This evening's television brings a family-friendly adaptation of a classic children's story, alongside relationship drama and sporting action. The Reluctant Vampire introduces viewers to a teenage protagonist discovering his true identity, while The Split Up reaches its penultimate episode with romantic complications at its heart.
The Reluctant Vampire
Fifteen-year-old Valentine, portrayed by Lenny Rush, has spent his life believing himself to be an exceptionally poor vampire. His mother, played by Sian Clifford, is about to reveal the truth: he is actually human, not a creature of the night. She insists he keep this revelation secret from his father, Tom Davis, who happens to be the vampire king and remains blissfully unaware of his son's true nature. The central question becomes whether Valentine can successfully maintain the pretence of being heir to the vampire throne.
Neil and Rob Gibbons, the creative minds behind Alan Partridge, have crafted an entertaining adaptation of Eric Morecambe's beloved children's book. According to the BBC's media centre, the series comprises six episodes of approximately 30 minutes each, having been filmed in Gloucestershire and co-produced by Boffola Pictures and ZDFneo. Notably, Gary Morecambe, the author's son, served as a script consultant on the adaptation.
Wagging Rights
The competition has reached its midway point, and contestants now face the freestyle challenge. This fully choreographed routine represents what Rhod Gilbert describes as
It's like Strictly Come Dancing, but with a human and a dog.The judges are seeking both clarity and complete rotations in the performances. Sara Pascoe and her canine partner Mouse face the question of whether they can maintain their current standing as the judges assess their technical execution.
The Split Up
Ursula Rani Sarma's family law firm drama reaches its penultimate instalment this evening. The episode opens the morning after a night of significant revelations, with Aria waking in Luke's bed. The day ahead demands professional focus as the characters tackle a substantial divorce case, complicated by the fact that Aria's fiancé is also involved in the proceedings. The series is scheduled to conclude on Monday, 5 October 2026.
The current television landscape features numerous police dramas centred on institutional corruption. Ahead of Line of Duty's return, this competent drama continues to engage audiences. Detective Inspector Crane, portrayed by Michelle Keegan, finds herself pursuing a suspect who appears to be slipping away. This development reinforces her suspicion that the genuine threat originates from within Wakestead station itself, rather than from external sources.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
As Star Trek marks its 60th anniversary, this dynamic streaming series—which serves as a direct prequel to the original television programme—is making its way to conventional broadcast television. The second season opens with Spock, played by Ethan Peck, acting uncharacteristically by commandeering the USS Enterprise to rescue a fellow crew member.
Three Women
This series, adapted from Lisa Taddeo's nonfiction work, features Shailene Woodley as a writer documenting the lives of three women who
had the audacity to believe that they deserved more. The three subjects are Lina, a homemaker who embarks on an affair; Sloane, who participates in an open marriage; and Maggie, who was involved in a sexual relationship with her high school instructor.
Film recommendations
The Deb screens at 6.15am and 5.45pm on Sky Cinema Premiere. Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, despite being the subject of prolonged legal disputes, presents itself as an uncomplicated and charming musical comedy. The narrative establishes a rural-versus-urban dynamic: rebellious Sydney teenager Maeve, played by Charlotte MacInnes, is sent to the countryside to stay with her farming cousin Taylah, portrayed by Natalie Abbott, in
the town where feminism has come to die– a location where the debutante ball remains a significant social institution. The film addresses themes of body image acceptance and thwarted potential through songs delivered with distinctly Australian character, beginning with a number titled Fuck My Life.
Jude Law continues his recent streak of compelling character roles—including portrayals of Putin, Henry VIII, and a Star Wars antagonist—in Justin Kurzel's gripping crime thriller rooted in factual events. Law takes on the role of FBI agent Terry Husk, whose assignment to rural Idaho places him in contact with an Aryan Nation offshoot led by the charismatic Robert Jay Mathews, portrayed by Nicholas Hoult. The group has been escalating from counterfeiting and bank robbery toward far more sinister objectives. Law's portrayal of Husk captures a worn-down career agent, yet one who becomes tenacious when he detects Mathews's extremist intentions.
The Crime Is Mine airs at 12.50am on BBC Two. François Ozon, a prolific French filmmaker, demonstrates mastery across multiple genres, with comic melodrama being his most naturally engaging form. Set in 1935 Paris, this film follows struggling performer Madeleine, played by Nadia Tereszkiewicz, who faces a false accusation of murdering a prominent theatre impresario. Working alongside her flatmate Pauline, a lawyer portrayed by Rebecca Marder, Madeleine devises a strategy to confess to acting in legitimate self-defence, anticipating that the resulting media attention will benefit both their careers. This plan encounters disruption when Isabelle Huppert, playing a former silent film star of considerable disruptive force, enters the picture.
Live sport
Women's Super League Football features West Ham versus Chelsea at 1.30pm on Sky Sports Main Event, with Manchester City playing Arsenal at 4.15pm. In UEFA Nations League Football, Wales faces Denmark at 7.30pm on BBC Two from Cardiff City Stadium.
