Sky Documentaries presents 'Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'stard' at 9pm, a documentary celebrating the life and career of the late comedian Rik Mayall. The film traces his journey from student comic to star of 'The Young Ones' and 'The New Statesman', highlighting his explosive charisma and boundary-pushing humor. Director Bob Baldwin notes, 'He loved being Rik Mayall.'
Other TV Highlights
Channel 5's 'Cornwall: A Year by the Sea' at 8pm explores life in Cornwall, featuring Anna, head guide at St Michael's Mount, and footage of Padstow's May Day festival. '24 Hours in Police Custody' on Channel 4 at 9pm follows DS Graham McMillan investigating a woman's death, with clues leading across Europe.
Sky One's 'From' at 9pm sees Boyd planning an escape from Fromville in the penultimate episode of season four. 'The Traitors US' on BBC Three at 9.10pm involves a fountain restoration task with $16,000 at stake. Channel 4's 'The Accused: Beyond Reasonable Doubt?' at 10pm examines Stacey Hyde's murder conviction, with Justice for Women supporting her appeal.
Film Choice
Film4 airs 'Escape from Pretoria' at 9pm, starring Daniel Radcliffe as ANC prisoner Tim Jenkin in 1970s South Africa. The film focuses on his jailbreak, using wooden keys to escape.
