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Join our editors Shem Law and Caroline Frost every Friday, for a lively chat about all the latest hits and misses.

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Published: Friday, 3 July 2026 at 12:00 pm

Searching for something worth watching? We’ve all been there…

Sat in front of the television, flicking through channels, getting increasingly frustrated – there’s so much on, but nothing to watch. The Radio Times Podcast has you covered. Every Friday, TV critics Caroline Frost and Shem Law serve up a weekly dose of TV wisdom, streaming gold and unfiltered opinions – all packed into one bitesize episode.

No more asking: what's on TV? Or, what can I watch tonight? Stay in the know about the latest must-see series, wild plot twists, surprise gems and glorious flops – all debated, dissected and served with a side of wit. From all things terrestrial to what’s on the streaming sites – they cover the top picks across the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky to NOW, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Netflix and Apple TV.

Whether you’re craving your next costume drama, investigating the latest true crime documentary or in need of a new nail-biting thriller – we’ve taken the guesswork out of what’s actually worth watching.

Bite-sized and binge-worthy

New episodes drop every Friday, so you can stay in the know about the latest releases across TV and streaming. Short enough to squeeze into your work commute or lunch time walk, every episode is packed with enough entertainment insight to instantly upgrade your evening viewing.

Where to listen

Listen to the latest episode every Friday or catch up on previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Acast. Make sure to follow our Radio Times Podcast channel so you never miss an episode.

Browse our available episodes here!

Cosy Crime Week - Friday 24 July

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Boris Johnson on Ukraine and Returning Dramas - Friday 17 July

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Chris Packham Doc and Will Ferrell Golf Comedy - Friday 10 July

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Gary Stevenson and The Office Reunion - Friday 3 July

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Wimbledon and Dave Allen Night - Friday 26 June

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The Bear and Other Alternatives to Football - Friday 19 June

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Free Nelson Mandela Doc and Ken Burns' American Revolution - Friday 11 June

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Brexit 10 Years On and Group Holidays Go Wrong - Friday 5 June

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Clarkson's Farm Returns and New Russell T Davies Drama - Friday 29 May

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Dear England and Tom Hanks WW2 Doc - Friday 22 May

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New Jack Thorne and Duffer Brothers Dramas - Friday 15 May

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Rivals Returns and News Readers in Dramas - Friday 8 May

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Amandaland and Attenborough at 100 - Friday 1 May

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Half Man and The Cage - Friday 24 April

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The Queen at 100 and Hacks - Friday 17 April

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World Cup Comedy and Birding - Friday 10 April

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Easter Essentials and Michael Jackson Doc - Friday 3 April

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Race Across the World and Babies - Friday 27 March

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The Pitt and SNL UK - Friday 20 March

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Peaky Blinders and LOL Season 2 - Friday 13 March

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The Capture Returns and A Woman of Substance Remake - Friday 6 March

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Young Sherlock and the New Post Office - Friday 27 February

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Bridgerton Part 2 and Small Prophets - Friday 20 February

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Documentary Deep Dive - Friday 13 February

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Betrayal and Lord of the Flies - Friday 6 February

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Bridgerton and Silent Witness - Friday 30 January

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Take that Doc and Death In Paradise - Friday 23 January

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Gladiators and What Next for Strictly - Friday 16 January

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back for the entertainment issue. Caroline reviews Blackshaw, the Irish noir thriller starring Lisa Dwan, arriving on BBC Four after its run on U&Drama, and in her column reflects on the enduring appeal of Strictly Come Dancing following the departure of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly. Shem recommends the return of Gladiators on BBC One and Winterwatch, broadcasting live from County Down for the first time, on BBC Two. In the letters column, listeners respond to Titanic Sinks Tonight and Judi Dench: Shakespeare, My Family and Me. Shem also heads to the archive for John Logie Baird: The Man Who Saw the Future on BBC Four, marking 100 years since the invention of television.

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Industry and Agatha Christie - Friday 9 January

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back for the first regular episode of 2026, with a drama-heavy week of new and returning favourites. Caroline recommends Industry Series 4 on BBC iPlayer, the high-octane banking drama returning with Kit Harington, and Netflix's lavish three-part Seven Dials Murder, an Agatha Christie adaptation starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman. In the letters column, listeners celebrate Persuasion: The Read on BBC Four and Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me. Shem brings Call the Midwife Series 14 back to BBC One for its penultimate run, and heads to the archive for Mike Leigh's 1976 classic Nuts in May on BBC Four.

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2025 Hidden Gems - Friday 2 January

Caroline Frost and Shem Law ring in 2026 with a countdown of six overlooked highlights from 2025, all still available to stream. Shem picks Live Aid at 40 and Richard Burton: Wild Genius, both on BBC iPlayer, alongside The Assembly on ITVX, featuring unscripted interviews with David Tennant, Gary Lineker and Danny Dyer. Caroline champions Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future on BBC iPlayer, the road-racing documentary Ride or Die also on BBC iPlayer, and tops the list with Noel's Kiwi Adventure on ITVX, following Noel Edmonds' attempts to run a pub and wine estate in New Zealand.

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New Years Special - Friday 26 December

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back with a Boxing Day special, rounding up the best viewing into the new year. Caroline recommends The Night Manager Series 2 on BBC One, with Tom Hiddleston returning alongside Olivia Colman, and a new Harlan Coben thriller on Netflix, starring James Nesbitt and Ruth Jones. Her final pick is Judi Dench: Shakespeare, My Family and Me on Channel 4. Shem highlights The Traitors returning to BBC One on New Year's Day, the Second World War film Operation Mincemeat on BBC One, and The Celebrity Apprentice across two evenings on BBC One, with Lord Sugar back dispensing his festive P45s.

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Christmas Day Special - Friday 23 December

Caroline Frost and Shem Law share their Christmas Day picks in this special festive edition. Caroline recommends Amandaland on BBC One, the Motherland spin-off reuniting Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders, and the concluding episode of Sky Atlantic's Amadeus, with Will Sharp and Paul Bettany. She also highlights the Strictly Come DancingChristmas special on BBC One, marking the final farewell of hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly. Shem suggests The Scarecrow's Wedding and Shaun the Sheep: Fleece Navidad for younger viewers, the unmissable Call the Midwife Christmas special on BBC One, and Jaws on BBC Two, accompanied by a feature-length documentary marking the film's 50th anniversary.

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Amadeus and the best of Christmas Eve TV - Friday 19 December

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back with a festive flavour as the year draws to a close. Caroline kicks off with Amadeus, Sky Atlantic's lavish five-part series - based on Peter Shaffer's play - starring Will Sharp and Paul Bettany, airing nightly from Sunday 21st December. Shem recommends the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special on Channel 5, preceded by a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the beloved period drama. Caroline also highlights Secrets of the Conclave on BBC Two, a documentary offering rare insight into the papal election process. Shem rounds off with What We Were Watching: Christmas 1985, Grace Dent's archive-diving festive special on BBC Four.

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SPOTY and Bad TV - Friday 12 December

Caroline Frost and Shem Law round off the year with a pre-festive mix of adventure, sport and ecclesiastical crime. Caroline recommends Steve Backshall's Royal Arctic Challenge on ITV, in which the explorer retraces King Charles's 50-year-old Arctic expedition amid growing concerns about the environment. Shem's pick is BBC Sports Personality of the Year on BBC One, with likely contenders including Luke Littler, Rory McIlroy and the Lionesses. Caroline also makes a case for Murder Before Evensong on Channel 5, the charming six-part adaptation of Richard Coles's novel starring Matthew Lewis. Shem heads to the archive for BBC Four's week of classic Christmas specials, including Porridge, 'Allo 'Allo and Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings.

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New Knives Out Film and Embarrassing Moments - Friday 5 December

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back with another round of TV highlights and lively debate. This week: Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc in the latest Knives Out mystery, Wake Up Dead Man on Netflix, while Shem explores the gripping documentary Apollo 1: Destination Moon, examining the tragedy that reshaped the space race. Caroline also dives into David Dimbleby's thought-provoking series What's the Monarchy For? on BBC iPlayer. In Frost Bite Caroline Discusses why TV's most embarrassing moments don't have the same impact they once did, while Shem heads to the archive for Britain's Pompeii.

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George Clooney Netflix Film and Mammoth Season 2 - Friday 28 November

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back to separate the TV wheat from the chaff. This week, Caroline recommends Say Nothing on Channel 4, the acclaimed drama exploring the Troubles through the story of Dolours Price, while Shem highlights Mammoth, the comedy about a 1970s PE teacher trying to navigate the modern world. Caroline also reviews George Clooney's latest film, Jay Kelly, on Netflix. In Frost Bite, Caroline discusses why Northern Ireland's troubled past continues to inspire some of TV's most compelling dramas. Shem rounds off the episode with his archive pick: Dame Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees on BBC Four.

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The Beatles and AI - Friday 21 November

Caroline Frost is joined again by Gareth McLean for another look at the week's TV highlights. Caroline revisits The Beatles Anthology on Disney+, newly restored and expanded with a brand-new ninth episode, while Gareth recommends Prisoner 951 on BBC One, the powerful drama telling the story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's imprisonment in Iran and her husband's fight to bring her home. Caroline also highlights Alan Carr's warm and witty comedy Changing Ends on ITV1. In Frost Bite, she explores the positive side of AI through Chris McCausland: Seeing Into the Future on BBC Two. Gareth rounds things of with his archive pick, Three Salons at the Seaside, Philippa Lowthorpe's acclaimed 1994 documentary, available on iPlayer.

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Summerwater and Ed Sheeran one-shot - Friday 14 November

Caroline Frost is joined by Gareth McLean to discuss the week's TV highlights. Caroline's pick is Kenny on Prime Video, Asif Kapadia's powerful documentary about football icon Kenny Dalglish, while Gareth recommends Channel 4 thriller Summerwater, set in a remote Scottish holiday village. Gareth also reviews BBC One drama Wild Cherry. In Frost Bite, Caroline explores why music documentaries - from Ed Sheeran to George Michael - are often at their best when they reveal the creative process. Gareth rounds things off with his archive pick: BBC satire W1A on iPlayer.

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Trespasses and the Festival of Remembrance - Friday 7 November

Caroline Frost Shem Law deliver another week of top TV recommendations. Shem's pick is Trespasses on Channel 4, a gripping adaptation of Louise Kennedy's novel set against the backdrop of the Troubles in 1970s Belfast. Caroline highlights the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance on BBC One, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War with music, tributes, and poignant stories from the armed forces community. Another recommendation is Mr Burton on BBC One, the moving drama telling the story of the inspirational teacher who helped shape the life of Richard Burton. In Frost Bite, she asks what happened to the great acting hell-raisers - and whether today's stars are simply too sensible. Shem round things off with his archive pick: Matthew Bourne's groundbreaking Swan Lake on BBC Four.

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Race Across the World and Alan Carr Appreciation - Friday 31 October

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back with another week of TV highlights. Caroline's pick is Celebrity Race Across the World on BBC One, as famous faces take on the ultimate travel challenge. Shem chooses Empire with David Olusoga on BBC Two, a compelling new series exploring the history and legacy of the British Empire. Caroline also highlights Girl Bands Forever, a nostalgic look back at the pop groups that dominated the charts. In Frost Bite, Caroline discuses Celebrity Traitors and what Alan Carr's success reveals about modern celebrities. Shem rounds things off with his archive pick: the classic 1985 thriller Edge of Darkness on BBC Four.

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Arty Crime Drama - Friday 24 October

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back with another week of TV highlights. Caroline kicks off with Down Cemetery Road, starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, from Slow Horses creator Mick Herron. Shem's pick is The Art Detectives on U&Drama, diving into crimes of the art world - but is it a masterpiece or a miss? Caroline also highlights Once Upon a Time in Space, charting the story of the space race. In Frost Bite, Caroline explores the evolution of comedy and the laughter track and Shem rounds things off with his archive pick: The Good Life.

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Lazarus, love triangles and a touch of Julia Roberts - Friday 17 October

Caroline Frost is joined by guest host Gareth McLean for a fresh round-up of the week's best TV. On the list: Lazarus lands on Prime Video, while a reboot of The Forstye Saga comes to Channel 5 bringing period drama back to the forefront. They also spotlight Leonard and Hungry Paul one BBC Two, a gentle, character-led story full of quiet charm. In Frost bite, Caroline turns her attention to Celebrity Traitors, and Gareth rounds things off with a nostalgic archive pickL Moonlighting, available on STV Player.

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Sally Wainright's comeback and Hamza's wild adventure - Friday 10 October

Caroline and Shem deliver another week of standout TV picks. This time, they dive into the anticipated debut of Celebrity Traitors on BBC1 - does star power add to the drama? Alongside the bold new series Riot Women. They explore Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles, uncovering the UK's natural wonders, and The Iris Affair on Sky Atlantic, a glossy new drama packed with intrigue. In this week's Frost bite, Caroline debates whether familiar faces in The Diplomat bring serious West Wing nostalgia, and Shem rounds things off with a thoughtful archive pick: The Great Philosopher's on BBC2.

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New Alan Partridge and Suranne Jones is everywhere - Friday 3 October

Caroline and Shem are back with their weekly rundown of the best TV on the box - kicking off with the anticipated Celebrity Traitors which starts this Wednesday on BBC1. Caroline’s first recommendation How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge) on BBC1 – is it a comedic hit? Shem’s pick is new drama Frauds on ITV1 starring Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker, a Thelma and Louise style tale of two con artists. Next on the watch list is the new romcom Film Club on BBC3, created by and starring Aimee Lou Wood. In this week’s Frostbite Caroline discusses ‘Worlds Apart’ bringing contestants of different ages and walks of life together. Lastly Shem dives into the archive with his pick, Robert Redford Night on BBC4.

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Blue Lights and Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue - Friday 26 September

Caroline Frost and Shem Law have watched the good, the bad, and everything in between - so you don’t have to. Caroline begins with Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue on BBC One, Anthony Horowitz’s modern-day Agatha Christie-style murder mystery. Shem follows with Strictly Come Dancing, fresh from its launch show - but will this year’s celebrity lineup dazzle or disappoint? Caroline also spotlights the BAFTA-winning Blue Lights on BBC One, the tense drama following rookie police officers as they learn the ropes on the streets of Belfast. Shem rounds things off with his archive choice, Banned Music Night on BBC Two, starting with Banned in the 80s: Moments That Shook Music, revisiting the songs that once shocked and stirred the nation.

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Slow Horses and Strictly Return - Friday 19 September

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back with the week’s top TV picks. Caroline starts with The Hack on ITV1, a gripping drama about the notorious phone hacking scandal starring David Tennant and Toby Jones. Shem’s choice is the eagerly awaited return of Slow Horses on Apple TV+, as the shambolic MI5 team dive into another action-packed mission. Caroline also highlights the glittering return of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One - but can the show steer clear of controversy and keep its sparkle? In this week’s Frost Bite, Caroline looks at Amazon Prime Video’s number one hit The Summer I Turned Pretty, asking why so many older viewers are hooked on teen dramas. Shem rounds off with his archive pick, the classic BBC Four documentary series Arena.

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Rob and Rylan Return and Twiggy Doc - Friday 12 September

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back with the week’s best TV to add to your list. First up is Rob and Rylan’s Passage to India on BBC Two, full of the duo’s usual antics - but is Caroline convinced it’s worth the watch? Shem’s pick is Twiggy on BBC Two, Sadie Frost’s documentary exploring the life and legacy of the 60s and 70s fashion icon. Caroline also highlights Michael Palin in Venezuela on Channel 5, capturing both the country’s breathtaking landscapes and its political struggles. In Frost Bite, Caroline asks: why is public service broadcasting still so vital when streaming dominates our screens? Shem wraps up with his archive choice, Fawlty Towers: The Play on U&Gold, bringing the beloved sitcom to the stage.

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Only Murders in the Building and Freddie Flintoff's Ultimate Test - Friday 5 September

This week, Caroline Frost is joined by Gareth McClean for another round of must-watch TV. Caroline’s first pick is Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams: Ultimate Test on BBC One, which sees the former cricketer heading to deprived areas to work with local teens, showing that anyone can play sport - no matter their background. Gareth’s choice is Only Murders in the Building on Disney+, back for its fifth season with Martin Short, Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and some new guest stars. Caroline also spotlights the third series of The Newsreader on BBC Two, continuing its sharp look inside a 1980s Australian newsroom. In Frost Bite, Caroline asks: how can a TV show truly end on a high? Gareth rounds things off with his archive pick, tracing the evolution of Robin Wright’s career—from Forrest Gump to House of Cards.

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I Fought The Law and Educating Yorkshire Returns - Friday 29 August

As Shem says, life’s too short for boring television - so he and Caroline have done the hard work for you. Caroline’s first pick is I Fought the Law on ITV1, with Sheridan Smith as Ann Ming, the mother who fought to overturn the 800-year-old double jeopardy law to secure justice for her daughter. Shem chooses I Am Martin Parr on BBC Four, a documentary on the photographer’s satirical eye, alongside Martin Parr: Think of England. Caroline also highlights Educating Yorkshire on Channel 4, revisiting much-loved teacher Mr Burton - now head at the same school. In Frost Bite, Caroline asks why we should pay closer attention to The Apprentice and its controversial contestants, before Shem rounds off with his archive pick: Arena – The Peter Sellers Story on BBC Four.

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Thursday Murder Club and 1066 Drama - Friday 22 August

Caroline Frost and Shem Law return with another week of must-watch TV. Caroline begins with the long-awaited Netflix adaptation of Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club, directed by Steven Spielberg and boasting a star-studded cast including Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan, and Celia Imrie. Shem’s pick is BBC One’s King and Conqueror, charting the rivalry between William the Conqueror and Harold II in the lead-up to the Battle of Hastings - but will historians approve of its accuracy? Caroline also highlights The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox on Disney+, exploring the story of a woman wrongfully imprisoned for murder. In this week’s Frost Bite, Caroline asks: when it comes to real-life legal dramas, who do they really serve? Shem rounds off with his archive picks on BBC Four - Battlefield Britain and The Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry - digging into the true story behind 1066.

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Life After Lineker for MoTD - Friday 15 August

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back with the week’s top TV picks to add to your watchlist. Caroline kicks off with a new Netflix political thriller starring Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy, while Shem turns to Match of the Day, returning to BBC One with a fresh lineup of presenters stepping into Gary Lineker’s shoes. Caroline’s next highlight is Confessions of a Brain Surgeon on BBC Two, a fascinating look at the highs and lows of the profession. In this week’s Frost Bite, Caroline asks: why Americans can't get enough of us Brits - as long as it’s their version - with the recent release of Lena Dunham’s Too Much and My Oxford Year. Shem closes the episode with his archive pick, Jasper Carrott Night on BBC Four, celebrating the comedian’s life and career highlights.

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Led Zeppelin Doc and Ridley - Friday 8 August

Fresh from his holiday, Shem Law rejoins Caroline Frost for another week of standout TV chat. Caroline kicks things off with Ridley on ITV1, starring Adrian Dunbar as a seasoned detective inspector navigating crime in the heart of Lancashire. Shem’s pick is the Antiques Roadshow VJ Day Special on BBC One, uncovering objects that evoke poignant memories of a too-often forgotten chapter of the war. They also spotlight Becoming Led Zeppelin on Now - a brand new documentary tracing the band’s beginnings and their role in creating a whole new genre of music. In this week’s Frost Bite, Caroline ponders whether future archives will lose their allure when today’s celebrities share so much - is there any mystery left to uncover? Shem closes the episode with his archive choice, Shooting the Past from 1999 on BBC Four, a drama set in the fascinating world of picture libraries.

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Wednesday and Annika - Friday 1 August

Caroline Frost is joined once again by journalist Gareth McClean for another week of sharp TV insight. Caroline kicks things off with Annika, the black comedy crime drama back for a second series filled with twists, turns, set in the Scottish highlands. Gareth’s pick is the Netflix hit Wednesday, with Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Joanna Lumley all returning to Nevermore Academy for season two. Caroline also turns to MasterChef—with both presenters recently caught up in controversy, how will the BBC handle it, and will audiences keep tuning in? In this week’s Frost Bite, Caroline asks: when a show moves from TV to YouTube, what do we gain and what do we lose? Looking at the journey of Spitting Image—from prime-time satire to its new, regulation-free life online. Gareth wraps up with his archive choice, The Newsreader, the 80s-set Australian drama charting the professional and personal lives of news anchors Helen and Dale.

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The Gone and Bonnie Blue Documentary - Friday 25 July

While Shem takes a well-earned holiday, Caroline Frost is joined by her esteemed journalist colleague Gareth McClean for a week of sharp and savvy TV chat. Caroline kicks things off with The Gone on BBC Two, the slow-burn crime drama returning for a gripping second series. Gareth’s pick is Inside the Cult of the Jesus Army, a revealing documentary exposing the dark truths behind a corrupt and scandal-ridden religious movement. Caroline also delves into the controversial Bonnie Blue documentary—does it serve genuine public interest, or is Channel 4 simply pandering to male fantasies under the guise of tackling a social issue? In Frost Bite, Caroline asks: from Gregg Wallace to Christian Horner, when the mighty fall, what happens to the show they front? Gareth rounds off the episode with his archive choice—Star Trek: Enterprise, revisiting the early 2000s chapter of the iconic sci-fi saga.

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Karen Pirie Series 2 and New Keeley Hawes Thriller - Friday 18 July

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back with another episode of the Radio Times Podcast, serving up the week’s standout TV. Caroline starts with series 2 of the hit crime drama Karen Pirie, starring Lauren Lyle as the short, sharp, detective inspector. Shem’s choice is The Narrow Road to the Deep North, an adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s prize-winning novel, following the harrowing experiences of prisoners of war in Burma, with Jacob Elordi in the lead. Caroline also spotlights The Assassin on Prime Video, pairing Keeley Hawes with Freddie Highmore in a tense new thriller. In Frost Bite, Caroline asks: from Miss Marple to Superman, how do we decide who gets to be “the definitive version”? Shem closes the episode with his archive pick—Helen Mirren Night on BBC Four, celebrating the career of one of Britain’s finest actors.

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Bookish and Shark Reality Show - Friday 11 July

RT editor Shem joins Caroline Frost for another week of top-tier TV talk. Caroline kicks things off with Bookish, a cosy crime drama starring Mark Gatiss—but does it pack enough punch to stand out? Shem dives into Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters, ITV’s new star-studded adventure that sees famous faces head to a tropical island to confront their fear of sharks. The pair also get into the return of Channel 4’s most-watched scripted drama ever, The Couple Next Door, back with another racy storyline packed with twists and turns. In Frost Bite, Caroline asks whether new BBC drama Mix Tape can capture the charm of a good old-fashioned playlist for a new generation. Shem wraps things up with his archive pick - heading back to 1985 once again with Miss Marple.

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Oasis and Live Aid at 40 - Friday 4 July

Caroline Frost is joined this week by Preview Editor Frances Taylor and David Brown for another round of smart, snappy TV talk. First up, Caroline dives into Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took On the World, a three-part documentary looking back at the generation-defining music event and its global impact. Frances brings us Too Much, Lena Dunham’s new anti-romcom inspired by her own life - bold, marmite, and already stirring debate. Is it worth the fuss? David’s pick is Supersonic, a deep dive into the chaotic rise of Oasis, as Noel and Liam gear up for their reunion tour. In Frost Bite, Caroline asks why we don’t show enough love to the right female players at Wimbledon. With Serena Williams in focus, has public attitude towards women’s sport finally shifted? David rounds things off with his archive pick: Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple from the 1980s.

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Glastonbury and Wimbledon - Friday 27th June

Caroline Frost and Shem Law have been busy watching the good, the bad and everything in between - so you don't have to. This week, Caroline teases her upcoming magazine interview with comedy great Steve Coogan. She then dives into one of the TV events of the summer: Glastonbury on the BBC, packed with headline acts including Radio Times cover star Rod Stewart in that coveted legends slot. Shem serves up another quintessentially British TV highlight with Wimbledon—who’s set to shine on Centre Court this year? Also in the mix: Hill on Sky Documentaries, a moving deep-dive into the life and career of Formula 1 champ Damon Hill. In Frost Bite, Caroline asks the big question—can you really call yourself part of the TV nation if you’re just not that into sport? Shem wraps up with a nostalgic kick: The Big Match Revisited, reliving football’s golden years.

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The Bear and Squid Game - Friday 20 June

Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back with another round of smart TV talk. This week: Caroline heads to Tasmania with her pick Survivors, a moody Aussie mystery now streaming on Netflix, while Shem dives into the opulent world of The Gilded Age—but does this Upper East Side period drama earn its place in your watchlist? Caroline also spotlights two big returns: the final, much-anticipated chapter of Squid Game on Netflix, and Disney+’s kitchen heatwave The Bear, with Jeremy Allen White back in the apron. In Frost Bite, Caroline questions the burden of beauty - do handsome men have it harder on screen? Finally Shem winds the clock back to the 60s and 70s with gritty archive drama Z-Cars.

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Outrageous and Noel Edmonds in New Zealand - Friday 13 June

Caroline Frost and Shem Law serve up another week of sharp TV and culture chat. This episode: the latest from the French Open, breaking down Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s performances on the clay courts. Caroline’s top pick is the provocative Outrageous, delving into the scandalous lives of the Mitford Sisters, while Shem praises Amol Rajan’s interviewing skills in his sit-down with tennis legend Martina Navratilova. They also spotlight America’s Veterans: The War Within, a powerful exploration of the hidden struggles faced by those serving in the US forces. In Frost Bite, Caroline and Shem debate the baffling news of Noel Edmonds embarking on a Kiwi adventure—what’s that all about? Shem rounds things off with a nostalgic trip to the archives, revisiting Charlie Drake’s classic comedy, Drake’s Progress.

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The Gold Season 2 and Jamie Oliver Dyslexia Doc - Friday 6 June

Podcast hosts Caroline Frost and Shem Law return with another lively mix of TV, culture, and conversation. This week: Ncuti Gatwa’s Tardis exit and the new Doctor regeneration—what’s next for the iconic sci-fi saga? Caroline’s buzzing about the return of Gold’s gripping Brinks-Mat robbery drama in series 2, while Shem champions Jamie Oliver’s campaign for better dyslexia support in schools. They also pay tribute to presenter Alan Yentob with a look back at his influential music and arts shows, alongside Shem’s personal memories. In Frost Bite, Caroline and Shem debate whether ITV’s cut to its daytime schedule is a misstep, and Shem takes us back to 1974 with Alison Steadman’s powerful performance in Second City Firsts: Girl.

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Springsteen and Succession’s Successor – Friday 30 May

Podcast hosts Caroline Frost and Shem Law are back with another round of sharp TV talk. This week: Timothy Spall shines in Death Valley, Bruce Springsteen’s UK legacy takes centre stage in the documentary When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain, and Succession creator Jesse Amstrong drops a new one-off feature film, Mountainhead – but does it measure up? In Frost Bite, Caroline dives into the psychedelic haze of Nine Perfect Strangers, while Shem rewinds to the timeless 1995 classic, Pride and Prejudice.

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