MasterChef: The Professionals returns for a 16th run, Carla O'Brien presents the latest CrimeCall, Union with David Olusoga concludes, while Al Murray asks: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?
Pick of the Day
MasterChef: The Professionals, 9.00pm, BBC One
Back for a16th season of competitive kitchen talent cooking up tastebud a storm.
The first four contenders compete in the opening heat, where they are challenged to prepare and cook a fillet of brill and serve it with a turnip garnish and a coconut sauce in just 20 minutes.
They must then prepare a signature main course and dessert for judges Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace to secure a place in the quarter final.
Don't Miss
Emma., 9.30pm, TG4
Debuting director Autumn de Wilde's adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Josh O'Connor, is both traditional and great fun.
In Regency-era England, wealthy Emma Woodhouse searches for a new companion after her governess, Miss Taylor, marries. The well meaning but selfish young woman proceeds to interfere in the romantic affairs of her friends.
League of Ireland Live, 7.15pm, RTÉ 2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Peter Collins is joined by Alan Cawley and Stuart Byrne for live coverage of Cork City v Shamrock Rovers (KO 7.30pm) at Turners Cross.
Depending on results elsewhere, this could be a title decider as Shamrock Rovers, led by Stephen Bradley (below), aim to equal the club's own record of four consecutive Premier Division titles.
Naturally, Cork City fans would like nothing better than to do the Hoops a disservice tonight, especially as their own club faces a relegation play/off in the coming weeks to determine whether or not it maintains its top level status.
With a large and expectant away support - including myself, it should be noted - this promises to be an emotional 90 minutes.
Commentary from Adrian Eames and Conan Byrne.
New or Returning Shows
CrimeCall, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Carla O'Brien is back to present appeals for help from the public in solving crimes, featuring reconstructions, CCTV footage, news features and a panel of police advisers taking calls.
Art That Made Us, 9.00pm, BBC Four
An alternative history of the British Isles told through 1,500 years of art, with leading creatives exploring key cultural works that have shaped British art and culture.
This first edition examines the turbulent era that followed the Roman occupation of Britain, with sculptor Antony Gormley examining Spong Man, a clay figure that once sat on a fifth-century funerary urn.
Also, Welsh actor Michael Sheen (below)will be performing Y Gododdin, a seventh-century Welsh poem of resistance against the Anglo-Saxons.
Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire? 9.00pm, Sky History
Streaming on NOW
This the third Sky History series featuring historian and writer Al Murray and his comedic alter ego, The Pub Landlord.
Following in the footsteps of the award-winning Why Does Everyone Hate the English? (2018), and ratings-winner Why Do the British Win Every War? (2020), the new series examines the British Empire.
In each location, Al will pair up with a local comedian to explore the history of British colonial rule and its legacy. Plenty to laugh about there, no doubt.
In India, Al will be joined by Anuvab Pal; in Jamaica, by Chris Daley; in South Africa by Loyiso Gola; and in Australia, by Kevin Kropinyeri.
Together – with local experts and historians - they will find out about the origins of British rule, its impact upon each country and how its legacy continues to influence governance, culture, and attitudes.
New to Stream
Gran Turismo, Sky Store
David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Arhie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Ger Hailliwell and Djimon Hounsou star in director Neil Blomkamp’s action drama.
Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wish fulfilment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.
Bea’s Block, Sky Kids & NOW TV
This series draws on the ubiquity of toy blocks to bring the vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood of Blocktown to life.
Centering on bold and curious 5-year-old Bea and her two best block friends Ty and Lexi, the series follows the trio as they go on 'Kindness Adventures’ and help others in their community.
The series spotlights relatable preschool challenges faced by friends and neighbours, encouraging children to develop respect and care for others.
Which, no doubt, will annoy some people.
Princess Power, Netflix
Here’s a new, second season of the kids animated series.
It tells the story of four princesses from major fruit kingdoms: Kira Kiwi, Beatrice Blueberry, Rita Raspberry and Penelope Pineapple.
They embrace their differences to help their fellow fruitizens and make their world a better place.
Ending Today
Union with David Olusoga, 9.00pm, BBC Two
The final episode, Union and Disunion, of this excellent series will be well worth a look, even if you missed the first three episodes.
Historian David Olusoga tell the story of the Home Rule Crisis of 1912, the Easter Rising of 1916 and the Irish War of Independence eventually led to the partition of Ireland in 1921.
He also reveals how a sense of national unity emerged in the aftermath of the Second World War, while economic challenges in the 1970s created new divisions and questions about the union's future.
