Arts & Culture
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Halloween happenings for grown-ups
Who says Halloween is just for kids. Fancy something spooky yourself? Here's our round-up of spine tingling events in Sussex
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Tissues at the ready – Adele’s brand new single lands today
Feeling emotionally stable? Not for long! The queen of breakup songs has released her first single in five years and it's a good'un. Watch the video here.
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Six things you’ll want to watch this week
Roll up, roll up! It's the cream of the TV crop. From THAT Netflix stalker show to star-studded fundraisers and spooky horror specials, we know exactly what to watch this week.
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City slickin’: what’s on in London this autumn
London's heading into the cooler months with a host of unmissable cultural highlights. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's worth seeing in the big smoke.
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Ready, set cook! 9 new cookbooks for Autumn
Want to switch up your meal plan for the new season? Or just a sucker for tempting pictures of food? If any of the above apply, we have you covered
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Let’s talk TV: 8 best things to watch this week
Billie Piper's anti rom-com, how to watch the London Film Festival highlights from home, and more big name telly this week. Pop the kettle on and settle in to watch our curated list of TV goodies.
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What’s good on the telly this week?
Baby it's cold (and wet) outside, and the TV's just getting better and better! We've got Oscar-winning films, gripping historical dramas, flashy new thrillers... everything worth watching this week, right here.
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5 minutes with Emily Atack
We caught up with the actress/comedian ahead of her new stand up show, Emily Atack: Has Left the Group, at The Old Market where she’ll discuss dating disasters and her love of a WhatsApp group.
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Feet up! What to watch on TV this week
Don't miss our weekly round-up of the best things on the box. Iconic panel show reboots, big-budget sci-fi, and a cheeky little baking competition... here's what to watch this week.
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New TV alert! 6 shiny things dropping this week
We're getting into prime autumn telly season, with three — count them, three! — hotly-awaited series returns this week. Read all about them (as well as the other shiny new releases) here...
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5 things you won’t want to miss on TV this week
Channel 4's making history, Colin Farrell stars in the BBC's bleak new period drama, Anya Taylor-Joy comes of age in Ireland, and more. Muddy's got the inside-line on unmissable telly this week.
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What’s on in Sussex this September
Your September social life, sorted, courtesy of Muddy's curated guide to the most unmissable things to do and see in Sussex this month. Darkly comic theatre, musical classics, and Russell Brand!
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Stop! It’s sofa time: 5 new releases to watch this week
Is that autumn in the air? Time for some top-tier TV. We've got screwball comedy whodunnits, big-budget fairy tale retellings, and powerful documentary deep-dives. Reader, take your pick.
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Pass the popcorn! 6 new releases to watch now
There's something for everyone on the box this week, from brand new bingeable reality TV to exciting reboots and Benedict Cumberbatch's latest spy thriller.
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Five things to book in Sussex this Autumn
Staring glumly down the barrel of the end of the summer holidays? Don't despair, there's heaps to look forward to! Get that diary out and book in these unmissable events in Sussex this autumn.
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Pass the remote! 5 best things to watch this week
Forget flicking aimlessly through the channels, cut through the TV guff with our round-up of the best new releases to watch this week.
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High brow vs low brow: Muddy’s holiday reads
Need a new page-turner? From high brow tomes that'll impress your book club to bingable guilty pleasures, here's what we're *really* reading this summer.
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6 things you won’t want to miss on TV this week
Roll up, roll up! It's the cream of the TV crop. From twisty true crime thrillers and blockbuster movies to romantic second seasons, we know exactly what to watch this week.
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The Muddy Insider Guide to Brighton
Staycationing this summer? Then you'll be needing our bang-up-to-date insider guide to Sussex's iconic city by the sea, including the tourist classics and hipster hangouts.
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Pop that corn! What’s on TV this week?
What have the TV gods got for us this week? A big batch of goodies, that's what. From indie dramedys to twisty teen mysteries to a BAFTA-nominated anthology, here's what to watch this week.
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What’s on in Sussex this August
Diaries at the ready! It's a busy August here in Sussex with heaps of theatre, comedy, music, dance, pop-up restaurants and even a scarecrow hunt. We've got your social life covered.
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Review: Tom’s Midnight Garden
Looking for a special and screen-free summer afternoon the kids will love? Take 'em to this charming and emotive midsummer ballet based on a children's classic.
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Top TV: what to watch this week
Looks like we're back to nonstop rain — but with telly this good, who cares? Catch a star-studded who-dunnit, a big-budget adventure film, and more out this week.
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Escape the heat: this week’s best TV
Sometimes, when the mercury is pushing 30 degrees, the only thing to do is open all the windows, shut the curtains, draw yourself a long, cool drink and shelter in-living room. Here’s what to watch while you do it.
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No sport here! What’s on telly this week
The football is over so - finally - you can push your menfolk off the sofa and reclaim the television. Set them to work on the garden, pour yourself a glass and settle down for the evening.
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What’s on: TV that might just rival the football
So, yes, this week the nation's screens will be mostly tuned into the football and tennis, but if you need more than sports in your life, read on for seven other brilliant shows.
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This summer’s best podcasts
Lockdown made podcasters out of a lot of people who should really have stuck with the day job but among all the chaff, there most definitely is some wheat. Here’s Muddy’s pick of podcasts worth the MBs.
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What’s on in Sussex this July
From gin festivals to medieval revelry, via open-air opera, ballet and Shakespeare, and flying visits from comedy heavy-hitters - summer's here and it's all kicking off in Sussex!
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TV worth watching: Muddy’s picks for this week
Wimbledon's on; Love Island is starting. Yes, there's reasons to be outside but there's also quite a lot to stay in for. Make yourself a batch of Pimms and hog the sofa for a few hours.
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Top 10 things to watch this week
We know it's still light outside but if you've no midsummer parties planned, why don't you come inside, put the kettle on and settle down to some excellent television?
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Pass the remote: here’s what to watch this week
Too much time in the sun? Crack out the ice cream and cool down with a killer crop of telly this week. From sewing finales to father's day fodder to the big new Pixar film, here's what to watch.
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It’s TV time! What to watch this week
Roll up! Roll up! We've got true crime documentaries, international football tournaments, fab Netflix films and the Norse God of Mischief for you this week. Pop open the popcorn and settle in.
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TV you need in your life: what’s on this week
Finally have an evening in the house by yourself after 15 months of waiting? Crack open the vino and Pringles and enjoy lying flat out on the sofa.
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What’s On in Sussex this June
All being well, all restrictions lift this month so make the most of your freedom with all the comedy, theatre and outdoor festivals on offer in Sussex this June.
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The TV keeping us indoors this week
The last minute trip to Portugal didn’t come off but let’s focus on the positives: namely that there’s loads of good stuff on TV. Here's what Muddy is watching.
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Six reasons to visit the South Of England Show
After a year's break, the South of England Show is back on 11-13 June and better than ever. Your ultimate family day out, sorted.
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It’s TV time! What to watch this week
Still waiting for your second jab? Dismayed at the weather and the jungle effect it’s having on the weeds in your garden? Well, don’t worry: there’s loads of good stuff on this week so settle down and tune in.
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May’s top releases for Children’s Book Week
It's Children's Book Week! Need some new reading material for your little bookbugs? These seven new releases should have them captivated (and quiet).
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Clear the schedule! TV worth watching this week
Still not quite warm enough to hang around outside all evening without a sheepskin coat, is it? So, get yourself indoors, sneakily hitch up the heating and watch one of these fab shows instead.
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Unearth the remote: 9 shows to watch this week
If you haven’t managed to book yourself a table at the local gastropub but are in the market for some entertainment, look no further: here’s Muddy’s pick of the best telly this week
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17 of the best podcasts to listen to now
Whether you're after an informative deep-dive or a mindless laugh, we've compiled the best podcasts to listen to for downtime, me-time or just pass-the-time.
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The TV is calling: 7 shows you should watch this week
Frustrated that every bar and restaurant is now booked-out until Christmas? Well, don't stress: the entertainment is just as good indoors. Pour yourself a gin and grab the remote.
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Weekly watchlist: the 10 best things on TV this week
Comfies on! We've compiled ten of the best things on TV this week, ripe and ready for you to binge. From monster-packed rom-coms to Oscar-buzz dramas, it's your pick...
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TV worth tuning into: what to watch this week
So... last week it was 24 degrees and now it's baltic, but that does mean you can hunker down in front of the box without feeling too guilty. Get something carby and put those feet up.
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The TV is calling you: 10 shows to watch this week
OK, so we get it: that garden needs weeding, but you can’t scrabble about in the dirt forever. Give yourself a break and instead watch the best TV this week has to offer.
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What to watch on TV this week
Stacey Dooley reinvents Through The Keyhole, plus rock and roll comebacks, Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan on the small screen and more in our round up of the best TV this week
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This year’s 12 must-see Oscar movies
Cinemas are shut, popcorn consumption is dangerously low but the Oscar noms are in. We have the skinny on what, where and when you can watch this year's best in show.
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Top TV: 7 things to watch this week
Pass us the remote, we've got 7 unmissable things to catch - from hard-hitting documentaries and twisty black comedies to the former First Lady on the box.
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The 6 must-watch shows on TV this week
Between mindless action and royal history in the making, your evening's sorted with these five best things to watch this week. Put the kettle on and grab those biscuits: it's time to veg out.
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Pass the remote! 5 things to watch this week
From guilty pleasure TV and true-crime documentaries to cult comedy and feminist flicks - there's something for everyone in our curated pick of new releases this week.
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Feet up: 7 things to watch this week
A week's worth of great telly content, picked out across the channels and streaming sites. Put your feet up and settle in with one of these great things to watch.
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Why Emerald Fennell is our new girl crush
She juggles horror and humour and always comes out on top; and from Killing Eve to The Crown to Promising Young Woman, she's written or acted in the most talked about film and TV in years
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Top TV: 6 things to watch this week
We've unearthed this week's cream of the TV crop to save you the endless scrolling. From Bear Grylls to Patrick Dempsey we've got every genre and, erm, gorgeous gigastar covered...
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20 Rom-Com classics blokes will love
Looking for a date night movie? Suggesting a rom com to a man is like offering garlic bread to a vampire. But we've found 20 will-watch films to cosy up to.
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Pass the remote! 6 things to watch this week
Sofa surf your way through the week with these brilliant new releases, from dystopian dramas and bonkers reality TV, to rom-coms perfect for V-Day.
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Alexa’s got a new, hunky look
Seen Amazon's new Alexa ad? You're not going to want to miss it. Hello, Michael B. Jordan. We're desperate to know when we'll be able to purchase something like this IRL...
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7 things you should be watching this week
So we made it to February and we’ve got one more month to go until the world starts to look like a greener, friendlier place. Here’s what Muddy is watching to make these winter nights fly by.
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Actors playing politicians: the 8 best
Sceptical of Kenneth Branagh being cast as Boris Johnson? Don't worry, magic can happen. Here's our pick of the best times an actor absolutely nailed playing a politician.
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TV to take us to Feb: what to watch
One month of winter down, another to go. The snow and ice might make it miserable outside but no matter, we were planning to stay inside for the foreseeable anyway.
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The all-time sexiest period drama heroes
Ladies, loosen that corset lest you faint dead away! Regé-Jean Page has got us hot under the collar.... so here are 12 more historical hotties, and a sneak-peak at what's coming in 2021.
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8 things to watch to keep January Blues at bay
Mid-January, you say? T minus two months until spring, but in the meantime, help the long winter nights pass by with Muddy's top TV and film picks for the week.
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TV Saviours! What to watch this week
Another seven days to roll around the house, eat crisps, pretend to homeschool and daydream about the return of double-figure temperatures. Here's some fun TV to make it *slightly* more interesting.
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Is that who I think it is…?! Our favourite music video cameos
In need of some light-hearted fun? Er, hell yeah! Here, check out Harry Styles and Phoebe Waller-Bridge dancing around in sparkly suits (plus five more brilliant music video cameos).
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Hello TV! 11 shows you need to watch this week
It’s a new year but nothing much is new. No matter: we know how this lockdown lark goes. Grab a cuppa, a nice cosy blanket, load up on the carbs and settle in for the night.
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The very best of Christmas 2020 TV
Tier 4, Tier schmore. With this much amazing stuff on the tellybox, who needs to go out anyway? Here are 22 brilliant things to watch over the holidays.
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Fire up the remote! This week’s best TV and films
Lord, it’s frosty. Even if we could go out, we wouldn’t want to. So grab your hot water bottle, brew a large cup of tea, wrap yourself in that fleecy throw and settle in for the week
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The best cookbooks to buy now
Sick of making the same seven dinners, week in, week out? Or just a sucker for tempting pictures of food? If any of the above apply, we’ve got you covered.
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12 best podcasts for your winter walks
Lockdown means that January might be the most anti-social on record. Never mind. Make friends with your podcast app instead.
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13 new shows and films to watch this week
Baby, it's cold outside! We'll be staying in the warm and snuggling down on the sofa to watch these brand new drops on the small screen
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Sofa day! 13 new TV shows and films to watch this week
With a new month comes new TV shows and films to sink your teeth into! From documentaries to festive flicks, here's what Muddy is watching this week.
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Cheese-free Xmas films? It can be done (just)
'Tis the season to hit the Baileys and get on a Christmas movie marathon. Here's 17 non-cheesy festive films for your viewing pleasure.
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Muddy’s TV guide: 9 new watches this week
Bored? Not any more! Here are our top picks for new TV shows and films hitting the small screen this week. Popcorn at the ready...
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What’s on the box? 11 new TV shows and films
Nowhere to go and nothing to see? Au contraire - snuggle down on the sofa and transport yourself with the best new watches of the week.
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Where’s the remote? 14 must-watch shows
Already running out of things to do as the darkness draws in? Well, put away the chess board and engage with these 14 new televisual delights instead.
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Settle into the sofa: 9 shows to watch
It looks like November is going to be spent on the sofa, so organise a plentiful snack tray, attach your TV remote to a lanyard around your neck and pop one of the these on the box.
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Boo! 14 Halloween films for kids
Halloween films that will scare not scar your kids for life, including brand new release The Witches, starring Anne Hathaway – available to stream right now.
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Watch these this week! 8 new TV shows and films
From psychological thrillers to cosy wildlife docs, there's something for everyone in this week's Muddy TV guide. Nab the best spot on the sofa and settle in.
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25 Halloween films to watch on Fright Night
Halloween parties are off, but don’t let that stop you from embracing fright night with a movie marathon that’ll require popcorn, a stiff drink, and a pillow to hide behind.
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Sofa surfer! 7 new TV shows and films
Anyone up for movie night? Here are six new feature-length flicks landing on the box this week, as well as a brand new Netflix mini-series you'll love.
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And now, something to cheer us all up…
In need of a little light relief? Lordy, aren't we all? Here are three 'celebrity' Instagram accounts that have been making us laugh this week that we think might tickle your fancy too.
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10 new films and TV shows landing this week
Bored? Us too! Drop the box set re-runs and settle down with this week's Muddy-curated guide to the best of the small screen.
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9 new TV shows and films for your must-watch list
From spooky movies to live literature fests, there's something for everyone on our weekly curated guide to the best new TV and film. Get ready to fight for the remote...
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Watch this! 10 TV shows and films to make your week
Anyone for a little escapism? Indulge your inner couch potato with 10 brand new releases to watch this week including Honour with the ever-brilliant Keeley Hawes.
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What’s in: 7 new TV and film releases to watch this week
Sherlock Holmes spin-offs, live opera and the return of Bake Off - it's all happening this week! Grab a cuppa, unearth the remote and stick one of these on the box.
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Your ultimate autumn culture planner 2020
Culture vultures, grab your diaries. Here's your Muddy-curated cheat sheet to the season's best art, theatre, TV, books and film in the UK.
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Boredom begone! Here’s what to watch this week
In need of something new to sink your teeth into? Muddy to the rescue! Here are the latest TV and film releases coming to a screen near you.
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What to watch this week: new boredom-busters
What is there to tune into this week, I hear you cry? Everything from nature meditations to reality shows - here's eight of our top picks.
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Back-to-school films we give an A+
The best days of your life, they said. Hmmm... perhaps not! Re-live the pain and the glory with Muddy's top 10 school films.
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What’s in: new TV and film releases for September
Pinch, punch, etc. Let's kick off the new month (and avoid the rapidly-dropping thermostat) with a slew of new TV shows and films to watch, shall we?
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What’s in: TV and film to watch this week
What's new, pussycat? These films and TV shows, of course! Settle in and watch these seven newly-released flicks (plus one that's worth leaving the house for).
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What’s in: wet weather watches this week
Rain, rain, don't go away - it means another duvet day! Prep the popcorn, stick on a jumper and check out the new TV shows and films landing this week.
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What’s in: what to watch this week
Hiding inside to escape the heat, or need to shelter from the storm? No fear: these new TV and film releases will keep you entertained.
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What’s in: what to watch this week
Got a hot date with your sofa? Oooh saucy! Here are this week's best new film and TV releases to spice up your evenings over the next week
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What’s in: what to watch this week
Rubbish weather got you down? Settle on the sofa with a cuppa and binge-watch some of these new TV and film releases instead.
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What’s in: 10 new things to watch this week
Lazy day in front of the telly? Yes please! Here are the hottest new films and TV shows for you to sink your teeth into. Just add popcorn.
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We’re all going on a big-screen holiday
Choose your destination, fasten your seats and get ready for take off. Here's 21 films, set in exotic locations that are almost as good travelling abroad.
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Kids driving you nuts? The best parenting books
And we all thought parenting was hard BEFORE lockdown. Jeez! We've got five brilliant new books that promise to help.
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10 of the best gardening books
Fancy getting all green fingered in the garden but don't really know where to start? Here's a helping hand with 10 terrific tomes to add to your reading list.
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Read these new releases this month
After a little escapism? With flights grounded, we're reaching for the next best thing - a good book! Here are seven sizzlers to add to your reading list.
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Read THESE this month
Reasons to be cheerful: spring has sprung and a brilliant new batch of March books has arrived. Gather around, and let Muddy's pro-bookworm Kerry Potter tell you a story.
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5 things I’ve learned about motherhood
Acclaimed author (and Muddy favourite) Clover Stroud is in the midst of raising her 5 children. Miraculously she's found time to write a book about it all. Here's a taster.