Superhuman Summer: The Paralympic Rewind (C4, 6pm)
WITH Covid putting the 2020 Paralympics on hold for at least 12 months, a gap was left in the schedules for those keen to see athletes pushing their limits. The global pause has given us a chance to reflect on past triumphs, and this trip down memory lane should inspire many.
Funnyman Johnny Vegas and Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock take a look through the archives of the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. They are joined by Clare Balding, Ade Adepitan, ParalympicsGB athletes, and Alex Brooker, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe. Brooker, Hills and Widdicombe, of course, used that 2012 event to form The Last Leg, which recently did a terrific job of carrying on regardless during trying times.
BBC Proms 2020: Last Night of the Proms (BBC1, 8pm)
KATIE Derham hosts the climax of the classical music festival, live from the Royal Albert Hall, drawing a unique season of live performances to a close. Soprano Golda Schultz and violinist Lisa Batiashvili join Dalia Stasevska, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Singers in a programme that includes music from Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, a world premiere from Andrea Tarrodi, music by Richard Strauss, Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, and The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams.
Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (STV, 10pm)
IF you’re tired of seeing the same dozen or so faces propping up game and chat shows every week, then the good news is a new wave of talent gets their chance to shine in this series.
One of Britain’s most seasoned presenters has turned his attention to boosting the profiles of up-and-coming talent. Four acts will perform each night under his watchful eye. While more familiar faces will have the chance to try out new material, the series will also offer a stage for new comedians on the cusp of their big break.
It’s anybody’s guess whether one or more of these acts will become breakout stars after appearing here, but it should be a lot of fun finding out. Mawaan Rizwan co-hosts this first episode, which features Kae Kurd, Flo & Joan and Sophie Duker. Plus, Rob Beckett also delivers a few new gags.
Match of the Day (BBC1, 10.20pm)
GARY Lineker presents action from the opening fixtures of the Premier League season, including Liverpool v Leeds United and Tottenham v Everton at. Leeds were playing their first top-flight match since 2004, but could not have faced a sterner test against the champions, who last lost in the league at Anfield in April 2017.
Meanwhile, Spurs and Everton will both have been keen to get off to a winning start after disappointing campaigns last time.
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