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What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Friday

The Last Leg
The Last Leg

The Last Leg is back for a new run, Northern Ireland face England in the Euros, there’s Glen Campbell, a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and James May: Our Man in Italy . . .

Pick of the Day

The Last Leg, 10.00pm, Channel 4

Here’s the return of a show that keeps getting better and better.

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker return for their 25th run, offering a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days.

Actress Miriam Margolyes and comedian Desiree Burch are among the special guests are on hand in this first edition.

Meanwhile the hashtag #isitok paves the way for the gang to round up, examine and explain the leading and most entertaining news stories of the week.

Don’t Miss

Live UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, 7.30pm, RTÉ2 & BBC One

Northern Ireland’s last group game is also their toughest – against hosts England (kick-off 8.00pm).

Jacqui Hurley presents all the action from both teams' concluding match of Group A, held at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton.

Northern Ireland coach Kenny Shiels

England will go into this match as heavy favourites given they won 4-0 at home and 5-0 away in recent World Cup qualifiers between the sides.

Even more worrying for coach Kenny Shiels and his squad, England come into the game on the back of an incredible 8-0 thrashing of Norway.

But despite defeats in their opening two matches, the Green and White Army will be looking to raise their game in their first ever major women's international tournament.

With commentary by George Hamilton.

Glenn Campbell: The Rhinestone Cowboy, 10.30pm, BBC Four

Aother chance to see this insight into the life of music legend Glen Campbell, who died five years ago.

It documents his remarkable journey from an impoverished childhood to worldwide fame with hit songs such as Wichita Lineman and Rhinestone Cowboy.

Featuring contributions by family, friends and colleagues including Jimmy Webb, Micky Dolenz and Bob Harris.

Followed at 11.30pm by An Evening with Glenn Campbell, an archive concert performed at London's Royal Festival Hall in 1977.

This - as the old saying goes - is magnificent:

New or Returning Shows

BBC Proms: First Night at the Proms, 7.15pm, BBC Two

Clive Myrie and guests present the first night of the Proms, live from the Royal Albert Hall in London.

The eight-week season of music kicks off with a bang as conductor Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra take on Verdi's Requiem.

The orchestra will be joined by the BBC Symphony Chorus and Crouch End Festival Chorus, as well as a quartet of soloists - soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, mezzo Jennifer Johnston, tenor Freddie De Tommaso and bass-baritone Kihwan Sim.

New to Stream

Persuasion, Netflix

Here’s the latest Jane Austen novel adaptation, starring Dakota Johnson.

Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot (Johnson) is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities.

When Frederick Wentworth (Cosmo Jarvis) - the dashing one she once sent away - crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances.

Victoria’s Secrets: Angels and Demons, Paramount+

This three-part documentary promises to delve deep into how a small lingerie company rose to worldwide domination.

From 1995 until 2019, the company hosted an annual fashion show that served as a marquee event in pop culture.

For example, there was Bella Hadid strutting her stuff past her ex-boyfriend The Weeknd as he performed live on stage and Elsa Hosk nearly hitting Ariana Grande with her massive angel wings.

Over the years, it became home to some of the biggest supermodels in history, including Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks Gisele Bündchen, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Adriana Lima.

Most recently, the likes of Kendall Jenner, Gigi and Bella Hadid, Josephine Skriver, and Elsa Hosk have all taken to the runway.

Spider-Man: No Way Home, Sky Cinema & NOW

For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero's identity is revealed.

As a result it’s bringing his superhero responsibilities into conflict with his normal life and putting those he cares about most at risk.

When he enlists Doctor Strange's help to restore his secret, the spell tears a hole in their world, releasing the most powerful villains who've ever fought a Spider-Man in any universe.

Now, Peter will have to overcome his greatest challenge yet, which will not only forever alter his own future but the future of the Multiverse.

Zombies 3, Disney+

It’s Zed and Addison’s final year at Seabrook, which has become a haven for monsters and humans.

Zed is trying to get a football scholarship to be the first Zombie to attend college, and Addison is organising an International Cheer-Off.

When intergalactic outsiders show up to compete in the Cheer-Off, Seabrook grows suspicious that they may be looking for more than a friendly competition.

James May: Our Man in Italy, Amazon Prime Video

The new series will see James bring his humour and personality to his latest adventure, as he travels the length and breadth of Italy.

There’ll be culture, food, industry, and even a bit of sport, all played out against some of the world’s most stunning urban and rural backdrops.

And I am very, very jealous.

Ending Today

Avoidance, 10.55pm, BBC One

As Romesh Ranganathan's comedy comes to a close, the family heads to a zombie-themed hotel as a treat for Spencer's birthday.

But Dan and Courtney are not on speaking terms, and Jonathan and Claire are still feeling awkward in the wake of the kiss.

Jonathan impulsively punches a zombie and his relationship with the hotel manager deteriorates to the point that they are thrown out.

Comedy, with Romesh Ranganathan, Lisa McGrillis, Jessica Knappett and Mandeep Dhillon.

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