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Scott and Hayley join Naga Munchetty to review the week's biggest shows. This week, that features ‘Lynley’ the latest crime thriller to reach BBC iPlayer, which follows aristocratic DI Thomas Lynley and his reluctant partner DS Barbara Havers as they’re brought in to solve murders.BBC Sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret’ starring Dawn French, Mark Heap and Craig Roberts, all about a retired couple - played by Dawn and Mark – who commit insurance fraud, after one of them is mistakenly claimed dead.And finally, we discuss Netflix’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ about two ice hockey players whose animosity in the rink turns into a secret romance off the ice.Remember you can Email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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- 3 days ago46 min
The Rapture | Furious | Evolution
Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Adrian Chiles review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week's reviews include ‘The Rapture’ on BBC One and the iPlayer, based on the novel by Liz Jensen. The five-part series follows Dr Gabs Fox, played by Ruth Madeley, a psychologist working at maximum-security facility for juvenile patients. There she meets Bethany, played by India Amarteifio, a teenager accused of killing her own mother who insists she can predict catastrophes.Next is ‘Furious’ an eight-part thriller on Disney+, which has been loosely inspired by the film Black Widow. The series stars Lola Pettigrew, as a female serial killer being chased by FBI Agent Alice Black, played by Emily Rossum. Finally, a five-part BBC documentary series hosted by Chris Packham called ‘Evolution’. The series explores Earth’s four-billion-year history of life and the evolutionary journey of some of our animals on the planet. Each episode covers a different animal from the Savannah Elephant to Ostrich, Bat, Dolphin, and Horse. Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Lucky | Katie Price: Nothing to Hide | The Hawk
Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Naga Munchetty to talk Lucky, Katie Price: Nothing to Hide, The Hawk and their Must Watch recommendations.
- 2 weeks ago44 min
Elle | The Dark | Little House on the Prairie
Hayley Campbell, Ali Plumb and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio reviewed ‘Elle', a prequel to the Legally Blonde films on Amazon Prime. In this eight-part series we’re taken back to Elle’s teenage years, where she’s uprooted from her glamorous LA life, and forced to move to Seattle. Next, ‘The Dark’, a new detective show on ITV, and available to stream on ITVX. The six-part series is about the hunt for a serial killer in the Scottish Highlands, which has been adapted from the novel ‘From the Shadows’ by GR Halliday. Finally, ‘Little House on the Prairie’, the latest adaptation of the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, available to stream on Netflix. The eight-part series follows the Ingalls family as they leave Wisconsin to settle on the American frontier. Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
- Jun 22, 202654 min
Scamanda | Jon Snow: A Last Big Story | I Will Find You
Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week the trio reviewed ‘Scamanda' on BBC One and the iPlayer. The four-part series explores the life of Amanda Riley, an American wife and mother who scammed hundreds of people out of thousands of dollars with her tragic cancer story, which turned out to be an elaborate lie.Next ‘Jon Snow: A Last Big Story’ , a new feature length documentary about the Channel 4 news presenter after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. In the documentary he’s rediscovering his purpose in doing what he’s always done, exposing injustice as he fights for a Zambian community whose homes have been destroyed by a mining disaster. Finally, ‘I Will Find You’ an eight-part Netflix series created by Harlan Coben. In this series, David, played by Sam Worthington, has been arrested and imprisoned for the murder of his son. When new information comes to light, David begins to explore his own line of investigation which could lead to his exoneration.Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
- Jun 15, 202628 min
Best Medicine | Free Nelson Mandela | Alice And Steve
First up this week, it's Best Medicine, a drama comedy on Sky and the streaming service Now. It's a US remake of Doc Martin, the popular ITV series starring Martin Clunes. This new series features Josh Charles as Dr Martin Best, a straight talking doctor who escapes from his high paid hospital role in Chicago to become a GP in Maine.Next, there's a new documentary on Channel 4, Free Nelson Mandela. This three part series follows Nelson’s life story from activist and revolutionary to prisoner, and how his campaign for freedom during his 27 year imprisonment and his activism paved the way for democracy for South Africa. Finally, Disney+ brings us Alice and Steve, a new comedy written by Sophie Goodhart (who wrote for Sex Education). This dark comedy follows best friends Steve (played by Jemaine Clement) and Alice (Nicola Walker). It all goes south when Steve starts dating Alice’s 26 year-old daughter Izzy.Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
- Jun 8, 202645 min
TWO WEEKS IN AUGUST | RAFA | CAPE FEAR
Scott Bryan, Ali Plumb and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.First up this week, the BBC holiday drama Two Weeks in August. It follows Zoe who goes on holiday with her friends and family in the Mediterranean, only to find herself trapped on a Greek Island.Next, there's a new Netflix documentary following the life and career of Rafa Nadal. The former world number one opens up on his influences and journey to the very top of international tennis and eventually becoming the greatest Spanish tennis player of all time.Finally, Apple TV+ has brought us a remake of the psychological thriller Cape Fear, starring Javier Bardem as the sinister Max Cady and Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson as the pair of unfortunate lawyers caught in his path.Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
- Jun 1, 202645 min
Star City | Tip Toe | Spider Noir
Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Naga Munchetty to talk about about Russell T Davies's new Channel 4 drama 'Tip Toe', starring David Morrissey - Apple TV sci-fi thriller 'Star City - and Prime Video's Marvel-detective mash-up - Spider Noir.
- May 25, 202643 min
WIDOWS BAY | KYLIE | DEAR ENGLAND
Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio reviewed 'Widow's Bay' a ten-part comedy horror on Apple TV. Matthew Rhys stars at the mayor of a fictional New England town, who refuses to believe the superstitions of the residents who claim the island is cursed, only to begin encountering various supernatural happenings himself.Next, Kylie' a documentary on Netflix looking into the pop stars' life and her career spanning over 40 years and still counting. Produced by John Battsek and directed by Michael Harte, the series dives into her time on Neighbors, overcoming her cancer diagnosis and the preparations for her anniversary tour next year. Finally, 'Dear England' on BBC One and the iPlayer, a four-part drama based on the stage play by James Graham which explores the England men's football team - and its relationship with national identity. Joseph Fiennes stars as Gareth Southgate.Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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Scott and Hayley join Naga Munchetty to review the week's biggest shows. This week, that features ‘Lynley’ the latest crime thriller to reach BBC iPlayer, which follows aristocratic DI Thomas Lynley and his reluctant partner DS Barbara Havers as they’re brought in to solve murders.BBC Sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret’ starring Dawn French, Mark Heap and Craig Roberts, all about a retired couple - played by Dawn and Mark – who commit insurance fraud, after one of them is mistakenly claimed dead.And finally, we discuss Netflix’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ about two ice hockey players whose animosity in the rink turns into a secret romance off the ice.Remember you can Email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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