Madonna is set to appear in a world-exclusive interview with Graham Norton on BBC One tonight, returning to the iconic Koko venue in Camden where she played her first UK gig in 1983. The intimate chat, airing at 10:40pm, marks the pop star's comeback with her new album, Confessions II. Superfan Norton guides the conversation as Madge reflects on her early days, her relationship with the UK, and this next chapter of her career.
Battle of the Somme Documentary Marks 110th Anniversary
Earlier in the evening at 7:30pm on BBC One, a documentary titled What Happened at the Somme commemorates the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Presenter Jordan Dunbar explores family history, a battlefield tour, and modern tensions in his native Belfast. While the half-hour programme covers a lot of ground and could refine its focus, it remains frequently fascinating and affecting, according to reviewer Phil Harrison.
Gardeners' World Offers Aspirational Summer Viewing
At 8pm on BBC Two, Gardeners' World continues with Monty Don in full sunshine mode at Longmeadow. The episode focuses on buffing up borders for an endless balmy summer, offering aspirational viewing amidst unpredictable weather that makes gardening a challenge.
Family Farming Fun in Our Farm Next Door
Channel 4 airs Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids at 8pm, returning to the Yorkshire Dales for idealised family farming adventures. Shepherd Amanda's children enjoy wholesome countryside pursuits like river swimming and searching for peacock chicks, while adults face more serious challenges as a vital bridge threatens to collapse.
Celebrity Gogglebox Returns with Familiar Faces
At 9pm on Channel 4, Celebrity Gogglebox features couch potatoes including Rylan and his mum, Mo Gilligan and Babátúndé Aléshé, and Bez and Shaun. The show is described as the opposite of appointment TV, but a happy discovery for viewers who land upon it.
St Denis Medical Concludes Season Two
BBC One's St Denis Medical airs its season two finale at 11:30pm. The medical mockumentary, while not quite reaching the heights of The Office, is more solid than its graveyard slot might indicate. Joyce hosts a ceremony to open the hospital's new and unfortunately named White Women's Birthing Centre, while doctor Ron undergoes an operation of his own.
