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DRAMA Smoke NEW FROM FRIDAY 27 JUNE APPLE TV+ Created by top-selling author Dennis Lehane, whose books include Gone, Baby, Gone and Mystic River, comes this gripping crime drama. Inspired by true events, Taron Egerton is arson investigator Dave Gudsen, who teams up with police detective Michelle Calderone (Jurnee Smollett) in a race against time to catch two serial arsonists. See p22 Our cover this week features a preview of the hotly anticipated Murder Before Evensong, written by the Reverend Richard Coles. The book was a runaway success, and with a cast that includes Matthew Lewis and Amanda Redman, the TV series will be sure to captivate audiences. It is part of our TV Times book club, where we preview TV shows based on popular novels. Not read it? Then…

OUTRAGEOUS THURSDAY, 9PM, U&DRAMA DRAMA When James Purefoy joins TV Times for an exclusive video interview from his Somerset home, he puts us at ease instantly with a warm smile that’s a world away from his role as stern patriarch David Freeman-Mitford in U&Drama’s Outrageous. The six-part saga, which begins on Thursday 19 June, takes us to the 1930s to delve into the scandal surrounding the real-life six Mitford sisters: Nancy (played by Bessie Carter), Pamela (Isobel Jesper Jones), Diana (Joanna Vanderham), Unity (Shannon Watson), Jessica (Zoe Brough) and Deborah (Orla Hill). In this week’s episode, David – known to his daughters and their brother Tom (Toby Regbo) as ‘Farve’ – is appalled that Diana is getting divorced, and bans her from attending the family Christmas celebrations. But her sisters…

SMOKE NEW FROM FRIDAY 27 JUNE, APPLE TV+ DRAMA (FIRST TWO EPISODES FROM 27 JUNE, THEN WEEKLY) Figuratively speaking, fire – and, more specifically, smoke – seems to follow Taron Egerton around. One of his early TV roles was alongside Jamie Bamber and Jodie Whittaker in Sky One drama The Smoke back in 2014 when he played firefighter Dennis ‘Asbo’ Severs, joining London’s White Watch crew as a rookie with a dark secret. And although he shot to super-stardom shortly afterwards with a lead role in the Kingsman film franchise, and earned a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Sir Elton John in 2019 biopic Rocketman, he’s been lured back to the world of firefighting in Smoke, Apple TV+’s new thriller, which reunites Taron with the show’s creator, acclaimed novelist…

Although Jacob was initially fuming over Sarah’s plan to have a baby, given her limited life expectancy from having Fanconi anaemia, the trainee medic now wants to support his former girlfriend. And this week, he offers to provide much more than just a friendly ear – he suggests being her sperm donor! This all happens after he mentions Sarah’s IVF goal to Cain, mistakenly thinking he’s in the loop. The mechanic flips and threatens Jacob, furious that the lad knows more about Sarah’s life than he does. Sarah witnesses the outburst, and a rift develops between her and her disapproving grandad. Knocked by Cain’s negativity, Sarah starts to doubt herself. Jacob’s left thoughtful, and later stuns his ex with his offer of providing his swimmers. ‘He doesn’t like to see…

21-27 JUNE THIS WEEK’S PICKS Archive on 4: We Were the Mods Saturday, BBC Radio 4, 8.00pm As Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet tours the UK, musician Pete Townshend and actor Phil Daniels look back at The Who’s 1973 concept album Quadrophenia – and the influential movie adaptation which followed in 1978. NEW The Frozen Light Sunday, BBC Radio 4, 7.15pm Journalist Lara Bullens visits the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, home to the world’s northernmost community, as the residents celebrate seeing the sun rise after months of darkness. The locals enjoy 24-hour daylight in summer but total darkness during winter. THIS WEEK ON… THE ARCHERS There’s a huge surprise in store for one family in Ambridge that could change everything – and leaves them struggling to get their heads around this…

1 THE GILDED AGE SKY ATLANTIC & SKY SHOWCASE DRAMA Fans of this lavish saga have longed for Larry Russell (Harry Richardson) and Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson) to become the ultimate power couple in 1880s New York City. Is romance on the cards as we return to the Upper East Side? See page 12 2 TRANSACTION ITV2 COMEDY Check out this new sitcom created by comedian Jordan Gray, who stars as Liv, a trans woman who turns the supermarket where she works into her own playground! See page 19 3 SNOW WHITE DISNEY+ MUSICAL Grab the popcorn, as the House of Mouse’s live-action reimagining of its 1938 animated feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is now available to stream, following its cinema release earlier this year. See page…

THE GILDED AGE MON, 9PM, SKY ATLANTIC & SKY SHOWCASE DRAMA Family conflict and matters of the heart cause fresh turmoil in the upper echelons of 1880s New York City society as Sky Atlantic’s opulent saga The Gilded Age returns for a third series this week. The new eight-part run, written by Lord Julian Fellowes and Sonja Warfield, sees railroad magnate George Russell (played by Morgan Spector) and his uncompromising wife Bertha (Carrie Coon) dealing with unsettling business issues as well as domestic disharmony. Meanwhile, their dashing son Larry (Harry Richardson) is growing closer to neighbour Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson), but storm clouds are gathering. And there is friction between Marian’s aunts – indomitable Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) and mild-mannered Ada Forte (Cynthia Nixon) – over a shock power…

TRANSACTION NEW TUESDAY, 10.05PM, ITV2 COMEDY (BOX SET, ITVX) There’s anarchy in the aisles on a supermarket night shift in ITV2’s new six-part sitcom Transaction! After an marketing mishap leads to fictional grocery chain Pellocks being accused of transphobia, manager Simon (Nick Frost, The Nevers) tries to avert a PR nightmare by hiring transgender woman Liv (comedian and singer Jordan Gray). But when Liv realises that her position as the public face of the company’s commitment to equality makes her impossible to fire, she seizes the opportunity to create chaos on the shop floor for everyone, including her colleagues, Tom (Thomas Gray, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder), Millie (Francesca Mills, Silent Witness) and Beefy Linda (Kayla Meikle, Coma). Here, Jordan, who created the show, and Nick tell TV Times…

The truth about Debbie Webster’s dementia diagnosis has been revealed, and now that Ronnie knows his ex-fiancée didn’t just ‘fall out of love’ with him, he’s desperate to be with her again. But is that what Debbie wants? All was revealed when Debs collapsed at Speed Daal last week, having suffered another ‘mini stroke’. As her family fussed over her, clueless about what had happened, the ailing businesswoman finally dropped her act and put them straight. Not only are the Websters and Ronnie trying to process the diagnosis; they’re also stressing about Debbie’s whereabouts – she did a runner from the hospital after receiving treatment, and hasn’t been seen since. To Kevin’s relief, his sister finally rings him and says she has been staying at a spa hotel to clear…

Elaine’s at it again, slapping on the war paint and being all ‘extra’ in a bid to numb the pain of her split from George. This week, she doesn’t treat anyone to a cruise, but she does risk the future of The Vic by serving alcohol to underage residents, leaving Linda at her wits’ end. The booze is given out at a bash to celebrate Patrick’s 85th birthday. Linda isn’t keen on hosting the party as she knows she’ll get lumbered with all the work, but Elaine overrules her. Jean is tasked with keeping oblivious Patrick distracted, and Denzel agrees to babysit Walford’s kiddies when Yolande says he can have some of his friends over to keep him company. Joel angles for an invite, and although Denzel insists he’s not…

WIN £100 CROSSWORD YOU CAN WIN £100! SOLVE THE CLUES AND REARRANGE THE LETTERS IN THE YELLOW SQUARES TO SPELL OUT THE NAME OF A BRITISH TV PRESENTER (5,9) ACROSS 7 & 8 Across He lent brandy to actor who was Will’s mother in Will & Grace (6,6) 8 See 7 Across 9 Manner partially displayed by Ms Hathaway (4) 10 Hours Arkwright is open for boring tool, we hear (3) 11 Tory has change of heart over Midsomer Murders character played by Daniel Casey (4) 12 When the twain meets in Windsor Davies sitcom (5) 14 Alan’s upset by Narnia lion voiced on the BBC by actor Ronald Pickup (5) 16 Isy Suttie’s Peep Show role reveals bod by design (5) 18 Mother and physician with Hi-de-Hi!’s Ruth (5)…

1 MURDER BEFORE EVENSONG INSPIRED BY: Murder Before Evensong (2022) by the Reverend Richard Coles There’s more cosy crime drama on the way as the debut novel from the Rev Richard Coles is being reimagined for a six-part series. Matthew Lewis – AKA Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films – is Canon Daniel Clement, whose quiet life in a sleepy village takes a sinister turn when he finds himself investigating a murder. Look out for New Tricks’ Amanda Redman (above, with Matthew) as Daniel’s formidable mum, Audrey. ‘I’m beyond excited that Canon Clement and his flock are to be turned into television,’ reveals Richard. Turn to page 9 for our competition to win a copy of the Murder Before Evensong novel 2 WAITING FOR THE OUT BBC1 INSPIRED BY: The…

RENEGADE NELL FROM SUN 22 JUNE, ITVX FANTASY DRAMA (CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON DISNEY+) Hear ye, all travellers, aristocrats and rich folk! A fearless fugitive armed with supernatural powers roams the roads of 18th-century England in a fantasy escapade from Happy Valley creator Sally Wainwright. Landing on ITVX this week following its debut last year on Disney+ (where it’s still available to stream), eight-episode Renegade Nell is set in 1705 and centres around recently widowed and fiercely independent Londoner Nell Jackson (Derry Girls star Louisa Harland), who returns to Tottenham from war, only to find herself framed for the murder of a nobleman. REBEL WITH A CAUSE As she tries to clear her name, Nell goes on the run with her younger sisters – resourceful Roxy (The Jetty’s Bo Bragason) and…

A adi Alahan is 19 going on 43, and this hasn’t gone unnoticed by future stepmum Bernie, who has encouraged the lad to have some fun. Inspired by Bernie’s ‘wise’ words, the shopworker throws a midsummer-themed party this week for Weatherfield’s young ’uns. But drugs are involved… which inevitably means danger is on the cards and, quite possibly, death. The first red flag comes courtesy of Betsy, who heads to the bash with Lauren, Brody and Dylan and forgets that she has promised Carla she’ll lock up the factory. But it’s Brody who really stirs things up when he brings some LSD… Aadi gives the lad his marching orders but, surprisingly, he decides to sample Brody’s ‘gift’, and he splits it into three cups, for himself, Nina and Summer. Yes,…

SATURDAY Highlights Birkhall: A Private Royal Residence NEW DOCUMENTARY 8PM, 5 Of all his residences, it’s the Scottish lodge of Birkhall that Charles III loves the most, according to this documentary. Nestled in the forests of the Scottish Highlands on the Balmoral Estate, Birkhall, built in 1715, was first acquired by Prince Albert in 1849. Featuring a host of royal experts, this programme delves into the home’s history and reveals how it’s been the site of some key moments in the King’s life. ‘Birkhall is definitely his favourite home,’ says royal commentator Jennie Bond. It’s where he took refuge when his marriage to Diana was on the rocks, where he proposed to Queen Camilla and where they spent their honeymoon. ★★★ TL Suspicion NEW DRAMA 10PM, ITV1 (BOX SET, ITVX)…