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CATHERINE THE GREAT Dame Helen Mirren has been tempted back to TV drama to play the most powerful female monarch in history. This follows the Russian Empress towards the end of her reign, with the spotlight on her affair with Grigory Potemkin (Jason Clarke). There’s scandal, intrigue and plenty of conflict.
3 October, Sky Atlantic and NOW TV
THEATRE MARY POPPINS
The practically perfect nanny is flying back into London’s Prince Edward Theatre, as the magical musical returns to the West End. The new cast includes stage stars Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp, who play the roles of Mary Poppins and chimney sweep Bert. 23 October to 29 March 2020; delfontmackintosh.co.uk
LIVE PERFORMANCE
AN EVENING WITH WILL YOUNG Following the release of his seventh album, Lexicon, earlier this year, pop icon Will Young is hitting the road for a UK tour. The singer will take to the stage in 21 cities over the course of a month. As well as celebrating the new album, the show will also feature older material, with Will performing his biggest hits. Get in quick for last-minute tickets.
1 to 29 October; willyoung.co.uk
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COME DANCING OFFICIAL PODCAST
Joe Sugg and Kim Winston reveal all the news, views, glitz and glitterball gossip in twice-weekly episodes, released on Sundays and Thursdays. Visit bbc.co.uk/sounds
ALBUM ONCE UPON A MIND BY JAMES BLUNT
The man behind the ubiquitous Noughties hit You’re Beautiful is back with his sixth album, which he’s described as his most honest and personal yet. Expect heart-wrenching lyrics set to soaring, singalong tunes. Out 25 October
FILM JUDY
Renée Zellweger is almost unrecognisable as she transforms into Hollywood legend Judy Garland for the long-awaited biopic. Lending her own voice to the role, she also emulates Garland’s facial expressions and mannerisms to a T. Expect to be moved, as she portrays the star’s struggles with addiction, depression and stage fright.