Tonight's television schedule offers a compelling mix of returning comedy, hard-hitting drama, and gripping documentaries. The highlight is the return of the award-winning deadpan sitcom Things You Should Have Done for a new series on BBC Three.
Comedy and Drama Take Centre Stage
At 10pm on BBC Three, viewers can catch the latest episode of Things You Should Have Done. The show stars Lucia Keskin as Chi, a young woman working through a list of life tasks left by her deceased parents. Just as she starts to feel she's making progress, the police arrive with news of her aunt's death.
This prompts Chi to tick 'therapy' off her list, leading her to the door of a highly questionable grief counsellor named Ruth. The role of Ruth is played by the acclaimed comedian Bridget Christie, whose addition to the cast is a major draw for the series. The show has been praised for its unique, dry humour and Keskin's compelling performance.
Over on BBC One at 9pm, the long-running school soap Waterloo Road continues to tackle difficult subjects. A double bill tonight features a particularly unsettling storyline as a predatory football coach, played by Karl Davies, continues to target football-obsessed teen Portia, portrayed by Maisey Robinson.
In a parallel plot, deputy head Darius takes extreme measures to prevent his secret embezzlement from being exposed, adding another layer of tension to the drama.
Documentaries Explore Real-Life Crime and Policy
For true crime enthusiasts, ITV1 at 9pm broadcasts Killer in the House: The Murder of Nicholas Billingham. This programme delves into the chilling case of primary school teacher Fiona Beal, who was sentenced to life in prison in 2024 for murdering her partner, Nicholas Billingham, and concealing his body in their garden.
The documentary examines the disturbing layers of the case, including how Beal returned to teaching and sent texts from Billingham's phone to pretend he was still alive.
Meanwhile, Channel 4 at 9pm presents 24 Hours in Police Custody Investigates: Zombie Knives. This documentary explores the unintended consequences of a government compensation scheme launched in 2024 when 'zombie knives' were banned. The programme reveals how companies that imported the weapons began to claim hundreds of thousands of pounds for surrendering them.
Further Highlights Across the Channels
On U&Alibi at 9pm, the drama Dark Winds continues. Detectives Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Chee (Kiowa Gordon) uncover vital clues from their ketamine-induced visions. Leaphorn also begins to confront the issues in his failing marriage as they investigate whether two murders are connected.
Later on Channel 4 at 10pm, the compelling documentary The Secret of Me tells the story of Jim Ambrose. Born as Kristi Ambrose in Baton Rouge, Jim discovered in college that he was born with atypical genitals. A doctor and his parents had decided on surgical intervention to raise him as a girl. The film follows Jim's journey and his plans to meet the surgeon who operated on him as a baby, while also exploring broader intersex research.
For sports fans, the evening's live football includes Bodø/Glimt v Manchester City at 5pm on TNT Sports 2. Later matches are Inter v Arsenal at 6.30pm on Prime Video and Tottenham v Borussia Dortmund at 7pm on TNT Sports 1.
