January is not the easiest time of the year. All the build-up in December is released and we have to restart again! The weather is cold and it can be a bit bleak – we are the equivalent of a squeezed tea bag perched on the edge of a sink – So, what better way to lift our spirits than to grab a cup of tea and a blankie - put our feet up an watch some quality uplifting, inspiring happy television.
Producer Lenny is here with his Telly picks for January.
Here is his list in full:
Dancing With The Stars - RTE 1 Sunday nights
Sort Your Life Out with Stacey Solomon - Originally on BBC - Repeats are showing now on W – and you can also search in your Sky or Virgin provider, and it should show up to download or record.
Junior Bake Off – available to stream on All 4 through your smart tv
Gravity Falls - the best animated show EVER!
Only Murders in the Building - Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez – star as three true crime podcast addicts whose lives begin to imitate art.
Modern Family - watch this brilliant comedy described as the real life Simpsons from the start or just go back and watch classic episodes - or if you have never watched START NOW!!
All 3 above are available on Disney +
Queer Eye - JVN, Tan, Antoni, Karamo and Bobby, travel around the world and help people get their lives together. From personal grooming, home renovation, style, food, and life, Prepare for tears of joy.
Nailed It! – the hilarious Nicole Byer presents this anti-baking slice of brilliance
Derry Girls – why not? Go back to the start - pick a fave or introduce a friend!
Above three available on Netflix