For obvious reasons, most of the country is in their houses and therefore looking for things to watch on TV. Here are a 5 things I have selected that I’m looking forward to this week and that I think people should check out…
Killing Eve – Monday 6am/Sunday 9.15pm
Season 3 of one of the best and most talked about shows on TV started last week, and episode 2 of the Jodie Comer/Sandra Oh show launches on IPlayer at 6am on Monday (and on BBC One in Sunday night). This is a real must watch.
Run – Wednesday 9pm
From the creators of Fleabag, this comedy/thriller airs on Sky Comedy and is packed full of strong performances, sharp writing, sexual tension, and some really funny moments. I think there’s a chance this could be one of the best shows of the year.
The Big Night In – Thursday 7pm
The BBC is combining Comic Relief and Children in need for one almighty fundraising and entertaining night, which will also include the weekly ‘Clap for Carers’. Presenters like Lenny Henry and Matt Baker will be joined by new sketches from the likes of Little Britain, Vicar of Dibley, and many more.
Breeders – Thursday 10pm
This show is now onto its eighth episode so may require some catching up, but this comedy from some of the tens behind Veep/The Thick of It and created by and starring Martin Freeman, is a laugh out loud funny and brutally honest look at family life. It is particularly relevant in a newly quarantined world.
After Life – Friday 8am
Ricky Gervais is back on Netflix with a second season of his much loved comedy After Life. We have been waiting a year for this and that mix of comedy and drama (and plenty of tears) could make this perfect viewing in these lockdown times.
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