What’s Coming To Disney+ This Week | Polar Bear (UK/Ireland)
It’s the start of a new week and time to take a look at what’s coming to Disney+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland this week, which includes a whole batch of new originals for Earth Day and new episodes of “Moon Knight”, “NCIS”, “The Kardashians” and the finale of “The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder”.
Here’s the rundown:
Note: This list is subject to change
Monday 18th April 2022
The Queen Family Singalong
This is real life, not just fantasy! Inviting friends and family from around the country to gather in their living rooms, crank up the volume and rock out for an hour of killer hits, performed by musical artists the whole family knows and loves.
Superstar S1
Featuring rare footage and intimate details about the mavericks who shaped American culture.
Wednesday 20th April 2022
Moon Knight – Episode 4
When Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.
Club Mickey Mouse S4
“Club Mickey Mouse” follows the journey of the new Mouseketeers as they create new music and choreography and build friendships
Space Chickens in Space S1 + Shorts
Three chickens, Chuck, Starley and Finley, encounter innumerable challenges when they find themselves accidentally enrolled in an intergalactic military academy.
Roll it Back Shorts S1
The Bennett and Blatt family try to get used to their new family one day at a time. The live-studio audience takes part by giving the characters improv scenes to act out.
Hacking the System S1
For 15 years, Brian Brushwood has made a career out of social manipulation and thinking like a criminal. Now, he’s revealing how to avoid people who cheat the system, and showing you the legal tips, tricks, and shortcuts to get ahead in life – one hack at a time.
Wild Russia S1
An in-depth look at Russia’s most natural wonders including Siberia, Kamchatka, the Artic, Caucasus
Wild Central America S1
The host travels across the wild expanse of Central America and explores the plethora of flora and fauna found in the region.
Wild Hawaii S1
Hawaii rises from the sea a volcanic wasteland and is gradually transformed into a lush paradise.
NCIS S19 E5
The NCIS team investigates the death of a Navy commander whose body suddenly explodes before Jimmy can examine it.
Resident S5 E14
When Billie’s past mistakes are exposed, the team struggles to find a way to support her. The nursing shortage hits Chastain. A simple cleaning job goes horribly awry.
The Great North S2 E9
Tusk Johnson returns to Lone Moose and asks Beef and Wolf a favor; Honeybee enters a contest to win her own mall kiosk.
Bob’s Burgers S12 E11
Louise discovers that Mr. Frond’s plan to have the students evaluate the teachers shifts the balance of power from the teachers to the children; Bob and Linda can’t agree on their final resting place.
Family Guy S20 E11
Peter has an accident that leaves him with a high-pitched voice, so Jesus helps him fend off the other choir boys; Stewie becomes attracted to Lois’ masculine physique.
Trust Me S1+2
A series of gripping thrillers that expose the dark side of the people we trust to care for us – doctors. Each series features a brand new story and cast and explores a different, often unfamiliar world. When that trust breaks down, no one is safe.
Mrs. America S1
As feminists from all across the American subcontinent rally to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, Phylis Schlafly, a conservative activist, opposes it.
Our Kind Of People – Episode 10
Angela is close to getting everything she wants. Teddy confronts Leah. Raymond is desperate to get Jack’s Darmon shares away from Teddy and cover for Olivia with the police. Piggy comes clean to Tyrique about his father
The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder – Episode 10 – Finale
“Old Towne Road” – When Trudy tracks Suga Mama’s family to Oklahoma, the Prouds head to the family rodeo, where Suga Mama’s painful history will be revealed. Oscar discovers he’s a natural cowboy.
Thursday 23rd April 2022
The Kardashians – New Episode
The family you know and love is here with a brand new series, giving an all-access pass into their lives. Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie bring the cameras back to reveal the truth behind the headlines. From the intense pressures of running billion-dollar businesses to the hilarious joys of playtime and school drop-offs, this series brings viewers into the fold with a rivetingly honest story of love & life in the spotlight.
Captive Audience
This is the story of how a story gets told, and how the media’s magnifying glass impacts the characters caught in the narrative. Siblings Ashley and Steven Stayner Jr. never knew their famous father Steven, the child victim of a shocking California kidnapping, who tragically died in an accident when they were young. In 1972, seven-year-old Steven went to school – and never came home. His mother Kay struggles to keep the media interested in the case, and to hold her family together. Then, after seven years, a miracle: Steven returns. The media can’t get enough of the story and frantically descend on the Stayner home – but this isn’t the Hollywood ending it appears to be.
Friday 22nd April 2022
The Simpsons – When Billie Met Lisa
In “When Billie Met Lisa,” Lisa Simpson is discovered by chart-topping artists Billie Eilish and FINNEAS while searching for a quiet place to practice her saxophone. Billie invites Lisa to her studio for a special jam session she’ll never forget.
Disneynature’s “Polar Bear”
Disney+ and Disneynature revealed today that two-time Academy Award nominee Catherine Keeneer (“Capote,” “Being John Malkovich”) is narrating “Polar Bear.” The film tells the story of a new mother whose memories of her own youth prepare her to navigate motherhood in the increasingly challenging world that polar bears face today. Helmed by Alastair Fothergill and Jeff Wilson, the directing team behind Disneynature’s “Penguins,” and produced by Fothergill, Wilson, Jason Roberts, Keith Scholey and Roy Conli.
Bear Witness
“Bear Witness” journeys alongside the filmmakers behind Disneynature’s “Polar Bear” as they face profound challenges 300 miles from the North Pole. The team, who created a revolutionary arctic camp on site, navigated virtually impassible snow drifts and tenuous sea ice, garnering unprecedented footage revealing adaptive behaviors that surprised even this veteran team of filmmakers
“Explorer: The Last Tepui”
The Disney+ Earth Day special “Explorer: The Last Tepui,” from National Geographic, follows elite c ber Alex Honnold (“Free Solo”) and a world-class c bing team led by National Geographic Explorer and c ber Mark Synnott on a grueling mission deep in the Amazon jungle as they attempt a first-ascent c b up a 1000 foot sheer cliff. Their goal is to deliver legendary biologist and National Geographic Explorer Bruce Means to the top of a massive “island in the sky” known as a tepui. The team must first trek miles of treacherous jungle terrain to help Dr. Means complete his life’s work, searching the cliff wall for undiscovered animal species. The one-hour special is the newest installment of National Geographic’s long-running “Explorer” series. This Earth Day, learn why the tepuis – much like the Galapagos – are a treasure trove of biodiversity worth protecting.
“The Biggest Little Farm: The Return”
The Disney+ Earth Day special “The Biggest Little Farm: The Return,” from National Geographic, is based on the 2018 award-winning feature documentary film that tells the story of John and Molly Chester, who abandon their urban life in Los Angeles to live on a barren farm to grow delicious food in harmony with nature in Ventura County. The new special follows the farmers’ 10-year tireless journey as they transform the land into a magical working farm and document the whole process in this heartwarming special that is akin to a real-life “Charlotte’s Web.” Apricot Lane Farms is a beautiful, complex world that reflects our planet’s biodiversity, and this special introduces audiences to animals that will quickly burrow into their hearts, like Emma the pig who welcomes her newest litter and an adorable lamb named Moe who befriends the family. This Earth Day, see how the farmers utilize the interconnectedness of nature to help build soil health, maximize biodiversity, and regeneratively grow the most nutrient-dense food possible.
Okavango: River of Dreams
An exploration of the wildlife and landscapes of the Okavango river in southern Africa, embarking on a journey along the river’s path.
Wild Lapland
A lyrical portrayal of the enchanting, wild creatures who call Lapland home.
America’s Greatest Animals
Can American animals compete with Africa’s elephant, leopard, lion, rhino and water buffalo? Twelve candidates are examined.
Mr Popper’s Penguins (2011)
Tom spends more time at work than with his children. However, when his father sends him penguins as a gift, they help him bond with his children.
What are you looking forward to watching on Disney+ this week?
Roger Palmer
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