Criminal Netflix
David Tennant and
Katherine Kelly star in
this tense drama, set
in four countries across
Europe, which explores
the conflict between
detectives and suspects.Traces Alibi
Cheat’s Molly Windsor
and Line of Duty’s Martin
Compston star in a crime
drama about a forensic lab
assistant who uncovers
a link between her past
and an unsolved murder.COBRA Sky One
This taut political drama
sees Robert Carlyle as a
troubled Prime Minister
who, with his loyal chief
of staff (The Crown’s
Victoria Hamilton), faces
a national emergency.Giri/Haji BBC
Starring Takehiro Hira
and Kelly Macdonald,
Giri/Haji (translated
as ‘Duty/Shame’) follows
detective Kenzo, who
must travel from his home
in Tokyo to find his missing
brother, Yuto, in London.Peaky
Blinders BBC
As the gangster period
drama moves to BBC1,
Tommy (Cillian Murphy)
is now a Labour MP, but
how will the Wall Street
Crash affect his family?BGT: The
Champions ITV
Judges David, Alesha,
Amanda and Simon have
a tough job on their hands
as memorable past
finalists compete to be
the ultimate champion.The War
of the Worlds BBC
Starring: Eleanor Tomlinson, Rafe Spall,
Robert Carlyle and Rupert Graves
A thrilling three-part version of HG Wells’ classic
sci-fi novel set in Surrey follows young Edwardian
couple Amy and George (Eleanor and Rafe), who
are forced to battle for their survival after aliens
land on Earth. ‘I’m delighted to be taking on the
Martians with Rafe!’ says Poldark star Eleanor.Guilt BBC
Jamie Sives and
Mark Bonnar are
brothers covering
their tracks after
knocking down an
elderly pedestrian
in this darkly comic
Scotland-set drama.Doc Martin^ ITV
Starring: Martin Clunes, Caroline
Catz and Dame Eileen Atkins
Martin Clunes wends his way
back to Portwenn for a ninth
series as GP Martin Ellingham,
who faces his biggest challenge
to date when his career comes
under threat! ‘It is the best job
in television,’ says Martin.Coming
soon...
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Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes ITV
Starring: Paul O’Grady
Mr O’Grady is back to bring us more stories of inspirational children undergoing
treatment at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital in the second run of this
heartwarming series. He’ll also be offering comfort to their anxious parents, as
well as showcasing the hard work of the dedicated staff. ‘It is great to be back,’ says
Paul. ‘These kids are remarkable because they are so positive.’WORDS:^CAREN^ CLARK,^ IAN^MACEWAN,^REBECCA^ MAHONEY,^ SEAN^ MARLAND.^ P
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