Tilda Swinton: The Wildcards – A Career Retrospective
Sky Arts airs a compelling documentary tracing the career of the shape-shifting Tilda Swinton at 9pm. The film sets its tone with an early interview where Swinton scorns career progression for its own sake, stating: “What I am working towards is what I’m doing now.” The documentary then follows her work from Derek Jarman's fringe theatre to international cinema, consistent with her enigmatic vision.
Cornwall: A Year by the Sea Returns to Channel 5
At 8pm on Channel 5, the escapist documentary series returns to Scarrabine, a clifftop farm overlooking the north coast. With times tough for farmers, the team has branched into tourism, leading a kayaking trip to caves and coves. In Falmouth, artisan gin producers forage for botanicals along the coast.
24 Hours in Police Custody: Grimly Absorbing Crime Drama
Channel 4 at 9pm presents a horrific situation: a hotel receptionist faces a blood-covered man claiming he has just killed someone. Bedfordshire police race to the scene as the employee tries to manage the unfolding drama. The episode is described as grimly absorbing.
The Traitors US: Celebrity Cast Returns on BBC Three
At 9pm on BBC Three, the American version of the globally famous gameshow features an all-celebrity cast. This season includes Love Island UK star Maura Higgins as a wildcard. So far, she has voted for the eliminated contestant every time, and viewers wonder if she can keep the run going.
FBI Season Finale on Sky Witness
At 9pm on Sky Witness, the slick procedural centered on New York City's FBI field office delivers an action-movie finale. Vials of a deadly airborne pathogen are up for grabs in Manhattan, and agents must secure the bioweapon ahead of a black ops squad led by a dodgy CIA veteran.
The Accused: Beyond Reasonable Doubt? Examines a Tragic Case
At 10pm on Channel 4, the series unpacks the 1992 death of Paula Gilfoyle, found dead in an apparent suicide. Her husband Eddie was convicted of murder and imprisoned, sparking a decades-long battle with the appeals system as he protested his innocence.
Live Sport: Golf and Cycling
World Tour Golf’s BMW International Open starts at 11.30am on Sky Sports Main Event with day one of the tournament. Men’s cycling’s Tour de France team presentation airs at 5.30pm on TNT Sports 1, ahead of the race start on Saturday.
