Pick of the Day: Surgeons: At the Edge of Life
9pm, BBC Two
The inspiring medical docuseries makes its return, this time set in the beautiful surroundings of Scotland. Edinburgh, renowned for its contributions to the medical field, is home to the Royal College of Surgeons, which has been a beacon of surgical excellence since the 1500s. The series takes viewers inside NHS Lothian’s Royal Infirmary, where we meet 21-year-old Sania, who has battled acute pancreatitis for a decade. Her upcoming surgery is complex: it involves removing her pancreas and harvesting insulin and hormone-producing cells, known as islets, to be transplanted into her liver. The episode also follows consultant urological surgeon Alex Laird as he performs a critical operation on a patient suffering from kidney cancer.
Landscape Artist of the Year
8pm, Sky Arts
The thrilling competition reaches its climax in the last of the heats, as eight talented contestants—including a dedicated teacher from Northern Ireland and a skilled carpenter from Norwich—set up their easels against the picturesque backdrop of Bristol’s vibrant Harbourside. Judge Tai-Shan Schierenberg describes the bustling scene as “an intellectual puzzle to solve,” adding to the challenge. However, the participants face an additional hurdle as the wet and windy weather dampens spirits. “We may need to set up a helpline,” jokes host Stephen Mangan, with Schierenberg quipping, “From the pub!”
Amandaland
9pm, BBC One
This week’s episode offers a valuable lesson for parents tempted to meddle in their teenagers’ romantic escapades. Anne (played by Philippa Dunne) enthusiastically welcomes Amanda’s daughter Georgie into her family in Ireland, believing the budding romance with Darius is serious after just a few dates. However, things take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Amanda’s own love life seems to be blossoming as she goes on a date with a charming and affluent South African admirer, portrayed by comedian Peter Serafinowicz.
Lucy Punch stars as Amanda, with Peter Serafinowicz as Johannes in this engaging episode of Amandaland (Photo: BBC/Merman/Natalie Seery).
Grantchester
9pm, ITV1
In this compelling installment, the charming yet tumultuous 1950s murder hotspot of Grantchester beckons once more. Detectives Geordie and Larry are summoned to unravel the mysterious death of a reclusive man found dead on the streets of Cambridge. As they delve into the investigation, Leonard (Al Weaver) receives a concerning letter from his missing friend Daniel, intensifying his worry and further complicating the narrative.
George Clarke’s Building Home
9pm, Channel 4
This final episode of the current series of George Clarke’s Building Home features architect George Clarke meeting Daniel, Laura, and their son Archie, who have taken a bold step to relocate to the scenic Essex island of Mersea, where Laura spent her childhood. She yearns for Archie to experience a similar idyllic upbringing. The family has purchased a run-down, drafty beach house just a stone’s throw from the shore, with ambitious plans to transform it into a modern, sustainable family home—all within a tight budget of just £50,000.
Prime Suspect: Hunting the Predators
9pm, Channel 5
A gripping new series unveils the disturbing world of online predators as investigated by the National Crime Agency (NCA). The inaugural episode centers on the arrest of Matthew Falder, a respected Cambridge graduate and university lecturer, who has shockingly downloaded nearly 14,000 indecent images and 1,251 videos of children from around the globe. This program coincides with a new series on BBC Three entitled Hunting The Online Sex Predators (also airing at 9pm), where journalist James Blake joins NCA investigators, revealing the alarming reality that it is often easier to remove copyrighted music from online platforms than to take down child abuse content.
