What can I watch on UKTV this week?
What can I stream on U this week?
This guide highlights romantic dramas for Valentine’s Day, alternative relationship thrillers, new factual entertainment series and a new episode of Bangers & Cash.
This week on UKTV and the free streaming service U, viewers can watch a range of new and returning programmes across U&Dave, U&YESTERDAY, U&DRAMA and U&W.
(Saturday 14th February – Friday 20th February)
Highlight of the week
The Pursuit of Love – On demand on U
The Pursuit of Love is a three-part romantic drama adapted from Nancy Mitford’s 1945 novel.
Lily James and Emily Beecham star, alongside the likes of Dominic West, Andrew Scott, and Emily Mortimer (who also wrote and directed). The three-part series may not be the most obvious choice for Valentine’s Day viewing, but rather than selling the more typical “happily ever after,” romance, The Pursuit of Love explores why we chase love, what we sacrifice for it, and how messy it can be.
Wonderful costumes, a sharp wit and a cast that elevates everything, The Pursuit of Love is the perfect conversation-starter for a couple, or if you’re spending Valentine’s Day on your own, it feels validating rather than lonely. It is available on demand via the free streaming service, U.
The programme has received positive reviews from the Radio Times, who said, “each episode was a joy and a pleasure to watch” and received five stars from Lucy Mangan in The Guardian.
Genre: Romantic drama
Why it matters:
A thoughtful alternative option for Valentine’s Day TV viewing.
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Also available this week
Fatal Attraction - On demand on U
Fatal Attraction is the 2023 Paramount+ television adaptation of the 1987 film starring Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan.
Fatal Attraction is a US erotic thriller drama series that explores marriage and infidelity with a modern twist. The eight-part series is available to stream in the UK for free on . The series stars Joshua Jackson, known for Dawson’s Creek, Fringe and The Affair, alongside Emmy Award-nominated Lizzy Caplan.
Genre: Psychological thriller / Romance / Thriller
Why it matters:
A binge-worthy series that has a different and dramatic take on relationships, especially relevant on Valentine’s Day.
Also available this week
Love Me – On demand on U
Love Me is an Australian romantic drama series about relationships. It is based on the acclaimed Swedish series, Älska mig created by Josephine Bornebusch and stars Hugo Weaving, Bojana Novakovic and Sarah Perise.
Genre: Romantic drama
Why it matters:
On Valentine’s Day, when people are naturally reflective about romantic and family relationships, Love Me shows that finding people may be a slow process. All 12 episodes across two series are available to stream for free on U in the UK.
Also available this week
Honest Renovations
A new episode of Honest Renovations is available to stream on U, and airs on U&W, Thursday 19th February, 8pm.
Honest Renovations is a home improvement TV series fronted by Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis. It is known for its twist on the home improvement genre by not only transforming the homes of deserving families but also shares candid and personal experiences about family life.
Genre: Factual entertainment / Home Improvement
This episode:
The first episode in the series, which has not been widely available on UK television before, focusses on a family of six, all struggling with a small, cluttered living space.
Also available this week
Queens of Mystery
A new episode of Queens of Mystery is available to stream on U, and airs on U&DRAMA, Thursday 19th February, 9pm.
New to U, Queens of Mystery is a cozy crime drama series. A young detective, based in her hometown village of Wildemarsh, is reunited with her three crime-writing aunts Cat (played by Julie Graham), Beth (played by Sarah Woodward), and Jane (played by Siobhan Redmond). It is known for being whimsical and with a similar premise to Murder She Wrote TV series.
Genre: Cozy crime
This episode:
The first episode of the series sees the newly promoted Detective Sergeant Mattie Stone (played by Olivia Vinall) warned not to involve her crime-writing aunts in her investigations, but then a murder takes place at the local crime writers’ festival.
Also available this week
Hunting Outback Gold
A new episode of Hunting Outback Gold is available to stream on U, and airs on U&YESTERDAY, Thursday 19th February, 9pm.
Hunting Outback Gold is a factual entertainment series that follows two life-long friends, Jeff Harris and Brendan Elliot, lead a daring expedition deep into the Australian Outback, to find a legendary, multi-billion-dollar fortune in gold and solve a 100-year-old mystery.
The programme was named Broadcast International Show of the Week. “The show has wide audience appeal because it combines multiple genres, while the intrigue of whether or not the gold will be found provides a huge lure to viewers.”
Genre: Factual entertainment / Treasure hunting
This episode:
In the first episode of the series, a team of treasure hunters (Jeff, Brendan, Tanya and Andrew), begin the hunt for a lost fortune in gold. Near a dry riverbed, they make an extraordinary discovery that proves they are on the right track.
Also available this week
Bangers & Cash
A new episode of Bangers & Cash is now available to stream for free on U and airs on free-to-air channel U&Yesterday on Thursday 19th February at 8pm.
Bangers & Cash is a UK, award-winning factual entertainment series that follows family-run classic car dealers The Mathewsons as they auction vintage vehicles. The series has built a broad audience through its mix of classic car expertise and family dynamics.
Genre: Factual entertainment / Classic cars
This episode:
Derek Mathewson is winging his way to Bingley to meet a kindred spirit who’s parting with his TR7 after 32 years. Paul Mathewson and son Charlie head to Anglesey to collect a pair of Lotuses – a rare 1992 Carlton with only 19,000 miles on the clock and its garage mate Elise. Sending Dave Mathewson into raptures, a guilty pleasure from British Leyland.
This week’s highlights on U and UKTV channels offer a mix of romantic drama, psychological thrillers, home renovation, mystery crime and factual adventure.