Easter Monday TV schedule - what films, TV shows and specials are on?
2 April 2026, 12:22
From family favourites and blockbuster films to gripping dramas and reality hits, here’s everything worth tuning into this Easter Monday.
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Easter Monday marks a big day in the spring TV calendar, with broadcasters serving up a mix of entertainment, documentaries, and blockbuster films for the long weekend.
Across BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and more, you can expect everything from gripping dramas and cooking shows to family-friendly films and reality TV favourites.
Whether you’re easing into the day with a slow breakfast, tackling that leftover roast, or sneaking in a bit of screen time between chocolate hunts, there’s something for every mood.
From family films, like Peter Rabbit (2018) and Stuart Little 2 (2002) to gripping period blockbusters such as Gosford Park (2001), Easter Monday TV has something for everyone.
So grab the snacks, settle in, and enjoy a day of viewing across the channels.
BBC One – Easter Monday
10:15am – Farm 999
10:45am – SAS: Catching the Criminals
11:15am – Homes Under the Hammer
12:15pm – Bargain Hunt
1:00pm – BBC News at One
1:10pm – BBC London News
1:20pm – Just One Thing
1:50pm – Garden Rescue
2:50pm – Escape to the Country
3:50pm – FILM: Peter Rabbit (2018)
5:15pm – Pointless
6:00pm – BBC News at Six
6:20pm – BBC London News
6:30pm – FILM: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
7:45pm – Celebrity Escape to the Country
8:30pm – EastEnders
9:00pm – Babies
10:00pm – BBC News at Ten
10:30pm – Have I Got News for You
11:00pm – Ambulance
BBC Two – Easter Monday
8:00am – Sort Your Life Out
9:00am – BBC News
1:00pm – FILM: Doctor Zhivago (1965)
4:05pm – Best Bakes Ever
4:30pm – Antiques Roadshow
5:10pm – Flog It!
6:00pm – Richard Osman's House of Games
6:30pm – Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic
7:00pm – Global Eye
7:30pm – Extraordinary Portraits
8:00pm – Mastermind
8:30pm – University Challenge
9:00pm – Pilgrimage: The Road to Holy Island
10:00pm – FILM: Gosford Park (2001)
ITV1 – Easter Monday
10:00am – This Morning
12:30pm – ITV Lunchtime News
12:35pm – ITV News London
12:40pm – Celebrity Catchphrase
1:40pm – Celebrity Lingo
2:15pm – ITV Racing Live: LIVE – Irish Grand National
5:30pm – Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
6:30pm – ITV News London
6:40pm – ITV Evening News
7:00pm – The Chase: Celebrity Special
8:00pm – Emmerdale
8:30pm – Coronation Street
9:00pm – I'm a Celebrity... South Africa
10:30pm – ITV News
10:50pm – The 1% Club Rollover
11:50pm – Millionaire Hot Seat
ITV2 – Easter Monday
10:15am – FILM: Stuart Little 2 (2002)
11:55am – Supermarket Sweep
12:55pm – Wheel of Fortune
1:55pm – FILM: Peter Pan (2003)
4:10pm – FILM: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
6:00pm – Celebrity Catchphrase
7:00pm – Wheel of Fortune
8:00pm – The 1% Club
9:00pm – FILM: Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
11:45pm – Family Guy
Channel 4 – Easter Monday
10:40am – FILM: Annie (2014)
1:00pm – Women's FA Cup: Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur
3:40pm – Countdown
4:30pm – A Place in the Sun
5:00pm – Chateau DIY
6:00pm – Jasmine Harman's Renovation in the Sun
7:00pm – Channel 4 News
7:30pm – Kirstie and Phil's Love It or List It: Brilliant Builds
8:00pm – The Dog House
9:00pm – 24 Hours in A&E
10:00pm – The Hunt: Prey vs Predator
10:55pm – The Great Celebrity Bake Off: Stand Up To Cancer
Channel 5 – Easter Monday
12:50pm – FILM: Clash of the Titans (1981)
3:10pm – FILM: Zulu (1964)
5:55pm – 5 News at 5
6:00pm – Love Nature
6:05pm – Susan Calman's Grand Days Out
7:00pm – Police Interceptors
8:00pm – Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders
9:00pm – China with Ben Fogle
10:30pm – Police: Night Shift 999
11:30pm – Traffic Cops
E4 – Easter Monday
10:00am – Married at First Sight Australia
11:30am – First Dates
12:30pm – Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA
1:30pm – The Simpsons
2:00pm – The Simpsons
2:30pm – Modern Family
3:00pm – Modern Family
3:30pm – Married at First Sight Australia
5:00pm – Dance Moms: A New Era
6:00pm – The Simpsons
6:30pm – The Simpsons
7:00pm – Hollyoaks
7:30pm – Married at First Sight Australia
9:20pm – Made in Chelsea
10:20pm – Gogglebox
11:25pm – First Dates
