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Swan Song
Cameron is an advertising artist. He is currently dying. Poppy Harris (Naomie Harris) who is also grieving for her husband and young son’s death, has a plan to be replaced by a perfect replica, which Glenn Close’s doctor Scott offered.
Cameron, an advertiser, has decided to die. Glenn Close’s Dr Scott offers a way for him to get a perfect clone.
Harris and Ali make great actors, and while the film’s sci-fi component is well done, it is still distinctly downbeat due to the nature of the topic matter. Apple TV+ starting on Friday
Brexit: The Uncivil War
This is a wonderful one-off drama that was first broadcast on Channel 4 in 2019. In it, Benedict Cumberbatch portrays Dominic Cummings as a political strategist.
Benedict Cumberbatch, (above), plays Dominic Cummings as a political strategist. This is a historically inexact but still entertaining drama
In 2016, he recognized the importance of data analysis in driving Vote Leave to victory. The consequences are still being felt.
Is it historically correct? Probably not very, but it’s entertaining and funny. BritBox available from Thursday
Carnage A Trois – The Grand Tour
The trio of rascally petrolheads, Jeremy Clarkson and James May, is back to share their opinions on French car culture.
They’re setting off on a road trip that begins in the Welsh hills before heading out across the English Channel. The group will take to the skies in propeller-powered automobiles, ride on a helicopter and enjoy a grand finale with a medieval theme.
Amazon starting Friday
Succession
If you haven’t been able to keep up with the latest machinations of the Roy family, now’s your chance to binge on the family drama.
Sarah Snook, Alan Ruck (above), are only two of the vicious-tongued star in this drama about the Roy family’s machinations
Although the first episodes were a bit stale due to cut-throat deals and dialogue, the series has the most engaging TV dialog when members of the dysfunctional media dynasty begin to attack each other.
Sarah Snook is just one of two vicious-tongued starlets. Sky/NOW, starting Monday
The Heights
Adapted from the hit Lin-Manuel Miranda (who also wrote Hamilton) stage musical, this film follows life in a Dominican community in Washington Heights, New York that’s threatened by gentrification.
It’s exuberant and uplifting, an old-fashioned song-and-dance show – light on story, heavy on tunes and dance routines. Sky/NOW, starting Friday
A Second Round
The original title was Druk which means “Danish for bingeing” and it focuses upon four people who, as part of an experiment in social media, find a reason to drink alcohol at will.
This film, originally called Druk, focuses upon four friends who use alcohol as a means to stay hydrated during a social experiment. Mads Mikkelsen (above) stars
While trying to see if having a blood-alcohol level of 0.05 per cent makes them feel more creative and relaxed, it doesn’t work out quite how they expected… Mads Mikkelsen stars. Sky/NOW, Sunday
What Happened to The Similarly Educated Lads?
Bob (Rodney Bewes, Terry), once-rebelious 1960s youths now face the 1970s. Terry is more settled and upwardly mobile than Bob, who has been in the Army for five years.
Ian La Frenais and Dick Clements’ cracking script took full advantage of the comic possibilities. BritBox available from Thursday
Jojo Rabbit
Germany is currently in the middle of Second World War, and Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis), is determined prove his worth by serving at Hitler Youth Camp.
When Jojo discovers that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl, he and his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi, above), must reconsider Jojo’s blind support for the Nazi party
But when he discovers that his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl, he and his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), must reconsider Jojo’s blind support for the Nazi party.
You will find yourself laughing and dancing the whole time. Disney+, starting Friday
Russell Howard: Lubricant
There’s a two-for-one on Russell Howard this week.
He is releasing Netflix’s first combined comedy special and documentary with Lubricant and Until The Wheels Come Off.
Howard, in his first special in 2017 attempts to explain Covid. He also gives a closer look into life in lockdown. Netflix available starting Tuesday
Last Train To Christmas
Come join us for an evening of festive fantasies featuring Tony Towers (Michael Sheen), who is a star and manager at a nightclub.
Things start to get a little strange when Tony Towers (Michael Sheen, above with Nathalie Emmanuel) discovers he can transport himself to various stages of his life
When he boarded a Christmas train, things get strange. He discovers that he can travel forwards and backwards between different stages in his life. Sky/NOW, Saturday
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The Sunset Selling (Netflix)
The latest series of Selling Sunset, after a thrilling finale to Series 3, is a welcomed return to office disputes.
The glitzy reality show that hooked many of us during lockdown last year centres around the Barbie-style real estate agents, including Mary Fitzgerald, of The Oppenheim Group, a luxury property agency on LA’s Sunset Strip.
Mary Fitzgerald (above), one of many estate agents who are the focus of this glamorous show, is also featured.
As we catch up with the group, queen bee Christine Quinn is heavily pregnant and there are two new recruits, Vanessa Villela, a former soap star from Mexico, and Emma Hernan, who seemingly dated Christine’s ex while they were still a couple…
It’s about to get messy.
Netflix’s Selling Tampa spin-off will be available on Wednesday.
Kelly Woodward
ALL4, BBC iPLAYER & UKTV PLAY
Seaside Hotel
This third series of the Danish comedy drama is back. We’ve now entered the 1930s, and although a financial crisis is sweeping across Europe, the staff and residents of the seaside hotel in north Denmark seem untouched.
Amanda Dollerup (above) dreams of her ex-love in this Danish comedy drama. It has returned for its third season.
However, appearances are not always what they seem.
We learn Merchant Madsen hasn’t recovered from being declared bankrupt, Mrs Aurland hopes to hide the fact that her husband isn’t the father of her unborn child, and Amanda (Amalie Dollerup) is dreaming of a former lover.
Meanwhile, south of the border, the Nazis are preparing to strike… All4, beginning Friday
Ron Jeremy: Fall Of A Porn Icon
Ron Jeremy is notorious as the world’s most famous porn star, appearing in more than 2,000 adult movies.
Ron Jeremy (above) is notorious as the world’s most famous porn star, appearing in more than 2,000 adult movies
In June 2020, however, he was charged with 34 sex offenses against 21 women. He is currently in prison and awaiting trial.
In this disturbing documentary, some of the victims talk about their experiences. It also examines the impact that #MeToo may have long-term on the porn industry. BBC iPlayer, available now
Jonathan Creek
Alan Davies stars as the magician and designer of stage illusions who solves seemingly impossible ‘locked-room’ mysteries in this entertaining, long-running ‘howdunnit’ series, a weekend comfort-viewing classic.
The show has featured Caroline Quentin and Julia Sawalha over five seasons and many specials. Sarah Alexander was also on the series.
The 2016 instalment was the last, but David Renwick, creator of One Foot In The Grave has never denied the possibility of a revival. UKTV Play, available now
Tracy Beaker: The Story
Join Dani Harmer and her gang in this classic revolving around ten-year-old Tracy’s (Harmer) attempts to find a family after she is put up for adoption.
Join Dani Harmer (above, centre) and her gang in this classic revolving around ten-year-old Tracy’s (Harmer) attempts to find a family after she is put up for adoption
Will she be able to find her place of home with her wild imagination?
This show is a favorite of the whole family. BBC iPlayer, available now
North Water
This five-parter is about a 19th century whaling expedition to Arctic. The atmospheric thickening of the atmosphere in Arctic has been disturbing.
It stars Stephen Graham, Jack O’Connell and Colin Farrell as the terrifying, psychopathic harpoonist Henry Drax.
He is a man who is rarely happier than when standing on a whale’s back and forcing his spear into the beast’s heart while gently whispering sweet nothings to it. BBC iPlayer, available now
Gold Digger
Julia Ormond, Emmy winner and Emmy nominee plays Julia Day. She is a 60-year old woman who falls for Benjamin Barnes (Ben Barnes), 26 years younger than her in this romance thriller.
Julia Ormond is an Emmy nominee and plays Julia Day. Julia Day portrays a 60-year-old wealthy woman who falls in Love with Benjamin Barnes (below with Ormond), who is 26 years her senior
Julia is immediately suspicious of Benjamin when she introduces him to her kids. As the impact of their relationship on Julia’s family is explored and secrets revealed, the question remains: is Benjamin just too good to be true? BBC iPlayer, available now