What to watch on TV this week: Wednesday 13 to Friday 22 May

Ready for a jam-packed schedule of telly treats? Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu star in Jack Thorne’s Falling, while returning favourites include Death Valley and From. Plus, don’t miss this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and the start of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 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: Only Child
9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

The second series of this Scottish sitcom is in full swing, as viewers follow the father-son high jinks of Ken (Gregor Fisher, The Cockfields) and Richard Pritchard (Greg McHugh, Fresh Meat) from fitness journeys to first dates. Catch series 1 and 2 in Apps > BBC iPlayer now.

What else to watch:

• The Future With Hannah Fry – 7.30pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

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

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

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

• Do You Know This Man? – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: From
9pm, Sky One HD (CH 109)

After an 18-month hiatus, US sci-fi series From returns to screens and the stakes have never been higher for self-appointed sheriff Boyd Stevens (Harold Perrineau) and the residents trapped in their mysterious town.

What else to watch:

• Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Semi-final 2 – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

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

• The Hardacres – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

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

• The Traitors India – 9pm + 10.15pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

Pick of the day: The Ex-Wife
9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

Set three months after series 1’s chilling conclusion, the second series of twisty thriller The Ex-Wife begins with Tasha (Celine Buckens, Show Trial) and her daughter hiding overseas under new identities, when they receive news that Jack (Tom Mison, Sleepy Hollow) has been released from prison. Eek! 

What else to watch:

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

• Hidden Treasures Of The National Trust – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Smoggie Queens – 10pm + 10.30pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

• When Bob Marley Came To Britain – 10.05pm, BBC Four HD (CH 108/107)

• St Denis Medical – 10.40pm + 11pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Pick of the day: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 – Grand Final
8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Grab those scorecards and tune in for another Eurovision extravaganza, as UK entry Look Mum No Computer takes to the stage with 24 other finalists for a shot at the Eurovision crown. Graham Norton, Rylan, Angela Scanlon, Sara Cox and Tia Kofi provide this year’s commentary.

What else to watch:

• Britain’s Got Talent – 6pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

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

• Angela Rippon’s River Cruises – 8pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Monsieur Spade – 9pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

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

Pick of the day: Death Valley
8.15pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Timothy Spall (Goodbye June) and Gwyneth Keyworth (Lost Boys & Fairies) reunite for another series of sleuthing in the much-anticipated return of one of the biggest shows of 2025. First up, the unlikely duo must put their personal differences aside as another terrible crime shakes the community to its core.

What else to watch:

• The Cage – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Believe Me – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Your Song: The Grand Final – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Zero Stars – 9pm, TLC HD (CH 113/128)

• The Family Next Door – 10.20pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Pick of the day: Canal Boat Diaries
7pm + 8pm, U&Yesterday HD (CH 129)

Robbie Cumming returns to his narrowboat for a new series of cruising the waterways, and this time his adventures take him through Wales before crossing into northwest England to take on the legendary Rochdale Canal, known as the Everest of the canal boat system. Gulp!

What else to watch:

• RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 – 2pm, BBC One HD (CH 101) + 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• The Cage – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Believe Me – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

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

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

Jack Thorne (Adolescence, Lord Of The Flies) swaps hard-hitting dramas for an unconventional love story, as a nun finds romance in the most unexpected of places. Keeley Hawes (Line Of Duty) and Paapa Essiedu (Babies) star.

What else to watch:

• RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 – 2pm, BBC One HD (CH 101) + 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

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

• Jamie’s Ultimate BBQ – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• The Way Out – 9pm, U&Dave HD (CH 127)

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

Pick of the day: RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
2pm, BBC One HD (CH 101) + 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Now that the Chelsea Flower Show is in full bloom (see what we did there?), join Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell as they chat to the gardeners going for gold with their beautiful blooms and prize-winning plants.

What else to watch:

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

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

• Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits – 9pm, Sky One HD (CH 109)

• Only Child – 9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Marilyn And The Mob – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Race Across The World: The Final
8pm + 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

After travelling 11,000km across Asia, five teams face the final leg of their arduous journey as they race to the remote village of Hatgal in Mongolia to claim victory and the £20,000 prize. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes footage and a team reunion.

What else to watch:

• RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 – 2pm, BBC One HD (CH 101) + 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

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

• The Hardacres – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• From – 9pm, Sky One HD (CH 109)

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

Pick of the day: PONIES
9pm, Sky Atlantic HD (CH 111)

Emilia Clarke (Game Of Thrones) and Haley Lu Richardson (The White Lotus) are two “PONIES” – that’s “persons of no interest” in intelligence speak – thrust into a dangerous conspiracy after their husbands are murdered in Soviet Russia.

What else to watch:

• RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 – 2pm, BBC One HD (CH 101) + 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• World’s Biggest Curry Restaurant – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Hidden Treasures Of The National Trust – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Smoggie Queens – 10pm + 10.30pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

• Fatboy Slim: Radio 1’s Big Weekend Sunderland – 10.40pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Football: FA Cup Final – Chelsea v Manchester City
Saturday 16 May, 1pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525) + 2pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Manchester City are strong favourites to win the FA Cup against a somewhat chaotic Chelsea side currently without a head coach. But then again, City were favourites last year, and the year before… The Wembley occasion can do weird things for underdogs, and with the talent in Chelsea’s expensively assembled squad, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if they clicked on the day. Now that City’s Premier League title chances have diminished, they’ll be extra motivated to get their hands on the famous trophy.

What else to watch:

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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Sunday 17 May, 2.30pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

In celebration of what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s centenary next month, don’t miss the blonde bombshell in one of her most iconic performances, starring alongside Jane Russell in this delightful musical flick. Worth watching for that pink dress alone.

What else to watch:

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

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