TV and radio
Tv & radio
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The series ending is a masterstroke – don’t quibble with greatness, says culture editor and writer Lanre Bakare
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Despite a familiar premise, this hugely underrrated comedy about newly-broke millionaires struggling with small town life has become a quiet marvel -
3 out of 5 stars.
True Detective – sufficiently gripping despite the mumbling
3 out of 5 stars.Stifling atmosphere, deep and meaningful conversations and intersecting timelines are all present as the one-time cultural phenomenon tries to salvage its reputation with its third series -
From ‘white saviour’ stories to killer helicopters, the once-life-affirming drama’s final five seasons oscillated between the tedious and unintentionally hilarious
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Its first series was named ‘a near-total misfire’ but now it’s back, and it’s no longer terrible. How on Earth did this happen?
What to watch
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4 out of 5 stars.
Sex Education – a horny teen comedy … and so much more
4 out of 5 stars.This Netflix show about life for the son of a sex therapist could so easily have been embarrassing. Instead, it is a glorious, heartfelt, eye-wateringly funny creation -
2 out of 5 stars.
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo – TV destined for the bin bag of shame
2 out of 5 stars. -
4 out of 5 stars.
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch – the TV of tomorrow is now here
4 out of 5 stars.
Episode recaps
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Bonds are broken as David Simon’s porn and cops drama ends with a resolution of sorts for Darlene and Larry, while Vincent struggles to adapt -
Damon was a popular host, there were a few strong sketches and no outright bad ones. Pete Davidson’s appearance seemed to reassure concerned viewers that he is currently safe -
On Last Week Tonight, the comic warned about the rise of authoritarian leaders and how people must remain vigilant
Videos
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The 59-year-old actor allegedly groped a young man at a bar in 2016
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The 76th annual Golden Globe awards, which were hosted by Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg, featured some memorable acceptance speech moments, as well as an on-stage 'engagement'
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Oprah Winfrey has lent her star power to Stacey Abrams, the Georgia Democrat aiming to become America's first black female governor in the midterm elections next week.
Talking points
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Since the end of the landmark drama, big and small screen attempts to recreate the magic have struggled with a muddled understanding of what made Tony Soprano so impactful -
As the singer faces fresh investigation after a controversial new series, it’s clear that documentary-makers the world over hold the key to righting the ‘shocking things happening in plain sight’ -
Remain will need an emotionally resonant message, says the former director of Britain Stronger in Europe
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The troubled actor has invited MTV to film her lively Mykonos business but given her misadventure to this point, is there anything left for us to see? -
In a new docuseries, the women who have accused the R&B singer of sexual assault share their stories with poignant and troubling results -
Shows that aren’t even remotely amusing reigned at the 2019 awards. Thank goodness for one hidden gem, though
You may have missed
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Publishers of book series claim Netflix is using an association with the brand to increase awareness of the Black Mirror episode
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In a bizarre new singing competition, a team of judges have to guess the celebrities performing on stage while wearing fantastical costumes -
Setiam and Katherine Allah are suing Lifetime after their photo was used, and then criticised, without permission in TV movie Christmas Harmony
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The US president has taken to quoting from the biggest TV show on the planet. But he’s utterly missed the point – it’s clear he’s never watched a second -
He’s played a traumatised soldier in Dunkirk and a dying teenager. Now, the 21-year-old Black Mirror star has been forced by viewers into all manner of sadistic acts -
She turned a bit-part on the sitcom Parks and Recreation into TV stardom – all part of a plan she cooked up while working as a chemist
Vibrators and chill: how Netflix is targeting older viewers