What to watch on TV this week: Wednesday 29 to Friday 8 May

Ready for a jam-packed schedule of telly treats? Returning favourites this week include Amandaland, St Denis Medical and the Naked Chef in Jamie’s Ultimate BBQ, while new additions include twisty drama Number One Fan and Making Life On Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure. 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: This Is Not A Murder Mystery
8pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

If you thought that you’d seen everything that the murder-mystery genre had to offer, think again. Set in an English country estate in the 1930s, this delightful whodunnit brings together some of the period’s most famous artists including Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Lee Miller and Man Ray, who soon find they are trapped in a lavish mansion with a killer on the loose. Gulp!

What else to watch:

• For The Love Of Dogs With Alison Hammond – 7.30pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• A Taste For Murder – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• The Betrayal Of Anne Boleyn: Inside The Tower Of London Special – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Saint-Pierre – 9pm, U&Alibi HD (CH 114)

• Twenty Twenty Six – 10pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Pick of the day: The Traitors India
9pm, 10.10pm + 11.15pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107)

There’s more Machiavellian intrigue, duplicitous behaviour and wardrobe inspo from Claudia Winkleman in Celebrity Traitors coming your way later this year, but in the meantime you can get your Traitors fix with the Indian edition of the series. Join film-maker Karan Johar and 20 palace dwellers for the first three episodes on BBC Three as they compete in the ultimate game of trust and betrayal for a prize of 10 million rupees. Fingerless gloves not guaranteed.

What else to watch:

• Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad – 7.30pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

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

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

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

• Bergerac – 9pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

• Prisoner – 9pm, Sky Atlantic HD (CH 111)

• Big Mood – 10pm + 10.30pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: St Denis Medical
11.10pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Whether you’re a fan of this hit US comedy already or are looking for a feel-good series to get stuck into, don’t miss the return of Superstore creator Justin Spitzer’s medical mockumentary. Once again, the titular medical centre’s overworked and underpaid staff are trying to care for their patients (and each other), all while keeping their cool in the hospital’s emergency department. Guests stars this season include Ariana Madix (Love Island USA), Kristen Schaal (What We Do In The Shadows) and Lauren Weedman (Hacks).

What else to watch:

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

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

• Inside Chernobyl With Ben Fogle: 40 Years From Disaster – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• The Young Offenders – 9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• First Dates – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Proper Ladies
7pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107)

Rising star Sabrina Ali is the creative genius behind this coming-of-age comedy that’s inspired by her award-winning play Dugsi Dayz. When four misfit Muslim school girls are stuck in detention, they must put aside their differences as they plan their great escape. A fresh cast of funny faces including newcomers Ali, Samira Tahlil, Kosar Ali and Ebada Hassan as well as seasoned stars Lisa McGrillis (Rivals) and Mark Silcox (Man Like Mobeen) feature.

What else to watch:

• Blankety Blank – 6.25pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Secret Africa: Into The Wild – 7pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• World’s Most Secret Hotels – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Britain’s Got Talent – 7pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Saturday Night Live UK – 10pm, Sky One HD (CH 109)

Pick of the day: Making Life On Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure
8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

It’s been 50 years since Sir David Attenborough embarked on the most ambitious series of his career. Now, as part of his centenary celebrations the broadcaster is reliving his extraordinary three-year odyssey around the world, which saw Attenborough visit 40 countries and film over 600 species to create the iconic 13-part Life On Earth documentary series that cemented his legacy as the world’s greatest natural historian.

What else to watch:

• Secret Garden – 6.15pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer – 7pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• The Cage – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Secret Service – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

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

Pick of the day: Number One Fan
9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

Jill Halfpenny (The Feud) and Sally Lindsay (The Madame Blanc Mysteries) are at the centre of a twisty new drama from screenwriter Rachel Kilfeather (King & Conqueror, Small Town, Big Story). When TV star Lucy Logan (Halfpenny) has a chance encounter with fan Donna (Lindsay), what starts as a burgeoning friendship turns into a sinister campaign of harassment as Donna’s obsessive true nature is revealed. Eek! Daniel Adegboyega (The Tower) and Dean Andrews (Emmerdale) also star.

What else to watch:

• Secret Service – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Mint – 9pm + 9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

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

• Celebs Go Dating – 9pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

• Euphoria – 9pm, Sky Atlantic HD (CH 111)

Pick of the day: Jamie’s Ultimate BBQ
8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the supermarket shelves are stacked with coal which can only mean one thing… it’s time to fire up the barbie. And Jamie Oliver is on hand to spread smoky magic with his tried-and-tested mouthwatering BBQ recipes that’ll get the whole nation outside. Expect juicy sirloins cooked three ways, sizzling lamb lollipops, wood smoked vegetables and a crunchy whipped feta dip that’ll blow your socks off.

What else to watch:

• Interior Design Masters With Alan Carr – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Secret Service – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

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

• Number One Fan – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Half Man – 10.40pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Pick of the day: Amandaland
9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Following a smash-hit first series and a Christmas special, Amanda Hughes is back on our screens for another SoHa adventure. The second series promises more laughs and chaos than ever before, as she juggles raising teenagers, her online lifestyle brand and her co-lab, and getting her feet back on the property ladder. Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley, Philippa Dunne, Siobhán McSweeney and Samuel Anderson all return.

What else to watch:

• For The Love Of Dogs With Alison Hammond – 7.30pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• A Taste For Murder – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Number One Fan – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Twenty Twenty Six – 10pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Matlock – 9pm, Sky Witness HD (CH 110)

Pick of the day: Open All Hours: Inside Out
8pm, U&GOLD HD (CH 124)

Another national treasure celebrating a milestone event this week comes in the form of Sir David Jason and the 50th anniversary of his series Open All Hours. Narrated by Last One Laughing UK’s Diane Morgan, Jason leads a glittering cast of creatives and celebrity superfans including the show’s creator Roy Clarke and Johnny Vegas on a trip down memory lane. Plus, don’t miss an exclusive concluding scene to the iconic series with Jason reprising his role as Granville to give Open All Hours the ultimate farewell. Consider us seated.

What else to watch:

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

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

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

• Number One Fan – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Prisoner – 9pm, Sky Atlantic HD (CH 111)

Pick of the day: David Attenborough’s 100 Years On Planet Earth
8.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

You’re cordially invited to the biggest birthday bash of the century, as Sir David Attenborough marks his extraordinary 100th year in a live event held at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Get ready to go on the adventure of a lifetime from the comfort of your sofa, as viewers embark on a century of exploration and discovery in the natural world all through the lens of Attenborough’s groundbreaking career. Moving stuff.

What else to watch:

• Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad – 7.30pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

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

• Panda – 9pm, More4 HD (CH 147)

• First Dates – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• St Denis Medical – 10.40pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Football: EFL Final Day
Saturday 2 May, from 11am, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503) + Sky Sports+

This is always a brilliant day in the footballing calendar. Although some promotions and relegations are decided, there’s still plenty to sort out at the top and bottom of all three divisions and you can follow all the action on Sky Sports, which has every match live across its TV channels and Sky Sports+. Build-up begins at 11am, the Championship games all kick off at 12.30pm and Leagues One and Two follow at 3pm.

Final placings in the Championship’s top six are still to be finalised and perhaps the most intriguing storyline is Wrexham’s chance to reach the play-offs and keep their hopes of a barely believable fourth consecutive promotion alive. They face Middlesbrough at home. The League One play-off slots are similarly unconfirmed as yet, and a series of draws has left Bradford’s place, which looked assured, in the balance. They need a point at Exeter – who are in a battle to avoid relegation where only a win could save them, although it’s out of their hands.

In League Two, Cambridge United, Salford City and Notts County are fighting over the final automatic promotion place: Cambridge are in pole position but County are the only team of the three playing at home on Saturday. There’s a play-off berth up for grabs too. At the bottom, Barrow need a miracle to avoid demotion to the National League, while just a point separates Harrogate, Crawley, Tranmere and Newport. And Barrow are at home to Newport. It’s what football is all about.

What else to watch:

Looking for more sport this week? We can help with that.

• All the best live sport you can watch on TV this week

• Got a Sky Sports subscription? Check out our monthly guide

• If you’ve got TNT Sports, your monthly guide is here

Wuthering Heights
Available from Friday 1 May in Sky Cinema on demand. Cert 15

The adaptation of Emily Brontë’s beloved novel about the tempestuous relationship between Cathy and Heathcliff is one of the most talked-about movies of the past year – as you’d expect from Emerald Fennell, writer/director of the provocative Promising Young Woman and Saltburn. Margot Robbie (Babylon) and Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein) are suitably sultry as the leads conducting their ill-starred romance on the stunningly windswept Yorkshire Moors, while the outlandish costumes and banging soundtrack by Charli XCX underline that this is no old-fashioned period drama.

What else to watch:

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• Our monthly Sky Cinema guide featuring the best movies this month

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