A Global Overview of TV Shows and Series: Explore the Best Weekly Picks for Documentaries and Dramas, Plus Streaming Highlights

Pick of the Week

The Day of the Jackal

• Show: Thursday, Sky Atlantic & Now, 9pm
• Overview: The Day of the Jackal is a gripping docudrama that takes a deep dive into the attempted assassination of British Prime Minister Harold Wilson.

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• Show: Sunday, BBC One, 6.30pm
• Overview: Asia: The Frozen North, a series exploring the untold stories of wildlife in this vast continent.

New Documentary Series to Watch

Asian Wildlife Documentaries

Asia: The Frozen North

• Description: Delve into the natural wonders of Asia from the Polynesian Triangle to the Far East.
• Broadcast Details: Asia, Sunday, BBC One, 6.30pm

10 Things to Know About

• Description: Intriguing interviews and explorations into the fascinating aspects of science, technology, and sustainability.
• Broadcast Details: 10 Things to Know About, Monday, RTÉ One, 8:30 pm

True Crime and Intrigue

Until I Kill You

• Show: Sunday-Wednesday, UTV, 9pm
• Description: A heartwarming and heartbreaking account of Delia Balmer’s ordeal and her survival after a harrowing relationship with a serial killer.

Lucan

• Show: Wednesday, BBC Two, 9pm
• Description: An in-depth examination of the long-standing mystery surrounding the disappearance of Lord Lucan and the elusive nanny Sandra Rivett.

Christy Brown: Self Portrait

• Show: Wednesday, RTÉ One, 9:35 pm
• Description: A compelling feature documentary on the life and work of Christy Brown, offering a new perspective on his poetry and physical disability.

Drama series and Reimaginings

Shetland

• Show: Wednesday, BBC One, 9pm
• Description: The crime drama continues its gripping narrative with Ruth Calder and Tosh investigating a personal and complex missing persons case.

Cirque!!!

• Show: Monday, Sky History & Now, 9pm
• Description: Gunpowder Siege reimagines the 1605 plot and the events leading up to the historic attempt to blow up Parliament.

Children’s Entertainment

Junior Taskmaster

• Show: Friday, Channel 4, 8pm
• Description: A fun and whimsical spin-off of Taskmaster, where kids take on bizarre challenges to test their abilities and bring a bit of laughter to the TV screen.

Streaming Showcase

The Old Man

• Description: Actor Jeff Bridges returns for a high-stakes adventure asDan Chase, the reluctant hero who must navigate dangerous terrain and conflicting loyalties.
• Stream: From Wednesday, Apple TV+

Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson

• Description: Dive into the thriller behind the upcoming boxing events, where both old-school legends and internet celebrities prepare for their big moments.
• Stream: From Friday, Netflix

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