Hold the Sunset

From Saturday 4 January at 21:00

For Edith (Alison Steadman), life is pretty good. She's been a widow for some years now, but her children live locally and drop by regularly, and she enjoys daily visits from Phil (John Cleese); an old boyfriend who now lives across the road. Phil dreams of marrying Edith, and the pair of them upping sticks and moving abroad to the sunshine.

After months of turning him down, one happy day Edith finally says 'yes'... but there's a knock on the door - and there on the doorstep, with a large suitcase, is Edith's 50-year-old son Roger (Jason Watkins). He announces that he's left his wife, his kids and his good job at the bank, and come home in an attempt to find his lost happiness again. And in a blink, to Edith's dismay and Phil's fury, all dreams are on hold...

Call the Midwife - Series 7

From Monday 6 January at 21:45

The moving drama series which follows the lives of the nuns and nurses of Nonnatus House convent returns for a seventh series. The year is 1963, and the midwives find themselves tested both personally and professionally as never before. All around them they see the old East End vanishing, as the local community expands, and familiar homes make way for bold new tower blocks. It's not just the area that's changing.

The much-loved characters are joined by West Indian midwife Lucille Anderson - a funny and clever nurse who brings a fresh burst of energy to life at Nonnatus House. Together, the midwives face challenging issues including leprosy, tokophobia, stroke and Huntingdon's disease, all while fighting their own personal battles.

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

Wednesday 1 January at 21:00

Welcome to Sherlock in 1895! It's bowler hats, steam trains and hansom cabs galore in this special episode that sees our favourite Baker Street crime-solving duo on the streets of Victorian London, where there's a chilling mystery to solve.

The city is abuzz with the tale of Emilia Ricoletti, who rose from the dead to murder her husband in cold blood, still wearing her wedding gown.

Now, the bloodthirsty apparition appears to be prowling the streets, and Sherlock and Watson must use all their ingenuity to confront an enemy seemingly from beyond the grave and uncover the terrible truth about the abominable bride.

Luther - Series 4

Thursday 2 January at 21:00 and 21:50

Idris Elba returns as DCI John Luther, who has been called out of hiding by his former colleagues as they try to catch a cannibalistic serial killer. Luther crosses paths with tech expert Benny Silver and high-ranking cop Martin Schenk again as he pursues this new disturbing case. Joining the cast for this miniseries will be Rose Leslie, Laura Haddock and Patrick Malahide.

Scott & Bailey - Series 3

From Thursday 9 January at 21:45

Lesley Sharp and Suranne Jones reprise their roles as the popular drama returns for a fifth series and features a single crime over three parts. Rachel steps up as acting DI on a case that becomes bigger and more sinister than it first seemed, while Janet is glad of Rachel's return.

As the series continues, the duo continues to investigate one of the darkest cases they have ever faced. Rachel's safety is thrown into question and Janet is rendered powerless to protect her daughter as Scott and Bailey face life-changing decisions in this intense drama.