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The British Miracle Meat: the story behind one of the best TV hoaxes in history

Terrestrial television may sometimes seem old-fashioned – but this only enhances its ability to tease and surprise its audience. This week, Channel 4 brought back satire with a bang

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Our highlights for Wednesday, July 26

Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

WhatToWatch

Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat is sledgehammer satire for a nation on its knees

The ‘Masterchef’ host explores a world of commercialised cannibalism in the controversial Channel 4 mockumentary. It may be broad and in dubious taste, writes Louis Chilton – but it shows the depths of our national discontent

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Ali G and Borat wouldn’t air now because ‘you can’t mislead people’ says Channel 4 executive

New Ofcom welfare regulations no longer allow prank shows of that type

Evening Standard

The British Miracle Meat compared to Black Mirror by horrified viewers

The British Miracle Meat is (thankfully) an eerie new mockumentary, but it really had viewers going!

WhatToWatch

Gregg Wallace jokes he really enjoyed his first acting job in Channel 4 mockumentary

Presenter provoked a furore online with his satirical show ‘The British Miracle Meat’

The Independent UK

‘Disturbing satire’ says we’ll be sold human meat

A Channel 4 satire last night pretended that human meat will be sold to address the cost of living crisis. During the show, “Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat”, Wallace said that he was visiting a company that sold “engineered human meat” as a way to combat the cost of…

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TV tonight: a heartbreaking investigation into the mystery of Gaia Pope’s death

This intense three-parter starts with a devastating conversation with Gaia’s twin sister. Plus, there is intense scrutiny in Bake Off: The Professionals. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

‘The anger of it will linger for years’ – is The British Miracle Meat the most disturbing TV satire ever?

This flawlessly executed programme is one of the most audaciously satirical spoofs ever aired in the UK. It’s a full-blooded roar of a show that deserves an immediate watch

The Guardian - UK

The Unique Boutique review – a makeover show so fabulous it will leave you glowing

For too long, disabled people’s struggles and achievements have been used to make nondisabled audiences feel better. We need more joyous shows about disability like this one, please

The Guardian - UK

Channel 4 viewers bamboozled by Gregg Wallace mockumentary about ‘eating human meat’

Viewers were unsure if ‘The British Miracle Meat’ was real or not

The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat review – this look at eating human flesh is a total curveball

All is not what it seems in this profile of human meat factories – including toddler tartare canapes. It’s a neat satire about the cost-of-living crisis, even if it is in no way subtle

The Guardian - UK

2023 F1 Belgian GP – How to watch, session timings and more

F1 travels straight from the Hungarian GP to Spa-Francorchamps to conclude a frantic period of four races in five weeks.

Autosport

The Sixth Commandment true story explored in unsettling Catching a Killer documentary that sheds light on quest to bring Ben Field to justice

The Sixth Commandment true story is explored through the perspective of investigators and family members in the Catching a Killer series

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The Independent UK

Channel 4 has hilarious response to Elon Musk’s attempt to rebrand Twitter as X

Joke from the British broadcaster has gone viral on social media

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: The Unique Boutique is a joyous new makeover show

The new series helps people not served by mainstream fashion. Plus: will police catch their man in The Sixth Commandment? Here’s what to watch this evening

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup pundits - who’s presenting the 2023 tournament on the BBC and ITV?

To give viewers the best experience in this year’s fixtures, household names such as Gabby Logan will be at the forefront of the BBC coverage, while Laura Woods will take on the lead for ITV’s coverage - here’s everything you need to know about the pundits and presenters

The Guardian - UK

Hollywood A-listers to quit British chatshows as US actors’ strike hits

Ban on US stars promoting their new movies will force producers to use more homegrown guests

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TV tonight: Guy Martin makes cocaine, gets kidnapped and meets Pablo Escobar’s nephew in Colombia

Our Guy in Colombia is a thrilling two-parter. Plus, a wonderful new wildlife series. Here’s what to watch this evening

WhatToWatch

TV tonight: Our highlights for Sunday, July 23

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

Autosport

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Max Verstappen had been unbeaten in qualifying since the Monaco Grand Prix in May, but Hamilton ended that run to secure the first pole of the year for Mercedes by the slender margin of 0.003s.

The Guardian - UK

Our Guy in Colombia: cocaine, guns, waterboarding – how on earth did this wild documentary get made?

Guy Martin’s seeming one-man stag do is a hugely entertaining watch, but the Colombian tourist board must be fuming. Could he not at least have gone to one small plates restaurant?

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Bella Ramsey, Jessica Raine and Romola Garai star in juicy Tudors drama

Royal sibling rivalry heightens in Becoming Elizabeth. Plus, Ian Wright’s curious quizshow returns. Here’s what to watch this evening

WhatToWatch

TV tonight: Our highlights for Saturday, July 22

Champion is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

Autosport

F1 Hungarian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

In a mixed up opening day at the Hungaroring, first practice was disrupted by two red flags, the first for a heavy crash for Sergio Perez, and rain which limited the running.

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