What’s on TV: Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers, To Catch a Stalker, and more
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Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 BombersNetflixThere’s only one way to open a 20th-anniversary docu-series about the investigation into the July 7 terrorist attack on London’s transport system that left 52 dead and hundreds more maimed and wounded amid scenes of chaos in the capital. That’s with the horror of the bombings themselves. So steel yourself for graphic accounts – from victims to emergency services personnel who were first on the scene – of the carnage and panic that took place deep underground on the Tube, and on one bus in Tavistock Square.
The sense of fear, confusion and growing realisation of what had happened is exceptionally well captured. As is the fact that the hunt for the bombers was well underway before anyone realised that these were the first suicide bombings on British soil. Even then, the dread that these four home-grown terrorists might not have acted alone led to the biggest criminal investigation ever undertaken in the UK. This superb series features plenty of previously unseen footage, and testimony from many of those affected or in leadership roles, including then-Prime Minister Tony Blair. GO
Trainwreck: The Cult of American ApparelNetflixA look at the rise and fall of the US clothing brand, a major force in fashion by the early 2000s but brought to the brink of bankruptcy in 2015 by the chaotic management style of its charismatic founder, and a toxic work environment. GO
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper ThingsSky Arts, 8pmArtist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham is not exactly a household name. Marc Cousin’s film argues that she should be, and explores her life, work and intense creative process. Tilda Swinton narrates. GO
To Catch a StalkerBBC Three, 9pm; BBC One, 10.40pm; Scotland, 11.10pm; NI/Wal, 11.40pmThere are few crimes more insidiously frightening than stalking. Zara McDermott meets British women currently experiencing stalking, gets to the heart of victims’ fears and the often-ineffective response from police. GO
The Srebrenica Tape: StoryvilleBBC Four, 10pmThis haunting film follows Alisa, a Bosnian Muslim, back to her hometown of Srebrenica. In her possession is one of the few remaining records of life in the city’s Muslim enclave before the Bosnian war: a VHS made by her father before he was massacred alongside 8,000 fellow Muslims in 1995. GO
TransactionITV2, 10.05pmThe trans sitcom continues as Liv’s (Jordan Gray) plans to unleash chaos on the supermarket nightshift are pre-empted by boss Simon’s (Nick Frost) misguided attempt to introduce a workplace safety scheme. GO
Wednesday 2 July
The Lionesses aim for back-to-back tournament wins after victory in the 2022 Euros - Danny Lawson/PA WireUEFA Women’s Euro 2025ITV1, 4pm & BBC One, 7pmThe 2022 Women’s Euros saw the Lionesses finally bring it home, securing England’s greatest footballing triumph since 1966. Can they do it again? The competition returns with Iceland taking on Nordic neighbour Finland at Arena Thun in Switzerland. The first game of the group stages. The match kicks off at 5pm but ITV1’s coverage, hosted by Laura Woods, will start an hour before. The same goes for Gabby Logan’s build-up to host nation Switzerland’s game against Norway (kick-off 8pm) at St Jakob-Park in Basel, which can be watched on BBC One from 7pm.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2dekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4dekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeDefending champions England begin their campaign this coming Saturday, with a tough group stage game against France. The squad will look different from the one that lifted the trophy in 2022. The biggest departure is goalkeeper Mary Earps, who retired from international duty in May; she reflects upon her career in profile Mary Earps: Queen of Stops (BBC One, 10.45pm). Less inspiring is Discovery+’s Rubiales vs Hermoso: The World Cup Kiss. It examines the non-consensual kiss between football boss Luis Rubiales and player Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the World Cup in 2023. SK
Tour de France: UnchainedNetflixThe third and final series goes behind the scenes of the 2024 Tour de France, which was dominated by Slovenian star Tadej Pogačar. Not everyone is so lucky. The best quote? “The Tour is a f---ing circus, and we are the clowns”. SK
Air India Disaster: The Unanswered QuestionsChannel 5, 8pmIt has been just under three weeks since Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad. This documentary offers a speculative recap of the disaster, with a focus on the incredible story of Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of 242 people. SK
Darby and JoanU&Drama, 8pmThe first series of this cosy Australian crime-drama followed retired detective Jack Darby (Bryan Brown) and English nurse Joan (Greta Scacchi) as they solve murders. In tonight’s spirited return, the duo get distracted from clearing Jack’s name and become involved in a family feud. SK
Long Lost Family: Born Without a TraceITV1, 9pmThis week’s edition of the poignant series opens with the story of Sarah, who was left in the stairwell of a Surrey car park in 2001. SK
HillSky Documentaries, 9pmIn 1975, famous Formula 1 driver Graham Hill died in an airplane crash. This absorbing documentary tells the remarkable story of his son, Damon, who followed in the renowned footsteps of his father to become a Formula 1 world champion in 1996. Thus freeing him from his father’s looming shadow, it’s inspiring stuff. SK
Gaza: Doctors Under AttackChannel 4, 10pmOriginally commissioned by the BBC, the corporation decided last month not to air this documentary, produced by Basement Films, over concerns that it “risked creating a perception of partiality”. Now airing on Channel 4, which has stated that it has fact-checked the film and ensured it meets editorial standards, it examines allegations that Israeli forces have repeatedly targeted hospitals and healthcare workers during the Gaza conflict in breach of international law. SK
Thursday 3 July
Such Brave Girls won the Best Scripted Comedy Bafta in 2024 - Various Artists Limited/BBCSuch Brave GirlsBBC Three, 10.05pm; BBC One, 11.40pm; NI/Scot, 12.10amWinner of the Best Scripted Comedy Bafta in 2024, Kat Sadler’s magnificently cynical series returns. Turning the screws on all the elements that made the first one such an appalling delight, it mines humour from the very darkest moments in a manner that recalls Julia Davis at her most gleefully, hilariously misanthropic.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2pekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4pekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeWe begin tonight as Josie’s (Sadler) apparent happiness – loved-up and at art school – is instantly, literally hijacked by sister Billie (Sadler’s real-life sister Lizzie Davidson) and mum Deb (Louise Brealey), who whisk her off to the sort of major family event that would act as the climax of less confident series. Josie, as ever, is at the bottom of everyone’s list of priorities apart from clingy fiancé Seb’s (Freddie Meredith); Billie is channelling her daddy issues into another doomed relationship with an older man (Daniel Ryan); and Deb continues to manoeuvre hapless boyfriend Dev (Paul Bazely) into a long-term commitment until an old flame turns up with dubious motives. At every turn, their most monstrous traits (it’s a long list) undermine them, with narcissism ramped up to nuclear levels. Hilarious and original. GT
Country Music Summer Festival 2025BBC iPlayerThis fun spin-off from Nashville’s annual CMA Festival comes with performances from Brooks and Dunn, Darius Rucker, Jelly Roll and Riley Green. GT
The SandmanNetflixAllan Heinberg’s popular interpretation of Neil Gaiman’s comic books begins its farewell with six episodes (the rest arrive in three weeks; it was cancelled following allegations of sexual abuse against Gaiman) following the titular king of dreams (Tom Sturridge) as he faces the wrath of Lucifer (Gwendoline Christie). GT
ProstBBC Four, from 8pmLending a neat narrative arc to Alain Prost’s racing career, that had its fair share of blow-ups and handbrake turns, the tragic demise of Ayrton Senna comes as the Brazilian had begun to rebuild his relationship with the eponymous French driver. GT
Supercruising: Life at SeaChannel 4, 8pmAlongside Britain’s Most Expensive Houses, Channel 4’s obsession with the uber rich continues with this new docusoap set among the crews and passengers of two cruise ships, one travelling through Europe and North Africa and the other around the Americas. Equestrianism, barbecues on private islands and basket sleigh-riding ensue. GT
Taskmaster: the FinalChannel 4, 9pmGreg Davies and Alex Horne crown another Taskmaster champion amid extreme silliness, violence and some light entrepreneurship. The final double-bill of Rosie Jones’s excellent drug-dealing sitcom, Pushers, follows at 10pm. GT
Friday 4 July
Fern Britton follows the ups and downs of a vets’ practice in Bristol - ITVFern Britton: Inside the VetsITV1, 2pmThe sports- and repeats-packed summer schedules push us into the comforting arms of daytime television in search of freshness and novelty, finding a modicum of both in this new series in which queen of the airwaves (or, as she’s described here, “cat mum and all-round animal lover”) Fern Britton follows the ups and downs of day-to-day life at a busy vets’ practice in Bristol.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R34ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R54ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeIt is gentle, aaaw-inspiring stuff for the most part, following multiple pet patients – the fluffier and more wide-eyed the better – as they undergo a range of veterinary treatments, from routine vaccinations and flea prevention to dentistry and neutering. Plus, the occasional critical care emergency and heart-in-mouth operation to keep us on edge, or from simply succumbing to a longed-for post-lunch snooze.
Unsurprisingly, the pets’ anxious owners also figure prominently. In this afternoon’s heartwarming opening episode, Fern is given an enthusiastic welcome to the practice but soon finds herself at the sharp end, assisting in complex orthopaedic surgery, joining a team that teaches rescue dogs new life skills, and meeting a stray cat who’s used up quite a few of his nine lives already. GO
Live Formula 1: British Grand Prix PracticeChannel 4, 12.25pm & 3.55pmAhead of Sunday’s 80th British Grand Prix at Silverstone there’s live coverage as the Formula One teams line up for the first two practice sessions. Presenter Lee McKenzie is joined by Billy Monger, Alice Powell and David Coulthard. GO
Gardeners’ WorldBBC Two, 8pmIn a special edition from the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival, Adam Frost, Rachel de Thame and Frances Tophill explore the show gardens, while a Scottish couple share why their love of chillies made them move from Aberdeen to Devon. GO
Not Going OutBBC One, 9pmShowing on the evening that Oasis kick off their much-anticipated reunion tour, Lee Mack’s sitcom takes us back to the day he failed to secure a ticket for the first concert in 16 years by his favourite band – and blamed Lucy (Sally Bretton) for losing his place in the queue. GO
The Power of ParkerBBC One, 9.30pmBringing the second season to an aptly madcap close, Kath (Sian Gibson), Diane (Rosie Cavaliero) and Martin (Conleth Hill) get some unwelcome news regarding Sandy (Steve Pemberton). It looks like falling back on an even dodgier Plan B might be their only option. GO
First DatesChannel 4, 10pmMaître d’ Fred Sirieix opens the restaurant doors for a 24th series of matching wannabe lovebirds, among them a married bi-curious mother-of-three and a widower seeking connection. GO
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