On TV tonight, Magpie Murders moves from BritBox to our TV screens, Casualty explores Faith's diazepam addiction, it's time for another performance from the latest series of Starstruck, and BBC Two dedicates the evening to Frank Sinara. Here's what you shouldn't miss on TV Tonight.
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What's on TV tonight
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Best TV shows on TV tonight
Magpie Murders, 9.15 pm, BBC One/iPlayer
Previously on BritBox, this intriguing whodunnit, adapted by Anthony Horowitz from his own novel, ingeniously interweaves the modern-day world of a crime novelist with the storyline of a new book featuring his 1950s detective Atticus Pünd. Lesley Manville plays a book editor who, after discovering the manuscript is missing the final chapter, learns its author has been found dead. As she investigates, parallels emerge between the fictional world of the Magpie Murders book, which comes to life in the series, and the real-life of its creator. Also featuring Daniel Mays in a double role, this classy production draws you in from the word go.
★★★★ IM
Casualty, 8.25 pm, BBC One
When it comes to shocking twists, Casualty isn’t sparing the horses. There was barely time to process Robyn’s death and David, Marty and Jacob’s sudden resignations, when it was revealed that ED stalwart Faith (Kirsty Mitchell) is secretly addicted to diazepam. Tonight, the origins of Faith’s addiction are explored in distressing flashbacks, triggered by the admittance of Angus (former Call the Midwife star Jack Ashton), a hook-up who stole from her while she slept last year. Adding to the nightmare, drug addict Kerrel begins blackmailing her into stealing medication from the pharmacy – or else! Will struggling Faith come clean before she’s exposed? Long game, well played.
★★★★ ER
Starstruck, 8.30 pm, ITV1
This series of the star-spangled sound-alike show has given us a host of top transformations, and we’ve now reached the penultimate show, looking for the last act to join ‘Meatloaf’, ‘Beyoncé’, ‘Sam Smith’, ‘Ed Sheeran’, ‘Frank Sinatra’ and ‘Adele’, already through to next week’s grand finale. Taking to the stage tonight are four more trios, emulating a queen of Country, a pop starlet, a disco dynamo and a soul legend. They are all powerhouse performers that present quite the conundrum for our judges, Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight, Shania Twain and Jason Manford, who must pick their favourite of the night before the voting audience choose who is to go through to the final.
★★★★ VW
Frank Sinatra Night, from 7.35 pm, BBC Two
If you can judge the affection for a famous person by the number of nicknames they have, it seems Frank Sinatra must have been held in the highest esteem. Next month marks 25 years since the death of the singer variously known as the Chairman of the Board, Ol’ Blue Eyes, Voice of the Century and the Sultan of Swoon, and tonight, BBC Two pays tribute, beginning with the 1967 TV special A Man & His Music + Ella + Jobim. That’s followed by At the Royal Festival Hall (8.25 pm), The Voice of the Century Arena Special (9.20 pm) and finally the film High Society (10.55 pm), in which he co-starred with Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly.
★★★★ JP
Best box set on TV tonight
New political thriller The Night Agent follows a low-level FBI agent who works nights in the basement of the White House manning a phone line for undercover spies that never rings. But one day, it does, setting into motion a chain of events that uncovers a conspiracy that reaches all the way to the Oval Office.
Gabriel Basso leads the cast as agent Peter Sutherland, who soon crosses paths with a terrified civilian named Rose Larkin, who he has to protect throughout the series. This is the perfect binge watch for for fans of twisty thrillers!
LB
Best film on TV tonight
Aquaman, 6.20 pm, ITV2
The underwater kingdom of Atlantis is ruled by the power-hungry King Orm. With a huge army at his command, he plans to conquer the oceanic people before taking on the rest of the world. Arthur Curry, Orm's half-brother and the human-raised heir to Atlantis, embarks on a globetrotting quest to stop him. But a ruthless mercenary is on his trail, seeking revenge. Superhero adventure, starring Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman and Willem Dafoe
Live Sport
- Premier League: Chelsea vs Aston Villa, 5 pm (k-o 5.30 pm), Sky Sports Main Event
- PGA Tour Golf: Valero Texas Open, from 8.30 pm
- Super League Rugby: Warrington Wolves vs Hull FC, 12.45 pm (k-o 1 pm), Channel 4
If you watch just one thing on TV tonight…
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