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Must Watch

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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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Episodes

The Real Full Monty on Ice | Gone Christmas Fishing | The Grand Tour (with Shaughna Phillips)

Love Island graduate Shaughna Phillips joins Scott, Nihal and Hayley to explain why she’s baring *everything* while ice skating on prime time ITV (it’s all for a very good cause). Plus the Grand Tour Boys™ are back - whether you want them to be or not. This time the Amazon Prime trio head to the island of Réunion to explore its ridiculous ring road. And fans of Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer’s Gone Fishing rejoice! The cult show is back for a Christmas special. All that, plus Scott and Hayley’...

Dec 14, 202051 min

The Vicar of Dibley | Mariah Carey | Raised by Wolves (plus Jon Richardson)

Nihal, Hayley and Scott pick over the start of festive TV season, including Marah Carey’s “ludicrous” Magical Christmas Special on AppleTV+ (specifically created to torture Hayley), Ridley Scott’s new Sky Atlantic science-fiction series and the return of Dawn French’s Vicar of Dibley. Plus Jon Richardson drops by to talk about the Christmas episodes of Meet the Richardsons on Dave.

Dec 07, 20201 hr 5 min

The Wheel | Grayson’s Art Club | Into the Night

Hayley, Nihal and Scott tackle the biggest questions in TV and streaming. Is a Saturday night game show in any way comparable to the Wire? Is a Scotch Egg a substantial meal? Is a ‘crisp salad’ a thing? Plus they actually review some TV. This week, Michael McIntyre takes celebrities for a spin in The Wheel, Grayson Perry’s Art Club returns and we dive in to one of 2020’s hidden gems, Belgian thriller Into The Night.

Nov 30, 202050 min

We Are Who We Are | The Vow | Trial 4

Two true crime documentaries and a quirky coming of age drama hit our screens this week, plus it’s the final of Bake Off 2020.

Nov 23, 202053 min

The Crown | His Dark Materials | Industry (with Ariyon Bakare)

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.

Nov 09, 20201 hr

Must Watch Top 5 TV Politicians

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.

Nov 05, 202051 min

The Mandalorian | Maxxx | The Emily Atack Show (with Emily Atack)

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.

Nov 02, 20201 hr 2 min

The Undoing | The Queen’s Gambit | Truth Seekers (with Nick Frost)

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?

Oct 26, 20201 hr 4 min

Taskmaster | Roadkill | The Haunting of Bly Manor (with Katherine Parkinson)

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.

Oct 19, 202057 min

Emily In Paris | Adult Material | Enslaved

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.

Oct 12, 202053 min

Disney+ boss | Honour | Life | Ratched

As Disney’s kids content moves to Disney+ Nihal, Scott and Hayley speak to the service’s Senior Vice President, Luke Bradley-Jones.

Sep 28, 202054 min

I Hate Suzie | Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing | Stargirl (with David Olusoga)

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.

Aug 24, 20201 hr 5 min

Selling Sunset | Little Birds | Mandy (with Christine Quinn and Nina Sosonya)

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.

Aug 10, 202051 min

The Deceived | Semi-Detached | Muppets Now (with Lisa McGee and Tobias Beer)

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.

Aug 03, 202052 min

Chernobyl Special (with Craig Mazin)

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.

Jul 30, 202041 min

Penny Dreadful Special (with John Logan)

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.

Jul 02, 202027 min

Celebrity Snoop Dogs | Floor is Lava | Make Me Famous (with Tom Brittney)

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.

Jun 29, 202059 min
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