R. J. Decker
Disney+
Based on the book by Carl Hiaasen Double StrikeThis hilarious crime drama follows a former newspaper photographer (Scott Speedman) who restarts his career as a private investigator after a stint in prison. The south Florida location lends a bizarre, lawless atmosphere to Decker’s work as he investigates a murder that echoes an old case involving his loved ones.
Defender
Netflix
Season three of this gripping sports documentary series follows four NFL quarterbacks through the 2025 season. At 40, Joe Flacco nervously watches as younger guys threaten to take his job away while rookie Cam Ward learns how to deal with fame. With full access to footage and heartfelt interviews, this film is a must-see for college football fans.
2026 FIFA World Cup: France – Spain
ITV1, 19:00 (starts at 20:00)
The first semi-final will begin with a completely predictable pairing in Dallas, Texas. In terms of international silverware, Spain have won three European Championships and one World Championship this century, while France has won one each. After a disappointing performance for his club Real Madrid this year, the France captain Kylian Mbappe has been in excellent form this summer and will be looking to avenge his side’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
The Great British Sewing Bee
BBC One, 8pm.
Amateur sewists are winding their bobbins for another round of friendly competition. Host Sophie Willan, who joined Christmas, returns to keep spirits high as contestants sew shorts, transform an apron into another garment and create a summer outfit. One member immediately takes the lead, but they are all impressive.
Bake Off: The Professionals
Channel 4, 20:00.
In the quarter finals of the cake, the remaining pastry chefs create increasingly complex treats using flour and sugar. Tonight it’s two servings of 24 delicious afternoon teas and a gravity-defying piñata inspired by a steampunk cabaret show. Circus of Horrors. What the series lacks in the warmth of the usual Bake This is compensated by the skill of execution.
The best medicine
Sky One and NOW, 8pm
American version Doc Martin continues its extremely tasty composition. The Blood Factory’s annual event, based on a horror novel set in the countryside, causes panic among the bleeding doctor (Josh Charles), who is also preoccupied with Louise’s (Abigail Spencer) fainting spells. Efficient but lacking British wit. vice president