TV tonight: Gary Lineker makes Z-listers do silly things for his new show
This article provides a guide to television programming for the evening, highlighting new entertainment shows and drama specials. It features commentary on Gary Lineker's new game show, The Box, and mentions other notable broadcasts like a Disney tribute concert.
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Games master … The Box on ITV1. Photograph: Two Four/ITV Games master … The Box on ITV1. Photograph: Two Four/ITV TV tonight Television & radio TV tonight: Gary Lineker makes Z-listers do silly things for his new show Joey Essex and John Bercow are unlikely team mates in The Box. Plus, the inside story of Saturday Night Live. Here’s what to watch this evening
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Gary Lineker’s latest gig involves chuckling from a tower as Z-listers stumble around a disused car park to find tokens. Graeme Souness, Shakira Khan and JB Gill are among the celebrities playing mundane games – egg-and-spoon races, rock-paper-scissors – with minor twists. The fun is in the team bonding: Joey Essex asking John Bercow if he’s feeling reem is surprisingly pleasing. Phil Harrison
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