Television viewers are in for a treat this evening with a mix of fantasy adventure, hard-hitting investigations, and debauched drama. The lineup is headlined by the premiere of a highly anticipated new Game of Thrones prequel, promising a lighter take on the world of Westeros.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: A New Adventure in Westeros
At 9pm on Sky Atlantic, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight makes its debut. This new series is based on George R.R. Martin's novella and is set approximately 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones. It follows the adventures of an unlikely duo: the kind and courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall (played by Peter Claffey), and his young, inquisitive squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell).
Fans who enjoyed pairings like the Hound and Arya in the original series may find similar chemistry here. The show is described as lighter and funnier than the recent House of the Dragon, but it won't entirely abandon the signature cunning and grim moments of its universe. The opening episode sets the pair on a journey featuring puppet dragons, projectile poo, and a high-stakes jousting tournament.
BBC's Factual Focus: Finance and Historical Murder
Meanwhile, BBC One presents a sobering look at personal finance. At 8pm, Panorama: Maxed Out – The Credit Card Trap sees personal finance expert Iona Bain investigate the credit card market. With many UK households struggling, the programme examines the terrifying impact of high interest rates and asks whether tighter regulation is needed to protect consumers.
Later, on BBC Two at 9pm, historian Lucy Worsley concludes her Victorian Murder Club series. In the final episode, she delves into the case of Seweryn Kłosowski, known as 'the Borough poisoner', who was executed in Wandsworth prison in 1903. Worsley investigates compelling evidence that he may also have been the notorious 'Thames torso murderer', presenting a convincing prime suspect for the series of gruesome, unsolved crimes.
Drama, Sport, and Survival
Other highlights include the continuing investigation in BBC One's Lynley at 8.30pm, where the detective probes the suspicious kayaking death of a ladies' man. For sports fans, the World Indoor Bowls Championships pairs final is on BBC Two at 1pm from Hopton-on-Sea.
Channel 4 offers a stark contrast at 10pm with Arctic Adventure: Ultimate Survival, where military veterans tackle an ultramarathon across a frozen landscape while discussing men's mental health. The evening rounds off on BBC One at 10.40pm with Industry, where Yasmin (Marisa Abela) hosts a wildly debauched Marie Antoinette-themed 40th birthday party for Henry (Kit Harington), mixing business with chaotic pleasure.
