If you’re here because you’re wondering what to watch this week, congratulations – you’ve made it to the right place. Every week, we work our way through all the upcoming shows and select the ones that are actually worth your time – and this week features a lot of great TV!
Not only do we have the return of a period drama that’s been called the new Downton Abbey, we’ve got a new Yellowstone spin-off, Lesley Manville is back on our screens, plus Rivals is making its long-awaited comeback. So, forget the aimless scrolling, because these are the 7 fantastic shows to watch on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more.
The BAFTA TV Awards
BBC
The red carpet is being rolled out once again for the 2026 British Academy Television Awards. Taking place at London’s Royal Festival Hall and broadcast on the BBC, Greg Davies hosts with nominees including Stephen Graham for Leading Actor, Sheridan Smith for Leading Actress, plus This City is Ours and A Thousand Blows are going head to head for Best Drama Series. Our money’s on Stephen! Arriving on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7pm o Sunday 10th May.
Believe Me
ITV
Following in the footsteps of the likes of Mr Bates vs the Post Office and I Fought the Law, ITV’s latest true crime drama puts the spotlight on another major case that shocked the nation. Daniel Mays plays John Worboys, who used his profession as a taxi driver to prey on women and, in 2009, was convicted for sexually assaulting 12 women. Rightfully so, the drama puts the focus on the ordeal of his victims – played by Aimée-Ffion Edwards and Aasiya Shah – and how the Metropolitan Police failed to thoroughly investigate their allegations. Arriving on ITV1 at 9pm on Sunday 10th May. Continues at the same time on Monday 11th May.
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Dávid Lukács
Lesley Manville’s 2022 film is making its way to Netflix and it’s exactly the sort of viewing we all need right now. Lesley is superb as the titular Mrs Harris, a widowed cleaner in 1950s London who falls in love with a couture Dior dress and decides she must have it. That means embarking on an adventure to Paris, where she ends up having quite the influence on the fashion house. A charming, joy-filled film. Arriving on Netflix on Monday 11th May.
The Hardacres
Jonathan Hession
Channel 5’s relatable rags-to-riches drama that’s been dubbed the next Downton Abbey is back for series two. The 1890s Yorkshire-set drama follows the titular Hardacres, led by Claire Cooper’s Mary and Liam McMahon’s Sam, a working-class family who work their way out of poverty and into a vast country estate. Now, we find them the brink of transformation in 1895, as modernity sweeps into Hardacre Hall with electricity and shifting loyalties. Series two is arriving on Channel 5 at 9pm on Thursday 14th May.
Dutton Ranch
Emerson Miller
Yellowstone fans will be pleased to hear that another spin-off is coming. This latest brings back fan favourites Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), heads of the powerful Dutton family who, with their adopted son, Carter (Finn Little), have relocated from Montana to Texas. Facing threats to their latest ranch, a ruthless rival will stop at nothing – quite literally – to protect its empire. Let battle commence. Arriving on Paramount+ on Friday 15th May.
Rivals
Disney+
Jilly Cooper’s beloved bonkbuster is finally returning for its second outing. Expect cast favourites Alex Hassell, Danny Dyer and David Tennant, among others, plus some fresh faces in the form of Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett. Following series one’s dramatic cliffhanger with Lord Baddingham’s (David Tennant) fate hanging in the balance, he’s now out for vengeance and he’ll stop at nothing to keep Corinium’s empire unrivalled. Think more scandal… and sex! Series two is arriving on Disney+ on Friday 15th May.
The Ex-Wife
Channel 5
The first series of this creepy domestic thriller captivated audiences with its nail-biting story of a woman – Tasha (Celine Buckens) – gaslit into believing her husband’s ex-wife was out to get her. Now, the second series is coming to Channel 5 and it’s just as good. Set three months after series one, Tasha and her daughter are hiding overseas under new identities, when they receive news that her former husband, Jack (Tom Mison), has been released from prison. Eek! Arriving on Channel 5 at 9pm on Friday 15th May.
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