Tonight's television schedule offers a diverse mix of reality competition, heartfelt drama, and international exploration, headlined by the return of a popular jungle-based series.
I'm a Celebrity South Africa: A Legends Reunion
9pm, ITV1
The latest instalment of I'm a Celebrity South Africa brings together a roster of jungle legends for a special competition set in the South African wilderness. Hosted by the ever-present Ant and Dec, the series features returning campmates including athlete Mo Farah, television personality Gemma Collins, actor Adam Thomas, presenter Scarlett Moffatt, boxer David Haye, and singer Sinitta.
Despite the hosts' energetic banter, some critics note the format may be showing signs of fatigue. The show follows the familiar pattern of bonding and humorous humiliation, culminating in a live final where the public will vote to decide which celebrity has irritated them the least. This edition promises more of the chaotic challenges and campfire conversations that have defined the franchise.
Other Highlights Across the Channels
The Dog House continues at 8pm on Channel 4, with the doggy dating show focusing on Peter's search for a new companion after the loss of his French bulldog, Ella. The Woodgreen team attempts to match him with Moose, a lively Staffordshire bull terrier, while Georgia helps an overwhelmed couple by rehoming a pair of puppies.
At 9pm on BBC One, Babies presents a powerful and shockingly frank drama by Stefan Golaszewski. It depicts a couple's experience with pregnancy loss, capturing their agony and anger through intense scenes. The story follows Lisa (Siobhán Cullen) and Stephen (Paapa Essiedu) as they grapple with a third miscarriage, with flashbacks to the happier early days of their relationship. The drama continues on Tuesday.
Channel 5 airs China With Ben Fogle at 9pm, the first episode of a three-part series. Ben Fogle explores China, starting at the Jiankou section of the Great Wall before visiting Beijing. While some may feel the world's photogenic corners are overrun by minor UK celebrities making documentaries, Fogle approaches it as another day in the office, offering his signature travelogue style.
Sky Atlantic presents the penultimate episode of TF St Louis at 9pm, a darkly comic murder mystery about suburban swingers. The dual narrative keeps viewers guessing as the motives of wife Carol (Linda Cardellini) and best friend Clark (Jason Bateman) remain unclear, while it's known that things do not end well for David Harbour's character, Floyd.
Late-night viewers can catch The Comeback at 11.30pm on Sky Comedy. This satire about a Hollywood has-been, played by Lisa Kudrow, returns for its third and final season. Her character enjoys a career resurgence thanks to an AI-scripted sitcom, but faces potential downfall when a damaging behind-the-scenes clip goes viral.
Overall, tonight's TV lineup provides a blend of entertainment, emotion, and intrigue, catering to a wide range of viewer preferences from reality fans to drama enthusiasts.
