The countdown begins tonight for BBC One's gripping new drama 'The Rapture', a five-part series that catapults viewers into a world on the brink of catastrophe. BAFTA-nominated Ruth Madeley takes centre stage as Dr Gabs Fox, a therapist wrestling with her own demons, who finds herself entangled in a mystery surrounding 17-year-old Bethany Krall's eerie prophecies.
As the drama unfolds against the backdrop of a scorching heatwave in Wales, the lines between reality and fantasy are blurred. Madeley's performance is matched by an exceptional ensemble cast, including Iwan Rheon and Ruth Jones, as they delve into themes that eerily mirror our own world's climate crisis.
While 'The Rapture' holds the spotlight tonight, viewers have plenty of other options to choose from. Nature enthusiasts can tune in to 'Force of Nature' on ITV1 at 7pm, where Andrew Lincoln's narration brings to life the devastating impact of climate change on global wildlife – a heart-stopping reminder of our planet's precarious state.
For music fans, BBC Four has 'John Wilson at the Proms' at 8pm, featuring an evening of classical mastery led by acclaimed conductor John Wilson. And if you're in search of something new and unexpected, Channel 4's 'The Piano' continues to uncover Britain's hidden musical gems – this week highlighting York railway station as a hotbed for talent.
On the other side of the dial, ITV1 and Sky Crime offer compelling viewing with the penultimate episode of 'The Dark', a gripping thriller that'll keep you on the edge of your seat, while 'The Idaho Murders' brings a haunting true-crime story to the fore. And for those who crave historical insight, ITV1's 'Terror in the Skies: Stopping the Liquid Bomb Plot' revisits one of the most shocking terror plots in history.