DON’T MISS THIS WEEK…

FILM FREE GUY

This epic adventure comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer (together right) follows Guy, a bank teller who discovers he is a character in an open-world video game that is soon to go offline. After this realisation, he decides to rewrite his own story, determined to save his digital universe before it is too late.

In cinemas now.

STREAMING NINE PERFECT STRANGERS

In a bid to transform their lives, nine city dwellers attend a wellness resort at Tranquillum House run by Masha (Nicole Kidman, right). These strangers soon discover that this is not your run-of-the-mill retreat. Adapted from Liane Moriarty’s bestselling book and produced by Nicole. Available on Amazon Prime.

PODCAST MOTHERS’ MEETING

YouTuber Louise Pentland is back for the second season of podcast Mothers’ Meeting. With guests including Ruth Langsford and presenter Anna Williamson, as well as brand-new segments, it explores the spectrum of emotions that comes with being a mother.

New episodes every Monday. To listen, visit globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KqkJ.

BOOK NOW DISNEY ON ICE

Enter the enchanting world of Disney on Ice as the skating tour returns to the rink to present Find Your Hero. Delve into the magic of more than 50 Disney characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse (together left), brought to life to tell their tales with the added sparkle of ice skates. Touring from 28 October 2021 to 2 January 2022. For tickets, visit disneyonice.co.uk.

BOOK GOLD DIGGERS

Soon to be adapted for a TV series, this novel follows the fortune of Neil Narayan, whose parents moved the family to the US for a better life. But he is failing to live up to their dreams while joining in with his neighbour Anita’s plot to brew potions from stolen gold – an escapade that ends in tragedy. Ten years later, Anita’s mother needs help. Can they save her? A dazzling and unusual coming-of-age story. Out now, published by Simon & Schuster, £14.99.