The actor, whose wife is from Vegas, finds a hotel room with a basketball court and loses big at blackjack. Plus: Not Going Out turns 20. Here’s what to watch this evening 10pm, Channel 4 Actor Compston is married to a woman from Vegas; this three-part documentary sees him trying to get a handle on a place that has never quite felt like home. He’s a cheerful guide to this bizarre city of hype, neon and casinos, checking out a hotel room with its own basketball court and blowing a hypothetical $20k on four hands of blackjack. Eventually, you understand both the excitement and the reservations engendered by the place. Phil Harrison Continue reading...
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September 23, 2026 at 5:15 AM
TV tonight: Martin Compston’s guide to Las Vegas, his bizarre second home
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