Pick of the Day: Imagine: The Academy of Armando
10:40 PM, BBC One
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking BBC comedy The Day Today, renowned for its sharp satire of sensationalist news broadcasting. This special program takes a nostalgic look back, featuring insights from Steve Coogan, who reflects on his iconic character Alan Partridge, and Chris Morris, who emphasizes the need for the news to receive a good shake-up. The documentary also revisits the London debut of Armando Iannucci’s stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s classic film Dr Strangelove. Viewers will hear from Julia Louis-Dreyfus about her immediate connection with Iannucci during the casting of Veep, while Peter Capaldi shares anecdotes about the improvisational filming style used in The Thick of It.
Virdee
9:00 PM, BBC One
The gripping narrative of Bradford’s gritty streets continues as the latest episode opens with a flashback to the city’s tumultuous riots of 2001. During this chaotic time, teenage friends Harry and Riaz find themselves entangled in events that are too intricate to reveal without spoilers. Back in the present, tension mounts as Tara finds herself in a perilous situation, suspended upside down above a vat of liquid. The episode raises the stakes: will Harry (Staz Nair) arrive in time to rescue his niece from impending danger?
Israel and the Palestinians: The Road to 7 October
9:00 PM, BBC Two
This insightful documentary series delves into the pivotal year of 2009, when Benjamin Netanyahu assumed leadership in Israel and Barack Obama took office in the United States. Their contrasting approaches to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict led to significant clashes. In this episode, viewers gain a deeper understanding as Hillary Clinton, Obama’s Secretary of State, recounts her efforts to facilitate dialogue between Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, aiming for a sustainable peace agreement. Interviews with Hamas leaders and senior Israeli officials reveal the nuances of negotiations, including a controversial deal that exchanged thousands of Palestinian prisoners for a single Israeli hostage.
The White Lotus
9:00 PM, Sky Atlantic
In the latest episode of this critically acclaimed series, Victoria Ratliff (Parker Posey) is haunted by dreams of tsunamis, a fitting metaphor for the emotional turmoil surrounding her increasingly desperate husband, Timothy (Jason Isaacs). Meanwhile, Rick (Walter Goggins) grapples with his own escalating anxieties. Laurie (Carrie Coon) finds herself encouraged by friends to explore a romantic escapade with her Russian wellness coach, while security guard Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong) faces humiliation at the hands of Sritala’s bodyguards. As the series unfolds, tension builds, leaving viewers on edge about who might unleash chaos by the week’s end.
24 Hours in A&E
9:00 PM, Channel 4
This compelling episode takes us inside Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, where dedicated medical staff attend to a 65-year-old woman who was discovered collapsed in a local park, and a teenager suffering from a severe burn on her hand. Amidst the urgent medical drama, the episode also features Deanna, a long-serving member of the A&E team. She opens up about her challenging past, including overcoming addiction, and how she has found purpose and fulfillment in her vital role within the hospital.
Police: Suspect No 1
9:00 PM, Channel 5
This gripping documentary series returns, following law enforcement as they strive to identify those behind violent criminal acts. The premiere episode focuses on a chaotic mass street brawl in Grimsby, resulting in serious injuries to innocent bystanders, including one individual who suffers a critical head wound from a crowbar. As police apprehend three suspects at the scene, the challenge intensifies when one suspect attempts to flee the country, seeking refuge in Romania.
