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Must Watch

BBC Radio 5 Live · BBC

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Show overview

Must Watch has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 391 episodes. That works out to roughly 340 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 46 min and 1h — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 65 episodes published. Published by BBC.

Episodes
391
Running
2018–2026 · 8y
Median length
52 min
Cadence
Weekly

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Scott and Hayley join Naga Munchetty to review the week's biggest shows. This week, that features ‘Lynley’ the latest crime thriller to reach BBC iPlayer, which follows aristocratic DI Thomas Lynley and his reluctant partner DS Barbara Havers as they’re brought in to solve murders.BBC Sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret’ starring Dawn French, Mark Heap and Craig Roberts, all about a retired couple - played by Dawn and Mark – who commit insurance fraud, after one of them is mistakenly claimed dead.And finally, we discuss Netflix’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ about two ice hockey players whose animosity in the rink turns into a secret romance off the ice. Remember you can Email [email protected] to have your say.

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LEGENDS | BELIEVE ME | RIVALS S2

May 11, 202642 min

THE CAGE | UNCHOSEN | SECRET SERVICE

May 4, 202644 min

Half Man | The Neighbourhood | Big Mistakes

Apr 28, 202632 min

Euphoria | Mint | Margot's Got Money

Apr 20, 202640 min

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair | The Miniature Wife | Detective Hole

Apr 13, 202642 min

The Burbs | Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen | Dear Killer Nannies | Imperfect Women

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases in a bumper Easter special episode.This week the trio review The Burbs, an adaption of the 1989 Tom Hanks comedy. The eight-part series on Sky and Now TV follows a newly married couple Rob and Samira, played by Jack Whitehall and Keke Palmer, who move into their dream neighbourhood with their newborn baby. Their idealistic life begins to unravel when a mysterious neighbour moves into a derelict house across the road.Next a new eight-part horror series produced by the Duffer Brothers on Netflix called 'Something Bad Is Going to Happen'. It stars The Night Manager's Camila Morrone as a bride-to-be who has a growing sense that her wedding is about to be doomed.They've also been watching Apple TV thriller 'Imperfect Women', which follows three best friends whose lives are shattered after their fourth member is murdered, and 'Dear Killer Nannies' on Disney+ which tells the story of the downfall of Pablo Escobar and his cartel through the perspective of his young son in the 1990s.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.

Apr 6, 20261h 10m

Bait | Babies | The Pitt

Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Naga Munchetty to review Bait on Amazon Prime, Babies on the BBC and The Pitt on HBO Max.

Mar 30, 202649 min

SNL UK | LOUIS THEROUX: INSIDE THE MANOSPHERE | DTF ST. LOUIS

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio review the debut episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) UK on Sky and Now TV. It follows the same format as its American counterpart with live sketch comedy, a musical performance and a celebrity guest host. SNL veteran Tina Fey was the first to host the series alongside indie band Wet Leg. Next a documentary series which has drummed up a lot of online discourse, ‘Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere’ on Netflix. Louis dives into the world of extreme online male influencers and content creators who claim to be redefining modern masculinity.Finally, ‘DTF St. Louis’ a dark comedy on Sky Atlantic starring Jason Bateman and David Harbour. The seven-part series follows a local TV weather man and his American Sign Language interpreter who are in a rut with their relationships so decide to join a dating app, before things take a grizzly turn.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.

Mar 23, 202644 min

A Woman of Substance | The Madison | Scarpetta

Naga Munchetty is joined by Hayley Campbell and Ali Plumb to dissect the week’s biggest TV and streaming releases. This week the team review the Channel 4’s decade-spanning A Woman of Substance, based on the novel by Barbara Taylor. The series charts the rise of Emma Harte from Yorkshire maid to powerful 70’s businesswoman. But despite her success, she still wants revenge on the family she once worked for. Next up is Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison on Paramount+, the latest from the writer-producer’s ever-expanding Yellowstone’s universe. It centre’s on Michelle Pfeiffer’s Stacy and her Big Apple family coming to terms with their patriarchs death, and their sudden move from city-life to rural Montana. Last is crime thriller Scarpetta on Amazon Prime, featuring Nicole Kidman. The series is based on the Patricia Cornwall novels, and sees forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta – played by Kidman – attempt to unmask a serial killer. Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.

Mar 16, 202644 min

Rooster | Young Sherlock | Vladimir

This week the trio review ‘Rooster' a new comedy on Sky and HBO Max, brought to us by Bill Lawrence, the creator of Scrubs and Ted Lasso. The series follows a novelist called Greg Russo, played by Steve Carrell, who returns to a University where his daughter works after her husband has an affair with a student.Next, Amazon Prime's 'Young Sherlock' is an eight-part series directed by the infamous Guy Ritchie. The series explores the origin story of the legendary detective and his first ever case. Finally ‘Vladimir' on Netflix, an eight-part adaptation of the book by Julia May Jona. It follows the life of M, played by Rachel Weisz, a professor who becomes obsessed with a new member to the faculty called Vladimir, played by Leo Woodall.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.

Mar 9, 202644 min

Being Gordon Ramsey | Love Story: John F Kennedy & Carolyn Basset | Vanished

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week the trio review Gordon Ramsey's latest documentary, charting the chef's attempt to juggle family life, global empire and his biggest launch yet - 'Being Gordon Ramsey' (Netflix). We take a look at 'Love Story: John F Kennedy & Carolyn Basset (Disney+) - the dramatisation of the couple's volatile courtship, marriage and deaths. Finally the trio cast their eye over thriller Vanished on Amazon Prime.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.

Mar 2, 202626 min

Dirty Business | The Dyers' Caravan Park | The Walsh Sisters

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week the trio review ‘Dirty Business' a new three-part factual drama on Channel 4 starring Jason Watkins and David Thewlis. The duo play Ashley Smith and Peter Hammond, who are investigating the UK's water pollution scandal and the illegal industrial-scale dumping of raw sewage by privatized water companies.Next, the dad and daughter duo Danny and Dani Dyer come together for a new series ‘The Dyers’ Caravan Park' available on Sky and Now TV. They take on the task of renovating the family-run Priory Hill Caravan Park on the Isle of Sheppy. Trying to breathe new life into the caravan industry proves difficult when they relaying on their own DIY skills and keeping the residents happy. Finally ‘The Walsh Sister' on BBC iPlayer, a six-part series inspired by the novels Marian Keyes. It follows the lives of the five Walsh sisters as they navigate the peaks and troughs of adulthood. Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.

Feb 23, 20261h 36m

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast | Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model  | Small Prophets

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week the trio review 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast' a new eight-part series on Netflix created by Derry Girls writer, Lisa McGee. The comedy thriller follows a set of three estranged school friends who head back to Northern Ireland following the mysterious death of their friend Greta (Natasha O'keeffe).Next, 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model' a three-part documentary on Netflix, exploring the early 2000's hit TV series, America's Next Top Model. The documentary takes a look at how the show started, the trials and tribulations during its 15 years on our screens, and we hear from all the key players from the show's hay day.Finally 'Small Prophets' on BBC iPlayer, a six-part series created by Mackenzie Crook, the brains behind Detectorists. It follows Pearce Quigley, a hardware store worker who turns to tiny humanoid creatures as a way to discover what had happened to his girlfriend following her disappearance.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.

Feb 16, 202646 min

Lord of the Flies | Betrayal | The Muppet Show

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week the trio looks at 'Lord of the Flies' on BBC One, a new adaptation of the book Lord of the Flies by the William Golding, who won the Nobel Price for Literature in 1983. Adapted by Jack Thorne, who wrote The Hack, Toxic Town and co-wrote Adolescence, the four-part series follows a set of boys who are trapped on an island following a plane crash.Next, 'Betrayal' a four-part series on ITV starring Shaun Evans as an MI5 officer struggling in his job and his marriage. When his latest case goes wrong, he meets Mehreen (Zahra Ahmadi) , an intelligence operative who is tasked with taking over his duties but subsequently becomes an unlikely ally. Finally, the Muppets are back to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 'The Muppet Show'. The special on Disney+ stars pop star Sabrina Carpenter, comedian Maya Rudolph and actor Seth Rogen for 30 minutes of joyous chaos. Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.

Feb 9, 202644 min

His & Hers | Wonder Man | Michael Jackson: The Trial

Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.This week the trio look at 'His & Hers' on Netflix - based on the hugely successful book by Alice Feeney. It follows Detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal) and his estranged wife and former news anchor, Anna Andrews (Tessa Thompson) as they both simultaneously investigate a murder.Next, Marvel's 'Wonder Man' on Disney +, a new eight-part series about the origin story of the superhero. Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen) is an aspiring Hollywood actor with a secret, who is struggling to get his career off the ground. He befriends Tony Slattery (Ben Kingsley) , another actor at the end of his career who is trying to get role in the new Wonder Man movie.Finally, 'Michael Jackson: The Trial' a new four-part series on Channel 4 that looks at the arrest, trial and subsequent acquittal following allegations of sexual abuse against the singer.Remember you can email [email protected] to have your say.

Feb 2, 202636 min

Take That (Netflix): Under Salt Marsh (Sky): Steal (Prime Video)

Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Naga Munchetty to review the best – and worst – of the week’s TV. This week that includes Netflix’s new documentary ‘Take That’, Sky Atlantic’s cold case thriller ‘Under Salt Marsh’ and heist drama ‘Steal’ on Prime Video.

Jan 27, 202644 min

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | Agatha Christie's Seven Dials

This week the trio looked at 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' a prequel to Game of Thrones, on Sky and Now TV. It’s based on three novellas by George RR Martin, telling the story of Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell).Next, the long-awaited 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' on Paramount +, which is a new spin-off of the beloved sci-fi franchise currently celebrating its 60th anniversary.Finally, 'Agatha Christie's Seven Dials' - a new adaptation of the novel, The Seven Dials Mystery, by the Queen of Crime. The three part-drama on Netflix takes place after a lavish country house party ends in murder. Bundle Brent (Mia McKenna-Bruce) and Superintendent Martin Battle (Martin Freeman) set about solving the case. Naga also speaks to Rafe Spall and Kelly Reilly, stars of a new crime drama called 'Under Salt Marsh' coming to Sky on January the 30th. Remember you can Email [email protected] to have your say.

Jan 19, 202647 min

Lynley | Can You Keep a Secret | Heated Rivalry

Scott and Hayley join Naga Munchetty to review the week's biggest shows. This week, that features ‘Lynley’ the latest crime thriller to reach BBC iPlayer, which follows aristocratic DI Thomas Lynley and his reluctant partner DS Barbara Havers as they’re brought in to solve murders.BBC Sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret’ starring Dawn French, Mark Heap and Craig Roberts, all about a retired couple - played by Dawn and Mark – who commit insurance fraud, after one of them is mistakenly claimed dead.And finally, we discuss Netflix’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ about two ice hockey players whose animosity in the rink turns into a secret romance off the ice. Remember you can Email [email protected] to have your say.

Jan 12, 202648 min

Run Away | Waiting for the Out | The Night Manager

Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases, as well as looking ahead to some of their most anticipated shows of the year. This week the trio looked at 'Run Away', a new eight-part series on Netflix. The story is an adaptation of Harlan Coben's novel about a father who is accused of murdering the homeless boyfriend of his daughter who ran away from home.Next, BBC Drama 'Waiting for the Out' which follows philosophy teacher Dan (Josh Finan) who agrees to teach a group of men in prison. Finally, the return of 'The Night Manager' for a second season on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, eight years after the original – we catch up with Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) who is settling into his new role as an intelligence officer with MI6. Remember you can Email [email protected] to have your say.

Jan 5, 202636 min

Must Watch review of the year

Naga Munchetty Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell look back at the best TV 2025 had to offer.They share their top 5 TV picks each which stood out to them this year as a must watch.Finally, they look ahead to some of the most exciting TV coming in 2026 for you to keep your eye out for. Remember you can always email [email protected] to have your say.

Dec 29, 202550 min
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