Graeme Virtue

The Guardian’s television guide recommends Force of Nature on ITV1, an impressive but sobering exploration of coastal habitats and the damage caused by extreme weather and human activity. Other highlighted programmes include Van Der Valk, Richard E Grant’s Sicilian Odyssey-inspired road trip, a National Youth Orchestra concert at the Proms, the finale of climate-crisis drama The Rapture, and The Piano. The film choice is Speed, praised for its tense freeway action and breakthrough performances by Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.

The evening’s television highlights include Paul Heaton’s joyful live performance at Bramall Lane, featuring Housemartins, Beautiful South and solo songs with Rianne Downey. Other recommendations range from Sandi Toksvig’s archaeology series and Bettany Hughes’s exploration of ancient Anatolia to a documentary about Elvis Presley’s connections with organised crime, dramas including The Staircase and Ghosts Australia, and Pedro Almodóvar’s Parallel Mothers. The schedule also features Women’s Hundred cricket, the Tour de France Femmes and EFL Cup football.

The Guardian’s evening television guide highlights Grimsburg, an adult animated comedy starring Jon Hamm as detective Marvin Flute, alongside the third-series finale of Granite Harbour. Other recommendations include the beauty-treatment documentary Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich, Joanna Lumley’s Corsica travel programme, the Bergerac reboot and the comedy Ann Droid. The film picks include Netflix’s lockdown-inspired sci-fi horror The Last House, starring Wagner Moura and Greta Lee, and Luna Carmoon’s unsettling British debut Hoard. Live coverage includes the EFL Cup tie between Middlesbrough and Wrexham.

The Guardian’s television recommendations highlight the new Sky Arts documentary series Voices of the Valleys, which follows Welsh male voice choirs and their importance to local communities. Other selections include medical documentaries from Barnsley and Birmingham, the cyber thriller The Undeclared War, the return of Guy Montgomery’s spelling gameshow, a documentary about alleged funeral-home abuses, and live Hundred cricket.

The Guardian’s evening television guide highlights Richard E Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey, in which Grant explores Mediterranean locations associated with Homer’s epic, beginning in Malta. Other recommendations include the nature series Force of Nature, the returning Amsterdam crime drama Van Der Valk, The Piano, Proms violin performances and the documentary Groomed: The Truth Behind the Lie, which examines Ellie Williams’s conviction and the weaponisation of grooming allegations by far-right groups. The film choice is Singin’ in the Rain, alongside live coverage of The Hundred cricket.

The television guide highlights a new series of Interview with the Vampire, in which Sam Reid plays glam-rock vampire Lestat, alongside recommendations including recycling-themed The Great British Sewing Bee, Hotel Chocolat Unwrapped, the cyber thriller The Undeclared War, Shabaz Ali’s investigation into billionaire wealth, Gomorrah: The Origins, and Warwick Thornton’s mystical drama The New Boy. The page also lists Glorious Goodwood racing.

The Guardian’s television guide highlights Evolution, in which Chris Packham explores the origins of the anus and the first animal to defecate. Other recommendations include a poignant documentary on the Warsaw ghetto and Holocaust, emergency cases in 24 Hours in A&E, escalating conflict in House of the Dragon, the reality series Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives, and a documentary featuring Mimi Faust’s recollections of a controversial sex tape.

The Guardian’s television guide recommends Ruth Madeley’s new BBC drama The Rapture, set in heatwave-stricken Wales and centered on a therapist and a teenager who claims to predict the apocalypse. Other selections include ITV’s Force of Nature, a nature series about climate impacts on wildlife; a Proms concert led by John Wilson; episodes of The Dark and The Piano; documentaries about the Idaho murders and the 2006 liquid-bomb plot; and Scarlett Johansson’s film Eleanor the Great. The guide also lists live cricket and Formula One coverage.

The Guardian’s evening television guide recommends Ghosts Australia on BBC Three, highlighting its fresh characters and entertaining twist on the British sitcom. Other selections include Alan Carr’s Picture Slam, a Bonnie Tyler music retrospective, the French World War One drama The Sentinels, The Staircase, Schitt’s Creek, and films including Lurker and the Cannes-winning Japanese drama Monster. The guide also lists Commonwealth Games events, the Tour de France and the World Matchplay Darts semi-finals.

The Guardian’s television recommendations highlight Station Eleven as an overlooked but hopeful pandemic drama arriving on Sky Atlantic. Other picks include a progressive rock concert programme, celebrity homes, the returning crime drama Granite Harbour, Diane Morgan’s sitcom Ann Droid, and Boris Johnson’s documentary from Ukraine’s front line. The film choices are The Dink, Preschool and Janet Planet, while live coverage of the Commonwealth Games rounds out the evening schedule.

A roundup of UK television highlights features the crime drama The Dark with DI Monica Kennedy tracking a serial killer, an investigation into landlords affected by criminal tenants, a University Challenge match between Manchester and Durham, a return to violent conflict in House of the Dragon, a Chris Packham episode exploring evolutionary biology, and a new reality series following modern Gypsy influencers.

A selection of UK television highlights features Alan Carr’s returning gameshow Picture Slam, the concluding segment of Alexander Armstrong’s US travel series, a dramatic episode of Casualty, and a double bill of the French action drama The Sentinels. Music nostalgia programmes revisit notable Top of the Pops moments from 2001, while film offerings include the comedy Wicked Little Letters and a tribute‑tinged airing of Jurassic Park following Sam Neill’s recent death. Live sports coverage spans rugby, golf, cricket, cycling, and World Cup football.

A set of television highlights includes a documentary about Katie Price’s life, covering her time in the Playboy mansion and past relationships, alongside programmes on nuclear weapons history, emergency paramedic work, a California firefighting drama, a boat restoration project and a mystery-focused series hosted by Danny Trejo.

The Guardian’s television guide highlights Faithless, a Swedish erotic drama inspired by Ingmar Bergman’s film, alongside programmes including Bake Off: The Professionals, Best Medicine, the conclusion of The Pike County Murders, Allegiance and the finale of I Kissed a Girl. The film choice is Alain Guiraudie’s Misericordia, while the evening’s live sport includes England’s cricket match against India and a World Cup football semi-final.

A selection of television highlights includes Chris Packham’s new evolution series exploring the origins of the African elephant, the UK debut of the sitcom Animal Control, and new episodes of 24 Hours in A&E and House of the Dragon. Additional offerings include a true‑crime investigation revisiting the Peter Falconio case and Oobah Butler’s unconventional attempt to navigate the UK housing crisis.

A selection of evening television highlights includes the crime drama The Dark on ITV, a Channel 5 countdown of the wealthiest UK television stars, a BBC Two documentary examining the ambitions of tech billionaires, the return of Channel 4’s piano talent show, a comedy panel format on TLC, and a family thriller on BBC One. Sky Cinema’s film Anemone features Daniel Day-Lewis in a dark drama about violence and generational trauma.

A roundup of evening television highlights features the new reality series Suddenly Amish, where participants adapt to life within an Amish community, alongside episodes of Best Medicine, Faithless, The Pike County Murders, I Kissed a Girl and The American Revolution, covering genres ranging from drama and true crime to historical documentary and dating shows.

A roundup of TV highlights includes developments in House of the Dragon as Rhaenyra faces the challenges of ruling after major losses, alongside new episodes of 24 Hours in A&E, Law & Order: SVU and 999: On the Front Line. Additional picks feature a dance‑off storyline in the comedy G’wed and a documentary revisiting Kim Kardashian’s early rise to fame through the release of her sex tape.

A collection of television highlights for the evening features the return of Schitt’s Creek to UK screens, alongside royal commentary programming, a travel documentary across the US, a BBC compilation of American music performances, and Love Island extras. Additional recommendations include Wimbledon coverage, a rugby union lineup, and the film Bugonia starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.

A roundup of evening television highlights features Amanda Owen’s family camping trip in Our Farm Next Door, a documentary exploring Agatha Christie’s life and inspirations, gardening advice on Gardeners’ World, celebrity reactions on Gogglebox, and a revived late-night version of TFI Friday. The schedule also includes LGBTQ+-themed short films, a late-night screening of Werner Herzog’s Nosferatu the Vampyre, and live sports including Formula 1 and T20 cricket.

A roundup of evening television highlights features a documentary exploring Tilda Swinton’s career, returning factual series set in Cornwall, a tense episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody, the latest season of The Traitors US, the season finale of FBI, and a true‑crime investigation revisiting the Paula and Eddie Gilfoyle case, alongside scheduled live sports coverage.

A selection of television highlights includes a Bake Off: The Professionals episode featuring intricate pastry challenges, the US adaptation of Doc Martin, a Canadian crime procedural, a true‑crime series on the Pike County murders, and a historical documentary on the American Revolution. Additional picks include the return of the firefighting drama Fire Country and the film The First Wives Club, alongside live coverage of the Women’s ICC World T20 cricket semi‑final.

A set of TV recommendations highlights a documentary celebrating Rik Mayall’s career, alongside programmes covering life in Cornwall, a complex police investigation, supernatural drama, a competitive reality show, and a case challenging a murder conviction. The film pick features a jailbreak drama set during apartheid, with Daniel Radcliffe portraying activist Tim Jenkin.

A new season of I Kissed a Girl returns with Dannii Minogue hosting as ten women begin their search for romance in Italy. Additional highlights include the concluding episodes of Scamanda, the ongoing Italian crime thriller Rosa Elettrica, a historical look at the American Revolution, and a short documentary about Matthew Allick’s cardiac arrest experience. England face Ghana in World Cup football coverage later in the evening.

Multiple TV highlights include the return of House of the Dragon with its escalating Targaryen conflict, a Channel 4 series revisiting infamous celebrity sex tapes, a BBC Two documentary examining the sinking of the superyacht Bayesian, a Channel 4 look at operations in Britain’s busiest port, an episode of 999: On the Front Line following ambulance crews, and the French crime drama Polar Park featuring a Van Gogh‑inspired murder.

A set of television recommendations highlights a moving Channel 4 documentary on Jon Snow’s experience with Alzheimer’s and his pursuit of an underreported mining disaster. Additional picks include festival coverage, a drama about Evonne Goolagong’s rise in tennis, a tense episode of a BBC One series, a concert film featuring Tina Turner, and late-night music festival broadcasts, alongside a roundup of live sports fixtures across cricket, football, rugby and golf.

Broadcast highlights include England’s World Cup match against Croatia, while alternative viewing spans property searches in London, historical investigation of the Mary Rose, a political thriller episode, a retrospective on the landmark TV play Only Connect, LGBTQ+ short films from the Iris prize festival, and ongoing horror drama From. The film Aftersun is recommended for its emotionally rich exploration of a father-daughter holiday. Live sports coverage features England v New Zealand in cricket and additional World Cup matches.

Upcoming TV highlights include the return of Welsh drama The Light in the Hall, a new episode of Best Medicine, a BBC Two investigation into a fraudulent cancer blogger, and Bear Grylls’ Utah adventure with Rhys Darby. Additional recommendations feature an Italian crime drama, a Ken Burns series on the American Revolution, and the film Wonka on Netflix. Live sports coverage includes Royal Ascot and England v Ireland in the Women’s World T20.

A roundup of evening television highlights includes an investigation into agencies managing OnlyFans creators, nature and travel documentaries, a Brexit-focused political film, a retrospective on the cloning of Dolly the sheep, a sitcom episode, and a late-night broadcast of Jane Campion’s film The Power of the Dog.

A roundup of the day’s notable TV programming highlights includes Jason Derulo’s standout performance at Capital’s Summertime Ball, coverage of the King’s Birthday Parade, new episodes of Blankety Blank and Casualty, a showcase of original songs later made famous by cover versions, and developments in the summer drama Two Weeks in August. A new horror film, They Will Kill You, is featured as the film choice, with additional listings for live sports coverage.

A set of television recommendations highlights a documentary series exploring the origins of the Roswell alien autopsy scandal, alongside travel, investigative and biographical programmes. Additional picks include historical and espionage dramas, a look at National Trust heritage, film selections spanning war‑era drama and mythic adventure, and live cricket coverage.

A selection of evening television highlights includes coverage of the World Cup’s three opening ceremonies, featuring performances in Mexico City followed by events in Toronto and Los Angeles. Other programming includes a documentary on Britney Spears, the finale of Taskmaster, a profile of James Dean’s influence on masculinity, a surreal comedy episode of Make That Movie, and a documentary comparing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as they compete in another World Cup.

A round-up of the evening’s television highlights includes the finale of Amandaland, explorations of technology’s impact on disabled people, intense medical procedures, a crime investigation in Saint-Pierre, an undercover look at illicit high street activity, and a Ken Loach double bill featuring The Old Oak and Up the Junction.

A selection of UK television highlights includes a documentary revisiting the events leading to the Brexit vote from the perspective of key Leave and Remain figures, a programme following Gareth Southgate’s work with disadvantaged young men, continued Springwatch nature coverage, the return of the comedy G’wed, a compilation of dramatic real-life videos, and a re-examination of the Jeremy Bamber case. Live tennis at Queen’s features Serena Williams’s anticipated return.