Closer TV
WEEK: 4-10 MAY
TUNE IN TO CLOSER’S PICK OF THE TELLY EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT WITH TV EDITOR HANNAH WRIGHT
NEW SERIES
1 THE RESPONDER
SEASON TWO LANDS! SUN 5 MAY, 9PM, BBC1
This gritty and utterly gripping drama about a morally dubious cop working the night shift in Liverpool was a massive hit when it aired in 2022, and now it’s back for a highly anticipated second season. The action kicks off six months after the last series, and urgent response officer Chris (Martin Freeman) is still dealing with the fact that his wife Kate (MyAnna Buring) has left him for dodgy copper Raymond (Warren Brown) – but now she’s thinking about moving to London and taking Chris’ daughter with her. Meanwhile, his previous police partner, Rachel, is working with a more conventional officer… for now, at least. Can Chris deal with his demons and stay on the straight and narrow for the sake of his mental health (and his daughter)? Strap yourselves in, it’s gonna be a bumpy – and highly addictive – ride.
NEW SERIES
2 DOUBLE THE MONEY
EXCITING NEW FORMAT
THU 9 / FRI 10 MAY, 8PM, C4
Sue Perkins plays host as competitors dream up ways to turn a small pot of “seed” cash into megabucks, in this new telly contest which “breaks the mould”.
3 OLLY ALEXANDER’S ROAD TO EUROVISION ‘24
GOING BEHIND THE SCENES
SAT 4 MAY, BBC IPLAYER / TUE 7 MAY, 10.50PM, BBC1
In the months leading up to the Eurovision Song Contest, cameras are given exclusive access to Olly Alexander as he prepares for one of the most important performances of his life (no pressure, son!).
4 SPACEY UNMASKED
SPEAKING OUT MON 6 / TUE 7 MAY, 9PM, C4
Following the outcome of two court cases against Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey as he faces sexual harassment accusations from multiple men.
NEW SERIES
5 BEAT THE CHASERS -CELEBRITY SPECIAL
TAKING ON THE CHAMPS
MON 6-THU 9 MAY, 9PM, ITV1
It’s time for some famous faces to take on the most formidable quiz champs on TV… Stephen Mangan, Jonathan Ross, Sam Quek, Shobna Gulati and Michelle Ackerley are among the celebs who hope to have the knowledge and cunning to defeat The Sinnerman, The Beast, The Governess, The Menace, The Vixen and The Dark Destroyer – taking home cash for charity. Host Bradley Walsh is at their side to keep those nerves under control.
6 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST SEMI-FINALS 2024
BROADCAST LIVE ON THE BEEB TUE 7 / THU 9 MAY, 8PM, BBC1
Featuring commentary by Eurovision superfans Rylan and Scott Mills, the semi-finals are split into two stages – with the “Big Five” countries and this year’s hosts, Sweden, performing their songs in full. This year’s UK act, Olly Alexander, gets to sing Dizzy f
