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The Guardian
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: Mark Gatiss stars in new murder mystery series Bookish
8pm, U&AlibiAn atmospheric postwar drama created by and starring Emmy-winning writer Mark Gatiss (The League of Gentleman, Sherlock). He plays enigmatic bookshop owner Gabriel Book, who has a taste for solving crimes – armed with a letter from Winston Churchill that allows him to investigate crime scenes. His first case is a bunch of remains 'tossed together like a skeletal salad' at a nearby bomb site, with his bewildered new worker Jack (Connor Finch) in tow. Hollie Richardson 7pm, BBC OneEvery year, small butcher shops head to Perth to battle it out in Scotland's biggest haggis contest. This short film follows four competing families, each armed with their own recipe (and one of them, controversially, from England). We meet them on their farms as they prepare, and follow them on the day of the big competition. HR 7.30pm, BBC TwoIn September 2023, a 150-year-old sycamore in a dip alongside Hadrian's Wall became the most famous tree in the world. Locals and visitors were devastated to find that it had been chopped down overnight. Two men were found guilty of criminal damage – but the big question is why was the tree destroyed? This documentary investigates. HR 8pm, Channel 4Sibling property developers Stuart and Scarlette Douglas are in south Wales, transforming two unlovely time capsules from the 60s and 70s. Can they turn these nightmares into buyer-friendly dream homes with just £3,000 – or will the properties remain stuck on the market? Ali Catterall 8pm, U&WThe female entrepreneurs in this US reality show have been polishing up their products – from hot sauce to emergency undies – under the tutelage of model-turned-mogul Ashley Morgan and savvy Londoner Emma Grede. Their latest task involves learning to apply the dark arts of marketing to their nascent brands … and themselves. Graeme Virtue 9pm, Sky Arts A lovely two-parter in which Kate Bryan finds stories behind the masterpieces in Tate Britain in London, starting with star of the Romantic period William Blake, and the pre-Raphaelite brotherhood – looking at one of the museum's most popular paintings, John Everett Millais's Ophelia. Other artists include David Hockney and Tracey Emin. HR Women's International One-Day cricket: England v India, 12.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event. The first ODI in the three-match series in Southampton. England will be led out by new captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. Women's Euro 2025 football, 7.15pm, ITV1. The opening quarter-final game. The second is on Thursday at 7.15pm, and the third is on Friday at 7.15pm (or BBC One at 7.30pm).
Irish Independent
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Today's top TV and streaming picks: The Phone Box Babies, American Woman and The Cult of American Apparel
Live UEFA Women's Euro 2025 RTÉ2, 4.30pm & 7.30pm The Swiss-based tournament begins with Iceland v Finland at Arena Thun. It's immediately followed by Norway's clash with the hosts at St Jakob-Park in Basel. Can't Sell, Must Sell Channel 4, 8pm Sibling property experts Stuart and Scarlette Douglas's new series involves turning supposedly unsellable homes into des res. They begin with a cluttered but quaint cottage and a pink 'palace'. The Phone Box Babies RTÉ One, 9.35pm Documentary charting the lives of three people abandoned at birth in the 1960s, revealing how their stories are inextricably linked to the Ireland of the past. We follow the trio as they unearth the truth about their origins, why they were given up, and learn about family members. American Woman Channel 4, 1.55am Gritty drama from the writer of Mare of Easttown; the two projects share some similarities too. Here, Sienna Miller plays a working-class woman struggling to come to terms with her teenage daughter's disappearance while raising her grandson. The Eclipse TG4, 10.30pm The detectives discover that Nour had been having an affair with an older man, which puts a new spin on the investigation into her murder. They also learn about the teenager's secret ambitions and begin to wonder if they may have played a part in her tragic downfall. ADVERTISEMENT The Old Guard 2 Netflix, streaming now Charlize Theron's Andy returns alongside her band of immortal fighters, driven by a refreshed commitment to safeguarding humanity. Fans of The Sandman will be thrilled to learn that the second and final instalment lands tomorrow. Tour de France: Unchained Netflix, streaming now In its final season, expect a high-stakes clash between cycling's elite and bold new challengers. Young Sheldon Netflix, streaming now Bear with me; both Disney+ and Netflix have had six seasons of Young Sheldon for years. Now, after an excruciating wait, Netflix has got its mittens on season seven. If you're rolling your eyes thinking, 'Hasn't that Big Bang offshoot been around forever?' Yes, it has, but it's far (far) superior to its predecessor. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Season 2 Reunion Special Disney+, streaming now How's that for a title? Following season two's dramatic finale, host Nick Viall brings #MomTok and #DadTok back together for revelations, unseen clips, and a surprise twist. Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel Netflix, streaming now I don't know about you, but I'm not sure where I'd be without our Tuesday Trainwreck instalment. The American Apparel brand soared in the early Noughties with salacious ads and ethical wear, but behind the scenes, chaotic leadership and misconduct allegations sent the brand into a downward spiral. For more stark viewing, Attack on London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers is streaming now. Shark Whisperer Netflix, streaming now Whether you deem her a social media opportunist or a 'changemaking' conservationist, you can't quibble with the (literal) name Ocean Ramsay has made for herself. Melding striking visuals with a close character study, the film dissects the ethical and ecological dilemmas at the heart of environmental activism. Perspectives from scientists, indigenous voices, and conservationists — on all sides — reveal the complexity of Ramsay and the issues she raises. Squid Game Netflix, streaming now Brace yourselves… In the wildly anticipated third and final season of Squid Game, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae, aka player 456) returns. Haunted by incremental loss, he's determined to end the deadly competition once and for all. His clash with the enigmatic Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) escalates into a (surprise, surprise) grave battle of strategy and morality, as new games and old enemies collide. With the expected level of twists — including a baby being added to the mix and the viral Gachapon craze (plastic vending balls to you) putting in a pivotal appearance — the stakes are high. As surviving players face progressively brutal choices, the line between justice and tainted vengeance increasingly blurs. Can humanity survive the harshest reality? As the world awaits the final answer, writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk promises a powerful conclusion to the global phenomenon. I think we'll be the collective judges of that. The Charles Ponzi Story AppleTV+, streaming now We've all heard of Ponzi schemes, but what do you know of their namesake? He was a broke immigrant based in 1920s Boston, who rocketed to wealth and infamy in mere months by orchestrating what would become known as the infamous scheme, one of history's boldest financial frauds. For more stories inspired by true events, try Smoke starring Taron Egerton, John Leguizamo and Greg Kinnear.
Daily Record
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
A Place in the Sun star reveals the two items presenters are banned from wearing
A Place In The Sun presenter Scarlette Douglas has opened up about the "hard graft" involved with the filming of the Channel 4 show and the two items the hosts are banned from wearing A Place In The Sun presenter has revealed the less glamorous side of her job. The Channel 4 show helps prospective buyers in their search for their dream home abroad. Scarlette Douglas, 38, first appeared on the property programme in 2015, offering her expertise to numerous house hunters. Despite visiting various locations and meeting a wide range of people, the job isn't always as easy as it seems. Scarlett told The Express that working on A Place In The Sun is actually "really hard", with five days of filming squeezed into one "47-minute show." She also revealed two items that presenters are not allowed to wear, reports Leicestershire Live. "There's a lot that goes into it. It's hard graft," the property expert admitted. She added: "You can't wear sunglasses or a hat." The host confessed: "You just about have time to drink some water. You keep going and going and going, so as much as it looks glamorous, it's actually a really difficult show." Scarlette said goodbye to A Place In The Sun in 2022 and has since featured on another property show, Worst House On The Street. The Channel 4 series sees property developers Scarlette and Stuart Douglas, who are siblings, helping people revamp their family homes without breaking the bank. It comes as Jasmine Harman, a host from A Place In The Sun, has shared an 'awful' experience she had while filming the Channel 4 show. The property expert, who has been on the programme since 2004, recalled a bout of motion sickness during a microlight plane ride in the Algarve. "We were flying and he was doing all of these little tricks and I got a bit of motion sickness and I started to feel a bit dodgy. I kept telling myself, 'I'll be alright, I'll be alright,'' she told the Express. However, upon landing, Jasmine felt 'so sick' that she ended up vomiting inside her helmet. "I ended up vomiting inside the helmet. And it was so embarrassing." "In front of the house hunters and this handsome pilot. The whole team," she confessed. Despite the incident being "an awful moment" with "everyone there," Jasmine can now look back and laugh at the experience.
Daily Mirror
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
A Place In The Sun host shares 'really hard' part of job
A Place In The Sun presenter Scarlette Douglas has shared that there are a number of things that make filming the Channel 4 show difficult - including a ban on two items of clothing A Place In The Sun presenter has revealed the less glamorous side of her job. The Channel 4 show helps prospective buyers find their dream homes abroad. Scarlette Douglas, 38, first appeared on the property programme in 2015, offering her expertise to numerous house hunters. Despite visiting various locations and meeting a wide range of people, the job isn't always as easy as it seems. Scarlett told The Express that working on A Place In The Sun is actually "really hard", with five days of filming squeezed into one "47-minute show." She also revealed two items that presenters are not allowed to wear, reports Leicestershire Live. "There's a lot that goes into it. It's hard graft," the property expert admitted. She added: "You can't wear sunglasses or a hat." The host confessed: "You just about have time to drink some water. You keep going and going and going, so as much as it looks glamorous, it's actually a really difficult show." Scarlette said goodbye to A Place In The Sun in 2022 and has since featured on another property show, Worst House On The Street. The Channel 4 series sees property developers Scarlette and Stuart Douglas, who are siblings, helping people revamp their family homes without breaking the bank. Another A Place In The Sun host, Jasmine Harman, 49, has also shared her experiences from the show. She has been a property expert on the Channel 4 programme since 2004. The property expert, who has been on the programme since 2004, recalled a bout of motion sickness during a microlight plane ride in the Algarve. "We were flying and he was doing all these little tricks and I got a bit of motion sickness and started to feel a bit dodgy. I kept telling myself, 'I'll be alright, I'll be alright,'" she told the Express. However, upon landing, Jasmine felt 'so sick' that she ended up vomiting inside her helmet. "I ended up vomiting inside the helmet. And it was so embarrassing. "In front of the house hunters and this handsome pilot. The whole team." She described the incident as "an awful moment" and noted that "everyone was there," but now she can look back and laugh at the experience. A Place In The Sun airs weekdays on Channel 4 and is available to stream on
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
A Place In The Sun's Scarlette Douglas horrified by 'scary, oppressive and dingy' house - as unusual feature sends a shiver down her spine
A Place In The Sun 's Scarlette Douglas was horrified by a 'scary, oppressive and dingy' house as an unusual feature in it sent a shiver down her spine. The property expert, 38, known as a presenter on the Channel 4 house hunting series from 2015 to 2022, is about to launch a new house programme. Can't Sell Must Sell, co-hosted with her brother, retired footballer and fellow developer Stuart Douglas, 47, is set to hit Channel 4 on July 2. The six episodes see the siblings - known for presenting renovation programme Worst House On The Street - help sell homes their owners are struggling to shift. With the help of a team of designers and carpenters, they assist guests with getting their houses properly market-ready. But ahead of the programme's launch in less than a week, Scarlette recalled one particularly unsettling house she worked on during filming. 'One lady was very attached to her house and its Victorian style - she has lots of dolls', she said. 'When you walked in, everything felt oppressive. It was dark, dingy and scary. Even her daughters were trying to get her to sell it. She didn't want to listen.' It was not the only tricky project Scarlette found herself helping with, having also worked on a quaint cottage that unfortunately stank of dogs. The presenter explained: 'I love dogs but you can become nose-blind to them. 'One of the properties was a really beautiful cottage but the minute you walked in, it smelled of dog. 'They were so used to the smell that they couldn't get their head around it. Those are things you're not going to see but they affect a sale.' Stuart recalled fondly how happy the renovation made the guest: 'What made it important for me was how important it was for the owner. 'She was a really lovely lady. The transformation of the house itself was amazing but the transformation in her was memorable. She was so grateful.' Filming got even more emotional when the siblings visited a widow, whose home was stuffed full, overflowing with memorabilia, particularly china plates. Scarlette explained how this had happened: 'Her husband did the DIY. She couldn't do anything around the house. 'She was so grateful at the end, I was an emotional wreck.' The siblings also emphasised that throughout the shoot, no one on set, including them, was afraid to get their hands dirty. 'We're not just walking in, saying our piece and walking out. We really do get involved, even off-camera', she said. Her brother agreed: 'We had great teams. But we needed lots of hands on deck to complete the transformations. 'Even the cameraman took things to the skip. Everyone chipped in.' Scarlette added: 'That level of involvement was essential, given the scale of the jobs – and the tight turnaround. It was hard and stressful. 'We started around 8am and wouldn't finish until about 11pm. We cover two houses in a week. But the end result made it all worth it.' It comes after Scarlette spoke out about what it was really like to work on A Place In The Sun. Despite travelling to many stunning locations and meeting a range of interesting people, she said working on the show is not always fun. The presenter told The Express shooting the show is actually 'really hard' and five days of filming is put into creating just one '47-minute show'. 'There's a lot that goes into it. It's hard work,' Scarlette said. She also revealed two sorely-needed items presenters are banned from wearing: 'You can't wear sunglasses or a hat.' The property expert admitted: 'You just about have time to drink some water. 'You keep going and going and going, so as much as it looks glamorous, it's actually a really difficult show.' Can't Sell Must Sell will be available to watch and stream on Channel 4 on July 2.
