TV tonight: Aussie crime drama Scrublands makes a bloody return

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"Second Season of 'Scrublands' Premieres as Martin Scarsden Faces New Murder Mystery"

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The second season of the Australian crime drama 'Scrublands' returns to BBC Two at 9pm, featuring investigative journalist Martin Scarsden, who is once again embroiled in a complex murder case. After his previous experiences in the small-town shooting investigation, Martin finds himself back in his hometown of Port Silver, a place he has largely kept out of his narratives. The plot thickens when he discovers that his childhood friend has been murdered, and the only witness to the crime is none other than his girlfriend, who is found covered in blood. This dramatic twist sets the stage for a gripping storyline as Martin seeks to untangle the web of deception surrounding the murder and confronts his past in the process.

In addition to 'Scrublands', the night offers a variety of compelling programming across multiple channels. ITV1 features the final episode of a Tudor whodunnit based on CJ Sansom's novels, with Sean Bean portraying Thomas Cromwell. The episode promises a thrilling climax as Shardlake uncovers vital information about a murder weapon and the ensuing fraud. Meanwhile, BBC Four showcases a rare 1971 interview with Albert Speer, Hitler's architect, providing insights into history. Sky Atlantic presents a new series set in the 1880s, while Channel 4 introduces a grim reality series about crime scene cleaning. Lastly, BBC Two continues its therapy-themed show that delves into the complexities of relationships, highlighting the struggles of various couples in a therapy setting. This diverse lineup ensures an engaging night for viewers seeking both drama and historical insights.

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9pm, BBC TwoFresh from investigating a small-town shooting, the investigative journalist Martin Scarsden finds himself caught up in another tangle as this Aussie drama returns for a second season. Martin heads back to his home town, Port Silver – a place he’s never really talked about growing up in – and finds his childhood friend dead. The only witness, though, is Martin’s girlfriend – and rather unfortunately, she is covered in blood.Hollie Richardson

9pm, ITV1It’s the final episode of the Tudor whodunnit based on CJ Sansom’s novels, featuring Sean Bean as Thomas Cromwell. The origins of the sword used to murder Singleton lead Shardlake (Arthur Hughes) to the killer. And there’s a thrilling showdown at the monastery as our hero reveals his findings about the other deaths – and some major fraud.Hannah J Davies

9pm, BBC Four

The historian Heike Görtemaker introduces a never-before-broadcast 1971 interview with Albert Speer, Hitler’s architect and armaments minister, which is then aired in its entirety, as he is cross-examined by Michael Charlton, Hugh Trevor-Roper and George Ball.HR

9pm, Sky AtlanticHer White Lotus boost means this Julian Fellowes series is now the 1880s-set costume drama that has Carrie Coon in it, although Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon provide just as many chewy bon mots. While engagements and illnesses keep the women of New York City busy, George (Morgan Spector) is still out in the sticks, chasing his railroad fortune.Jack Seale

10pm, Channel 4“There’s maggots all over the entire carpet.” Welcome to the grim world of crime scene-cleaning in this stomach-churning new series that follows highly trained specialists, starting with an “unattended death” in Kent. As one expert says: “It takes a strong mind to go in and clean something like that.”HR

11pm, BBC TwoMore utterly fascinating eavesdropping on four very different couples in Dr Orna Guralnik’s therapy room. Alison and Rod are at each other’s throats, while Kyle opens up about his abusive father, Jessica tells Boris she is “very tired” and Nick confesses it feels “too risky” to speak to Guralnik.HR

The Swimmer (Frank Perry, 1968),4.55pm, Film4Starting life as a short John Cheever story in the New Yorker, The Swimmer does its best to defy as many conventions as it can. Burt Lancaster plays Ned Merrill, an ad executive who one day decides to “swim home” by clambering in and out of every pool he passes. Along the way he attempts to seduce a string of women, refers to himself in ever more grandiose terms and begins to detach from the easy suburbia he finds himself in. Before long he has spiralled out of control. Dark and hallucinogenic, it’s perhaps the best midlife crisis movie ever made.Stuart Heritage

Tennis: Wimbledon10.30am, BBC Two.Coverage of the opening day. Carlos Alcaraz will be hoping to add to his recent wins at the French Open and Queen’s.

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Source: The Guardian