The Abandons
Netflix
A gothic western yarn set in 1850s Washington Territory, written by Sons Of Anarchy’s Kurt Sutter. Gillian Anderson stars as a ruthless landowner; Lena Headey is her Irish opponent. But is it gritty or soapy?
Nick Cave’s Veiled World
Sky Documentaries
Penetrating profile of the Australian singer-songwriter and author examining a life of art, drug addiction, faith and devastating personal loss. Contributors include director Wim Wenders, singer Florence Welch and Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood.
Prisoner 951: The Hostages’ Story
BBC Two
Following the recent Prisoner 951 dramacomes a documentary about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe being taken hostage in Iran for six years. Includes interviews with other political prisoners.
Dating Apps: The Inside Story
BBC One/BBC Three
Documentary on dating apps such as Tinder and Hinge, asking how they have transformed romance. Are younger generations wearying of them?