UK TV Returning Series 2020
by Mark_a_Wood | created - 26 Mar 2019 | updated - 18 Oct 2021 | PublicA list of UK Television programmes IMDb is showing as broadcasting new episodes in 2020. Please Note: Due to the Covid 19 pandemic the UK television schedules are currently subject to much alteration!
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1. In the Long Run (2017–2020)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The Easmon family living in London in 1985 sees their quiet life disrupted when their relative from Sierra Leone moves in.
Stars: Jimmy Akingbola, Madeline Appiah, Bill Bailey, Idris Elba
Votes: 1,347
6-episodes. Idris Elba's semi-autobiographical sitcom returns for a Third Series.
Commences 10pm Wednesday, 22nd July 2020 - concludes 10pm Wednesday, 26th August 2020 on Sky One.
*All 6 episodes available after broadcast of Ep.1*
2. Jamie's Quick & Easy Food (2017– )
TV-G | 30 min | Reality-TV
Jamie Oliver presents the ultimate set of go-to recipes for quick and easy-to-remember cooking. If you think you haven't got time to cook - think again.
Star: Jamie Oliver
Votes: 127
Jamie Oliver's guide to simple recipes returns for a Fourth Series.
Commences 8pm Friday, 26th June 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
3. A House Through Time (2018– )
60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Historian David Olusoga charts 180 years of British history as lived by the successive inhabitants of a single home in a British city - from its construction to the present day.
Stars: David Olusoga, Deborah Sugg Ryan, Ian Hislop, Gaynor Evans
Votes: 196
4-episodes. The simple but well-executed history series looking at the inhabitants of a single house through time returns for a Third Series this time in Bristol.
Commences 9pm Tuesday, 26th May 2020 - concludes on BBC Two.
*A 4-episode Fourth Series looking at a house in Leeds has been commissioned for 2021.*
4. Brassic (2019– )
TV-MA | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Comedy series about Vinnie and Dylan, who have grown up together and are inseparable. When Dylan's girlfriend wants to move in search of a better life for her and her son, he must face the hardest decision of his life.
Stars: Joe Gilgun, Michelle Keegan, Ryan Sampson, Damien Molony
Votes: 12,384
6-episodes. The raucous comedy set in a Lancashire town returns for a Second Series.
Commences 10pm Thursday, 7th May 2020 - concludes 10pm Thursday, 11th June 2020 on Sky One.
All episodes available after episode 1 has been broadcast.
*Sky have already commissioned Series 3 for 2021.*
5. The A Word (2016– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
The Hughes family work and love and fight like every other family. Then, their youngest son is diagnosed with autism and they don't feel like every other family anymore.
Stars: Max Vento, Lee Ingleby, Christopher Eccleston, Molly Wright
Votes: 2,411
6-episodes. The drama about a family with an autistic son returns for a Third Series.
Commences Tuesday, 5th May 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
6. The World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys (2019–2022)
60 min | Documentary
Actor Bill Nighy narrates as cameras follow trains travelling though some of the most scenic landscapes in the world. The stories of these iconic railways are told by those who travel on, work on and live beside them.
Stars: Bill Nighy, Franz Bislin, Gion Caprez, Hans-Christian Leiggener
Votes: 135
7-episodes. The programme that takes a trip on spectacular scenic rail journeys around the world returns for a Second Series.
Commences 8pm Friday, 1st May 2020 - concludes on Channel 5.
7. Sewermen (2019– )
60 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series following the work of staff at one of Britain's largest water companies, United Utilities, as they work tirelessly to keep the country's vital sewer systems running freely.
Stars: Olly Jones, Chris Washington
Votes: 14
The documentary series following the work of United Utilities crews maintaining the sewer network returns for a Second Series - but has switched to Paramount Network (which is part of the same family of channels as Channel 5).
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 30th April 2020 - concludes on Paramount Network.
8. First Dates Hotel (2017– )
Reality-TV, Romance
Maître d' Fred takes a break from the show's restaurant to take over the running of a luxury hotel in the south of France where he will welcome singletons from the UK on a two-day dating stay.
Stars: Brian Protheroe, Fred Sirieix, Chris Sales, Louise Conran
Votes: 285
The spin-off version of the dating show returns for a Fifth Series.
Commences 9pm Thursday, 30th April 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
9. The Real Marigold Hotel (2016– )
60 min | Documentary
A group of famous faces travel to India to see if retiring in India would be better than retiring in England.
Stars: Tom Hollander, Susan George, Stephanie Beacham, Selina Scott
Votes: 180
4-episodes. 8 more senior celebrities embark on an adventure to India to see if it they can set up a better retirement than in the UK as the programme returns for a Fourth Series.
Commences 9pm Thursday, 30th April 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
10. The Great British Sewing Bee (2013– )
Game-Show, Reality-TV
Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.
Stars: Patrick Grant, Esme Young, Amélie Rickman, Joe Lycett
Votes: 671
The sewing competition returns for a Sixth Series (the second series to be hosted by Joe Lycett).
Pencilled in to return in the second week in April on BBC Two.
11. Your Home Made Perfect (2019– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Virtual reality and visual effects enable people to see what their future home could look like, before building it in reality.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Laura Jane Clark, Robert Jamison, Damion Burrows
Votes: 338
6-episodes. The home makeover programme utilising virtual reality returns for a Second Series.
Commences Tuesday, 7th April 2020 - concludes on BBC Two.
12. The Mash Report (2017–2020)
Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian Nish Kumar and his hilarious correspondents deliver a surreal take on the week's news.
Stars: Steve N. Allen, Ellie Taylor, Rachel Parris, Nish Kumar
Votes: 634
6-episodes. The satirical, topical, comedy show returns for a Fifth Series (or a Fourth is you prefer).
Commences 10pm Friday, 3rd April 2020 - concludes 10pm Friday, 8th May 2020 on BBC Two.
13. Joe Lycett's Got Your Back (2019– )
30 min | Comedy
Comedian Joe Lycett and celebrity guests fight for consumer rights, campaigning on behalf of viewers who have been cheated by businesses, scammers and dodgy deals.
Stars: Joe Lycett, Mark Silcox, Stuart Whelan, Rosie Jones
Votes: 271
8-episodes. The comedian returns with his mash-up of comedy and consumer affairs for a Second Series.
Commences 9pm Friday, 3rd April 2020 - concludes 9pm Friday, 22nd May 2020 on Channel 4.
14. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 5,474
9-episodes. The long-running topical panel show returns for a Fifty-Ninth Series.
Commences 9pm Friday, 3rd April 2020 - concludes 9pm Friday, 29th May 2020 on BBC One.
15. Maxxx (2017)
6 min | Short, Comedy
A former star of a popular boyband longs for the life he once had before deciding to launch his solo career.
Director: O-T Fagbenle | Stars: Helen Monks, Nonso Anozie, Ayesha Antoine, Hannah Arterton
Votes: 133
6-episodes. After appearing in a trio of Comedy Blaps in 2017 the comedy about a former boy band member returns with a 6-episode series.
Commences 9pm Thursday, 2nd April 2020 - concludes 9pm Thursday, 7th May 2020 on E4.
16. Save Me (2018–2022)
TV-MA | 270 min | Drama, Mystery
Nelly hasn't rested trying to find his missing daughter Jody, he won't give up, and he will do anything to find out what happened. Discovering things about him and those around him, things he never imagined.
Stars: Lennie James, Stephen Graham, Suranne Jones, Camilla Beeput
Votes: 6,247
6-episodes. The tense drama about a man's search for his missing daughter returns for a Second Series.
Commences Wednesday, 1st April 2020 - concludes on Sky Atlantic.
*All 6-episodes available in the UK via SkyQ and NOWTV after episode 1 has been broadcast.*
17. London Kills (2019– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Drama series following the detectives of an elite murder investigation squad in London.
Stars: Hugo Speer, Sharon Small, Bailey Patrick, Tori Allen-Martin
Votes: 3,386
5-episodes. IF you are watching the daytime crime drama on BBC One in the UK then it returns for a Second Series. If not, then you may have already seen these episodes.
Commences 2:15pm Monday, 30th March 2020 - concludes 2:15pm Friday, 3rd April 2020 on BBC One.
18. In for a Penny (2019– )
30 min | Documentary, Comedy, Game-Show
Zany on-the-street game show in which random members of the British public are set unusual challenges to win cash prizes presented by Stephen Mulhern.
Stars: Stephen Mulhern, Ritesh, Latisha, Sarah
Votes: 155
The fun, on-the-street game show returns for a Second Series.
Commences 8pm Saturday, 28th March 2020 - concludes on ITV.
19. Friday Night Dinner (2011–2020)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy
Two siblings share their Friday-night dinners at their parents' home and, somehow, something always goes wrong.
Stars: Tamsin Greig, Simon Bird, Paul Ritter, Tom Rosenthal
Votes: 22,157
6-episodes. The popular sitcom returns for a Sixth Series.
Commences 10pm Friday, 27th March 2020 - concludes 10pm Friday, 1st May 2020 on Channel 4.
20. Pilgrimage (2018– )
Documentary
Seven celebrities from different faiths embark on an historical pilgrimage.
Stars: Lee Ingleby, Neil Morrissey, Ed Byrne, Debbie McGee
Votes: 90
3-episodes. Seven more celebrities embark on a pilgrimage this time to Istanbul as the programme returns for a Third Series.
Commences 9pm Friday, 27th March 2020 - concludes 9pm Friday, 10th April 2020 on BBC Two.
21. Generation Gifted (2018–2020)
120 min | Documentary
Recurring documentary series following the progress of 6 bright teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds, exploring the challenges that they face.
Stars: Maxine Peake, Kian Milburn, Zoe Murray, Aaron Muir
Votes: 17
2-episodes. A.K.A. Growing Up Gifted - The recurring documentary following three gifted teenagers returns for a Third Series.
Commences 9pm Wednesday, 25th March 2020 - concludes 9pm Wednesday, 1st April 2020 on BBC Two.
22. Our Girl (2013–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Drama following the extraordinary adventures of female medics in the British Army.
Stars: Michelle Keegan, Sean Ward, Ben Aldridge, Rolan Bell
Votes: 4,849
6-episodes. The military drama returns for a Fourth Series and Michelle Keegan's final series as the lead.
Commences 9pm Tuesday, 24th March 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
23. Made in Chelsea (2011– )
47 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
A Reality TV show documenting the antics and heartbreaks of a close knit group of twenty-somethings in London's most exclusive borough, Kensington & Chelsea.
Stars: Jamie Laing, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Olivia Bentley, Louise Thompson
Votes: 2,369
12-episodes. The long-running reality television programme returns for a Nineteenth Series.
Commences 9pm Monday, 23rd March 2020 - concludes 9pm Monday, 8th June 2020 on E4.
24. Escape to the Chateau DIY (2018–2022)
Documentary
Many Brits have moved to France to buy crumbling French chateaus to renovate into stunning homes. This series follows their progress and sees them try to use their homes as a business for events, etc.
Stars: Dick Strawbridge, Angelina Baillie-Smith, Philip Baillie-Smith, Steve Hall
Votes: 374
The spin-off show in which Dick Strawbridge and his wife Angel help others renovate French chateaus returns for a Fourth Series.
Commences 4pm Monday, 23rd March 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
25. Defenders UK (2018– )
45 min | Documentary, Crime
Observational documentary series following the work of dedicated enforcement officers across the UK as they crack down on crooks and con men.
Star: Harry Hepple
Votes: 18
10-episodes. The documentary series following the work of enforcement officers returns for a Third Series.
Commences 11am Monday, 23rd March 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
26. The Family Chase (2017– )
Game-Show
Family version of the popular quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh where contestants try to beat the Chaser in order to win cash prizes.
Stars: Bradley Walsh, Anne Hegerty, Jenny Ryan, Paul Sinha
Votes: 12
The family version of the popular quiz show returns for a Third Series.
Commences 7pm Sunday, 22nd March 2020 - concludes on ITV.
27. All Round to Mrs. Brown's (2017– )
Comedy, Talk-Show
Mrs Brown and family open the doors to her feckin' house for a Saturday night brawl.
Stars: Brendan O'Carroll, Paddy Houlihan, Danny O'Carroll, Fiona Gibney
Votes: 616
6-episodes. The crackpot chat show returns for a Fourth Series.
Commences 9:15pm Saturday, 21st March 2020 - concludes 9:15pm Saturday, 25th April 2020 on BBC One.
28. Bulletproof (2018–2021)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Action drama following Aaron Bishop and Ronnie Pike; two NCA agents taking down hardened criminals in London.
Stars: Noel Clarke, Ashley Walters, Jason Maza, Lindsey Coulson
Votes: 3,704
6-episodes. The British buddy-cop drama returns for a Second Series.
Commences 9pm Friday, 20th March 2020 - concludes on Sky One.
29. Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema (2018– )
60 min | Documentary
British film critic Mark Kermode presents his guide to cinema.
Star: Mark Kermode
Votes: 371
3-episodes. The film critic looks at the secrets of three more film genres.
Commences 9pm Thursday, 19th March 2020 - concludes 9pm Thursday, 2nd April 2020 on BBC Four.
30. Secrets of Your Supermarket Food (2019–2022)
60 min | Documentary
Investigative documentary series lifting the lid on the growth, production and sale of supermarket food.
Stars: Sian Williams, Stefan Gates, Angellica Bell, Alexis Conran
Votes: 18
The programme looking at what goes into the food on supermarket shelves returns for a Second Series.
Commences 8pm Thursday, 19th March 2020 - concludes on Channel 5.
31. The Great British Menu (2006– )
Reality-TV
Top British chefs compete against each other and are scored by a panel of acclaimed judges for the chance to cook one course of a four course banquet.
Stars: Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver, Jennie Bond
Votes: 465
The culinary challenge returns for a Fifteenth Series with a new host Susan Calman.
Commences 8pm Wednesday, 18th March 2020 - concludes on BBC Two.
32. The Repair Shop (2017– )
30 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Some of Britain's most skilled restoration experts breathe new life into much-cherished family heirlooms that are dropped off by members of the public, who reveal the personal stories behind the items.
Stars: Jay Blades, Bill Paterson, William Kirk, Steven Fletcher
Votes: 1,968
The hit antique restoration programme returns for a Sixth Series.
Commenced 8pm Wednesday, 18th March 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
33. Britain's Most Evil Killers (2017–2023)
60 min | Documentary, Crime
Brand new and exclusive to Pick, Britain's Most Evil Killers explores the crimes of Britain's 12 most brutal killers.
Stars: Elizabeth Yardley, Geoffrey Wansell, Fred Dinenage, Stuart Hamilton
Votes: 180
The true crime documentary series returns for a Fourth Series - now on Sky Crime.
Commenced 9pm Tuesday, 17th March 2020 - concludes on Sky Crime.
34. Car S.O.S. (2013– )
TV-PG | Reality-TV
Meet car enthusiast and TV presenter Tim Shaw and master mechanic Fuzz Townshend as they join forces to rescue rusty classic vehicles from their garage prisons
Stars: Tim Shaw, Fuzz Townshend, Phil Cornwell, Jim Smallman
Votes: 899
The car restoration programme returns for an Eighth Series.
Commences Tuesday, 17th March 2020 - concludes on National Geographic UK.
35. Judge Rinder's Crime Stories (2016– )
30 min | Documentary, Crime
Judge Rinder rules the courtroom in his own hit series, but now the respected barrister with a background in criminal defence is stepping out from behind the bench to take on real-life ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Rinder, Emma Kenny, Keri Nixon, Kerry Daynes
Votes: 27
10-episodes. The barrister examines more real-life cases as the true crime programme returns for a Fifth Series.
Commenced. 2pm Monday, 16th March 2020 - concludes 2pm Friday, 27th March 2020 on ITV.
36. The Undateables (2012– )
60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV, Romance
Documentary series about disability and dating.
Stars: Sally Phillips, Brent Zillwood, Gareth Cooper, Sam Barnard
Votes: 933
5-episodes. The disabled dating show returns for an Eleventh Series.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 11th March 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
37. Enterprice (2017–2020)
24 min | Comedy
Kazim and Jeremiah are two young entrepreneurs in the early stages of rolling out their home-delivery business Speedi-Kazz. This sitcom follows this fledgling enterprise--and this awkward bromance.
Stars: Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge, Joan Iyiola, Kayode Ewumi, Fatou Sohna
Votes: 183
5-episodes. The Second Series of the occasionally surreal comedy drama about two young entrepreneurs is pencilled in to be made available week commencing 7th March 2020.
38. Liar (2017–2020)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
British psychological thriller in which schoolteacher Laura Nielson accuses renowned surgeon Andrew Earlham of rape.
Stars: Joanne Froggatt, Ioan Gruffudd, Zoë Tapper, Danny Webb
Votes: 11,285
6-episodes. The melodrama returns for a Second Series.
Commences 9pm Monday, 2nd March 2020 - concludes on ITV.
39. Moving On (2009– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama
Series of daytime plays set in contemporary Britain, all sharing the theme of someone going through some kind of life change.
Stars: Neil Bell, Alicia Brockenbrow, John Draycott, Olivia Fenton
Votes: 511
5-episodes. The anthology drama series returns for an Eleventh Series.
Commences Monday, 2nd March 2020 - concludes Friday, 6th March 2020 on BBC One.
40. Money for Nothing (2015– )
44 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Sarah Moore (and later also Jay Blades) rescues unwanted items from household waste and challenges expert craftspeople to transform them into desirable objects to be sold for a profit that is then given to the original owner.
Stars: Arthur Smith, Sarah Moore, Jay Blades, Jacqui Joseph
Votes: 64
20-episodes. The daytime upcycling challenge programme returns for an Eighth Series.
Commenced Monday, 2nd March 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
41. Catchpoint (2019–2022)
29 min | Game-Show
Contestants answer a series of questions before catching balls of various sizes which drop from the ceiling.
Stars: Paddy McGuinness, Rachel Parris, Susan Calman, Mark Watson
Votes: 30
2 Specials + 6 episodes. The physical gameshow returns with two celebrity specials for Sport Relief followed by a 6-episode Second Series.
Commences Saturday, 29th February 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
42. The Windsors (2016– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Comedy soap opera re-imagining the lives of the British Royal Family as you have never seen them before.
Stars: Celeste Dring, Louise Ford, Hugh Skinner, Ellie White
Votes: 3,478
6-episodes. The satirical comedy about the British Royal Family returns for a Third Series.
Commences 10pm Tuesday, 25th February 2020 concludes 10pm Tuesday, 31st March 2020 on Channel 4.
43. Young, Welsh & Pretty Minted (2018–2020)
90 min | Documentary
Documentary series meeting some of the more unusual young entrepreneurs in Wales, including a female gamer, a YouTube star and a social influencer.
Stars: Kimberley Nixon, Gwawr Loader
Votes: 13
6-episodes. The documentary series following young Welsh entrepreneurs and how they make money returns for a Second Series.
Commences 11:10pm Monday, 24th February 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
44. The Sex Clinic (2019–2020)
Reality-TV
The sexual health show offering sexual MOTs, STI tests and treatment, as well as sex advice on anything from fetishes to fisting.
Stars: Naomi Sutton, Sara Mulindwa, Kevin Turner, Jess Wilde
Votes: 15
The sexual health advice programme returns for a Second Series.
Commences 10pm Monday, 24th February 2020 - concludes on E4.
45. The Stand Up Sketch Show (2019– )
30 min | Comedy
Established and up-and-coming stand-up comedians perform a surreal reconstruction of their own material. In each sketch the comedian plays the role they were born to play - themselves.
Stars: Eliza Hunt, Georgia Maguire, Charlotte Hamblin, Russell Kane
Votes: 101
The programme in which stand-up comedy routines are reconstructed as sketches returns for a Second Series.
Commences 10pm Monday, 24th February 2020 - concludes on ITV2.
46. Celebs Go Dating (2016– )
Reality-TV, Romance
British reality dating series in which an exclusive dating agency attempts to match single celebrities with various members of the public.
Stars: Rob Beckett, Tom Read Wilson, Paul Carrick Brunson, Anna Williamson
Votes: 270
The celebrity dating show returns for an Eighth Series.
Commences 9pm Monday, 24th February 2020 - concludes on E4.
47. Masterchef Goes Large (2005– )
30 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Competition based series where amateur cooks progress through by successfully creating dishes that show off their technical skill and understanding of flavour. Guest judges include food critics and Michelin star chefs.
Stars: John Torode, India Fisher, Gregg Wallace, Jay Rayner
Votes: 1,065
The long-running cookery competition returns for a Sixteenth Series.
Commences 9pm Monday, 24th February 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
48. Food Unwrapped (2012– )
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
The team explore food myths from a neutral point of view, culminating in a summary based on scientific research.
Stars: Kate Quilton, Matt Tebbutt, Jimmy Doherty, Helen Lawal
Votes: 180
After a never-ending series of specials and highlights episodes the programme exploring the secrets of mass-produced foods returns for an Eighteenth Series.
Commences 8:30pm Monday, 24th February 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
49. Dispatches (1987– )
Documentary, News
Channel 4's long-running, award-winning investigative current affairs documentary series. Particularly noted for its undercover reporting.
Stars: Morland Sanders, Antony Barnett, Deborah Davies, Tazeen Ahmad
Votes: 236
Channel 4's long-running investigative current affairs documentary strand returns for a Thirty-Fourth Series.
Commences 8pm Monday, 24th February 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
50. Britain's Housing Scandal (2019–2020)
45 min | Documentary
Despite Britain being deep in a multi-faceted housing crisis over 200,000 properties stand empty. Matt Allwright travels around England to tell the stories of some of them and of plans to bring them back into use.
Star: Matt Allwright
10-episodes. Matt Allwright returns for a Second Series investigating problems with and solutions for some of the thousands of empty houses across the UK.
Commences 9:15am Monday, 24th February 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
51. Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After 50+ years apart, Celia (Anne Reid) and Alan (Derek Jacobi) are reunited and decide to marry.
Stars: Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker
Votes: 8,828
4-episodes. The gentle drama about love in later life returns for a Fifth Series.
Commences 9pm Sunday, 23rd February 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
52. Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002–2024)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A game show hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances.
Stars: Declan Donnelly, Anthony McPartlin, Stephen Mulhern, Andi Peters
Votes: 1,859
7-episodes. The Saturday evening entertainment show returns for a Sixteenth Series.
Commences 7pm Saturday, 22nd February 2020 - concludes on ITV.
53. Phil Spencer's Stately Homes (2016– )
Documentary, History
Property expert Phil Spencer visits some of Britain's best stately homes to learn about their rich history and enormous upkeep cost.
Stars: Phil Spencer, Liz Smith
Votes: 46
4-episodes. The property expert looks around more stately homes as the programme returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 20th February 2020 - concluded 9pm Thursday, 12th March 2020 on More4.
54. Hunted (2015– )
Reality-TV
Fourteen UK citizens branded fugitives flee with investigators in hot pursuit. Over 28 days, they struggle to remain undetected in their homeland as each step risks betraying their location.
Stars: Jonathan Smith, Doug Ipperciel, Danni Brooke, Nicola Thorn
Votes: 635
The original British version of the challenge show returns for a Fifth Series.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 13th February 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
*Series 6 has already been commissioned for 2021*
55. Hospital (2017– )
Documentary
The day-to-day realities staff in Britain's National Health Service face in the midst of unprecedented demand for its services.
Stars: Miranda Raison, Anne-Marie Duff
Votes: 89
The award-winning medical documentary series returns for a Fifth Series.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 13th February 2020 - concludes on BBC Two.
56. The Secret Life of the Zoo (2016– )
Documentary
Observational documentary series using specialist cameras to capture in incredible detail the behaviour of the animals at the most popular zoo in the UK - Chester Zoo.
Stars: Tamsin Greig, Olivia Colman
Votes: 281
The documentary series returns for a Ninth Series.
Commenced 8pm Thursday, 13th February 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
57. The Split (2018–2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30-year absence.
Stars: Nicola Walker, Stephen Mangan, Annabel Scholey, Fiona Button
Votes: 10,356
6-episodes. The drama about a family of lawyers returns for a Second Series.
Commenced Tuesday, 11th February 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
58. Warship: Life at Sea (2018–2022)
240 min | Documentary
Revealing documentary series about the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan, following life on board for her crew of two hundred and eighty.
Stars: Mark Tattersall, Loz Guest
Votes: 130
The documentary series following life aboard HMS Duncan returns for a Second Series.
Commenced Monday, 10th February 2020 - concludes on Channel 5.
59. Walking Britain's Lost Railways (2018– )
60 min | Documentary
All over Britain there are fascinating lost railways waiting to be uncovered. Every week Rob Bell will explore the old railway lines around the country, experiencing the hidden landscapes, lost infrastructure and forgotten worlds.
Stars: Rob Bell, Jack Arthur Shaw
Votes: 84
Engineer Rob Bell explores more of the UK's lost railway lines as the documentary series returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 8pm Sunday, 9th February 2020 - concludes on Channel 5.
60. My Family and the Galapagos (2018– )
Documentary
Biologist and broadcaster Monty Halls moves to the Galapagos Islands to experience with his family the wonders and challenges of his favourite place on earth.
Star: Zoë Wanamaker
Votes: 27
The documentary following biologist Monty Halls and his family as they move to the Galapagos Islands returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 8pm Sunday, 9th February 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
61. Endeavour (2012–2023)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Set from 1965 into the 1970s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford.
Stars: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw, Sean Rigby
Votes: 33,387
3-episodes. The Inspector Morse prequel returns for a Seventh Series.
Commenced 8pm Sunday, 9th February 2020 - concludes 8pm Sunday, 23rd February 2020 on ITV.
*Series 8 has already been commissioned.*
62. The Big Narstie Show (2018–2022)
65 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Rapper Big Narstie and comedian Mo Gilligan are joined by celebrity guests for a late night chat show mixing comedy segments and live music filmed in front of a studio audience.
Stars: Big Narstie, Mo Gilligan, Chris Wilson, Hakan Hassan
Votes: 224
6-episodes. The anarchic chat show returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 11pm Friday, 7th February 2020 - concludes 11pm Friday, 13th March 2020 on Channel 4.
63. The Heist (I) (2018– )
Reality-TV
Ten people team up to nab a life-changing stash of hard cash in this Sky original production. But the heist is just the beginning. They'll then have to hide their share of the loot from a crack team of determined detectives.
Stars: Ray Howard, Alecia Emerson-Thomas, Sue Hill, Jean-Pascal Barbe
Votes: 134
8-episodes. The reality show returns for a Second Series in which a group of law-abiding citizens of Alnwick, Northumberland are given the chance to rob a fictional bank.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 6th February 2020 - concludes 9pm Thursday, 26th March 2020 on Sky One.
64. Home (2019–2020)
27 min | Comedy, Drama
Peter, his new partner Katy, and her son John return home to Dorking from their first holiday together in France. Hiding in the boot of their car is Sami, a Syrian refugee.
Stars: Rufus Jones, Rebekah Staton, Youssef Kerkour, Oaklee Pendergast
Votes: 1,133
6-episodes. The sitcom about a British family who allow a Syrian asylum seeker to live with them returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 10pm Wednesday, 5th February 2020 - concludes 10pm Wednesday, 11th March 2020 on Channel 4.
65. Inside No. 9 (2014– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Genre-mixing anthology series, inviting viewers into some very different and enigmatic No. 9s.
Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Derek Jacobi, Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Votes: 19,608
6-episodes. The darkly funny anthology series returns for a fifth series.
Commenced 10pm Monday, 3rd February 2020 - concludes 10pm Monday, 9th March 2020 on BBC Two.
*A Sixth Series has apparently been commissioned to be filmed in later in 2020 for broadcast in 2021.*
66. Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (2018– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
An oddball couple of private detectives named Luella Shakespeare and Frank Hathaway investigate crime in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stars: Mark Benton, Jo Joyner, Patrick Walshe McBride, Tomos Eames
Votes: 5,931
10-episodes. The popular daytime murder mystery series set in Stratford-upon-Avon returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 2:15pm Monday, 3rd February 2020 - concluded 2:15pm Friday, 14th February 2020 on BBC One.
*Series 4 has already been commissioned for 2021*
67. Fraud Squad (2019– )
45 min | Documentary, Crime
Documentary series following the work of the investigators who track down the criminals defrauding Britain's public purse of billions of pounds every year - ranging from organised criminal gangs to individual employees.
Stars: Michelle Ackerley, Paul Candelent, Chris Wilson, Andy Anson
Votes: 16
10-episodes. The documentary series following the investigators tracking down the criminals who defraud the National Health Service returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 9:15am Monday, 3rd February 2020 - concluded 9:15pm Friday, 14th February 2020 on BBC One.
68. 999: On the Front Line (2017– )
60 min | Documentary
Filmed simultaneously with ambulance crews across the west midlands, this series shows in real time the range of cases paramedics attend to.
Stars: Paul Bown, Tamla Kari, Mark Frost
Votes: 38
The documentary series following the work of West Midlands Ambulance Service crews return for a Fourth Series.
Commenced 9pm Sunday, 2nd February 2020 - concludes on More4.
69. The Big Questions (2007– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Sunday morning debates about topical issues with a religious slant.
Stars: Nicky Campbell, Peter Hitchens, Jonathan Bartley, Sonia Deol
Votes: 81
10-episodes. The ethical and religious debate programme returns for a Thirteenth Series.
Commenced 10:30am Sunday, 2nd February 2020 - concludes on BBC One.
70. Top Gear (2002–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show
The hosts talk about everything car-related. From new cars to how they're fueled, this show has it all.
Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, The Stig
Votes: 126,643
6-episodes. The motoring show returns for a Twenty-Eight Series.
Commenced 8pm Sunday, 26th January 2020 - concludes 8pm Sunday, 1st March 2020 on BBC Two.
71. Man Like Mobeen (2017– )
TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy
Mobeen is a 28-year old Brummie Muslim singlehandedly raising his 15-year-old sister. This show documents the struggles of his criminal past, the friendships he has, and the controversies he faces as a Pakistani Muslim.
Stars: Guz Khan, Tolu Ogunmefun, Dúaa Karim, Tez Ilyas
Votes: 3,623
5-episodes. The Birmingham set sitcom returns for a Third Series.
All 5 episodes made available via the BBC Three website/BBC iPlayer from Sunday, 26th January 2020.
72. Spy in the Wild (2017–2020)
TV-PG | Documentary
Animatronic spy creatures infiltrate the animal world to observe their behavior.
Stars: David Tennant, Birute Galdikas, Rob Pilley, Jill Pruetz
Votes: 554
4-episodes. The innovative wildlife documentary series returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 9pm Wednesday, 22nd January 2020 - concluded 9pm Wednesday, 19th February 2020 on BBC One.
73. Roast Battle (2018– )
22 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedians take turns to verbally abuse and insult each other.
Stars: Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Brian Moses, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 284
5-episodes. The British version of the comedy battling show returns for a Fourth Series.
Commenced 10pm Monday, 20th January 2020 - concluded 10pm Monday, 17th February 2020 on Comedy Central UK.
74. 999: What's Your Emergency? (2012– )
Documentary
The dispatches of the emergency services in various parts of the UK are followed.
Stars: Hugo Speer, Julian Barratt, Holly Goodhall, Paul Golding
Votes: 194
The documentary series following the work of the emergency services returns for a Tenth Series.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 20th January 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
75. Ibiza Weekender (2015– )
60 min | Reality-TV
A weekly look at the life of reps working in Ibiza and how they interact with their guests. Led by über rep imogen townley the guests are regularly treated to a wild weekend in the sun.
Stars: David Potts, Joe Lycett, Tom Rosenthal, Ethan Aveiro
Votes: 102
The saucy reality show following holiday reps in Ibiza returns for a Sixth Series.
Commenced 10pm Sunday, 19th January 2020 - concludes on ITV2.
76. Front Row (II) (2017– )
30 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
BBC Radio 4's long-running, flagship culture review show makes the leap to television, as presenters and guests cast a critical eye over the arts world.
Stars: Mary Beard, Shahidha Bari, David Olusoga, Ella Whelan
Votes: 38
6-episodes. The arts and culture programme hosted by Mary Beard returns for a Sixth Series.
Commenced 11:05pm Friday, 17th January 2020 - concludes 11:05pm Friday, 21st February 2020 on BBC Two.
77. CelebAbility (2017–2023)
50 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Comedy game show pitting members of the British public against celebrities in a series of rounds based on unusual skills or abilities that the celebrities believe they naturally possess.
Stars: Iain Stirling, Marek Larwood, Scarlett Moffatt, Stacey Solomon
Votes: 44
6-episodes. The comedy celebrity game show returns for a Fourth Series.
Commenced 10:05pm Thursday, 16th January 2020 - concluded 10:05pm Thursday, 20th February 2020 on ITV2.
78. Peston (2018– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Robert Peston presents a new Wednesday evening political talk show interviewing leading figures from British politics about the issues of the day. Replacing Peston on Sunday (2016).
Stars: Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana, John McDonnell, Jess Phillips
Votes: 22
The midweek political talk show returns for a Third Series.
Commenced 10:45pm Wednesday, 15th January 2020 - concludes on ITV.
79. Bad Girls Behind Bars (2019– )
60 min | Documentary, Crime
Documentary series following life for both inmates and staff inside some of the United States' women's prisons.
Stars: Linda Robson, Kathy Burke
Votes: 15
4-episodes. The documentary series following staff and inmates within the U.S. penal system returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 10pm Tuesday, 14th January 2020 - concludes on Channel 5.
80. 24 Hours in A&E (2011– )
60 min | Documentary
British television series following the hard and dedicated work of the NHS doctors and nurses battling to keep Britain alive and well.
Stars: Anthony Philipson, Anthony Philipson, Peggy Coldwells
Votes: 530
The fixed-rig documentary series focusing on a busy Accident & Emergency unit returns for a Twentieth Series.
Commenced 9pm Tuesday, 14th January 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
81. Cold Feet (1997–2020)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The show follows the lives of 30-something couples Adam and Rachel, Pete and Jenny, and David and Karen as they navigate love and life in Manchester.
Stars: James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, John Thomson, Hermione Norris
Votes: 4,807
6-episodes. The comedy drama returns for a Ninth Series.
Commenced 9pm Monday, 13th January 2020 - concluded 9pm Monday, 17th February 2020 on ITV.
82. Panorama (I) (1953– )
40 min | Documentary, News
Long-running factual programme reporting on all aspects of life in Britain.
Stars: Fred Emery, David Dimbleby, Richard Lindley, Richard Dimbleby
Votes: 598
The world's longest-running current affairs programme returns for a 68th year.
Commenced 8:30pm Monday, 13th January 2020 - concludes December 2020.
83. Love Island: Aftersun (2017– )
45 min | Reality-TV
Companion show to the popular British reality television series. Catching up with all the gossip from the villa, exclusive clips, a panel of celebrity fans of the show and interviews with the latest dumped islanders.
Stars: Caroline Flack, Alana MacFarlane, Lisa MacFarlane, Russell Kane
Votes: 48
The companion show to the hit reality show returns for a Fourth Series.
Commenced 10pm Monday, 13th January 2020 - concludes on ITV2.
84. Love Island (2015– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV, Romance
Single hopefuls looking for love complete tasks, couple off and get voted out week by week. Packed full of drama.
Stars: Laura Whitmore, Iain Stirling, Caroline Flack, Dani Dyer
Votes: 4,638
The hit reality series returns for a Sixth Series. The first winter series, filmed in South Africa.
Commenced 9pm Sunday, 12th January 2020 - concludes on ITV2.
85. Vera (2011–2025)
TV-PG | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope leads her team as they face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape.
Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, Riley Jones, Kenny Doughty
Votes: 20,014
4 feature-length episodes. The north-east set crime drama returns for a Tenth Series.
Commenced 8pm Sunday, 12th January 2020 - concluded 8pm Sunday, 2nd February 2020 on ITV.
86. Sick of It (2018–2020)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Tragi-comedy following middle-aged taxi driver Karl and the voice inside his head as he attempts to move on from his ex-girlfriend Zoe and care for his auntie Norma.
Stars: Karl Pilkington, Sondra James, Marama Corlett, Edward MacLiam
Votes: 2,475
6-episodes. The sitcom written by and starring Karl Pilkington returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 10pm Friday, 10th January 2020 - concluded 10:30pm Friday, 24th January 2020 on Sky One.
87. King Gary (2018–2021)
30 min | Comedy
A sitcom that follows the trials and tribulations of family man Gary King and his wife Terri as she aspire to achieve success in competitive suburbia--and impress Gary's dad Big Gary.
Stars: Tom Davis, Laura Checkley, Camille Coduri, Simon Day
Votes: 1,423
6-episodes. Following a successful pilot the Essex-set sitcom returns for a full First Series.
Commenced 9:30pm Friday, 10th January 2020 - concluded 9:30pm Friday, 14th February 2020 on BBC One.
All 6 episodes available via the BBC iPlayer 10th January 2020.
88. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A raunchy spoof edition of Countdown (1982) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).
Stars: Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, John Pohlhammer, Rachel Riley
Votes: 6,594
6-episodes. The spoof version of the long-running Channel 4 words and numbers based game show returns for a Nineteenth Series.
Commenced 9pm Friday, 10th January 2020 - concluded 9pm Friday, 14th February 2020 on Channel 4.
89. Grantchester (2014–2025)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A Cambridgeshire clergyman finds himself investigating a series of mysterious wrongdoings in his small village of Grantchester.
Stars: Robson Green, Tessa Peake-Jones, Al Weaver, Kacey Ainsworth
Votes: 17,166
6-episodes. The period crime drama returns for a Fifth Series.
Commenced 9pm Friday, 10th January 2020 - concluded 9pm Friday, 14th February 2020 on ITV.
90. Newscast (2019– )
29 min | News, Talk-Show
The popular podcast comes to television, Katya Adler, Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason chat about the stories behind the news.
Stars: Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg, Katya Adler
Votes: 37
The televised version of the political podcast returns for a Second Series.
Commenced 9:30pm Thursday, 9th January 2020 - concludes on BBC News Channel.
91. Question Time (1979– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Politicians, public office-holders and celebrities face questions on topical issues from a studio audience.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Robin Day, Peter Sissons, Fiona Bruce
Votes: 413
The topical, political public debate programme returns for a forty-first year.
Commenced 10:35pm Thursday, 9th January 2020 - concludes December 2020 on BBC One.
92. Naked Attraction (2016– )
60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV, Romance
A controversial dating series in which people see potential love interests whose naked bodies are gradually revealed to them. Then they must get naked themselves and choose.
Stars: Anna Richardson, Kobe Dziuba, Sarah Jayne Snow, Melissa Edden
Votes: 1,966
The daring dating series returns for a Sixth Series.
Commenced 10pm Thursday, 9th January 2020 - concluded 10:50pm Thursday, 6th February 2020 on Channel 4.
93. Death in Paradise (2011– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Cultures collide when British Detective Inspector is transferred from England to the Caribbean island of Saint Marie to head the island's police department.
Stars: Elizabeth Bourgine, Don Warrington, Danny John-Jules, Joséphine Jobert
Votes: 27,942
8-episodes. The popular, sun drenched murder mystery returns for a Ninth Series.
Commenced 9pm Thursday, 9th January 2020 - concludes 9pm Thursday, 27th February 2020 on BBC One.
94. Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun (2016– )
60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Follows the lives of British people who have opted to move to Benidorm for a low-cost life full of fun in the sun.
Stars: John Thomson, Keith Nicol, Jane Buckle
Votes: 65
9-episodes. The documentary series following thrifty Brits living abroad returns for a Fifth Series.
Commenced 8pm Thursday, 9th January 2020 - concludes on Channel 5.
95. The Supervet (2014– )
Reality-TV
This behind-the-scenes series follows the staff at Fitzpatrick Referrals veterinary practice as they employ cutting-edge technology to treat their sick and injured patients.
Stars: Noel Fitzpatrick, Rebecca Front, Padraig Egan, Karen Bailey
Votes: 372
The popular veterinary programme returns for a Fifteenth Series.
Commenced 8pm Thursday, 9th January 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
96. Kirstie & Phil's Love It or List It (2015– )
Reality-TV
Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer battle to steer divided UK homeowners toward refurbishing or selling up. Kirstie touts budget redesign to reignite home love. Phil pushes finding dream homes by selling.
Stars: Kirstie Allsopp, Phil Spencer
Votes: 165
The property programme returns for a Fifth Series.
Commenced 8pm Wednesday, 8th January 2020 - concludes on Channel 4.
97. The Great Pottery Throw Down (2015– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Ten home potters from around the country head to Stoke-on-Trent, the home of pottery, in their quest to become Top Potter.
Stars: Keith Brymer Jones, Richard Miller, Rose Schmits, Siobhán McSweeney
Votes: 1,459
10-episodes. After being cancelled by the BBC after two series, Channel 4 have picked the show up. Melanie Sykes replaces Sara Cox as presenter.
Commenced 8pm Wednesday, 8th January 2020 - concludes on More4.
98. Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad (2019– )
30 min | Adventure, Reality-TV
Bradley Walsh is not interested in travelling the world, unlike his son Barney. Now Barney has turned 21 he's invited his dad to come with him on a coming of age road trip to the USA.
Stars: Bradley Walsh, Barney Walsh, Alexander Armstrong, Divine Prince Ty Emmecca
Votes: 147
6-episodes. Entertainer Bradley Walsh hits the road again with his actor son Barney for a Second Series of the road trip adventure.
Commenced 8pm Wednesday, 8th January 2020 - concluded 8pm Wednesday, 12th February 2020 on ITV.
99. Trust Me, I'm a Doctor (2013– )
Not Rated | Documentary
Medical journalist Michael Mosley & a team of doctors scientifically investigate popular health claims, myths & misconceptions.
Stars: Michael Mosley, Zoe Williams, Gabriel Weston, Alain Gregoire
Votes: 147
6-episodes. The programme that aims to give definitive answers to health questions returns for a Ninth Series.
Commenced 8pm Wednesday, 8th January 2020 - concluded 8:30pm Wednesday, 19th February 2020 on BBC Two.
100. The Andrew Neil Show (2019–2020)
29 min | Talk-Show
The veteran broadcaster is joined by guests from the world of politics for discussion, analysis and interviews on all the latest developments from Westminster and beyond.
Stars: Andrew Neil, Laura Kuenssberg, Andy McDonald, Robert Buckland
Votes: 22
The veteran broadcaster interviews leading figures from the world of politics and public life.
Commenced 7pm Wednesday, 8th January 2020 - concludes on BBC Two.
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