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The 50 best TV shows of 2023: No 3 – Happy Valley

Funny, blunt and totally gripping, the third and final series of Sally Wainwright’s crime show is that rarest of things: a drama so thrilling it more than lives up to the hype

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Fresh thinking: after 20 years, I’ve gone back to university

At 41, I’ve returned to university, an experience which, first time round, totally changed my life. Now I’m one of the oldest students in my year and already in debt, but I’ve discovered a newfound joy for education and the importance of learning

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Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution review – an absolute feast of a music documentary

This wonderful series documents the passion and idealism of the 70s music scene. It’s an immaculately soundtracked history lesson – and so much more besides

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An Audience With Kylie review – so fabulously extravagant it needs a camp-o-meter

The pop star’s commandingly fizzy fluff-fest is an all-out showstopping spectacular. Even she seems stunned by how wild she drives the celeb-packed crowd

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Smothered review – this fresh twist on a romcom is utterly lovely

Don’t expect histrionics from this comedy about the practicalities of love. It’s a sweet, deeply nice take on romance that is extremely watchable

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Fur Babies review – this sickly-sweet series shows a total lack of respect to animals

There are plenty of charming moments in this look at pregnant pets, but it fails to consider that they have their own feelings. It’s a disappointing exercise in rampant anthropomorphism

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Slow Horses season three review – Kristin Scott Thomas is absolutely top-notch

As ever, this grubby spy thriller is an utter pleasure. It’s big, bold, daft and sees Scott Thomas on brilliantly droll form – alongside a joyously shambolic Gary Oldman

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The Doll Factory review – this twisty period drama is sumptuously atmospheric

Paramount’s adaptation of a best-selling novel is full of great performances and slow-burning tension. It’s a solid slab of Victoriana that keeps you guessing

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Lockerbie review – a masterclass in moving, urgent TV

This documentary on the 80s air disaster is a multi-layered, compelling watch. It’s a gripping detective story and a beautifully-made, sensitive portrait of grief

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Pandora’s Box by Peter Biskind review – essential viewing

A sweeping but gossipy behind-the-scenes look at the off-screen dramas that made prestige TV

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Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas review – not even the Grinch could resist this spectacle

The Ted Lasso cast doing skits! Misty-eyed reminiscences! Tonnes of showbiz glitz! The TV star’s relentless good cheer is contagious – if a little early

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Squid Game: The Challenge review – the most gripping reality TV since The Traitors

The real-life version of the Netflix drama is a grandiose, addictive spectacle that will have you shouting at your TV before the end of episode one. Expect treachery, hilarity and a $4.5m jackpot

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A Murder at the End of the World review – Emma Corrin is utterly seductive as the ‘Gen Z Sherlock Holmes’

From the makers of The OA, this stylish mystery about a modern-day sleuth who wants to solve crimes and fix the climate crisis will wow you – unless you’re a die-hard cynic

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‘It’s been a whirlwind’: Jodie Whittaker on life after Doctor Who – and discovering her serious side

When Jodie Whittaker handed back the keys to the Tardis, she never imagined she’d be swapping her role as the first female Time Lord for a string of gritty dramas

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The Curse review – this exquisitely cringe-worthy drama is like nothing else on TV

Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder and Uncut Gems creator Benny Safdie’s new drama is magnificently awkward. It’s tense, ambitious and utterly unique – viewers will either love or loathe it

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Culprits review – Gemma Arterton is fantastic in this uber-slick TV heist

Is there a lack of heist dramas around? No. Is this a confident, stylish series with a brilliant cast? Yep. It’s an exciting, fast-paced watch that puts it at the top of its genre

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‘We all knew what we were getting into!’ Gross-out lesbian comedy Bottoms and its audacious director

Emma Seligman reveals how she made this outrageous romp about schoolgirls setting up a fight club in order to bed cheerleaders – and explains why a ‘really gay’ Marvel movie might be next

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Blue Eye Samurai review – the fight scenes are an absolute joy to watch

Kenneth Branagh, George Takei and Maya Erskine star in this gorgeous, gory tale of a warrior hellbent on revenge in edo-era Japan. It’s a fun, cinematic epic

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Seduced, hypnotised and naked in a toilet: Matthew Perry’s 10 greatest scenes

The hugely versatile actor could be hysterically funny as a flatmate taking a bath – or terrifying as a truth-twisting lawyer. From Friends to The West Wing, we recall his finest moments on screen

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Survivor review – what did these whingeing contestants expect? A lovely trip to Center Parcs?

The 00s reality series is back with Joel Dommett as host – and it’s pleasingly familiar viewing. Although some participants’ struggles with roughing it are surprising …

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Ukraine’s Stolen Children review – the laughter of the Russian children’s commissioner is shocking

This calm, vivid documentary looks at the thousands of youngsters missing amidst the invasion – and their families’ search. Be warned: the Russian response may cause outrage

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Planet Earth III review – David Attenborough creates yet more majestic TV

This awe-inspiring series has a scale that is simply spectacular. It is possible to watch and enjoy it purely for the astonishing footage – but it will horrify you too

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Bodies review – Stephen Graham’s thrilling cop drama leaves you wanting more and more (and more)

Ambitious, tense, explosive: this genre-blurring whodunnit travels time to visit four detectives investigating the same murder – in different eras. It’s exceptionally good value

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Don’t Look Down review – the heartwarming tale of 10 terrified celebs on a 100ft highwire

This Stand Up to Cancer special is an oddly touching look at stars who suffer vertigo – and their attempts to walk a nausea-inducingly high tightrope

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Everything Now review – this witty teen drama is a sweet, nuanced look at anorexia

There’s a real bounce and energy to this beautifully acted Netflix coming-of-age tale about a 16-year-old with an eating disorder – who’s on a mission to live wildly

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