TV Highlights Reviewed by Alison Rowat
Alison Rowat covers the week's top television, including the return of Shetland, a documentary on Celtic and Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish, the Bake Off final, and The Troops.
BBC One's Changing Lineup
Celebrity Traitors ended on Thursday, making way for Celebrity Race Across the World, also airing on BBC One the same night. While Celebrity Traitors featured recognizable personalities, the new show introduces unfamiliar faces, leaving viewers guessing "Who’s she? Dylan who?"
Shetland Series 10 Overview
The reliable crime drama Shetland returned on Wednesday with its 10th series. Tosh and Calder (played by Alison O’Donnell and Ashley Jensen) prepare for the arrival of a fishing boat rumored to be carrying drugs. Shortly after handling that case, they receive news of a dead body found in the village of Lunnswick.
“Retired social worker Eadie Tulloch was left outside her house for days, tethered to a post. Inside, the place showed no signs of disturbance. It was as if,” said Calder, “she was led out meekly, like an animal to slaughter.”
Adding complexity to the storyline is a new fiscal in town, Matt (Samuel Anderson), who reveals his struggles with a long-distance relationship with his girlfriend in Edinburgh.
Summary
The week’s TV offers a mix of familiar drama and new celebrity challenges, with Shetland standing out for its gripping storytelling and intriguing new characters.