TV Tonight: Epic Wildlife Drama and Sleep Solutions
Prepare for an evening of thrilling television with a focus on natural wonders and personal wellness. The schedule offers a mix of high-stakes animal encounters and practical advice for common life challenges.
Big Cats 24/7: Botswana's Lion Pride Saga
At 9pm on BBC Two, Big Cats 24/7 returns to the breathtaking Okavango delta in Botswana. Courageous film-makers reunite with the expanding Xudum lion pride, now documented as the largest in the world. However, tension mounts as the males are absent, leaving the females to defend against invading lions. The episode also introduces leopard Lediba, who must rise to new responsibilities within her group, and cheetah Pobe, struggling to protect her two vulnerable cubs in the harsh wilderness.
How to Sleep Better: Expert Insights with Denise Van Outen
Channel 4 presents How to Sleep Better at 8pm, a special programme hosted by Denise Van Outen. She delves into the science of sleep, consulting experts on various disruptors such as dietary habits, menopausal symptoms, and snoring. Viewers will see experiments with innovative gadgets and therapeutic techniques aimed at improving rest quality, offering actionable tips for a more peaceful night.
Mystery and Comedy: Evening Entertainment Lineup
BBC One airs Death in Paradise at 9pm, featuring a perplexing case where an actor collapses during a Caribbean beach performance of The Tempest. The plot thickens as it appears he was poisoned, yet his co-stars shared the same drink, prompting DI Wilson to unravel the enigma. Meanwhile, BBC Three offers Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Australia at 9pm, a whimsical panel show with retro 1970s aesthetics, where Australian comedians face spelling challenges inspired by their social media histories.
On Sky Atlantic at 9pm, Under Salt Marsh reaches its climax as a violent storm hits Morfa Halen, with characters Jackie and Bull racing to uncover hidden truths before floodwaters erase evidence. Later, BBC One's The Graham Norton Show at 10.40pm compiles viral moments, including Kate Winslet's humorous anecdote about Eminem and Miriam Margolyes's cheeky remarks that flustered Alexander Skarsgård.
Film Choices: Diverse Genres for Late-Night Viewing
For film enthusiasts, BBC Two screens Scrapper at 11pm, a heartwarming drama about a resourceful 12-year-old navigating life alone in east London after her mother's death, until her estranged father reappears. Prime Video streams Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, a documentary exploring McCartney's solo career post-Beatles split, enriched with personal interviews and archival footage.
Disney+ presents In the Blink of an Eye, a sci-fi adventure weaving together timelines from Neanderthal families to future space colonization, while Paramount+ offers Dead of Winter, a tense thriller set in Minnesota where Emma Thompson's character rescues a captive woman during an ice-fishing trip. Sky Cinema Premiere features Jurassic World: Rebirth at multiple times, a reboot focusing on dinosaur wonder as a team explores a forbidden island filled with genetically altered creatures.
