Tuesday’s Thrills on GREAT! Action: Spy Missions, Superheroes, and Good News
It’s unclear what the channel will air on Tuesday – the data we have stops at Thursday. Still, we can point you to the most compelling picks that are coming up on the channel around that time, based on the schedule for the following days. If you’re after a mix of action, drama and a bit of positivity, here’s what you might be able to catch.
The Unit – S3 Episode 1
Jonas is still in hiding, Mack and Hector are still imprisoned, Charles is on the run, Bob is in Mexico working for the CIA and Colonel Ryan is again called before a congressional hearing.
Opinion: This espionage drama keeps the tension high and feels reliable in its portrayal of covert operations.
Burn Notice – S5 Episodes 10 & 11
When Jesse needs Michael’s help with a security job, Michael joins a group of hijackers who wind up taking hostages at an airport. To catch a bioweapons specialist, Michael and Fiona go undercover at a South American resort. In the meantime, Sam and Jesse corner Max’s killer.
Opinion: The show remains entertaining, with a mix of high stakes and clever twists.
The House On The Hill – 2019
Dark thriller with Samaire Armstrong. After years in a mental hospital, Megan visits her brother, only to find no one even remembers him. Is she losing her mind or is a sinister plot in play?
Opinion: A psychological thriller that holds up well for fans of twisted narratives.
Universal Soldier: A New Beginning – 2009
Super‑soldier showdown with Dolph Lundgren and Jean‑Claude Van Damme. Reanimated, reprogrammed and rearmed, can killing machine Luc Deveraux save the world from nuclear catastrophe?
Opinion: Classic action that still entertains with its over‑the‑top fight scenes.
Good News on GREAT! Extra
Heartwarming good news stories from the UK and beyond.
Opinion: A reliable source of positivity to balance the heavier fare.
Railway Murders – S1 Episode 6
Detective Sergeant Robert Kidd was the first railway police officer murdered in the line of duty in 1895, while investigating a spate of thefts from goods wagons at Wigan railway station.
Opinion: A historical crime drama that still holds up well for viewers interested in period mysteries.
Murder Maps – S1 Episode 1
In 1849, a man vanished from Bermondsey, and the shocking discovery of his brutal murder gripped the press and public, fascinating even Charles Dickens with the case of Marie Manning.
Opinion: Historical intrigue that still entertains for its gripping storytelling.
Hangman’s Knot – 1952
Western with Randolph Scott, Donna Reed and Lee Marvin. Trouble looms for a Confederate troop when they launch a murderous raid on a wagon of Union gold – unaware the war ended a month ago.
Opinion: Classic Western that remains a reliable piece of genre history.
The Avengers – S6 Episode 12
Steed and Tara investigate the deaths of secret agents attached to Cypher HQ. Can The Avengers determine whether the case is linked to leaked Top Secret information?
Opinion: A fun spy drama that holds up well for fans of classic British espionage.
Bottom line
Even with a missing Tuesday schedule, the channel offers a solid mix of spy thrillers, action classics and a touch of optimism. Pick the shows that match your mood and enjoy a varied evening.