Wednesday evening's television lineup delivers a powerful mix of high-stakes documentary drama and comforting culinary delights, offering something for every viewer across the BBC's channels.
Documentary Drama and Crime Crackdowns
The evening's most intense viewing begins on BBC Four at 10pm with the penultimate episode of the remarkable Danish documentary series The Black Swan. Created by filmmaker Mads Brügger, the series follows steely corporate lawyer Amira Smajic as she navigates dangerous dealings with criminal gangs.
In this explosive instalment, tensions reach breaking point as money launderer Fasar threatens to "crush you with my bare hands". With hidden cameras rolling, Amira works desperately to solve the escalating crisis and manage a violent confrontation, all before an unexpected twist sets up what promises to be a dramatic conclusion next week.
Earlier, at 7pm on BBC Two, On the Front Line: Fighting the Phone Snatchers tackles London's rampant phone theft epidemic, where a mobile is stolen every seven and a half minutes. The documentary follows Operation Raw, a police crackdown that includes officers storming buildings with battering rams and features CCTV footage of a Bridgerton actor fighting off their attacker.
Culinary Comforts and Celebrity Challenges
For those seeking lighter entertainment, BBC Two at 7:30pm offers Mary at 90: A Lifetime of Cooking, which sees national treasure Alan Titchmarsh attempt baking for the first time. Guided by his friend, the legendary Mary Berry, Alan learns to bake a cake, create a creamy cauliflower soup, and prepare teriyaki tuna with ribbon salad.
The culinary competition heats up at 8pm on BBC One with Celebrity MasterChef, where writer Dawn O'Porter, sports presenter Chris Hughes, actor Jamie Lomas, and singers Michelle Heaton and Jaki Graham return for their second week of challenges. After facing secret ingredient and blind taste tests, the celebrities get creative at a street-food market.
Final Episodes and Dangerous Journeys
Emotional moments await at 9pm on BBC One with the final episode of the critically acclaimed series Ambulance. In Leeds, paramedics Ryan and Tom face a critical situation with 68-year-old Steven in peri-arrest, who manages to praise them as "fantastic" despite struggling to breathe.
Later at 9:45pm on BBC Two, World's Most Dangerous Roads features comedian friends Ed Gamble and Lou Sanders trading UK gigs for 1,000km of treacherous Icelandic roads. Viewers can expect winding fjord tracks, chaotic map-reading, and plenty of unimpressed locals.
Live Champions League football completes the evening's offerings, with Chelsea versus Barcelona on Prime Video at 6:30pm and Manchester City facing Bayer Leverkusen on TNT Sports 1 at 7pm, while Marseille versus Newcastle airs on TNT Sports 2.
