Genius Game was axed by ITV after one season.
Sounds like something the 10th doctor would do 
Genius Game
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 January, at 8.30pm (8 parts)
Episode Five - Monday 12 January at 8.30pm
Players must back the winning animals in a race to gain points. Who will cross the finish line first and get the Token of Life? And who will be last and in the Death Match?Episode Six - Tuesday 13 January at 8.30pm
The players return for their 6th Main Match and two titans go head-to-head in the Death Match, using their strategies against each other, culminating in one being sent home.Episode Seven - Wednesday 14 January at 8.30pm
Today’s Main Match is called Media Moguls, where only the most astute investors will be rewarded, and a three-way Death Match will be deciding the last place in the final.Episode Eight - Thursday 15 January at 8.30pm
In this final episode, finalists must go head-to-head in a best of three Death Matches, that will test the most strategic and lateral thinkers.
Abandoned Americana - Season 3
Saturday, 17 January at 7.05pm
Abandoned Americana seeks to tell the hidden history of the United States through its forgotten ruins and those who know their stories.
Mysterious abandoned locations across the whole continent are explored by local characters, who have their own personal connections to the events that took place here. From the tallest building in Memphis and a huge prison on the plains of Montana, to strange forgotten industrial structures and the remnants of what look like giant Igloos in Alaska, this series shines a light on the hidden, forgotten parts of America.
Episode One – The Cult of Antelope, Oregan
A rundown nature park is full of strange secrets, forgotten machines that were so advanced, their technology is still classified, a subterranean Wild West town that saved a persecuted people and a towering skyscraper that oversaw the rise and fall of a city.
Mutiny In Heaven: The Birthday Party
Sunday, 18 January at 8.30pm
Directed by Ian White, Mutiny in Heaven is the story of The Birthday Party’s ascent, apex and inevitable collapse - a thrilling tale of epic struggle, artistic genius and total dysfunctionality.
Told in the group’s own words, Mutiny in Heaven brings the band’s story to the screen for the first time.
Utilising exclusive, incredibly candid interviews, a wealth of rare and unseen archives, original artwork, unreleased tracks, studio footage, animation and multimedia content - the film is as visually rich as it is narratively riveting – and a revealing look back at its key members’ origins, dreams, hopes and motivations.
The Grudge
Sunday, 18 January at 10.25pm (12 parts)
The Grudge unpacks the most intense sports rivalries, and explores the egos, history, and high-stakes drama that turn ordinary competitions into unforgettable battles. Each episode reveals the grudges that fuelled legendary showdowns and unforgettable moments.
Episode One: Shaq VS Kobe – Sunday 18 January, at 10.25pm
When Shaq and Kobe joined the Lakers, a dynasty seemed certain. But clashing egos, contrasting styles, and Hollywood pressure made their partnership a ticking time bomb.Episode Twelve: Pat Riley VS The Knicks - Sunday 18 January, at 10.55pm
Pat Riley’s shocking ‘90s exit from the Knicks, resigning via fax to join the Heat, sparked a fierce rivalry, fuelling a decade of bad blood, playoff wars, and brutal clashes.Episode Three: Favre VS Rodgers – Sunday 18 January, at 11.25pm
Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and Ted Thompson’s clash sparked a fiery rivalry. As Favre’s reign faded, tension, media chaos, and power struggles tore apart the Packers forever.
James May And The Dull Men
Monday, 19 January at 8.30pm (8 parts)
James May recently discovered the online phenomenon of ‘Dull Men’s’ forums. Now, from his Wiltshire home, his shed and the pub he owns, he will embark on a glorious ‘summer of dull’. Inspired by these forums, James will create his own solutions to the questions he finds there.
Episode One: Scare Deer – Monday 19 January, at 8.30pm
James builds a life-size automated ‘Scare Deer’ to ward off the herd of deer wreaking havoc in his garden. He also tackles pencil wastage on his lathe and attempts to cook a curry in a washing machine - whilst also doing his whites.Episode Two: Pot Holes – Tuesday 20 January, at 8.30pm
James takes on Britian’s pothole problem with a homemade solution. He also attempts to build the world’s first automated rain-proof bench and fulfils a life-long ambition.Episode Three: Phone Box – Wednesday 21 January, at 8.30pm James attempts to build a two-storey home in a phone box with the help of two dull men. He also uncovers and investigates the great baked bean conspiracy and invents a device that could allow our plants to tell us when they need watering.
Episode Four: Roundabouts – Thursday 22 January, at 8.30pm
James sets out to prove the superiority of roundabouts to traffic lights by driving 11 miles through Milton Keynes without stopping. He also tackles toothpaste wastage and the problem of cheese and crackers never running out at the same time.
Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons - Season 2
Saturday, 24 January at 8.30pm (6 parts)
Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson are household names around the world thanks to the longest-running scripted primetime television series of all time - The Simpsons. Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons highlights who and what has kept this beloved series rolling for so long, unpacking backstage stories, legal and creative disputes, production changes, and the continual comedy gold that has made this series the ultimate animation juggernaut.
Episode One: The Origin – Saturday 24 January, at 8.30pm
James L Brooks, Sam Simon and Matt Groening combined to create a series of shorts for The Tracey Ullman Show that would propel Fox and its creators into television stardom.Episode Two: The Pilot – Saturday 24 January, at 9.25pm
Problems plagued the launch of The Simpsons, causing it to miss its original debut date and throwing the future of the entire series into question.
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James May And The Dull Men
Monday – Thursday at 8.30pm
Episode Six: Sunbrella– Tuesday 27 January, at 8.30pm
It takes 10,000 hours to become an expert, but can James become merely adequate at hair dressing with just 10,000 seconds of training? He also attempts to make it summer all year round in an umbrella and gives the broken bits of pottery in his garden a new life.
Episode Seven: Suncream Dispenser– Wednesday 28 January, at 8.30pm
Applying suncream solo? James thinks he’s got the solution for you. Noisy neighbours? He’s got a plan for them too. Plus, how to play your records on a pottery wheel.
Episode Eight: Hand Dryer– Thursday 29 January, at 8.30pm (Final)
James takes on a hundred years of hand dryer struggles, investigates the optimum number of chews for your food and invents a brand-new culinary sensation: Mac ‘n’ Choc.
Engineering From Above
Saturday, 31 January at 7.40pm (8 parts)
Engineering from Above soars over the planet to reveal the world’s most jaw-dropping feats of engineering—spectacular icons, hidden gems, and bizarre structures that defy explanation. This fast-paced, visually stunning series dives into the astonishing stories hidden inside, beneath, and around these marvels; unlocking secrets with cutting-edge aerial imagery, immersive 3D graphics, and sharp investigative storytelling.
Episode One: Fortresses
The view from above reveals a massive and ancient wall surrounding a historic Colombian city. What hidden defences enabled this fortress to outlast and endure for centuries? Then, just off the English coast, eerie metal towers loom over the sea. What are these surreal steel structures - and what role did they play in turning the tide of Second World War?
Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons
Photo of Julia Prescott
Saturday, 31 January at 8.35pm
Season Two, Episode Three: The Room
The phenomenal success of the show has almost always been attributed to the irreverent and groundbreaking writing, but while the writers toiled away, tensions rose among the three creators.
The Food That Built The World - Season 6
Saturday, 7 February at 6.45pm (10 Parts)
For generations of Americans, they have been household names: Milton Hershey, Will Kellogg, Henry Heinz, and the McDonald’s brothers. Behind the brand names were larger than life characters who built empires that defined American eating habits, built cities, invented new technologies, and helped win World Wars. The Food That Built The World explores their surprising stories.
Episode One: Tortilla Takeover Bold visionaries take big risks to bring Mexican food to all Americans, by creating the best-selling condiment on the planet, two of the most famous snack chip brands of all time and innovating the iconic pairing of chips and salsa.
The Last Leg With Adam Hills - Season 34
Wednesday, 4 February at 8.30pm
Fast-tracked from the UK, Australian comedy legend Adam Hills continues his award-winning series in 2026. Join comedy’s sharpest satirical trio, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, as they unpack the week’s news with a side of satire and a lot of laughs.
Expect biting wit, side-splitting sketches and broken taboos as Adam, Josh and Alex invite special guests from the stages of entertainment and politics. From shocking scandals to internet absurdities, the world’s wildest current affairs are flipped on their head through an unmissable riot of games, sketches and irreverent chat. Clever, unexpected and always entertaining, The Last Leg gives the week’s news the punchline it deserves.
Architecture The Railways Built - Season 2
Sunday 8 February at 6.40pm (10 parts)
Rail expert Tim Dunn travels the UK and Europe exploring the most striking architecture on the railway network. From station buildings to viaducts, hotels to signal boxes and every structure in between – and all of them have a fascinating story.
Season Two, Episode One – Wemyss Bay: Tim Dunn visits Wemyss Bay Station in Inverclyde - an architectural gem. He also explores the engineering marvel that is Blackfriars station in central London.
Abandoned Engineering - Season 11
Sunday 8 February at 7.35pm (8 parts)
In the new season of Abandoned Engineering, we travel the globe to uncover the secrets of incredible derelict sites. From the relics of conflict to bizarre ruins mired in controversy, each haunted shell stands ready to tell its own unique story.
Season Eleven, Episode One – Pirates Of The North Sea: A strange structure at the heart of a Miami suburb that began as a dream and turned into a nightmare; a Lebanese high rise of glitz and glamour, consumed by hate and fear; and a Japanese curiosity, caught in a web of corruption.
Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo
Sunday 8 February at 8.30pm & 9.20pm (8 parts)
From dangerous explosives and deadly curses, to treasures found in the unlikeliest of ways, Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo digs into the people, places and historical significance of these discoveries. And sometimes just being in the right place at the right time can make history…because nothing stays hidden forever.
Season One, Episode One – Mysterious Structures (8.30pm)
From a revolutionary war era ship hiding under the streets of Manhattan, to a sprawling Roman villa unearthed in the backyard of an English home, or even an ancient Grecian maze long thought to be a myth–the strange structures uncovered in this episode sometimes lead to more questions than answers.Season One, Episode Two – Hidden Treasures (9.20pm)
We explore some of the most valuable treasures found in the most unlikely of ways. Like a priceless Ancient Roman mosaic hiding in a New York city apartment, or the most valuable piece of Americana tucked away in a $4 flea market find. You never know where the next million-dollar discovery could be uncovered.
The Curse Of Oak Island - Season 12
Monday 9 – Friday 13 February at 6.15pm (29 parts)
Brothers Rick and Marty Lagina return with their boldest plans to find the treasure of Oak Island yet.
Monday, 9 February at 6.15pm – Season Twelve, Episode One, – The New Digs, Part 1:
Tuesday, 10 February at 6.15pm – Season Twelve, Episode Two – The New Digs, Part 2:
After last year’s devastating flood in the garden shaft, Rick, Marty and the fellowship return to Oak Island with renewed confidence and immediately discover a never-before-known shaft, which may finally lead them directly to the Money Pit.Wednesday 11 February at 6.15pm – Season Twelve, Episode Three - Whistle While You Work
The team is thrilled yet concerned when the investigation of the Golden Egg, an area where scientific evidence suggests the legendary riches are hidden, immediately shows signs that they’ve come upon an underground void, but it may be collapsing.Thursday, 12 February at 6.15pm – Season Twelve, Episode Four – The Saga Continues
Marty and members of the team travel north to a Viking settlement and uncover more evidence that may connect descendants of the Vikings to the Knights Templar.Friday, 13 February at 6.15pm – Season Twelve, Episode Five – Concrete Evidence
Optimism abounds when the Fellowship returns to Smith’s Cove and finds evidence of work that could finally uncover the legendary flood tunnels and lead them directly to the Money Pit.
Brassic - Season 7
Thursday 12 February at 10.05pm (6 parts)
After seven hilarious seasons, Joseph Gilgun’s rowdy gang gets an unmissable send-off, as Vinnie and the crew face their biggest challenge yet.
When a new gang muscles in on his turf, Vinnie (Joseph Gilgun) reunites the crew, takes on a classic Bishops job, and reminds Hawley who’s boss. Mrs Bishop is getting married, and nothing will get in the way of her perfect day – except for Mr Bishop. Vinnie is trying to lay low, until a new gang headed up by Farmer Jim’s estranged daughter starts stepping on his toes. Vinnie reunites the crew to deal with The Bishops and prove who really runs Hawley.
Season Seven: Episode One – The Bishops
When a new gang muscles in on his turf, Vinnie reunites the crew, takes on a classic Bishops job, and reminds Hawley who’s boss.Season Seven: Episode Two - Germany
Tommo heads to Germany to impress Hans’ family — but things go off the rails when Farmer Jim shows up with his own outrageous agenda.
Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over
Friday 13 February at 8.30pm (3 parts)
Stacey explores usually unseen areas of modern relationships and family life as she spends 72-hours as a house guest of a wide range of extraordinary characters and families. Season Four, Episode One: Lily Philips X-Rated Creator
Stacey Dooley heads to Chelsea to spend the weekend with 23-year-old Lily Phillips, a high-profile adult content creator with a huge online following and a knack for making headlines. Known for pushing boundaries — including her headline-grabbing “100 men in a day” stunt — Lily has sparked both fascination and outrage in equal measure.
Friday 13 February at 9.25pm
Spending time with people who regularly steal from shops, Stacey gets to grips with the shoplifting epidemic in the UK and what it’s like for the front-line staff trying to prevent thefts.
Season 41 of Jeopardy US has been airing on Viceland for a few months now - as double episodes, roughly at the 6.30pm hour. This Friday, it runs its course. Viceland will be airing Season 41 next Monday at 7pm as single episodes, back from episode 1.
Would have been nice if they continued onto Season 42 on Viceland. Which these episodes have been airing on the main channel of SBS at 5pm for a few months now.
Not sure why Viceland are repeating the whole season again. Instead of playing the new one. Same thing happened to Season 40 (played out, then repeated the whole season again).
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They probably keep the new episodes on the SBS main channel because they might rate higher at 5pm than the SBS Viceland multichannel airings at 7pm.
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Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo
Sunday, 15 February at 8.30pm & 9.20pm
Episode Three – Chamber Of Secrets (8.30pm)
From priceless treasure found inside a lost city, to an ancient manuscript hidden behind a wall, we explore mysterious secrets lost deep inside various unseen chambers, like tunnels, caves, or even burial sites.
Episode Four – Military Secrets (9.20pm)
From nuclear weapons programs to a Cold War bunker hidden in the mountains, or even World War 2 technology at the bottom of the sea, we explore the unlikely people, and surprising places behind the discoveries of top-secret information.
In The Footsteps Of Marco Polo
Tuesday, 17 February at 8.30pm
In 1961 Stanley Johnson set off with two friends from Oxford University bound for China. Their plan? To retrace the famous journey of Marco Polo from Venice to Beijing along the Silk Road. But Stanley & co only got as far as the Chinese border before they ran out of time and had to turn back.
Ever since then, Stanley – successful author, environmentalist, ex MEP and father of former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson – has dreamt about finishing what he started. In this series, he finally gets that chance.
Stanley - accompanied by his youngest son Max – sets off from China’s far western border with Pakistan to undertake an epic Silk Road journey of some 5,000km to Beijing. An epic and gloriously shot series that reflects both ancient and modern China, the father-and-son duo follow the ancient trading route taken by the Venetian merchant, Marco Polo, 700 years ago.
Brassic - Season 7
Thursday, 19 February at 10.05pm and 11.00pm
Season Seven, Episode Three:
A school reunion transports the gang back to their past. Ronnie runs into his old bully and dreams of revenge — but a deal with a psycho ex-classmate quickly spirals into chaos and a missing person. With fingers pointing at Ronnie, Erin springs into action to clear her brother’s name.
Season Seven, Episode Four:
Curtis Plum revives the old-school rave scene in the name of love. A terminally ill raver’s dying wish? One last dance to an acid house beat. But to pull off the perfect illegal rave, Curtis needs his right-hand man — the elusive Wizard of E. The gang must track him down to save the rave.
Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over - Season 4
Friday 20 February at 8.30pm
Episode Two: The Surrogacy King
Stacey heads to Essex to stay with Barrie Drewitt-Barlow — Britain’s first legally recognised gay father, a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, and no stranger to headlines. With a blended family of eight children born via surrogacy, Barrie’s life is big, bold, and unapologetically controversial.
Stacey Dooley: Rape On Trial
Friday 20 February at 9.25pm (2 parts)
With unprecedented access to women who have waived their right to anonymity after reporting being raped, Stacey spends 3 years following the complainants in the lead up to trial.
Episode One:
The crown prosecution service has decided to take the women’s rape cases to trial. But with court delays and barrister strikes, will they ever get their day in court?
Icons Unearthed: Marvel
Photo: Rob Weiner, Writer
Saturday, 21 February at 8.30pm (8 parts)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most successful franchise of all time and has changed the way movies are made. Taking a cue from their comic book source material, these films tell different characters’ stories that all take place in one massive, interwoven universe. How did they pull it off?
Series Four, Episode One: Phase O (8.30pm)
With a slate of iconic comic book characters like Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men, Marvel knew they had potential. It would just take them about twenty years to realise it…
Series Four, Episode Two: Taking Control (9.25pm)
Marvel risks everything, putting up their character rights as collateral to start their own studio, betting it all on a second-tier character called Iron Man.