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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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LEGENDS | BELIEVE ME | RIVALS S2

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 st...

May 11, 202642 min

THE CAGE | UNCHOSEN | SECRET SERVICE

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 Unchose...

May 04, 202644 min

Half Man | The Neighbourhood | Big Mistakes

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 ITV...

Apr 28, 202632 min

Euphoria | Mint | Margot's Got Money

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 no...

Apr 20, 202640 min

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair | The Miniature Wife | Detective Hole

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 c...

Apr 13, 202643 min

The Burbs | Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen | Dear Killer Nannies | Imperfect Women

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 dereli...

Apr 06, 20261 hr 10 min

Bait | Babies | The Pitt

Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Naga Munchetty to review Bait on Amazon Prime, Babies on the BBC and The Pitt on HBO Max.

Mar 30, 202650 min

SNL UK | LOUIS THEROUX: INSIDE THE MANOSPHERE | DTF ST. LOUIS

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 Thero...

Mar 23, 202645 min

A Woman of Substance | The Madison | Scarpetta

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-produce...

Mar 16, 202644 min

Rooster | Young Sherlock | Vladimir

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...

Mar 09, 202644 min

Being Gordon Ramsey | Love Story: John F Kennedy & Carolyn Basset | Vanished

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio review Gordon Ramsey's latest documentary, charting the chef's attempt to juggle family life, global empire and his biggest launch yet - 'Being Gordon Ramsey' (Netflix). We take a look at 'Love Story: John F Kennedy & Carolyn Basset (Disney+) - the dramatisation of the couple's volatile courtship, marriage and deaths. Finally the trio cast their eye over thriller Vanish...

Mar 02, 202626 min

Dirty Business | The Dyers' Caravan Park | The Walsh Sisters

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio review ‘Dirty Business' a new three-part factual drama on Channel 4 starring Jason Watkins and David Thewlis. The duo play Ashley Smith and Peter Hammond, who are investigating the UK's water pollution scandal and the illegal industrial-scale dumping of raw sewage by privatized water companies. Next, the dad and daughter duo Danny and Dani Dyer come together for a new serie...

Feb 23, 20261 hr 37 min

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast | Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model  | Small Prophets

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio review 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast' a new eight-part series on Netflix created by Derry Girls writer, Lisa McGee. The comedy thriller follows a set of three estranged school friends who head back to Northern Ireland following the mysterious death of their friend Greta (Natasha O'keeffe). Next, 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model' a three-part documentary ...

Feb 16, 202646 min

Lord of the Flies | Betrayal | The Muppet Show

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio looks at 'Lord of the Flies' on BBC One, a new adaptation of the book Lord of the Flies by the William Golding, who won the Nobel Price for Literature in 1983. Adapted by Jack Thorne, who wrote The Hack, Toxic Town and co-wrote Adolescence, the four-part series follows a set of boys who are trapped on an island following a plane crash. Next, 'Betrayal' a four-part series on...

Feb 09, 202645 min

His & Hers | Wonder Man | Michael Jackson: The Trial

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio look at 'His & Hers' on Netflix - based on the hugely successful book by Alice Feeney. It follows Detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal) and his estranged wife and former news anchor, Anna Andrews (Tessa Thompson) as they both simultaneously investigate a murder. Next, Marvel's 'Wonder Man' on Disney +, a new eight-part series about the origin story of the superhero. Simo...

Feb 02, 202636 min

Take That (Netflix): Under Salt Marsh (Sky): Steal (Prime Video)

Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Naga Munchetty to review the best – and worst – of the week’s TV. This week that includes Netflix’s new documentary ‘Take That’, Sky Atlantic’s cold case thriller ‘Under Salt Marsh’ and heist drama ‘Steal’ on Prime Video.

Jan 27, 202644 min

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | Agatha Christie's Seven Dials

This week the trio looked at 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' a prequel to Game of Thrones, on Sky and Now TV. It’s based on three novellas by George RR Martin, telling the story of Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). Next, the long-awaited 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' on Paramount +, which is a new spin-off of the beloved sci-fi franchise currently celebrating its 60th anniversary. Finally, 'Agatha Christie's Seven Dials' - a new adaptation of the novel...

Jan 19, 202648 min

Lynley | Can You Keep a Secret | Heated Rivalry

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. An...

Jan 12, 202648 min

Run Away | Waiting for the Out | The Night Manager

Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases, as well as looking ahead to some of their most anticipated shows of the year. This week the trio looked at 'Run Away', a new eight-part series on Netflix. The story is an adaptation of Harlan Coben's novel about a father who is accused of murdering the homeless boyfriend of his daughter who ran away from home. Next, BBC Drama 'Waiting for the Out' which follows philosophy teacher Dan (Josh Fi...

Jan 05, 202637 min

Must Watch review of the year

Naga Munchetty Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell look back at the best TV 2025 had to offer. They share their top 5 TV picks each which stood out to them this year as a must watch. Finally, they look ahead to some of the most exciting TV coming in 2026 for you to keep your eye out for. Remember you can always email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.

Dec 29, 202550 min

Must Watch Christmas Special with stars Russell Tovey and Danielle Galligan

Scott and Hayley count down their top 5 TV shows each to watch over the festive period. From 'The Lowdown' on Disney +, to 'The Night Manager' on BBC One and 'The Great Festive Bake Off' on Channel 4, they guide you through the series worth binging and those to avoid! They also talk to Russell Tovey, the star of the BBC Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea about his Christmas traditions. The trio also talk to Danielle Galligan who plays the headstrong wife of Arthur Guinness,...

Dec 22, 20251 hr 10 min

Amadeus | The War Between the Land and the Sea | The Revenge Club

Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio looked at Sky and Now TV's 'Amadeus', a retelling of the life of renowned compser Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his rivalry with fellow compser Antonio Salieri in 18th-century Vienna. Next 'The War Between the Land and the Sea', a five-part Doctor Who spin-off on BBC One, about the conflict between humanity and an ancient species which emerges from the ocean. Finally 'The Rev...

Dec 15, 202548 min

The Abandons | Sean Combs: The Reckoning | The New Yorker at 100

Ali Plumb sits in for Scott Bryan today to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases with Naga Munchetty and Hayley Campbell. This week the trio looked at Netflix’s modern western drama, ‘The Abandons’, which stars Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson. They play two mothers locked in a bloody feud over land in 1850’s Washington. They also reviewed Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a new Netflix Documentary produced by Curtis Jackson aka “50 Cent” following the lead up to the arrest of Sean Co...

Dec 08, 202544 min

Robin Hood | What's the Monarchy For? | Landman S2

Ali Plumb sits in for Scott Bryan today to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases with Naga Munchetty and Hayley Campbell. This week the trio looked at MGM's Robin Hood, an action-packed reimagining of the outlaw's origin story. 'What's the Monarchy For?' a new BBC Documentary with David Dimbleby where he explores the relevance of the Monarchy in the modern world. Finally season two of Landman, a modern western about the gritty world of the west Texas oil fields based on the pod...

Dec 01, 202540 min

Pluribus | Malice | All Her Fault

Scott and Hayley join Naga to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week, the new release from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan – post-apocalyptic science fiction drama 'Pluribus' on Apple TV+. 'All Her Fault' from Sky Atlantic, starring Sarah Snook - who fans of Succession will recognise. And 'Malice' on Amazon Prime, starring Jack Whitehall and David Duchovny. Email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.

Nov 24, 202546 min

Wild Cherry | The Death of Bunny Munro | The Beast in Me

Scott and Hayley join Naga Munchetty to review the new BBC thriller ‘Wild Cherry’, which follows two girls at the heart of a school scandal. The trio also take a look at The Death of Bunny Munroe, Sky Atlantic’s adaptation of Nick Cave's novel about a door-to-door beauty salesman who takes his nine-year-old son on a life changing road trip across the south of England following the death of his wife. Finally, they discuss Netflix's The Beast in Me, an eight-part thriller which follows struggling ...

Nov 17, 202545 min

Kingdom | All’s Fair | Trespasses

Emma Vardy sits in for Naga Munchetty in today’s episode of Must Watch, as she joins Scott and Hayley to review the latest BBC nature documentary with David Attenborough called Kingdom. This six series follows four different animal families as they battle to survive in a Zambian river valley. The trio also take a look at All’s Fair a new legal drama on Disney+ featuring a star studded line up of Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close who work within an all-female legal firm. ...

Nov 10, 202533 min

Down Cemetery Road | Girlbands Forever | Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter

Emma Vardy sits in for Naga Munchetty in today’s episode of Must Watch, as she joins Scott and Hayley to review the newest thriller programme from Slow Horses’ writer Mick Herron: Down Cemetery Road, starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Jones. It follows private investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson) as she investigates a mysterious disappearance. The trio also take a look at the new BBC pop documentary Girlbands Forever, charting the rise of Britain’s top girlbands (including Atomic Kitten, All Saints an...

Nov 03, 202542 min
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