9 JUNE
DOCUMENTARY
On Thin Ice: Putin v Greenpeace 9.00pm, 9.30pm BBC2 Full series on iPlayer today
NEW SERIES
It was a key flashpoint of climate protest. In 2013, Russia had deployed the Prirazlomnaya drilling platform in the Arctic and began tapping the billions of barrels of oil under the seabed. In response, Greenpeace sent a ship with a daring plan: activists would scale the rig and stop production by hanging off the rig’s helipad in a survival pod. But according to Frank Hewetson, who co-ordinated the action, “The plan, I think you could say, went to s***.”
Exactly how and why is explored here in blow-by-blow detail. Asix-part series uses footage filmed by the environmentalists to immerse us in the confrontation as it unfolded —as well as its frightening aftermath. Tonight’s first two episodes show how aRussian coastguard vessel shadowed the Greenpeace ship, then sent boats with men in balaclavas who rammed the Greenpeace inflatable boats, pointed guns at protesters and tried to seize their camera. We learn how, unwittingly, both coastguards and activists were caught in a high-stakes test of strength over something Vladimir Putin cared deeply about: dominating the Arctic and its wealth.
COMMEMORATION
4.00pm ITV1
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Bringing the week of national commemorations to astirring conclusion, this special event tells the story of the D-Day landings and Battle of Normandy in unique theatrical style. Hosted by Davina McCall, it combines music with archive letters and diaries charting the historic events of summer 1944.
Performances by Katherine Jenkins, Emeli Sandé, Lulu and the D-Day Darlings will be backed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. VIP guests at the prestigious venue will include some of the last remaining D-Day and Normandy veterans. A moving tribute to sacrifice, courage and those who served.
CHARITY
6.00pm ITV1
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The pro-celebrity charity match is back for its annual fixture. With Frank Lampard joining Harry Redknapp and Robbie Williams as England coaches, can the Three Lions end afive-year winning streak for the World XI, managed by Mauricio Pochettino?
Athletes Usain Bolt and Mo Farah swap their spikes for studs once again. Danny Dyer, Lee Mack, Roman Kemp, Martin Compston, Maisie Adam and Steven Bartlett also return. New signings include cricketer Stuart Broad, jungle king Sam Thompson, Strictly finalist Bobby Brazier, The Crown’s Erin Doherty and Chelsea legend Eden Hazard.
Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott are on pitchside presenting duties at Stamford Bridge.
DRAMA
7.00pm, 8.00pm Alibi Full series on Now
Charlie takes on the military after akil
