Who will be crowned this year's Bake Off winner?
This week's best telly includes the grand final of The Great British Bake Off, a brilliant new BBC Three comedy Smoggie Queens and Netflix's highly anticipated new drama Senna.
Elsewhere,U&W follow The Young Midwives of Essex and Kathy Bates leads Matlock on Sky Witness, inspired by the classic series of the same name.
Here are 5 TV shows you can't miss this week...
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BRAND NEW FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT
THE YOUNG MIDWIVES OF ESSEX
Monday 25th to Thursday 28th November at 8pm on U&W
U&W's brand new series, The Young Midwives of Essex delves into the lives of an aspirational returning cast of young midwives from the busy maternity ward of Basildon University Hospital in Essex.
The 8-part series follows a tightknit group made up of student, newly qualified and fully qualified midwives, as they navigate life on and off the ward.
It’s no secret that being a midwife is one of the most rewarding yet challenging jobs around, but it also comes with great responsibility. Midwives can qualify after just three years, making them some of the youngest medical professionals in Britain.
8 EPISODES CONTINUES MONDAY TO THURSDAY
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GRAND FINAL
THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF
Tuesday 26th November at 8pm on Channel 4
It's time for the Grand Final of The Great British Bake Off and the pressure is on for this year's three finalists; Christiaan, Dylan and Georgie. But who wil impress Paul and Prue enough to be crown 2024 winner?
They'll each face three challenges that test every aspect of their baking prowess. For the Signature, they must wow Paul and Prue with flavourful flair and tremendous technique by creating delicate scones.
In the Technical challenge, Prue sets the bar high and asks for a spread fit for a quintessential afternoon tea. And for the Showstopper, the final three create a breathtaking hanging tiered celebration cake centrepiece for a summer garden party.
Whose chance of winning has come and scone? And who'll shed tiers of joy as they're crowned the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2024?
STREAM ON CHANNEL 4
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BRAND NEW DRAMA
MATLOCK
Tuesday 26th November at 9pm on Sky Witness
Kathy Bates stars as Madeline “Matty” Matlock in Matlock, a brand new drama on Sky Witness, inspired by the classic television of the same name,
She's a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years and decides to rejoin the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases.
Matty is assigned to Olympia, a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, while Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian, the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills. As Matty endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world, she works alongside the firm’s younger associates, the charismatic Billy and the uber ambitious Sarah.
8 EPISODES CONTINUES WEEKLY
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BRAND NEW COMEDY
SMOGGIE QUEENS
Thursday 28th November at 10.10pm and 10.40pm on BBC Three
BBC Three's new comedy, set in the North East English town of Middlesbrough, Smoggie Queens, is about and out comedy centred around a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their town and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community. It's an underdog story on two fronts, so expect a few scraps that may send your wig flying!
Written by Middlesbrough native Phil Dunning, it tells the story of volatile Dickie played by Dunning, along with drag queen Mam played by Mark Benton, self-styled hun Lucinda played by Alexandra Mardell, awkward Sal played by Patsy Lowe and newcomer Stewart played by Elijah Young, as they navigate life, acceptance and their love for a place that feels neglected in its own little corner of the UK.
You gotta be tough as old boots round these parts to get by and it’s safe to say that ‘passion’ and ‘pride’ are two words that come to our chosen family very easily, as they plunge into mad ventures like Titanic themed drag brunches, fairy godmother speed dating events, murder mysteries or headlining the main stage at Middlesbrough Pride.
The supporting cast of the series features a plethora of talent, including RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty Michelle Visage and Boro’s own Steph McGovern, as well as Teesside actors Charlotte Riley and Bill Fellows.
6 EPISODES CONTINUES WEEKLY
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BRAND NEW DRAMA
SENNA
Friday 29th November on Netflix
Gabriel Leone leads Netflix's new drama Senna, based on the life of Brazilian racer Ayrton Senna da Silva who became a sports legend, until tragedy struck, changing Formula 1 forever.
Over the course of six episodes, Senna will, for the first time, depict the journey of overcoming obstacles, ups and downs, joys, and sorrows of Ayrton, exploring his personality and personal relationships.
The starting point will be the beginning of the three-time Formula 1 champion’s racing career when he moved to England to compete in Formula Ford, all the way to the tragic accident in Imola, Italy, during the San Marino Grand Prix.
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