What to watch on TV and streaming today: Eurovision, Time Lock and Untold
The first semi-final takes place in Basel, Switzerland. Emmy, who is representing Ireland, appears in the second semi, which can be seen at the same time on Thursday, after which the line-up for Saturday's final will be complete.
Jules and Greg's Wild Swim BBC Two, 8.30pm
The last episode sees Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill travel to Mull, where they swim in Tobermory harbour. They also visit Iona before rounding things off on a deserted Hebridean beach.
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life with Matt and Emma Willis BBC One, 11.50pm & 12.40am
Four-part documentary in which the married couple follow a range of people from all walks of life and backgrounds as they explore the possible benefits of working with a therapist for the first time.
Time Lock Film4, 11am
Tough crime thriller featuring an early role for a young Sean Connery. The plot concerns a youngster who is accidentally trapped in a bank vault, and the race against time to free him before he runs out of air. Robert Beatty, Lee Patterson and Betty McDowall head the cast.
Untold: The Liver King Netflix, streaming now
By ritualistically horsing into raw meat on social media, The Liver King created an enterprise around supplements. And he supposedly had the muscles to show it. How did he get so enormous...? Speaking of ripped physiques: in the week following WrestleMania, last night saw WWE superstars seeking retribution against past opponents and beginning new rivalries. Even Cena isn't safe.
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Bad Thoughts Netflix, streaming now
If you fancy Black Mirror vibes but with bloody slapstick humour, this collection of wildly disturbing stories pushes the boundaries of decency in ways only Tom Segura could conjure. Expect tales from a country music star who mines people's misery in exchange for spoiled prawns, a tortured barista, and lots of other delightful weirdness. Speaking of which, a new volume of Love, Death and Robots lands on Thursday.
A Deadly American Marriage Netflix, streaming now
The story of Jason Corbett and Molly Martens was always going to be made into a Netflix documentary. Corbett, a widower, got married in 2008 to Martens, his Tennessee au pair. They left Ireland to start over in North Carolina with his kids, Jack and Sarah. Their story took a dark turn in August 2015, when Molly and her dad, former FBI agent Thomas Martens, were in an altercation resulting in Jason's death. Molly later entered a no-contest plea, claiming self-defence, while Thomas was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in 2023. After their 2024 prison release, uncertainty remained about certain facets. Directed by Jessica Burgess and Jenny Popplewell, this documentary includes exclusive interviews providing insight into the divergent perspectives of those involved, leaving some grappling with the question of: 'Who was the real victim?' And, given Jack and Sarah's unbelievably brave contributions, the answer to that would be: the kids.
Narrated by Phoebe Fleabag Waller-Bridge, this marvellous mash-up chronicles being killed by a lover, losing yourself in Mexico, spotting a unicorn, befriending a competitive quilter, exploring our connection with aliens, and extra Tracy Morgan. This is how all nature documentaries ought to be produced from now on.
For those unfamiliar with Marquee TV, it's your global streaming platform for the arts. This 60-minute film, narrated by Fiona Shaw (Bad Sisters, Harry Potter, plus too many more to mention), sees internationally acclaimed choreographers compete for dance's version of the Oscars.
The Match Netflix, streaming now
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