Must-see shows this week: Riot Women, Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening and Hunted

This week's TV schedule is packed with drama and even rebellion with BBC One airing Sally Wainwright's newest hut, Riot Women.

The six-part drama follows four women launching their own punk rock band, only for their lives to be turned upside down once they meet their frontwoman.

Sky also has plenty of drama to keep viewers entertained with The Iris Affair for fans of espionage and The Chair Company for viewers in need of a laugh.

Former Strictly star Pete Wicks fronts a new season of his U&W show, where he champions vulnerable dogs to help them find a forever home. But he also stars in the second series of Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening on ITV.

Hamza Yassin also delivers a new project of his own, hitting the road to discover the British isles while Rylan Clark and Professor Alice Roberts dig for answers on England's witch hunts.

Saturday, BBC1

Four menopausal women start a punk band to enter a local talent contest, but things change when they recruit Kitty, a fiery singer with a chilling past.

Written by Sally Wainwright, this six-part drama is her most autobiographical yet, tackling ageing and menopause with grit and humour. Joanna Scanlan, Tamsin Greig, Amelia Bullmore, Lorraine Ashbourne and Rosalie Craig lead as the bandmates of Riot Women, proving that hot flushes aren’t the end of the story - they’re the start of something bigger.

Monday, 9pm, U&W

Pete Wicks returns to the Dogs Trust in Basildon for a brand new season of his U&W series. Spending months with rehoming centres across the UK, the Strictly star helps traumatised strays rebuild trust, cares for vulnerable litters and supports sick and injured dogs on their journey to their forever homes.

Expect a multitude of ups and downs as he discovers a suitcase of abandoned dogs on day one and falls head over heels for Theo, an Italian Mastiff battling a serious heart condition, proving once again that Pete goes above and beyond for every pup.

Sunday, U&Dave

This hard-hitting documentary series returns for its third season, spotlighting specialist UK police units across four gripping episodes. From romance fraud and drug rings to trafficking and murder, these elite teams tackle the toughest cases.

The opener heads to Merseyside, where urgent reports of firebombed homes on The Wirral spark a frantic manhunt. With escalating stakes and pressure mounting, cameras follow officers racing against time to track down suspects in one of the most volatile investigations yet.

Sunday, 10pm, Sky Max & NOW

In this supernatural horror noir, the recently deceased, known as “Revivers,” rise from their graves in Wausau, Wisconsin, retaining their appearances, memories and personalities - but they’ve all gained incredible regenerative powers.

Deputy Dana Cypress (Melanie Scrofano) faces a baffling new murder mystery, where both the living and the Revivers are suspects. As she investigates, the lines between life and death blur and the town’s darkest secrets emerge, forcing Dana to navigate a chilling world where anyone could be hiding insidious motives.

Saturday, 4.35pm, 5

This dazzling documentary celebrates Dame Julie Andrews, days after her 90th birthday, tracing her journey from child prodigy singing for King George VI at age 13 to global icon.

Through interviews with friends and collaborators like Karen Dotrice and Millicent Martin, the film revisits Julie’s extraordinary career, including her spellbinding role as Mary Poppins and her Broadway debut in The Boy Friend.

Filled with rare footage and personal reflections, the documentary honours a career defined by magic, talent and a long-lasting impact.

Monday, 9pm, Sky Comedy & NOW

After an embarrassing mishap at work, William Ronald “Ron, Trosper stumbles into a convoluted conspiracy in this absurd and awkward eight-part comedy.

Created by former Saturday Night Live writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, who also made I Think You Should Leave and Detroiters, the show blends mystery with ridiculous humour.

Joining Tim in the cast are Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Lake Price, Joseph Tudisco and Lou Diamond Phillips as Ron navigates a workplace scandal that’s anything but ordinary.

Wednesday, Apple TV+

Season three or Loot sees Molly and Arthur navigating life after their romantic cliffhanger and private jet escape to England. Molly (Maya Rudolph) continues her chaotic journey of self-discovery by confronting power, philanthropy and her eye-watering divorce settlement, while reconnecting with the real world and charitable organisations.

Meanwhile, Arthur (Nat Faxon) adjusts to live in the spotlight, trying to stay grounded amid sudden attention. But how will the couple navigate Molly’s ex-billionaire husband John (Adam Scott) and his antics?

Tuesday, 9pm, Sky HISTORY

Rylan and professor Alice Roberts investigate three notorious witch hunts in Britain, years before Salem. Across three episodes, they revisit Essex trials from the 16th and 17th centuries, speaking to experts and uncovering testimonies that reveal the fear, hysteria and misogyny fuelling these dark chapters.

Together, they explore how superstition and gendered prejudice condemned countless women, shining a light on Britain’s own witch trial legacy - and how it continues to echo through history.

Saturday, ITV1

Romesh Ranganathan is back with the second season of Parents’ Evening, testing celebrity parents’ knowledge alongside their kids. Across six episodes and multiple categories, families compete to win money for charity.

In the opener, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is paired up with his daughter Jasmine, Gabby Logan teams up with her daughter Lois and Pete Wicks brings his mum Tracey.

More stars due to appear include Jeff Brazier and his son Bobby, Alex Brooker, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Fleur East, Jo Brand and Adrian Dunbar - with Romesh’s mother Shanthi never missing a chance to rattle him.

Monday, Sky

Created by Neil Cross, The Iris Affair is a high-stakes eight-part thriller series starring Niamh Algar as Iris Nixon, a codebreaker with a bounty on her head.

Hired by charismatic entrepreneur Cameron Beck (Tom Hollander) she’s tasked with decoding a scientist’s diary to unlock a powerful piece of technology.

Shot across Rome and Sardinia, the drama also stars Mereana Tomlinson, Maya Sansa, Sacha Dhawan, Kristofer Hivju, Angela Bruce and Harry Lloyd. Expect espionage, betrayal and a race against time.

Sunday, C4

Ordinary people go on the run for 21 days, dodging capture from an elite team of Hunters to win a share of £100k. Chief Hunter Ray Howard and Head of Ops Georgina Bradley return, joined by newcomer Abbie Barrett as Head of Intelligence.

Using cutting-edge tactics, surveillance and pressure in this relentless cat-and-mouse game, the team tracks fugitives across the UK - but can they find them all? And who will get a share of the jackpot?

Tuesday, Bravo

Four real Housewives leave their luxuries behind in this special four-episode Wife Swap event. Salt Lake City’s Angie Katsanevas, Orange County’s Emily Simpson, New Jersey’s Melissa Gorga and Potomac’s Dr Wendy Osefo trade lives, families and comforts for experiences worlds apart from their usual glamour.

With culture clashes, awkward adjustments and plenty of drama, each swap tests the Housewives in unexpected ways. Prepare for fireworks as they all discover life outside their comfort zones.

Sunday, BBC1

Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin embarks on a year-long journey across the British Isles to uncover hidden wonders of nature. In four gripping episodes, packed with never-before-seen footage, he captures sharks, adders, dolphins and even fluorescent fungi from spring through winter.

Covering 42 locations in just a few months, Hamza begins in Sussex’s lush woodlands before moving to Pembrokeshire and diving into the Celtic Sea. He then travels through Devon, Morecambe Bay and Ireland, before concluding amid Scotland’s breathtaking greenery.

Wednesday, Disney +

When the son of South Carolina’s most powerful legal dynasty is involved in a fatal boat crash, decades of secrets begin to unravel. Patricia Arquette and Jason Clarke star as Maggie and Ales Murdaugh in this tense eight-part thriller charting the couple’s desperate attempt to protect their legacy.

Inspired by the hit Murdaugh Murders Podcast, the drama exposes a vast web of cover-ups, unsolved deaths, insurance fraud and murder that shoot the family to its core.

Friday, Apple TV+

This intimate portrait explores the genius of Martin Scorsese, delving into his groundbreaking career and fascinating personal history. Packed with exclusive archive footage and in-depth interviews with Scorsese himself, the documentary also features insights from his lifelong friends, family and collaborators, including Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sharon Stone, Jodie Foster, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, and many more.

With appearances from his wife Helen Morris, children and childhood friends, this film lifts the lid on the real man behind the cinematic legend.

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