The Turkish Detective review – downright ridiculous, in a good way | Television & radio
IIn one of the opening scenes of Turkish Detective — yes, it’s about detectives, yes, it’s set in Turkey, and yes, the extremely literal meaning of the title foreshadows the less mentally demanding nature of this detective drama — Turkish-born, British-raised police officer Mehmet Suleyman is greeted at Istanbul airport by his new boss, a […]
TV tonight: a moreish Swedish thriller about a big family trauma | Television & radio
End of Summer 9pm, BBC Four Something strange and terrifying happened to Vera (Julia Ragnarsson) and her family one summer during her childhood, as this Swedish thriller begins, alluded to in suspenseful flashbacks. Now an adult, Vera is a grief therapist. When a young man named Isak (Erik Enge) comes to one of her sessions […]
TV tonight: Tim Harford’s long, hard look at Britain’s broken economy | Television
Poverty: The truth behind Britain’s failing economy with Tim Harford 9pm, Channel 4 Harford, the Financial Times’ “undercover economist” and presenter of Radio 4’s “More or Less”, takes a sobering look into the lack of economic growth and why it means young people in the UK can no longer be expected to be better off […]
The stars of Colin from Accounts: ‘As I tapped Ewan McGregor’s shoulder, I knew I’d made the wrong decision’ | Australian television
There’s a Hollywood myth that says, “Don’t work with kids or animals.” What was it like working with Zach and Buster, the two dogs who play Colin? Patrick Bramall: It’s great. The roles they play are not unreasonable. They are always the most professional actors on set. Harriet Dyer: They’re the kind of nice guys […]
Charles Barkley to retire from television sports commentary in 2025
Former NBA player Charles Barkley revealed his plan to retire next year while live on air Friday. Barkley, 61, has worked as a sports commentator for over 20 years with the TNT network. The NBA’s deal with ABC-ESPN and Turner Sports is slated to expire after next season. “I really love TNT, all the people who […]
TV tonight: Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen kick off Euro 2024 | Television & radio
Rooney 2004: The world at his feet 10:30pm, BBC One As the Euros take over our TV screens this week, get in the mood with this rollercoaster documentary about the life-changing 12 days for 18-year-old England striker Wayne Rooney at Euro 2004. Rooney looks back on the tournament with fellow former striker Michael Owen and […]
F1 Canadian Grand Prix delivers another big US television audience
Much has been said and written about the F1 market in the United States. F1 continues to court the US market, fuelled by a massive wave of new fans spurred by the success of the Netflix documentary series “Drive to Survive”. The move includes three races in the US, including the inaugural Las Vegas Grand […]
Alaska Daily review – this astonishingly basic drama would be better without Hilary Swank | Television & radio
circleWhatever happened to Hilary Swank? It’s been 20 years since she won Oscars for Boys Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, but she’s been working pretty steadily since then. Name at least two recent roles and you’ll get quiz points, and a bonus if you can think of a hit. Swank’s Hollywood wild card, the […]
TV tonight: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer go head-to-head in first televised debate | Television
Sunak v Starmer: ITV debate 9pm, ITVAhead of the general election on 4 July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Opposition Leader Keir Starmer will face off in the first televised debate, moderated by ITV News presenter Julie Etchingham and in front of a live audience. Both Sunak and Starmer have said they are looking forward to […]
TV tonight: a heart-wrenching drama about a gay couple’s adoption journey | Television
Lost Boys & Fairies 9pm, BBC One Adoption is a long and difficult journey for most people, and even longer and more difficult for same-sex couples where one partner is barely hiding deep trauma. Duff James’ revelatory, loosely autobiographical drama follows Zion Daniel Young’s performance artist Gabriel and his partner, accountant Andy (Fra Fee), as […]