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BBC’s ‘brilliant’ drama Under the Vines is your weekend binge – and Doc Martin fans will love it

BBC’s ‘brilliant’ drama Under the Vines is your weekend binge – and Doc Martin fans will love it

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you’re looking for a light, entertaining binge-watch to get you through a rainy weekend, you’re in luck. Season two of the charming, New-Zealand-set series Under the Vines recently arrived on BBC iPlayer. Originally debuting on Acorn TV in 2021, the story follows a disgraced London lawyer (Charles Edwards, Downton Abbey) and a broke Sydney socialite (Rebecca Gibney, The Flying Doctors) who arrive at a boutique vineyard, each convinced they are the sole heir to the estate. © Jae Frew/AcornTV, Acorn Media InternationalCharles Edwards as Louis Oakley and Rebecca Gibney as Daisy in Under the Vines If you’re a fan of Doc Martin, you’ll love this light-hearted, fish-out-of-water story set against stunning vineyard backdrops.  Here is everything you need to know before you hit play. WATCH: The trailer for Under the Vines season one What to expect from Under the Vines season two The popular dramedy, filmed in Central Otago, New Zealand, follows Sydney socialite Daisy Munroe as she arrives in Peak View at her recently deceased stepfather’s winery, which she intends to sell. What she …

ITV’s ‘gripping’ 4-part crime drama Chasing Shadows is the ultimate hidden gem – and it can be binged in an evening

ITV’s ‘gripping’ 4-part crime drama Chasing Shadows is the ultimate hidden gem – and it can be binged in an evening

Published by Daniella Wilson

A gritty crime drama is one of the best genres out there, and thanks to its popularity, there’s never a shortage of one to tune in for. So if you missed the 2014 series Chasing Shadows, now is the perfect time to indulge yourself. With only four episodes, consisting of two two-part stories, it’s the perfect binge-watch for the weekend, and for fans of the serious tones and character-driven plots of Broadchurch, you will find plenty to like. Despite airing 12 years ago, the series can still be easily watched, as it continues to be available on ITVX, with no expiration date in the offing. The synopsis of the series reads: “DS Sean Stone is intense and socially awkward, a misfit who is happier dealing with data rather than people. His lack of people skills and forthright honesty make him some powerful enemies in the force, and he finds himself exiled to missing persons. WATCH: See the trailer for Chasing Shadows Sean’s new caseload is overwhelming – up to 300,000 people go missing in the …

‘Utterly fantastic’ detective drama The Marlow Murder Club to return

‘Utterly fantastic’ detective drama The Marlow Murder Club to return

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Calling all cosy crime fans! The popular mystery drama, The Marlow Murder Club, has been commissioned for a fourth season. Adapted by Death in Paradise creator Robert Thorogood from his bestselling novels, the U&Drama series will be back with six brand-new episodes in 2027. © UKTVFilming for season four is due to begin in Marlow Samantha Bond will reprise her role as crossword-setter turned amateur sleuth Judith Potts, alongside Cara Horgan as vicar’s wife Becks Starling, Jo Martin as dog walker Suzie Harris and Natalie Dew as DI Tanika Malik. The show will return with three new stories as the crime-solving trio put their “unconventional methods into practice to catch the killers”.  WATCH: Have you caught up with season 3? This brilliant drama, hailed by viewers as “utterly fantastic,” is a must-watch for cosy crime fans. With compelling mysteries, unexpected twists and bags of charm, it’s no surprise that The Marlow Murder Club has secured a renewal. With filming set to begin in Marlow, keep reading to find out all we know about the upcoming …

Why Channel 5’s ‘nail-biting’ thriller The Heights is on my watchlist

Why Channel 5’s ‘nail-biting’ thriller The Heights is on my watchlist

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If you love getting wrapped up in a compelling psychological thriller as much as I do, Channel 5’s upcoming six-part series, The Heights, needs to be on your radar. Based on Louise Candlish’s bestselling novel, the newly announced series follows a devoted mum whose life begins to unravel after her teenage son brings home a reckless and manipulative new friend.  © Zoë LawAnna Friel leads the cast as Ellen Marcella star Anna Friel leads the cast, alongside DCI Banks actor Stephen Tompkinson, Line of Duty’s Mark Stobbart and more.  Hailed as a compulsive, sinister, and twist-filled story with a dark edge, the adaptation is in excellent hands with Clapperboard, the production company behind hit thrillers like The Ex-Wife and The Teacher. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: TV shows you might have missed in May With filming currently underway, find out all you need to know about the show ahead of its debut on 5 later this year.  What is The Heights about?  Billed as a “nail-biting, psychological thriller exploring the power of maternal love and how grief …

Pierce Brosnan’s ‘criminally underrated’ James Bond movie you need to watch on ITV tonight

Pierce Brosnan’s ‘criminally underrated’ James Bond movie you need to watch on ITV tonight

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Fancy a fun James Bond flick to tune into this week? ITV has you covered with Die Another Day, starring Pierce Brosnan in his fourth and final outing as MI6 agent 007. First released in 2002, the movie was directed by Lee Tamahori (Once Were Warriors) and saw Brosnan step into the action-packed shoes of Bond for the last time, following his previous outings in GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies and The World Is Not Enough throughout the 1990s. © Alamy Stock PhotoPierce Brosnan as James Bond and Halle Berry as Giacinta ‘Jinx’ Johnson Inspired by Ian Fleming’s espionage novels, Die Another Day sees Bond hunting down a double agent within British intelligence. After being captured by North Korean forces, he tracks down the operative by teaming up with NSA agent Jinx, played by Halle Berry. While the film divided critics, earning a 55 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes, it was a box office success, taking home $432 million worldwide. If you’re a fan of Pierce Brosnan’s Bond and are in the mood for something high-tech and extravagant, …

ITV period drama hailed as ‘excellent’ Home Fires is streaming for free now

ITV period drama hailed as ‘excellent’ Home Fires is streaming for free now

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Calling all period drama fans! ITV’s hit wartime series, Home Fires, is currently climbing the charts on the free UK streaming service, U. Inspired by the book Jambusters by Julie Summers, the drama follows the lives of a group of Women’s Institute members in a rural Cheshire community during World War Two. While the beloved series was cancelled after two seasons in 2016, sparking a fan petition for its return, its enduring popularity speaks for itself. © ITVHome Fires follows a group of Women’s Institute members in a rural Cheshire community during World War Two If you’re a fan of Call the Midwife‘s tight-knit camaraderie and All Creatures Great and Small’s cosy countryside backdrop, this is your next must-watch. Find out more about the series below… What to expect from Home Fires Set in rural Cheshire, the wartime drama follows the resilient women of the Great Paxford Women’s Institute as they fight to hold their community together during World War II. The drama begins with a battle for the WI’s survival. While long-standing leader Joyce …

Why Russell T. Davies’ new 5-part suburban thriller Tip Toe is a ‘call to arms’

Why Russell T. Davies’ new 5-part suburban thriller Tip Toe is a ‘call to arms’

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 Russell T. Davies’ latest show is nearly upon us, and speaking to the cast of Tip Toe on the red carpet, HELLO! was told how the suburban thriller would be a call to arms. Fans of It’s a Sin and Years and Years can rejoice as Russell T. Davies is returning with a new drama, Tip Toe. The five-part show will be landing on Channel 4 very soon, and it follows a deadly neighbourhood feud between Leo and Clive, respectively played by Alan Cumming and David Morrissey. Teasing the show on the red carpet at BFI Southbank, Russell told HELLO!: “Tip Toe is the story of two neighbours, Leo, who is gay and single, and Clive, who’s straight and married with two sons. “Everything’s fine between them until one of them gives the other their front door key, and from that point on, it will unravel and you enter a world in which no good deed goes unpunished. The story of the rivalry and the tension between the two men is more fraught and intense, and by …

Meet the Off Campus cast’s real-life partners away from the cameras

Meet the Off Campus cast’s real-life partners away from the cameras

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Off Campus has captured the hearts of viewers around the world since landing on Prime Video on 13 May.  The smash-hit ice hockey romance drama is based on Elle Kennedy’s bestselling books and stars Ella Bright as music major Hannah Wells and Belmont Cameli as star hockey captain Garrett Graham. In the first episode, Hannah accepts a deal proposed by Garrett: he’ll help her get the attention of her crush, Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston), in exchange for Hannah tutoring him in philosophy. Of course, what begins as a simple arrangement soon turns into a connection neither of them can deny. While viewers’ hearts melted watching Hannah and Garrett’s love story unfold, many have been left wondering what the cast’s love lives are like behind the cameras. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the stars’ real-life partners off screen, from Ella Bright to Belmont Cameli and Stephen Kalyn… © Getty Images Ella Bright While Ella leads the show as musically talented Hannah, the 19-year-old British-American actress is believed to be single in real …

Detective drama The Brokenwood Mysteries is streaming for free now – and Midsomer Murders fans will love it

Detective drama The Brokenwood Mysteries is streaming for free now – and Midsomer Murders fans will love it

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Calling all detective drama fans! The hit New Zealand-set crime drama The Brokenwood Mysteries returned to UK TV screens this week with its 12th season – and if this beloved cosy crime drama isn’t on your radar yet, you are in for a treat. The series follows Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd and by-the-book Detective Kristin Sims as they crack cases in the sleepy and small titular town.  With its entertaining blend of quirky humour and clever whodunnits, it’s the perfect watch for Midsomer Murders fans. Much like the iconic ITV drama, The Brokenwood Mysteries pairs a seasoned lead with a younger, eager partner to uncover dark secrets in a seemingly idyllic setting. Intrigued? Find out more below… What is The Brokenwood Mysteries about?  The mystery series, which has been dubbed “the New Zealand Midsomer Murders,” follows DI Mike Shepherd and his assistant, DC Kristin Sims, as they investigate puzzling cases in the sleepy town of Brokenwood.  © UKTV / Acorn TVNeill Rea and Fern Sutherland star in The Brokenwood Mysteries Season one opens with DI Mike arriving …

Netflix viewers ‘up at midnight’ to binge-watch returning 8-part drama The Four Seasons

Netflix viewers ‘up at midnight’ to binge-watch returning 8-part drama The Four Seasons

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Netflix viewers have been staying up until midnight to binge-watch the new season of The Four Seasons. Created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield, the comedy-drama first landed on Netflix in May 2025 and followed three middle-aged couples who vacation together once every season. With a cast packed full of comedy royalty, including Steve Carell and Tina Fey, the series quickly became a fan favourite. © Courtesy of NetflixTina Fey as Kate and Colman Domingo as Danny After earning a 78 per cent critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes for its debut season, the new instalment follows the group as they grapple with the aftermath of Nick’s sudden death. As someone who binge-watched the first season when it premiered, I can’t wait to tune in and see how the close-knit group navigate life without their friend. With Tina Fey leading the charge both on screen and behind the scenes, viewers are bound to be laughing one minute and crying the next.  WATCH: The Four Seasons Trailer What are viewers saying about The Four Seasons …