What to watch in Week 42

Two brilliant minds pit themselves against each other in a deadly game of hide and seek. Tom Hollander and Niamh Algar star in Sky Original thriller The Iris Affair – coming to Sky Atlantic and NOW.

While we make every effort to ensure details are correct at the time of publication (Thursday 25 September) all dates are subject to amendment and may be moved in the schedule prior to final exchange.

The Iris Affair

Series 1, episodes 1-4

When enigmatic genius Iris Nixon (Niamh Algar) cracks a string of complex online puzzles, she’s led to a piazza in Florence where she meets charismatic entrepreneur Cameron Beck (Tom Hollander). He invites her to come and work for him to unlock a powerful and top-secret piece of technology. Her curiosity piqued, she accepts. But when Iris discovers its dangerous potential, she steals the journal containing the device’s activation sequence—and vanishes. What follows is a relentless pursuit, from a remote cabin in Sardinia through the bustling streets of Rome, as Cameron races to find Iris in a high-stakes game where trust is dangerous and failure could be catastrophic.

‌​Episode 1 – Thursday 16 October 21.00‌ Sky Atlantic & NOW
Episodes 2-4 Friday 17 October from 21.00 Sky Atlantic & NOW – New episodes weekly thereafter

‌Revival
‌Don’t Tell Dad – Season 1, episode 1

On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story as the “revived” appear and act just like they once were. When local officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she’s left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.

Sunday 12 October 22.00‌ Sky Max & NOW – All episodes available

The Chair Company
‌Life Goes By Too F*****g Fast, It Really Does – Season 1, episode 1

Former SNL writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin – the creators of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson – are back with a new labyrinthine mystery-comedy. After an embarrassing incident at work, William Ronald “Ron” Trosper (Robinson) finds himself investigating a far-reaching conspiracy. Also starring Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price and Lou Diamond Phillips.

Monday 13 October 21.00‌ Sky Comedy & NOW – New episodes weekly

Witches of Essex
‌Hatfield Peverel (1566) – Part 1 of 3

Rylan Clark teams up with anthropologist Professor Alice Roberts to investigate one of the darkest and most harrowing chapters in British history – the murder of hundreds of women accused of witchcraft. Each episode centres on a specific witch trial, with Rylan and Alice opening a cold case into the stories behind some of the women accused of witchcraft during the 16th and 17th centuries, many of whom were found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging. They visit the towns and villages in Essex where the women lived and died. Guided by original court documents and a team of historians, psychologists and medical experts, they explore these women’s lives, alleged crimes and trials. Each story is brought to life through premium scripted drama.

Tuesday 14 October 21.00‌ Sky History & NOW – All episodes available

‌Classic Movies: The Story of…
‌The 39 Steps – Series 4, episode 1

Hosted by Ian Nathan, who guides us through the story from inception to legacy. We are on a journey to find out not what makes The 39 Steps not only a quintessential thriller, but also an espionage thriller, a wronged man story and a first in the action thriller genre.

Thursday 16 October 21.00‌ Sky Arts & NOW – All episodes available

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
‌Seasons 3-10

The fan favourite crime procedural Law & Order: Criminal Intent is making its debut on the Sky platform, with series three to ten available in full and on demand. The series follows the Detectives of the New York City Police Department’s Major Case Squad, a unit of detectives who investigate high-profile cases, typically murder, while also presenting aspects of the crime from the perpetrator’s perspective. Starring Kathryn Erbe and Vincent D’Onofrio, with special appearances from Alicia Witt, Julianne Nicholson and Jeff Goldblum.

Monday 13 October Sky & NOW – Seasons 3-10 available on demand only

Black Bag

From director Steven Soderbergh, Black Bag is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country. Starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke and Naomie Harris​​​

Presence

A couple and their children move into a seemingly normal suburban home. When strange events occur, they begin to believe there is something else in the house with them. The presence is about to disrupt their lives in unimaginable ways. Starring Lucy Liu and Julia Fox., from director Steven Soderbergh.

‌Available from Saturday 11 October Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW

The Stranger in My Home

Ali and her daughter Katie have a perfect life – until a stranger appears from nowhere, claiming to be Katie’s father. As secrets unravel, his obsession turns dangerous, pulling them into a web of lies and fear. Mystery starring Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill) based on the bestselling novel.

‌Available from Sunday 12 October Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW

Brassic

The Wizard of E – Series 7, episode 4

Curtis Plum used to DJ illegal raves back in the 90s. Val & Vern fell in love to his acid house mixes — and now, with Vern terminally ill, Val wants to give him one last dance. But Curtis can’t do it without his old hype man, the Wizard of E. Problem is, the Wizard disappeared years ago, prompting the gang to set out and track the Wizard down.

Thursday 16 October 22.00‌ Sky Max & NOW – New episodes weekly

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Series 5, episode 2

Greg, Noel, Sophie and Jamali are joined this week by Unwritten singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield, Eurovision alumni Sam Ryder and all five members of the boyband 5ive operating as a single entity. (Budge up, Jamali…)

Tuesday 14 October 21.00‌ Sky Max & NOW – New episodes weekly

Romesh: Can’t Knock the Hustle

Success – Part 4 of 4

In his final adventure, Romesh questions if success is the key to happiness. Meeting up with a millionaire thrill seeker in the US, he then heads to South Korea to talk to those living with their dream job as pro League of Legends players. In India, he meets a former businessman-turned-monk who has ditched material possessions for a simpler life, before experiencing a living funeral before he heads home.

Tuesday 14 October 21.45 Sky Max & NOW – All episodes available

SWAT

High Ground – Season 8, episode 13

During a hiking trip, Powell and Gamble stumble upon an illegal weed farm and find themselves taking on a dangerous cartel.

Sunday 12 October 21.00 Sky Max & NOW – New episodes weekly