Lydia Patrick
TV & Lifestyle Writer
Lydia is TV & Lifestyle Writer at Good Housekeeping and is passionate about all things culture and entertainment. She previously worked as a Life and Trends Reporter at Newsweek and as a General Reporter for the Independent’s news desk.
“The best Harlan Coben series yet”: 7 “5-star” Joanna Lumley dramas to watch on ITV, Netflix, the BBC & more
From twisty thrillers to hilarious sitcoms, Joanna Lumley has proved she can do it all.
“The new Death in Paradise”: 8 “superb” cosy crime dramas coming to ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more
The BBC is bringing us a new Agatha Christie-esque series and a Death in Paradise replacement is coming.
Winter lunches sorted: Mary’s Berry’s simple cauliflower soup takes 15 minutes to make and lasts all week
It’s officially soup season.
Move over Happy Valley, After The Flood is the “outstanding” ITV crime drama to binge tonight
If you miss solving crimes in the Calder Valley, we have the perfect solution
“An Unforgotten rival”: 7 “fantastic” crime dramas to watch this November on ITV, Netflix, the BBC & more
We’ve secured your next caseload.
A must-watch for Broadchurch fans: Hope Street is the BBC’s “exceptionally good” crime drama to watch tonight
We’ve found your next TV obsession.
“A 5-star detective drama”: 7 “superb” Hannah Waddingham dramas to watch on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more
From a glamorous killer to a doctor in a creepy crime thriller – Hannah can wow in any role
“Like Vera but darker”: 8 “5-star” detective dramas to watch this week on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more
Your next caseload has just dropped.
Move over The Night Manager, Murder on the Orient Express is Olivia Colman’s “superb” drama to watch tonight
It's the perfect whodunnit
“More watchable than Happy Valley”: 7 “5-star” Sarah Lancashire dramas to watch on ITV, Netflix, BBC & more
Need something to watch? We’ve got your next binge session sorted.
“It’s all gone wrong”: The 5 most “baffling” Celebrity Traitors blunders so far – and why more are coming
The Celebrity Traitors final is upon us! Let's unpack the series' spectacular slips
“Up there with Broadchurch”: Blackshore is the “5-star” detective drama to watch tonight
It's gritty, atmospheric and everything you'd want from a detective series
“Better than Death In Paradise”: 8 “beyond brilliant” detective dramas coming to ITV, Netflix, the BBC & more
From the latest series of Shetland to an exciting reboot – there's a lot to look forward to.
“A must-watch for Grantchester fans”: 7 “superb” James Norton series to watch on ITV, Netflix the BBC & more
We've got your next TV obsession sorted
“Stephen Graham is outstanding”: Snatch is the Adolescence star’s “faultless” performance to watch tonight
Brad Pitt leads the ensemble in this wacky Guy Ritchie drama.
Step aside, Slow Horses! 7 “outstanding” spy thrillers to watch now on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more
If your TV schedule has been lacking since Gary Oldman left, we've found the solution
“A Happy Valley rival”: 8 “5-star” crime dramas coming to ITV, Netflix, the BBC & more
Cold cases, mob bosses and Sarah Lancashire’s darkest role yet.
“The best series since Vera”: Ellis is the “beyond brilliant” detective drama to watch tonight
With smalltown secrets, cold cases and a formidable female lead, you’ll be hooked
“A Killing Eve replacement”: 8 “outstanding” Jodie Comer dramas to watch now on ITV, Netflix, the BBC & more
Got a Jodie Comer-shaped hole in your TV schedule? We've got you covered!
“A Sherlock rival”: 7 “5-star” mystery series to watch this week on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more
Calling all wannabe detectives – we've got your next case sorted!
“More watchable than MobLand”: Legend is Tom Hardy’s “superb” crime drama to watch tonight
There’s not one, but two of him!
“Her best series since Unforgotten”: 7 “5-star” Nicola Walker dramas to binge on Netflix, ITV, the BBC & more
From a “wrong com” to a deadpan detective – there’s a whole range of unmissable series.
Step aside, Shetland! 8 “fantastic” detective dramas to watch this weekend on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more
A cosy weekend in? Here’s what we’re watching.
“James Norton at his best”: Little Women is the Happy Valley star’s “10-star” period drama to watch tonight
In the mood for something heartfelt? Look no further.
“Like Mobland but better”: 8 “outstanding” Tom Hardy dramas to watch now on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more
From gritty gangsters to period dramas – there's something for everyone
“The new Grantchester”: 7 “beyond brilliant” mystery series coming to ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more
Polish off those magnifying glasses – here are the new sleuthing dramas you should be excited about.
“Her best performance yet”: Hollington Drive is Anna Maxwell Martin’s “10/10” crime thriller to watch tonight
A murder in a sleepy suburb unravels into a twisty whodunnit
“A Midsomer Murders rival”: 7 “superb” whodunnit series to watch now on ITV, Netflix, the BBC & more
On the lookout for a new mystery? Look no further!
“Better than Unforgotten”: 9 “5-star” crime dramas to watch this week on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more
From Liverpool’s underworld to a lavish country manor - there’s a mystery lurking around every corner.
“Her best crime drama yet”: 8 “5-star” Olivia Colman dramas to binge now on Netflix, ITV, the BBC and more
From DS Ellie Miller to MI6 officer Angela Burr – her range is impressive.
Calling all Death In Paradise fans! 7 “better” detective dramas to watch now on ITV, Netflix, the BBC & more
From Australia to the south of France – your next sunny sleuthing trip awaits!
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“As good as Broadchurch”: Deadwater Fell is the “fantastic” crime drama to binge this week
A small community is torn apart by a devastating crime in this dark series.