A new week is upon us and whether you’re playing catch-up from the half-term break or having a week filled with social commitments, it’s well worth carving out a bit of TV time, too. As always, we’ve been busy working our way through all the best TV coming this week to deliver the superb shows that are actually worth watching.
From a gem of a psychological thriller to the return of a beloved detective drama and the arrival of Netflix’s most anticipated crime drama, there’s something to suit pretty much every TV taste – and mood – this week. So, take a moment to pause because these are the 7 best TV shows to watch this week on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more.
Tip Toe
Ben Blackall
Russell T Davies (It’s A Sin, Years and Years) brings us another compelling drama in the form of this searing exploration of the most corrosive forces facing the LGBTQ+ community today. Alan Cumming stars as Leo, the vivacious owner of a bar in Manchester’s Gay Village, while David Morrissey is Leo’s neighbour, Clive. The two have lived next door to each for a decade without any trouble, but then something shifts (no spoilers), which changes their relationship for good. Arriving on Channel 4 at 9pm on Sunday 31st May.
Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis
BBC
Having spent decades suffering with the disease, broadcaster Emma Barnett is bringing us the UK’s first documentary on endometriosis and it’s as brutally honest as you’d hope. The hour-long film sees her speak to medical experts, patients and researchers while documenting her own experience of living with the condition and investigating the realities faced by millions of women across the UK. Emma said at a Women in Film & TV screening: “A huge part of this documentary was about making the invisible visible.” All hail, Emma Barnett. Arriving on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Monday 1st June.
The Fortune
Channel 5
Poldark’s Eleanor Tomlinson is returning to our screens in this gem of a psychological thriller about an inheritance with a dark side. Amanda Blakefield (Tomlinson), has a somewhat ordinary existence with her husband Jimmy (Matthew Lewis) and their son Luke (James Younger). But when a man she’s never met or heard of hands her an enormous inheritance (£2 million, no less), she finds herself embroiled in the nightmarish world of the Worrall Family, headed up by patriarch Martin Worrall (Denis Lawson). Utterly gripping. Arriving on Channel 5 on Tuesday 2nd June.
Will Trent
Daniel Delgado Jr.
One for detective drama fans, this popular series is based on Karin Slaughter’s bestselling book series and introduces us to Special Agent Will Trent (Ramón Rodríguez), who has defied the odds after a tough start in life to become the top investigator at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. His career isn’t exactly an easy ride, however – far from it, in fact. Now entering its fourth series, the new instalment finds Will and the team dealing with more complicated cases across Atlanta, including a suburban murder and a missing college student. Series 4 is arriving on Disney+ on Wednesday 3rd June.
Cape Fear
Apple
Directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg, Cape Fear brings Max Cady -the villain of the 1962 and 1991 films – back to life. Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson are Amanda and Steve Bowden, who are quietly going about their lives when Max is released from prison. The convicted rapist and murderer blames them for his conviction almost two decades earlier – and now, he wants revenge. Is it better than the original? Quite possibly. Arriving on Apple TV on Friday 5thJune.
The Witness
Ana Blumenkron
One of Netflix’s most highly anticipated crime dramas this year, this three-part series is based on the devastating true story of Rachel Nickell. In 1992, Rachel was tragically murdered on London’s Wimbledon Common and her two-year-old son, Alex, was the sole eyewitness to the attack. Expect a powerful watch as the drama zeroes in on the heartbreaking aftermath through the eyes of Rachel’s partner, André Hanscombe (Jordan Bolger). Arriving on Netflix on Thursday 4thJune.
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Matt Frost
Fancy something a bit lighter? Rivals fans will enjoy Nobody’s Fool, which is hosted by two of its stars Emily Atack and Danny Dyer. The reality quiz show puts 10 contestants in a unique and mischievous ‘Smart House’ where they compete in challenges to convince their housemates that they’re more intelligent than they might actually be. Across the series, the players must determine who’s the weakest amongst them and eliminate them, which isn’t exactly easy when only the contestants themselves will know how well they’ve scored in each challenge. Like Traitors but for clever clogs. Continues on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on Saturday 6th June.