The Martin Lewis Money Show Live: Tax Year End Special
9pm, ITV1
Martin Lewis, a renowned money-saving expert with over twenty years of experience advising on topics ranging from energy costs to mortgages and student bank accounts, presents a special edition of his show. With the new tax year commencing in just ten days, Lewis details the upcoming April price increases, highlights the latest offers in the segment News You Can Use, and is expected to address the significant financial challenges influenced by the ongoing war situation.
Tonight: Stronger, Faster, Younger? Britain’s Steroid Boom
7.30pm, ITV1
Once primarily linked to unethical elite athletes, anabolic steroids have increasingly permeated broader segments of society. They are now often viewed as tools for enhancing physical appearance and performance. This sobering documentary, presented by Antoine Allen, investigates this troubling trend and examines the severe health consequences resulting from steroid misuse.
Yorkshire’s Poshest Hotel: Grantley Hall
Grantley Hall is the inaugural contender among four vying for the title of Yorkshire’s most luxurious hotel. Owned by Barnsley native Valeria Sykes, the establishment promises genuine local hospitality, albeit at a premium cost starting at £1,000 per night. The program explores the factors that contribute to its distinguished reputation.
The Apprentice
9pm, BBC One
With only a few episodes remaining before the final, the show features candidates undertaking the challenge of selling products on a television shopping channel. The task involves selecting suitable products and then employing strategies to make them appealing to viewers.
Julian Barnes: Beyond the Page
9pm, BBC Four
This evening is dedicated to the acclaimed novelist Julian Barnes, a frequent subject on BBC Four. The program begins with an interview conducted by Katie Razzall, followed by a screening of the 2017 film adaptation of Barnes’s novel The Sense of an Ending. The lineup concludes with a repeat of the 2014 program Mark Lawson Talks to Julian Barnes.
Hunting Outback Gold
9pm, U&Yesterday
In the final episode of this Australian treasure-hunting series, lifelong friends Jeff Harris and Brendan Elliot pursue a new lead on a legendary gold seam that has eluded discovery for nearly a century. Their search incorporates modern technology such as reconnaissance drones and metal detectors, alongside traditional gold panning techniques.
Film choice
One Battle After Another, 10.30am, 10.20pm, Sky Cinema Premiere/HBO Max
Director Paul Thomas Anderson, who recently received an Oscar, delivers one of his most entertaining films with this adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland. The film removes the novel’s characteristic complexity to present a dynamic action caper with political themes. The story follows Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio), a member of a left-wing revolutionary group betrayed by his lover, living off-grid with his teenage daughter Willa (Chase Infiniti). Their lives are disrupted when white supremacist Colonel Steven Lockjaw (Sean Penn) arrives searching for Willa, who may be his child. The narrative also features Benicio del Toro as a martial arts instructor and migrant activist, two assassins, and a group of radical nuns, creating a fast-paced and engaging experience.
Superman, 8pm, 8.05am, Sky Cinema Premiere/HBO Max
James Gunn’s witty reboot of the DC Comics icon explores the accountability of an all-powerful alien. Clark Kent, also known as Kal-El (David Corenswet), grapples with his purpose on Earth, challenged by his girlfriend and reporter Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and the jealous tech billionaire Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), who harbors a sinister plan. The film also introduces a superdog, adding a fresh element to the story.
Billy Idol Should Be Dead, 2am, Sky Arts
This colorful documentary by Jonas Åkerlund chronicles the life of Billy Idol, a pivotal figure in the British punk scene and a prominent US-based pop singer. It candidly addresses his struggles with drugs and sex, including his quote:
"It’s only when I tried to get off heroin that I started to smoke crack."
The film also examines Idol’s significant role in popularizing MTV and highlights his resilience in surviving overdoses, motorcycle accidents, and shifts in musical trends.
Live sport
International football features prominently tonight with Wales facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup playoff semi-final at 7.30pm on BBC Two. Concurrently, Italy plays Northern Ireland at 7.05pm on BBC Three. Additionally, on Friday, England will host Uruguay in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium, scheduled for 7pm on ITV1.
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