Reviving Nostalgia: Gladiators Unleashes a Thrilling 90s Game Comeback on TV Tonight!


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Gladiators

5.50pm, BBC One

Contender, set? Gladiators returns with some exciting updates: Hammer and Cyclone join the lineup, and the iconic game Atlaspheres makes a comeback. Kicking off are Nathan from Sunderland and Scott from Leicester, who insists that his hearing impairment won’t impact his performance. Hollie Richardson

Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country

6pm, Channel 4

This week, the home renovator shifts focus to the old dairy barn, aiming to convert it into a shared community resource. After attending an event at Dumfries House, Beeny is inspired to organize a lively tea party in the barn to commemorate the anniversary of a local charity. HR

The Masked Singer

7pm, ITV1

Diverse lineup … The Masked Singer on ITV1. Photograph: Kieron McCarron/ITV

Thus far, Teeth has performed Amarillo (it can’t be the former competitor Rob Beckett, can it?), Snail’s version of Espresso was anything but slow, Tattoo remarkably delivered Murder on the Dancefloor, Kingfisher soared with a delightful rendition of Rainbow Connection, and Dressed Crab received applause with Lean on Me. As they return to the stage for superheroes week, Tom Daley features as the guest judge. HR

Our Tiny Islands

8pm, Channel 4

This nationwide series visits Rathlin Island, located off the Northern Ireland coast, which is inhabited by 150 residents – although it’s the rare Irish hare that intrigues ferry worker Tom the most. Next, we travel to Bryher in Scilly, where the local gig-racing tradition remains narrowly alive. Ellen E Jones

Dart Kings

9pm, Sky Documentaries

Arrows of unbelievable success: the final episode in this lively exploration of the dart masters highlights the journey of Stoke-on-Trent giant Phil “The Power” Taylor. His ascent to prominence in the 90s coincided with a split in the sport. But even more fascinating is Taylor’s intricate bond with his mentor-turned-adversary Eric Bristow. Graeme Virtue

North Shore

9.30pm, ITV1

The Sydney-based murder mystery, crafted by Cold Feet’s Mike Bullen, progresses, featuring an array of humorous moments interspersed with scenes of detectives in lanyards deeply engrossed in their computers. UK investigator Max (John Bradley) is still finding it challenging to connect with his Australian peers – and losing a vital informant does little to enhance his rapport with DS Driscoll (Kirsty Sturgess). GV

Film choice

Back in Action, Netflix

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx are firmly Back in Action. Photograph: John Wilson/Netflix

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx are the newest stars attempting their hand at the spy couple genre in Seth Gordon’s adventure. Having developed feelings on the job, CIA agents Emily and Matt pretend to die after she discovers she’s expecting. Fifteen years later, their suburban life with two children is disrupted when Belarusian villains – along with Andrew Scott’s suspicious MI6 agent – seek a mysterious key that unlocks the internet (or something similar). This MacGuffin sends the family to the UK, leading to a reunion with Emily’s estranged mother, retired spy Ginny (Glenn Close). Simon Wardell

Live sport

Tennis: Australian Open, 8am, Eurosport 1 Broadcast of third-round contests from Melbourne Park.

Championship Football: Cardiff v Swansea, 11am, Sky Sports Main Event Coverage of the south Wales derby at Cardiff City Stadium.

Champions Cup Rugby Union: Northampton v Munster, 3pm, Premier Sports 2 A group match, with Northampton anticipating the return of their No 10 Fin Smith from illness. Followed by Leinster v Bath at 5.20pm on Premier Sports 1.

Premier League Football: Arsenal v Aston Villa, 5pm, Sky Sports Main Event Followed by Newcastle v Bournemouth at 11am on TNT Sports 1.


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