Don’t miss a brilliant week of top telly across Virgin TV. Years & Years singer
Olly Alexander will be representing the UK with what’s bound to be a showstopping performance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Rob and Romesh are hosting an evening to remember at The BAFTA Television Awards, and celebrated actor Christopher Eccleston makes his presenting debut with his fascinating new series The Guilty Innocent With Christopher Eccleston.

With all this plus our usual sport and movie picks of the week, there’s something for all tastes. And don’t forget, with Virgin TV Go, you can take your telly on the move with you.

There’s so much good stuff on this week that we’ve compiled a list of the best TV shows to watch. Bookmark this page to keep up to date with the latest changes.

Wednesday 8 May

Pick of the day: Inside No. 9

10pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are back for the final series of their critically acclaimed dark comedy. The first episode (marking another milestone as the anthology series’ 50th episode) sees late-night train passengers become stranded in a tunnel, and tempers start to fray when a purse is stolen. Siobhan Finneran (The Other One), Mark Bonnar (Catastrophe) and Susan Wokoma (Enola Holmes) guest star.

What else to watch:

• MasterChef – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Race Across The World – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Secret And Spies: The Nuclear Game – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)
• Hold The Front Page – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109) + Sky Max HD (CH 111)
• The Red King – 9pm, Alibi HD (CH 114)

Thursday 9 May

Pick of the day: Double The Money

8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Sue Perkins hosts this new game show that challenges pairs of contestants to double their money in an exhilarating few hours or face elimination from the game. Tune in to see smart strategies, bold hustles and ingenious ideas as the competitors wheel and deal their way to a hefty cash sum.

What else to watch:

• Eurovision Song Contest Semi-final 2 – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Taskmaster – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
• The Tattooist Of Auschwitz – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109)
• Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story – 9pm, National Geographic HD (CH 183)
• Joe & Katherine’s Bargain Holidays – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Friday 10 May

Pick of the day: The Young Offenders

9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

After a four-year hiatus, Peter Foott’s Cork-based comedy is returning to our screens. And fans will be picking up where they left off with lovable rogues Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphey) and Jock O’Keeffe (Chris Walley), as well as Conor’s mother Máiréad (Hilary Rose) who tries to keep the pair out of too much trouble.

What else to watch:

• Double The Money – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
• Granite Harbour – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
  
• Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand – 9pm, Channel 5 HD (CH 105)
• Late Night Lycett – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
• ITV Studio Sessions – 10.45pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Saturday 11 May

Pick of the day: Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final

8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Grab your scorecards because it’s time for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest! After Loreen won last year with “Tattoo”, the continental musical extravaganza being held in Sweden for the seventh time. We’re looking forward to seeing UK entry Olly Alexander perform his new single “Dizzy”, while Croatia’s Baby Lasagna is among the favourites with potential Eurovision classic “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”. Hosts (and Eurovision superfans) Graham Norton and Rylan Clark provide the commentary.

What else to watch:

• Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen – 11.40am, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• Doctor Who – 6.20pm + 7.05pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Our Dream Farm With Matt Baker – 7.50pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
• Doctor Who: Unleashed – 8pm + 8.30pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

Sunday 12 May

Pick of the day: The BAFTA Television Awards

7pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are hosting telly’s most glamorous night, as small screen stars gather together to celebrate the last year of television. Among the shows in the running for an award are our host’s very own Rob & Romesh Vs… as well as big hitters Top Boy, Happy Valley, The Gold, Big Boys and more.

What else to watch:

• Britain’s Got Talent – 7.40pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• Our Welsh Chapel Dream – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
• The Responder – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Rob And Rylan’s Grand Tour – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)
• The Piano – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
• Meet The Richardsons – 9pm, Dave HD (CH 127)

Monday 13 May

Pick of the day: The Fortune Hotel

9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Briefcases are about to have their biggest TV moment since the heyday of Deal Or No Deal in Stephen Mangan’s thrilling new reality series. The programme follows 10 pairs of contestants at the luxurious Fortune Hotel, each carrying an all-important briefcase containing anything from £250,000 to the dreaded Early Checkout Card. Throughout the series each couple must decide whether to keep or swap their case, blagging their way to the jackpot prize.

What else to watch:

• Jamie Cooks Spring – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
  
• The Jennings Vs Alzheimer’s – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)
• Me And The Voice In My Head – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
• I Kissed A Girl – 9pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)
• The Regime – 10pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109)

Tuesday 14 May

Pick of the day: The Guilty Innocent With Christopher Eccleston

9pm, Sky HISTORY HD (CH 131)

In his first TV presenting role, actor Christopher Eccleston (Our Friends In The North, The A Word) reveals the details of investigations into some of history’s biggest miscarriages of justice. The new series examines two controversial convictions, including that of falsely accused murderer James Hanratty, who was one of the last men to be hanged in Britain. Don’t miss our interview with the Emmy-winning actor here.

What else to watch:

• MasterChef – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• For The Love Of Dogs With Alison Hammond – 8pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• Better Off Dead? – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• The Fortune Hotel – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• The Gathering – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
• The Equalizer – 9pm, Sky Witness HD (CH 110)

Wednesday 15 May

Pick of the day: The Gathering

9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

From novelist Helen Walsh and the producers of Line Of Duty comes this gripping whodunnit drama that centres around a violent attack against a teenage girl. When accomplished gymnast Kelly (Eva Morgan) is found unresponsive during an illegal rave, the local police are quick to investigate her friends and their parents, who all have their own agendas.

What else to watch:

• Glow Up: The Final – 8pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)
• Race Across The World – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• The Fortune Hotel – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• The Red King – 9pm, Alibi HD (CH 114)
• Inside No. 9 – 10pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Thursday 16 May

Pick of the day: A Small Light

9pm, Drama HD (CH 116)

Bel Powley (A Royal Night Out) stuns with her powerful performance as wartime hero Miep Gies, who helped hide the Frank family from the Nazis during the Second World War. Across eight episodes the series captures the moving story of how Miep and her husband Jan (Joe Cole, Peaky Blinders) risked their lives to shelter the Franks and other Jews for 761 days in their secret annexe. Compelling viewing

What else to watch:

• Bangers & Cash – 8pm, Yesterday HD (CH 129)
• MasterChef – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• The Fortune Hotel – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
• Taskmaster – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
• The Tattooist Of Auschwitz – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109)
• Joe & Katherine’s Bargain Holidays – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Friday 17 May

Pick of the day: Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand

9pm, Channel 5 HD (CH 105)

Pack your bags and join funny woman Sue Perkins for the adventure of a lifetime across Thailand. In the second part of her new travel series, Perkins heads to Phuket to make her diving debut where she learns about the fragile coral reefs surrounding the coast and plays matchmaker for a pair of gibbons at Khoa Phra Theo Wildlife sanctuary.

What else to watch:

• Granite Harbour – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Double The Money – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
• Hidden Treasures Of The National Trust – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)
• The Young Offenders – 9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
• Late Night Lycett – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)
• ITV Studio Sessions – 10.40pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Pick of the week: Women’s FA Cup Final – Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday 12 May, 1.50pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

The “big three” have dominated this competition to such an extent recently that this is the first final since 2005 not to feature Arsenal, Chelsea or Man City. But there will be a new name on the cup this year: it’s United’s second final (after defeat to Chelsea last year) and Spurs’ first. For both teams, their finest moments this season have come in the FA Cup: Tottenham knocked out Man City in the quarter-finals while Man Utd saw off Chelsea in a memorable semi-final, and now they have their chance to grab some Wembley glory.

Key players for United could be England’s Ella Toone and Spanish international Lucía García, both of whom have a habit of scoring crucial goals. Spurs’ England striker Beth Engand has not been as prolific as usual this season, but her deadly finishing ability will be a threat. The biggest problem for Tottenham will be the absence of influential midfielder Grace Clinton – on loan from United, she’s unable to play against her parent club. It’s going to be a terrific battle and whoever wins, the celebrations will be something special.

What else to watch:

Looking for some more sport this week? We can help with that.

• Check out our Fixtures Finder for all the Premier League action on TV
  
  
• If you’re a TNT Sports subscriber, you can discover all the action on TNT Sports this month
   
• If you subscribe to Sky Sports, find all the live matches, races, tournaments and more right here

Pick of the week: The Blackening

Available from Friday 17 May in Sky Cinema on demand. Cert 15

In the subversive tradition of Scream comes comedy horror The Blackening, from writers Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip) and Dewayne Perkins (who also stars) and director Tim Story (Ride Along). A group of Black people find themselves in a creepy cabin in the woods and have to escape not only from the masked psycho toying with them but also from every race-based cliché of every slasher film ever made. It all revolves around a macabre board game called The Blackening, which forces them to confront the ultimate question: who is the most Black? It’s smart, unfiltered, bloody and very, very funny.

What else to watch:

Looking for more movies this week? We can help with that.

• Looking for something to watch on Sky Cinema? Our monthly round-up has the best on the service this month
  
  
• Looking for something on Netflix? Try our monthly guide to new releases here