Autumn TV is Looming – Here’s What To Look Forward To!

Discover the best new 2025 TV shows to watch this autumn, from Ant & Dec’s latest series to gripping dramas like Trigger Point. Check out our top picks here…

Cosy season is creeping in fast, and that means it’s almost time for warm jumpers, pumpkin spice everything, and evenings spent on the sofa. As the temperatures drop and the nights get darker, there’s no better time to snuggle up with the best cosy autumn TV shows to watch in 2025.

With less than 145 days until Christmas, we’re counting down with festive treats, hot chocolates, and of course, new autumn television releases to keep us entertained. From heartwarming dramas to thrilling crime series, this season’s TV lineup is packed with must-watch content.

We’ve rounded up our top picks from Sky, ITV, BBC, and beyond – so if you’re searching for what to watch this autumn in the UK or planning your seasonal TV schedule, this guide has you covered. Grab your blanket and remote – it’s time for autumn TV heaven!

Top Must-Watch Autumn TV Shows and Where to Stream Them

SKY

The Iris Affair is a tense and cinematic chase thriller that pits two brilliant minds against each other in a deadly game of hide and seek across Italy.

All Her Fault is adapted by Megan Gallagher (Wolf, Suspicion) from the best-selling novel of the same name by Andrea Mara, which opens on a plausibly terrifying situation that eventually unearths the deep secrets of a wealthy community. Marissa Irvine (Snook) arrives to collect her young son Milo from his
first playdate, but the woman who answers the door isn’t a mother she recognises.

A League of Their Own S20 After fifteen years in the top-flight of TV, Sky’s much-loved sports comedy
panel show is set for one final glorious season.

IT: Welcome to Derry, The Sky Exclusive drama series is set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT”
universe, IT: Welcome to Derry is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.”
Brassic S7: This momentous return marks the last chapter for the unruly gang, who are promising to go out with a bang and with even more of the madness and mayhem that fans have cherished over the years.

ITV

Coldwater Set in the fictional Scottish village of Coldwater, Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead, Teachers) plays John, a repressed and depressed man who is shocked to find himself in middle age secretly raging at his life as a stay-at-home dad.

I Fought The Law – This series portrays the heart-breaking real-life story of mother Ann Ming (Sheridan Smith) and her fight to change the double jeopardy law to see her daughter’s murderer brought to justice.

Trigger Point – ITV’s propulsive drama returns to ITVX and ITV1 for a third series following a team of bomb disposal officers, known as EXPOs, as they dedicate themselves to keeping the capital
safe from explosive devices and terrorist threats.

The Hack – An ITV Studios co-production, with Stan in Australia and in association with AC Chapter One and One Shoe Films, focusing upon the phone hacking scandal and the investigation into the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan.

You! Bet On Tour – You Bet! On Tour, hosted by Stephen Mulhern, is coming to ITV1 and ITVX for a brand-new series – and this time it’s bigger and braver than ever as it hits the road for more epic and unique challenges plus a Christmas special will also air.

The Accidental Tourist – Catchphrase and Deal or No Deal host Stephen is a man who likes what he
knows – and that does not include travelling to exotic locations, trying new foods or being pushed out of his comfort zone in any way. Now Stephen has asked Ant & Dec to help him finally change his ways… and they have decided to send their good friend to Asia to broaden his horizons.

Win Win With People’s Postcode Lottery – ITV1 and ITVX’s unique new quiz show will be the most
interactive quiz show ever aired in the UK as viewers playing from the comfort of their sofas get the chance to win the same truly amazing prizes as the contestants playing in the studio.

Celebrity Sabotage – Joel Dommett, Judi Love, Sam Thompson and GK Barry – alongside a whole host of celebrities – get ready to shock the nation in a brand-new ITV entertainment reality game show.

Bullesye – Following the successful one-off Bullseye special which aired over the festive period last year and drew in audiences of over 8.6 million, the iconic show will return for a new series and a 2025 Christmas special.

Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening – Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening is returning to ITV
for its second series having reached more than 6.7m viewers across its first run.

Pride Of Britain Awards – Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo return for the annual Pride
of Britain Awards to celebrate the achievements of people who have acted remarkably in extraordinarily challenging situations.

BBC

Strictly Come Dancing – Strictly Come Dancing is waltzing its way back onto screens in 2025 for another series bringing joy, laughter and a serious amount of dance to audiences all across the UK.

Channel 4

The Great British Bake Off Returns – Dust off your mixing bowls and preheat your ovens—The Great British Bake Off is back, and it’s as delightfully chaotic as ever. With a new lineup of amateur bakers ready to whisk, knead, and pipe their way to glory, the tent is once again filled with laughter, nerves, and the sweet scent of sponge cake.

Expect soggy bottoms, Hollywood handshakes, and the occasional baking disaster that ends in a flour-covered hug. Whether you’re rooting for the underdog or marveling at the showstoppers, this season promises all the charm, warmth, and gentle competitiveness that fans adore.

When more Autumn television programmes are announced, we’ll add them to this page!