FUN... AT THE DOUBLE!
and James May at the wheel, through Chris Evans’s ill-fated time in the driving seat to Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris’s tenure. From the gleaming cars to the madcap challenges, this is one show that will keep the entire family entertained. Six series
Ant & Dec’s DNA Journey BRITBOX
In this two-part documentary — ITV’s answer to Who Do You Think You Are? — the Geordie duo share a very personal journey through their ancestral history. Using their DNA as a starting point, they set out on an emotional trip that takes them to Ireland and America. And make sure you don’t miss the surprise revelation at the end. Surely Ant and Dec can’t be related, can they? One series
Wild Things NOWTV/SKY
This game show is an absolute hoot. Jason Byrne and Kate Humble host from a specially constructed course in the woods, where mayhem ensues as six teams try to bumble their way to a cash prize — with the catch being that one of each pair is dressed as a woodland creature and unable to see, and the other half must guide them. Two series
You Vs Wild NETFLIX
Should Bear Grylls cross that river, go through those caves or wrestle that alligator? Such are the choices presented to the viewer in his interactive series, in which you decide how several different survival adventures unfold. There’s a lot of fun to be had in the choices, and all the debate makes this a lot more sociable than a lot of TV. Eight episodes
Grease Live! NETFLIX
Julianne Hough and Aaron Tveit play Sandy and Danny in a full-on staged TV production that captures the feel of both stage and film, and picked up five Emmy Awards in 2016. Jessie J sings the title song, and High School Musical’s Vanessa Hudgens, whose dad died the night before she recorded this, does a great job as the sardonic Rizzo.
Cheer NETFLIX
This fly-on-the-gymnasium-wall series follows the cheerleaders of Navarro College as they prepare for the biggest moment of their lives — the national championships. The dedication and sacrifices made by these remarkable young people is a sight to behold. One series
High School Musical: The Series DISNEY+
The High School Musical movies were a sensation a decade ago. This new series is told in a mockumentary style, and follows a background dancer from the original films who is now working as a drama teacher, and puts on an actual high school musical production of High School Musical. One series
The World According To Jeff Goldblum DISNEY+
Who wouldn’t want to spend time in Jeff Goldblum’s world? In this 12-part series, the eccentric U.S. actor explores the world, covering a separate topic each time. From running shoes and video games to ice-creams and coffee, Jeff wants to get to the bottom of their history and popularity, chatting with experts with broad knowledge and experience in these subjects. One series