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Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Benedikt Ríkarðsson in The Minister S2.

In the second season of The Minister, Benedikt Ríkarðsson (Ólafur Darri Ólafsson) faces escalating political and personal challenges as he navigates his role as Icelandic Prime Minister amidst a deteriorating mental health crisis. As he grapples with his mental health, the political landscape becomes increasingly hostile. Key political figures manoeuvre to undermine his authority, each driven by their own ambitions. His return to the Ministry of Health is blocked, and he is reluctantly assigned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Despite the extensive travel and high demands of the position, Benedikt remains committed to his political responsibilities, further straining his relationship with his wife.

Elena Anaya as Lucía in Fleeting Lies S1.

One month before her wedding and on the day of her long-awaited promotion, Lucía is accused of corporate espionage and fired from her job. Suddenly, her life and future take a drastic turn for the worst, as she ponders how to tell her fiancé, Basilio, that she has lost her career and, even worse, the salary that supports the family. Concurrently, Basilio, an aspiring writer, has to face the fact that he has little to fill the blank pages of his book. Unwilling to accept failure, Lucía and Basilio get themselves into a comical web of lies that will put their relationship at stake.

L-R: Juergen Maurer as Oskar Rheinhardt and Matthew Beard as Max Liebermann in Vienna Blood S4. Credit: Petro Domenigg 1180 Vienna Austria

A thrilling crime drama set in 1900s Vienna, from acclaimed screenwriter Steve Thompson (Sherlock, Jericho). It’s Vienna, 1909 and the double murder of an arms dealer in police custody and a senior public official has shaken Vienna to its core. Doctor Max Liebermann has only just returned from a lecture tour when Inspector Rheinhardt asks for help in what could be the most dangerous case of their career. Oskar and Max discover a conspiracy that leads to the heart of government. Can the Freudian psychoanalyst and the detective do enough to stop a seditious mole known as ‘Mephisto’ from bringing the Austro-Hungarian Empire to destruction? And will their lives ever be the same again?

Mo Gilligan in A League Of Their Own: Mexican Road Trip. Credit: Photographer: Carlos Zepeda

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is back and this year the teams are heading to the beautiful country of Mexico. Our team captains Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott will be going head-to-head in a series of epic sporting challenges. Joining them along the way are teammates Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan and Maisie Adam. They will take on a variety of exhilarating challenges as they showcase the very best Mexico has to offer. They will be joining the world-famous Day of the Dead Parade, taking penalties in front of sixty thousand football fans, and participating in a unique Lucha Libre wrestling event, plus many more unforgettable moments. Lots of Tequila will be drunk and many laughs will be had, before the loser will face the terrifying forfeit, a giant bungee swing across a desert canyon. Tune in.

L-R: David Morrissey as Malcolm and Aimee Lou Wood as Gemma in Daddy Issues S1.

When hedonistic 24 year old Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood, Sex Education) discovers she is pregnant after a one night stand, she has no choice but to turn to her hapless father, Malcolm (David Morrissey, The Walking Dead, Basic Instinct), for support. A sweet but lost man in a domestic crisis, Malcolm must learn to rebuild his relationship with his daughter. And so it only makes sense for Gemma and Malcolm to move in together – what’s the worst that could happen?

Miriam Leone as Oriana Fallaci in Miss Fallaci, episode 8, season 1. Photo Credit: Francesco Marino/Paramount+. Credit: Francesco Marino/Francesco Marino/Paramount+

A journey to late ’50s America through the eyes and stories of a charming “stranger” – the young emerging journalist Oriana Fallaci who landed in Hollywood – though not excited – to interview movie stars. With a disenchanted gaze, Oriana observes the society and customs of America and is fascinated by it’s obvious contradictions: from the shine of the Hollywood spotlights, to the decadent charm of ghost towns; from the energy of Pop Culture to the ferment of social riots that would change the world. Ironic and often irreverent, we meet a young and unprecedented Oriana who, through her tormented relationships and fragility, tells the American dream while pursuit of hers: becoming a war reporter. A biographical drama based on a true story.

Katharine O’Donnelly as Dr. Maggie Mitchell in The Head S3.

In an abandoned military base in the middle of the desert of Bir Tawil, a lawless territory, Lauren and Rachel hire a team to continue the research on the bacteria that will combat climate change that Arthur Wilde started. As the crew begin to test the water that has been in contact with the bacteria, a strong sandstorm arises in the middle of the desert and a stranger appears at the isolated base falling unconscious from his journey. When the stranger wakes up, several murders take place and the nightmare begins again.