{"id":257342,"date":"2026-01-25T20:27:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T20:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/257342\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T20:27:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T20:27:10","slug":"5-unmissable-shows-on-bbc-and-more-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/257342\/","title":{"rendered":"5 unmissable shows on BBC and more this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Telly watchers are in for a treat this week, as the new slate of shows arriving on the small screen promises to be utterly worth your time.  All the rumours about which Bridgerton sibling will be taking front and centre stage in seasons five and six will be pushed to the back of viewers&#8217; minds, thanks to the return of season four, set to sweep you off your feet. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Bridgerton isn&#8217;t the only popular returning show on the horizon, as BBC&#8217;s hit crime series Death in Paradise is back with Siobhan Finneran set to guest star. New releases also fill out the remainder of this week, including a Sky crime thriller and Disney&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a70091112\/wonder-man-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a70091112\/wonder-man-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"stunning &quot;knock-out&quot; series\" data-node-id=\"7.4\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">stunning &#8220;knock-out&#8221; series<\/a> Wonder Man that will blow you away. Don&#8217;t waste another second, find out what&#8217;s going to have you glued to your screens over the next seven days..<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"di mervin wilson, death in paradise christmas special 2025\" title=\"DI Mervin Wilson, Death in paradise Christmas special 2025 \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4284\" height=\"2856\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mervin-wilson-death-in-paradise-christmas-special-6943ee2900a04.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BBC<\/p>\n<p>Death in Paradise, season 15<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Death in Paradise returns for its 15th season, and the BBC promises it will be packed with &#8220;a myriad of baffling cases&#8221; (via the synopsis). <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"16\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">As fans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a70071174\/death-in-paradise-ginny-holder-darlene-exit\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a70071174\/death-in-paradise-ginny-holder-darlene-exit\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"bid farewell to Ginny Holder&#039;s Officer Darlene Curtis\" data-node-id=\"16.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bid farewell to Ginny Holder&#8217;s Officer Darlene Curtis<\/a>, the series welcomes new  recruit Sergeant Mattie Fletcher (Catherine Garton). <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">DI Mervin&#8217;s (Don Gilet) discomfort on the island is also about to increase as his attempts to reconnect with his long-lost brother aren&#8217;t the smooth-sailing bonding experience he had hoped for. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"22\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Death in Paradise, season 15 is available to watch from Friday 30 January on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. <\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"kelly reilly, under salt marsh\" title=\"Kelly Reilly, Under Salt Marsh\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3500\" height=\"2333\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kelly-reilly-under-salt-marsh-6945286f53d59.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sky<\/p>\n<p>Under Salt Marsh<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"27\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Against the backdrop of an impending &#8220;once-in-a-generation storm&#8221;, former detective turned teacher Jackie Ellis (Kelly Reilly) reconnects with her old, estranged police partner Eric Bull (Rafe Spall) to investigate a suspicious death \u2013 one that reopens old wounds she&#8217;s long struggled to put behind her. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"30\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Together, they must work quickly to uncover the truth before the storm washes away the evidence for good.  <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"33\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Under Salt Marsh is available to watch from Friday 30 January at 9pm on Sky Atlantic and the streaming service NOW.  <\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"luke thompson, yerin ha, bridgerton season 4\" title=\"Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Bridgerton season 4\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/luke-thompson-yerin-ha-bridgerton-season-4-696f7311dd808.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Netflix<\/p>\n<p>Bridgerton, season 4 Part 1<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"39\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The returning Netflix period drama has previously been branded &#8220;addictive&#8221;, with praise for its &#8220;powerhouse performers&#8221; from a number of past season reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/tv\/bridgerton\/s03\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/tv\/bridgerton\/s03\/reviews\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Rotten Tomatoes\" data-node-id=\"39.1.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"42\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Now, the hotly anticipated fourth season of Bridgerton will finally arrive, and it sees Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha&#8217;s Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek take centre stage.  <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"45\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Expect lots more yearning. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"48\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Bridgerton, season four part 1 is available to watch from Thursday 29 January on Netflix.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"sir ben kingsley yahya adbul mateen ii wonder man\" title=\"Sir Ben Kingsley, Yahya Adbul-Mateen II, Wonder Man \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sir-ben-kingsley-yahya-adbul-mateen-ii-wonder-man-697240b65340f.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Suzanne Tenner\/\/Marvel Studios<\/p>\n<p>Wonder Man <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"54\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Already dubbed &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.empireonline.com\/tv\/reviews\/wonder-man\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.empireonline.com\/tv\/reviews\/wonder-man\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"one of the best shows in the MCU to date\" data-node-id=\"54.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">one of the best shows in the MCU to date<\/a>&#8220;, Marvel&#8217;s series Wonder Man \u2013 which we gave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a70091112\/wonder-man-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a70091112\/wonder-man-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"five stars in our own review\" data-node-id=\"54.5\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">five stars in our own review<\/a> \u2013 lands this week, and is not to be missed. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"57\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Yahya Abdul-Mateen II slips into the role of aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams, who is desperately trying to get his career in motion when his path crosses with washed up actor Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley), best known for his infamous role as The Mandarin. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"60\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Their luck seems to turn around when they get the chance to audition for the lead parts in legendary director Von Kovak&#8217;s (Zlatko Buri\u0107) remake of the superhero film &#8220;Wonder Man&#8221;. Their life-changing opportunity is thrown into jeopardy, however, by Simon&#8217;s secret. His powers.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"63\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Wonder Man is available to watch from Tuesday 27 January on Disney+.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"netflix documentary take that robbie williams and gary barlow sitting at a table together\" title=\"Take That Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow Netflix documentary \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2489\" height=\"1400\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/take-that-robbie-williams-and-gary-barlow-netflix-documentary-69738a3af0359.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Netflix<\/p>\n<p>Take That <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"68\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Behind the scenes of one of the &#8217;90s most iconic pop bands, Netflix&#8217;s documentary Take That chronicles the rise and fall of the band. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"71\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">With never-before-seen archive footage, Take That will also dig into the band&#8217;s record-breaking reunion, while offering an in-depth look into Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Jason Orange, and Robbie Williams&#8217; journey. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"75\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Take That is available to watch from Tuesday  27 January on Netflix. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"78\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The new edition of Living Legends, celebrating music icon Dolly Parton, is here! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/special-editions-subscriptions-lvldollyparton\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/special-editions-subscriptions-lvldollyparton\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Buy Dolly at 80 in newsagents or online\" data-node-id=\"78.3\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Dolly at 80 in newsagents or online<\/a>, priced at just \u00a38.99.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769372830_764_c9c3b959-10f7-495c-82de-df3d8540e562_1646928593.PNG\" alt=\"Headshot of Janet A Leigh\" title=\"Headshot of Janet A Leigh\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-o0wq4v ev8dhu53\"\/><\/p>\n<p>TV writer, Digital Spy Janet completed her Masters degree in Magazine Journalism in 2013 and has continued to grow professionally within the industry ever since. \u00a0For six years she honed her analytical reviewing skills at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/author\/531576\/janet-a-leigh\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Good Housekeeping institute<\/a> eventually becoming Acting Head of Food testing. \u00a0She also freelanced in the field of film and TV journalism from 2013-2020, when she interviewed A-List stars such as Samuel L Jackson, Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson. In 2021 she joined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Digital Spy<\/a> as TV writer where she gets to delve into more of what she loves, watching copious amounts of telly all in the name of work. Since taking on the role she has conducted red carpet interviews with the cast of Bridgerton, covered the BAFTAs and been interviewed by BBC Radio and London Live. In her spare time she also moonlights as a published author, the book <a href=\"https:\/\/pegasuspublishers.com\/books\/janet-a-leigh\/gothic-angel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gothic Angel<\/a>. <br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Telly watchers are in for a treat this week, as the new slate of shows arriving on the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":257343,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[635,136142,637,146,85,46,636,136141,411],"class_list":["post-257342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tv","tag-content-type-news","tag-contentid-e7f15ca9-a153-46d4-a39b-2960ceddda73","tag-displaytype-standard-article","tag-entertainment","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-locale-gb","tag-shorttitle-5-unmissable-shows-on-bbc-and-more-this-week","tag-tv"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=257342"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257342\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/257343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=257342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=257342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=257342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}