At 8:15 PM on ITV1, former footballer and presenter Gary Lineker hosts a celebrity event at a former car park, where participants such as Graeme Souness, Shakira Khan, and JB Gill take part in fun and slightly modified games like egg-and-spoon races and rock-paper-scissors. The event emphasizes team bonding, with some light-hearted moments, such as when Joey Essex humorously asked former Speaker of the House John Bercow if he was "feeling reem"—a play on the word "reem" from the TV show The Only Way Is Essex.
At 5:30 PM on BBC Two, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra performs a tribute to Alan Menken, the composer behind beloved Disney films like The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The concert features special guest appearances and includes the National Youth Music Theatre, offering a night of classic Disney music for fans of all ages.
At 6:20 PM on BBC One, Gareth Malone, known for his work with choirs, takes part in the game show Celebrity Picture Slam alongside presenter Steph McGovern. They compete against celebrities like Will Best, Fleur East, and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell in a contest that aims to raise £10,000 for various charities through a mix of trivia and performance.
At 8:00 PM on BBC One, the long-running medical drama Casualty marks its 40th anniversary with a special episode. The show, which originally aimed to highlight the importance of the NHS during the 1980s, features a dramatic firebombing in the fictional town of Holby, leading to a chaotic night in the emergency department. The episode is a tribute to the show’s enduring legacy.
At 9:00 PM on BBC Four, the Swedish drama PH returns for a new season, following the investigation into the mysterious death of a rock musician who has since become a pastor. The storyline includes a subplot where one of the characters, Alex, hides a personal connection to the victim’s congregation, which could complicate the investigation.
At the same time on Sky Documentaries, a special documentary explores the life and career of Lorne Michaels, the creator of Saturday Night Live. The film includes interviews with notable figures such as Conan O’Brien, Tina Fey, and Andy Samberg, offering insight into the show’s impact on American comedy.
In film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, a feature-length episode of the Disney+ series, sees Pedro Pascal’s character and "Baby Yoda" involved in a storyline centered around Hutt family politics. Martin Scorsese makes a surprise appearance as a multi-limbed food truck cook. Meanwhile, Mayday, a new Apple TV film starring Ryan Reynolds as a stranded fighter pilot in Siberia, is set in 1987 and features Kenneth Branagh as a disaffected KGB agent.
Live sports coverage includes Premier League matches on TNT Sports and Sky Sports, with Women’s Super League games also broadcast on BBC One and Sky Sports. The British Open snooker tournament kicks off on Channel 5, and Super League Rugby action takes place on BBC Two.
TV and Film Highlights: Celebrity Games, Disney Tribute, and More
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