This week's must-watch TV: Emma and Matt Willis in therapy and BAFTAs
Broadcasters and streaming giants are preparing another week of ground-breaking and gripping TV, with some household names due to get their flowers at the BAFTA TV Awards.
The TV schedule is full this week, with new shows airing both on the small screen and streaming platforms - but two major TV events are also ahead.
Familiar faces are expected on the red carpet at the BAFTA TV Awards, due to take place on Sunday (May 11) from 7pm, with Alan Cumming at the reins. The lavish evening will be followed by the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest days later.
Elsewhere, BBC4 is celebrating Elaine Paige in style. For her 60th career anniversary, the First Lady of British musical theatre is probed by Zoe Ball as she reflects on her stellar career.
This week also promises more ground-breaking moments. After experiencing the life-changing process of therapy, Emma and Matt Willis bring what they've learned to BBC One, breaking boundaries and stigma in Change Your Mind, Change Your Life.
Zoe Balls meets Elaine Paige
Sunday, BBC4
Step backstage with musical theatre royalty in this heartwarming BBC special, as presenter Zoe Ball sits down with the one and only Elaine Paige.
With a career spanning across 60 glittering years, Elaine reflects on her time conquering both London's West End and Broadway, sharing behind-the-scenes secrets, triumphs and personal anecdotes that shaped her journey.
From iconic roles in Evita and Cats to surprising tales from behind the red velvet curtain, it's a rare and intimate portrait of Britain's beloved First Lady of musical theatre, revealing the woman behind the powerhouse.
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
Tuesday, BBC1
Emma Willis and her husband, former Busted star Matt Willis, return to our screens in this life-affirming four-part series that digs deep into the transformative power of therapy.
During each episode, a new set of participants bravely open up about their personal struggles - from grief and anxiety to burnout and relationship woes - as they work with some of Britain's top-rated therapists to rewrite their mental and emotional story.
With moving revelations, practical mental health tips and a reminder that healing is messy but possible, this series promises to change more than our minds - it might just change our lives.
Bafta TV Awards
Sunday, ITV
Get ready for one of the biggest nights of British television as the BAFTAS are rolling out the red carpet to honour the year's most acclaimed shows and performances.
With fan-favourite, The Traitors up for their own accolades, and Alan Cumming taking on hosting duties, the stage is set for drama, laughter and unforgettable moments under the spotlight.
Expect glitz, glamour and maybe even a few surprises as the biggest names in British TV gather to celebrate another landmark year of storytelling.
Elsbeth
Monday, Sky
Carrie Preston returns as the eccentric legal eagle Elsbeth Tascioni in a second season complete with wit, mystery and sharp suits. Now firmly embedded in the NYPD's orbit, Elsbeth continues unpicking the lies of New York's upper crust in 20 new episodes.
But when past mistakes resurface, alliances are put to the test and hidden traumas come to the light. With Wendell Pierce and Carra Patterson by her side, and guest stars galore, this season is equal parts quirky comedy and nail-biting drama. Prepare for surprises - some hilarious, others heartbreaking - but all uniquely Elsbeth.
Murderbot
Friday, Apple TV+
Alexander Skarsgård fronts Murderbot, a darkly funny sci-fi series based on Martha Wells' hit novels. As a rogue security droid who would rather binge on soap operas than protect humans, Murderbot conceals its autonomy while navigating dangerous missions in hostile environments that he wants no part of.
With Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian and Sabrina Wu rounding up the cast, this stylish, genre-bending tale explores sentience, sarcasm and survival in a deeply human way. Come for the action, stay for the existential dread and gawky charm.
Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story
Thursday, Netflix
This haunting three-part documentary delves deep into the twisted legacy of Rose and Fred West, unearthing the devastating impact of their two-decade killing spree, from 1967 to 1987.
With exclusive access to never-before-seen police videos, unheard audio recordings and private interviews, this show goes beyond the headlines to explore the emotional toll of the case on the victims' families - some of whom are breaking their silence for the first time. It's a raw and deeply unsettling account of one of Britain's darkest chapters.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Thursday, Disney
Utah's most glamorous influences are back - and they're bringing all the drama. In season two of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, tempers flare as the wives debate whether to let Whitney Leavitt back into the fold.
But as forgiveness seems possible, a ghost from their notorious swinging scandal returns, threatening to break the group apart. With Taylor Frankie Paul, Jen Affleck and Mayci Neeley all navigating, faith, family and fame, followed by Jessi Ngatikaura, Demi Engemann and Layla Taylor, this season dives deeper into the blurred lines between private truth and public persona.
Trump's 100 Days with Robert Moore
Tuesday, ITV
Donald Trump is back in the White House - and the world hasn't stopped reeling. In this urgent, razor-sharp documentary, ITV correspondent Robert Moore dissects the first 100 days of Trump's second term.
From forced deportations to diplomatic and constitutional breakdown to economic chaos, Moore investigates, piecing together a presidency built on disruption and division.
With on-the-ground reporting and political analysis, this documentary explains why Trump's approval rating has plummeted to a historic low. A gripping look at power, propaganda and the man reshaping global politics - again.
The 70s Night In
Sunday, C5
Step into a groovy time machine with The 70s Night In - where three families unplug the 21st century and immerse themselves in a night of prime-time television from the 1970s.
With just three channels and no streaming in sight, they navigate everything from sitcoms to serious news and variety shows that once captivated British audiences.
Along the way, personal stories and emotional reactions give a heartfelt insight into how TV shaped identity, family life and social change. It's nostalgic, and an oddly emotional reminder of how something as simple as the small screen used to bring us all together.
Bangers & Cash: Under the Bonnet
Thursday, U
Fans of vintage wheels and restoration magic, buckle up. Bangers & Cash: Under the Bonnet lifts the lid on the Mathewson family's most challenging car revivals featured in the Bangers series.
With never-before-seen footage, Derek and his two sons, David and Paul, reveal the highs and heartbreaks behind epic projects like the Fastback, which took over three years to complete.
Narrated by Toby Foster, this series goes under the hood in more ways than one - the team even gambles everything on a pioneering electric build that risks sending them into financial ruin. It's bold, brilliant and full of heart.
The Game
Thursday, Paramount
In this dark and gripping four-part thriller, Jason Watkins portrays retired detective Huw, still haunted by a cold case he refuses to let go. But when a neighbour dies under suspicious circumstances, Huw's instincts roar back to life as enigmatic Patrick (Robson Green) settles into the neighbourhood.
But is it paranoia or premonition? With his mental state crumbling and his wife (Sunetra Sarker) caught in the fallout, Huw is pulled into an unsettling spiral of suspicion. Expect old friends, new secrets and a game nobody wants to play - but someone must win.
Love Death & Robots
Thursday, Netflix
Hold on to your circuits, the Emmy-winning anthology is back for a fourth season of chaos, carnage and cutting-edge animation. With commentator Tim Miller (Deadpool, Terminator: Dark Fate) and David Fincher (Mindhunter, The Killer) steering the ship, and storyboard artist Jennifer Yuh Nelson returning as supervising director, the ten episode collection explodes with genre-bending madness.
From gladiator dinosaurs to puppets, each standalone instalment delivers a deliciously twisted take on horror, sci-fi, fantasy and humour. Unpredictable, unsettling and visually mind-blowing, it's another proof of animation's limitless potential.
Eurovision
Tuesday, BBC
Europe's biggest song competition is back louder than ever, with the contest landing in Basel, Switzerland for its 69th edition. Following Nemo's win with The Code, 37 countries - including UK hopefuls, country-pop trio Remember Monday - will battle it out in two epic semi-finals on May 13 and May 15.
Scott Mills and Rylan Clark are at the helm, joined by Radio 2 favourites Sara Cox and Richie Anderson for extensive coverage. Expect show-stopping outfits, unforgettable performances and just the right amount of chaos. Who will take the trophy home?
Inside Our Minds
Monday, BBC
Chris Packham returns with a powerful new series exploring neurodiversity in all its complexity. Building on the success of his previous work on autism, this two-part documentary shifts the spotlight to people living with ADHD and dyslexia.
Chris steps back, handing the storytelling over to the participants themselves. Using imaginative visuals and immersive world-building, four individuals invite viewers into their inner realities - challenging stereotypes and redefining what it means to think differently.
Raw, revealing and essential, Inside Our Minds is a must-watch for anyone curious about the way these individuals experience the world.
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