Your September streaming watchlist: the best TV shows and films you should be streaming in September 2025

We’ve pulled together the best of the best across BBC iPlayer, Channel 4, Prime Video and Paramount+ and in On Demand. So, keep scrolling to see all our highlights on Virgin TV this month. Or check out what’s new on Netflix this month and what to stream on Disney+ right now for our pick of the best TV and movies on those streamers.

Need some tips on how to access some of these services on Virgin TV? You’ll find them at the end of this article.

Here’s our picks of the best stuff to stream this September.

Stream season 1 now in Apps > Prime Video

If you’re, ahem, hungry like a wolf for more stories set in the world of action conspiracy thriller The Terminal List, this prequel series set seven years before the events of the 2022 hit series follows the origin story of Ben Edwards (played once again by Taylor Kitsch) in his journey from the Navy SEALs to the CIA Special Operations. Kitsch is joined in the series by Chris Pratt, who reprises his role as James Reece, alongside Tom Hopper and Rona-Lee Shimon.

Stream season 2 from Wednesday 17 September in Apps > Prime Video. Season 1 available now

Those familiar with the world of The Boys can appreciate why we can’t include the trailer for the sophomore season of its college-based spin-off Gen V. School is back in session at Godolkin University, America’s only college for superheroes, with a mysterious new dean promising to make students more powerful than ever. But when the school’s dark secrets come to light, these fledging supes must decide what kind of heroes they want to become.

Stream season 1 from Wednesday 10 September in Apps > Prime Video

Robin Wright (House Of Cards) – who also directs – is always a sign of quality, so there’s a lot of buzz around this adaptation of British author Michelle Frances’ well-reviewed psychological thriller. An affluent couple have their perfect life disturbed by their son’s mysterious new girlfriend who seems like she’s hiding something. Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One), Laurie Davidson (The Road Trip) and Waleed Zuaiter (Gangs Of London) also star.

Stream it now in Apps > Prime Video

Liam Neeson is currently lighting up cinemas in the hilarious reboot/continuation of The Naked Gun. But since Taken, we know him best as playing a reluctant action hero called into action when a job needs doing. This time, he’s a big rig driver on his way to Mount Everest when his tourist bus is hijacked by mercenaries. Once again, he has the particular set of skills needed to take them on and save a village on the brink of destruction.

Hunting The Tinder Predator

Stream it from Sunday 7 September in Apps > Prime Video

A two-part series explores the actions of Christopher Harkins after a decade of criminal offences enabled by online dating – and the women who fought to get justice.

Marching Powder

Stream it from Saturday 13 September in Apps > Prime Video

Danny Dyer stars as an ageing football hooligan who feels increasingly irrelevant as he struggles to keep his family together. Set in the same world as cult classic The Football Factory.

Bride Hard

Stream it from Saturday 20 September in Apps > Prime Video

A mercenary group gatecrashes a wedding where the maid of honour is actually a secret agent. No notes. Rebel Wilson stars as the best friend ready to do anything to save the big day.

Riff Raff

Stream it from Thursday 25 September in Apps > Prime Video

Jennifer Coolidge is in this darkly comic crime thriller about a quiet family weekend upended by unexpected visitors. Honestly, “Jennifer Coolidge is in this” is enough for us. Sold.

Alarum

Stream it from Saturday 27 September in Apps > Prime Video

Sylvester Stallone, Scott Eastwood, Mike Colter and Willa Fitzgerald star in this explosive action thriller about two married spies caught in the crosshairs of rival agencies.

Stream all episodes now in Apps > BBC iPlayer

Power isn’t given. Power is taken. Those words ring in the ears of England’s King Harold (James Norton, Happy Valley) as he tries to negotiate with his ambitious Norman cousin, Duke William (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Game Of Thrones). But it’s 1066, and we know there’s a fairly significant battle on the way… You can enjoy all eight episodes of this epic medieval drama on iPlayer now, also starring Emily Beecham (The Pursuit Of Love) and Clémence Poésy (The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon).

Stream series 2 from Tuesday 9 September in Apps > BBC iPlayer. Series 1 available now

We couldn’t get enough of this delightful reality show about the relatably chaotic home life of Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash when it first aired in April – so it’s great news that we didn’t have to wait long for another series! After the fishing escapades, Sunday lunch fiascos, birthday celebrations and, of course, baked bean-gate, we’re looking forward to finding out what Stacey, Joe, their children and various animals serve up this time around.

Stream all episodes of series 3 from Thursday 11 September in Apps > BBC iPlayer. Series 1-2 available now

If you’ve missed this surprisingly gripping drama about TV journalism in 80s Melbourne, you can watch the first two series before the third and final batch of episodes arrives this month. Anna Torv (Fringe) and Sam Reid (Interview With The Vampire) are superb in the lead roles as the news presenters trying to manage their unpredictable careers and on-off relationship, while battling their own demons – all against a backdrop of social upheaval playing out in the scripts they read every day on TV. Winner of an impressive 10 AACTA Awards, it’s essential viewing.

Stream series 23 from Saturday 20 September in Apps > BBC iPlayer. Series 22 available now

While we’d have loved to see 6ft 10in DJ Kristian Nairn take to the Strictly dancefloor, sadly he had to pull out through injury – but there are still 15 celebrities putting their best foot forward to impress the judges this autumn. Soap star Lewis Cope, who replaced Nairn, is already among the favourites along with model/actor Ellie Goldstein and presenter/actor Dani Dyer, but we’ve got a sneaking feeling retired footballer Karen Carney might be the one to watch. So which celeb will be paired with which pro dancer? We’ll find out on 20 September.

The Guest

Stream all episodes now in Apps > BBC iPlayer

The friendship between a wealthy woman (Eve Myles, We Hunt Together) and her cleaner (Gabrielle Creevy, Black Doves) turns into a manipulative game that no one can win in this psychological thriller.

Football’s Financial Shame: The Story Of The V11

Stream it now in Apps > BBC iPlayer

This documentary uncovers the financial scam targeting some of the Premier League’s wealthiest players – known as the “the V11” – who talk about the devastating impact it has had on their lives.

Stranded On Honeymoon Island

Stream series 1 from Wednesday 3 September

A dozen seasoned singletons gather on a sun-kissed isle to speed-date their way into a marriage. So will they find marital bliss or trouble in paradise? Davina McCall is your host.

Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams: Ultimate Test

Stream all episodes from Sunday 7 September in Apps > BBC iPlayer

After the tear-jerking first series, which was on in 2022, cricket legend Freddie Flintoff returns to his Field of Dreams and takes on the challenge of extending the project more widely.

Global Eye

Stream it from Monday 8 September in Apps > BBC iPlayer

This new weekly programme brings you forensic journalism from all around the world, starting with unflinching looks at the crisis in Sudan and life in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Thailand: The Dark Side Of Paradise

Stream all episodes from Monday 8 September in Apps > BBC iPlayer

Why do thousands of mainly young British travellers flock to Thailand? And what happens when the backpacking dream goes wrong? Documentary-maker Zara McDermott investigates over three episodes.

Stream series 16 now in Apps > Channel 4 with new episodes weekly on Tuesdays. Series 8-15 available now

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. The series continues every Tuesday, but catch up if you’ve missed anything on the Channel 4 app, and watch the bonus show An Extra Slice on Fridays.

Stream all episodes of series 1 from Friday 5 September in Apps > Channel 4

While That Mitchell And Webb Look – David Mitchell and Robert Webb’s sketch show that ran from 2006 to 2010 – might not be up there with the likes of The Fast Show or Big Train, it’s still one of the most quoted sketch shows of all time (“That’s Numberwang”, “Are we the baddies?”). We have high hopes for this new one, which also stars Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts), stand-up comic Lara Ricote and Stevie Martin (Taskmaster).

Stream series 20 from Thursday 11 September in Apps > Channel 4 with new episodes weekly on Thursdays. Series 1-19 available now

Maisie Adam (A League Of Their Own), Phil Ellis (Phil Ellis Is Trying), Reece Shearsmith (Inside No.9), Sanjeev Bhaskar (Unforgotten) and Ania Magliano (Deep Cover) are the fresh quintet of contestants performs humiliating and hilarious challenges for Greg Davies and Alex Horne. The last series was one for the ages (two words: Jason Mantzoukas), so in a series that marks the show’s 10th anniversary on air, we expect even bigger things in store. New episodes are shown every Thursday.

Gogglebox

Stream series 26 from Friday 5 September in Apps > Channel 4 with new episodes weekly on Fridays. Series 1-25 available now

Who’d have thought “watching people watching TV” would run for 26 series? But Gogglebox still remains one of the best things on telly. The nation’s favourite armchair critics review the week that was.

Homeland

Stream series 1-8 from Saturday 6 September in Apps > Channel 4

Don’t miss the compelling 2010s US spy thriller series that had us all on the edge of our seats, starring Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin and Damian Lewis. If it's your first time, you’re in for a treat.

Made In Chelsea

Stream series 30 from Monday 8 September in Apps > Channel 4. Series 1-29 available now

Miffy, Piffy, Tiffy and Riffy are names we made up. But we’re fairly sure a percentage of them make up the cast of series 30 of the social elites who live in the exclusive London district.

Married At First Sight UK

Stream series 10 from Sunday 21 September in Apps > Channel 4. Series 1-9 available now

“The experiment” is back as singletons are matched with other strangers and only meet for the first time on their wedding day. Will they stay together? Unusually, no. But it’s very entertaining.

The Disappearance Of Jay Slater

Stream it from Sunday 28 September in Apps > Channel 4

Featuring unprecedented access, this documentary follows the Slater family as they search for answers while battling conspiracy theories, horrific online abuse and press intrusion.

Stream all episodes of season 3 from Wednesday 10 September in Sky Showcase on demand. Seasons 1-2 available now

Julian Fellowes revived our love of soapy period dramas when he introduced us to upstairs-and-downstairs goings-on in Downton Abbey. Now in The Gilded Age, he takes that tried-and-tested formula that worked so well for the English gentry at the beginning of the 20th century and pulls us inside New York City high society at the end of the 19th century. A fourth season has been announced – don’t miss the epic third season.

Stream seasons 1-7 now in Apps > U

One of the best US sitcoms ever comes to U. It stars Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, a dedicated mid-level local bureaucrat in the city of Pawnee, Indiana, who tries to do good against waves of apathy and red tape. It’s the comedy equivalent of a lovely bath; it’s comforting, it’s relaxing and it’ll leave you with a warm feeling afterwards. An all-time cast includes Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott and Rob Lowe.

Stream seasons 1-9 now in Sky Max on demand

American remakes of British shows don’t work. That was the legend that everyone knew to be true. Until Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s little award-winning mockumentary about a paper company turned into a Stateside comedy juggernaut. While the first season retreads much of the OG series, when the writers leaned into Steve Carell’s comedy talents the series truly soared and Michael Scott was born. Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer also star.

Stream seasons 1-5 now in Comedy Central on demand

In da clurb, we all fam! The entire Box Set of this generation-defining 2010s comedy about two millennial women trying to survive in New York City is now available to watch on Comedy Central, although it’ll be through your fingers at times given the cringeworthy scrapes Abbi (Abbi Jacobson) and Ilana (Ilana Glazer) get themselves into. It’s a cult hit that definitely deserves more recognition, and the newly available season 4 starts with the wonderful origin story of Abbi and Ilana’s friendship. Some of the key writer/producers – Paul W Downs (who also co-stars), Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky – went on to make the award-winning Hacks.

Discovery Changed My Life

Stream it now in Discovery on demand

To mark Discovery’s 40th anniversary, one film-maker meets extraordinary individuals – from survivalists to scientists – who have been inspired to transform their lives in remarkable ways.

Ghost Adventures: Serial Killer Spirits

Stream season 1 now in Really on demand

There’s not much that scares paranormal investigator Zak Bagans and his crew, as proven in this series that follows them to locations linked to some of America’s most notorious serial killers.

Ink Master

Stream seasons 8-10 now in MTV on demand

More of the best tattoo artists in the industry, from veterans to rookies, go head-to-head in the ultimate ink battle which has a mega cash prize up for grabs.

Out Of Order

Stream season 1 now in Comedy Central on demand

Rosie Jones hosts this hilarious panel show as teams of comedians compete to place members of the public in the correct order. Judi Love and Katherine Ryan captain the teams.

Stream episodes 1-2 of season 2 now on Paramount+, with weekly episodes from Friday 5 September. Season 1 available now

Rylan Clark returns to hosting duties for a second series of this dating show, filmed in a luxurious villa in Panama. Fans can expect even more twists and turns as another group of sexy singletons arrives for one steamy stay. In case the title hasn’t given things away yet, the contestants have to conduct their search for true love in their birthday suits. Rather them than us!

Stream season 1 now on Paramount+

Iain Stirling is stepping out of the Love Island sound booth and into the studio for this outrageous new show. Across eight episodes the comedian is joined by famous faces to dissect some of the weirdest social clips, posts and trends that the internet has to offer for our amusement. Giving their take on online pet peeves and digital conspiracy theories are Fatiha El-Ghorri, Harriet Kemsley, Jamali Maddix, Joe Thomas, Jon Richardson, Katherine Ryan, Layton Williams, Maisie Adam, Vicky Pattison and more.

Stream all episodes from Thursday 11 September on Paramount+

Get ready for some thrills and chills in this eerie Australian drama. When Joni Gray (Morgana O’Reilly, The White Lotus) was 14 years old, her world was changed forever when her friend Gracie Darling disappeared after a séance went terribly wrong. Now working as a child psychologist, Joni finds her past comes back to haunt her when she’s informed that another Darling has gone missing in similar circumstances. Will she choose to run away from her past or face her fears of that fateful night? Brian And Maggie’s Harriet Walter co-stars.

Stream episode 1 of season 3 from Sunday 21 September on Paramount+, with new episodes weekly on Sundays. Seasons 1-2 available now

Sylvester Stallone steps back into the shoes of Dwight Manfredi for a third season of the thrilling crime drama from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. After carrying out some enthusiastic (and often violent) networking, the General is expanding his criminal empire to even greater heights. Of course, trouble is never far away, and soon he encounters the Dunmires: a powerful old-money family who force him to fight for everything he’s built. Samuel L Jackson joins the cast in anticipation of his upcoming Tulsa King spin-off series NOLA King.

Stans

Stream it now on Paramount+

The real Slim Shady is standing up in this intimate film that gives you a glimpse into rap superstar Eminem’s world and the legions of fans who orbit it.

NCIS: Tony & Ziva

Stream episodes 1-3 of season 1 from Thursday 4 September on Paramount+, with weekly episodes from Thursday 11 September

NCIS’s Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva David (Cote de Pablo) get their own spin-off. The pair go on the run with their daughter across Europe after Tony’s security company is attacked. 

Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout.

Stream it from Tuesday 9 September on Paramount+

In 2020, TikToker William White became a viral sensation with a huge and devoted following. Five years later, the star shares the dark side of internet fame from obsessed fans to full-on stalking cases.

Bodyguard Of Lies

Stream it from Tuesday 23 September on Paramount+

An investigation into the real cost of the Afghanistan war that explores the falsehoods told to the American public as well as the thousands of lives lost, trillions spent and a truth buried for decades.

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