PICKS OF THE WEEK: 16-22 MARCH 2026, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead.

THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB

Wednesday, U&Drama

Now an established part of newly promoted DI Tanika Malik’s crime solving team, retired archaeologist Judith Potts, dog walker Suzie Harris and vicar’s wife Becks Starling are back and bringing their unconventional methods to a string of high-profile murders. But it soon becomes clear to the amateur sleuths that this time their investigations may hit closer to home than ever before.

From the sudden death of the kindest man in Marlow, the town’s beloved Mayor, to a celebrity chef found dead at the launch of his cookbook with half the town in attendance, the team will be working under the watchful eye of the Marlow community.

 LAST ONE LAUGHING UK

Thursday, Prime Video

Over the course of the series, the comedians will use every ounce of their comedic talents to try and break their opponents without cracking up. And it’s not just their rivals they need to watch out for. The show is packed with comedy cameos, format twists and surprises designed to elicit laughs from both players and viewers alike. The rules are simple: laugh and you’re out. Who will be crowned the winner of Last One Laughing series 2?

 COMIC RELIEF: RED NOSE DAY

Friday, BBC One

The epic, three-hour, fundraising favourite is set to entertain the nation with hilarious sketches, live performances, big surprises and stunning music acts whilst raising much-needed cash for good causes at home and across the world.

The star-studded presenting team includes Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Catherine Tate as Nan, Nick Mohammed and Katherine Ryan, not to mention many more special guests.

 CELEBRITY SABOTAGE

Saturday, ITV1

Celebrity Sabotage is a new entertainment reality game show that will see Joel, Judi, Sam and GK team up to playfully sabotage unsuspecting con testants. Their mission? To complete daring and funny stunts in order to win a secret cash prize for the participants!

Each week our gang of celebrity saboteurs will be joined by a new guest sab oteur including Jill Scott MBE, Fay Ripley, Olivia Attwood, Jo Brand, Guz Khan and Harry Redknapp who will join in on all the action and cause even more mischief and mayhem.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK

Saturday, Sky One

Broadcast live each week, this brand-new UK version of NBC’s late-night comedy showcase brings the high-wire, anything-can-happen energy that makes SNL a cultural force, now reimagined through a distinctly British lens. A new guest host will take the helm each week, putting their distinctive stamp on the SNL formula alongside a chart-topping musical guest.

 THE GREAT CELEBRITY BAKE OFF

Sunday, Channel 4

Each episode, this year’s celebrity bakers will roll up their sleeves and take on the Signature, Technical and Showstopper challenges, all in the hope of impressing the judges and avoiding a soggy bottom. By the end of each show, only one star will rise above the rest and be crowned Star Baker.

Joining Paul Hollywood at the judging table is Bake Off: The Professionals judge, Cherish Finden, an internationally renowned pastry chef, celebrated for her exceptional technical skill and meticulous approach to patisserie. Together, Paul and Cherish will taste, test and judge the celebrities’ baking efforts in each of these special Stand Up To Cancer episodes.

 THE HUNT

Sunday, Channel 4

Deep in a vast unforgiving forest, contestants are dropped into the ultimate real-world game of hide and seek - where losing means walking away with nothing and winning could mean pocketing up to £100,000. Surviving the game isn’t about being the fastest. It’s about being the smartest.

Each episode is built around a tense, dog-eat-dog hunt, where each player becomes either a Predator or Prey. The Prey hold the cash, desperately trying to protect their winnings while completing challenges to win more money. The Predators must hunt them down and steal their cash. If they succeed their roles are reversed and the entire game flips, with Predators suddenly become Prey.