Hayley Anderson

An Antiques Roadshow guest returned to the programme after claiming glass expert Andy McConnell had dismissed one of her vases as “rubbish.” McConnell clarified that he had valued the earlier piece at £10, then assessed two Kosta Boda vases from the Cancan collection, designed by Kjell Engman. He valued them at approximately £150 and £200–£250, compared with the roughly £50 the guest paid decades earlier. She said she would keep them because they reminded her of Sweden and its landscape.

Channel 4's documentary series Murder Case: The Digital Detectives examines the 2023 killing of 19-year-old Liverpool resident Matthew Daulby, who was fatally stabbed outside a bar in Ormskirk. The episode details how Lancashire Police used digital forensics, including a social-media group chat and recorded conversations, to identify those involved. Henry Houghton was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years for his role, while Thomas Dures was convicted of murder after surrendering in Greece and received a minimum 23-year sentence. The episode airs on Channel 4 at 9pm on August 6, 2026.

A guest on Antiques Roadshow brought in a portrait of his mother, painted in India by Krishen Khanna in 1954 while he was working for Grindlays Bank. Specialist Amin Jaffer explained that works from this early period are extremely rare and valued the painting at an estimated £30,000 to £50,000. The guest reacted with only a quiet “Crikey,” while his wife and the audience expressed astonishment.

Channel 4 is airing all three episodes of the true-crime documentary series “Don't Date Brandon” back-to-back. The series follows Amber Rasmussen and Athena Klingerman, who created the Ex-Wives Undercover podcast after discovering they had both experienced troubling relationships with Brandon Johnson. As more former partners came forward, they uncovered allegations that he was dangerous. Johnson received a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty in 2023 to assault and attempted kidnapping with intent to rape, and also admitted to attempted first-degree theft in a separate fraud case. The programme airs at 10 p.m. and is also available on Channel 4’s streaming platform.

Channel 4 will replace the Sunday repeat of Celebrity Gogglebox with the 2021 crime thriller The Forgiven, starring Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain. Viewers have praised the film for its acting and atmosphere, and its airing follows the conclusion of Celebrity Gogglebox’s current series. An older series of Gogglebox will air in the Friday slot the following week.

Eric Goode’s new HBO Max series Monsters of God investigates the global reptile‑smuggling trade, depicting a high‑stakes criminal network driven by the pursuit of rare species and major profits. The five‑episode series, likened to Tiger King, features traffickers, collectors and law‑enforcement figures as it explores the industry’s ethical and environmental consequences. Viewer reactions are mixed, with some praising the documentary’s intensity and others criticizing its portrayal of reptile keepers.

A new Apple TV mini-series titled Lucky, adapted from Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel and produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, stars Anya Taylor-Joy as a con artist on the run after a failed heist. Early reader reactions praise the source material as gripping and emotionally rich. The series debuts on July 15 with two episodes, followed by weekly releases.

Netflix faces criticism for using AI to replicate Gene Wilder’s voice in its upcoming reality show Wonka’s The Golden Ticket, prompting backlash from viewers who felt the recreation was inappropriate. The company confirmed it had permission from Wilder’s estate, whose representatives praised the project for honoring his legacy. The article also outlines Netflix’s broader expansion of Roald Dahl–related content, including an upcoming animated feature with Kit Connor and Taika Waititi.