Coming soon: what's on STV & STV Player this Spring
Shows to look out for
Spring 2026 is set to be a big one this year on STV and STV Player, with fresh new dramas, returning favourites and must-see live events all in one place. Kick things off with a packed line-up of brand new shows arriving March, April and May, plus unmissable sporting action on STV Player+ with Premier Sports. Dive into our line-up and see what you'll be watching next below.
Gone
Out now
Set against the backdrop of a prestigious private school, a foreboding forest and the quiet sprawl of Bristol, Gone is a chilling mystery focusing on local headmaster Michael Polly, played by David Morrissey, who becomes the prime suspect when his wife Sarah disappears.
An upstanding member of the community, Michael Polly is inscrutable and likes order and precision in his working life. Until, that is, he encounters super bright, gutsy Detective Annie Cassidy, played by Eve Myles, and a compulsive game of cat and mouse begins as she chips away at his veneer in search of the truth. Beneath the surface of the mystery, lies a deeper exploration of trauma, trust and the legacy of elite institutions.
Watch full series on STV Player or every Sunday on STV
Brookside - The Dixon's Arrive
Out now
In case you didn't know, you can watch the iconic Brookside on STV Player with episodes dropping every Wednesday (plus all the previous eps are there to catch up on) and we're now in the 90s era!
Remember the Dixons and the chaos they brought to Brookside? It’s 1990. Ron Dixon arrives at number 8 with DD and the family in tow. Mike’s got an eye for the ladies, Jacqui speaks her mind, and Tony? A mini Ron in the making. The Close will never be the same again.
If you know what’s coming, you’ll want to see how it all started. If you don’t, trust us, now’s the time to move back to Brookside.
Episodes drop weekly on STV Player
The Affair
Out now
Starring Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney, and Joshua Jackson, The Affair follows intertwined lives where people's choices reverberate across time and examines how passion and secrecy can alter destinies, families, and personal identity.
With its emotionally charged narratives, morally ambiguous characters, and immersive, character-driven drama, the show has won critical acclaim and built a loyal global following.
The Assembly
Out 8th April
The Assembly is back for a second series as a host of celebrities are grilled by a group of inquisitive interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled - no question is off the table and no topic is out of bounds.
National treasure Sir Stephen Fry, former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry, actor Anna Maxwell Martin and BRIT award-winning rapper and I’m A Celebrity star Aitch will each take to the hot seat for an interview like no other.
Celebrity Sabotage
Out now
Joel Dommett, Judi Love, Sam Thompson and GK Barry - alongside a whole host of celebrities - get ready to shock the nation in a brand-new entertainment reality game show.
Celebrity Sabotage will see Joel, Judi, Sam and GK team up to playfully sabotage unsuspecting contestants. Their mission? To complete daring and funny stunts in order to win a secret cash prize for the participants.
But survival isn’t enough. Players will also need to out‑think and eliminate their rivals. Alliances will form, betrayals will bite, and only the strongest contender will reach the summit and claim the cash.
I'm A Celebrity...South Africa
Out in April
The award-winning Ant & Dec are back as hosts to the latest series of I'm A Celebrity...South Africa featuring a fresh group of returning campmates, spectacular locations within the South African landscape and some of the most epic and extreme trials in I’m A Celebrity… history.
Get ready to watch these famous faces endure camp life:
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Actor & TV presenter - Adam Thomas
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Heart radio DJ - Ashley Roberts
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TV presenter - Scarlett Moffatt
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Former champion boxer - David Haye
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Corrie icon - Beverley Callard
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Comedian - Seann Walsh
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Pop icon - Sinitta
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Olympic legend - Sir Mo Farah
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TV personality - Gemma Collins
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Actor & DJ - Craig Charles
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Ex footballer - Jimmy Bullard
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Football manager - Harry Redknapp
The trials are tougher than ever and the stakes couldn't be higher. With relentless twists and turns, the campmates will never know what’s coming next. They will be faced with challenges at every turn, quickly learning that with big decisions come even bigger consequences…
Out soon on STV & STV Player
Grace
Series 6 out 29 March
John Simm will reprise his role as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace alongside DS Glenn Branson (Richie Campbell) for series six of Grace.
Set once again in the familiar streets of Brighton, the new series picks up where that chilling series five cliffhanger left off, with viewers hoping for answers as the detective duo return to crack more cases.
Catch up on series four & five of Grace now
The Rook
Watch now
The Rook is a supernatural spy‑thriller series set in London based on the novel by Daniel O’Malley. The story follows Myfanwy Thomas (Emma Greenwell), a woman who wakes on London’s Millennium Bridge surrounded by dead bodies and no memory of who she is.
She soon learns she is part of the ‘Checquy’; a shadowy British secret service composed of individuals with paranormal abilities who sit under the Home Secretary’s (Gina McKee) leadership.
As she attempts to reclaim her identity and discover the truth, she becomes the target of dangerous adversaries.
Wildfire
Watch now
Wildfire is a US drama that follows Kris Furillo, a troubled teen given a second chance at life when she’s offered work at the Ritter family’s ranch after release from juvenile detention.
Her natural talent with horses, especially her bond with the stallion Wildfire, pulls her into a world of new relationships, fresh challenges, and the possibility of redemption.
Sport on STV
STV Player+ with Premier Sports
On STV Player+ with Premier Sports we're in peak football season plus you can look forward to some top tier Six Nations matches.
Get ready for the action with the key fixtures below, all available with an STV Player+ with Premier Sports subscription.
Rugby
URC
- 27/03 Glasgow Warriors v Benetton
- 28/03 Stormers v Edinburgh
- 17/04 Edinburgh v Zebre
- 18/04 Lions v Glasgow Warriors
- 24/04 Edinburgh v Sharks
- 25/04 Stormers v Glasgow Warriors
Champions Cup
- 04/04 Glasgow Warriors v Bulls
- 05/04 Leinster v Edinburgh
Football
Scottish Cup
- 18/04 Dunfermline Athletic v Falkirk
- 19/04 Celtic v St Mirren
Watch all the games with an STV Player+ with Premier Sports subscription here.
Plus, check out The Sports Hub on STV Player for all the best free sports documentaries, shows and catch-up.
