A mix of international drama, documentary and familiar factual formats shapes Tuesday night’s schedule. The standout is a glossy legal series that leans into character as much as plot. Here’s what to watch on UK TV tonight.
Ligas Sky Atlantic 9pm
At 9pm on Sky Atlantic, Ligas introduces a character who feels both familiar and unpredictable.
Lorenzo Ligas is a gifted lawyer with a tendency towards self destruction, a combination that has been explored before, but here it is handled with a lighter, more expressive tone. The opening episode sets up a high stakes case involving a former pop star accused of murder, though the real tension lies in whether Ligas can manage himself as much as the courtroom.
There is a sense of pace to the series, visually and narratively. It moves quickly, sometimes at the expense of depth, but remains engaging because of its central performance. It is less concerned with realism and more with momentum.
Do You Have OCD Channel 5 7pm
Earlier in the evening, Channel 5 offers a more grounded documentary.
Do You Have OCD focuses on the lived experience of obsessive compulsive disorder, following several individuals as they navigate daily routines shaped by intrusive thoughts. The programme highlights the scale of the condition, while also acknowledging how much remains uncertain in terms of cause and treatment.
It is direct in its approach, though at times it raises more questions than it answers.
Sort Your Life Out With Stacey Solomon BBC One 8pm
At 8pm on BBC One, a familiar format returns.
The series continues to focus on decluttering homes, but its strength lies in the people rather than the process. This episode brings in themes of neurodiversity and consumption, giving the transformation a broader context.
It follows a predictable structure, but remains effective because of its tone.
Our Welsh Chapel Dream Channel 4 8pm
Also at 8pm, Channel 4 continues its renovation series.
The project centres on the restoration of a chapel, with attention given to both practical challenges and personal investment. The scale of the task gives the programme a slower rhythm, where progress is measured rather than immediate.
It sits comfortably within the genre, though the setting gives it some distinction.
Muslim Matchmaker BBC Three 9pm
At 9pm on BBC Three, the dating format returns with a more specific focus.
Muslim Matchmaker continues to explore relationships through a cultural lens, though its themes are widely recognisable. This episode centres on mismatched expectations and the difficulty of navigating early connections.
Its strength lies in its restraint, allowing moments to play out without exaggeration.
Storyville André Is an Idiot BBC Four 10pm
At 10pm on BBC Four, Storyville offers a more reflective film.
Following André Ricciardi after a late stage cancer diagnosis, the documentary takes an unusually direct tone. It avoids sentimentality, instead focusing on how individuals process mortality in their own way.
There is a balance between humour and seriousness that gives it weight without becoming overwhelming.
Live sport tonight
Champions League football continues at seven pm on Prime Video, with Sporting facing Arsenal in the first leg of their quarter final.
European ties at this stage tend to be shaped by caution as much as ambition, with the first leg often setting the tone rather than deciding the outcome.
Watching UK TV while abroad
Access to UK television services can become inconsistent when travelling.
Platforms such as BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Channel 4 apply regional restrictions, particularly for live broadcasts and recent programmes. This can interrupt viewing, especially for scheduled content.
Services such as LibertyShield are often used to maintain access to UK platforms while abroad, offering a more stable way to continue watching without relying on local availability.
Conclusion
Tuesday’s schedule offers contrast rather than competition.
A stylised legal drama sits alongside factual programming and quieter documentaries. It is not a night built around a single standout, but one that allows different kinds of viewing to coexist without overlap.