David Attenborough's back with a look at Asia, Anna Maxwell Martin stars in Until I Kill You, The Great War explores US involvement in WWI, and Ricky Tomlinson is the focus of The Meaning of Life . . .
Pick of the Day
Asia, 6.20pm, BBC One
David Attenborough’s back again, this time he presents a documentary series exploring the wildlife of the world's largest continent, revealing its most remarkable landscapes and animals.
This groundbreaking film features the charismatic creatures of Asia's oceans, never-seen-before spectacles and brand-new animal behaviour.
From ocean giants in the big blue to tiny fish that climb trees, squid that glow in the dark and grey reef sharks in their hundreds, Asia’s waters are as spectacular as they are diverse.
The first episode focuses on the oceans that surround the continent's coastline, which are home to more than 60 per cent of the world's marine species.
Featuring footage of reef fish, manta rays, and a juvenile sperm whale, as well as the whirlpools that form in the Indonesian Throughflow.
New or Returning Shows
Until I Kill You, 9.00pm, UTV
Fact-based drama, starring the always excellent Anna Maxwell Martin and Shaun Evans.
In London, 1991, Delia Balmer meets carpenter John Sweeney, who has recently returned from Amsterdam.
Beguiled by his rebellious attitude and approach to life, a relationship starts and Delia quickly invites him to move in with her.
But on a Christmas trip to meet his family, Delia discovers that he has an ex-wife and children he no longer sees - so what else is he hiding from her?
The Great War, 9.00pm, Sky History
This is a cinematic documentary covering America’s involvement in World War I during the critical year of 1918.
The United States is forced to rapidly train, arm, and ship millions of young soldiers overseas to Europe for the first time.
The narrative follows General John J Pershing (above), leader of the American Expeditionary Force, who is charged with training and deploying an army almost from scratch; Michael B. Ellis, a young man fighting with the Army’s soon to be legendary Big Red One; and Horace Pippin and Henry Johnson, African American soldiers whose courage in battle led to their regiment being called the Harlem Hellfighters.
The Cranes Call, 11.35pm, Channel 4
Bit of a late one, but looks interesting.
It’s the heart-pounding story of a relentless mission to secure accountability for victims of alleged Russian war crimes being carried out in Ukraine.
The filmmakers track down a group of survivors bold enough to take a stand against those who they say committed crimes of rape, torture and murder against their families.
Working with the Clooney Foundation for Justice, they document evidence of human rights abuses in the fight to bring Russian commanders and soldiers to trial, and justice to the Ukrainian people.
Don’t Miss
The truth about how Aileen went missing is revealed and the detectives grapple with the murder case now on their hands.
The team discover that both Aileen and Derry were lured to the hut by the same person and strongly suspect that this individual could be the real Mountain Murderer.
Plus, Richter confesses his feelings to a traumatised Aileen.
Joe Duffy speaks to actor, writer and trade unionist Ricky Tomlinson, who describes his working class, Protestant Liverpool upbringing and how this shaped him.
Ricky also shares how a miscarriage of justice put him in jail, prompting an unexpected career change to acting. Plus, the actor talks about his belief and experience with the paranormal.
Peter Kosminsky Remembers - Wolf Hall, 10.00pm, BBC Four
The director looks back on adapting Hilary Mantel's Thomas Cromwell novels for TV, and shares anecdotes and insights into his working with the cast, which includes Mark Rylance, Claire Foy and Damian Lewis, and Mantel herself.
He also looks ahead, sharing his thoughts on dramatising the final book in the series, The Mirror and the Light.
Followed by the first episode of Wolf Hall, where Henry VIII is desperate to end his marriage to Katherine of Aragon, but Cardinal Wolsey's efforts to persuade the pope to grant an annulment are fruitless.
New to Stream
Sasquatch Sunset, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
Starring Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg, acclaimed directors David and Nathan Zellner bring you the greatest Bigfoot story ever told.
In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches - possibly the last of their enigmatic kind - embark on an absurdist, epic, hilarious, and ultimately poignant journey over the course of one year.
These shaggy and noble giants fight for survival as they find themselves on a collision course with the ever-changing world around them.
Sunday Cinema
The Shawshank Redemption, 11.00pm, BBC Two
A bit late - but worth the wait.
Frank Darabont's celebrated drama, starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown and Gil Bellows.
A banker is wrongly jailed for his wife's murder and over the course of a life sentence he forms a close friendship with a fellow inmate. He also earns a position of trust as book-keeper to the corrupt prison governor - but makes an enemy of his benefactor as he tries to clear his name.
Family Flick
Paddington 2, 3.05pm, BBC One
With the third Paddington film on the way, here’s a chance to see the superb second one.
The comedy adventure stars Hugh Bonneville, Hugh Grant and Sally Hawkins, with Ben Whishaw providing the voice of Paddington.
The lovable little bear has settled into his new life with the Brown family in London, becoming a much-loved member of the local community - until his search for a birthday present for his aunt leads to him being framed as a thief.
While the Browns try to clear Paddington's name, he tries to make himself at home in prison, winning over the other convicts and getting involved in an escape attempt.
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