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    Scamanda | Jon Snow: A Last Big Story | I Will Find You

    22/06/2026 | 54 mins.
    Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.

    This week the trio reviewed ‘Scamanda' on BBC One and the iPlayer. The four-part series explores the life of Amanda Riley, an American wife and mother who scammed hundreds of people out of thousands of dollars with her tragic cancer story, which turned out to be an elaborate lie.
    Next ‘Jon Snow: A Last Big Story’ , a new feature length documentary about the Channel 4 news presenter after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. In the documentary he’s rediscovering his purpose in doing what he’s always done, exposing injustice as he fights for a Zambian community whose homes have been destroyed by a mining disaster.
    Finally, ‘I Will Find You’ an eight-part Netflix series created by Harlan Coben. In this series, David, played by Sam Worthington, has been arrested and imprisoned for the murder of his son. When new information comes to light, David begins to explore his own line of investigation which could lead to his exoneration.
    Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
  • Must Watch

    Best Medicine | Free Nelson Mandela | Alice And Steve

    15/06/2026 | 28 mins.
    First up this week, it's Best Medicine, a drama comedy on Sky and the streaming service Now. It's a US remake of Doc Martin, the popular ITV series starring Martin Clunes. This new series features Josh Charles as Dr Martin Best, a straight talking doctor who escapes from his high paid hospital role in Chicago to become a GP in Maine.
    Next, there's a new documentary on Channel 4, Free Nelson Mandela. This three part series follows Nelson’s life story from activist and revolutionary to prisoner, and how his campaign for freedom during his 27 year imprisonment and his activism paved the way for democracy for South Africa.
    Finally, Disney+ brings us Alice and Steve, a new comedy written by Sophie Goodhart (who wrote for Sex Education). This dark comedy follows best friends Steve (played by Jemaine Clement) and Alice (Nicola Walker). It all goes south when Steve starts dating Alice’s 26 year-old daughter Izzy.
    Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
  • Must Watch

    TWO WEEKS IN AUGUST | RAFA | CAPE FEAR

    08/06/2026 | 45 mins.
    Scott Bryan, Ali Plumb and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.
    First up this week, the BBC holiday drama Two Weeks in August. It follows Zoe who goes on holiday with her friends and family in the Mediterranean, only to find herself trapped on a Greek Island.
    Next, there's a new Netflix documentary following the life and career of Rafa Nadal. The former world number one opens up on his influences and journey to the very top of international tennis and eventually becoming the greatest Spanish tennis player of all time.
    Finally, Apple TV+ has brought us a remake of the psychological thriller Cape Fear, starring Javier Bardem as the sinister Max Cady and Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson as the pair of unfortunate lawyers caught in his path.
    Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
  • Must Watch

    Star City | Tip Toe | Spider Noir

    01/06/2026 | 45 mins.
    Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Naga Munchetty to talk about about Russell T Davies's new Channel 4 drama 'Tip Toe', starring David Morrissey - Apple TV sci-fi thriller 'Star City - and Prime Video's Marvel-detective mash-up - Spider Noir.
  • Must Watch

    WIDOWS BAY | KYLIE | DEAR ENGLAND

    25/05/2026 | 43 mins.
    Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.
    This week the trio reviewed 'Widow's Bay' a ten-part comedy horror on Apple TV. Matthew Rhys stars at the mayor of a fictional New England town, who refuses to believe the superstitions of the residents who claim the island is cursed, only to begin encountering various supernatural happenings himself.
    Next, Kylie' a documentary on Netflix looking into the pop stars' life and her career spanning over 40 years and still counting. Produced by John Battsek and directed by Michael Harte, the series dives into her time on Neighbors, overcoming her cancer diagnosis and the preparations for her anniversary tour next year.
    Finally, 'Dear England' on BBC One and the iPlayer, a four-part drama based on the stage play by James Graham which explores the England men's football team - and its relationship with national identity. Joseph Fiennes stars as Gareth Southgate.
    Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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About Must Watch
Scott and Hayley join Naga Munchetty to review the week's biggest shows. This week, that features ‘Lynley’ the latest crime thriller to reach BBC iPlayer, which follows aristocratic DI Thomas Lynley and his reluctant partner DS Barbara Havers as they’re brought in to solve murders.BBC Sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret’ starring Dawn French, Mark Heap and Craig Roberts, all about a retired couple - played by Dawn and Mark – who commit insurance fraud, after one of them is mistakenly claimed dead.And finally, we discuss Netflix’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ about two ice hockey players whose animosity in the rink turns into a secret romance off the ice. Remember you can Email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.
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