What To Watch W/C Monday 6th October

Check out what to watch this week …

From the highly anticipated second season of Dreaming Whilst Black to the feel-good pumpkin rivalry of Grow, and the suspense of The Woman in Cabin 10, there’s something for everyone.

Let us know what you’ll be watching …

Praise This – Tuesday 7th October | Netflix

Follows aspiring musical superstar Sam, a young woman driven, at almost any cost, to break into the music business. So, when her father, worried that Sam is associating with a dangerous crowd, moves them from Los Angeles to Atlanta to live with Sam’s sunny cousin, Jess, Sam is… not happy.

But when Sam is forced to join her cousin’s struggling, underdog praise team in the lead-up to a national championship competition, she sees an opportunity to finally make her dreams come true. What she discovers, though, is that ambition can command a high price and that praise is not about glory, but gratitude.

Starring Chlöe Bailey, Philip Fornah, Anjelika Washington, Quavo, Birgundi Baker, Loren Lott, Ilario Grant, Tristan Mack Wilds, Drew ‘Druski’ Desbordes, Kiara Iman & more.

Written and directed by Tina Gordon with Brandon Broussard and Hudson Obayuwana.

Harry Wild: S1-3 – Tuesday 7th October @8pm | U&Drama

Literature professor Harriet “Harry” Wild, stumbles into detective work after being mugged during retirement. While recovering at the home of her son, a Dublin police detective, Harry spots a clue in one of his cases and, after being dismissed, sets out to crack it herself. Teaming up with an unlikely young sidekick, she reinvents herself as a private investigator. Starring Rohan Nedd, Samantha Mumba, Rosa Willow Lee, Esosa Ighodaro & more.

Murder Before Evensong – Tuesday 7th October @ 9pm | Channel 5

As the personal threats against him intensify, Clement digs deeper into Anthony’s murder, clashing with DS Vanloo, who disagrees with his methods. A new revelation forces Clement to face the fact that the killer lies within his own congregation.

With Nina Toussaint-White.

Film Club – Tuesday 7th October | BBC Three

Noa and Evie, share a weekly film club where their unspoken feelings for each other grow. When Noa decides to move away for work, Evie has a limited time to confess her love before potentially losing him forever.

Starring Nathan Rizwan. With Fola Evans-Akingbola and Renee Bailey.

Stay – Wednesday 8th October | Disney+

Follows Kiara, a PhD author of African spirituality, and Miles, a former MMA fighter, facing the end of their once beautiful marriage. As it appears matters can’t get any worse in their lives, they begin to encounter soul-shaking supernatural forces and go from fighting one another to fighting for their lives. The key to survival lies within their ability to conquer their darkest moments with courage and love.

Written and directed by Jas Summers and starring Megalyn Echikunwok, Mo McRae and Dominic Stephens.

The Celebrity Traitors – Wednesday and Thursday evenings @ 9pm from 8th October | iPlayer and BBC One

The multi-award-winning hit psychological game format will launch its first celebrity series with an extra-long first episode, as fans will be treated to 70 minutes of treachery.

With Cat Burns, David Olusoga, Niko Omilana and Tameka Empson.

Dreaming Whilst Black:S2 – Thursday 9th October @10:10pm | BBC Three

Kwabena searches for his first directing job but only finds projects steeped in Black stereotypes. With time running out, will he take any offer or hold out for integrity?

Starring Adjani Salmon, Babirye Bukilwa, Dani Moseley, Demmy Ladipo, Rachel Adedeji, Roger Griffiths & more.

Behind the camera: Adjani Salmon, Sebastian Thiel, Abdou Cisse, Nicola Gregory, Jodie-Simone Howe & more.

The Woman In Cabin 10 – Friday 10th October | Netflix

While on a luxury cruise for a travel assignment, a journalist witnesses a passenger tossed overboard late one night,
only to be told that she must have dreamed it, as all passengers are accounted for. Despite not being believed by
anyone on board, she continues to look for answers, putting her own life in danger.

Starring David Ajala, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, John Macmillan, Pippa Bennett-Warner and Ayọ̀ Owóyẹmi-Peters.

Grow – Friday 10th October | Sky Cinema and streaming service NOW

A no-nonsense farmer in the self-proclaimed ‘Pumpkin Capital of the World’ takes in her estranged niece Charlie, who decides to enter the local pumpkin growing competition. As Charlie nurtures her pumpkin “Peter”, she grows closer to the town, the farm, and her new way of life.

Starring Golda Rosheuvel, Priya-Rose Brookwell, Kathryn Drysdale, Fisayo Akinade, Owen Edobor and many more.