What’s On TV This Week: 8th July – 14th July

What’s On TV This Week: 8th July – 14th July

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Friday, 5th July 2024
Frida Gustavsson is tied to a burning stake
Frida Gustavsson as Freydís Eiríksdóttir (credit: Netflix)

This week, things are heating up in the Euros, Centre Court and – for a young Alan Carr – Thatcher-era Midlands.

Bake Off: The Professionals

Monday

Channel 4, 8.00pm

Ellie Taylor, Benoit Blin, Cherish Finden and Liam Charles stand in the tent from Bake Off: The Professionals, arm in arm and looking into the camera, smiling
Ellie Taylor, Benoit Blin, Cherish Finden and Liam Charles (credit: Channel 4) 

Join Ellie Taylor (Ted Lasso) and Bake Off royalty Liam Charles as the search for Britain’s best patisserie team reaches its climax.

The three duos left in the final will need to impress judges Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden with afternoon tea and a banquet (yes, banquet). The feast is intended to be a celebration of the ‘best of British’, one capable of feeding 120 people no less. Let’s hope contestants don’t crack under the pressure like a meringue, or one of many other contrived similes.

Semi-finals and final, UEFA Euro 2024 (Men’s)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday

ITV1, 6.30pm (8.00pm kick-off)

Pictures of Bukayo Saka, Kylian Mbappé, Cody Gakpo and Lamine Yamal next to the Euros 2024 logo, all against a blue backdrop
From left to right, Bukayo Saka, Kylian Mbappé, Cody Gakpo and Lamine Yamal (credit: UEFA)

After Saturday saw England win on penalties, Southgate’s squad are through to the Euros semi-finals. On Wednesday, England will play Netherlands at BVB Stadion Dortmund. Whichever team emerges triumphant will then go up against either France or Spain, who go head-to-head on Tuesday.

In the last week of the Euros, can England go without a wobble? Or has that drinks cooler not seen the last of Harry Kane?

Vikings: Valhalla

Netflix

Thursday

The sequel show to Vikings is back for a third and final outing. Expect more beards, shirtless men and speeches about honour in Scandinavian accents.

So far, Vikings: Valhalla has taken viewers across the sea from Norway to England, with trips to Constantinople and the Rus along the way. Swords have crossed and religions have clashed, but it still isn’t enough for Leif Erikson (Sam Corlett). The immaculately groomed warrior wants to set sail for the west, to “find the land I believe is out there”.

England v Republic of Ireland, UEFA Euro 2025 (Women’s)

Friday

ITV1, 7.30pm (8.00pm kick-off)

The England women's squad stand in a huddle on a pitch
The Lionesses (credit: England Football)

The Lionesses face off against the Republic of Ireland women’s team in a Euro qualifier held at Norwich City’s Carrow Road. In the April reverse fixture, held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, England came out on top, with a decisive 2-0 win.

Now, England fans will keep their fingers crossed in hopes that lightning strikes twice.

Changing Ends

Saturday

ITV1, 9.00pm

Alan Carr and Oliver Savell stand leaning on a football goalpost, a pair of shoes tied together and hanging from the crossbar
Oliver Savell and Alan Carr (credit: ITVX)

Alan Carr’s autobiographical sitcom returns for a second series. In 1980s Northampton, the bullies are as vicious as ever.

Still trying to find his place in the world, young Alan (played by Oliver Savell) has his work cut out in the first two episodes, being shown as a double bill. In the first episode, the Midlands native gets a crash course in fake IDs, before changing tack in episode two to investigate a string of knicker thefts.

Wimbledon Men’s Final

Sunday

BBC One, 2.00pm

Clare Balding sits in an otherwise empty stadium at Wimbledon, looking into the camera and smiling
Clare Balding (credit: BBC/Helen Murray)

Players have served, rallied and grunted their way through the past week. Now, the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world comes to a head.

This year’s Wimbledon has already had its fair share of fireworks. From Andrey Rublev hitting himself repeatedly with his racket to umpires chastising the crowd for their champagne etiquette, there’s never a dull moment at SW19. Djokovic hopes to emerge from the quintessentially British mayhem with his 25th major trophy.

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This week, things are heating up in the Euros, Centre Court and – for a young Alan Carr – Thatcher-era Midlands.