Newcomer Emily Bader stars in this new period drama with a twist
WORDS: JO BERRY
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Expect fun rather than fact in this period fantasy of an alternate Tudor reality where Henry VIII’s son Edward did not die young of tuberculosis, and Lady Jane Grey still has her head.
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, the eight-part series stars newcomer Emily Bader as Lady Jane and Killing Eve’s Edward Bluemel as her husband Guildford Dudley, alongside Rob Brydon, Dominic Cooper and Anna Chancellor.
My Lady Jane, Thursday 27 June, Prime Video
CAPITAL’S SUMMERTIME BALL 2024
Avoid the endless queues for toilets, the lukewarm drinks and the inevitable tall person in front blocking your view, and sit back and enjoy Capital’s summer concert from the comfort of your living room instead.
Capital Radio’s Breakfast DJ Jordan North is your host for the Wembley Stadium gig that features acts including BRIT Awards sensation RAYE, David Guetta, Sabrina Carpenter, Jax Jones and the original line-up for the Sugababes.
Sunday 23 June, 6.30pm, ITV1
SURANNE JONES: INVESTIGATING WITCH TRIALS
Actress Suranne Jones turns investigator for this two-part documentary about the most infamous witch trials in history – including the execution of those who were accused of witchcraft in Pendle, Lancashire, close to where she grew up.
Her journey takes her on to Germany, where brutal witch trials took place four centuries ago, and also looks at why so many women were accused of witchcraft throughout history, and how some modern women are reclaiming the word “witch” and giving it a positive meaning.
Sunday 23 June, 9pm, Channel 4
GLASTONBURY 2024
More than 90 hours of performances will be broadcast live from the Glastonbury Festival on the BBC this year, including headline acts Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA, Shania Twain, Paloma Faith, The Vaccines, Kim Gordon and Nothing But Thieves.
Hosts include Jo Whiley, Vick Hope, Craig Charles, Dermot O’Leary and Lauren Laverne. Th
