There's the final of Race Across the World, a plethora of pop stars feature in Camden, The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan returns, and classic BBC drama Boys From the Black Stuff . . .
Pick of the Day
Race Across the World: The Final, 9.00pm, BBC One
This highly addictive show reaches its season four finale in Indonesia with the winning position up for grabs.
As they embark on the final leg of their journey and race from Jakarta to the final checkpoint in Lombok where a prize of £20,000 awaits the winners, the first two teams are separated by just 12 minutes.
The teams then all take a moment to reflect on their experiences as the race comes to an end.
Later at 11.40pm there’s Race Across the World: The Reunion.
Six months after finishing their race, the five teams reunite in London to look back on their 15,000 kilometre adventure and reflect on the impact it's had on their lives.
The pairs also share stories on how they prepared for the race and reminisce on some heart-warming moments.
New or Returning Shows
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, 9.00pm, BBC Two
Romesh Ranganathan returns for a fourth run of his travel show.
This time around he explores Uganda, its people and culture, its past and its modern complexity, to find out whether people should add this this visually stunning, landlocked country to their holiday bucket list.
With his guide, Bugandan princess Alex, Romesh learns about Uganda’s history before and after Idi Amin and how Uganda got its name, before sampling traditional rural village life by getting blind drunk on banana gin (of unknown alcohol strength).
He's awestruck by Uganda’s natural beauty but finds himself unable to ignore an ugly truth.
Will the treatment of the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda in the wake of the widely supported and recently passed anti-gay laws force him to come to an uncomfortable conclusion about his time in the country?
Call My Agent! 10.30pm, TG4
A big hit on French TV and globally on Netflix, here’s a chance for the non-streaming audience out there to watch this fun series.
Staff of ASK (Agence Samuel Kerr) talent agency struggle to hold onto big-name clients following the death of the founder.
Actress Cécile struggles to meet the challenges of preparing to play the lead in Quentin Tarantino's next movie, revealing the fragility beneath her public image of atypical strength and energy.
Little does she know she doesn't actually have the role.
Her agent Gabriel is too petrified to tell her Tarantino has changed his mind and that it's an 'age problem’.
Don’t Miss
The Repair Shop, 8.00pm, BBC One
Jay Blades (below) hosts as Leigh brings in a 40-year-old armchair that he bought with the love of his life back in 1986 just three years before his partner Greg died during the AIDS crisis.
Sian from Northampton brings in a silver bangle given to her by her parents when she graduated university in 1998 that fell under the wheels of a taxi.
Jon from Swansea presents the remains of a small wooden carousel to skilled engineer David Burville in hopes he can repair the model made by his father in the 1950s.
Catherine from Northern Ireland is hoping instrument expert Pete Woods can restore her late brother Seamus' homemade bodhran.
Bernard Hill Remembers Boys from the Black Stuff, 10.00pm, BBC Four
The recently deceased actor Bernard Hill (below), who famously played the character of Yosser Hughes, reflects on the acclaimed drama about life in recession-hit Britain during the Thatcher era.
He looks back on how he managed to get the role, why it struck such a chord with the public and what he hopes contemporary audiences will take away from the series.
That’s followed by all five episodes of Boys from the Black Stuff, Alan Bleasdale's celebrated Liverpool-set drama, originally shown in 1982.
This week Mark Moriarty starts out by cooking a flourless chocolate cake, followed by a comforting chicken and pearl barley casserole, which sounds rather yummy.
But sure he’s only starting as the chef then prepares steak tacos with chimichurri for a Mexican-inspired night in.
In tonight’s double bill opener, Tom's family meeting goes awry when shocking secrets are revealed. Shiv has an important interview to focus on, but she can't seem to escape Jack, while Alex has a big question
Then at 10.10pm, Shiv learns about Alex's family, Ant makes a suspicious discovery, Caroline and Rory collide and Bernie's interview is published - with disastrous results
New to Stream
Camden, Disney+
Set in London's beating heart of music Camden reveals the untold stories of how the lives and careers of some of the world’s most iconic artists were influenced by this corner of the British capital.
Through archive footage, observational filming and interviews, it explores Camden’s rich history. Hearing from world renowned musicians as they relive their Camden experiences; from their very first gigs to sell out concerts, the highs & lows of nights out and a youth spent discovering music.
The lineup features the likes of Executive Producer Dua Lipa, Chris Martin, Noel Gallagher, Little Simz, Yungblud, Questlove, Pete Doherty and Carl Barat of The Libertines, Mark Ronson, Nile Rodgers, Boy George, Suggs, Black Eyed Peas, Jazzie B, Chuck D, Eliza Rose and Lauren Laverne.
Dancing for the Devil: The 7M Tik Tok Cult, Netflix
This three-part documentary series exposes the tactics used by cult-like organizations to exert control over people as well as the lengths families will go to keep their loved ones safe.
It’s about a group of prominent TikTok dancers who find themselves trapped in a cult masquerading as a management company called 7M.
Among them is Miranda Wilking, whose family is desperately trying to get their daughter out.
As other dancers and former members escape and work to rebuild their lives, it isn’t until they come together to try and put a stop to the cycle of their abuser that the real healing begins.
The Life You Wanted, Netflix
In this new series from Italy, Gloria believes that she has found happiness in Lecce, where she founded a small travel agency and fell in love with Ernesto.
But one day her life is turned upside down by the arrival of Marina, a friend from her University days in Naples, before Gloria began her transition path.
Marina brings along Andrea and Arianna, her children from two different partners, and is pregnant with a third, whose father is Pietro, a young man with a passionate and perhaps even dangerous temper.
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