Steve Carell Leads New Campus Comedy Rooster on Sky One
Tonight's television lineup features the premiere of Rooster, a new sitcom starring Steve Carell that is set to appeal to fans of popular shows like Ted Lasso and Shrinking. The series, which airs at 10pm on Sky One, follows Greg, played by Carell, a novelist who visits his heartbroken professor daughter, Katie, portrayed by Charly Clive, on her college campus as she navigates a nasty divorce from her academic husband, who cheated on her with a student.
Co-Created by Bill Lawrence with Notable Cast
The sitcom is co-created by Bill Lawrence, known for his work on Ted Lasso and Shrinking, adding a layer of comedic pedigree to the production. Viewers can also look forward to scenes featuring Scrubs star John C. McGinley, who delivers a standout performance that enriches every episode. This combination of talent promises a blend of heartfelt humor and sharp wit, making Rooster a must-watch for comedy enthusiasts.
Other Highlights in Tonight's TV Schedule
In addition to Rooster, the evening offers a variety of programming across different channels. At 8pm on Yesterday, Dom Chinea's Cornish Workshop returns for a jovial lifestyle series, where the mechanic and The Repair Shop alumnus, along with his wife Maria and dog Wendy, embarks on a farmhouse renovation project in Cornwall, starting with the purchase of a secondhand Land Rover.
Channel 4 presents Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing at 9pm, a social experiment where contestants remain handcuffed to strangers for a chance to win £100,000, with pairings designed to create maximum friction, such as countryside campaigner Claire shackled to city-loving model Bambi.
Sky Atlantic airs DTF St Louis at 9pm, a bone-dry black comedy by Steve Conrad, featuring suburban innuendo and a homicide investigation that is not as straightforward as it seems. Meanwhile, BBC Two offers Small Prophets at 10pm, a surreal comedy from Mackenzie Crook involving homunculi and strange occurrences, including a letter from a dead friend.
Return of Sweet Adoption Sitcom Trying on BBC One
At 10.40pm, BBC One welcomes back the third series of Trying, a sweet adoption comedy. The new season picks up with Nikki and Jason, who brought home Princess on a temporary basis, only to discover her brother Tyler hiding in their car boot. The couple faces the challenge of potentially adopting both children, leading to emotional moments as they give the kids a memorable day out before a possible separation.
This diverse lineup ensures there is something for every viewer, from laugh-out-loud sitcoms to heartfelt dramas and intriguing social experiments. Tune in tonight to catch these compelling shows across various networks.
