A one-off drama explores the fall of one of Britain’s most recognisable newsreaders, while a gripping documentary follows rapper Pa Salieu after prison. Here’s what to watch on UK TV tonight.
Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, 9pm, Channel 5
Martin Clunes steps into difficult territory with this dramatisation of Huw Edwards’s fall from grace. Best known for warmer roles, Clunes takes a more restrained and unsettling approach here, focusing on private conversations and the slow unravelling of reputation.
The drama leans heavily on dialogue, particularly exchanges with a vulnerable teenager, which gives it an uncomfortable intensity. It is not always an easy watch, but it is likely to draw attention given the subject matter and Clunes’s transformation.
Sort Your Life Out With Stacey Solomon, 8pm, BBC One
A more familiar and gentle option comes from Stacey Solomon’s decluttering series. This week focuses on a father and son struggling with a home filled with memories and possessions.
The emotional angle remains central, with the programme continuing to balance practical advice with a softer look at family life and attachment.
WhatsApp Obsession: The Murder of Stephanie Hansen, 9pm, ITV1
This sobering true crime documentary examines how digital communication can reveal far more than expected.
Using message records and testimony, it pieces together a disturbing case with clarity. It is direct and difficult in places, but avoids unnecessary sensationalism.
The Dyers’ Caravan Park, 9pm, Sky One
Danny and Dani Dyer reach the end of their renovation project. The tone remains light, with familiar disagreements and last-minute challenges, though there is a reflective edge as the series wraps up.
Storyville: Khartoum, 10pm, BBC Four
A more ambitious documentary offering comes from Storyville. Combining real footage with animation and reconstruction, it tells the stories of civilians living through conflict in Sudan.
The style is unusual, at times almost dreamlike, but grounded in very real experiences.
The Trials of Pa Salieu, 10.10pm, BBC Three
One of the most affecting programmes of the evening. This documentary follows Pa Salieu after his release from prison, focusing on grief, accountability and the challenge of rebuilding a career.
It avoids easy narratives and instead allows space for reflection, making it one of the more thoughtful watches tonight.
Film choice: Theater Camp, 9pm, Film4
A lighter option to round off the evening. This mockumentary about a struggling theatre camp is warm rather than cynical, with strong performances and an affectionate tone.
Live sport tonight
Women’s Champions League Football, Arsenal v Chelsea, 7.30pm, BBC Two
A strong evening tie with plenty at stake as the two sides meet in the quarter-final first leg.
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Conclusion
Tonight’s schedule leans heavily into real stories, whether dramatised or documented. The Clunes-led drama will draw the headlines, but quieter highlights such as the Pa Salieu documentary and Storyville’s Khartoum offer more depth.