Saturday september 1 critics’ choice

New series. The search for the next music superstar gets under way as the talent contest returns. Heralding the start of a new era for the entertainment show, Robbie Williams, his wife Ayda and Louis Tomlinson join music mogul Simon Cowell on the The host welcomes another batch of celebrity guests to his famous green room. Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish talk about their new comedy film Night School. Plus, TV presenter Mel Giedroyc, standup comic Rob Beckett and Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista also drop by. New series. In the late 16th century, plague is decimating the crowded city of Seville, where many have arrived to embark for the New World to seek their fortune. Former soldier Mateo Nunez returns to find and extract his dead friend’s son from the city, having fled Seville to escape the Inquisition. thecouriermagazine brand new judging panel. Returning as host is Dermot O’leary, who will be on hand to provide contestants with a word of advice - or a muchneeded hug - as they perform in front of the judges. Also returning are the arena auditions at the SSE Arena, Wembley, with the hopefuls performing in front of a live audience. In what ways did the incredible advances made by the Victorians forge the world we live in today? In this new fourpart series, presenter Michael Burke travels the length and breadth of the country to look at how the Victorians shaped Britain, with incredible and surprising stories in store. Stand-up show recorded in 2014 at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre & Opera House, in which the comedienne shares humorous insights into her life, including the need to put down some roots now she has cats. Plus, she offers advice on what to take away on a dirty weekend.