As the autumn television schedule unfolds, viewers can anticipate a diverse lineup featuring a blend of returning favorites and intriguing new offerings across genres like drama, comedy, documentaries, and entertainment. Notable programs include the return of espionage series “Slow Horses” and the debut of “Black Doves,” alongside projects starring renowned actors such as Sharon Horgan, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jodie Comer, and Matthew Macfadyen. This season, audiences can look forward to a variety of narratives brought to life by an impressive roster of talent.
In one of the season’s anticipated programs, Joe Lycett transitions from “Late Night Lycett” to a new entertainment format titled “The Lycett Arms,” which takes place in an actual East London pub. Set to premiere on Channel 4 on September 4th, the show will feature comedy, conversation, and celebrity guests. Meanwhile, “Last Seen,” debuting on Apple TV on September 9th, follows Patrick Brammall as Ian Ridley, an ex-police officer entangled in a mystery after the remains of a young girl are discovered near his home years after his daughter’s disappearance.
The espionage thriller “Slow Horses” returns for its sixth season on Apple TV on September 16th, with Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas reprising their roles in a storyline centered on missing MI5 records. Sharon Horgan stars in “Youth,” premiering on HBO Max on September 20th, which explores the trials of parenthood and aging. Comedy takes a unique twist in “Brothers,” where Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey play fictional versions of themselves, with the series exploring themes of identity and familial connections on Apple TV starting September 23rd.
In other notable programs, “Strictly Come Dancing” returns on BBC One with new hosts Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis, and Josh Widdicombe, while “The Great British Bake Off” welcomes Nigella Lawson to its judging panel on Channel 4. Catherine Zeta-Jones stars in “Kill Jackie,” premiering October 2nd on Prime Video, portraying a former cocaine dealer whose past threatens her new life as an art dealer. Sienna Miller and Dominic West lead the divorce drama “War,” also debuting on October 2nd on Sky/Now, delving into the complexities of a high-profile marriage breakdown.
The schedule continues with exciting titles such as the Halloween-themed “Last One Laughing” on Prime Video, the crime drama “Nocturne” on Apple TV, and the cryptocurrency-focused “The Altruists.” Additionally, series like “Rivals,” “Mums v Big Pharma,” and “Apocalypse” promise to captivate audiences with their unique narratives. Upcoming adaptations and dramas, including “East of Eden” and “Carrie,” as well as the return of “Colin from Accounts” and the documentary “Damilola Taylor: The Last 24 Hours,” round out a compelling season of television offerings.
