Satellite choice
FIFTIES FILM The Kidnappers, 2.30pm, Talking Pictures TV
SET in a Scottish settlement in Nova Scotia in the early 1900s, this British drama is a gem. It follows two young boys who come across an abandoned baby, and secretly take care of the bairn themselves. But their innocent, naive endeavour is not without consequences.
FOOTBALL Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool, 7pm, BT Sport 1
LIVERPOOL, beware — you can never write off Wolves. They have become masters of the comeback, notably in their 3-2 win over Manchester City in December.
TEEN DRAMA Riverdale, Netflix
AS THE latest series of this dark and popular take on the Archie comics returns, Archie learns about Uncle Frank’s past. A new episode arrives every Thursday.
CUSTOM CARS Goblin Works Garage, 9pm, Quest
TOYOTA released a new version of the Supra last year, so Jimmy (pictured) has splashed out £8,000 on an old one for the trio to customise. Unlike some of his more divisive past purchases, the Supra sets the team sparking with ideas, and the end result looks very cool indeed.
U.S. COPS The Rookie, 9pm, Sky Witness
TWO intriguing new characters arrive tonight. One is an old flame whom Nolan (Nathan Fillion) hasn’t seen in 20 years; the other is a veteran detective with a wise perspective. ctive Both will surely be back, while elsewhere, Chen (Melissa O’Neil, pictured) helps Bradford to study for his sergeant’s exam.
TASTY TOUR Ainsley’s Market Menu, 9pm, Food Network UK
AS AINSLEY HARRIOTT’S tour of Australia continues, he’s excited by the culinary promise of the city of Logan, where the exotic food market reflects the level of diversity in the population. Once there, Ainsley whips up a drink so refreshing that the local police high-five after knocking one back.
IN THE WILDERNESS Alaskan Bush People, 9pm, Discovery
THE Brown family face a challenging summer in this latest series about their struggle to live wild in Alaska. Tonight, the colourful clan are excited to find a huge windmill that could supply their entire ranch with water. But moving it could be a problem.
HOSPITAL CRISIS New N Amsterdam, 10pm, More4
THE drama of the storm rumbles on as the hospital loses both heat and power. One of the doctors is left holding a heart together with his fingers, and the situation becomes so desperate for Dr Max (Ryan Eggold) and co that the only o person who can fix the generator g is a convicted murderer.
HOME RENOVATION Fixer Upper, 10pm, HGTV
IN A new U.S. property series with a homely autumnal feel, married couple Joanna and Chip Gaines (pictured) fix up run-down houses in nice neighbourhoods. This all takes place in Texas, and starts with the Gaineses showing hopeful property seekers three candidates for renovation. (Freeview 42, Freesat 166, Sky 158, Virgin 279)
MOVIE THRILLS Ride, 10.10pm, Sky Premiere
LOS ANGELES-set thriller starring Jessie T. Usher as the driver with an Uber-style service, who has an eventful night with two passengers (Will Brill and Bella Thorne).