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May 28, 2026
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Tonight's TV Highlights: From Absurd Comedies to Political Documentaries

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Tonight's television lineup offers a diverse range of programming from absurd comedy shows to political documentaries and period dramas. Viewers can enjoy Sam Campbell's new comedy 'Make That Movie' on Channel 4, a documentary on Vladimir Putin on BBC Two, and a film about John Lennon and Yoko Ono on Sky Documentaries.

The Comedy Lineup

Channel 4 presents 'Make That Movie' at 10pm, created and written by Sam Campbell and directed by Joe Pelling. This new comedy follows a director who turns ordinary people's movie ideas into reality, beginning with Mick's pitch about a man and woman who can turn into snakes, featuring real snake auditions and a creepy intimacy coordinator.

Home Renovation Drama

At 8pm, Channel 4's 'George Clarke's Beautiful Builds' returns with architect George Clarke and garden designer Luke Millard helping people realize their renovation dreams. The premiere episode features couple Mitch and Elliot in Bromley, whose plans for a curve-arched kitchen are threatened by a house flood.

Real-Life Mystery

BBC One's 'Reported Missing' begins its fifth series at 9pm with the story of Larissa, a 16-year-old runaway from Glasgow living with bipolar disorder. The episode explores how lockdown has contributed to mental health issues among young people, as police try to track her down.

Political Profile

BBC Two airs 'Putin: In Ten Pictures' at 9pm, a documentary that explores Russia's president through 10 key photographs. Observers and exiled former insiders psychoanalyse Putin, describing him as an overlooked weakling who vowed to change how the world saw him, with everything else being one long PR stunt.

Period Drama Continues

Channel 5's 'The Hardacres' at 9pm continues the story of Mary and Sam, whose house is put in quarantine due to fears Sam has caught the deadly Russian flu. As symptoms worsen, Lady Imelda sees an opportunity in this perfect dose of period drama.

Music Documentary

Sky Documentaries presents 'One to One: John & Yoko' at 9pm, a documentary covering 18 months in the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono after they moved to New York in 1971. The film mixes home movies, contemporary TV footage, and private phone calls to follow the couple as they engage with political causes, fashion, and their new life away from Britain.

Live Sports Coverage

Sky Sports Cricket broadcasts the first match in a three-match Women's T20 cricket series between England and India at 6pm from Chelmsford.