Eva Longoria savours butter and French cuisine in new BBC food tour series

British television tonight features actress Eva Longoria embarking on a culinary journey through France in a BBC Two documentary series. The programme opens in Paris, where she samples an Asian-inspired version of the classic croque madame sandwich and sits down with renowned French chef Alain Ducasse. The series reveals that the secret behind indulgent French cooking often comes down to generous amounts of butter. Critics note the show sometimes prioritises style over substance, but Longoria's genuine enthusiasm and enjoyment carry it through.

Other programmes tonight

Channel 4 continues its celebrity pottery competition, where contestants tackle raku techniques this week, attempting animal sculptures with mixed results. BBC One airs a spin-off of the drama "The Split", following a British-Asian law firm in Manchester, where the lead character juggles a demanding client case while uncovering secrets her father and boss may be hiding.

Following Longoria's programme, BBC Two broadcasts Simon Reeve's travel documentary series, this time exploring Mexico's Sea of Cortez, where he joins conservationists working to restore the fragile ecosystem, including diving among endangered shark species. ITV1 continues its six-part crime drama investigating the murder of a 16-year-old figure skater, as the lead detectives try to prove an inside job was involved. Channel 4 also airs a survival challenge show, where a fragile truce between participants is threatened after a missing firearm raises tensions. The evening also includes several sports broadcasts, including cricket, football and Nations League matches.