Tonight's television lineup offers an exciting mix of comedy, documentary, drama and horror to suit every viewer's taste. From conspiracy theories in the workplace to terrifying clowns in Derry, there's plenty to keep audiences entertained this evening.
The Chair Company's Workplace Conspiracy Deepens
Sky Comedy at 9.45pm brings another hilarious episode of Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin's office comedy The Chair Company. The series continues to deliver increasingly bizarre and funny moments while maintaining a surprisingly touching tone.
In tonight's episode, Ron, played by Robinson himself, delves deeper into the supposed conspiracy theory surrounding the Tecca chair company. His investigation leads him to track down CFO Ken Tucker, though the encounter only serves to make everything more confusing than ever. Meanwhile, Douglas finds himself back in a wheelchair, adding another layer to the show's eccentric workplace dynamics.
Space History and Period Drama Alternatives
For documentary enthusiasts, BBC Two at 9pm presents the third instalment of Once Upon a Time in Space, focusing on the remarkable story of the International Space Station's construction. The programme features interviews with several of the 44 individuals NASA selected for this massive project in 1996.
Despite being conceived as a symbol of global unity, the documentary reveals how the station's astronomical costs actually strained relations between the United States and Russia during its development.
Channel 5 at 9pm continues its dramatisation of John Galsworthy's books with The Forsytes. The episode follows Soames Forsyte on his Paris honeymoon with his socially unsuitable wife Irene. Soames grows increasingly uncomfortable with Irene's free-speaking friends and horrified by a ballet performance, leading him to consider returning to London to reassert his family's traditional values.
Horror Prequel and Heartwarming Finale
Horror fans won't want to miss Sky Atlantic at 9pm with the continuing 1960s-set prequel series It: Welcome to Derry. Another group of children in Derry faces genuinely nightmarish visions, though Bill Skarsgård's terrifying Pennywise the clown hasn't appeared yet.
The military intensifies its search for a fear-emitting weapon, suggesting the killer clown's emergence is imminent. The series serves as a prequel to Stephen King's iconic horror novel.
U&W at 9pm airs the final episode of Pete Wicks: For Dogs' Sake, featuring tattooed softy Pete Wicks helping at a dog shelter. Tonight's episode focuses on Flower the border collie, who needs to regain trust in strangers, and Marvin the spaniel, who requires treatment for a painful ear infection that might necessitate surgery.
BBC Two at 10pm presents Leonard and Hungry Paul, narrated by Julia Roberts. The feel-good story follows Leonard, played by Alex Lawther, who's thrilled after his first date with colleague Shelley, portrayed by Jamie-Lee O'Donnell. However, Shelley's evasiveness about another date causes confusion, while Hungry Paul finds himself shortlisted for an email sign-off phrase competition.
Film Highlight: Mr Burton
Film choice for the evening is Mr Burton on BBC One at 8pm, directed by Marc Evans. The fact-based drama tells the story of how poor miner's son Rich Jenkins became RSC star Richard Burton, focusing on the relationship between fathers and sons.
Young Richard, played by Harry Lawtey, faces a bleak future in his industrial Port Talbot hometown until English teacher Philip Burton, portrayed by Toby Jones, recognises his potential. Jones becomes the mentor Richard's drunken father could never be, though the young actor's emerging demons begin to strain their relationship.
