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.
Lord Boreal himself (Ariyon Bakare) joins the Must Watch crew to talk about the return of BBC One’s fantasy series His Dark Materials. Scott and Hayley cast their critical eye across the return of the Crown – this time with added Margaret Thatcher, plus BBC Two’s industry looks at the indignities of being an intern at a fictional financial firm.
Nihal, Scott and Hayley attempt to pick the best fictional TV politicians with the help of special guests Andy Riley, emmy-winning screenwriter of Veep and Eli Attie, former White House staffer and West Wing writer/producer.
I’m a Celebrity winner Emily Atack joins Nihal, Scott and Hayley to talk about her new ITV sketch and stand-up show. Plus the Mandalorian’s back – so we must be heading for another lockdown, Channel 4 finally let us see the rest of Maxxx and Nihal tells us why he’s being bombarded with paintings of himself.
Patrick Kielty, Scott and Hayley review the week’s big TV shows, with guest Nick Frost. Netflix turn to chess to provide the drama in The Queen’s Gambit, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant start in Sky’s The Undoing and Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s new comedy goes deep with internet ghost hunters. And Nick himself is the guest, but what will he make of the fact that Hayley is sleeping in his old bedroom?
Nihal, Hayley and Scott look at the best new TV and streaming shows. BAFTA winner Katherine Parkinson drops by to talk about Taskmaster’s move from Dave to Channel 4. Hugh Laurie stars in political thriller Roadkill on BBC One, and Netflix follow up The Haunting of Hill House with a new spooky series timed for Halloween.
Nihal, Hayley and Scott look at a powerful documentary on the Atlantic slave trade, Channel 4’s new drama set in the world of porn production and Netflix’s Emily in Paris – from the creators of Sex and the City. Plus the most awkward TV moments to watch with your parents and when is a series obviously bad but you just can’t stop watching it. Get in touch by emailing mustwatch@bbc.co.uk.
Nihal, Scott and Hayley review Spitting Image on Britbox. Plus, they speak to Blake Harrison about Agatha and the Midnight Murders on Channel 5 and Harry Lloyd about Brave New World. Hayley opens up about the fox who visits her garden and Scott’s got a new ironing board to broadcast from.
As Disney’s kids content moves to Disney+ Nihal, Scott and Hayley speak to the service’s Senior Vice President, Luke Bradley-Jones.
Nihal, Scott and Hayley hear from Katherine Kelly about her stylish bob in Criminal S2 and writer and star of Ghosts on BBC One, Mathew Baynton. Plus, Hayley reveals her allergy to immersive theatre as the team review The Third Day on Sky Atlantic.
Nihal, Scott and Hayley hear from Katherine Ryan about her first scripted comedy The Duchess on Netflix. Plus, Tom Taylor on playing the son of Tom Hollander and Saskia Reeves in BBC One’s Us.
Nihal, Scott and Hayley review Netflix space series “Away” starring Hilary Swank and hear from her co-star, Ray Panthaki. They take a look at Sue Perkins’ travelogue Along the US-Mexico Border and season two of The Boys. They also discuss the return of Eastenders and the end of Doc Martin.
Laura Whitmore, Scott and Hayley speak to Fleabag’s Sian Clifford about starring alongside Maisie Williams in Sky One’s Two Weeks To Live. Plus Anna Madeley on Channel 5’s reboot of All Creatures Great and Small. The team also review BBC One’s latest Strike adaptation: Lethal White.
Nihal, Scott and Hayley round up the announcements coming from this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival – including Channel 4’s new game show where contestants must built a bridge! Plus, Nihal speaks to historian David Olusoga as he prepares to give the prestigious MacTaggart lecture at the festival. The team also review I Hate Suzie on Sky Atlantic, Stargirl on Amazon Prime and Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing on BBC Two.
Nihal, Hayley and Scott hear from Nick Mohammed about Ted Lasso on Apple TV + and he remembers a previous review from Scott! Plus, they talk about Lovecraft Country on Sky Atlantic and Harry Hill’s World of TV on BBC Two.
Laura Whitmore, Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell review the latest TV and streaming shows. They're joined by Christine Quinn, one of the stars of Netflix's hit Hollywood real estate docu-soap Selling Sunset - and by Nina Sosonya from Sky Atlantic's erotic drama Little Birds. Plus why I'm A Celeb is staying closer to home this year, and the new BBC Two comedy from Diane Morgan.
The crew chat to Derry Girls creator Lisa and her partner Tobias about their new Channel 5 thriller, The Deceived. Plus the Muppets return to TV on Disney+ and Lee Mack’s new sitcom, Semi-Detached. Also, the best of the TV BAFTAs and why David Attenborough is teaming up with rapper Dave.
As Sky Atlantic’s hit miniseries Chernobyl ties the record for the most nominations in BAFTA television history, Nihal Arthanayake speaks to the show’s writer and creator, Craig Mazin. They discuss Chernobyl’s themes and legacy and how it was inspired, in part, by Donald Trump’s presidency. Plus they talk about Craig’s current work adapting hit PlayStation game The Last of Us for HBO, and why working for Harvey Weinstein made him physically ill.
Nihal, Hayley and Scott talk to BAFTA chair Krishnendu Majumdar about 2020’s socially distant ceremony. Scott speaks to the stars of The Umbrella Academy on Netflix. Plus, they review BBC One’s Anthony and Prodigal Son on Sky and Now TV.
Nihal, Hayley and Scott talk to the star of BBC One’s A Suitable Boy Tanya Maniktala. Plus, they discuss writers making shows outside of their culture and if we’re running out of TV.
Laura Whitmore sits in for Nihal. She joins Hayley and Scott to talk dogs on Zoom with Daisy Lowe. Plus, the team review The Plot Against America on Sky Atlantic, BBC Two’s The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty and Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix.
Gary Kemp tells Nihal, Scott and Hayley about playing a heightened version of himself for The Kemps: All True. John Logan tells Hayley why the time was right to move Penny Dreadful out of Victorian London.
Hayley Campbell speaks to John Logan, the writer, creator and showrunner of the British-American horror series Penny Dreadful about City of Angels - a new spin-off series premiering on Sky in summer 2020. They also discuss the impact Coronavirus could have on Hollywood, the work of William Friedkin and John's screenwriting work on films such as Martin Scorsese's The Aviator. Picture Credit: © 2019 SHOWTIME NETWORKS INC. All Rights Reserved.
Nihal, Scott and Hayley review Channel 4’s strange new lockdown commission, which sees cameras strapped to celebrities’ dogs. Plus Netflix do their own spin on the Cyrstal Maze with family game show Floor is Lava, and Tom Brittney, the star of Reggie Yates’s new BBC drama Make Me Famous, joins the gang to talk about portraying a reality star away from the glare of the cameras.
Nihal, Hayley and Scott hear from Rochenda Sandall about filming on an abandoned Eastenders set for Talking Heads. Scott speaks to Eve Hewson about The Luminaries. Plus, ‘Download’ is a Black Lives Matter special.
Nihal, Hayley and Scott hear about Michael Sheen’s BBC One comedy Staged which is filmed in his home. Plus, they speak to co-writer of the Salisbury Poisonings Declan Lawn and Annabel Scholey who stars as Sarah Bailey.
Ahead of Father’s day the Must Watch team of Nihal, Hayley and Scott champion who should be the best TV dad. From Homer Simpson to Martin Goodman from Friday Night Dinner, who will make Nihal’s top five? With special guest Alan Fletcher – otherwise known as Karl Kennedy from Neighbours.
Nihal, Hayley and Scott speak to Paapa Essiedu about his role in Michaela Coel’s drama exploring race and consent ‘I May Destroy You’ on BBC One. Writer Stephen S Thompson tells them about adapting his brother’s experience of the Windrush scandal for BBC drama ‘Sitting In Limbo.’ Plus the team review the four part Hillary Clinton on Sky Documentaries.
Laura, Scott and Hayley chat to comedian Holly Walsh about her new BBC Comedy ‘The Other One.’ Plus, Denise Van Outen gives Laura some Gogglebox tips as she embarks on the new celebrity series.
Nihal, Scott and Hayley review White Lines, the new Netflix series set in Ibiza, and Amazon Original Little Fires Everywhere. Sky’s launched another new channel, this time focussing on documentaries – and the first big series is McMillions – which looks into the McDonald’s monopoly scam.
Nihal Arthanayake talks in depth to the director of The Last Dance on Netflix. The show charts the rise of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls in the 1990s – led by Michael Jordan.
