What to watch in Week 17

Alright Bab? Join proud Brummie Joe Lycett on a cross-country adventure this week as he undertakes a mammoth road trip in the name of international friendship and spreading the simple joy of Bird’s Custard. Joe Lycett’s United States of Birmingham comes to Sky Max and NOW this week.

While we make every effort to ensure details are correct at the time of publication (Thursday 3 April) all dates are subject to amendment and may be moved in the schedule prior to final exchange.

Joe Lycett’s United States of Birmingham

‌Series 1, episode 1

It’s no secret that Joe Lycett adores Brum, but his hometown is having a tough time of it. In his self-appointed role as the second city’s ambassador and, with the blessing of the actual Lord Mayor of Birmingham, everyone’s favourite comedy activist is on a mission to put Birmingham firmly back on the map – in fact, all over the map.

To do that, Joe is heading to North America, home to no fewer than eighteen Birminghams – stretching from Canada’s Saskatchewan province, down the East Coast, through the Midwest and into the Deep South. Joe will explore their history, their collective Brummie cultural commonalities and form official ‘Friendship Agreements’ with as many Birminghams as he can.

At the climax of the series , Joe will invite some of his new Brummie chums back to his own Birmingham for what will doubtless become an annual global event – the International Day of Birmingham.

Tuesday 22 April 21.00‌ Sky Max & NOW – New episodes weekly

Penelope

‌‌Season 1, episode 1

A restless teenager who questions her place in the world embarks on a soul-searching journey into the remote wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. Coming of age drama from Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn starring Megan Stott and Austin Abrams.

Thursday 24 April 21.00‌ Sky Atlantic & NOW

Trap

A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realise they’re at the centre of a dark and sinister event.

Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Trap stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Aleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill.

Available from Friday 25 April Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW‌

The Parenting

A hilariously terrifying comedy, The Parenting follows young couple Rohan and Josh as they plan a perfect weekend getaway in the country to introduce their parents. As tensions begin to flare between the more traditional Sharon and Frank and the laid-back Liddy and Cliff, the families soon realize that their rental – managed by eccentric local Brenda – is haunted by the presence of a 400-year-old poltergeist. When one parent becomes thoroughly possessed, it’s up to the young couple and their meddlesome BFF Sara to unite the families and stop the evil entity once and for all.

Available from Saturday 19 April Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW