

PICKS OF THE WEEK: 09-15 MARCH 2026, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK
Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. THE FINISH LINE Monday, BBC One New series of the daytime quiz hosted by Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene. In each episode, players will compete across a series of qualifiers and head-to-head races for the chance to win a cash prize. The aim of the game is simple - make it to the finish line before your rivals. Knowledge and speed combine for gripping racing action with nail-biting finishes and plenty of tension. STACEY SOLOMON'S


A Woman Of Substance | Preview (Channel 4)
Based on the multi-million bestselling novel and global phenomenon written by Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE. Previously Emmy-nominated and Channel 4’s biggest ever drama when it was made 40 years ago, this new revenge romp feels as searingly relevant today as it did back then. The series stars Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Pride and Prejudice) and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Kneecap) as the two versions of Emma Harte; a housemaid turned-mogul, daughter, mother, lover, fighte


The Other Bennet Sister | Preview (BBC One)
Richard E. Grant (Withnail & I, Can You Ever Forgive Me?) and Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey, Stella) will co-star as Mr and Mrs Bennet in The Other Bennet Sister. Produced by Bad Wolf (His Dark Materials, Industry), the series is an adaptation of Janice Hadlow’s novel for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, in a co-production with BritBox International. Indira Varma (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Richard Coyle (Heads of State) will play Mr and Mrs Gardiner, Mary’s worldly aunt and uncle. Laurie Davi


Ambulance | Series 16 Preview (BBC One)
A run of complex and challenging incidents creates a tense night shift for Yorkshire’s Ambulance Service. A major road closure outside the city centre means a category one patient is left waiting for help for over an hour. Meanwhile, frontline crew Sarah and Louise have no choice but to call for emergency police backup as a patient suffering a seizure becomes physically abusive. In control, the pressure of the night shift is mounting for Abi and her team of 23 call handlers,


Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere | Preview (Netflix)
Louis Theroux’s first Netflix feature-length documentary sees him travel to Miami, New York and Marbella to meet a network of influencers and content creators at the heart of the extreme end of Manosphere. The 90-minute film explores how key figures, including Harrison Sullivan (AKA HS Tikky Tokky), Myron Gaines, Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy (AKA Sneako), Justin Waller and Ed Matthews, are helping to reshape young men’s ideas about masculinity and fuelling a resurgent global me


Boarders | Series 3 Preview (BBC Three)
This series sees the Boarders return to St Gilbert’s where the pressure is on. They’ve made it to the final term and exams are looming. Their sights are set on big futures but new dramas are erupting everywhere. A shocking school rivalry brings violence, love triangles and shattered friendships. Can the scholarship kids conquer the madness to come out on top? The final series will introduce a host of new characters to St Gilbert’s, played by an exciting line-up of talent. New


Last One Laughing UK | Series 2 Preview (Prime Video)
The first 3 episodes will launch on 19 th March, with episodes 4 and 5 launching on 26 th March and the final episode airing on 2 nd April, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The brand-new series returns with another selection of comics: David Mitchell, Diane Morgan, Romesh Ranganathan, Amy Gledhill, Maisie Adam, Mel Giedroyc, Alan Carr, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Sam Campbell and inaugural series one winner Bob Mortimer returning to d


The Claudia Winkleman Show | Preview (BBC One)
Friday nights on BBC One and iPlayer are getting the Claudia Winkleman treatment. The charismatic host will showcase her trademark warmth, charm and humour in a brand-new talk show, cleverly named The Claudia Winkleman Show. Each episode will feature an eclectic mix of guests including Hollywood stars, the best of British, and laugh-out-loud comedians. And it's not just celebrities who are invited to join Claudia on this show because for her, the audience in the studio and a


The OSCARS® | Preview (ITV1)
For the third consecutive year, ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player will be the exclusive UK broadcaster of the prestigious Oscars®. ITV will deliver the 98th Oscars ceremony and its star-studded red carpet coverage, offering unique, free-to-air programming on ITV1 and the streaming service ITVX, complemented by a wealth of Oscars-related content and exclusive extras, firmly establishing ITV as the definitive platform for the Oscars experience. The 97th Oscars® ceremony in 2025


Ellis | Series 2 Preview (5)
Fresh from her victories in series one, DCI Ellis is once again parachuted into failing cases across the north of England. With Harper at her side, she faces a new wave of fractured communities and suspicious deaths that test not only her forensic brilliance but her resilience. The series takes them from a rural village, where the suspicious death of a beloved community leader exposes long-nursed resentments, to the industrial shadow of a stone works, where the death of a you


Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out | Series 6 Preview (BBC One)
The average family home is often overflowing with items we don’t need, creating stress, clutter and chaos. But what if everything you owned was laid out in front of you, forcing you to decide what to keep and what to let go? Join tidying extraordinaire Stacey Solomon and her team - organiser Dilly, carpenter Rob and cleaning expert Iwan - as they help families transform their homes and lives. In each episode, a family undertakes a life-changing declutter, while the team deliv


Married At First Sight Australia | Series 13 Preview (E4)
Relationship experts Mel Schilling, Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken are back once again attempting to navigate the newlyweds through the process that is Married At First Sight Australia. The popular dating show sees a whole new bunch of singles go on the journey of their lifetime by going on bucks night for the boys, and hens night for the ladies. The couples will then say ‘I do’ after meeting each other for the first time on their wedding day. But that’s just the start, a


The Capture | Series 3 Preview (BBC One)
How do you protect the truth, in a world where lies are daily currency? And with the proliferation of deepfakes, how can we trust what we see? It’s been 12 months since Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) broadcast a live deepfake of a government minister to the nation, exposing the UK intelligence service’s clandestine video manipulation programme known as Correction. Amidst an inquiry into the unlawful use of Correction, Carey has become Acting Commander of Counter Terrorism C


Winter Paralympics | Preview (Channel 4)
Channel 4 will proudly showcase an on-screen team of world-class presenters and para-athletes for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to inclusive representation. Broadcasting more than 60 hours of sport live from the Italian Dolomites across Channel 4 and Channel 4 Streaming, with every minute of action on Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube, Channel 4 continues to build on its pioneering achievements of bringing audiences accessib

























































