TV and Culture Guide: What to Watch, Read and Listen to This April
Here's what to watch, read and listen to this month…
– What To Watch –
Last One Laughing
Prime Video
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The hilarious show is back for a second series with more celebrity comedians, including Yorkshire’s Maisie Adam and Amy Gledhill, battling Middlesbrough’s Bob Mortimer to be the Last One Laughing. Catch up now.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa
ITV and ITVX
From Monday 6th April
In this All Stars special presented by Ant and Dec, local lass Scarlett Moffatt will take on the I'm A Celeb jungle once again, a whole decade since she was crowned queen. This time she’ll be up against the likes of Corrie’s Beverley Callard, Sir Mo Farah, Harry Redknapp and Gemma Collins (who’s hoping to last more than 72 hours this time).
I Swear
Netflix
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Hull’s own Robert Aramayo was rightly awarded a BAFTA for his role in this biographical drama about campaigner John Davidson growing up with Tourette syndrome in 1980s Scotland. It’s an emotional watch.
The Testaments
Disney+
From 8th April
A sequel to dystopian drama The Handmaid's Tale, and set 15 years later, The Testaments is another adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s work back inside the Republic of Gilead. Ann Dowd will reprise her role as Aunt Lydia, while Chase Infiniti will step into the role of Agnes.
Taskmaster
Channel 4
From 9th April
It’s back! This time Hull’s own Amy Gledhill will go head-to-head with Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett, and Kumail Nanjiani to win over Greg Davies and be crowned Taskmaster champion. Expect the usual silliness.
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85
Netflix
From 23rd April
Who knew we’d be returning to Hawkins so soon after the finale of the hit Netflix series.? Set in the winter of 1985, this animation from the Duffer Brothers sees the original characters face new monsters and a paranormal mystery.
– What to Read –
We Loved
DARK PLACES
Gillian Flynn
This author is the queen of the troubled female protagonist and while I don’t feel Dark Places is as strong as Gone Girl or Sharp Objects, it’s still a riveting read. Libby Day is the sole survivor of a family annihilation committed, supposedly, by her brother. In fact, he was locked up on her word. Decades later and a cynical Libby agrees to investigate her own past for a fee, but isn’t prepared for what she might find. Gillian is perceptive when it comes to family dynamics and her books are always stand-out reads in the crime genre.
Neave Herridge, Food Editor
THE NIGHTINGALE
Kristin Hannah
I think historical fiction is best when it brings new light to stories we think we know about our collective past, and The Nightingale does exactly that. Set in World War Two France, the book focuses on the story of two very different sisters whose fraught relationship is tested against the backdrop of a France threatened by Nazis. It’s a story about friendship, family and love that highlights the many ways female bravery shows up in unimaginable circumstances. A gripping, emotional and empowering story.
Saskia Ward, Events Sales Executive
On Our List
REALM WALKER: SOMEWHERE BETWEEN MAYHEM AND MADNESS
Bruce Martin
A darkly engrossing tale inspired by the world of Alice in Wonderland. Our heroine Alison battles mythological forces she doesn’t understand in the Netherworld, resisting a destiny she never wanted. Worlds away, Jack does everything he can to find his way back to her, uncovering a mystery that will put his life at risk. Bruce Martin is a Leeds author who began writing seriously in 2012. Realm Walker is the second in his Dream Walker series.
24 HOUR PARTY PERSON
Shaun Ryder
Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder has released a new book packed with side-splitting stories ahead of his tour this autumn. We’re sure it’s packed with hilarious and unbelievable stories.
– What To Listen To –
CRUEL WORLD
Holly Humberstone
Cruel World is the second studio album by singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone. Fans are already enjoying the title track and anticipate the full album on 10th April.
KONNAKOL
ZAYN
On the 17th April, Bradford-born Zayn, who found fame with One Direction, will release his fifth studio album, and it’s being described as his most culturally-inspired project to date.
DANDELION
Ella Langley
On 10th April, American singer-songwriter Ella Langley will release Dandelion, her second studio album, to the delight of country music fans. This album features her hit single Choosin’ Texas.
