WHAT TO WATCH...
The Big Day
If you liked nosing into the love lives of Indian families in Indian Matchmaking, you’ll love this rather heart-warming dive into the world of often eye-wateringly lavish Indian weddings on Netflix (Alice in Wonderland theme? Why not?). With its focus on millennial couples who assume gender equality and are refashioning traditions for themselves, it’s quietly ground-breaking.
Horndog
Rose Matafeo won the top comedy prize at the Edinburgh Fringe back in 2018 for her stand-up show Horndog, now available on BBC iPlayer. This version was filmed at the Ambassadors Theatre early last year, and sees the New Zealander tackle everything from Love Island to the truth about why she was kicked off a Franz Ferdinand message board as a teenager.
Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry
This extraordinary Apple TV+ documentary follows Billie Eilish in the months before and after the release of her all-conquering debut album. It delves into the peculiar dichotomy of a teenage sensation who sells out arenas one day, then tries to pass her driving test the next, and paints an intimate portrait of sibling relationships, mental health, obsession and success.
Zara McDermott: Revenge Porn
Former Love Island star Zara McDermott is an engaging and deeply empathetic presenter in this documentary, now on iPlayer. She opens up about her own experiences of revenge porn (including one instance when she was a teenager) and doesn’t shy away from grey areas. The result is a powerful film that should be shown in secondary schools.