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There’s no denying that ex-con Letty Raines (Downton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery) has been a very bad woman. But deep down she wants to be good. When she’s hiding in a wardrobe during a hotel room robbery gone wrong, she overhears a conversation between a hitman and his client that will change her life... if she can seduce the assassin, rescue the target, prove her worth and regain custody of her son. Should be easy, right? As if. But, fortunately for us, that's what makes this Virgin TV Exclusive from the makers of Wayward Pines so addictive and entertaining. Read more about it here.

2. Chaussée d’Amour

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Life isn’t easy for Chaussée d’Amour’s Sylvia Carlier (played magnificently by Flemish actress Tiny Bertels). After the death of her father and the disintegration of her marriage, the star of this stylish Belgian drama is forced to move into her dad’s old brothel with her children. It’s a horrible situation, but it’s one this empowered woman is determined to make the best of. Initially, her fight for survival is going well, but then some human remains are found outside her new abode and a detective launches a murder investigation. Cue suspense, intrigue, twists and surprises. If you liked The Killing, you’ll adore Chaussée d’Amour (the street of love). Read more about it here.

3. Marvel’s Agent Carter

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The year is 1946 and, due to all the men returning from the war, the covert Strategic Scientific Reserve has relegated Agent Peggy Carter (Captain America: The First Avenger’s Hayley Atwell) to secretarial duties. It’s not the life she wants to lead, but when her old friend Howard Stark (Mamma Mia’s Dominic Cooper) is framed for treason, he begs Peggy to use her expertise to help his butler (Broadchurch’s James D’Arcy) uncover his enemies and clear his name. It’s a thrilling mission, packed with murder, deceit and controversy, that keeps Peggy and everyone watching at home on the edge of their seat. Read more about it here.

4. Imposters

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Persona-shifting con artist Maddie (Prison Break’s Inbar Lavi) reels men and women in, breaks their hearts, steals their money and then moves on to her next target. It’s a simple and efficient plan that works well for this kick-ass lady and her mysterious boss, The Doctor (Suits’ Ray Proscia). But then two unexpected things happen. First, three of her former marks team up to try and track Maddie down. Then, she meets a man she actually has feelings for. Will these hurdles jeopardise her latest assignment? All is revealed in this brilliant ten-part dramatic comedy. Look out for season 2 of the Virgin TV Exclusive coming on 6 April.

5. Scandal

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Former White House Communications Director Olivia Pope (Django Unchained’s Kerry Washington) knows how to make scandals disappear. The good news is this talent is bringing her crisis management firm a lot of business from Washington’s powerbrokers. The bad news is it’s placing a lot of strain on her and her employees’ personal lives. As you would expect, this combination of career success and social distress makes for an exhilarating drama, especially when it is penned by Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes. Think The West Wing meets How to Get Away with Murder, but with more, well, scandal.

Watch new episodes of Scandal season 7 on Thursdays, 10pm, Sky Living/HD (CH 112/111). Also available for 30 days in Catch Up > Channels > Sky Living

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