From gripping crime dramas to comedy shows, fascinating documentaries and much more, there’s no end of brilliant TV to watch live and on demand with Freeview Play. If you’re stuck on what to watch next, we’ve put together a round-up of some of the best shows on TV in the coming week to help you decide.
Friday 26th April
Gardeners' World
Adam Frost continues to develop his new woodland border, ably assisted by Ash the cat. He also gets to work on his veg plot and has a few tips on how to get the best out of the native bluebell.
8pm on BBC Two
Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure
Bill samples the laid-back red-dirt lifestyle, goes swimming with friendly whale sharks and visits the awesome Pink Lakes. There are also wild emus - and they're hungry.
8pm on Channel 4
Beat The Chasers
Bradley Walsh hosts as Rory Bremner, Dana, Carlton Cole and Claire Richards look to win big money for their chosen charities, but they have to take down six of the best - the Sinnerman, the Beast, the Governess, the Menace, the Vixen and the Dark Destroyer - if are they to do so. Can the stars Beat the Chasers?
9pm on ITV1
Saturday 27th April
Women's Six Nations Rugby
Live coverage of France v England in the Women's Six Nations.
4.20pm on BBC One
Michael Palin in Nigeria
Michael embarks on a road trip across the country, finding out about the ancient sport of Dambe Boxing, and meeting a survivor of the kidnapping of schoolgirls by Boko Haram in 2014.
6.50pm on Channel 5
Britain's Got Talent
The competition resumes with more contestants braving the stage in the hope of impressing judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli enough to go through.
7.30pm on ITV1
Sunday 28th April
Red Eye
As Nolan fears for his life, tensions rise on-board, and Hana is instructed to investigate by Head of MI5 Delaney. Hana’s sister starts digging into the events occurring on NCA 357.
9pm on ITV1
The Piano
Claudia Winkleman, Mika and Lang Lang return for a brand-new search to unearth more of the UK's most exciting amateur pianists, starting at Manchester Piccadilly station.
9pm on Channel 4
Dopesick
Richard Sackler begins to launch a powerful new painkiller. But is the drug safe enough to be released? A rural doctor is introduced to the revolutionary powers of OxyContin by a driven pharmaceutical salesman. A young coal miner plans her future, unaware of what lies ahead. A DEA agent learns about a racket in black market prescription pills. And federal prosecutors decide to open a case into Sackler's 'wonder drug'.
10pm on BBC Two
Monday 29th April
Jamie Cooks Spring
Jamie Oliver takes us on a delicious journey, as he re-awakens the kitchen garden after winter. He celebrates rhubarb in a lip-smacking sauce and heroes spinach in a silky risotto.
8pm on Channel 4
Blue Lights
As tensions grow in Mount Eden, a response call forces Stevie to confront his past. Annie deals with the consequences of an impulsive decision.
9pm on BBC One
999 Rescue Squad
The team treat a lorry driver trapped behind his twisted steering wheel and help is urgently required for a 12-year-old who appears to be drunk after drinking an unknown substance.
9pm on W
Tuesday 30th April
Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr
For the grande finale, the two finalists head to the magnificent Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire to redesign holiday lodges in the grounds. Taking inspiration from the stunning surroundings, they show Michelle and guest judge Jonathan Adler everything they have learned over the last eight weeks, before one of them wins Interior Design Masters and a major collaboration contract.
8pm on BBC One
Stalking: State of Fear
With intimate access to victims and families, this shocking documentary follows women under threat who are taking on the criminal justice system to hold their stalkers to account.
9pm on ITV1
Miriam: Death of a Reality Star
In the summer of 2003, the dating show with a twist reaches a controversial climax as Miriam reveals her 'secret'. Her family talk about her troubled past growing up trans.
9pm on Channel 4
Wednesday 1st May
George Clarke's Remarkable Renovations
In Cornwall, George meets Abi and Morveth, who've sunk their life savings into a disused electrical substation. Can they turn this neglected shell into their home?
8pm on Channel 4
Race Across the World
The teams are starting from the third checkpoint in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It’s the end of the Cambodian national holiday, Pchum Ben - meaning Ancestors’ day - and the teams have a chance to receive a blessing and pay respects to loved ones.
9pm on BBC One
Extraction
When a former CIA agent is captured by Russian drug dealers and left for dead, it's up to his son to try to rescue him. Starring Bruce Willis, Kellan Lutz and Gina Carano.
11.05pm on Great! Movies
Thursday 2nd May
Murder, They Hope
Gemma’s sister, Monica, is starring in an am-dram production of Romeo and Juliet sponsored by the town’s local bakers. Unfortunately, somebody is poisoning the baker’s products, and lives are now at risk. In a race against time, it’s one of the most Shakespearean investigations Gemma and Terry have ever been entangled in.
9pm on BBC Two
Taskmaster
As the bonce-battle intensifies, Steve Pemberton delivers a timely message of peace. Meanwhile, Joanne McNally invents a catchphrase, and John Robins gets creative with beans.
9pm on Channel 4
The Hotel Inspector
A couple's East Sussex Shepherds Huts business is hurtling towards huge losses. Can Alex Polizzi - on her first glamping trip - bring this family venture back to life?
9pm on Channel 5
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