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Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to enjoy the holiday weekend than with some great TV? Whether you’re after gripping drama, feel good entertainment or something the whole family can enjoy, we’ve gathered the top TV highlights to watch over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, complete with dates, times and channels to ensure you don’t miss a thing!

Good Friday (3 April):

Pilgrimage: The Road to Holy Island (BBC Two)

Start the long weekend with a thoughtful journey across the landscapes of North East England. This year’s Pilgrimage follows seven well‑known personalities of different faiths and beliefs, including Ashley Banjo, Hermione Norris, Hasan Al‑Habib and Patsy Kensit, as they walk ancient routes once travelled by early Celtic Christian saints.

The Young Offenders (BBC One & iPlayer)

The hit comedy returns for a fifth series, with Conor (Alex Murphy) and Jock (Chris Walley) reuniting in Cork and quickly causing chaos for everyone around them. Expect more quick‑witted humour and heartfelt moments.

Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier (Channel 4)

Bill Bailey brings music, comedy and his trademark observational style to this filmed live show, making it the perfect choice for some Good Friday laughs.

Easter Saturday (4 April):

The Boat Race 2026 (Channel 4)

Oxford and Cambridge go head‑to‑head once again on the 4.25‑mile championship course from Putney to Mortlake, with more than 200,000 spectators expected along the Thames. This year marks Channel 4’s first live broadcast of the race, presented by Clare Balding and Ade Adepitan, with commentary from Alex Jacques. Cambridge remain strong favourites, but Oxford will be determined to turn the tide.

Chernobyl: Days That Shocked the World (Channel 4)

For something more reflective, this documentary revisits the Chernobyl disaster 40 years on. Combining eyewitness testimony with powerful archive footage, it explores the long‑lasting impact of the world’s worst nuclear accident and the ongoing clean‑up efforts that will continue for decades.

Easter Sunday (5 April):

Secret Garden (BBC One & iPlayer)

David Attenborough returns with a closer look at the wildlife thriving in Britain’s 30 million gardens. Across five episodes, he uncovers the surprising dramas and species living in these everyday spaces. The series also offers practical guidance on how to make any garden more welcoming for local wildlife, making it an ideal Easter‑weekend watch.

The Devil’s Hour (ITVX)

This tense psychological thriller follows Lucy (Jessica Raine), who wakes every night at 3:33am, haunted by disturbing visions. When her name becomes linked to a series of murders, the nightmares point toward a trauma buried deep in her past. With a chilling performance from Peter Capaldi, it’s an unsettling and compelling watch.

Easter Monday (6 April):

Ronan Keating’s Wild Atlantic (BBC Two)

Ronan Keating returns to Ireland’s Atlantic Coast, a place central to his childhood and one he has felt drawn back to since the loss of his brother Ciarán. In this heartfelt travelogue, he revisits meaningful locations, reflects on the landscape that inspires him and shares memories old and new with his family.

Ben Fogle in China (Channel 5)

Ben Fogle explores China’s rich history and rapid modernisation, examining how one of the world’s oldest civilisations has evolved into a global powerhouse. From major landmarks to lesser‑known regions, he goes beyond familiar stereotypes to reveal the depth and diversity of modern China.

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