What's Hot This Week - Monday 27th Feb to Sunday 5th Mar

Broadchurch Season 3


When:- Monday 27th Feb at 9 pm
Where:- ITV 1

Broadchurch makes it's long awaited return this week after a break of over two years. While it's fair to say that the second season hardly set the world alight, the third (and final) season returns to the formula that made the first season so great. Both David Tennant and Olivia Coleman reprise their roles to hunt a rapist spreading fear in the close-knit community. Set three years after the events of season two, new characters are set to be introduced alongside many familiar faces. Julie Hesmondhalgh, Lenny Henry and Georgina Campbell are just some of the big names making their Broadchurch debut as the final season gets set for what is sure to be an emotional run.


Benidorm Season 9


When:- Wednesday 1st Mar at 9 pm
Where:- ITV 1

It's back to the Solana Hotel this week as we make a ninth trip to Benidorm. Many of our old favourites are back such as Mateo, the Maltbys and hotel manageress Joyce Temple-Savage. Plus, a whole lot of guest stars are also alongside for the ride. Mark Heap joins the cast as Pauline Maltbys boyfriend Malcolm while Uri Geller and Madness are also set to appear. One well loved character who will be conspicuous by her absence will be Lesley following Tim Healey's health scare last year. Despite that, it's sure to be a welcome return for what has become a bit of a TV institution.


Prime Suspect 1973


When:- Thursday 2nd Mar at 9 pm
Where:- ITV 1

Following on from the success of Morse prequel series Endeavor, Prime Suspect unveils it's own look at the early years of it's iconic lead character. Set twenty years before the events of its parent show, Prime Suspect 1973 details the early years of Jane Tennison, previously played by so memorably by Helen Mirren. Taking on the role of Tennison is Stefani Martini who you may recognise from Dr Thorne. Set in 1970's Hackney, the six part series will see Tennison start as a WPC before being thrust into a brutal murder inquiry.




New on Amazon Prime


What:- Black Sails - Season 4

Not technically a new show, having been back on the streaming giant for the best part of five weeks. However, if you've not seen Black Sails, the previous three seasons are available on Amazon to binge watch at your leisure. The show is basically a four season prequel to Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island featuring characters like Long John Silver, Captain Flint and Billy Bones and putting them alongside real pirates such as Charles Vains, Jack Rackham and Blackbeard. Often violent, the series is more Game of Thrones than Pirates of the Caribbean. Currently trundling through it's final season, it is definitely worth a look!

What shows are you looking forward to watching this week? Did you, or will you, enjoy what I've suggested? Please leave a comment below and thanks for reading!