The Dark: A Twisted Game Unfolds
In the latest episode of the sinister detective drama The Dark on ITV1, DI Monica Kennedy, played by Laura Donnelly, faces a grueling week as the serial killer claims a third victim. The killer targets local men in their teens and 20s, and Kennedy believes she has identified the next potential victim. The question remains: can she save him, or is she being manipulated into the killer's sick game? Adding to her stress is a troubling home dilemma involving her daughter.
Panorama Investigates Landlord Woes
On BBC One at 8pm, There's a Gangster in My Flat: Panorama examines the plight of buy-to-let landlords who, despite paying agencies for tenant checks, end up with criminals in their properties. The investigation highlights a niche but presumably unpleasant problem.
University Challenge: Champions Clash
At 8.30pm on BBC Two, University Challenge continues its 33rd series with a first-round heat featuring defending champions Manchester against 2023 winners Durham. Amol Rajan hosts the no-nonsense quiz.
House of the Dragon: Blood and Fire
At 9pm on Sky Atlantic, House of the Dragon shifts from political machinations to violent conflict. Rhaenyra fights to keep the Iron Throne, but her family's disagreements threaten to ignite war.
Evolution: Sex and Survival
At 9pm on BBC Two, Chris Packham's Evolution explores the origins of life, focusing on the challenges of reproduction, from trilobites to ostrich eggs. Packham takes a fascinating route to explain these biological wonders.
Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives
At 10pm on Channel 4, Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives introduces Gypsy community influencer Trewley Precious and her sisters, who describe themselves as "like the Kardashians but if they were fat, broke and on benefits." The reality series follows glamorous "Gypsy girls" breaking free from traditional rules.
