On TV tonight, BBC drama Marriage dives into the highs and lows of life into the longterm relationship of Ian (Sean Bean) and Emma (Nicola Walker), plus Van Der Valk is on hand to crack another case, Sky's latest documentary, Sky TV viewers get two fascinating factual shows in the form of The Princess and Patagonia, and Alan Carr follows in the footsteps of the queen of crime fiction in Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie. Here's what you shouldn't miss on TV tonight.
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What's on TV tonight
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Best TV shows on TV tonight
Marriage, 9 pm, BBC One / BBC iPlayer (box set)
Fans of Stefan Golaszewski (Him & Her, Mum) are in for a treat, as the writer-director debuts his new series tonight. TV heavyweights Sean Bean and Nicola Walker star as couple Ian and Emma, who are far from wedded bliss as they approach their 27th anniversary. Ian is in freefall after being made redundant, while Emma is quietly thrilled by the attentions of her boss, Jamie (an excellently obnoxious Henry Lloyd-Hughes). An intense look at the minutiae of married life, which for some will feel like a blink-and-you-miss it backwater; for others, it’s an eye-opening drive through the intricate landscape of long-term relationships. Continues tomorrow.
★★★★ ER
Van Der Valk, 8 pm, ITV
Greed and corruption permeate tonight’s case, set amid the glittering world of Amsterdam’s diamond industry. When a carved-up human torso is found on the steps of a billionaire’s mansion, detective Van Der Valk (Marc Warren) investigates the super-wealthy Cuyper family, who have amassed a fortune through their jewel empire. Fabulous scenery and a peek inside some luxurious canal-side abodes provide the backdrop to some murky goings-on. Call the Midwife’s Leo Staar plays the Cuypers’ psychotherapist, who knows all their secrets!
★★★★ TL
The Princess, 9 pm, Sky Documentaries/NOW
You may think you know everything about Princess Diana, thanks to watching shows such as The Crown. But this powerful film tells her extraordinary story in a different way. Made up of archive material, including news footage, royal commentary and vox pop, the documentary explores the period from her 1981 engagement to Prince Charles to her sudden death in 1997. And there are shocking reminders of the treatment she received from the tabloids, from speculation about her virginity to the 1992 publication of an intimate phone call.
★★★★★ HD
Patagonia, 7pm, Sky Nature/NOW
How lucky we are, getting to witness one of the most remote locations on Earth with this stunning-looking natural history series from the makers of Blue Planet. Episode one leads us along the Atlantic coast, and it’s a place not for the sentimental, as elephant seals do battle to breed, killer whales prey on seal pups and people trawl the seas for their own survival.
★★★★ NT
Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie, 9 pm, More4
Don’t be fooled into thinking this is one of those random celebrity travelogues; it’s clear right from the off that Alan is a huge Christie fanboy and absolutely knows his stuff, as he explores the life and legacy of the Queen of Crime in this three-part series. From inadvertently breaking a vintage piece of equipment backstage at The Mousetrap to visiting the remote Burgh Island where Christie wrote two of her best-loved novels, Alan is a warm and witty host in a series that reveals lots of fascinating Christie facts, including her fondness for roller skating, wild swimming and surfing!
★★★★ SP
Best box set to watch on TV tonight
A League of Their Own, Prime Video
A League of Their Own is a reboot of the movie of the same name starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna, but with an all-new cast of characters. Like the film, this Prime Video series follows the Rockford Peaches, a girl's team that's been formed in Chicago following the establishment of the ‘Girls Professional Baseball League’. It's a great ride that tackles a variety of contemporary problems including sexism, racism and attitudes to sexuality. The mismatched team of girls includes Carson Shaw (Abbi Jacobson), Max (Chanté Adams), Greta (D'Arcy Carden) and Lupe (Roberta Colindrez), and the Peaches are headed up this time by ex-pro ‘Dove’ Porter, played by Parks and Rec fave, Nick Offerman.
Best film to watch on TV tonight
A Star is Born, 10 pm, BBC Two/BBC iPlayer
It was a brave choice for actor Bradley Cooper’s first foray behind the camera to take on a story that’s been committed to celluloid three times before, but he proves his mettle here – and then some. He also plays the superstar musician who encounters Lady Gaga (who has reportedly just been cast as Cilla Black in an upcoming Dionne Warwick biopic) performing at a bar and an instant connection takes place. As her star ascends, the booze and drugs have a crippling effect on him. Both leads are sensational.
★★★★★ NP
Live Sport
- European Championships 2022, live coverage from 9 am, BBC One/BBC Two/BBC iPlayer/Red Button
- Premier League 2022/23: Nottingham Forest vs West Ham, 2 pm, Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League/NOW
- Premier League 2022/23: Chelsea v Tottenham, 4 pm (k-o 4.30 pm), Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League/NOW
- The Hundred 2022: Oval Invincibles vs Southern Brave, 6 pm start time (coverage from 7.30 pm), Sky Sports Main Event/NOW
If you watch just one thing on TV tonight…
Don't miss Marriage on TV tonight — it's an intimate portrait of life in a 27-year-strong relationship.
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Happy viewing!
