Laura Donnelly and Helen Baxendale star in ITV's gripping new crime drama The Dark, which airs at 9pm on ITV1. The series follows DI Monica Kennedy, played by Donnelly, as she investigates a serial killer using twisted techniques in the Scottish wilderness. The first episode sees Kennedy discover a young man's body in the countryside and realize his older brother went missing years earlier. The show promises to keep viewers on edge, with the tagline: 'There truly is a wicked monster out there.' Continues on Monday.
Other TV Highlights
On Channel 5 at 8pm, The TV Rich List 2026: Who Earns the Most? counts down the 30 wealthiest British TV stars, including Ant and Dec and Simon Cowell. Analysis comes from entertainment journalists Katie Spencer and Scott Bryan.
BBC Two at 9pm airs The Tech Billionaire Takeover, a documentary fronted by Matt Shea exploring what tech billionaires want. Shea spends time with crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, visits the blockchain micro-nation Liberland, and uncovers a post-democratic vision where libertarianism equates to plutocracy with hypocrisy.
Channel 4's The Piano returns at 9pm, featuring amateur pianists performing in train stations. At Birmingham New Street, classical star Tiffany Poon joins Claudia Winkleman and Mika to hear hopefuls, including a 94-year-old and a meningitis survivor with an unorthodox technique.
On TLC at 9pm, Unacceptable is a panel show where comedians debate controversial opinions, with guests Maisie Adam, Guz Khan, and Chris McCausland.
BBC One at 9.15pm airs I, Jack Wright, a thriller about a millionaire brick tycoon whose death sparks a family feud over his fortune. Starring Trevor Eve, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and John Simm.
Film Choice
Anemone airs on Sky Cinema Premiere at 7.40am and 8.25pm. Directed by Ronan Day-Lewis and co-written with his father Daniel Day-Lewis, the dark drama stars Sean Bean as Jem, who searches for his ex-soldier brother Ray (Day-Lewis) in remote woods. Ray abandoned his partner (Samantha Morton) and unborn son 20 years ago. A stormy tale of violence, fear, and generational pain.
