The Top Five Films and TV Shows to Watch this Week (21st - 26th July 2024)

Sunday, 21 July 2024 00:00

By Josephine Tamburello @StartWithThis

Reality is leading the way this week when it comes to my TV picks! From sporting stars to shopping delights, you can expect to feel a very nostalgic moment when watching at least one of these five…

Sophie Morgan’s Fight To Fly, 9pm, Channel 4, Monday 22nd July: Many of us find picking and going on holiday easy, yet, that is not the case for those with disabilities. This incredible piece shows how people are affected by the limited help given to those who need it and the work that needs to be done to change these limitations.

Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam, 8am, Netflix UK, Wednesday 24th July: We loved, and still do, the music from some of the most famous boy bands in the world. However, whilst it was being made, one of the biggest scam cases was taking place. Unknown to everyone apart from those doing it. This new documentary explores how boy bands such as NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and more were affected.

The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, 8am, Prime Video UK, Thursday 25th July: Back with the newest feature in his action packed showcase, Guy Ritchie joins forces with an all-star cast to bring this spy thriller to life.

The High Street: Shops We Loved & Lost, 8pm, Channel 5, Thursday 25th July: Who doesn’t remember the wonders of the Woolworths Pick N’ Mix station! Or the geauty of a BHS store at Christmas! This fun documentary will take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane to the shops that once occupied our high streets. Get ready to start a petition to bring them back.

Olympics 2024: Opening Ceremony, 5:45pm, BBC One, Friday 26th July: The summer of sports continues, as the Olympics official starts on this day! Taking the opening ceremony out of an arena for the first time ever, watch our countries heroes and fellow sporting stars from around the world take to the city of Paris in this epic adventure. Let the games begin!

Let us know what you have been watching and what you are most looking forward to catching over the course of the week, via our social media pages, as we would love to know!

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