New Nicola Walker Comedy-Drama 'Alice and Steve' Leads This Week's TV Premieres
Television schedules are set to feature a variety of new and returning shows this week, with a particular highlight being the premiere of a new series starring Nicola Walker.
The acclaimed actress, known for her dramatic roles, is taking on a comedic-drama in the Disney+ series, *Alice and Steve*.
This development is significant for fans of Nicola Walker, as it showcases her versatility in a different genre, moving from her usual dramatic roles to a more comedic setting.
The series, which debuts on Monday, June 8th, introduces Walker as Alice, whose lifelong friendship with Steve (Jemaine Clement) faces an unexpected challenge when Steve begins dating Alice's twenty-something daughter, Izzy (Yali Topol Margalith).
This premise sets the stage for a blend of humor and potential family drama.
Beyond *Alice and Steve*, viewers have several other options to consider across various platforms:
New and Returning Series
**G'wed**
The BAFTA-nominated Scouse comedy *G'wed* is available for catch-up ahead of its third series.
The show offers a look into the lives of working-class teenagers in Liverpool, featuring characters like Reece (Dylan Thomas-Smith), Christopher (Jake Kenny-Byrne), and Connor (Max Ainsworth).
It explores themes of school, relationships, and family dynamics, arriving on ITV1 and ITVX on Monday, June 8th.
**Best Medicine**
Sky is set to release *Best Medicine*, a US remake of *Doc Martin*.
Josh Charles takes on the lead role as a Boston surgeon who transitions to a general practitioner in Port Wenn.
Original fans may be interested to know that Martin Clunes makes an appearance as the lead character's father, Robert, a gastroenterologist with an abrasive personality.
This series premieres on Sky One on Tuesday, June 9th.
**Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr: The Final**
The final episode of *Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr* will see two finalists transform rental cottages at the historic Longleat Estate.
Their task involves drawing inspiration from the safari park and surrounding countryside.
The episode, airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8 pm on Tuesday, June 9th, will also feature presenter Alan Carr interacting with lorikeets and judge Michelle Ogundehin on safari.
**Amandaland**
The second series of *Amandaland* concludes this week with an episode titled 'Prom.' Amanda (Lucy Punch) hosts a pre-party for her daughter Georgie and her friends, which is complicated by her mother Felicity (Joanna Lumley)'s meddling, a problematic limo, and a disastrous make-up artist.
This finale airs on BBC One at 9 pm on Wednesday, June 10th.
**Colors of Evil: Black**
Netflix has acquired the Polish crime thriller *Colors of Evil: Black*.
The film follows prosecutor Leopold Bilski (Jakub Gierszał) as he investigates the discovery of a young woman's body.
Bilski teams up with the victim's mother, Helena (Maja Ostaszewska), to link the murder to a 20-year-old cold case, leading them into a criminal underworld.
It arrives on Netflix on Wednesday, June 10th.
**The Sommerdahl Murders**
The fourth series of the detective drama *The Sommerdahl Murders* is coming to More 4 on Friday, June 12th.
The show follows DCI Dan Sommerdahl (Peter Mygind) as he investigates crimes in Elsinore, Denmark, while navigating his personal life.
This season promises a deeper exploration of his challenging personal circumstances.
Key points
- Nicola Walker stars in the new Disney+ series 'Alice and Steve,' which premieres on Monday, June 8th.
- The series 'Alice and Steve' features Walker as Alice and Jemaine Clement as Steve, whose long-standing friendship is tested when Steve dates Alice's daughter.
- Other new and returning shows this week include the BAFTA-nominated comedy 'G'wed' and the fourth series of 'The Sommerdahl Murders'.