WTW – what to watch this week

La clemenza di Tito

Royal Opera House, available to stream until Sunday 20 June 

For the first time since 2002, The Royal Opera performs La clemenza di Tito (The Mercy of Titus) – Mozart’s operatic depiction of a society threatened by change, control and mystery. In this production by Richard Jones, expect a reinterpretation of the classic fit for a contemporary audience. You can purchase tickets here. 

Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In

Amazon Prime, Saturday 29 May

After premiering in cinemas on Thursday, this documentary is now available to stream online. It examines the life and legend of former Scotland, Aberdeen and Manchester United football manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Diana Interview: Truth Behind the Scandal

Channel 4, Saturday 29 May at 8:30 pm

The documentary production team, whose work led to the BBC Diana scandal inquiry, are back with an exclusive look inside the latest explosive revelations surrounding the interview. 

Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Sir Keir Starmer

ITV, Tuesday 1 June at 9:30 pm

In an unusual instalment of the talk show series, Piers Morgan sits down with the Labour Party leader. Sir Keir Starmer will discuss his childhood in Surrey, his mother’s battle with illness and pivotal moments in his political career. The dynamic between Piers and Keir might make for a memorable watch.

The Anti-Vax Conspiracy

Channel 4, Tuesday 1 June at 9 pm

A deep dig into the anti-vaccination movement, investigating the myth that vaccines are a mechanism for the government to inject people with dangerous substances. The film will speak to people who have profited from the sale of fake Coronavirus cures and to Piers Corbyn, brother of the former Labour leader, who previously compared the vaccine rollout to experiments in wartime concentration camps.

Building Britain’s Biggest Nuclear Power Station

BBC Two, Wednesday 2 June at 9 pm

This documentary follows the challenges of building the Hinkley Point C in the remote Somerset countryside, Britain’s first nuclear power station in a generation. Engineers, technicians and behind the scenes staff all try to keep the project on track amidst numerous obstacles. 

Romantics & Classics: Style in the English Country House

V&A Museum, Thursday 3 June at 4 pm

English country houses today redefine traditional styles in a contemporary way. To mark the publication of their new book, Jeremy Musson and Hugo Rittson-Thomas discuss how English style can, and should, be updated while still respecting tradition. You can purchase tickets here. 

Sinéad O’Connor in conversation: Rememberings

Penguin Video via Vimeo, Tuesday 1 June at 7 pm

Her shaved head, her cover of Prince’s Nothing Compares 2 U and her political statements made globally-renowned musician Sinéad O’Connor a living legend by her early 20s. Now, in live conversation, to celebrate the publication of her memoir, she recounts her early time in Dublin, how she fell in love with motherhood and her passion for music. You can purchase tickets, which includes a copy of O’Connor’s new memoir, Rememberings, here. 

Breaking Boundaries: The Science of our Planet

Netflix, Friday 4 June

Sir David Attenborough joins forces with Johan Rockström, Swedish professor and scientist, to examine the Earth’s biodiversity collapse and how the crisis can still be averted. In true Attenborough style, it promises to be a captivating watch. In fact, “you may never look at the world in the same way again,” promises the short trailer.