Bake Off: The Professionals Heats Up with Biscuit Showpieces
At 8pm on Channel 4, Bake Off: The Professionals raises the stakes as the remaining four teams compete for a place in the final six. Their first challenge is to produce two dozen perfectly executed savoury millefeuille and babka buns. Before that, they must create intricate biscuit showpieces inspired by the ancient wonders of the world, accompanied by elegant petit gâteaux. The competition promises tense moments as the teams strive to impress the judges.
Best Medicine: US Doc Martin Adaptation Continues
At 8pm on Sky One, Best Medicine continues with big-city medic Martin Best grumping around the quaint Maine town of Port Wenn. When he is guilted into checking on a local recluse who has missed their monthly supply pickup, it ends up affecting the whole community. The belated US adaptation of Doc Martin retains the curmudgeonly charm of the original.
Allegiance: Indian Wedding Chaos
At 9pm on U&Alibi, Allegiance delivers hammy but entertaining Canadian cop procedural drama. This week, an Indian wedding descends into chaos when the groom is stabbed and gifts are stolen. A group of college students may be involved. The show balances ripped-from-the-headlines drama with engaging storytelling.
The Pike County Murders: A Family Massacre
At 9pm on U&W, The Pike County Murders: A Family Massacre digs deep into the rural community of Pike County, Ohio. In 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were shot dead in their home. Using first-person testimony and reconstructions, the series unpacks a deadly, submerged family feud that shocked the nation.
The American Revolution: Valley Forge and New Alliances
At 11.30pm on BBC Four, The American Revolution continues with readings, reconstructions and informed talking heads. As the penultimate episode begins, Washington’s army is in tatters and the men are licking their wounds at Valley Forge. However, a new alliance forms, beginning to shift the dial in the battle for American independence.
Fire Country: Season Four Return
At 2am on Sky Witness, Fire Country returns for a fourth season. The Cal Fire team deals with the fallout of the huge Zabel Ridge blaze from last season. Losses are mourned, but power struggles and internal politics remain impossible to keep at bay. Perhaps another really big fire will help the team bond again.
Film Choice: The First Wives Club
At 11.15pm on Sky Cinema Greats, The First Wives Club (1996) stars Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton as old college pals who reunite at the funeral of their friend, driven to death by an evil ex-husband. This trio of divorcees seek righteous revenge, culminating in a song-and-dance number to Lesley Gore’s female empowerment classic, You Don’t Own Me.
Live Sport: Women’s ICC World T20 Cricket
At 2pm on Sky Sports Main Event, the opening semi-final of the Women’s ICC World T20 cricket takes place. The second semi-final is on Thursday at 6pm.
