Taylor: A Story of Love on Channel 4
A new documentary titled Taylor: A Story of Love airs at 11pm on Channel 4, offering a deep dive into Taylor Swift's romantic history. The film explores her relationships with Joe Jonas, Taylor Lautner, Harry Styles, and Joe Alwyn, among others. While Swifties may find little that is revelatory, the documentary highlights how Swift's personal dramas have become central to her music and culture at large. According to Phil Harrison, the film is an unashamedly parasocial and at times painfully earnest examination of Swift's love life, ahead of her rumoured wedding to Travis Kelce.
Free Nelson Mandela: Final Part
At 9pm on Channel 4, the concluding part of Free Nelson Mandela airs, focusing on Mandela's release and the personal toll on his family. The episode details the role of his wife Winnie and the disintegration of their relationship. Phil Harrison describes it as a remarkable story, evocatively told, reminding viewers of the sacrifices made by Mandela and his family.
Border Force: America's Gatekeepers
At 7pm on U&Dave, Border Force: America's Gatekeepers continues with a controversial case. The team detains a standup comedian after discovering that medication he bought in Mexico contains fentanyl, a lethal drug. The series aims to remain uncontroversial despite the current political climate.
Hudson & Rex: Birdwatcher Murder
At 8pm on U&Alibi, Hudson & Rex features a birdwatcher found dead, seemingly strangled by her own binocular strap. Detective Mark Hudson and his German Shepherd partner Rex investigate, with the prime suspect being the victim's rival twitcher. Nicole Vassell notes the case is a mystery for the duo to solve.
Watson: Sherlock Returns
At 9pm on Sky Witness, Watson sees Dr. Ingrid Derian questioning a mass hallucination after a seemingly dead Sherlock Holmes appears alive in the hospital. Watson, meanwhile, concedes he needs treatment for his tumour, but faces a dilemma upon learning his former partner is alive. Priya Elan reports on the episode.
The Butchers of LA: Serial Killers
At 10pm on Channel 5, The Butchers of LA explores the crimes of serial killers Patrick Kearney, William Bonin, and Randy Kraft. The series also highlights gay life in 1960s America, suggesting the killers evaded detection due to the alienation of LGBTQ+ people from mainstream society.
Live Sport
Athletics fans can watch the Diamond League Paris at 5pm on BBC Two, while World Cup round of 32 matches kick off at 7.30pm on BBC One and 7.15pm on ITV1.
