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Must Watch

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Последний 14.09.2026

Scott and Hayley join Naga Munchetty to review the week's biggest shows, including ‘Lynley’, the latest crime thriller on BBC iPlayer, featuring aristocratic DI Thomas Lynley and his partner DS Barbara Havers. They also discuss the BBC sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret’ starring Dawn French, Mark Heap, and Craig Roberts, about a retired couple who commit insurance fraud after one is mistakenly declared dead. Finally, they review Netflix’s ‘Heated Rivalry’, which follows two ice hockey players whose animosity on the rink turns into a secret romance off the ice. Listeners can email [email protected] to share their thoughts.

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  • 70 Up | Last Seen | Reckless 14.09.2026 47мин
    Kylie Pentelow sits in for Naga Munchetty in today’s episode of Must Watch, as she joins Hayley and Scott for this week’s reviews.Our first review is the highly anticipated end of the Seven Up series, with 70 Up: The Final Chapter. It began in 1964, with the late director Michael Apted filming seven-year-olds talking about their lives and ambitions. He revisited them every seven years, until he passed away in 2021. This final edition catches up with the original cast one last time.Apple TV crime drama Last Seen is next, starring Patrick Brammal (Colin from Accounts) and Maxine Peake. A former police officer, still grieving the loss of his kidnapped daughter over a decade prior, starts seeing signs that she may still be out there.Lastly, there’s the Australian crime comedy Reckless, a four-part Australian adaptation of the Scottish programme Guilt. Two siblings accidentally cause the death of an elderly man on the way back from a wedding. Rather than calling in the accident, they decide to try and cover their tracks instead.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.
  • Ms. X | New Zealand Spy | The Box 07.09.2026 47мин
    Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Naga Munchetty in the latest episode of Must Watch. This week's shows include Gary Lineker’s new game show The Box (ITV). A group of celebrities are subject to a series of unpredictable challenges as they’re carted around the UK in giant metal boxes, in order to keep their trials a secret until the very last moment. Featuring Joey Essex, John Bercow, Jenny Ryan, and Ellie Taylor as well as a host of other celebs.There’s the Disney+ dark comedy Ms. X, which follows a suburban stay-at-home mum named Mia (played by Melissa George) as she tries to scare her unfaithful husband, but things quickly turn dangerous as the criminal underworld gets involved.Finally there’s New Zealand Spy, a comedy series created by Paul Williams, written by and starring Williams, Rose Matafeo, and Flight of the Concords’ Bret McKenzie. Three unlikely candidates respond to a newspaper ad and must navigate the world of espionage.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.
  • Adults S2 | Turning Point: Generation 9/11 | Tea with Judi Dench featuring Ian McKellen | The Rainmaker 31.08.2026 1ч 5мин
    Naga’s back alongside Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan to review the latest TV releases in this special bumper episode. There’s the second series of the Disney+ comedy Adults, a Gen Z coming-of-age sitcom about a group of 20-somethings living in a house together in New York.From Netflix, there’s the new documentary Turning Point: Generation 9/11, examining the consequences of the World Trade Center attacks twenty five years on. 50% of Americans living today are too young to remember 9/11; but they are the generation processing the consequences of it.On Sky and NOWTV, there’s a new instalment of Tea with Judi Dench, featuring fellow national treasure and longtime friend Sir Ian McKellen. The two legends of stage and screen catch up and reminisce about their long and illustrious careers.Finally, there’s a new adaptation of the bestselling John Grisham novel The Rainmaker, previously adapted into a film in 1997, starring Matt Damon. This version shifts proceedings to the modern day and stars Milo Callaghan (Rivals) as idealistic young lawyer Rudy Baylor. He has to square up against his former employer Leo Drummond (John Slattery) in this courtroom drama.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.
  • Lanterns | You’re Killing Me | The Terror: Devil in Silver 24.08.2026 45мин
    Emma Vardy sits in for Naga Munchetty in today’s episode of Must Watch, as she joins Scott and Hayley to review the new superhero show from HBO: Lanterns, starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. This new adaptation of the legendary superhero follows experienced intergalactic peacekeeper Hal Jordan (Chandler) as he trains his new fellow green lantern, Jon Stewart (Pierre) and solves a crime in rural Nebraska, with extraterrestrial implications.Also, on the box this week, there’s a new crime caper starring Brooke Shields called You’re Killing Me, which follows a famous author (Shields) and a Gen Z podcaster (Amalia Williamson) as they unite to investigate a series of murders. There’s also the third series of the horror anthology The Terror, Devil in Silver, which stars Dan Stevens as a man wrongfully imprisoned in a sinister psychiatric hospital and his fight to remain sane.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.
  • Buried | My Brilliant Career | Race Against the Tide 17.08.2026 42мин
    Emma Vardy stands in for Naga Munchetty on Must Watch this week. She's joined by Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week the trio reviewed ‘My Brilliant Career’ the iconic Australian story that began as a 1901 semi-autobiographical novel by Miles Franklin. It follows Sybylla Melvyn (Phillipa Northeast), a headstrong and rebellious young farm girl in rural Australia who dreams of becoming a writer, without wanting to let romance get in the way.Next, it's 'Buried' with Michael Sheen, a new two-part documentary series with the well-known actor. Here he looks at allegations that a chemicals giant decades ago dumped huge amount of industrial chemicals all around Wales, resulting in contamination and concerns from locals that it could be responsible for an increase in cancer rates in the region.Finally, it's 'Race Against The Tide', a competitive sand sculpting competition on BBC Two. Expert professional sand sculptors are partnered with creative newbies and their sand sculptures are judged on technical prowess and detail. As the title suggests, they are racing against the tide.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say
  • Hit Point | The Shards | The Westies 10.08.2026 47мин
    Emma Vardy stands in for Naga Munchetty on Must Watch this week. She's joined by Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week the trio reviewed 'Hit Point' a six-part series on U&Dave and from the creators of Misfits. The series starts when three men in animal masks intercept a Range Rover carrying ten million pounds in cash and detectives Bella and Leo are called to investigate. It premiers on the 13th of August and stars Peter Serafinowicz, William Abadie and Nick Blood. Next, 'The Shards' a nine-part teen drama on Disney+, based on the book by Bret Easton Ellis and directed by Ryan Murphy. It follows Bret (Igby Rigney) a student in his final year of high school in 1981 in Los Angeles who becomes obsessed new student Robert Mallary (Homer Gere), at the same time as a serial killer rips through the local community. Finally, 'The Westies' an eight-part drama about the real-life 1980s Irish-American gang The Westies, who partnered with the Italian-American mafia in Manhattan. It features JK Simmons as the Irish gang leader, Eamon Sweeney.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.
  • Van Der Valk | Ann Droid | Possession 03.08.2026 48мин
    Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Marianna review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week’s reviews include Possession on Sky, a new supernatural thriller set in Jamaica starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Claudia, a lawyer, journeys to Jamaica's haunted Connaught plantation to fight an inheritance claim.We’ve also got the fourth series of Van Der Valk on ITV, a loose remake of the original Van der Valk series. Marc Warren stars as the eponymous detective who uses his street smarts and powers of observation to solve crimes in Amsterdam.and there’s Ann Droid on the BBC iPlayer, a sitcom written by and starring Philomena Cunk’s Diane Morgan, as a hapless robot sent to assist Sue, a widow whose husband died 18 months earlier.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.
  • The Rapture | Furious | Evolution 27.07.2026 46мин
    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 [email protected] to have your say.
  • Lucky | Katie Price: Nothing to Hide | The Hawk 21.07.2026 44мин
    Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Naga Munchetty to talk Lucky, Katie Price: Nothing to Hide, The Hawk and their Must Watch recommendations.
  • Elle | The Dark | Little House on the Prairie 13.07.2026 44мин
    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 [email protected] to have your say.
  • Scamanda | Jon Snow: A Last Big Story | I Will Find You 22.06.2026 54мин
    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 [email protected] to have your say.
  • Best Medicine | Free Nelson Mandela | Alice And Steve 15.06.2026 28мин
    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 [email protected] to have your say.
  • TWO WEEKS IN AUGUST | RAFA | CAPE FEAR 08.06.2026 45мин
    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 [email protected] to have your say.
  • Star City | Tip Toe | Spider Noir 01.06.2026 45мин
    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.
  • WIDOWS BAY | KYLIE | DEAR ENGLAND 25.05.2026 43мин
    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 [email protected] to have your say.
  • Falling | Ponies | Dutton Ranch 18.05.2026 36мин
    Scott and Hayley join Naga to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week, the 'Yellowstone' sequel 'Dutton Ranch' on Paramount+, Jack Thorne's first ever love story 'Falling' on Channel 4, and Sky's espionage comedy drama 'Ponies'.
  • LEGENDS | BELIEVE ME | RIVALS S2 11.05.2026 42мин
    Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week the trio review 'Legends' on Netflix, Created by Neil Forsyth and based on a true story. The new six-part series stars Tom Burke, Steve Coogan and Charlotte Richie and follows a team of civil servants who become undercover agents to stop gangs bringing in heroin into the country during Thatcher’s Britain.Next 'Believe Me' a new four-part true crime drama on ITVX, which tells the story of the survivors who launched legal action against the police following their investigation of the taxi driver Jon Worboys, a serial sex offender who was convicted in 2009.Finally the widely anticipated season two of Disney Plus’s 'Rivals'. The series is based on the novels by Jilly Cooper about two rival TV companies in the Cotswolds. Stars reprising their roles include David Tennant, Aiden Turner, Danny Dyer, Katherine Parkinson and Emily Atack.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.
  • THE CAGE | UNCHOSEN | SECRET SERVICE 04.05.2026 44мин
    Naga Munchetty is joined by Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan to review the week’s biggest TV and streaming releases.On this week’s podcast, the team review BBC One’s five-part crime thriller ‘The Cage’, featuring Sheridan Smith. It follows casino thieves Matty and Leanne - played by Michael Socha and Sheridan Smith - after the pair realise they have been stealing from the same casino safe, sending them on a path into the world of crime.Second, the trio discuss the new Netflix cult drama Unchosen. Created and written by Julie Gearey, and inspired by real-life experiences in high-control religious communities in the UK, it follows a fictional ultra conservative patriarchal community in rural England run by Mr. Phillips, played by Christopher Eccleston. Last up is ITV’s five-part espionage thriller Secret Service, starring Gemma Arterton as an MI6 officer unmasking a Russian mole within the UK government. In the process, she risks her reputation and her family, as an election looms.
  • Half Man | The Neighbourhood | Big Mistakes 28.04.2026 32мин
    Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week the trio review 'Half Man' a BBC drama created, written and staring Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd. The six-part series follows the story of estranged stepbrothers Niall, played by Jamie Bell, and Ruben, played by Gadd. After thirty years apart the pair reunite at Niall's wedding where things take a violent turn.Next ‘The Neighbourhood' - a new Gameshow hosted by Graham Norton on ITVX which marries domestic drama with high-stake competition. Six families move into the same neighbourhood, a street-sized set, where they compete in a series of challenges to win the £250,000 prize.Finally, 'Big Mistakes' on Netflix staring and created by Schitt Creek's Dan Levy and comedian Rachel Sennott. It follows two directionless siblings, played by Levy and Taylor Ortega, who get blackmailed into the world of organised crime.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.
  • Euphoria | Mint | Margot's Got Money 20.04.2026 40мин
    Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week the trio review the third and highly anticipated season of ‘Euphoria’ on HBO Max, where we see most of the original star-studded cast reprise their roles including Jacob Elordi, Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney. The series is set five years on from where we last left the cast in season 2, all the characters have moved into their adult lives and are trying to find their way in the world now they’ve left high school.Next ‘Mint’ a new eight-part drama on BBC One, written and directed by Charlotte Regan. It follows the story of Shannon, played by Emma Laird and Arran, played by Benjamin Coyle-Larner who are both children of rival crime families and against the odds fall in love. Finally, ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ on Apple TV which follows Margo, played by Elle Fanning, a pregnant college drop out who’s navigating the trials and tribulations of becoming a single mother. Fanning’s co-stars include Michelle Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman who play her mum and dad. Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.

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