The Top TV Shows And Films To Watch On This Week (3rd - 7th August 2026)

Laughter, love and Lasso are leading the way when it comes to what we should all be watching this week. Here is what not to miss over the next five days...

Celebrity Hunted, 9pm, Channel Four, Monday 3rd/Tuesday 4th August: Familiar famous faces are pairing up to take on the detectives, as they fight to evade them. From Strictly stars to comedians, all of those taking part will not only be hoping to keep us entertained but also raise a ton of money for Stand Up to Cancer too.

Ted Lasso (Series Five), 8am, Apple TV, Wednesday 5th August: There was a lot of uncertainty for a long time as to whether Ted Lasso would be back. Yet, the coach couldn’t keep away from the game for long, as he returns to coach a women’s team. Showing the reality behind women’s football, it is not only going to bring a lot of laughter but also huge discussions about how we can change the conditions behind the scenes too.

Sterling Point, 8am, Prime Video UK, Wednesday 5th August: When a young woman inherits her grandfather’s home, she soon finds that not all is as it seems. Spooky incidents soon start occurring including a love story like no other.

My Life With The Walter Boys (Series Three), 8am, Netflix UK, Thursday 6th August: Having become a massive hit around the world, the Walter Boys are back to cause even more mayhem. Especially for leading lady Jackie, who must not only choose between her head and heart but also her history too. Cowboy hats at the ready for this one.

Alley Cats, 8am, Netflix UK, Friday 7th August: Ricky Gervais is back with his latest comedy. However, this time around he has gone down the adult animation path to bring us a funny take on what cats really think about us. Expect outrageous antics from the comedian and friends that will make us laugh all weekend.

Let us know what you have been watching and what you are most looking forward to catching over the course of the week, via our social media pages or in the comments below, as we would love to know.