Adam Sandler, Jeff Goldblum, Steve Martin and more!
This week's best telly includes Adam Sandler's brand new comedy special, as well as the return of Only Murders in the Building, Rob & Romesh Vs and BBC One drama Sherwood.
Elsewhere, The Last Leg is back every night to disect the 2024 Paralympics, Jeff Goldblum stars in Netflix's new drama KAOS and Strictly favourite Amy Dowden fronts a very personal documentary about her cancer diagnosis.
Here are 7 TV shows you can't miss this week...
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RETURNING DRAMA
SHERWOOD
Sunday 25th and Monday 26th August at 9pm on BBC One
James Graham's powerful and resonant depiction of community and modern-day Britain, Sherwood, was a ratings hit when it aired in June 2022 and now it's back on BBC One for its second series with an all-star line-up of new and returning cast members.
Set in the present day it introduces two new families that find themselves entangled with the Sparrows, entering a complex web of local gangs, old rivalries, revenge, and betrayal.
Meanwhile, a newly appointed Sheriff of Nottingham is passionately fighting against a proposed new mine for the area, which brings the promise of much needed jobs and prosperity but also unwelcome reminders of the legacy that has mired the community for so long.
The stellar cast includes David Morrissey, Lesley Manville, Monica Dolan, David Harewood, Lorraine Ashbourne, Robert Lindsay, Stephen Dillane, Sharlene Whyte, Perry Fitzpatrick, Christine Bottomley, Philip Jackson, Aisling Loftus, Bill Jones, Adam Hugill, Ria Zmitrowicz, Robert Emms, Michael Balogun, Oliver Huntingdon, Jorden Myrie, Conor Deane and Bethany Asher.
6 EPISODES CONTINUES MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
STREAM ON BBC IPLAYER
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BRAND NEW DOCUMENTARY
STRICTLY AMY: CANCER AND ME
Monday 26th August at 8pm on BBC One
In 2023, Amy Dowden was living her dream of being a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, recently marrying the love of her life and hoping one day to start a family of her own. But after discovering a lump in her breast the night before her honeymoon, every facet of Amy’s world was torn apart when tests later revealed she had breast cancer at only 32 years old.
Six days after her diagnosis, Amy, from Caerphilly, south Wales, made the brave decision to allow cameras to follow her experiences whatever may unfold in coming months and Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me is the result.
Amy was thrown into a world of surgery, chemotherapy, fertility treatment and uncertainty. Over 15 months, the film captures the difficult times, tough decisions and glorious moments like the Strictly family finding a way to include her in the pro dance in the Final.
In what promises to be a raw, deeply personal, and honest film, we'll follows Amy as she navigates the most turbulent year of her life and tracks the battle for her health, her future family and a return to dance – her lifelong passion.
By being open about her story, Amy hopes something positive can come out of something so devastating that impacts so many.
ONE-OFF
STREAM ON BBC IPLAYER
3
BRAND NEW STAND-UP SPECIAL
ADAM SANDLER: LOVE YOU
Tuesday 27th August on Netflix
Adam Sandler returns to stand-up with a new comedy special on Netflix, directed by Josh Safdie, who's making his comedy special directorial debut.
ONE-OFF
STREAM ON NETFLIX
4
RETURNING COMEDY
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
Tuesday 27th August on Disney+
As Only Murders in the Building returns for its fourth season, the trio's investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast.
Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis and Eva Longoria will play themselves in the new season as they take on the roles of Charles, Oliver and Mabel in said movie.
10 EPISODES CONTINUES WEEKLY
STREAM ON DISNEY+
5
RETURNING ENTERTAINMENT
ROB & ROMESH VS
Wednesday 28th August at 9pm on Sky Max
Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan return this week with a seventh series of their hit show Rob & Romesh Vs.
And they're back with a bang as they throw themselves into the world of Hollywood stuntmen. Flying out to LaLaLand itself, our heroes meet up with The Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt before training with the film's director David Leitch.
Then, back to the UK, Rob and Romesh get set to perform a genuine stunt as they go from Hollywood to... Hollyoaks.
3 EPISODES CONTINUES WEEKLY | ALL EPISODES AVAILABLE
STREAM ON SKY AND NOW
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RETURNING ENTERTAINMENT
THE LAST LEG IN PARIS
Wednesday 28th to Friday 30th August at 10.30pm (9.30pm) on Channel 4
The Last Leg returns to its roots as it takes pride of place at the heart of Channel 4's primetime schedule throughout the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, bringing together top-level sporting action and award-winning entertainment.
When the daily sporting action concludes, The Last Leg in Paris takes over, as Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe are live in Paris throughout the Games to reflect and give their unique take on the day's events, all with their usual comedic twist.
Special guests from the worlds of sport and entertainment will also film VTs from the Games, and this year The Last Leg hosts are joined by semi-regular guest and comedian Josh Pugh, who'll bring all the latest news and action live from the ground in Paris.
Live studio guests for the first episode include comedians Rosie Jones and Josh Pugh, plus former rugby union player and fellow Paralympics presenter Ed Jackson.
13 EPISODES CONTINUES NIGHTLY
STREAM ON CHANNEL 4
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BRAND NEW DRAMA
KAOS
Thursday 29th August on Netflix
Jeff Goldblum reigns as Zeus in Netflix's KAOS. King of the Gods, ruler of the world, Zeus is cruel, stylish and all-powerful. That is, until he's not.
In this epic struggle between gods, humans and everything in between, KAOS promises to be a bold, darkly comic, contemporary take on Greek mythology: exploring love, power, and life in the underworld.
Having long enjoyed his status as king of the gods, Zeus's reign has never been truly threatened. That is until he wakes up one morning and discovers a wrinkle on his forehead. Believing it to be the harbinger of an ancient prophecy which foretells his destruction, neurosis sets in: Zeus becomes convinced his fall is coming. As his paranoia takes hold, the god of gods - seeing signs everywhere - starts to dangerously self-destruct.
And he's right to be worried. Zeus's one time friend and now prisoner, Prometheus, is orchestrating a plan to bring him down. The plan involves three disparate humans, all of whom are totally unaware of their cosmic significance or the part they must play in saving the world. No pressure. (Some pressure).
Starring alongside Jeff Goldblum as Zeus is Janet McTeer as Hera, David Thewlis as Hades, Rakie Ayola as Persephone, Cliff Curtis as Poseidon, Stephen Dillane as Prometheus, Aurora Perrineau as Riddy, Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus, Killian Scott as Orpheus, Misia Butler as Caeneus, Stanley Townsend as Minos and Leila Farzad as Ari. Plus there'll be cameos from Billie Piper and Suzy Eddie Izzard.
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