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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Dear England
BBC One + BBC iPlayer, Sundays and Mondays at 9pm
The award-winning stage production arrives on screen in this powerful drama inspired by the England men’s football team. Dear England explores the pressure, expectations and emotional challenges behind the modern game, following Gareth Southgate’s mission to transform the team’s culture and mindset. Starring Joseph Fiennes.
FIFA World Cup 2026
BBC One, BBC Two + BBC iPlayer, from 11th June to the 19th July
Football’s biggest tournament returns for a month of unforgettable matches as the FIFA World Cup heads to Canada, the USA and Mexico. With 48 teams competing across 104 matches, viewers can expect huge sporting moments, expert analysis and live coverage throughout the tournament on BBC channels and BBC iPlayer.
Two Weeks in August
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
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. Starring Jessica Raine, Damien Molony, Hugh Skinner and Tom Goodman-Hill.
Death Valley (Season 2)
Stream all episodes on BBC iPlayer
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
The FIFA World Cup 2026
Watch on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, from the 11th June
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the biggest tournament in football history, with 48 teams competing across North America this summer. ITV and STV will broadcast live matches throughout the competition, including key England/ Scotland fixtures, major knockout clashes and some of the tournament’s biggest international showdowns.
Love Island
Watch on ITV2 and ITVX from Monday 1st June
A brand-new group of singles head into the famous Love Island villa looking for romance, drama and the chance to win a £50,000 cash prize.
Citadel S1
Coming soon to ITVX
Big-budget spy thriller Citadel lands on ITVX. After the collapse of a secret global intelligence agency, former agents Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh are forced back into action when memories of their past begin to return. Starring Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Stanley Tucci, the action-packed series comes from the Russo Brothers, directors of Avengers: Endgame.
New on Channel 4
Tip Toe
Stream on Channel 4, from Sunday 31st May
Set in suburban Manchester, this tense drama follows neighbours Leo and Clive, whose once-ordinary lives slowly spiral into conflict as divisions and prejudices begin taking hold around them. Created by Russell T Davies, Tip Toe explores modern fears, radicalisation and identity through a gripping and darkly humorous story. Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey.
The Great Australian Bake Off
Watch on Channel 4, from Sunday 7th June
The beloved baking competition heads back into the shed as 12 amateur bakers compete across a series of creative culinary challenges. Judged by Rachel Khoo and Darren Purchese, the series serves up impressive bakes, emotional moments and plenty of kitchen disasters along the way.
The Light in the Hall: Still Waters (Season 2)
Coming soon to Channel 4
The Welsh crime thriller returns with a brand-new investigation. Sharon Roberts and Joe Pritchard find themselves drawn into another unsettling case as buried secrets and tensions within the community begin resurfacing. As the mystery deepens, the investigation becomes increasingly personal for everyone involved.
New on 5
The Fortune
Watch on 5, from Tuesday 2nd June
Eleanor Tomlinson and Matthew Lewis star in this psychological drama packed with secrets, power struggles and shocking twists. Amanda Blakefield’s life changes overnight when she unexpectedly inherits a huge fortune from a stranger, drawing her into the dangerous world of the wealthy and mysterious Worrall family.
Little Disasters
Coming soon to 5
Friendship and trust are pushed to the limit in this emotional thriller. When a baby is admitted to hospital with an unexplained injury, A&E doctor Liz faces an impossible decision that threatens to tear apart her closest relationships. Based on the bestselling novel, Little Disasters explores motherhood, guilt and suspicion.
New on U
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
Stream on U, from Monday 1st June
This brand-new retrospective celebrates the legacy of Absolutely Fabulous, one of Britain’s most iconic sitcoms. Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha and Jane Horrocks reunite to reflect on the show’s unforgettable moments, its impact on comedy and the chaos behind the scenes. Featuring archive footage, celebrity interviews and never-before-seen material, it’s a nostalgic look back at the world of Edina and Patsy.
The Boy That Never Was
Coming soon to U
This gripping psychological drama follows Harry and Robin, whose lives are shattered after a devastating tragedy involving their young son while living abroad. As the years pass, a shocking sighting reignites hope and obsession, pulling Harry into a desperate search for answers. Starring Colin Morgan and Toni O’Rourke.
BLAZE
Mysteries unearthed with Danny Trejo
Sundays, from 28 June at 9pm
Danny Trejo explores some of the world’s most fascinating hidden discoveries and unexplained mysteries in this documentary series. From ancient artefacts and buried treasures to secret military bunkers and lost civilisations, each episode uncovers remarkable stories from history with fresh evidence and expert insight.
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