Ligas: A Flashy Italian Legal Drama Premieres on Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic presents Ligas tonight at 9pm, starring Luca Argentero as Lorenzo Ligas, a debauched genius lawyer whose brilliance is matched only by his capacity for self-sabotage. This new Italian series offers a freewheeling take on the familiar trope of the flawed legal hero, delivering flashy and entertaining courtroom drama.
The Premise of Ligas
In the opening episode, Ligas defends a washed-up pop star accused of murdering a police officer. With time running out, the maverick lawyer must race to exonerate his client while simultaneously battling his own career-destroying tendencies. The show combines legal intrigue with character-driven storytelling, creating a fun and flimsy viewing experience that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Other Notable Programming Tonight
Channel 5 airs Do You Have OCD? at 7pm, a documentary exploring obsessive compulsive disorder that affects approximately one in twelve people. The program examines four cases, including Kelly who spends eight hours daily on ordering rituals to manage anxiety about contamination. Despite its personal stories, the documentary highlights the surprising lack of scientific understanding about OCD's causes and potential treatments for those suffering from intrusive thoughts.
Reality and Documentary Offerings
BBC One presents Sort Your Life Out With Stacey Solomon at 8pm, where the Allan family from Twickenham undergoes a home audit that reveals issues around neurodiversity and excessive consumption. While formulaic in structure, the show's emotional impact comes from both the participants' stories and Solomon's empathetic approach.
Channel 4 features Our Welsh Chapel Dream at 8pm, following Keith Brymer Jones and partner Marj Hogarth as they invest their savings into restoring a derelict Grade-II-listed chapel on the Welsh coastline. This episode focuses on creating two guest bedrooms with an adjoining courtyard and custom firepit design.
Dating and End-of-Life Stories
BBC Three offers Muslim Matchmaker at 9pm, a culturally specific dating show with universal appeal that captures both the hopefulness and anxiety of modern dating. This episode features a participant facing friend-zoning, handled with customary tact by matchmakers Hoda and Yasmin.
BBC Four's Storyville: André Is an Idiot at 10pm presents an unsentimental approach to death through the story of André Ricciardi, who receives a stage four cancer diagnosis. When his mother calls him "a fucking idiot" for not having earlier colonoscopy screening, it sets the tone for a refreshingly honest film about end-of-life determination.
Sports Programming
Prime Video broadcasts Champions League football at 7pm with Sporting versus Arsenal in the first leg of their quarter-final matchup, providing sports enthusiasts with premier European football action.
