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4 out of 5 stars.
Once Upon a Time in Londongrad review A blazing fireball that could topple our democracy
4 out of 5 stars.This true-crime documentary looks at 14 London deaths that point the finger at Putin – and how our weak governance has led to a shady system that threatens the very rule of law
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2 out of 5 stars.
Johnny Rotten is the Artful Dodger crossed with an animated rodent in Boyle’s frustrating series that feels so cartoonish it falls totally flat -
The star of Amazon’s cult comic book series on failing in Australia, his roles in The Lord of the Rings and Star Trek and spending half his life away from home -
The stunning Danish political drama made many major predictions that ended up coming true. Ahead of its return, its stars and creator talk about their moody update – and why they seem more clairvoyant than ever -
An overstuffed season of fact-based dramas, from Winning Time to Under the Banner of Heaven to The Staircase, has been more miss than hit
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4 out of 5 stars.
Stranger Things 4 Bigger, better and more gruesome than ever
4 out of 5 stars.The goofy gang in Hawkins are back in a supersized series that is visually stunning, way more disturbing – and has the show’s single greatest episode -
5 out of 5 stars.
Two Daughters A raw, devastating account of the murders of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman
5 out of 5 stars.Stacey Dooley spends a year with the family of the two women for a documentary that’s an astonishingly frank portrayal of their grief, and the awful failings of the police -
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4 out of 5 stars.
Big Boys This warm, tender comedy will pierce your heart
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4 out of 5 stars.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Prehistoric Planet You’ll genuinely think you’re watching real dinosaurs
4 out of 5 stars.
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What to watch
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The team work their magic on items related to the royal family. Plus: Sara Cox’s guests discuss The Handmaid’s Tale in Between the Covers. Here’s what to watch this evening
Best on the box
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Atlanta, Top Boy and Frasier are back, Peaky Blinders and Derry Girls bow out, plus a wild ride with Pam and Tommy and Lord of the Rings lands at last. Here are all the shows you’re about to be hooked on -
The great telly countdown hits the top spot with a furiously joyful, gut-wrenching five-part drama that was funny and full of life -
Episode recaps
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The acting’s better than the prequels (although it was a low bar), the Daiyu mission’s a Blade Runner-channelling joy and Disney have nailed the Inquisitors. We’re lapping up this spin-off so far -
The climax of Kim and Jimmy’s Sandpiper scam was always going to end badly for someone. But no one expected to end that badly
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The hotshot public defender feels as though she’s en route to the event we’ve been waiting six seasons for, while Lalo duped everyone into believing he was beaten by a German engineer -
A late-night visit to a moneyed client sees Saul end up in the ring, while a missing friend reappears as a super-smooth romancer of German widows -
A Godzilla-esque fight! Two avatars teaming up! The third personality question resolved! But will there be another series? -
Jimmy’s partner in crime has her world rocked by a revelation. Meanwhile, Gus takes severe anti-Salamanca precautions almost as methodical as his clothes storage system
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In this week’s newsletter: The rapper invites famous friends to inspect their stool samples and learn more about the importance of good gut health. Plus: the five best episodes of Reply All, and new Slow Burn
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With its wild passion, big dreams and 5ive dance routines, Dolly Alderton’s hit memoir thrilled millennial women. Ahead of the BBC’s adaptation, its stars pull on their peplum tops and talk booze, besties and beef stroganoff -
The 1980s miners’ strike made foes of friends and families. Could it have bred killers? Writer James Graham reveals how his harrowing new six-parter drew on unforgettable events from his Nottinghamshire childhood -
She made viewers swoon in Heartstopper. Now she’s heading for the Tardis. The actor talks about teenage trauma, TikTok trolling, and juggling two armies of fans
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The actor became famous at 13 in Richard Curtis’s yuletide romance. Now 32, he talks about playing Malcolm McLaren, the success of The Queen’s Gambit and coming to terms with not playing Ron Weasley -
How do you make a sympathetic TV show about the most cancelled, most banned, most shamelessly vile band ever – when your cast have barely heard of them and the frontman is taking you to court? The director reveals all -
From Alexander the Great to Ronnie Kray, the hosts of the Bad Gays podcast reveal the most villainous LGBTQ+ figures ever – and explain why it’s important to discuss the problematic alongside the good
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Abbott Elementary review The gags come so thick and fast they take your breath away
5 out of 5 stars.