Hugo Weaving joins the cast of “Slow Horses,” premiering the first two episodes of its fourth season Wednesday, Sept. 4, on Apple TV+.
Gary Oldman stars in “Slow Horses”
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‘Horses’ welcome Weaving: Acclaimed actor joins ‘Slow Horses’ Season 4
By Dana Simpson
Apple TV+’s horses may be slow, but they sure are relentless. With plenty of the story left to tell — and having already secured a fifth season from Apple — the British Intelligence-based TV series is back for more deceit, double-crossing and potentially deadly duties. Season 4 of “Slow Horses” premieres its first two episodes Wednesday, Sept. 4, on Apple TV+.
Released and shared on X (formerly Twitter) as soon as last season ended, the Season 4 trailer for “Slow Horses” reveals everything from the threat of a serial bomber in London to a death on the Slough House team and the addition of at least one new character, named Frank Harkness.
Played by Hugo Weaving, who is best known for his roles as people’s terrorist V in “V for Vendetta” (2005), Agent Smith in the original Matrix trilogy (1999-2005) and Elrond in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the
Rings trilogy (2001-2003), Harkness is billed as “one of the most exciting developments in the Apple TV+ show” (per ScreenRant). Developed as a villainous force to be reckoned with, ScreenRant writer Sarah Little points to Weaving’s “Slow Horses” character as being poised to possibly “become the best villain the show has ever featured.”
Leading man Gary Oldman (“Darkest Hour,” 2017), however — unlike his character, Jackson Lamb — is simply delighted to be back at it again on television.
“Some of the best stuff you see is on your television screen,” Oldman shared during a TV news event, adding, “I love long-form.”
During the same event, as reported by IndieWire journalist Ben Travers in May of this year, Oldman revealed that he had always wished to “revisit a character” on an episodic basis. Luckily, “Slow Horses,” his first leading television role,
has offered him the perfect chance to do exactly that. And given the recent renewal of a fifth season, it seems there will be plenty more of disgraced (at times disgraceful) MI5
Agent Lamb to go around.
In fact, Oldman has said he would be happy to play Lamb until Apple TV+ exhausted the Slough House source material by author Mick Herron.
“If they’re [Apple TV+] happy to keep us on the air, then I’m very happy to ... do all eight books,” Oldman told the panel of entertainment reporters during the aforementioned press junket earlier this year.
“And since we started, [Herron] has written another one, so who knows? Maybe it’ll be nine books, and I’ll be happy to play Jackson Lamb [in all of them.]”
Actor Jack Lowden (“Dunkirk,” 2017), on the other hand, praises the show for its unique and cutting sense of humour.
Lowden, who plays stunted MI5 up-and-comer River
Cartwright in the series, said that while he had “never read the books,” the humour in the scripts was the “biggest draw” for him.
“It was so bizarre and so wonderful to think of what is essentially like a work-based thriller where everybody’s a little bit bad at what they do,” Lowden shared in an interview with Awards Radar reporter Steven Prusakowski.
Based on the Slough House book series by Herron, “Slow Horses” Season 4 also stars Saskia Reeves (“Luther”), Kristin Scott Thomas (“Gosford Park,” 2001), Christopher Chung (“Waterloo Road”), Rosalind Eleazar (“Howards End”), Sophie Okonedo (“The Wheel of Time”), Samuel West (“All Creatures Great and Small”), Aimee-Ffion Edwards (“Peaky Blinders”), Kadiff Kirwan (“Chewing Gum”), Ruth Bradley (“Ted Lasso”), Joanna Scanlan (“Getting On”), Tom Brooke (“Preacher”) and James Callis (“Battlestar Galactica”).
What’s Available NOW On
“English Teacher”Season 1 (Sept. 3, Series Premiere)
Created by Brian Jordan Alvarez, this new FX comedy series stars Alvarez as Evan Marquez, a high school teacher in Austin, Texas, who often finds himself at the intersection of the personal, professional and political aspects of working at a high school. By his side is his friend group of other teachers, including Gwen Sanders (Stephanie Koenig) and Markie Hillridge (Sean Patton).
“Cómo cazar a un monstruo” (Sept. 6) Lluis Gros, sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual abuse, asks YouTuber and filmmaker Carles Tamayo to make a documentary about his life to clean up his image after his conviction. Carles agrees, thinking that Gros will apologize, but when he realizes that this is not his intention and that he is still free, he tries to find out why he is still unpunished.
“World Eats Bread” (Available Now) Get ready to fall in love with bread all over again. This whimsical, three-part docuseries explores what bread, our most fundamental food, reveals about the cultures that lovingly make and devour it. Each episode introduces us to a staple loaf crafted with a unique spin reflecting its homeland’s history, geography, rich traditions, and the humanity that connects us all.
“Incredible Animal Journeys” (Available Now)
Millions of animals migrate across our planet daily using routes passed down through generations. This docuseries puts audiences in the action as they soar, fly and swim from the Antarctic to the African savanna and the Pacific Ocean to Alaska.
“Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story” (Available Now) When a wild otter in desperate need of help washes up on his jetty in the remote Scottish islands of Shetland, Billy, his wife Susan and their devoted sheepdog Jade find themselves with a unique new member of their family. This documentary film shows us how love can reawaken us to the beauty of nature.
“The Real Red Tails” (Available Now)
This documentary looks into the astonishing discovery of a P-39 airplane in Lake Huron, Michigan, reigniting a story lost to time and triggering one of the most important World War II archeological missions in the Great Lakes.
On the morning of April 11, 1944, Second Lieutenant Frank Moody perished in what should have been a routine training mission when his plane malfunctioned.
“Tell Me Lies” - Season 2 (Sept. 4)
In this adaptation of Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, the tumultuous, eightyear relationship between Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Stephen DeMarco) becomes more toxic over the years, permanently altering not only their own lives, but also the lives of everyone around them.
“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” (Available Now) The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. The battle to defeat the enemy and restore harmony to the LEGO universe takes Emmet (Chris Pratt), Lucy (Elizabeth Banks), Batman (Will Arnett) and the rest of their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds that test their courage and creativity.
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” - Season 1 (Sept. 6) Gaining popularity on the social media platform TikTok, a group of Mormon mom influencers implode when they get caught in the midst of a swinging sex scandal that makes international headlines. Now, their sisterhood is shook to its core.
“10 Cloverfield Lane” (Available Now) After getting in a car accident, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) awakens to find herself in a mysterious bunker with two men named Howard (John Goodman) and Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.). Howard offers her a pair of crutches to help her remain mobile with her leg injury sustained from the car crash and tells her to “get good on those” before leaving the bunker.
“Outlast” - Season 2 (Sept. 4) In this raw survival competition series, 16 lone wolf experts are dropped in the Alaskan wilderness and must outlast each other in a battle for a million dollar payout. There’s only one rule in this cut throat game: they must be a part of one of four teams to win.
“Rebel Ridge” (Sept. 6)
Ex-Marine Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) grapples his way through a web of small-town corruption when an attempt to post bail for his cousin escalates into a violent standoff with the local police chief (Don Johnson). AnnaSophia Robb co-stars.
“Something in the Water” (Available Now) Reunited for a destination wedding, five girlfriends decide to rent a boat to spend the day along the coast. However, when they get stranded in open water, they find themselves in a fight for their lives against circling sharks and Mother
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“War of the Worlds” (Available Now) In this 2005 adaptation of the original
Dockworker
Cruise) struggles to build a relationship with his two
dren, Rachel (Dakota
and Robbie (Justin
When his ex-wife, Mary Ann (Miranda Otto), drops them off at Ferrier’s house, it seems as though it will be just another tension-filled weekend.
“The Perfect Couple” (Sept. 5) Amelia Sacks (Eve
is about to marry into one of the
son Winbury (Nicole Kidman), has spared no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season — until a body turns up on the beach.
“Selling Sunset”Season 6 (Sept. 6) The realtors of The Oppenheim Group return for an explosive eighth season with over-the-top listings and high stakes drama as they navigate love, betrayal and loyalty both inside and outside the brokerage. Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma Hernan, Amanza Smith,
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wealthiest families on Nantucket Island. Her disapproving future mother-in-law, famous novelist Greer Garri-
Chelsea Lazkani, Bre Tiesi, and Nicole Young are all back and working under the watchful eyes of bosses Jason and Brett Oppenheim.
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Lauren Lyle, Hiftu
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Sports Zone
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Coverage of the para cycling road races and mixed team relay, preliminary para swimming heats. (Live) Saturday
7 a.m. CNBC 2024 Paris Paralympics Men’s & Women’s Cycling Road Race Finals. Para cycling concludes with men’s and women’s road races. (Live)
8:05 a.m. CNBC 2024 Paris Paralympics Women’s Singles Table Tennis Final. The gold medal final of the women’s singles para table tennis tournament. (Live) 9 a.m. CNBC 2024 Paris Paralympics Road Cycling Mixed Team Relay. Coverage of the mixed team handcycling relay at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. (Live)
10 a.m. CNBC 2024 Paris Paralympics Men’s Wheelchair Basketball, Bronze Medal Match: Teams TBA. From Bercy Arena in Paris. (Live)
11:45 a.m. CNBC 2024 Paris Paralympics Para Swimming Finals. Athletes jump into the pool for para swimming finals at the 2024 Paralympics. (Live)
12 p.m. SNY College Football Lafayette at Monmouth. From Kessler Stadium in West Long Branch, N.J. (Live)
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live) WNYW-5 WNBA Basketball Seattle Storm at New York Liberty. From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Live)
8:15 p.m. WGRZ-2 WICU-12
WKBW-7 College Football Arkansas at Oklahoma State. From Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Football Texas at Michigan. From Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Live)
12:30 p.m. WIVB-4 WSEE-35 NWSL Soccer Portland Thorns FC at Washington Spirit. From Audi Field in Washington, D.C. (Live)
1 p.m. CNBC 2024 Paris Paralympics Blind Soccer, Bronze Medal Match: Teams TBA. From Eiffel Tower Stadium in Paris, France. (Live) WGRZ-2 WICU-12 2024 Paris Paralympics Daytime: Swimming, Track and Field. Coverage of medal races in swimming and track and field at the Paralympics. (Live)
1:30 p.m. CNBC 2024 Paris Paralympics Women’s Sitting Volleyball, Gold Medal Match: Teams TBA. From North Paris Arena in Paris, France. (Live)
3 p.m. CNBC 2024 Paris Paralympics Para Track and Field Finals. Coverage of medal races in para track and field at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. (Live) GOLF PGA Tour Champions Golf Ascension Charity Classic, Second Round. From Norwood Hills Country Club in Jennings, Mo. (Live) USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Focused Health 250. From Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (Live)
3:30 p.m. CNBC 2024 Paris Paralympics Men’s Wheelchair Basketball, Gold Medal Match: Teams TBA. From Bercy Arena in Paris. (Live)
ESPN2 College Football California at Auburn. From Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. (Live)
FS1 College Football South Dakota at Wisconsin. From Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. (Live)
TRUTV College Football Idaho at Wyoming. From War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyo. (Live)
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 College Football Northern Illinois at Notre Dame. From Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. (Live)
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 College Football Iowa State at Iowa. From Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Live)
WKBW-7 College Football South Carolina at Kentucky. From Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. (Live)
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Football Baylor at Utah. From Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Live)
4 p.m. ESPN 2024 US Open Tennis Women’s Championship. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
SNY MLB Baseball Cincinnati Reds at New York Mets. From Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
4:30 p.m. WPIX-11 College Football Marshall at Virginia Tech. From Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. (Live)
6:30 p.m. ATTPT MLB Baseball Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh. (Live)
7 p.m. ESPN College Football South Florida at Alabama. From Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Live)
ESPN2 College Football Virginia at Wake Forest. From Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston Salem, N.C. (Live)
FS1 College Football Kansas at Illinois. From Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Live) TRUTV College Football Georgia Southern at Nevada. From Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nev. (Live)
7:30 p.m. WGRZ-2 WICU-12 College Football Colorado at Nebraska. From Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (Live) WKBW-7 College Football Tennessee vs. NC State. From Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Live)
10 p.m. WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Football Texas Tech at Washington State. From Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Live)
10:15 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Liberty at New Mexico State. From Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, N.M. (Live)
10:30 p.m.
In Focus
BY JAY BOBBIN
‘Die Hard 2’ hands Bruce Willis more action
“How can the same thing happen to the same guy twice?” Bruce
to express that query as his New York cop alter ego John McClane finds
unexpected peril in “Die Hard 2,” the Christmas Eve-set 1990 sequel directed by action specialist Renny Harlin (“Cliffhanger”) that FX shows Thursday, Sept. 5, as part of a marathon of all the Willis-starring “Die Hard” adventures. McClane is waiting for his wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) to arrive at Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport when the site’s air-traffic system is overtaken by terrorists bent on freeing a soon-to-arrive police prisoner. Getting little help from the argumentative airport police chief (“NYPD Blue’s” Dennis Franz), McClane works through the underbelly and backrooms of the facility to try to thwart the plot in his own way. The script was adapted from a novel that had nothing to do with the “Die Hard” franchise initially, but ended up servicing it very well. William Atherton and Reginald VelJohnson also return from the first picture.
“Because I Said So” (Hulu, streaming): Though this 2007 comedy might seem lightweight in the surface, it’s notable for providing a solid dose of a charming Mandy Moore before she went in to prove her dramatic chops on the NBC series “This Is Us.” Here, she plays one of the daughters of a woman (Diane Keaton) who can’t help but meddle in her children’s lives … and for the chef played by Moore, that causes problems with two romantic interests (Gabriel Macht, Tom Everett Scott). Lauren Graham and Piper Perabo portray Moore’s
Bruce Willis in “Die Hard 2” classic
Across 1. Phoebe to Prue or Piper on “Charmed” 4. “Chiquitita” quartet
Something stinks and it’s not just Claudine’s (Lily Frazer) perfume launch party. During the festivities, Bella (Natascha McElhone) angles to get the business assistance she needs and Lucian (Oliver Dench) and Constance (Louisa Binder) plan to get away.
The Great North WNYW-5 WUTV-29 9:30 p.m.
When a mysterious cloaked person buys up all of Judy’s art, she tries to find out who it is. Then, Beef, Wolf, Ham and Moon put their green thumbs to the test and grow a huge cabbage. And, it’s a foam finger challenge for Honeybee and Jerry.
Monday
The Chicano Squad
A&E 9 p.m.
In the first installment of this two-night event, hear how six officers were selected to form an all-Latino homicide unit in Houston during the late 70s. With a rising murder rate in the Latin community, the men were given 90 days to solve open crimes.
English Teacher
FX 10 p.m.
Evan Marquez (Brian Jordan Alvarez) is an English teacher who’s constantly stuck balancing his personal, professional and political life at high school in this new comedy series. Surrounded by a lively group of teachers and staff, his life is a circus.
Tuesday
Chopped
FOOD 8 p.m.
Legendary chef and judge Maneet Chauhan has hand-picked four competitors to return to
NOW THE LORD IS THE SPIRIT AND WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS LIBERTY. AND YOU SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE. (2 COR. 3:17, JOHN 8:32). RED HOUSE Memorial Chapel 8077 East Loop Road Jimersontown Salamanca,
Crossword Puzzle
14. It parallels a radius
15. In times past 16. Carrie Coon’s series, with “The” 18. Jennifer Aniston’s series, with “The” 20. Hunt for 21. Your and my 22. TV show covering Hollywood since 1991 24. Beginnings
28. Family docs 29. Charge carrier 30. El ___ 33. Pasta topper 35. Mouths, anatomically
37. Deliver a tirade 38. Loren Bouchard’s animated
series 42. “Hijack” star
44. White alternative 45. Teutonic turndown 46. “___ Lang Syne” 47. Fleming who created 007 48. Flow stopper 49. Arborist’s concern 50. Small colonist
Down
1. Meat in a Monty Python skit 2. Cassio’s rival 3. “The Departed” (2006) director 4. Texas A&M team
5. Flip one’s lid?
6. Lux. neighbor
7. “___ to bed” 8. Writer Welty
9. Deli side
10. “Brokeback Mountain” (2005) director Lee
11. Home of the tallest bldg. in the world
17. Former Israeli prime minister Olmert
19. Green, in a way
22. Pudding ingredient
23. “Morning Edition” airer
25. Lane where “Desperate Housewives” takes place
26. “Wayne’s World” (1992) word
27. ___-Off (windshield cover brand)
31. Talking amorously
32. Planets and such
33. Memorial Day event
34. Coll. major
36. “Have _ __” (“Make yourself comfortable”)
37. Moscow money
38. Vivacity
39. Picture problem
40. Tom Clancy hero
41. Elated
42. Time ___
43. Dover’s state: Abbr.
the kitchen. However, her selected baskets reveal options that could prove to be a speed bump: a Nashville signature flavor, an Indian dessert and a frozen drink.
FBI: Most Wanted
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.
During this episode from Season 5, the task force is asked to solve a difficult case, after four detectives are shot dead during a nearby prisoner exchange. Off duty, being roommates is a struggle for Remy (Dylan McDermott) and Corey (J.D. Martin).
Wednesday
The Challenge
MTV 8 p.m.
Things get interesting when new targets fundamentally change the game, leaving competitors to wonder if they’ll be safe from elimination or not. Then, a “Challenge” history lesson brings a smile to TJ, while a sudden death round brings questions.
Pawn Stars
HIST 9 p.m.
Cowabunga! Just what is a 1991 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure prototype worth? Then, Rick tries to pull the trigger on a 1800s manstopper pistol at the shooting range. Later on, Rick uses his psychic abilities on a 1966 Kreskin ESP board game.
Thursday
Lucky 13
WKBW-7 9 p.m.
This fledgling game show invites contestants to answer 13 true-or-false trivia questions, then asks them to try and predict just how successfully they answered in order to earn a shot at a million-dollar prize.
Totally Funny Kids
WPIX-11 9:30 p.m.
The youngest members of the family get their moment in the spotlight — whether they want it or not — as host Tacarra Williams highlights the craziest and funniest videos featuring kids. At the end of each episode, one clip is named the week’s funniest.
Friday
Ancient Aliens
HIST 9 p.m.
Throughout the course of history there have been people who’ve claimed contact with beings from another world. While they claim to share important messages
for humanity, could it be that they have been chosen to help carry out an extraterrestrial agenda?
Tell Me How I Died
A&E 10 p.m.
After a shift at the local pharmacy, a Georgia college student disappears without a trace. Police open an investigation into a possible hate crime and abduction, but evidence found by Dr. Jamie Downs leads the case in a shocking new direction.
Saturday
48 Hours
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.
No matter the story — be it a shocking criminal case or salacious real-life scandal — viewers turn to the investigative reporting of Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant and the rest of the CBS News crew to give them the answers.
House Hunters
HGTV 10 p.m.
A single dad is looking for his very first home in his hometown of Atlanta.
As his daughter has just graduated from college, she plans to move in and pay rent. But while he hopes for new construction, his daughter wants something she can DIY.
Natascha McElhone and Lily Frazer in
“Hotel Portofino” Sunday on PBS
Peter Van Sant is a correspondent in “48 Hours” Saturday on CBS 4 x 2” ad
Across 1. N.L. East team, on scoreboards
4. “Animal House” (1978) group
8. Wear and tear
11. Stay-at-home
12. Tabula ___ 13. The Platters’ “___ Mine” 14. Renowned round sung in French
17. Sailor’s affirmative 18. Sharer’s word 19. Forward 21. “___ of Eden” 24. Command to go forward
25. Preposition
26. The powers that ___
27. The States, briefly
28. Actor Guinness
30. Outlaws
trivia quiz
32. Wimple wearer 34. Salon offering 35. Stay current 41. Elbow’s site
42. Small amounts, as of cream
43. Test site 44. “Way to go!” 45. Say again 46. Court ploy Down
1. Common digital doc format 2. Laugh sound 3. Utopian 4. Not tied down 5. British rule in colonial India 6. Simile’s middle 7. ___ Bell 8. Nichelle’s “Star Trek” role 9. Behold 10. Relative of -trix 15. Coveted golf trophy
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Back to school
Questions:
1) Which 1980s sitcom featured a class of gifted students helmed by Howard Hessman, and later, Billy Connolly?
2) In the Peanuts comic strip and TV specials, Linus has a crush on his teacher — what is her name?
3) Which ‘90s sitcom was centered on a main character who lived next door to his teacher/principal?
4) Which actress won an Emmy for her work as the voice of teacher Edna Krabappel in “The Simpsons”?
5) Which “Welcome Back, Kotter” character would raise his hand and yell “Ooh ooh ooh” to get the teacher’s attention?
6) What subject does Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) teach in the first seasons of “Glee”?
7) Name the acclaimed choreographer who played dance teacher Lydia Grant in the 1980 film “Fame” and its TV adaptation.
8) Eve Arden famously played a high school teacher in “Our Miss Brooks.” Which character did she later play in
teach in “Abbott Elementary”?
16. It’s bigger than a twin
19. Bubbly drink from Asia 20. Law school newbie 22. Surprise greatly 23. Get rid of 29. Foe
31. The least bit 33. Au naturel 34. “Eh” 35. Major retail jeweler
