Rueben's Ramblings

Here is a list of the programming options to expect on TV this week:

Law & Order: UK will air its season premiere on BBC America on August 7 at 9 PM.

Also on August 7, the 8-part mini-series Broadchurch will debut on BBC America at 10 PM. The mini-series explores what happens to a small coastal community when a media frenzy comes to town after a young boy is murdered. The cast includes David Tennant (Doctor Who), Olivia Colman (The Iron Lady), Vicky McClure and Arthur Darvill (Doctor Who).

Strike Back will be back on Cinemax for the start of its new season on August 9 at 10 PM.

Also on August 9, a sneak peek at The White Queen mini-series will air after the season finale of Magic City on Starz, starting at 10 PM.

On August 10, Primeval: New World will air a 13-hour marathon of episodes on Syfy, staring at 10 AM that will include the final six new episodes.

The 10-episode Starz series The White Queen will debut on August 10 at 9 PM. This mini-series focuses on the Sons of York and the women in their lives based on the novel series of Philippa Gregory set during the War of the Roses. The cast includes Max Irons (The Host), Aneurin Barnard, Rebecca Ferguson, Amanda Hale, Fay Marsay, Eleanor Tomlinson and James Frain.

Also on August 10, Hell on Wheels will be back with its new season on AMC at 10 PM.

On August 10, the Hallmark Channel movie Reading, Writing & Romance will debut at 9 PM. Struggling actor Wayne Wenders (Eric Mabius from Ugly Betty) is comically famous for starring in a low-budget commercial for Irritable Bowel Syndrome medication, a reputation he is hoping to change when he finally lands a starring role in a national root beer ad. But when the paycheck for his big break is delayed, Wayne looks for other options to pay his increasingly late rent and ends up interviewing for a gig teaching Shakespeare at the local high school. Principal Brenda Post (Stefanie Powers from Hart to Hart) hires Wayne for his natural theatrical talent and enthusiasm, but Wayne is soon surprising himself with his love of the job – and for fellow English teacher Amy (Virginia Williams from Fairly Legal), an attractive woman, who is immediately impressed with Wayne’s passion and his idea to teach the students with an exciting film project. The film also stars Martin Mull, Meredith Baxter and Adam Kulbersh.

On August 11, the remaining final episodes of Breaking Bad will start airing on AMC at 9 PM.

Also on August 11, the new drama Low Winter Sun will air on AMC at 10 PM. This 10-episode series is a contemporary story of murder, deception, revenge and corruption in a world where the line between cops and criminals is blurred. The cast includes Mark Strong (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, Zero Dark Thirty) and Lennie James (The Walking Dead, Jericho, Snatch).

Mark your calendars!