TV ON DEMAND

Robin Wiggs’s guide to the best TV and movies on iplayer, Netflix and more…

CATCH-UP TV

DRAMA TRACES

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A lab technician (Molly Windsor) discovers a practice case is based on her mother’s unsolved murder in this offbeat thriller.

THE GREAT

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Elle Fanning stars in this vibrant, risky and risque drama of life at the Russian court for a newly arrived Catherine. Essentially, It’s the story of how she became ‘the Great’.

DEATH IN PARADISE

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Ralf Little returns for a new series of cases that will feature some big guest stars, including original island detective Ben Miller.

COMEDY

NOT GOING OUT

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Lee Mack’s sitcom returns for an 11th series, featuring Bobby Ball’s final TV performance.

CANINE COUTURE POOCH PERFECT

BBC IPLAYER HHH Just who is the nation’s finest dog groomer? If you’ve ever sat and pondered that question, this entertainingly silly contest – hosted by Sheridan Smith – is for you.

DOCUMENTARY

A PERFECT PLANET

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David Attenborough narrates an impressive five-part series about the ways our planet has been shaped by natural forces, starting with volcanoes. We see how life goes on, even right next to them – watch out for those bold flamingoes – and, if you want more, the other four parts are on iplayer, too.

FIGHT FOR FIRST

BBC IPLAYER HHH Cillian Murphy narrates an underdog account of a British team striving for recognition in the lucrative esports (competitive computer gaming) arena. From tomorrow, 6am.

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Kevin Mccloud begins a 21st series of ambitious self-builds with a Gothic lodge in a cemetery, bought by an ex-army captain.

ENTERTAINMENT

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK

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Elizabeth Hurley is the guest judge as the feisty and flamboyant drag contest begins a new series. A new episode arrives every Thursday.

LAST CHANCE

BABS

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Samantha Spiro and Jaime Winstone play the late Barbara Windsor in this lively biopic of the Carry On and Eastenders star. Until tomorrow.