What to watch on TV this week: Wednesday 11 to Friday 20 March

Ready for a jam-packed schedule of telly treats? Returning favourites this week include The Marlow Murder Club, Last One Laughing UK and The Dog House, while beloved literary tales A Woman Of Substance and The Other Bennet Sister are getting a starry screen makeover. Plus, put on your red nose for Comic Relief 2026. Happy viewing!

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

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.

Pick of the day: A Woman Of Substance
9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Back in 1984, Channel 4’s first screen adaptation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s bestselling novel set a record for the network’s highest ever audience for a single show. Now, the rags-to-riches revenge romp has been reimagined with Vera star Brenda Blethyn. Impoverished maid Emma Harte (played by both Blethyn and House Of Guinness’s Jessica Reynolds) embarks on a dizzying journey to become the world’s richest woman. Emmett J Scanlan (How To Get To Heaven From Belfast), Lenny Rush (Am I Being Unreasonable?) and Jo Joyner (The Wives) also star.

What else to watch:

• Ambulance – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Hostage – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• The Stolen Girl – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Ellis – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo – 10pm, Sky HISTORY HD (CH 131)

Pick of the day: Dunblane: How Britain Banned Handguns
9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

On 13 March 1996, a 43-year-old gunman murdered 16 children and one teacher at Dunblane Primary School in Scotland, leading to a nationwide campaign in which stricter gun legislation was brought into the UK. To mark the 30th anniversary of the Dunblane massacre, parents, politicians and campaigners share the stories of their courageous mission to change the law and ban handguns in the wake of an unthinkable tragedy. Moving viewing.

What else to watch:

• This Farming Life – 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Car SOS – 8pm, National Geographic HD (CH 183)

• The Apprentice – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• A Woman Of Substance – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• The Body In The Thames – 10pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

Pick of the day: The Claudia Winkleman Chat Show
10.40pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Claudia Winkleman might have picked the traditional day of bad luck to make her TV chat show debut, but we’re sure it won’t give The Traitors host the willies – let alone the big entertainment hitters who’ll be joining her. Hollywood heavyweight Jeff Goldblum, TV stalwart Jennifer Saunders, West End star Vanessa Williams and comedian Tom Allen chinwag with the owner of telly’s best fringe about their upcoming projects, plus (hopefully) star-studded anecdotes and loose-lipped revelations.

What else to watch:

• Death In Paradise – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Big Cats 24/7 – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• The Affair – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Gogglebox – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Ted – 9pm + 9.45pm, Sky One HD (CH 109)

Pick of the day: Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
9.15pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

With Liza Minnelli celebrating her 80th birthday this month, don’t miss your chance to watch this landmark documentary that chronicles the extraordinary life and legacy of a stage and screen superstar. Beginning in the 1970s, the film follows Minnelli’s rise to the top while battling a range of personal and professional challenges including the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland. A must-watch for any fan of the stage.

What else to watch:

• Wheel Of Fortune – 6.20pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Gladiators – 7.15pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• The Race For Ancient Egypt In Colour – 7.15pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• The Walsh Sisters – 9.10pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Queen Victoria & The Groomsman: The Scandal That Nearly Brought Down The Empire – 9.15pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

Pick of the day: The Other Bennet Sister
8pm + 8.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

If Wuthering Heights, Bridgerton and the like have had you hot under your petticoats, then you’ll love this literary adaptation that’s bound to be one of the year’s standout TV shows. Set in the world of Pride And Prejudice, Janice Hadlow’s novel The Other Bennet Sister is the story of Mary Bennet (Ella Bruccoleri, Paddington In Peru) as she steps out of the shadows of her sisters to find romance in Regency England. Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey), Richard E Grant (The Thursday Murder Club), Indira Varma (Coldwater) and Richard Coyle (Heads Of State) also star.

What else to watch:

• The Capture – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Forensics: The Real CSI – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Gone – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Boarders – 10pm + 10.45pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

• The Oscars Live – 10.15pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Pick of the day: Made In Chelsea
9pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

After 31 series of Made In Chelsea, you might have thought that this pack of privileged pals had run out of topics to quarrel over while quaffing champagne. But in these new episodes, two new stars and a fan favourite are joining the ranks to stir things up again. Introducing Too Hot To Handle winner Elys Hutchinson and current MIC star Jules Pollard’s older brother Philip, while Inga Valentiner’s return to the show is bound to ruffle some feathers in SW3.

What else to watch:

• Inside The Rage Machine – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Gone – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Ross Kemp: Lost Boys, Deadly Men – 9pm, Crime+Investigation HD (CH 133)

• Rooster – 10pm, Sky One HD (CH 109)

Pick of the day: The Dog House
8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

It‘s the only matchmaking service on which we’d never swipe left. Yes, The Dog House is back with more good boys and girls looking for their fur-ever homes. The ninth series features people stepping into pup parenthood for the first time as well as seasoned dog owners, but all are looking for their new best friend at Woodgreen Pets Charity. First up, there’s double trouble with a pair of cockapoo twins, a lurcher in need of some TLC and a beautiful friendship between a three-legged pomeranian and a stray terrier. We’re not crying, you are!

What else to watch:

• Sort Your Life Out With Stacey Solomon – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• The Summit: The Final – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing – The Final – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Ellis – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• The Dyers’ Caravan Park – 9pm, Sky One HD (CH 109)

Pick of the day: The Marlow Murder Club
8pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

Return to the idyllic town of Marlow as super-sleuths Suzie Harris (Jo Martin), Judith Potts (Samantha Bond) and Becks Starling (Cara Horgan) take on their biggest cases yet, now as a respected part of DCI Tanika Malik’s (Natalie Dew) crime-solving team. Seemingly inexplicable murders in the third series of the beloved cosy crime drama include the sudden death of the town’s mayor and the public demise of a celebrity chef, while Becks is shocked to find herself among the suspects of foul play at a university reunion. Twisty stuff.

What else to watch:

• Hostage – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• The Stolen Girl – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• A Woman Of Substance – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Ellis – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo – 10pm, Sky HISTORY HD (CH 131)

Pick of the day: Last One Laughing UK
Stream episodes 1-3 of season 2 today in Apps > Prime Video. Episodes 4-5 are released on Thursday 26 March with episode 6 on Thursday 2 April

Who’d have thought that the show where you’re not allowed to crack a smile would turn out to be the funniest thing on TV? One year after his rip-roaring victory, Bob Mortimer is back to defend his title against a new roster of funny faces, featuring David Mitchell, Diane Morgan, Romesh Ranganathan, Amy Gledhill, Maisie Adam, Mel Giedroyc, Alan Carr, Gbemisola Ikumelo and Sam Campbell. We dare you not to laugh.

What else to watch:

• This Farming Life – 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Car SOS – 8pm, National Geographic HD (CH 183)

• The Apprentice – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Black Waters: The Sea Empress Disaster – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• A Woman Of Substance – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Comic Relief: Funny For Money
7pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

It’s that time of year again. Put on your red nose and get ready for a three-hour extravaganza that’s packed with delightful entertainment, and all for a good cause. Join Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Catherine Tate as the foul-mouthed Nan, Nick Mohammed and Katherine Ryan as they host a night to remember, with side-splitting sketches, surprise celebrity guest stars and world-exclusive round table action in a sequel to Traitors: The Movie.

What else to watch:

• Gogglebox – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Ted – 9pm + 9.45pm, Sky One HD (CH 109)

• Blanca – 9pm, More4 HD (CH 147)

• Comic Relief Does The Weakest Link – 10pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• The Claudia Winkleman Show – 10.40pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Rugby Union: Men’s Six Nations – Ireland v Scotland
Saturday 14 March, 1pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Scotland won the final Five Nations championship in 1999, but since expansion they’ve never claimed the Men’s Six Nations trophy. Could that be about to change? After their opening defeat to Italy, it looked unlikely, but Gregor Townsend’s team followed that with impressive victories over Wales, England and especially France, running in seven tries against the French at Murrayfield in an exuberant display of attacking rugby.

They’re level on points with France in the table but behind on points difference, so it’s not entirely in Scotland’s hands. And they could hardly have a tougher match in the final round. Ireland’s chances of claiming the title are still alive, and Scotland haven’t beaten Ireland since 2017 – and they haven’t won in Dublin in 16 years.

There are numerous variables, factors and machinations, and much depends on the result of the evening game in Paris – France v England, 7.20pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103) – but whatever happens, it should all add up to a cracking day of top-class rugby. Scotland fans, please, don’t forget to breathe.

What else to watch:

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Pick of the week: Cabaret
Saturday 14 March, 10.55pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

With both Cabaret the stage musical and Liza Minnelli celebrating milestone birthdays this year, get swept up in the magic of the Kit Kat Klub again with Bob Fosse’s critically acclaimed film set in 1930s Berlin. Minnelli gives a magnificent performance as the starry-eyed cabaret performer Sally Bowles who’s chasing dreams of fame when she meets reserved academic writer Brian Roberts (Michael York), and together they embark on a hedonistic romance against a backdrop of growing Nazism in German society. Still holding the record for the most Oscar wins for a film that didn’t win Best Picture (The Godfather snagged the top prize), Fosse’s groundbreaking movie adaptation is a timeless tale of love and decadence that remains as relevant today as ever.

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