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TV tonight: the biggest names in country make a noise in Nashville
The Guardian's TV tonight column highlights a night dominated by music and entertainment, with Sky Arts marking the Grand Ole Opry's centenary and Channel 4's The Piano returning with a new location after fire damage forced a change of venue.
Below are tonight's picks across British television.
– Grand Ole Opry: Opry Live (7pm, Sky Arts) — country stars including Carrie Underwood, Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss perform as the Nashville institution marks its centennial. – Border Force: America's Gatekeepers (7pm, U&Dave) — a look at customs officers' work on the US/Mexico border. – Beethoven's Fifth at the Proms (9pm, BBC Four) — archive performances of Beethoven, Mussorgsky and Strauss, hosted by Petroc Trelawny and Georgia Mann. – The Piano (9pm, Channel 4) — amateur pianists, relocated to London after a fire near Glasgow Central, play for judges Claudia Winkleman, Mika and guest Jamie Cullum. – Love Island (9pm, ITV2) — drama continues as the villa nears its final, with several contestants having left early. – Unacceptable (9pm, TLC) — comedians Richard Ayoade and Joanne McNally host a provocative panel show with guest comics. – Live sport: World Cup Football, Spain v Argentina (7pm, BBC One/ITV1) — the final from New York/New Jersey Stadium.
In short
- Sky Arts marks Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary with a live show
- The Piano returns from London after Glasgow venue fire damage
- Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final tonight
Explained simply
The Grand Ole Opry is a legendary American country music venue in Nashville that has hosted performances continuously for 100 years. As one of the most prestigious institutions in country music, its centenary marks a significant milestone for the genre and its devoted following worldwide.
Tonight, Sky Arts is broadcasting a special celebration of the Opry's centenary, featuring performances from major country stars including Carrie Underwood, Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss. This gives television audiences the opportunity to experience a piece of American musical heritage during the venue's historic milestone.
Tonight's television schedules also include a World Cup football final between Spain and Argentina and the return of Channel 4's talent show The Piano, which has relocated to London after fire damage near Glasgow Central. Various other entertainment and music programmes air across British television, offering something for diverse television tastes.