Top TV this Autumn

TOP TV RETURNING THIS AUTUMN

As a result of the pandemic, many scheduled shows have not been able to go ahead as planned, and thus, we’ve been starved of our regular ‘new’ TV fix

However, as we approach the busy Autumn period, thankfully some of our returning favourites had managed to complete filming before the full force of the pandemic was felt. Therefore, we’ve picked out a handful of the must-watch shows that are still planning to return to our screens in Autumn 2020.

HIS DARK MATERIALS - BBC ONE The fantasy drama series based on the books of the same name by Phillip Pullman will return for a second series. The show, which was renewed before the first series even aired has been received well and will boast more huge names including Andrew Scott (Sherlock), and Phoebe WallerBridge (Fleabag), who have been added to the already star-studded cast, which includes Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), and James McAvoy (Atonement).

MARCELLA - ITV The third series of this Anna Friel led show had already finished filming when the pandemic hit. It’s been teased that in the new series Marcella has assumed an undercover identity in Northern Ireland. And after the pain-staking cliff-hanger back in 2018, it looks like fans won’t have too much longer to wait to be gripped by this drama, once again.

DERRY GIRLS - CHANNEL 4 Channel 4’s hit comedy set in 90s Northern Ireland had to pause filming with immediate effect as a direct result of the pandemic. But as yet, there is no official statement to say that series three will not still be released this year. The most-watched show in Northern Ireland since records began, Derry Girls season 3 should have all the usual shenanigans that we’ve come to expect as it follows a group of girls who attempt to navigate their way through their teenage years.

THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE-OFF - CHANNEL 4 Rather than attempt to reschedule a lot of the summer shows have decided to completely postpone until 2021 and it looked like The Great British Bake-Off had followed suit. However, it has been announced that filming is currently taking place on a fourth Channel 4 series, and mammoth eleventh overall. And even if strict rules are in place to prevent the famous Paul Hollywood handshake, it’ll still be good to have a more festive version of the Bake-Off back this year. We’ve picked out a handful of the mustwatch shows that are still planning to return to our screens in Autumn 2020.

THE RETURN OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE …AGAIN

It may have only just finished, but this month the

Premier League returns for the 2020/21 season

Now we know which teams have been promoted, as well as relegated, it’s time to make some predictions for the upcoming season. But with such a shortened summer hiatus, might the form shown since the restart of last season give an indication as to how next season will go?

Only Manchester City and Liverpool have produced consistently enough to mount title pushes TITLE CHALLENGERS For the past two years, only Manchester City and Liverpool have produced consistently enough to mount title pushes, and it’s hard to see this changing anytime soon. Although Liverpool won the title at a canter last season, Manchester City can be lax in defence, having lost six more games than Liverpool throughout the 2019/20 season. However, with how Manchester City performed after the league’s restart in June – having scored 34 goals in their final 9 league matches – and already making signings to bolster their leaky defence, come May, don’t be surprised if it’s a two-horse race.

BATTLE FOR TOP FOUR If we assume that Liverpool and Manchester City will be jostling it out for top-spot, that leaves two more Champions League qualification places and a whole host of teams who will be looking to grab them. For the first time in years, Manchester United are favourites to gain a top-four place. And, although their defence looks suspect, they showed some serious goalscoring power since the restart, last season. And so if they continue this form into next season, it will be hard for any team to outscore them.

Chelsea will also feel confident ahead of next season. Although they were hit and miss throughout 2019/20, the signings of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner will fill fans with

optimism that, along with Manchester United, they should have lots of attacking threat. Wolves are the next best if they can keep all of their top players. They’ve shown in their two-season return to the Premier League that they are a dangerous counter-attacking team, and can also keep it tight at the back. As for the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham, neither have a realistic chance unless there are dramatic improvements in the defensive department.

SURPRISE PACKAGE Leeds United are finally back at the top table. Out of the Premier League since 2004, they’ve got a couple of things going for them that may encourage their fans to believe that they’ll have a successful return. They have Marcelo Bielsa at the helm. With his managerial CV boasting the Argentinian national team and Athletic Bilbao, among others, as well as recently receiving praise from Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino, he may show his ability to turn this sleeping giant into Premier League regulars.

Bielsa also has a squad of players who have little experience of top-flight football. We’ve seen that in recent years, the likes of Brighton and Sheffield United have

MANAGER SACK RACE

The start of the new season brings new challenges to every team in the division, especially their highly paid managers. Premier League clubs aren’t known for their patience if things aren’t going the team’s way, so who’s head will be on the chopping block from day one?

thrived after gaining promotion. After being tipped to go straight back down, both teams did incredibly well because of their lack of top-flight experience. So will Leed’s lack of experience actually allow them to go under the radar?

RELEGATION FAVOURITES Leed’s lack of Premier League experience could work to their advantage, but it could have the opposite effect on the other two promoted teams. Unlike Leeds, Fulham and West Brom have both enjoyed recent seasons in the Premier League, to the point where one could perhaps label them ‘yo-yo’ teams, in the sense that they go up and down divisions with relative ease. And although they both showed defensive grit in the Championship last term, they both know that the Premier League is a different prospect.

Along with these two, Aston Villa could be in trouble once again, after they only narrowly escaped the drop in July. Crystal Palace could be in trouble too. After the restart, they only picked up four points from nine games and if they were to lose their star man, Wilfred Zaha, things

would look nervy for the Eagles.

H ere are our top three for the chop:

1. Jose Mourinho – Tottenham Hotspur. 2. Roy Hodgson – Crystal Palace. 3. Dean Smith – Aston Villa.

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Gary is a co-founder of Longsons and has been a director since the business was created in 2010. He is still very ‘hands-on’ within the business and as a keen photographer provides professional highquality property photos and floorplans for most of our new instructions. Gary has lived in Norfolk for 30 years and has recently taken up golf and is a keen cyclist! His chosen superpower would be the ability to fly, his dream holiday destination would be anywhere warm, sunny and with a beach; his ideal party guest would be Carl Pilkington because he never fails to make him laugh.

Kevin Wilson | DIRECTOR Kevin co-founded the business in 2010 with friend and colleague Gary. His knowledge of the local property market, along with his superb business and organisational skills have been a major contributing factor to the relentless steady growth and ongoing success of Longsons. Born in Norfolk he has lived here all his life, hence his love for Norwich City Football Club. Kevin enjoys an occasional ‘flutter’ which would explain his dream holiday destination of Las Vegas. His ideal party guest would be Dynamo Magician so he could find out some of his secrets.

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Kyle joined Longsons early in 2017, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge of both sales and lettings. His role as office manager also involves property valuations which is a part of the job Kyle particularly enjoys. Born and raised in Norfolk, his spare time is spent socialising with family and friends and playing the occasional game of football for a local team. Being a Liverpool fan, Kyle’s ideal party guest would be Steven Gerrard

“because he is an icon!”, his chosen superpower would be the ability to time travel and his dream holiday destination would be the Caribbean Island of Aruba.

Lynn List | VALUER Lynn has spent most of her working life working for both independent and corporate estate agencies. When Lynn joined Longsons in 2013 she brought with her a multitude of sales experience and knowledge. Blessed with endless energy, Lynn brings genuine enthusiasm and a love of the industry to her role. Lynn was born in Norfolk and other than living abroad for 10 years, she has lived here all her life. Her love of gardening takes up a lot of her spare time and her dream holiday destination would be Australia. Her ideal party guest would be Sir Paul McCartney and she would love to have teleportation as a superpower.

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Kerrie has lived in Norfolk most of her life and enjoys spending time with her young family and friends, plus Pilate classes and baking: the constant supply of cakes in our office is certainly proving very popular! Kerrie’s ideal party guest would be Michael Jackson “he’s the King of Pop!” her dream holiday destination would be the Maldives and her ideal superpower would be the ability to read minds.

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Imogen joined Longsons early in 2019 having previously worked at a corporate estate agent. With her warm personality, friendly demeanour and passion for estate agency, she is a popular, valued member of our team. Imogen was born and raised in Norfolk and she has a busy social life and enjoys playing hockey, following St Helens rugby league team and unwinding with some retail therapy at the shops. As a huge fan of the TV show Friends, her ideal party guest would be Jennifer Anniston, her dream holiday destination is Australia and her chosen superpower would be shapeshifting!