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The best additions to NOW TV in June 2022

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The best additions to NOW TV in June 2022

There’s a fantastic mix of award-winning performances and thought-provoking drama on offer in June on NOW TV.

On June 2, the new science-fiction drama The Midwich Cuckoos sees a seemingly ordinary English town hit by a terrifying and unnatural phenomenon.

Then there’s a new drama about the real life corruption of Baltimore Police Department, starring Jon Bernthal, on June 7.

And don’t let the controversy stop you enjoying Will Smith’s acclaimed turn in King Richard, which sees the star portray the father of Venus and Serena Williams. Tune in from June 24.

Here are our top NOW TV picks for June 2022:

1. The Midwich Cuckoos

A bizarre supernatural phenomenon rocks a small English commuter town.

Available on June 2

2. The Matrix Resurrections

Keanu Reeves returns to the hit franchise for a new revival, which sees Neo face off against the Matrix once more.

Available on June 3

3. Scouting For Girls: Fashion’s Darkest Secret

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A new documentary unveils the darker side of the fashion industry, which saw powerful men get away with abhorrent crimes.

Available on June 6

4. We Own This City

Jon Bernthal stars in a new drama chronicling the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force.

Available on June 7

5. Last Seen Alive

Gerard Butler stars in this thriller about a man whose wife goes missing in mysterious circumstances.

Available on June 10

6. The Lazarus Project

Papa Essiedu stars as a man who encounters a secret organisation, The Lazarus Project, who manage human time travel.

Available on June 16

7. The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Louis Wain, the eccentric cat artist who transformed the public perception of cats in the UK.

Available on June 19

8. Young Rock (Season 2)

The second series of the sitcom about the childhood of the superstar wrestler and actor.

Available on June 24

9. King Richard

The Academy Award-winning film about the man who raised tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams.

Available on June 24

10. Westworld (Season 4)

The Emmy-winning fantasy series returns for season four.

Available on June 27

The best additions to Disney+ in June 2022

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The best additions to Disney+ in June 2022

Summer really feels like it’s starting with Disney+’s sizzling hot June 2022 additions.

Bringing the heat from June 3, new rom-com Fire Island explores the lives of the queer community in one of New York’s LGBTQ+ hotspots.

Then there’s the extraordinary true story of three Greek-Nigerian brothers who became NBA Champions, Rise on June 24.

And Disney+’s hit drama Only Murders in the Building, which sees an unconventional team of true crime enthusiasts try to solve true crime, is back on June 28.

Here are our top Disney+ picks for June 2022:

1. Abbott Elementary

A new workplace comedy about teachers in the Philadelphia public school system.

Available on June 1

2. Fire Island

A new rom-com set in New York’s iconic Pines district, featuring a multicultural queer cast.

Available on June 3

3. Hollywood Stargirl

A sequel to the 2020 Disney+ hit, Hollywood Stargirl sees Stargirl leave Arizona for greener pastures.

Available on June 3

4. Ms Marvel

The latest feature from Marvel Studios sees a young Pakistani-American fangirl transformed into a superhero.

Available on June< 8

5. Love, Victor (Seasons 1-3)

A new series of the teen comedy set in the same world as feature film Love, Simon.

Available on June 15

6. Trevor: The Musical

A filmed version of the Off-Broadway musical, which itself is based on the Academy Award-winning short film Trevor.

Available on June 24

7. Rise

The remarkable true story of the immigrant family who became NBA Champions.

Available on June 24

8. Only Murders in the Building (Season 2)

The true crime-inspired drama returns, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez.

Available on June 28

9. Atlanta (Season 3)

Earn, Alfred, Darius and Van are in Europe for their European tour as the comedy-drama returns.

Available on June 29

10. Soprano: Sing or Die

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A new documentary about the French musician as he prepares for his Summer 2022 stadium tour.

Available on June TBC

Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa set to play 14th Doctor in new Doctor Who

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Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa set to play 14th Doctor in new Doctor Who

Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa will portray the 14th Doctor in new episodes of Doctor Who.

The Scottish-Rwandan actor is best known for playing Eric Effiong in Netflix’s hit teen drama. Gatwa won a Scottish Bafta and a Rose d’Or Award for the role, as well as being nominated for best male performance in a comedy programme for three years running.

Speaking about his casting, Gatwa said: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared. This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care.

“Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show.”

He will join returning showrunner Russell T Davies on the long-running science fiction series. Davies revived the show in 2005, before making way for Steven Moffat in 2009.

Davies said: “Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started.”

Gatwa’s first episodes as the Doctor won’t air until November 2023, with the role currently in the hands of 13th Doctor Jodie Whittaker. Whittaker is expected to return for at least one more series special in October 2022 before handing over the screwdriver.

Meanwhile, Gatwa is also expected to return for series four of Sex Education, which was commissioned last year.

Doctor Who returns later in 2022.

The best additions to Netflix in May 2022

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The best additions to Netflix in May 2022

Hit series Stranger Things finally returns for its fourth season this month, as we reveal Netflix’s May additions.

Netflix releases the first half of season four on May 27, with further episodes to come in July. Stranger Things isn’t the only big name return this month either, as fans can also catch season four of The Circle USA on May 4 and season three of Love, Death + Robots on May 20.

Also this month, check out Rebel Wilson’s new comedy about a former cheerleader who wakes up after a twenty-year coma to discover the world has changed a lot. Senior Year premieres on May 13.

Here are our top Netflix picks for May 2022:

1. Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive

The fascinating real life story of free diver Johanna Nordblad as she attempts to break the record for longest distance covered under ice with one breath.

Available on May 3

2. The Circle USA: Season 4

The American reality tv series which explores the social phenomena of catfishing returns.

Available on May 4

3. Clark

Bill Skarsgård stars in a new Swedish drama based on the events of the Norrmalmstorg robbery.

Available on May 5

4. The Pentaverate (Season 1)

A new comedy created by and starring Mike Myers, about a journalist looking to expose a man responsible for multiple world events. Jennifer Saunders also stars.

Available on May 5

5. Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War

The hit Japanese anime franchise returns with a new addition, which is set in 2045.

Available on May 9

6. The Bisexual (Season 1)

A new drama about a newly-single woman who begins an exploration of her sexuality.

Available on May 10

7. The Lincoln Lawyer (Season 1)

A new adaptation of the bestselling crime novels by American writer Michael Connelly.

Available on May 13

8. Senior Year

Rebel Wilson stars in a new comedy about a former cheerleader who wakes up from a 20 year coma in hospital to discover the world is a very different place to how she left it.

Available on May 13

9. Love, Death + Robots (Season 3)

The return of the quirky adult animated anthology series.

Available on May 20

10. Stranger Things (Season 4)

After a seemingly-endless wait, we finally return to Hawkins for more creepy goings on.

Available on May 27