What To Watch This Week 01.09.25

Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, U&W

In this week’s edition, Stacey Dooley visits Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, one half of Britain’s first legally recognised gay dads, who’s now a passionate campaigner for paid surrogacy – still illegal in the UK. Expect Dooley’s signature mix of empathy and direct questioning as she navigates family dynamics, generational divides and one man’s mission to change the law.

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The Guest, BBC

Eve Myles (Torchwood, Keeping Faith) and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin, The Pact) lead this taut four-part Welsh thriller about a magnetic business owner and the young employee who falls under her spell. Created by Matthew Barry (Industry, Men Up) and directed by Ashley Way (Who Is Erin Carter?, Men Up), expect class tensions, obsession and a twisty game of cat and mouse.

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Wednesday, Netflix

Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega, Scream, You) is back – with a new spirit guide and plenty of unfinished business. Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones, The Sandman) returns as Principal Weems, but Wednesday has bigger problems: her own mistakes are catching up with her. As the final four episodes of season two land, she must stop Tyler before he puts her family in danger. Visually rich, darkly funny and packed with gothic detail, this macabre teen drama is as irresistible as ever. Oh, and brace yourself for a brand-new cast member: Lady Gaga.

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On Swift Horses 

A sumptuous post-war romance, On Swift Horses follows Muriel and her husband Lee as their quiet California life is shattered by the arrival of Lee’s gambler brother Julius. Sparks fly, secrets simmer and horse-race horseplay turns dangerously seductive. Directed by Daniel Minahan (Game of Thrones, The Assassination of Gianni Versace) in his feature debut, and adapted by Bryce Kass from Shannon Pufahl’s novel, the film boasts standout performances from Jacob Elordi (Julius), Daisy Edgar-Jones (Muriel) and Will Poulter (Lee). 

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Conjuring: Last Rites

This bone-chilling finale to the Conjuring universe sees Ed and Lorraine Warren on their most harrowing case yet: the real-life Smurl haunting. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprise their roles one last time, exorcising demons with gusto (and that iconic doll makes an ominous pop-up cameo). Directed by Michael Chaves (The Devil Made Me Do It, The Nun II), produced by James Wan and Peter Safran, and starring newcomers Mia Tomlinson (as Judy Warren) and Ben Hardy (as Tony Spera), this horror heavyweight is sure to go out with a bang.

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Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping, Channel 4 

The beloved duo are back – but not to rescue you. David Mitchell and Robert Webb return with a brand-new sketch show featuring a riotous ensemble of next-gen comedians, including Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Lara Ricote, Stevie Martin and Krystal Evans. Expect absurdity, inventive swearing, and that familiar Mitchell-and-Webb edge. It is set to t be a bold, cross-generational comedy collision that’ll make your weekend.

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Love Con Revenge, Netflix

Cecilie Fjellhøy, who you’ll remember from Netflix’s The Tinder Swindler, is back on screen – this time on the offensive. Teaming up with hard-hitting private investigator Brianne Joseph, she hunts down romance scammers who exploit hopeful daters online. With meticulous prep and tense face-to-face encounters, this series shows just how prevalent and devastating these cons have become. Smart, shocking and surprisingly empowering, it shines a light on the modern minefield of love in the digital age.

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