Get strapped in because this month's new shows are next level and we can’t wait! Some brand-new shows and some new seasons! Here are our top picks of what to watch this month! So, keep reading...
BBC | ITV and STV | Channel 4 | 5 | U
New on BBC and iPlayer
Ann Droid
Coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Friday 17th July
It’s the comedy you’ve been waiting for (even if you didn’t realise it!). It’s 2029 and widower Sue’s son Michael is moving out (again) to try and fix his marriage (again). Butttt the good news for Sue is he’s brought her a surprise to help her live independently – the latest social humanoid eldercare robot!
However, it soon becomes clear this is Sue’s absolute worst nightmare. But when she realises the droid will happily do all the things she’s never got round to, what follows is a hilarious buddy comedy between an older woman and her robot, who’s far more advanced technically than he is socially!
Starring Diane Morgan, Sue Johnston and Paul Ready.
The Sentinels
Stream on BBC iPlayer and watch on BBC Four, from Saturday 11th July
This French-language drama is a brilliant blend of sci-fi, steampunk, alternative history and spy thriller alllll rolled into one!
The year is 1915 and French Private Gabriel is presumed dead (plot twist... he’s nottttt). Instead, he’s recruited into a top-secret programme where he’s given a serum that makes him stronger, faster and maybe even unbeatable?! However, if he ever wants to see his family again, he must join the Sentinels and their elite mission to help win the war.
FIFA World Cup 2026
BBC One, BBC Two + BBC iPlayer, from 11th June to the 19th July
Has it really been four years already?! Well if you’ve somehow missed out on the news, the World Cup is back for 2026 being hosted across Canada, the US and Mexico!
Austin (Season 2)
Coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Friday 10th July
Season 2 of Austin follows Austin (Michael Theo) as his novel, An Autistic Guide to Britain becomes a massive international hit. As he navigates his newfound literary fame, he falls under the spell of a posh new agent, leaving his family worried that success might be changing him…
The Hairdresser Mysteries
Watch on BBC One and stream on BBC iPlayer, from Friday 17th July
Cosy crime loverssss, this one is for you!
Welcome to the Midlands in the 1970s, where high-end hairdresser Lily Petal has left the competitive city life behind for a quiet village salon. She soon finds herself knowing allll the town's secrets, and thanks to her hairdresser's intuition, empathy and understanding, she begins solving the village's biggest mysteries!
What’s new on ITV and ITVX (STV and STV Player in Scotland)
Force of Nature
Watch on ITV1 and STV, from Sunday 26th July
We’ve seen plenty of documentaries about predator vs prey – the lion gets the deer, etc. etc. Buuuut what we haven’t seen is what happens when the lion becomes the prey... to nature.
Force of Nature captures the incredible resilience of wildlife in the face of hurricanes, floods and droughts, showcasing the absolute ingenuity of animal survival.
The Dark
Coming to ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, from Sunday 12th July
Crime drama fans, you cannot miss this...
When the body of a young man is found in the Scottish wilderness, detective Monica Kennedy (Laura Donnelly) fears it’s just the start of a violent and terrifying campaign targeting the heart of a rural community. As fear spreads, suspicions rise, secrets begin to surface and locals realise there could be a serial killer hiding amongst them...
FIFA World Cup 2026
ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player from 11th June to the 19th July
ITV and STV are also bringing viewers right into the heart of the World Cup action this summer, with 51 live matches airing across the tournament including opening fixtures, major knockout clashes and key England and Scotland games. Basically, if your plans for June and July didn’t already revolve around football, they probably do nowwww.
What’s new on Channel 4
Suits LA
Stream on Channel 4, from Friday 3rd July
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If you (like us) loveeeeed Suits, then get ready for the second spin-off!
Following former federal prosecutor Ted Black, Suits LA sees him reinvent himself by representing some of the most powerful clients in Los Angeles. However, with his firm at breaking point, surviving means embracing a role he's spent his whole life looking down on.
The Undeclared War (Season 2)
Coming soon to Channel 4
Set in 2024, The Undeclared War returns with a fresh wave of tension as GCHQ's elite Malware Department grapples with the aftermath of a devastating Russian cyber-attack. Just when it looks like the UK has gained the upper hand, Danny and the team uncover an even more dangerous threat.
Starring Simon Pegg, Danny Patrick and Siân Brooke.
What’s new on 5
The Tour de France Highlights
Watch on 5, from Saturday 4th July
The biggest race in road cycling returns to our screens for 2026, this time on 5. Every evening from 7pm to 8pm, leading sports presenter and journalist Rebecca Charlton will host the highlights show, breaking down and decoding all the biggest moments from the day's racing.
The Crow Girl
Coming soon to 5
DCI Jeanette Kilburn and eminent psychotherapist Dr Sophia Craven team up to hunt a serial killer targeting young men. Their investigation pulls them deep into a dark world of historic abuse and murder.
What's new on U
Magnum PSI (Season 1-4)
Coming this month to U and U&Dave
Sun, surf and sun-soaked suspense collide in Magnum P.I., this confident modern revival of the classic crime series.
Set against the backdrop of contemporary Hawaii (yes, we're talking palm trees, loud Hawaiian shirts and plenty of sunshine), the series follows Thomas Magnum, a former Navy SEAL who turns his battlefield skills into the art of private investigation. Restless, fearless and always ready to dive headfirst into danger, he soon finds himself taking on one high-risk case after another.
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