9pm, Channel 4Survivor meets The Last of Us in this chilling reality show which dumps two teams of ordinary people in a real ghost town. The groups scavenge for food, find shelter and ultimately aim to survive – but at first they are unaware of each other’s existence. As with all juicy social experiments, the real entertainment starts as dynamics between such different characters begin to form and squabbles erupt into arguments (see jovial content creator Steven and alpha beef farmer Scott).
From stealing chickens to pooing in a shared bucket, taking charge of food rationing and – perhaps worst of all – snoring, it’s not long before people turn on each other. How badly can things end for them? Hollie Richardson 7.45pm, Channel 4The first ever celebrity version of the pottery competition kicks off with host Liza Tarbuck welcoming five famous faces to “throw down”.
Fatiha El-Ghorri is reliably hilarious, Lucy Beaumont is manifesting a new career as a ceramicist, while Paul Merson’s breakfast set, inspired in part by his addiction, is unexpectedly touching. Priya Elan 8pm, BBC FourFrom a baking heatwave night of Marvin Gaye’s hot hits to Ladysmith Black Mambazo celebrating the songs of Graceland 40 years on, the Proms have showcased a summer of brilliant live music. Catch up with these highlights and more with this bumper roundup.
HR A bunch of British celebrities training their pooches for dog shows? It’s actually a soothing watch. First up, some heart-tugging stories of how they met: comedian Rhod Gilbert got little Piscen when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Then it’s time for an obedience test to earn the first rosette. Sara Pascoe, Harriet Kemsley, Kae Kurd and Vicky Pattison also take part. HR 9pm, BBC OneCold and concussed but in possession of hot new information, detectives/life partners Amy and Kirsten (Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie) now have to reassess what they know about an international bioweapon conspiracy.
Which of the Arctic Circle’s many similar-looking men in light beards and heavy coats can they trust? Jack Seale 9pm, ITV1Series four of this bombastic thriller has been a masterclass in headlong escalation. As the finale looms, the knackered remnants of Vicky McClure’s explosives unit are getting a crash course in handling nuclear material.
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