Sunday’s television is led by a difficult but carefully handled drama about the women who reported John Worboys. Elsewhere, the Bafta Television Awards bring a lighter industry spectacle, while The Cage continues to build pressure.
Believe Me, 9pm, ITV1
Jeff Pope’s drama approaches a bleak real case with restraint. Aimee-Ffion Edwards plays Sarah Adams, one of the women whose report helped expose John Worboys, played by Daniel Mays.
The drama focuses less on shock and more on aftermath. It shows how victims can be doubted, delayed and worn down by systems that are meant to protect them. That makes it uncomfortable viewing, but also purposeful.
Bafta Television Awards 2026, 7pm, BBC One
Greg Davies hosts this year’s ceremony from the Royal Festival Hall. Expect a busy night for recent drama favourites, with acting categories likely to draw much of the attention.
The Great Celebrity Bake Off, 7pm, Channel 4
The celebrity edition continues with Adam Buxton, Self Esteem and more in the tent. As ever, the appeal lies somewhere between chaos, charity and low-stakes comfort.
Cruising to the End of the Earth, 8pm, Channel 4
This week’s journey follows a family travelling to Alaska after bereavement. The series remains glossy, but the personal story gives this episode a little more weight.
The Cage, 9pm, BBC One
Tony Schumacher’s casino thriller reaches the halfway point with Leanne and Matty under increasing pressure. Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha continue to ground the story in desperation rather than glamour.
Trading Places, 9pm, Channel 5
A new life-swap format begins with three young shopaholics spending a week in an off-grid Cornwall commune. The premise is familiar, but it may find something useful in the contrast.
Film choice: The Iron Claw, 10pm, BBC Two
Sean Durkin’s wrestling biopic follows the Von Erich family through success, pressure and tragedy. Zac Efron gives one of his strongest performances in a film that treats its subject with real sadness.
Live sport
The Women’s FA Cup semi-finals lead the afternoon, with Liverpool v Brighton at noon and Chelsea v Manchester City at 2.45pm. Premier League coverage follows with Nottingham Forest v Newcastle at 2pm and West Ham v Arsenal at 4pm.
Watching from abroad
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