Romance reigns: the best shows to watch this Valentine’s Day

14th February 2019

If you’re looking for romance in the lead up to Valentine’s Day, you can catch feel-good favourites, laugh-out-loud comedies and loads of drama this February on Freeview. We’ve rounded up our top picks to stream live or on-demand this February, all for free. With thousands of shows available on your mobile, TV and now your computer, there’s never been an easier time to catch your favourite shows on Freeview.

 

Channel 9

Married at First Sight

Australia’s most controversial social experiment is back. After meeting for the first time on their wedding day, watch on as four newlywed couples survive daily life, meet the in-laws and set up house – all without knowing the first thing about each other. Sparks fly and chaos reigns!

Married at First Sight is available on demand on Freeview Plus, the Freeview FV app and at freeview.com.au.

Naked Attraction

Get down to the bare essentials of dating with the controversial lifestyle series Naked Attraction. Contestants skip to the chase as potential partners are revealed from the feet up – while only in their birthday suits! If they like what they see, a first (and fully clothed) date follows.

Naked Attraction seasons one and three are available on demand on Freeview Plus, the Freeview FV app and freeview.com.au.

 

Ten

I Hate Valentine’s Day

A classic romcom, Brooklyn florist Genevieve believes in a strict five-date policy – the best way to enjoy the ‘falling in love’ part of dating, without the heartbreak. When Genevieve meets charming restaurateur Greg, sparks fly, and she’s forced to rethink her philosophy.

I Hate Valentine’s Day airs on 14 February at 7:30pm. Stream live with the Freeview FV app or at freeview.com.au.

He’s Just Not That Into You

If they’re not calling, texting or trying to spend time with you…we can take a hint. The love lives of nine Baltimore residents weave in and out of one anothers as they find out the hard truth – He’s Just Not That Into You.

He’s Just Not That Into You airs on 14 February at 9:30pm. Stream live with the Freeview FV app or at Freeview.com.au.

 

ABC

Absolutely Fabulous

Spend Galentine’s Day with your gal pals and pop a bottle of ‘Bolly’, darling – you’re due for a catch up with Absolutely Fabulous’ Eddy and Patsy. Join the chaotic duo on their quest to recapture their glory days and stay eternally young – thwarted by stuffy and long-suffering daughter Saffron.

Absolutely Fabulous is available on demand on Freeview Plus, the Freeview FV app and at freeview.com.au.

 

SBS

Sex in the World’s Cities

This fascinating documentary sets out to discover sexuality in 14 of the world’s megacities, from Sydney to Sao Paolo. From those who fake it to those who make it, Sex in the World’s Cities explores sexual practices in the face of the AIDS epidemic, the rise of Islamic censorship and how we express sensuality.

Sex in the World’s Cities is available on demand on Freeview Plus, the Freeview FV app and website.

Food Porn

They say the way to the heart is through the stomach, and this one’s for those of us in a romantic relationship with food. Food Porn delves into the most sinfully delicious food haunts in the US, from S’Mores Pie in Chicago to a five-star buffet with a whole suckling pig in Las Vegas.

Food Porn airs on 14 February at 9:40pm and is available on Freeview Plus and via Freeview FV app and at freeview.com.au.

 

Channel 7

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

If true love means you skip Valentine’s Day for an action film, at least you can watch a muscled-up Hugh Jackman. Exploring his mysterious past, Logan, better known as Wolverine, seeks revenge on his vicious brother who brutally murders Logan’s one true love. A thirst for revenge propels him into the Weapon X program where he gains his signature metal claws.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine airs on 14 February at 8:30pm. Stream live the Freeview FV app and at freeview.com.au.