Arts & Culture

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.
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.
Sussex festivals to book now!

Never mind Glasto. The local festival scene right here in Sussex is scorching hot and with events already selling out for spring/summer 2021, now's the time to get booking!
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
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...
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.
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.
Telescopes at the ready! Dark Skies festival kicks off this week

Fun for all the family with tours of the night sky, live stargazing sessions and Q&As and a landing on Mars.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Review: A Christmas Carol at The Capitol, Horsham

The Capitol saves Christmas! Muddy's commercial director Sally went along to one of the few shows performing to a live audience in 2020. Here's her verdict.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
What’s on this December in Sussex

Because the show must go on! There's still comedy, panto, theatre, Christmas markets and much more to enjoy around Sussex this month. Ho ho ho!
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.
Christmas illuminations in Sussex

OK so it's pitch black at 4pm but that can only mean one thing - time for some Christmas lights! Head to one of these gorgeous displays around Sussex for guaranteed festive cheer.
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...
The best Christmas ads this year

The Christmas countdown has begun and the festive ads are landing. And as you'd expect they're laden with fun and feel-good vibes - just what we need this year.
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.
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.
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.
Drive-in fireworks in Sussex and Kent

Bonfire Night may be cancelled this year, but these clever drive-in displays will save your night from becoming a damp squib.
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.
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.
What’s on in Sussex this November

Opera, theatre, fireworks, comedy - it's all happening in Sussex this month. Here's your curated guide to November.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Into London: the capital reopens

With the tourist count at an all-time low, now is the time to swerve the endless queues and enjoy London's cultural bounty.
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...
What’s on this week in Sussex

Wrap up warm and don't forget the waterproofs - from pumpkin picking to spooky shadow theatre, we've got a very seasonal week ahead of us.
What’s on in Sussex this October

Never mind the nights drawing in, there's loads to do around Sussex this month including the return of live theatre, spectacular shows and festivals, and heaps of Halloween fun.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.