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Series 17, Episode 9 - 'Assistantbury.' | Full Episode

Let us discuss tasks and contestants

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The two-part finale of Doctor Who season 14 will be shown in cinemas across the UK next month.

Special screenings will kick off around the country at 11pm on Friday 21st June 2024, starting with a showing of the previous week's penultimate episode, The Legend of Ruby Sunday.

Then, at midnight, as the season finale Empire of Death lands on BBC iPlayer (and Disney Plus internationally), a select group of fans will be treated with seeing the blockbuster conclusion on the big screen.

Dawn French narrates a fascinating look at long-distance couples about to be in the same place for the very first time. Plus: Conor of The Young Offenders goes fishing. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, Channel 4“She is crazy for going out there and doing it … but not bad crazy – good crazy!” That’s a friend of Sarah – the 38-year-old Brit who, after virtually dating Jgoy for two years without ever having seen him in person, is about to meet him for the first time in the Philippines. They are just one fascinating pair followed in this look at long-distance couples, narrated by Dawn French. The countdowns to their unions are undeniably thrilling. Hollie Richardson

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Dispatches investigates the motor issues that are grinding people’s gears. Plus: Steve Pemberton argues with a bin on Taskmaster. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4

Potholes! Battles over low traffic neighbourhoods! Confusion over electric cars! Britain’s roads are in crisis, according to this edition of Dispatches, and it’s the worst time to be a driver. Journalist Ginny Buckley gets in gear to investigate these big issues, revealing how much these repairs and schemes are costing the taxpayer and asking the bigger question: will the UK ever really be ready to switch to a fossil fuel-free motoring future? Hollie Richardson

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Sergeant Grace has to outwit unhelpful islanders as the folk horror thriller nears its climax. Plus: a seriously dramatic ending in Deadman’s Curse. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Alibi

This story of a fish-out-of-water cop (Anjli Mohindra’s Grace) investigating a disappearance in an impenetrable rural community has defied its debt to The Wicker Man and been genuinely enjoyable. As the climax approaches, Grace has a new suspect in her sights. But the islanders seem to be pointing her in another direction entirely. Phil Harrison

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Kiell Smith-Bynoe presents the popular haberdashery challenge. Plus, gymnastics-based intrigue and a surprising tale from Norway

9pm, BBC One

It’s the 10th series of Sewing Bee and time for a new host: Kiell Smith-Bynoe of Ghosts fame, who is making the role permanent after helming the Christmas special. To celebrate the passing of the baton, the latest batch of contestants are tasked with making 12 dolls of the original presenter, Claudia Winkleman. No, not really: it’s a repeat of the first challenge ever set on the show – making an A-line skirt with denim and contrast thread (to sneakily catch out any “wibbly wobbly” lines). Hollie Richardson

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A man in Glasgow woke from a coma to find US cops calling his identity into question. Plus, how DNA has reactivated cold sex cases, and Blue Lights concludes

9pm, Channel 4

Strap in for an utterly absurd true-crime story. An eccentric man known locally in Glasgow as Arthur Knight woke up from a Covid coma in 2021 and found himself surrounded by police. US authorities claimed his real identity was Nicholas Rossi who, after several rape charges, faked his own death. This four-parter follows the countless shocking reveals as, over two years in court, he and his English wife, Miranda, continued to insist he was Knight. It also speaks with journalists, legal figures involved and the women Rossi allegedly assaulted. The case led to a judge ruling that he is, in fact, Rossi, and he is now facing charges in the US – but the journey needs to be seen to be believed. Hollie Richardson

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The excellent scouse cop drama continues to unsettle. Plus: Rob and Rylan hit Florence, and it is wonderful to see. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC One

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Ian Rankin’s mercurial detective is back in a fresh reimagining. Plus: more fun with Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor. Here’s what to watch this evening

9.25pm, BBC One

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Series 17, Episode 8 - 'The umbrella wink.'

Let us discuss tasks and contestants

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Conor tries to impress his ex in the coming-of-age series. Plus: Sue Perkins goes litter-picking on a coral reef. Here’s what to watch this evening

9.30pm, BBC One

Peter Foott’s offbeat coming-of-age, Cork-set comedy continues its fourth series, with Conor (Alex Murphy) back at school to try to pass his leaving exams – all in a bid to impress ex Linda. Cue a very funny (and often touching) run of tutoring with traumatised former teacher Barry. Hollie Richardson

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The first season was amazing and I was so frustrated when it wasn't certain there would be a second, so this is massively exciting news.
Promo said "coming soon", and I can't fucking wait!!! *happy dance*

What happens to the 2bn bottles we consume in the UK every year? Plus, Sian Gibson’s murder mystery comedy has some stellar cameos. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4

The brand is considered socially evil in more ways than one, but Coca-Cola’s environmental impact is the specific focus of this report. Ellie Flynn – a self-confessed Coca-Cola addict – investigates the reality of what happens to the 2bn bottles of the product consumed every year in the UK, and its claims about recycled plastic and water sustainability. Hollie Richardson

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Personal justice of its own kind goes on behind bars at San Michele jail. Plus: another spine-tingling tale from Inside No 9. Here’s watch to watch today

10.10pm, Sky Atlantic

The brutal Italian prison drama returns in full force, with Bruno Testori (Luca Zingaretti) – the “king” of San Michele prison – reinstated as director after the charges against him last season were dropped. Now he must obtain information from a prisoner, the magistrate Vittorio Mancuso, who is accused of murder. Hollie Richardson

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The actor and disability rights activist makes a powerful case. Plus, seamy crime drama Tokyo Vice returns. Here’s what to watch today

9pm, BBC One

“Gosh, if I was like you, I couldn’t go on, I’d rather be dead.” It’s a comment that actor and disability rights activist Liz Carr, who was born with arthrogryposis, has heard from people – including strangers – all her life. In this powerful documentary, she makes a case for why we shouldn’t legalise assisted dying, speaking to people on all sides of the issue. She is very clear, though, that she won’t be changing her mind. Hollie Richardson

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I don't think the inclusivity is the most interesting part of this interview - rather:

I wanted the show to be fun and a bit nuts. I think there’s an awful lot of television now, and I watch an awful lot of television, but I think there’s so much television that [sticks too rigidly] to the three-act structure. You know when there are 10 minutes left to go, when there’s going to be a major event, or when the murderer is going to be caught. So, I think it’s time for a show just to break those rules. Writing is about the heart and the pulse and sparks in the brain. Writing is about psychology. It’s about understanding people and why they do what they do. It’s not about hitting a particular beat 17 minutes in. So, I wanted to show this kind of laughing in the face of those rules.

The overnight ratings for Doctor Who's season 14 launch episodes Space Babies and The Devil's Chord have been revealed, as Ncuti Gatwa well and truly takes over the keys to the TARDIS.

Space Babies, the first episode, was watched by 2.6 million viewers, with The Devil's Chord, the second, having an overnight audience of 2.4 million.

While the overnight figures are close to the lowest ever for the show (with Legend of the Sea Devils only securing an overnight audience of 2.2 million in 2022), it's not the whole story. It doesn't include viewers who watched on BBC iPlayer, who will be more significant than ever due to this season being the first to debut early on iPlayer.

Figures are also likely to have been affected by good weather in the UK.

Season 14 of Doctor Who marks many firsts - it's the first to launch with a double bill, with the first two episodes being available at once, and it's the first to debut episodes early on iPlayer before airing them on BBC One later that day. It's also the first season after the BBC's deal with Disney, meaning episodes are being transmitted globally at the same time for the first time ever.

Gatwa's first episode, the Christmas special The Church on Ruby Road, was streamed a whopping 10.1 million times on BBC iPlayer, setting a new record according to the BBC.

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Next week will see Steven Moffat's return with his tense episode Boom!.

A documentary charts a profound moment in the understanding of Alzheimer’s. Plus: more twists in the case of slippery tycoon Robert Durst. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC Two

If you were going to get dementia, would you want to know? Part terrifying, part hopeful, this documentary follows the children of Carol Jennings who, after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis in the 80s, lobbied for research into the disease being hereditary, which led to confirmation of a mutant gene. Charting what happened since, the film takes us to the question: are we in the Alzheimer’s treatment era? Hollie Richardson

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The winners of this year's BAFTA TV Awards have been revealed.

Shows including Happy Valley, Top Boy and The Sixth Commandment were the big winners on the night.

This is the second BAFTA TV ceremony to take place this year, with the craft awards for behind-the-camera roles held in April.

Happy Valley and Top Boy are also hoping to take home some gongs. Plus: Rob Rinder and Rylan are the travel buddies we didn’t know we needed. Here’s what to watch this evening

7pm, BBC One

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Ncuti Gatwa kicks off his first thrilling series as the new Time Lord. Plus, it’s Eurovision party time, baby! Here’s what to watch this evening

6.20pm, BBC One

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Series 17, Episode 7 - 'Dream date territory.'

It's that time of the week. Lets discuss tasks contestants and the show in general.

Spoilers ahead.

Hapless Cork lad Conor is released from prison only to land himself in a whole load more trouble. Plus: Sue Perkins goes in search of hidden Thailand. Here’s what to watch this evening

9.30pm, BBC OneA return series for Peter Foott’s riotously funny comedy. Having paid the price for a “free holiday in Colombia” (of the Midnight Express variety), Conor (Alex Murphy) found himself back in prison. But now he has been released to terrorise Cork again, and is determined to win back his ex, Linda. By dumping her bins all over the garden. Ali Caterrall

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Double the Money is a bit like The Apprentice, but with more likeable people. Plus: how digital nomads go overseas. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4A new money-challenge show that is a bit like The Apprentice, but with Sue Perkins instead of Alan Sugar, The Vault instead of the boardroom and far more likable contestants. Each week, the pairs are given a sum of money and they need to double it within 36 hours, or they will be eliminated from the competition. They start this week with £250, and some cash-making ideas include a pub quiz, Nigerian punch mocktails, scotch eggs and fortune-telling. Hollie Richardson

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Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s creepy anthology returns for a final time. Plus: a dangerous nuclear game in Secrets and Spies. Here’s what to watch today

10pm, BBC TwoSome starry guests join Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton to kick off the ninth and final series of their treacle-black comedy anthology. Mark Bonnar, Siobhan Finneran, Susan Wokoma and Charlie Cooper play a motley crew of passengers who are forced to take sides when their train breaks down and a woman’s handbag is stolen – but will they choose the “right” one? Hollie Richardson

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