What to watch on TV this week: 5 – 14 November

Ready for another jam-packed week of telly treats? Returning favourites this week include legendary game show Bullseye, an action-packed instalment of Celebrity Race Across The World and star-studded extravaganza BBC Children In Need 2025. Elsewhere, there’s all-star thriller Trespasses as well as TV coverage across the weekend to commemorate Remembrance Sunday 2025.

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: David Jason’s Secret Service
8pm, U&Yesterday HD (CH 129)

Ahead of his return to screens in an Open All Hours TV special next year, you can catch national treasure David Jason wheeling his way around the country as he pulls back the curtain on the heroic spies who were pivotal to Allied victory in the First and Second World Wars. Expect some legendary characters, audacious missions and makeshift methods of spying’s early days from the secretive world of British espionage.

What else to watch:

• Sir Anthony Hopkins: A Career In Character – 7.30pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators – 8pm, U&Alibi HD (CH 114)

• Shetland – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• The Hack – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• The Hunting Party – 9pm, U&Alibi HD (CH 114)

Pick of the day: Celebrity Race Across The World
8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Just ahead of The Celebrity Traitors finale comes the return of another starry spin-off series that will be all you can talk about with your long-suffering colleagues. We’re of course referring to Celebrity Race Across The World, in which four famous types head off on the adventure of the lifetime with a plus one and the hopes of beating their rivals to the destination. This year follow Countryfile’s Anita Rani, actor Dylan Llewellyn, DJ Tyler West, broadcaster Roman Kemp and their partners as they travel through the Caribbean and the Pacific coast of Central America.

What else to watch

• Art Detectives – 8pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

• The Celebrity Traitors: The Final – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• The Ridge – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

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

• The Iris Affair – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109)

Pick of the day: Empire With David Olusoga
9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Fresh off his stint in the Celebrity Traitors castle, award-winning historian David Olusoga returns with this eye-opening new series. Over three episodes, Olusoga unravels the extraordinary story of the empire that once stood as the biggest world power in history, counting more than a quarter of the globe’s population as its subjects, and looks at how its legacy has helped shaped the modern world for billions. Fascinating stuff.

What else to watch:

• Return To Paradise – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

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

• The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109) + Sky Max HD (CH 111)

• How Are You? It’s Alan Partridge – 9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• QI – 10pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Pick of the day: Wicked: One Wonderful Night
8.30pm, Sky Max HD (CH 111)

Start dancing through life with Ozians all around the world with the unforgettable musical event, Wicked: One Wonderful Night. Ahead of the sequel’s cinema release on 21 November, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and more stars give electrifying performances of the film’s biggest songs at LA’s Dolby Theatre against a breathtaking Emerald City backdrop. Plus, don’t miss world premiere clips from Wicked: For Good featuring two new original songs, as well as cast interviews, behind-the-scenes moments and more movie magic.

What else to watch:

• Strictly Come Dancing – 6.25pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• JADE At The Proms: A Homecoming – 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Royal British Legion Festival Of Remembrance 2025 – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Girlbands Forever – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Pick of the day: Bullseye
8pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

If you never had the chance to win the speedboat of your dreams during Bullseye’s original run then we have some good news for you. The classic darts-based game show is back and the prizes are bigger and better than ever before. Join host Freddie Flintoff, veteran darts scorer “Little” Richard Ashdown, special guest star Luke Littler and a whole roster of hopeful throwers and knowers as they step up to the oche for their shot at winning big.

What else to watch:

• Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph – 10.15am, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Kingdom – 6.20pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Game Of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

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

• The Real Hack – 10.15pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

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

It’s 1975 in Northern Ireland and young Catholic schoolteacher Cushla (Lola Petticrew, Bloodlands) is living under the shadow of the Troubles when she falls for Michael (Tom Cullen, The Gold) – an older, married Protestant barrister. As Cushla and Michael's forbidden love deepens, violence looms and tensions rise, and Cushla is pulled between duty and desire. Gillian Anderson (The Fall) co-stars as Cushla’s fiery mother Gina in the screen adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s acclaimed novel.

What else to watch:

• Once Upon A Time In Space – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• The Forsytes – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake – 9pm, U&W HD (CH 125)

• A Ship Through Time: Secrets Of The Newport Ship – 9pm, Sky HISTORY HD (CH 131)

• I Love LA – 10.20pm, Sky Comedy HD (CH 112)

Pick of the day: The Eubanks: Like Father, Like Son
9pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/114)

Whether you know them as the father-son duo from Celebrity Gogglebox or for their achievements in the boxing ring, get ready to see a whole new side to the Eubanks in this intimate documentary. The programme follows Chris Eubank Jr in the wake of his headline-making fight against Conor Benn, a bout that reignited the fierce rivalry between their famous fathers, and we find out what unfolded away from the spotlight – including the Eubanks’ reconciliation after years of estrangement. Compelling viewing.

What else to watch:

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

• Murder Before Evensong – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Never Mind The Buzzcocks – 9pm, Sky Max HD (CH 111)

• Original Gangsters With Sean Bean – 9pm, Sky HISTORY HD (CH 131)

• No Strings Attached – 10pm + 10.40pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

Pick of the day: Richard Burton: Wild Genius
9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

This week marks 100 years since film icon Richard Burton’s birth. To celebrate such a remarkable occasion, this new documentary chronicles the extraordinary life of the global superstar, from his humble beginnings as a miner’s son in Wales to becoming one of the greatest actors of his generation. Can’t get enough of Burton? Then don’t miss the critically acclaimed biopic Mr Burton starring Toby Jones, on Monday 10 November on BBC One HD (CH 101) and in Apps > BBC iPlayer.

What else to watch:

• Shetland – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

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

• Married At First Sight UK: The Finale – 9pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

• The Hunting Party – 9pm, U&Alibi HD (CH 114)

• A League Of Their Own – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109) + Sky Max HD (CH 111)

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

This police procedural that broke records when it first aired in Canada comes to UK shores. Trailblazing officer Sabrina Sohal (Supinder Wraich, Sort Of) has her life turned upside down when her politician father is wrongfully arrested for treason. What ensues is a deeply personal journey for Sohal as she challenges both the flawed justice system and community that she serves, in order to free her father and fight for the rights of those who are unable to fight for themselves.

What else to watch:

• Celebrity Race Across The World – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• DIY SOS: Children In Need Special – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

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

• Play For Today: Never Too Late – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• The Iris Affair – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109)

Pick of the day: BBC Children In Need 2025
7pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Famous faces are joining forces with Pudsey Bear for a night to remember in aid of BBC Children In Need. Newbie presenters Paddy McGuinness and Big Zuu will be donning their Pudsey ears along with Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay and Lenny Rush to help raise crucial funds for the thousands of projects and communities that support children and young people across the UK. Expect a jam-packed evening of hilarious comedy sketches, toe-tapping music performances and brilliant surprises in one of the most wholesome events in the TV calendar.

What else to watch:

• King Tut: The Discovery With Dan Snow – 8pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Empire With David Olusoga – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

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

• The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109) + Sky Max HD (CH 111)

• Big Brother: Live Final – 9pm, ITV2 HD (CH 115)

Football: Premier League – Man City v Liverpool
Sunday 9 November, 4pm, Sky Sports Premier League/HD (CH 512/502)

The signs were there. Liverpool may have started their Premier League title defence with five victories, but four of those required winning goals in the 83rd minute or later. Arne Slot’s new-look team were not convincing, and sure enough, the wheels came off after a defeat at Crystal Palace. The five consecutive league wins were followed by four straight defeats.

While Slot works on getting his summer signings to click, it’s not clear exactly where Pep Guardiola’s Man City side are in their evolution. Last season they looked a shadow of the team that won four titles in a row; this term they’ve improved since a couple of dismal early defeats, with last week’s clinical dismantling of Bournemouth particularly impressive. Their biggest problem at the moment is producing goals from any source that isn’t Erling Haaland, although when you score as many as he does, that’s hardly an issue.

Hosts City have to be favourites for this match – but don’t forget that Slot masterminded two wins over them twice last season, and despite their integration issues, the Reds have plenty of quality. This would be a perfect time for Florian Wirtz to prove he’s worth his nine-figure transfer fee and make the kind of impact that turns a season around. It’s going to be fascinating.

What else to watch:

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1917
Sunday 9 November, 10.50pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) + Tuesday 11 November, 10pm, BBC Four HD (CH 108/107)

At the height of the First World War, two soldiers are tasked with an arduous, seemingly impossible mission: to swiftly cross through enemy territory, alert a division to an enemy ambush and save hundreds of men from slaughter. This is the nail-biting premise of director Sam Mendes’ Oscar-winning movie, which depicts the horror and scale of the war by filming the pair, played by Dean-Charles Chapman (The King) and George MacKay (Captain Fantastic), in a single take as they travel through one beautiful, bleak or violent landscape after another. Taut and audaciously conceived, the film is essential – and almost unbearably suspenseful – viewing.

What else to watch:

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