What to watch on TV this week: From Eve Myles’ new drama to return of a classic

Robson Green and Rishi Nair in Grantchester series 10
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Wondering what to watch on TV this week? With so many gripping new dramas and exciting new shows, there's no better time to cosy up and catch something brilliant on screen. Whether it’s real-life stories that will keep you hooked or a period drama to escape into, there’s something for every mood.

We’ve rounded up the very best of what to watch on TV this week, from feel-good comedies to the latest streaming hits that are perfect for a quiet night in. Highlights include a reboot of a classic Channel 4 drama starring Vera's Brenda Blethyn, along with the return of Holliday Grainger in one of the BBC’s top crime dramas and a few hidden gems you won’t want to miss! So grab a blanket, make yourself a cuppa, and get ready for your next TV obsession.

Gone

Eve Myles and David Morrissey in Gone © ITV

Looking for a twisty thriller that will keep you guessing? Check out Gone. Set in Bristol and written by George Kay (Hijack, The Long Shadow), the series follows gutsy detective Annie Cassidy (played by Keeping Faith star Eve Myles) as she investigates the disappearance of Sarah (Hollie Bailey). Her husband. Michael Polly (Sherwood actor David Morrisey) is the main suspect, but could he be innocent?

Gone begins on Sunday 8th March at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX and continues at the same time on Monday 9th March.

The Capture

Holliday Grainger and Indira Varma in The Capture © BBC/Universal International Studios/Laurence Cendrowicz

Holliday Grainger is back as detective Rachel Carey in the BBC's juicy conspiracy thriller, The Capture, which is full of shocking twists and turns. Set a year after the events of the previous series, Carey is now the of Counter Terrorism Command (SO15) after exposing the video correction programme. With deepfakes becoming harder to spot, a new surveillance programme is rolled out to keep the public's trust, but then an act of terror happens, leaving behind just one witness.

Series 3 begins on Sunday 8th March at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Ellis

Sharon D. Clarke as Ellis
Sharon D. Clarke in Ellis © Channel 5

With three dazzling crime dramas in one week, we're spoilt for choice! Channel 5's offering is series 2 of Ellis, led by the Olivier award-winning Sharon D. Clarke. This time DCI Ellis is faced with the discovery of a respected businessman's body in a tiny village, to the death a woman which uncovers a hidden network of exploitation.

Series 2 of Ellis begins on Tuesday 10th March at 9pm on Channel 5, with the second episode airing on the 11th March.

Sort Your Life Out

Iwan Carrington, Dilly Carter, Rob Bent and Stacey Solomon © BBC/Optomen TV/James Stack

If you find cleaning videos satisfying, you'll love the return of Sort Your Life Out. Stacey Solomon is helping more families to declutter their homes, emptying all of their possessions into a big warehouse. As always, she's joined by her trusty team of DIY and cleaning experts: Iwan Carrington, Dilly Carter and Rob Bent.

Series 6 begins on Tuesday 10th March at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. A devoted bookworm and TV fan, she’s always immersed in the latest shows or catching the newest films and theatre productions. When she’s not writing, Arabella enjoys cooking and exploring the outdoors with her dog.

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