The upcoming autumn television lineup promises an eclectic mix of returning favorites and fresh programming across various genres, including dramas, comedies, documentaries, and entertainment formats. Notable upcoming shows include “Slow Horses” and “Black Doves,” alongside new projects featuring stars such as Sharon Horgan, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jodie Comer, and Matthew Macfadyen. These offerings are set to premiere over the next few months, providing audiences with a diverse range of viewing choices.
Among the anticipated releases, “The Lycett Arms” will see Joe Lycett hosting a new entertainment format set in an east London pub, blending comedy and celebrity chats starting on 4 September on Channel 4. Patrick Brammall stars in “Last Seen,” a six-part drama about a former police officer drawn into a mystery involving his missing daughter, launching on Apple TV on 9 September. Meanwhile, espionage drama “Slow Horses” returns for its sixth season on 16 September on Apple TV, with a gripping plot involving the disappearance of MI5 operative records.
Sharon Horgan takes the lead in “Youth,” a comedy exploring the challenges of ageing and parenthood, debuting on HBO Max on 20 September. On 23 September, Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey play fictionalized versions of themselves in “Brothers,” a comedy that delves into identity and celebrity on Apple TV. Additionally, the beloved competition show “Strictly Come Dancing” is back on BBC One with a new presenting team and celebrity lineup in September, and “The Great British Bake Off” returns to Channel 4 with Nigella Lawson joining the judging panel.
On the drama front, Catherine Zeta-Jones stars in “Kill Jackie,” a series about a former cocaine dealer’s fight for survival, premiering on Prime Video on 2 October. “War,” featuring Sienna Miller and Dominic West, unfolds a divorce drama available on Sky/Now from the same date. The month also features the “Last One Laughing: Halloween Special” on Prime Video on 23 October and the crime drama “Nocturne” on Apple TV on 30 October, starring Liev Schreiber and Zazie Beetz. Further into the season, viewers can anticipate Jodie Comer’s performance in “Big Swiss” on HBO Max and the espionage thriller “Black Doves” on Netflix, both with unspecified release dates.
The season’s lineup also includes adaptations and new series such as “Blue Lights,” “Blue Planet III,” and “The Boys from Brazil,” with release dates to be confirmed. Other intriguing entries include “Legacy of Spies” with Matthew Macfadyen and “East of Eden” starring Florence Pugh, both exploring complex narratives within their respective genres. With an array of compelling stories and star-studded casts, the upcoming television schedule is set to captivate audiences with a blend of intrigue, humor, and drama.