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TV tonight: Lesley Manville’s juicy murder mystery series kicks off

A crime author is found dead in Magpie Murders. Plus: Ed Sheeran and Russell Crowe join Jonathan Ross. Here’s what to watch this evening

Hollie Richardson, Danielle De Wolfe, Jack Seale, Phil Harrison and Simon Wardell

01, Apr, 2023 @5:00 AM

So Long, My Son to ET: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

A heartbreaking drama about the emotional fallout of China’s one-child rule, and Spielberg’s miraculous classic about a cute little alien

Simon Wardell

31, Mar, 2023 @8:00 AM

TV tonight: Joe Lycett invites Joanna Lumley to a big Brummie party

Brace yourself for the comedian’s ‘late-night chaos’ event. Plus: the Cleaner considers a career on stage. Here’s what to watch tonight

Hollie Richardson, Danielle De Wolfe, Jack Seale, Ali Catterall and Simon Wardell

31, Mar, 2023 @5:20 AM

TV tonight: David Harewood’s great US tour of Black pop culture

In the first of a two-parter, the actor shines a light on Sammy Davis Jr and Gloria Hendry. Plus, the return of Taskmaster. Here’s what to watch this evening

Hollie Richardson, Jack Seale, Ellen E Jones, Phil Harrison and Simon Wardell

30, Mar, 2023 @5:20 AM

TV tonight: Olivia Colman is an opium-smoking Miss Havisham in Great Expectations

Expect a dark Dickens drama courtesy of Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Plus: Paddy McGuinness hosts a new endurance test reality series. Here’s what to watch this evening

Hollie Richardson, Graeme Virtue, Hannah Verdier, Phil Harrison and Simon Wardell

26, Mar, 2023 @5:00 AM

TV tonight: the M15 officer who risked his life to meet an IRA leader

Journalist Peter Taylor spent 20 years tracking down the man who disobeyed orders to encourage that Good Friday agreement. Plus: a night of musical hits. Here’s everything to watch this evening

Hollie Richardson, Graeme Virtue, Phil Harrison, Alexi Duggins and Simon Wardell

25, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM

Tetris to Jesus Christ Superstar: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

A fun dose of 80s video game nostalgia starring Taron Egerton, and a classic biblical rock opera to sing along to

Simon Wardell

24, Mar, 2023 @9:00 AM

TV tonight: Taiwan’s battle with China to hold on to independence

Could tensions between Taiwan and China lead to war? Plus, the last two contestants go head to head in the Apprentice final. Here’s what to watch today

Hollie Richardson, Graeme Virtue, Danielle De Wolfe, Ellen E Jones, Alexi Duggins Ali Catterall and Simon Wardell

23, Mar, 2023 @6:20 AM

TV tonight: a race across Canada with no smartphones, internet or credit cards

Five teams set off on an arduous adventure in pursuit of a cash price. Plus, NHS staff save lives and grapple with the longest waiting list in history

Hollie Richardson, Selim Bulut, Ellen E Jones, Alexi Duggins, Jack Seale and Simon Wardell

22, Mar, 2023 @6:20 AM

TV tonight: Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice’s ‘lovely jubbly’ road trip

The Strictly dancers do Sicily. Plus: Line of Duty pals Neil Morrissey and Adrian Dunbar explore their DNA. Here’s what to watch this evening

Hollie Richardson, Selim Bulut, Ali Catterall, Hannah Verdier, Micha Frazer-Carroll, Graeme Virtue and Simon Wardell

21, Mar, 2023 @6:20 AM

TV tonight: Greg James’ new reality show is a striking social experiment

Rise and Fall comes from the team behind The Traitors. Plus: John Simm is back as DS Roy Grace and all bets are off in his first case. Here’s what to watch this evening

19, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM