The Best New TV Shows To Watch: October 2024
There’s so much exciting new telly this month! Cosy up and enjoy the best new TV shows coming in October, 2024.
Rivals
Set in the fictional English county of Rutshire and concerning the social elite of the 19080s.
This new eight-part series follows the story of two powerful men, MP Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (Tennant), whose rivalry that seeps into the world of Corinium television station.
Speaking previously about the adaptation of her Rutshire Chronicles novel, author Jilly Cooper said: “I’m utterly enchanted to be able to announce our all-star line-up for Rivals.
“Featuring some of the best acting talent that the British Isles has to offer, I couldn’t have dreamed of a better ensemble cast. I cannot wait to be on set and see them bring the characters I love so much to life.”
Absolutely Fabulous Inside Out
October 17 on Gold
Celebrate one of Britain’s most-loved comic creations in this retrospective one-off documentary!
Set in the glamourous world of 90s fashion PR, Absolutely Fabulous – or “Ab Fab” – was filled with biting satire and shock value humour. Today it’s considered a bit of a cult classic.
Jennifer Saunders, Dame Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha and Jane Horrocks reunite to share stories and secrets from backstage that have gone unheard until now.
Fans can expect an extra treat as the original episodes will air exclusively every night at 9pm weeknights in October.
Joan
September 29 – all episodes now available to stream on ITVX
Simone Biles: Rising Season 2
Following a hiatus Olympic gymnast Simone Biles returned to this year’s Games in Paris.
The four-time Olympic gold medallist dropped out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were postponed to 2021 due to the covid pandemic. Fans were equally shocked and impressed by the way Simone abruptly left to look after her mental health despite being a front-runner for golds.
In the first instalment, the athlete explained in detail why her gut-feeling was to step back. The documentary was a refreshing behind-the-scenes look at how she now balances her personal life, mental health journey while training for the 2024 Olympics.
Part two will follow Biles as she makes the US Olympic Team at the 2024 Trials, we’ll watch her arrival in Paris for the Games, and her incredible trail blazing journey to becoming the most decorated gymnast in history.
The Great British Bake Off 2024
September 24 – new episode every Tuesday in October, Channel 4
The Great British Bake Off has returned! Time to cosy up and watch some baking disasters and show-stopping wins from some of the nation’s most passionate amateur bakers.
Nobody Wants This
All episodes available on Netflix
An agnostic sex podcaster and a newly single rabbi fall madly in love, but as their their two wildly different worlds collide, the biggest challenge becomes staying together. From meddling families to doubtful friends, will this unusual pairing survive such relationship strain?
This edgy, modern love story is currently in Netflix top 10.
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Hannah McLaren
I've worked at DC Thomson for six years! I began as an intern at My Weekly and The Scots Magazine, which was extended by a few months to help out at The People's Friend. I then covered maternity as Celebrity Editor for My Weekly, before I became Multimedia Journalist at The Scots Magazine. Currently I'm writing digital content across each title.
