TV Highlights: A Week of Exciting Shows and Documentaries
This week brings a variety of exciting shows and documentaries to look forward to. The Beatles Anthology on Disney+ offers a nostalgic look at the iconic band's journey, while the remastered series Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age on Apple TV+ takes viewers back to the Ice Age with stunning visuals and narration by Tom Hiddleston. Shetland on BBC One/iPlayer and Poison Water on BBC Two/iPlayer delve into gripping murder investigations and real-life scandals, respectively.
Meanwhile, Doc on Sky Witness follows Dr. Amy Larsen's medical drama, and Kay Adshead Remembers... Wuthering Heights on BBC Four revisits the classic tale. The Serpent Queen on Channel 4 offers a historical drama based on the life of Catherine de' Medici, featuring stellar performances by Samantha Morton and Charles Dance.
In the realm of reality TV, Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One/iPlayer heads to Blackpool's Tower Ballroom for a special episode, while Secrets of the Royals: Births, Marriages and Deaths on Channel 5 explores key moments in royal history. Wild Cherry on BBC One continues its drama as the search for Iris intensifies.
Prisoner 951 on BBC One tells the true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's detention in Iran, shedding light on the international power play that ensnared her. Civilisations: Rise and Fall on BBC Two/iPlayer examines the downfall of ancient civilizations, starting with the sack of Rome in a dramatic opening episode.
Other highlights include Kate Bush: The Timeless Genius on Sky Arts/NOW, Stranger Things on Netflix, and The Martin Lewis Money Show: Budget Special on ITV1/ITVX. With a mix of drama, documentaries, and reality TV, this week's lineup offers something for every viewer to enjoy.