Emilia Clarke stars in Ponies, a stylish and even fun cold war thriller airing at 9pm on Sky Atlantic. Clarke plays Bea, a highly educated Russian-speaking secretary, while Haley Lu Richardson portrays Twila, a street-smart woman who does not hesitate to call a local a 'bitch' for selling cracked eggs. Together, they form a formidable team as Ponies—'persons of no interest'—tasked with uncovering the truth behind their husbands' deaths in Moscow. The cast also includes Adrian Lester and Harriet Walter.
World's Biggest Curry Restaurant
At 8pm on Channel 4, World's Biggest Curry Restaurant offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Royal Nawaab in Stockport, Greater Manchester, the largest Pakistani and Indian curry house on the planet. With 150 staff, owner Mahboob Hussain manages operations seven days a week as chefs race to feed thousands of guests delicious food night after night.
Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
On BBC Two at 9pm, Hidden Treasures of the National Trust presents a juicier episode of the cultural conservation series narrated by Toby Jones. A scandalous society portrait reveals the story behind a love triangle, and other items show how the Grand Tour's legacy still shapes the UK's great houses today.
Smoggie Queens
At 10pm on BBC Three, Smoggie Queens continues with more fun from Phil Dunning's bold and hilarious comedy. The queens help—or hinder—Stewart (Elijah Young) on his first date, as they head to the same restaurant to eavesdrop, leading to cracking lines and near disasters.
Hacks
At 10.05pm on Sky Atlantic, the brilliant comedy Hacks reaches its penultimate episode in its fifth and final season. The show has pleased fans by hating on AI and offering red meat to viewers who want Deborah (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) to become a couple, though usual arguments and jokes remain.
St Denis Medical
At 11.40pm on BBC One, a double bill of the amiable US mockumentary St Denis Medical. Alex's altruism backfires when she accidentally donates $1,000 instead of $100 to a fundraiser for Parker's dog. Meanwhile, Joyce's boyfriend visits the hospital after swallowing a marble from a kids' board game for her attention.
Film Choice: The Bride!
Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! (2025) airs at 9.50am and 8pm on Sky Cinema Premiere. This 1930s gothic horror is a riot, splicing Bonnie and Clyde with Baz Luhrmann and a wink to Mel Brooks. Jessie Buckley plays Ida, a Chicago gangster's cohort possessed by Mary Shelley's spirit, who dies and is resurrected by Frankenstein's monster Frank (Christian Bale) as a punky rebel. Frank's love of film musicals ties together a wild fantasy of girl-power rage and outsider romance.
