What to watch on TV this week: 27 August – 5 September

Ready for another jam-packed week of telly treats? Contestants all over the country are getting ready to put their range of skills and smarts to the test, with the return of The Great British Bake Off, as well as new game shows You Bet! On Tour and The Inheritance (above). Elsewhere, there’s love in the air in Stranded On Honeymoon Island and there’s another instalment in The Office universe with hilarious semi-sequel The Paper. 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: The Jury: Murder Trial
9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

This BAFTA-winning series is back for another thrilling run, which means we’ll be glued to our sofas for the foreseeable. This time around, 12 members of the public act as the jury in a restaged trial of a real-life murder case that saw a young mother claim she killed her violent partner in self-defence. Soon enough, the group becomes split as some believe that she was the victim of domestic abuse, while others begin to doubt the evidence in front of them. But what will their verdict be? Concludes Friday.

What else to watch:

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

• The Great Art Fraud – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Mudtown – 9pm, U&Alibi HD (CH 114)

• Limbs In The Loch: Catching A Killer – 10pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• White House Farm: Murder, Bloodline, Betrayal – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: The Dog House
9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

How people can watch this show and not end up in a crumbled, blubbing wreck on the floor is beyond us. These dogs need a home, and the people who pass through the doors of Wood Green need those pups. This eighth series features those stepping into pup parenthood for the first time as well as seasoned owners who are looking for a new best friend. In anticipation of just how much we’ll cry, we’re putting in a request for annual leave now.

What else to watch:

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

• The Jury: Murder Trial – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Dear Viv – 9pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

• Atomic – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109)

• Limbs In The Loch: Catching A Killer – 10pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Pick of the day: Miriam Margolyes Discovers New Zealand
9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

After traversing the likes of Scotland and Australia, adopted Aussie Miriam Margolyes is back and on a one-woman mission to better understand her neighbouring country of New Zealand. In the second episode, the film star travels to the South Island, where its natural rugged beauty, fascinating wildlife and untold stories of locals’ great strength and spirit will take your breath away.

What else to watch:

• The Jury: Murder Trial – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Lost In The Desert With Nick Knowles – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Peacemaker – 9pm, Sky Max HD (CH 111)

• Mrs Brown’s Boys – 9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• The Jury Australia: Death On The Staircase – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: You Bet! On Tour
8pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Stephen Mulhern’s popular game show is heading out of the studio and onto the open road, as he challenges more members of the public than ever before with the help of some celebrity pals. Come along for the ride with Mulhern, Holly Willoughby, Rob Beckett, Alison Hammond, Babatunde Aléshé, Judi Love, Oti Mabuse, Nick Mohammed, Johnny Vegas and more, as they predict whether each plucky challenger can complete their epic challenge for a £5,000 cash prize.

What else to watch:

• Soul Revolution With Trevor Nelson – 7.40pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: The Nabataeans – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Dark Hearts– 9pm + 9.50pm, BBC Four HD (CH 108/107)

• I Am Joe Frazier – 9pm, Sky Documentaries HD (CH 188)

• Annika – 9.10pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Pick of the day: The Inheritance
9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Picture the scene. You’ve been summoned to a grand stately home where a glamorous benefactor (played by Elizabeth Hurley) informs you that she’s left part of her fortune up for grabs. But this isn’t a strange fever dream, it’s the premise for Channel 4’s mischievous new game show where 13 contestants attempt to outplay, out-charm and out-scheme one another to get their hands on the most cash possible. As you can imagine, tempers flare and alliances are quickly formed in this ruthless game, and overseeing all the fun is The Deceased’s executor and trusted legal counsel, Robert Rinder.

What else to watch:

• Educating Yorkshire – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Murder Case: Who Killed Kiesha? – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• I Fought The Law – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Gilgo Beach Killer: House Of Secrets – 9pm, Sky Crime HD (CH 121)

• King & Conqueror – 9.10pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Pick of the day: Sitting Bull
9pm, Sky HISTORY HD (CH 131)

Leonardo DiCaprio serves as executive producer of this eye-opening docuseries about one of history’s most famous Native American leaders. Narrated by Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty, the series tells the extraordinary story of the Hunkpapa Lakota leader Sitting Bull, who formed an unprecedented alliance of Native nations to resist US government policies, defeated General Custer at Little Bighorn and became an international celebrity with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show.

What else to watch:

• Jamie: Eat Yourself Healthy – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

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

• I Fought The Law – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

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

• Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over – 9pm, U&W HD (CH 125)

Pick of the day: The Great British Bake Off
8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Whisks at the ready! The Great British Bake Off is back and once again it’s jam-packed with cakes, bakes and soggy bottoms. Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond welcome a fresh batch of amateur bakers into telly’s most famous tent, where they’ll have to beat, cream and knead their way through 30 new challenges to take home that cake stand. We can’t wait to see who will be the first to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

What else to watch:

• Flipping Bangers – 8pm, U&Yesterday HD (CH 129)

• The Great British Sewing Bee – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury – 9pm + 9.30pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

• The Inheritance – 9.30pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Resident Alien – 10pm, Sky Max HD (CH 111)

Pick of the day: A Remarkable Place To Die
9pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

Nothing says the start of autumn like a twisty crime drama to snuggle up with. This New Zealand-based series might just be exactly what you’re looking for. Chelsie Preston Crawford (M3GAN) is Anaís Mallory, a smart and determined homicide detective who returns to her hometown to solve the mysterious death of her sister. Along the way, she reckons with new homicide cases as well as ghosts from her past.

What else to watch:

• Stranded On Honeymoon Island – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Nazis, U-Boats And The Battle For The Atlantic – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Long Lost Family: The Mother And Baby Home Scandal – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Mudtown – 9pm, U&Alibi HD (CH 114)

• Limbs In The Loch: Catching A Killer – 10pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Pick of the day: Stranded On Honeymoon Island
9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Thought sizzling summer romances were over for another year? Think again. Davina McCall hosts this bold new dating show which sees 12 seasoned singletons meet their match on the sun-kissed Honeymoon Island, where they’ll speed-date their way into a marriage before living out domestic bliss on the beach. But will the couples walk off into the sunset or find trouble in paradise? There’s only one way to find out.

What else to watch:

• The Dog House – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Nazis, U-Boats And The Battle For The Atlantic – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Long Lost Family: The Mother And Baby Home Scandal – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Atomic – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109)

• Limbs In The Loch: Catching A Killer – 10pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Pick of the day: The Paper
9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109) + Sky Max HD (CH 111)

If there’s been a The Office US-shaped hole in your heart since things wrapped up at Dunder Mifflin in 2013, then we have some very good news for you. The same in-world documentary crew are picking up their cameras again and this time they’re heading to The Truth Teller – a dying Midwestern newspaper that’s run by volunteer journalists desperate to keep the publication afloat. Domhnall Gleeson (Alice & Jack), Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) and Gbemisola Ikumelo (Black Ops) star, while Oscar Nuñez reprises his role as fan favourite Oscar Martínez.

What else to watch:

• The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Classic Thriller Soundtracks At The Proms – 8pm, BBC Four HD (CH 107/108)

• Stranded On Honeymoon Island – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

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

• Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Football: Scottish Premiership – Rangers v Celtic

Sunday 31 August, 11am, Sky Sports Football/HD (CH 513/503)

There’s always a lot riding on an Old Firm match given the fierce rivalry between the two Glasgow footballing behemoths, but it’s unusual for one to feel so crucial this early in the season. Rangers have made their worst start to a league campaign since 1989 with three 1-1 draws and sit in the bottom half of the table, already six points behind Celtic. If they were to lose this game – at home, no less – that gap would turn into a veritable chasm, putting manager Russell Martin under serious pressure even though he was only appointed in the summer.

As for Celtic, the defending champions have begun the Premiership season with three straightforward victories (zero goals conceded), but they’ve missed out on the glamour and riches of the UEFA Champions League thanks to a shock defeat to Kairat of Kazakhstan in qualifying. A win at Ibrox would be just the tonic, although it wouldn’t help with Celtic’s other perennial problem, namely Brendan Rodgers being constantly linked to coaching jobs in the Premier League.

On top of that, this derby takes place the day before the transfer window closes – sorry, slams shut – so will completing those final, essential bits of business be a distraction? And can any new signings be the difference-makers in this momentous match? With so much intrigue, kick-off can’t come soon enough.

Boston Strangler

Saturday 30 August, 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

We can’t wait to watch Keira Knightley shine in the upcoming thriller The Woman In Cabin 10 this autumn. In the meantime, we can get our starry fix with true crime flick Boston Strangler. Inspired by real events, Knightley plays American reporter Loretta McLaughlin, who – despite backlash from her workplace and local authorities – courageously reported on the Boston Strangler, a serial killer who murdered 13 women in the early 1960s. Carrie Coon, Alessandro Nivola and Chris Cooper also star in this chilling tale that will have you hiding behind a cushion.

What else to watch:

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