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UK TV Schedule March 2026
UK TV Schedule March 2026

UK TV Trends in March 2026

• Sunday 9pm remains the premium drama battleground (BBC vs ITV).

• Channel 5 continues expanding scripted ambition.

• Sky leans into limited political and crime thrillers.

• Reality competition fills midweek gaps.

Streaming via iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 and Sky On Demand extends catch-up beyond linear broadcast.

Read more: March 2026 TV Premiere Dates UK: Every New & Returning Show (Full Schedule Guide)

March is one of the strongest months in the UK broadcast calendar. Broadcasters use this window to launch spring dramas, roll out major reality returns, and position prestige imports before Easter programming begins.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the most notable premieres and airtimes across BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky.

BBC One – Major Drama & Saturday Night Anchors

BBC One

Sunday 9pm Drama Slot – The Prestige Anchor

The City Is Ours
Premieres: Sunday, 8 March 2026 – 9:00pm
Episodes: 6 x 60 minutes

This Liverpool-set crime drama focuses on organised crime power shifts within a tight-knit community. The series is positioned as BBC One’s major early spring thriller and airs weekly on Sundays at 9pm.

Why it’s worth watching:

  • Gritty UK crime tone reminiscent of Line of Duty

  • Strong ensemble cast

  • Serialised story designed for iPlayer binge catch-up

Saturday Night Entertainment

The Gladiators (New Season)
Airs: Saturdays – 7:00pm

The reboot continues to dominate the family entertainment slot, running through March with weekly eliminations and finals approaching late month.

Saturday nights on BBC One remain appointment viewing for mainstream audiences.

Factual & Current Affairs

Panorama Special: Britain’s Housing Crisis 2026
Expected: Monday, 23 March – 8:00pm

BBC positions investigative specials mid-March as ratings stabilise post-sport clashes.

BBC Two – Cultural & Midweek Drama

BBC Two

Wednesday 9pm Drama

A Spy in Vienna
Premieres: Wednesday, 11 March – 9:00pm
Episodes: 4-part limited series

Cold War political thriller with strong European co-production backing.

BBC Two’s midweek drama slot continues attracting niche but loyal viewers.

ITV – Crime Thrillers & Event Television

ITV

Trigger Point – Season 3

Premieres: Sunday, 1 March – 9:00pm

The bomb disposal thriller returns with a new terror threat storyline set in London. Airs weekly Sundays at 9pm.

One of ITV’s strongest returning crime brands.

The Fortune Hotel

Airs: Wednesdays – 9:00pm

Reality competition series continues through March, blending strategic gameplay with luxury travel stakes.

Midweek Crime Premiere

The Trial of Michael Fenton
Premieres: Monday, 16 March – 9:00pm
Episodes: 4 parts

Courtroom thriller exploring a controversial murder case.

ITV’s 9pm weekday slot remains highly competitive against BBC drama.

Channel 4 – Bold Drama & Reality

Channel 4

The Gathering

Premieres: Tuesday, 10 March – 10:00pm
Episodes: 5 parts

Teen-focused mystery thriller investigating a violent incident at a sports club.

Channel 4 positions this as its major youth-skewing drama of the spring.

Married at First Sight UK (Mid-Season Episodes)

Airs: Weeknights – 9:00pm

Continues dominating younger demographics across March.

Channel 5 – Crime & Accessible Drama

Channel 5

The Au Pair

Premieres: Thursday, 5 March – 9:00pm
Episodes: 4 parts

Psychological thriller centred on a family whose new au pair hides a disturbing past.

Channel 5 increasingly competes in scripted drama rather than pure factual.

Sky – Premium Pay TV Highlights

Sky Atlantic

The Regime (UK Premiere Window)

Airs: Mondays – 9:00pm

Political limited series headline for Sky Atlantic’s March schedule.

Sky Max

A Town Called Malice – Season 2

Premieres: Friday, 20 March – 9:00pm

Crime family drama with retro aesthetic and high production value.

Sky Showcase

Sky Showcase aggregates Sky’s biggest scripted titles and positions them in accessible slots across the week.

What UK TV Fans Should Prioritise in March 2026

If you love crime thrillers:

  • Trigger Point (ITV, Sundays 9pm)

  • The City Is Ours (BBC One, Sundays 9pm)

If you want political drama:

  • The Regime (Sky Atlantic, Mondays)

If you prefer psychological tension:

  • The Au Pair (Channel 5, Thursdays)

If you enjoy youth-led mystery:

  • The Gathering (Channel 4, Tuesdays)