Make That Movie: Absurdist Comedy from Sam Campbell
At 10pm on Channel 4, Make That Movie offers a surreal blend of comedy and creativity. Created and written by Sam Campbell, the breakout star of Last One Laughing, and directed by Joe Pelling of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared fame, this show-within-a-show follows a director who turns ordinary people's wild movie ideas into reality. In the first episode, Mick pitches a story about a man and a woman who can transform into snakes. This leads to real snake auditions, a hilariously awkward intimacy coordinator named Sebastian, and a memorable pan pipe theme tune. It's absurdist fun at its finest.
George Clarke's Beautiful Builds: Renovation Dreams
Over on Channel 4 at 8pm, George Clarke's Beautiful Builds returns with architect George Clarke and garden designer Luke Millard. They help ambitious renovators bring their visions to life. This time, they're in Bromley with experienced renovators Mitch and Elliot, but a house flood threatens to derail their plans for a curve-arched kitchen. Will they overcome the setback?
Reported Missing: Real-Life Drama
BBC One at 9pm airs the fifth series of Reported Missing, a gripping real-life series. The opener focuses on Larissa, a 16-year-old runaway from Glasgow who lives with bipolar disorder. As police search for her, her mother reveals she sensed something was wrong for days. PC Andy Porteous highlights how lockdown has worsened mental health issues among young people.
Putin: In Ten Pictures – A Portrait of Power
BBC Two at 9pm presents Putin: In Ten Pictures, a documentary that explores the life of Vladimir Putin through ten key photographs. Observers and exiled insiders analyse the Russian president, describing him as an overlooked weakling who vowed to change his image. The programme suggests his entire political career has been an elaborate PR stunt.
The Hardacres: Period Drama on Channel 5
At 9pm on Channel 5, The Hardacres continues its period drama. Mary's joy at teaching is cut short when Sam collapses, and the house is quarantined due to fears of the deadly Russian flu. Some staff are reluctant to stop their duties, but as symptoms worsen, Lady Imelda sees an opportunity. A perfect dose of historical drama.
Film Choice: One to One: John & Yoko
Sky Documentaries at 9pm features One to One: John & Yoko, a documentary covering 18 months after John Lennon and Yoko Ono moved to New York in 1971. It captures a turbulent period in US history, including Vietnam and Nixon. The film centres on a benefit gig Lennon organised for mentally ill children, blending home movies, TV footage, and private phone calls as the couple engage in political causes and fashion.
Live Sport: Women's T20 Cricket
Sky Sports Cricket at 6pm broadcasts the first match of a three-match T20 series between England and India from Chelmsford.
