Summer is usually quite the drought when it comes to TV, but July seems to be bucking the trend this year. There’s plenty to sink your teeth into over the coming weeks, whether you’re a fan of murder mysteries, sport comedies or deep-dive documentaries on former glamour models. Too niche?

Of course, there’s Wimbledon and the rest of the World Cup to enjoy across the BBC and ITV, too. But if you’re anything like me, you’re hankering after some dramatics that don’t involve balls and grass.

Here are the best series to look out for this July:

Elle

Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods. The new TV show is a prequel to ‘Legally Blonde’ (Photo: Prime Video)