Tv Tonight Jon Snow Defies Alzheimers In The Most Moving Way Imaginable

TV tonight: Jon Snow defies Alzheimer’s in the most moving way imaginable

A Last Big Story is a stirring exploration of the journalist’s condition and his news instincts. Plus, a wholesome telling of the story of Indigenous Australian tennis legend Evonne Goolagong. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Jon Snow: A Last Big Story

8pm, Channel 4
This documentary starts out as a meditation on the Channel 4 newsreader’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis – but the journalist in him hasn’t departed quite yet. While Jon and his wife Precious are on holiday in Victoria Falls, he stumbles upon a mining disaster that has had almost no coverage in the media. His determination to get the tragedy into the news is stirring and very moving. Phil Harrison

Isle of Wight Festival 2026

7pm, Sky Arts
Comprehensive coverage of the offshore festival begins with a thorough Rick-rolling from Mr Astley on the Main Stage. Later, there are sets from Anastacia, Five, Rita Ora, Feeder and Calvin Harris, all warming up for a headline turn from the Sex Pistols – now Rotten-free but featuring the vocals of Frank Carter. PH

Goolagong

9pm, BBC Four

A big-hearted three-parter about Indigenous Australian champion tennis player Evonne Goolagong (Lila McGuire). As she makes her Wimbledon debut in 1970, her story flashes back to when she was a child (played by Eloise Hart) in 50s New South Wales. When a coach notices her potential, Evonne moves to Sydney to follow her dreams. Hollie Richardson

Two Weeks in August

9.20pm, BBC One
The gruelling getaway gets even worse as it’s the “hottest day ever” and the gang don’t have any running water. But that’s the least of their problems. Jon has a serious head injury after Solomon knocked him over, Jess notices some missing cash, and Zoe continues to completely implode her life. HR

Tina Turner: Wildest Dreams Live in Amsterdam 1996

10.15pm, BBC Two
Better than all the rest: this concert film captures Turner midway through her biggest ever world tour and she is in typically strident form. Highlights include the slinky Bond theme GoldenEye, performed in front of a gigantic golden eye, and a honky-tonk version of I Can’t Stand the Rain. Graeme Virtue

TRNSMT 2026

12.10am, BBC Two
The Glaswegian festival continues and there’s a distinct overtone of lad rock with sets from the Fratellis and Kasabian. Relief comes in the artful, theatrical shape of the Last Dinner Party and from Aussie house DJ and Calvin Harris collaborator Sonny Fodera. PH

Live sport

Test Cricket: England v New Zealand, 10.15am, Sky Sports Main Event Day four of the second Test. The third Test starts on Thu at 10am.

Racing: Royal Ascot, 1.25pm, ITV1 The final day, featuring the headline race the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at 3.40pm.

Men’s Prem Rugby Union: Northampton v Exeter, 1.30pm, TNT Sports 1 The final at Twickenham, with Northampton relying on No 10 Fin Smith (pictured above) for victory.

Golf: US Open, 4pm, Sky Sports Golf Day three from Shinnecock Hills.

World Cup Football: Netherlands v Sweden, 5.30pm, BBC One A Group F match in Houston. Spain v Saudi Arabia is on Sun at 4.30pm.

Women’s World T20 Cricket: England v Scotland, 6.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event A Group B match from Headingley. England v West Indies is on Wed at 6pm from Lord’s.

World Cup Football: Germany v Ivory Coast, 8pm, ITV1 A Group E match in Toronto. Belgium v Iran is on Sun at 7pm.

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