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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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  1. Nocturne | Tall Tales & Murder | The One About Matthew Perry

    Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Naga Munchetty to review the latest shows. Firstly, there’s Nocturne, a moody serial killer crime drama from Apple TV starring Stephen Graham and Liev Schreiber. The series is based on the novels Lazarus and The Sandman by wife-and-husband team Alexander and...

  2. Adultery | Last One Laughing: Halloween Special | Miss Scarlet S6

    The trio is reunited this week as Hayley returns to review the latest TV alongside Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty. ITV’s newest drama is Adultery, starring Romola Garai and Dominic Cooper as two married parents engaging in an extramarital affair, but there’s a twist; both of their respective...

  3. Crystal Lake | John le Carré: A New Life | Ellie & Natasia

    It's a Must Watch duo rather than a trio this week, as Scott Bryan joins Naga Munchetty to review the latest TV. First up, on Sky, Crystal lake is the prequel series to the Friday the 13th franchise, showing how Jason's mum Pamela Voorhees (Linda Cardellini) became a bloodthirsty killer. There's...

  4. Time | Carrie | The Party

    Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Kylie Pentelow to review the latest TV. This week that includes the third, and probably final instalment of Jimmy McGovern’s anthology series Time, which features David Tennant playing a prison officer at a young offenders’ institution. Amazon Prime Video has...

  5. Pierre | Brothers | East of Eden

    Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Naga Munchetty to review the latest TV. Netflix is releasing a new adaptation of John Steinbeck's magnum opus East of Eden. Florence Pugh stars as Cathy Ames, as well as Mike Faist (Challengers), Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, Girls) and Joe Anders (1917)....

  6. Michael Palin in the Philippines | War | Kill Jackie

    Naga returns to complete the Must Watch trio once again this week, and joins Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell to review the latest TV First up, Channel 5's Micheal Palin in the Philippines, following the former Python as he explores the landscape, politics, poverty and culture of the Philippines…

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  7. The Wargame | Youth | American Hostage

    Adrian Chiles sits in for Naga Munchetty in today’s episode of Must Watch, as he joins Hayley and Scott for this week’s reviews. Sky One’s The Wargame is up first, real politicians react to a fictititious scenario, to explore how the UK might react to a Russian attack. Former Cabinet Minister...

  8. 70 Up | Last Seen | Reckless

    Kylie Pentelow sits in for Naga Munchetty in today’s episode of Must Watch, as she joins Hayley and Scott for this week’s reviews. Our first review is the highly anticipated end of the Seven Up series, with 70 Up: The Final Chapter. It began in 1964, with the late director Michael Apted filming...

  9. Ms. X | New Zealand Spy | The Box

    Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Naga Munchetty in the latest episode of Must Watch. This week's shows include Gary Lineker’s new game show The Box (ITV). A group of celebrities are subject to a series of unpredictable challenges as they’re carted around the UK in giant metal boxes, in order…

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  10. Adults S2 | Turning Point: Generation 9/11 | Tea with Judi Dench featuring Ian McKellen | The Rainmaker

    Naga’s back alongside Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan to review the latest TV releases in this special bumper episode. There’s the second series of the Disney+ comedy Adults, a Gen Z coming-of-age sitcom about a group of 20-somethings living in a house together in New York. From Netflix, there’s...

  11. Lanterns | You’re Killing Me | The Terror: Devil in Silver

    Emma Vardy sits in for Naga Munchetty in today’s episode of Must Watch, as she joins Scott and Hayley to review the new superhero show from HBO: Lanterns, starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. This new adaptation of the legendary superhero follows experienced intergalactic peacekeeper Hal…

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  12. Buried | My Brilliant Career | Race Against the Tide

    Emma Vardy stands in for Naga Munchetty on Must Watch this week. She's joined by Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio reviewed ‘My Brilliant Career’ the iconic Australian story that began as a 1901 semi-autobiographical…

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  13. Hit Point | The Shards | The Westies

    Emma Vardy stands in for Naga Munchetty on Must Watch this week. She's joined by Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio reviewed 'Hit Point' a six-part series on U&Dave and from the creators of Misfits. The series starts when...

  14. Van Der Valk | Ann Droid | Possession

    Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Marianna review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week’s reviews include Possession on Sky, a new supernatural thriller set in Jamaica starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Claudia, a lawyer, journeys to Jamaica's haunted Connaught plantation to fight an...

  15. The Rapture | Furious | Evolution

    Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Adrian Chiles review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week's reviews include ‘The Rapture’ on BBC One and the iPlayer, based on the novel by Liz Jensen. The five-part series follows Dr Gabs Fox, played by Ruth Madeley, a psychologist working…

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  16. Lucky | Katie Price: Nothing to Hide | The Hawk

    Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Naga Munchetty to talk Lucky, Katie Price: Nothing to Hide, The Hawk and their Must Watch recommendations.

  17. Elle | The Dark | Little House on the Prairie

    Hayley Campbell, Ali Plumb and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio reviewed ‘Elle', a prequel to the Legally Blonde films on Amazon Prime. In this eight-part series we’re taken back to Elle’s teenage years, where she’s uprooted from her...

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

    Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio reviewed ‘Scamanda' on BBC One and the iPlayer. The four-part series explores the life of Amanda Riley, an American wife and mother who scammed hundreds of people out of...

  19. Best Medicine | Free Nelson Mandela | Alice And Steve

    First up this week, it's Best Medicine, a drama comedy on Sky and the streaming service Now. It's a US remake of Doc Martin, the popular ITV series starring Martin Clunes. This new series features Josh Charles as Dr Martin Best, a straight talking doctor who escapes from his high paid hospital…

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  20. TWO WEEKS IN AUGUST | RAFA | CAPE FEAR

    Scott Bryan, Ali Plumb and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. First up this week, the BBC holiday drama Two Weeks in August. It follows Zoe who goes on holiday with her friends and family in the Mediterranean, only to find herself trapped on a Greek Island....

  21. Star City | Tip Toe | Spider Noir

    Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Naga Munchetty to talk about about Russell T Davies's new Channel 4 drama 'Tip Toe', starring David Morrissey - Apple TV sci-fi thriller 'Star City - and Prime Video's Marvel-detective mash-up - Spider Noir.

  22. WIDOWS BAY | KYLIE | DEAR ENGLAND

    Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio reviewed 'Widow's Bay' a ten-part comedy horror on Apple TV. Matthew Rhys stars at the mayor of a fictional New England town, who refuses to believe the superstitions of the...

  23. Falling | Ponies | Dutton Ranch

    Scott and Hayley join Naga to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week, the 'Yellowstone' sequel 'Dutton Ranch' on Paramount+, Jack Thorne's first ever love story 'Falling' on Channel 4, and Sky's espionage comedy drama 'Ponies'.

  24. LEGENDS | BELIEVE ME | RIVALS S2

    Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio review 'Legends' on Netflix, Created by Neil Forsyth and based on a true story. The new six-part series stars Tom Burke, Steve Coogan and Charlotte Richie and follows a team...

  25. THE CAGE | UNCHOSEN | SECRET SERVICE

    Naga Munchetty is joined by Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan to review the week’s biggest TV and streaming releases. On this week’s podcast, the team review BBC One’s five-part crime thriller ‘The Cage’, featuring Sheridan Smith. It follows casino thieves Matty and Leanne - played by Michael Socha...

  26. Half Man | The Neighbourhood | Big Mistakes

    Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio review 'Half Man' a BBC drama created, written and staring Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd. The six-part series follows the story of estranged stepbrothers Niall, played by…

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  27. Euphoria | Mint | Margot's Got Money

    Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio review the third and highly anticipated season of ‘Euphoria’ on HBO Max, where we see most of the original star-studded cast reprise their roles including Jacob Elordi,...

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

    Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio review 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' on Disney+, a four part revival of the hit noughties sitcom which depicts the trials and tribulations of family life.…

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  29. 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...

  30. 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.

  31. 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...

  32. 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...

  33. 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...

  34. 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...

  35. 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...

  36. 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...

  37. 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…

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  38. 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...

  39. 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.

  40. 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:...

  41. 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…

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  42. 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...

  43. 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...

  44. Must Watch Christmas Special with stars Russell Tovey and Danielle Galligan

    Scott and Hayley count down their top 5 TV shows each to watch over the festive period. From 'The Lowdown' on Disney +, to 'The Night Manager' on BBC One and 'The Great Festive Bake Off' on Channel 4, they guide you through the series worth binging and those to avoid! They also talk to Russell...

  45. Amadeus | The War Between the Land and the Sea | The Revenge Club

    Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Naga Munchetty review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio looked at Sky and Now TV's 'Amadeus', a retelling of the life of renowned compser Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his rivalry with fellow compser Antonio Salieri in 18th-century...

  46. The Abandons | Sean Combs: The Reckoning | The New Yorker at 100

    Ali Plumb sits in for Scott Bryan today to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases with Naga Munchetty and Hayley Campbell. This week the trio looked at Netflix’s modern western drama, ‘The Abandons’, which stars Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson. They play two mothers locked in a...

  47. Robin Hood | What's the Monarchy For? | Landman S2

    Ali Plumb sits in for Scott Bryan today to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases with Naga Munchetty and Hayley Campbell. This week the trio looked at MGM's Robin Hood, an action-packed reimagining of the outlaw's origin story. 'What's the Monarchy For?' a new BBC Documentary…

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  48. Pluribus | Malice | All Her Fault

    Scott and Hayley join Naga to review the week’s biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week, the new release from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan – post-apocalyptic science fiction drama 'Pluribus' on Apple TV+. 'All Her Fault' from Sky Atlantic, starring Sarah Snook - who fans of...

  49. Wild Cherry | The Death of Bunny Munro | The Beast in Me

    Scott and Hayley join Naga Munchetty to review the new BBC thriller ‘Wild Cherry’, which follows two girls at the heart of a school scandal. The trio also take a look at The Death of Bunny Munroe, Sky Atlantic’s adaptation of Nick Cave's novel about a door-to-door beauty salesman who takes his...

  50. Kingdom | All’s Fair | Trespasses

    Emma Vardy sits in for Naga Munchetty in today’s episode of Must Watch, as she joins Scott and Hayley to review the latest BBC nature documentary with David Attenborough called Kingdom. This six series follows four different animal families as they battle to survive in a Zambian river valley. The...

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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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Must Watch has 413 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 2, 2026.

What is Must Watch about?

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...

How often does Must Watch release new episodes?

Must Watch publishes weekly, based on its 413 episodes since December 2018.

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Must Watch is created and hosted by BBC Radio 5 Live.
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