There’s the self-explanatory Untold: The Rise and Rise of Taylor Swift, Celebrity MasterChef returns for a new run, the Pretty Little Liars head to Summer School, while Cooking with the Stars continues . . .
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Pick of the Day
Untold: The Rise and Rise of Taylor Swift, 11.05pm, Channel 4
Taylor Swift? The name rings a bell . . .
Here’s an examination of the fame and marketing power of billionaire singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and the impact her music and the community of her fandom has had on people around the world.
There’s a bit of a twist to this though as Kings College neurology department puts a Swiftie in an MRI machine to find out how Taylor is able to harness her fans.
Meanwhile, journalist Phoebe Kowhai explains how she was trolled by Taylor Swift fans after publishing an article about the singer’s private jet usage.
New or Returning Shows
Celebrity MasterChef, 8.00pm, BBC One
Roll out the red carpet, as the cooking who’s who of music, comedy, drama, sport and show business are here for their culinary close-up in a bid to become Celebrity MasterChef champion 2024.
The next six weeks will see 20 famous faces – some of whom may even be proper famous – throw themselves into the biggest culinary challenge of their lives.
MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace will be putting their own taste buds through a sensory assault course as they discover which celebrities have the palate and skill to chop, slice and sizzle their way to victory.
The first five celebrities donning MasterChef aprons are TV and radio presenter Craig Doyle (above, come on Ireland!), reality star and influencer Charlotte Crosby, TV and radio presenter Edith Bowman, pop star Ian ‘H’ Watkins and TV and radio presenter Snoochie Shy.
The Full Monty, 9.30pm, RTÉ2
Here’s a Hulu series that you might have missed as it’s previously been available in Ireland on Disney+.
It’s comedy drama based on the Oscar-winning film in which the old gang of Dave, Gaz, Gerald, Horse and Lomper are still trying to make ends meet 25 years on from their male-stripping days.
Gaz is now a father to spunky teenager daughter Destiny, doing his best to support her as she finds her wayward path through life – but doesn’t bank on becoming her partner-in-crime when she finds herself in trouble.
The cast includes Robert Carlyle, Talitha Wing, Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson, Paul Barber and Steve Huison.
Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams, 9.00pm, BBC One
In this new series, Freddie Flintoff returns to Preston with plans to take his team of unlikely lads on a cricket tour to India.
But weeks before departure, a life-changing accident threatens to put a halt to their dreams.
One year later, Freddie emerges back to the safety net of his team to announce the trip is back on – but once in India, the team must learn to live with each other and fend for themselves as they prepare to compete in one of the most revered cricketing nations in the world.
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, 10.40pm, BBC One
Following the harrowing events of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, the kids face a fate worse than death – summer school.
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But Millwood High isn’t the only thing getting in the way of their fun summer jobs and new, dreamy love interests.
There’s a new villain, who may or may not have a connection to A, who has come to town and is going to put them all to the test.
Don’t Miss
Elsbeth, 9.00pm, Sky Witness
Streaming on NOW
Things turn deadly when elite matchmaker Margo Clarke (special guest star Retta) goes to extreme lengths to keep her socialite client from finding out the truth about her perfect new husband.
But when the husband goes missing, Captain Wagner assigns Elsbeth and Kaya to investigate.
Worst House on the Street, 8.00pm, Channel 4
In Norbury, south London, Jamie and Adam set out to maximise their dated terrace’s full potential on a minimal budget.
Will their money-saving plan of living in the house during the reno pay off? Brother-and-sister property developers Scarlette and Stuart Douglas offer advice.
Emergency, 9.00pm, Channel 4
A mother of three is rushed to St Mary’s with a femur fracture and broken knee after a car crash and 15 year-old Louie recovers from surgery to repair an artery in his leg after he kicked a glass door at school.
Then London’s Air Ambulance team arrive on scene after 20 year-old motorcyclist Tyler collides with a car, they find serious injuries to his right leg, jaw and arm and blood coming out of his ear.
Finally, Lance Corporal Lee has surgery to bring his spine and pelvis back into the right position after a paragliding accident.
Cooking with the Stars, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One
Emma Willis (above) and Tom Allen host as Abbey Clancy, Pasha Kovalev and Katherine Ryan cook their best date night dishes for their partners Peter Crouch, Rachel Riley and Bobby Kootstra in the first three-way cooking battle of the season.
The winner will secure a place in the semi-final while the bottom two will fight for their place in the competition in the cook-off.
New to Stream
Inside Out 2, Sky Store
Disney and Pixar’s animated sequel returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions!
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up.
And it looks like she’s not alone. She’s brought along Embarrassment, Envy and Ennui.
