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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New on BBC
Twenty Twenty Six
BBC Two + BBC iPlayer, from Wednesday 8th April
Brought to you from the team behind W1A and Twenty Twelve, this comedy drama sees Hugh Bonneville back as Ian Fletcher who joins the oversight team as the Director of Integrity for the World Cup of 2026. With 47 countries competing, 16 venues to manage and endless logistics to juggle… what could go wrong?
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.
Secret Garden
BBC One, from Sunday 5th April
Narrated by Sir David Attenborough for his 100th birthday, this five-part series explores the dramatic hidden wildlife in Britain’s gardens – showcasing how varied gardens act as viral sanctuaries for animals! From urban Bristol to Highland retreats, he reveals how urban spaces are often as diverse as tropical rainforests!
Race Across the World (Season 6)
Stream on BBC One + BBC iPlayer, from Thursday 2nd April
Returning for it’s sixth season, this year 5 new pairs will embark on a 12,000km journey from Italy to Northern Mongolia, travelling along parts of the ancient Silk Road. And as always, they will be without phones and only the cash equivalent of the airfare!
New on ITV & STV
Secret Service
Coming soon to ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player
Secret Service introduces us to senior MI6 officer Kate Henderson (Gemma Arterton), who runs the Russia Desk. When she begins a covert investigation in Malta, she soon uncovers evidence that a high-ranking UK politician may be working as a Russian asset… with her trust shattered and career on the line, she must navigate political loyalty, international threat, and personal sacrifice!
The Neighbourhood
Coming soon to ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player
Hosted by Graham Norton, this new game show will see real-life households from all walks of life move in side by side, finding themselves competitors in the ultimate reality showdown. Neighbours will turn against neighbours all in a bid to win challenges and not get voted out!
New on Channel 4
Taskmaster
Watch on Channel 4, from Thursday 9th April
Returning for season 21, Taskmaster will see Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett and Kumail Nanjiani take on infuriating challenges! As always, Taskmaster Greg Davies and sidekick Little Alex Horne will be overseeing this BAFTA-winning comedy game show!
Your Song
Watch on Channel 4, from Sunday 12th April
This entertainment series is about everyday people who, driven by their love and connection to a certain song, will step up to the stage and share their story with the world! Whether the song helped them through heartbreak, became their happy song and reminds them of who they really are.
New on 5
Ben Fogle in China
Watch on 5, from Monday 6th April
Visiting China for the first time, Ben Fogle explores the most infamous areas that tie the country’s whole story together – from its dynasties to the Long March and the communist revolution, from the Great Wall to Wuhan’s notorious wet market! This series explore the questions of what shaped the country into what it is today!
New on U
Bergerac (Season 2)
Watch on U&Drama, from Thursday 16th April at 9pm
Jim Bergerac (Damien Maloney) is back for the second season of this reimagined series! Officially off the booze and on the dating scene, this season Bergerac will be facing the most challenging case of his career, the groom found murdered in his room at the wedding reception. Things seemed tricky enough, but when he finds out the woman he’s just met knew the victim, the plot thickens!
BLAZE
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
Wednesdays from the 8th April
Did you know that Franklin D Roosevelt launched a top secret attack on Japan with an army of bats during WWII? Or that three people once lost their lives thanks to a falling poodle? Well expect the unexpected in The UnBelievable as Dan Aykroyd opens a cabinet if curiosities to reveal the strangest but true stories in human history!
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