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Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake delves into the heart-warming and emotional world of dog care on U&W, stream all episodes of the critically acclaimed period drama Harlots on U, and The Alienist takes us back to the 1800s to catch a killer on U&Drama.
Pete Wicks: For Dogs Sake
New series, Tuesday 7th January at 8pm on U&W
Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake follows Strictly and TOWIE star Pete Wicks as he immerses himself in the heart-warming and emotional world of dog care at Basildon’s Dogs Trust rehoming centre. Across one life-changing summer, Pete learns first-hand the dedication and hard work it takes to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs in need. The show captures the highs and lows of animal welfare, including rehabilitating pregnant dogs seized at the border, nursing a never-ending stream of puppies abandoned in carrier bags and cardboard boxes and saving stray dogs found on the streets. Along the way, viewers will witness uplifting moments of rehoming and the irresistible charm of adorable puppies getting the second chance they deserve. Packed with emotional moments, Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake offers a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of animal rescue, shining a light on the vital work of Dogs Trust.
Harlots
Stream all episodes from Saturday 11th January on U
Critically acclaimed period drama starring Lesley Manville, Samantha Morton, Jessica Brown Findlay and Liv Tyler. Set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, Harlots is a powerful family drama offering a brand-new take on the city’s most valuable commercial activity - sex. Inspired by the stories of real women, the series follows Margaret Wells and her daughters, as she struggles to reconcile her roles as mother and brothel owner. When her business comes under attack from Lydia Quigley, a rival madam with a ruthless streak, Margaret must fight back, even if it means putting her family at risk. Brown Findlay stars as Charlotte, Margaret’s eldest daughter and the city’s most coveted courtesan, who begins to grapple with her position in both society and her immediate family.
The Alienist
Series continues, Wednesday 15th January at 9pm on U&Drama
In 1896 New York City, psychologist Laszlo Kreizler (Daniel Bruhl) is enlisted by Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt to catch a killer preying on homeless boys.