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.
New on BBC
Blue Lights
Stream now on BBC iPlayer or watch Mondays at 9pm on BBC One
After a very successful two seasons Blue Lights is back! In season 3, the rookie constables Grace (Siân Brooke), Annie (Katherine Devlin) and Tommy (Nathan Braniff), now two years into their roles, find themselves pulled deeper into Belfast’s criminal underworld, exposing the white collar operators and organized networks hidden behind middle class facades. With new characters, rising threats and emotional stakes, this promises to be the most intense and heart wrenching chapter yet.
Rob Brydon’s Honky Tonk Road Trip
BBC One + BBC iPlayer, from Sunday 7th September at 8:10pm
Rob Brydon's Honky Tonk Road Trip follows the Welsh comedian as he embarks on a musical journey through America's southern states. Beginning in Nashville, Tennessee, Brydon explores the origins and global resurgence of country music, immersing himself in its rich history and vibrant culture. Along the way, he meets iconic figures like Carlene Carter and Heidi Parton, delving into the stories and sounds that have shaped the genre's evolution.
Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
When a small plane crashes into the Mexican jungle, nine strangers are left stranded, only to discover that someone is picking them off one by one. The story moves between flashbacks to the crash and tense scenes in a Mexican morgue, as the survivors struggle to stay alive and figure out who they can trust. Packed with suspense, the series explores survival, suspicion, and hidden motives, with the killer’s identity and the full truth revealed in a gripping finale!
How are you? It’s Alan (Partridge)
BBC Two + BBC iPlayer, from Friday 3rd October at 9:30pm
How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge) is a six-part mockumentary that follows Alan Partridge as he returns to the UK after a year in Saudi Arabia, aiming to rebuild his career through a documentary on mental health. The series delves into themes of self-perception and societal issues, with Partridge inadvertently addressing topics that are often considered taboo. Through his unique perspective, the show offers a satirical look at the complexities of modern life and the challenges of personal growth
Riot Women
Coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Riot Women is a six-part comedy-drama from Sally Wainwright, set in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. The series follows five middle-aged women who form a punk band to enter a local talent contest, discovering they have a lot to say about their experiences. As they juggle demanding jobs, grown-up children, and complicated relationships, the band becomes a catalyst for change in their lives, leading them to question everything. The show explores themes of friendship, music, and the resilience of women who refuse to be silenced by age or expectation!
New on ITV & STV
Frauds
Watch now on ITV1, STV Player, ITVX and STV, from Saturday 4th October
Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker join forces in this new crime drama as the complex criminal duo Bert and Sam, who reunite in southern Spain after decades of separation. While Sam has been living quietly, Bert’s compassionate release from a Spanish prison ignites her hunger for one last big score. Under the guise of a multi-million-pound art heist, Bert tries to pull Sam back into the game, but can Sam stay ahead of a former friend she knows is capable of betrayal, or will their toxic bond destroy them both before the job is done?
Trigger Point (Season 3)
Coming soon to ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player
Trigger Point returns for it’s third season as EXPO Lana Washington (Vicky McClure) and her team investigate a new bomb threat which soon reveals itself to be part of a sinister vendetta with someone targeting individuals in a quest for revenge. Teaming up with the police counterterrorism unit, the Bomb Disposal Squad face a deadly race against time. Can they track down the bomber before they strike again?
New on Channel 4
Worlds Apart
Watch on Channel 4, from Tuesday 7th October
This new Channel 4 reality competition pairs six pensioners with six younger travellers – some of whom have never left the UK – for the adventure of a lifetime in Japan! Together they’ll take on an extraordinary game of observation, 6,000 miles from home. With £50k up for winning, bridging the generation gap and truly noticing the world around them could make all the difference.
George Clarke’s Homes in the Wild
Watch on Channel 4, Thursday 2nd October
This series follows George Clarke on an epic adventure across the islands scattered around New Zealand’s coastline and Australia’s eastern seaboard, as he explores some of the most remote and remarkable homes. Along the way, he meets locals and braves challenging landscapes, uncovering what it truly takes to live and thrive on an offshore island!
New on 5
Murder Before Evensong
Watch and stream on 5, from Thursday 7th October at 9pm
This crime drama, inspired by the Sunday Times bestseller, follows Daniel Clement (Matthew Lewis), Rector of Champton, whose attempt to install a new lavatory sparks an unexpected division in the parish. As tensions rise, long-buried secrets begin to surface, threatening to tear the village apart. When the cousin of Champton’s patron is found dead, Daniel must work to reunite his community, and catch a killer!
NFL + NFL Big Game Night
Watch + stream on 5 and 5ACTION, Fridays at 5.30pm
Did you know that 5 will be broadcasting the NFL this season, including the Super Bowl, London, and Dublin games? Alongside the live action, Big Game Night, hosted by Dermot O’Leary, Sam Quek, and two-time Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora, keeps the entertainment going during game breaks, featuring NFL-themed mini games where two teams of contestants compete for prizes, including a trip to the States.
New on U
Sister Boniface Mysteries (Season 4)
Coming soon to U&Drama
Our favourite crime solving, vespa driving nun returns to our screens as she tackles everything from a killer scarecrow and a women’s strike, to a suspiciously murder prone retreat with her sister! Starring Lorna Watson, Max Brown, Jerry Iwu and Ami Metcalf.
Harry Wild (Season 1-3)
Watch on U and U&Drama, from Tuesday 7th October
Harry Wild is an Irish comedy-drama starring Jane Seymour. Recently retired, English professor Harriet “Harry” Wild discovers a surprising talent for solving mysteries when she moves in with her police detective son Charlie (Kevin J. Ryan) after being mugged. When she spots a clue in one of Charlie’s murder investigations and is rebuffed, Harry takes it upon herself to solve the case, enlisting the help of her unexpected ally, her teen mugger, Fergus (Rohan Nedd). Together, Harry and Fergus tackle new mysteries, much to Charlie’s frustration.
Will and Ralf Should Know Better
Stream on U
Following the success of series one, real-life friends and podcast co-stars Will Mellor and Ralf Little return to Will & Ralf Should Know Better. Across two blocks of three episodes, the pair explore midlife challenges while meeting fascinating people, taking on wild adventures, and stepping far outside their comfort zones.
New on BLAZE
The Killer Interview with Piers Morgan
Tuesdays, from the 7th October at 11pm
This free-to-air premier sees Piers Morgan interviewing eight of the most infamous murderers in the US with each insisting on their innocence. Through exclusive, close-quarters interviews, he explores some of the nation’s most fiercely contested cases and sensational revelations. Each murderer has one hour to give their story, but will this be long enough to convince Piers they’ve been wrongly convicted or will he see through their lies and feel justice has been served?
Interviews include: Christopher Porco, Robert Spahalski, Kimberly Saenz, Karl Karlson, Matt Baker, Danny Pelosi, Rod Covlin and Levi King.
Field of Vampires
Friday 31st October, 10pm and 11pm
In this UK series, an international team of experts investigates a skeleton in Poland buried with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her toe, feared to be a real-life vampire. At the centre of a “Field of Vampires” containing up to 30 more unusual burials, the team uses cutting-edge science and historical research to uncover who these individuals were and why they were singled out as the living dead. With expert contributions from Dan Jones and pioneering facial reconstruction, the series travels across Europe and the US to unlock the chilling secrets of these mysterious burials!
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