NEW releases
The best of the week’s new shows…
SATURDAY 20 JUNE
Mum BRITBOX
In the third and final series of the critically acclaimed comedy, widowed mum Cathy (played by Bafta-nominated Lesley Manville) and her family go to stay in the countryside for a week to celebrate her brother Derek’s birthday.
SUNDAY 21 JUNE
Ibiza Dreams BBC3 ONLINE
Ten young Brits trying to kick-start their lives following career setbacks or personal tragedies go to Ibiza to work and party for one summer season. Wanting to escape from the reality of life back home, they get jobs serving drinks to VIP hotel guests or as naked butlers. But will life in the sun help them move on?
TUESDAY 23 JUNE
Eric Andre: Legalize Everything NETFLIX
The American comedian takes to the stage in New Orleans and tackles, among other things, flawed fast-food icons and the wonders of autofill.
WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE
Athlete A NETFLIX
For years, USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar abused girls in his care, including multiple gold medallist Simone Biles. In 2018, he was sentenced to 175 years in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of minors, but, as this one-off documentary reveals, he’d been able to get away with his abuse for so long because of an extensive cover-up.
Nobody Knows I’m Here NETFLIX
Chilean film about a former child singer who, traumatised by his experience and nurturing his hurt, becomes a recluse until the day a woman comes into his life.
THURSDAY 25 JUNE
Centre Stage Collection BRITBOX
A collection of music documentaries and live performances featuring a variety of celebrated British artists.
They include David Bowie: Finding Fame, David Bowie: The Last Five Years, Ed Sheeran: Jumpers for Goalposts, Robbie Williams: Sing When You’re Winning, Robbie Williams: One Night at the Palladium and Harry Styles: Live in Manchester.
FRIDAY 26 JUNE Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II DISNEY+
From Friday 3 July, Frozen II will be available on Disney+. To get in the mood for its much-anticipated release, the streaming service is airing this behind-the-scenes series. The movie’s stars, including Kristen Bell and Josh Gad, songwriters and production team reveal the work involved in creating a box-office smash. See feature, page 17
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga NETFLIX
Comedy film starring Will Ferrell and Rachel Mcadams as small-town Icelandic singers Lars and Sigrit, who get the chance to chase their dreams of pop stardom when they are chosen to represent their country in the Eurovision Song Contest. But scheming rivals and onstage mishaps test the pair’s bond. See feature, page 14
Law AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
One-off Indian crime thriller revolving around a law graduate.
Home Game NETFLIX
Unique and dangerous traditional sports across the globe – ranging from voodoo wrestling in the Congo to roller derby in Texas – are explored in this eyeopening eight-episode documentary series.
ALSO AVAILABLE
Make Me Famous BBC3 ONLINE
Reggie Yates writes this one-off drama about the impact and consequences of overnight fame on reality TV contestants, their families and friends.
Grantchester’s Tom Brittney and Sherlock’s Amanda Abbington star. Available from Wednesday 17 June.
Dads APPLE TV+
Jurassic World star Bryce Dallas Howard directs this often humorous documentary celebrating the joys and challenges of parenting today. It features six extraordinary fathers from around the globe, as well as contributions from Hollywood celebrities such as Will Smith, Judd Apatow and Howard’s own father, Oscar-winning director Ron Howard. Available from
Friday 19 June.
A Deadly Union ALL 4
Just after her glamorous wedding on the French Riviera, a bride is found dead at the bottom of a cliff. When a detective, an ex-lover of the bride’s sister, begins to investigate her death, he discovers dark family secrets hidden behind a veil of respectability and wealth in this French thriller. Available from Friday 19 June.