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!

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What's Hot This Week - Monday 20th Feb to Sunday 26th Feb

Inside Number 9

When:- Tuesday 21st Feb at 10pm
Where:- BBC2

How do you follow The League of Gentleman and Psychoville? With Inside No. 9 of course, the Pemberton and Shearsmith penned anthology series which returns for it's third series this week. Following an extremely simple premise (what goes on behind closed doors) the show has proved extremely popular with each standalone episode often twisting and turning towards some often truly shocking and surprising twists. With a forth series already commissioned, this truly brilliant show shows no sign of ending any time soon.

The Brit Awards 2017

When:- Wednesday 22nd Feb at 7:30pm
Where:- ITV

Taking place at Londons O2 Arena, this years ceremony is set to be hosted by Dermot O'Leary and Emma Willis after Michael Buble had to pull out. Both are seasoned presenters of two of the biggest music shows in the world in The X Factor and The Voice respectively so with them at the helm it should be a good show. Also, with the likes of Ed , Robbie Williams, Little Mix, Emile Sande, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, The 1975 and grime sensation Skepta performing, this years show is one NOT to be missed.

Person of Interest

When:- Wednesday 22nd Feb at 9 pm
Where:- 5USA

Created by Jonathon Nolan (brother of Christopher Nolan who also executive produces the the show), Person of Interest is sadly entering its fifth and final season having been cancelled by CBS. The show follows a relatively simple premise. A machine can predict terrorist acts/crimes before they have been committed. However, with Nolan at the helm the story is twisted into an exploration of artificial intelligence which has won the show pretty major critical acclaim. If you've seen the action packed trailer then you'll know that the show seems determined to go out on a high!

The 89th Academy Awards

When:- Sunday 26th Feb at 1:30 am
Where:- Sky Movies Oscars

Okay, so La La Land is pretty much expecting to sweep the board at this years Oscars but there's still plenty of reason to watch. Although it will be Jimmy Kimmels first shot at hosting the ceremony, he still has a wealth of experience at hosting high profile events on his CV having done the Emmy's, ESPY Awards and the American Music Awards in the past. Although La La Land is quite rightly expected to walk away with a truck load of awards, it has still been a good year for films with Arrival, Hacksaw Ridge, Moonlight and Manchester by the Sea all expected to challenge the musical for the coveted best picture award.

New on Netflix

What:- American Crime Story - The People V O. J. Simpson

A spin off from American Horror Story, and executive produced by anthology series master Ryan Murphy, American Crime Story has already been given a four season run with each season exploring a true American Crime. First up, it's the turn of the crime that shook the 90's, when O. J. Simpson stood trial for the murder of his ex-wife and her lover and was then acquitted. Staring some true Hollywood stars in the form of Cuba Gooding Jr, John Travolta, Sarah Paulson and David Schwimmer, this first season has won pretty major acclaim receiving 22 Prime-time Emmy Award nominations. Finally arriving on Netflix, this outstanding show is definitely worthy of a weekend binge watch.

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