Chris Packham launches his epic five-part series on evolution tonight at 9pm on BBC Two. The naturalist begins next to a Kenyan watering hole, expressing joyful astonishment at the African elephant. He explores how such a unique animal evolved over 4 billion years, shaped by hunger, conflict, and natural disasters that strengthened survivors.
Other Highlights
At 6pm on Sky One, the US sitcom Animal Control makes its UK debut. The episode features a wild weasel in an attic and a snack-related mishap near a dozen ostriches.
Channel 4's 24 Hours in A&E returns at 9pm from Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham. Parents of a 10-week-old baby are distraught after a choking episode, while a veteran bus driver is admitted with a serious leg infection.
On Sky Atlantic at 9pm, House of the Dragon continues as Rhaenyra Targaryen faces the full extent of betrayal after taking the Iron Throne. The episode examines the difference between power and control.
U&W airs Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder at 9pm, a two-part cold case investigation. A forensic specialist from the Soham case and an FBI profiler from the Madeleine McCann investigation re-examine the 25-year-old murder of Peter Falconio in the Australian outback.
At 10pm on Channel 4, How to Trick Your Way onto the Property Ladder features prankster Oobah Butler attempting to get on the housing ladder. He hypnotizes an estate agent, sells £20 avocados, and pitches tiny living spaces, with a conversation with Andy Burnham. The mission takes an unexpected turn at the end.
