Dinosaur Returns
Nina faces a significant choice in the charming Scottish comedy Dinosaur, which follows the life of a thirtysomething autistic woman pursuing her palaeontology dreams. The series resumes eight months later, with Nina (Ashley Storrie) being invited to continue her work at the Isle of Wight dig site. However, she questions whether her acceptance is motivated by a desire to avoid her love interest Lee, who is patiently waiting for her. Nina discusses her dilemma with her sister Evie (Kat Ronney), who encourages her to return to Glasgow, partly so they can watch Real Housewives together again.
The Great Icelandic Swim With Ross Edgley
Ultra-athlete Ross Edgley, known for running a marathon while pulling a car, embarks on an ambitious challenge to swim the entire 1,000-mile coastline of Iceland. This endeavor is part of a scientific project and involves enduring extreme conditions, including temperatures of -20°C, 60-foot waves, and the presence of killer whales. In the first episode of this three-part series, Ross nearly succumbs to hypothermia shortly after beginning his swim.
The Roman Empire By Train With Alice Roberts
Professor Alice Roberts continues her journey to explore ancient empires using public transportation. In this train-based episode, she visits the heartland of the Caesars, starting with Pompeii. There, she examines provocative art, the role of slaves in Roman society, and the engineering feats of the era.
Waiting for the Out
The final installment of the acclaimed prison drama Waiting for the Out opens on a hopeful note with an MDMA-fueled scene set in Berlin. Dan (Josh Finan) is determined to rebuild his life, but faces potential charges for bringing a phone into the prison where he teaches. Additionally, he engages in a conversation with a man who knew his father, adding depth to his personal journey.
The Jonathan Ross Show
The latest series of The Jonathan Ross Show features Hugh Bonneville as the first guest, discussing his new West End play Shadowlands. Other guests include Riz Ahmed, who stars as Hamlet in an upcoming film; rugby player Ellie Kildunne; comedian Harriet Kemsley; and singer-songwriter Jason Derulo.
Rick Astley: Reel Stories
Dermot O’Leary hosts a special Reel Stories episode featuring the former tea boy of the 1980s hit-making team Stock Aitken Waterman. The program examines Rick Astley’s unique career, marked by remarkable success at both its beginning and end. The screening is followed by a repeat of Astley’s energetic Glastonbury 2023 performance and a compilation of highlights from the BBC archives.
Film Choice: Crossing
Levan Akin’s deeply moving drama Crossing explores Istanbul as a city where people come to disappear, but also as a place of refuge, reinvention, and freedom. The story follows Lia (Mzia Arabuli), a retired Georgian teacher who travels to Istanbul in search of her long-lost transgender niece. Her quest is supported by Achi, a young neighbour played by Lucas Kankava, and Evrim (Deniz Dumanli), a Turkish trainee lawyer and former trans sex worker. Their journey uncovers a precarious underworld marked by poverty, illegality, and exploitation, yet also reveals life-affirming friendships.
Live Sport
Winter Olympics coverage begins at 9am on BBC Two, featuring day one from Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Great Britain’s mixed doubles curling team, Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat, face Canada.
T20 World Cup Cricket includes West Indies versus Scotland at 9am on Sky Sports Main Event. Upcoming matches include England versus Nepal on Sunday at 9am; Scotland versus Italy on Monday at 6am; and England versus West Indies on Wednesday at 1pm.
Premier League football features Manchester United versus Tottenham at 11am on TNT Sports 1, and Newcastle versus Brentford at 5pm on Sky Sports Main Event.
Six Nations Rugby Union matches include Italy versus Scotland at 1pm on BBC One at Stadio Olimpico, Rome, followed by England versus Wales at 3.45pm on ITV1.
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