TV tonight: Gary Lineker makes Z-listers do silly things for his new show

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TV tonight: Gary Lineker makes Z-listers do silly things for his new show

The Guardian · 2 hours ago

Guardian TV critics offer their picks for Friday night viewing, led by Gary Lineker's new game show The Box, which sees celebrities including Graeme Souness, Joey Essex and former Commons Speaker John Bercow compete in silly, mundane challenges with minor twists as they hunt for tokens in a disused car park. Other highlights include a Disney-themed concert celebrating composer Alan Menken at the Royal Albert Hall, a Gareth Malone-hosted quiz special, and a milestone episode of long-running medical drama Casualty centred on a hospital firebombing.

Further recommendations cover Nordic crime drama Wallander's return, a documentary profiling Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels featuring interviews with Tina Fey and Chris Rock, and streaming choice The Mandalorian and Grogu on Disney+. Also flagged are the Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh cold war comedy Nikolai, plus weekend sport including Premier League and Women's Super League football, snooker's British Open and Super League rugby fixtures.

  • Gary Lineker's new show The Box has celebrities playing silly games for tokens
  • Other picks: Disney concert, Casualty special, Wallander's return, SNL documentary
  • Sport listings include Premier League football, snooker and rugby league

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