BBC Brit
Patience (6 episodes)
From Tuesday 7 April at 20:00
Ella Maisy Purvis and Laura Fraser head the cast of this intriguing British-Belgian detective drama, alongside a cast including Laura Fraser, Tom Lewis and Mark Benton. The drama follows talented autistic archivist Patience, who is thrust into an unknown, unpredictable world when she is forms an alliance with the police to crack curious cases across York. In the first series Patience looks for links when a man dies after setting himself on fire, then investigates when a woman is found dead among dinosaurs at a museum, and tries to understand what happened when a body goes missing from the morgue.
Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams On Tour (4 episodes)
From Friday 24 April at 20:00
Sporting legend Freddie Flintoff returns with Field of Dreams on Tour. This series tells the remarkable story of the most unlikely cricket tour that almost didn’t happen. The sporting legend takes on his toughest challenge yet, taking his team of unlikely lads from Lancashire to India. Across the series, the lads struggle to embrace parts of Indian culture, but there’s a light in the darkness as a new player could be the inspiration they need to pick up a win on foreign soil. It’s far from plain sailing for Freddie, and living with the lads pushes him to his limits, but nothing will get in the way of getting the team ready for their matches – the most difficult of which waits for them in the final game of the tour.
Return to Paradise (6 episodes)
From Monday 20 April at 20:00
Detective Sergeant Mackenzie (Mack) Clarke should be back in the UK, living her best life. Instead, she’s still in Dolphin Cove trying to stay out of her ex-fiancée Glenn’s wedding plans. Lucky for Mack, her compulsion to solve impossible cases serves as a great distraction. From the literary world to state-of-the-art shark labs, dating apps and rock concerts, Mack and her team face challenges with their unique blend of humour and tenacity. But Mack’s biggest challenge of all? Finding a way to exist in Dolphin Cove as the ultimate outsider.
Lynley (4 episodes)
From Thursday 16 April at 20:00
Two mismatched detectives from different worlds create a unique duo in this fresh adaptation of Elizabeth George’s murder mysteries. Tommy Lynley (Leo Suter) is a brilliant police detective but an outsider in the force – simply by virtue of his aristocratic upbringing. He is paired with Barbara Havers (Sofia Barclay), a sergeant with a maverick attitude and a working-class background. With seemingly nothing in common and against all odds, the mismatched duo of Lynley and Havers become a formidable team, bonded by their desire to see justice done. His brain and her spirit – his knowledge and her instincts. Only by working side by side will they find where they truly belong.
BBC Lifestyle
Antiques Roadshow (20 episodes)
From Thursday 2 April at 21:00
Experts invite more members of the public to bring along their antiques for examination. This time, the roadshow visits Shuttleworth House in Bedfordshire, the Hill of Tarvit Mansion in Fife and Stephens House and Gardens in Finchley. There’s also special episodes to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day.
Stranded On Honeymoon Island (12 episodes)
From Sunday 5 April at 21:30
A new kind of dating show that fast-tracks relationships through several stages. Singles meet for a five-minute speed date before experts match them into six couples. The couples commit to each other in an intimate ceremony before immediately departing for their honeymoon. The couples are then marooned on remote beaches for several weeks (21 days in some versions) with limited resources. Will their love survive the ultimate test?
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Season 10 (10 episodes)
From Monday 13 April at 19:05, weeknights
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition returns for another bout of joy, tears and incredible renovations. Jesse Tyler Ferguson takes over hosting duties from Ty Pennington, bringing the Makeover bus to a host of new families across the United States. This time the team build a modern tropical home in Utah for a family of Congolese refugees; and surprise two military families struggling with civilian life by building a specialised duplex.
Posh Hotels (4 episodes)
From Thursday 16 April at 20:00
Series featuringes actors Sally Lindsay and Nigel Havers as they go behind the scenes at some of the UK’s most luxurious hotels, experiencing life as both staff and guests. Nigel and Sally explore the finest hotels from opposing perspectives, as one will check in as a guest, while the other steps into the shoes of staff to get a glimpse into what it takes to offer a superior service. The hotels they visit include The Berkeley in Knightsbridge, The Langham in London’s West End, and Bovey Castle in picturesque Dartmoor.
BBC UKTV
The Great Australian Bake Off Season 3 (10 episodes)
From Monday 6 April at 17:55
The Great Australian Bake Off sees Australia’s most talented amateur bakers compete to be crowned the champion through a series of baking challenges. This third series of the show follows a new batch of twelve talented home bakers as they attempt to impress judges Maggie Beer and Matt Moran. Each week, the contestants face three high pressure challenges ranging from the Signature Bake, that says something about them as an individual, to the challenging Technical Bake, before finally tackling the Showstopper, the ultimate test of creativity, skill and ambition. Who will impress the judges to emerge as The Great Australian Bake Off champion?
Alan Cumming’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys: Scotland (4 episodes)
From Tuesday 14 April at 20:00
This series features exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the Royal Scotsman – an iconic, opulent train – as it embarks on one of the world’s great rail journeys, racing through spectacular settings, and showcasing the finest heritage, nature and romance Scotland has to offer. Tony, Olivier and Emmy winning actor, Alan Cumming (The Good Wife) will experience what it is like to be a passenger on this epic adventure, cruising through the Highlands and indulged like royalty. This is a decadent railway trip of a lifetime and the international travellers on board certainly have plenty of character.
Father Brown Season 10 (10 episodes)
From Wednesday 22 April at 19:00
Drama based on the stories by GK Chesterton, about a kindly but enigmatic Roman Catholic priest who investigates and solves crimes using his powers of intuition and psychology, and by exploring the passions, dark secrets and hidden desires of his parishioners. In this series, Father Brown (Mark Williams, The Fast Show) discovers that a murderer is using Kembleford’s new model village to plan their attacks, and needs to find a new secretary following Mrs McCarthy’s departure. Lady Felicia’s impromptu visit coincides with Father Brown helping out a friend at an exclusive gentlemen’s club, celebrity florist Octavia Eden (West End star Elaine Paige) brings glamour and murder to Kembleford when she returns to her birthplace with her daughter and niece, and Father Brown’s past collides with the present when he investigates a missing person, a murder and a mythical wild cat. Tom Chambers (Holby City) also returns as Inspector Sullivan.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (20th Anniversary Special) 7 episodes
From Friday 24 April at 19:00
The most famous quiz in the world returns with new host Jeremy Clarkson for a week of special shows to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Each contestant will have the opportunity to win £1,000,000 by correctly answering 15 questions. Contestants get into the hot seat by being the quickest in the Fastest Finger round where potential players compete to put four options in the correct order as quickly as possible. From there they’re given the three famous lifelines, Ask The Audience, 50:50, and Phone A Friend – plus a couple of new twists along the way – which could make the difference between leaving with a fortune or with nothing.
The Masked Singer UK Season 5 (8 episodes)
From Friday 24 April at 20:00
Joel Dommett is our host with the most once again as TV’s most popular guessing game returns. Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan head back to their detective chairs, all looking to work out the identity of the famous faces behind the masks. There’s a new batch of weird and wonderful characters putting on a spectacular show for us – Weather, Chicken Ceasar, Rat, Bubble Tea, Owl, Piranha, Maypole, Eiffel Tower, Dippy Egg, Cricket, Bigfoot and Air Fryer. They’ll all set out to do their best to wow the audience, before two find themselves in the dreaded Sing Off, where their fate is sealed by the judges. Who has what it takes to sing their way to victory? And who will the audience be shouting “take it off” at as they’re eliminated and unmasked?
BBC EARTH
Wild Horses, the Rockies and Me
Friday 3 April at 20:00
Gordon Buchanan tracks and befriends a vast herd of wild horses in Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountains of Alberta. As a young man growing up on a remote Scottish island, Gordon Buchanan fell in love with horses. But the popular presenter has only ever encountered tame horses. Now he’s travelling on horseback deep into the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada, home to one of the largest populations of wild horses in North America. Late summer is a critical time as they prepare for the harsh winter ahead, whilst keeping their foals safe from bears looking to fatten up for hibernation. What will he learn about these beautiful creatures he has admired all his life?
The Colosseum with Dan Snow (2 episodes)
From Thursday 16 April at 19:00
In this timely two-part special, historian Dan Snow investigates the real story of the Colosseum. As he separates fact from fiction, he’ll discover how the Romans built this magnificent amphitheatre in just ten years. Dan looks at the real story, from Roman concrete to gladiators, and the spectacular opening games. Elsewhere, Dan explores life at the Colosseum, from tickets and food to the brutal games. He reveals backstage tech, uncovers gladiator myths, and delves into the spectacles beyond combat.
Big Cats 24/7 Season 2 (6 episodes)
From Monday 27 April at 20:00
The ambitious wildlife series returns to the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Series two sees the return of a familiar cast of human and big cat characters. The expert team captures stunning behaviour-led cinematography, telling the stories of individual big cats and their families. Over five months, the team battles seasonal changes, from floods to extreme drought, capturing exclusive, unseen animal behaviour. The lion pride females, deserted by the males, are forced to battle intruders alone. Resident cheetah Pobe fights to protect her cubs. And new lioness mum Serama attempts to raise cubs fathered by an unknown male.
Queens of Combat: Rome’s Female Gladiators
Thursday 30 April at 19:00
What if women were hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome’s fearsome gladiators? A group of experts search for evidence to prove women once fought in the arena just like men. Combining history, archaeology, and forensic investigation, they journey across Europe in a quest for answers. If a female gladiator’s existence can be proven definitively, what can we learn about their lives?
CBeebies
Peter Rabbit (50 episodes)
From Monday 6 April at 16:10
Classic character Peter Rabbit and other favourites from the Beatrix Potter series are revived for more adventures set in the Lake District in Northern England. As the gang set off on their explorations of the world around them, Peter Rabbit tries to discover what it means to be a good rabbit, as he aims to grow up to be just like his late father.
Bluey – Special Trilogy: Ghostbasket
From Sunday 5 April at 15:40
Bluey airs a special trilogy of episodes this Easter on CBeebies South Africa! In this first episode, Dad is pretending to be an estate agent selling the Grannies’ house to Mum, but Janet and Rita do not want to move out. They try to disrupt the sale by ambushing Mum in the hallway, driving their car through the kitchen and introducing Ghostbasket – a ghastly haunted washing basket.
Bluey – Special Trilogy: The Sign
From Monday 6 April at 15:40
In this second episode of the trilogy, the Heeler home is up for sale and Bluey’s unhappy. But Bluey’s comforted when Calypso tells her a proverb about a farmer who trusts everything will turn out the way it’s meant to be.
Bluey – Special Trilogy: Surprise!
From Tuesday 7 April at 16:30
In the third and final episode of this special trilogy, Bluey and Bingo want dad to play two different games, so dad tries to play both at the same time – while also watching the race on TV. Will he be able to cope with this much multi-tasking?
Bluey (100 episodes)
From Wednesday 1 April at 07:00
Catch up with seven episodes of Bluey from 7am every weekday on CBeebies South Africa. This funny and honest look at modern family life celebrates how imaginative play helps shape healthy children. Australian blue heeler puppy Bluey has a boundless imagination and loves to turn daily life into playful adventures. She and little sister Bingo throw themselves into exploring their world, using gameplay to conquer their fears and try out adult roles. And they like nothing more than pulling their parents – particularly Dad – into their fun and games. Mum Chilli’s gone back to work and Dad Bandit juggles childcare with working from home. But though he might think he’s in charge, the girls are definitely calling the shots when it comes to playtime – and pretty much everything else!
Go Jetters – A Honey Bee Hijack
From Friday 3 April at 10:10
In this very special episode of Go Jetters to celebrate Easter, The Go Jet Academy holds a honey contest. But when Glitch hatches a plan to kidnap all of the world’s bees, the Go Jetters must travel across the world to stop him.
Dog Squad Series 2 Special
From Friday 3 April at 09:25
It’s puppy cadet training day, when pups all over Woofton see if they’ve got what it takes to become an assistance dog. Therapy dog Sylvie is at the Woofton Children’s Hospital with her owner Katrina helping an excitable King Charles spaniel, Toffee.
JoJo & Gran Gran Special – It’s Time to Visit Saint Lucia
Monday 6 April at 10:10
In this special episode to celebrate Easter, JoJo, Gran Gran, Mummy and Daddy visit Saint Lucia to see Great-Gran Gran receive a medal of honour. But when a storm cancels the celebration, Gran Gran has a plan!
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