Why you should tune into The Newsroom

Aaron Sorkin’s portrait of TV news is an overly earnest, well acted and compelling piece of escapism.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: The Politician Season 2

Lacking in satire and likeable characters, The Politician’s second campaign soon loses momentum.Read More

Disney+ TV review: Into the Unknown

This surprisingly in-depth behind-the-scenes doc is an insightful and inspiring look at making Disney magic.Read More

Canada’s Drag Race: Guaranteed entertainment

If you’re missing the original Drag Race – or, indeed, its UK spin-off – this Canadian version has arrived just in time to fill the void. It possesses all the sparkles, sequins, and acerbic wit of its counterparts, just in … Read More

Hanna Season 2 review: Amazon’s thriller finds its groove

Amazon’s thriller comes of age with this gripping second season that outgrows the 2011 film.Read More

UK TV review: Hillary

This polite portrait of the former First Lady is by turns frustrating and inspiring.Read More

True Crime Tuesdays: The Innocence Files

This behemoth of documentary-making is an urgent yet accessible look at the fundamental failures of the US justice system.Read More

UK TV review: Talking Heads (2020)

Alan Bennett’s masterful monologues are as gripping as ever in this collection of theatrical treats.Read More

Catch Up TV reviews: The School That Tried to End Racism, Murder in the Car Park, Hitched at Home

What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.

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Superhero Sundays: Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors (2018)

Ms Marvel, Squirrel Girl and other teen superheroes battle Hala the Accuser in this animated Marvel adventure.Read More