What To Watch This Week 30.06.25

Wimbledon, BBC 

The Pimm’s is flowing, the strawberries are ripe and SW19 is buzzing once more – Wimbledon is back. As the world’s best tennis players descend on Centre Court, British hopes rest on rising star Jack Draper and homegrown rivals Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter. In the men’s draw, all eyes are on defending champ Carlos Alcaraz, while Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka lead a stacked women’s field. With wall-to-wall coverage on the BBC, expect nail-biters, rain delays and some serious outfit envy over the next fortnight.

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Attack On London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers, Netflix

Nearly two decades on from the 7/7 bombings, this gripping new docuseries offers a fresh perspective on one of the darkest days in modern British history. Director Liza Williams digs into the police investigation but also explores the impact on the UK’s Muslim communities – with first-hand accounts and insights from then-PM Tony Blair and ex-MI5 chief Eliza Manningham-Buller. A difficult watch, but one that’s handled with sensitivity and clarity.

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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, BBC & ITV

The countdown’s over – the Euros kick off this week, with England defending their title and Wales making their debut in the finals. The Lionesses have had a rocky run-up, losing key players like Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, but coach Sarina Wiegman has never failed to reach a major final. Meanwhile, Wales are out to cause an upset in a brutal group that includes England, France and the Netherlands.

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Untold: Hunting My Sextortion Scammer, Channel 4 

Rizzle Kicks’ Jordan Stephens goes deep into the disturbing world of sextortion in this eye-opening documentary. With cases of sexual blackmail now the UK’s most common form of image abuse, Stephens takes a personal – and at times risky – approach to understand both victim and perpetrator. Expect hacked DMs, an unsettling trip to Nigeria and uncomfortable questions about how we navigate online life.

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The Sandman, Netflix 

After almost two years away, Netflix’s fantasy epic returns with a slate of new episodes that promise even darker twists, bigger mythology and more breathtaking visuals. Based on Neil Gaiman’s cult graphic novels, The Sandman continues the story of Dream (Tom Sturridge), one of the immortal Endless, as he sets out to rebuild his crumbling realm. This time, he’s forced to reckon with old enemies, a rebellion in Hell, and long-standing tensions among his celestial siblings – including the fan-favourite Death (Kirby Howell-Baptiste) and the ever-scheming Desire (Mason Alexander Park). The next chapters dive into some of the comic’s most beloved arcs, from Season of Mists to Brief Lives, and feature returning stars Gwendoline Christie and Stephen Fry, plus newcomers like Barry Sloane and Jack Gleeson. 

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First Dates, Channel 4

Series 24 kicks off with Fred Sirieix loved-up and newly married – and hoping his good fortune rubs off on the latest hopefuls walking into the now-famous restaurant. This week, tattooed mum-of-three Sophie meets her match in fellow ink-lover Emily – until a mid-date bombshell threatens to derail the chemistry: “My husband is at the bar. Want to meet him?” 

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Such Brave Girls, BBC 

Good news: Kat Sadler’s Bafta-winning sitcom is back for round two – and it’s as dark, deranged and deadpan as ever. This time, Josie’s chasing love, Billie’s wrapped up in a questionable relationship, and mum Deb is still scheming her way towards financial freedom (or at least a man with a mortgage). There’s a Travelodge hook-up, a kidnapping, a car crash and some lost teeth to contend with – all in the first double bill. 

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