Where to watch and stream Happy Valley – is the BBC crime drama on Netflix?
Here's how to watch season 3 and past episodes of the drama.
The third and final season of Happy Valley has come to an end, giving us one rollercoaster ride of an extended episode. The Yorkshire-based crime drama returned to our screens on New Year’s Day following a seven-year hiatus, with every episode leaving fans reeling as Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) discovered the remains of a gangland murder victim in a reservoir and sparked an unfortunate series of events that led her to Tommy, the father of her grandson Ryan and her late daughter’s rapist. Fans might have been trying to predict the season 3 ending for weeks, with even the cast unaware how it would conclude, but it turns out there had been spoilers in the opening titles all season. If the finale has inspired you to go back to the beginning of Catherine Cawood’s (Sarah Lancashire) story, then look no further. Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch season 3 and previous seasons of Happy Valley online. Where to watch Happy Valley online Happy Valley season 3 is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. All episodes became available to watch on the platform after they aired on BBC One. All episodes from the previous seasons are available to stream, too. Is Happy Valley available on Netflix? No, you can no longer watch Happy Valley on Netflix. Seasons 1 and 2 of the drama were previously available on the platform but removed in March 2020. Season 1 first aired on the BBC in the spring of 2014 and wasn’t released on Netflix until summer 2016. Season 2 aired in February 2016 and was released on Netflix in September 2017. Fans can purchase seasons 1, 2 and 3 on Amazon Prime Video. Episodes cost £2.49, or you can buy season 1 and 2 for £4.99 and season 3 for £12.99. What is Happy Valley about? In season 1, police sergeant Catherine Cawood is still grieving the suicide of her daughter, Becky, which happened eight years earlier. She is also raising Becky’s son, Ryan, the product of Becky’s rape at the hands of a man named Tommy Lee Royce, who has recently been released from prison. Tasked with investigating a kidnapping gone very, very wrong, Catherine soon discovers Royce is involved and is determined to bring him to justice. Season 2 finds Catherine investigating —and implicated in— a serial killer case. Meanwhile, as Catherine struggles to prove her innocence, her grandson Ryan has sparked a new, dangerous friendship. The third and final instalment sees Catherine uncover the remains of a gangland murder victim in a drained reservoir and set off an unfortunate series of events that lead her to Tommy, the father of her grandson Ryan and her late daughter’s rapist. Season 3 also focuses on Ryan, now grown-up, and his interest in Tommy. Where is Happy Valley set? Happy Valley is set in the Calder Valley in West Yorkshire. Local documentarian Jez Lewis said the police call it Happy Valley because of drug problems in the area. Who is in the Happy Valley cast? Sarah Lancashire (Last Tango in Halifax, Lark Rise to Candleford) plays Sergeant Catherine Cawood. She was nominated for a BAFTA for season 1 and won for season 2. Catherine’s sister, Clare, is played by Downton Abbey’s Siobhan Finneran, while James Norton (Grantchester) stars as villain Tommy Lee Royce. Meanwhile, Irish actress Charlie Murphy (Peaky Blinders) plays kidnapping victim Ann Gallagher, and Rhys Connah (The Messenger) stars as Claire's grandson Ryan Cawood and plays a vital role in season 3. Where is Happy Valley filmed? Happy Valley was filmed on-location across Calderdale. Locations included Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, Halifax, Heptonstall, Luddenden, Elland, Boothtown, Gretland, Meltham, Brighouse and others. The show also filmed in Huddersfield, Bradford and Leicestershire. Happy Valley seasons 1-3 are available to watch on BBC iPlayer now. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guideor visit our Drama hub for more news and features. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Outlander season 6: How to watch and stream the series in the UK
Sexy time-travel romance, featuring stunning Scottish scenery – what's not to like?
It took its time but the Droughtlander is finally over! Outlander season 6 is finally here after an almost two-year wait for the return of our favourite time-travel romance. Based on Diana Gabaldon’s popular series of Outlander books, the show revolves around a time-traveller named Claire Fraser, (Caitríona Balfe) and her highlander husband, Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), who now both reside in North America in the run-up to the American Civil War. Outlander fans have been clamouring for the sixth run ever since that dramatic season 5 finale, which saw Claire Fraser undergo a significant trauma. Fans also do not have to worry as the series' future is assured thanks to Starz renewing the show for a seventh season already. Will the show go on beyond the seventh season? Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com earlier this year, Balfe commented: "I don't know. I mean, we've only been picked up for one more season. So those decisions are sort of out of our hands. "But you know, I always have said, if we have good scripts, and if the story is interesting, then, you know, why wouldn't you want to continue on?" However, the actress reiterated on further renewals of the show: "That's above my pay grade, those decisions.” So, we shall have to wait and see, but there is ample material by Diana Gabaldon to enjoy until then. In the meantime, where can you watch Outlander season 6 in the UK? How to watch Outlander season 6 in the UK Outlander season 6 is available to stream now exclusively on streaming channel StarzPlay. It isn't available in the standard package for Amazon Prime Video or Netflix customers. All previous seasons are also available on StarzPlay. StarzPlay is available for £5.99 per month through the StarzPlay app, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ or Virgin TV. You can enjoy a 30-day free trial of the service through Amazon. Download the StarzPlay app directly and you'll get a free 7-day trial. How many seasons and episodes of Outlander are there? So far, five seasons of Outlander have aired, so there's plenty to get your teeth into in addition to the new episodes. The first season was 16 episodes long and subsequent seasons have had 13 episodes each. However, this season 6 consists of only eight episodes. The show will return with a bumper 16-episode run for its seventh season. What is Outlander about? View oEmbed on the source website It’s 1946, and practical, tenacious nurse Claire Randall is visiting Scotland on honeymoon with husband Frank when she stumbles upon a mysterious circle of stones that turn out to have otherworldly powers, transporting Claire back to the Jacobite rebellion in 1743. No stranger to war, Claire finds herself caught up in a group of rebels, quickly catching the eye of rugged and sexy Highlander Jamie Fraser. Though she is determined to find her way back to the 20th century, the redcoats are quickly closing in and the only way to remain safe is to marry into the clan, so she weds Jamie. What starts out as a marriage of convenience soon blossoms into genuine romance, leaving Claire torn between the past and the present—and her two loves. Who stars in Outlander? The full cast of Outlander season 6 has already been confirmed. Irish actor and model Caitriona Balfe has received four Golden Globe nominations for playing no-nonsense nurse Claire on the series. Fans have fallen hard for Highlander Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan. Meanwhile, Game of Thrones’ Tobias Menzies has been widely praised for his performance as two of Outlander’s central characters—Claire’s husband Frank and redcoats captain Black Jack Randall - but is no longer a member of the show's cast. Graham McTavish (The Hobbit) plays MacKenzie clan war chief Dougal MacKenzie. Where is Outlander filmed? Outlander is known for its stunning backdrop and is filmed on location in Scotland. Find out more about some of the series’ gorgeous scenery here. Outlander is available to watch on Starz US now. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide. The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now – subscribe now to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.
How to watch and stream 24 - watch all seasons and Legacy online
Set in real-time, the binge-worthy counter-terrorism drama starring Kiefer Sutherland is an action-packed thrill ride across the globe
24 became must-watch TV in the early '00s, in large part due to its utterly original premise: each 24-episode season covered one day in the life of counter-terrorism agent Jack Bauer, with individual episodes focusing on one hour of his usually horrendous day. The almost real-time narrative (episodes only run around 42 minutes) is emphasised by an on-screen clock, adding urgency to each passing second of Bauer's missions. And it is quite the ride too with some of the most talked-about moments in TV history - we still aren't over the first episode of season 5. Here is all you need to know about streaming 24 in the UK. Where can I watch 24? Good news for you fans of ticking clocks, 24 has joined a whole host of other shows and movies that are part of the first wave of Disney+ Star content. You can sign up to Disney+ to watch 24 and plenty more popular series for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year. You can also buy 24 as a DVD box set. Watch 24 on Disney+ How many seasons of 24 are there? 24 has eight seasons all made up of 24 episodes. A stand-alone special, Redemption, also aired between seasons six and seven. A follow-up series, 24: Live Another Day, is often called the show’s de-facto ninth season, though it was only 12 episodes long. Rumours of a planned prequel were circulated in 2018, though nothing has been confirmed so far. What is 24 about? View oEmbed on the source website Each series presents new action-packed challenges for Jack Bauer, a talented counter-terrorism agent who previously worked on a secret mission in the Balkans, earning him some dangerous enemies. In the first series, Bauer, now back in America, is tasked with preventing an assassination plot involving a prominent US senator, and soon finds his own family have become a target. Bauer must uncover who is after him and why in order to save his family before it’s too late. Subsequent series followed Bauer as he is sent on high-stakes, world-saving missions in various locations, from a military coup in Africa to a Mexican drug cartel to even Camden Town. In addition to the on-screen clock, the show also employs split-screen to delve into the points of view of multiple characters at once. Who is in the cast of 24? With a new plot-line each season, the cast of 24 changes considerably throughout its run. Here are some of the key players: Kiefer Sutherland’s name is synonymous with the franchise and his character, Jack Bauer. The Canadian actor called the end of the show “the worst breakup I’ve ever had” and described crying after filming the last shot. Bauer’s colleague and close confidant Chloe O’Brian is played by Mary Lynn Rajskub (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia). Carlos Bernard (Dallas) features as fellow analyst Tony Almeida. Bernard also directed American crime drama The Inspectors. US Senator David Palmer is played by Major League’s Dennis Haysbert. Fellow Canadian Elisha Cuthbert (Old School, The Ranch) plays Jack’s daughter Kim. What About 24 Legacy? 24 Legacy is a spin-off that focuses on new characters and features no appearances from Jack whatsoever. The series that starred Corey Hawkins (The Walking Dead) only ran for one season but it is worth a watch for fans of the franchise as a key character does make a surprise return a few episodes in. 24 Legacy will also be on Disney+Star. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Where was 24 filmed? 24 was primarily filmed in an LA studio and other locations in and around Los Angeles, though some scenes in season seven were filmed in Washington DC. The majority of the stand-alone film, Redemption, was filmed near Cape Town, South Africa, and 24: Live Another Day was primarily filmed in London. See what else you can watch with our guide to all content on Disney Plus. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our TV Guide to see what's on tonight or take a look at our best Netflix series guide.
Parks and Recreation is coming to Netflix UK – how to watch and everything you need to know
The quirky American mockumentary with a stellar ensemble cast satirises life in local government
With England entering its third national lockdown, there's no doubt we're all in desperate need of some light relief right now. Thankfully, Parks and Recreation is arriving on Netflix in less than a month's time and if there's anyone who can get us through the next few months, it's the waffle-loving ray of sunshine that is Leslie Knope. Starring SNL legend and Inside Out star Amy Poehler, this mockumentary from the producers of The Office US follows civil servant Leslie in her daily life as she works at the Parks Department of fictional Indiana town Pawnee. With the likes of Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott and Retta gaining stardom thanks to their performances in this sitcom, Parks and Recreation is well-worth a watch (or a rewatch) if you're looking for a laugh. Here's everything you need to know about Parks and Recreation's arrival on Netflix and how to watch all seven series. Where can I watch Parks and Recreation? Parks and Recreation lands on Netflix in the UK and Ireland on Monday1st February so get ready to binge all seven seasons over a big glass of snake juice. If you can't wait until then, Parks and Recreation is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and iTunes, while you can purchase the complete series on DVD. View oEmbed on the source website How many seasons does Parks and Recreation have? How many episodes of Parks and Recreations are there? There are seven series of Parks and Recreation, ranging from 1-24 episodes each. While the show officially ended in 2015, the beloved cast reunited for a Parks and Recreation lockdown special in April 2020, which saw Leslie (Amy Poehler) call her former colleagues whilst stuck in isolation. What is Parks and Recreation about? Set in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana, Parks and Recreation follows day-to-day life in the offices of the town’s Parks and Recreation department, and the rising political career of Leslie Knope, who begins the series as the bureau’s deputy director. Leslie’s co-workers are a rag-tag group of idiosyncratic characters including sarcastic intern April Ludgate, libertarian and DIY-lover Ron Swanson, and ambitious but often misguided Tom Haverford. Together, the motley crew join forces to battle bureaucracy, challenge scheming politicians, and work to make Pawnee a better place — with hilarious and heartwarming results. Who is in the cast of Parks and Recreation? Saturday Night Live star Amy Poehler (Mean Girls, Baby Mama) stars as Pawnee bureaucrat-turned-politician Leslie Knope. Rashida Jones, Karen on the American version of The Office, plays nurse Anne Perkins, Leslie’s best friend. Guardians of the Galaxy’s Chris Pratt rose to stardom after playing goofy and immature Andy Dwyer, who, in the first series, is dating Anne. Actor, writer and comedian Nick Offerman plays Leslie’s boss Ron Swanson, a staunch libertarian and woodworking enthusiast. Offerman himself is a master carpenter. Enterprising but underachieving Tom Haverford is played by Master of None creator and star Aziz Ansari. Aubrey Plaza (Legion) plays cynical and weary intern April Ludgate. The Good Place’s Adam Scott stars as government official Ben Wyatt. Other regular cast members include Rob Lowe (The West Wing), Jim O’Heir (Strip Mall), Retta (Good Girls), and comedian Billy Eichner. The show also features a slate of celebrity guest stars that include Jon Hamm, Kristen Bell, Paul Rudd and SNL alumni like Andy Samberg, Will Arnett, Fred Armisen and Will Forte. Where is Parks and Recreation filmed? Though the town of Pawnee is in Indiana, shooting took place primarily in California. Pasadena’s City Hall stood in as Pawnee’s, and a Pasadena bookstore was also used in the series. A house in Altadena became Leslie’s, and the house used as Anne’s is in Van Nuys. What is Parks and Recreation rated? Parks and Recreation is rated 15 by the BBFC – suitable for ages 15 and over. Parks and Recreation arrives on Netflix UK on 1st February. You can also order the complete box set on Amazon. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide.
How to watch The Office (US) - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?
The Office (US) brought a uniquely satirical and American twist to the BBC premise, leading some critics to declare it even better than the original.
There are few things on television more universal than the workplace comedy and The Office is a testament to that. After the original UK version (created by Ricky Gervais) became a smash-hit, US broadcaster NBC followed up with their own take on the format starring Steve Carell as the boss of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. While the first season was rather wobbly, focusing too much on the plot of its predecessor, later seasons confidently found their own comedic voice and The Office (US) went on to become one of the biggest shows on television. As is often the case with sitcoms, fans love nothing more than revisiting their favourite episodes, so it's handy that the show is readily available to stream. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch The Office (US) online. How to watch The Office (US) in the UK As of December 2020, all nine seasons of The Office US are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. The service is available for £7.99 per month. Sign up for 30 day free Amazon Prime trial Watch The Office US on Amazon Prime There will be more options to stream The Office (I US) from January 2021, when Netflix has announced that the sitcom will return to its library. View oEmbed on the source website Alternatively, you can watch The Office (US) on DVD with a full boxset. Buy the complete series. If you're feeling nostalgic for the original, here's how to watch The Office UK. What is The Office (US) about? Under the guise of a documentary and using a single-camera setup, The Office (US) follows Dunder Mifflin branch manager Michael Scott and his employees during day-to-day life at the paper company’s offices. In the first season, the well-intentioned but bumbling boss has to keep up morale amidst downsizing rumours. Interpersonal relationships, workplace dynamics and changes in the company form the basis of the series’ clever, satirical and observational plot-lines over the course of nine seasons. There are also a number of inter-office romances, including the season-spanning arc of beloved characters Jim and Pam. How many seasons is The Office (US)? The Office (US) has nine seasons with varying episode numbers and lengths. Most episodes are around half an hour each, though there are several hour-long episodes. Who is in the cast of The Office (US)? Steve Carell had a great 2005: in addition to starring in the first season of The Office as Dunder Mufflin boss Michael Scott, the actor, comedian and Daily Show correspondent also shot to fame as the protagonist of The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Awkward paper salesman Dwight Schrute, who relishes power, is played by Six Feet Under actor Rainn Wilson. Wilson earned three Emmy nominations for his work on The Office. Dwight’s office rival, the affable and polite Jim Halpert, is played by Jack Ryan’s John Krasinski. Jim is hopelessly in love with receptionist Pam Beesly, in an Emmy-nominated performance from Jenna Fischer (Blades of Glory). Angela Kinsey (Haters Back Off) plays uptight accountant Angela Martin. B.J. Novak was one of the writers and executive producers of the series, and also starred as temp-turned-employee Ryan Howard. Also a series writer, Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project) plays customer service rep Kelly Kapoor. After Steve Carell’s departure, a number of different characters took turns leading Dunder Mifflin, including Deangelo Vickers (Will Ferrell), Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) and Nellie Bertram (Catherine Tate). For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Where was The Office (US) filmed? The series was primarily filmed in California at the Chandler Valley Center Studios. The series' first season, according to star Jenna Fischer, was filmed in a real office building before moving to a studio for subsequent series. Where is The Office (US) set? The Office (US) is set in the real American city of Scranton, in the east-coast state of Pennsylvania. The city received a tourism boost due to the series, which welcomed tourists interested in visiting places from the show. Why did Steve Carell leave The Office (US)? Carell was contracted through season seven, after which he decided to leave to pursue other projects. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our TV Guide to see what's on tonight.
Stylish, funny, sexy and suspenseful, watching advertising agency drama Mad Men is like time-travelling to 1960s New York. Here's how to stream the seven-season series and what it's about
Mad Men, the seven-season series about a 1960s New York advertising agency stars Jon Hamm as the charismatic and mysterious Don Draper and was instantly hailed as must-watch television when it launched in 2007. Stylish and sexy, Mad Men set real-world trends as it enraptured audiences with its complex characters, wit and engaging, slow-burn storylines. But how and where can you watch it all? We've got all the info you need. How many seasons of Mad Men are there? There are seven seasons of Mad Men. The series premiered in 2007 and ran until 2015 and there are 92 episodes in total. How can I watch Mad Men? You can also purchase the complete series on DVD and Blu-ray from Amazon or if you rather just stream them then head on over to Prime Video where all seven seasons are currently available for your viewing pleasure. What is Mad Men about? Mad Men is set at Sterling Cooper, a fictional advertising agency on New York City’s Madison Avenue. The series begins in 1960 when Peggy Olson arrives at the agency to start her new job as secretary to executive Don Draper. Don — charming, rebellious and cool — seems to play by a different set of rules, and is hiding secrets about his past. Meanwhile, things aren’t going as planned for Peggy. On the positive side, she seems to have a talent for copywriting, but the creative team feels like a boys’ club, tensions are running high with office manager Joan, and Peggy isn’t sure what to do about her flirtation with engaged co-worker Pete Campbell, who seems determined to uncover the truth about Don. The show follows Don, the agency and its employees over the course of a tumultuous decade at work, at home and in a rapidly changing world. A drama with a strong sense of humour and a stellar ensemble cast, the show addresses everything from feminism to the Korean War while always keeping its strong storylines and complex characters at its heart. Mad Men’s popularity in part stems from its meticulous attention to period style and detail, leaving viewers with a sense of travelling in a time machine back to a world of chic clothes, classic cocktails and cool convertibles. When is Mad Men set? The first season of Mad Men is set at the dawn of a new decade: the 1960s. The show, which covers events through to 1970, addressed a number of real-life historical events during its run, including the approval of birth control, the civil rights movement, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Kennedy assassination, the Moon landing and the Vietnam War. Who is in the cast of Mad Men? Mad Men turned Jon Hamm, who plays Don Draper, into a household name, and earned him Emmy and Golden Globe awards for leading actor. Though he is now synonymous with his brooding, dramatic breakout role, Hamm is equally gifted as a comedic actor and has starred in films like Bridesmaids and Keeping Up with the Joneses. The Handmaid’s Tale’s Elisabeth Moss stars as secretary-turned-copywriter Peggy Olson while John Slattery (Spotlight, Veep) plays caddish agency boss Roger Sterling. Pete Campbell, the ambitious but often misunderstood junior executive, is played by Vincent Kartheiser (Connor from 'Angel', The OA). and Christina Hendricks (Tin Star, Good Girls) stars as fiery office manager Joan Harris. Actress and model January Jones (The Last Men on Earth) plays Don Draper’s wife, Betty while other cast members include Aaron Staton (Narcos: Mexico) as Ken Cosgrove, Rich Sommer (Glow) as Harry Crane, Kiernan Shipka (The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) as Sally Draper, and Alison Brie (Community) as Trudy Campbell. Where was Mad Men filmed? Though set in New York, a number of Mad Men’s filming locations are actually in Los Angeles. The offices of Sterling Cooper and other sets were located at Los Angeles Center Studios. Other Los Angeles locations stood in for the interiors of New York landmarks, including the Cicada Restaurant which became midtown Manhattan’s Waldorf Astoria in the series. Even the Draper family home, which in the series is located in Westchester, New York, is actually a house in Pasadena, California. What is the ad agency in Mad Men? Is it real? At the beginning of the series, the ad agency is called Sterling Cooper, though the name changes throughout the run. While the agency is fictional, it is based on research and inspiration from actual Madison Avenue. Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner has cited real-life ad man Jerry Della Femina’s memoir as inspiration for the series, and Draper Daniels, a creative director at Leo Burnett, as the primary inspiration for Don. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 What do they drink on Mad Men? Watching Mad Men does occasionally inspire cocktail cravings, and the classics feature heavily, perhaps none more so than the whiskey-based Old Fashioned, Don Draper’s drink of choice. Other favourite Mad Men drinks include the Manhattan, gimlet, whiskey sour… and straight-up whiskey when the characters are at work. You can buy the full Mad Men box set on Amazon now. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our TV Guide.
How can I watch and stream Poldark? Who's in the cast and what's it about?
BBC swoon-fest swept viewers away to the Cornish coast for five seasons.
The BBC had a winner on their hands with the reboot of Pokdark that turned star Aidan Turner into a household heartthrob (if Being Human hadn't done that already) and inspired flocks of tourists to visit filming locations on the Cornish coast. The emotive historical drama, based on Winston Graham’s novels, was a sweeping, swoon-worthy Sunday night staple for five seasons. But where can you watch the show now? Where can I watch Poldark? Poldark is available on Netflix but it is only, currently, the first four seasons. You can purchase the complete series from Amazon on DVD or the final run is also available to buy on Prime Video. How many seasons of Poldark are there? There are five seasons of Poldark ranging from 8-10 episodes in length. The first season premiered in March 2015 and the season finale aired in August 2019. There were 43 episodes in total. Is Poldark based on the books? Yes, Poldark is based on Winston Graham’s series of novels. They were also adapted into a BBC series in 1975. When is Poldark set? Poldark is set in the late 18th century, beginning in 1783. What is Poldark about? View oEmbed on the source website After fighting in the American War of Independence, handsome and dashing Ross Poldark returns home to Cornwall to find everything upended: his father is dead, the estate is in ruins, and his love is engaged to someone else. Soon, however, he meets the mysterious and beautiful street urchin Demelza Carne, sparking gossip in the community and setting the stage for a tumultuous series-long romance. Forced to confront his new reality, and now responsible for his father’s estate, Poldark decides to settle back into Cornish life, despite the protestations of his uncle. He quickly becomes a central figure in the community, which, as he soon discovers, is rife with drama, scandal, secrets and intrigue. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Who is in the cast of Poldark? Aidan Turner (The Hobbit) plays the titular character. The Irish actor is also a trained ballroom dancer - though he has said he would never appear on Strictly. Demelza is played by The White Queen’s Eleanor Tomlinson. Jack Farthing (Blandings) plays Poldark’s arrogant rival George Warleggan. In a major departure from his guest spot as Jay’s "football friend" on The Inbetweeners, Luke Norris plays Poldark’s close friend Doctor Dwight Enys. Olivier winner Kyle Soller plays Poldark’s cousin, Francis, who marries Poldark’s sweetheart Elizabeth Chynoweth, played by Heida Reed. Where was Poldark filmed? Poldark was filmed on location in Cornwall in places like Charlestown, Botallack Mines, Holywell Bay, Bodmin Moor, Porthcurno, and Kynance Cove. The series inspired such an influx of visitors to Kynance Cove and Porthcurno that the local tourism authority was forced to issue a statement discouraging fans from visiting. You can purchase the complete Poldark on DVD, as well the original Poldark novels, from Amazon. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our TV Guide or our guide to the best Christmas TV for 2020
Where to watch and stream Dexter seasons 1-8 online - will the new series be available in the UK?
Dark, violent and suspenseful, the vigilante serial killer drama is a showcase for star Michael C Hall
Seven years after its widely panned finale aired, serial killer drama Dexter is set to make a return to Showtime, with a new 10-part limited series set to air next year. Six Feet Under star Michael C Hall is set to reprise his role in the follow-up season, once again playing Dexter Morgan - forensic scientist by day and serial killer by night (and...er, lumberjack.) Throughout its eight series the show, which is based on a series of novels by Jeff Lindsay, brought in millions of captivated viewers and attracted significant praise despite its unpopular ending. In anticipation of the new series, you might wish to brush up on your Dexter knowledge by watching the show from the start again (or perhaps for the first time). Here's everything you know about how to watch Dexter, and when the new series will arrive. Where to watch and stream Dexter online View oEmbed on the source website The current home for Dexter in the UK is on Sky and NOW TV, with all eight series available to stream on the platforms with a subscription. The series is not currently available with a Netflix or Amazon Prime Video subscription - although you can buy episodes on Amazon, with individual episodes costing £2.49 to stream and entire seasons available for £24.99 each. If you aren't subscribed to Sky or NOW TV, you can sign up for a variety of packages, deals and trials: Sign up for a 7 day Now TV trial Sign up for a Sky TV package Alternatively, you can also buy the DVD boxset - buy the complete series now. When is the new season of Dexter released? The new series was announced by Showtime in October 2020, with the network's Entertainment president Gary Levine saying (as reported by The Hollywood Reporter) “Dexter is such a special series, both for its millions of fans and for Showtime, as this breakthrough show helped put our network on the map many years ago. "We would only revisit this unique character if we could find a creative take that was truly worthy of the brilliant, original series. Well, I am happy to report that Clyde Phillips and Michael C Hall have found it, and we can’t wait to shoot it and show it to the world.” So when might the series air? Well we're probably still a while away just yet, but the series is reportedly planned to premiere in autumn 2021. Will the new season of Dexter be available to watch in the UK? During it's original run, Dexter was available to view on FX UK, but it's not yet been confirmed where the new series will broadcast on these shores. In recent years Sky has had a partnership with Showtime that has seen many of the network's series air on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV, so RadioTimes.com predicts that this might be the case again - although there has not yet been official confirmation as of yet. Dexter cast Six Feet Under’s Michael C Hall stars as title character Dexter Morgan, while Jennifer Carpenter (Limitless) plays homicide detective Debra Morgan, Dexter’s tough, tomboyish foster sister. Rita Bennett, Dexter’s girlfriend, is played by Buffy The Vampire Slayer’s Julie Benz. Lauren Velez plays tough Lieutenant Maria LaGuerta, alongside fellow Oz star David Zayas, who plays Detective Angel Batista. Dexter’s deceased adoptive father, Harry Morgan, who appears in flashbacks and fantasy sequences, is played by James Remar (Sex and the City). Beyond the fact that Hall is returning in the title role, there have not yet been any announcements regarding the cast for series 9, but we imagine that we'd be seeing a fair few familiar faces. We'll keep this updated when we hear news about any more confirmed returning stars or new cast members joining for the new season. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. What is Dexter about? After Dexter’s mother is brutally murdered, the orphaned three-year-old is adopted by Harry Morgan, a police officer. Now an adult, Dexter works as blood splatter analyst for Miami’s Metro Police. In the first series, he is part of an investigation into a string of killings by the ‘Ice Truck Killer’, who has been leaving a trail of well-preserved, bloodless bodies around the city. Dexter, however, hides a secret: he’s good at his day job because he, too, is a serial killer, intent on bringing other violent criminals to justice. Though Dexter is calm and deliberate, planning his kills meticulously, his double life still proves an enormous challenge — it seems someone is always on the verge of discovering his dark secret. Aside from Michael C Hall's return, we don't yet know who will be returning to the cast of Dexter for the new season. Why did Dexter get cancelled/end? Originally, executive producer Sara Colleton envisioned Dexter as a seven-year series, though an eighth season was later added. Speaking to TV Guide about the additional season, Colleton said: “I feel easily that we can be an eight-year show, but I never want it to get old and stale. I want us to go out on a high and everybody on the show is determined to keep the level of it up to the very end. It’s always wise to know when it’s time to leave the stage before you’re asked to leave the stage.” Where was Dexter filmed? Though set in Miami, Dexter was filmed primarily in Long Beach, California and at Hollywood’s Gower Studios. Some establishing shots in the first series, however, were filmed in Miami. Interested? You can watch Dexter online below: Watch Dexter on Now TV Watch Dexter on Amazon Prime Watch Dexter on Sky Looking for something else to watch? Check out our TV Guide.
How to watch Fleabag online and stream - your guide
Daring, brutally honest and relatable, Fleabag was a smash hit for creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Utterly relatable and darkly funny, Fleabag is the critically-beloved brainchild of star Phoebe-Waller Bridge, who plays a young Londoner trying to survive in the wake of debilitating grief. Over the course of two short seasons, the hit series defied convention and subverted tropes in its relentlessly honest portrayal of modern millennial life. Where can I watch Fleabag? Fleabag is available on iPlayer, Amazon Prime and iTunes. You can also buy the series on DVD and Blu-ray. How many seasons of Fleabag are there? There are two seasons of Fleabag, both with six half-hour episodes. What is Fleabag about? View oEmbed on the source website Phoebe Waller-Bridge stars as the show’s protagonist, who is often called Fleabag (though see below!), a self-loathing young Londoner coming to terms with a recent tragedy. In series one, the tragic heroine struggles to keep her guinea pig café afloat, her boyfriend leaves after catching her masturbating to a Barack Obama speech, and she’s having unfulfilling flings with a variety of men. The character's family life is equally complicated by a loathsome future stepmother and a sister whose toxic relationship has consequences for both siblings. In a nod to the series’ theatrical source material and adding to the show’s intimacy, viewers are drawn into the protagonist’s internal monologue through direct address to camera. The dark comedy, known for its frank exploration of millennial unhappiness, grief and sex, has in a short time become—perhaps unfairly—the exemplar against which nearly every new program featuring a young modern woman is compared. Who wrote Fleabag? London native Phoebe Waller-Bridge who also stars as the title character, created and wrote the comedy which was adapted from her play of the same name. Waller-Bridge is also the Emmy-winning writer and producer of Killing Eve as well as the co-writer of No Time To Die, the 25th James Bond instalment. Who is in the Fleabag cast? In addition to Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag stars a number of British television stalwarts. Sian Clifford (Vanity Fair) plays the central character’s sister, Claire, who is married to Martin (Brett Gelman) and step-mum to creepy Jake, played by The Archers’ Angus Imrie. Olivia Colman (The Crown) features as the protagonist’s horrible godmother, who seems determined to destroy the girls’ relationship with their father, played by the prolific Bill Paterson. The main character’s ex-boyfriend Harry is played by Hugh Skinner (The Windsors). Series two saw the addition of a few new central characters: Fiona Shaw, who also stars in Waller-Bridge penned Killing Eve, plays the protagonist’s therapist. BAFTA-winner Kristin Scott Thomas plays businesswoman Belinda. Sherlock’s Andrew Scott, in what is arguably Fleabag's most talked-about role, plays the 'hot priest'. Where is Fleabag filmed? Fleabag is filmed on location in London, primarily in Dartmouth Park in northwest London at locations including Village Café on York Rise and a house on Laurier Road. Some scenes were also filmed in a studio. Why is Fleabag called Fleabag? Though she is often called Fleabag, the show’s protagonist doesn’t actually have a name. Waller-Bridge did give an explanation in a Decider interview: “It’s actually my family nickname. Which begs the question, “Is this autobiographical?”, because it isn’t. I also wanted something that would create an immediate subtext for the character. So, calling her “Fleabag,” calling the show Fleabag, gives the subtext of “Fleabaggy-ness.” Then presents herself so…nice hair, lipstick, coat…like, nailed it. She looks like she’s got stuff together, and yet her name betrays the subtext of her.” For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 Will there be another season of Fleabag? No. Well, probably not. Waller-Bridge told the BBC: "I have thought about it and there isn't going to be one. This is it - this is the final curtain…and yes, I did say that last time." That said, she also said “I do have a fantasy of bringing her back when I'm, like, 45 or 50…I have to let her go and live for a bit.” So, the answer is maybe…in a decade or two. Fleabag is available on iPlayer, Amazon Prime and iTunes. You can also buy the series on DVD and Blu-ray.
Artistic and intriguing, X-Men-inspired Legion stars Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens in the title role
Based on Marvel’s X-Men comics, Legion stars Downton Abbey’s Dan Stevens as David Haller, a schizophrenic who discovers he has special mutant powers. Series creator Noah Hawley (Fargo) was especially interested in exploring the distorted reality of Haller’s mind, using him as an unreliable narrator to create suspense and tension in the narrative. Legion is often praised for its impressionistic artistry, drawing comparisons to auteurs like David Lynch, Stanley Kubrick and Terrence Malick. Where can I watch Legion? Legion is available on YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, iTunes, NOW TV and Sky On Demand. You can also buy Legion on DVD and Blu-ray. How many seasons of Legion are there? There are three seasons of Legion. The first and third seasons have eight episodes and the second series has 11. Hawley told reporters he always envisioned the series as arcing over three seasons, “like three acts of a story.” What is Legion about? View oEmbed on the source website David Haller has spent his life bouncing between psychiatric hospitals. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, a chance encounter with a fellow patient leads David to suspect that his special powers —including telepathy and visions— might point to something beyond mental illness. Soon, David is taken to a special facility where he learns he is a mutant, and one of several being chased by a dubious government group called Division 3, who may be infiltrating his own mind. Together with his fellow mutants, David seeks to come to terms with his abilities, battle dangerous nemeses and save the world. Who is in the cast of Legion? In a considerable departure from his role as Matthew Crawley in ITV’s Downton Abbey, Dan Stevens plays the title character. Jean Smart was persuaded by Hawley, with whom she also worked on Fargo, to join the cast as psychiatric therapist Melanie Bird. Smart’s Fargo co-star Rachel Keller plays Syd Barrett, the patient who helps David discover his special powers. Parks and Recreation’s Aubrey Plaza stars as Lenny Busker, a character Hawley originally intended to be male. Where is Legion set? Legion’s setting is deliberately ambiguous, with production design that recalls past decades and incorporates modern elements. It is primarily set at Summerland, a facility for mutants that one can assume exists somewhere in the X-Men universe. Where is Legion filmed? The first season of Legion was filmed in Vancouver, but the second and third series were filmed primarily on studio sets in Los Angeles.
Tatiana Maslany's virtuosic performance as a woman and her clones anchors the thrilling sci-fi series
Playing a lead role can be a challenge for any actor, let alone playing several characters in the same scene. Fortunately, Tatiana Maslany more than rises to the occasion in Orphan Black, a sci-fi series about a woman who discovers she is part of a cloning experiment. The co-production between the BBC and two Canadian companies was praised for its complex and well-crafted female characters as well as a virtuosic performance by Maslany. Where can I watch Orphan Black? Orphan Black is available on Netflix, YouTube, iTunes, Amazon Prime and in the Sky Store. You can also buy the Orphan Black series on DVD. What is Orphan Black about? View oEmbed on the source website In the first season, con artist Sarah Manning witnesses the suicide of a woman named Beth Childs. Sarah notices something rather unusual about the dead woman: she looks exactly like her. As Sarah soon discovers, Beth isn’t a long-lost twin, but one of many clones that were part of an experiment spanning two continents. Sarah seeks out more clones, eventually working with two of them and her foster brother Felix to determine why they exist, setting themselves up for battle against those seeking to destroy them and uncovering secrets about their foster mother, Mrs S. How many seasons of Orphan Black are there? There are five seasons of Orphan Black, each with 10 episodes. Who is in the Orphan Black cast? Canadian Tatiana Maslany (Heartland, Pose) stars as Sarah Manning—as well as her many clones. Fellow Canadian Jordan Gavaris (Sea of Trees) plays Sarah’s artist foster brother, Felix Dawkins. Soap star Dylan Bruce plays ex-mercenary Dylan Bruce, who was Beth Childs’ boyfriend. Better Call Saul’s Michael Mando plays Sarah’s drug-dealing ex boyfriend Vic Schmidt. Maria Doyle Kennedy (Downton Abbey, The Tudors) plays Siobhan Sadler, Sarah and Felix’s foster mother. When does Orphan Black return? The show’s cast and producers decided to end the series after season five. Executive producer and co-creator Graeme Manson told Variety: “We think that it’s better to cancel yourself than to get cancelled, than to peter out.” Recently, it was announced that an audiobook called Orphan Black: The Next Chapter has been greenlit and will take place eight years after the events in the last season. Series star Tatiana Maslany has signed on to the project. There have also been rumours that AMC is developing a new series set in the Orphan Black universe. Where is Orphan Black set? Manson told Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail the setting is “meant to be Generica”, a decision director John Fawcett said was due in part to not wanting “to say we’re American and alienate the Canadians, or say we’re Canadian and alienate the Americans”. That said, the show does include blatant nods to Canada, from the cars’ number plates to Toronto-area place names used in the script. In one season five episode, a character also specifically mentions they are in Canada. Decisions about setting were also influenced by Orphan Black’s financing. Protagonist Sarah speaks with a British accent because the BBC, a co-producer, requested that the lead character be from the UK, which was then incorporated into the narrative. Where was Orphan Black filmed? Orphan Black was shot on location in Toronto, Canada. Despite the creators’ insistence that the show’s setting is ambiguous, many shots in the series include Toronto’s distinctive CN Tower. In one episode, Sarah is tasked with tracking a car on what is clearly a map of Toronto.
Where to watch and stream The Orville - your guide to the show
Family Guy's Seth MacFarlane is the creator and star of the space comedy-drama set 400 years in the future
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane turns his gaze to science-fiction for a new series that puts a distinctive spin on the formula laid out by Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek. The Orville stars MacFarlane as Ed Mercer, who captains the eponymous spacecraft as it ventures into outer space, encountering galactic threats as well as amusingly mundane problems. Although the first season had a decidedly mixed response from critics, the show really found its footing in season two and has gone on to become a real fan favourite. With a third season set for blast off later this year, here's how you can get caught up with The Orville... How to watch The Orville online The first two seasons of The Orville are available to stream on NOW TV until 4th August 2020, while there is also the option to purchase the series on DVD. How many seasons of The Orville are there? Two seasons of the show have been released so far, comprised of 12 and 14 episodes respectively. When is The Orville back? No specific release date has been announced for season three just yet, but it is expected to arrive in the later half of 2020. The season began filming in October 2019, before the coronavirus was declared a global pandemic. What is The Orville about? View oEmbed on the source website The series is set 400 years in the future aboard a functional — but not especially fancy — spaceship called the USS Orville. The vessel’s captain, Ed Mercer, was once a promising leader but a messy divorce led to problems at work. As a result, he is assigned responsibility for the mid-level Orville rather than the prestige cruiser he expected. The downgrade is just the beginning of Ed’s problems. As it turns out, Ed's first officer is none other than his ex-wife, Kelly Grayson, who cheated on him with an alien. They are joined on board by a crew of quirky characters including Ed’s best friend, dim-witted helmsman Gordon Malloy, young chief of security Alara Kitan and hyper-intelligent lieutenant John LaMarr. Together, the crew carry out intergalactic exploratory and diplomatic missions—all while learning to live and work together aboard The Orville. Why is the show called The Orville? The ship — and the series — was named after flight pioneer Orville Wright, one half of the famous Wright Brothers. Seth MacFarlane said he was reading a Wright Brothers autobiography while he was writing the pilot and the name seemed fitting. Who is in the cast of The Orville? Series writer and creator Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy) stars as Orville captain Ed Mercer, who ends up commanding the spaceship alongside his first officer (and ex-wife) Kelly Grayson, played by Friday Night Lights’ Adrianne Palicki. Penny Johnson Jerald (24) plays chief medical officer and lieutenant commander Doctor Claire Finn. Band of Brothers’ Scott Grimes plays prankster helmsman Lieutenant Gordon Malloy. Halston Sage plays Lieutenant Alara Kitan, who possesses superhuman strength. Intelligent navigator John LaMarr is played by frequent MacFarlane collaborator J Lee. A number of other big names, including Victor Garber, Rob Lowe, Ted Danson and Liam Neeson have also appeared on the show. Where is The Orville filmed? The series is filmed in and around Los Angeles, including the Rancho Deluxe studios, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, and the Northridge campus of California State University. The Orville is available to stream on NOW TV. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide.
How to watch True Blood online - stream all the episodes in the UK
Get sucked in to this addictive vampire series starring Anna Paquin
While the Twilight Saga had its fans, it would be fair to say the series was divisive and turned some people away from vampires as a concept - but this more nuanced take on the iconic monster might just win them back. True Blood is set in a world where a synthetic blood product has liberated vampires from their need to feed, allowing them to reveal themselves and integrate into human society. Against this backdrop, telepathic waitress Sookie (Anna Paquin) falls in love with 173-year-old vampire Bill, but the world remains mistrustful of his once-predatory species and their relationship will be fraught with challenges. Praised for its metaphorical analysis of life in America, True Blood is a gothic supernatural mystery that somehow manages to entertain and ask poignant questions about nature, nurture, integration and prejudice. How to watch True Blood online All seven seasons of True Blood are available to buy on Amazon as well as iTunes and Sky Store, meaning you can binge watch your way through every episode. True Blood is not available on Netflix and likely won't be anytime soon, as HBO television shows tend to be exclusive to Sky Atlantic and, for US viewers, Hulu. What year did True Blood start? The first season of True Blood aired in September 2008 and kicked off a lengthy run that ended with the series finale in August 2014. How many seasons of True Blood are there? There are seven seasons of True Blood in total and each of them contains between 10 and 12 chapters, for a grand total of 80 episodes to get stuck into. What is True Blood about? View oEmbed on the source website Thanks to the invention of a synthetic blood substitute, vampires are finally able to live among humans. Not all vampires, however, believe integration is possible, wedging a divide between those who want to assimilate and those who believe it’s a lost cause. Humans, too, are at odds about their new supernatural neighbours; some even believe vampires should be killed. Of course, the advent of human-vampire interaction also means inter-creature love is in the air, which is exactly what happens to human-faerie hybrid Sookie Stackhouse, a Bon Temps, Louisiana waitress who falls in love with a 175-year-old vampire named William Compton. In series one, Bon Temps, still struggling with integration, is rocked by a series of murders. All seem connected to Sookie’s brother, Jason, but she is convinced of his innocence and seeks to find the true killer. Subsequent seasons introduce new mysteries — and new mythological creatures — to Bon Temps, all set against the complex, evolving conflict between human and supernatural factions. Who is in the True Blood cast? Kiwi-Canadian Anna Paquin (The Affair) stars as the telepathic central character Sookie Stackhouse who falls for vampire Bill Compton, played by Paquin's real-life husband Stephen Moyer. Sookie’s boss, shape-shifter Sam Merlotte, is played by Tony winner Sam Trammell (The Fault in Our Stars). Aussie Ryan Kwanten (Home and Away) plays Jason, Sookie’s brother, who is suspected of a string of murders in season one. Rutina Wesley (Queen Sugar) plays Sookie’s close friend Tara Mae Thornton. Finally, Viking-turned-vampire Eric Northman is played by Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård (Big Little Lies), who was arguably the biggest breakout star of the series. Where is True Blood set? True Blood is set in the fictional town of Bon Temps, located in the Deep South state of Louisiana. Is True Blood based on a book? Yes! True Blood is based on the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris, also known as The Southern Vampire Mysteries, which are comprised of 13 main instalments. Much of the series’ humour can be credited to Harris, who told Mystery Scene: “Vampires can also be pretty funny… I try to find the humour in every situation. It’s pretty much how I cope.” Who wrote True Blood? No doubt Harris’ dark humour appealed to series creator Alan Ball, who also created Six Feet Under. Ball served as the showrunner for five seasons before handing the reins to Brian Buckner for the final two. Notably, the latter two seasons received a more tepid critical response than what came before, so it could be that Ball had a better understanding of how to make the show work. Where is True Blood filmed? True Blood was filmed primarily in California and Louisiana. Some interiors, including Merlotte’s, where Sookie works, were filmed in a Hollywood studio. Many exteriors, however, were shot on location in Louisiana, including Bill Compton’s house, which is actually Louisiana’s Roseneath Plantation. For Maryann’s house, however, the team used a Pasadena, California home. The exteriors for Sookie’s house were also filmed in California—the interiors were filmed in the same studio as Merlotte’s. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Is True Blood coming back? While nothing has been announced, series star Stephen Moyer has said a revival is "very possible", though he also suggested the original cast probably wouldn’t return. True Blood is available to stream on NOW TV. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide.
When is the To All the Boys I've Loved Before sequel released on Netflix? Who's in the cast and who's playing John Ambrose McClaren?
Get ready to swoon: Peter Kavinsky is back!
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before was one of Netflix’s most re-watched original films in 2018. The endearing teen rom-com, based on Jenny Han’s novel of the same name, charmed audiences and took home the coveted Best Kiss trophy at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Who is back from the original cast? Is the sequel also based on a book? Find out everything you need to know about the To All the Boys I've Loved Before sequel below. Lana Condor and Noah Centineo finally confirm To All The Boys sequel – and tease John Ambrose casting Lana Condor reveals new actor will play John Ambrose in To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before sequel Noah Centineo joins Charlie’s Angels reboot When is To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before 2 released on Netflix? Netflix has confirmed the sequel, To All the Boys: PS I Still Love You, will be released on 12th February 2020. Lads Lana Condor and Noah Centineo tweeted their excitement when production began in March 2019: View oEmbed on the source website The cast obviously had fun during filming: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv5UXzUHydK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Lana Condor has said she is especially close with her on-screen sisters – actresses Janel Parrish and Anna Cathcart – and it clearly shows in this picture from the set: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv2NZOKhviJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link What will To All The Boys I've Loved Before 2 be about? In the first film, Lara Jean Covey is horrified to discover her private letters to past and present crushes have, somehow, been sent. One recipient is classmate Peter Kavinsky, who suggests the pair pretend to date. Peter wants to make his ex-girlfriend jealous, and Lara Jean wants to convince current crush Josh – who also got some surprising post – that she doesn’t actually like him. Things don’t go according to plan when the fake relationship sparks real feelings. When we last saw Lara Jean and Peter, they were in love and sharing a swoon-worthy kiss on their school’s football field: The credits of the original film showed recipient John Ambrose McLaren, Lara Jean’s former Model UN crush, showing up at her door with a bouquet of flowers and reveals he had feelings for her, too. John Ambrose McLaren is a beloved character in the book’s sequel P.S. I Still Love You, and is a favourite of writer Jenny Han. The trailer confirmed Lara Jean would be torn between Peter and John in the sequel. If the film is anything like the book, John’s arrival spells trouble for Lara Jean and Peter when all three end up at the same party. Han has said “I love love triangles”, though there may even be a fourth character in the mix: Peter’s ex-girlfriend, Genevieve. Don’t expect the film to stay completely true to the second book, though. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before borrowed bits from P.S. I Still Love You, and Susan Johnson, who directed the first film, suggested the sequel may borrow from the third book, Always and Forever, Lara Jean. The biggest movies coming out soon Who is in the cast of To All the Boys I've Loved Before 2? Lana Condor and Noah Centineo will be reprising their roles as Lara Jean and Peter. John Corbett, Janel Parrish and Anna Cathcart are also coming back to play Lara Jean’s dad and sisters, and Madeleine Arthur is returning as Lara Jean’s best friend, Christine. Jordan Burthcett played John Ambrose McClaren in the first film but the role has been recast with Jordan Fisher appearing in the sequel – a switch which was announced via this cute video from the set: View oEmbed on the source website Perhaps best known for playing Jacob on The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Fisher is a triple-threat: he released a self-titled album in 2016 and appeared on Dancing with the Stars and in Hamilton on Broadway. Other newcomers to the cast include Emmy award-winner Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men, The Practice, Legally Blonde) as John's grandmother Stormy, Ross Butler (13 Reasons Why, Riverdale) as Peter's best friend and Sarayu Rao (Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men) as the Coveys' neighbour Trina Rotshchild. In March, Susan Johnson announced she would not be directing the second film due to other commitments. Michael Fimognari, director of photography on the first film, will be at the helm this time, while Johnson will remain involved as an executive producer. Is there a trailer for To All the Boys I've Loved Before 2? Yes! View oEmbed on the source website There's also this teaser, which was released at Christmas last year: View oEmbed on the source website And some new photos were released in December 2019: View oEmbed on the source website View oEmbed on the source website What have Noah Centineo and Lana Condor acted in since the first film? Both lead cast members have been busy! Lana Condor has appeared in Syfy’s Deadly Class, in the James Cameron-produced sci-fi film Alita: Battle Angel, and voiced a character in the animated series Rilakkuma and Kaoru. Noah Centineo returned to Netflix to star in The Perfect Date, wrapped filming on Charlie’s Angels, and will be starring in Jackie Chan’s directorial debut, The Diary. On 17th June, Centineo and Condor accepted the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Kiss. Centineo thanked “Lana’s lips” in his speech: https://www.instagram.com/p/By3mTNXloAe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Will there be a third film in the To All the Boys I've Loved Before series? Yes, there will be! The third film is now in production. Titled To All the Boys: Always and Forever, Lara Jean, the film is likely to be based on Han's third novel.
How to watch This Country - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?
BBC's Cotswolds mockumentary, co-written by and starring a real-life brother and sister duo, is a brilliantly observed look at life in a small UK village
The BBC’s This Country is a deadpan mockumentary about a pair of cousins bored out of their minds in a Cotswolds village, starved of anything to do but without the means to escape. The perceptive comedy about rural British life is full of brilliantly observed details inspired by the lives of its creators and co-stars, Gloucestershire-born siblings Daisy May and Charlie Cooper. How can I watch This Country? This Country is available to stream on BBC iPlayer, YouTube, Amazon Prime and iTunes. You can also purchase series one and two on DVD. How many seasons of This Country are there and how many episodes? So far, two six-episode series and a one-off special called This Country: The Aftermath have been released. The BBC has also renewed This Country for a third series. What is This Country about? View oEmbed on the source website Cousins Kerry and Lee “Kurtan” Mucklowe have lived the small Cotswolds village for their whole lives. It’s the sort of place where calendar highlights include a scarecrow competition and a trip to the shops in Swindon. Kerry and Kurtan try everything they can to break free from the mundanity, from joining a pyramid scheme to participating in a local football match, but things always seem to go awry. The series has been lauded for its authenticity, honesty, spot-on characterisations of villagers, and ability to subtly comment on headier issues like disenfranchisement and opportunity without ever feeling didactic or clichéd. Who is in the cast of This Country? Daisy May Cooper won a BAFTA for her role as Kerry Mucklowe. Cooper appeared in ITV's Doc Martin before returning home to the Cotswolds to work as a cleaner alongside brother Charlie Cooper, her co-writer and co-star. Other cast members include the siblings' real-life uncle, Trevor Cooper(Wizards vs Aliens), Olivier nominee Paul Chahidi (Christopher Robin) and Gerran Howell (Young Dracula). For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Where is This Country set and where is it filmed? This Country is set in a small, unidentified Cotswolds village. The programme was filmed in the small Gloucestershire town of Northleach, which has seen an increase in tourism as a result of the series. “My public toilets are quite popular,” local resident Tim told Cotswold Life. “The amount of people that go there now and have selfies taken!” Some of our articles contain contextual affiliate links. You can support us by clicking on these as we may earn commission if you make a purchase. There is no extra cost to you and we never allow this to bias our content.
How to watch Inside No 9 - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?
A number, a hare statue and the co-creators are the only consistencies across Pemberton and Shearsmith's series of inventive, self-contained stories
In each episode of BBC Two’s anthology series Inside No 9, you can only be sure of two things: the plot will take place in or around somewhere having to do with the number nine, and a statue of a hare will feature somewhere on set. Otherwise, from plot to co-stars to the tone of the episode, each half-hour instalment of Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s black comedy is utterly unique. How can I watch Inside No 9? Inside No 9 is available on NOW TV, BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime, Netflix, iTunes and YouTube. You can also purchase the series on DVD. How many seasons and episodes of Inside No 9 are there? Four seasons of Inside No 9, each with six episodes, have aired so far. A fifth season will premiere in 2019. A one-off Halloween special aired in 2018. What is Inside No 9 about? View oEmbed on the source website Each episode of Inside No 9 is a self-contained story, penned by Pemberton and Shearsmith and usually featuring both men alongside a new set of co-stars. Episodes all link back, somehow, with the number nine, such as an address, a table number or a train couchette. The writers said they think of the stories first, and then find a way to link each one back to number nine. The comedy often addresses macabre and morbid topics using dark humour, typical of Pemberton and Shearsmith’s previous work, which includes The League of Gentlemen. The inventive series never sticks to one tone. One episode about a cat burglary gone wrong has almost no dialogue and plays like a silent film. In a Shakespeare-inspired story, most of the script is written in iambic pentameter. Another takes its inspiration from classic train capers. In 2018, the series also featured a live episode. One critic described Inside No 9 a la Forrest Gump: it’s like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. Who is in the Inside No 9 cast? Who writes inside No 9? Inside No 9 is written by Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Both writers appear in almost every episode, although occasionally only one of them has featured. Previously, Pemberton and Shearsmith collaborated on The League of Gentleman, the BBC Two sketch show that began as a stage act in 1995. The pair also wrote and starred in Psychoville, a psychological thriller and black comedy about five people who all get blackmailed by the same mystery person. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. A number of notable guest stars have featured on Inside No 9: In the first series, Helen McCrory stars as one of the owners of a creepy gothic mansion housesat by Katy, played by fellow Peaky Blinders star Aimee-Ffion Edwards. Jack Whitehall is part of the ensemble cast in the series two premiere, a murder mystery set aboard a train. Killing Eve’s Fiona Shaw is one of five attendees at a bizarre art exhibition in the series three finale. Monica Dolan (Appropriate Adult) plays a woman moving house in a series five episode that uses reverse chronology. When is Inside No 9 back? Click here for more on season five, including casting announcements. Some of our articles contain contextual affiliate links. You can support us by clicking on these as we may earn commission if you make a purchase. There is no extra cost to you and we never allow this to bias our content.
How to watch Grand Designs - what’s it about and who presents it?
Kevin McCloud's BAFTA-winning series follows the building process of some of the UK's most unique and spectacular homes
Grand Designs is a BAFTA-winning documentary architecture series that follows people embarking on ambitious and unusual home-building projects around the UK. The series also sparked a number of spinoffs, including Grand Designs Abroad and Grand Designs Australia, as well as design and home exhibitions in London. How can I watch Grand Designs? Grand Designs is available on All4, Amazon Prime and iTunes. You can also purchase the series on DVD. How many series of Grand Designs are there? So far, 19 seasons of Grand Designs have aired, along with a number of spinoff shows. Who presents Grand Designs? Kevin McCloud has hosted Grand Designs since it premiered on Channel 4 in 1999. Originally a theatre designer, McCloud moved into lighting design and opened up his own practice where his clients included Harrods and Edinburgh Castle before making his television debut on BBC Two’s Homefront. In addition to working on Grand Designs, McCloud has also hosted a number of documentary specials including a four-part history documentary called Kevin McCloud’s Grand Tour and a miniseries called Escape to the Wild, which followed four British families living abroad. What is Grand Designs about? View oEmbed on the source website Each episode begins with McCloud meeting the homeowners and discussing their building or renovation plans. Some projects, like a an experimental floating house in Marlow, start from scratch. Others, like a 1920s Yorkshire cinema conversion, aim to transform an existing space. Often, the projects involve a never-before-encountered scenario or experiment with untested materials or new building technologies. During his initial visit, McCloud talks to the clients about design, budget and timescale, visiting the site throughout the build as the project moves from concept to reality — often with unexpected twists and challenges along the way, from job losses to pregnancies and problems with contractors. When the projects are complete, McCloud and the clients tour the spectacular finished products, routinely lauded as some of the finest homes in the UK. You can read about Kevin McCloud's favourite Grand Designs homes here. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. What is Grand Designs: The Street? Also hosted by Kevin McCloud and billed as “Britain’s biggest self-build project”, Grand Designs: The Street is a six-part series following ten households as they aim to build their unique dream homes — all on the same street — for less than what it would cost to buy locally in Bicester. Grand Designs: The Street is also available to watch on All4. Some of our articles contain contextual affiliate links. You can support us by clicking on these as we may earn commission if you make a purchase. There is no extra cost to you and we never allow this to bias our content.
How to watch and stream The Island with Bear Grylls - is the survival series on Netflix?
In the documentary reality series, average UK citizens face extraordinary challenges when they're dropped off on a remote island and must fend for themselves
SAS veteran and survivalist Bear Grylls (Man vs Wild) narrates The Island, which sees a group of average joe participants filming themselves fending for survival after being dropped off on an uninhabited island with only basic tools. Though met with controversy around sexism, authenticity and its treatment of animals, the show has been a success, inspiring celebrity spinoffs and international versions. How can I watch The Island with Bear Grylls? The Island with Bear Grylls is available on All 4. The Celebrity Island spinoff is available on All 4, Amazon Prime and iTunes. What is The Island with Bear Grylls about? View oEmbed on the source website Grylls pitched the first series as a look at modern masculinity, but was criticised for featuring an all-male cast of 13 participants. The men were pushed to their limits, trying to survive for a month whilst battling the elements, hunger, and their own psyches. In response to the criticism, the second series featured two casts — one group of men and one group of women — dropped off on separate islands, with episodes alternating between each group. Other series have focused on people in different age and income groups. Series six will be the first to introduce a cash prize for the winner. Where is The Island with Bear Grylls filmed? Different islands have been used for the series, but they have all been in the same archipelago, Las Perlas, off the coast of Panama. Series one used Isla Gibraleón, an uninhabited island with eight kilometres of coastline. The second series used two islands, returning to Isla Gibraleón and adding Isla San Telmo, which was also used in the third series. Isla Bayoneta and a nearby island played host to series four. How many seasons of The Island with Bear Grylls are there? So far, there have been five series of the show, with a sixth to air in late 2019. The original series also spawned several celebrity spinoffs and international editions in Spain, the United States and the Netherlands. How do I apply to The Island with Bear Grylls? Fancy roughing it in the wild? Keep an eye out for casting announcements on Channel 4’s website and Channel 4’s Take Part Twitter feed.
How to watch 30 Rock - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?
Anchored by star and co-creator Tina Fey, NBC's self-deprecating series about a live sketch comedy show is a frenetic and satirical look at life on set
Developed by and starring Mean Girls’ Tina Fey, 30 Rock is a satirical look at life behind the scenes of a live comedy sketch show — one much like Saturday Night Live, the programme that launched Fey into the spotlight. The frenetically-paced comedy used its zany trademark humour not just to parody its real-life counterpart, but also the corporate structure of NBC, the network it aired on. Over the course of its seven seasons, 30 Rock was nominated for a staggering 103 Emmy Awards, taking home the best comedy trophy for three consecutive years. Where can I watch 30 Rock? 30 Rock is available on All4, iTunes, Amazon Prime and NOWTV. You can also purchase the series on DVD. How many episodes and seasons are there of 30 Rock? There are seven seasons of 30 Rock, ranging from 13 to 23 episodes long. What is 30 Rock about? View oEmbed on the source website Showrunner and head writer Liz Lemon is outraged when her sketch comedy show, The Girlie Show, is taken over by Jack Donaghy, an egotistical corporate executive who insists on making sweeping changes as soon as he arrives. His first order of business is hiring a new star, the erratic and rambunctious Tracy Jordan, thereby demoting Liz’s best friend, actor Jenna Moroney. The series follows Liz as she navigates her changing workplace and clashes with both the arrogant Donaghy and the unpredictable Jordan, as well as a number of other quirky co-workers including eager NBC page Kenneth and reliable producer Pete. Each season has a variety of story arcs that include both workplace and personal plotlines, from Liz's string of unsuitable love interests to Jack’s bid for corporate power and Kenneth’s trip to the Beijing Olympics. Who is in the cast of 30 Rock? The multi-talented Tina Fey (Mean Girls, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) stars as Liz Lemon, head writer and showrunner of The Girlie Show, immediately renamed TGS With Tracy Jordan by Jack Donaghy, Liz’s new boss. Alec Baldwin plays the stubborn executive in a career-reviving role. Jane Krakowski is jilted Girlie Show star Jenna Maroney, who is replaced by movie star Tracy Jordan, played by SNL alumni Tracy Morgan. Before he was cast as enthusiastic NBC page Kenneth Parcell, Jack McBrayer starred in comedy sketches on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Second City comedian Scott Adsit plays Liz Lemon’s producer friend and confidante Peter Hornberger. Judah Friedlander’s Frank Rossitano, a TGS with Tracy Jordan writer, is known for his rotating collection of amusing trucker hats. He works with fellow writers Toofer (Keith Powell), Josh (Lonny Ross) and J.D Lutz, played by John Lutz. The show also features a set of high-profile guest stars and cameo appearances featuring celebrities like Chris Parnell, Jason Sudeikis, Jon Hamm, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, and Salma Hayek. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Where is 30 Rock set? 30 Rock is short for 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, where the real-life NBC studios are located and where the fictional series takes place. The iconic art deco building, also called the Comcast Building, is part of Rockefeller Center. Where was 30 Rock filmed? The show was filmed primarily at Silver Cup Studios in the New York City borough of Queens, though some exterior shots were filmed on location at Rockefeller Center. Why was 30 Rock cancelled? With characteristically wry humour, Tina Fey said: “All good things come to an end. And all good things decline dramatically in the ratings over the years, and all good things have lower ad rates than they used to. That’s not really why. Because it’s time… we’ve told a lot of good stories, I think, and we’ve had a lot of fun. We’ll all be friends in syndication.” Some of our articles contain contextual affiliate links. You can support us by clicking on these as we may earn commission if you make a purchase. There is no extra cost to you and we never allow this to bias our content.
How to watch and stream Made in Chelsea - is the reality series on Netflix?
Like The Hills for the Sloane Square set, E4's BAFTA-winning reality series is a peek into the lives of privileged young Londoners
Inspired by American reality series The Hills, Made in Chelsea follows a privileged set of young West Londoners as they go out, hook up, break up and jet off to luxury destinations. Full of gossip, drama, romance and ever-changing loyalties, E4’s BAFTA-winning series has launched many cast members’ media careers and spawned everything from a fitness DVD to live concerts. How can I watch Made in Chelsea? View oEmbed on the source website Made in Chelsea is available on All4, YouTube, iTunes and Amazon Prime. You can also purchase the series on DVD. How many seasons of Made in Chelsea are there? So far, there have been 18 London-set seasons of the show, plus several international spinoff series featuring members of the London cast. The Made in Chelsea brand has also spawned a number of offshoot products like a fitness DVD featuring cast members, several web series and a number of live music gigs presented by the cast. Where is Made in Chelsea filmed? Like the title suggests, a lot of Made in Chelsea is primarily filmed in and around Chelsea. Favourite local hotspots include the Jam Tree bar on King’s Road, Beaufort House private members’ club, The Botanist on Sloane Square and the Bluebird Café. Of course, this is a cast of hip young Londoners: they’re not just going to stick to one neighbourhood, and have been filmed at trendy venues across the Big Smoke. Shoreditch and Farringdon have been popular nights out—the Made in Chelsea team have been spotted at Flight Club, Aviary and Bounce, to name a few. International filming destinations have included Ibiza, LA, NYC, Croatia, the south of France and South Africa. Who stars in Made in Chelsea? Each series of Made in Chelsea features familiar faces as well as a few newcomers to shake things up—and not everyone was, in fact, made in Chelsea. Here are some of the current cast members: Jamie Laing has lived a pretty sweet life — he is the heir to the McVitie’s biscuit fortune and also runs his own gourmet candy company, Candy Kittens. The Oxford-born television personality has also appeared on Bake Off and was slated to be a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2019, until injury forced him to quit. Jamie’s best friend, Oliver Proudlock, attended Eton at the same time as Prince Harry. Though the fashion designer dated a number of Made in Chelsea castmates, including Lucy Watson and Alice Davidson, he is now engaged to model Emma Louise Connolly. Olivia Bentley joined in series 11. Bentley, who is a photographer specialising in nudes, attended Bradfield College, a boarding and day school in Berkshire, and was briefly suspended from the series after a video emerged allegedly showing her snorting cocaine at a house party. Influencer Sophie 'Habbs' Habboo is a Newcastle graduate with over 200,000 Instagram followers. Having been in relationships with fellow castmates Laing and Sam Thompson, the socialite has appeared in four series. One of two original cast members, Mark-Francis Vandelli is never afraid to voice his opinion on something — or someone. The jewellery line founder and Insider editor also published a book called Chic: Being Divinely Stylish In the Modern Age. Of course, there have also been a number of notable cast members who’ve moved on to other things (and shows): Stephanie Pratt was an original cast member on The Hills, the American reality series that inspired Made In Chelsea. After appearing on eight series of Made in Chelsea, Pratt relocated back to LA and joined the cast of The Hills: New Beginnings. After appearing on 99 episodes of Made in Chelsea, Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo appeared on other reality programs like I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and Celebs Go Dating. She is now working as a presenter on This Morning. Spencer Matthews, Pippa Middleton’s brother-in-law, was popular with the Made in Chelsea women, dating more than five throughout his time on the show. The Eton graduate was also the lead on the fifth season on The Bachelor UK. How much of Made in Chelsea is real? Like other structured reality shows, Made in Chelsea stars real people having real interactions, but it isn’t a fly-on-the-wall documentary either: producers definitely play an important role. Original cast member Hugo Taylor told Business Insider he thought the first four seasons were “really real” in part because the group had all known each other for a decade before filming. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Another former cast member, Cheska Hull, told Grazia the show was “constructed reality”. “You knew the conversations you had to have… the producers spoke to us on the phone for hours every week. They’d come on nights out with us. They put us in situations that created drama,” she said. Hull also thinks the series’ 2013 BAFTA win was a factor: “They had to up their game. If the producers can find a hole in a relationship they will. If there’s an ex-boyfriend in America, they’ll fly him over. It’s the same with friendships. If there are two best friends and there’s a rumour it’s not going well, they will do whatever they can to make it worse.” Some of our articles contain contextual affiliate links. You can support us by clicking on these as we may earn commission if you make a purchase. There is no extra cost to you and we never allow this to bias our content.
Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais's Extras was an acclaimed comedy that saw the duo act alongside larger-than-life versions of real celebrities
Following their enormous success with The Office, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant teamed up again for Extras, a BAFTA and Emmy-nominated BBC comedy following an aspiring actor working as a film extra. Each episode sees Andy sucking up to—and usually failing to impress—a real-life celebrity playing an exaggerated version of themselves. Where can I watch Extras? Extras is available on NOW TV, Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, and iTunes. You can also buy Extras on DVD. How many seasons and episodes of Extras are there? There are two six-episode series of Extras as well as a 90-minute Christmas special. Who wrote Extras? Extras was co-created, written and directed by series stars Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. After working in the music industry as the manager for Suede, Gervais turned to comedy, writing, and appearing on The Jim Tavaré Show. In 2000, Gervais was given his own talk show for Channel 4, the poorly-received Meet Ricky Gervais. The following year, Gervais teamed up with Merchant to write and direct The Office. The series was an international hit, and Gervais, who played lead character David Brent, became a household name. Gervais has since gone on to develop After Life, an acclaimed dark comedy about a journalist navigating life following his wife’s passing. Merchant once again collaborated with Gervais to create An Idiot Abroad, the docu-comedy series that follows their grumpy friend Karl Pilkington as he reluctantly travels to far-flung destinations. Merchant, also an actor and stand-up comedian, has a full trophy case: he’s the winner of an Emmy as well as multiple Golden Globes, BAFTAs and British Comedy Awards. What is Extras about? View oEmbed on the source website Gervais plays Andy Millman, an aspiring but unsuccessful actor who works as a background artist — or an extra — on film and TV sets along with his best friend, Maggie. Part of Andy’s lack of success is due to his representation: the utterly incompetent Darren Lamb (Merchant). On each set, Andy hobnobs with the stars in order to get more screen time, but instead generally mires himself in disaster. In season two, Extras also features scenes from When the Whistle Blows, the show-within-a-show starring Andy. Where was Extras filmed? Extras was filmed at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire as well as on-location around Middlesex, Buckinghamshire, London and Surrey. Who is in the cast of Extras? Ricky Gervais stars as struggling actor and film actor Andy Millman. Series co-creator Stephen Merchant plays Andy’s agent, Darren, who also works at Carphone Warehouse. Ashley Jensen (Ugly Betty) plays fellow extra and Andy’s best friend, Maggie Jacobs. EastEnders’ Shaun Williamson plays an exaggerated version of himself, referred to in Extras as “Barry off EastEnders”. Shaun Pye (Monkey Dust) plays Andy’s nemesis, a moderately more successful extra and actor named Greg Lindley-Jones. Why did Extras end? As Gervais told IGN, he ended Extras for “loads of reasons…you don’t want to hang around too long on a project. I think you start repeating yourself…I don’t want to farm it out. I don’t want to bring in outside help…the other reason is I think you just tell a story and I think I’ve told this story.” What are the best episodes of Extras? As Spacemancanyon says on a reddit thread devoted to the series, “The problem with Extras is I can’t decide which celebrity guest is the best!” One fan favourite episode is “Kate Winslet”, in which Andy and his friend Maggie find themselves on the set of a World War Two film starring the Titanic actress, who turns out to have a filthy mouth. In another popular episode, Harry Potter, aka Daniel Radcliffe, is desperate to pull a girl, hitting on every woman on set — but he's absolutely awful at it. What was the Extras Christmas special? (Warning: mild spoilers ahead) The 90-minute Christmas special picks up after the end of series two, and follows a now more successful Andy as he is discovering fame — his life’s ambition — isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Like the rest of the series, the Christmas special features an array of celebrity guests including Clive Owen, George Michael, Gordon Ramsay and Jonathan Ross. The Extras Christmas special is available on iPlayer, iTunes, NOWTV and Amazon Prime, and is also available to purchase on DVD. For more suggestions on what to watch now check out our TV Guide, our best series on Netfix guide, best movies on Netflix or the best shows on Amazon Prime.
How to watch Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father - what’s it about and is it on Netflix?
In his documentary travel series for Netflix, stand-up comedian and panel show regular Jack Whitehall goes on a gap year—and decides to take his conservative 77-year-old father with him
Posh accents aside, Jack Whitehall could not be more different from his father. Jack is goofy, amiable and outgoing; Michael Whitehall, the retired theatrical agent with a dry wit, is conservative, apprehensive and particular. In this Netflix original, the duo travel to far-flung locations in Southeast Asia and and Eastern Europe where they experience new things, meet new people, and push their boundaries—as well as each other’s buttons. Where can I watch Jack Whitehall: Travels with my Father? Jack Whitehall: Travels with my Father is a Netflix original and available on the streaming service. How many seasons of Jack Whitehall: Travels with my Father are there? Two six-episode seasons of the series have been released so far. What is Jack Whitehall: Travels with my Father about? View oEmbed on the source website In 2009, actor and comedian Jack Whitehall, then in his early 20s, abandoned his gap year early after a friend’s motorcycle accident and learning of his own success in a comedy competition. It would prove a fruitful decision — that year marked the first of Whitehall’s many appearances on popular panel shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week and Would I Lie to You. By 2012, Whitehall had sold out the Apollo, set a Guinness World Record, and co-created and starred in his own hit show, BBC Three’s Bad Education. Looking for a new challenge — and a premise for a new series — Jack turned back to his abandoned gap year and decided to pick up where he left off, this time with a TV crew and his 77-year-old father Michael Whitehall in tow. The elder Whitehall, Jack told Chortle, is the kind of “everything phobic” person who once booked a hotel room for himself whilst on a family camping holiday. “He intended to stay with us in the tent…but when he saw the toilet facilities he decided he was going to book into a hotel down the road…we had this bizarre holiday where me, my mum, brother and sister would just see him for lunches and dinners and then go back to the campsite.” The series follows the duo as they travel through Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe, discovering new things about the world around them — and each other. As it turns out, Jack isn't the only funny man in the family. Where have Jack Whitehall and his father visited? In series one, Jack and Michael travel to Southeast Asia, starting in Bangkok and making their way around Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Along the journey, they take part in a Full Moon Party, go sea kayaking and acquire a doll named Winston. Series two sees Michael and Jack embarking on a tour across Eastern Europe, riding beer bikes in Hungary, learning Ukrainian military tactics and meeting Jack’s favourite Eurovision band in Moldova. Will Jack Whitehall: Travels with my Father return to TV? Yes! Series three, which filmed earlier this year, will see Jack and Michael explore America. While no release date has been announced, at least one episode already sounds like a classic: while appearing on US late-night show The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jack let slip that he managed to trick his dad into seeing Magic Mike when the pair were in Las Vegas: View oEmbed on the source website
How to watch and stream Fyre - is the documentary on Netflix?
Chris Smith's doc asks poignant questions in the wake of "the greatest party that never happened"
Netflix documentary Fyre tells the story of what it claims to be “the greatest party that never happened”, a so-called “luxury music festival” in the Caribbean organised by Fyre music app CEO Billy McFarland and rapper Ja Rule. Everything about the event was a disaster, and resulted in a six-year jail sentence for McFarland. Fyre explores how the implosion happened, who was culpable, and why anyone bought into it all in the first place. Where can I watch Fyre? Fyre is a Netflix original documentary and is available to watch on the streaming service. What is Fyre about? View oEmbed on the source website In December 2016, some of Instagram’s biggest influencers, including Kendall Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski, posted a video showing famous models like Bella Hadid on a tropical beach. As it would turn out, the influencers were paid by Fyre to advertise the festival, which charged attendees anywhere from $500 for a day pass to VIP packages worth over $10,000. Ticketholders were promised luxury villas, gourmet food and a slate of celebrity guests and major musical acts. None of that happened. Fyre, directed by Sundance winner Chris Smith (American Movie), documents the trajectory of the ill-fated festival and its fallout, asking viewers to consider how social media, celebrity, privilege and performance all played a part in the now-infamous debacle. How many episodes of Fyre are there? Fyre is a stand-alone documentary with a run time of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. What can I read/watch next? Disgraced Fyre CEO Billy McFarland has said he plans to write a memoir about his experience while he is serving his sentence. If you’re interested in stories of lies and deceit, you might be interested in watching the Golden Globe nominated docu-drama miniseries Dirty John, also available on Netflix. Based on a true story, the series chronicles the web of lies crafted by career con-man John Meehan, and the harrowing tale of the family he ensnared with his lies and manipulation.
How to watch Sense8 online and stream all episodes
The Netflix original sci-fi about mysteriously connected strangers broke boundaries with its focus on topical issues
A Netflix original, Sense8 takes what might seem like a familiar sci-fi trope — ordinary people discovering they are mysteriously connected through supernatural powers — but uses it to explore progressive and topical issues like gender, sexuality and religion. Created by the Wachowskis (The Matrix, V for Vendetta), who are also trans women, alongside J Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5), the series built a small but extremely passionate fanbase when it first aired in 2015. How to watch Sense8 online Sense8 is available to watch on Netflix. When the series was cancelled it caused an uproar with fans signing petitions and starting social campaigns to get it back - Netflix's exec ending up explaining why they felt Sense8 had to be cancelled. Eventually, Netflix agreed to air a Sense8 special to bring things to an end, and Freema Agyeman came out as saying she felt it would give fans closure. What is Sense8 about? View oEmbed on the source website Eight strangers, living in seven different countries, begin to discover they are ‘sensates’—linked through their ability to feel the others’ feelings and think their thoughts. Meanwhile, another sensate, working for a mysterious organisation called the BPO, is determined to capture the group. As they work to figure out how they are connected and why they’re being targeted, the strangers begin to influence—and sometimes save—each other’s lives. Sense8 is action-packed, but with a twisting, carefully paced plot that challenges viewers to piece together clues as the narrative unfolds. How many Sense8 seasons and episodes are there? There are two 12-episode long seasons of Sense 8, plus a one-off two-hour special released after the second season. Who is in the cast of Sense8? Designated Survivor star Jamie Clayton plays Nomi Marks, a trans activist and blogger living in San Francisco. The other American sensate, Chicago cop Will Gorski, is played by Stargate Universe actor Brian J. Smith. German actor Max Riemelt plays Berlin-based jewel thief Wolfgang. Tuppence Middleton (Dickensian) plays Riley “Blue” Gunnarsdóttir, an Icelandic DJ living in London. Nairobi minibus driver Capheus “Van Damn” Onyango is played by Aml Ameen (The Bill) in season one. Ameen left the show after season one and was replaced by Toby Onwumere in season two. Korean actor Doona Bae, who previously starred in Cloud Atlas and Jupiter Ascending — also by the Wachowskis — plays underground kickboxer Sun Bak. Tina Desai (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) stars as intelligent Indian pharmacist Kala Dandekar. Fictional actor Lito Rodriguez is played by real-life actor Miguel Ángel Silvestre, who also plays Franklin Jurado in Narcos. Why was Sense8 cancelled? According to Netflix executive Ted Sarandos, Sense 8’s audience wasn’t big enough to sustain its production costs and the show was cancelled after two seasons, ending on a major cliffhanger. A massive, fan-driven campaign resulted in the release of a two-hour finale special that wrapped up the loose plot-lines and answered some of the series’ most pressing questions. Where was Sense8 set and filmed? The series was set—and filmed—in cities all around the world, no doubt one of the reasons production costs were so high. Locations for the first series included nine cities in eight countries, including Berlin, Mumbai, Nairobi and Seoul. The second series was even more ambitious, filming in 16 cities and 11 countries including Malta, Brazil, Italy and Scotland. Some filming was scheduled with major events and festivals in mind, including the Dyke March in San Francisco and Christmas in Berlin.
How to watch Dark - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?’
The engrossing sci-fi time-travel story is Netflix's first original series in German, and is available to watch dubbed or with English subtitles
Dark, Netflix's first original series in German, is time-travel mystery inspired by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. In the sci-fi, a series of strange events, including the disappearance of a young boy, rocks the small German village of Winden. What results is a decades-spanning investigation uncovering shocking secrets that have been buried for generations. How can I watch Dark? Dark is a Netflix original and is available to stream on the service. How many seasons of Dark are there? How many episodes of Dark are there? So far, two seasons have been released and filming has started on the third and final season. Season one spans 10 episodes and season two has eight. Why is Dark dubbed? Dark is a first for Netflix: it’s the network’s first original series in German. English-language Netflix platforms will automatically play a dubbed version of the series, though it’s possible to switch to the subtitled version via the audio settings menu. What is Dark about? View oEmbed on the source website Dark, set in the fictional town of Winden, Germany, begins in the present day as teenager Jonas Kahnwald is struggling in the aftermath of his father’s recent suicide. Complicating matters is the fact that Ulrich Neilsen, the town's police officer, is having an affair with Jonas’ mother. One day, Ulrich’s son, Mikkel, goes missing after visiting a cave with his friends, and, the next day, another boy's body is found. The disappearances brings up painful memories for Ulrich, whose own brother went missing three decades prior. The disappearance of Mikkel and the discovery of the body sends shockwaves through the small town, and some, including Ulrich, begin to believe the events may be connected. Meanwhile, strange things seem to be happening at the cave, nearby a condemned nuclear plant owned by the powerful Tiedemann family. The series, enormously ambitious in its decades-spanning scope, leaps back and forth from the past to the present and back again to uncover long-held secrets about Winden and its residents, and in particular the dark pasts of four families who have been living there for generations. Who is in the cast of Dark? Due to the time-travelling nature of the show, multiple actors generally play one character at different ages. Because the characters’ past and present identities are part of the mystery, we don’t want to spoil you by going into detail, but here are some of the characters and cast introduced in the first few episodes: Louis Hofmann plays Jonas Kahnwald, whose father, Michael (Sebastian Rudolph), commits suicide in the first episode. Hannah Kahnwald, Jonas’ mother and Michael’s wife, is played by Maja Schöne. Oliver Masucci plays police officer Ulrich Nielsen, whose brother disappeared decades ago. Police Chief Charlotte Doppler is played by Karoline Eichhorn, a prolific German actor who has appeared in more than seventy films, primarily in her native language. Where is Dark set? Dark is set in the fictional German town of Winden, which draws its name from the German word for ‘twists’. Where is Dark filmed? Dark is filmed in and around Berlin. Click here to learn more about the filming locations from Dark’s creative team.
How to watch and stream The Man in the High Castle
The alternate reality drama asks what would have happened had the Nazis won World War 2
Complex and visually arresting, Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle envisions what life would be like had the Axis powers won WWII. Loosely based on Philip K Dick’s novel of the same name, the intelligent, genre-bending series challenges viewers’ perceptions and beliefs. How can I watch The Man in the High Castle? An Amazon Original, The Man in The High Castle is available on Amazon Prime. How many seasons and episodes of The Man in the High Castle are there? So far, three seasons of the series have aired, each comprised of ten episodes. What is The Man in the High Castle about? View oEmbed on the source website Loosely based on the novel by Philip K Dick, the series depicts a world in which the Axis powers win World War 2. The United States have been divided between the Nazis and the Japanese empire, who are locked in a cold war. It’s now the 1960s, and Joe Blake, an underground resistance worker, is sent on a secret mission to the neutral zone. Meanwhile, Juliana Crain, living in Japanese-controlled San Francisco, receives a mysterious package containing what appears to be footage of the Allies winning the war, upending the characters’ reality as they know it. As the cold war begins to heat up, so does the characters’ desire for the truth. Where is The Man in the High Castle set? The show is set in an alternate reality 1960s United States—primarily Nazi-controlled New York and Japanese-occupied San Francisco. What does The Man in the High Castle mean? The mysterious films, released by The Man in the High Castle, are central to the series’ plot and tension. Who — or what — is he? Watch to find out. Who is in The Man in the High Castle cast? Alexa Davalos (Angel) stars as Juliana Crain, who receives one of The Man in the High Castle’s videos from her sister. Rupert Evans (Charmed) plays her factory-worker boyfriend, Frank Fink. Resistance member Joe Blake, played by Bones’ Luke Kleintank, encounters Juliana as part of his secret mission. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa received wide acclaim for his portrayal of Trade Minister Nobusuke Tagomi as did Rufus Sewell for his role as Nazi villain John Smith. When is The Man in the High Castle back? The series was renewed in 2018 for a fourth and final season. It will premiere on Amazon Prime on 15 November 2019. Where was The Man in the High Castle filmed? Though set primarily in New York and San Francisco, the show is mostly filmed in the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, Canada. For more suggestions on what to watch now check out our TV Guide, our best series on Netfix guide, best movies on Netflix or the best shows on Amazon Prime.
Channel 4's Humans stars Gemma Chan as a robot with a conscience
Channel 4’s three-season sci-fi series offers a contemplative, eerie and poignant exploration of artificial intelligence and what it means to be, well, human. Set in a world that feels very much like present-day London and featuring technology that seems only a few generations ahead of Alexa and Siri, Humans is grounded by its strong performances, particularly from Crazy Rich Asians’ Gemma Chan as a hyper-intelligent domestic robot. How to watch Humans Humans is available on All4, YouTube, Amazon Prime and Britbox, you can sign up for a 7-day free BritBox trial here. You can also buy Humans on DVD. How many seasons and episodes of Humans are there? There are three series of Humans, all with eight episodes each. What is Humans about? View oEmbed on the source website Based on the Swedish show Real Humans, the series is set in a parallel present-day universe where “synths”—or humanoid robots—are an everyday part of human life. For years, they have become an enormously valuable part of society, and a staple in most homes. Eventually, however, the lifelike gadgets seem to develop consciousness, forever altering the lives of both the robots and the people they serve. One of these seemingly conscious synths is Anita, who works in a family home doing domestic chores, though her owners begin to suspect she is capable of much more — and she’s not alone. Meanwhile, an investigator named Hobb is determined to stop the synths from becoming fully independent and out-developing their initial coding. Who is in the cast of Humans? Due to its multiple story arcs, Humans has a very large and ever-changing cast. Here are a few of the key players: Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians) was widely commended for her performance as Anita, the domestic synth. She is owned by Laura Hawkins, a mother of three played by Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd), and her husband Joe Hawkins, played by Tom Goodman-Hill. Artificial intelligence researcher Professor Edwin Hobb is played by Alien 3’s Danny Webb. Neil Maskell plays DS Pete Drummond, a Special Technologies Task Force Officer, who is partnered with DI Karen Voss, played by Irish actor Ruth Bradley (Stardust). Other cast members include Colin Morgan (Merlin) as fugitive part-synth Leo Elster, William Hurt (the Avengers franchise) as Dr George Millican and Emily Berrington (24: Live Another Day) as synth Niska. Is Humans coming back? Unfortunately not! Creators Jonathan Brackley and Sam Vincent shared the cancellation news via a blog post: “Sadly, there won’t be a fourth season of Humans. In an age of unprecedented choice and competition, we can have no complaints." You can buy the DVD's on Amazon: Season 1 & 2 and Season 3. For more suggestions on what to watch now check out our TV Guide, our best series on Netfix guide, best movies on Netflix or the best shows on Amazon Prime.
How to watch and stream Billions - your guide to the cat-and-mouse drama
Hedge fund drama Billions is signature fast-paced, witty fun from Aaron Sorkin
Showtime’s Billions is a character-driven Wall Street cat-and-mouse drama starring Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti. Like other Aaron Sorkin series, Billions is full of fast-paced, witty dialogue, timely pop culture references and cameos from some of the finest character actors around. How can I watch Billions? Billions is available on Now TV, YouTube, Amazon Prime and iTunes. You can also buy series 1-3 on DVD. Billions is also currently on Netflix. How many seasons of Billions are there? There are five seasons of Billions, each with 12 episodes. Season five was split into two parts. Billions returned to Showtime on Sunday, 3rd May - but due to the split fans will have to wait later in the year for the rest of season five. What is Billions about? View oEmbed on the source website Bobby “Axe” Axelrod is the brilliant self-made manager of Axe Capital, a highly successful hedge fund. The charismatic boss is also a charitable 9/11 survivor who uses his billions for good, putting the kids of terror victims through college and donating to a firefighting charity. Despite his good deeds, Axe draws the attention of the Security and Exchange Commission, who sends attorney Chuck Rhoades to investigate him. What follows is a classic cat-and-mouse tale, full of twists, turns and tricks, that doesn’t always have a clear villain or protagonist — it’s left to viewers to decide whose side they’re on. Who is in the Billions cast? Homeland’s Damian Lewis stars as Axe, the billionaire hedge fund manager of Axe Capital. Golden Globe and Emmy winner Paul Giamatti (Sideways) plays US Attorney Charles “Chuck” Rhoades Jr, the lawyer leading the case against Axe. Axe Capital psychiatrist Wendy Rhoades, Chuck’s wife, is played by Mad Men’s Maggie Stiff. Malin Akerman (Watchmen) plays Axe’s wife, Lara. Breaking Bad’s David Costabile stars as Mike “Wags” Wagner, Axe’s close friend and Axe Capital COO. Where is Billions set? Billions is set at the fictional hedge fund of Axe Capital on Wall Street in New York. Where is Billions filmed? The show is filmed in New York City. Locations have included the New York Stock Exchange, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Cappanello’s Pizzeria, and Roosevelt Island. Watch Billions on Now TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime or buy series 1-3 on DVD. For more suggestions on what to watch now check out our TV Guide, our best series on Netfix guide, best movies on Netflix or the best shows on Amazon Prime.
How to watch The Crown - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?
Everything you need to know about Netflix's hit royal family drama, from the cast to filming locations
Tracing the life of Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family over six decades, The Crown has been a hit with viewers worldwide. It’s no wonder the show has been so popular: its star-studded cast features Oscar winners and television stalwarts, the sets are a showcase of some of the UK’s grandest buildings, and plot points are as historically informative as they are dramatic. Here is everything you need to know about Netflix’s widely-acclaimed drama. Where to watch The Crown The Crown is a Netflix Original series which means you need to sign up to the streaming service to watch it. You can also purchase series one and two on DVD. What is The Crown about? View oEmbed on the source website Based on real events, The Crown follows Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 onwards, with each series covering about a decade in history. Series one finds Princess Elizabeth living abroad in Malta before returning to England to be with the ailing King George VI. Following the abdication of her uncle, Edward VIII, Elizabeth is poised to become a reluctant queen. The remainder of the series tracks Elizabeth's rise to power, with the queen navigating newly-complicated relationships with Prime Minister Churchill, her sister Margaret, and her own husband, Prince Philip. In series two, the queen is also forced to intervene in the Suez Crisis and manage numerous scandals involving her husband’s private secretary, her uncle, and the government. She also finds a like mind in US First Lady Jackie Kennedy. While few details about series three have been released, we do know that the show will cover the moon landing. How accurate is The Crown? According to Royal Historian Robert Lacey in his piece for RadioTimes.com, “every single scene and character in the Netflix series is based on a solidly researched item of history, and you switched on to be entertained by a history drama, not a documentary. The rules of historical drama are different. What you see is both invented and true.” For instance, a single character like Churchill’s secretary, Venetia, might be created to represent an amalgam of many of Churchill’s secretaries, with anecdotes borrowed from all of them. Creator Peter Morgan said: “When you’re doing a drama based on real people, real events, you constantly have to ask yourself where you stand in truth and accuracy, and what the responsibility of that is.” “The good news about the royal family and about prime ministers is everybody knows where they were and when on each particular day. There is no mystery about it at all. But I have to join the dots. That’s where the act of imagination comes in.” In short, the series is based on historical events, but told with a healthy dose of dramatic license. Where was The Crown filmed? The series is filmed in some stunning locations all across the UK—though nothing is actually shot in Buckingham Palace! London’s 19th century Lancaster House, around the corner from Buckingham Palace, is the primary filming location for the palace’s interiors and state room scenes. Palace exterior scenes are often filmed south of the Thames at Greenwich Naval College. Many of the country’s finest homes and estates are used throughout the series, including Wrotham Park and Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, Waddeston Manor in Buckinghamshire and Wilton House in Wiltshire. For Balmoral, the production team headed north to Scotland, though not to Arberdeenshire, home to the real royals’ summer residence, but to Ardverikie House near Inverness. Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire stands in for Westminster Abbey, and West Sussex’s Shoreham Airport was used in a number of episodes. Click here to learn more about some of the locations—and whether or not you can visit them. Is the Crown on Netflix? Series one and two are available to stream on Netflix. When is The Crown coming back? The new season will drop on 17th November. How many series of The Crown are there? So far, two series of The Crown have been released. Netflix executive Ted Sarandos has said he expects the series to run for six seasons. Series one traces the queen’s life from her 1947 wedding to Winston Churchill’s resignation in 1955. Series two picks up in 1955 and covers events through 1963. The third and fourth series are said to focus on the years between 1964 and 1976. Who is in the cast of The Crown? Who plays the Queen in The Crown? Due to the era-spanning nature of the series, The Crown’s cast will change as the characters age. In the first two series, Queen Elizabeth II is played by Claire Foy (First Man, Upstairs Downstairs). Oscar-winner Olivia Colman (The Favourite, Peep Show) will be taking over for series three and four. Prince Philip was played by the eleventh Dr Who, Matt Smith. Outlander star Tobias Menzies is set to star as the Duke of Edinburgh for series three and four. Vanessa Kirby (Great Expectations, About Time) will be handing over the role of the queen’s rebellious younger sister, Princess Margaret, to Helena Bonham-Carter. The Durrells star Josh O’Connor has been confirmed to play Prince Charles, with Call the Midwife’s Emerald Fennell poised to play a young Camilla Parker-Bowles. During the first two series, 10 Downing Street is occupied by Winston Churchill, portrayed by award-winning actor John Lithgow (3rd Rock from the Sun, Dexter). Jeremy Northam (Emma, The Tudors) played Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Eden, who later succeeds Churchill. Series three will see a new PM in office, Harold Wilson, played by Line of Duty’s Jason Watkins. The X Files’ Gillian Anderson is set to play Margaret Thatcher in series four. She will also be joined by relative newcomer Emma Corrin, who will star as a young Princess Diana. Victoria Hamilton (Doctor Foster, Lark Rise to Candleford) plays the the Queen Mother in series one and two and will hand the reins to Marion Bailey (Him & Her) in series three. Who wrote The Crown? Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning screenwriter Peter Morgan, CBE is The Crown’s creator and principal writer. The British Film Institute fellow is also known for writing the screenplays for The Queen, starring Helen Mirren, The Last King of Scotland, and the Clint Eastwood-directed Hereafter. Morgan is also an accomplished playwright who penned the Tony-nominated Frost/Nixon. Some of our articles contain contextual affiliate links. You can support us by clicking on these as we may earn commission if you make a purchase. There is no extra cost to you and we never allow this to bias our content.
How to watch Queer Eye - what’s it about and who’s in it?
Tissues at the ready: both the original and rebooted Queer Eye series are groundbreaking, uplifting, and heartstring-tugging
Queer Eye’s 2003 premiere was a groundbreaking moment for American television and culture. When the first episode aired, the United States was still seven months away from its first legal same-sex marriage ceremony and queer people were almost non-existent on television. The Bravo original, which saw five gay men transform the life and style of a slovenly straight person, was a surprise ratings hit that had a lasting legacy on both the representation and wider acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in the public eye. A decade later, the series’ reboot —featuring a new Fab Five and more diverse clients— digs even deeper, transforming lives and communities while tackling everything from toxic masculinity to disability rights and Black Lives Matter. How can I watch Queer Eye? The original series of Queer Eye, also titled Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, is available on iTunes, Amazon Prime and NOW TV. The rebooted series is available on Netflix. How many seasons of Queer Eye are there? The original Bravo series, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (later shortened to Queer Eye) had five seasons which ranged from 10-30 episodes, and aired from 2003-2007. In 2018, Netflix rebooted the franchise with a new cast and slightly different format. Four seasons have been released along with a number of specials and a miniseries set in Japan. A fifth season is scheduled to debut in summer 2020, while a sixth is currently filming in Texas. What is Queer Eye about? View oEmbed on the source website In both series, the Fab Five visit a client, generally nominated by a friend or family member, who is in desperate need of transformation. After meeting the clients, the Fab Five —each with his own area of expertise— get to work, making over the client as well as his or her home, and giving advice and lessons in everything from cooking to fashion, usually in preparation for some big event. As they work, the Fab Five try to get to the emotional core of why the clients are so in need of change. The original series, which took place in New York, was widely acclaimed and, at the time, the Fab Five’s mere presence was a statement. As original cast member Jai Rodriguez told The Guardian, “In 2003, being out was political.” The reboot, which filmed in less historically queer-friendly places and small towns in the South and Midwest, has been overtly political. A season two episode featuring a police officer was lauded for its open discussion about the relationship between the police and people of colour in America. The new series also digs deeper into the backstory and personal histories of the Fab Five, who often use their own life experience to connect with clients. Like its stars, Queer Eye is positive, inspiring and uplifting. Have tissues handy—your heartstrings will be tugged. Who are the Fab Five? View oEmbed on the source website The original food and wine connoisseur Ted Allen launched his television career on Queer Eye. He has since appeared as a Top Chef judge and has hosted Food Detectives and Chopped for the Food Network. Queer Eye’s new resident food expert is Antoni Porowski, a John Mayer look-alike and corgi enthusiast who at one point was Ted Allen’s personal assistant. The self-taught Canadian chef, also a former actor, recently opened up a restaurant in New York’s West Village. Since his stint as the first series’ fashion guru, Carson Kressley has been a red carpet fashion commentator, started his own fashion line, authored several books and hosted the US version of How to Look Good Naked. He is currently a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race. New sartorial expert Tan France was born in Doncaster to Muslim Pakistani parents and grew up in a conservative household. Known for introducing the “French tuck” to the wider public, the British stylist and designer now lives in Utah with his American husband. France also hosts a YouTube series, Dressing Funny, in which he takes famous comedians shopping. Following Queer Eye, grooming guru Kyan Douglas travelled the world, returning briefly to TLC to host Ten Years Younger. He also works as a style consultant on the Rachael Ray Show. On the current series, grooming is left in the capable hands of effervescent stylist Jonathan Van Ness, the youngest of the Fab Five. Van Ness is also a podcast host and was the first male cheerleader at his Quincy Illinois high school. In the season four premiere, the Fab Five’s client is Van Ness’ former teacher. The original design expert, Thom Filicia, still owns a successful design firm. He also launched a furniture line and a number of design books. Bobby Berk’s home transformation reveals are often some of the most dramatic moments on the new series. Raised on a farm by a conservative Christian family, the self-made designer worked his way up from retail employee to creative director before launching his own brand. Jai Rodriguez was working as an actor before being cast as the first Queer Eye culture vulture. He continues to act on stage and screen, and has also released an album of original music. The current culture expert, Karamo Brown, appeared as a housemate on MTV’s The Real World in 2004. The television host, father and activist also trained as a mental health worker and published a memoir in 2019.