The third episode of the fantasy drama series "House of the Dragon" aired on Sky Atlantic and Now at 9 p.m., continuing to explore the challenges of ruling the Iron Throne. The episode opens with Ormund Hightower, played by James Norton, acknowledging the authority of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, portrayed by Emma D’Arcy. As the new monarch faces the realities of governance, she contends with widespread hunger, financial strain, and an infestation of rats, which serve as a recurring symbol throughout the installment. The episode delves into the tension between following the advice of her calculating husband Daemon (Matt Smith) and her trusted confidante Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno). While the series occasionally slows in its dialogue-heavy castle scenes, this episode offers a focused examination of political strategy and court intrigue, hinted by Ormund’s secretive intentions.

Later at 11 p.m., BBC4 broadcast a repeat of the 2022 documentary "Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens," directed by Alan Yentob. The film offers an intimate look at British composer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier. Yentob conducts the interview within Collier’s compact, self-constructed studio at his family home, providing insight into the artist’s creative process and musical versatility.

At 8 p.m., Nat Geo Wild featured wildlife explorer Bertie Gregory on a mission to the Pacific waters off Mexico in the hour-long program "Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory." The episode highlights efforts to track the scalloped hammerhead shark, a species distinguished by its unique head shape but currently facing population declines. Alongside encounters with other marine life such as the giant oceanic manta ray, the documentary combines striking underwater footage with a candid discussion on the urgent need for conservation to protect these vulnerable species.