TV WEEK: 1-7 JUNE
TUNE IN TO CLOSER’S PICK OF THE TELLY EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT WITH TV EDITOR HANNAH WRIGHT
1 LOVE ISLAND
NEW SERIES
RETURN TO MALLORCA MON 3 JUNE, 9PM, ITV1 / MON 3-FRI 7 JUNE, 9PM, ITV2 The summer series kicks off, with Maya Jama on hosting duties again.
We know the drill by now: Abunch of beautiful people spend a number of weeks together to try to find everlasting love, with Iain Stirling’s dulcet tones providing the amusing commentary. The rumour mill is on overdrive with names of potential Islanders (most revealed nearer to the show start date) but we can expect gorgeous model-types rocking swimwear who are sure to make a big impression with viewers. Love Island: Aftersun also returns, hosted by Maya Jama, with Sam Thompson and Indiyah Polack joined by celebrity guests to discuss all the weekly goings-on.
2 MY SON JEFFREY: THE DAHMER FAMILY TAPES
NEW SERIES
TRUE CRIME MUST-SEE FRI 7 JUNE, PARAMOUNT+
Through never-before-heard family tape recordings, this offers new insight into Jeffrey Dahmer – one of the world’s most infamous serial killers.
3 LOST BOYS & FAIRIES
WELSH ADOPTION STORY MON 3 JUNE, 9PM, BBC1
This tender drama follows a gay couple’s journey to fatherhood, dealing with heart-wrenching and hilarious moments in turn. Set in Wales, it’s the story of “artiste-extraordinaire” Gabriel (Sion Daniel Young) and his partner, Andy (Fra Fee), who are attempting to adopt 7-year-old Jake. Elizabeth Berrington stars too.
NEW SERIES
4 SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES
NEW SERIES
SOLVING MORE CRIMES FRI 7 JUNE, 9PM, DRAMA
The crime-solving, Vespadriving nun is back to solve more crimes in this acclaimed murder mystery starring Lorna Watson.
NEW SERIES
5 QUEENIE
MEET YOUR NEW TELLY BFF TUE 4 / WED 5 JUNE, 10/10.35PM, C4
Based on the best-selling novel by Candice Carty Williams – who’s also the series’ writer this new eight-part comedy-drama is a breath of fresh air. Opening with a scene in which Queenie, a 25-yearold British-Jamaican social-media assistant (played brilliantly by Dionne Brown) is having her lady garden examined by a disinterested nurse, this is a fresh, beautifully written show with a big heart that absolutely should not be missed.
THE OUTLAWS
THU 6 JUNE, 9PM, BBC1
Things get even trickier for Bristol’s most unlikely group of mates this week in Stephen Merchant’s sharply observed comedy-drama. Rani’s reappearance has unsettled the gang – and comes at a time when Ben’s love life is finally on the up. As is Myrna’s, who bumps into a long-lost ex, and agrees to a date with him, as well as an ill-advised makeover from Lady Gabriella. Speaking of which, the super-posh influenc
