RETURNING Greats

THE CROWN SERIES 5

NETFLIX It’s all change for the latest run, set in the 1990s. Out go Olivia Colman, Emma Corrin et al, and in come Imelda Staunton as the Queen, Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Jonathan Pryce as Philip, Dominic West as Prince Charles, and, most intriguing of all, Prasanna Puwanarajah as Martin Bashir.

I HATE SUZIE TOO

SKY ATLANTIC/NOW Billie Piper is back for a three-part sequel to the superb drama she co-created with Lucy Prebble. She plays child star-turned-actress Suzie Pickles, who now has a new agent, PR and job – taking part in Dance Crazee, a Saturday-night talent show. The great Leila Farzad is back as her BFF friend Naomi.

THE WHITE LOTUS

SKY ATLANTIC/NOW The US drama series of 2021 is back – or at least the legendary Jennifer Coolidge is – as socialite Tanya Mcquoid joins a whole new cast, including F Murray Abraham, Adam Dimarco, Tom Hollander, Michael Imperioli, Aubrey Plaza, Theo James and Will Sharpe, in a new setting – a lavish resort in Sicily.

INDUSTRY

BBC2 The first series of this drama, set in the cut-throat world of highfinance in the city of London, was one of the TV surprises of 2020, with its mix of dazzling plotting and rampant sex. Now, the gang of ambitious city types – played by Marisa Abela, Harry Lawtey, David Jonsson and Myha’la Herrold – are back and raunchier than ever.

GUTSY

Apple TV+ This highly anticipated eight-part docuseries is based on Hillary and Chelsea Clinton’s bestselling The Book Of Gutsy Women, and sees them have an array of intimate conversations with trailblazers including Kim Kardashian, Megan Thee Stallion, Dr Jane Goodall, Gloria Steinem, Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson and many more.