Pick of the Day: Birdsong
9pm, BBC Four
Looking to escape the usual fare of crime thrillers, medical exposés, and awkward comedies? If so, consider turning off your phone, settling in, and immersing yourself in the enchanting film Birdsong. This documentary follows the passion-driven journey of musicologist and ornithologist Seán Ronayne as he embarks on an ambitious quest to capture the songs of every bird species in Ireland. With nearly 200 species to record, Ronayne begins his adventure on the idyllic Tory Island, a stronghold for the elusive corncrake, nestled off the north-west coast of Co Donegal. “It’s an obsession,” he states, perhaps unnecessarily, as he elaborates on how this hobby—if one can call it that—serves as a powerful means to raise awareness about the avian species we risk losing. Judging by the turnout at his speaking engagements, it’s evident that he has successfully captivated a wide audience.
Landscape Artist of the Year 2025
8pm, Sky Arts
It’s the grand finale of Landscape Artist of the Year, and the three remaining contenders—Irishman Kieran Guckian, Nottinghamshire’s Susan Isaac, and Surrey’s Ben McGregor—arrive at a mist-enshrouded Salisbury Plain, greeted by the iconic Stonehenge. The artists face the monumental challenge of capturing this ancient site on canvas, with judge Kathleen Soriano emphasizing that the real struggle will be to avoid falling into cliché as they endeavor to encapsulate its grandeur.
Amandaland
9pm, BBC One
The final episode of this semi-successful Motherland spin-off brings us back to Amanda, played by Lucy Punch, who finds herself influenced by the insufferable Johannes (Peter Serafinowicz). As she takes charge of organizing the end-of-season football awards, the stakes are raised. With Johannes’s encouragement, the event is transformed from casual tracksuits and sausage rolls to an extravagant black-tie affair complete with cocktails and glamour.
Lucy Punch as Amanda and Joanna Lumley as Felicity in Amandaland (Photo: BBC/Merman/Natalie Seery)
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
9pm, ITV1
This gripping true-crime drama delves into the life of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in Britain, focusing on her swift trial in 1955 for the murder of her playboy lover, David Blakely. Lucy Boynton delivers a standout performance as Ellis, while her sympathetic lawyer, played by Toby Jones, faces the challenge of navigating her reluctance to unveil the abuse she suffered at the hands of Blakely, as well as her silence regarding the accomplice who aided her.
Am I Being Unreasonable?
9.30pm, BBC One
This second series of Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli’s black comedy-drama has taken a decidedly peculiar turn. Though some might argue that a sequel was unnecessary, this finale still possesses its unique charms. Keep an eye out for a cameo from This Country’s Kurtan and Kerry Mucklowe, with Charlie Cooper making an appearance as the hilariously mulleted Dutch tarot-card reader and panty thief, Jurgen.
What We Do in the Shadows
10pm, BBC Two
The beloved vampires of Staten Island make their eagerly anticipated return, along with Guillermo, Nandor’s devoted servant (or “familiar”). The big question remains: has Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) successfully transitioned into a vampire, or does he still walk among the living? Regardless, Nadja, Laszlo, and Nandor (Natasia Demetriou, Matt Berry, and Kayvan Novak) are determined to celebrate Guillermo’s birthday in style by treating him to a night out at a steakhouse before embarking on a wild escapade in a shopping center.
Get Millie Black
10pm, Channel 4
In this captivating drama penned by Booker Prize-winning novelist Marlon James, we follow Millie-Jean (Tamara Lawrence), a Jamaican-born British detective who joins the Kingston police force. This series is a far cry from the typical Death in Paradise formula. As Millie teams up with Scotland Yard detective Holborn (Joe Dempsie), they uncover unsettling evidence that has the potential to unravel the entire investigation.
