Mondays just got a lot more interesting. Sky Atlantic launches A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms tonight – a new corner of Westeros that trades political scheming for something closer to a buddy adventure. If you’re not in the mood for fantasy, Lucy Worsley wraps up her Victorian Murder Club by finally naming her suspect, After the Flood serves up another body, and Industry continues its mission to make everyone feel uncomfortable. There’s also football if Brighton versus Bournemouth sounds more appealing than dragons.
Quick Picks: Tonight’s Best
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Sky Atlantic, 9pm – Brand new Game of Thrones spin-off
- Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club – BBC Two, 9pm – Series finale naming the killer
- After the Flood – ITV1, 9pm – Second body discovered
- Industry – BBC One, 10:40pm – Kit Harington’s depressed aristocrat takes centre stage
Early Evening (6pm – 8pm)
EastEnders – BBC One, 7:30pm
Back to Walford for your Monday fix of Albert Square drama. The soap airs Monday through Thursday at 7:30pm, so there’s plenty to keep up with this week. If you can’t wait until this evening, episodes drop on iPlayer at 6am – handy for catching up before work or school runs.
Celebrity Mastermind – BBC Two, 7:30pm
James Cracknell, Jen Brister, Craig Rowe and Bradley Riches take their seats in the famous black chair tonight. This leads into Only Connect at 8pm and University Challenge at 8:30pm – the holy trinity of BBC Two quiz programming that’s kept Monday evenings civilised for years.
Jamie’s Feasts for a Fiver – Channel 4, 8pm
Jamie Oliver continues his January mission to feed families without breaking the bank. Tonight he’s tackling a pork and fennel ragù that uses leftover meat to keep costs down – and he’s demonstrating how versatile it is: jacket potato, risotto, pasta, or even just on toast. There’s also Caprese chicken burgers and a proper peach cobbler for pudding.
The interesting bit comes when chef Anissa Helou drops by to cook a Lebanese dish using chickpeas and bulgur wheat. It’s the sort of warming, substantial food that January demands, and apparently it won’t cost the earth.
Prime Time (8pm onwards)
Lynley – BBC One, 8:30pm
DI Lynley stumbles across a body while out jogging, which is either terrible luck or a nose for murder that rivals Jessica Fletcher’s. The investigation leads him to a photography teacher and an intriguing image of a male torso. What’s frustrating is that Lynley doesn’t immediately ask about whose head is missing from the frame – something Columbo would never have let slide. Still, Leo Suter remains watchable in the lead, even when the script doesn’t quite match his charisma.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Sky Atlantic, 9pm ⭐
Tonight’s pick. Nearly seven years since Game of Thrones ended, we’re back in Westeros for a third time – and this one feels genuinely different. Adapted from George R.R. Martin’s Dunk and Egg novellas, it follows Ser Duncan the Tall, a knight from humble origins who couldn’t be further from the scheming nobles who dominated the original show.
When his master dies, Dunk decides to enter a local tournament despite having neither money nor a squire. Enter Egg – a bald youngster with mysterious origins who offers to help. If you know the source material, you’ll know exactly who Egg really is. If not, it’s a fun reveal to wait for.
Peter Claffey, a former rugby player, plays Dunk with the kind of earnest decency that Westeros usually punishes. Eleven-year-old Dexter Sol Ansell brings real warmth to Egg. Together they form a double act you’ll actually want to see survive – which, knowing this world, is probably asking for trouble.
The show drops at 3am for anyone who can’t wait, but 9pm is the sensible option. Available on Now for streaming.
After the Flood – ITV1, 9pm
Last night’s fire turned out to be a bit of a damp squib, but there’s now a second corpse to investigate. Like the first victim, this one was shot after death – which raises obvious questions about what connects a petty criminal and a respectable churchgoer.
The trail leads to Alan Benson, played by Alun Armstrong with the kind of quiet menace that immediately makes you suspicious. He’s a local landowner with money and connections, and in crime dramas that usually means he’s got something to hide. Sophie Rundle continues to anchor the whole thing as PC Jo Marshall, even when the plot takes its time getting to the point.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins – Channel 4, 9pm
Tonight features something called the “postman’s walk,” which sounds harmless until you learn it’s a high-wire challenge that the actual SAS do in darkness while carrying full kit. The remaining five recruits also face brutal hand-to-hand combat against “the Redman” and have to write letters to loved ones as if they might not make it home.
Ben Cohen apparently opens up about issues he’s been suppressing, which follows the show’s pattern of using extreme physical challenges to unlock emotional honesty. It’s manipulative television, but it works.
Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club – BBC Two, 9pm
The finale, and Lucy’s finally ready to name her prime suspect for the Thames Torso Murders. She revealed her theory during press interviews, which feels a bit like spoiling your own ending – but the identity of the killer turns out to be just one part of tonight’s episode.
The more fascinating element is how the Thames itself functioned as an accomplice. London’s river wasn’t just a backdrop for these crimes; it actively helped the murderer dispose of evidence. It’s grim stuff, but Lucy handles it with the seriousness the victims deserve.
Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids – More 4, 9pm
Comfort viewing for anyone craving countryside escapism. Amanda Owen and her ex-husband Clive still run Ravenseat together despite their separation, co-parenting nine children while also renovating a derelict farmhouse nearby in Swaledale. Tonight the workmen are spreading lime plaster on stone walls and fitting a front door – the kind of slow progress that’s strangely satisfying to watch.
Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake – U&W, 9pm
Pete visits the Dogs Trust in Basildon, where three puppies have arrived after being rescued from smugglers. Having had his own dog Eric rescued from similar circumstances, it’s clearly personal for him. Even more distressing is meeting Keira, a mother of six who’s been almost starved to death but remains surprisingly trusting. The sort of programme that’ll have you considering whether you could fit another dog in your life.
Late Night
I Am Martin Parr – BBC Four, 10pm
A repeat from last September, following the celebrated photographer on a road trip. Parr, who died in 2025, was known for his distinctive documentary style capturing British life – from seaside resorts to working men’s clubs. Worth catching if you missed it first time around.
Arctic Adventure: Ultimate Survival – Channel 4, 10pm
Four military veterans attempt to cross 500 kilometres of frozen wilderness in ten days. The cast includes former Royal Marine commando Aldo Kane, Brian Wood MC, Jason Fox (of SAS: Who Dares Wins fame), and Invictus Games medallist Karl Hinett. But as with most survival television, the physical challenge is really a vehicle for conversations about mental health – they open up about everything from suicidal thoughts to the importance of honesty with friends.
Industry – BBC One, 10:40pm
The scene moves to Kit Harington’s country estate, where his character Sir Henry Muck is turning 40 with a heavy heart. His marriage to Yasmin has curdled, and he’s the sort of man who describes himself as having “failed upwards and then failed totally.” Industry always feels slightly adrift when it leaves the City trading floors that give it energy, but there’s enough dark momentum here to keep things interesting. Also: someone drives a vintage E-type Jag, which is either product placement or character development.
Sport
Football: Brighton v Bournemouth – Sky Sports, 8pm kick-off
Premier League action from the Amex Stadium as the Seagulls host the Cherries. Coverage starts at 6:30pm on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League.
Tennis: Australian Open – TNT Sports 1, from 10am
Day two of the first Grand Slam of 2026 continues from Melbourne Park. Late-night coverage returns from 12:30am for the overnight sessions.
Cricket: Under-19 World Cup – Sky Sports, 7:15am
Pakistan face Scotland in Harare, Zimbabwe.
The Viewing Schedule
| Time | Channel | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30pm | BBC One | EastEnders |
| 7:30pm | BBC Two | Celebrity Mastermind |
| 8:00pm | BBC Two | Only Connect |
| 8:00pm | Channel 4 | Jamie’s Feasts for a Fiver |
| 8:00pm | Sky Sports | Football: Brighton v Bournemouth |
| 8:30pm | BBC One | Lynley |
| 8:30pm | BBC Two | University Challenge |
| 9:00pm | Sky Atlantic | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms |
| 9:00pm | ITV1 | After the Flood |
| 9:00pm | Channel 4 | Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins |
| 9:00pm | BBC Two | Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club |
| 9:00pm | More 4 | Our Farm Next Door |
| 9:00pm | Quest | Guz Khan’s Custom Cars |
| 10:00pm | BBC Four | I Am Martin Parr |
| 10:00pm | Channel 4 | Arctic Adventure: Ultimate Survival |
| 10:40pm | BBC One | Industry |
What’s On Streaming
Now: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (drops 3am, or watch 9pm)
BBC iPlayer: EastEnders (from 6am), Lynley, Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club, Industry
ITVX: After the Flood (full series)
Channel 4 streaming: Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Jamie’s Feasts for a Fiver, Arctic Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on tonight?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is on Sky Atlantic at 9pm tonight (Monday 19th January 2026). It also drops at 3am for early risers, and is available on Now.
What’s the best thing to watch on TV tonight?
Our top pick is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on Sky Atlantic at 9pm – the new Game of Thrones spin-off takes Westeros in a refreshing direction with its optimistic heroes Dunk and Egg.
What time is After the Flood on tonight?
After the Flood is on ITV1 at 9pm tonight (Monday 19th January 2026). It’s episode two of series 2, with a second body creating new questions for PC Jo Marshall.
What time is EastEnders on tonight?
EastEnders is on BBC One at 7:30pm tonight (Monday 19th January 2026). You can also watch on iPlayer from 6am before the evening broadcast.
What time is Industry on BBC One?
Industry is on BBC One at 10:40pm tonight (11:10pm in Northern Ireland). This episode focuses on Kit Harington’s Sir Henry Muck at his country estate.
What’s on BBC Two tonight?
BBC Two’s highlight is Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club at 9pm – the series finale where she names her prime suspect. Earlier there’s Celebrity Mastermind at 7:30pm, Only Connect at 8pm and University Challenge at 8:30pm.
Final Verdict
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is your unmissable pick tonight – it’s the freshest Westeros has felt in years, with Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell making Dunk and Egg a double act worth following. Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club wraps up satisfyingly for true-crime fans, while After the Flood delivers another body if you need your Sophie Rundle fix. Late-night viewers get Industry and Arctic Adventure – both heavy going, but in very different ways. And if all that sounds too intense, Our Farm Next Door offers wholesome Yorkshire escapism on More 4.
