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The Guardian
Jul 2026
TV tonight: Tinie Tempah’s popular house extension series returns
A Guardian television guide highlights the return of Tinie Tempah’s Extraordinary Extensions on Channel 4, featuring ambitious Edwardian terrace and Norfolk cottage renovations. Other recommendations include Ken Burns’s documentary about Horatio Nelson Jackson’s pioneering 1903 road trip, a Deal or No Deal compilation, emergency and crime documentaries, and Katie Price’s children discussing their family’s turbulent recent history. The film picks include The Devil Wears Prada 2, whose central conflict involves declining print media and online competition, and Primate, a horror film about a sign-language-using chimp that becomes a threat to a Hawaiian family.
The Guardian
Jul 2026
TV tonight: True Blood meets Eurovision in an outrageous vampire romp
The Guardian’s evening television guide highlights The Vampire Lestat as the standout choice, praising its camp Eurovision-style glamour and Sam Reid’s performance. Other recommendations include recycling-themed reality television, a promotional Hotel Chocolat series, the cyber thriller The Undeclared War, Shabaz Ali’s investigation into billionaires, the Gomorrah prequel and Warwick Thornton’s Indigenous-focused film The New Boy. Live coverage of Glorious Goodwood is also listed.
The Guardian
Jul 2026
TV tonight: the amazing story of the first animal to poo
The Guardian’s television recommendations highlight a new episode of Evolution, in which Chris Packham explores the origins of digestion and the first animal anus. Other picks include a documentary on the Warsaw Jewish ghetto and the Holocaust, medical emergencies in 24 Hours in A&E, the political and military turmoil of House of the Dragon, the reality series Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives featuring Trewley Precious Temple, and a documentary revisiting Mimi Faust’s 2014 sex-tape scandal.
The Guardian
Jul 2026
TV tonight: Simon Pegg’s cyber-thriller The Undeclared War returns
The Guardian’s evening television picks lead with the return of Channel 4’s The Undeclared War, in which GCHQ investigates a suspected mole amid worsening political and personal secrets. Other recommendations include a colour-and-prints episode of The Great British Sewing Bee, a murder investigation on Murder 24/7, the tragic conclusion of Faithless, and a new season of Johnny Vegas’ Little Shop of Antiques. The film choice is Peter Greenaway’s stylish 1996 drama The Pillow Book, alongside listings for The Hundred women’s and men’s cricket.
The Guardian
Jul 2026
TV tonight: the biggest names in country make a noise in Nashville
A guide to the evening’s television highlights includes a centenary Grand Ole Opry concert featuring Carrie Underwood, Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss; a documentary about US border officers; a Proms programme built around Beethoven, Mussorgsky and Strauss; new episodes of The Piano, Love Island and Unacceptable; and the Spain-Argentina World Cup final from New York/New Jersey Stadium.
The Guardian
Jul 2026
TV tonight: Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston’s great new sitcom
Diane Morgan’s new BBC sitcom Ann Droid is highlighted as the top pick, following an elderly widow paired with an awkward care robot whose quirks bring humour and warmth. Additional recommendations include Sally Phillips’s camp comedy drama The Hairdresser Mysteries, the First Night of the Proms, a documentary on extreme cosmetic surgery, a dramatisation of the Amanda Knox story, and further episodes of the sitcom Austin. The film reboot Anaconda and live women’s T20 cricket are also featured among the evening’s viewing options.
The Guardian
Jul 2026
TV tonight: Jennifer Garner and Chloë Sevigny star in glossy summer drama
A selection of evening television highlights spans a glossy drama about friends on a secret-laden getaway, a property series following wildfire victims searching for a new home, a genealogy journey with actor Toby Jones, a global edition of a quiz show, Dan Snow’s historical travels tracing Odysseus’s path, a true-crime investigation in Surrey, and a documentary exploring Kim Novak’s career followed by a screening of Vertigo.
The Guardian
Jul 2026
TV tonight: regrets and flashbacks in sizzling Swedish affair drama
Highlights upcoming television options including the Swedish drama Faithless, several entertainment and competition shows, the conclusion of a true‑crime documentary, a Canadian police procedural, the finale of a gay dating series, and the French film Misericordia, along with scheduled live sport broadcasts.
The Guardian
Jul 2026
TV tonight: can Maura Higgins outsmart the Traitors US?
Evening television highlights include the climax of the US version of The Traitors, a repeat of The Marlow Murder Club, Ruth Madeley uncovering unexpected family history on Who Do You Think You Are?, a look at evolving traditions and livelihoods on Cornwall: A Year By the Sea, a documentary tracing Greta Garbo’s rise to stardom, and the conclusion of a series examining a disputed criminal conviction.
The Guardian
Jul 2026
TV tonight: six people join an Amish community for this new reality series
A selection of evening television highlights includes a new reality series following participants adapting to life in an Amish community, a medical comedy-drama set in Maine, a reinterpretation of an Ingmar Bergman drama, and a true‑crime investigation into an Ohio family murder case. Additional recommendations feature a double bill of a cancelled BBC gay dating show and a historical documentary covering the final phase of the American Revolution.
The Guardian
Jul 2026
TV tonight: what’s next for Rhaenyra Targaryen?
Listings highlight new episodes of House of the Dragon, 24 Hours in A&E, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 999: On the Front Line, G’wed and a documentary on celebrity sex tapes, outlining key plot points and themes for each programme airing tonight.
The Guardian
Jun 2026
TV tonight: tense times with biscuits in the Bake Off tent
Evening television highlights include competitive baking challenges on Bake Off: The Professionals, the US remake of Doc Martin, a Canadian police procedural, a deep-dive true‑crime series, a historical account of the American Revolution, and the return of the drama Fire Country. The film pick is the 1996 comedy The First Wives Club, featuring a trio of women seeking humorous revenge on their ex‑husbands.
The Guardian
Jun 2026
TV tonight: warm up for Wimbledon with this lively look at tennis legends
A selection of television highlights includes a documentary series on former ATP world No 1 tennis players, a look inside operations at Dover port, a new episode of The Brokenwood Mysteries, and updates from 24 Hours in A&E. Additional choices feature developments in House of the Dragon, an exploration of the Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee sex tapes, and a classic Billy Wilder film. Wimbledon coverage begins on BBC Two with Emma Raducanu seeded 30.
The Guardian
Jun 2026
TV tonight: a wonderful documentary about the late, great Rik Mayall
A selection of evening television highlights includes a documentary celebrating Rik Mayall’s career, a look at life in Cornwall, a new case on 24 Hours in Police Custody, developments in the horror series From, competition tension on The Traitors US, and a review of a programme examining the conviction of Stacey Hyde. Film4 airs the jailbreak thriller Escape from Pretoria starring Daniel Radcliffe.
The Guardian
Jun 2026
TV tonight: a big finale for French crime drama Saint-Pierre
A selection of evening TV highlights covers the finale of the French crime series Saint-Pierre, new episodes of several British factual and drama programmes, the return of the classic series Our Friends in the North, an Australian Aids-era drama, and film recommendations including Avatar: Fire and Ash, a climate crisis documentary, and the historical drama Rob Roy.
The Guardian
Jun 2026
TV tonight: the people fighting to clear their loved ones’ names
A selection of evening television highlights features a documentary series on families challenging disputed criminal convictions, along with property renovation, life in Cornwall, a historical exploration of King James I, a period drama, and an investigation into unregulated sperm donation websites.
The Guardian
Jun 2026
TV tonight: it’s England v Croatia! Bring on the football fever
Evening television highlights include England’s World Cup match against Croatia alongside alternative offerings such as a new episode of Location, Location, Location, a historical investigation into the Mary Rose, a BBC Four reflection on the landmark play Only Connect, LGBTQ+ short films from the Iris prize festival, and ongoing horror drama From. The film Aftersun is recommended for its tender, emotionally layered storytelling. Live sport includes the England–New Zealand cricket Test and additional World Cup football fixtures.
The Guardian
Jun 2026
TV tonight: a brilliant series about Nelson Mandela’s fight for freedom
A selection of TV highlights includes a three-part Channel 4 series revisiting Nelson Mandela’s life, featuring personal accounts and archival material on the anti-apartheid struggle. Additional recommendations span dramas about the Mitford sisters, wildlife exploration in Nepal, a true‑crime story on BBC Two, and new adaptations and crime mysteries across major UK channels. Film picks include The Big Chill and the single‑shot restaurant drama Boiling Point, alongside live women’s rugby union coverage.
The Guardian
Jun 2026
TV tonight: Jason Derulo feels the heat at Capital’s Summertime Ball
A set of television highlights includes performances from Jason Derulo, Robyn, Take That, Raye and Mis-Teeq at Capital’s Summertime Ball, alongside coverage of the King’s Birthday Parade and new episodes of Blankety Blank, Casualty and Two Weeks in August. Additional features include a programme showcasing original song versions and the horror film They Will Kill You, with notes on key cast performances and broadcast times.
The Guardian
Jun 2026
TV tonight: Emilia Clarke’s exciting cold war drama
A roundup of evening television highlights features Emilia Clarke’s Cold War comedy-drama Ponies, alongside programmes including the MasterChef final, Gardeners’ World, National Trust restoration efforts, documentaries on travel disruption caused by the Iran war, and several film recommendations, concluding with live coverage of a Women’s World Cup qualifier.
The Guardian
Jun 2026
TV tonight: Rebekah Vardy speaks out on the Wagatha Christie case
Upcoming television highlights include a new reality series following Rebekah and Jamie Vardy as they settle in Italy, Amy Dowden's exploration of her Welsh family history, and continuing dramas and thrillers across major UK channels, alongside a finale of an escape room gameshow and a dark exploration of masculinity in a late‑night BBC drama.
The Guardian
May 2026
TV tonight: a major new culture wars drama from the great Russell T Davies
Evening television highlights include Russell T Davies’s Manchester‑set drama Tip Toe, exploring LGBTQ+ culture‑war tensions; a BBC Two documentary revisiting the Believe in Magic charity scandal; a cosy crime episode of Death Valley; and Dear England, moving between Euro 1996 and Southgate’s 2021 challenges. Additional picks include an extra episode of The Assembly Unseen, a new season of The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer, the film The Nice Guys on BBC One, and live Diamond League athletics from Rabat.
The Guardian
May 2026
TV tonight: Richard Madeley enters El Salvador’s terrifying mega-prison
A roundup of evening television highlights includes Richard Madeley’s visit to El Salvador’s Cecot mega‑prison, sitcom episodes from Amandaland and Only Child, a crime drama on ITV, the return of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, and a documentary following PSNI officers, alongside live Conference League football coverage.
The Guardian
May 2026
TV tonight: Tom Hanks’s epic new documentary series
Upcoming UK television highlights include Tom Hanks’s new World War II documentary series on Sky History, offering a personal exploration of the conflict. Other featured programmes include a new season of Bake Off: The Professionals, Zoe Ball tracing her family history on Who Do You Think You Are?, a retrospective on Soccer Aid, a continuation of the romantic drama Falling, and a comedic escape-room competition episode of The Way Out.
The Guardian
May 2026
TV tonight: Joseph Fiennes is uncanny as Gareth Southgate
A roundup of evening television highlights features Joseph Fiennes reprising his role as Gareth Southgate in the screen adaptation of Dear England, alongside a Channel 4 drama based on a real-life murder case, an ITV quiz special for children, travel-focused cruise programming, a BBC crime drama, and a music lineup on Later ... With Jools Holland, plus live sports coverage from the French Open and the Premier League.