TV tonight: Michael Sheen’s furious investigation into a pollution scandal
The actor’s anger grows as he seeks answers about toxic ‘forever’ chemicals in Wales. Plus: speed dating with the Gypsy Wives. Here’s what to watch this evening
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Buried With Michael Sheen
9pm, BBC Two
Increasingly as much an activist as he is an actor, Michael Sheen draws attention to a grim pollution scandal several decades in the making in this enraging two-part TV take on the award-winning podcast he co-hosted. Are parts of Wales contaminated with the toxic “forever chemical” PCB? As Sheen speaks to reporters, visits the towns and villages affected and journeys to Anniston, Alabama, in the US to hear of a connected outrage, his anger grows. Phil Harrison
My Life Is Murder
8pm, U&Alibi
Fishy puns are guaranteed in the latest episode of this quirky, funny crime drama. This time, Alexa (Lucy Lawless) is searching for the murder of an aquarium owner who has beef with a marine biologist – and has been killed by a sting from a rare jellyfish. PH
Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace – What Happened Next
9pm, ITV1
In a 2024 episode of the moving documentary series, Susanne – who was left in a phone box as a baby – met her older brother. This follow-up sees another life-changing update, this time about her birth mother. Meanwhile, Tom – found at a train station – meets a cousin with a shockingly similar backstory. Hannah J Davies
Celebrity Hunted
9pm, Channel 4
As the chase-’em-up in aid of Stand Up to Cancer reaches its halfway stage, Ray Howard’s supposedly elite team of manhunters still have five fugitive duos at large across the UK. After a flurry of near misses, the net does seem to be finally closing in – particularly as celebrities love doing live TV. Continues Tuesday. Graeme Virtue
Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives
10pm, Channel 4
The reality TV show you didn’t know you needed is packed with warmth, humour and glamour. This week, Trewley Presh drops her first rap track, but is the world ready? Meanwhile, Mummy offers a poignant insight into married life before the girls all head out to a speed dating event. Hannah Verdier
Walter Presents: Everybody Lies
12.05am, Channel 4
This French crime drama introduces Vince Verner, a cop turned maverick outlier who has been fired for getting too close to bringing down a rich, corrupt and well-connected man. He’s now part of a new unit charged with investigating organisations whose power and influence makes them too big to fail. PH
Film choice
The Wedding Singer (Frank Coraci, 1998), 6.20pm, Sky Cinema Greats
The first inkling that there was more to Adam Sandler than puerile physical comedy came with this 1998 romantic comedy set in 1985. A streak of melancholic sweetness runs through his portrayal of the titular musician, Robbie, who loses his way after being dumped at the altar. Will helping the ineffably lovely Julia (Drew Barrymore) plan her own nuptials cure him of his gloom? As weird as it may seem to make a film nostalgic for the previous decade, the wall-to-wall 80s bangers make it a pretty joyful experience. Simon Wardell

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