Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux star in White House Plumbers, Gender Wars is a self-explanatory documentary on Channel 4, finals week begins on MasterChef and The Shelter: Animal SOS returns for a new run . . .
Pick of the Day
White House Plumbers, 9.00pm, Sky Atlantic
Streaming on NOW
This five-part satirical drama from HBO boasts a very strong cast as it imagines the behind-the-scenes story of how US President Richard Nixon's political saboteurs inadvertently sunk him.
E Howard Hunt (played by Woody Harrelson) and G Gordon Liddy (Justin Theroux) accidentally toppled the presidency they were zealously trying to protect - and their families along with it.
Chronicling actions on the ground, this satirical drama begins in 1971 when the White House hires Hunt and Liddy, former CIA and FBI, respectively, to investigate the Pentagon Papers leak.
After failing upward, the unlikely pair lands on the Committee to Re-Elect the President, plotting several unbelievable covert ops – including bugging the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Proving that fact is sometimes stranger than fiction, White House Plumbers sheds light on the lesser-known series of events that led to one of the greatest political scandals in American history.
Don’t Miss
MasterChef, 9.00pm, BBC One
Finals week begins with the four hopefuls heading to Istanbul, where they are paired up to cook two local dishes rooted in centuries of tradition, mentored by one of Turkey's best-known chefs - Refika Birgül.
They then work a busy lunch service with chef Fatih Tutak at Turk - the only restaurant in the city to have been awarded two Michelin stars.
Then they get busy cooking lunch for the British Consulate General and various other guests, including three judges from the Turkish version of MasterChef.
Perry Mason, 10.05pm, Sky Atlantic
Streaming on NOW
Though maybe less impressive than the superb debut season, this latest run of the Matthew Rhys-starring period drama’s still a very enjoyable watch. It's also warming up just nicely.
As the Gallardos' trial nears, Perry attempts to negotiate with the DA. Elsewhere Rafael and Mateo recount the real-life consequences of the McCutcheons' Los Angeles expansion.
Meanwhile, the pursuit of a lead lands Paul in danger and Perry makes a convincing demonstration.
Denmark, 11.15pm, BBC Two
Comedy drama from 2019, starring Rafe Spall, Simone Lykke and Thomas Gabrielsson.
Herb, a 34-year-old Welshman with a knack for fixing things, can't get a proper job and has an estranged son.
He's also lost his welfare and has a neighbour who plays music incessantly. After discovering Danish convicts live a luxurious life he could only dream of, Herb decides to get arrested overseas and hopes to be sent to a Danish prison.
But after meeting Mathilda, a local barmaid, and a lovable stray dog who won't leave his side, Herb realises prison may not be his only chance to get the life he’d hoped for.
New or Returning Shows
Gender Wars, 10.00pm, Channel 4
Here’s a documentary focusing on polarising conversations – are there any other kind these days? - surrounding the meaning of sex and gender, featuring contributions from people at the heart of the dialogue.
Those on either side include philosopher and writer Kathleen Stock, who left her university job after protests against her views on gender self-identification, and Professor Stephen Whittle, who has been actively involved in the campaign for trans rights for 50 years.
The Shelter: Animal SOS, 7.00pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Return for a third season of the documentary series following the work of the DSPCA, Ireland's oldest and largest animal welfare charity.
Vet Oonagh Hyne (above) treats a lurcher that has a badly broken leg, while in the cattery new recruit Christina Cullen is looking after an elderly cat with a serious weight issue.
A Black Lady Sketch Show, 10.00pm, Sky Comedy
Streaming on NOW
The narrative sketch comedy series featuring a core cast of Black women living relatable and hilarious experiences returns for a fourth run.
The first three seasons garnered a total of 13 Emmy nominations and three wins.
Returning this season as the core cast members are Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, and Skye Townsend along with three new featured players: DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, and Angel Laketa Moore.
In the opening episode, a girls' trip gets off to a bumpy start; three women attempt catch up to the Three Wise Men, and Salina tries to defeat her childhood nemesis.
Ghosts US, 11.10pm, BBC One
Here’s the American version of the hit BBC comedy. Be interesting to see how this very English show survives a US makeover.
A young couple's dreams come true when they inherit a beautiful country house, only to find it's falling apart and inhabited by many of the deceased previous residents
Episode two follows at 11.35pm,. After falling down the stairs and suffering a concussion, Sam now sees the ghosts, and the ghosts try to think of ways to convince her they really are there.
New to Stream
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson: Season 3, Netflix
The critically acclaimed absurdist comedy sketch show returns for a third season.
Creators and writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin bring their distinct comedy style and observational humor to the forefront, continuing to poke fun at life's most bizarre and mundane situations.
Son of a Critch, Paramount + & NOW
Set in Newfoundland in the 1980s, Mark, a boy much older inside than his eleven years, uses comedy and self-deprecation to navigate starting junior high school, making friends and connecting with the small collection of people in his limited world.
All episodes of this season are available from today.
