Television and Entertainment Highlights
Lesley Manville stars as book editor and amateur detective Susan Ryeland in the third and final adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s mystery trilogy, Marble Hall Murders, airing at 9.35pm on BBC One. According to critic Phil Harrison, Manville inhabits the archetype more persuasively than most as her character is persuaded to help whip a troubled young author’s manuscript into shape, drawing her into a multi-timeline murder case involving a coven of occult-obsessed children.
Over on BBC One at 6.15pm, Strictly Come Dancing returns for its first live episode of the season. Critic Priya Elan notes that while it may be harder to pin down contestants beyond a few nepo babies and Delta Goodrem, anticipation remains high for the 15 couples strutting their stuff, even without a public vote this week.
Streaming, Animation, and Late-Night Comedy
Channel 4 explores aerospace history with The Space Race in Colour at 8pm.
BBC Four continues its period drama lineup with Paris Police 1910 at 9pm, where critic Jack Seale reports that dark intrigue and deadpan absurdity mix as violent deaths accumulate around Marguerite Steinheil. Meanwhile, BBC Three airs the second series of The Golden Cobra at 10pm, an animated show set in Ebbw Vale that introduces a fantastical beach and grossout fun, while Sky One broadcasts Saturday Night Live UK at 10pm, hosted by YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg with music from Rachel Chinouriri, following what critic Alexi Duggins describes as a patchy return for the British version.
Film and Live Sport Broadcasts
Sky Cinema Premiere broadcasts Charli xcx’s mockumentary The Moment at 6.35am and 1.30pm. Critic Simon Wardell describes the film as balancing the artist’s world-exploding “Brat summer” of 2024 against comically terrible Spinal Tap-ish decisions, keeping viewers guessing between fact and fiction ahead of an arena tour.
In live sports coverage, TNT Sports 2 airs day two of the Laver Cup tennis tournament between Team Europe and Team World at the O2 Arena in London from 12.45pm. Football fans can watch the UEFA Nations League match between Slovenia and Scotland at 1.45pm on BBC One, with England facing Spain at 6.45pm on ITV1 under the leadership of Harry Kane. Rugby fans have multiple options, including Exeter versus Gloucester at 2.30pm on TNT Sports 1, followed by Sale versus Bristol at 5.15pm, and the Super League semi-final between Wigan and Wakefield at 5.15pm on BBC Two.
Did you know? Anthony Horowitz’s mystery trilogy concludes on screen with Marble Hall Murders, bringing Lesley Manville’s character Susan Ryeland back to television screens on BBC One.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Marble Hall Murders air?
Who hosts Saturday Night Live UK?
The British version of SNL is hosted by YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg.
Where can I watch the UEFA Nations League match between England and Spain?
The match airs at 6.45pm on ITV1, led by England captain Harry Kane.
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