The new and returning titles airing on Sky this August revealed. POSSESSION Claudia (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), an ambitious young bi‑racial lawyer, travels to Jamaica to challenge an inheritance claim made by a local man, Cudjoe East (Sheldon Shepherd), against Oliver Connaught (Jonny Lee Miller), a wealthy white aristocrat. But the case takes an unsettling turn when Claudia discovers that the disputed estate is the very place that has haunted her nightmares: Hope Hill, the Connaugh

Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... JULIA AND LORENZO FACE A BIG DECISION Following the shock announcement that one couple will be dumped, Julia and Lorenzo, who were voted the Villa’s favourite couple, are faced with a difficult decision. Jasmine receives a text instructing the pair to head for a private conversation, where they must decide which couple’s Love Island journey will come to an end. As the weight of the d

The Hairdresser Mysteries, the new crime drama starring Sally Phillips created by internationally acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Jim Cartwright (Road, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise, King of the Teds) and produced by Mill Bay Media. Infused with an upbeat 1970s spirit, the nostalgic crime drama stars Sally Phillips as hairdresser, Lily Petal who opts out of the competitive city scene to buy a small village hairdressing salon at

The Great British Sewing Bee returns with brand-new host Sophie Willan. Over ten weeks, 12 of the country’s best home sewers compete to be crowned winner of the Sewing Bee crown. In the opening week, judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young set three challenges on the theme of the British summer. First up, the Pattern Challenge sees them crafting summer shorts with a patch pocket. Next, in the 90-minute Transformation Challenge, barbecue aprons become bags. Finally, there is a Sew

The pulse-pounding new limited series starring and executive produced by Golden Globe Award winner, SAG Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Anya Taylor-Joy. Featuring a star-studded ensemble cast that also includes Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Drew Starkey, Clifton Collins Jr. and William Fichtner. Written by Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas and based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel, “Lucky” centers on a young woman (Anya Taylor-Joy) who l

The next generation crime series is returning for an extended second series, revealing the ground-breaking police techniques used to solve murders on Britain's streets. In the first episode of the new series, digital forensics uncover the months of online escalation of a fascination with blades that led to the murder of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose. In February 2025, the teenager was stabbed twice in the chest by his former friend Umar Khan in the courtyard of their Sheffield

A limited series inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her journey to set herself free. The series stars Grace Van Patten, Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico and Roberta Mattei. The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox comes to ITV1 from Friday 17th July.

Ride or Die follows best friends Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer) and Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham) who thought they knew everything about each other, except Judith turns out to be an international assassin. When a mysterious figure emerges from Judith’s past and a hit goes horribly wrong, both of their worlds are turned upside down as they’re forced to go on the run together. It’s a race against time and a road trip across Europe, with law enforcement, highly trained

Hosted by legendary broadcaster Gary Lineker, The Box plunges 10 celebrity contestants into the unknown. With each celebrity enclosed in a yellow box, they’ll find themselves in mystery locations across the country. They will never know where they are, or what challenge is facing them on the other side. The challenges could be physical, mental, logical, funny, a bit daunting, or all of those at once. With minimal or no instruction, they must decipher and work out what to do.

Upcoming six-part chilling serial killer drama The Dark, starring Laura Donnelly and Mark Rowley. The series is adapted for television from GR Halliday’s debut novel, From the Shadows. When the body of a young man is found eerily staged in the idyllic Scottish wilderness, detective Monica Kennedy fears this is just the beginning of a terrifying campaign that will strike the heart of a rural community. As paranoia rises, suspicions and secrets are forced into the light, and th

In a first for The Piano, the duo will be accompanied by a chart-topping, star-studded line up of five different seasoned musicians. The nation’s favourite instrument takes centre stage once more, with another round of amateur pianists performing on public pianos in major UK train stations across the UK, sharing their musical stories with passers-by. Tiffany Poon, known for her interpretive, atmospheric, and emotional pianist precision will join the team at Birmingham Ne

Alan Carr's Picture Slam returns for a new series comprising of six episodes, plus two celebrity specials and a third Christmas celebrity special. Picture Slam will see three teams face a series of pictures and each picture is worth cash. The more they can name the more they win, but for the big money they need to name them ALL, and if they do that, they’ve got a Picture Slam! This is the fast paced game that asks do you know your Eiffel Tower from your Blackpool Tower? Your

A mother of twins diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy navigates her new reality while fighting to change UK newborn screening laws. When Jesy Nelson's twin daughters were diagnosed with SMA type 1, her whole world changed overnight. This raw and powerful one-off documentary special follows Jesy as she comes to terms with what the diagnosis means for her girls, adapts to the everyday challenges of their conditions, and finds her footing as a single mother after the break up

UKTV has commissioned brand-new docu-reality Prison Wives of TikTok (5x60’) on U&W. This U&Original series is produced by Flicker Productions and will air on free streaming service U, and U&W in 2026, and U.S. and international distribution is being handled by FOX Entertainment Global. This revealing new series follows five British women who have fallen for men currently behind bars, four of whom are incarcerated in the USA. Their unconventional love stories captured attenti

Based on the best-selling book by Elin Hilderbrand (The Perfect Couple), glossy, sun-soaked drama, The Five Star Weekend will air exclusively in the UK and Ireland on Sky and streaming service NOW in July. Alongside Garner, The Five Star Weekend stars D’Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Harlow Jane and Timothy Olyphant. Additional cast includes Rob Huebel, David Denman, Josh Hamilton, West Duchovny, Judy Greer, Tory Devon Smith, Morrison Keddie, and Roberta

This brand-new six-part series sees six pairs of contestants attempt to track down the biggest brains in Britain - all six of The Chasers - in undisclosed locations around the globe. Unravelling puzzles along the way, the winning pair will pit their knowledge against The Chasers in order to win a life-changing prize pot. First up - it’s the eternal city - Rome. The Chasers - The Beast and The Governess - have set a series of quiz questions, puzzles and cryptic clues that the

Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode... TEMPERATURES RISE IN THE HIDEAWAY FOR ELICIA, AIDAN AND FINLEY New arrival Elicia has made no secret of her interest in both Aidan and Finley, and she's about to make a bold move that won't go unnoticed in the Villa. Pulling both the boys for a chat altogether, Elicia says, “Can I grab you both? Do you want to go here?” as she directs them towards the Hideaway. Having already been le

A 6x60 detective drama from Blackbox Multimedia and Clapperboard. Benidorm Is Murder follows a former detective trying to escape his past, only to find trouble still has him in its sights. With an unlikely partner by his side, paradise proves anything but peaceful. BAFTA nominated actor John Hannah (The Last of Us, Black Mirror, Four Weddings and a Funeral) stars as Dennis who has swapped the chaos of the UK for a quieter life running a bar in Benidorm. But when tourists st

ITV announces the commission of Holey Moley - bringing the global smash hit extreme crazy golf show to the UK stage in this four-part entertainment television event, hosted by inimitable duo and golf fanatics Ant & Dec. The 4x60' series will air within the first quarter of 2027. Co-produced by Talkback Thames (a Fremantle label) and Mitre Studios, Holey Moley transforms crazy golf into an adrenaline-fuelled primetime event. This is crazy golf - supersized. Contestants will ta

5 will broadcast the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games live. Coverage begins at 8pm on Thursday 23rd July, on air and streaming on 5, followed by daily highlights hosted by broadcaster and former Olympic sprinter Jeanette Kwakye throughout the competition. The highlights will be shown each evening on 5 and 5 streaming, as well as dropping daily alongside other clips and top moments on the newly launched 5 Sport YouTube channel. The new channel enables 5

Britain's famous sharpest armchair critics are back to share more of their insightful and passionate takes on the week's biggest and best shows. Each episode is filmed over the previous seven days, covering that week’s TV and news highlights. In each celebrity household, Gogglebox will capture their instant reactions, love/hate relationships and fierce debates on the best and worst television shows of the past week – all from the comfort of their sofas. From the Saturday

The Jessop family are back as filming gets underway for the fourth series of Here We Go, produced by BBC Studios Comedy for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Created by and starring Tom Basden (The Ballad of Wallis Island), the new series (6x30) sees the acclaimed ensemble cast reunite, with Jim Howick (Ghosts), Katherine Parkinson (Rivals), Alison Steadman (Gavin & Stacey), Freya Parks (This Town), Jude Morgan-Collie (A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder), Tori Allen-Martin (Unforgotten), M

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. THE DARK Sunday, ITV1 When the body of a young man is found eerily staged in the idyllic Scottish wilderness, detective Monica Kennedy fears this is just the beginning of a terrifying campaign that will strike the heart of a rural community. As paranoia rises, suspicions and secrets are forced into the light, and the locals start to realise that there is a serial killer hidden amongst them. THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE Tue

In celebration of the biggest movie release of this summer - Christopher Nolans' The Odyssey, Richard E. Grant recreates the route of Odysseus' 20-year voyage, travelling to Malta, Sicily, Italy, Tunisia, Turkey, Corfu and Ithaca, exploring the ancient worlds and modern places which formed the inspiration for Homer’s masterpiece. In The Odyssey, the great warrior Odysseus, faces deathly perils as he battles to return home after ten years of war. On his modern Odyssey, Richard