WHAT TO WATCH 6-12 September

One of the biggest nights in telly is back!

This week's best telly sees the return of Only Murders in the Building for its fifth season on Disney+, the return of Taskmaster on Channel 4 for its 20th series and following the huge success of series one earlier this year, Stacey & Joe is back for a second series on BBC One.

Elsewhere, Laura Whitmore looks into five cases of teen murder for her new documentary series on Britain's Killer Teens, Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke star in Prime Video's new drama The Girlfriend and Joel Dommett returns to host one of the biggest nights in telly... the National Television Awards! But who will win big on the night?

Here are 7 TV shows you can't miss this week...

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 BRAND NEW DOCUMENTARY

LAURA WHITMORE

ON BRITAIN'S KILLER TEENS

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Monday 8th September at 9pm on Crime + Investigation

In Laura Whitmore's brand new five part series for Crime + Investigation, she looks into five cases of teen murder, trying to answer the most difficult question, why? With testimony from the people closest to the cases and the victims, Laura will scrutinise what led to murder and what, if anything, can be done to prevent these crimes from happening again.

Over the last few years, the number of teenagers convicted of murder in the UK has risen drastically. The Ben Kinsella Trust reports that the number of girls under 16 murdered with a knife has doubled in just one year, rising from 3 to 7. This represents the highest level of such murders in a decade. The murders of boys under 16 has also reached a 10-year high.  

Each episode will focus on a different case, delving into the motivations, thought processes and the effect on the families. With incredible access to the investigating teams, police, child psychologists, legal counsels and family members. Out of the devastation Laura meets some of the truly incredible family members who are nobly turning their losses into action.

One thing the five cases featured all have in common is that the perpetrators showed little remorse and understanding of the lives that they took, and the most alarming shared attribute is that all the killers were 18 years or younger at the time of their crimes.

 5 EPISODES  CONTINUES WEEKLY

 STREAM ON CRIME+INVESTIGATION PLAY

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 RETURNING FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT

STACEY & JOE

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Tuesday 9th September at 8pm on BBC One

Following the success of the first series earlier this year, the nation’s most honest and unfiltered celebrity couple Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash, return with a brand new six-part series of Stacey & Joe as cameras return to Pickle Cottage to follow the lives of Stacey Solomon, Joe Swash and their family as they document the highs and lows of life juggling work, play, parenting and their ever-growing menagerie of pets.

Picking right back up where cameras left off, this series will see some very special and monumental firsts for the family including Belle’s first day of nursery, a permanent Valentine’s gift that leave’s Stacey in a fit of giggles, all of the little ones learn to ski and preparations for some new arrivals. And Zach’s 17th Birthday brings out Stacey and Joe’s competitive side.

Audiences will get to see what really goes into making it work when you’re bringing up a blended family of teenagers and toddlers, as Stacey and Joe continue to navigate and manage their busy schedules and work lives, including passion projects and navigating changing family dynamics.

Packed full of everyday life, viewers get a front row seat as the couple set out to build a better future for their children, as well as the four ducks, four ducklings and two dogs who all live at Pickle Cottage.

Joe gets to break ground on his lake, but can he operate the digger and fill it up with rainwater? Stacey explores her own health journey and opens up about it to her sister.

Grandad Dave is on hand for driving lesson duties as Zach gets behind the wheel and takes on babysitting, allowing Stacey and Joe to sneak off for a night away. With more time for themselves, Joe is upping his romance game, as Stacey puts it, “Romance is different at different stages of your life, isn’t it? So, at this stage in life romance is unloading the dishwasher!”

 6 EPISODES  CONTINUES WEEKLY

 STREAM ON BBC IPLAYER 

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 RETURNING COMEDY DRAMA

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

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Tuesday 9th September on Disney+

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are back for a fifth season of their hit comedy drama Only Murders in the Building.

After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident and their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond, uncovering a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.

The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city they thought they knew and the new New York evolving around them, one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge.

 EPISODES  CONTINUES WEEKLY

 STREAM ON DISNEY+  3 EPISODES AT LAUNCH

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 RETURNING

THE NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS 2025

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Wednesday 10th September at 8pm on ITV1

It's one of the biggest nights in telly as the great and good descend on The O2 in London hoping to take home a National Television Award as the awards return for their 30th year, once again hosted by Joel Dommett.

Could Gary Lineker end Ant & Dec's winning streak and be named Best TV Presenter? Or will the Geordie duo claim victory for the 24th time? Stacey Solomon is doubling her chances at a win with two shows up for Factual Entertainment, Sort Your Life Out and Stacey & Joe.

With Adolescence up for three awards, it looks as though Netflix's hit drama might be the big winner and talking point of the night. And could Gavin & Stacey and Vera's final outings earn them an award.

 STREAM ON ITVX

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5

 BRAND NEW DRAMA

THE RUMOUR

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Wednesday 10th to Friday 12th September at 9pm on 5

Based on Lesley Kara's bestselling book, 5's new thriller stars Rachel Shenton as Joanna, a mother desperate to outrun her past and protect her future and is based on .

Joanna moves to the quiet town of Flinstead with her young son, Alfie, a fresh start in a place that promises peace. But beneath its quiet surface lies something more sinister. When she discovers a chilling rumour about a convicted child killer hiding in plain sight, Joanna seizes the chance to bond with the local mums by sharing it, unknowingly unleashing a wave of paranoia and suspicion.

As whispers grow louder and tensions rise, Joanna is swept into a dangerous spiral of secrets and blame. With trust eroding and fear spreading like wildfire, she begins to question not only the town's past but her own instincts. Who can she trust? And what will it cost her to find the truth?

Starring alongside Rachel Shenton are Joanne Whalley as Bea, Emily Atack as Debbie. and Samuel Anderson as Michael. As well as Ellie Haddington, Lucy Speed, Liza Sadovy and Carryl Thomas, Tamzin Griffin, Alex Waldmann and Okezie Morro.

The Rumour promises to be a gripping exploration of how fear and curiosity can take root and how a single whisper can shatter everything.

 5 EPISODES  CONTINUES WEDNESDAYS TO FRIDAYS

 STREAM ON 5

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 BRAND NEW DRAMA

THE GIRLFRIEND

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Wednesday 10th September on Prime Video

Based on Michelle Frances' novel of the same name, Prime Video's new drama The Girlfriend stars Robin Wright as Laura, a woman who seemingly has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel.

However, her perfect life begins to unravel when Daniel, played by Laurie Davidson, brings home Cherry, played by Olivia Cooke, a girlfriend who changes everything.

After a tense introduction, Laura becomes convinced Cherry is hiding something. Is she a manipulative social climber, or is Laura just paranoid? The truth is a matter of perspective.

 6 EPISODES  CONTINUES WEEKLY

 STREAM ON PRIME VIDEO  ALL EPISODES AVAILABLE

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 RETURNING ENTERTAINMENT

TASKMASTER

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Thursday 11th September at 9pm on Channel 4

Greg Davies returns in all his glorious majesty to rule over a series of Taskmaster and Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Phil Ellis, Reece Shearsmith and Sanjeev Bhaskar are the latest quintet of comics who deem themselves brave enough to compete for the coveted Taskmaster trophy: Greg's golden head.

As always, Greg's efficient assistant Alex Horne is on hand to administer tasks involving codes, gym balls and disgusting noises.

 10 EPISODES  CONTINUES WEEKLY

 STREAM ON CHANNEL 4