New TV shows coming this month

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 

Film Club

BBC Three + BBC iPlayer, from Tuesday 7th October 

Rom-com lovers, get ready and get excited, because Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood and Nabhaan Rizwan are bringing all the lurveeee, drama, and laughs in Film Club!

Evie hosts a weekly film club in her mum Suz’s (Suranne Jones) garage with her best friend Noa. When Noa drops the bombshell that his dream job is taking him to the other side of the country, the two of them suddenly face the truth: maybe they’re more than just friends…

It’s witty, emotional, and alllll about that age-old question: should we follow our hearts or our heads?

Riot Women

BBC One and BBC iPlayer, coming this October

Happy Valley fans, buckle up because the creator Sally Wainwright is delivering us a show that might juuuust top it! 

Riot Women follows five menopausal women from totally different walks of life (we’re talking a teacher, a police officer, a pub landlady, a midwife, andddd a shoplifting freeloader) who decide to enter their local talent comp as a freshly formed punk-rock band. What starts as a wild idea soon explores into something much bigger because these women have a lottttt more to shout about than they ever realised! 

Starring Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Lorraine Ashbourne, Amelia Bullmore, Taj Atwal and Macy Seelochan.

Ru Paul’s Drag Race

BBC Three + BBC iPlayer, every Thursday

Ru-joice! The new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is hereeee, bringing a fresh batch of 12 queens ready to sashay, lip-sync, and werk their way to the crown. Hosted by the incomparable RuPaul, with Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton serving up critiques (and the occasional shade), this season promises fierce challenges, jaw-dropping looks, and manyyy laughs along the way.

Celebrity Traitors

BBC One + BBC iPlayer, from Wednesday 8th October

It’s timeeeeee! Grab your popcorn (and maybe watch your back), because Celebrity Traitors has officially arrived. The castle doors are open once again, and the game of deceit, betrayal, and backstabbing is about to begin. Airing every Wednesday and Thursday, this series promises jaw-dropping twists, sneaky alliances, and plenty of gasp-worthy drama.

And just look at the line-up joining Claudia Winkleman: Stephen Fry, Paloma Faith, Tom Daley, Alan Carr, Clare Balding, and Joe Wilkinson. 

One thing’s for sure… trust absolutely no one.

Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue

Stream now on BBC iPlayer

Ten passports, nine bodies, and one bigggg mystery! Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue is essentially Agatha Christie meets Lost.

This six part drama follows the passengers of a small airliner who survive a crash in the Mexican jungle, what comes next is nothing short of a murder mystery as the passengers begin dying of mysteries and disturbing circumstances…

What’s new on ITV and ITVX (STV and STV Player in Scotland)

Frauds

Watch on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, from Sunday 5th October 

It’s officially Suranne Jones season, but this time there’s a twist—she’s not just starring, she actually co-created the show!

This drama follows con artists Bert (Jones) and Sam (Jodie Whittaker), who’ve been living very different lives in Spain: Sam in the picturesque hills of Andalusia, and Bert in the grotty confines of a prison cell. After a decade behind bars, Bert finally secures a compassionate discharge—and decides to use his newfound freedom to pull off one final heist.

If you recently enjoyed Jones in Hostage then watch her step out of her Prime Minister shoes and into those of a criminal! We certainly can’t wait to see her shineeee in this new role!

Trigger Point (Season 3)

Coming soon to ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player

The third series of Trigger Point sees EXPO Lana Washington (Vicky McClure) return, and trust us, she’s got her hands full.

What starts as a bomb threat quickly spirals into something darker: someone targeting individuals and demanding revenge. Teaming up with the Police Counterterrorism Unit, the Bomb Disposal Squad race against time to stop the bomber before they strike again! We cannot WAIT to see how this series blows up (pun very much intended).

The Hack

Stream now on 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!

What’s new on Channel 4 

Worlds Apart

Watch on Channel 4, from Tuesday 7th October

Ready for a reality show that’s as heartwarming as it is hilarious? Worlds Apart pairs six Gen Z rookies (some of whom have never left the UK), with six pensioners for a cross-generational treasure hunt across Japan! Together, they’ll decode clues, tackle cultural challenges in a race against time, egos, and the occasional language barrier, all for a £50,000 prize.

Hunted (Season 8)

Watch on Channel 4, from Sunday 12th October

Returning after 7 successful seasons, the ultimate game of hide-and-seek is back! In this new season, a fresh batch of ordinary people will go on the run, attempting to evade capture by a team of expert hunters. With a £100,000 prize on the line, the stakes have never been higher as they attempt to hide from relentless surveillance, high-tech tracking, and psychological pressure. Each move they make is scrutinised, and every decision could be their last. Who will outwit the hunters and claim the prize? Tune in to find out!

What’s new on 5 

All Creatures Great and Small (Season 6)

Stream now on 5

The animals, the Dales, the drama… yes please! All Creatures Great and Small has returned with more timeless tales and heart-warming stories, picking up in 1942 as Tristan returns from the war to find life quite a big different in the Dales.

Murder Before Evensong

Watch on 5, from Tuesday 7th October

Murder Before Evensong brings the Sunday Times bestseller to life in the best way, introducing us to Canon Daniel Clement (Matthew Lewis), the rector of Champton. His life is somewhat predictable… until he decides to install a new toilet in the church. But when a body is discovered long-buried secrets come bubbling to the surface, threatening to tear the village apart, leaving it up to Daniel to reunite his community, and catch a killer in the process!

Dietland

Coming soon to 5

Dietland is a funny, and unapologetically bold comedy-drama that follows Alicia “Plum” Kettle (Joy Nash), a ghost-writer for a beauty magazine, as she navigates a world obsessed with looks, weight, and perfection. Between office politics, beauty culture chaos, and a mysterious feminist underground group shaking things up, Plum discovers there’s more to life (and revenge) than just fitting in.

What's new on U?

Sister Boniface Mysteries (Season 4)

Stream now on U

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!

Art Detectives

Watch on U&Drama, this October

Murder and antiques collide in this new crime drama! The series follows art-loving DI Mick Palmer (Stephen Moyer) and DC Shazia Malik (Nina Singh), who make up the (fictional) Heritage Crime department, solving crimes and murders in the fascinating world of art and antiques. From tracking down Old Master paintings to uncovering stolen Banksy street art, each episode follows the duo as they tackle these high-stakes, high-drama cases!

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