Can a humble trainspotter actually reach for the stars? Tonight, we witness a truly unexpected journey as Francis Bourgeois, the internet's beloved train enthusiast, embarks on an incredible space adventure! You can't help but cheer him on as he pursues his lifelong ambition to become an astronaut. Thankfully, he's not alone; he's got the seasoned guidance of British astronaut Tim Peake, who's helping him make his way to the NASA Space Center in Houston, Texas. It’s a surprisingly touching two-part series, and believe it or not, watching Bourgeois navigate a simulator using a sick bag is a genuinely emotional television experience.
But the adventures don't stop there! The Great Pottery Throw Down is diving into the fascinating world of Raku week, a stunning celebration of a medieval Japanese ceramics style traditionally used for crafting tea ceremony bowls. Hosted by Siobhán McSweeney, the potters will be creating intricate animal parent and child structures. And this is where it gets interesting: a guest judge, a master sculptor, will then challenge them with a sculpting spot test. Who will be able to handle the pressure and avoid cracking?
Over on BBC One, Call the Midwife continues with compelling storylines. Joyce is seconded to an antenatal clinic and encounters a single mother facing a rare blood type complication with placenta praevia. Meanwhile, Rosalind is intrigued by a patient’s cousin who seems to be rummaging through bins – what could this signify? And in a heartwarming community effort, the Turner kids and the Poplar residents are inspired by Blue Peter to bury a time capsule.
The Night Manager is building towards its climax with a penultimate episode packed with significant face-to-face confrontations. Several cast members are set to have their own big Tom Hiddleston moment, engaging in intense two-handers with the man himself. Maverick spy Jonathan Pine is masterfully playing on the emotions of those connected to the arms dealer Richard Roper. Hugh Laurie, as Roper, is convincingly transforming into a chillingly evil presence.
Meanwhile, After the Flood presents another grim discovery: a second dead body has been found on Benson land. The crucial question remains: is there a link between these two victims beyond their peculiar post-mortem injuries? Detective Constable Jo Marshall and the newly transferred Detective Sergeant Sam Bradley are deeply immersed in their investigation. And here's a point that might spark some debate: rumors about Jo’s personal life are spreading like wildfire, potentially impacting the case. What do you think – should personal lives ever influence an investigation?
Four Kings continues its exploration of the tumultuous careers of boxing legends Frank Bruno, Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank Sr, and Lennox Lewis, bringing us to the early 1990s. This era saw US promoter Don King usher in a Faustian bargain for UK boxing, offering immense financial rewards but also inflicting severe hardships. The four athletes share their hard-won and often deeply emotional perspectives.
For film buffs, a late-night treat awaits with The Blob at 2.25 am on Talking Pictures TV. In a world already grappling with extinction-level events, have you considered the threat of a carnivorous, amoeba-like alien crashing to Earth and consuming everything in its path, growing into a colossal blob of slime? This 1958 B-movie classic is a must-see, and it holds the distinction of featuring Steve McQueen in his very first leading role. It’s fascinating to note that astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has even called The Blob his favorite Hollywood-imagined alien, praising its scientific plausibility!
If you're a sports fan, don't miss the Premier League football action! Catch Newcastle v Aston Villa at 1 pm, followed by Arsenal v Man United at 4 pm. Later, on Monday, Everton plays Leeds at 6:30 pm. For a different kind of competition, tune into the World Indoor Bowls Championships at 2:30 pm on BBC Two for the open singles final.
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