TV tonight: a claustrophobic thriller set in a Scottish holiday park

A psychological thriller set in a Scottish holiday park is the perfect antidote to the relaxation of summer. "Summerwater", based on Sarah Moss's novel, follows several families as they unravel their dark secrets amidst the picturesque backdrop of rural Scotland.

Valene Kane stars as Justine, a woman driven to paranoia by her own demons. As the series unfolds, we're drawn into a web of deceit and tension that threatens to consume them all. Daniel Rigby co-stars alongside Dougray Scott and Shirley Henderson in this gripping six-parter that's not for the faint of heart.

But if you're looking for something lighter, "King of Lies: Football's Greatest Con" is on at 8pm on Sky Documentaries. This documentary delves into the wild story of Notts County's takeover by a consortium with dubious links, a conman at its heart, and explores how North Korea's mining industry intersects with English football.

Later, it's time for some ghostly shenanigans as "Daisy May and Charlie Cooper's NightWatch" gets underway. The siblings investigate the spooky goings-on at York's Everyman theatre, while also tackling more serious topics like menopause.

The evening ends with a period drama of a different kind - "The Untouchables". Set in 1930s America, this classic crime tale stars Kevin Costner as Eliot Ness and Sean Connery as his wise old beat cop. Expect a classy joint with a score by Ennio Morricone.

For something more recent, there's Jack O'Connell's tense thriller "71", based on the novel by Alex Donaldson. This gripping prison drama follows Gary, a British soldier who finds himself alone and on the run from IRA gunmen in Belfast during the height of the Troubles.

As for live sport, it's all about rugby today with Exeter Chiefs taking on Harlequins in the Women's Premiership Rugby at noon, followed by Scotland vs Argentina in the Men's International Rugby Union at 2.30pm, and finally England vs Albania in the Men's International Football World Cup Group K qualifier at 4pm.
 
OMG, I just saw this and I'm soooo down for "Summerwater"!!! 🀩 I've heard great things about Sarah Moss's novel and Valene Kane's acting is literally insane! 😲 I love how it's set in Scotland, my favorite place to escape to. Can't wait to see the whole thing unfold and get all those feels out of Justine's storyline... or should I say, unraveling πŸ˜‚. What's with all these options tonight tho? Like, "King of Lies" sounds super interesting but what about "71"? Never seen it before πŸ€”
 
OMG u guys!! I'm soooo hyped for "Summerwater"!!!! 🀯 It sounds like the ultimate thriller, all that dark suspense & twists in a beautiful Scottish setting? I need to get on that ASAP! 😍 Can't wait for Valene Kane to bring Justine to life, she's already got me hooked just from the premise. 😈
 
I'm so down for something psychological with "Summerwater". I love a good mystery, especially when it's set in this gorgeous Scottish landscape 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. The cast looks talented too - Valene Kane is an underrated actress if you ask me 😊. And on the lighter side, "King of Lies" sounds like a wild ride 🀯. I'm intrigued by the North Korea connection... how cool is that? πŸ‘€
 
I'm so down for a good psychological thriller to get my summer vibes back πŸŒžπŸ•·οΈ. That "Summerwater" series looks super intense and the Scottish setting is gorgeous πŸ’š. I've heard great things about Sarah Moss's book, can't wait to binge-watch it πŸ“Ί. On the other hand, that documentary on Notts County sounds like a real scandal πŸ€”. And what's up with the intersection of North Korea and English football? Is that really a thing? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
 
Just watched a sneak peek of Summerwater and I'm literally on edge πŸ˜… it's so intense! The Scottish setting is gorgeous too 🌼 I mean who doesn't love a good whodunit? And Valene Kane is amazing, she's like the queen of paranoia πŸ˜‚ anyway just wanted to say that if you're looking for something chill before bed, King of Lies: Football's Greatest Con looks kinda interesting πŸ€”
 
Ugh, I'm so over how cluttered this schedule is πŸ™„. Can't we just have a decent selection of shows without all these filler options? Like, "King of Lies: Football's Greatest Con" sounds like it could be interesting, but does it really need to air at 8pm on the same night as everything else? And what's up with the random switch to documentary and then back to drama? It's like they're trying to make our brain go from "oh, a thriller!" to "wait, is this about football now?" 🀯.

And don't even get me started on the sports stuff 😩. I mean, I'm sure some people will be into it, but can't we just have one or two live sports events instead of having them all scattered throughout the evening? It's exhausting to scroll through and see what else is going on πŸ“Ί.

I guess that's just my 2 cents πŸ’Έ. Can we please just get a better curated selection of shows around here? 😀
 
Umm you think "Summerwater" is just a light-hearted show? I don't get why people would watch that if they're looking for something relaxing... I mean, it's about families with dark secrets and paranoia, that sounds super stressful πŸ˜’. And what's up with the documentary on Notts County? Didn't they have some major scandals in their past already? And is it really worth exploring the connections between North Korea's mining industry and English football? Sounds like a whole lotta unnecessary drama πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. Anyway, if you're looking for something that'll actually get your heart racing, I'd say check out "71" - that one's some intense stuff πŸŽ₯
 
I'm low-key obsessed with "Summerwater" 🀯 it's like they took all my anxiety and wrapped it up into a beautiful, dark package set against the stunning Scottish backdrop... and Valene Kane is giving me LIFE πŸ’β€β™€οΈ her character Justine is so complex and flawed, I need more of that in my life. But anyway, have you seen "71" lately? It's like watching a masterclass in tension and suspense every single time πŸŽ₯
 
I'm so over these new thrillers 🀯. Give me a good old-fashioned whodunit any day! Remember when we used to watch "Agatha Christie's Poirot" on TV? I mean, who needs all that fancy psychological stuff when you can just follow the clues and figure it out yourself? πŸ˜‚ "Summerwater" sounds like one of those new-fangled shows where everyone's so busy being paranoid they forget what's real. And don't even get me started on the documentary about Notts County... what's the point of watching a bunch of grown men talk about their shady business dealings? πŸ€‘ Back in my day, we just called it "business as usual"! 😏
 
I'm so done with summer TV lineups that just try to cram everything into one evening πŸ™„. Can't they see we have more important things to watch... like who's going to make it out of Summerwater alive πŸ˜…? But seriously, I do love a good psychological thriller, and this series looks super intense. On the other hand, I'm curious about that doc on Notts County - sounds like there's some wild stuff going down 🀯.

Also, "The Untouchables" is always a classic, but Kevin Costner as Eliot Ness? Can't we get some modern takes on these iconic characters instead of just rehashing old stories πŸ˜’? And what's up with the rugby lineup... who are they playing against again? Is it even possible for me to keep track of all these sports πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ. Anyway, I'm going to grab my popcorn and dive into Summerwater - see you in the comments! πŸ‘
 
I'm so down for some psychological thrills πŸŽƒ this summer! "Summerwater" sounds like the perfect escape from reality 😬, and I love how it's set against that gorgeous Scottish backdrop 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. But, let's be real, who needs relaxation when you can have a good old-fashioned conspiracy theory? πŸ€” "King of Lies: Football's Greatest Con" sounds like a wild ride! πŸš€ And I'm intrigued by the intersection with North Korea's mining industry... that's some juicy stuff πŸ’Έ. Can't wait to see what else is on tonight, but I think I'll stick with "Summerwater" for now 😌
 
🀯 just watched summerwater and I'm still reeling from it... the way they wove together all those dark secrets and lies was so masterfully done πŸ•·οΈ anyone else watch this? it had me on edge the whole time 😬 now i need something lighter to take my mind off it... maybe that documentary about notts county sounds interesting? πŸ‘€
 
I'm so over this summer TV lineup 🀯! Can't we just binge some mind-bending psychological thrillers for once?! "Summerwater" is literally calling my name right now, and I need to dive into those dark family secrets ASAP πŸ’€! I mean, who needs relaxing holidays when you can have paranoid Justine unraveling in the Scottish wilderness? 🌿 And don't even get me started on "King of Lies", that conman sounds like a master manipulator πŸ€₯... or is he just really good at playing with fire πŸ”₯?!
 
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