Tonight's television lineup offers an exceptional selection of drama, documentary and entertainment, providing British viewers with plenty of options for their evening viewing.
Prime Time Drama and Thrillers
Channel 4 presents Summerwater at 9pm, an atmospheric psychological thriller set within a Scottish holiday park that becomes increasingly claustrophobic. This six-part adaptation of Sarah Moss's acclaimed novel focuses on different families in their cabins, weaving together their disturbing secrets. The opening episode features Valene Kane as Justine, who grows increasingly paranoid and must confront her past with husband Steve, played by Daniel Rigby. The impressive cast also includes Dougray Scott and Shirley Henderson in what promises to be a compelling watch.
Meanwhile, BBC One broadcasts the finale of Sally Wainwright's Riot Women at 9pm, bringing her menopausal punk band drama to a powerful conclusion. Kitty finally addresses her troubled past, which leads to a prison visit, while Holly confronts corrupt police officer Rudy. Beth attempts reconciliation with her angry son Tom in an episode that suggests a second series is likely.
Documentary Highlights
Sky Documentaries features King of Lies: Football's Greatest Con at 8pm, a gripping film that explores the astonishing 2009 takeover of Notts County, England's oldest professional football club. The documentary reveals the extraordinary connections between North Korea's mining industry and this historic football institution, focusing on a consortium with questionable links and a conman at its centre. The unravelling of this elaborate scam proves both bewildering and deeply saddening for the club's loyal supporters.
For film enthusiasts, BBC Two screens The Untouchables at 10pm, Brian De Palma's classic 1987 crime drama about bringing mafia boss Al Capone to justice. Featuring Robert De Niro's chilling performance as Capone and Kevin Costner as treasury agent Eliot Ness, this period piece boasts a script by David Mamet and score by Ennio Morricone, though viewers must overlook Sean Connery's unusual Irish-Edinburgh accent.
Entertainment and Reality Options
ITV1 marks a milestone moment as I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! celebrates its 25th series at 9pm. This year's jungle lineup includes comedian Ruby Wax, Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp, rapper Aitch, broadcaster Kelly Brook, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack and former Lioness Alex Scott. Ant and Dec return to host what promises to be another entertaining series from the Australian jungle.
Fans of gentle comedy will enjoy Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing on BBC Two at 9pm, where Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse continue their angling adventures in Herefordshire, still hoping to catch their first perch after eight series. The episode also features Ted the terrier receiving a canine massage.
For something completely different, BBC Two presents Daisy May and Charlie Cooper's NightWatch at 9.30pm, with the sibling duo investigating supernatural occurrences at York's Everyman theatre after Daisy May enjoys some cinematic distraction featuring Channing Tatum.
Late-night viewers can catch '71 on Channel 4 at 1.15am, Yann Demange's tense thriller starring Jack O'Connell as a British soldier separated from his unit in Troubles-era Belfast.
Live Sports Coverage
Sports fans have several options throughout the day, beginning with Women's Premiership Rugby: Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins at noon on TNT Sports 1 from Sandy Park. This is followed by Men's International Rugby Union: Scotland v Argentina at 2.30pm on TNT Sports 1 from Murrayfield. Football enthusiasts can watch Albania v England in a World Cup Group K qualifier at 4pm on ITV1.
With such a diverse range of programming across multiple channels, tonight offers something for every television viewer's taste, from high-stakes drama and revealing documentaries to light entertainment and live sporting action.
