Wondering what's on TV tonight? Monday's TV guide doesn't mess about this week. Steve Carell's big new comedy Rooster launches on Sky One at 10pm, BBC Two closes out AI Confidential with Hannah Fry at 9pm, and there are two continuing dramas to catch up from Sunday. Our full TV listings are below -- browse the Freeview TV guide for free-to-air channels, or check the now and next guide to see what's on across every channel right now.
What's On TV Tonight: Quick Picks
- Rooster (new series, UK premiere) -- Sky One, 10pm -- Steve Carell in Bill Lawrence's campus comedy; the Ted Lasso creator's next big thing
- Would I Lie to You? (S18 Ep 10) -- BBC One, 8:30pm -- Lou Sanders and Alex James on strong form in a sharply entertaining episode
- Death in Paradise (S15 Ep 6) -- BBC One, 9pm -- Mervin searching for his missing brother; more personal than the usual whodunnit
- Gone (S1 Ep 2) -- ITV1, 9pm -- Eve Myles and David Morrissey back with the missing-wife investigation getting darker
- FA Cup 5th Round: West Ham v Brentford -- TNT Sports 1, kick-off 7:30pm
TV Guide: Early Evening (6pm – 8pm)
Richard Osman's House of Games – BBC Two, 6pm
The Champions edition of Richard Osman's quiz series, with Chris McCausland, Claire Richards, Adele Roberts and Olly Smith battling it out. Good 6pm watch -- brisk, no fuss.
Emmerdale – ITV1, 8pm
Things are reaching a head in the Dales. The Sugden family farm -- Emmerdale's most fought-over piece of real estate -- is increasingly at risk of being swallowed into the Tate empire. Cain has been running on empty trying to fight it off, and now he's dealing with something far more personal. He's been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, and tonight he finally stops trying to handle it alone. The scenes where he confesses everything to Moira, currently in prison, are the kind of emotionally direct drama that Jeff Hordley and Natalie J Robb make look effortless. A strong episode.
EastEnders – BBC One, 7:30pm
Yes, EastEnders is on tonight. Pressure grows on Mark, Lauren is increasingly worried, and Phil is still sidestepping something he clearly cannot avoid indefinitely. The usual Albert Square chaos. EastEnders on BBC iPlayer if you miss it live.
Panorama – BBC One, 8pm
Two years since the XL Bully was banned, the BBC investigates whether the legislation has actually worked. Dog attacks, enforcement questions, and whether the ban has simply shifted the problem rather than solved it. It's a 30-minute film with enough teeth to be worth catching before Would I Lie to You? takes over at 8:30pm.
Dom Chinea's Cornish Workshop – U&Yesterday, 8pm
New series. The Repair Shop's Dom Chinea, his wife Maria and their dog Wendy have moved to a farmhouse in the far west of Cornwall -- and the place needs work. Episode one is about transforming the derelict cowshed into a functioning workshop, plus filling potholes and getting a battered old Land Rover back on the road. If you're the sort of person who finds competent people cheerfully tackling difficult practical problems genuinely satisfying to watch, this is precisely that show.
TV Tonight: Prime Time (8:30pm onwards)
Would I Lie to You? – BBC One, 8:30pm
Series 18, episode 10, and this is a good one. Rob Brydon holds the chair, with Nabil Abdulrashid, Blur bassist Alex James, Nella Rose and Lou Sanders filling the sofas. Sanders is the standout tonight -- one moment working her charm on David Mitchell, the next producing an unlikely gymnastics story from her schooldays. Alex James apparently found himself in a fan encounter that raised some eyebrows. Nabil Abdulrashid and Nella Rose spark off each other too. The show is in its eighteenth series and still capable of genuinely surprising you. That's a proper achievement.
Gone – ITV1, 9pm
Episode 2 of the new mystery drama, and if Sunday's opener caught your attention, this is the one that will properly commit you to the series. Eve Myles's DS Annie Cassidy is digging deeper into the disappearance of a headteacher's wife, while David Morrissey's Michael continues to behave in ways that are harder and harder to explain away. The show moves well and the central pairing is strong -- Myles does quick intelligence and quiet frustration, and Morrissey is clearly relishing this one.
Death in Paradise – BBC One, 9pm
Series 15, episode 6, and DI Mervin Wilson has a missing brother to find on Antigua -- a more personally motivated case than the programme usually delivers, which gives Don Gilet a bit more to play with than the standard detective brief. Worth watching if you've been following the series.
AI Confidential with Hannah Fry – BBC Two, 9pm
The final episode of the three-part series, and the subject is AI in medicine -- one of the most genuinely important and contested applications of the technology. Hannah Fry brings her characteristic precision to the question of whether life-or-death medical decisions being delegated to algorithms is progress or a problem, using the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson -- and his killer Luigi Mangione's stated grievances about AI decision-making in healthcare -- as a sobering entry point. The episode doesn't stay there: Fry abruptly shifts to the subject of designer babies and a DNA analysis start-up run by someone who looks disconcertingly young to be making the decisions they're making. It's the kind of documentary that changes which questions you're asking by the time it finishes. Good documentary. Go back and watch the other two if you haven't.
Great British Castle Rescue – Sky History, 9pm
New series premiere. Rick Edwards presents this new Sky History format examining historic British castles that are falling apart and the people trying to save them. First case: Fyvie Castle, a 13th-century fortress in Aberdeenshire whose turbulent history includes battles, murders, and famous guests such as Robert the Bruce. Edwards goes at it with some energy, and it's a decent premise for a series -- there's no shortage of crumbling medieval stone in Britain, and these places are genuinely falling apart, which makes it feel more urgent than your average castle show.
Will and Ralf Should Know Better – U&Dave, 9pm
The series 2 finale, and Will and Ralf finish their run by attempting a flying trapeze. There is also a parenting class involving a fake baby, a set at a Glasgow comedy club, and a live stand-up performance. These are things that get harder as you get older, and that's essentially what the show is about. Good send-off.
TV Guide UK: Late Night
Rooster – Sky One, 10pm ⭐
The UK premiere of the new American comedy co-created by Bill Lawrence -- the man behind Ted Lasso, Scrubs and Shrinking -- and it's been one of the more genuinely anticipated launches of the spring. Steve Carell plays Greg Russo, a celebrated author who arrives at a college campus after his daughter Katie (Charly Clive), an art history professor, is left reeling by her husband Archie (Phil Dunster), a fellow academic who has been cheating on her with a graduate student. Greg begins to embody his own larger-than-life fictional persona on campus, eventually earning the nickname that gives the show its title. Carell is doing what he's always been best at: playing someone who seems fine and isn't. Don't miss the start.
Small Prophets – BBC Two, 10pm
Episode 5 of 6, and Mackenzie Crook's oddball comedy is building toward its finale. Michael and Kacey press ahead with their shed-based paranormal ventures while Roy (Paul Kaye) is applying pressure from two directions simultaneously -- he wants Michael out of his house, and Michael's boss wants him out of his job. The show has a strange, particular comic sensibility that's hard to describe but very easy to enjoy once you're in its rhythm. Paul Kaye is very funny as Roy.
Trying – BBC One, 10:40pm and 11:05pm
The BBC One premiere of Trying series 3 -- previously an Apple TV+ exclusive, now getting its first UK terrestrial airing in a double bill. Jason (Rafe Spall) and Nikki (Esther Smith) have the two children they spent two series trying to get, on a temporary fostering basis at least. First episode: a zoo trip that doesn't go entirely to plan, and a warning from Jason's dad Vic (Phil Davis) to a council worker that sounds considerably more threatening than Vic probably intends. Second episode: the rental flat goes up for sale and Jason has a plan, which is never a good sign. Good to have it finally on terrestrial.
Sport
FA Cup 5th Round: West Ham v Brentford – TNT Sports 1, kick-off 7:30pm
The fifth round of the FA Cup continues tonight with an all-Premier League tie at the London Stadium. Coverage begins on TNT Sports 1 at 6:30pm. Both clubs fancy themselves in the competition this year, and a London derby at the fifth round is always worth a watch.
Winter Paralympics 2026 -- Channel 4 carries coverage from 8:30am, with Women's and Men's Super-G VI featuring Menna Fitzpatrick and Neil Simpson. Highlights on Channel 4 at 6:30pm, presented by Ade Adepitan.
Tennis: Indian Wells Open -- Sky Sports Tennis, from 6pm. Men's and women's singles third round continues in California.
Tonight's TV Listings: Full Schedule
| Time | Channel | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00pm | BBC Two | Richard Osman's House of Games (Champions edition) |
| 6:30pm | TNT Sports 1 | FA Cup 5th Round: West Ham v Brentford (pre-match) |
| 7:00pm | BBC Three | Waterloo Road 20th Anniversary (opening 2 episodes) |
| 7:30pm | BBC One | EastEnders |
| 7:30pm | TNT Sports 1 | FA Cup 5th Round: West Ham v Brentford (kick-off) |
| 7:30pm | E4 | MAFSA (S12, new series) |
| 8:00pm | BBC One | Panorama: Dangerous Dogs – Is the Ban Working? |
| 8:00pm | ITV1 | Emmerdale |
| 8:00pm | BBC Two | Mastermind (semi-final) |
| 8:00pm | U&Yesterday | Dom Chinea's Cornish Workshop (S1 Ep 1, new series) |
| 8:30pm | BBC One | Would I Lie to You? (S18 Ep 10) |
| 8:30pm | BBC Two | University Challenge (quarter-final, Amol Rajan) |
| 9:00pm | BBC One | Death in Paradise (S15 Ep 6) |
| 9:00pm | BBC Two | AI Confidential with Hannah Fry (Ep 3/3, series finale) |
| 9:00pm | ITV1 | Gone (S1 Ep 2, new series) |
| 9:00pm | U&Dave | Will and Ralf Should Know Better (S2 Ep 6, series finale) |
| 9:00pm | Sky History | Great British Castle Rescue (S1 Ep 1, new series) |
| 9:35pm | E4 | Laid (S1 Ep 1, new series) |
| 10:00pm | BBC Two | Small Prophets (Ep 5/6) |
| 10:00pm | Sky One | Rooster (S1 Ep 1, UK premiere) |
| 10:40pm | BBC One | Trying (S3 Ep 1, BBC One premiere) |
| 11:05pm | BBC One | Trying (S3 Ep 2, BBC One premiere) |
Freeview TV Guide: What's On Streaming
Can't watch live? Use our now and next guide to see what's on right now, or browse the full channels list for every station.
BBC iPlayer: EastEnders, Panorama, Would I Lie to You?, Death in Paradise, Trying (series 3 episodes 1 and 2), Mastermind, University Challenge, AI Confidential with Hannah Fry (all three episodes), Small Prophets, Waterloo Road ITVX: Gone (episode 2) and Emmerdale are available on ITVX after broadcast. Visit itv.com/watch. Sky Go / NOW: Rooster (Sky One) is available via Sky Go with a subscription, or via a NOW Entertainment pass at nowtv.com. Great British Castle Rescue (Sky History) also available. Channel 4 streaming: MAFSA series 12 premiere and Laid episode 1 available on the Channel 4 app and website after broadcast on E4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Rooster on Sky One tonight?
Rooster starts on Sky One at 10pm tonight (Monday 9th March 2026). It's the UK premiere of the new American comedy co-created by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Scrubs). Steve Carell plays Greg Russo, a celebrated author who arrives at a college campus to support his daughter Katie (Charly Clive) after her husband Archie (Phil Dunster) is caught up in a scandal.
What's the best thing to watch on TV tonight?
Our top pick is Rooster on Sky One at 10pm -- Steve Carell in a Bill Lawrence comedy that's had people genuinely excited. For earlier in the evening, Would I Lie to You? on BBC One at 8:30pm is a particularly good episode tonight, and Death in Paradise at 9pm gives DI Mervin Wilson a more personal storyline than usual. AI Confidential with Hannah Fry closes out on BBC Two at 9pm -- the final episode is the best one.
Is EastEnders on tonight?
Yes, EastEnders is on BBC One tonight at 7:30pm. There's pressure building on Mark, Lauren is worried, and Phil is still avoiding a situation that is not going to resolve itself.
What time is Death in Paradise on BBC One tonight?
Death in Paradise is on BBC One at 9pm tonight (Monday 9th March 2026). Series 15, episode 6. DI Mervin Wilson is looking for his missing brother on Antigua.
What time is the FA Cup on TV tonight?
West Ham v Brentford is live on TNT Sports 1 with kick-off at 7:30pm tonight. Coverage starts at 6:30pm. It's the FA Cup fifth round.
What's on BBC Two tonight?
BBC Two has Richard Osman's House of Games (Champions edition) at 6pm, Mastermind semi-final at 8pm, University Challenge quarter-final at 8:30pm, AI Confidential with Hannah Fry (series finale) at 9pm, and Small Prophets episode 5 at 10pm.
What time is Gone on ITV1 tonight?
Gone episode 2 is on ITV1 at 9pm tonight (Monday 9th March 2026). Eve Myles and David Morrissey continue the missing-wife investigation from Sunday's premiere. The series continues on ITV1 all this week.
TV Guide UK: Final Verdict
The tv guide for Monday 9th March 2026 is built around a strong late peak. Rooster on Sky One at 10pm is the headline act -- a Bill Lawrence comedy with Steve Carell doing what he does best, and Phil Dunster showing that Jamie Tartt was not a fluke. If you have Sky or a NOW pass, that's the one to stay up for.
Earlier in the evening, Would I Lie to You? on BBC One at 8:30pm is a good 30 minutes with Lou Sanders and Alex James both on form, and Death in Paradise at 9pm is worth catching for a slightly more personal episode than the series usually offers. AI Confidential with Hannah Fry ends its run on BBC Two at 9pm with an episode about AI in medicine that leaves you with more questions than it started with. That's a good sign.
For sport, West Ham v Brentford on TNT Sports 1 kicks off at 7:30pm -- fifth-round FA Cup football with two London clubs who both fancy their chances in the competition. Our tonight page has a live view of everything airing across every channel right now.