Television

Programmes

The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan

The comedian goes “way beyond his comfort zone” to visit challenging destinations. In the first episode he explores Haiti. Sun 1 July, BBC2 21:00 (60mins).

Olympic Dreams of Russian Gold

Described as the Black Swan of sports documentaries, this Storyville film follows the brutal training regime demanded of Russian gymnasts in the lead-up to the Olympics. Sun 1 July, BBC4 21:00 (70mins).

Night and Day Walter Presents screens this dark Spanish thriller about a forensic pathologist who becomes personally involved in a serial murder investigation. Sun 1 July, C4 22:15 (65mins).

Violent Britain: Drugs, Knives and Gangs

As the rate of stabbings and shootings across the country surges, Tonight explores key factors behind the rise in knife and gun crime. Thur 5 July, ITV1 19:30 (30mins).

Films Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

(2017) Partially self-authored documentary charting the life of the guitar legend, from his difficult childhood to his struggle with drink and drugs, and the death of his young son. Sat 30 June, BBC2 21:00 (125mins).

Alien

(1979) Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi horror, starring Sigourney Weaver. Sun 1 July, C4 23:20 (140mins).

What Maisie Knew

(2012) Julianne Moore stars in this modern-day adaptation of Henry James’s novel of irresponsible parenting. Thur 5 July, C4 00:55 (100mins).