There's a major crossover event for the Chicago franchise, Jaws@50: The Definitive Inside Story explores Spielberg's classic, Wicked lands on Sky Cinema, and - last but not least - late-night boxing action with Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano . . .
Pick of the Day
#OneChicago, 8.00pm, Sky Witness
Streaming on Now
The first responders in the One Chicago universe just got a little more connected.
This week, Sky Witness airs a three-series crossover event, bringing all your favourite characters from Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD together in three exciting episodes.
In the first One Chicago crossover since 2019, fans can expect plenty of action.
The story begins when a gas explosion rocks a high-rise, resulting in Chicago’s first responders coming out in force to rescue hundreds of civilians.
But it’s the calamity beneath the surface that sends our heroes on a race to save 40 people trapped deep underground - including two of their own.
Catch all three episodes back-to-back on Friday 11 July from 8pm, with Chicago Fire leading the charge for one week only, followed by Chicago Med at 9pm and concluding with Chicago PD at 10pm.
New or Returning Shows
Grace, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One
Season 5 of the crime drama, starring John Simm (below).
As Grace navigates the aftermath of Sandy's suicide, his newfound son Bruno, and a profound personal loss in his and Cleo's life, his team is called to a Sussex beach.
An unidentified male body washes up dead in a barrel - the very same morning sees a Brighton football stadium receive a chilling anonymous demand and be faced with an impossible decision.
Roy, who is at a match there bonding with Bruno, now finds himself locked in a frantic race to save hundreds of lives.
New to Stream
Wicked, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
The previously untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba.
She’s a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power.
Then there’s global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship.
Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths.
Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future.
Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Jaws@50: The Definitive Inside Story, Disney+
This is the authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere.
Alongside Steven Spielberg, JAWS @ 50 charts the extraordinary journey from Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel to one of the most iconic films ever made.
Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the documentary uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos.
It also shows how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.
Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, Disney+
In the first three Zombies movies, Zed and Addison brought human and monsterkind together in their hometown of Seabrook.
Now, a new adventure dawns for the duo when their summer road trip takes an unexpected detour, landing them in the middle of yet another monster rivalry: Daywalkers v Vampires.
Tensions flare when Zed and Addison find themselves acting as camp counselors between the two opposing supernatural factions.
With the help of Eliza and Willa, they must convince sworn enemies Nova and Victor to try to unite their warring worlds before an even greater threat endangers them all.
The Wild Ones, Apple TV+
This series showcases a team of wildlife experts as they undertake a series of exciting global adventures. Climbing ridgelines, rappelling into gorges, kayaking through whitewate.
Their aim is to find, film and ultimately protect six of the most endangered animals on Earth.
The team ventures to the planet's most remote areas to document the rare Malayan Tiger, Javan Rhino, Gobi Bear, Caucasian Leopard, North Atlantic Right Whale, and Western Lowland Gorilla.
Collaborating with local specialists, they utilize advanced camera technology, including custom remote cameras, thermal drones, and wearable underwater camera tags, to uncover the mysteries of these elusive species in a race to conserve some of the world's most endangered animals.
Don’t Miss
Handsome Devil, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Here’s a comedy drama, starring Fionn O'Shea, Nicholas Galitzine and Ardal O'Hanlon.
Ned and Conor are forced to share a bedroom at their boarding school. The loner and the star athlete at this rugby-mad school form an unlikely friendship until it is tested by the authorities.
Here’s our Harry Guerin’s review.
Queen: The Legendary 1975 Concert, 10.10pm, BBC Four
Centrepoint of a night of programming dedicated to Queen (below) and the band's lead singer, Freddie Mercury (below, second left).
The legendary British rock band in performance at London's Hammersmith Odeon on Christmas Eve 1975, with Bohemian Rhapsody topping the UK charts.
The gig features early singles such as Liar, Keep Yourself Alive, Now I'm Here - and Bohemian Rhapsody, of course - as well as Brian May showcasing his guitar skills in Brighton Rock.
The night also includes Queen at the BBC (9.10pm), Freddie Mercury: The Final Act (11.15pm) and Freddie Mercury: A Life in Ten Pictures (12.45am).
The Shining, 11.00pm, BBC Two
Stanley Kubrick's horror classic, based on the Stephen King novel, with Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers.
A writer takes a caretaking job at a remote mountain hotel. It has closed for the winter, and he has been hired to get the place ready for the next season.
But evil spirits haunting its corridors destroy his sanity, causing the unhinged author to rampage through the hotel and terrorise his wife and young son.
Sport
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano, Netflix
Late-night boxing, with Ireland's Katie Taylor's bout against Amanda Serrano live from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
In the first-ever all-women’s boxing card in Madison Square Garden history, Ireland’s undisputed champion Katie Taylor faces Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer and seven-division champion Amanda Serrano in a historic trilogy fight no one will want to miss.
Well, unless the likely start time of 3am puts you off.
