On TV tonight, former ER star Parminder Nagra takes the lead role in new ITV crime drama DI Ray, The Split continues on BBC One, Davina McCall presents a new documentary, Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause on C4, reality show Below Deck: Mediterranean sets sails again on E4 and Emilia Fox stars in new crime drama Signora Volpe on Acorn TV. Here’s what you shouldn’t miss on TV tonight.
- Our hand selected recommendations for what's on TV tonight include five TV shows, a film, live sport and the latest trending need-to-binge-on-now box set
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What's on TV tonight
Our expert TV journalists have picked the best things on TV tonight...
Best TV shows on TV tonight
DI Ray, 9pm, ITV
Written by Maya Sondhi, who played PC Bindra in Line of Duty, this crime drama stars ER actor Parminder Nagra as Midlands police officer Rachita Ray, who gets her wish to work in homicide granted after receiving a commendation for bravery. However, when she learns her first case is a ‘Culturally Specific Homicide’ involving a suspected honour killing, she wonders if the move may have been a token gesture linked to her ethnicity. Parminder is excellent as Ray, who is determined to crack the case while negotiating her colleagues’ assumptions about enduring casual racism day to day. Continues until Thursday.
★★★★ IM
The Split, season 3, 9pm, BBC One
The fallout from last week’s episode takes hold as the family embark on a nostalgic camping trip, with lots of baggage in more ways than one. As heart-wrenching decisions hang over Hannah (Nicola Walker) and Nathan, involving respective partners Christie and Kate – as well as each other – will their tent-sharing scenario bring answers? Meanwhile, Nina’s lack of a phone signal in the great outdoors causes concern for her future plans while matriarch Ruth (Deborah Findlay) also makes a decision about Ronnie. What will next week’s last-ever episode entail as a result?
★★★★ SO
Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause, 9pm, C4
Last year, Davina’s documentary Sex, Myths and the Menopause, which highlighted the lack of education around the menopause, got a positive public response. In this follow-up, campaigner Davina delves deeper into some of the issues raised, including which HRT is safest. She also examines how women are being sidelined or even sacked from work when battling symptoms. With the menopause affecting half the world’s population, this is essential viewing.
★★★★★ TL
Below Deck: Mediterranean, 8pm, E4
Prepare to set sail again, as Captain Sandy and her crew are in beautiful Croatia, steering glamorous yacht Lady Michelle and revealing the work involved behind the scenes of a dream voyage. There are a couple of newbies, with chef to the stars Mathew adjusting to a galley kitchen, and Chief Stewardess Katie finding her feet. Can they work together to find calm waters? Continues tomorrow.
★★★★ EB
Signora Volpe, Acorn TV
Umbria provides the beautiful backdrop for this enjoyable three-part crime drama starring Silent Witness actor Emilia Fox as Sylvia, an MI6 agent who finds herself investigating a murder when she attends her niece’s wedding. While there are a few action set-pieces, family is very much at the heart of this series, in which Tara Fitzgerald appears as the sister with whom Sylvia has a strained relationship.
★★★★ IM
Best box set to watch on TV tonight
Ozark, season 4 (part 2), Netflix
Laura Linney and Jason Bateman return for the final instalment of the acclaimed drama about Chicago couple, Wendy and Marty Byrde, who were forced to flee to the rural Ozarks with their two children to launder money for a Mexican cartel. The action picks up after the shocking death of fan-favourite Wyatt and his heroin-dealing bride Darlene, who were gunned down by Javi, the volatile nephew of crime boss Omar Navarro. With Wyatt's cousin Ruth (Julia Garner) vowing revenge, who will survive? And will Marty and Wendy ever be able to return to a normal life?
Best film to watch on TV today
The Two Faces of January, 10pm (times vary), BBC Two
In this sun-soaked thriller set in 1962, con man Oscar Isaac is a Greek-speaking American grifting in Athens when he spies wealthy pair Kirsten Dunst and Viggo Mortensen and quickly becomes their friend. But who is playing who? Based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel, we know we’re in for a bumpy ride, even if the finale is underwhelming.
Live Sport
- Snooker: The World Championship, from 7pm, BBC Two
- Premier League, Manchester United vs Brentford, 7.30pm (k-o 8pm), Sky Sports Main Event/NOW
Soaps on TV tonight
- EastEnders, 7.30pm, BBC One
- Emmerdale, 7.30pm, ITV
- Coronation Street, 8pm, ITV
- Hollyoaks, 6.30pm, C4
- Neighbours, 5pm, Channel 5
- Home and Away, 6pm, 5Star
If you watch just one thing on TV tonight…
Don't miss DI Ray on TV tonight – Parminder Nagra is great as DI Rachita Ray in this sharp and thrilling drama.
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Happy viewing!
