TV HIGHLIGHTS
Doctor Who – May 25, 2026, BBC1
In this episode “The Reality War,” the Doctor (Billie Piper) and her companions face challenges in a reality which is being manipulated by the Rani, a long time Dr Who baddie originally played by Kate O’Mara and now Archie Panjabi. In this story the Doctor navigates a world where doubts about existence are against the law, and promises to deliver a thrilling conclusion to “Wish World” from May 2025.
Unforgotten Series 7 – May 2026, ITV
Chris Lang’s eagerly awaited, consistently brilliant cold case masterpiece returns for a seventh series. Building a solid working relationship, DCI Jess James and DI Sunny Khan’s investigation begins with the discovery of human remains in the crawl space of a house in Ladbroke Grove, London. Initial forensic analysis suggests the remains belong to a murdered child and have been concealed for several years. Watch out for an appearance from award winning actress Sophie Rundle playing social worker, Mary Brock.
145th FA Cup Final 16th May 2026, ITV & BBC
Nine months and 747 teams later (655 from the qualifying rounds and 124 in the main competition) only two are remaining. Very few sporting competitions encapsulate the passion and drama of the FA cup and the ability for non-league teams or minnows to slay the mighty Premiership dragons. For non-partisan viewers, today is a chance to enjoy British football at its very best on the hallowed Wembley Stadium turf.
LARGE SCREEN HIGHLIGHTS
The Devil Wears Prada 2 – 1st May 2026 – Comedy/Drama
In this eagerly awaited sequel to the 2013 classic, Miranda Priestly (cinema legend Meryl Streep) faces some inevitable challenges as she navigates a changing media landscape, notably the decline of print media, while nearing the unthinkable, retirement. Meanwhile Andrea ‘Andy’ Sachs (played by Anne Hathaway) returns to Runway magazine and reconnects with Emily (award winning British actress Emily Blunt), who has become a rival executive at a luxury brand.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – 22nd May – Fantasy/Action/Adventure
Starring Hollywood actor Pedro Pascal as The Mandalorian, this movie continues the popular Mandalorian series. For those unfamiliar with this Star Wars spin-off, this story takes place after the fall of the Galactic Empire, with the New Republic enlisting Din Djarin (The Mandalorian) and Grogu to combat the remaining Imperial warlords threatening the galaxy.
Hoppers- 29th May 2026 – Animation/Adventure
New from Pixar Animation Studios, Hoppers features the voices of Jon Hamm and Meryl Streep and is the story of Mabel Tanaka (Piper Curda) who is a 19-year-old animal lover. Scientists create a new technology that allows human minds to “hop” into lifelike robotic animals. Mabel uses this technology to embody a robotic beaver with the aim of saving a local habitat from destruction.
