Innholdsfortegnelse for 13-Sep-25 i TV&Satellite Week

NEW AWARDS The Sky Arts Awards Tuesday, 9pm, Sky Arts & Sky Showcase TV show Adolescence, singer Charli XCX and author Sally Rooney are all nominated at this year’s Sky Arts Awards, hosted by Bill Bailey from London’s Roundhouse. The ceremony – now in its second year – honours achievements from TV, film, comedy, music, literature and more, making the versatile Bailey the perfect man for the job. We caught up with the comedian and actor for an exclusive chat… How are you feeling about hosting? I don’t often get asked to host awards ceremonies, so I’m excited. I’ve done a comedy gig and recorded TV shows at the Roundhouse; it’s a great venue with lots of history. There’s something in the fabric of the building that helps create a special…

Hostage Genre: Thriller Season: 1 Episodes: 5 Suranne Jones (left) plays British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton in a political thriller that, at times, may stretch credibility but is fast-paced, compelling and highly entertaining. As Abigail welcomes French President Vivienne Toussaint (Before Sunrise’s Julie Delpy) to the UK for critical talks, her doctor husband Alex (Ashley Thomas) is abducted while on a humanitarian mission. With his kidnappers demanding that she resigns, Abigail turns to Vivienne for help, but her French counterpart is being blackmailed… The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox Genre: Drama Season: 1 Eps: 8 (released weekly) In 2009, US student Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted of the murder of flatmate Meredith Kercher. Grace Van Patten (right) stars in a drama based on Knox’s memoir. The Truth About Jussie Smollett? Genre: Documentary Episodes: One-off Was Empire actor Jussie Smollett (right) the victim of…

Safe Home Saturday 13 September Australian drama. Communications specialist Phoebe (Aisha Dee) leaves her job at a prominent legal firm and begins work at a community law centre that offers free assistance to victims of family violence. A Historic Concert from Vatican City Saturday 13 September Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli perform at this concert – the first to be held at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Other artists appearing include John Legend, Teddy Swims and Jelly Roll. Streaming live from 8pm. Wild Cards Monday 15 September The second season of the Canadian crime drama about by-the-book, sardonic detective Cole Ellis (Grey’s Anatomy’s Giacomo Gianniotti) and spirited, clever con woman Max Mitchell (Riverdale’s Vanessa Morgan) who have been assigned to work together by the Vancouver police. Futurama Tuesday 16…

MOVIE OF THE WEEK NOBODY 2 Bob Odenkirk returns as the world’s most unlikely action hero ACTION COMEDY From Monday, to buy or rent from digital stores, including Sky Store and Prime Video Reprising his role, Bob Odenkirk is back as the meek suburban dad whose self-effacing manner gives no clue to his past as a deadly government assassin in this equally entertaining sequel to 2021’s darkly comic, deeply violent, deliberately ridiculous action thriller. The formula remains the same here as Odenkirk’s Hutch takes his family on a vacation to the tacky amusement park he once visited as a child, only to run into trouble immediately after a local thug picks on his teenage son. Things quickly escalate when it turns out that the park is a key part of…

LIVE FOOTBALL Tuesday-Thursday, TNT Sports & Prime Video A record six Premier League clubs are competing in the Champions League as the 36-team league phase begins this week – each side playing eight matches as they bid for a place in the knockout stage. Here’s how they begin their campaigns… ATHLETIC BILBAO v ARSENAL Tue, kick-off 5.45pm, TNT Sports 1 Mikel Arteta’s side begin in the Basque Country in the clubs’ first competitive fixture, though they met recently in the Emirates Cup when Viktor Gyökeres netted in a 3-0 win. Bilbao are back after an 11-year absence and have tied down Spain star Nico Williams on a long-term contract. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR v VILLARREAL Tuesday, kick-off 8pm, Prime Video Coach Thomas Frank makes his debut in the tournament after Spurs claimed…

Documentary NEW Kevin Costner’s The West Sky History, 9pm The acting legend fronts this look at the birth of the Wild West, which forged much of the history of the United States. Factual NEW Twiggy BBC2, 9pm Documentary looking at the life and career of Dame Lesley Lawson - better known as iconic Sixties model Twiggy. Comedy NEW Trying BBC1, 10.40pm & 11.10pm (times vary) A couple explore their options for starting a family, in this comedy drama starring Esther Smith and Rafe Spall. OnDemand NEW Wild Cards Available today The cop drama returns and Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti, right) has to work with Max again, after her betrayal.…

Football LIVE! Champions League TNT Sports, kick-offs 8pm Newcastle play host to Barcelona (TNT Sports 1), while Manchester City take on Serie A champions Napoli (TNT Sports 2). Factual NEW Long Lost Family ITV1, 9pm Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell help families searching for their lost past, including brothers separated in 1966. Comedy NEW Juice BBC3, 9pm & 9.25pm (box set, iPlayer) As the comedy returns, Jamma (Mawaan Rizwan) is jobless, sofa-surfing and single. Can a stranger help resurrect his love life? OnDemand NEW Black Rabbit Available today Jude Law and Jason Bateman star as brothers in this drama set against in the high-pressure New York nightlife scene.…

NEW LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy-Pieces of the Past From Friday, Disney+ Sig and his friends face the threat of Solitus, who is set on dismantling the LEGO Star Wars galaxy forever. Activate with Joe Wicks Weekdays, 8.30am, CBeebies, BBC iPlayer & YouTube Are you warmed up? Body Coach Joe Wicks guides us through some fun fitness workouts to start our day. K-Pop Demon Hunters Available now, Netflix The musical adventure has been one of the most-streamed Netflix movies since its release in June. A must-watch!…

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NEW TRAVELOGUE Michael Palin in Venezuela Tuesday, 9pm, 5 With his engaging, easy-going nature and enthusiasm for adventures off the beaten track, Sir Michael Palin has been charming viewers with his globe-trotting travels since the 1980s. Now, the veteran broadcaster is broadening his horizons once again in Michael Palin in Venezuela. The Monty Python star criss-crosses this little-explored part of the world – regarded by many as one of the most dangerous places in South America – and discovers a nation of paradoxes, from breathtaking beauty to extreme poverty. Here, Palin, 82, shares his fascinating experiences… EPISODE ONE Caracas to Canaima Landing in Caracas with a sense of trepidation, Palin finds a capital city coming to terms with the controversial re-election of President Nicolás Maduro and witnesses squalid conditions at…

Elsbeth Monday, 9pm, Sky Witness Born in New York City in1985, Billy Magnussen starred in BBC2’s The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, playing witness Kato Kaelin in 2016. Other credits include Black Mirror episodes and heist movie Lift, both on Netflix, while he portrayed Robert Redford in Paramount+’s The Offer, about the making of The Godfather, and played superhero actor Adam in Armando Iannucci’s movie-set satire The Franchise on Sky Comedy. HIS NEW ROLE In the penultimate episode of Elsbeth’s second season, Magnussen guest-stars as thrill-seeking playboy Rod Bedford, who is busy ticking off items on his bucket list – including ‘getting away with murder’. But when he kills a seemingly homeless person on the streets of New York, he later discovers his victim was a European prince……

NEW Trying Monday, 10.40pm & 11.05pm (times vary), BBC1 This comedy drama about a couple’s efforts to have a family lands on BBC1 this week with a double bill. When call-centre worker Nikki (Esther Smith) and her teacher partner Jason (Rafe Spall) learn they are unable to conceive naturally, they decide to pursue adoption. But will the selection panel agree that they are ready to be parents? Imelda Staunton plays social worker Penny and Phil Davis is Jason’s straight-talking dad, Vic. • Previously shown on Apple TV+ in 2020 LIVE Last Night of the Proms Saturday, 6.55pm, BBC2, & 9pm, BBC1 There’ll be plenty of pomp as the world’s biggest classical-music festival closes with its traditional flag-waving finale at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Soprano Louise Alder joins the BBC Symphony Orchestra…

Bad Monkey John Malkovich (above) is joining the cast of Apple TV+’s Florida-set comic crime drama for its second series. He’ll play the leader of a criminal gang who crosses paths with cop-turned-health inspector Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn) during an investigation. The Institute MGM+’s thriller, based on Stephen King’s novel and starring Ben Barnes (above) as an ex-detective who encounters an organisation for children with paranormal powers, will be back for a second run as fresh threats await those who have managed to escape. LOL: Last One Laughing UK The return of Prime Video’s series, following comedians as they try to make each other laugh, will see David Mitchell, Diane Morgan and Romesh Ranganathan among the competitors, while previous winner Bob Mortimer (above) returns.…

CREATURE FEATURE Godzilla Minus One Netflix The 30th live-action Godzilla film to be made in Japan is basically a prequel to the original 1954 classic. Set after World War Two, the giant lizard appears out of the ocean and starts heading for the mainland, so ex-kamikaze pilot Ryunosuke Kamiki joins a small band of heroes who race to halt the beast. Minus One shows Hollywood not just how to make a monster movie, but how make you give a damn about the people involved, too. It’s a beast of a tale. Subtitled. 2023, 12, 126MIN COMEDY DRAMA Sing Street Prime Video In recession-hit 1985 Dublin, downwardly mobile 15-year-old schoolboy Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) forms a band and recruits 16-year-old wannabe model Raphina (Lucy Boynton) to appear in their shoestring pop videos.…

Athletics LIVE! World Athletics Championships BBC1, BBC2 & TNT Sports 3 Action from Tokyo, including GB’s Laura Muir and Josh Kerr in the 1500m heats. Football LIVE! Premier League TNT Sports & Sky Sports The weekend’s action starts with Arsenal v Nottingham Forest, West Ham against Spurs and Brentford v Chelsea. Horror PREMIERE Die Alone Sky Premiere, 6.25pm & 1.40am Horror starring Douglas Booth and Carrie-Anne Moss. A man searches for his girlfriend amid a zombie apocalypse. Factual NEW Lost in the Jungle National Geographic, 10pm The amazing true story of four young siblings who survived for 40 days in the Amazon jungle after a plane crash.…

Football LIVE! Champions League TNT Sports & Prime Video Tonight’s games include Athletic Bilbao v Arsenal (TNT Sports 1, k-o 5.45pm) and Spurs v Villarreal (Prime Video, k-o 8pm) Documentary NEW Michael Portillo’s 200 Years of the Railways BBC2, 8pm (box set, BBC iPlayer) In two hour-long specials, the host looks back at the birth of the modern railway. Travelogue NEW Michael Palin in Venezuela 5, 9pm The Monty Python star’s latest expedition is to the troubled and volatile South American country of Venezuela. Awards NEW The Sky Arts Awards Sky Arts & Sky Showcase, 9pm Bill Bailey presents the awards ceremony, with nominees including Owen Cooper, recognised for his role in Adolescence.…

Horror PREMIERE Wolf Man Sky Premiere, 12.45pm & 8pm Werewolf horror written and directed by Leigh Whannel (The Invisible Man), with Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott. Comedy NEW Fawlty Towers: The Play U&Gold, 9pm Recorded in the West End, this stage adaption of the classic comedy celebrates 50 years since the first-ever episode. OnDemand NEW Swiped Available today Drama inspired by the life of Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of dating app Bumble. Stars Lily James and Dan Stevens. OnDemand NEW The Reluctant Traveller Available today The travelphobic Eugene Levy is back to immerse himself in worldly experiences.…

Gen V NEW Available: Wednesday17 Sept Genre: Sci-fi fantasy Season: 2 Episodes: 8 (first three episodes from Wednesday 17 September, then weekly) Class is back in session as The Boys spin-off Gen V – following college-aged superheroes, AKA ‘Supes’ – returns for a second semester laced with bloody chaos, corruption and Compound V. We last saw Supes-in-training Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), Jordan Li (played by both Derek Luh and London Thor) and Emma Meyer (Lizze Broadway) locked away in a mysterious facility, while Cate Dunlap (Maddie Phillips) and Sam Riordan (Asa Germann) were hailed as Guardians of Godolkin University after a campus massacre. As Season 2 picks up months later, America is adjusting to Supe leader Homelander’s (Antony Starr) authoritarian rule, while Godolkin is now under the terrifying tutelage of a sinisterly charming new principal, Dean Cipher (Hamish…

The Guest In BBC1’s thriller, downtrodden Ria (Gabrielle Creevy) is offered a job as a cleaner by wealthy Fran (Eve Myles). The two women grow close as Fran mentors Ria, but a shocking event occurs that uproots both their lives. I Fought the Law ITV1’s true-crime drama follows Ann Ming (Sheridan Smith), who battles to get answers from the police after her daughter Julie goes missing. But Ann later discovers Julie’s murdered body hidden behind a bath in her home. The Paper Salesman Ned (Domhnall Gleeson) takes over a struggling newspaper in Sky Max’s follow-up to the US version of The Office – and with a tight budget, he decides to turn his admin staff into reporters. Educating Yorkshire The return of C4’s fly-on-the-classroom-wall series after more than a decade…

NEW FACTUAL Rob and Rylan’s Passage to India Sunday, 9pm, BBC2 (box set, BBC iPlayer) When former barrister Rob Rinder and presenter Rylan Clark followed in the footsteps of Lord Byron to explore the cultural highlights of Italy in Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour last year, the pair weren’t sure how the show would be received. ‘When I saw the first cut, I said, “We’ll either get cancelled or win a BAFTA,”’ recalls Clark, 36. ‘I was worried it looked like we were off on a jolly, an all-expenses-paid travelogue, but it wasn’t like that, and people really connected with it.’ As it turned out, Clark’s second prediction came true and the show was awarded the Best Factual Entertainment trophy at the BAFTA TV Awards in March. Now, the friends…

Football LIVE! Premier League Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League Coverage of Burnley v Liverpool before Manchester City v Manchester United. Factual NEW Rob and Rylan’s Passage to India BBC2, 9pm (box set, BBC iPlayer) Rob Rinder and Rylan embark on a trip around India, starting in the city of Delhi. Drama NEW Coldwater ITV1, 9pm (box set, ITVX) Andrew Lincoln makes his return to British TV, playing a hard done by man who uproots his family to rural Scotland. Drama NEW Y Golau: Dwr S4C, 9pm (box set, BBC iPlayer) Doubts are raised about the conviction of a murderer, in the second series of the Welsh thriller. Stars Sian Reese-Williams.…

Football LIVE! Champions League TNT Sports, kick-offs 8pm This evening’s games include Liverpool v Atletico Madrid (TNT Sports 1) and Bayern Munich v Chelsea (TNT Sports 2). Drama NEW Doc Sky Witness, 9pm Molly Parker stars in this new drama as Dr Amy Lawson, who is navigating her life with no memory of the past eight years. OnDemand NEW Gen V Available today Season two of The Boys spin-off. The superheroes return to God U to continue training. Stars Jaz Sinclair and Asa Germann. OnDemand NEW The Morning Show Available today The drama returns for a fourth season, two years on from the UBA-NBN merger. Stars Jennifer Aniston.…