What To Watch This Week 23.09.24

Small Town, Big Riot, BBC Three

Mobeen Azhar delves into how a 2023 protest outside an asylum seeker hotel escalated into a full-blown riot – a chilling preview of the national violence that erupted just eight months later. In this gripping two-part series, Mobeen returns to Merseyside to trace the roots of the unrest and exposes how racism still simmers just beneath the surface.

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The Great British Bake Off, Channel 4 

Everyone’s favourite baking competition is back on our screens. A new batch of bakers are out to impress, with Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding returning as the fastidious judges and fun-loving presenters.

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Nobody Wants This,  Netflix

Kristen Bell (The Good Place) and Adam Brody (The O.C.) star in this new Netflix series based on an unlikely relationship between an unconventional rabbi (Brody) and loudly agnostic Joanne (Bell). Following the trope of the classic romcom, the two hit it off but are met with plenty of obstacles – including their different outlooks on life and interfering family members.

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The Outrun

Based on the memoir of Scottish journalist and author Amy Liptrot, The Outrun tells the story of a young woman returning to her childhood home to rehabilitate after an addiction-fuelled, unhappy ten years living in London. The rugged and beautiful landscape described in the book lends itself to some striking cinematography and, going by the film’s trailer, viewers can expect exactly that – as well as a moving performance from Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan. The film also stars Paapa Essiedu, Stephen Dillane and Lauren Lyle. 

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Never Let Me Go

With big titles like The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl and Mirrors under his belt, Alexandre Aja has turned his eye to this new psychological thriller. Halle Berry stars as a mother who, after an evil force takes over the world, is doing all she can to keep her twin boys safe – to the extent of tethering them together with a rope. However, when the ties that bind them – both physical and familial – are threatened, the family is left scrambling for survival.

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La Maison,  Apple TV 

If you missed the first episode, it’s time to catch up on Apple TV's new high-stakes, high-fashion drama. La Maison offers a behind-the-scenes look at an iconic French haute couture house. After a scandal rocks the family dynasty, and with new talent snapping at their heels, the company must adapt to survive in this cut-throat industry.

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Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar

This new three-part series explores the iconic life and career of Elizabeth Taylor, with exclusive insights from those who knew her best. Actress, feminist, business mogul and activist—Taylor shattered norms and redefined the idea of celebrity. Featuring never-before-heard audio, unseen footage and first-hand accounts from her family, friends and admirers, this BBC Arts series confirms she wasn’t just a Hollywood legend, but a trailblazing force.

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