Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, is a former football hooligan who has been associated with far-right groups. He is currently the focus of an investigative report by Channel 4's Dispatches program, titled Tommy Robinson – Where’s the Money Gone? The report, which has taken a year to produce, examines public records and documents related to Yaxley-Lennon’s fundraising activities. The program raises questions about the transparency of his financial dealings and how much of his public donations have been used for their stated purposes.
Later in the evening, Channel 4’s Phil’s Love It Or List It returns at 8pm with hosts Phil Harrison and Kirstie. The show revisits two couples from 2023 to see if their homes were good choices or if they ended up in isolated or impractical situations. The episode features Aneri and Nihar, who live in a house in Hertfordshire, and Carl and Katy, who are looking for a more modern family home in Chester.
On U&Alibi at 8pm, the post-World War II detective drama Bookish airs with Miranda Richardson guest-starring as Duchess Alberta, a character based on a former Nazi and infamous book thief. The episode follows the character of Book (played by Mark Gatiss) as he investigates a murder at a castle in the medieval German town of Würl.
At 9pm, BBC Two’s documentary Britain’s Forgotten Girls explores the issue of grooming gangs, which involve the exploitation of young girls by groups of men. The film highlights that this is not limited to any specific culture and is often linked to broader patterns of criminal behavior and harmful expressions of masculinity. It gives a platform for many of the affected girls to share their experiences.
On ITV1 at 9pm, PH Professor T follows a dramatic incident in which an actor’s prop knife is accidentally replaced with a real one during a live stage performance. The episode features a team of investigators, including DCI Maiya and DS Dan, who look into a theatre company plagued by rivalries and grudges. Meanwhile, Zelda Radclyffe’s tarot cards suggest a significant romantic development for one of the characters.
At 10pm, BBC Four presents a rare screening of Penda’s Fen, a 1974 Play for Today directed by David Rudkin and Alan Clarke. The episode, titled Spencer Banks Remembers: Penda’s Fen, includes reflections from lead actor Spencer Banks on his role in this cult classic, which blends elements of coming-of-age storytelling with Deep England mythology and folk horror.
Live sports coverage includes Test cricket, with England facing Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sky Sports Main Event starting at 10am. Football highlights will air later in the day, including Liverpool vs. Atlético Madrid on TNT Sports 1 at 7pm and Napoli vs. Arsenal on TNT Sports 2.
UK Television Schedule and Programming Highlights for the Week
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