Best TV on Tonight – Wednesday 13 August 2025
If your sofa’s calling and you’re wondering what to watch tonight, there’s a strong line-up across BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, and Sky MAX.
If your sofa’s calling and you’re wondering what to watch tonight, there’s a strong line-up across BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, and Sky Max. From historical reflection to gripping thrillers, here’s what’s worth your evening.
VJ Day 80: We Were There
BBC Two, 9 pm
Marking 80 years since Victory over Japan, this documentary delivers poignant, first-hand accounts from veterans who served in Asia during the Second World War. From harrowing POW stories to tales of survival in the Burma campaign, it’s a deeply moving tribute to those who lived through one of history’s defining moments.
Destination X
BBC One, 9 pm
Adventure lovers will be glued to this travel competition where contestants race to unknown destinations with minimal clues. Expect rapid twists, surprising detours, and stunning landscapes as the teams work against both the clock and each other.
The Fortune Hotel
ITV1, primetime
A reality game with a glossy twist: contestants check into a luxury hotel where some rooms hide fortune and others hide nothing but trouble. Alliances form, betrayals sting, and the stakes grow with every episode.
George Clarke's Kitchen v Garden
Channel 4, 8 pm
It’s a home improvement showdown with a difference — the kitchen gets a makeover, the garden gets a glow-up, and homeowners decide which has transformed their lifestyle more. A cosy watch with equal parts design inspiration and human warmth.
In Flight
Channel 4, 9 pm
High drama in this taut thriller about a mother who smuggles drugs across borders to save her son from a lengthy prison sentence abroad. The suspense builds fast, with moral dilemmas that keep you guessing until the end.
Amsterdam Narcos
Sky Documentaries, 9 pm
For fans of true crime, this documentary dives into the underworld of Amsterdam’s drug trade, tracing how a city known for charm and canals became a European narcotics hub.
Tonight’s Football
10:40 pm – BBC One – Super Cup Highlights: Paris St Germain v Tottenham Hotspur
Kelly Cates presents highlights of the UEFA Super Cup from Udine, Italy, as Champions League winners Paris St Germain take on Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur. Expect sharp insight and expert breakdowns from Wayne Rooney, Danny Murphy, and Julien Laurens, covering all the key moments from a clash that pits European royalty against rising contenders.
11:10 pm – BBC One – Match of the Day: Premier League Preview
Straight after the Super Cup, Kelly Cates is joined again by Rooney, Murphy, and Laurens to look ahead to the brand-new Premier League season, which kicks off this weekend. Will champions Liverpool have what it takes to defend their crown? And can the three newly promoted clubs prove they belong at the top table?