What To Watch W/C Monday 26th October

From magical adventures and dark mysteries to family drama, high society and a race across the globe, here’s what to watch this week.

Nonso Anozie and Lenny Henry bring a little magic to The Magic Faraway Tree, while Denée Benton, Audra McDonald and Phylicia Rashad return for more high-society drama in The Gilded Age. Clark Backo stars in the folklore-inspired thriller YAGA, Rosemary Zimu navigates family chaos in How to Ruin Diwali, and Zazie Beetz and Gary Carr feature in the crime thriller Nocturne.

Plus, Ella Eyre swaps the stage for an adventure across the globe in Celebrity Race Across the World.

Celebrity Race Across the World – Wednesday 28th October @ 8pm | BBC One

Four familiar faces paired with a friend or a loved one leave their luxury lifestyles at the starting line for a journey that will take them to the other side of the world and push them to the limits of their endurance. The pairs embark on a life-changing adventure – a 7,500km race from the prehistoric jungles of Borneo to the sun-baked southern tip of Australia.

Competing in this series is BRIT award-winning singer-songwriter Ella Eyre and childhood friend Nana.

Nocturne – Friday 30th October | Apple TV

It tells the story of Jonah Lynn, an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in western Pennsylvania for a quiet life. But, as the town and his family come under attack from the diabolically cunning serial killer Jurek Walter, Jonah must protect all that he holds dear. When the desperate search for Jurek’s last missing victim forces Jonah to send his surrogate daughter, FBI Agent Saga Bauer, up against Jurek, how far will Jonah go?

Starring Stephen Graham, Zazie Beetz, Gary Carr, Chris Blunt, Gameela Wright & more.

How To Ruin Diwali – Friday 30th October | Netflix

When overachieving control freak Mmabatho Nkomo accidentally exposes her future father-in-law’s long hidden secret affair at her perfectly planned engagement dinner, the revelation sends Varshen’s family into a tailspin just days before Diwali.

Now Mmabatho must do everything in her power to bring them back together, and save Diwali for everyone.

Starring Rosemary Zimu and more.

YAGA – Saturday 31st October | Sky Atlantic and NOW

Follows detective Rapp and apprehensive local detective Carson’s investigation into the disappearance of fishery heir Henry Park in a remote coastal town but what begins as a missing-person case soon takes a sinister turn, drawing them into a twisted tale inspired by the folklore legend Baba Yaga.

Starring Clark Backo.

The Gilded Age: Season 4 – Sunday 1st November | Sky Atlantic & HBO Max

Bertha Russell changed Society at a cost. Now, her family must reckon with the consequences as Agnes van Rhijn seizes an opportunity to regain her position. Meanwhile, Marian forges a new path for herself and Peggy works to be accepted by her future in-laws. In this new era, you must be careful what you wish for.

With Denée Benton, Jordan Donica, Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashad, Dennis Haysbert & more.

The Magic Faraway Tree – Streaming now | Prime Video

A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They’re transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.

Nonso Anozie, Lenny Henry, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Michael Dapaah & more.