The programme summaries are the subject matter of copyright. The information may only be reproduced pursuant to a licence issued by the copyright owner or pursuant to the statutory licence set out in Schedule 17 of the Broadcasting Act 1990. Programme summaries are first posted on the website on Friday, 15 days out at 1830, but are NOT CONFIRMED until Thursday, 9 days out at 1330. They are updated nightly. (file generated June 19, 2026 10:47) ITV3 Saturday, May 16, 2026 6.00 Inspector Morse. The Wolvercote Tongue (S) (Subtitled) (Signed For The Hard Of Hearing) (HD) Morse is called in to investigate when a wealthy American tourist who apparently fell victim to a heart attack is found dead in her hotel - the Oxford detective discovers that her death is linked to the disappearance of a priceless Anglo-Saxon antiquity called the Wolvercote Tongue from the Ashmolean Museum. S2 Ep1 With John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout, Kenneth Cranham, Teddie Thompson, Roberta Taylor. 8.10 Inspector Morse. Last Seen Wearing (S) (Subtitled) (Signed For The Hard Of Hearing) (Audio Described) (HD) Another investigation for Colin Dexter's laconic detective. Morse is drawn into the case of a schoolgirl who has been missing for six months when her wealthy father refuses to leave any stone unturned - the subsequent investigations uncover some unsavoury home truths about the private lives of the girl's family and the staff at her school. S2 Ep2 With John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout, Geoffrey Church, Nicholas Pritchard, Maggie Holland. 10.25 Endeavour. Sway (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama series about the young Detective Constable Endeavour Morse. November 1966 - Oxford's dreaming spires darken as Bonfire Night beckons and a multiple murderer haunts the city by strangling married women with a silk stocking and removing their wedding rings. No married woman is safe as the list of suspects narrows, but Endeavour and DI Fred Thursday find that their emotional lives are turned upside down while the strangler stalks his next victim and miss a deeper tragedy unfolding... S2 Ep3 With Paul Lacoux, Adrian Schiller, James Bradshaw, James Doherty, Anton Lesser, Shaun Evans. 12.20 Agatha Christie's Marple. The Sittaford Mystery (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime thriller featuring the author's much-loved spinster sleuth. When a blizzard sets in and Miss Marple is forced to take refuge at Sittaford House - which is isolated on a bleak Devon moor - the owner of the house inexplicably decides to spend the night at a local hotel where a Ouija board predicts his death. He is later found dead in his room - and Miss Marple's suspicions are confirmed... S2 Ep4 With Robert Hardy, James Wilby, Patricia Hodge, Zoe Telford, Carey Mulligan, Matthew Kelly. 2.20 Midsomer Murders. The Sicilian Defence (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Harriet Farmer wakes up after being in a coma since the night she tried to elope; Harriet's boyfriend Finn Robson has been missing since the couple tried to run away a year before. When Edward Stannington - the president of the local chess society - is found dead with an ice pick in his back, his damaged car is nearby and Kate finds a clue in his mouth, a chess notation known as the Sicilian Defence. Could the attack which left Harriet for dead a year ago be linked to moves on a chess board? S15 Ep5 With Cheryl Campbell, Fay Ripley, John Henshaw, Tamzin Malleson, Julie Graham, Jo Woodcock. 4.15 Midsomer Murders. Schooled in Murder (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) When a woman is crushed to death by a giant round of cheese at the home of the world-famous Midsomer Blue, Barnaby and Jones are soon on the case. Can they stop the killer before the bitterness of the past leads to yet more agonising deaths? S15 Ep6 With Kate Ashfield, Richard Dillane, Tamzin Malleson, Martine Mccutcheon, Fiona Dolman, Maggie Steed. 6.10 Midsomer Murders. Let Us Prey (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Barnaby and Nelson investigate a series of murders in Midsomer St Claire that seem to be inspired by macabre images on a medieval fresco recently discovered in the church crypt - as the village prepares for storms and flooding, it appears that someone is using ancient torture methods to punish modern-day sinners. Who is responsible and what motive do they have? S16 Ep2 With Gerard Horan, Michael Jayston, Roy Hudd, Paul Copley, Andrea Lowe, Tamzin Malleson. 8.05 Midsomer Murders. The Debt of Lies (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) When the latest resident of a police retirement community is found dead, the tight-knit group regard a murder on their doorstep as both an affront and a challenge. S23 Ep2 10.05 Vera. Fast Love (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama series based on characters created by Ann Cleeves. DCI Vera Stanhope is called to a quiet country lane where a young man has been found dead following a collision with a car - when it becomes clear on closer inspection that this is not an accident and is way more than a hit-and-run, Vera discovers that our victim is a popular market trader and heads down to his pitch to start to put together an idea of who our man is and ascertain why anyone would want the barrow boy buried dead. S13 Ep1 With Jon Morrison, Brenda Blethyn, Bryan Dick, Amit Shah, Samantha Seager, Nimmy March. 11.55 Inspector Morse. The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Morse and Lewis uncover a web of secrecy, corruption and murder among the colleges of Oxford when Nicholas Quinn is found murdered after overhearing a conversation which was not supposed to involve him - his colleagues, who are all members of Oxford University's examinations board, are under suspicion, but one thing puzzles Morse during the case... how did Quinn overhear a conversation when he was deaf? S1 Ep2 With Anthony Smee, Anthony Smee, John Thaw, John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Kevin Whately. 2.05 Unwind with ITV. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (HD) Your daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection. 2.30 Teleshopping. (Widescreen) (S) Shopping from home. ITV3 Sunday, May 17, 2026 6.00 On the Buses. The Poster (S) (Subtitled) Sitcom about a bus driver and his conductor pal. The company mounts an advertising campaign to attract more passengers. S7 Ep5 With Doris Hare, Michael Sheard, Nick Hobbs, John Crocker, Kenneth Gilbert, Pat Nye. 6.35 On the Buses. On the Omnibuses (S) (Subtitled) (Signed For The Hard Of Hearing) Sitcom about a bus driver and his conductor pal. The company celebrates its centenary. S7 Ep6 With Michael Collins, Doris Hare, Lucy Griffiths, Pat Nye, Stephen Lewis, Paul Dawkins. 7.05 Inspector Morse. The Settling of the Sun (S) (Subtitled) (Signed For The Hard Of Hearing) (Audio Described) (HD) Drama series featuring Colin Dexter's enigmatic Chief Inspector. When a brutal murder disturbs the tranquillity of an ancient Oxford college, Morse discovers that he has unwittingly provided all of the suspects with a watertight alibi. S2 Ep3 With Robert Lang, Robert Lang, Jack Ellis, John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout. 9.20 Rosemary and Thyme. In a Monastery Garden (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) Light-hearted drama series about a pair of gardening enthusiasts-turned-amateur sleuths. Wellminster Cathedral is preparing for a royal visit and its Custos has asked Rosemary and Laura to restore the old monastery physic garden to mark the cathedral's millennium, but someone is not happy about the girls working on the herb garden. When the Custos' daughter Trish is found murdered there, Rosemary and Laura realise that they could be in serious danger and a shocking discovery is made... S3 Ep2 With Pam Ferris, Kim Thomson, Michael Maloney, Christopher Good, Florence Bell, Felicity Kendal. 10.20 Rosemary and Thyme. The Seeds of Time (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) Drama. Caroline Pargeter, the granddaughter of the famous botanist Edwin Pargeter, is selling her house and has asked Rosemary and Laura to reorganise a seed museum created by her late grandfather - when a mysterious South American is found dead in Caroline's back garden, it appears that there is more to Edwin's seeds than meets the eye. Rosemary consults a friend who works for the Royal Horticultural Society in Kew to help identify some pine seeds before they can fall into the wrong hands. S3 Ep3 With Pam Ferris, Christopher Benjamin, Felicity Kendal, Paul O'Grady, Duncan Duff, Sarah Wateridge. 11.20 Rosemary and Thyme. Agua Cadaver (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (HD) Light-hearted drama series about a pair of sleuthing gardeners. When a former boyfriend of Rosemary's invites her and Laura to his home in the hills behind Malaga in southern Spain to help create an Arabic garden, one of the local residents is then found dead and their mysterious landowner Luis Mendes is the chief suspect. As Neil declares his continuing love for Rosemary - who must also contend with Neil's jealous wife - Laura discovers clues in the history of the local aquifers... S3 Ep4 With Pam Ferris, Tracy Brabin, William Armstrong, Felicity Kendal, Martin Turner, Claudia Coulter. 12.25 Agatha Christie's Marple. At Bertram's Hotel (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime thriller featuring the author's much-loved spinster sleuth. Miss Marple arrives at the luxurious Bertram's Hotel but soon discovers that there are dark secrets lurking below the highly polished veneer - when one of the maids is murdered, she tries to learn the truth before the murderer strikes again... however, the reality is far more sinister than even she is prepared for. S3 Ep1 With Sarah London, Charles Kay, Danny Webb, James Howard, Peter Davison, Geraldine McEwan. 2.25 Midsomer Murders. The Flying Club (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama series. When a body drops out of a plane and is discovered in a reservoir, Barnaby and Nelson find that the world of stunt pilots and aviation heroes hides many dark secrets. Are campaigners against the local airfield behind Bernard King's murder - or does it date back to a tragic story from the Second World War? S16 Ep4 With Robert Bathurst, Tamzin Malleson, Lex Shrapnel, Sara Stewart, Phil Cornwell, Neil Dudgeon. 4.20 Midsomer Murders. The Killings of Copenhagen (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) 100th episode of the rural detective drama series. DCI John Barnaby and DS Charlie Nelson head off across the North Sea when the body of Midsomer resident Eric Calder is discovered in Copenhagen. The boss of Calder's Biscuit Factory has been murdered in the Danish capital, and Barnaby and Nelson join forces with two local female detectives - the abrasive but astute Birgitte Poulsen and the cool yet charming Anna Degn - in the hunt for the killer. S16 Ep5 With Adrian Lukis, Tamzin Malleson, Nicholas Jones, Fiona Dolman, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Neil Dudgeon. 6.15 Midsomer Murders. The Dagger Club (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) The unveiling of a newly-discovered novel by deceased Midsomer crime-writer George Summersbee at the Luxton Deeping Crime Festival is jeopardised when the manuscript is stolen and a woman is fatally electrocuted by a booby-trapped roulette wheel. Can new dad Barnaby untangle a web of jealousy and obsession to find the killer? S17 Ep1 With Adam Kotz, Howard Ward, Tamzin Malleson, Lia Williams, Georgia Taylor, Fiona Dolman. 8.10 Midsomer Murders. A Grain of Truth (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) The world of organic baking begins to crumble after a series of incidents at the newly-revamped Larkton's Mill. S23 Ep3 With Paul Chahidi, Martin Trenaman, Fiona Dolman, Flaminia Cinque, Annette Badland, Neil Dudgeon. 10.05 Vera. Tender (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama series based on characters created by Ann Cleeves. DCI Vera Stanhope is on track to uncover an intriguing yet puzzling case when the body of a sickly young girl is found in a railway siding in the middle of nowhere - the girl could be anyone, but the investigation soon turns up twists and turns that makes Vera question who this girl actually was. It's a tale of intrigue, betrayal and blurred lines, but has the girl's weakened state allowed someone to take advantage of her? S13 Ep2 With Jon Morrison, Julia Sawalha, Fraser James, Brenda Blethyn, Lynn Roden, Shaun Dooley. 11.55 Joan. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Signed For The Hard Of Hearing) (Audio Described) (HD) Drama series starring Sophie Turner as a notorious jewel thief in the 1980s. Joan is now aiming to provide a stable home for Kelly by outdoing her foster parents financially - she joins Boisie in stealing a Stubbs painting, but the plan goes awry when the owner's ex-husband unexpectedly appears. Angry about how Boisie handles it, Joan storms out with cash - when she then struggles to sell her diamonds to a fence called King, Social Services' impending visit forces Joan to reconcile with Boisie. S1 Ep3 With Roger Ringrose, Caroline Harker, Dorothy Atkinson, Grant Gillespie, Laura Aikman, Mark Hawkins. 0.55 Joan. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Signed For The Hard Of Hearing) (Audio Described) (HD) Drama series starring Sophie Turner as Joan Hannington, a notorious jewel thief in the 1980s. Joan and Boisie buy an engagement ring while the police search for the missing Stubbs painting at Boisie's store - the police find nothing and a day with Kelly is enjoyable, but Joan is adamant that they have to get rid of the painting and go straight. As the police close in, Boisie struggles to find a buyer for the painting and turns to Albie for help - meanwhile, Joan is dreaming of her own business. S1 Ep4 With Dorothy Atkinson, Liam McMAHON, Edward Bennett, Stephanie Street, Laura Aikman, Caroline Faber. 1.55 On the Buses. The Poster (S) (Subtitled) Sitcom about a bus driver and his conductor pal. The company mounts an advertising campaign to attract more passengers. S7 Ep5 With Doris Hare, Michael Sheard, Nick Hobbs, John Crocker, Kenneth Gilbert, Pat Nye. 2.20 Unwind with ITV. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (HD) Your daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection. 2.30 Teleshopping. (Widescreen) (S) Shopping from home. ITV3 Monday, May 18, 2026 6.00 On the Buses. Gardening Time (S) (Subtitled) Sitcom about a bus driver and his conductor pal. The inspector and Jack are the only contestants in a gardening competition. S7 Ep13 With Ivor Salter, Doris Hare, Michael Sheard, Ernest Jennings, Larry Martyn, Pat Nye. 6.35 On the Buses. First Aid (S) (Subtitled) Enduring '70s British sitcom about a chirpy driver and his conductor pal who torment the long-suffering inspector of the Luxton Bus Company. Inspector Blake demands that all bus crews pass a first aid test or be suspended. S3 Ep1 With Michael Robbins, Doris Hare, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney, Anna Karen, Bob Grant. 7.05 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Zak devises a scheme to help Lisa get the supervisor job at the factory. Terry tries to help Bob with his financial problems, and Matthew offends Katie by showing Anna the stables. With Steve Halliwell, Jane Cox, Joseph Gilgun. 7.35 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Lexi's underhand tactics impress Pollard and win her the supervisor job at the factory. Katie tries to get a client for the stables, and Jamie pays for Bob to visit his daughter. With Steve Halliwell, Jane Cox, Lucy Pargeter. 8.05 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) With John back on the Street, Rosie turns on the charm and puts a confused Fiz in her place. Jerry's illness gives Teresa an excuse to stay, while David grows suspicious of Tina. With Jack Ellis, William Tarmey, Andrew Whyment, Katy Cavanagh, Sue Cleaver, Graeme Hawley. 8.35 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Chesney finds a lavish present on his doorstep and John makes his intentions clear to a worried Kevin. Clarissa shows Harry what she thinks of him, while David confides in Darryl. With Jack Ellis, William Tarmey, Peter Armitage, Andrew Whyment, Katy Cavanagh, Graeme Hawley. 9.05 Inspector Morse. The Last Enemy (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) A body is found in the canals of Oxford and the only clue to its identity points to a connection with one of the colleges - there is just one question for Morse... which of the highly respected contenders for a prestigious post is the killer? S3 Ep2 With Kevin McMonagle, John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout, Tenniel Evans, Michael Percival. 11.15 Heartbeat. Bad Apple (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Greengrass enrages Blaketon by standing bail for a notorious burglar whose solicitor tells him he will profit from the accused's forthcoming marriage, and Nick and Jo buy a ring before announcing their engagement to her parents - however, Jo's mother's reaction is far from favourable. S7 Ep1 With Wanda Ventham, Bill Maynard, Norman Mills, Mark Jordon, Ian Redford, Tricia Penrose. 12.20 Heartbeat. Pig in the Middle (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Macabre rumours circulate around Aidensfield when a special constable goes missing after a row with a pig farmer, and Greengrass enjoys having a woman around the house after bumping into an old friend and offering her accommodation for the night. S7 Ep2 With Russell Dixon, Bill Maynard, Mark Jordon, Tricia Penrose, Bernard Gallagher, Kazia Pelka. 1.30 Midsomer Murders. The Great and the Good (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) The peace of Badger's Drift is disturbed when schoolteacher Connie Bishop screams in fright that she has an intruder. Later, at a meeting of the Frobisher Night committee, Connie clashes with trophy wife Zukie Richardson who wants to make the fundraising event grander with cash from her wealthy husband. When the body of a councillor who also opposed Zukie's plans is found in Connie's garden, the police are called, and DCI Tom Barnaby has another case of murder to deal with. S12 Ep7 With Paul Chapman, Barry Jackson, John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Suzanne Burden, Claire Oberman. 3.35 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Debbie suspects Jo is a victim of domestic abuse and resolves to investigate for Sarah's sake. Donna has a panic attack, and Lisa refuses to go to work after Lexi's promotion. With Steve Halliwell, Jane Cox, Sian Reese-Williams. 4.05 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Donna admits to Ashley that she is confused about her feelings for Ross, while Debbie tells Sam that things are fine between Jo and Andy. Nicola looks forward to the book reading. With John Middleton, Mark Charnock, Charlotte Bellamy. 4.40 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) As Tyrone licks his wounds after the proposal, Molly plans a surprise of her own. Clarissa toys with Harry's feelings and John tells Fiz he would like to turn back the clock. With Jack Ellis, William Tarmey, Peter Armitage, Jane Danson, Andrew Whyment, Katy Cavanagh. 5.15 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Liz gets involved in a brawl with Clarissa when a date with Harry turns into a love triangle. Fiz tries to steer clear of John, and Ken's friendship with Ted worries Blanche. With Jack Ellis, William Tarmey, Maggie Jones, Malcolm Hebden, Jimmi Harkishin, Madhav Sharma. 5.50 Heartbeat. Small Beer (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Jo's concern about an absentee schoolboy leads to a shocking discovery, and Blaketon suspects an inside job after a factory reports a break-in. S7 Ep3 With Rowena Cooper, Bill Maynard, Frank Mills, Mark Jordon, Tricia Penrose, Maggie Tagney. 6.55 Heartbeat. Closing Ranks (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. A series of violent muggings frustrates the force and presents Nick with an ethical dilemma when the attackers strike close to home, and Greengrass clashes with two formidable women over a stuffed sheep. S7 Ep4 With Charlotte Mitchell, Wanda Ventham, Bill Maynard, Ros Simmons, Mark Jordon, Andrew Abrahams. 8.00 Midsomer Murders. Dressed to Kill (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) When drag queens sashay into the conservative village of Elverton-cum-Latterly, they are immediately ostracised when their charity event clashes with the local Annual Dominoes Competition. S23 Ep4 With Suzanne Packer, Nigel Lindsay, Stewart Wright, Fiona Dolman, Annette Badland, Neil Dudgeon. 10.00 Grantchester. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama. Carson's Circus has rolled into town and Will, Geordie and the rest of the Grantchester family are making the trip to it - they delight in watching mind-bending illusions and death-defying stunts, but the very next morning dawns with one of the circus performers being found dead having been shot with a crossbow that was used in a magic trick. When Geordie sees that the crossbow has been tampered with, he realises that this was no tragic accident... but who wanted the performer dead? S9 Ep1 11.00 Grantchester. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama. Will wants to grab a quiet moment with Geordie to tell him that he and Bonnie have decided to leave Grantchester, but any chance he might have had is thrown out the window when Geordie receives a call about a dead body at the River View Hotel - when Will and Bonnie then discover an abandoned baby inside the church, they learn of a link to the deceased and Will and Geordie uncover the secrets of the staff and pupils of the Fidelis School for Girls as they investigate further. S9 Ep2 With Nick Brimble, Robson Green, Al Weaver, Kacey Ainsworth, Oliver Dimsdale, Tessa Peake-Jones. 11.50 Lewis. What Lies Tangled (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) The final episode of the detective drama series. Lewis and Hathaway are called in to investigate when an idyllic Oxford summer's day is shattered by a parcel bomb - the victim of the attack is eminent mathematician Adam Capstone, a genius in the field of knot theory. Adam was notorious for his numerous affairs with attractive young students, so could his wife have the motive to want him dead? S9 Ep3 With Kevin Whately, Clare Holman, Steve Toussaint, Nicholas Jones, David Warner, Zoe Tapper. 1.50 On the Buses. First Aid (S) (Subtitled) Enduring '70s British sitcom about a chirpy driver and his conductor pal who torment the long-suffering inspector of the Luxton Bus Company. Inspector Blake demands that all bus crews pass a first aid test or be suspended. S3 Ep1 With Michael Robbins, Doris Hare, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney, Anna Karen, Bob Grant. 2.15 Unwind with ITV. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (HD) Your daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection. 2.30 Teleshopping. (Widescreen) (S) Shopping from home. ITV3 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6.00 On the Buses. The Cistern (S) (Subtitled) Enduring '70s British sitcom about a chirpy driver and his conductor pal who torment the long-suffering inspector of the Luxton Bus Company. Stan and Arthur decide to splash out on a new loo. S3 Ep2 With Michael Robbins, Doris Hare, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney, Anna Karen, Bob Grant. 6.35 On the Buses. The Inspector's Niece (S) (Subtitled) Enduring '70s British sitcom about a chirpy driver and his conductor pal who torment the long-suffering inspector of the Luxton Bus Company. When a beautiful young woman begins training at the depot, nobody realises that she is Blakey's niece. S3 Ep3 With Michael Robbins, Doris Hare, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney, Anna Karen, Bob Grant. 7.05 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Debbie suspects Jo is a victim of domestic abuse and resolves to investigate for Sarah's sake. Donna has a panic attack, and Lisa refuses to go to work after Lexi's promotion. With Steve Halliwell, Jane Cox, Sian Reese-Williams. 7.35 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Donna admits to Ashley that she is confused about her feelings for Ross, while Debbie tells Sam that things are fine between Jo and Andy. Nicola looks forward to the book reading. With John Middleton, Mark Charnock, Charlotte Bellamy. 8.05 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) As Tyrone licks his wounds after the proposal, Molly plans a surprise of her own. Clarissa toys with Harry's feelings and John tells Fiz he would like to turn back the clock. With Jack Ellis, William Tarmey, Peter Armitage, Jane Danson, Andrew Whyment, Katy Cavanagh. 8.35 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Liz gets involved in a brawl with Clarissa when a date with Harry turns into a love triangle. Fiz tries to steer clear of John, and Ken's friendship with Ted worries Blanche. With Jack Ellis, William Tarmey, Maggie Jones, Malcolm Hebden, Jimmi Harkishin, Madhav Sharma. 9.05 Inspector Morse. Deceived by Flight (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) The Clarets XI old boys' cricket team gather in Oxford for their annual match, but one of the team meets an untimely death before the first ball is bowled - as Morse pieces together the clues, he realises that the Clarets players have more than cricket on their minds. S3 Ep3 With Geoffrey Beevers, John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout, Daniel Massey, Bryan Pringle. 11.15 Heartbeat. Small Beer (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Jo's concern about an absentee schoolboy leads to a shocking discovery, and Blaketon suspects an inside job after a factory reports a break-in. S7 Ep3 With Rowena Cooper, Bill Maynard, Frank Mills, Mark Jordon, Tricia Penrose, Maggie Tagney. 12.20 Heartbeat. Closing Ranks (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. A series of violent muggings frustrates the force and presents Nick with an ethical dilemma when the attackers strike close to home, and Greengrass clashes with two formidable women over a stuffed sheep. S7 Ep4 With Charlotte Mitchell, Wanda Ventham, Bill Maynard, Ros Simmons, Mark Jordon, Andrew Abrahams. 1.30 Midsomer Murders. The Sword of Guillaume (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Barnaby decides to join a trip from Midsomer Parva to Brighton because he is suspicious about a deal to buy coastal land for holiday chalets by Causton's mayor Dave Hicks - once in Brighton, some of the villagers go to the funfair. When one of them takes a ride on a ghost train, he emerges from the tunnel beheaded - as Barnaby investigates, he realises that there could be a connection between the victim's greed for land and a noblewoman's desire to preserve her family line against Hicks's deal. S13 Ep1 With Mark Gatiss, Billy Geraghty, Darren Tighe, Barry Jackson, John Nettles, Tim McInnerny. 3.35 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Donald confronts Carl when Anna tells him she thinks he was behind their client taking his business to the Kings. Nicola wears an over-the-top outfit to the book reading. With Nick Miles, Matt Healy, Luke Tittensor. 4.05 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Donald learns he needs a pacemaker and plots revenge on the Kings, while Donna struggles to suppress her feelings for Ross. Nicola's book reading turns into a disaster. With Michael Jayston, Emma Davies, Charlotte Bellamy. 4.40 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) As Liz anticipates a call from Harry, a devious Clarissa sets out to win him back. Prem inspires Dev to turn his life around and Tyrone plans a dream wedding for Molly. With Jack Ellis, Michael Byrne, William Tarmey, Maggie Jones, Jimmi Harkishin, Madhav Sharma. 5.15 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Dev meets a famous Bollywood face and Liz tries to stay calm as Harry apologises for misleading her, but when Clarissa rubs salt in her wounds, she flies off the handle With Jack Ellis, Maggie Jones, Jimmi Harkishin, Madhav Sharma, Jane Danson, Andrew Whyment. 5.50 Heartbeat. Leaving Home (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Greengrass becomes the recipient of some stolen cigarettes, Jo receives some tragic news, and an ex-soldier brings wartime memories with him when he returns to Aidensfield. S7 Ep5 With Wanda Ventham, Bill Maynard, Sally Watts, Mark Jordon, Bryan Pringle, Julian Kerridge. 6.55 Heartbeat. Fool for Love (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Nick discovers the complicated history behind a well-dressed woman and her romance with a member of the community, and Claude tries to help an Australian couple. S7 Ep6 With Alisa Bosschaert, Bill Maynard, Mark Jordon, Tricia Penrose, Carole Nimmons, Michael Cochrane. 8.00 Vera. Salt and Vinegar (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama series based on characters created by Ann Cleeves. DCI Vera Stanhope investigates when the body of the co-owner of a chip shop is found in his own freezer - a seemingly successful entrepreneur and dedicated family man, Vera uncovers secrets, lies and some unforgivable behaviour as she tries to unwrap the case. Once the investigation begins, it soon becomes apparent that the entrepreneur has left behind debts, broken promises, ruined lives and interfered where he shouldn't have. S13 Ep3 With Margaret Jackman, Jon Morrison, Brenda Blethyn, Mia Soteriou, Scott Turnbull, Shane Attwooll. 10.00 Grantchester. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama. Geordie is still mourning Will's departure when Mrs C charges into the pub with reports of a gentleman breaking into the vicarage - Geordie leaps into action and heads straight inside the vicarage to confront the intruder, but this man is no burglar and introduces himself as the Reverend Alphy Kottaram. As Alphy settles into life in Grantchester, his first order of business is a funeral service that is interrupted by a war between two families and an accusation of murder... S9 Ep3 With Nick Brimble, Sam Rumbelow, Robson Green, Al Weaver, Kacey Ainsworth, Jay Villiers. 11.00 Grantchester. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama. Alphy receives a mysterious letter in the post - the second time he's received post of its kind - but doesn't have long to dwell on this because he has been invited to Marwood Manor for dinner and a party. Alphy plans to use this opportunity to drum up funds for the ailing church, but when Lady Marwood announces that it's time to play hide and seek, Alphy finds himself opening a cupboard while looking for a suitable hiding spot... and is surprised to discover a dead body inside. S9 Ep4 With Robson Green, Al Weaver, Kacey Ainsworth, Oliver Dimsdale, Richard Goulding, Tessa Peake-Jones. 11.50 Scott and Bailey. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Drama series following two detective constables in Manchester and written by BAFTA Award-winner Sally Wainwright. When DC Rachel Bailey is dumped, her best friend DC Janet Scott is there to pick up the pieces - meanwhile, DCI Gill Murray takes Rachel, Janet and the team through their new murder case at work: a young Turkish woman has been killed in her home and her death made to look like suicide. Rachel throws herself into the investigation - and soon takes a gamble that could get results. S1 Ep1 With Lesley Sharp, Nicholas Blane, Tony Mooney, David Prosho, Amelia Bullmore, Amelia Bullmore. 0.50 Scott and Bailey. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Police drama following the personal and professional lives of two Manchester detectives. Things become even more complicated for Rachel when she reveals to her ex Nick that she is pregnant - and his unsympathetic response confirms her decision to have a termination. At work, the team face a gruesome case in which a mother of two has been brutally raped and left to bleed to death in the boot of her car - meanwhile, Janet steps up her investigation into her childhood friend Veronica's death. S1 Ep2 With Lesley Sharp, Tony Mooney, David Prosho, Tony Broughton, Amelia Bullmore, Rupert Graves. 1.50 On the Buses. Goodbye Stan (S) (Subtitled) Sitcom about a bus driver and his conductor pal. Stan gets a job up north and decides to get himself sacked in order to earn an extra week's wages. S7 Ep7 With Doris Hare, Pat Nye, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney, Anna Karen, Bob Grant. 2.20 Unwind with ITV. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (HD) Your daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection. 2.30 Teleshopping. (Widescreen) (S) Shopping from home. ITV3 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6.00 On the Buses. Brew It Yourself (S) (Subtitled) Enduring '70s British sitcom about a chirpy driver and his conductor pal who torment the long-suffering inspector of the Luxton Bus Company. Stan turns up to work drunk after sampling too much homemade beer. S3 Ep4 With Anna Karen, Doris Hare, Bob Grant, Michael Robbins, Sally Douglas, Stephen Lewis. 6.35 On the Buses. Busmen's Perks (S) (Subtitled) Enduring '70s British sitcom about a chirpy driver and his conductor pal who torment the long-suffering inspector of the Luxton Bus Company. Stan's household is thrown into disarray when he decides to do a spot of home decorating. S3 Ep5 With Norman Mitchell, Michael Robbins, Doris Hare, Lynn Dalby, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney. 7.05 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Donald confronts Carl when Anna tells him she thinks he was behind their client taking his business to the Kings. Nicola wears an over-the-top outfit to the book reading. With Nick Miles, Matt Healy, Luke Tittensor. 7.35 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Donald learns he needs a pacemaker and plots revenge on the Kings, while Donna struggles to suppress her feelings for Ross. Nicola's book reading turns into a disaster. With Michael Jayston, Emma Davies, Charlotte Bellamy. 8.05 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) As Liz anticipates a call from Harry, a devious Clarissa sets out to win him back. Prem inspires Dev to turn his life around and Tyrone plans a dream wedding for Molly. With Jack Ellis, Michael Byrne, William Tarmey, Maggie Jones, Jimmi Harkishin, Madhav Sharma. 8.35 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Dev meets a famous Bollywood face and Liz tries to stay calm as Harry apologises for misleading her, but when Clarissa rubs salt in her wounds, she flies off the handle With Jack Ellis, Maggie Jones, Jimmi Harkishin, Madhav Sharma, Jane Danson, Andrew Whyment. 9.05 Inspector Morse. The Secret of Bay 5b (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Morse and Lewis investigate a baffling murder in a multi-storey car park where the only clues are a diary and a parking ticket - a jealous husband, an unfaithful wife, and a playboy architect add up to murder. S3 Ep4 With John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout, Mel Martin, Andrew Wilde, Kate Lansbury. 11.15 Heartbeat. Leaving Home (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Greengrass becomes the recipient of some stolen cigarettes, Jo receives some tragic news, and an ex-soldier brings wartime memories with him when he returns to Aidensfield. S7 Ep5 With Wanda Ventham, Bill Maynard, Sally Watts, Mark Jordon, Bryan Pringle, Julian Kerridge. 12.20 Heartbeat. Fool for Love (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Nick discovers the complicated history behind a well-dressed woman and her romance with a member of the community, and Claude tries to help an Australian couple. S7 Ep6 With Alisa Bosschaert, Bill Maynard, Mark Jordon, Tricia Penrose, Carole Nimmons, Michael Cochrane. 1.30 Midsomer Murders. The Made-To-Measure Murders (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) The residents of Milton Cross, a feudal estate with a church, farms, houses and acres of land, depend on lord of the manor Edward Milton for their livelihoods - when Sonia Woodley is stabbed in the churchyard two years after the death of her abusive husband Gerald, Barnaby and Jones investigate and the village starts to reveal its secrets. S13 Ep2 With Karl Davies, James Wilby, Nigel Williams, Barry Jackson, John Nettles, Philip Bretherton. 3.35 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) A desperate Jo pretends she is pregnant when Andy moves to hit her. Ross confronts Donna about her plan to leave the police force and Anna exploits Matthew's attraction to her. With Kelvin Fletcher, Roxanne Pallett, Sammy Winward. 4.40 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Clarissa swallows her pride and apologises, but Liz vows to settle the score with her. Dev receives a tempting offer during his dinner date, and Becky decides to play matchmaker. With Jack Ellis, Gray O'Brien, Jimmi Harkishin, Madhav Sharma, Peter Armitage, Sue Cleaver. 5.15 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Dev can't believe his luck when Nina makes a play for him. A furious Kevin uncovers Tony's scheme to undercut his prices at the garage and Liz turns the tables on Clarissa. With Jack Ellis, Gray O'Brien, Jimmi Harkishin, Madhav Sharma, Alison King, Graeme Hawley. 5.50 Heartbeat. The Family Way (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. The repercussions of a car accident leave Nick struggling to keep the peace, Jo is concerned about her recently widowed father, and Greengrass's brother is looking for property in the area. S7 Ep7 With Tenniel Evans, Bill Maynard, Maggie Jones, Mark Jordon, Nicholas Ball, Tricia Penrose. 6.55 Heartbeat. Friendly Fire (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Nick suspects foul play when a lay preacher is injured in a shooting posse, and Greengrass gains possession of a secret recipe for the famous Aidensfield Bun. S7 Ep8 With Bill Maynard, Andy Rashleigh, Jonathan Barlow, Mark Jordon, Tricia Penrose, Paul Kember. 8.00 Grace. One of Us is Dead (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) As Grace's team recovers from recent distressing events, they are called to the scene of an awful car accident when a local hotelier is killed by an oncoming driver who cruelly flees the site of the crash and leaves him to die - as Roy tackles what may prove to be one of his most complex cases yet, DC Vee Wilde faces a challenge of her own when she comes face to face with her estranged father after many years. Meanwhile, Grace's life takes a devastating turn as his wedding to Cleo draws near... S6 Ep4 With Velibor Topic, James Gaddas, John Simm, Daniel Lapaine, Mark Flitton, Laura Cairns. 10.00 Grantchester. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama. Now living away from home, Esme visits the Keatings one morning with her friend Mae to bring some washing round - later that morning, Geordie and Cathy are confronted by their worst fears when they hear of a young woman's death at Esme's office that turns out to be Mae, who has died from anaphylaxis following an allergic reaction. When it becomes apparent that someone intended to murder Mae, Geordie must work out why someone would want to kill a young woman in this manner... S9 Ep5 With Robson Green, Al Weaver, Peter Polycarpou, Serena Evans, Stuart Bowman, Kacey Ainsworth. 11.00 Grantchester. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama. Geordie and Larry are called out to Marcus Blakely's farm one morning following the discovery of a skeleton in his field - the skeleton turns out to be that of a Roman soldier and a team of archaeologists arrive soon after to set up a dig site while causing quite a stir in the village. When the lead archaeologist is then found dead in the same spot in which the skeleton was discovered, Alphy and Geordie investigate the team and uncover a tangled web of betrayal and deceit. S9 Ep6 With Nick Brimble, Robson Green, Al Weaver, George Asprey, Kacey Ainsworth, Cavan Clerkin. 11.50 Scott and Bailey. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Detective drama series. When a rape and murder case goes to trial, DCI Gill Murray is determined to see defendant Georgios Stelikos convicted, but the case is made more complicated because only one of the alleged victims is prepared to testify. When Rachel gives evidence, she is horrified to discover that her ex Nick is the defence barrister - Nick's cross-examination shakes her when he uses information which passed between them when they were together, but events then take a shocking turn. S1 Ep3 With Lesley Sharp, Tony Mooney, Pooky Quesnel, David Prosho, Flo Wilson, Amelia Bullmore. 0.50 Scott and Bailey. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Detective drama series. When porn actress Vicky Birkinshaw is arrested on suspicion of murdering her husband, Rachel and Janet are convinced that she is hiding the truth, but even they are shocked by the revelations to come. Meanwhile, Rachel's professional life hangs in the balance when DCI Gill Murray finds out that her relationship with barrister Nick Savage could have put a case at risk. Janet's affair is also uncovered, but has Rachel overstepped the mark by confronting Janet about it? S1 Ep4 With Lesley Sharp, Tony Mooney, David Prosho, Amelia Bullmore, Amelia Bullmore, Rupert Graves. 1.55 On the Buses. The Visit (S) (Subtitled) Sitcom about a bus driver and his conductor pal. The inspector's mother comes to stay at Mum's, but the two women do not get on. S7 Ep9 With Michael Collins, Doris Hare, Pat Nye, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney, Anna Karen. 2.20 Unwind with ITV. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (HD) Your daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection. 2.30 Teleshopping. (Widescreen) (S) Shopping from home. ITV3 Thursday, May 21, 2026 6.00 On the Buses. Mum's Last Fling (S) (Subtitled) Enduring '70s British sitcom about a chirpy driver and his conductor pal who torment the long-suffering inspector of the Luxton Bus Company. Stan and Arthur are lost for words when Mum gets herself a new man and a miniskirt. S3 Ep7 With Anna Karen, Doris Hare, Tommy Godfrey, Eunice Black, Bob Grant, Michael Robbins. 6.35 On the Buses. Radio Control (S) (Subtitled) Enduring '70s British sitcom about a chirpy driver and his conductor pal who torment the long-suffering inspector of the Luxton Bus Company. Technology takes over at the depot as a new radio control system is introduced, but Stan and Jack can be guaranteed to cause chaos as they get to grips with the airwaves? S3 Ep8 With Ursula Mohan, Michael Robbins, Doris Hare, Fraser Kerr, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney. 7.05 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) A desperate Jo pretends she is pregnant when Andy moves to hit her. Ross confronts Donna about her plan to leave the police force and Anna exploits Matthew's attraction to her. With Kelvin Fletcher, Roxanne Pallett, Sammy Winward. 8.05 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Clarissa swallows her pride and apologises, but Liz vows to settle the score with her. Dev receives a tempting offer during his dinner date, and Becky decides to play matchmaker. With Jack Ellis, Gray O'Brien, Jimmi Harkishin, Madhav Sharma, Peter Armitage, Sue Cleaver. 8.35 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Dev can't believe his luck when Nina makes a play for him. A furious Kevin uncovers Tony's scheme to undercut his prices at the garage and Liz turns the tables on Clarissa. With Jack Ellis, Gray O'Brien, Jimmi Harkishin, Madhav Sharma, Alison King, Graeme Hawley. 9.05 Inspector Morse. The Infernal Serpent (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis focus their attention on a respectable academic family as they investigate the death of an eminent scientist who was attacked before he was due to deliver a controversial speech about the environment. S4 Ep1 With Cheryl Campbell, Ian Brimble, John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout, Irene Richards. 11.20 Heartbeat. The Family Way (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. The repercussions of a car accident leave Nick struggling to keep the peace, Jo is concerned about her recently widowed father, and Greengrass's brother is looking for property in the area. S7 Ep7 With Tenniel Evans, Bill Maynard, Maggie Jones, Mark Jordon, Nicholas Ball, Tricia Penrose. 12.25 Heartbeat. Friendly Fire (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Nick suspects foul play when a lay preacher is injured in a shooting posse, and Greengrass gains possession of a secret recipe for the famous Aidensfield Bun. S7 Ep8 With Bill Maynard, Andy Rashleigh, Jonathan Barlow, Mark Jordon, Tricia Penrose, Paul Kember. 1.35 Midsomer Murders. Blood on the Saddle (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Trouble seems to be brewing in the pretty village of Ford Florey when a tract of waste ground dubbed the Swamp becomes the focus of a land dispute between two old agricultural families - tensions are increased further after a band of travellers also lay claim to the site with a view to developing it into a place where they can settle. Matters come to a head at the town's annual Fayre - while some villagers are taking part in a shootout reconstruction at a Wild West show, a woman is shot... S13 Ep3 With Kenneth Cranham, Barry Jackson, John Nettles, Malcolm Storry, Kika Markham, Pip Torrens. 3.35 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Debbie worries that Sarah will be left out if Andy and Jo have a child together. Val is annoyed by Nicola doodling on the menus at the Woolpack and asks Rodney to take her back in, With Roxanne Pallett, Charley Webb, Joseph Gilgun. 4.05 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Paul agrees to take in Nicola after Val throws her out, much to Katie's displeasure. Eli practises proposing to Debbie and asks Gennie for advice on how to get it just right. With Nicola Wheeler, Charley Webb, Joseph Gilgun. 4.40 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Disaster strikes when Audrey is forced to drive the booze cruisers home. Dev feels on top of the world after spending a night with Nina, and David suspects Tina's up to no good. With Jack Ellis, Malcolm Hebden, Eileen Derbyshire, Jimmi Harkishin, Peter Armitage, Sue Nicholls. 5.15 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Audrey suffers after the accident, David is thrilled to read Tina's comments about him, and Dev proudly introduces Nina to Amber. Harry takes the wind out of Clarissa's sails. With Jack Ellis, Michael Byrne, Malcolm Hebden, Jimmi Harkishin, Peter Armitage, Barbara Knox. 5.50 Heartbeat. Sons and Lovers (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Nick is plagued by an alcoholic aristocrat as Greengrass has grand designs in mind for Ashfordly Hall. S7 Ep9 With Robert Garrett, Bill Maynard, Tricia Penrose, Gordon Langford-Rowe, Bernard Gallagher, Kazia Pelka. 6.55 Heartbeat. Playing with Trains (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Ashfordly Police investigate thefts from a fur factory and trespassers on a railway line, and Greengrass acquires a metal detector and thinks that he has struck gold. S7 Ep10 With Peter Benson, Bill Maynard, Steve Drayton, James Gaddas, Tricia Penrose, John Henshaw. 8.00 Vera. Inside (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) The first of two compelling final chapters in the crime drama starring Brenda Blethyn as DCI Vera Stanhope bids farewell. Vera nets two cases when an ex-prisoner's body is discovered on the banks of the Tyne - has our former inmate been served cold justice, or does his death run deeper? S14 Ep1 With Jon Morrison, Kevin Whately, Cathy Tyson, Brenda Blethyn, Simon Lenagan, Amanda Root. 10.00 Grantchester. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama. Geordie arrives at the vicarage to ask for Alphy's help with the case of a missing woman - when Alphy sees a picture of her, he is stunned to discover that it's a woman he met in a bar recently that turns out to have been missing for weeks. After hitting a dead end in the case, the pair are shocked to learn of a brutal murder involving a satirist who worked on a student newspaper that Caroline had been writing for - how did the killing happen, and is it linked to her disappearance? S9 Ep7 With Nick Brimble, Robson Green, Al Weaver, Kacey Ainsworth, Oliver Dimsdale, Tessa Peake-Jones. 11.00 Grantchester. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama. When new vicar David railroads Alphy's service and delivers a pompous and uninspiring sermon to the congregation, Alphy slips out and catches a woman with a pram posting a letter to the vicarage - it is another Bible page with the words 'Why have you given up?' scrawled on it. Meanwhile, Geordie and Larry are called out to investigate the death of a man on the streets of Cambridge - as they race to uncover the truth, they are confronted with a shocking and terrifying revelation... S9 Ep8 With Nick Brimble, Robson Green, Al Weaver, Stuart Bowman, Kacey Ainsworth, Oliver Dimsdale. 11.50 Scott and Bailey. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) The detective drama series continues. When Rachel bumps into an ex-juror, she is shocked to discover that the woman had an affair with Nick in the middle of a trial. A desperately worried Nick does everything in his power to persuade Rachel to keep the knowledge to herself. Meanwhile, after a current investigation throws up similarities to Veronica's murder, Janet tells Geoff Hastings that they could be one step closer to bringing his sister's killer to justice. S1 Ep5 With Lesley Sharp, Tony Mooney, David Prosho, Amelia Bullmore, Amelia Bullmore, Rupert Graves. 0.55 Scott and Bailey. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Police drama. As Rachel is walking home, she is narrowly missed by a car which then smashes into the side of the road. She then learns that the crash is linked to the disturbing information she found out about Nick's affair with a juror. Was Rachel targeted, and could Nick have had something to do with it? Meanwhile, the latest case for the team is that of a teenager shot dead at home. His best friend witnessed the shooting, but it takes all of Janet's skill to get him to open up about it. S1 Ep6 With Lesley Sharp, Tony Mooney, David Prosho, Amelia Bullmore, Amelia Bullmore, Rupert Graves. 1.55 On the Buses. The Allowance (S) (Subtitled) Sitcom about a bus driver and his conductor pal. The inspector puts a new recruit on Jack's bus for training knowing that she will drive him mad with her nagging. S7 Ep11 With Doris Hare, Michael Sheard, Yootha Joyce, John Lyons, Pat Nye, Stephen Lewis. 2.20 Unwind with ITV. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (HD) Your daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection. 2.30 Teleshopping. (Widescreen) (S) Shopping from home. ITV3 Friday, May 22, 2026 6.00 On the Buses. Foggy Night (S) (Subtitled) Enduring '70s British sitcom about a chirpy driver and his conductor pal who torment the long-suffering inspector of the Luxton Bus Company. An outing on the Number 14 bus goes horribly wrong when Stan has to pull off the road due to freezing fog blanketing the Home Counties and making visibility nil. S3 Ep9 With Michael Robbins, Doris Hare, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney, Anna Karen, Bob Grant. 6.35 On the Buses. Going Steady (S) (Subtitled) Enduring '70s British sitcom about a chirpy driver and his conductor pal who torment the long-suffering inspector of the Luxton Bus Company. Stan's attempts to woo the inspector's niece at a dinner party end in disaster. S3 Ep11 With Michael Robbins, Doris Hare, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney, Anna Karen, Bob Grant. 7.05 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Debbie worries that Sarah will be left out if Andy and Jo have a child together. Val is annoyed by Nicola doodling on the menus at the Woolpack and asks Rodney to take her back in, With Roxanne Pallett, Charley Webb, Joseph Gilgun. 7.35 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Paul agrees to take in Nicola after Val throws her out, much to Katie's displeasure. Eli practises proposing to Debbie and asks Gennie for advice on how to get it just right. With Nicola Wheeler, Charley Webb, Joseph Gilgun. 8.05 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Disaster strikes when Audrey is forced to drive the booze cruisers home. Dev feels on top of the world after spending a night with Nina, and David suspects Tina's up to no good. With Jack Ellis, Malcolm Hebden, Eileen Derbyshire, Jimmi Harkishin, Peter Armitage, Sue Nicholls. 8.35 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Audrey suffers after the accident, David is thrilled to read Tina's comments about him, and Dev proudly introduces Nina to Amber. Harry takes the wind out of Clarissa's sails. With Jack Ellis, Michael Byrne, Malcolm Hebden, Jimmi Harkishin, Peter Armitage, Barbara Knox. 9.05 Inspector Morse. The Sins of the Fathers (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Morse investigates a case of foul play at a local brewery and learns that both employees and family would stand to gain by the untimely death of the brewery's manager - who would be ruthless enough to contemplate murder? S4 Ep2 With John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout, Kim Thomson, Andy Bradford, Betty Marsden. 11.15 Heartbeat. Sons and Lovers (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Nick is plagued by an alcoholic aristocrat as Greengrass has grand designs in mind for Ashfordly Hall. S7 Ep9 With Robert Garrett, Bill Maynard, Tricia Penrose, Gordon Langford-Rowe, Bernard Gallagher, Kazia Pelka. 12.20 Heartbeat. Playing with Trains (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Ashfordly Police investigate thefts from a fur factory and trespassers on a railway line, and Greengrass acquires a metal detector and thinks that he has struck gold. S7 Ep10 With Peter Benson, Bill Maynard, Steve Drayton, James Gaddas, Tricia Penrose, John Henshaw. 1.30 Midsomer Murders. The Silent Land (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) On a dark night in the village of March Magna, Barnaby's wife Joyce swerves her car to narrowly miss a shadowy figure in the road... or so she thinks. Later that night a body is discovered in the old cemetery - did Joyce hit someone after all, or was the victim - who seems to have plenty of enemies - killed by one of the villagers? Barnaby and Jones have their work cut out as all the villagers seem to be hiding something, but is it murder? S13 Ep4 With Aden Gillett, Gabrielle Lloyd, Barry Jackson, John Nettles, Jane Wymark, David Sibley. 3.35 Classic Emmerdale. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Debbie accepts Eli's proposal on the condition that their union will be a marriage of convenience and nothing more. David and Nicola decide to try to find a home together. With Christopher Chittell, Joseph Gilgun, Matthew Wolfenden, Eden Taylor-Draper. 4.40 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Jerry finds a flat for Teresa, Bill resolves to get Audrey back and David takes a risky step in his perfect boyfriend campaign. Dev begins to feel used. With Michael Byrne, Gray O'Brien, Jimmi Harkishin, Madhav Sharma, Peter Armitage, Sue Nicholls. 5.15 Classic Coronation Street. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Darryl's comments land David in hot water with Tina. Ken is engrossed in writing his novel, and Kevin refuses to consider Tony's offer - leaving Sally worried about their finances. With Reece Dinsdale, Gray O'Brien, Maggie Jones, Kenneth Cope, Peter Armitage, Alison King. 5.50 Heartbeat. What the Butler Saw (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. A schoolgirl witnesses a shooting incident on the local moors, and Greengrass sets up a pool competition without Gina's knowledge. S7 Ep11 With Mark Jordon, Denton Brown, Derek Fowlds, Dominic Rickhards, Jenny Brown, Clare Kelly. 6.55 Heartbeat. Affairs of the Heart (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) Nostalgic police drama series set in a 1960s Yorkshire village. Nick and Jo's wedding day finally arrives, but the groom is stranded on the moors as the church fills up - Meanwhile, Blaketon gets a shock when he is summoned to see his boss. S7 Ep12 With Bill Maynard, Mark Jordon, Tricia Penrose, Peter Benson, Bernard Gallagher, Kazia Pelka. 8.00 Doc Martin. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Comedy-drama series about a curmudgeonly GP. An attempt by the Doc to be sociable by inviting the chairman of the school's board of governors to dinner ends in disaster when he and Louisa look down on his and his wife's drinking habits - meanwhile, Martin is dubious about handing James to the couple's new childminder as she is constantly scratching herself, Ruth causes PC Penhale to go on a charm offensive, and a lonely Morwenna gets a shock when she decides to advertise for a lodger. S6 Ep2 With Caroline Catz, Katie Lyons, Eileen Atkins, Ian Mcneice, Joe Absolom, Martin Clunes. 9.00 Doc Martin. The Tameness of a Wolf (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Comedy-drama series about a curmudgeonly GP. When Martin examines a mystery man who has collapsed on the beach, the stranger's medical issues coincide with Ruth becoming an uneasy recipient of attention from an unknown admirer - meanwhile, Louisa can't help but check up on Mike during his first day looking after James, and the Doc examines a girl with an upset stomach who blames it on a meal she ate at Bert's restaurant... and has written all about it in an article for the school newspaper. S6 Ep3 With Caroline Catz, Eileen Atkins, Ian Mcneice, Annabelle Apsion, Joe Absolom, Martin Clunes. 10.00 Grantchester. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama. Alphy is thriving - the beating heart of the parish, he lends an ear to everyone even as they struggle to communicate with each other. He has lined up a programme of celebrations for Easter and the whole village has embraced it - well, most of them, as local Reg sits outside the church protesting with his homemade placard that Christianity is getting too commercialised. Tragedy strikes, however, when a gunshot is heard and Reg is found dead seemingly having taken his own life... S10 Ep1 With Maggie O'Neill, Nick Brimble, Robson Green, Neil Stuke, Al Weaver, Kacey Ainsworth. 11.00 Grantchester. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Crime drama. The death of a student plunges Geordie and Alphy into a world of academic adversaries where two research groups are racing to prove and publish their newest theses before the other - prestige, fame and a place in the history books are all at stake. Across the case, one of the professors is an Indian woman who is confounded by Alphy - while Alphy, who is normally so cool and self-assured, is a little unnerved by her, he feels surer with Meg until a revelation regarding her father... S10 Ep2 With Guy Henry, Robson Green, Al Weaver, Stuart Bowman, Kacey Ainsworth, Tessa Peake-Jones. 11.50 Scott and Bailey. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Drama series following two Manchester police officers. In the first of a two-part story, DCI Gill Murray, DC Janet Scott, DC Rachel Bailey and the team are called in when a badly burned body turns up in remote woodland and is followed a few days later by another. Working alongside the formidable DCI Julie Dodson, the officers realise that the victims were tortured before they were killed. They make an arrest, but it soon becomes clear that their investigation has only scratched the surface. S2 Ep1 With Lesley Sharp, Lesley Sharp, Judith Barker, Tony Mooney, Tony Mooney, James Foster. 0.50 Scott and Bailey. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (Audio Described) (HD) Second of a two-part story. The team finally break down the wall of silence maintained by their four murder suspects and uncover the shockingly banal truth behind the killings. Meanwhile, Rachel cannot fight her attraction to Sean, but will she regret her actions? At the same time, Janet tries to keep her private life secret, but Taisie spills the beans to Andy at Rachel's birthday celebrations. S2 Ep2 With Lesley Sharp, Lesley Sharp, Judith Barker, Tony Mooney, David Prosho, David Prosho. 1.50 On the Buses. Gardening Time (S) (Subtitled) Sitcom about a bus driver and his conductor pal. The inspector and Jack are the only contestants in a gardening competition. S7 Ep13 With Ivor Salter, Doris Hare, Michael Sheard, Ernest Jennings, Larry Martyn, Pat Nye. 2.20 Unwind with ITV. (Widescreen) (S) (Subtitled) (HD) Your daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection. 2.30 Teleshopping. (Widescreen) (S) Shopping from home.