A furious new television drama is set to expose the shocking reality of water companies dumping raw sewage into England's rivers and coastal areas. Channel 4's 'Dirty Business,' starring acclaimed actors David Thewlis and Jason Watkins, premieres tonight at 9pm, promising to ignite national outrage over environmental negligence.
Based on Real-Life Tragedy and Investigation
This striking three-part drama draws from a decade-long investigation into England's water industry practices. It opens with the heartbreaking case of eight-year-old Heather Preen, who died in 1999 after contracting E coli while playing on a beach. Twenty years later, the story follows two men in Oxfordshire who contacted their water company about dead fish in their local river, uncovering systemic failures.
'Dirty Business' features a powerful ensemble cast including Asim Chaudhry and Posy Sterling alongside Thewlis and Watkins. The production aims to hold water companies accountable for their environmental impact, with early reviews suggesting it will have viewers demanding immediate answers and regulatory action.
Tonight's Television Lineup
AI Confidential With Hannah Fry
Also at 9pm on BBC Two, Professor Hannah Fry tackles the complex world of artificial intelligence in 'AI Confidential.' The public's understanding of AI remains dangerously limited despite growing concerns, and Fry expertly bridges this gap. She explains how large language models function and identifies their critical flaw: they primarily tell users what they want to hear rather than providing objective truth.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Sky Atlantic presents the finale of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' at 9pm, the refreshingly low-key 'Game of Thrones' spin-off. The series follows towering, guileless wannabe knight Dunk and his tiny, razor-sharp squire Egg as they navigate a rowdy jousting tournament. After Dunk's messy trial of combat involving Targaryen conflicts, viewers will discover if this emotionally affecting series can successfully conclude its story.
Small Prophets
BBC Two continues Mackenzie Crook's strange but endearing comedy drama 'Small Prophets' at 10pm. In episode three, Michael's project to grow tiny people in jars progresses, with his co-worker Kacey getting a sneak peek at the homunculi. The unusual experiment might help Michael uncover what happened to his missing girlfriend.
Industry
The penultimate episode of 'Industry's' fourth season airs at 10.40pm on BBC One, featuring Labour politicians struggling with unsavoury connections. With MP Jenny facing consequences from her links with Tender, Yasmin adopts aggressive spin doctor tactics to manage the crisis, creating intense political drama.
Additional Programming Highlights
Earlier in the day, BBC One presents 'Bear Grylls: Wild Reckoning' at 2pm, where the survival expert attempts to solve emotional problems through outdoor challenges. Today's episode features Mario, who worries his 18-year-old son Xavier is going off the rails, addressed through extreme cliff climbing.
Sports enthusiasts can watch Women's FA Cup football at 7pm on TNT Sports 1, featuring London City Lionesses versus Tottenham Hotspur at Copperjax Community Stadium.
Tonight's television lineup offers compelling drama, insightful documentary programming, and high-stakes entertainment, with 'Dirty Business' standing out as particularly timely given growing environmental concerns about water management practices across England.
