New month, new TV obsession? You're in the right place. From gripping crime dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies to celebrity competitions and fascinating documentaries, we've rounded up the biggest new TV shows coming to BBC, ITV, Channel 4, 5 and U this November.
Keep scrolling for all the latest series, returning favourites and hidden gems heading to your screen.
BBC | ITV and STV | Channel 4 | 5 | U
New on BBC and iPlayer
Honey
Watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, from Saturday 14th November
East Berlin, 1982: Cold War tensions are running high and danger is everywhere. Martha (Ann Skelly, House of Guiness) is living a double life as MI6 deep-cover agent Honey, doing everything she can to protect her secret – particularly from Friedrich (Jannis Niewöhner), the new Stasi Head of Counter-Espionage. But when she is pulled between Friedrich and Aaron Neeland, a charming American spy working as Kurt Fischer (Nate Mann), desire threatens to complicate this deadly three-way game of survival!
Blue Planet III
Dive in on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Sunday 1st November
Get ready to dive deeper than ever before as national treasure Sir David Attenborough is backkk ! Blue Planet III plunges into five incredible underwater worlds, from dazzling tropical seas and vast open oceans to frozen polar waters and the mysterious deep. With cutting-edge cameras capturing astonishing new behaviour, marine life has never looked more surprising, intelligent or spectacular!
Tall Tales & Murder
Watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, from Monday 2nd November
Two unlikely misfits, Bridget and Paul find themselves swept into the dangerous world of gangsters, stolen gold and mysterious treasure as they race across Ireland with a double-crossing outlaw not far behind them. With criminals on their tails, and naively unaware they are fighting forces wayyy beyond their control – the stakes are higher than they’d ever have expected!
Crime drama fans, this is an absolute MUST watch!
Bills Included
BBC One and BBC iPlayer, from Friday 20th November at 9:30pm
Newly divorced and short on money, Bill Beam (Rob Brydon) thinks he has found the perfect solution: fill his spare rooms with students. Unfortunately, becoming a landlord is farrrrr trickier than he expected – especially when Bill would rather join the fun than chase anyone for rent.
The Witch Farm
BBC One and BBC iPlayer, from Sunday 22nd November
In 1989, Bill and Liz Rich swap London for a remote farmhouse in the Welsh countryside, ready to begin a new chapter. But their fresh start takes a terrifying turn when Liz spots a ghostly figure on the grounds. As the couple search for answers, they uncover a sinister past that seems determined not to stay buried.
What’s new on ITV and ITVX (STV and STV Player in Scotland)
I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!
Watch on ITV1 and STV, from Monday 16th November
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Our fave duo are backkkk and the jungle is calling! Get ready for a brand-new bunch of celebs to swap their home comforts for creepy crawlies, wild Bushtucker Trials and sooo much chaos. We can’t wait to see who’ll be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle 2026!
Adultery
Stream on ITVX and STV Player
Young lovers Jess and Ollie are wrapped up in the bliss of teenage romance – but when Jess’s dad Tom (Dominic Cooper) meets Ollie’s mum Beth (Romola Garai), there’s an undeniable spark between them too. The question is: can they resist temptation?
Alongside all that binge-worthy drama, Adultery dives into class, grief and the impact of social media, taking viewers on a rollercoaster through passion, parenthood and the fallout from one life-changing affair.
What’s new on Channel 4
Hunting Alice Bell
Watch on Channel 4, from Wednesday 11th November
Psychological thriller fans, Hunting Alice Bell is a show you will not be forgetting any time soon…
Part whodunnit, part major family drama, this show tells the story of our times – misogyny, justice psychosis of the mob and how one rumour can have a devastating effect. Filled with cliffhangers left right and centre, this drama poses one big question… Who is Alice Bell? Well, she’s a former nurse and also the lover of a notorious serial killer presently living in the UK under a new identity.
When Fran Da Silva is accused of being Alice Bell her life is thrown into diseray and she joins a group of other women fighting to clear their names, but what if someone is lying? Who is the real Alice Bell?
I Am Helen
Watch on Channel 4 at 9pm on Monday 16th November
This latest instalment of the critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning anthology series explores the experience of womanhood in a world filled and fuelled by masculine power, aggression and control. Told through the eyes of Helen (Nicola Coughlan), the story dives into the pressure and expectations placed on women while confronting the realities of toxic masculinity. Starring Joe Cole.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Stream all episodes on Channel 4, from Sunday 1st November
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Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down...
After getting into trouble in West Philadelphia, Will is sent to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in Bel-Air, where he quickly turns the Banks family's world upside down.
Expect culture clashes, cousin Carlton, Uncle Phil's life lessons and plentyyyy of trouble whenever Will's got a bright idea.
What’s new on 5
NFL on 5
Kick off Sundays on 5Action at 5pm and 5 at 9pm
Touchdown! The NFL is back on 5 with two huge live games every Sunday, bringing all the tackles, touchdowns and edge-of-your-seat action straight to your screen. Dermot O’Leary, Sam Quek and two-time Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora are on hand to break down the biggest moments, joined by celebrity guests and NFL stars throughout the season. Whether you know every play or you’re brand new to the game, this is your front-row seat to the greatest show on turf!
The Forsytes (Season 2)
Stream the entire season now on 5
The world of the Forsyte family is fracturing at it’s route as love, legacy and control collide. Jolyon returns to London with Louisa and their children to seek acceptance but find themselves rejected and pushed to the margins. Meanwhile, Soames is tightening his control more and more over Irene, and Jolyon Sr is dealing with manyyy past regrets…
The Madame Blanc Mysteries (Season 5)
Watch on 5, from Thursday 29th October
Let’s head back to the sparling sunshine of St Victoire for another fun and exciting season filed with antiques and mysteries. Our beloved characters are back, alongside some new ones as Jean and Dom organise their wedding. However, of course there’s going to be many more mind-boggling mysteries, murders and of course antiques
What's new on U
Jack Dee’s Help Me Tiny Big Brain
Watch on U and U&Dave, from Monday 2nd November
A brand new comedy game show is heading your way, and it’s entirely built around one question: what happens when a trio of the UK’s brightest children are forced to rely on some of the country’s funniest comedians to trackle and sold brain-bending problems.
The “Tiny Big Brains” will be paired with their comedic teammates Maisie Adam, Lucy Beaumont, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Ivo Graham, Guz Khan, Johnny Vegas, Tim Vine, Phil Wang and Sophie Willan.
Looking for a bigger TV to watch all your favourite shows on? We've got youuuu! And if you want even more suggestions of what to watch, check out the new shows coming later this year!
