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Leigh-Anne: Pop, Race & Power - a moving look at music industry racism
As the only black member of one of the world’s biggest girl bands, the singer has a unique insight on systemic racism in the music industry
What to watch this week, from The Underground Railroad to Danny Boy
Streaming recommendations from the Standard’s arts team
Ann Skelly: Meet the breakout star of period sci-fi The Nevers
The show nearly got derailed by showrunner Joss Whedon’s departure, but, says the actress, it’s back on track and a chance to ‘reclaim’ the past
Danny Boy review: War drama reminds us how much we have left to answer
Covering a five-year public inquiry into alleged war crimes in Iraq, this film digs into deeper questions
Domina: the real woman behind the Sky series’ Livia Drusilla
This punchy new drama shows a different side to Roman women - one the leading character might have recognised
Aaron Pierre: When Barry Jenkins DM’d me, I thought it must be a joke
The London-born star of The Underground Railroad caught Jenkins’ attention when he was performing Shakespeare at the Globe
Why are we still so obsessed with the Mitford sisters?
As Nancy Mitford’s The Pursuit of Love comes to the BBC, we look at how the legacy of the Mitford sisters continues to fascinate
An appreciation of Andrew Scott: the greatest actor of our generation
He’s all anyone can talk about in the BBC’s The Pursuit of Love. From Hot Priest to Hamlet, here’s why Andrew Scott has us bowing down
Dolly Wells: The Pursuit of Love is about women making their mark
There’s a lot to relate to in the BBC’s adaptation of Nancy Mitford’s novel, says Dolly Wells, who based her role Aunt Sadie on her mother
Barry Jenkins’ Underground Railroad adaptation is a staggering feat
Jenkins’ adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel proves he’s one of the most exciting filmmakers around
All our burning questions ahead of Line of Duty’s series six finale
What’s on Gail Vella’s laptop? Are we really going to be robbed of a Jimmy Nesbitt cameo? And is time running out for Ted?
Back of the net: how Alan Partridge stayed funny for 30 years
Jurassic Park! Alan Partridge returns to our screens this week, three decades since he was first created
Sucking diesel: the best moments of Line of Duty series six
AC-12 have done the gaffer proud this series - the sixth series of Line of Duty has been full of great moments
Starstruck review: An early contender for comedy of the year
The first TV show from the Edinburgh Comedy Award winner is manna from heaven for millennial rom-com fans
Line of Duty series six finale trailer promises a huge H reveal
Who is the fourth man? What’s on Gail Vella’s laptop? Will James Nesbitt ever make a cameo?
A star is born: how Rose Matafeo made rom-coms relevant again
Comic Rose Matafeo is the writer and star of your next TV addiction, Starstruck — and she’s going stratospheric
Line of Duty recap: A foreboding teaser for the series finale
The penultimate episode of the series suggests there’s more trouble in store for AC-12... *spoilers ahead*
First look trailer unveiled for Iraq War drama Danny Boy
The one-off drama is set to air on BBC Two later this spring
The new TV shows and films landing on Netflix in May
Start planning your May viewing schedule here...
Marcus Thurwell: Could Line of Duty’s latest bent copper be ‘H?
Meet the latest bent copper under investigation by the AC-12 gang (spoilers for episode five ahead)
Line of Duty recap: Is this Jed Mercurio’s best cliffhanger yet?
A DNA reveal, the return of Pat Carmichael and a watch-through-your-fingers ending - episode five had it all
Kate Winslet is mesmerising in claustrophobic drama Mare of Easttown
It’s been 10 years since Winslet graced the small screen - thank God she’s back
Why Are You Like This review: the first great Gen Z comedy?
This abrasively acerbic Australian comedy is full of lines that feel like ready-made memes
Mother of God! Who is Jo Davidson related to in Line of Duty?
Who is the mysterious ‘blood relation?’ Major spoilers for Line of Duty series six, episode four below
Leonardo on Amazon review: Murder mystery mars an Old Master portrait
This new Amazon series plays fast and loose with historical fact - with mixed results
This Is My House’s guessing game shouldn’t work - yet it’s TV gold
This Stacey Dooley-fronted competition makes zero sense, but somehow it’s hilarious - and addictive - viewing
Too Close: Denise Gough and Emily Watson elevate a tense two-hander
It’s hard to look away from this cat and mouse game, as a woman accused of a terrible crime starts to get under her psychiatrist’s skin
Anna Maxwell Martin is returning to Line of Duty as DCS Carmichael
Pat is back, fellas! (Spoilers for Line of Duty ahead)
Denise Gough: Difficult women are still seen as unpalatable on TV
The actress on her new role in ITV thriller Too Close, her hopes for the return of theatre and taking on the biggest franchise in the galaxy
Line of Duty recap: A truly internet-breaking episode
OK, breathe everyone - here’s our guide to the fourth episode of Line of Duty *Spoilers ahead*
Tobias Menzies: The Crown’s Prince Philip on a right royal drama
As the fourth series of The Crown divides the nation, Tobias Menzies talks about playing Prince Philip, equal pay and Margaret Thatcher
The best new TV and film arriving on Amazon Prime this month
Our guide to what’s new this month, including a spooky series, Bafta-nominated films and a silly rom-com
Romeo and Juliet review: Heartfelt, pared-back and profoundly sad
The National Theatre has created a thing of beauty with this star-studded mix between a play and a film
Line of Duty recap: Catchphrases, cash and a very watery detour
Answering yes or no, will our blood pressure ever return to normal after this excruciatingly stressful episode? (Spoilers ahead)
Intruder review: Channel 5’s bungled burglary thriller is a clanger
Call the police! This burglary drama has been robbed of all common sense
The best new TV shows and films landing on Netflix in April
A new Idris Elba movie, clever comedy, a dramatic art heist and much more...
Line of Duty episode recap: The AC-12 glory days are back
The lowdown on the latest Line of Duty episode - and all of our burning questions (*spoilers ahead*)
Sisters doing it for themselves: the rise of the actress-producer
Fed up of one-dimensional - or non-existent - female roles, more and more actresses are seeking greater creative control behind the camera