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What's on TV|8-Jun-2024HOT TV THIS WEEK!LIVE!Euro 2024Fri, from 6.30pm, ITV1 SportThe summer festival of football kicks off on Friday, and home nations England and Scotland will be relying on stars such as Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Scott McTominay and John McGinn to help them in the tournament that sees France and holders Italy among the favourites. The action starts with Scotland taking on hosts Germany in Munich (kick-off 8pm) as captains Andrew Robertson of Liverpool and Barcelona’s İlkay Gündoğan go head-to-head. There’s also the launch of the BBC iPlayer Euros channel with special features on the build-ups, post-match analysis and great matches from the Euros archive.P13NEWBridgertonFrom Thursday 13 June, Netflix DramaThe first half of the third series landed on Netflix last month and viewers were left hanging as Colin (Luke Newton) declared his…4 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Rani’s risky missionTHE OUTLAWSThursday, 9pm, BBC1 ComedyThe ongoing fallout from Rani’s fateful decision to bring the dead body of gangster Smiler to Bristol spells fresh danger for her and her fellow offenders as The Outlaws continues.Rani (Rhianne Barreto) is now the subject of a manhunt, because the police suspect her of murdering Smiler (Rhys Yates), an associate of crime lord The Dean (Claes Bang).But as dogged cop Detective Burgess (Ricky Grover) tries to track her down, Rani, who insists she is being framed, teams up with her ex Ben (Gamba Cole) and lawyer Greg (Stephen Merchant) for a brave but perilous mission to try to prove her innocence.Will they succeed?‘Rani is incredibly intelligent and develops herself to use that intelligence to become a badass!’ explains Rhianne. ‘She wants to be part of…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Under fire!CASUALTYSaturday, 8.30pm, BBC1 DramaJaws drop when clinical lead Patrick Onley waltzes into work bold as brass, even though he almost killed a patient in front of multiple witnesses last week.‘It was a real moment of truth when everyone realised that Patrick is incompetent, out of his depth and dangerous,’ explains Jamie Glover, who plays him. ‘This week, Patrick’s allowed to return, but only for administrative duties, yet he still thinks he can claw something back by being the big I am!’Hope for Patrick comes in the form of depressed Rash Masum. Grieving Rash confesses to being the hospital whistle-blower and Patrick throws him out of the hospital.UnforgivableLater, however, nurse Rida Amaan reveals that she is the actual culprit, yet Patrick won’t back down! In the meantime, Rash is brought into…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Having a ball!DOCTOR WHOSaturday, 6.45pm, BBC1 Sci-fiThe Doctor and Ruby swap deep space for society scandals this week as the TARDIS transports them to 1813 for a Bridgerton-style Regency caper!‘This was my favourite episode!’ says Millie Gibson, who plays Ruby. ‘So many things happen in this one – the Doctor and Ruby travel to the Regency era and they’re like, “I’m going to find a scandal!”’Alien encounterUpon arrival, they learn that the duch*ess of Pemberton (The Capture’s Indira Varma) is hosting a grand ball at her country manor, where it appears that something deadly is going on behind closed doors – and an encounter with an enigmatic stranger named Rogue (Glee and Frozen star Jonathan Groff) only adds to the drama.‘Rogue is an alien bounty hunter and a man of mystery,’ says…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Look who’s back…RICHARD DURDENSister Boniface Mysteries, Friday, 9pm, DramaFACT FILEComedy Richard was in four episodes of Ghosts (2019-2023) as Alison and Mike’s solicitor Charles Worthing (right).Other roles He was Mr Boggle in Agatha Raisin and Oscar in the BBC’s dark comedy drama Back to Life.Movies He’s appeared in films Churchill and Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker.Richard joins this week’s episode of Sister Boniface Mysteries as shop owner Arthur Salem, who stocks a much-loved toy called Salem’s Dolls. But he quickly meets a grisly end when he’s discovered stabbed to death in a locked room with new doll Harmony holding the murder weapon! Sister Boniface (Lorna Watson) finds herself bizarrely on the hunt for a killer doll. But can she unlock the mystery before the quiet town of Great…2 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Secrets spilled?NEWBridgertonAvailable: Thu 13 Jun Genre: Drama Season: 3 (part B) Eps: 5-8Eloise Bridgerton was heartbroken to learn that her best friend had been moonlighting as the mysterious gossip writer Lady Whistledown at the end of the second series!Penelope Featherington accidentally opened her pal up to ridicule by writing about her in her much-read scandal sheet and the pair still weren’t speaking when the third season began last month. However, Penelope drops another bombshell when the final four episodes of Season 3 start this week, by revealing that she and Eloise’s brother, Colin, are in love!Dilemma‘Eloise is uncomfortable with it,’ says Claudia Jessie, who plays her. ‘Even if she and Penelope hadn’t fallen out, she’d still think the idea of her and Colin liking each other was a bit gross. Now,…4 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Funeral HORROR!Thursday MUST-SEE EPISODE!With Dean Wicks behind bars, having been framed for Keanu’s murder, the dust has started to settle for the six women involved in the Christmas Day crime. But the horror resurfaces this week when the mechanic’s funeral takes place.Linda’s the first to hear the news from Bernie, who asks if they can use The Vic for her brother’s wake. As the horrified alcoholic reaches for the bottle, she fails to warn Sharon, who’s blindsided when Bernie fills her in. Does this mean Karen is headed home from Spain? And if so, will the fiery mum start on at her son’s runaway bride again or has Karen accepted that jailed Dean did away with her son?Loose cannon‘Linda thought that once she had dealt with framing Dean, that was the…2 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Baby shock!Thursday MUST-SEE EPISODE!At Dale Head, Tom King has Belle under his full controlBut as he takes his abuse to the next level this week, his wife’s life is left hanging in the balance…Fragile Belle finds herself in an awful position when she learns she’s pregnant. Devastated by the development, the wedding planner keeps it to herself and visits the surgery, where worried nurse Wendy picks up on her unease and gives some information on her options.‘Belle’s apprehensive as it’s not what she wants at the moment but she’s also worried as she knows it’s the only thing Tom wants. She doesn’t want him to know as he will be so excited,’ says Eden Taylor-Draper, who plays her.Turning pointBut Belle ends up having to tell Tom when he turns on her…2 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Till death us do part?NEWTHE FALL: SKYDIVE MURDER PLOTTue-Thu, 9pm, C4 Factual (box set, Channel 4)Faced with evidence that their spouse wanted to kill them, most people would immediately file for divorce.But in the bizarre ‘parachute murder plot’ case, featured in a new three-part docudrama, police were astonished when mother-of-two Victoria Cilliers stood by her callous husband, Emile.In April 2015, Emile arranged a parachute jump for Victoria near their Wiltshire home. When her chute failed, Victoria plunged 4,000ft into a field, but miraculously survived. It emerged her equipment had been tampered with, with Emile the prime suspect. The revelation of an affair and a previous attempt to kill Victoria with a gas leak heaped further suspicion on him.In denialBut as detectives Maddy Hennah and Paul Franklin, who worked on the case, recall, Victoria refused…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Forgotten heroesNEWCOPA ’71: THE LOST LIONESSESTuesday, 10pm, BBC4 FactualWhen England won the Women’s European Championship in 2022, our Lionesses were rightly treated like legends.But even the most dedicated football fans might be surprised to hear that, back in August 1971, their predecessors played in a World Cup, which, despite drawing crowds of 110,000, has been largely forgotten.‘Tears rolled down my cheeks and I remember thinking, “I’m never going to see anything like this again,”’ England captain Carol Wilson recalls of playing in the competition. ‘But we didn’t even speak about it until nearly 50 years later.’This feature-length documentary, made by tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams, and airing on BBC4 as a Storyville special, uses unseen footage to bring to life the unofficial World Cup in Mexico.The tournament featured teams from…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024YOUR STARSARIES (21 March-20 April)Remember, when you take a step towards a goal, you are making a start on the result. So keep moving forward.STARLINE: 0905 817 0426*TAURUS (21 April-21 May)You’re known for being loyal and steady, Taurus, but sometimes you can move in mysterious ways.STARLINE: 0905 817 0427*GEMINI (22 May-21 June)With four planets currently in your sign, the sky’s the limit! What would you like to create more of by the end of 2024?STARLINE: 0905 817 0428*CANCER (22 June-22 July)Listen to and let yourself feel all of your emotions right now. Take them as guidance for how to proceed.STARLINE: 0905 817 0429*LEO (23 July-22 August)Trust the repeated signs you’re seeing, as they are guiding you in the direction of your heart’s desire.STARLINE: 0905 817 0430*VIRGO (23 August-22 September)As an earth…2 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Farewell…Best known for…Scottish actor Brian played organised-crime boss turned police informant Tommy Hunter in Line of Duty (2012-2014). His character met a violent end in the second series.Other achievements…In 2021, he appeared in Sky Atlantic’s historical series Domina as Roman statesman Cicero. He also had roles in Outlander, crime dramas The Long Shadow and Murder Is Easy and in the Sean Bean prison drama Time (above).Family life…Brian died suddenly at home on 28 April. He was 59 and is survived by his sister, Sarah.Where to watch Brian…Line of Duty is available on BBC iPlayer. The first series of Time, with Brian starring as Jackson Jones, is also on BBC iPlayer, alongside Murder Is Easy, which sees Brian play Detective Bull.…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024REVENGE!REBUSSat, 9.20pm, BBC1 DramaWhile sleuth DS Rebus has discovered that his brother Michael has committed a robbery, he is unaware of his sibling’s subsequent misdemeanours or the terrifying repercussions that await.When DS Rebus (Richard Rankin) confronts Michael (Brian Ferguson), he promises not to arrest him, as long as Michael avoids further criminal activity.But unknown to DS Rebus, Michael and his friends, following a tip-off from crooked Darryl Christie (Noof Ousellam), have also stolen a drugs haul that was part of a deal between Darryl’s gangland rival Ger Cafferty (Stuart Bowman) and some Northern Irish associates. During the raid, Michael shot a guard, and now, as it emerges that the victim was related to a member of Loyalist group the UDA, both the UDA and Ger want revenge…WORDS: NICK CANNON, HANNAH…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Pitch perfect!LAST IN SERIES!THE PIANOSunday, 9pm, C4 EntertainmentAfter scouting for talented pianists on station concourses across the UK, pop superstar Mika and classical pianist Lang Lang have selected seven finalists to take part in this week’s finale concert at Aviva Studios in Manchester.Claudia Winkleman hosts the event, where the hopefuls will play on stage in front of a sold-out crowd.From 80-year-old Duncan’s love song for his wife to 10-year-old prodigy Sum’s Joseph Haydn sonata, who’ll be crowned the night’s standout performer?‘The finalists aren’t going into a brutal gladiator-style situation,’ says Mika. ‘They’re going to do something beautiful.’…1 min
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What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Festival of football!LIVE!EURO 2024Friday, from 6.30pm, ITV1 SportHome nations England and Scotland will be dreaming of glory as the UEFA European Championship begins in Germany this weekend!With players such as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in their ranks, the Three Lions are among the favourites, but all eyes will be on the Tartan Army as the action gets under way.Steve Clarke’s Scotland face hosts Germany in the opening game of the tournament at Munich’s Allianz Arena on Friday 14 June (kick-off 8pm, ITV1).‘Scotland have been hit with some serious injuries in the lead-up to the tournament,’ says Ally McCoist, who’ll be co-commentating for ITV. ‘But I believe they can get into the next stage.’The top two teams in each of the competition’s six groups will advance to the knockout stages, with the…2 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024NEW TO WATCHJana: Marked for LifeAvailable: Saturday 8 June Genre: Thriller Season: 1 Eps: 6In this Scandinavian series (also airing in weekly double bills from Sat 8 June, 9pm, BBC4), Madeleine Martin (right) plays a public prosecutor investigating the murder of a high-ranking official at the Swedish Migration Agency.Tour de France: UnchainedAvailable: Tuesday 11 June Genre: Factual Season: 2 Eps: 8Take a trip behind the scenes of the 2023 Tour de France, covering all the scandals, low blows during a fierce battle between the riders for the yellow jersey, and glory for winner Jonas Vingegaard (right).Mysteries of the Terracotta WarriorsAvailable: Wednesday 12 June Genre: One-off documentaryMarking the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the famous ‘Terracotta Warriors’ at Xi’an, China, archaeologist Yuan Zhongyi reveals the secrets behind the sculptures that date back…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024CHEATS!Monday MUST-SEE EPISODE!With Leanne constantly off with ‘guru’ Rowan, her absence is being felt at the flat, where her lonely other half Nick and sister Toyah have found themselves getting closer and closer. Having recently shared a loaded moment, this week their new-found bond spills over into a kiss… Will the cheats leave it there?Rowan’s at the centre of the mess. Toyah’s furious when she learns it was him who told the police about her stillborn baby. Although Leanne admits she revealed all about the tragedy to Rowan, she still won’t hear a bad word about him, and is adamant that he and the Institute are above board. At breaking point, frustrated Nick tells his fiancée to choose between them…The next day, he’s churned up with guilt, having kissed Toyah…2 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Guilty confession?What started out as a very dangerous game of tit for tat has left Ruby Miligan in serious trouble.When she clipped Ethan Anderson with her car, as payback for what he did to her son Nicky, she felt that made them quits. But injured Ethan has since died and it’s presumed the ‘mysterious’ hit-and-run was the cause.This week, Ethan’s grieving dad, vicar Charles, is braced for answers as the coroner reaches a verdict while Ruby wrestles with her guilty conscience. After talking to Manpreet, Ruby heads to the church, where she comforts the broken dad, who’s preparing to conduct his son’s funeral.Later, Ruby decides the only option is to confess. Although Caleb tries to stop her, Ruby heads over to Woodbine. But her visit coincides with the arrival of the…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024A dress to impress!LAST IN SERIES!THE REPAIR SHOPWednesday, 8pm, BBC1 FactualLegendary British entertainer Danny La Rue was one of the first female impersonators to become famous on mainstream British TV back in the 1960s and 1970s.Danny was beloved by an army of devoted fans and was even a hit with some members of the Royal Family. In 1968, his version of On Mother Kelly’s Doorstep became a chart hit!The Repair Shop this week features a dress that Danny wore on stage in 1969, which is brought into the barn by his friend and fellow drag artist Ceri Dupree.Flamboyant‘The first thing I saw on colour television was Danny La Rue,’ recalls Ceri. ‘My mum said, “That’s a man.” I was 10 and I said, “Oh my God, that’s amazing. Wonderful.”’Ceri eventually followed his idol…2 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024On the ball!LIVE!SOCCER AIDSunday, 6pm, ITV1 SportQ This is your first time running out on to the pitch for the Soccer Aid England team under Frank Lampard and Harry Redknapp. What made you want to take part?A It’s for an amazing charity, so I couldn’t say no. I can’t stop thinking about the match venue and the quality of the pitch at Stamford Bridge as well. The stadium is just unbelievable!Q You showed the nation your fancy footwork on Strictly, so have you got any special football moves?A I’m going to try my best, but my moves on Strictly are a little different to my moves on the football pitch. I played five-a-side the other day to get my fitness up, so I’m definitely there to win.Q Who else on the EastEnders…2 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Coming soon…★ Apple TV+’s WondLa is a seven-part animated adventure. Teen Eva (voiced by Jeanine Mason) lives in an underground bunker until an attack forces her to the Earth’s surface, where there are no humans. But with the help of a giant water bear and a cantankerous alien, she discovers her destiny…★ Kylie Cantrall (right) stars as Princess Red in the latest Descendants movie The Rise of Red on Disney+. This one-off musical fantasy drama also features singers Rita Ora, Brandy Norwood and Ruby Rose Turner.★ Bertie Carvel is back as DCI Adam Dalgliesh for a third run of 1970s-set crime drama Dalgliesh on Channel 5. Among his cases this time is a murder at a remote seminary and a terror plot against a nuclear power station.★ Dimbleby on the Monarchy…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Love is in the air!Having spent the night together, Glenda sneaks Michael out of the back door of the Rovers. And as one secret steamy session leads to another, their hook-ups become public knowledge when Michael finds Glenda rowing with her brother.Revealing that they’re a couple, Michael insists that George should show his sister some more respect! What will the locals have to say about the unlikely item?They’re not the only ones causing tongues to wag. Billy and Paul are thrilled when Summer returns from the US. But there’s someone waiting at the pub who she wants them to meet – her boyfriend, Felix!As Summer rushes back to the Rovers and the men make to join her, Paul, who is living with motor neurone disease, falls down the stairs. When Billy and Paul fail…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Soap gossip★ Emmerdale is breaking groundEmmerdale actor Ash Palmisciano, who plays Matty Barton, has commented on the difficulties his character, who is also transgender, is facing. ‘It’s quite groundbreaking to tell a story as modern as this within an institution like Emmerdale,’ says Ash.★ Helen goes dating!Ex-Corrie star Helen Flanagan is rumoured to be one of the singletons looking for love in E4’s Celebs Go Dating. Other famous faces tipped to appear in the new run include Hollyoaks actor Jamelia and Gogglebox’s Stephen Webb. Will the agents fix them up?★ From baddie to goody…Don Gilet has been named as the new lead in BBC1’s Death in Paradise! The actor, who recently made a return to EastEnders as villain Lucas Johnson, will make his first appearance as Mervin Wilson in the Christmas…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024United in mysteryNEWLONG LOST FAMILY: BORN WITHOUT TRACEMon-Wed, 9pm, ITV1 FactualAt just a few weeks old, in 1965, Thomas Yeo was left at Reading Station, but his search for information about his origins leads to the discovery of an extraordinary family coincidence.‘My birth mother put me where I’d be found quickly, and I was cared for,’ says Thomas, who lives near Nottingham and features in the return of Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace. ‘That’s all I know about the start of my life.’DNA matches Thomas to a cousin, Martina Evenden, but although they are thrilled to meet, Martina knows nothing of Thomas’ background or her own, as – incredibly – she is also a foundling and was left on church steps in Dublin in 1967.‘I’ve never met anybody in the same…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024Noel to the rescue!NEWTHE SUPERVETThursday, 8pm, C4 FactualSupervet Professor Noel Fitzpatrick has become a household name, performing cutting-edge surgeries to save pets. This week, his series returns with a special episode devoted to rescue animals who’ve passed through the doors of his Surrey clinic.As well as catching up with three-legged German shepherd Bran, who had a hip replacement in 2019, and whippet Wobble – so-called because a 2015 compression fracture in her neck affected her movement – Noel treats new patient Pretzel, a seven-week-old kitten with twisted hind legs, found abandoned by veterinary nurse Nicole.‘Nicole and her colleagues raised cash for Pretzel’s surgery via a crowdfunding campaign,’ says Noel. ‘The kitten was going to have two procedures – we needed a frame to straighten her legs, then a plate to stabilise her legs.…1 min
What's on TV|8-Jun-2024HAVE YOUR SAYWrite to: Have Your Say, What’s On TV, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6JREmail us: wotv.postbag@futurenet.com Please remember to include your full postal address in your emailWe pay: £10 for every letter or rant printed and £25 for the Star Letter!Reflection of life…The beautiful but hard-edged Liverpool landscape was a great setting for C4’s recent thriller series The Gathering. It was about an attack on a teenage raver, with the connecting relationships reflecting all of life’s traits, such as greed, ambition, love and jealousy. Newcomer Eva Morgan, who played Kelly, has a bright acting career ahead of her.D. Clarke, West MidlandsThe kids aren’t all rightKids in Poverty: Britain’s Shame on ITV1 was a shocking and eye-opening programme. How can such a wealthy country have so many children going without? Strictly…3 min
