Professor Brian Cox continues his series about The Planets, there's a Big Bang Theory Farewell, and the hugely impressive Chernobyl comes to an end . . .
Pick of the Day
The Planets, 9.00pm, BBC Two
Professor Brian Cox continues his tour of the solar system revealing that it was once home to not one, but two blue planets, Earth and Mars.
For millions of years Mars enjoyed oceans blanketed by oxygen-rich skies and a temperate climate, while at the same moment Earth was a far less favourable habitat.
Back then our planet was toxic, cooling more slowly than Mars after the impact that created her companion, the Moon.
And both planets were about to face another trial. As they reached the end of their adolescence, a solar system-wide cataclysmic event threatened to destroy both their chances of ever hosting life.
New or Returning Shows
Native Son, 10.10pm, Sky Atlantic & NOW TV
A young black man’s dalliance with a wealthy white family takes a disastrous turn in this modern reimagining of Richard Wright’s haunting novel.
Directed by renowned visual artist Rashid Johnson and starring Moonlight’s Ashton Sanders, Native Son retells a quintessentially American parable about race, class and the illusion of opportunity.
Unravelling the Mystery: a Big Bang Theory Farewell, 7.00pm, RTÉ 2
Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco host this tribute to The Big Bang Theory, including a tour of the studio set, backstage secrets and the cast's memories from 12 years of the much-loved sitcom.
Instant Dreams, 10.00pm, Sky Arts & NOW TV
Willem Baptist directs this documentary about the fascination and love for Polaroids.
When Polaroid announced the end of instant film in 2008, the last still working factory was bought by a small group of enthusiasts.
Among them was retired scientist Stephen Herchen who previously collaborated with the inventor of Polaroid and is now attempting to unravel the secret of the lost chemical formula.
New to Download
Miranda Sings Live . . . Your Welcome, Netflix
Shouldn't that be 'You're Welcome'?
With more than 2 billion views across her YouTube channels, Colleen Ballinger has become an international sensation with her hilarious alter-ego Miranda Sings.
While Colleen reads snippets of her diary and sings through some of the weird comments she receives, the next ‘Virgin Mary' Miranda blesses the audience with her combination of acting, singing, dancing, modeling, and magic.
Ending Tonight
Chernobyl, 9.00pm, Sky Atlantic
The critically-acclaimed Sky Original drama reaches its powerful conclusion, as Valery Legasov, Boris Shcherbina and Ulana Khomyuk risk their lives and reputations to expose the truth about Chernobyl.
Don't Miss
The Good Fight, 10.15pm, RTÉ One
A celebrity hairdresser seeks Lucca's help with a post-nuptial agreement and Blum makes his presence felt at the firm, rattling some partners more than others.
With the resistance group's covert efforts coming to the attention of the political pundits, they decide to take things to the next level.
