This week’s TV lineup is packed with returning gems, from dark comedies to whodunnits thrown into the mix. Alongside the comeback of Lydia West and Nicola Coughlan’s Big Mood, there are brand new shows coming your way too – including a tense Channel 5 thriller.
For those craving something a little lighter and more heartwarming, Apple TV has you covered with a touching family comedy drama that promises to hit you in the feels. Armchair sleuths need to plump those cushions in time for the return of U and U&Drama’s crime drama, which currently boasts an impressive 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
So what are you waiting for? Find out what will have you glued to the screens over the next seven days…
Bergerac, season 2 
UKTV
After landing a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score for its debut, Bergerac is back with a brand-new season, which means new twists for all the crime drama enthusiasts out there.
Damien Molony reprises his role as detective Jim Bergerac who, according to U and U&Drama, will be thrust into the “most challenging case of his career” when a groom meets a grisly end at his wedding reception. Could the groom’s last words hold the clue to his killer’s identity?
There is also set to be a splash of romance this season, when Jim connects with Nicola (Camilla Beeput), a visitor to the island. Could the grieving widow finally be ready for something more meaningful?
Bergerac season 2 is available to watch on Thursday 16 April on U and U&Drama.
Big Mood, season 2 
Channel 4
The premiere of Channel 4’s hit series was described as “an outstanding show that everyone needs to watch” and “witty and insightful” by fans on IMDb.
If you thought things couldn’t possibly be as chaotic for Maggie (played by Nicola Coughlan) as they were in season one, then think again because season two is tipped to be just as wild.
It’s been a year since best friends Maggie and Eddie’s (Lydia West) epic break up. After not speaking the entire time, the pair finally re-enter each other’s lives. However the two ex-besties are both living in denial, unable to face the problems in their friendship. With that comes blow-ups, heartache and literal fires, at least that’s what the teaser revealed.
Big Mood season 2 is available to watch on Thursday 16 April at 10pm on Channel 4.
Beef, season 2
Netflix
Beef may have onboarded a whole host of fresh new faces for its second season, but the burning rivalry promises to be the same.
A clash ensues when newly-engaged Gen Z couple Ashely Miller (Cailee Spaeny) and Austin Davis (Charles Melton) witness an alarming fight between their millennial boss, country club general manager Joshua MartÃn (Oscar Isaac), and his wife, Lindsay Crane-MartÃn (Carey Mulligan).
Things spiral out of control when the lower-paid Ashley and Austin find themselves pitted against Joshua and Lindsay as they begin vying for the favour of the elitist club’s billionaire owner, Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh-jung) who is hiding her own scandal involving her husband Doctor Kim (Song Kang-ho).
Beef season 2 is available to watch from Thursday 16 April on Netflix.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Apple TV
Described by Apple TV as a ” bold, heartwarming, and comedic family drama”, Margo’s Got Money Troubles charts the journey of aspiring writer Margo (Elle Fanning).
After dropping out of college, the daughter of an ex-pro wrestler (Nick Offerman) and former Hooters waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) must make her way in life as a new single mother with a mountain of bills and no easy way to pay them.
The eight-part series also stars Marcia Gay Harden, Rico Nasty, Greg Kinnear, Lindsey Normington and Michael Angarano.
Margo’s got Money Troubles is available to watch from Wednesday 15 April on Apple TV.
Missed Call 
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Channel 5’s thriller Missed Call finds single mother Sarah’s (Joanna Scanlan) world turned upside down when her teenage daughter Katie goes missing during a school exchange to France.
Things turn even darker after Sarah misses a late-night call from Katie. Finding the host family and local authorities indifferent to her plight, it’s down to Sarah to find her daughter.
Her actions put her face to face with danger, as she races against time to find her daughter.
Missed Call is available to watch from Monday 13 April at 9pm on Channel 5.
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