Ovation TV Guide — Friday TV Listings & Schedule

Browse the full Ovation TV guide for Friday, 28 August 2026. 19 programmes listed , including 4 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

Doc Martin

S3 · E4 · The Admirer Drama

The Admirer

Martin is uncomfortable with his aunt being in a relationship with someone much younger then she is; Louisa is jealous of a hotel owner who likes Martin.

01:00 2h 30m

Midsomer Murders

S15 · E1 · The Dark Rider Drama

The Dark Rider

The DeQuettevilles are dying one by one, each after seeing a headless horseman, and an old feud with another family could be to blame.

03:30 30m

The Art of

S4 · E1 · Vegas True

Vegas

Explored are Vegas' fountains at the Bellagio, Cosmopolitan's world-famous Wick Spoon food hall and the last classic showgirl revue in town.

Morning

07:00 30m

The Art of

S2 · E3 · Hair True

Hair

Artists work to add a special touch to today's modern hair styles; featured are hair "sculptures," one-of-a-kind braids and old-fashioned hairdos.

07:30 30m

The Art of

S2 · E5 · Dessert True

Dessert

Three talented dessert artists reveal their respective creations, which include hand-painted chocolates, flawless pastries and 3-D-printed sugar sculptures.

08:00 30m

The Art of

S2 · E6 · Burlesque True

Burlesque

The classic art of American burlesque is profiled as talented artists and performers provide their own unique spin on their respective presentations.

08:30 30m

The Art of

S2 · E4 · Holidays True

Holidays

As the holidays are celebrated in various ways around the world, an up-close look is taken at the many traditions and rituals that come with the season.

09:00 1h

Hudson & Rex

S3 · E8 · Top Dog Drama

Top Dog

When Charlie and Rex investigate a murder at a dog show, Charlie allows Rex to take a more prominent role in the canine-related case.

10:00 1h

Hudson & Rex

S3 · E9 · Mansion on a Hill Drama

Mansion on a Hill

Charlie and Rex realize a hostess was drugged during a storm at a remote mansion, and they discover the culprit; Sarah tries to save a life.

11:00 1h

Hudson & Rex

S3 · E14 · The Secret Life of Levi Drama

The Secret Life of Levi

Charlie and Rex investigate after Jesse's friend suddenly vanishes, and they learn that the man was secretly living two separate lives.

Daytime

12:00 1h

Hudson & Rex

S3 · E16 · Seeing is Deceiving Drama

Seeing is Deceiving

When a magician dies during a practice-run of her latest routine, Charlie and Rex must look beyond the smoke and mirrors to uncover the truth.

13:00 1h

Hudson & Rex

S3 · E12 · The Art of the Steal Drama

The Art of the Steal

During a trip to a local bank, Charlie and Rex observe an armed robbery; the duo discovers details about a series of unsolved thefts.

14:00 1h

Hudson & Rex

S4 · E1 · Sid and Nancy Drama

Sid and Nancy

When two hikers are discovered murdered near a remote coastal trail, the team is on the hunt for a fugitive duo wanted in a series of grisly campsite murders.

15:00 2h 30m

Midsomer Murders

S13 · E2 · Blood on the Saddle Drama

Blood on the Saddle

Faye Lennox is at a Wild West show in Ford Florey when she is found murdered; an unpopular farmer named Jack Fincher claims to be Faye's lover.

17:30 2h 30m

Midsomer Murders

S13 · E3 · The Silent Land Drama

The Silent Land

Joyce believes she has accidentally hit someone while she is driving down a country lane at night, but when she exits the care she finds nothing.

Evening

20:00 1h

Death in Paradise

S12 · E1 · Murder in the Stars Entertainment

Murder in the Stars

An eminent astronomer dies in mysterious circumstances, while Darlene anticipates a change of job.

21:00 1h

Death in Paradise

S12 · E2 · The Communal Death Entertainment

The Communal Death

The team investigates a survivalist commune when a member is poisoned inside a locked bunker. Meanwhile, Neville has a series of adventurous dates with Sophie.

22:00 1h

Death in Paradise

S12 · E3 · Murder on the High Seas Entertainment

Murder on the High Seas

The team investigates the murder of an estate agent during the sale of a beach. Meanwhile, love is in the air for Neville following an unexpected encounter.

23:00 1h

Death in Paradise

S12 · E4 · An Unpleasant Homecoming Entertainment

An Unpleasant Homecoming

The team joins Naomi in Saint Barnabas after a wedding turns into a crime scene involving her best friend's father; Marlon gets distracted.

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