Ken Bruce Challenges Celebrities in the Ultimate Music Quiz

Ken Bruce’s well-loved and often challenging music quiz show returns with new Celebrity editions. The contestants, who make a living in music, will test their expertise against dedicated fans. This edition features participants such as Toyah Willcox, Richard Blackwood, Sally Lindsay, MistaJam, and Kimberly Wyatt.

For gardening enthusiasts, there’s a treat in store with “Gardeners’ World.” Adam Frost will be adding a green roof to his log store, while Joe Swift meets a gardener transforming a derelict space. Arit Anderson will be meeting a houseplant innovator, offering something special for indoor gardening fans.

Music lovers can also enjoy “A Kanneh-Mason Playlist at the Proms” where Sheku and Braimah Kanneh-Mason team up with Brazilian guitarist Plínio Fernandes and the Fantasia Orchestra. They will be performing a diverse selection of music ranging from Brahms to Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” and Stan Getz’s “The Girl from Ipanema.”

Miriam Margolyes brings her unique perspective in “Miriam Margolyes: A New Australian Adventure.” Unlike typical travel presenters, Margolyes is refreshingly candid, particularly about the commercialisation of Byron Bay and its influx of “influencers,” a term she pronounces with marked disdain.

In “Champions: Full Gallop,” the focus shifts to the Cheltenham festival with only six weeks left in the jump season. Trainer Dan Skelton aims to close the gap on his former mentor Paul Nicholls in this horse-racing series that has been a ratings hit from the start.

“Terror at 30,000 Feet” revisits the dramatic 1989 incident of a plane crash-landing on the M1. Witnesses were horrified as the aircraft approached the motorway, with recreated scenes showing the intense moments as passengers prepared for an emergency landing.

For movie enthusiasts, “Children of Men” directed by Alfonso Cuarón and starring Clive Owen is a must-watch. Set in a dystopian post-pandemic London, the film tackles themes of mass infertility and authoritarianism. Cuarón’s innovative filmmaking style, characterized by long, continuous shots, remains impactful and revolutionary.

“The Instigators,” available on Apple TV+, showcases Matt Damon in a comedy thriller directed by Doug Liman. The plot revolves around two mismatched crooks whose failed heist drags their therapist into a chaotic adventure. With a nod to classic films like “Midnight Run,” the movie features a strong cast including Casey Affleck, Hong Chau, and Ving Rhames.

On Paramount+, “Self Reliance” is a noteworthy film directed and written by Jake Johnson, who also stars in it. This comedy thriller follows a man hunted by strangers on a dark web reality show, vying for a million-dollar prize. The movie combines humor with thrilling elements and stands out as a remarkable directorial debut for Johnson.

Finally, live sports enthusiasts can look forward to the Olympics 2024 on BBC One. The broadcast includes events like the B-girls breaking and the 4x400m athletics relays, promising exciting moments for sports fans.

Source: The Guardian