Stars get talking

Alan Bennett’s classic monologues Talking Heads have been revisited with a new cast. The performances, perfect for socially distanced filming, feature some of Britain’s best-loved actors, including (l-r above) Sarah Lancashire, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lesley Manville and Imelda Staunton. You’ll find the programmes dotted around the BBC1 schedule.

■ BBC1, Tuesday, June 30, 9pm; Wednesday, July 1, 7.30pm and Thursday, July 2, 7.30pm. Started on Tuesday, June 23, catch up on BBC iPlayer

Gareth Malone’s choir lifted so many spirits during lockdown and you’ll be able to hear the fruits of all their efforts with the official Great British Home Chorus CD. Bringing together a staggering 11,000 voices from around the world the EP also features musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra.

All profits go to NHS Charities Together. ■ Out July 10, rrp £5.99, shop.decca.com

Get the music festival experience without leaving the house as Henley Festival heads online. Will Young and Beverley Knight, left, will be among the stars performing live.

■ On Sunday, July 12, 7.30-9.30pm. Tickets available from henley-festival.co.uk

Escape to a seaside suburb on Australia’s golden coastline where four women head to the water to swim every day. All there for different reasons, it doesn’t take long until they form a close friendship that can see them through anything. A perfect read to make a sunny mood, The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle will have you laughing and crying.