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NEW CRIME DRAMA Strike: The Ink Black Heart Mon & Tue, 9pm, BBC1 (box set, iPlayer) The sinister world of online trolling provides the backdrop to a chilling new case in the return of BBC1 crime drama Strike. Based on The Ink Black Heart, the sixth novel by J.K. Rowling written under her pen name of Robert Galbraith, the series sees private detective Cormoran Strike (Tom Burke) and his business partner Robin Ellacott (Holliday Grainger) hunt for an anonymous gamer who is suspected of committing murder. As the four-part run begins, Robin is approached by Edie Ledwell (Mirren Mack), who has co-created web cartoon The Ink Black Heart. Edie is concerned about a fan who uses the pseudonym Anomie and has launched an online video game in homage but has…

EMMERDALE Tom stands trial for abusing Belle With Tom’s trial just days away, word reaches Belle that her abusive estranged husband has been rushed to hospital, having attempted to take his own life. Already fragile, Belle spirals at the prospect of having his death on her hands. Charity sneaks past the prison guards to pay Tom a visit in hospital, but when she suggests that he faked his suicide bid in an effort to derail her relative, he cannily deduces that Belle is in a bad place, and tells his solicitor Ollie that he believes she will no longer testify. Back in the village, it looks like Tom’s hunch is spot on when Belle disappears from Wishing Well. The Dingles are desperate to find her, especially when the prosecution barrister…

NEW Based on a True Story Monday, 9pm & 9.45pm, Sky Max & Sky Showcase (box set, Sky Box Sets & NOW) As the gory comedy returns for a second run, true-crime podcaster and amateur sleuth Ava (Kaley Cuoco, left) and husband Nathan (Chris Messina) now have a three-month-old baby. But there’s no chance of domestic bliss when a new spate of murders hits the headlines. Is their serial-killer friend Matt behind the slayings? And is Ava’s sister Tory in danger now that she’s engaged to Matt? NEW The Good Ship Murder Wednesday, 9pm, Channel 5 In a festive edition of the cruising crime drama, First Officer Kate Woods (Catherine Tyldesley) and ex-detective turned cabaret singer Jack Grayling (Shayne Ward, pictured with Tyldesley) try to find a replacement for the…

Wednesday Lady Gaga (above) is set to have a cameo role in the second series of Netflix’s acclaimed spin-off from The Addams Family, which will see spooky teenager Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) unravel more mysteries at Nevermore Academy and deal with fresh threats. Fleetwood Mac Apple TV+ is making a documentary about the rock legends (above), in which they open up about their extraordinary careers, look back at the creation of their greatest hits and reflect on the challenges they have faced over the decades. The Artful Dodger The Oliver Twist-inspired period drama will return to Disney+ for a second run, with Thomas Brodie-Sangster (above) reprising his role as pickpocket Dodger, AKA Jack Dawkins, who is now a surgeon in Australia. David Thewlis is back as Fagin.…

The Six Triple Eight NEW Available: Friday 20 December Genre: Drama When writer and director Tyler Perry first learnt about the unique history of the only all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit to serve overseas in World War Two, he knew immediately he wanted to bring this untold story to screen. Now, with Netflix’s new star-studded film The Triple Six Eight, he’s achieved his goal. The drama follows Lena Derriecott King (Ebony Obsidian) as she trains under tough and resourceful Major Charity Adams (Kerry Washington), before the 6888th Battalion are deployed to Europe in February 1945. ‘I was quite embarrassed not to know this bit of history,’ explains Perry, who contacted the real King as part of his research. ‘We sat in Lena’s house for a couple of hours just talking.…

LIVE AWARDS Tuesday, 7pm, BBC1 It’s been a bumper year for British sport, with gold-medal-winning performances in the Olympics and Paralympics, and England’s exciting run to the final of football’s Euro 2024. On Tuesday, the BBC pays tribute to the biggest sports stars in Britain and beyond with the 2024 Sports Personality of the Year awards as Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Clare Balding present the star-studded ceremony live from Salford. They’ll be joined by a host of sporting heroes to share their stories in a review of a thrilling year of action. So, who will follow in the footsteps of last year’s winner, Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps? The BBC had yet to unveil its nominees as TV&Satellite Week went to press, but here are seven contenders who’ll certainly be…

PREVIEW COMEDY Bad Tidings Coming soon, Sky Max When TV&Satellite Week arrives on set at Sky Studios Elstree in Hertfordshire, we’re directed to a makeshift dressing room where Lee Mack and Chris McCausland are taking a break from filming their new comedy Bad Tidings. Co-written by McCausland and Ghosts creators Laurence Rickard and Martha Howe-Douglas, and due to air this Christmas, the one-off special follows belligerent home-security expert Neil (Mack), whose relentless feud with his blind neighbour, Scott (McCausland), ends up triggering a power cut in their Stockport cul-de-sac and forcing the entire street to relocate for Christmas. As Neil and Scott agree to stay behind to keep watch, a notorious crime family helmed by the fearsome Stacey Brennan (Rebekah Staton) spies an opportunity. Can the squabbling pair join forces…

LAST ONE DRAMA Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Sunday, 9pm, BBC1 Thomas Cromwell was born the son of a humble London blacksmith, but through political skill and business acumen, he rose through Tudor society to become the King’s most-trusted adviser. But his remarkable journey comes to a brutal end in the final episode of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. The Lord Privy Seal had long been a royal favourite, until his key role in arranging King Henry VIII’s marriage to fourth wife Anne of Cleves proved a crucial misstep in the penultimate episode. Henry (Damian Lewis) was so unimpressed with his new queen that he couldn’t consummate their marriage and was furious with Cromwell (Sir Mark Rylance) over the humiliation the affair had caused him. However,…

Smoggie Queens In BBC3’s Middlesbrough-set comedy, Dickie (Phil Dunning) is dumped by his boyfriend. But his attempt to win his lover back through song goes awry, before he holds a wake to mark the death of his romance. Matlock Sky Witness’ legal drama sees Kathy Bates (above) playing an enigmatic veteran lawyer who manipulates a top New York firm into giving her a job. Only then does her true motivation for wanting to work there becomes clear. The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas? Some 40 years after Band Aid released their charity hit, BBC4’s documentary features interviews and footage from the recording session. Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation The return of Sky Arts’ series follows heritage crafters as they undertake a blacksmithing masterclass before making flower-themed…

NEW The Simpsons Available Tuesday 17 December, Disney+ O come all ye Simpsons fans! We’re being treated to a special double-length Christmas episode exclusive to Disney+. An unbelievable 35 years to the day of the show’s very first episode, mentalist Derren Brown (above left) makes an appearance in Springfield, and uses psychological tricks to raise the town’s Christmas spirits. When Homer is hypnotised, he wakes up believing that he’s Santa Claus - setting off a chain reaction which leads to the residents searching for the meaning of Christmas. Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas Available now, Netflix Here’s a festive treat to add to the Christmas watchlist. In this short film from 2021, Shaun, Bitzer and the gang are preparing Mossy Bottom Farm for Christmas when Timmy goes missing. Can…

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Gavin & Stacey We discover what’s been occurrin’ for the residents of Barry and Billericay in the BBC1 comedy’s last-ever episode. Doctor Who The festive special of the BBC1 sci-fi saga sees Nicola Coughlan guest-star, as the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) encounters an old foe. Woman of Stone BBC2’s seasonal ghost story, penned by Mark Gatiss, follows a Victorian couple who are haunted by a dark legend. Outnumbered The Brockmans are back on BBC1, as Pete, Sue and their adult children face a disaster-strewn Christmas. Vera Brenda Blethyn hangs up DCI Vera Stanhope’s bucket hat as the ITV1 crime drama bows out with two final episodes.…

NEW DOCUMENTARY Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped Saturday, 8.35pm, BBC2 Unbelievably, it’s been 40 years since 80s pop duo Wham! released their infectious hit single Last Christmas – and this week, ‘to save us from tears’, a special documentary is celebrating both the track and the milestone. In an hour-long film, Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped, band member Andrew Ridgeley, plus backing singers Pepsi DeMacque-Crockett and Shirlie Kemp, join fans, friends and musicians to relive the enduring success of the iconic tune written by George Michael, who died on Christmas Day in 2016. Featuring archive interviews with Michael and never-heard-before stories, the special also includes Bob Geldof, Mary J. Blige and Sam Smith paying tribute to the song, which finally reached UK No.1 in 2021 after Band Aid kept it from the…

NEW SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES: ONCE UPON A TIME Friday, 8pm, U&Drama In this holiday edition, the Great Slaughter Amateur Dramatics Society is staging the pantomime Cinderella. But the production takes a deadly turn when cast members are found murdered. Can Sister Boniface (Lorna Watson) find the killer before they strike again? NEW THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE Thursday, 9pm, BBC1 Sara Pascoe hosts as singer Ian ‘H’ Watkins, TV personality Charlotte Crosby, comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri and EastEnders star Kellie Bright show off their sewing skills. Judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young ask them to turn a onesie into a festive costume and create an outfit inspired by their favourite Christmas No.1. NEW THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE Thursday, 8pm, U&Drama DI Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough) and DS Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme) hunt…

A Man on the Inside Genre: Comedy Season: 1 Episodes: 8 Ted Danson (left) brings his easy charm to a winning, sweet-natured comedy that reunites him with The Good Place creator Michael Schur, who also co-created Parks and Recreation. It’s based on the Oscar-nominated documentary The Mole Agent, and Danson plays a retired professor at a loose end following his wife’s death. After replying to a newspaper ad from a private eye, he goes undercover at a retirement home to gather information on a missing necklace and finds both purpose and companionship. Landman Genre: Drama Season: 1 Eps: 10 (released weekly) The performance of Billy Bob Thornton (right) fuels this drama about the oil industry from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. He’s the fixer ensuring everything runs smoothly in the Texan…

Culprits NEW Available: Thursday 19 December Genre: Thriller Season: 1 Episodes: 8 Gemma Arterton plays a hardened criminal mastermind in ITVX’s new crime caper Culprits. The eight-parter stars Arterton as coldblooded Dianne Harewood, who brings together a hand-picked group of crooks to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Following the daring raid, she informs her team that, after dividing their ill-gotten gains, they must all assume new identities – and never see each other again. Three years on, the plan seems to have worked to perfection, especially for family man Joe Petrus (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), code name Muscle, who’s living in America with his other half and children. DEADLY DECISION However, Joe’s plan to live in quiet anonymity is shattered when he learns that a former member of the gang…

NEW TRAVELOGUE Gino & Fred: Emission Impossible Monday & Tuesday, 9pm, ITV1 With their pal Gordon Ramsay in tow, Italian chef Gino D’Acampo and French maître d’ Fred Sirieix have clocked plenty of air miles on their foodie TV trips to Europe, Africa and the US. Now, in a new two-part travelogue that takes them to Austria and Croatia, D’Acampo and Sirieix are attempting to be as environmentally conscious as possible, eating vegan food, using green transport and finding out about the impact of meat production and climate change. ‘Because Austria has the Alps and Croatia is a very coastal country, we were able to look at the effects of climate change in the mountains as well as near the sea, while meeting all sorts of people along the way,’…

Here’s an enticing peek at the second run of U&Drama’s colourful crime series The Marlow Murder Club. Inspired by Death in Paradise creator Robert Thorogood’s novels, the new six-part series, airing next year, will see Samantha Bond reprise her role as crossword compiler, one-time archaeologist and eager sleuth Judith Potts. Jo Martin is also back as spirited dog walker Suzie Harris, alongside Cara Horgan as determined vicar’s wife Becks Starling, who team up again with Judith to solve another batch of complex homicides in the picturesque Buckinghamshire town of Marlow. And keeping an eye on their investigations once more is shrewd DCI Tanika Malik, played by Natalie Dew. The three two-part cases follow the intrepid ladies as they look into a locked-room murder, a death in a cul-de-sac, and an…