Pick of the Day: EastEnders
7.30pm, BBC One
Prepare for a special hour-long episode celebrating the soap’s remarkable 40-year journey. For the very first time in its history, EastEnders invites viewers to influence a storyline’s direction. Fans will have the opportunity to vote on whether the character Denise (played by Diane Parish) should remain with her husband, Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), or give in to her feelings for romantic rival, Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara). The outcome of this pivotal decision will be revealed in tomorrow’s live episode. Additionally, the return of Grant Mitchell adds to the drama as brother Phil grapples with his mental health, while his ex-wife Sharon is now romantically involved with his long-lost cousin, Teddy Mitchell. And as if that weren’t enough, viewers will finally learn the identity of Cindy Beale’s mysterious attacker.
Landscape Artist of the Year
8pm, Sky Arts
The competition heats up as the artists set up their easels in front of a desolate slate quarry in North Wales. With the sun blazing down, tensions rise amidst the creative atmosphere. Judge Tai-Shan Schierenberg candidly remarks, “It’s quite ugly, isn’t it?” while noting the nearby abandoned slag heaps. Host Stephen Mangan lightens the mood with humor, quipping, “It’s also reminding me that I should redo my roof,” as the contestants, including a Brazilian chef and an artist known for Japanese wood-block printing, dive into their artistic endeavors.
Amandaland
9pm, BBC One
Amanda’s downward spiral continues as her ex-husband ceases payments for her leased Tesla, forcing her to bicycle to a new job at a kitchen shop—though she prefers to call it a “collaboration.” Her neighbor, Mal (Samuel Anderson), warns her about riding without a helmet, to which Lucy Punch’s brilliantly comedic character responds, “If it’s a choice between brain damage and helmet hair, you know where I stand.” True to form, the show delights with its sharp one-liners and keen observations, exemplified when Amanda’s mother, Felicity (Joanna Lumley), arrives and remarks, “Let me in, it smells of buses.”
Grantchester
9pm, ITV1
In 1950s Cambridgeshire, the new vicar, played by Rishi Nair, is taken aback when he learns that a young woman he knows has mysteriously vanished. Soon after, tragedy strikes as an aspiring student journalist is discovered dead. Alphy and Geordie are thrust into a race against time to unravel the secrets behind these troubling events, revealing the dark undercurrents of their seemingly idyllic town.
George Clarke’s Building Home
9pm, Channel 4
After years of living abroad, Kazal and Eleena return to their roots in Solihull, determined to restore and significantly extend a dilapidated house situated in a desirable neighborhood. Their ambitious project aims to create the ultimate gathering space for family and friends. However, as they dive into the renovation, they face numerous challenges, including budget overruns, construction mistakes, and the struggle of living in a building site throughout a harsh winter. Will they manage to bring their dream home to life?
Am I Being Unreasonable?
9.30pm, BBC One
As the story picks up from the suspenseful cliffhanger of season one, Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli’s dark comedy thriller finds its groove. Nic, played by Cooper, continues to unravel, experiencing more unsettling hallucinations as she reluctantly agrees to online couples therapy with Dan (Dustin Demri-Burns). Concerned about her son Ollie (Lenny Rush) displaying troubling behavior towards the family cat, she navigates a surreal landscape of motherhood and mental health. This quirky show offers a refreshing take on family dynamics and the challenges of modern parenting.
