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  Van Der Valk | Ann Droid | Possession 03.08.2026 48min

  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 mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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  The Rapture | Furious | Evolution 27.07.2026 46min

  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.
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  Lucky | Katie Price: Nothing to Hide | The Hawk 21.07.2026 44min

  Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Naga Munchetty to talk Lucky, Katie Price: Nothing to Hide, The Hawk and their Must Watch recommendations.
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  Elle | The Dark | Little House on the Prairie 13.07.2026 44min

  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.
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  Scamanda | Jon Snow: A Last Big Story | I Will Find You 22.06.2026 54min

  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.
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  Best Medicine | Free Nelson Mandela | Alice And Steve 15.06.2026 28min

  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.
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  TWO WEEKS IN AUGUST | RAFA | CAPE FEAR 08.06.2026 45min

  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.
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  Star City | Tip Toe | Spider Noir 01.06.2026 45min

  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.
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  WIDOWS BAY | KYLIE | DEAR ENGLAND 25.05.2026 43min

  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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  Falling | Ponies | Dutton Ranch 18.05.2026 36min

  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'.
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  LEGENDS | BELIEVE ME | RIVALS S2 11.05.2026 42min

  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 mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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  THE CAGE | UNCHOSEN | SECRET SERVICE 04.05.2026 44min

  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.
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  Half Man | The Neighbourhood | Big Mistakes 28.04.2026 32min

  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 mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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  Euphoria | Mint | Margot's Got Money 20.04.2026 40min

  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 mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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  Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair | The Miniature Wife | Detective Hole 13.04.2026 42min

  Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio review 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' on Disney+, a four part revival of the hit noughties sitcom which depicts the trials and tribulations of family life. Many of the cast have reprised their roles, including Bryan Cranston as Hal, Jane Kaczmarek as Lois and Frankie Muniz as Malcolm. Next 'The Miniature Wife' a new ten-part comedy drama on Sky. The all star cast is headed by Matthew Macfadyen who plays a scientist who accidentally shrinks his wife Lindy, played by Elizabeth Banks. The drama explores the ever changing power dynamics within relationships. They've also been watching 'Detective Hole' a Norwegian crime drama on Netflix based on the bestselling books by Jo Nesbø. Tobias Santelmann plays Detective Harry Hole, an Oslo police detective who has to hunt down a serial killer while battling a corrupt adversary, Tom Waaler, played by Joel Kinnaman. Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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  The Burbs | Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen | Dear Killer Nannies | Imperfect Women 06.04.2026 1h 10min

  Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases in a bumper Easter special episode.This week the trio review The Burbs, an adaption of the 1989 Tom Hanks comedy. The eight-part series on Sky and Now TV follows a newly married couple Rob and Samira, played by Jack Whitehall and Keke Palmer, who move into their dream neighbourhood with their newborn baby. Their idealistic life begins to unravel when a mysterious neighbour moves into a derelict house across the road.Next a new eight-part horror series produced by the Duffer Brothers on Netflix called 'Something Bad Is Going to Happen'. It stars The Night Manager's Camila Morrone as a bride-to-be who has a growing sense that her wedding is about to be doomed.They've also been watching Apple TV thriller 'Imperfect Women', which follows three best friends whose lives are shattered after their fourth member is murdered, and 'Dear Killer Nannies' on Disney+ which tells the story of the downfall of Pablo Escobar and his cartel through the perspective of his young son in the 1990s.Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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  Bait | Babies | The Pitt 30.03.2026 49min

  Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Naga Munchetty to review Bait on Amazon Prime, Babies on the BBC and The Pitt on HBO Max.
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  SNL UK | LOUIS THEROUX: INSIDE THE MANOSPHERE | DTF ST. LOUIS 23.03.2026 44min

  Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio review the debut episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) UK on Sky and Now TV. It follows the same format as its American counterpart with live sketch comedy, a musical performance and a celebrity guest host. SNL veteran Tina Fey was the first to host the series alongside indie band Wet Leg. Next a documentary series which has drummed up a lot of online discourse, ‘Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere’ on Netflix. Louis dives into the world of extreme online male influencers and content creators who claim to be redefining modern masculinity.Finally, ‘DTF St. Louis’ a dark comedy on Sky Atlantic starring Jason Bateman and David Harbour. The seven-part series follows a local TV weather man and his American Sign Language interpreter who are in a rut with their relationships so decide to join a dating app, before things take a grizzly turn.Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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  A Woman of Substance | The Madison | Scarpetta 16.03.2026 44min

  Naga Munchetty is joined by Hayley Campbell and Ali Plumb to dissect the week’s biggest TV and streaming releases. This week the team review the Channel 4’s decade-spanning A Woman of Substance, based on the novel by Barbara Taylor. The series charts the rise of Emma Harte from Yorkshire maid to powerful 70’s businesswoman. But despite her success, she still wants revenge on the family she once worked for. Next up is Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison on Paramount+, the latest from the writer-producer’s ever-expanding Yellowstone’s universe. It centre’s on Michelle Pfeiffer’s Stacy and her Big Apple family coming to terms with their patriarchs death, and their sudden move from city-life to rural Montana. Last is crime thriller Scarpetta on Amazon Prime, featuring Nicole Kidman. The series is based on the Patricia Cornwall novels, and sees forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta – played by Kidman – attempt to unmask a serial killer. Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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  Rooster | Young Sherlock | Vladimir 09.03.2026 44min

  This week the trio review ‘Rooster' a new comedy on Sky and HBO Max, brought to us by Bill Lawrence, the creator of Scrubs and Ted Lasso. The series follows a novelist called Greg Russo, played by Steve Carrell, who returns to a University where his daughter works after her husband has an affair with a student.Next, Amazon Prime's 'Young Sherlock' is an eight-part series directed by the infamous Guy Ritchie. The series explores the origin story of the legendary detective and his first ever case. Finally ‘Vladimir' on Netflix, an eight-part adaptation of the book by Julia May Jona. It follows the life of M, played by Rachel Weisz, a professor who becomes obsessed with a new member to the faculty called Vladimir, played by Leo Woodall.Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.