Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis
9pm, BBC Two
Broadcaster Emma Barnett documents her experience living with endometriosis, a debilitating and lifelong disease that affects one in 10 women. Despite its prevalence, medical experts still lack sufficient understanding of the condition, largely due to the gender health gap. In this important documentary, Barnett openly shares her personal journey and listens to other women with the condition as they collectively call for increased support and awareness.
“It’s like having a drill inside my stomach that is going down into my organs.”
Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together
2pm, BBC One
After spending the final years of her father's life as his carer, Natalie Cassidy is now embarking on a new chapter. Having recently concluded a 30-year acting career on EastEnders, she has returned to college to train as a professional carer. This new series follows her heartfelt journey, with this week’s episode focusing on her first aid training through the St John Ambulance course.
Canal Boat Diaries
7pm, U&Yesterday
Robbie Cumming, who began making canal videos many years ago in Runcorn, Cheshire, returns there for the midpoint of his narrowboat voyage. His journey continues toward Middlewich via the Preston Brook Tunnel, although a mishap causes a delay along the way.
Springwatch
8pm, BBC Two
The new series of Springwatch returns, set against the lush landscapes of the Crom estate in Northern Ireland and the Knepp estate in West Sussex. Presenters Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan guide viewers through the natural wonders found within reed beds and behind leafy foliage, offering a soothing and immersive experience.
The Idol
9pm, Sky Atlantic
Online speculation suggests creator Sam Levinson may conclude the season by dramatically ending the entire cast’s storylines. This would align with the intense and challenging tone of the season, which echoes the harsh treatment of characters seen in Levinson’s previous work. The episode raises the question of whether justice will be served for the character Jules.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
9pm, Sky Witness
The SVU team investigates after a young woman is found disoriented in New York’s Times Square. Their inquiry leads them to a members-only wellness club suspected of being a front for a sex trafficking ring. New recruit Griffin goes undercover to gather evidence, facing the challenge of maintaining composure under pressure.
Film choice
Monolith (Matt Vesely, 2022), 9pm, Film4
Matt Vesely’s independent sci-fi horror film demonstrates how a compelling concept can transcend a limited effects budget. Filmed entirely in a single house with only one actor, Lily Sullivan, the story follows a dismissed journalist who produces a podcast about unexplained phenomena. She uncovers the story of a black brick inscribed with mysterious symbols linked to disturbing visions. As her investigation deepens, the narrative blurs the line between extraterrestrial evidence and a metaphor for repressed trauma.
“So is it evidence of aliens or a metaphor for buried trauma?”
