Race Across the World
8pm, BBC One
The BBC’s acclaimed globetrotting series returns for its sixth season. The journey begins in Sicily, where five pairs of contestants prepare for a challenging 12,000km trek across Europe and Asia. Participants must navigate the route without using flights, phones, or substantial funds. Their destination is Northern Mongolia, with a £20,000 prize awaiting the first team to arrive.
Yorkshire’s Poshest Hotel: Grantley Hall
8pm, Channel 5
At Grantley Hall, the team is busy organizing the hotel’s inaugural Halloween party. Interior and ambience manager Marek is focused on creating a spooky atmosphere using pumpkins and pop-up coffins. Simultaneously, Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin hosts an exclusive champagne event. Regular guests Phil and Francis may also experience a romantic surprise during the evening.
The Apprentice
9pm, BBC One
The competition to identify Britain’s most challenging young entrepreneur continues. Remaining candidates are tasked with entering the pet industry by designing a new animal-related product and developing a social media campaign to promote it. Despite limited experience, time constraints, and questionable judgment, both teams must rise to the challenge.
Kegworth: Flight to Disaster
This documentary investigates the tragic crash of British Midland Airways flight 092 in 1989, which collided with an embankment on the M1 motorway, resulting in 47 fatalities. Through expert analysis, the film explores the causes and consequences of the disaster and questions whether the passengers’ lives could have been saved.
Dispatches: Click to Kill – The AI War Machine
10pm,
As technology increasingly influences warfare, this one-off documentary examines the role of software from major companies like Palantir, alongside drones and artificial intelligence, on modern battlefields. Featuring anonymised insights from former Israeli intelligence analysts, the film addresses the implications of big tech’s involvement in conflicts such as those in Gaza.
Harry Clark Goes to Rome
10.40pm, BBC One
Harry Clark, known from season two of The Traitors, embarks on a journey to Rome and Vatican City in this documentary. Despite being a Catholic, Harry has been described as somewhat lapsed in his faith. This film captures his efforts to reconnect with his religious beliefs.
