Tonight’s TV Offers a Range of Shows to Suit Different Interests
Drama Lovers Can Look Forward to Colin Firth in “Lockerbie”. The Sky Atlantic series is about the Pan Am Flight 103 bomb that exploded over Lockerbie in 1988, killing 270 people. Colin Firth plays GP Jim Swire whose daughter was on the plane and leads the search for justice.
Meanwhile, on BBC Two, viewers can catch the “Only Connect Champion of Champions Special”. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts a round featuring connections between different words and phrases.
On Channel 4, the popular show “Big Fat Quiz of Everything” returns with a new episode. The quiz features a panel of celebrities answering questions about Henry VIII’s court and meme culture.
For those interested in history, PBS America airs “Witness to a Massacre: Nanjing 1937”. This two-part documentary explores the infamous atrocity perpetrated by the Japanese army in China.
On Channel 5, the reality show “The Sweets & Treats We Loved & Lost” is available. The program features nostalgic recollections of British confectionary from contributors including John Sergeant and Janet Ellis.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jan/02/tv-tonight-colin-firths-powerful-drama-about-the-lockerbie-bombing