A new television adaptation expanding the Friday the 13th franchise is set to debut, offering fans a prequel series produced by A24. The show features Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees, a single mother working as a summer camp cook who faces tragedy when her son Jason drowns in the lake. The story picks up a year later with Pam still grieving, as the discovery of Jason’s remains by the police triggers unexpected developments that reveal more about their complex relationship. The series aims to capture the atmosphere and jump-scare rhythms characteristic of classic 1970s slasher films.

In addition to this horror entry, several other programs are scheduled for prime-time viewing. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver presents a new episode of his real-time cooking series, showcasing recipes such as a ham and mustard quiche and chicken breasts flambéed in a brandy and onion sauce, complemented by a prosecco and pomegranate spritz.

BBC One’s investigative series features Stacey Dooley exploring the biohacking trend surrounding methylene blue, a supplement claimed by enthusiasts to enhance brain function. The episode follows a biohacker who undergoes an infusion of the blue dye in an unconventional setting, though scientific evidence supporting its benefits remains limited.

A documentary marking the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster airs on BBC Two, reframing the well-known mining tragedy as a scandal resulting from prolonged industrial negligence. The program combines personal testimonies from survivors with coverage of sustained efforts to achieve accountability for the disaster.

Channel 4 continues its legal drama lineup with “Pierre,” starring David Harewood as a duty solicitor confronting both professional challenges and personal health issues while investigating the suspicious death of a young client. The storyline hinges on potentially crucial footage found on the client’s phone.

Late-night programming on Channel 4 also introduces “Soviet Jeans,” a Latvian drama exploring a complicated love triangle involving a clandestine market dealer, a theater director, and a KGB agent in 1970s Riga. The series is premiering on terrestrial television to coincide with its availability on the network’s streaming platform.

These varied offerings provide a mix of horror, culinary arts, investigative journalism, historical documentary, legal drama, and period romance, reflecting a broad range of contemporary television programming.