What to watch on TV this week: Wednesday 10 to Friday 19 June

Ready for another packed week of unmissable TV? From the chaotic series finale of Amandaland and the return of gripping Welsh thriller The Light In The Hall to the first World Cup football clash between England and Croatia, there's plenty to keep you entertained over the coming days. 

Add in our pick of the week's movie, the family favourite Shrek Forever After, plus documentaries, dramas and reality TV galore, and there's something for everyone across the service. And don't forget, with Virgin TV Go, you can take your TV with you wherever you go. 

There's so much great television on this week that we've rounded up the very best shows to watch. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest updates.

Pick of the day: Amandaland
9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

In the second series finale, SoHa mumfluencer Amanda (Lucy Punch) hosts a pre-prom party to remember for her daughter Georgie and all her friends with predictably chaotic results. Catch up on all of series 1-2 in Apps > BBC iPlayer now. 

What else to watch:

• The Fortune – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105) 

• Saint-Pierre – 9pm, U&Alibi HD (CH 114) 

• Shades Of Blue – 9pm + 10pm, U&W HD (CH 125) 

• A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder – 9.05pm + 9.50pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113) 

Pick of the day: James Dean: The Emotional Man
9pm, Sky Documentaries HD (CH 121)

Despite starring in only three films before his death at 24, James Dean remains one of the most influential actors in Hollywood. This revealing documentary dives into the man behind the camera and explores what made him one of the world’s most legendary icons.

What else to watch:

• Britney: In Ten Pictures – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) 

• Taskmaster: The Final – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104) 

• The Hardacres – 9pm, 5 HD (CH 105) 

• Make That Movie – 10pm + 10.30pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Celebrity Gogglebox
9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Gogglebox isn’t just a staple in our households – celebs love it too! And the starry series just hit its milestone 50th episode, as famous faces sharing their sofa musings this year include Rylan, Vernon Kay, Paddy McGuinness, Shaun Ryder, Bez, Vicky Pattison, Rob Beckett, Mo Gilligan and Babatunde Aleshe. We can’t wait to see their hilarious takes on the most talked-about television of the week.

What else to watch:

• Hidden Treasures Of The National Trust – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) 

• The Alien Autopsy Scandal – 9pm, Sky Documentaries HD (CH 121) 

• PONIES – 9pm + 10pm, Sky Atlantic HD (CH 111) 

• The Sommerdahl Murders – 9pm, More4 HD (CH 147) 

Pick of the day: The Count of Monte Cristo
8.45pm, U&Drama HD (CH 116)

Sam Claflin stars in this sweeping adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel. Wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Edmond Dantes escapes and returns as the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo, determined to exact revenge on those who betrayed him. A gripping tale of vengeance, intrigue and redemption.

What else to watch:

• Doctor Who (2005-2022) – 7.05pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113) 

• Trooping The Colour – 7.05pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) 

• Two Weeks In August – 9.25pm, BBC One HD (CH 116) 

• Where the Crawdads Sing – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

Pick of the day: Tiger Island
7.15pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Step into the secretive world of tigers with this eye-opening documentary, which follows a large population of the solitary big cats as they fight for their survival against rhinos, elephants and other deadly predators.

What else to watch:

• Death Valley – 9.15pm, BBC One HD (CH 101) 

• The Mother Of All Cons – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) 

• Outrageous – 10.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 116) 

• Later... with Jools Holland – 10pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) 

Pick of the day: Love Island
9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Love Island returned for its 13^th season, and the drama is unfolding at breakneck speed. From surprise arrivals and shock exits to blossoming romances and villa rivalries, the Islanders have wasted no time getting stuck into another summer of love. Expect plenty more twists as the search for romance continues.

What else to watch:

• Brexit: A Very British Civil War – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) 

• Last Week Tonight with John Oliver – 10pm, Sky One HD (CH 109) 

• Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck – 10pm, Sky Documentaries HD (CH 121) 

• David Attenborough’s Galapagos – 8pm Sky One HD (CH 109) 

Pick of the day: Best Medicine
8pm, Sky One HD (CH 109)

Inspired by the beloved British series Doc Martin, this US medical drama follows surgeon Martin Best (Josh Charles, The Good Wife) as he leaves his illustrious career behind in Boston to save lives in a quaint fishing village. With a special appearance from the original Doc Martin himself, Martin Clunes.

What else to watch:

• The Light In The Hall – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104) 

• Scamanda – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) 

• Divergent – 8pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113) 

• World War II With Tom Hanks– 9pm, Sky HISTORY HD (CH 131)

Pick of the day: The Light In The Hall
9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

The acclaimed Welsh thriller returns for a second series as trainee journalist Caryl Huws (Siân Reese-Williams) investigates a decades-old mystery that continues to divide the town of Llanemlyn. As plans to expand a local reservoir reignite tensions, long-buried secrets begin to surface.

What else to watch:

• Death In Paradise – 9pm, BBC One HD (CH 116) 

• Saint-Pierre – 9pm, U&Alibi HD (CH 114) 

• Children Of Men – 9pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113) 

• Blithe Spirit – 8pm, Sky One HD (CH 109)

Pick of the day: Discovering: Denzel Washington
9pm, Sky Arts HD (CH 123)

From Glory and Malcolm X to Training Day and beyond, Denzel Washington has built a career few actors can match. This revealing documentary takes a closer look at the two-time Oscar winner’s life, career and lasting impact on Hollywood.

What else to watch:

• Queen James – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) 

• Top Gear – 8pm, BBC Three HD (CH 107/113) 

• Amy – 8pm, Sky Documentaries HD (CH 121) 

• True Detective: Night Country – 10.05pm, Sky Atlantic HD (CH 111)

Pick of the day: The Alien Autopsy Scandal
9pm, Sky Documentaries HD (CH 121)

From BAFTA-winning director John Dower comes this documentary that investigates the impact of the stranger-than-fiction “alien autopsy” footage that became an international sensation in 1995, as well as other extraterrestrial encounters that have divided believers and sceptics alike.

What else to watch:

• Hidden Treasures Of The National Trust – 9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Celebrity Gogglebox – 9pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104)

• PONIES – 9pm + 10pm, Sky Atlantic HD (CH 111)

• The Sommerdahl Murders – 9pm, More4 HD (CH 147)

Football: England v Croatia
Wednesday 17 June, 9pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

England face familiar opponents Croatia in a highly anticipated clash against Croatia. Eight years on from the heartbreaking semi-final defeat that ended the Three Lions' 2018 campaign, a new-look England side led by Thomas Tuchel will be out for a winning start in Texas. Expect drama, intensity, and plenty of quality in this Group L showdown. 

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Shrek Forever After
Sunday 14 June, 04.25pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Everyone's favourite green ogre returns for one last adventure in the fourth and final film of the beloved franchise. Feeling trapped by the demands of family life, Shrek strikes a deal with the mischievous Rumpelstiltskin and finds himself in an alternate reality where Far Far Away is a very different place. Packed with laughs, heart and plenty of fairy-tale fun, it's a family favourite that's as entertaining today as ever.

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