrew Lincoln), a middle-aged man craving a fresh start who uproots his family to a remote Scottish village — only to find himself drawn into a chilling friendship with his unsettling neighbour, Tommy (Ewen Bremner). Secrets spiral, tensions rise, and what begins as a new life soon unravels into a dark, edge-of-your-seat nightmare!
I Fought the Law
Watch on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, from Sunday 31st August
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.
The Hack
Coming soon to ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player
If you enjoyed Mr Bates vs the Post Office then this a show that should absolutely be on your radar! Diving deep into the phone-hacking scandal of the early 00s that shocked the world to its core, The Hack follows investigative journalist Nick Davies (David Tennant) as he uncovers the Rupert Murdoch News of the World scandal whilst simultaneously working a story on the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan.
Alongside Tennant, expect a star-studded cast with Toby Jones, Katherine Kelly, Rose Leslie, Robert Carlyle and many more recognisable faces!
Olivia Attwood's Bad Boyfriends
Watch on ITV2 and ITVX, from Sunday 14th September
It’s backkkk! Olivia Attwood’s Bad Boyfriends sees Olivia Attwood return to tackle even more messy relationships, shocking secrets, and toxic behaviour head-on, stepping in to help women confront their partners, expose the lies, and decide whether these bad boyfriends can ever truly change. Drama? Guaranteed.
Lioness
Stream on ITVX, from Sunday 7th September
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Get ready for a seriously powerful watch — Lioness roars onto screens with a story that’s as thrilling as it is emotional. This drama follows Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), a young Marine recruited by the CIA to go undercover in a high-stakes operation designed to bring down a global terror network. With Zoe Saldaña leading the charge, expect pulse-racing missions, tension and a fierce exploration of sacrifice, loyalty and survival!
What’s new on Channel 4
The Inheritance
Watch on Channel 4, from Sunday 31st August
Forget family squabbles, this inheritance is up for grabs in the most dramatic way possible! The Inheritance, filmed on the Hampshire/Dorset border, kicks off with Elizabeth Hurley as “the deceased” whose estate becomes the prize for ten ordinary people from all walks of life. Each episode, they face challenges and then — here’s the cheeky twist — they have to vote on who deserves the cash, making every decision a mix of strategy, alliances and brutal betrayals. We are expecting some strongggg characters and so much drama!
The Great British Bake Off
Watch on Channel 4, from Tuesday 2nd September
The legendary Bake Off tent is back and this year, the aprons are slipping onto the most eclectic crew yet! From a sourdough maestro powerlifter to a roller-skating drag king and two cake-loving hairdressers, these 12 bakers bring Caribbean flair, scientific precision, cultural fusion, and charisma to Welford Park. With Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding hosting and Paul Hollywood plus Prue Leith judging, expect more signature scones and show-stopping creations than ever before!
What’s new on 5
All Creatures Great and Small
Coming soon to 5
The animals, the Dales, the drama… yes please! All Creatures Great and Small returns for Season 6 this autumn, picking up in 1942 as the war casts an even longer shadow over Darrowby. Now we don’t know too much about the plot yet but we are expecting bigggg things!
The Rumour
Watch on 5, from Wednesday 10th September
Adapted from Lesley Kara’s Sunday Times bestseller, this drama follows single mum Joanna (Rachel Shenton) as she settles into a new town and tries to win over the local mums. To fit in, she shares a rumour about a notorious child killer hiding in their midst... but what starts as a bid for acceptance soon sparks a frenzy of suspicion and fear. Dark, compelling and brimming with twists, it’s the kind of drama that will have everyone talking!
MacGyver
Stream on 5
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!
What's new on U?
Sister Boniface Mysteries (Season 4)
Coming soon to U&Drama
This beloved cosy drama with our fave crime-solving nun is back for season 4! Set in the mid-1960s, Sister Boniface (Lorna Watson) continues to assist the local police with her forensic expertise, tackling a variety of intriguing cases in the fictional Cotswold village of Great Slaughter!
A Remarkable Place to Die
Stream on U, from Wednesday 3rd September
Detective Anaïs Mallory (Chelsie Preston Crayford) returns to her hometown of Queenstown, New Zealand, to lead homicide investigations. While solving complex murder cases, she delves into the mystery of her sister Lynne's death, uncovering unsettling truths that intertwine with her family's tragic history.
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