The Top Five Shows To Watch This Week

Sunday, 8 August 2021 00:00

By Josephine Tamburello @StartWithThis

Hello all! I am here bright and early to deliver you the best shows to watch this week, from your favourite streaming and TV services. With lots of new series coming out over the next five days, it is time to prepare for some serious binge watching. Set a reminder for these five fabulous shows now:

The Riots 2011: One Week In August, 9pm, BBC One, Monday 9th August: 10 years ago, London was hit with some of the biggest riots ever. Now, to mark the anniversary, those on the front line and witnesses speak out about what happened during that week.

Bake Squad, 8am, Netflix, Wednesday 11th August: As we all await the news of when the Great British Bake Off tent will be back, Netflix has enlisted the help of top chefs to give us a new baking beauty. Pushed to their limits, contestants will be tasked with making some of the sweetest creations, for those seeking special rewards. Get ready to be inspired to bake.

Bless The Harts, 8am, Disney Plus UK, Wednesday 11th August: If you love adult animations, such as Family Guy or American Dad, than this is the one for you. Following a southern based American family, the show is the perfect light-hearted comedy we all need. Especially to help get us through the mid-week slump.

Shop Well For Less?, 8pm, BBC One, Thursday 12th August: Lockdown saw many of us trying to save money when it came to shopping. In the fifth series of this show, the team are on hand though to help those who are still struggling. With useful guidance and advice we can all follow, this is sure to be helpful in more ways than one.

Brand New Cherry Flavour, 8am, Netflix, Friday 13th August: Seeing as it is Friday the 13th, now is the perfect time to discover a new creepy TV show. There hasn’t been much revealed around Netflix’s new limited series, but from what has been announced, it is sure to make you avoid all things horrid today.

Let us know what you have been watching and what you are most looking forward to catching over the course of the week, via our social media pages, as we would love to know!

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