What to watch on TV this week: 26 March – 4 April

Ready for another great week of telly? Don’t miss all-new reality series Stacey & Joe, the latest instalment of Bad Dog Academy, the adventure of a lifetime in Volcano With Dara Ó Briain and hilarious comedy Austin. Happy viewing!

With all this plus our usual sport and movie picks of the week, there’s something for all tastes across the service. And don’t forget, with Virgin TV Go, you can take your telly on the move with you. There’s so much good stuff on this week that we’ve compiled a list of the best TV shows to watch. Bookmark this page to keep up to date with the latest changes.

Pick of the day: Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks
9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Former EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis is on a heartwarming mission at Hughenden Gardens Retirement Village. The 2021 Strictly winner, who was born deaf, is here to teach a group of retirees British Sign Language in just six weeks. The idea is that this skill will enhance the lives of those who have experienced hearing loss and give them new ways to connect, communicate and experience joy.

What else to watch:

• Great British Menu: The Finals – 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• The Marlow Murder Club – 9pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

• Rob Beckett’s Smart TV – 9pm, Sky Max HD (CH 112)

• Building Britain’s Superhomes – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Brianna: A Mother’s Story
9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Following the shocking murder of Brianna Ghey in 2023, this groundbreaking documentary explores the trans teenager’s life and the remarkable legacy that she’s left behind, with moving interview footage from her mother Esther, as well as Brianna’s friends, family and the detectives who investigated her tragic death.

What else to watch:

• Great British Menu: The Finals – 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• The Madame Blanc Mysteries – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Gangs Of London – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 110)

• Bergerac – 9pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

• Small Town, Big Story – 10pm, Sky Max HD (CH 112)

Pick of the day: Abandoned Engineering
8pm, U&Yesterday HD (CH 129)

The latest instalment of this fascinating docuseries sees architects and experts explore abandoned structures from around the world. First up, the team head to a crumbling hotel built with stolen oil money in an Oklahoma town so rich it inspired a Hollywood film. They also investigate a Soviet-era radio telescope in Latvia as well as a former school in Cambodia with a horrifying past.

What else to watch:

• Great British Menu: Banquet Special – 7pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Beyond Paradise – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• One Question – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• My Brain: After The Rupture – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Gogglebox – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Elvis: The Early Years
7pm, Sky Arts HD (CH 123)

If you haven’t managed to snag a ticket to the first-of-its-kind Elvis Evolution exhibition in London next month, then slip on a pair of blue suede shoes and immerse yourself in this tell-all documentary. It’s a rags-to-riches tale that focuses on the pre-fame years to show another side to the superstar, from his childhood spent living on the breadline in Tupelo, Mississippi, ahead of his meteoric rise to international stardom.

What else to watch:

• 99 To Beat – 6pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Britain’s Got Talent – 7pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Our Dream Farm With Matt Baker – 7.15pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Ancient Greece By Train With Alice Roberts – 8.15pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Dope Girls – 9.05pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Pick of the day: World’s Most Dangerous Roads
8pm, U&Dave HD (CH 127)

The celebrities are back and they’re teaming up to take on more perilous roads around the world. First up in the new series are comedians Jack Dee and Jake Lambert who take on the wild terrain of Kyrgyzstan, while facing multiple terrifying obstacles including sheer drops, narrow roads and a mystery illness that threatens to derail the whole trip. Rather them than us!

What else to watch:

• The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer – 7.40pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• This City Is Ours – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Tribe With Bruce Parry – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Protection – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Dreamers – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Celebrity Eid
10.40pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Jason Mohammed rings in Eid al-Fitr with a spectacular evening of celebrations. He’s joined by award-winning chef Asma Khan, who cooks up a storm for guests including comedians Shazia Mirza and Fatiha El-Ghorri, actor Dúaa Karim and musician Harris J, and marks the end of Ramadan by exploring what Eid means to Muslim families across the nation. Plus, he introduces Eid al-Fitr prayers from Bradford Central Mosque, the first time that this service has been televised live on a UK terrestrial channel.

What else to watch:

• Chess Masters: The End Game – 8pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Masters Of Reinvention – 8pm, U&Yesterday HD (CH 129)

• Ready Meals: What They Really Mean For You – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Twitter: Breaking The Bird – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Protection – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Pick of the day: Stacey & Joe
8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Step over the threshold of the Solomon-Swash household and spend some time with – yes, we’re making it official – the First Couple of Reality TV. Watch on as Stacey and Joe navigate life at Pickle Cottage in Essex with their six children, four ducks and two dogs, all juggling the highs and lows of modern family madness and everything in between.

What else to watch:

• Bradley And Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad – 8pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Kate Garraway’s Life Stories – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• Volcano With Dara Ó Briain – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone – 9pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113)

• The Change – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Volcano With Dara Ó Briain
9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

Dara Ó Briain is swapping the comedy circuit for the sights and sounds of Italy’s most active volcanoes in this two-part docuseries. In the programme’s finale, the comedian concludes his journey with a visit to Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii where, with the help of volcanologist Dr Dougal, he uncovers the events of the 79AD eruption – one of the most deadly natural disasters in history.

What else to watch:

• Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• The Real Ruth Ellis – 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

• The Marlow Murder Club – 9pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

• Rob Beckett’s Smart TV – 9pm, Sky Max HD (CH 112)

• Building Britain’s Superhomes – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Bad Dog Academy
8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

The Bad Dog Academy has opened its doors once more as the staff prepare to tame some of the nation’s naughtiest dogs. Join host Nick Grimshaw and a team of expert trainers as they meet eight-stone guard dog Ghost, who needs a lesson in family life, while newly engaged couple Owen and Chelsea have their work cut out with six pawsome chihuahuas and a cavapomchi called Mr Bollinger. Aw!

What else to watch:

• Mhairi Black: Being Me Again – 7pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Sci-Fi In The Atomic Age – 8pm, Sky Arts HD (CH 123)

• The Madame Blanc Mysteries – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105)

• Gangs Of London – 9pm, Sky Showcase HD (CH 110)

• Bergerac – 9pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

Pick of the day: Austin
9.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Ben Miller (Death In Paradise) and Sally Phillips (Bridget Jones) are at the heart of this British-Aussie comedy. When children’s author Julian Hartswood (Miller) is cancelled after accidentally sharing a white supremacist on his social media, the unexpected arrival of his neurodivergent adult son Austin (first-time actor Michael Theo, who was a contestant on Love On The Spectrum) could be exactly what he needs to win back public favour. What could possibly go wrong?

What else to watch:

• Beyond Paradise – 8pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• What’s The Big Deal: Britain’s Best Buys – 8pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Black Snow – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Gogglebox – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• Big Fat Quiz: Best Bits – 10pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Football: Brighton & Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest
Saturday 29 March, 5pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Both these teams have established themselves in the top flight in recent years and are having excellent seasons. An FA Cup success would be the cherry on top – and that sets up an intriguing quarter-final at the Amex Stadium this Saturday. With home advantage, Brighton might be slight favourites, but Forest have shown they’re experts on the road with eight away wins this season. What might give the East Midlanders a psychological edge is the last meeting between the two, which Forest won 7-0 at the City Ground.

Brighton have got their season back on track since then with four wins and a draw in five games, with players like Danny Welbeck and Kaoru Mitoma hitting form. Meanwhile, Forest’s Chris Wood is among the Premier League’s leading scorers with 18. It’s finely poised and promises to be a thrilling game, so tune in to see who progresses to a Wembley semi-final.

Mrs Harris Goes To Paris

Saturday 29 March, 9.15pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

In need of a feel-good flick for your Saturday night movie? Then look no further than the Oscar-nominated screen adaption of Paul Gallico’s 1958 novel, also known as Flowers For Mrs Harris. When widowed cleaner Mrs Harris (Lesley Manville, Moonflower Murders) uncovers a Dior dress belonging to her client, she dreams of wearing her very own haute couture number. One unexpected war widow’s pension later, she’s off on a dazzling adventure to the city of romance. Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter), Alba Baptista (Warrior Nun) and Lucas Bravo (Emily In Paris) also star.

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