What to watch on TV this week: 4 – 13 June

Ready for another jam-packed week of telly treats? Fresh from the silver screen comes an underwater adventure in Ocean With David Attenborough while new additions to the small screen include Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution, the British Soap Awards and Doctor Who: Unleashed – 20 Years In Wales. Plus, pack your bags because TV’s biggest dating show Love Island is back from Monday 9 June, and it’s celebrating its 10th anniversary on our screens. 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 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.

Pick of the day: Electric Cars: Are They Really Worth It?
8pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

With over a million fully electric cars now on UK roads, EVs have never been a more popular transport solution to help tackle climate change. But with the cost of a new car being one of the biggest expenses for any household, EVs are often overlooked for cheaper, traditional models. So this one-off documentary is here to help you decided whether it’s worth investing in an electric vehicle or not, sorting facts from fake news and busting myths around EV ownership from range to charge times.

What else to watch:

• The Repair Shop On The Road – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• The Chelsea Detective – 8pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

• Race Across The World – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• The Rise And Fall Of Michelle Mone – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Genius Game – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Pick of the day: The British Soap Awards 2025
8pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Gather round for another spectacular awards ceremony celebrating some of TV’s brightest stars. Actors from far and wide join host Jane McDonald at London’s Hackney Empire Theatre to mark 12 months of brilliant soap from EastEnders’ 40th anniversary to Corrie’s Gail Platt departing the cobbles after 50 years on the show. With unforgettable storylines and outstanding performances across the board, we can’t wait to see who will take home the biggest accolade of the night – Best British Soap. 

What else to watch:

• Springwatch – 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Britain Under The Nazis: The Forgotten Occupation – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Marie Antoinette – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

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

• The Horne Section TV Show – 10pm + 10.30pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: St Denis Medical
10.40pm + 11pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

If you liked hit US comedy Superstore then don’t miss this feel-good series from its creator Justin Spitzer. The medical mockumentary follows a group of overworked and underpaid staff at St Denis Medical Center, where they try to care for their patients (and each other) all while keeping their cool in the hospital’s emergency department. Superstore stars Josh Lawson, Kaliko Kauahi and Nico Santos are in the cast along with Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs) and Allison Tolman (Why Women Kill). All episodes are available today in Apps > BBC iPlayer.

What else to watch:

• Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend – 8.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Joanna Lumley’s Danube – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

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

• And Just Like That… – 9pm, Sky Comedy HD (CH 112)

• The Power Of Parker – 9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Pick of the day: Doctor Who: Unleashed – 20 Years In Wales
7pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

Already missing your Doctor Who fix after last week’s bombshell finale? Then get ready to step back into the TARDIS as Steffan Powell celebrates 20 years of the show’s (mostly) Cardiff-based revival in this hour-long fan special. Joined by an out-of-this-world line-up including Ncuti Gatwa, David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker, Billie Piper, Russell T Davies and more, Powell takes viewers on a time-travelling adventure as the show’s cast and crew talk all things Who and reveal cosmic behind-the-scenes secrets.  

What else to watch:

• Deal Or No Deal For Soccer Aid – 7.20pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Royal Residences: A Map Of Britain – 7.50pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• The 1% Club For Soccer Aid – 8.20pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Secrets Of Flying Scotsman – 8.30pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• The Last Anniversary – 9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Pick of the day: Ocean With David Attenborough
8pm, National Geographic HD (CH 183)

Mark World Ocean Day with David Attenborough’s cinematic documentary that has gained a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. In the feature-length film, we embark on a deep sea exploration to discover how healthy oceans keep our planet thriving and how destructive human behaviours can damage this vast and complex ecosystem.  Expect spectacular underwater visuals, from coral reefs to kelp forests, and inspirational stories from around the world that won’t leave a dry eye in your living room.

What else to watch:

• Upstairs, Downstairs – 6.35pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

• Our Yorkshire Shop: A Victorian Restoration – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Death Valley – 8.20pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• The Gold – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Our Guy In Vietnam – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution
9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

While many of us know Jamie Oliver for his creative cooking ideas that have transformed kitchens up and down the country, the chef shares a more personal story in this powerful documentary. Oliver talks about his own experiences of growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia at school and reveals how this issue still affects more than 870,000 children, as well as exploring how the UK school system could be reformed to better champion diversity.

What else to watch:

• Jane Austen: Rise Of A Genius – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Shardlake – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Love Island – 9pm, ITV2 HD (CH 115)

• BETH – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• The Rehearsal – 10pm, Sky Comedy HD (CH 112)

Pick of the day: Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny
9pm, Sky HISTORY HD (CH 131)

David Duchovny, aka Fox Mulder from The X-Files, is cracking more unexplained cases wide open as he turns his attention from the paranormal to post-war mysteries and conspiracies. Across 10 episodes, the actor untangles shocking stories covering everything from “black ops and bizarre experiments to deadly cover-ups and nefarious gadgets”, using material from newly declassified government files and contributions from experts worldwide.

What else to watch:

• The Gold – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Surviving Syria’s Prisons – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• The Yorkshire Vet: At Home With The Greens – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• What It Feels Like For A Girl – 9pm + 9.50pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

• Love Island – 9pm, ITV2 HD (CH 115)

Pick of the day: Love Island
9pm, ITV2 HD (CH 115)

I’ve got a text! Gather round the firepit – there’s a fresh batch of singletons in Mallorca for a sizzling summer of romance. Now that the new contestants have had a chance to settle in and get to know each other, we can’t wait to see if sparks fly as things heat up in the Love Island villa. If you can’t get enough of all the dating drama, don’t miss the show’s 10-year anniversary documentary Love Island: Decade Of Love featuring former Islanders and the show’s most unforgettable moments (available now in Apps > ITVX).

What else to watch:

• The Chase For Soccer Aid – 5pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Speed Cameras: Are They Out To Get You? – 8pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Glow Up: Britain’s Next Makeup Star: Semi-Final – 8pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

• Race Across The World: Semi-Final – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Genius Game – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Pick of the day: Murdoch Mysteries
9pm, U&Alibi HD (CH 114)

If you thought that Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) would run out of steam when it came to solving gruesome murders across Toronto, then you’d be greatly mistaken. With 18 seasons and over 300 episodes of Murdoch Mysteries under his belt (all available now in U&Alibi on demand), the seasoned sleuth is still using all his smarts and unusual methods to bring the city’s most dangerous criminals to justice. In the latest episode, Murdoch tries to unravel whether a lawyer’s death was caused by a violent dog attack or foul play. Intriguing… 

What else to watch:

• Tipping Point For Soccer Aid – 4pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• The Savoy: Great Hotels Through Time – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Love Island – 9pm, ITV2 HD (CH 115)

• The Walking Dead: Dead City – 10pm, Sky Max HD (CH 111)

• Taskmaster – 10.05pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Sam Thompson’s Match Ball Mission 
9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Ahead of Soccer Aid’s big match this weekend (Sunday 15 June), join TV star Sam Thompson – in spirit – as he hits the road to take on a mammoth challenge for a good cause. Beginning at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge stadium, Thompson is running and cycling for 260 gruelling miles around the country to raise vital funds and, ultimately, deliver the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match ball to Old Trafford in Manchester. Keep your eyes peeled for some iconic football stadiums and celebrity supporters along the way.

What else to watch:

• Riddiculous For Soccer Aid – 3pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

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

• And Just Like That… – 9pm, Sky Comedy HD (CH 112)

• Love Island – 9pm, ITV2 HD (CH 115)

• The Sommerdahl Murders – 9pm, More4 HD (CH 147)

Rugby League – Hull Kingston Rovers v Warrington Wolves
Saturday 7 June, 2pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Hull KR haven’t won the Challenge Cup for 45 years – but they keep getting closer. In 2015 they were thrashed 50-0 in the final by Leeds. Two years ago it was a heartbreaking golden-point defeat to Leigh. This year they’ll arrive at Wembley as favourites, riding high in the Super League (with only one defeat all season) and having convincingly seen off Catalans Dragons 36-12 in the semi-final.

Their opponents are last year’s runners-up Warrington, who despite having a tough 2025 season – they’ve lost more Super League games than they’ve won – were impressive against Leigh in their semi-final. Veteran scrum-half Marc Sneyd, playing just over a fortnight after an eye socket fracture that required surgery, proved as reliably accurate as ever with four goals and a drop-goal to seal a 21-14 victory. You can never rule them out.

There’s full live coverage on BBC One on Saturday, with the women’s Challenge Cup final between Wigan and holders St Helens on BBC Two HD (CH 102) at 11.15am.

Venom: The Last Dance

Available from Friday 6 June in Sky Cinema on demand. Cert 15

What do Tom Hardy and Stephen Graham have in common? Not only have they starred in some of the best TV shows of 2025 so far, but they also joined forces in the third instalment of the Venom superhero saga. Hardy reprises his role as Eddie Brock, a human journalist who is bound to alien symbiote Venom, and after Brock is named as the prime suspect for the apparent murder of former detective Patrick Mulligan (Graham) he goes on the run. That’s the least of his problems though, as hot on his tracks is a ferocious creature known as Xenophage who will do anything to get a codex to free supervillain Knull. Yikes! Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple and Rhys Ifans also star.

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