Home > Life > Travel > The Monthly Hot List – April 2021 Post author By The Mum Club Post date 2 April 2021 The Monthly Hot List – April 2021 The Mum Club2 April 2021 Every month we will be bringing you a monthly round up of the best TV, film, books, podcasts, and events to attend that month… TV & Film Line of Duty – BBC 1 Line of Duty is one of the most talked about British crime dramas of all time – the BBC series has been watched by millions and the series 5 finale was one of the most watched programmes of 2019. Line of Duty follows a group of detectives and investigating officers who are responsible for uncovering corruption within the police force and exploring the police’s links to an organised crime group. It is a gripping series with an excellent cast – our favourite is the fabulous and absolute force that is Vicky McClure as DI Kate Fleming. Nomadland – Disney + Everyone is talking about Nomadland – it has just received 6 Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapated Screenplay and Best Actress for the legendary Frances McDormand. It’s based on a non-fiction book by the journalist Jessica Bruder. Nomadland tells the story of recently widowed Fern (McDormand) who is forced to leave her home in rural Nevada during the recession. The impressively resilient Fern becomes a nomad, living in her van, and finds seasonal work when and where she can. The film has already been picking up awards and receiving huge amounts of critical acclaim globally. It’s at the top of our must watch list! Nomadland will be available for streaming on Disney + at the end of the month. BOOKS The Hungover Games – Sophie Heawood The journalist Sophie Heawood gives a candid account of accidental pregnancy, parenthood as a single mother and examines the expectations of modern womanhood. In her mid-thirities, Heawood was working as a journalist in Hollywood interviewing celebrities and living the high life in LA. After a night of unprotected sex with a semi-boyfriend she finds herself pregnant. Heawood states that “this is a story of how I staggered from partying in Hollywood to bringing up a baby in Piss Alley, Dalston; how I never did find a copy of What To Expect When You Weren’t Even Fucking Expecting to Be Expecting, and why paternity testing is not a good topic for first-date conversation.” Heawood is refreshingly honest and hilarious – you will laugh out loud. Buy Now Adults – Emma Jane Unsworth Adults is a comical, witty, and thought-provoking story all about Jenny McLaine – she can’t afford her mortgage since her ex moved out, her best friend has had enough of her, her mother wants to move in, and she is fixated with Instagram where she can stalk women with seemingly perfect lives. We all want to be adults but adulting can be tough. Adults has been highly praised by one of our favourites, Dolly Alderton – she said that Adults is “confronting, heart-breaking and hilarious – it is both a timely parable for modern anxiety as well as a timeless examination of men, women, sex, desire, friendship, family and the female psyche … I completely and utterly adored it’ Buy Now PODCASTS The Travel Diaries – Holly Rubenstein Entertainment and Travel Journalist Holly Rubenstein chats weekly to a special guest about their travel experiences and adventures around the world. In a time where our opportunity to travel is restricted then it’s a delight to listen to Holly and her guests discussing the wonder and joy of travel. Holly takes the listeners on a journey of her guests travel history – we discover earliest childhood travel memories, first places they fell in love with, hidden gem recommendations and bucket list wish lists. Guests have included Poppy Delevingne, Ben Fogle, Jamie Laing and Jo Malone. The perfect podcast for our times – charming escapism to help satisfy our wanderlust! LISTEN NOW But Why? – Clemmie Telford This is a new podcast series by Clemmie Telford – she aims to answer tricky questions with honest answers. The mum, influencer and media guru has a variety of candid and direct conversations with an array of guests including Matt Haig, Caitlin Moran and Bryony Gordon. The topics are brilliant, and the episodes are structured superbly. The latest episode sees Clemmie talking with the author and journalist Caitlin Moran about womanhood. They discuss how we change as women – especially after children and how this evolution of ours is challenging as well as a gift. They also discuss how problematic it is to go for a wee in a jumpsuit! LISTEN NOW EVENTS Sunday 4th April – In Conversation with Sir David Attenborough This event has been organised by Earth Optimism Cambridge and it’s a wonderful opportunity to join in with a conversation with the legendary Sir David Attenborough. He will be discussing his hopes for the planet and answering questions about conservation. Buy Tickets Thursday 15th April- Mum Club Lates: Will I ever sleep again? – Rosey Davidson Rosey Davidson (AKA Just Chill Mama) is here to answer your questions on all things sleep! Nothing prepares new mums for the lack of sleep, and with so much conflicting advice out there it can be hard to feel compelled to adopt a certain routine or schedule. That is why we’ve recruited the help of Rosey Davidson to ask her all the questions you’ve ever wanted answered. Buy tickets Tuesday 20th April 2021 -Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke’s Tuesday Night Club Husband and wife comedians, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke, became internet sensations during the first lockdown when they posted videos of themselves lip-synching to songs. They have now started a weekly virtual comedy show to pass the time – the Tuesday Night Club. It’s very silly, funny and joyful. They don’t take themselves seriously and make for a hilarious double act. Rachel and Marcus discuss their home lives, play games with the audience, and offer behind-the-scenes gossip from TV quiz shows and conclude with the fabulous lip-synch challenge! BUY TICKETS Tags 10minuteread, Bedtimebrowse The Mum Club2 April 2021 ← What It Really Feels Like To Discover Strawberry Naevus → 10 Types of Mum Mates Every Woman Needs In Her Life
