Mediatips: the best Star Wars series, British drama about ethical dilemma and more

Worthy death or murder?

After many years, former childhood loves Phil and Ken meet again at a funeral. In the British series Truuelove Together with three other friends, the seventies make a pact during a drunk wake. They promise to give each other a worthy death if they ever get seriously ill or lose their mind. This quickly becomes reality when Tom gets a terminal cancer diagnosis and develops Marion dementia. According to Tom they have the necessary skills to get away with – yes, what? Whether you call it murder or an act of love is the central question. Lindsay Duncan plays Phil, a retired police officer who knows very well how you can best thwart a possible police investigation. Ken is a former soldier and David is a former doctor who can still prescribe medication.

Ordinary Star Wars heroes

The first season of the Star Wars series Andor could not count on huge ratings. But the series was loved by critics because of the intelligent view of politics and resistance, and the humanity of the characters. Star Wars like it was to be, was the concensus. So future resistance hero Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) may hum for one season on ethical dilemmas, just like Senator Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly) and pragmatic nihilist Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård). The series is primarily a political spy drama. The story does not focus on the mythical Jedi but follows the rise of the rebel alliance through ordinary heroes who sometimes oppose the will and thanks to the advancing power of the empire. The second season is even better than the first series.

D&D without paper, with tablet

The popularity of the fantasy play played at the table Dungeons & Dragons peaked in recent years. For those who find the too much hassle to display a map, bags of dice and piles of books on the table, there is now Sunderfolk. With this game you play D&D without a table: the TV shows the map that is being fought, while each player uses a linked smartphone or tablet to read information about their characters. An ingenious fighting system ensures that you really have to consult each other and work together to get every scenario to a successful conclusion. As complex as Dungeons & Dragons it never becomes, but Sunderfolk Is excellent for an accessible jar – and therefore also for newcomers who are intimidated by the books full of rules.

King’s Day on the radio

NPO Radio 1 reports live on King’s Day in Doetinchem. Presenters Simone Weimans, Frits Spits and expert Kemal Rijken receive guests. We hear Diana Abbink and Wim Maatman who tell at the table about the history and culture of the Achterhoek. Singer Benny Jolink from the band normally also comes by. Reporter Jozephine Trehy walks along in the wake of the royal family. The king’s bus and his entourage is brought in by a column of mopeds, cross bikes and electric bicycles. This is followed by a version of ‘Oerend Hard’ by Normal. Football trainer Guus Hiddink shows the company a mini version of the Graafschap stadium De Vijverberg on Raadhuisplein. The program is concluded with a performance by the popular Achterhoekse Duo Suzan & Freek.

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