TUNE IN TO CLOSER’S PICK OF THE TELLY EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT WITH TV EDITOR HANNAH WRIGHT
1 ADAM LAMBERT: OUT, LOUD & PROUD
An “exposing one-off documentary” where Grammy-nominated artist Adam Lambert opens up about his phenomenal music success and the barriers he’s faced as an openly gay man in the music industry. Speaking to some of the UK’s biggest pop icons from the LGBTQ+ community, the American Idol star and Queen frontman says, “LGBTQ+ representation has increased significantly over the last decade. It’s a pleasure to create a documentary exploring the intersection of music and Pride as well as embracing the impact some incredible LGBTQ+ artists have had on pop culture and the obstacles they’ve faced.” Well said.
2 THE STORMTROOPER SCANDAL
3 A COLLECTORS’ FRENZY THU 20 JUNE, 9PM, BBC2
Over two parts, this is the story of an audacious get-rich-quick scheme, involving charismatic London-based curator and artist Ben Moore – whose sale of artworks based on the Star Wars stormtrooper helmets spiralled out of control.
4 TROOPING THE COLOUR 2024: THE KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE
HISTORIC EVENT
Live coverage of King Charles III’s second official birthday parade – a world-renowned annual military special coming from the heart of London. It usually features a special RAF fly-past and the Royal Family’s iconic balcony appearance. 3
4 LOVE ISLAND
LONG, HOT SUMMER MON 17-FRI 21 JUNE, 9PM, ITV2
We’re already into week three shenanigans at the villa – plenty of time by now for mugging off, pies, icks and grafting. It is what it is!
5 TAYLOR SWIFT VS SCOOTER BRAUN: BAD BLOOD
Two-part docuseries exploring the long-running feud between global pop-superstar Taylor Swift and music industry mogul Scooter Braun, delving into the $300 million dispute after Braun bought the rights to Swift’s first six albums in June 2019. It’s part of the “Vs” series (Johnny Vs Amber, about the legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard – and Kim Vs Kanye: The Divorce). As ever, both sides of the argument will be heard.
6 OUTRAGEOUS HOMES
NEW SERIES
BOLD AND CREATIVE VISIONS THU 20 JUNE, 10PM, C4
“It’s all gone completely bonkers,” says Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, and he’d be right! Celebrating Britain’s “proud-to-be-different” homeowners, the flamboyant interior design expert travels the country, meeting folk who live in weird and wonderful gaffs. Losing their “interior inhibitions” in episode one is Dawn – who lives in a pirate-themed Treasure Island house – and Manchester’s Estelle – who’s all over the furnishing delights of the 1970s. With a nod to iconic ’90s show, Eurotrash, this is just ace.
LAURENCE LLEWELYN-BOWEN:
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