Some unmissable new shows are coming to our TVs this week – and a host of big names. Look out for Kate Winslet, Emilia Fox returning in Silent Witness plus the family who never seem to be off the front pages, the Beckhams.
Here’s our pick of the programmes you won’t want to miss…
DOUMENTARY
The Beckham Feud – Truth & Lies: 5, Sunday at 9pm
These are turbulent times for international politics, but when Brooklyn Peltz Beckham posted an Instagram story accusing his parents, David and Victoria, of trying to ruin his relationship with his wife, leaking stories to the press and even hijacking a dance at his wedding, it knocked Donald Trump off the front pages. This documentary takes a closer look at the feud and the reason it seems to have gripped the nation. It explores how ‘Posh and Becks’, the Spice Girl and the footballer, became celebrity royalty, presenting a glossy fairytale image of the perfect family. Cracks began to appear though when oldest son Brooklyn married Nicola Peltz and rumours began swirling of tensions. Here, celebrity journalists, branding experts and psychologists weigh in on what they think really happened.
SERIES
Silent Witness: BBC1, Monday at 9pm
It’s 30 years since the crime drama’s very first episode aired, and it shows no sign of coming to an end any time soon. Emilia Fox has been with the show since 2004, and her character, Dr Nikki Alexander, has undergone many challenges and major life events in that time, including marrying her colleague, Jack. The duo are settling down to domestic bliss when the series returns, but in a new place – the team has relocated to Birmingham, setting up shop at the city’s General Hospital. In the first of five two-part cases, they become embroiled in the crimes of a hitman who has been wreaking havoc. And there’s a twist in the tale – the killer is about to make a confession that leaves everyone reeling. The story concludes on Tuesday.
TRAVEL
Bargain Holiday Secrets: Channel 4 on Tuesday at 8pm
We all love a bargain, and going on holiday is something that pleases millions of us. So put them both together and what do you get? That’s right, this new five-part series hosted by Jasmine Harman. She knows that finding the best deal can be difficult, time-consuming, confusing and, in some cases, quite stressful, so she’s going to help viewers through the process. She also reveals how some of the most popular destinations around earned their status, and offers tips on securing flights, hotels, food and various perks for less than the original asking price. The opening edition focuses on cruises, with Jasmine and a team of experts discussing a variety of tempting cut-price ideas.
SERIES
The Lincoln Lawyer: Netflix on Thursday
Based on the sixth book in Michael Connelly’s bestselling crime novel series, The Law of Innocence, the drama’s fourth run features Mickey Haller’s toughest case yet – to ensure he’s found not guilty after being accused of murdering former client Sam Scales, a task that involves unraveling Sam’s final scam and laying to rest ghosts from his own past. “Following the incredibly suspenseful and emotional climax of season three, the stakes have never been higher, because this time Mickey is the client,” claim showrunners Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez. “With his very life and reputation on the line, he’ll need the strength and support of his entire team, and his entire family, to fight for his future.”
DOUMENTARY
Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision; Amazon Prime on Friday
For decades, His Majesty King Charles III has championed environmental causes, and they remain at the forefront of his mind, as this new feature-length documentary proves. “Nature is our sustainer – we are part of nature,” he says. “Therefore, what we do to her, we do to ourselves. This film will, I hope, demonstrate just some of the remarkable work being done around the world to put harmony into practice, from the forests of Guyana to sustainable communities in India – and, closer to home, through the world of my King’s Foundation at Dumfries House and Highgrove.” Stunning cinematography and unique interviews are used to highlight various projects; Kate Winslet is the narrator.
