A Sharon Horgan drama, new ‘Black Mirror’ and ‘Our Planet II’ – what to watch this week

Monday, June 12

Best Interests, 9pm, BBC One

Sharon Horgan stars alongside Michael Sheen, Conversations with Friends actor Alison Oliver, and Dublin teenager Niamh Moriarty in this new BBC mini-series about a family driven apart when they’re forced to make a decision no parent would ever want to make. As per the official description: “Doctors believe it is in her best interests to be allowed to die, but her loving family disagree. And so begins a fight that will take them through every stage of a legal process, as they struggle to contemplate this huge decision.”

Tuesday, June 13

West Side Story, the Bord Gáis

 

The electrifying production of West Side Story hits the stage at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, this week (running from June 12 – 24). Trouble is brewing on New York’s Upper West Side with rival street gangs, heated rhythms, a bitter feud and, in the midst of it all, a great love fighting but tragically failing to overcome the obstacles standing in its way. More info and ticket details here.

Wednesday, June 14

Our Planet II, Netflix

From the Emmy Award-winning team behind Planet Earth and Our Planet comes Our Planet II. At any given moment on planet Earth, billions of animals are on the move. Captured with spectacular and innovative cinematography, Our Planet II unravels the mysteries of how and why animals migrate to reveal some of the most dramatic and compelling stories in the natural world. Narration by the inimitable David Attenborough.

Thursday, June 15

Black Mirror Season 6, Netflix 

The sixth season of Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror returns with five ground-breaking new stories. Cast includes Salma Hayek, Aaron Paul, Rory Culkin, Zazie Beetz, Annie Murphy, Josh Hartnett, Michael Cera, Paapa Essiedu, Rob Delaney, and many more. The most unpredictable, unclassifiable and unexpected season yet.

Friday, June 16 

The Flash, in cinemas nationwide 

Worlds collide in The Flash when Barry (Ezra Miller) uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

Saturday, June 17 

The Full Monty, Disney+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FTr8NaD_0Q

Taking place 25 years after the original British smash hit, this new Disney eight-parter will follow the same band of brothers as they navigate the post-industrial city of Sheffield, and society’s crumbling healthcare, education, and employment sectors. The comedy-drama will uncover what happened to the gang after they put their kit back on, exploring their brighter, sillier and more desperate moments.

Sunday, June 18 

Creed III, Amazon Prime Video

One of the best-reviewed blockbusters of the year so far, Creed III opened in cinemas in March but if you missed it then, you can now watch it from the comfort of your own home courtesy of Amazon Prime Video. After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has been thriving in his career and family life. But now he puts his future on the line to battle a fighter and former friend who has absolutely nothing to lose…and everything to gain.