What can I watch on UKTV and stream on U this week?

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.

Highlight of the week

The Way Out

U&Dave – New Series
Tuesday 12 May, 9pm
Full Box Set available on U from launch

Genre: Comedy Entertainment / Game Show / Escape‑Room Challenge

High‑concept escape‑room comedy meets celebrity chaos in The Way Out, hosted by Mel Giedroyc and led by team captains Ed Gamble and Nish Kumar. Their hand‑picked line-ups - Chloe Petts and Lou Sanders for Ed, Amy Annette and David O’Doherty for Nish, battle inside four cinematic, themed escape rooms designed to surprise, confuse and delight.

Episode 1 – Gone Fishing:
Mel strands the teams at sea, forcing them to catch fish, decode slippery clues and stay afloat long enough to win.

Also available this week

Monsieur Spade – New Crime Drama (UK Premiere)

U&DRAMA – New Series
Saturday 9 May, 9pm
Full Box Set available on U from launch

Genre: Crime Drama / Mystery Thriller / Noir

Clive Owen stars as iconic detective Sam Spade in this atmospheric, prestige crime drama set in 1963 France. Spade’s quiet retirement in Bozouls is shattered when six nuns are found murdered, pulling him into a case tied to a mysterious child rumoured to possess extraordinary powers.

Episode 1:
A brief visit to Bozouls becomes a new life for Spade, until an old adversary returns, dragging him back into danger.

Also available this week

This Is Not a Murder Mystery – Season 1 (UK Premiere)

U&DRAMA – Series Continues
Wednesday 13 May, 8pm
Full Box Set available on U

Genre: Mystery / Surrealist Whodunit / Period Drama

A visually striking, surrealist whodunit set in the flamboyant 1930s, reuniting legendary artists Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Lee Miller, Man Ray and Max Ernst. When Magritte wakes beside a dead woman with no memory of the night before, he must uncover the truth as a serial killer stalks the estate.

Episode 3 – The Lobster Telephone:
A farewell celebration turns tense as Scotland Yard reveals a surprising inheritance and Magritte uncovers new suspects.

Also available this week

Bergerac – Season 2

U&DRAMA – Series Continues
Thursday 14 May, 9pm
Full Box Set available on U

Genre: Crime Drama / Detective Series / Character‑Driven Mystery

Damien Molony returns as Jim Bergerac in the acclaimed reboot, exploring the detective’s battles with grief, addiction and complex island crime. With Zoë Wanamaker, Robert Gilbert and Chloé Sweetlove, Season 2 deepens the emotional and investigative stakes.

Episode 5 – Our Man in Bermuda:
Bergerac’s career hangs in the balance as a deeply personal case threatens to unravel everything.

Also available this week

Hudson & Rex – Season 8 (UK Premiere)

U&alibi – New Series
Sunday 10 May, 8pm
Available on demand on Sky, Virgin Media and NOW

Genre: Procedural Crime Drama / Family‑Friendly Detective Series

The beloved crime‑solving duo returns as Detective Mark Hudson (now played by Luke Roberts) and his extraordinary German Shepherd partner Rex tackle high-stakes cases across St. John’s. With Dr. Sarah Truong, Jesse Mills and Superintendent Joe Donovan, the team faces assassins, kidnappings and conspiracy‑driven murders.

Episode 1 – Into the Wilds:
Mark and Rex race to protect a key witness before a hired killer tracks him down.

Also available this week

Saint Pierre – Season 1 (UK Premiere)

U&alibi – Series Continues
Wednesday 13 May, 9pm
Available on demand on Sky, Virgin Media and NOW

Genre: Crime Drama / International Thriller / Character‑Driven Mystery

Josephine Jobert, Allan Hawco and James Purefoy star in this gripping crime drama set on the remote French archipelago of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon. When Inspector Donny Fitzpatrick is exiled to the island after probing political corruption, he clashes with Deputy Chief Genevieve Archambault until a string of dangerous cases forces them to work together.

Episode 4 – Island Getaway:
Fitz and Arch join forces with a Newfoundland officer from Fitz’s past to track down an infamous escaped bank robber.

Also available this week

Murdoch Mysteries – Season 19 (UK Premiere – Series Continues)

Sunday 10 May, 7pm – U&alibi
Available on demand on Sky, Virgin Media and NOW

Genre: Period Crime Drama / Detective Mystery / Procedural

Yannick Bisson returns as methodical Detective William Murdoch, solving intricate crimes alongside Inspector Thomas Brackenreid (Thomas Craig), Constables George Crabtree (Jonny Harris) and Henry Higgins (Lachlan Murdoch), and Detective Llewellyn Watts (Daniel Maslany). Using early forensic techniques and sharp deduction, Murdoch tackles Toronto’s most baffling cases.

S19E18 – Another Brick in the Wall:
A skeleton is discovered bricked inside the wall of an old house, sending Murdoch on a hunt to uncover a long‑buried killer.

Also available this week

Last of the Summer Wine – Series 4 (From the Beginning)

Monday 11 May, 5:20pm – U&GOLD
Stream on demand via Sky, Virgin Media, NOW

Genre: Classic British Comedy / Sitcom / Gentle Humour

Revisit the timeless charm of Last of the Summer Wine Series 4, first broadcast in 1977. This beloved run captures the show’s gentle humour, warm character chemistry and unmistakable Yorkshire spirit. Each episode blends witty banter, scenic countryside adventures and the enduring antics of Compo, Clegg and Foggy.

Episode Highlights:

• E1: Compo’s ferret escapes—possibly hiding at Nora Batty’s.
• E2: Sid installs a café door buzzer; Nora comforts an emotional Compo.
• E3: Foggy plans a Jubilee parade but can’t find a tractor driver.
• E4: Clegg insists flowers feel emotion, inspiring Compo’s latest scheme.
• E5: Foggy visits Wales; Compo’s car plan ends in chaos.
• E6: Clegg searches for a new source of fresh vegetables.
• E7: A hot Christmas inspires Foggy to film festive cheer for Nora’s brother abroad.

Also available this week

Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics – Season 8 (UK Premiere – Series Continues)

Thursday 14 May, 8pm – U&YESTERDAY
Box Set available on U from launch

Genre: Motoring / Restoration Reality / Factual Entertainment

The Restoring Classics team return for a new season of passion projects, questionable purchases and real‑world restorations. From a hardworking 1960s Austin A35 van needing major TLC to a low‑mileage 1999 Morgan with hidden issues, the team tackle Britain’s most beloved classics. This series also dives into niche Bond‑style vehicles, including a 1977 Arctic Wetbike and a 1999 BMW Z3—will they be 007‑worthy or double‑oh‑lemons?

With real restorations, real drama and real stakes at auction, every episode reveals the true cost of bringing classics back to life.

E2 – Subaru Impreza / Yamaha RD60:
A search for a rugged 4x4 leads to a rusty Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000, while a 1970s Yamaha gets a light recommission to save cash.

Also available this week

Resto My Ride – Season 1 (UK Premiere – Series Continues)

Thursday 14 May, 10pm – U&YESTERDAY
Box Set available on U

Genre: Motoring / Restoration Series / Feel‑Good Factual

Resto My Ride follows Dec McKearney and his talented team at Resto’s and Rods Garage as they transform classic and custom vehicles. Set in Australian workshops with Irish banter and an Aussie twist, the series blends meticulous craftsmanship with heartfelt stories—perfect for car lovers and transformation fans.

E5 – The Royal Treatment:
A 1939 Chrysler Royal emerges from storage for a surprise 80th‑birthday restoration, receiving a full, regal transformation.

Also available this week

International Nurses Day – Friday 15 May

To mark International Nurses Day, U showcases powerful factual box sets celebrating the essential work of nurses around the world.

Nurses Down Under – Stream Free on U

Genre: Medical Documentary / Real‑Life Hospital Series

Experience frontline healthcare through the eyes of nurses working in three of Sydney’s busiest hospitals. With high‑pressure emergencies, emotional cases and life‑changing moments, the series follows a diverse team—many from the UK—balancing demanding roles with new lives abroad.

Nurses of the Ward – Stream Free on U

Genre: Medical Documentary / Factual Series

Go behind the scenes at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth across two series. Nurses of the Ward follows a dedicated, funny and compassionate nursing team as they navigate relentless shifts, complex cases and emotional moments, offering an authentic look at life on the NHS frontline.