Priya Elan

The Guardian’s television picks include the return of Ludwig on BBC One, where John Taylor works for the police while continuing to investigate his brother’s disappearance. Other recommendations include Dragons’ Den, The Yorkshire Vet, A House Through Time, Better Date Than Never and the concluding episode of Possession. The film choice is a Prime Video documentary about Novak Djokovic, examining his difficult public image, career achievements and family life.

A television guide recommends a documentary series about Lisa Hayden-Johnson, who falsely claimed her son Matthew had severe disabilities, alongside programmes about Welsh choirs, Professor T, comedy, Australian disappearances and relationship therapy. The film selections include Bertrand Bonello’s science-fiction romance The Beast and Dev Patel’s violent revenge thriller Monkey Man. The evening’s live sport features England v Pakistan cricket, the Tour of Britain women’s cycling and a Celtic v LASK Champions League qualifier.

The Guardian’s television guide recommends Jon Hamm’s adult animation Grimsburg on Sky One, alongside the Granite Harbour finale, Bergerac, Ann Droid and other evening programmes. It also highlights a beauty-treatment documentary, a Corsica travel series, films including the sci-fi horror The Last House and Luna Carmoon’s Hoard, and the EFL Cup match between Middlesbrough and Wrexham.

Kristin Hersh discusses how a bicycle accident and subsequent concussion altered her experience of sound and compelled her to make music. She reflects on Throwing Muses’ deliberately unmarketable honesty, her Buddhist-influenced ideas about changing the past through dreams, and the band’s flexible membership, including the return or possible participation of Leslie Langston and Tanya Donelly. Hersh recalls helping the Pixies and developing a long relationship with Charles Thompson, explains how Michael Stipe came to sing on “Your Ghost,” and describes EMDR treatment for PTSD and dissociation as painful but enabling her to continue performing. Her forthcoming album Sugar on Blackstone draws on childhood memories and autobiographical stories rooted in Providence, including a song about fear of an abusive stepfather.

The Guardian’s television guide highlights Possession, a Sky Atlantic supernatural horror drama starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw as a lawyer investigating an inheritance claim on a former Jamaican plantation. Other recommendations include renovation, genealogy, documentary, quiz and relationship-drama programmes, alongside the finale of The Five-Star Weekend. The film choice is Douglas Sirk’s All That Heaven Allows, praised for its vivid melodrama and influence on later filmmakers.

The Guardian’s television guide highlights The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door, a Sky Documentaries film using first-hand testimony and interviews with figures including Theresa May and intelligence officials to revisit the 2018 poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal. Other recommendations include the Doc Martin remake Best Medicine, a dramatic Survivor Australia episode, Joe Wilkinson and David Earl’s sitcom travelogue, the vampire drama The Vampire Lestat: Interview With the Vampire, a documentary about a woman jailed for ketamine possession in Japan, Rob Reiner’s coming-of-age film Stand by Me, and live coverage of The Hundred cricket.

The evening’s television recommendations include the return of Celebrity Hunted on Channel 4, featuring Strictly Come Dancing professionals Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu alongside other celebrity pairs. Other highlights are a Panorama investigation into strict disciplinary practices at schools linked to the Athena Learning Trust, Chris Packham’s exploration of intelligence and the evolution of the brain in Evolution, and a Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace investigation into two foundlings’ origins. Sally Magnusson reflects on her father Magnus Magnusson and Mastermind, while Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives follows Trewley’s experiences of marginalisation and plans for a lipliner business.

A television guide recommends Tinie Tempah’s returning Channel 4 series Extraordinary Extensions, featuring couples undertaking lavish and environmentally themed home renovations. Other highlighted programmes include a Ken Burns documentary about Horatio Nelson Jackson’s pioneering US road trip, Deal or No Deal, hospital and murder documentaries, and a Katie Price documentary featuring her children. The film selections include The Devil Wears Prada 2, praised as entertaining but derivative, and Primate, a slasher horror about a sign-language-using chimpanzee.

A selection of television recommendations highlights Chris Packham’s Evolution, which explores the origins of animal digestion and the first anus; a poignant documentary about the Warsaw ghetto and the Holocaust; emergency cases in 24 Hours in A&E; escalating conflict in House of the Dragon; the debut of reality series Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives and its charismatic star Trewley Precious Temple; and a documentary revisiting Mimi Faust’s notorious 2014 sex tape.

The Guardian’s television guide recommends The Rapture on BBC One, a five-part Welsh drama set during a brutal heatwave and centered on a therapist and a teenager who claims to predict catastrophes. Other highlights include Andrew Lincoln’s climate-focused wildlife series Force of Nature, a John Wilson-led Proms performance, thriller The Dark, musical competition The Piano, a true-crime account of the Idaho student murders, and a documentary about the 2006 liquid-bomb plot. The film pick is Eleanor the Great, Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut starring June Squibb, while the schedule also includes extensive cricket and Formula One coverage.

The Guardian’s television guide recommends Ghosts Australia on BBC Three, praising its new ghost characters and entertaining twist on the British sitcom. Other highlighted programmes include Alan Carr’s Picture Slam, a Bonnie Tyler music retrospective, the French First World War drama The Sentinels, the true-crime series The Staircase and a Schitt’s Creek triple bill. Film choices include the psychological drama Lurker and Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Cannes-winning Monster, while the day’s live sports feature the Commonwealth Games, Tour de France and World Matchplay Darts.

A selection of recommended television for the evening includes a documentary episode in which Katie Price reflects on her marriage to Peter Andre, a human‑interest story about a woman rebuilding her life through a workhorse business, highlights from Deal or No Deal, a look inside Barnsley’s A&E, a narrowboat renovation project, a classic Play for Today episode about an elderly alcoholic woman, and a late‑night screening of Quentin Dupieux’s meta‑comedy The Second Act.

A roundup of evening television highlights includes the detective drama The Dark, a Panorama investigation into landlords dealing with criminal tenants, a new University Challenge heat, a conflict‑focused episode of House of the Dragon, Chris Packham’s exploration of reproductive evolution, and a reality series following modern Gypsy influencers.

The evening’s television highlights include a centennial Grand Ole Opry celebration in Nashville featuring Carrie Underwood, Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss; a documentary about US-Mexico border officers; archive performances of major works by Beethoven, Mussorgsky and Strauss at the Proms; and episodes of The Piano, Love Island and the controversial comedy panel show Unacceptable. Live coverage also includes the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New York/New Jersey.

The Guardian’s television guide recommends The Five-Star Weekend, a glossy Sky Atlantic drama starring Jennifer Garner, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall and D’Arcy Carden. Other highlighted programmes include Property Brothers: Under Pressure, Who Do You Think You Are? with Toby Jones, The Chase Around the World, Dan Snow’s Greek odyssey, and the true-crime series Murder in Suburbia. The film choice is Kim Novak’s Vertigo, a documentary about Novak’s career and experiences in Hollywood, followed by Hitchcock’s Vertigo, while The Open is the featured live sport.

A roundup of evening television highlights includes Chris Packham’s new series on evolution, a UK debut for the sitcom Animal Control, a return to 24 Hours in A&E, ongoing developments in House of the Dragon, a true‑crime investigation into the Falconio murder, and Oobah Butler’s satirical look at the housing crisis.

A set of TV recommendations highlights a Channel 4 documentary in which Gary Stevenson argues for tackling extreme wealth concentration, alongside emergency response series, a firefighting drama, a retrospective on The Office, a Danny Trejo-led mysteries show and the film My Summer of Love on BBC Two.

A set of TV recommendations highlights new episodes across several UK channels, led by House of the Dragon, where Rhaenyra Targaryen faces unrest after recent battles. Additional picks include medical emergencies on 24 Hours in A&E, a returning character on Law & Order: SVU, ambulance service challenges on 999: On the Front Line, a comedic dance rivalry in G’wed, and a documentary exploring Kim Kardashian’s early fame.

A roundup of evening television highlights includes Ed Gamble’s new panel show Unacceptable, nature programming on Countryfile, a politically charged border‑control documentary, a centenary Grand Ole Opry celebration, a classical music performance of The Rite of Spring, and a late‑night screening of the short film Sweetheart. Film recommendations feature Tombstone and Blade Runner, while major live sports include the British Grand Prix, the Women’s World T20 final and England’s World Cup match against Mexico.

A selection of television highlights includes the BBC’s airing of Schitt’s Creek following renewed interest in Catherine O’Hara’s work, coverage of the royal family ahead of an upcoming visit, Alexander Armstrong’s travels across the US, a compilation of American musical performances from the BBC archives, Love Island extras, Wimbledon roundups and a film choice featuring the black comedy Bugonia. Live sports listings include rugby, cricket, tennis and the Tour de France.

A set of television and film recommendations highlights the finale of a Welsh drama, several returning factual and fictional series, and new episodes across Channel 4, Sky and other networks. Film selections include the third Enola Holmes instalment, a metafictional comedy and a British coming‑of‑age drama, alongside a documentary on Robin Byrd. The listings outline key plot points, cast highlights and thematic elements across the evening’s programming.

A collection of television recommendations highlights a new series on tennis legends timed for Wimbledon, along with documentaries on port security and celebrity sex tapes, drama episodes from The Brokenwood Mysteries and House of the Dragon, and a classic Billy Wilder film. Additional listings include medical reality programming and live Wimbledon coverage featuring Emma Raducanu.

A set of fashion and beauty recommendations offers practical ways to stay comfortable in hot weather, from sleep and skincare solutions to clothing materials, beach gear, and accessories. Contributors share personal techniques for tackling heat, humidity, chafing, frizz, footwear discomfort and packing challenges, alongside suggestions for lightweight layers, sun protection, and easy‑to‑maintain summer outfits. The guidance emphasises natural fabrics, simple grooming habits and small adjustments that improve comfort without sacrificing personal style.

A set of television recommendations highlights a Channel 4 documentary examining Taylor Swift’s romantic history, a concluding episode of a series on Nelson Mandela’s family, crime and mystery dramas across multiple channels, and a series reflecting on serial killers and LGBTQ+ marginalization in 1960s America, alongside scheduled live sports coverage.

A selection of evening television highlights includes Madonna’s return to Koko for an in‑depth interview with Graham Norton, a documentary marking the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, a sunny episode of Gardeners’ World, family life in the Yorkshire Dales in Our Farm Next Door, a celebrity edition of Gogglebox, and the season-two finale of the medical mockumentary St Denis Medical.

A roundup of UK television highlights features the return of House of the Dragon with its intensifying Targaryen civil war, alongside new documentaries and series on celebrity scandals, a fatal superyacht sinking, border control operations, and emergency medical responders. The lineup also includes the French crime drama Polar Park, centred on an art-inspired murder mystery.

A roundup of evening television highlights includes a documentary on the anti-apartheid struggle featuring Nelson Mandela, a cruise-ship travel series, a docudrama set in Glasgow’s Barlinnie prison, and a thriller starring Diane Kruger. Additional picks include a finale of the cosy crime series Death Valley, a Jools Holland music showcase, and two film options: a nature documentary about an otter and the teen vampire classic The Lost Boys.

A roundup of UK television highlights features the return of Northern Irish sitcom Funboys with Steve Coogan, live coverage of the Isle of Wight Festival, a sustainability‑focused episode of Gardeners’ World, ongoing renovations in Our Farm Next Door, a new Celebrity Gogglebox lineup, hospital drama St Denis Medical, and the film New Life on Film4, alongside live World Cup matches including Scotland v Morocco.

A selection of evening television highlights includes the return of the Welsh drama The Light in the Hall, a new episode of Best Medicine, a BBC Two true‑crime investigation, Bear Grylls adventuring with Rhys Darby in Utah, an Italian crime series on Sky Atlantic, and a Ken Burns history series on BBC Four. Netflix’s Wonka is recommended as the film pick, and major live sports coverage includes Royal Ascot and England v Ireland in the Women’s World T20.

Evening television highlights include a Channel 4 documentary series recounting Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment and the global anti-apartheid effort, supported by interviews with close associates and historical figures. Additional recommendations feature a drama on the Mitford sisters, a wildlife programme in Nepal, a true-crime finale, an adaptation of Little Disasters, and several crime and feature films. The selection spans historical, political, dramatic and documentary programming across major UK broadcasters.

A roundup of the evening’s television highlights includes the US Doc Martin remake Best Medicine, a final challenge on Interior Design Masters, competitive baking on Bake Off: The Professionals, Joe Swash exploring his ancestry on Who Do You Think You Are?, developments in the drama The Fortune, and a look back at England’s 2006 World Cup squad.

A roundup of television highlights includes a documentary revisiting the Brexit referendum from the perspective of leading leave and remain figures, a programme following Gareth Southgate’s work with disadvantaged young men, nature coverage in Springwatch, the return of the comedy G’Wed, a compilation of dramatic real-life footage, and a re-examination of evidence in the Jeremy Bamber case, along with live tennis coverage.

A selection of evening television highlights includes a photo‑driven profile of David Beckham on BBC Two, a missing‑person case investigated by Police Scotland on BBC One, and a competitive instalment of Taskmaster on Channel 4. Additional recommendations include period drama The Hardacres, the finale of crime series Prisoner, and a comedic film‑idea series featuring Amy Gledhill. Live cricket coverage of England v New Zealand is also highlighted.

A selection of TV highlights includes Rebekah and Jamie Vardy’s new reality series exploring their move to Italy, Amy Dowden’s family-history investigation in Who Do You Think You Are?, and ongoing drama in Falling as characters face personal and professional strain. Additional picks include the thriller The Fortune, gameshow antics in The Way Out, and escalating tension in Half Man.

Emma Barnett’s documentary on living with endometriosis highlights the severity of the condition and the lack of medical understanding, while other TV recommendations include Natalie Cassidy’s training as a carer, a canal journey series, the return of Springwatch, the finale of Euphoria and an indie sci-fi film centred on a mysterious black brick.

A preview of the evening’s television highlights features Olly Murs’s 400km charity endurance challenge for Soccer Aid, alongside new episodes of Under the Vines, Gardeners’ World, Hunting Britain’s Fugitives: Dispatches, and Ponies. Additional recommendations include the finale of Smoggie Queens and the thriller film Fuze, with brief notes on cast, themes, and broadcast times.