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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 397 episodes. That works out to roughly 350 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 2 weeks ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 65 episodes published. Published by BBC.

Episodes
397
Running
2018–2026 · 8y
Median length
52 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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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Scamanda | Jon Snow: A Last Big Story | I Will Find You

Jun 22, 202654 min

Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases.

Jun 15, 202628 min

TWO WEEKS IN AUGUST | RAFA | CAPE FEAR

Jun 8, 202645 min

Star City | Tip Toe | Spider Noir

Jun 1, 202645 min

WIDOWS BAY | KYLIE | DEAR ENGLAND

May 25, 202643 min

Falling | Ponies | Dutton Ranch

May 18, 202636 min

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
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