What’s worth watching on TV tonight
It's Tuesday 7 April 2026 and from Ben Fogle to more celebrity trials, here's what's worth watching on TV tonight in the UK.
Looking for something to watch this evening? From sweeping travel documentaries to reality TV drama and reflective journeys, tonight’s TV line-up offers a mix of entertainment, culture and escapism — whether you’re tuning in live or catching up on demand.
China with Ben Fogle — 9pm, Channel 5
(Also available on demand)
China with Ben Fogle continues its journey through one of the world’s most fascinating countries. In tonight’s episode, Ben Fogle heads into the rural heartlands of Sichuan and Yunnan, exploring how ancient traditions still shape modern Chinese life.
His travels begin at Qingcheng Mountain — widely regarded as the birthplace of Taoism — where he meets a 36th-generation Kung Fu master and learns about the philosophy behind tai chi. It’s a visually rich and thoughtful look at a country balancing deep heritage with rapid change.
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa — 9pm, ITV1
(Stream on ITVX)
The drama ramps up in I’m a Celebrity... South Africa as Ant and Dec oversee new twists in camp.
Tonight, contestants are split into two groups — a move that quickly sparks tension — while two new famous faces arrive to shake things up. The first eating trial of the series also gets underway, with celebrities competing for a proper meal. Fail, and it’s back to rice and beans.
While this spin-off isn’t live like the original, it still delivers plenty of classic jungle chaos and entertaining moments.
Pilgrimage: The Road to Holy Island — 9pm, BBC Two
(Stream on BBC iPlayer)
Spiritual journey series Pilgrimage: The Road to Holy Island reaches an emotional stage as the group travels through the Scottish Borders.
Following St Cuthbert’s Way, the pilgrims tackle the demanding climb up Wideopen Hill before visiting Cuthbert’s Cave — a site steeped in legend.
Their journey concludes with the iconic walk across the tidal causeway to Holy Island, where reflection and unexpected emotional breakthroughs bring the experience to a powerful close.
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Saturday Night Live UK
(Catch up via NOW or Sky TV)
A British take on the iconic sketch show format, offering a mix of comedy sketches, celebrity hosts and musical performances. This week’s show was hosted by Riz Ahmed and featured music from Kasabian.
Untold: Chess Mates — Netflix
Part of Netflix’s Untold series, Untold: Chess Mates dives into one of the strangest controversies in modern chess.
Featuring both Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen, the documentary explores the fallout from their 2022 match — and the bizarre cheating allegations that followed. It’s an unusual, sometimes humorous look into the intense and often eccentric world of elite chess.
Whether you’re in the mood for adventure, reality TV drama or something more reflective, tonight’s viewing options offer a little bit of everything.