Comedian Joe Lycett is set to open a new pub in East London, the Lycett Arms, as part of a live television series on Channel 4. The show, titled 'Live From the Lycett Arms,' will broadcast live for an hour every Friday at 10pm, featuring celebrity managers, guests, and regular punters.
Lycett, who has taken on the role of landlord, previously failed to complete the exam required for an alcohol licence and appealed for help on Instagram. The series aims to celebrate and save pubs, with the chaotic potential of live television adding to the entertainment.
Other TV Highlights for Tonight
Marin Alsop's Pick of the Proms airs on BBC Four at 7pm, where the American conductor, known for being namechecked in Cate Blanchett's film Tár, discusses her role as the first female conductor to lead the Last Night of the Proms in 2013. She also shares her favorite moment of the season: pianist Yunchan Lim's opening-night performance of Ravel's Piano Concerto.
At 8pm on U&Drama, 'You're Killing Me' returns with another murder mystery for boomer Allie (Brooke Shields) and gen Z Andi (Amalia Williamson). When a car dealer is found dead in his garden, the duo spot similarities to a murder from Allie's first novel, potentially leading them to the killer.
More Drama and Comedy
The Marlow Murder Club concludes its two-part mystery on BBC Two at 9pm. The team faces another potential murder unless they act, prompting Tanika to recruit civilian advisers. The question remains whether they will be in time.
ITV1's The Rainmaker at 9pm features British actor Milo Callaghan as Rudy, who discovers unlikely evidence in a wrongful death suit, leading to a courtroom showdown with ex-boss Leo, played by Mad Men's John Slattery.
For late-night viewers, Grimsburg on Sky One at 12.15am sees Flute (Jon Hamm) devise extreme schemes to 'crush a rich kid's dreams' after nepo baby Otis is forced into the force. Meanwhile, a cold-ridden Harmony takes too much of Marvin's 'special cough syrup' and conjures her son's imaginary skeleton friend, Mr Flesh (Alan Tudyk).
Film and Sport Options
The film choice tonight is 'Harvest' (Athina Rachel Tsangari, 2024) on BBC Two at 11.05pm, an adaptation of Jim Crace's novel shot in the style of 1970s British folk horror. Set in an unnamed rural Scottish village, it follows Master Kent (Harry Melling) as his cousin arrives with plans to enclose common land for sheep, highlighting power inequities and social tragedy.
In sport, the Women's Super League kicks off with London City versus Manchester United at 6pm on Sky One from Copperjax Community Stadium, with London's new signings including two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas.
