Below are my picks of the most notable new shows, returning or premiering on UK screens over the next 7 days...
MONDAY 26th
Modern Times: The Last Dukes (BBC2, 9pm) Documentary about the eventual demise of British dukes, through lack of male heirs.★ Scream Queens (E4, 10pm) New U.S horror-comedy drama about a university campus stalked by a serial killer. Starring Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Skyler Samuels, Lea Michele, Glen Powell ^ Diego Boneta. (1/13)
TUESDAY 27th
Eamonn & Ruth: How the Other Half Lives (Channel 5, 9pm) Series where married broadcasters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford investigate how the super-rich live. (1/3)Professor Green: Suicide and Me (BBC3, 9pm) Documentary where the rapper explores the circumstances of his own father's suicide, and why it's the biggest killer of males under 45 in the UK.
★ Catastrophe (Channel 4, 10pm) Series 2 of the comedy about the relationship between an American and Irishwoman living in London, following their marriage. Starring Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Carrie Fisher, Mark Bonnar & Jonathan Forbes. (1/6)
WEDNESDAY 28th
★ Cuffs (BBC1, 8pm) New cop drama set in Brighton. Starring Ashley Walters, Jacob Ifan, Peter Sullivan, Amanda Abbington & Shaun Dooley. (1/8)Premium Bond with Mark Gatiss & Matthew Sweet (BBC4, 8pm) Documentary looking at the six actors who have played James Bond since 1962.
The Affair (Sky Atlantic, 9pm) Season 2 of the drama about two people having an affair. Starring Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney & Joshua Jackson. (1/12)
Prison: First and Last 24 Hours (Sky1, 10pm) Documentary following criminals in four Scottish prisons, on the days of their arrival and release. (1/8)
How to Get Away with Murder (Universal Channel) Season 2 of the U.S crime drama about a professor of criminology and her students. Starring Viola Davis. (1/15)
THURSDAY 29th
★ Supergirl (Sky1, 8pm) New U.S comic-book adventure drama about the female cousin of Superman. Starring Melissa Benoist, Calista Flockhart, David Harewood, Dean Cain, Chyler Leigh & Helen Slater. (1/8)Class of '92: Out of their League (BBC1, 9pm) Two-part documentary following ex-Manchester United footballers Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville, Gary Neville, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes, as they try and improve the fortunes of Salford FC. (1/2)
Kitchen Impossible with Michel Roux Jr (Channel 4, 9pm) New culinary reality show where the chef trains eight cooks with various disabilities. (1/4)
Detectorists (BBC4, 10pm) Series 2 of the comedy about two metal detector enthusiasts. Starring Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Rachael Stirling & Aimee-Ffion Edwards. (1/6)
FRIDAY 30th
Citizen Khan (BBC1, 8.30pm) Series 4 of the sitcom about a local Muslim community leader. Starring Adil Ray, Shobu Kapoor, Krupa Pattani & Bhavna Limbachia. (1/7)★ The Blacklist (Sky Living, 9pm) Season 3 of the U.S crime drama about a former criminal mastermind helping the FBI solve cases. Starring James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff & Ryan Eggold. (1/22)
HALLOWEEN
How to Be Queen: 63 Years & Counting (Channel 4, 8pm) A panel of royalty experts assess how Queen Elizabeth II has stayed on the throne for a record-breaking 63 years, managing to keep public goodwill on her side.★ The Dresser (BBC2, 9pm) Adaptation of Ronald Harwood's play about the relationship between an ageing actor and his P.A. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Ian McKellen, Sarah Lancashire & Vanessa Kirby.
SUNDAY 1st
★ The Hunt (BBC1, 9pm) New wildlife series focusing on predators stalking their prey. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough. (1/7)For a look at what the rest of the year's going to bring,
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