Tonight's highlights include a documentary about the human side of Stephen Hawking, the return of Crimecall, spooky drama Evil, The Complaints Department, and the final episode of The White Lotus . . .
Pick of the Day
Hawking: Can You Hear Me? 9.00pm, Sky Documentaries
Streaming on NOW TV
In 2018, the world-famous cosmologist Stephen Hawking died, leaving revolutionary contributions to our understanding of the nature of the universe behind.
Now his family, friends and colleagues speak candidly, for the first time, about the unseen world behind Hawking’s rise to the status of gilded genius and international icon.
What was the true human cost - to himself and those around him - of his genius?
The documentary also explorse the remarkable human story of the iconic physicist and turn the lens on British society in the second half of the 20th Century, exploring attitudes to disability, sexual politics and the rise of technology.
Don’t Miss
Evil, 9.00pm, Alibi
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This drama - about a sceptical psychologist, a trainee priest and a rational technician investigating all sorts of semi-spiritual weirdness - is moving along nicely.
Created by Robert and Michelle King, whose collective CV includes The Good Wife and The Good Fight, it reminds me of Fringe, which really took off after it discarded its X-Files stabilizers.
As it’s episodic, it’s easy to just jump aboard. The great Michael Emerson’s in the cast as the bad guy, which really adds to the fun.
This week the team follows a code to a nine-year-old girl who seems to be followed by little fires everywhere she goes.
Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League, 9.00pm, BBC Two
A look at the rise of the celebrity footballer, symbolised by Manchester United's David Beckham (above) and the breed of player who were starting to resemble rock stars more than sportsmen.
In contrast, the programme also examines the fate of Beckham's team-mate Keith Gillespie, whose sense of isolation after a transfer to Newcastle United led him to seek solace in the local bookmakers.
Jamie Oliver: Together, 8.00pm, Channel 4
This week Jamie prepares a feast for people doing voluntary work through the pandemic, from helping at food banks and vaccination centres to sewing PPE.
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The centre-piece of the meal is salmon decorated and flavoured with rosemary, chillies, capers and anchovies, served with a lemony potato salad and extra sweet oregano and garlic roasted tomatoes.
Jamie also serves up cheesy puffs as canapes, strawberry and prosecco cocktails, and a summer pudding made with strawberries, cucumber and Pimm's.
The Complaints Department, 9.00pm, Comedy Central
I missed this when it began last week. Could be worth a look. It’s a new panel show hosted by Jason Manford.
This week he’s joined by comedians Sarah Millican (below), Hal Cruttenden, Suzi Ruffell and Eshaan Akbar for a series of games based on the best complaints from the Great British public.
New or Returning Shows
Crimecall, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
It’s that crook-catching time of the month again.
Sharon Ní Bheoláin (below) presents appeals for help from the public in solving crimes, featuring reconstructions, CCTV footage, news features and a panel of police advisers taking calls.
There's No Place Like Tyrone, 10.35pm, BBC One
It’s the return for a third season of the reality show following people in the county that’s now boasting the current All Ireland gaelic football champions.
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Ruth introduces her new baby as she juggles childcare with last-minute preparations for the opening of her brand new beauty salon.
Dad John finds himself tasked with turning his grand-daughter Maisie into a young entrepreneur, and frustrated musician Darryl is torn between doing a job to pay the bills and following his dreams.
Nowhere to Run: Abused by Our Coach, 11.35pm, BBC One
Broadcaster and journalist Charlie Webster speaks about the sexual abuse she suffered as a child.
This was when she and other members of her all-girls running club in Sheffield were assaulted by their coach.
Charlie left Sheffield and didn't speak to anyone from the club again.
To this day she doesn't know what they went through. Now she wants to find out - she's finally ready to talk to them, but she doesn't know if they'll talk to her
Ending Tonight
The White Lotus, 9.00pm, Sky Atlantic
Streaming on NOW TV & Sky Box Sets
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Here’s the sixth and final episode of Mike White’s excellent satire about entitlement and white privilege at a luxury Hawaiian hotel. It's been both a cringe-fest and a hoot.
Doubting bride Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in Belinda, who's reeling from bad news of her own.
As the Mossbachers turn the page on their harrowing scare, Quinn reveals major life plans.
With nothing left to lose, Armond goes on an all-out bender and exacts the ultimate revenge on his nemesis.
Bin Laden: The Road to 9/11, 9.00pm, Channel 4
The final episode of this documentary series begins in 1997 with al-Qaeda ramping up operations in Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, Bin Laden grants a rare interviews to US TV networks from his mountain base to communicate his threats straight into US homes.
In 1998, he issues his infamous fatwa calling for the murder of any American, anywhere on Earth.
Bomb attacks on US embassies in Tanzania and Kenya follow months later, prompting a US missile attack on Bin Laden's training camp, and he is placed on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list.
