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Jun 08, 2026
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TV Tonight: Brexit Documentary, Southgate’s Social Lens, and More on British Screens

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Tonight’s British TV lineup revisits the tumultuous Brexit vote with a two‑part documentary, explores Gareth Southgate’s work with disadvantaged youth, and offers nature, comedy and sport programmes across the BBC and ITV networks.

9pm, BBC Two – A two‑part documentary marks the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, featuring the architects of the Leave campaign and key Remain figures. 9pm, BBC One – A socially‑focused film follows England manager Gareth Southgate as he engages with unemployed youths and prisoners. The evening continues with nature, comedy, true‑crime and live sport across the BBC and ITV channels.

The Brexit Documentary: A Decade‑Old Civil War Re‑examined

The programme, titled “Brexit: A Very British Civil War”, revisits the feverish weeks surrounding the 2016 vote. It leans heavily on interviews with Michael Gove, Kate Hoey, Nigel Farage, Arron Banks and Boris Johnson, while the Remain side is represented by David Cameron, George Osborne and a brief cameo from Jeremy Corbyn. The narrative underscores how the referendum’s legacy continues to shape UK politics a decade later.

Gareth Southgate’s Social Documentary: Football Meets Youth Inequality

Building on the drama “Dear England”, the new film follows Southgate as he visits unemployed youngsters in Middlesbrough, students struggling in Essex and young prisoners, highlighting the broader socioeconomic challenges that football can’t solve alone. The documentary aims to spark public debate on youth unemployment and education reform.

Springwatch’s Seasonal Celebration of Nature Returns to Northern Ireland

Hosted by Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan, the final week of “Springwatch” is filmed at the lakeside Crom reserve in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Reporter Iolo Williams travels to East Yorkshire to document seabird colonies on Bempton Cliffs, reinforcing the series’ commitment to regional wildlife storytelling.

Comedy, Crime and Controversy: ITV’s G’wed and Jeremy Bamber Investigation

At 10.35pm, ITV2, the third series of the Scouse comedy “G’wed” opens with a surreal dream sequence before plunging into a “living nightmare” of family drama and refugee projects. Later, 9pm, Channel 5 airs “Jeremy Bamber: Proof of Innocence – The Missing Phone Call”, a documentary that revisits the 1985 family murders, presenting new ballistic evidence and the possibility of an undiscovered emergency call.

Live Sport Highlights: Queen’s Tennis Returns with Serena Williams

On 1pm, BBC Two, the grass‑court tournament at Queen’s Club kicks off, featuring the much‑anticipated comeback of Serena Williams. The coverage adds a high‑profile sporting element to an otherwise culture‑focused evening.