UKTV Highlights: Saturday April 25th - Friday May 1st 2026

What can I watch on UKTV and stream on U this week?

This week on UKTV and the free streaming service U, viewers can watch a range of new and returning programmes across U&Dave, U&YESTERDAY, U&DRAMA and U&W.

Highlight of the weekThis Is Not a Murder Mystery - Season 1

UK Premiere - New Series Wednesday 29 April, 9pm - U&DRAMA Box Set available on U

Summary

A surrealist, visually striking 1930s whodunit featuring iconic artists trapped in a mansion with a killer. Ideal for fans of And Then There Were None, The Pale Blue Eye, and surrealist cinema.

Genre - Comedy, Mystery

Series Overview

Young Ren Magritte, Salvador Dal , Lee Miller, Man Ray, and Max Ernst gather at an opulent English estate for a private exhibition. After a wild night, Magritte wakes beside a dead woman with no memory. Scotland Yard locks down the estate as bodies begin to fall.

E1 - The Lovers

The surrealist artists arrive at West Dean in 1936 but celebration turns to horror when a shocking murder triggers a full investigation.

Also available this weekBergerac - Season 2

U&Originals - Series Continues Thursday 30 April, 9pm - U&DRAMA Box Set available on U

Summary

A modern reimagining of the classic Jersey set detective drama, blending character driven storytelling with atmospheric island noir.

Genre - Crime drama

Series Overview

Damien Molony stars as Jim Bergerac, a brilliant detective battling grief and alcoholism. Returning cast includes Zo Wanamaker, Robert Gilbert, and Chlo Sweetlove, joined by Ade Edmondson and Lesley Sharp.

E3 - Lone Wolf

Jim and Barney investigate a suspicious death that may be linked to a double murderer. With tensions high and Kim's leaving party looming, new revelations emerge within the Hungerford family.

Also available this weekHarry Wild - Season 4

UK Free to air Premiere - Series Continues Sunday 26 April, 8pm - U&DRAMA Box Set: S1-4 available on U

Summary

A witty, modern Irish mystery series featuring intergenerational sleuthing. Great for fans of Whitstable Pearl, Shakespeare & Hathaway, and Queens of Mystery.

Genre - Cosy Mystery

Series Overview

A year after season 3, the Wild/Reid Detective Agency is thriving. Harry Wild (Jane Seymour) and Fergus Reid welcome a surprising new client, Harry's son Charlie Wild.

S4E4 - Murder on the Dance Floor

When dancers vanish from Le Coeur's school, Harry and Fergus investigate the institution's dark history.

Also available this weekSaint Pierre - Season 1

UK Premiere - Series Continues Thursday 30 April, 8pm - U&alibi On demand via Sky, Virgin Media, NOW

Summary

A moody, atmospheric crime drama set on the remote French islands of Saint Pierre et Miquelon. Ideal for fans of Death in Paradise, Cardinal, and Trapped.

Genre - Police procedural

Series Overview

After exposing political corruption, Inspector Donny Fitzpatrick is exiled to the isolated territory. His arrival disrupts the life of Deputy Chief Genevieve Archambault, who harbours her own secrets.

E2 - Kill Lil

Fitz and Arch race to identify the target of an assassin on Bastille Day in a tense cat and mouse pursuit.

Also available this weekQueens of Mystery - Season 2

New to U&DRAMA - Series Continues Thursday 30 April, 8pm - U&DRAMA Box Set: S1-2 available on U

Summary

A cozy crime, character driven British mystery series blending humour, family intrigue, and village set whodunits. Ideal for fans of Agatha Raisin, Sister Boniface Mysteries, and Miss Scarlet.

Genre - Cosy Mystery

Series Overview

DS Matilda Stone (Florence Hall) returns to the picturesque village of Wildemarsh, working under rule bound Inspector Thorne (Martin Trenaman) and alongside eager PC Terry Foster (Michael Elcock). Living above Aunt Jane's bookshop Murder Ink, Matilda's peaceful routine ends when a new murder disrupts the community.

Her crime writing aunts Beth, Cat, and Jane Stone once again entangle themselves in her investigations, creating a blend of comedic chaos and heartfelt family dynamics.

Episodes 5 & 6 - The Raven, First Chapter

A robbery echoes clues from Matilda's mother's disappearance. When Aunt Jane discovers a body, the case escalates into a murder investigation with deep personal stakes.

Also available this weekKeeping Up Appearances - Season 1

From Monday 27 April, 6:40pm Stream on U&GOLD Sky, Virgin Media, NOW

Summary

A classic British sitcom centred on social climbing, family chaos, and unforgettable character comedy. Perfect for fans of As Time Goes By, One Foot in the Grave, and The Vicar of Dibley.

Genre - Sitcom

Series Overview

The iconic Hyacinth Bucket ( Bouquet ) strives for upper class perfection while her long suffering husband Richard endures the fallout. Her less refined relatives Daisy, Onslow, Rose, and Daddy derail her ambitions at every turn.

Episode Highlights

S1E1 - Daddy's Accident: Hyacinth reels when Daddy is hospitalised for an unexpected reason.

S1E2 - The New Vicar: A tea invitation spirals as Rose threatens suicide and Daddy elopes with a gypsy woman.

S1E3 - Stately Home: A refined outing collapses when Daisy, Onslow, and Rose appear.

S1E4 - The Charity Shop: A mysterious woman claims to be Daddy's fianc e.

S1E5 - Daisy's Toyboy: Daisy recruits a toyboy to provoke Onslow; Hyacinth commandeers a church event.

Also available this weekMurdoch Mysteries - Season 19

UK Premiere - Series Continues

Sunday 26 April, 7pm - U&alibi On demand via Sky, Virgin Media, NOW

Summary

A Victorian era forensic detective series blending science, suspense, and historical intrigue. Ideal for fans of Ripper Street, Frankie Drake Mysteries, and Miss Scarlet.

Genre - Crime drama

S19E16 - The Panic in High Park

A series of violent animal attacks terrorises Toronto, pushing Detective William Murdoch and his team - Inspector Brackenreid, Constables Crabtree and Higgins, and Detecti

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