Autumn TV Shows: 30 new and returning shows coming your way on Virgin TV

Summer has left the group chat. But in its place comes autumn. It might mean swapping your Aperol spritz for a pumpkin spice latte, but TV always understands the assignment during this time of the year: saving the best ’til (almost) last. Hit the sofa and get ready to fall in love with the 30 best new shows and returning favourites coming soon to Virgin TV. Let’s get into it…

Find it on BBC One HD (CH 101) on Sunday 24 August

A lavish eight-part historical epic about the Norman Conquest, as cousins William of Normandy and Harold of Wessex are forced into a conflict neither wants.

Stars: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game Of Thrones), James Norton (Happy Valley), Clémence Poésy (The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon), Emily Beecham (The Pursuit Of Love)

Why we’re excited: Knights! Swords! Honour! Betrayal! Battles! Mud! It’s nothing less than the story that defined a country for the next thousand years.

Find it on ITV1 HD (CH 101) on Sunday 31 August

A woman fights to change the double jeopardy law in the hope of seeing her daughter’s murderer convicted in this fact-based drama.

Stars: Sheridan Smith (Mrs Biggs), Daniel York Loh (Strangers), Enzo Cilenti (The Crown), Marlowe Chan-Reeves (Shetland)

Why we’re excited: It promises to be another emotionally stirring battle against injustice with a memorable central performance in the vein of Mr Bates Vs The Post Office.

Find it on Sky Max HD (CH 111) on Friday 5 September

An energetic new editor takes over a failing provincial newspaper staffed by volunteers with varying degrees of competence.

Stars: Domhnall Gleeson (Reacher), Tim Key (The Ballad Of Wallis Island), Gbemisola Ikumelo (Black Ops), Oscar Nunez (The Office)

Why we’re excited: It’s a spin-off from the US version of The Office, with many of the same creatives involved and the Gervais/Merchant seal of approval. Plus – Oscar!

Find it in Apps > Prime Video on Wednesday 10 September

An affluent couple have their perfect life disturbed by their son’s mysterious new girlfriend.

Stars: Robin Wright (House Of Cards), Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One), Laurie Davidson (The Road Trip), Waleed Zuaiter (Gangs Of London)

Why we’re excited: Robin Wright – who also directs – is always a sign of quality, and it’s an adaptation of British author Michelle Frances’ well-reviewed debut novel, a gripping psychological thriller.

Find it on 5 HD (CH 105) later this year

A clergyman in a sleepy English village gets caught up in criminal investigations and finds he has a knack for detective work.

Stars: Matthew Lewis (All Creatures Great And Small), Amanda Redman (New Tricks), Amit Shah (Happy Valley), Adam James (Wicked)

Why we’re excited: It’s adapted from Rev Richard Coles’ hugely successful novels and should be cosier than sitting with a hot water bottle in front of a roaring fire – plus we’re delighted to see former Neville Longbottom actor Matthew Lewis get a starring role.

Find it on ITV1 HD (CH 101) later this year

A terminally ill con artist teams up with an old colleague to pull off one last heist.

Stars: Suranne Jones (Vigil), Jodie Whittaker (Toxic Town), Elizabeth Berrington (Lost Boys And Fairies), Lee Boardman (Bancroft)

Why we’re excited: Like this summer’s The Assassin, it’s the sort of bonkers premise that usually delivers outrageously entertaining TV – especially when headed by two powerhouses like Jones and Whittaker.

Find it on Channel 4 HD (CH 104) later this year

David Mitchell and Robert Webb return to sketch comedy for the first time since That Mitchell And Webb Look ended – gulp – 15 years ago.

Stars: David Mitchell (Ludwig), Robert Webb (Whitstable Pearl), Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts), Stevie Martin (Taskmaster series 19)

Why we’re excited: That’s Numberwang! Mitchell and Webb have created some of the most indelible comic sketches of the 20th-century – and they’ve got even more top talent on board with this one.

Find it on Channel 4 HD (CH 104) later this year

A dangerous love affair unfolds against a backdrop of conflict in 1970s Northern Ireland.

Stars: Gillian Anderson (The Fall), Lola Petticrew (Bloodlands), Tom Cullen (Downton Abbey), Martin McCann (Blue Lights)

Why we’re excited: It’s based on Louise Kennedy’s award-winning novel, and we’re all in for a bit of love-across-the-divide romance.

Find it on 5 HD (CH 105) later this year

A new six-part adaptation of the early 20th-century John Galsworthy novels chronicling a family saga.

Stars: Millie Gibson (Doctor Who), Francesca Annis (Home Fires), Stephen Moyer (After We Fell), Tuppence Middleton (Downton Abbey: A New Era)

Why we’re excited: After Gibson wowed us as Doctor Who’s Ruby Sunday, we can’t wait to see her in a lavish period drama. Writer Debbie Horsfield is responsible for the much-missed Poldark.

Find it in Apps > Disney+ later this year

An all-female law firm of fierce divorce attorneys navigates scandalous secrets and high-stakes breakups in and out of the courtroom.

Stars: Kim Kardashian (American Horror Story), Naomi Watts (Birdman), Niecy Nash (Grostesquerie), Sarah Paulson (American Crime Story), Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction), Teyana Taylor (The Book Of Clarence)

Why we’re excited: Who doesn’t want a job at this powerhouse practice that’s headed up by the original girl boss, Miss Kardashian? Plus, it’s the brainchild of TV mastermind Ryan Murphy (Pose, American Horror Story, The Watcher, to name a few).

Find it on BBC One HD (CH 101) later this year

Five Yorkshire women form a punk band to win a talent contest and realise what was missing from their lives.

Stars: Tamsin Grieg (Friday Night Dinner), Lorraine Ashbourne (Alma’s Not Normal), Joanna Scanlon (The Thick Of It), Amelia Bullmore (Gentleman Jack)

Why we’re excited: Happy Valley-shaped hole in your life? This marks the return of writer Sally Wainwright and promises to be far less disturbing.

Find it on ITV1 HD (CH 101) later this year

The phone-hacking scandal gets the Mr Jones Vs The Post Office treatment in this dramatisation of the investigation into journalistic and police corruption.

Stars: David Tennant (Broadchurch), Toby Jones (Mr Jones Vs The Post Office), Robert Carlyle (COBRA), Cara Theobald (Manhunt)

Why we’re excited: We’re prepared to be filled with righteous indignation all over again at the nefarious tabloid practices – and the involvement of TV heavyweights Tennant, Jones and Carlyle, plus writer Jack Thorne, is an exciting one.

Find it on BBC Three HD (CH 107/113) later this year

Two best friends love their weekly movie night, but when Noa announces he’s moving away, Evie’s mental health suffers in this comedy drama.

Stars: Aimee Lou Wood (Daddy Issues), Suranne Jones (Vigil), Nabhaan Rizwan (Dope Girls), Liv Hill (Miss Austen)

Why we’re excited: The delightful Aimee Lou Wood continues her rise to dominance – she also created and wrote this series with fellow actor Ralph Davis.

Find it on U&Alibi HD (CH 114) later this year

A team of investigators are tasked with capturing some of the most notorious killers in history, who have just escaped from a top-secret prison.

Stars: Melissa Roxburgh (Manifest), Nick Wechsler (The Boys), Josh McKenzie (The Twelve), Patrick Sabongui (The Flash)

Why we’re excited: The Hunting Party has already been a big smash-hit across the pond with rave reviews, and a twisty thriller is our favourite way to spend a cosy autumnal evening in front of the box.

Find it on BBC One HD (CH 101) later this year

The Doctor Who prequel follows UNIT as they try to stop a war waging between humanity and a mysterious ancient species that has surfaced from the sea.

Stars: Russell Tovey (Love Again), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Loki), Jemma Redgrave (Doctor Who), Ruth Madeley (Nightsleeper), Colin McFarlane (The Dark Knight trilogy)

Why we’re excited: We’re always ready to camp out on our sofas for any Russell T Davies telly content, and an out-of-this-world addition to the Whoniverse is no exception.  

Find series 16 on Channel 4 HD (CH 104) on Tuesday 2 September. Series 8-15 available now

More amateur bakers are stepping into telly’s most famous tent to compete in the ultimate baking battle.

Stars: Alison Hammond, Noel Fielding, Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith

Why we’re excited: Is there anything more quintessentially British than a nation that’s brought together by bakes, cakes and soggy bottoms? We think not. Ready, set, bake!

Find season 5 in Apps > Disney+ on Tuesday 9 September. Seasons 1-4 available now

This true crime-obsessed trio are back, and this time they’re solving the murder of Arconia doorman, Lester.

Stars: Selena Gomez (Spring Breakers), Steve Martin (Cheaper By The Dozen), Martin Short (Father Of The Bride)

Why we’re excited: They’re investigating their biggest case yet, which takes them to the darkest corners of New York City to get the job done. Plus, more big-name stars are joining the fun, including Renée Zellweger, Christopher Waltz and Keegan-Michael Key.

Find series 23 on BBC One HD (CH 101) this September

Another round of celebs are waltzing onto the ballroom floor with the hopes of lifting that famous glitterball trophy.

Stars: Vicky Pattison, Dani Dyer, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey aka Nitro, Alex Kingston, Balvinder Sopal, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Ellie Goldstein, La Voix, George Clarke, Chris Robshaw, Stefan Dennis, Ross King, Karen Carney, Kristian Nairn

Why we’re excited: Whether you watch it for the spellbinding choreography or the tear-jerking journeys that contestants embark on, there’s a reason that Strictly is a staple in our households every year. Dah-dah-dah-dah-dah!

Find series 2 on U&Dave HD (CH 127) this September. Series 1 available now

Actors Will Mellor and Ralf Little are on a laughter-packed mission to find out how they can do life a little bit better.

Stars: Will Mellor (Mr Bates Vs The Post Office), Ralf Little (Death In Paradise)

Why we’re excited: We love it when celebs venture out to prove that they’re just like us, and Will and Ralf’s decades-long bromance makes for sometimes touching but always hilarious viewing.

Find season 2 in Apps > Netflix on Thursday 23 October. Season 1 available now 

Opposites attract in this witty romcom drama that follows the will-they/won’t-they relationship between an agnostic sex podcaster and a recently single rabbi.

Stars: Kristen Bell (The Good Place), Adam Brody (The O.C.), Justine Lupe (Succession), Timothy Simons (Veep), Jackie Tohn (GLOW)

Why we’re excited: Nobody Wants This took the world by storm last year, earning a colossal 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Obvs, we’re dying to know if Noah and Joanne have got together or not.

Find series 3 on ITV1 HD (CH 101) later this year. Series 1-2 available now

Comedian Alan Carr’s semi-autobiographical comedy returns for a third chapter as Carr’s childhood-self navigates a new crush.

Stars: Alan Carr (Alan Carr: Chatty Man), Oliver Savell (Belfast), Shaun Dooley (Mr Bates Vs The Post Office), Nancy Sullivan (Blitz)

Why we’re excited: Written with warmth and wit, Changing Ends transforms Carr’s childhood experiences into a chuckle-worthy series that makes us laugh and cry in equal measure.

Find series 20 on Channel 4 HD (CH 104) later this year. Series 1-19 available now

A fresh quintet of comics performs humiliating and hilarious challenges for Greg Davies and Alex Horne.

Stars: Maisie Adam (A League Of Their Own), Phil Ellis (Phil Ellis Is Trying), Reece Shearsmith (Inside No.9), Sanjeev Bhaskar (Goodness Gracious Me), Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo)

Why we’re excited: This series marks the show’s 10th anniversary on air, so we know hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne will have a special trick or two up their sleeves. Let the silliness commence!

Find series 3 on ITV1 HD (CH 101) later this year. Series 1-2 available now

An ex-military bomb disposal operative and her team fight to keep the city of London safe from bomb threats.

Stars: Vicky McClure (Alex Rider), Eric Shango (On The Edge), Nabil Elouahabi (Unforgotten), Natalie Simpson (Outlander), Maanuv Thiara (DI Ray), Jason Flemyng (The Walk-In)

Why we’re excited: It might be a different police department altogether, but Trigger Point has been filling the Line Of Duty-shaped hole in our hearts ever since it exploded onto our screens back in 2022.

Find series 4 on U&Drama HD (CH 116) this September. Series 1-3 available now

The crime-solving adventures of a super-sleuthing nun in the quaint Cotswold village of Great Slaughter.

Stars: Lorna Watson (Father Brown), Les Dennis (Coronation Street), Katherine Kingsley (The Larkins), Martyn Ellis (Renegade Nell), Mina Anwar (The Sarah Jane Adventures)

Why we’re excited: Who doesn’t want to watch a moped-riding, winemaking, devout Catholic nun with a secret laboratory, bringing criminals to justice? Yes please! 

Find series 5 on Sky Max HD (CH 111) later this year. Series 1-4 available now

Famous faces compete in the ultimate music quiz in this much-loved panel game show.

Stars: Greg Davies, Sophie Willan, Jamali Maddix, Noel Fielding

Why we’re excited: Big names. Big tunes. Big laughs. It’s a winning formula that has kept audiences entertained for decades, and we can’t wait to play along again with some of our favourite celebs.  

Find series 2 on BBC One HD (CH 101) later this year. Series 1 available now

The multi-award-winning adaptation of John le Carré’s best-selling spy novel of the same name.

Stars: Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Olivia Colman (The Crown), Camila Morrone (Daisy Jones & The Six), Diego Calva (Babylon)

Why we’re excited: After a near-decade hiatus, we’re ready to get sucked back into this world of high-stakes espionage. Plus, with Hugh Laurie serving as an executive producer, does this mean that we’ll see a surprise return of his seemingly deceased character?

Find season 2 on Sky Witness HD (CH 110) later this year. Season 1 available now

The septuagenarian lawyer is back to continue her quest for justice as she targets the pharmaceutical industry in this hit legal drama. 

Stars: Kathy Bates (American Horror Story), Skye P Marshall (Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina), Beau Bridges (The Descendants), Justina Machado (One Day At A Time) 

Why we’re excited: It’s one of the best new US dramas of recent years, giving us a chance to see Bates at her rip-roaring best, and sticking it to the smirking white-collar ne’er-do-wells ruining society.

Find season 2 in Apps > Paramount+ this November. Season 1 available now

A Texas oilman fights for the success of his business despite the challenges of his troublesome family and legal problems.

Stars: Billy Bob Thornton (Fargo), Ali Larter (The Rookie), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Demi Moore (The Substance)

Why we’re excited: Creator Taylor Sheridan specialises in these muscular American sagas (Yellowstone, Tulsa King et al) and the first season didn’t disappoint, with Thornton in storming form as the maverick Tommy Norris. 

Find season 2 in Apps > Prime Video this December. Season 1 available now

A former bunker dweller navigates a dangerous post-apocalyptic world in this acclaimed adaptation of the wildly popular video game.

Stars: Ella Purnell (Sweetpea), Walton Goggins (Justified), Aaron Moten (Emancipation), Moises Arias (The King Of Staten Island)

Why we’re excited: Season 1 was a hugely ambitious, edge-of-the-seat action drama with amazing effects. Season 2’s plot is still under wraps, but we do know that Macaulay Culkin has been added to the cast as a mad genius type. Macaulay Actual Culkin!

Find season 4 in Apps > Netflix later this year. Seasons 1-3 available now

Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri are traversing the dangerous, war-ravaged Continent to find each other again.

Stars: Liam Hemsworth (Land Of Bad), Laurence Fishburne (The Amateur), Freya Allan (Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes), Anya Chalotra (The ABC Murders)

Why we’re excited: Liam Hemsworth is taking over Witcher duties as Geralt of Rivia, and we can’t wait to see what he brings to the role in the show’s penultimate season.

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