15 Most Hotly Anticipated New TV Shows Still To Come In 2016

10. The Young Pope (HBO/Sky Atlantic)

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Oscar winning director Paolo Sorrentino is bringing his considerable talents to TV, so you already know that this co-production between HBO, Sky Atlantic, and Canal+ is going to look gorgeous.

The Great Beauty director has secured some top talent too, with Jude Law in the starring role and a major supporting part for Diane Keaton.

The Young Pope will tell the story of Law's Lenny Belardo, the youngest Pope in history, and the first American one, as he attempts to navigate the power struggles of the Vatican. The series will provide a study of religion and the inner-workings of the Catholic Church, which should make for interesting viewing.

Air Date: TBC

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NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far. A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.