What to watch on TV and streaming today: Philomena, Here We Go and Krays
A psychiatrist is found dead in her flat, and although it's initially believed her demise is the result of a burglary gone wrong, the police soon realise it was a targeted attack.
Here We Go BBC One, 9pm & 9.30pm
Alison Steadman and Katherine Parkinson are back for the third series of the much-loved sitcom. They'll be dealing with all that life can throw at them as parents Rachel and Paul start new jobs.
Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen do battle with Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer in the first of a new run. Joe Wilkinson and Ian Smith also feature alongside regulars Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Jimmy Carr.
Philomena RTÉ One, 9.35pm
Moving true-life drama following journalist Martin Sixsmith's efforts to help Philomena Lee find out what happened to the son she was forced to hand over for adoption after giving birth in a convent as a teenager. Judi Dench and Steve Coogan are on top form as the duo.
Critical: Between Life and Death Netflix, streaming now
Imagine the stress of working in a trauma unit in a metropolis. Now, imagine your every move being recorded and uploaded to Netflix to be viewed by millions worldwide. No pressure… This fly-on-the-curtain six-parter brings viewers inside the world of emergency medicine in London, where a major trauma hits every hour. It offers an intimate portrait of the teams who must carry out life-and-death decisions, and the equally eye-watering level of logistics involved in shepherding severely injured people to the nearest hospital. If you're thinking, 'Isn't this just 24 hours in A&E?', it's produced by the very same people behind that award-winning show. This made-for-Netflix docuseries features exclusive access to London's Major Trauma System, with 40 cameras squirrelled away across four hospitals over three weeks. It goes beyond procedures to reveal the humanity behind bold interventions and the emotional drive of NHS staff. Not for the squeamish, obvs.
Washington Black Disney+, streaming now
If you already caught The Amateur (Rami Malek, Caitriona Balfe) in the cinema, Disney+ is also releasing a Hulu miniseries (based on the bestselling book of the same name) this week. Black, an 11-year-old boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation, has a prodigious mind, propelling him on a global adventure that reshapes his understanding of family and freedom.
Acapulco AppleTV+, streaming now
If Foundation's OTT (yet stilted) performances are wearing thin, take heart — Acapulco embraces the ham with flair! In season four, present-day Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) races to revive Las Colinas ahead of its grand reopening, while in 1986, young Maximo (Enrique Arrizon) fights to reclaim the hotel's top spot.
Trainwreck: P.I. Moms Netflix, streaming now
This weekly episodic seems to have been going on forever, and I never want it to end. In 2010, Lifetime launched a reality show about soccer moms moonlighting as private investigators. As secrets surface and criminal accusations mount, both the show and its subjects spiral toward disaster.
Amy Bradley is Missing Netflix, streaming now
In 1998, Amy Bradley vanished from a cruise ship without a trace. Decades later, sightings and speculation still swirl. This three-parter explores this haunting cold case and her family's fight to bring her home.
Krays: London Gangsters Prime Video, streaming now
Twins Reggie and Ronnie ruled London's underworld for two decades — and had their story portrayed by the Kemps to boot. Through prison recordings, this documentary reveals the powerful bond behind their dubious legacy.
Untamed Netflix, streaming now
If you've already mainlined all three series of Sneaky Pete, it's OK — Netflix has teed up this new Eric Bana and Sam Neill (both looking suitably at home in rangers uniforms) vehicle for you. Set in Yosemite, the National Parks agents are caught between a brutal crime, the wilderness, and themselves. Ironically, in Trump's America, they'd have probably been laid off.
Surf Girls: International Prime Video, streaming now
From breakout star Ewe Wong to Olympian Sol Aguirre, follow four female surfing athletes as they face personal hurdles, cultural expectations, and fierce competition.
Wall to Wall Netflix, streaming now
Imagine saving enough to buy an apartment only to face financial ruin while sandwiched between mysteriously noisy floors. It's South Korean, so Woo-seong's neighbourinos could be anyone (or anything).
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