SOS: Extreme Rescues
BBC Two, 7pm
Members of the team gather together to help the police investigate what happened to a hiker, who vanished 12 years ago. They’re also on hand to rescue a badly injured climber and a dog walker with a dislocated ankle.
SOS: Extreme Rescues
The Feud
Virgin Media One, 9pm
It’s the tension-filled drama’s final episode, and everyone is on edge, particularly Emma, whose life is in grave danger.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
RTÉ2, 9.35pm
The drama’s final episode starts in the 1940s. The war is finally over, but readjusting may not be easy for Dorrigo, particularly as he faces life without Amy. Then, decades later, he reflects on his experiences of love and conflict.
The Italian Job
The Italian Job
BBC Four, 8pm
One of the most beloved films of the 1960s stars Michael Caine as a crook who masterminds a bullion heist in Turin involving a bunch of motley fellow thieves and three Mini Coopers. Noel Coward, Benny Hill, Tony Beckley and John Le Mesurier are among the supporting cast.
Hostage
Netflix, streaming now
Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy as the British prime minister and French president, respectively? Yes, please.
The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox
The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox
Disney+, streaming now
What’s more twisted: the obsession with Amanda Knox or how few recall Raffaele Sollecito (Knox’s then-boyfriend, also wrongfully convicted) or Rudy Guede (the person ultimately convicted for Meredith Kercher’s death)? This limited series draws from Knox’s 16-year fight for freedom.
The Gambler and His Cowboys Netflix, streaming now
If anyone is looking for yet more American ‘football’ viewing, complete with burly men on the brink and cheerleaders flipping out, here’s the definitive story of The Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones’s impact on NFL history.
Devo
Devo
Netflix, streaming now
Through rare footage, this documentary maps Devo’s transformation – from avant-garde provocateurs in Ohio’s underground scene to chart-topping innovators of the new wave era. In case you’re wondering, Devo preceded Talking Heads by two years. Just saying.
The Hunt For Shannon Matthews
The Hunt For Shannon Matthews
Prime Video, streaming now
In 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews disappeared on her way home from school in West Yorkshire, sparking a nationwide search. What began as a heartbreaking mystery soon took a disturbing turn. This two-parter revisits the case.
Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser
Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser
Netflix, streaming now
Remember the ‘transformation’ shows of the Noughties? At one end of the scale, you had What Not To Wear and 10 Years Younger. At the other end, there was Extreme Makeover and The Swan. While most of the aforementioned predominantly featured women changing themselves for societal approval, The Biggest Loser was different. The global franchise, which ran from 2004 until (would you believe it) 2016, equally targeted men. Now, this docu-series looks at the making of the hit reality competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the exceptionally complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers and health professionals, the three-parter examines the show’s approach to transformation, the support systems in place, and the unique challenges of filming a reality television show predominantly hinged on people with obesity issues losing weight in record time in the name of entertainment.
Limitless: Live Better Now
Limitless: Live Better Now
Disney+, streaming now
Chris Hemsworth takes on three epic challenges to explore science-backed ways to improve our health. It proves that, when you’re a famous actor fronting a documentary, your resources are ‘limitless’, as Thor becomes a drummer at a stadium gig, climbs a frozen 600-foot wall, and embraces brutal Special Forces pain training in South Korea. Speaking of which… The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea’s Tragedies
Netflix, streaming now
South Korea is known for its cultural exports like K-pop and drama, but its story runs far deeper. Like Ireland, it bears the scars of oppression – a legacy that has fuelled renowned artistic expression. This powerful documentary series revisits traumatic events that profoundly shaped the nation.
Night Always Comes
Night Always Comes
Netflix, streaming now
Movie time now. And it’s a light little number (I jest) featuring Vanessa Kirby, Julia Fox and Eli Roth. Adapted from Willy Vlautin’s bestselling novel, it follows Lynette, a woman who risks everything to secure a house for her family in a city they can no longer afford to live in.