PICKS OF THE DAY
Drama: Holby City, BBC1, 7.50pm
Ange (Dawn Steele, left) is feeling the pressures of maintaining a romance with junior doctor Josh. Elsewhere, the cause of Reyhan’s death prompts a thorough investigation, putting Hanssen and Sahira’s strained relationship at breaking point. Meanwhile, the success of Dominic’s operation gives him hope for the future and Donna protests for better working conditions for nurses, but she could find herself in hot water, while Kian is still lying to Lucky about notifying social services.
Film: Safe House, ITV4, 11.10pm
CIA agent Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds, above right) is stationed in South Africa and finally gets a chance to prove himself when he is sent to interrogate rogue operative Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington, above left). However, they are attacked by mercenaries hired to capture the fugitive. As they flee for their lives, Weston has to contend with not only the enemies after them, but the mind games of his prisoner.
Cooking: Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook, ITV, 7.30pm
One of the nation’s favourite chefs is back on our screens tonight to whip up some mouthwatering dishes surrounded by sandy beaches. Ainsley Harriott continues his Mediterranean exploration on the Italian island of Sardinia, which is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean. First up, he takes a pasta masterclass with skilled hosts Erica and Alessandro, who teach him the secret to making a uniquely Sardinian pasta shape called chiusoni, which he then uses in his sausage and fennel pasta recipe. Later on, up in the beautiful hills, the chef prepares an Italian classic with a Sardinian twist – fregola minestrone.
Soap: Emmerdale, ITV, 7pm
A jealous Meena sabotages Liam’s proposal plans after seeing boyfriend David chatting to old flame Leyla. Little does she know, David has been roped in by Liam to usher Leyla to the proposal spot. Liam is upset when the proposal gets ruined but realising the lengths he went to, Leyla (Roxy Shahidi, above) suggests he try again. After he delivers a speech from the heart, she’s overjoyed when he pops the question.
Soap: EastEnders, BBC1, 7.30pm
Lola (Danielle Harold, right) is concerned about Isaac and decides to confront him. She soon learns he has stopped taking his medication and tries to persuade him to see a doctor, but will he listen? Meanwhile, a furious Ben demands answers from Callum after his confession. Linda speaks to Nancy’s doctor, but her meddling only makes things worse between mother and daughter. Elsewhere, Keegan makes an error that could jeopardise the search for Bailey.