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.
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 from 8th March
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 Dixon's arrive on 11th March
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.
Watch on STV Player on 13 March
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.
Out soon on STV & STV Player
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 five of Grace now
The Six Nations hit our screens in February and continues into March with the key match for STV viewers surely being Ireland v Scotland on the 14th March.
Watch live on STV and STV Player on 14th March
Other Six Nations fixtures on STV
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.
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.