The Zero Line: Inside Russia's War - A Harrowing BBC Documentary
Tonight at 9pm on BBC Two, a profoundly disturbing documentary titled The Zero Line: Inside Russia's War unveils the full extent of terror experienced by Russians who dare to oppose Vladimir Putin's military aggression. This numbing film features secret interviews recorded last year with soldiers and civilians, all acutely aware of the severe risks of arrest or worse punishment for speaking out.
In these clandestine testimonies, two men describe witnessing systematic military torture, brutal "meat storms," and summary executions regularly on the frontline. One soldier recounts the pivotal moment he realized he had to escape: after being promoted to officer, he was ordered to send men to their certain deaths, a command that shattered his conscience and compelled his flight from the conflict.
Evening Television Lineup: From Cook-Offs to Caravan Parks
Earlier in the evening, Great British Menu returns at 7pm on BBC Two with a film-themed season, injecting fun gimmicks like a Batman-inspired breakfast into the high-end culinary competition. The heats commence in north-west England, where four chefs will be whittled down to just one over three rigorous episodes this week, promising intense culinary drama.
At 9pm on Sky One, The Dyers' Caravan Park follows actor Danny Dyer and his daughter Dani as they attempt to revitalize a struggling UK caravan park and rescue the Great British holiday tradition. Despite a rocky start—Danny misses the opening weekend due to the Brit Awards—he returns to face disgruntled caravan owners in a lively Q&A, learning the ropes through challenges from overpromising amenities to basic maintenance tasks.
Reality Competitions and International Stories
On ITV1 at 9pm, The Summit continues with only nine of the original 14 British contestants remaining, collectively striving to win a prize by climbing a mountain in New Zealand. High drama ensues as the Mountain Keeper attempts to divide the group, succeeding spectacularly as contestants grapple with crossing a treacherous glacial lake.
BBC Three hosts RuPaul's Drag Race UK Vs the World at 9pm, featuring guest judge Will Poulter from The Bear and Midsommar. He assists in a unique challenge where queens must act without speaking, directed by Doctor Who showrunner and super-fan Russell T Davies, aiming to transform them into silent film stars.
Documentary and Sports Highlights
At 10pm on BBC Four, Storyville: Rebuilding Bucha presents a series of powerful vignettes from the Ukrainian city of Bucha. Filmmakers Mila Teshaieva and Marcus Lenz capture ordinary people adjusting to life amid rubble after the brief Russian occupation in 2022, with children finding normality at school—a teacher poignantly notes, "I am very happy that everyone in our class is alive."
For sports enthusiasts, Champions League football features Newcastle versus Qarabağ in the playoff second leg at 6.30pm on Prime Video, offering live action to round out the evening's viewing options.
