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Nihal Arthanayake, Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan review the biggest new TV and streaming shows.
May 18, 2020•49 min
Must Watch
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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Upload | The Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft | Isolation Stories (with Keith Lemon and Anna Richardson)
Nihal Arthanayake, Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. Plus, they speak to Keith Lemon and Anna Richardson.
May 11, 2020•53 min
Trying | Isolation Stories | The Eddy (with Rafe Spall and Eddie Marsan)
Nihal Arthanayake, Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. They speak to Rafe Spall about starring in Trying on Apple TV + and Eddie Marsan about ITV's lockdown drama Isolation Stories.
May 04, 2020•57 min
Normal People | After Life | Code 404 (with Ricky Gervais, Daniel Mays and Sarah Greene)
Nihal Arthanayake, Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. They speak to star of BBC Three’s Normal People, Sarah Greene and hear from Ricky Gervais about After Life and Daniel Mays on Code 404.
Apr 27, 2020•57 min
Gangs of London | The Great British Sewing Bee | Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
Nihal Arthanayake, Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell review the biggest new TV and streaming shows including Gangs of London on Sky Atlantic, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins on Channel 4 and The Great British Sewing Bee on BBC One. They also hear from Celebrity SAS recruits Lauren Steadman and Tony Bellew. Plus, Gangs of London creator Gareth Evans.
Apr 20, 2020•50 min
Killing Eve | Quiz | Best shows of 2020 so far (with Owen McDonnell and Charlotte Ritchie)
Nihal Arthanayake, Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell review the biggest new TV and streaming shows including season 3 of Killing Eve on BBC iplayer and Quiz on ITV. They also speak to actors Owen McDonnell (Niko in Killing Eve) and Charlotte Ritchie from Channel 4’s Feel Good.
Apr 13, 2020•53 min
Must Watch Top 5: Uplifting TV Shows
Scott, Hayley and Nihal are joined by TV insiders Jon Plowman and James Cary, and 5 live listeners, to argue over the most uplifting TV shows of all time.
Apr 09, 2020•47 min
Dynamo: Beyond Belief | Tales from the Loop | Home before Dark (with Tony Close from Ofcom)
LONG: Nihal Arthanayake, Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell review the biggest new TV and streaming shows including Dynamo: Beyond Belief on Sky One, Tales from the Loop on Amazon Prime and Home before Dark on Apple TV +. The team are also joined by Tony Close from the media regulator Ofcom about how TV audiences’ complaints are changing.
Apr 06, 2020•52 min
Save Me Too | The Letter For The King | Gordon, Gino & Fred
Nihal, Scott and Hayley review the week's big new TV and streaming shows. Netflix head into the world of medieval fantasy in family friendly drama The Letter to the King, Sky release the follow up to their critically acclaimed kidnap thriller Save Me, and Gordon Ramsey, Gino D'Acampo and Fred Sirieix do something none of us will be doing for months in ITV's American Road Trip. Plus why Coronavirus has led to a substantial outbreak of Mr Motivator appearances, the best and worst homes to broadcas...
Mar 30, 2020•52 min
The Nest Special with Martin Compston
Scott Bryan talks in depth with Martin Compston about starring in BBC One's new drama The Nest. The show co-stars Sophie Rundle - and is written by BAFTA winner Nicole Taylor. Plus they discuss the next season of Line of Duty, switching accents and why it's a bad idea to give fictional names to performing dogs.
Mar 23, 2020•38 min
Disney+ | The Mandalorian | The Nest | Duncanville (with Martin Compston & O-T Fagbenle)
Nihal, Scott and Hayley review the week's big new TV. It's the UK launch of Disney+, but does the new streaming service offer value for money? Star Wars fans rejoice - the Mandalorian is finally available in the UK - but is the flagship Disney+ show any good? Amy Poehler stars in Channel 4's new animated comedy Duncanville, but does the Parks and Recreation star convince as a teenage boy? Martin Compston joins Scott to talk about starring in BBC One drama The Nest (and chat a bit about Line of D...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min
The English Game | Westworld Season 3 | Kate & Koji (with Andy Hamilton, Edward Holcroft and Kevin Guthrie)
Nihal Arthanayake, Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell are joined by special guests to review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. Andy Hamilton speaks about his new café-set sitcom, Kate & Koji on ITV. Scott meets Edward Holcroft and Kevin Guthrie who star in The English Game on Netflix. Plus the Must Watch crew discuss the return of Westworld on Sky Atlantic and Now TV.
Mar 16, 2020•53 min
Belgravia | Breeders | 5 Guys a Week (with Philip Glenister, Chris Addison & Simon Blackwell)
Rick Edwards, Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell are joined by special guests to review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. Philip Glenister drops by to talk about starring in ITV's new Sunday night costume drama, Belgravia. Hayley meets Chris Addison and Simon Blackwell to talk about their new Sky One comedy Breeders. Plus the Must Watch crew discuss TV dating shows, including Netflix's Love is Blind and Channel 4's new series Five Guys a Week.
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Noughts + Crosses | Race Across the World | The Trip to Greece
Nihal Arthanayake, Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. The team checks out Noughts + Crosses on BBC One, Race Across the World on BBC Two and Sky One’s The Trip to Greece.
Mar 02, 2020•51 min
The Goop Lab Special (with Elise Loehnen)
Nihal speaks to Elise Loehnen, Chief Content Officer at Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand Goop. The company has been accused of spreading “misinformation” about the health benefits of the products it sells as part of a documentary series it’s created in partnership with Netflix. But is the series as dangerous as some medical experts suggest, or is it offering an alternative view on how to help with women with chronic conditions? Subscribe to Must Watch to hear the latest TV reviews and previews ...
Feb 26, 2020•23 min
I Am Not Okay With This | The Twilight Zone | Get Even (with Zai Bennett, MD of Content - Sky UK)
Nihal Arthanayake (@therealnihal), Scott Bryan (@scottygb) and Hayley Campbell (@hayleycampbell) are joined by Sky's Zai Bennett to talk about the future of TV. In the first of a series of conversations with some of the biggest figures in the UK television industry, they discuss the possibility of losing content to digital rivals, why channels need to spend billions on new programmes and whether there are simply too many shows. Plus the team review I Am Not Okay With This - the new Netflix show ...
Feb 24, 2020•51 min
Intelligence | Man with a Plan | Hunters (David Schwimmer, Nick Mohammed, Nicola Roberts and Logan Lerman)
Nihal Arthanayake, Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. The team checks out Intelligence on Sky. Plus, E4's Man with a Plan and Hunters on Amazon Prime. They also speak to Nicola Roberts after she won The Masked Singer.
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Must Watch Top 5: TV’s Greatest Love Stories
As we enter Valentine’s season Must Watch regulars Scott Bryan (@ScottyGB), Hayley Campbell (@HayleyCampbell) and Nihal Arthanayake (@TheRealNihal) pick their way through some of the greatest screen romances of all time. From Marge and Homer Simpson to Zammo and Jacqui from Grange Hill, who will make Nihal’s final list? They’re joined by extra special guest Jane Espenson (@JaneEspenson) who has worked as a producer and writer on some of the biggest shows on TV, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
Feb 13, 2020•51 min
The Pale Horse | Locke & Key | Visible: Out on Television (with Denise Van Outen)
Nihal Arthanayake, Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. The team checks out Locke & Key on Netflix. Plus, BBC One’s the Pale Horse and Visible: Out on Television on Apple TV +. They also speak to Denise Van Outen after her exit from The Masked Singer. You can email the team at mustwatch@bbc.co.uk or tweet @bbc5live using the hashtag #5livemustwatch.
Feb 10, 2020•50 min
The Stranger | Baghdad Central | Justin Bieber: Seasons (with Skin)
Nihal Arthanayake, Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. The team checks out The Stranger on Netflix. Plus, Justin Bieber's YouTube documentary 'Seasons' and Channel 4's crime thriller 'Baghdad Central.' They also speak to Skin from Skunk Anansie after her exit from The Masked Singer. You can email the team at mustwatch@bbc.co.uk or tweet @bbc5live using the hashtag #5livemustwatch.
Feb 03, 2020•44 min
Star Trek: Picard | Celebrity Ex on the Beach (with Richard Armitage, Hannah John-Kamen & Joey Essex)
Nihal Arthanayake, Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. The team checks out The Windermere Children on BBC 2. Plus, Amazon’s new Star Trek series Picard and they speak to Joey Essex about Celebrity Ex on the Beach and The Stranger stars Richard Armitage and Hannah John-Kamen.
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr
The Righteous Gemstones Special (With Danny McBride & Edi Patterson)
Nihal Arthanayake meets the stars of Sky Comedy’s brand new US series The Righteous Gemstones. Danny McBride (Eastbound and Down) and Edi Patterson (Vice-Principals) tell him why they decided to create a show centred on a dysfunctional family of crooked televangelists, and why not everything you read about Edi online is true.
Jan 21, 2020•28 min
Crazy Delicious | Avenue 5 | Chris Packham: 7.7 Billion People & Counting (with Teddy Sheringham & Jayde Adams)
Nihal Arthanayake, Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. The team checks out Crazy Delicious on Channel 4 which features an edible set. Plus Sky One’s new space sitcom Avenue 5 and Chris Packham’s BBC 2 documentary 7.7 Billion People and Counting which explores the threat of an increasing population. If that’s not enough, they’re joined by the celebrity revealed as ‘Tree’ on ITV’s The Masked Singer, Teddy Sheringham and the host of C4’s Crazy Delicious, J...
Jan 20, 2020•50 min
Sex Education Season 2 Special
Nihal Arthanayake chats to Sex Education’s Patricia Allison, Connor Swindells and Kedar Williams-Stirling as the comedy returns to Netflix for Season 2.
Jan 14, 2020•23 min
Deadwater Fell | Sex Education | Cobra | Love Island (with Justin Hawkins)
Nihal Arthanayake, Hayley Campbell and guest critic Lauren O’Neill review the biggest new TV and streaming shows. This week the team checks out Deadwater Fell on Channel 4, a David Tennant-starring thriller with a faint whiff of Broadchurch about it. Plus they ask whether Sky One’s political drama Cobra is the UK’s answer to Designated Survivor and check out the second season of Netflix’s hit comedy Sex Education. If that’s not enough, they also take a look at the first ever Winter Love Island a...
Jan 13, 2020•49 min
The Choir: Aylesbury Prison (with Gareth Malone)
Documentary of the week: Nihal speaks to Gareth about his two part BBC documentary, that charts his attempts to transform the lives of young prisoners by starting a choir.
Jan 08, 2020•40 min
The Masked Singer | The Witcher | White House Farm (with Alan Johnson)
Nihal, Hayley and Scott review the week's big TV, including ITV's new celebrity singing show, and Netflix's adaptation of the Witcher. With special guest, former Home Secretary, Alan Johnson.
Jan 06, 2020•50 min
New Year, New TV | Dracula, Bake Off PLUS Best of the Decade
The Must Watch team, Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Nihal Arthanayake look at the best TV of the New Year, plus best shows of the year AND the decade. Hear from Mark Gatiss on Dracula and let us know if you agree or disagree on what they choose – has your favourite made the cut? Email: mustwatch@bbc.co.uk
Dec 26, 2019•1 hr 36 min
Christmas TV Special: Gavin & Stacey |Tiger Who Came to Tea | With Mackenzie Crook
The Must Watch team, Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Nihal Arthanayake look at the best Christmas TV. In this episode – The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Gavin and Stacey Christmas special and Worzel Gummidge.
Dec 20, 2019•50 min
Responsible Child | Sticks and Stones | The Cure
Nihal Arthanayake, Hayley Cambpell and Scott Bryan pick their way through the week’s big new TV and streaming releases, including ITV thriller Sticks and Stones, BBC factual drama Responsible Child and Channel 4’s The Cure. Plus Scott dissects the main channel’s election coverage, including Channel 4’s “interesting” alternative election programme.
Dec 16, 2019•48 min
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