DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you’ll be tweeting about today and talking about tomorrow.
The Circle (Channel 4, 9.15pm)
Black Mirror meets Catfish. Brand new reality TV show that is the ultimate personality test. Eight hopefuls contest the chance to win £50,000. They may only communicated and compete against each other on The Circle, which is a specially designed, voice-activated social media platform. they can play as themselves or as another character.
Stacey Dooley Investigates: Shot By My Neighbour (BBC One, 11.10pm)
Stacey Dooley meets with people from Northern Ireland who have been shot in the legs or assaulted by vigilante armed groups who are their own neighbours. She also talks with those who are standing up to their attackers.
The Great British Bake Off (Channel 4, 9.00pm)
‘Tis Dessert Week in the tent. This week, the remaining nine contestants must make a meringue Signature, a wobbly Technical, and a complicated chocolate concoction for their Showstopper. Who can face the heat of the kitchen to survive another day?
Everyone’s talking about: The 70th Primetime Emmys
At the Emmys last night, Claire Foy took home the award for Best Actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth in The Crown.
“I dedicate this to the next cast, the next generation. And I also dedicate this to Matt Smith.” Congratulations Claire Foy, Outstanding Lead Actress - Drama. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/7TJPvnsY6N
— The Crown (@TheCrownNetflix) September 18, 2018
Sarah Paulson presented the award to Claire.
And viewers noticed something a little bit uncanny.
Sarah Paulson giving the award to Claire Foy #emmys pic.twitter.com/VJfJUGOHer
— vale (@sIaymesarah) September 18, 2018
For her portrayal of Maeve Millay on Westworld, Thandie Newton took home the Award for Best Supporting Actress. Thandie wished her eldest daughter a happy birthday and some people’s minds were blown.
Wait. Did Thandie Newton say her daughter was 18? #Emmys pic.twitter.com/EXVDmB7juQ
— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) September 18, 2018
And her acceptance speech was pretty baller too.
Thandie Newton saying “I don’t even believe in God, but I want to thank her” and then dropping an f bomb just reignited the #Emmys for me pic.twitter.com/Xf0V8UAo1K
— Simone (@HeySim1) September 18, 2018
Oh! – and someone got proposed to.
Glenn Weiss pulled off a public proposal during his #Emmys speech (she said yes!) pic.twitter.com/u17NCxKBEK
— New York Magazine (@NYMag) September 18, 2018
Or flick over for…
- Gascoigne (RTE 2, 10.10pm) A documentary with exclusive interviews with Paul Gascoigne, the original bad boy of football.
- Parents’ Evening (BBC Two, 10.00pm) In Craigavon, Co.Armagh three students prepare for the British equivalent of the Junior cert.
- Princess Magaret: The Rebel Royal (BBC Two, 9.00pm) Experts analyst Margaret’s marriage to photographer Lord Snowdon. They got married at the beginning of the sexual and cultural Revolution in Britain and their early time together was full of parties with celebs and artists.
- Naked Attraction (Channel 4, 10pm) Whatever floats your boat.
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