Tonight's television lineup offers a diverse array of programming, from classic literary adaptations to live sports and comedy. Here is a detailed guide to what to watch this evening.
The Count of Monte Cristo
At 9pm on BBC Four, viewers can enjoy a four-part French-language adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel. This version takes the enjoyable 2024 movie adaptation and splits it into four episodes for television. By the end of the first instalment, the hero Edmond is attempting a prison break. The series promises a thrilling romp through the timeless story of revenge and redemption.
Blankety Blank
At 6.25pm on BBC One, Bradley Walsh hosts another low-scoring edition of the vintage word-matching quiz. Contestants seek help from a panel including Joe Marler, Sue Perkins, Trevor Nelson, Josh Pugh, Tasha Ghouri, and Sara Barron, none of whom prove particularly useful. The show remains a light-hearted entertainment staple.
Secret Africa: Into the Wild
At 7pm on Channel 4, explorer Lucy Shepherd embarks on the final leg of her journey across Tanzania. She encounters hippos for the first time and treks to a sacred volcano with nomadic Hadza and Akie tribesmen, passing dangerous lion prides along the way. The series offers breathtaking wildlife and adventure.
World's Most Secret Hotels
At 8pm on Channel 4, the series continues to explore unusual luxury retreats. This episode features caves in South Africa, a lighthouse in Sweden, and the old Bodmin Jail in Cornwall, which has been transformed into an opulent hotel. The show is superfluous but oddly diverting.
Casualty
At 8.45pm on BBC One, the Holby team deals with a chemical issue rather than a pandemic outbreak. Meanwhile, doctors perform a grisly procedure drilling holes in a patient's skull to remove a blood clot, rivaling scenes from The Pitt.
Saturday Night Live UK
At 10pm on Sky One, the British version of the US sketch show continues with host Aimee Lou Wood from The White Lotus, with music from Meek. The series has been well-received for its mix of timeless skits and gentle satire.
Film Choice
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues airs multiple times on Sky Cinema Premiere. Fifteen years after the band split, filmmaker Marty DiBergi documents their reunion concert in New Orleans. The film features Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, with cameos from Paul McCartney and Elton John. From Here to Eternity, an Oscar-laden drama set in 1941 Hawaii, airs on Talking Pictures TV. Black Box, a 2021 French thriller about an air-crash investigator, airs at midnight on BBC Two.
Live Sport
Snooker: The World Championship semi-final continues at 10am on BBC Two. Women's Champions League Football: Lyon v Arsenal at 1.30pm on BBC Two. Horse Racing: Newmarket at 1.15pm on ITV 1. Premier League Football: Arsenal v Fulham at 5pm on Sky Sports Main Event.
