What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Tuesday

October 22, 2024
What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Tuesday

There's a documentary about Stormy Daniels, Michael Mosley's final TV show, it's Pastry Week on the Bake Off, there's the bizarre story of a petty thief-turned-mercenary, and Real Madrid host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League . . .

Pick of the Day

Stormy, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One

Here’s a documentary that should have you thanking your lucky stars you weren’t born in the USA.

It follows the story of the unlikely American icon Stormy Daniels, who reflects on receiving a secret payment as an incentive to stay quiet about a certain encounter with the former US President, Donald Trump.

She shares her experience of the fallout she's faced over the years and the ways she's reinvented herself, while still grappling with the bombshell that went off in her life.

The scandal involves an alleged one-night sexual encounter in 2006 between then businessman Trump and porn actress Daniels.

It subsequently led to a conspiracy on the part of Trump to cover up the story in the month prior to the 2016 US presidential election, and Trump's falsification of business records as part of the conspiracy.

New or Returning Shows

She-Wolves: England's Early Queens, 9.00pm, BBC Four

Helen Castor (below) explores the role of queens in medieval and Tudor England, analysing how they evolved from being the wives of kings to powerful figures in their own right - but faced great struggles to impose their authority in a male-dominated society.

She begins by recalling the life of Matilda, the daughter of Henry I, who waged war against her cousin Stephen in the mid-12th-century in a bid to be recognised as her father's rightful successor.

The historian also charts the turbulent life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, the wife of Henry II, who played a major role in governing England during the latter half of the 12th century.

Don’t Miss

The Great British Bake Off, 8.00pm, Channel 4

It's Pastry Week and the bakers make a frangipane tart in the Signature before setting sail for warmer climes with a flaky Technical.

The Showstopper tests the bakers' choux skills as they take on a tricky Paris-Brest, complete with an impressive freestanding podium that could make or break their pastry dreams.

Storyville: Dogs of War, 10.00pm, BBC Four

The story of how Dave Tomkin, originally a safe-cracker from London, rose from small-time criminal to international mercenary and arms dealer enabling death and destruction around the world. Now, at the end of his notorious career and life, he reflects on his past, the people he worked with and the lives lost along the way.

Hacks, 10.30pm, TG4

As season three of the Jean Smart-starring comedy/drama continues, Ava tries to adapt a new lifestyle, while Deborah continues to workshop her material on the road.

Meanwhile, reeling from the sudden emptiness of life without Wilson, Marcus makes a rash decision.

Into the Jungle with Ed Stafford, 9.15pm, Channel 4

Ed lets the children loose in the jungle to show the dads what they're capable of but not everyone is comfortable with this newfound freedom and one dad loses his cool when the kids aren't back in camp after dark. Fourteen-year-old Roka steps up to help the younger members of the group.

Long Lost Family: What Happened Next, 8.00pm, Virgin Media One

Davina McCall (below) and Nicky Campbell revisit Anne Clegg and her mother Janet, who were first reunited nearly a decade ago.

She reveals the impact their successful mother-daughter relationship has had on her life.

The team also catches up with grandmother Alice Jones, who was originally looking for her younger brother Sam.

And there is an update on Sharon Harte and her sisters, Carole, Terri and Sandra.

New to Stream

Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head, Netflix

Two-time Peabody Award-winning comedian Hasan Minhaj returns to Netflix with his third comedy special.

In what promises to be a provocative, hilarious, and at times unhinged set, Minhaj is back in full force, tackling politics, misguided self-improvement, and the challenges of life with young kids and aging parents.

Ending Today

Michael Mosley - Just One Thing, 8.00pm, BBC One

The late Michael Mosley's final TV series comes to a conclusion.

In Staffordshire, Aly is looking for a way to help her memory and give her brainpower a boost. Trying everything from learning languages to dancing and baking, Aly and her group throw themselves into the challenge.

Sport

Live UEFA Champions League, 7.40pm, Virgin Media Two

All the action from the matchday three league phase contest at the Bernabeu (below) as Real Madrid host Borussia Dortmund (KO 8pm).

This is a repeat of last season's final, which Real Madrid won 2-0 thanks to goals by Vinicius Jr and Dani Carvajal.

Dortmund have made the stronger start this time around, scoring a total of 10 goals in victories over Club Brugge and Celtic, while Real won their opener against VfL Stuttgart, but then suffered a shock defeat away to Lille.

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