

Queens Of Mystery | Preview (U&Drama)
Wickedly offbeat murder mystery Queens of Mystery follows a perennially single female detective, Mattie Stone (Olivia Vinall), and her three aunts – the motherly Aunt Beth (Sarah Woodward), the rebellious Aunt Cat (Julie Graham), and the book smart Aunt Jane (Siobhan Redmond) – who are well known crime writers that help her solve whodunit style murders, as well as set her up on blind dates. In addition to her weekly murder investigations, Mattie is also preoccupied by the fac


The Tony Blair Story | Preview (Channel 4)
Channel 4 has commissioned a new three-part factual series exploring the life, leadership, and legacy of Tony Blair – one of the most significant figures in modern British history. Made by 72 films, the makers of The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson, this series will take a revealing look at Blair’s meteoric rise, his years in Downing Street, and his career post-politics. Featuring an in-depth interview with Tony Blair himself, his story is also told through those who knew him


NFL Super Bowl LX | Preview (5)
The NFL season concludes with the biggest game of the year - Super Bowl LX - live from Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area, as the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks. The show will touchdown stateside to soak up the atmosphere in the lead-up to American Football’s most important game, before heading live to Levi’s Stadium for all the action. Hosts Dermot O’Leary and Sam Quek are joined by big name NFL stars who provide pitch side punditry and expert an


Our Hospital Through Time with Alice Roberts | Preview (5)
St Bartholomew’s Hospital is one of the most extraordinary institutions in the world: the oldest hospital in Britain still operating on its original site, and today a global leader in cutting-edge medicine. This series has unprecedented access to both its modern wards and its private archive – a unique collection spanning nearly 1,000 years of medical history, unseen anywhere else. Leading the series is Professor Alice Roberts, whose expertise as an anatomist and historian pl


The Surgeon | Preview (5)
In this first episode, we follow Daren Francis, one of the UK’s leading bowel cancer surgeons, who works across three different hospitals in north London. Retired nurse Doris has been admitted in great pain with a tumour, and Daren needs to operate fast. He suspects the tumour is cancerous and is blocking her bowel. If it’s not removed, it could get bigger and eventually burst. It’s now a race against time to remove it before that happens. 67-year-old Antonio is the head chef


The Night Agent | Series 3 Preview (Netflix)
Starring Gabriel Basso, Louis Herthum, Stephen Moyer, Callum Vinson, David Lyons, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Jennifer Morrison, Albert Jones, Ward Horton and Genesis Rodriguez. Coming off the explosive events of Season Two, Night Agent Peter Sutherland is called in to track down a young Treasury Agent who fled to Istanbul with sensitive government intel after killing his boss. This kicks off a sequence of events where Peter investigates a dark money network while avoiding its paid


The Curfew | Preview (5)
The six-part Paramount+ UK drama Curfew, produced by Vertigo Films, comes to Channel 5 this month. The crime thriller is set in a society where all men live under 'The Women's Safety Act', meaning they're bound by a curfew from 7pm to 7am every night of the week, with their movements tracked by an ankle tag every hour of the day. When a woman’s body is discovered, brutally murdered during curfew hours and left on the steps of the Women’s Safety Centre, veteran Police officer


The Summit | Preview (ITV1)
Hosted by Ben Shephard, this epic new adventure reality series sees brave contestants embark on a thrilling journey to reach the peak of one of New Zealand’s most spectacular mountains whilst carrying the cash prize they hope to win. Fourteen strangers from all walks of life come together to face the daunting challenge of climbing a mountain in the breathtaking, rugged Alps of New Zealand’s south island. The adrenaline-filled series sees them face the ultimate test of strateg


Small Prophets | Preview (BBC Two)
A new comedy created, written and directed by BAFTA-winning Mackenzie Crook (Detectorists, Worzel Gummidge) and produced by BAFTA-winning Gill Isles (Car Share, Alma’s Not Normal), from Treasure Trove Productions and Blue House Productions. The six-part series is a comic tale of eccentric Michael Sleep (Pearce Quigley) who, since his darling Clea disappeared seven years ago, has lived a very ordinary life. He eats Shreddies, works in a DIY store, visits dad Brian (Sir Michael


The 1% Club Valentine's Special | Preview (ITV1)
BAFTA-nominated Lee Mack’s award-winning hit ITV game show returns for a fifth series, with a Valentines Day special and Kids special. The show sees 100 contestants begin every show, but to make it to the end and win the top prize of up to £100,000, contestants must correctly answer a question only 1% of the country would get right. Contestants of all ages and backgrounds can take part, because, unlike most quizzes, no swotting up on general knowledge is required to do well -


Will And Ralf Should Know Better | Series 2 Part 2 Preview (U&Dave)
After a bit of a breather, the second half of Series 2 continues as friends Will Mellor and Ralf Little explore how to adapt and thrive in midlife. The unmistakeable bond between Will and Ralf is still there as they once again join forces, pushing each other outside of their comfort zone and provide an unfiltered inside look at the honest conversations and easy camaraderie that comes from years of genuine friendship. In the first episode of the new run, Will and Ralf take hob


Walkers Unpacked: Inside The Crisp Factory | Preview (Channel 4)
Behind the scenes documentary at the Walkers factory as the company launches a crisp flavour and its new logo and packaging design. The documentary follows the entire process - from farm to test kitchen and the production line, where those on quality control keep an eye out the tiniest of flaws, while others maintain the top-secret machinery and the flavour scientists work hard to find the perfect taste. Walkers Unpacked: Inside The Crisp Factory airs Friday 20th February at


MasterChef: The Professionals | Series 18 Preview (BBC One)
Matt Tebbutt is to be a judge for the next series of MasterChef: The Professionals alongside Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The three judges will also be joined by a variety of exciting guest judges in the first stage of the competition. With their own experience and food backgrounds helping to oversee the Skills Tests, the guest judge in each Heat will add another element of surprise for the professional chefs walking through the MasterChef kit


PICKS OF THE WEEK: 09-15 FEBRUARY 2026, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK
Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. SMALL PROPHETS Monday, BBC Two The six-part series is a comic tale of eccentric Michael Sleep (Pearce Quigley) who, since his darling Clea disappeared seven years ago, has lived a very ordinary life. He eats Shreddies, works in a DIY store, visits dad Brian (Sir Michael Palin) and hopes for Clea to return. That is just the way it is, until one day dad Brian shares an old recipe involving rainwater, horse manure and more than
































































