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The Guardian
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: Mishal Husain uncovers her utterly fascinating family history
9pm, BBC OneBroadcaster Mishal Husain has written a book about her grandparents' experience of the end of the British empire in India and the formation of Pakistan – and now she takes an utterly absorbing journey through her family history. She starts in India, where an ancestor was personal physician to a maharaja. Hollie Richardson 8pm, BBC OneIt would take a hard heart not to be charmed by the daffy antics of the Solomon-Swash clan, from winding each other up constantly on a safari park visit to their Peter Pan-themed Halloween costumes. But the cameras also follow Joe's mum and dad to a therapy session to discuss his recent ADHD diagnosis. Graeme Virtue 8.30pm, ITV1 The penultimate walkies to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, where Alison meets an energetic bulldog-cross puppy who takes a liking to her gloves. She also helps a Frenchie with a poorly leg and a nervous bernese mountain dog. HR 9pm, Channel 4The bustling interiors series continues to celebrate people attempting impossible-sounding builds. Top of the list this week: a woman in possession of three disused supermarket delivery van fridges who swears she can turn them into an eco-cabin. Jack Seale 9pm, Sky MaxSo far, the comedian's utterly pointless mission to get all the Birminghams in the US and Canada to sign a friendship agreement is going well. Now he heads to Ohio – the state with the highest concentration of Brums. It's an action-packed time of caving and gliding, followed by drinking a bloody mary with a sausage in it. HR 10pm, Channel 4The series continues to offer a gripping, usually sobering insight into the morality of life as a barrister. This time, Laurie-Anne Power takes on the case of a 15-year-old boy accused of murder. Does society need to be protected from this teenager and, if so, for how long? Phil Harrison Anatomy of a Fall (Justine Triet, 2023), Netflix Can a court of law get to the truth of a relationship? That's the problem facing writer Sandra (a compelling Sandra Hüller) when she goes on trial for the murder of her husband, Samuel (Samuel Theis), after he falls to his death from the attic of their house. Justine Triet's knotty drama is as much a dissection of a marriage and gender expectations as it is of a potential crime. Audio recordings, sexual history, the plots of Sandra's novels, even the evidence of their partially sighted son Daniel (Milo Machado-Graner) – everything is open to interpretation. Simon Wardell Wish You Were Here (David Leland, 1987), 1.40am, Film4Part of a David Leland double bill with The Big Man, the writer's effervescent 1987 directorial debut centres on a terrifically ebullient turn from Emily Lloyd. Her 16-year-old Lynda is a rebellious character in her dull seaside town in the early 1950s, to the recurring horror of her father (Geoffrey Hutchings). In an era when female independence is just not allowed – and there are predatory older man such as Tom Bell's projectionist Eric around – Lynda's future is uncertain, but you can be sure she'll do it her way. SW Champions League football: Arsenal v Paris Saint-Germain, 6.30pm, Prime Video. The semi-final, first-leg match.
The Guardian
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: an incredibly moving story about teaching sign language
9pm, BBC OneIt's not an easy pitch for deaf actor and Strictly champion Rose Ayling-Ellis to teach sign language to a retirement community. But she finds a group of enthusiastic 65-95-year-olds, some of whom are experiencing hearing loss. Along with charismatic teacher Marios Costi, she determinedly starts a two-part experiment to highlight the increasing need for signing. This is moving, inspirational television – with added bingo and karaoke. As one of the students says: 'We're not old people; we're recycled teenagers.' Hollie Richardson 9pm, BBC TwoHeart and brain surgeries are particularly engrossing in this staggering documentary series. This week, NHS Lothian's Royal Infirmary has one of each – both complex, both mind-blowing. The heart operation – on a beating heart! – is particularly unreal. Jack Seale 9pm, ITV1 The sombre but empathetic factual drama about a 1955 murder case with far-reaching effects concludes. Having been found guilty of gunning down her abusive lover, Ruth (the excellent Lucy Boynton) is due to be hanged at Holloway prison. With only 24 hours to go, a ragtag group of allies scramble to find sufficient cause for a last-minute reprieve. Graeme Virtue 9pm, Sky ComedyFor all of their much-proclaimed piety, the Gemstones are essentially a crime family. And you wouldn't like them when they're angry. This week, rivals emerge on their territory, which leads Jesse to plan dramatic retaliation. Elsewhere, Kelvin is finally beginning to gain a reputation. Phil Harrison 10pm, BBC TwoMore bloody shenanigans in the vampire mockumentary. Doll Nadja reveals she is a virgin, and swaps bodies with vampire Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) to go speed dating. Plus, Laszlo (Matt Berry) organises a pride parade and Nandor (Kayvan Novak) goes into space. HR 10pm, Channel 4 Megabucks property developer Guy Phoenix returns to show off his latest creation, two years in the making – a 'glass castle' in Nottinghamshire, if you care. But, before building his castle, he needs to buy the plot and demolish the house already sitting on it. HR Mufasa: The Lion King (Barry Jenkins, 2024) Disney+The idea of photorealistic lions speaking English is a bit weird, but Disney's remake juggernaut rolls on with a prequel to the reboot of the animated musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda takes over in the song department, while Barry Jenkins, creator of Oscar-winning arthouse gem Moonlight, is an intriguing choice to direct this child-friendly origin story for Simba's dad and evil uncle Scar – AKA Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr). Young orphan Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) is adopted by Taka's pride but when a gang of white lions attack, the brothers flee. They encounter a lioness, Sarabi (Tiffany Boone), and her possibly familiar mandrill and hornbill pals, with danger and betrayal on the cards. Simon Wardell Women's Champions League football: Arsenal v Real Madrid 7.30pm, TNT Sports 1. The quarter-final, second-leg tie at Emirates Stadium.
The Guardian
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: fundraising bonanza Comic Relief turns 40
7pm, BBC OneIt's that time of year again – the fundraising marathon returns, packed with sketches, heart-tugging stories and downright bizarre moments. And this is its 40th anniversary! Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond and AJ Odudu are among the night's hosts, with Strictly, Gladiators and Beyond Paradise some of the shows getting the comic treatment. Hollie Richardson 7.30pm, Channel 4This investigation into the rise of institutions in South Africa dedicated to using military methods to instil discipline in teenagers focuses on the Rising Stars Generation camp. Run by 25-year-old Prince Motlou, its practices including corporal punishment and making children march for hours in the heat without water. Alexi Duggins 8pm, BBC TwoWith glimmers of sunshine finally arriving in the UK, it's OK to get excited about things such as jewel garden borders again – which is exactly what Monty Don is doing this week. Over in Carmarthenshire, Sue Kent is harnessing the Welsh weather to grow some veg. HR 8pm, Channel 4Claudia Winkleman hosts the high-stakes, high-concept quiz, where only one question stands between contestants and £100,000. This time, father and son Duncan and William compete alongside twins Teresa and Maddy. Ali Catterall 9pm, Sky Max The tour rolls on, now managed by Marcus. But when Deborah meets an old comedy rival and finds her selling shoes for a living, she is forced to agonise over how being a good parent and successful comic don't always go hand in hand. Cue Ava stepping up like a surrogate daughter for a touching pep talk. Alexi Duggins 10pm, Channel 4Fabulously dressed artist Grayson Perry and football-mad comedian Maisie Adam join Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to dissect yet another chaotic week that has featured more if-you-don't-laugh-you'll-cry moments from our world leaders. Hopefully, there'll be a good story in there, too ... please? HR Birdy, 6am, 3.55pm, Sky Cinema Greats A neglected entry in the slew of Vietnam war movies released in the 1980s, Alan Parker's drama is an affecting tale of childhood friendship and trauma, with a cracking Peter Gabriel score. Nicolas Cage throws his all into the role of injured US soldier Al (he even had two teeth extracted to simulate his character's facial injury), who visits his childhood best mate, mute war veteran Birdy (Matthew Modine), in a military psychiatric facility. Flashbacks to their teenage scrapes in Philly, and Birdy's escalating obsession with birds and flying, offer clues to his breakdown. Simon Wardell Sweet Sue, 11.15pm, BBC TwoOn this evidence, Leo 'son of Mike' Leigh is clearly a chip off the old block. The lives of working-class people are made complex, vital and tragic in his comedy drama following party-shop owner Sue (Maggie O'Neill). She's had her troubles, but things start to look up after she meets strong, silent biker Ron at her brother's funeral. Sadly, he's silent because he's bottled up emotionally, and also has a fraught relationship with his influencer son Anthony (Harry Trevaldwyn). O'Neill is terrific as a woman up for fun but too self-assured to play nursemaid to inadequate men. SW Athletics: World Indoor Championships 10.15am, BBC Two. Day one from Nanjing, China. World Cup football: England v Albania 7pm, ITV1. A Group K qualifier at Wembley.
