PICKS OF THE MONTH: JUNE 2026, WHAT TO WATCH THIS MONTH

The new and returning titles airing this June revealed.

 FIFA WORLD CUP

On the BBC, audiences can look forward to three of England’s knockout clashes, if they progress - in the round of 32, round of 16, and a semi-final, plus England’s group-stage match with Ghana.

Scotland fans can look forward to live coverage of their opening and final group games against Haiti and Brazil across BBC TV and iPlayer. Two group matches each for major football forces in Argentina, France, Brazil, Portugal and the Netherlands will be shown live on the BBC, alongside key games for Spain, Germany and Belgium – and the opening match for Wales or Northern Ireland and two fixtures for the Republic of Ireland, if they qualify.

The opening matches of two of the host nations, USA and Canada, will be shown live by the BBC. Three of the top four picks in the round of 16 will be chosen by the BBC as well as three of the top five in the round of 32.

 DEAR ENGLAND

With the worst team track record for penalties in the world when he takes over as manager, Gareth knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take England back to the promised land. The country that gave the world football has delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t the England team win at their own game?

Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale, Shakespeare in Love) will reprise his Olivier award nominated role as Gareth Southgate. The first look pictures see Fiennes in his role for the first time in scenes depicting England’s triumphant Euro 2024 Semi-Final celebrations, where the men’s team reached their first final of a major tournament on foreign soil. Fiennes is joined by Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who, Toxic Town) as England men’s team psychologist Pippa Grange, whilst Will Antenbring (Mr Loverman) is Harry Kane, both are seen in today’s first look pictures.

 TWO WEEKS IN AUGUST

Set in Greece, Two Weeks in August tells the story of a woman who goes on holiday with her family and friends to rediscover joy in her life. But, here in paradise, what starts with an illicit kiss quickly turns the dream vacation into a nightmare. Zoe begins to act on her deepest desires and the holiday she hoped for becomes a reckoning for a group of adults who refuse to grow up.

When they discover they are trapped on the island, and become faced with real life-or-death situations, the group soon turn on each other to find out who is to blame. Is Zoe responsible for the drama and destruction around her or, as heaven turns to hell, are bigger forces at play? We are in Greece after all, the land of the ancient Gods...

 WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE

The next instalment of the hit genealogy show sees another eight celebrities delve into their roots to discover their incredible family histories. Spanning centuries of time, the stars uncover extraordinary stories of strength, love, tragedy, rebellion, and resilience as they journey across the UK from London to Glasgow and global destinations including Australia, Tasmania, Italy, India, the Bahamas and Kenya in search of their ancestry.

 A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER

As Max Hastings’ (Henry Ashton) day in court looms, the trailer showcases a dark turn when Connor’s (Jude Morgan-Collie) brother, Jamie (Eden H Davies), suddenly vanishes. With the clock ticking and the stakes higher than ever, Pip (Emma Myers) and the group are thrust into a desperate, heart-pounding race to find him before it’s too late. As the search intensifies, Pip is pushed to her absolute limit, forced to face a terrifying reality, will she be able to save Jamie in time?

After solving the Andie Bell case, Pip (Emma Myers) is determined to fix the fallout – and stay away from any more investigations. But as Max Hastings’ (Henry Ashton) trial approaches, Connor’s (Jude Morgan-Collie) brother Jamie (Eden H Davies) suddenly disappears, and Pip finds herself in a race against time to find him.

 WIMBLEDON

From the legendary courts of SW19, BBC Sport unites audiences across the nation with exclusive live coverage of Wimbledon 2026. Whether watching on TV or iPlayer, or listening in via BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, or BBC Sounds – every serve, rally, and match point is being delivered direct to audiences, wherever they are.

 FIFA WORLD CUP

ITV will air 29 group-stage matches, including England’s first match of the tournament against Croatia live from Dallas kicking off at 9pm (UK) on Wednesday 17th June, England’s final group-stage match against Panama, kick off 10pm (UK) on 27th June and Scotland’s group-stage match against Morocco, 11pm (UK) on the 19th June

 LOVE ISLAND

Love Island, the global television phenomenon, returns this summer for its 13th series on ITV2 and ITVX as Maya Jama returns as host, presiding over all the action inside the Villa. Heading to sun-drenched Mallorca for the ultimate game of love, a brand new batch of Islanders must couple up or clear out as they dive headfirst into a summer of twists, turns, and tests - all in pursuit of finding a connection.

 G'WED

Reece (Dylan Thomas-Smith), Christopher (Jake Kenny-Byrne), Connor (Max Ainsworth), Ted (Dominic Murphy), Mo (Zak Douglas), Aimee (Amber Harrison) and Mia-Louise (Gemma Barraclough) all return. Series three is bolder than ever, tackling powerful, thought-provoking themes. It’s raw, relevant, and a comedy that refuses to look away.

 OLIVIA ATTWOOD: THE PRICE OF PERFECTION

Olivia Attwood is back with a brand-new series of The Price of Perfection, diving deeper into the ever-evolving world of cosmetic enhancement - from subtle tweaks to life-changing transformations Immersing herself once again in clinics and consultation rooms, Olivia goes behind the scenes with patients and practitioners to uncover the latest innovations shaping the industry, meeting people from all walks of life hearing candidly why they’ve chosen to change their appearance and what it costs - financially and emotionally.

 TIP TOE

Leo and Clive have lived next door to each other in Manchester for almost 15 years. But just as life should be settling down, the world around them is growing more tense. Words become weapons, opinions become radicalised, and gradually, two neighbours become deadly enemies in a tense, suburban thriller which challenges everything we consider to be safe.

The series, populated with a cast of vibrant characters and underscored with Davies’ trademark wit and deft humour, is an urgent tale that brings a spotlight to bear on the prejudices which are creeping back into our lives, in a story that speaks not just to the queer community but to the world today.

 BAKE OFF: THE PROFESSIONALS

Bake Off: The Professionals is back with a fresh batch of pastry chefs competing to be named Britain’s Best. The Great British Bake Off alumni and Junior Bake Off judge Liam Charles and comedian Ellie Taylor return to Firle Place in Sussex to issue a new raft of challenges. Benoit Blin, Chef Pâtissier at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, and Cherish Finden, formerly Executive Pastry Chef of the Pan Pacific London Hotel, judge once more.

 CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX

Featuring a rolling cast of famous faces, some of Britain’s best loved personalities turn their hand to being the country’s most opinionated viewers for a brand new six-part series of Celebrity Gogglebox. From Saturday night entertainment juggernauts to the week's biggest news stories, from hard-hitting documentary series to gritty drama, Celebrity Gogglebox offers sharp, insightful, funny and sometimes emotional critiques of popular and topical TV shows, sparking debate and giving the audience the chance to share those 'we said that!' moments with some of their favourite celebrities.

More details on all titles will be announced in due course.