The best additions to Netflix in January 2021
It’s a new year, with new hopes, resolutions and Netflix specials. The start of 2021 brings with it some returning favourites such as Cobra Kai (January 1) and Riverdale… read more
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7 days of new TV premieres on CBS Reality in January
While elsewhere last year’s pandemic has left the January schedules a little emptier than they used to be, CBS Reality has a whopper of a week in store from… read more
7 days of new TV premieres on CBS Reality in January
While elsewhere last year’s pandemic has left the January schedules a little emptier than they used to be, CBS Reality has a whopper of a week in store from January 4, including seven days of new TV premieres.
CBS Reality brings authentic real life stories straight to the viewer at home, with its unparalleled collection of award-winning factual programming.
Check out what’s new this week on CBS Reality:
Forensics (Season 2)
Solving crime can be an intricate jigsaw, utilising all of the skills of forensic experts, police and scene-of-crime officers. Forensics offers viewers a chance to really understand the nitty gritty behind these investigations, using case files plucked straight from New Zealand’s dedicated crime experts.
Season two premieres Monday with the story of Emma Louise Agnew, who disappeared at 9am on a Monday morning after failing to make it into work.
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Murder by the Sea (Season 5)
While the British seaside is usually a scene of joy for many, it has a hidden side: some of the country’s most disturbing murders have taken place there. The newest series of Murder by the Sea continues to document the phenomena of murder on the British coastlines from Tuesday.
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Evidence of Evil (Season 3)
Exploring some of the most notorious crimes of the last two decades with witness testimony, interviews, archive footage and police reconstructions, original true crime series Evidence of Evil focuses on the criminal cases where technology made all the difference.
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Fatal Vows (Season 7)
Fatal Vows explores the relationships that ended with the absolute worst: murder. Each episode examines a marriage pushed to the brink, deteriorating into irreversible tragedy.
Season seven begins Thursday with the story of Rebecca and Lee, whose free-spirited travels together take a turn for the worst when they decide to explore polyamory.
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Homicide’s Elite (Season 3)
Atlanta Police Department veterans David Quinn and Vince Velazquez have seen it all in their combined 50 years in the force. In a thrilling third series of Homicide’s Elite, Quinn and Velazquez revisit some of the most devastating cases they’ve worked on: from the moment the 999 call comes in to the conviction of a culprit.
The first episode of season three begins Friday with the shooting of 19-year-old Ladeddrick Love in a gas station while his pregnant girlfriend and toddler waited in the car.
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World’s Most Unexplained (Season 1)
New series World’s Most Unexplained explores some of the world’s most bizarre phenomena, asking whether these mysteries can ever really be solved. For example, how can some people have bodily marks that correspond with those of the crucified Jesus Christ? Why do people report sightings of the apparently dead Elvis Presley every year? Could Mozart have been poisoned by arch rival Antonio Salieri? World’s Most Unexplained tries to explain what science can’t.
New Year’s TV 2020: What to watch this week (December 28 – January 3)
Christmas may be over, but we still have a lot of treats left to enjoy – and that includes on the telly! Here’s what’s coming up this week: 1…. read more
New Year’s TV 2020: What to watch this week (December 28 – January 3)
Christmas may be over, but we still have a lot of treats left to enjoy – and that includes on the telly!
Here’s what’s coming up this week:
1. Stephen Fry’s 21st Century Firsts
Stephen Fry explores the social and technological changes of the last two decades, with contributions from both experts and celebrities.
December 30 on ITV at 8.30pm
2. Vikings: Season 6, Part 2
The final part of the historical saga, which sees the Saxons and the Danes go head to head in an epic battle.
December 30 on Amazon Prime Video
3. The Big New Year’s In
Paddy McGuinness hosts a new one off extravaganza of fun, music and games to bring in the new year (and hopefully, the start of better times).
New Year’s Eve on BBC One at 9pm
4. The Last Leg of the Year
A bumper episode of the comedy series, starring Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, as they say goodbye to 2020.
New Year’s Eve on Channel 4 at 9pm
5. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 4
The Netflix re-imagining of teenage witch Sabrina ends with this epic final series, in which the Eldritch Terrors descend upon Greendale.
New Year’s Eve on Netflix
6. Doctor Who
Jodie Whittaker returns as the Doctor in this New Year’s Day special, which sees the doctor isolated and alone in a high security prison while her companions try to move on without her.
New Year’s Day on BBC One at 6.45pm
7. Chitty Flies Again with David Walliams
David Walliams celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, delving into the history of the classic tale of a flying car.
New Year’s Day on Channel 4 at 7.30pm
8. The Serpent
A new drama retelling the story of French fraudster and killer, Charles Sobhraj, and the unlikely chain of events that led to his capture.
New Year’s Day on BBC One at 9pm
9. Mrs Brown’s Boys
Agnes is back for the second special of the festive period, in which Buster and Dermot hunt a thief while Cathy is far from excited about her upcoming birthday.
New Year’s Day on BBC One at 10pm
10. Frankie Boyle’s 2020 New World Order
Who else but Frankie Boyle to take us through the endless chain of catastrophic events that was 2020? Miles Jupp and Sophie Duker also star.
New Year’s Day on BBC Two at 10pm
Christmas TV 2020: What to watch this week (21st-27th December)
The biggest week of the TV calendar, where we traditionally sit at home watching the box while eating as many mince pies as we can fit in our bodies,… read more
Christmas TV 2020: What to watch this week (21st-27th December)
The biggest week of the TV calendar, where we traditionally sit at home watching the box while eating as many mince pies as we can fit in our bodies, is finally here.
The rest of 2020 might have stolen Christmas’s thunder in terms of sitting at home doing nothing, but at least this time around we’ve got plenty of festive telly.
Here’s what’s coming up this week:
1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
The comedy word game gets a festive makeover for 2020, with regulars Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican face off against Sean Lock and David Mitchell, while David O’Doherty joins Susie.
Monday December 21 on Channel 4 at 9pm
2. Upstart Crow
The great bard finds himself in lockdown as the plague ravishes London, in this tongue-in-cheek tribute to Shakespeare and 2020. David Mitchell and Gemma Whelan star.
Monday December 21 on BBC Two at 9pm
3. The Big Quiz
Stephen Mulhern hosts this battle of the brains between the cast of ITV’s beloved soaps. Jack P Shepherd captains a Coronation Street team comprising Simon Gregson and Sair Khan, while Emmerdale‘s Mark Charnock takes the leads a team including Karen Blick and Jay Kontzle.
Monday December 21 on ITV at 9pm
4. All Creatures Great and Small
In the festive edition of the drama based on the works of veterinarian James Heriot, as James and Helen get trapped in the foggy Dales on the night of her wedding. Nicholas Ralph and Rachel Shenton star.
Tuesday December 22 on Channel 5 at 9pm
5. QI
Sandi Toksvig and Alun Davies return for a festive edition of the quiz show, joined by
Chris McCausland, Justin Moorhouse and Holly Walsh. Festive-themed questions include how to get a reindeer into a submarine, plus the show aims to set two Christmas-themed world records.
Tuesday December 22 on BBC Two at 9.30pm
6. Jack & the Beanstalk: After Ever After
David Walliams’ comedy exploration of what happened after Jack felled the beanstalk and defeated the giant, starring Sheridan Smith, Blake Harrison, and Walliams himself.
Wednesday December 23 on Sky One at 8pm
7. The Midnight Sky
George Clooney stars in this science fiction premiere, which sees the superstar actor take on the role of the last scientist on Earth following a devastating global catastrophe.
Wednesday December 23 on Netflix
8. Cinderella: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas
A star-studded TV pantomime for Comic Relief, starring Olivia Colman as the Fairy Godmother and Helena Bonham Carter as the evil stepmother Lady Devilia.
Christmas Eve on BBC Two at 8.15pm
9. Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Dawn French stars in a new comedy drama about a six-year-old Roald Dahl’s adventure to meet beloved author Beatrix Potter. Based on a true story.
Christmas Eve on Sky One at 8.15pm
10. Birds of a Feather
The comedy returns for a very special festive outing, in which Dorien now rules the roost as a Chigwell homeowner while Sharon is stuck on a cruise ship in Costa Rica. Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph star.
Christmas Eve on ITV at 9.15pm
11. Call the Midwife BBC One 7.40pm
Our first Christmas clip!! For those of you unable to catch the exclusive premiere of this Christmas preview clip on ITVs @ThisMorning earlier – here it is!! 😁😁😁🙌🎄🎅 #CallTheMidwife returns with our brand new Christmas Special on Christmas Day: 7:40 on @BBCOne, 9pm ET @PBS pic.twitter.com/pAOm2B3dxR
— Call the Midwife (@CallTheMidwife1) December 2, 2020
It’s Christmas 1965 at Nonnatus House but the festivities don’t seem to be quite going to plan! Sister Monica Joan is rushed to hospital, Trixie’s dress allowance has been replaced with a marriage bureau consultation, and the circus is in town.
Christmas Day on BBC One at 7.40pm
12. Britain’s Got Talent ITV 8pm
A new Christmas special bringing together some of the talent show’s most beloved acts from the past fourteen years to collaborate together. Ant and Dec host, while Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Ashley Banjo are our judges.
Christmas Day on ITV at 8pm
13. Mrs Brown’s Boys
It’s not Christmas without a disaster at the Brown matriarch’s house, is it? In 2020, Buster and Dermot have new jobs raising awareness of the dangers of coronavirus, while Winnie and Agnes are more interested in winning a chance to perform an alternate Queen’s speech.
Christmas Day on BBC One at 10pm
14. Bridgerton
A scandalous new Regency-London set drama produced by American TV great Shonda Rhimes. Based on the bestselling novels of Julia Quinn, the series stars Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page, withs Julie Andrews as narrator.
Christmas Day on Netflix
15. The Masked Singer
The singing contest that championed mask-wearing ahead of its time returns for a new series on Boxing Day, in which audiences must guess the famous faces performing in disguise. Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross and Davina McCall all return, joined by newcomer Mo Gilligan.
Boxing Day on ITV at 7pm
16. Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2020
The celebrity quiz show returns with its 2020 edition to try to make light of the year’s events. Jimmy Carr is the question master, joined by James Acaster, Stacey Solomon, David Mitchell, Maya Jama, Richard Ayoade and Joe Lycett.
Boxing Day on Channel 4 at 9.05pm
17. Black Narcissus
Gemma Arterton stars in this new adaptation of Rumer Godden’s novel, which tells the story of a group of Anglo-Catholic nuns who travel to the Himalayas on a mission to rebuild the Palace of Mopu and open a school.
Sunday December 27 on BBC One at 9pm
The best additions to NOW TV in December 2020
Finally, the end of 2020 is nigh – and it’s bringing us a whole host of festive treats. This month, we’ve got the return of exciting original series like… read more
The best additions to Netflix in December 2020
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but online streaming is so delightful… December here and so is the final instalment of Netflix’s 2020 offerings. We’ll be seeing 2020 out… read more
Expect the unexpected with Horror Channel this November
Horror Channel sounds pretty self-explanatory, right? Scary monsters chasing women through the woods, steadily picking off a group of college-aged vacationers in the spooky cabin that they didn’t intend… read more
Expect the unexpected with Horror Channel this November
Horror Channel sounds pretty self-explanatory, right? Scary monsters chasing women through the woods, steadily picking off a group of college-aged vacationers in the spooky cabin that they didn’t intend to book.
Not so fast! There’s actually a lot more than you might expect on Horror Channel. From old school sci-fi classics, like Star Trek: The Original Series, to Arnold Schwarzenegger conspiracy thriller The 6th Day: it’s not just the scary stuff.
Here are a few highlights on Horror Channel this November:
Star Trek: The Original Series
Weekdays at 6pm through November
The absolutely classic science fiction needs no introduction, but here we go. Set in our very own Milky Way galaxy in the 2260s, Star Trek follows the adventures of Captain Kirk (William Shatner), First Officer Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and Chief Medical Officer McCoy (DeForest Kelley) plus the rest of the crew on the starship Enterprise. Their mission? To boldly go where no man has gone before.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Weekdays at 7pm through November
The second Star Trek sequel series, The Next Generation takes place a century later on the starship Enterprise. A new crew man the ship, including Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Lieutenant Commanders Data (Brent Spiner), Worf (Michael Dorn) and Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton). Their space exploratory mission remains the same, with a fresh batch of exciting new adventures.
Andromeda
Weekdays at 8pm through November
From the creator of Star Trek: The Original Series and The Next Generation, Gene Roddenberry, the lesser known Andromeda is just as imaginative. Set in deep space in a post-apocalyptic future, Captain Dylan Hunt (Kevin Sorbo) commands the Andromeda Ascendant. It’s up to Hunt and his crew to restore the Systems Commonwealth to return space to peace and prosperity.
Tremors
November 12 at 9pm
Kevon Bacon stars in the hit horror comedy film Tremors, which spawned five sequels, a prequel and a television series. It tells the story of two bored handymen who stumble across the dead body of their friend, leading them to a seismologist who can’t make sense of bizarre readings underground. Their adventures lead to a fight for survival as a new threat emerges: giant worm-monsters hungry to devour mankind.
The 6th Day
November 17 at 9pm
Set in a future where animal and human organ cloning is the norm, Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Adam Gibson, a pilot who returns home from a work trip to discover a clone of himself is now living with his family. Gibson discovers he is embroiled in a deadly conspiracy, and his only chance to clear his name is to fight his way to the truth.
The Arrival
November 20 at 9pm
Charlie Sheen stars in this sci fi conspiracy thriller as an astronomer who discovers alien contact with humans only to be dismissed from his job under mysterious circumstances. Could a covert alien invasion already be underway? The race to uncover the truth and spread the word is on.
Serenity
November 26 at 9pm
A cult classic from the mind of Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon, Serenity follows on from the much-loved series Firefly. It tells the story of a psychic fugitive with a deadly secret, who is rescued by her brother and the crew of the spaceship Serenity.
Catch all of these and more on Horror Channel this November (Sky 317, Virgin 149, Freeview 68 and Freesat 138).
6 shows we can’t wait to watch on FOX this Autumn
Autumn is here, bringing orange leaves, cooling temperatures and a stack of new television for us to enjoy. That’s especially true on FOX, where the months ahead are filled… read more
6 shows we can’t wait to watch on FOX this Autumn
Autumn is here, bringing orange leaves, cooling temperatures and a stack of new television for us to enjoy.
That’s especially true on FOX, where the months ahead are filled with the UK premieres of exciting international dramas. From the hit new adaptation of Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report, to a musical comedy that will tug at your heartstrings – Autumn on FOX has something for everybody.
Here’s what we’re looking forward to on FOX this Autumn…
1. Take Two
The new crime series Take Two stars Rachel Bilson as a washed up actor, Sam Swift, who talks her way into shadowing private investigator Eddie Valetik (Eddie Cibrian) as research for a comeback acting gig.
To everyone’s surprise, Sam’s acting skills prove invaluable to solving their first case together – and maybe a change in career could be in order.
Premieres 4th October on FOX at 8pm
2. The Family
The Academy Award-nominated Joan Allen stars as ambitious and manipulative town mayor, Claire Warren, whose life is changed when her long lost son Adam returns to town.
The shocking reappearance of the presumed-dead Adam rocks the Warren family to its core as they re-examine who they are and uncover decades of buried secrets and heartbreak.
Premieres on FOX 11th October at 9pm
3. Mr Inbetween
The critically acclaimed drama from FX Australia arrives on FOX this October, with two seasons of fresh content to get stuck into and a third season currently in the works.
It stars Scott Ryan as Ray Shoesmith, a part time hit man and part time family man. Ray’s life involves balancing relationships with his daughter, girlfriend and sick brother, with his violent dealings with criminals. It’s a difficult balance, one that may start to unravel…
Premieres on FOX on 29th October at 10pm
4. Minority Report
A new TV adaptation of the Steven Spielberg hit, Minority Report follows the same premise: a law enforcement agency tasked with identifying and eliminating criminals before they commit crimes.
Three people with the ability to see the future, known as precogs, are at the heart of the agency. That is, until new technology renders their skills less important than before. What will become of the precogs now?
Minority Report stars Wilmer Valderrama (NCIS), Nick Zano (Legends of Tomorrow), and Meagan Good (Prodigal Son).
Premieres on FOX on 21st October at 9pm
5. Perfect Harmony
Looking for something a little more upbeat? Perfect Harmony is the musical comedy we’ve all been waiting for.
Pitch Perfect‘s Anna Camp and Handmaid’s Tale’s Bradley Whitford star in this new series, about a former Princeton music professor, Arthur Cochran, who stumbles across a choir practice at a small town church. This band of misfits are in need of more help than just singing the right notes, but Arthur might be the missing piece of the puzzle.
Premieres on FOX on 1st November at 10pm
6. Baskets
The Hangover‘s Zach Galifianakis stars in this Emmy Award-winning comedy drama as both Chip Baskets, an aspiring clown, and his twin brother Dale Baskets.
After 49 years of living with his mum, Chip decides it’s time to leave the nest. It’s a little harder than he anticipated, however, even with the help of best friend Martha and a life coach.
Premieres on FOX on 2nd November
Watch FOX on Sky 124, Virgin 157, Talk Talk 316 and NOW TV.
Sony Movies Christmas has launched! Here are the best films to watch
Summer is over, which means it’s time to start getting festive. Sony Movies Christmas launches today (September 24), so we can start getting our festive fix early this year…. read more
Sony Movies Christmas has launched! Here are the best films to watch
Summer is over, which means it’s time to start getting festive.
Sony Movies Christmas launches today (September 24), so we can start getting our festive fix early this year. A new season of Christmas classics awaits on the dedicated Christmas film channel, located on Freeview 50, Sky 319, Virgin 424 and Freesat 303.
It may only be September, but after the year we’ve had, we deserve a little cheer. Here are our top Sony Movies Christmas highlights to get the holiday spirit pumping.
1. A Beauty and the Beast Christmas
A Christmas love story for the new generation tells the story of Ginger Holiday, a Christmas social media influencer who loses her sparkle after damaging her face in an accident. Could a fake relationship with infamous bad boy Beau Bradley to boost her public profile be the answer?
2. The Christmas Contract
If you can’t get enough of the fake relationship cheese, here’s another good dose of it. Web designer Jolie Guidry returns to her hometown in Louisiana for Christmas on a downer: her ex childhood sweetheart Foster Broussard will be there with his new partner, and she’ll be alone. That is, until Jolie’s best friend Naomi suggests hatching a daring plan to balance the playing field.
3. Battle of the Bulbs
We all have that neighbour who goes all out on the Christmas decorations every year, and this film is about them. Bob Wallace prides himself on his incredible festive display each Christmas, until one year he notices his new neighbour, Stu Jones, has put on an even bigger and better display. The fight is on.
4. Defending Santa
Small town sheriff Scott Hanson gets more than he bargained for on a Christmas Eve call out, when he discovers a sleeping Santa Claus in the woods. When Santa is put on trial to defend his identity, Hanson begins to fall for Santa’s court-appointed defence attorney, Sarah, as the whole town wonders what is real and what isn’t.
5. Dashing Through the Snow
Crafter Ashley Harrison is desperate to get home for Christmas, but when her prescheduled flight is cancelled at the last minute, she’s left with only one option: to share a rental car with the mysterious Dash Sutherland. It’s far from plain sailing though, with car troubles, secrets and the real reason Ashley’s flight was cancelled ahead of them.
6. Christmas All Over Again
A festive twist on Groundhog Day, Christmas All Over Again tells the story of spoilt and materialistic teenager Eddie, who is forced to repeatedly endure a Christmas Day without presents until he gets his priorities in order. Can the chain be broken, and can Eddie learn to be a better person?
Watch Sony Movies Christmas on Freeview 50, Sky 319, Virgin 424 and Freesat 303 from today (September 24).
The best additions to Netflix in September 2020
The summer is over, and we’re stuck spending more and more of our time inside again. Fortunately, Netflix has brilliant selection of new content for the colder months. This… read more
