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TV tonight: a gripping new thriller about the fall of Kabul

How the US abandonment of the Afghan capital destroyed lives. Plus: celebrating Paul Simon’s legendary Graceland album at the Proms. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15

TV tonight: a joyous night of live music with Paul Heaton

A hugely fun performance of all the Beautiful South and Housemartins hits. Plus: how deep were Elvis Presley’s connections to organised crime? Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

DNA reveals stone age teenager as chewer of 10,500-year-old ‘gum’

The prehistoric birch tar found in Estonia contained traces of saliva that were analysed by genetics experts

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025

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TV tonight: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s big Wicked night in

A special extravaganza with new songs and behind-the-scenes exclusives. Plus: Jade Thirlwall wows at the Proms. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025

TV tonight: a dazzling night of Strictly stars taking on their favourite icons

It’s going to be a spectacular show with nods to Céline Dion, the Spice Girls and Cher! Plus, Michael McIntyre is back with his spinning wheel. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025

TV tonight: great plane crash thriller fun with Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue

More murder and suspicion in Anthony Horowitz’s gripping series. Plus: moreish French drama The Intruder concludes. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2025

TV tonight: a very daft 90s classic is revived – with bonus celebrities

Alesha Dixon and Josh Widdicombe cause chaos on a beach in You Bet! Plus, the lavishly silly The Count of Monte Cristo. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025

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TV tonight: nail-biting French war drama Dark Hearts

The second season kicks off with plenty of action. Plus: a fantastic night of funk music with Emmy-winning director Stanley Nelson Jr. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025

TV tonight: our highlights for Saturday, August 23, including an exciting new episode of Casualty

Also on is the next installment of Annika.

WhatToWatch · Aug 22, 2025

TV tonight: BBC Two turns 60 with Stormzy, Dolly Parton and the Rolling Stones

The broadcaster invites you to a four-hour anniversary bash! Plus, a tense finale for Norwegian crime drama Wisting. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024

‘Truth behind the myths’: Amazon warrior women of Greek legend may really have existed

Excavations of bronze age graves have found battle-scarred female archers, says the historian Bettany Hughes

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2024

In brief: Rabbit Hole; Local; The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – reviews

A gritty, grubby tale of family secrets; an adventurer learns about his own neighbourhood; and historian Bettany Hughes explores the impact of the wonders of the world

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Bettany Hughes review – wonder lust

From the Great Pyramid at Giza to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, a thrilling journey in the footsteps of the ancients

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024

Study Reveals Surprising Beliefs About Ancient Egypt Among Young Adults

One in 10 young adults believe aliens built the Pyramids of Giza and that Ancient Egyptians mastered time travel.

Zenger · Oct 12, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

The Guardian view on invisible women: cancelled by history, restored with care

Editorial: A new book on George Orwell’s first wife examines how Eileen O’Shaughnessy’s life was erased

WhatToWatch · Jul 15, 2023

TV tonight: Our highlights for Sunday, July 16

World on Fire is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

TV Tonight: Irresistible reality TV format The Traitors gets an Aussie remix

Addictive reality machinations down under. Plus Bettany Hughes is exploring India. Here’s what to watch this evening

WhatToWatch · Jul 8, 2023

TV tonight: Our highlights for Sunday, July 9

A Spy Among Friends is just one of the gems on TV tonight

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WhatToWatch · Jul 4, 2023

Exploring India’s Treasures with Bettany Hughes: release date, destinations and everything we know

In Exploring India’s Treasures with Bettany Hughes the historian and broadcaster takes an emotional tour of the Indian subcontinent.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023

TV tonight: Lesley Manville’s juicy murder mystery series kicks off

A crime author is found dead in Magpie Murders. Plus: Ed Sheeran and Russell Crowe join Jonathan Ross. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2023

TV tonight: a gripping documentary about Dublin’s first narco in the 80s

An ex-heroin addict helps tell the story of his city in Dublin Narcos. Plus: a celebration of Dionne Warwick. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023

Bettany Hughes: ‘I end up in tombs all the time, but I’m scared of the dark and claustrophobic’

The broadcaster and historian, 55, tells Katherine Hassell about her happy Victorian/bohemian childhood, ridiculous optimism, and how she enjoys getting older and wiser

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