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STREAM

ROAR Adapted from Cecelia Ahern’s short story collection – the author who also brought us the bestselling novelturned-megahit PS, I Love You – this exciting new anthology series explores the many different facets of women’s lives. Executive produced by Nicole Kidman, who also stars along with the likes of Meera Syal, Cynthia Erivo and Betty Gilpin, expect lots of fascinating stories and characters. Apple TV+

PODCAST

DOWNTON ABBEY:

THE OFFICIAL PODCAST Hosted by presenter Anita Rani and journalist Jacqueline Coley, this weekly show includes interviews with cast members as well as costume designers, historical advisers and even creator Julian Fellowes. Available from all major podcast providers

FILM

FANTASTIC BEASTS:

THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE

The Fantastic Beasts franchise picks up in the 1930s, when Dumbledore (Jude Law) must enlist the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to help him stop Grindelwald taking control of the wizarding world. In cinemas now

TV

SILENT WITNESS

As the show celebrates its 25th anniversary, the creators are planning to pull out all the stops, with plenty of intriguing investigations, and Amanda Burton even rejoining the cast as pathologist Dr Sam Ryan, a character she played for eight series after joining the show in 1996. BBC One

MUSICAL

MY FAIR LADY

The iconic story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller who is transformed into a ‘proper lady’ by linguistics professor Henry Higgins, is getting a West End makeover this summer before heading on a UK tour in autumn. 7 May to 27 August; myfairladymusical.co.uk