Where to watch the best TV on tonight: Monday 1 September 2025
What to Watch on TV Tonight
Looking for the best shows on this evening? From gripping dramas to real-life documentaries and light-hearted entertainment, here’s a round-up of tonight’s standout picks.
The Guest – 9pm, BBC One / iPlayer
A tense new thriller unfolds when an unexpected tragedy binds two women together through dangerous secrets. Cleaner Ria (Gabrielle Creevy) finds herself drawn into the world of enigmatic businesswoman Fran (Eve Myles). Their unlikely friendship takes a dark turn when Fran’s well-meant advice sets off a chain of devastating consequences that alters Ria’s life forever.
Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story (Episode 2) – 9pm, BBC Two / iPlayer
The harrowing retelling of the Piper Alpha tragedy continues. As the oil platform remains engulfed in flames, survivors face terrifying odds, many plunging into the sea in desperate attempts to escape. Fast rescue boats battle treacherous waters to reach them, while onshore, grieving families and the wider community begin demanding answers. Blending archive footage with raw personal accounts, this documentary explores the enduring scars of the disaster and the mounting pressure for justice.
I Fought the Law (Episode 2) – 9pm, ITV1 / ITVX
Ann’s determination for justice intensifies as she struggles with nightmares of her daughter’s death while trying to hold her marriage together. When a suspect is finally arrested, hope flickers—but the handling of the investigation raises troubling questions. As the trial unfolds, Ann is horrified to see her daughter Julie face harsher scrutiny than the accused, leading to a devastating outcome in this emotionally charged drama.
Jamie: Eat Yourself Healthy (Episode 2) – 8pm, Channel 4
Jamie Oliver continues his mission to show how food can fuel both body and mind. Tonight, he spotlights ingredients that support brain function with dishes like salmon traybake with harissa-spiced chickpeas, chicken balls in a nourishing veggie broth rich in B vitamins, and spinach-lentil fritters bursting with iron. Jamie also highlights the surprising power of fibre for immune health, turning beans into a crispy filo pastry brunch packed with flavour.
Iain Stirling’s Roast the Internet – 9pm, Comedy Central UK
For a lighter watch, comedian Iain Stirling kicks off his new comedy panel show taking aim at the worst of the internet. Joined by guests Joe Thomas, London Hughes, and Harriet Kemsley, the team hilariously dissects bizarre clips, questionable trends, and viral fails in a tongue-in-cheek celebration of online chaos.