Top 10 Picks of the Day – Saturday 29 August

In 1985, Wham! were the first Western pop group to perform in communist China, with George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's two concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou introducing the genre to Chinese audiences and marked a turning point for the band. Drawing on meticulously restored, newly digitised and never-before-seen archive footage, alongside interviews with those who experienced the tour first-hand, this documentary revisits this historic moment through the eyes of the band, their team and Chinese audiences encountering Western pop culture for the first time

Widowed crime writer Tom Kennedy (Adam Scott) grew up knowing the chilling nursery rhyme about a boogeyman who snatches the young and innocent from their homes. According to the verse, 'If you're lonely, sad, and blue, the Whisper Man will come for you.' When Tom's eight-year-old son Jake (Acston Luca Porto) is abducted along with other children, the writer is reminded of the case of a convicted serial killer known as The Whisper Man. His estranged father, Pete Willis (Robert De Niro), a retired police detective, put Frank Carter (Michael Keaton) behind bars but Jake's disappearance compels the distraught family to revisit the evidence. Detective Amanda Beck (Michelle Monaghan) leads the live police investigation in a taut thriller directed by James Ashcroft, based on Alex North's bestselling novel.

Superhero adventure starring Chadwick Boseman, Andy Serkis and Michael B Jordan. Following the death of his father, Prince T'Challa must prove himself worthy of leading the hidden, technologically advanced, African country Wakanda. When his American-raised cousin Erik arrives and challenges the throne, a battle ensues for the heart of the nation - and the right to bear the noble title of "Black Panther".

Comedy starring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington. When a rare pop-up book is stolen before Paddington can buy it as a birthday present for his aunt Lucy, the little bear is arrested as the prime suspect in the theft. While Paddington is attempting to make the most of his incarceration, the true thief is using clues hidden in the book to locate the immense fortune of its late author.

The story of the September 11 terrorist attacks of 2001, told through previously unseen footage discovered in the archives of the international news agency Reuters almost 25 years later. From journalists and first responders to students and volunteer rescue teams, eyewitness accounts reveal how people reacted as the attacks unfolded and in the days that followed. Focusing on the first 48 hours, the film captures moments of tragedy, resilience and unity, creating a moving record of one of history's defining events

What happened to Mica Miller? This documentary series retraces her promising life, toxic marriage and the mysterious circumstances of her death.

Comedy drama based on a true story, starring Joel Edgerton and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Charlie Price inherits an ailing Northampton shoe factory when his father dies. After a chance encounter with drag queen Lola, Charlie is convinced the only way out is to produce reinforced heels for transvestites. But can he persuade his strait-laced, prejudiced workforce in time for the Milan fashion show?

Drama set against the backdrop of American troops leaving Afghanistan in 2021. Starring Shervin Alenabi, Jonathan Zaccaï and Darina Al Joundi

Coverage of the 2026 Henry Wood Promenade concerts