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Your September streaming watchlist

Your September streaming watchlist

  

We’ve got all the top picks on BBC iPlayer, Channel 4, Prime Video, Disney+, Paramount+ and in On Demand to keep you entertained this September

By Simon Ward, Content Director

Every month brings a load of top telly – and this September is no different. But who has time to sift through the thousands of hours of certified fresh TV to pick out the great from the good? That’s where we come in.

 

We’ve pulled together the best of the best across BBC iPlayer, Channel 4, Prime Video, Disney+, Paramount+ and in On Demand. So, keep scrolling to see all our highlights on Virgin TV this month. Or check out what’s new on Netflix this month for our pick of the best TV and movies on the service.

 

Need some tips on how to access some of these services on Virgin TV? You’ll find them at the end of this article.

 

Here’s our picks of the best stuff to stream this September.

 

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The Grand Tour: One For The Road

Find it in Apps > Prime Video from Friday 13 September. Seasons 1-5 available now

It’s the end of an era for petrolheads Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond as they bring their Grand Tour series to its epic conclusion with one last road trip. For their final adventure, they’re heading on the trip of a lifetime across Zimbabwe in the cars they’ve always dreamed of owning.

 

UEFA Champions League

Watch live in Apps > Prime Video from Tuesday 17 September

For the first time in the competition’s history, watch the UEFA Champions League live on Prime Video. From the all-new league stage up to and including the semi-finals, tune in on Tuesdays for the top pick of matches from Europe’s biggest club competition. Gabby Logan hosts while Jon Champion and Alan Shearer commentate on the action.

 

A Very Royal Scandal

Find it in Apps > Prime Video from Thursday 19 September

The most dramatic TV interview since David Frost met Richard Nixon features a man who has played one half of that duo in a previous movie. This time, Michael Sheen – who was Frost in Ron Howard’s Frost/Nixon – plays the interviewee not the interviewer, stepping into the sweatless shoes of Prince Andrew. Ruth Wilson plays Emily Maitlis.

 

Tin Soldier

Find it in Apps > Prime Video from Friday 20 September

This indie action film has some serious chops on screen including Oscar winner Jamie Foxx (Spider-Man: No Way Home), Oscar winner Robert De Niro (Joker), Scott Eastwood (The Fate Of The Furious) and John Leguizamo (John Wick). A troubled ex-disciple joins hands with the government against a megalomaniac spiritual leader. It looks epic.

 

Colin From Accounts

Stream series 2 in Apps > BBC iPlayer from Tuesday 3 September. Series 1 available now

The surprise romcom hit from Australia is back, as Gordon and Ash (real-life husband and wife Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer) have finally moved in together. But there’s a big, Colin-shaped hole in their lives/hearts as they try to get their beloved special-needs dog back from his new owners. Heartwarming and very, very funny.

 

The Zelensky Story

Stream it in Apps > BBC iPlayer from Wednesday 4 September

Volodymyr Zelensky was a comedian who played the president. And then, as you probably know, he became the real President of Ukraine. Across three episodes, this series charts Zelensky’s journey from young actor and entertainer to one of the world’s most recognisable leaders, presiding over a nation at war with Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

 

Made In Korea: The K-Pop Experience

Stream it in Apps > BBC iPlayer now

For much of the world, K-pop remains a mystery. For the rest of it, it’s everything. Blaise, Dexter, James, Oliver and Reese are Dear Alice, a new boy band who are put through the K-pop training process to launch themselves on the global stage. It’s a music experiment like no other. BBC Radio 1’s Vick Hope narrates their quest for stardom.

 

Celebrity Race Across The World

Stream series 2 in Apps > BBC iPlayer now. Series 1 also available now

An epic 12,500km race of a lifetime across South America, from Belém in northern Brazil to Frutillar in the Andes in southern Chile, awaits a new batch of celebs including broadcaster Jeff Brazier, actor Kola Bokinni, broadcaster Kelly Brook and Radio 2 host Scott Mills. Love what you see? Catch up on the first series on BBC iPlayer now.

 

Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me

Stream it in Apps > BBC iPlayer now

With Strictly Come Dancing returning to BBC One to entertain and enthral the nation all the way to Christmas, catch up on this raw, deeply personal and honest film following Strictly dancer Amy Dowden as she navigates the most turbulent year of her life and tracks the battle for her health, her future family and a return to dance.

 

Sherwood

Stream series 2 in Apps > BBC iPlayer now. Series 1 also available now

The first series of Sherwood from writer James Graham (Quiz) won acclaim from critics and audiences alike after unexpected murders shattered a fractured community. Series 2 sees new families enter the complex web of local gangs, old rivalries, revenge and betrayal. David Morrissey (Red Riding) and Lesley Manville (Mum) star.

 

Matt Baker’s Travels With Mum And Dad

Find series 3 in Apps > Channel 4 from Monday 2 September. Series 1-2 also available

Travelling with your parents later in life might be a lot of people’s idea of a punishment or a bet you lost with your sibling. But for Matt Baker, one of the most affable men on TV, it’s a thing of pure joy. In this third series, he takes mum Janice and dad Mike on more adventures as they relive old memories and make new ones.

 

Jamie’s What to Eat This Week

Find “Autumn” in Apps > Channel 4 from Monday 9 September. “Summer” also available

Jamie Oliver is on a mission to get us to eat more seasonal produce. After showing us what we should be eating in summer – which with the wet weather was mainly done inside or under a brolly – he’s back to tackle autumn. We’re thinking big hot plates of steaming root veggies and everything we need as we begin our long hibernation inside.

 

Taskmaster

Find series 18 in Apps > Channel 4 from Thursday 12 September. Series 1-17 also available

Andy Zaltzman, Babatunde Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones make up an extraordinary cast for the latest series of Taskmaster. They’ll be under the watchful eye of Greg Davies and “Little” Alex Horne as the comics humiliate and degrade themselves for our entertainment and, crucially, a potential five sweet points. We cannot wait.

 

Gogglebox

Find series 24 in Apps > Channel 4 from Friday 13 September. Series 1-23 also available

The country’s favourite armchair critics are back to run their eyes over our biggest and best (and possibly worst) TV programmes every week. With so many massive shows returning – Strictly, Bake Off, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here in the next few months, they should have plenty to talk about.

 

The Dog House

Find series 6 in Apps > Channel 4 from Sunday 15 September. Series 1-5 also available

If there’s a TV show that makes you cry more than The Dog House, we don’t even want to know about it – because this show has already drained our tear ducts dry. It’s the dog dating show where people and dogs are matched and – hopefully – fall in love. It’s like First Dates, but better because you might get to take home a dog at the end of it.

 

Married At First Sight UK

Find series 9 in Apps > Channel 4 from Monday 16 September. Series 1-8 also available

After the overwhelming success of Married At First Sight Australia during lockdown, the British version of the show underwent a makeover for its sixth series. That’s the version now returning for series 9 – still billed as an “experiment” (you’d think they’d have enough data by now, right?). Will the couples find lasting love? Expect a lot of fireworks. 

 

The Great British Bake Off

Find series 15 in Apps > Channel 4 this September. Series 1-14 also available

Britain’s best amateur bakers are returning to the iconic tent to battle it out to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. Up for grabs are a cake stand and, possibly, a handshake. Sure, the prizes aren’t great, but it remains one of the best shows on TV. Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding add to the mania inside the tent.

 

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

Find season 7 in MTV on demand from Sunday 1 September. Seasons 5 and 6 available now

With season 8 of the revival, sequel and reunion series starring the original Jersey Shore cast on its way, now is the time to catch up on all the chaos and antics from season 7. Despite the show’s cheerful name, it’s nothing like the family holidays we remember. The original cast might be older. But it’s up for debate whether they are any wiser.

 

Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains

Find season 5 in Comedy Central on demand from Sunday 1 September. Season 4 available now

You might think your childhood was the most embarrassing. But the chances are that most people feel that way. In this hilarious panel show, celebrity guests try to convince Rhod that their teenage years were the most cringe. From haircuts and fashion to first loves and school reports, it’s warts and all. Quite literally in some cases.

 

One Child

Find it in Alibi on demand from Sunday 1 September

Starring Harry Potter’s Katie Leung in her first lead role, One Child is the story of first-born Mei, who was adopted by an American mother and British father when her Chinese family gave her away. When she is suddenly contacted by her birth mother asking for help, she returns home to a country she never knew. And to a brother (also unknown) fighting for his life.

 

Undercover

Find it in Alibi on demand from Sunday 1 September

Peter Moffat, who recently wrote the script for Netflix’s Scoop, has had a long career of hits, including this brilliant drama Undercover starring Sophie Okonedo (Death On The Nile). Inspired by real-life events, she plays a British lawyer head-hunted for the position of Director of Public Prosecutions. But her husband’s past is soon under scrutiny.

 

Iron Resurrection

Find seasons 6 and 7 in Discovery on demand from Wednesday 4 September

As well as being a great name for a death metal band, Iron Resurrection sees Joe Martin and his crew give rusted and damaged vehicles a second chance at life at his workshop in Texas. Whether it’s a busted-out bike or a rusted-out roadster, Martin and his team scour the state for unpolished mechanical gems to restore back to their best.

 

Bliss

Find season 1 in Sky Comedy on demand from Sunday 1 September

David Cross, Tobias Fünke from Arrested Development, steps behind the camera to write and direct this sitcom about a successful travel writer (Stephen Mangan, Green Wing) who finds himself living a double life with two sets of wives and children whose existences are unknown to each other. Heather Graham (Boogie Nights) also stars.

 

The Cleaning Lady

Find season 2 in Sky Witness on demand from Wednesday 4 September

This immensely popular drama series follows Cambodian doctor Thony (Elodie Yung), who comes to the US for medical treatment to save her ailing son. But America being America, she soon finds she needs to become a cleaning lady for organised crime. Determined to find a way, she tries to use her new connections to procure treatment for her sick son.

 

Living The Dream

Find it in Sky Max on demand from Sunday 1 September

With an impressive cast led by Philip Glenister (Life On Mars) and Lesley Sharp (The Full Monty), this is a comedy about a family who move from Yorkshire to Florida to take on the running of a trailer park. But what sounds like a dream – swapping the Dales for the daily sun – soon turns into a nightmare.

 

Crimes That Shook Britain

Find seasons 1-8 in Crime + Investigation on demand from Sunday 1 September

Dermot Murnaghan and a team of experts and witnesses examine cases that attracted public attention to explore how they shaped our national conversation. Told by family, friends and the communities at the heart of the crimes, the series looks at the events that led to such atrocities before examining their devastating long-term effects.

 

Dr Death

Stream season 2 from Thursday 5 September on Paramount+

This anthology series tells the true stories of ambitious doctors whose medical malpractices led to disastrous consequences for those in their care, with each season delving into a different case. After the first season examined American neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, played by Joshua Jackson, the new second season features Édgar Ramírez (The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) as Paolo Macchiarini, an Italian surgeon who performed experiments on his patients. Mandy Moore (This Is Us) and Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs Maisel) are part of a stacked cast that also includes Jack Davenport (the Pirates Of The Caribbean series).

 

Rubble & Crew

Stream season 2 from Saturday 7 September on Paramount+. Season 1 available now

If your kids love PAW Patrol and your front room looks like a canine building site, then they’ll love spin-off Rubble & Crew. Back for season 2, it follows English Bulldog Rubble who moves his family to Builder Cove to help Adventure Bay’s neighbouring town expand. With new and returning characters, it’s sure to be a hit in your household.

 

Tulsa King

Stream season 2 from Sunday 15 September on Paramount+. Season 1 available now

Season 2 of the smash-hit drama starring Sylvester Stallone (Rocky) and following veteran mob boss Dwight “The General” Manfredi is here. With Dwight’s empire growing and expanding in Tulsa, he now needs to defend it with looming dangers that threaten his kingdom, his crew and his family. From the trailer, it looks explosive.

 

Frasier

Stream season 2 from Friday 20 September on Paramount+. Season 1 available now

The Frasier revival starring Kelsey Grammer as Dr Frasier Crane carried more risk than reward. Bringing back one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time was a big gamble. But it worked, and it was a big hit. It’s now back for season 2, which includes a return to Seattle and some familiar faces. Nicholas Lyndhurst looks to remain a scene stealer.

 

DORA

Stream season 2 from Saturday 28 September on Paramount+. Season 1 available now

Everyone’s favourite explorer is back in this brand-new series for more fantastical adventures in the magical rainforest. Join the kid explorer alongside her best friend Boots (he’s a monkey, in case you didn’t know) as they discover new fun and friends. Alongside this new series, you’ll also find a plethora of Dora on Paramount+.

 

LEGO Pixar: BrickToons

Find it in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+” from Wednesday 4 September

Join some of your favourite Pixar characters for adventures set in the world of LEGO. Sing along with Miguel in the Land of the Dead, help Merida and her brothers through a “beary” rocky situation, take an epic field trip with Nemo, Marlin, and Dory, watch the Parr family try to save their neighbourhood from Syndrome, and join Mater as he prepares Lightning McQueen for his next big race.

 

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy

Find it in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+” from Friday 13 September

The entire Star Wars Galaxy gets completely mixed up when an ordinary nerf-herder, Sig Greebling, unearths a powerful artefact from a hidden Jedi temple. He finds himself thrust into adventure in a new, wondrously wild and twisted version of the galaxy where good guys are bad, bad guys are good, and the fate of all depends on Sig becoming the hero who can put all the pieces back together.

 

Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along

Find it in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+” from Wednesday 18 September

The infamous Agatha Harkness finds herself powerless after a suspicious goth Teen breaks her free from a distorted spell. Her interest is piqued when he begs her to take him on the legendary Witches’ Road, a magical gauntlet of trials that, if survived, rewards witches with what they need. Together, Agatha and the Teen pull together a desperate coven, and set off down, down, down The Road...

 

How to watch Paramount+ with Virgin TV

If you’re a Virgin TV 360 box or Stream from Virgin Media customer, you can get Paramount+ direct on your telly once you’ve got a subscription to the service. Simply sign up online, then log in on the box. And because Paramount+ is fully integrated into Virgin TV 360 and Stream, you can search without even going into the app. Just select Search & Discover from the Home menu and type in the name of the show or movie you’re after. You can also voice search Paramount+ shows with your remote, or say “Paramount Plus” to get to the app even faster.


How to watch Prime Video with Virgin TV

Prime Video is available to all Virgin TV customers with a V6 box, powered by TiVo®, and a subscription to the service. Simply sign up to Amazon Prime via the website, and you can log in on the box. And because Prime Video is fully integrated into TiVo®, you can search without even going into the app. Just select Search & Discover from the Home menu and type in the name of the show or movie you’re after. Virgin TV 360 customers can also find Prime Video shows and launch the app with voice search. 

 

How to access Disney+ on Virgin TV

All Virgin TV customers with our 360 box or Stream can find Disney+ in the Apps menu. Just scroll to Disney+ and press Select. You will need to login to use Disney+ the first time you use it. Please use the QR code or website information presented when opening the app for the first time.

 

If you do not currently have a Disney+ subscription, simply sign up via the Disney+ website, and then you can login on the box.

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