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THE QUEEN: INSIDE THE CROWN ITV, 9pm
THE Queen remained calm and stoic as ever as she told the nation, “we will meet again” in her recent speech. But how has the royal family been affected by coronavirus?
This film follows the family’s own frightening experience – Charles had Covid-19 and many believe the Queen herself had a “near miss”.
The documentary is also a reminder of the 94-year-old Queen’s subtle statesmanship. Over her record breaking 68-year reign, Elizabeth II has mastered the art of being a monarch, both at home and abroad. The film examines that reign, from her Coronation to the muted but emotional VE Day celebrations in 2020.
We see encounters with world leaders from Gorbachev to Trump – powerful leaders who all highly coveted an invitation to Buckingham Palace. But not all visits go well.
There are also interviews with two of her Maids of Honour who attended to her on the day she was crowned.
An inside look at the Queen’s record-breaking reign.
FIRST DATES HOTEL Channel 4, 9pm
ONLINE relationship guru Breeny spends her time advising others on their love lives, but has yet to find ‘The One’ herself.
She wants a man with spirit – something that 6ft personal trainer Bavoray is not short of.
Mum of two Lisa lost the love of her life three years ago and is now looking for someone to spend the future with – crucially someone who isn’t bald.
Her date is businessman Steve Mccool. But will his full head of hair be enough in the end?
Make-up artist Kiera is paired up with Jack, an Essex builder with an extremely thorough pre-date beauty regime.