Sunday night telly doesn’t get much bigger than this. Call the Midwife returns for its fifteenth series, going head-to-head with Ant & Dec at 8pm in a genuine battle of primetime heavyweights. Later on, Industry kicks off series four for anyone who likes their drama financially ruthless, and night owls can catch the Golden Globes if they’re willing to stay up until 1am.
Quick Picks: Tonight’s Best…
- Call the Midwife – BBC One, 8pm – Series 15 premiere set in 1971
- Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win – ITV1, 8pm – Series 5 of the big-money quiz
- The Night Manager – BBC One, 9pm – Episode three of the spy thriller
- Industry – BBC One, 10:35pm – Series 4 premiere
Early Evening (7pm – 8pm)
Countryfile – BBC One, 7pm
The usual Sunday evening fare from the countryside team, easing you into the evening with farming stories and rural features. It’s comfortable viewing before the main event.
You Bet! – ITV1, 7:30pm
Stephen Mulhern continues hosting the revived format where celebrities wager on whether ordinary people can pull off extraordinary challenges. The original ran for over a decade with Bruce Forsyth and Matthew Kelly, and this new version has found its feet nicely. Light entertainment that does exactly what it says on the tin.
Prime Time (8pm onwards)
Call the Midwife – BBC One, 8pm ⭐
Here’s your pick of the night. The beloved period drama returns for its fifteenth series, which is quite the achievement for a show that could easily have run out of stories by now. Set in 1971, the new run opens with the ladies of Nonnatus House embracing Women’s Lib – complete with bra-burning outside the convent, which should make for interesting viewing. Sister Julienne finds herself contemplating the Order’s future, while the midwives attend a women’s lib meeting. Jenny Agutter, Helen George and the rest of the familiar faces are all back, and if you’ve stuck with this show for fifteen years, you know exactly what you’re getting: warmth, tears, and the occasional heartbreaking delivery.
Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win – ITV1, 8pm
The Geordie duo go head-to-head with Nonnatus House in what amounts to a proper scheduling clash. Series five of their big-money quiz sees contestants tackle the never-ending money ladder, where every answer is a number and the potential jackpot has no ceiling. The show’s given away over £3.5 million since launching in 2022, which suggests the format works even if it’s never quite matched the cultural impact of Saturday Night Takeaway. Ant and Dec are as polished as ever, and there’s genuine tension when contestants decide whether to push their luck or take the money.
The Night Manager – BBC One, 9pm
Episode three of Tom Hiddleston’s return to the spy thriller. UK viewers are ahead of the worldwide Prime Video release, which drops its first three episodes tonight for everyone else. Pine continues his dangerous infiltration of the Colombian arms trade, with Diego Calva’s villain Teddy Dos Santos proving a formidable adversary. It’s slick Sunday night entertainment, even if series two hasn’t quite captured the magic of the Hugh Laurie original.
Late Night
Industry – BBC One, 10:35pm
The critically acclaimed financial drama returns for series four, and it’s lost none of its bite. Harper and Yasmin are now operating at full Pierpoint graduate level when a high-profile fintech collapse sends shockwaves through London’s markets. What starts as professional opportunity quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Myha’la and Marisa Abela continue to be utterly compelling as the show’s morally compromised leads, and this series adds Kiernan Shipka, Kit Harington and Charlie Heaton to an already stellar cast. Not for the faint-hearted – or anyone who prefers their drama with likeable protagonists.
Golden Globes – Paramount+, 1am
For those willing to sacrifice sleep, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton. Nikki Glaser returns to host for the second consecutive year, having made history last time as the first woman to host solo. The ceremony kicks off at 1am UK time (8pm Eastern), with red carpet coverage starting at 11:30pm. Paramount+ is your only option for live viewing in the UK, though highlights will be all over the news come Monday morning.
The Viewing Schedule
| Time | Channel | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00pm | BBC One | Countryfile |
| 7:30pm | ITV1 | You Bet! |
| 8:00pm | BBC One | Call the Midwife |
| 8:00pm | ITV1 | Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win |
| 9:00pm | BBC One | The Night Manager |
| 10:35pm | BBC One | Industry |
| 1:00am | Paramount+ | Golden Globes |
What’s On Streaming
BBC iPlayer: Call the Midwife (full series), The Night Manager (full series), Industry
ITVX: Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win, You Bet!
Prime Video: The Night Manager worldwide premiere – three episodes dropping at once
Paramount+: Golden Globes live from 1am
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Call the Midwife on tonight?
Call the Midwife is on BBC One at 8pm tonight (Sunday 11th January 2026). This is the series 15 premiere, set in 1971.
What’s the best thing to watch on TV tonight?
Our top pick is Call the Midwife on BBC One at 8pm – the beloved period drama returns for its 15th series with the ladies of Nonnatus House embracing Women’s Lib.
What time is Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win on?
Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win is on ITV1 at 8pm tonight, going head-to-head with Call the Midwife. Series 5 sees the duo return with their never-ending money ladder.
What time is Industry on tonight?
Industry series 4 premieres on BBC One at 10:35pm tonight. The critically acclaimed financial drama continues with Harper and Yasmin facing a fintech collapse.
Is EastEnders on tonight?
No, EastEnders is not on tonight. EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One. Catch up on iPlayer if you’ve missed any episodes.
How can I watch the Golden Globes in the UK?
The Golden Globes air live at 1am UK time on Paramount+. Nikki Glaser hosts for the second consecutive year.
Final Verdict
The 8pm clash is the talking point – Call the Midwife edges it as our pick for comfort viewing fans, but Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win offers solid family entertainment if period drama isn’t your thing. Later on, Industry is essential viewing for anyone who likes their drama sharp and morally compromised. And if you’ve got nothing on Monday morning, the Golden Globes at 1am is the first major awards ceremony of 2026.
