BBC Brit (DStv Ch. 120)
Murder is back on the menu this September on BBC BRIT as new crime drama A Taste for Murder combines family, food and mystery on the Italian coast. Joining the investigations are returning favourites Death Valley and The Brokenwood Mysteries, while Dragons’ Den and Tipping Point bring high-stakes competition and big ambitions.
A TASTE FOR MURDER
Series 1 – Territory Premiere
From Tuesday 22 September at 8pm
Warren Brown and Downton Abbey star Phyllis Logan lead a brand new six-part crime drama beginning Tuesday 22 September at 8pm.
Following the death of his wife Sofia, DCI Joe Mottram (Warren Brown – The Responder, Luther) takes a sabbatical and travels to Italy with his teenage daughter Angelica in the hope of reconnecting as a family. They stay with Joe’s in-laws, Elena Da Vinale (Phyllis Logan – Downton Abbey, Shetland) and Gennaro, who run a beloved seaside restaurant.
Police work is the last thing on Joe’s mind, but when a local man’s body is found on a beach and Gennaro’s nephew Luca isarrested for murder, he is drawn into the investigation and soon finds himself at odds with local Inspector Lara Sarrancino(Cristiana Dell’Anna – Gomorrah, Cabrini).
DEATH VALLEY
Series 2 – Territory Premiere
From Monday 7 September at 8pm
Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth return for a second series of the hit light-crime drama beginning Monday 7 September at 8pm
Retired actor John Chapel (Timothy Spall – Harry Potter, Mr Turner) and the recently promoted Detective Inspector Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth – Lost Boys & Fairies, Hidden) are back solving crimes across Wales.
This time, the unlikely crime-fighting duo must get creative when a man is found dead aher failing to turn up for community service. Elsewhere, an arson attack threatens to divide the residents of a small fishing village as another puzzling mystery unfolds.
THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES
Series 10 – Channel Premiere
From Thursday 3 September at 8pm
The New Zealand crime drama returns for a landmark tenth series from Thursday 3 September at 8pm.
Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea) and his team are back investigating murders in the fictional town of Brokenwood,where even the most unusual crimes are part of daily life.
From a brutal murder with a Jurassic twist to a mysterious death during Day of the Dead celebrations, a lovestruck dental patient and a visit to a House of Horrors, this season’s cases capture the quirky spirit of New Zealand’s deadliest town.
DRAGONS‘ DEN
Series 23 – Territory Premiere
From Friday 18 September at 8pm
Budding entrepreneurs pitch for life-changing investment in a new fourteen-part series beginning Friday 18 September at 8pm
The pressure is on as aspiring business owners enter the Den seeking investment from some of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs.
Returning Dragons Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman and Steven Bartlett are joined by guest investors including former England footballer Gary Neville, musician and entrepreneur Tinie Tempah, beauty entrepreneur Susie Ma andbusiness founder Jenna Meek. From innovative drinks brands to AI-powered pet technology, entrepreneurs have just minutes to secure backing or leave empty-handed.
TIPPING POINT
Series 15 – Channel Premiere
From Monday 21 September at 6pm
Ben Shephard returns with a new series of the popular quiz show from Monday 21 September at 6pm.
Hosted by Ben Shephard, contestants answer questions to earn counters that are dropped into the famous Tipping Point machine.
As players build their winnings, they’ll be hoping to push counters over the edge and unlock the jackpot. Get the large counterthrough the machine and they could walk away with a £10,000 prize.
BBC Lifestyle (DStv Ch. 174)
September celebrates creativity, crahsmanship and big dreams on BBC Lifestyle. From ambitious home transformations in Grand Designs New Zealand to the high-pressure kitchens of MasterChef: The Professionals, inspiring people push their skills, passion and determination to the limit inpursuit of something extraordinary.
GRAND DESIGNS NEW ZEALAND
Series 10 – Channel Premiere
From Friday 11 September at 8pm
Tom Webster returns with a new season of ambitious builds and bold ideas from Friday 11 September at 8pm.
Host Tom Webster meets determined New Zealanders as they embark on extraordinary journeys to create the homes of their dreams, using innovation, ingenuity and plenty of perseverance to overcome the challenges along the way.
This season features some of the series’ most ambitious projects yet, including a couple attempting to restore a rundowncastle and another determined to build a sustainable home using centuries-old strawbale construction techniques.
MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS
Series 18 – Territory Premiere
From Monday 14 September at 8pm
The UK’s most revered cooking competition returns from Monday 14 September at 8pm.
Thirty-two of Britain’s most ambitious chefs enter the MasterChef kitchen to battle for the title, facing a series of demanding culinary challenges designed to test their creativity, technique and ability to perform under pressure.
Returning judge Marcus Wareing is joined by acclaimed chef Monica Galetti, while Matt Tebbutt joins the panel and hostingteam for the first time. Together, they set out to discover the next culinary superstar.
BBC UKTV (DStv Ch. 134)
September brings mystery, entertainment and escapism to BBC UKTV as The Chelsea Detective returns with more crimes to solve in London’s most exclusive postcode. AmandaHolden and Alan Carr head back to Italy for another ambitious renovation, while The Masked Singer UK returns with a fresh batch of celebrity disguises and My Big Day: Home or Away helps couples choose the wedding of their dreams.
THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE
Series 2 – Channel Premiere
Adrian Scarborough returns for a second series of the hit crime drama beginning Wednesday 2 September at 7.55pm.
DI Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough – Killing Eve, Gavin & Stacey) returns to investigate four intriguing new murder mysteries hidden beneath the glossy façade of Chelsea.
Joined by new Detective Sergeant Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme – Bloodlands, Dublin Murders), Max delves into the worlds ofexclusive art, luxury retirement living, psychotherapy, tailoring and high-end dating, uncovering the secrets and scandals lurking beneath one of London’s most affluent neighbourhoods.
AMANDA AND ALAN‘S ITALIAN JOB
Series 2 – Channel Premiere
From Tuesday 8 September at 9.10pm
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr return to Italy for another ambitious renovation project from Tuesday 8 September at 9.10pm.
Best friends Amanda Holden (Britain’s Got Talent) and Alan Carr (Chatty Man, Interior Design Masters) pack their boiler suits once again ahead of snapping up another one-euro house, this time in the idyllic region of northern Tuscany.
Over the course of a summer, the pair immerse themselves in local culture while attempting to breathe new life into adilapidated historic property complete with a medieval tower. But with plenty of hard work ahead, can they pull off their mostambitious transformation yet?
THE MASKED SINGER UK
Series 6 – Channel Premiere
From Saturday 26 September at 7pm
TV’s wildest guessing game returns with a new panel member from Saturday 26 September at 7pm.
Host Joel Dommett is joined by returning detectives Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan, alongside new recruit MayaJama, as another group of disguised celebrities takes to the stage.
This season’s colourful characters include Spag Bol, Pegasus, Toad in the Hole, Tattoo, Teeth, Kingfisher and Bear, allhoping to keep their identities secret for as long as possible. But only those voted out will finally reveal who is behind the mask.
MY BIG DAY: HOME OR AWAY
Series 1 – Channel Premiere
From Tuesday 29 September at 8pm
Two elite wedding planners go head-to-head in a brand new five-part series beginning Tuesday 29 September at 8pm.
Meet Tara Fay and Bruce Russell, two highly sought-aher wedding planners who have built reputations creating spectacularcelebrations for clients across Europe. Friends, contemporaries and now rivals, each hopes to convince engaged couples that their vision is the perfect one.
Tara champions dream weddings in Ireland, while Bruce showcases glamorous international destinations. Aher experiencingboth possibilities, the couples face the ultimate decision: will their big day be celebrated at home or away?
BBC EARTH (DStv Ch. 184)
September takes viewers on extraordinary journeys through history, nature and discovery on BBC Earth. Professor Alice Roberts explores the legacy of the ancient world in Ancient GreeceBy Train, while Clive Standen uncovers hidden treasures in Arabia’s Best Kept Secrets. Sir David Attenborough reveals the remarkable role of sound in the natural world in Secret World of Sound, and Chris Packham traces the epic story of life itself in Evolution. The month also brings a spectacular rail adventure along the French Riviera with Sandi Toksvig’s Great Riviera Rail Trip and a new season of engineering marvels in The Mightiest.
ANCIENT GREECE BY TRAIN
Series 1 – Territory Premiere
From Thursday 3 September at 7pm
Professor Alice Roberts embarks on an epic journey through Ancient Greece beginning Thursday 3 September at 7pm.
Professor Alice Roberts travels across Greece and into modern-day Türkiye, tracing the remarkable legacy of one of history’s greatest civilisations. Along the way, she uncovers the stories, ideas and innovations that continue to shape the modern world.
From learning about Alexander the Great in Thessaloniki to exploring the origins of theatre in Athens and visiting legendary sites including Delphi, Ephesus and Troy, Alice reveals how Ancient Greece transformed politics, philosophy, art and culture forever.
ARABIA’S BEST KEPT SECRETS WITH CLIVE STADEN
Series 1 – Territory Premiere
From Sunday 20 September at 7pm
Actor Clive Standen uncovers hidden wonders across the Arabian Peninsula from Sunday 20 September at 7pm.
Best known for roles in Vikings and Taken, Clive Standen ventures beyond the guidebooks to explore the spectacular landscapes, ancient history and modern culture of Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia.
From the dazzling skyline and cultural landmarks of Abu Dhabi to the mystical ruins and desert oases of AlUla, Clive discovers a region where centuries-old traditions meet rapid modern development.
SECRET WORLD OF SOUND WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH
Series 1 – Territory Premiere
From Monday 21 September at 8pm
Sir David Attenborough reveals the hidden role of sound in nature from Monday 21 September at 8pm.
Using groundbreaking audio technology, Sir David Attenborough explores how animals use sound to communicate, find mates, hunt prey and avoid predators. The series uncovers a world that is rarely seen but constantly heard.
From the calls of gibbons and lyrebirds to the survival instincts of great grey owls and kangaroo rats, viewers will experience extraordinary wildlife behaviour through a completely new perspective.
EVOLUTION
Series 1 – Territory Premiere
From Thursday 24 September at 8pm
Chris Packham traces the extraordinary story of life on Earth from Thursday 24 September at 8pm.
Across five episodes, Chris Packham investigates how evolution transformed simple organisms into some of the most iconicanimals on the planet.
Exploring species including elephants, horses and dolphins, the series reveals the billions of years of adaptation and survival that shaped life as we know it, offering a fascinating insight into nature’s greatest success story.
SANDI TOKSVIG’S GREAT RIVIERA RAIL TRIP
Series 1 – Channel Premiere
From Friday 25 September at 7pm
Sandi Toksvig embarks on a glamorous rail adventure along the French Riviera from Friday 25 September at 7pm.
Broadcaster and comedian Sandi Toksvig travels from Marseille to Saint-Tropez, discovering the people, places and stories that have made the Côte d’Azur one of Europe’s most celebrated destinations.
Along the way, she samples fine wines and local delicacies, visits iconic landmarks and encounters the glamour, history and culture that continue to draw visitors from around the world.
THE MIGHTIEST
Series 2 – Territory Premiere
From Monday 28 September at 7pm
The engineering series returns with even bigger machines and greater challenges from Monday 28 September at 7pm.
The Mightiest explores the world’s most impressive planes, trains and ships, showcasing the cutting-edge technology and highly skilled teams behind some of the largest and most powerful machines ever built.
This season features everything from the USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest aircraft carrier in the US Navy, to specialist firefighting aircraft and elite aviation teams pushing themselves and their machines to the limit.
CBeebies (DStv Ch. 306)
September on CBeebies is packed with learning, laughter and family favourites. The award-winning educational hits Numberblocks and Alphablocks return with brand-new episodes, helping young viewers build confidence with numbers, reading and phonics through fun-filled adventures. Throughout the month, families can celebrate South Africa Heritage Month with back-to-back episodes ofBluey, while a special Heritage Day line-up featuring Go Jetters, JoJo & Gran Gran and Bluey highlights stories of family, culture and discovery.
NUMBERBLOCKS
Series 6, Part 1 – Channel Premiere
From Monday 7 September at 4.35pm
The much-loved educational series returns with brand-new adventures from Monday 7 September at 4.35pm.
Designed to help young children build confidence with maths, Numberblocks combines engaging stories, songs and characters to bring key numerical concepts to life.
In the new episodes, the Numberblocks explore two-dimensional shapes at a shape-themed party, discover a magical dice-making machine and use maps and problem-solving skills to stop the mischievous Octonaughty.
ALPHABLOCKS
Series 5, Part 1 – Channel Premiere
From Monday 7 September at 3.25pm
The hit phonics series returns with new episodes from Monday 7 September at 3.25pm.
Created with leading reading experts, Alphablocks helps children develop essential literacy skills by bringing letters and words to life through songs, adventures and imaginative storytelling.
Using its colour-coded learning approach and playful characters, the series continues to support young viewers on their journey from learning the alphabet to becoming confident readers.
CELEBRATING SOUTH AFRICA HERITAGE MONTH WITH BLUEY MORNINGS
Special Programming
From Tuesday 1 September at 10.35am
Celebrate South Africa Heritage Month with back-to-back episodes of Bluey from Tuesday 1September at 10.35am.
The much-loved animated series follows energetic blue heeler puppy Bluey and her family as everyday moments become imaginative adventures full of fun, creativity and life lessons.
Throughout September, viewers can enjoy extended morning blocks of episodes celebrating family, friendship and the powerof play.
CELEBRATING SOUTH AFRICA HERITAGE DAY
Special Programming
Thursday 24 September from 10.10am
CBeebies marks South Africa Heritage Day with a special schedule of family favourites on Thursday 24 September from 10.10am.
The day features themed episodes of Go Jetters, JoJo & Gran Gran and Bluey, celebrating culture, family and the spirit of discovery.
Highlights include a Go Jetters adventure across the African continent, a special trip to Saint Lucia in JoJo & Gran Gran, and atrilogy of Bluey episodes exploring a major milestone for the Heeler family.
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