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What's on TV

May 02 2026
Magazine

Published by TI Media Limited What’s on TV is a value-packed, easy-to-use weekly magazine, full of TV information, features and listings. The Soapweek section gives you in-depth story updates and the double-page Soap Diary gives you a rundown of upcoming plots, complete with "must-see" moments flagged up. The TV Week and Real Life sections cover the best of the week's programmes, and there are seven days of clearly set out listings. ENGLAND edition

HOT TV THIS WEEK! •  Sat2 Sun3 Hol Mon4 Tue5 Wed6 Thu7 Fri8

What’s on TV

Farewell… • Alexander Morton 1945-2026

All fired up! • As the weather gets warmer, Jamie Oliver shares his favourite barbecue feasts…

Double or quits! • Will casino boss Nancy uncover what’s going on?

Hostage horror! • Teddy is attacked by a grieving father…

Coming soon… • What you’ll be watching in the weeks ahead

The ego has landed! •  Amanda brings more alpha-mum chaos to SoHa…

Lifting the lid! • Life’s full of surprises for Richard and his dad Ken as the Scottish sitcom returns…

You like…

Too close for comfort • Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay star in a new thriller about a TV presenter and a dangerously obsessive fan…

Mini crossword • Solve the clues and rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out the name of an English comedian (5,4). Turn to p97 to enter. The winner gets £100. Usual rules apply (see p97).

A birthday to remember! • As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, there’s a whole host of programming to celebrate the occasion…

Gorilla tactics!

Deep cover! • Steve Coogan leads the cast in this 1990s-set true story about customs officers sent undercover in the war on drugs…

NEW TO WATCH

Who is Linda’s new lover? • Jealous Max ups the ante with Cindy…

What a week for…

SHOCK ARREST! • Who is hauled down to the police station by Kit and Lisa?

Man on the edge • Depressed Daniel hides away inside his flat…

Guilty… or not guilty? • Dylan, Bear and Paddy face their fate in court!

Confessions • Jacob and Cain open up to their wives…

SOAP DIARY • Your quick guide to this week’s soaps…

Soap gossip • Have you heard the latest about the stars?

Heart and Seoul! • Michael Portillo explores South Korea by train…

Highland fling • A Scottish garden is home to some unusual residents like pine martens and barn owls…

Fun in the sun! • A new series follows Brits who’ve upped sticks for a fresh start in America’s Sunshine State…

Taking revenge • John Birges planted a homemade explosive inside a Nevada casino…

Back in business! • Arkwright’s reopens for a special documentary marking 50 years of Open All Hours…

Shear madness! • Bradley and Barney Walsh have a go at sheep shearing in Australia…

REAL LIFE TV PLANNER • This week’s 2–8 MAY

FILMWEEK • PICKS OF THE WEEK 2-8 May

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Football diary • Your guide to the week’s best soccer action

SATURDAY 2 May

SUNDAY 3 May

MONDAY 4 May

TUESDAY 5 May

WEDNESDAY 6 May

THURSDAY 7 May

FRIDAY 8 May

HOW TO STREAM TV •  Everything you need to know about all the channels available to stream…

FUN! • Puzzles, entry form and answers all on one page…

HAVE YOUR SAY

NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE • On sale Tue 5 May

YOUR STARS • 2-8 May 2026

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English