9pm,
“May I see your cabbages?”Catholic priest David (Paapa Essiedu) asks devoted nun Anna (Keeley Hawes).
“Only if you get me really drunk,”she replies with a chuckle. This exchange marks the beginning of a forbidden love story in Jack Thorne’s new slow-burn drama, centered on the complex relationship between two individuals deeply committed to the church and their communities. In the opening episode, Anna confesses her
“immortal thoughts of lust”to David, receiving an unexpected response that compels her to reconsider her entire life. She faces profound questions: does she truly want to start anew outside the convent? And are her feelings for the charismatic priest, dubbed Hot Priest 2.0, unreciprocated? The cast also includes Jason Watkins and Niamh Cusack.
9pm, ITV1 – Murder at the Grand Canal: True Crime Presents
In 2015, two friends residing on a houseboat in London’s Little Venice heard a sudden thud, followed by the sight of a suitcase floating in the water containing a body. This discovery prompted a police murder investigation, which is revisited in this documentary. Featuring insights from forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd and detectives involved in the case, the investigation ultimately identified the victim as Marta Ligman. The program explores the details surrounding the crime and raises the question: who was responsible for this murder?
8pm, BBC One – Interior Design Masters With Alan Carr
Set in Leeds’s financial district, an area not typically associated with creative freedom, contestants are challenged to transform studio apartments. Among the designers, one creates a notably distracting “froufrou thing.” The judges, including Michelle Ogundehin and former winner Lynsey Ford, evaluate the designs to determine who impresses with their creativity and execution.
8pm, – Jamie’s Ultimate BBQ
The final episode of Jamie Oliver’s summer-ready series features a smoke-kissed sesame chicken burger accompanied by crunchy slaw and a Korean sauce. Additional dishes include baba ganoush, minty courgettes, and a surf’n’turf mixed grill, culminating in a satisfying and flavorful meal.
9pm, Sky One – Bear Grylls Is Running Wild
US pop-punker Colson Baker, also known as Machine Gun Kelly or MGK, joins Bear Grylls in a remote Norwegian forest. Despite his heavily tattooed appearance, MGK reveals a self-effacing personality as he participates in activities such as slippery abseiling, eating water beetles, and celebrating the Grease soundtrack. The episode captures the adventurous spirit and unexpected moments of camaraderie.
10.40pm, BBC One
Following an explosively disquieting start, Richard Gadd’s story exploring male trauma and violence becomes entangled in the complex and often unfathomable motivations of its characters. The narrative follows Niall, now portrayed as an adult by Jamie Bell, who learns that his old nemesis Ruben (played by Gadd) has been released from prison. Despite lacking clear rationale, Niall becomes obsessed with the idea of a reunion.
