Stay up-to-date with all the latest TV and on-demand releases coming soon to Freesat. From must-see drama to hard-hitting documentaries and side-splitting comedy, find out what TV is coming up this month.
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Half Man
BBC One + BBC iPlayer, from Friday 24th April
This six-part crime drama focuses on the bond between childhood friends Ruben (Richard Gadd) and Niall (Jamie Bell) over 30 years, exploring their volatile relationship from the 80s to the present day.
Amandaland (Season 2)
Stream on BBC One + BBC iPlayer, from Wednesday 6th May
This Motherland spin-off returns, following the recently divorced Amanda (Lucy Punch) as she navigates a new chapter in South Harlesden, or “SoHa”. Between raising teenagers, managing her wellness brand and juggling a co-working role at a local kitchen and bathroom showroom, there is plenty to keep her busy. Expect more sharp observations and plenty of laughs.
Two Weeks in August
Coming soon to BBC One
Sun, secrets and simmering tensions take centre stage in this eight-part drama set in Greece. What begins as a hopeful escape quickly spirals when an impulsive decision sets off a chain reaction. As long-buried emotions rise to the surface, one holiday becomes a reckoning no one saw coming.
Death Valley (Season 2)
Coming soon to BBC Two
The crime-solving duo return for a second outing in Death Valley. Retired actor John Chapel (Timothy Spall) and DS Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth) continue their unlikely partnership, tackling mysteries set against the striking backdrop of rural Wales.
New on ITV & STV
Believe Me
Watch on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, from Sunday 10th May
This powerful drama tells the story of the victims of one of Britain’s most prolific sex offenders, John Worboys. Focusing on Sarah (Aimée-Ffion Edwards) and Laila (Aasiya Shah), it examines how they were failed and the lasting impact of not being believed.
Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad (Season 7)
Watch on ITV1 and STV (Scotland), Fridays at 7:30pm
Bradley and Barney Walsh are back on the road for another series of adventures. This time they are heading to Australia, taking on everything from the rugged outback to the coastline, with plenty of challenges and laughs along the way.
New on Channel 4
Falling
Coming soon to Channel 4
Written by Jack Thorne (Adolescence, Toxic Town), Falling is an intimate drama about love, faith and difficult choices. Anna (Keely Hawes), a devoted nun, and David (Pappa Essiedu), a Catholic priest, find themselves confronting unexpected feelings and the consequences that come with them.
Munya, Trump and WWE
Watch on Channel 4, from Tuesday 12th May
Munya Chawawa explores the surprising connections between Donald Trump and the world of professional wrestling in this new documentary.
New on 5
Number One Fan
Watch on 5, from Monday 4th May at 9pm
Lucy Logan is a beloved TV presenter with a seemingly perfect life. But after a chance encounter with an overzealous fan, admiration turns into obsession. As their past connection comes to light, Lucy’s carefully curated world begins to unravel.
The Hardacres
Coming soon to 5
Head back to Haradacre Hall this spring! The first season followed the Hardacre family as they rose from poverty to staggering wealth… season 2 will see them turn their attention to reshaping the world around them, with everything that entails!
New on U
The Way Out
Stream on U or watch on U&Dave, from Tuesday 12th May
Hosted by Mel Giedroyc, this comedy entertainment series drops celebrity contestants into elaborate escape rooms. With themed worlds, puzzles and plenty of chaos, each team must race against the clock, with the fastest overall time crowned the winner.
Monsieur Spade
Stream on U and watch on U&Drama, from the 9th May
Set in 1963, this stylish crime drama follows legendary detective Sam Spade (Clive Owen), now living a quieter life in the South of France. When a brutal crime shocks the local community, his past and his instincts pull him back into the world he thought he had left behind.
BLAZE
OUTBACK WRECKERS
Tuesdays from 19th May at 14:05 and 21:00
Deep in the Australian outback, Mike Elliot and his team hunt for abandoned vehicles, salvaging valuable parts from the harsh landscape. It is tough, gritty work, but in a place where scrap can mean serious profit, business is booming.
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