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Jun 05, 2026
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Emilia Clarke's Cold War Drama Leads Tonight's TV Lineup

AI Summary
Tonight's television lineup features Emilia Clarke in a cold war comedy drama 'Ponies' on Sky Atlantic, along with other notable programs including the MasterChef final on BBC One, a Dispatches special on summer holidays on Channel 4, and the Women's World Cup qualifier between Spain and England on ITV1.

The Lead

Television viewers are in for a diverse lineup tonight, with Emilia Clarke taking center stage in a cold war spy drama, culinary competition reaching its finale, and international football action. The evening offers something for every taste, from reality dating shows to historical documentaries and supernatural westerns.

Emilia Clarke's Cold War Spy Drama

9pm, Sky Atlantic
Emilia Clarke learned Russian for this exciting cold war comedy drama and continues to flex her impressive skills as US spy Bea. She prepares to go on a date with a KGB agent to strengthen her cover, and gets some tips from Twila. Meanwhile, Twila is also taking secret calls to investigate a number of sex worker murders.

Culinary Competition at Its Peak

8pm, BBC One
After an intense Chef's Table stage at Opheem in Birmingham, where the finalists prepared sand carrot in eight different ways for Michelin-starred chefs, the remaining trio now face their toughest challenge. They must create their best three-course menus in just three hours for the judges.

Garden Inspiration for Viewers

8pm, BBC Two
The roses are peaking at Longmeadow, giving Monty Don the chance to celebrate England's favourite flower in all its various guises. There are tips for viewers whose blooms aren't quite in bloom, while Brighton's city garden shows what can be achieved in cramped urban spaces, and a Bedfordshire plot full of succulents demonstrates tropical gardening possibilities.

Summer Travel Concerns

8pm, Channel 4
With headlines suggesting that the Iran war is sending jet fuel prices soaring and causing flight cancellations, Kate Quilton investigates whether there's more chance of getting stuck abroad this summer or if airlines might actually start offering super bargains to compete.

National Trust's Hidden Treasures

9pm, BBC Two
Another trip behind the velvet ropes to witness the restoration efforts of National Trust staff. At Snowshill Manor in the Cotswolds, a child's suit of lacquered samurai armour requires some serious TLC, while at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire a variety of historic stuffed birds need their feathers unruffled.

Love Stories Across Generations

10pm, Channel 4
Love can strike at any age, as this week's visit to Cupid's restaurant proves. On one table, 62-year-old hairdresser Liz has a promising night with builder Paul. Over on another table, 19-year-olds Rue and Kaitlyn are only just dipping their toes into the world of dating.

Film Highlights for Tonight

Dead Man's Wire (Gus Van Sant, 2025), 8am, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The spirit of the Al Pacino classic Dog Day Afternoon is alive and well in Gus Van Sant's drama. Bill Skarsgård is all gangly, edgy energy as Tony Kiritsis, a low-level Indianapolis land developer who takes ML Hall's son hostage using a contraption connected to a shotgun.

Devil in the Dust (Ned Crowley, 2025), Paramount+
This western is knocked off-kilter almost immediately when a cute little blond girl kills a horse by touching it. The supernatural frisson never really goes away as we follow Guy Pearce's grizzled, ether-addicted doctor Bender on a quest to a preacher who can supposedly take out the devil in the girl.

Live Sports Action

Women's World Cup Football, Spain v England, 7.30pm, ITV1
A qualifier in Palma, Mallorca brings together these two footballing nations in an important match that could impact their standings in the tournament.